WILL IT CHUG? - AXE FX III

[@OlaEnglund]

Axe Fx III in the house! Will it chug?

[@festigoro7617]

It should.....

[@petarserafimov]

LISTEN TO MALEVOLENCE!!!!!!

[@sebastianmmiv]

It must chug

[@kevinfiel3245]

Hello Ola! Try Zoom G1xon.

[@komiz79]

Yeah it chugs, but it has even a software interface?

[@GarrettJPeters]

Something about watching Ola dial in a tone is quite satisfying

[@TastyChevelle]

Hey you're a guitar video man guy too! Does every guitar person on KZbin love Ola?

[@anthonystark9390]

1 part sick tone. 2 part watching the struggle with technology as we all would (minus the inevitable cussing). 5 part Ola goofiness. I think that about sums it.

[@JensAndree]

Dialling in a really good tone isn't actually easy and Ola is one of them who's blessed with this skill. I was an early adopter of digital electronics and my first rig that actually begun replacing my analogue chain was the ART SGX 2000. It sounded awesome at the time but it was totally obsolete when I got my Digitech 2120 Artist series rack, which sort of had some early "modelling" capabilities. Dialling in a good tone was getting harder and harder because there were too many options, and a poorly made UI. I resorted to writing a computer program so I could edit the damn thing via MIDI! I find Axe FX and Kemper are much easier to "dial in" but unless you know what you need to tweak in order to produce the sound you want it's still a hit and miss sometimes...?! Ola is a real tone master and that's why many of us started watching his videos back in the days - and still do today! Myself got lazy as the years went by and today I've replaced all my hardware apart from the guitar with a laptop. It's amazing what we have available today for virtually no money at all, but I'm glad I've done the journey from the early 80's with crap amps, humming guitars and wonky pedals to digital perfection because I appreciate what we have now that much more!

[@striborstarcevic3915]

will it chug is the equivalent of ''can it run crysis"

[@harleymoody34]

Yes it is

[@gilbertotoledo1421]

Yup but for metalheads.

[@lapinus]

LinusMetalTips

[@rdavis787]

I wouldn't be surprised if this could run Crysis.

[@boomermiller2737]

Jesus....painfully accurate as a metalhead guitar player and a gamer..you sir win the intranets for this

[@freezingjazzy]

That's why I'm here. I'm too poor to find out myself, so I'll rely on Ola.

[@Timbo6669]

@@susanb5177 You been reading 'The secret'? A big sign of a real musician, is poorness. We spend too much time practicing, writing and recording that our work and social networks, are often thin...

[@omegabiker]

I don't know why I'm here, I ride bikes.

[@Timbo6669]

@@omegabiker We both have instruments of power..

[@johnstitt2615]

Lol

[@drummaboi5879]

@@susanb5177 soooo you read the Secret

[@TheRemizinho]

Been playing for over 30 years and the Axe-FX3 is definetely the most amazing piece of gear I ever bought.

[@wolechair]

have you tried the kemper ? what are your thoughts on it

[@maxalcheev9570]

@@wolechair period

[@CounterXparts]

@@maxalcheev9570 loooool

[@lewisharris6180]

Metallica uses them now!

[@rmp5s]

Same here. I've had my Axe-FX II for 7 years today...to celebrate, I ordered a brand spankin' new Axe-FX III Turbo! Love my II but can't wait for the III to show up! Seriously the most amazing pieces of guitar gear quite possibly ever made. I really think Fractal was the first to REALLY get modeling "right". 🤘🤘

[@zachiswayposi1]

"Ok, how do I edit this thing? I think I press 'edit'." This is is why we appreciate you taking the time to teach us plebs how to use things properly.

[@skrymr978]

I had a dream last night I was in my old secondary school and you were there and cooked burgers for everyone.

[@gooosean]

will it burger

[@jeffreybuckingham3782]

Nice!

[@AChadWardenProduction]

That’s fucking metal

[@Murraymfkr]

😂

[@LeonTodd]

When you do an in depth vid make sure you feature the multiband compressor! i'd love to see and hear how you tweak it for extra tight chugs.

[@masterofboarding]

the "Watch out Meshugga" part got me :D

[@thorggernaut3081]

OLA: will it chug? ME: it bloody better cause i just splashed my life savings on the fu**ing thing.....

[@parisite99]

THORGGERNAUT facts! 😂

[@ereyes15682]

So did it chug for you?

[@titovillarroel3940]

When you hear it there it sounds quite nice, but when you put it beside a 5150 II head amp, or a Mesa Boogie rectifier head amp, I can help note that it is missing something, when you compare them, side by side with a head amp (the real deal), for me the amp head still is the real thing, a sound to the ground, a full sound, with a lot of body at both ends high and low, because it is the real thing, the axe is like an avatar sound, thin, no feedback, no weight, has no rooth, it is like floating in the air sound, not for me, but to each his own. Big hug to all.

[@titovillarroel3940]

You shouldn't have. For that kind of money you could have gotten a pretty nice valve head amp with no expiration date, a sound that has built the history of Rock and Metal since the beginning.

[@roryt1985]

@@titovillarroel3940 for bedroom guitarists the axe >>>> valve head.

[@justinwolz4932]

"I thought the rectal would chug." Yes it does.

[@karl-johanthenstrom222]

Butt chugging.

[@spaceaddict5484]

does it BOOF?

[@justinwolz268]

It does all. It's the Fractured Ass III.

[@KevinBorrello]

@@spaceaddict5484 "i'll never own an axe fx 3 they're so expensive." "it's free if you boof it.. "

[@Mattowarrior777]

orange channel/orange shits for the win

[@brendanking8796]

YES, so happy you finally picked one of these up lol. please please please make some more videos with it, nothing would make me happier than seeing an "ola makes axefx presets" video

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

Even the preset tones sound just amazing

[@sethhuntt5147]

I think this might be my favorite series, I’ve seen them all! Thank you

[@nycak4713]

The boys were chanting “Will It Chug?!!!”, last night at the pub. I was “it”. Love the channel, Ola. You’re hilarious, with great reviews. Thanks!

[@miks4496]

Make a series! "Ola Teaching Riffs"

[@erwinm.mutaqqin4559]

I vote!!! I want Ola teaching riff too!!!!

[@Turboy65]

Being the happy owner of an Axe-FX II, and a number of vintage Marshalls, and Mesa dual and triple rectos, and more, I can say that the Axe-FX III is really the only amp that is still on my bucket list.

[@wesleysnow3467]

I've had one since they came out, love them! Keep it!

[@mylespetruskavich1553]

I would watch Ola screw around on the Axe Fx for hours

[@mylespetruskavich1553]

Hi Me 🍆

[@afterstars]

Same. I want a 10 hour version

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Ola, that was bad ass man... I didn't realize those are that good...wow.... Great videos too man of course... Love that little cartoon dude in the beginning!..... I walk around work yelling.... "Will it chhhhuuuggggg"....!!!

[@bananabourbonaenima]

Hi Ola, will you have Coffee with Devin Townsend this weekend?

[@jayess7350525]

I could hear Devin talk for hours, that would be so great

[@locatedINnothing]

@Greg Brown That's because he is a member to the channel. If you become one, you'll have that little image as well. It's only for members =]

[@Ravelle17]

yeeeeeeesssssssss

[@dajoler]

The last thing Hevy Devy needs is more caffeine. Maybe a nice cup of earl grey tea?

[@dustrider9306]

@@dajoler still caffeine... :)

[@MR3DDev]

Ordered mine yesterday with the FC pedal. Really looking forward to it

[@Amrovia]

That wood finish solar is the sexiest one yet!

[@LoreAccurateHusky]

That "USA IIC+" preset was honestly the best preset featured in the video. It had those nice chugs and I would love to see further use and tweaking of it in a full video. I also would love to see if it has a 5150 setting and if this has some nice Phasers/Flangers to use with it. Maybe even try to recreate that tone Machine Head used for their cover of "The Sentinal".

[@fatboydashredder9877]

It had multiple Peavey amp models

[@MichaelBoi]

Hey Ola, Just wanted to thank you for those videos you make. Every time I watch them they make me go for my guitar and do some additional practicing which is good for me as I'm not so great at it but still love it. Best regards mate, keep up the good work! Keep inspiring! Which one of your guitars would you recommend for the newbie? I mean price/gear ratio wise.

[@HardRockHeavyMetal]

this an awesome device, I need it as soon as possible

[@sebsthexeno9460]

“Prince!?... I’m a prince.” With all the Dave Chapelle I’ve been watching today, somehow THAT of all things really got me laughing.

[@thomasniehof6333]

I'm Rick James, bitch! ;-)

[@MegaGil08]

Game, Blouses.

[@Betrayedbyreason]

The sound it makes right before he says that had me rolling!!🤣

[@kristianniemann8716]

9:40 No buddy, you're playing in drop Bb ;)

[@JuliusTrippner]

Was about to comment that :D

[@kristianniemann8716]

@Anthony Hernandez Hehe, I didn't use my ears. I just know that if he's chugging in C and drops it a whole step....that's B flat :)

[@skully4411]

Anthony Hernandez it’s not hearing, it’s just the way music works, because B is one semistep away from C if you where to tune C down a fullstep, it would be B flat, or A sharp

[@Dustinchugs]

My band plays in that tuning (I call it A#) and immediately noticed haha

[@lathdad7739]

Half expected Ola to correct it :D

[@Micas099]

I didn't peel it off on mine either... and I look at it every day thinking today is the day

[@martingaspar8364]

I didn´t peel mine off either.. because I dont have AXE fx

[@gmorkins6006]

8:26 is probably the best tone I have ever heard in my entire life.

[@brandongreene3213]

Ola quote of the day... "Shit in my face, that sounds incredible" 6:40

[@joesatchton212]

Rumor has it an upcoming Axe FX III FW update will enable the device to wash your dishes, walk the dog and/or empty the litter box, mow the lawn, wash your car and will cook birthday and anniversary dinners for your SO. Brilliant!

[@plektrumderp]

*BURPS* Im a prince

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Really cool floral design on that cab, looks awesome.

[@ruchirsajwan]

If this doesn’t chug I don’t know what will 🤣

[@davidlawson7786]

That thing sounds badass Ola, I’m impressed with the tones without question. I want one now haha It definitely chugs!

[@alexandroschrysidis379]

4:02 How do I edit this thing? I think I have to press edit.

[@OlaEnglund]

SCIENCE!

[@stepitupandgo67]

I just got mine 3 days ago...with the fc 12...and ev-1...it's quite a rig...incredible ...there are very few flaws...incredibly well thought out with the axe edit 3...kinda like the best from the helix with even better sounds than axe fx 2...still exploring...but,...I have a patch now that I can just play away with!! I already want a 2nd ev-1...it's fucking expensive, but it's likely the last processor I'll ever buy.....I hope they gave you one, Ola...or at least gave you a phat discount!!...cheers!!

[@JiTiAr35]

Lol. Really ola? Is this even a question.

[@derliebej7675]

It's not only about, if this piece of gear is able to chuck. It's about how long does ola need to make it chug. That's what the timer is for.

[@anonymous_commenter123]

@@nicolausteslaus really living up to your account name :P

[@Afroguitarist-ed2zt]

Pretty sure people just like seeing him demo stuff

[@jadequilatan]

@@Afroguitarist-ed2zt exactly

[@Joose]

“zero tolerance” calls people stupid, while apparently believing that Ola and his audience don’t already know it chugs. It’s about the process and the time, dingleberry.

[@georgesabitpol]

Hey Ola, I was trying a few guitars in a shop in Hong Kong, was nice to see your face on the wall there next to a few infinity guitars

[@biol00p]

It’s like “how can it not chug?” Lol Fractal should put you on their artist roster... if it wasn’t for your vids way way back, I would not have bought my Ultra.... -cheers

[@Chriscrunch2]

This is definitely my favourite gear review series!

[@DethPopVideos]

Ola I’d love to see you try out more travel and practice amps. Those are great because it’s often tricky to get solid tones out of them but I’m sure you can chug it out. Go do a video out in the woods with a tiny practice amp and scare all the trees.

[@sronedgecustom9396]

I bit the bullet and went all in on the AFXIII earlier this year (prior AXFXII owner)... best kit ever.

[@triledink]

Will it chug: Mooer baby bomb 30 W or mooer 015.

[@icenhour76]

mooer 015 does indeed chug

[@jackfeelhot]

I have mooer 30w + PPC112 , together they are little monster

[@AUM_-po9sc]

Mooer Preamp 011 which recreates Rectifier.

[@jesus4pincho]

Any modeller with a baby bomb is a monster, even my boss me25 sounds amazing that way (like a boss katana). My headrush gigboard is on another level, wow

[@helpme3429]

It’s currently 1am in Texas and I’m tired af but I love ola

[@gl5368]

I "chug" every night..about 12 beers. Seriously though, these chug videos are my favorite on youtube.

[@JRose342]

Favorite series on KZbin!!!!!!

[@thmmke6926]

At 5 min it finally tightened up and chugged

[@yonkeythedonkey]

Nam flashbacks to when I had my Axe FX2... Messing about with settings for hours, only to come away thinking 'i guess that sounds good...'. back to pedals and loving it

[@zackm7432]

Your hair looks good in this video.

[@yairreartes8644]

i love each solar guitar! can't are more awesome. the best of ola´s videos

[@gower1973]

Ola needs his wife to dial in the Axe fx

[@achilleszaluar5825]

Fractal is life!! Love my Ax8, you help me so much with gear... thank you bro!

[@donnythei]

Ola is so lag he thought he didn't stop the chug time

[@darrenhill3514]

When are we getting an A1.6D+ with the brushed pickups again? Get those Duncan Solar Plus' in the brushed look lol would be so sick. I'm bummed I missed out on that run of that guitar that had, I believe, the Fishman Fluences with the brushed look.

[@blacksaltscotland]

hey Ola, I'm 15 years old and going through a really dark time right now. I am honestly considering suicide at this point and before that becomes to much of a reality i have to say this to you. you have helped me so much not only with having a reason to get up in the morning but also with the only reason ive dragged whatever will to live i have left this far, that reason being, metal music. if you are reading this just know that you have helped massively and i needed to say this, you are a bright fuckin light in a very dark world. people like you are the reason i have any want to live. Thanks, Some guy on the internet.

[@IanVase]

Shit gets better man. Don't do it. Life has many ups and downs. You have a lot of life left to live. Trust me man.

[@joselekiwi5695]

Life is not good, life is not bad. It just passes, so dont take serious the depression we all pass that age dont worry.

[@mikedixon8830]

We are Metal community and we’re here for you.

[@OlaEnglund]

Dude, it’s never the answer man. Get help...

[@blacksaltscotland]

I know. people like you are the answer. real people. thank you again. for what it might add i am seeing a psychologist and im on medication.

[@karimpardayev]

Just searched yesterday if you have an Axe fx iii review and the next day you have a chug review )))

[@Jonoshanda]

Sounds amazing! Do you think Dime would be using this technology, and plugins, or do you think he would have remained old school? I would like to hear how his sound would have been today. I really think eventually the two of you would have met, and become great friends. You should reach out to Rex Brown, or Phil Anselmo, for a coffee with Ola. I don’t think either one of those guys ever got to make peace.

[@Sethwhite672]

Considering him using solid state and mxr 6 bands and furman pqs which was pretty ahead of his time I think he would love this

[@guidonigrisoli8982]

name of the song he plays from 9:52? sounds reeeeeally good to me!

[@marvinrockon]

Use the „Olas Fireballs“ Preset. Instantchug!

[@bobisadrummer]

Damn dude, I love the natural finish and the worn grey hardware on that Solar.

[@MashingAudio]

"Shit in my face, that sounds incredible" SOLD!

[@HasseC]

Minen när du fick på boosten, hahahaha ... Som vanligt; världsklass!! Haft min AXE III i snart ett år, HEEELT fantastisk.

[@clamstermcwinkle2514]

Axe fx + will it chug = stupid question!

[@yellokrab]

Firmware 11 adds cab impedance responses under the Amp block and it's next level badassery

[@goatsurgeon]

I’d rather get my favorite amp head brand with an line output in the back cause all you need is one or two sounds Like a dirty and a clean

[@Twobarpsi]

Exactly

[@mattisixx1699]

I kind of agree. I'm honestly not impressed by this thing at all. I've seen a lot of plugin amps that sound better than this thing. That could also just be that ola doesn't really know what he's doing on this thing

[@goatsurgeon]

MattiSixx It’s like getting one amp head full of a bunch of shitty solid state amp heads vs if you get one really good solid state amp head... And even some tube amp heads are less money and they’re “real” ...

[@Twobarpsi]

@@goatsurgeon you are so right!

[@jacksybicki7330]

I love the riff you always play in this series

[@nicwilson89]

Wiilllll it chuuuuuug? *turns it on* ...*chugs* Yup. It chugs.

[@Ryan_Messenger]

Axe Ultras are under 500 used now. Totally worth a will it chug investigation. A comparison to a tonex would be interesting. They fall around the same price, one has time based effects and a ton of options but an outdated interface and software. The other is modern with tone matching capabilities, is more affordable but lacks time based effects. The axe ultra is also a mic pre, has stereo ins and outs, can be used on any instrument signal chain and even vocals. The biggest drawback is being its age and how well it'll hold up over time. I've had mine for about 8 years now and it's been more consistent for gigging than when I used an amp head. I also like having everything wired up in a rack so to reduce variables on the day of the gig.

[@antson02]

"WILL IT CHUG? - AXE FX III" - That might be worst question I have ever heard

[@zwoope]

8:25 Ola discovers the Doom soundtrack setting.

[@perpetualgrimace]

Starting to peel off the plastic and then putting it back was such a disappointment

[@OlaEnglund]

Blue balls?

[@juanma26m]

@@OlaEnglund black balls

[@kubak89]

Will this universally renowned and beloved multi effect unit and amp simulator be able to emulate effects and amps?? WHO KNOWS! Just kidding, love your vids

[@mmcozytunes63]

For the price of $2000 usd,it should chug

[@johnpacino4491]

What to say about some amps that cost $4000 and have 1/4000 of the options this beast has to offer?

[@kimbarsegyan]

@@johnpacino4491 I'd rather have one exceptional sound than 4000 great ones that make you tweak all day long instead of playing.

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

In our country it costs $4,000 - and I'm not really hearing the chug :(

[@gaukarmadhouse]

Kim You don’t care about your tone and having versatility?

[@kimbarsegyan]

@@gaukarmadhouse Best tone is still found in good old tubes. Versatility is overrated, but if you really need it a few pedals won't hurt either.

[@YoBroMan]

LoL! Love the belch at 2:02!

[@karimpardayev]

the dislikes you see are put by those who bought Kemper

[@thommysguitarcorner4687]

* and Helix * and Headrush

[@iganpparamarta8813]

and me, Zoom G1X

[@berndkiltz]

Lol, yeah the Kemper guys don't take critic in a good way. Saw that on my video on the stage ;) Lol

[@elchamay]

naa man., i bought helix but i would buy axe fx III also if i had the money...

[@TheShinyShow]

Kempers chug too though, so they're not bothered

[@hybrydtonesstudios1149]

MADGENIOUS ola 🌊

[@waywardwiz]

"watch out meshuggah" hahahhahahah

[@stillnessinmovement]

cool channel, dig it! do you have a video on the essence of chugging, such as tunings, technique, how to get an amp to chug? if not maybe you can make one? always nice to hear how others approach their sound and playing

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I was going to recommend "Will It Chug?" for merchandising on shirts, mugs, hats, catheters, etc. but I think it's already a porn series.

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

I'd like to see the v shape in that natural finish. Great tone Ola!!!

[@alexnavarro9285]

There’s that crackle again, I think you’re red lining your input

[@tjjohnson7666]

Swear

[@peyotepete4903]

Love ya Ola! CHUG IT!!!🍻🍻🍻

[@jannepulkkinen4823]

This will be the shortest count... Lets see.

[@LuisRuiz-dn4sl]

How can it be short With such number of buttons and options?

[@jannepulkkinen4823]

@@LuisRuiz-dn4sl Easily, Axe I & II & III have some really awesome metal presets.

[@Gareth91Hill]

Damn son!!! That tone on every setting is killer!

[@KaddysJamKave]

Every amp starts to sound the same after a while when dialing in metal tones....... o_0

[@metalpuppet5798]

Absolutely not. The gain structure is very different for different high gain amps. Especially if you look at british vs american amps

[@metalpuppet5798]

@Mendozer01 The idea of this thing is to emulate mic'd up guitar sounds though. What you hear is a model of a mic'd up amp. It doesnt really make sense to send that sound into a guitar cab though and mic it up again. He should have used monitors and recorded direct.

[@rentblop8070]

@@metalpuppet5798 Why should he do that? It's enough to just get rid of the Cab Simulation and there you go. AxeFX 3 is equipped with a power amp to make it possible to throw a cab directly at it.

[@metalpuppet5798]

@@rentblop8070 yes either that or just get rid of the cab and do it as I said. I dont know what he may have done off camera but it looks like he did not turn off cab sim. I'm sure its turned on by default. It always is. If thats the case playing through an actual cab makes no sense.

[@Xplora213]

Every amp will sound like Ola. He wants a certain sound And has a certain technique. Always the same guitars as well. I feel the same about strats into fender amps but most blues players would disagree.

[@bingo90210]

Of course it will!! Those things are awesome!!!

[@CTG711]

Meh, I'd still rather have a nice tube amp, simple to use, twist a couple knobs and chug

[@Twobarpsi]

Yes!

[@joblow204]

I didn't think it sounded great through my headphones. Tube4ever

[@artificialplanet1540]

Ok boomer

[@Twobarpsi]

@@artificialplanet1540 ok someone who appreciates good tone*

[@CTG711]

@@artificialplanet1540 You millennials will understand. Wait till you hit 30.

[@RAULDIAZ-re9ju]

Thanks Ola... That's a nice piece of gear wow.

[@bryanbernstein83]

Ola, ever think of a “will it chug” fan edition!? Fans send in clips of their own music for you to comment and give feed back on?

[@Khazandar]

That has nothing to do with the "WIll it chug?" format, though.

[@TriumphWithoutGlory]

I think you should do the same will it chug with the helix rack, it would be great to see how you dial with it too

[@izzate7]

If it doesn’t you need your $4k back.

[@Bking7string]

2k

[@izzate7]

@@Bking7string You're one of those guys huh?

[@Bking7string]

@@izzate7 If you mean by someone who states facts, yes.

[@izzate7]

@@Bking7string Yes.

[@KyleKhaosPowell]

That 59Bassman sounded great off the jump! I'm upgrading my axefx2 black friday!

[@TOMMYRUSANEN]

Thumbs up for 4k video quality! Well thumbs up just for you Ola because I like your stuff!!

[@METALHAWK]

2:02 YEAH IT CHUGS.

[@theohmanful]

"shit on my face... that sounds incredible..." HAHAHA don't ever change, Ola.

[@greggdavenport20]

Great chug Peace Ola

[@Harrysound]

If anyone looks at one of these and thinks it’s too expensive it’s a great investment. Get an Axe Fx II XL cheap if you can. It has the same/very similar modelling. Few less features but sound every bit as good for half the cost

[@nodalisehill208]

Nice one for variating the same old warm up riffage. Why can you not include riffs if yours from your various EPs? Would it be a nightmare if people steal them and claim for their own?