Are the FX taken from the stomp modelers?
The premium Effects are taken from POD® XT. They include models of based on the Echoplex, Space Echo, Uni-Vibe®, Phase 90 and others.
Is it loud?
The Flextone III uses an all new power amp developed for Vetta II, and refined for Duoverb®. This new amp has a whole lot more headroom, (thanks to a much bigger transformer) for improved dynamic response, and models the way a tube power amp interacts with a speaker cabinet. Combined you get a punchier, more organic and toneful experience.
Any new amp models?
Oh yeah. Check out new models based on* the Marshall® Silver Jubilee head, Cornford mk50h, and '63 Fender® Tweed Vibroverb.
What's new in the update?
The cabinet models are completely re-voiced. The direct outputs have been redone using new models of some of the best mics and pre-amps on the planet. The added authenticity, clarity and tone that these world class front ends provide is simply incredible. The U-Vibe and Rotary models have been tweaked up! The U-Vibe got its lumpiness back, and the Rotary had its bottom end cleaned up.
The Diamond Plate model had a small tweak to improve the authenticity of the bottom end. The model based on the JCM2000 TSL was replaced with a model of the JCM2000 DSL with a few special tone tricks. The rig we modeled belongs to Matt Scanell from Vertical Horizon. It is his studio rig, for which he takes out a duplicate set live. The JCM800 model was replaced with a model of a 80's-era 100W JCM800 with a simple Bogner mod for high gain. The amp we modeled sounds incredible.
This is just some of what you get when you update your Flextone III.