AXE FW10 is about to drop. I'm interested to see what your guys' thoughts will be on MIMIC vs Profiling when it is released.
"FW 10: Implemented “Multi-point Iterative Matching and Impedance Correction” technology
(MIMICTM P.A.F.) to amp models. MIMIC applies analytic signals to an amplifier
and captures the fine nuances of each amp at various points in the circuit and
corrects each model vs. its theoretical implementation. In some cases the
difference can be substantial, in other cases the difference is minimal. This
depends on the layout of the amp and the various parasitics involved. MIMIC has
the advantage of applying these corrections at the appropriate location in the
amp model rather than as just an output EQ so that the various controls of the
model behave virtually identically to the actual. For example, the Modern modes
of a Dual Rectifier are highly sensitive to Master Volume with the tone becoming
thicker as the MV is increased. MIMIC preserves this behavior rather than just
getting louder as the Master Volume is increased. The equalization correction
portion of MIMIC processing can be turned off in the Advanced menu tab of the
Amp block, if desired. Note that the nonlinear correction and other aspects of
MIMIC are integral to a model and cannot be turned off. In many cases the
equalization correction can be subtle and many not be immediately audible when
switched on or off."
Updated numerous amp model details in light of
MIMIC's identification of deviations between the models and actual amps.