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    Stage Lights

    Yes. I chose to make scene 8 the default starting scene for every preset. The pedals on my FC-12 only give me direct access to scenes 1 thru’ 5.
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    Stage Lights

    @raybdoc I do this on an AxeFX III using Scene Midi. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on an FM3, apart from a shortage of buttons. I have separate Scenes for Intro, Verse, Chorus, etc. Whenever I change Scene the Scene Midi block sends MIDI messages to change the lighting colourway and...
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    Control Switch Speed

    I keep an acoustic guitar by the front door. It cuts the time considerably.
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    Step on switch for solo

    If you’re playing normal length solos then I’d go for @unix-guy’s “Last Scene” option. That way your foot hits the same button to return to where you were. You can always hit one of the other switches if you want to go to a different scene. However, if you’re just going to play a short phrase...
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    Volume Control Stage Volume only

    Out1 for monitoring and Out2 for FoH is the simplest solution. I also use a volume pedal. In the past I’ve tied this to the Cab output level. When I last rebuilt my patches I put a Volume block after the Cab simply because it’s easier to manage. The other trick, which is useful to boost your...
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    Are Vintage Guitars (UK based company) any good?

    Trev Wilkinson, their designer, is well respected in the industry. https://www.jhs.co.uk/pages/trev-wilkinson
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    Cover band players: set up questions amps and effects…

    I’ve been using the same layout principles since I had a Boss GT-8. I’ve used it across that, FC1010, MFC, and now the FC-12: a) Five basic sounds across the bottom row of buttons: Clean, Edgy, Crunchy, Lead, and Acoustic. b) FX on/off across the top row c) Wah and Volume pedals on the right...
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    Who use always the same IR in every preset?

    Yes, I use the same IRs on everything: two different mic types on the same speaker type. Anything else would introduce too many variables.
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    First Fractal - FM9 would work, but temped to go for flagship

    The challenges of playing in a pub band include beer and drunken punters tripping over your pedal board. The Axe FX III and FC12 combination reduces the risk. It means that there’s only one cable to run to the front of stage. With the FM9 there’s also power, instrument, and one or two XLRs to...
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    Difficulties seeing the side dots on the neck on a dark or dim stage

    Lumilay, or you can make your own with luminous Fimo.
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    FM9 CASE + PEDALBOARD

    It’s always a pain trying to find the sockets in a confined space, especially in the dark. With the FC12, and previous units, I’ve used fly leads with right angled plugs at one end, and socket at the other. The fly leads pull out of the box and connect to normal cables. There’s only one cable...
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    What’s your Main Gee-tar!!! And why….

    A couple of years ago I started making my own guitars in an effort to get closer to my ideal design. It’s evolved, and currently has Tele pickups in a headless Strat format.
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    Sound Checks & Your Pre-Gig Process

    1. What's your band's process for set up? I turn up with PA and lights. First task is to check the venue’s power sockets. After that I load in, lay down power, sound and lighting cables, and set up PA and lights. It takes me about an hour, more if the other band members turn up early and get in...
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    Help making a synth tone?

    @simeon
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    Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

    Before you look at changing pickups I’d check that: 1. Your guitar cavities are earthed. 2. The venue’s wiring isn’t faulty. If neither of those are the answer then I’d take a humbucker guitar for that particular venue.
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