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FM3 Stock

There is probably an FM3 Turbo coming…or not:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #11
- Apr 30, 2023
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Whats Cliff doing now?

As Borat would say: "I Am Excite"
- willowdale
- Post #218
- Mar 8, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Whats Cliff doing now?

Are we going to be able to actually move a virtual mic around a virtual speaker within Axe Edit??? This hasn't yet been made clear AFAIK:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #208
- Mar 8, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to use Tonex software in FM3 loop?

Plus some of the Tonex captures/profiles simply sound/feel/react very tube amp like! I own the plugin/standalone versions, and use it with the AXE/IO audio interface.
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Feb 21, 2023
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
ToneX is blowing my mind…!

Well, they are coming out with a ToneX pedal that will store/play the ToneX captures, plus user captures and captures of your own amps etc...so we'll see!
- willowdale
- Post #65
- Jan 26, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Gift of Tone #23 - ALEX LIFESON

King Lerxst🤘
- willowdale
- Post #17
- Dec 24, 2022
- Forum: News
ElectricLadyLunch

Great stuff as usual, Burgs. It's time for you to revisit your love of the 'Brown Sound' with an updated preset :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #20
- Dec 1, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Rip X software , anybody any experience

I have both RipX & Moises. Both are great. Moises is really all I need to quickly create near perfect quality backing tracks of my favorite songs, with all electric/acoustic guitar tracks removed from the original recording. Great times🤘
- willowdale
- Post #28
- Nov 28, 2022
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
ToneX is blowing my mind…!

There are already quite a few captures of some Fractal models & Kemper profiles on ToneX.
- willowdale
- Post #21
- Nov 21, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
DIO: Dreamers Never Die. Released today in cinemas

and we'll know for the first time...if we're evil or divine:japaneseogre:
- willowdale
- Post #3
- Sep 28, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Update anytime soon?

Will the FM3 be getting this Pre-Delay update in 6.0? "Added ability to use Pre-Delay in Reverb block as a simple echo. Pre-Delay now features Tempo, Feedback and Mix parameters. The pre-delay time has also been increased to 1 second. Several new types have been added to demonstrate these...
- willowdale
- Post #22
- Sep 26, 2022
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
RIP Olivia Newton John

RIP Olivia...I really enjoyed you in those skin tight black pants in Grease 🤘 Did she ever seek the sacred river Alph in her version of Xanadu🤔
- willowdale
- Post #7
- Aug 8, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Van Halen 90's Balance Tone

Great stuff as usual, Mark🤘 Thanks for the preset! What firmware was this created on?
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Jun 5, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Happy Birthday Leon Todd!

Happy Beeeeeta-lated B-Day, You Legend!!!
- willowdale
- Post #23
- May 31, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
I bought a used Axe-FX II

:oops:
- willowdale
- Post #5
- May 31, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Early Van Halen

Sounds very good! Please post the preset, if you're so inclined:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #11
- May 16, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rush - The Complete Scores

Do you have any opinion regarding the accuracy of the guitar parts to the 17 songs included in the 'Spirit of Radio, greatest hits 1974-1987', that you didn't transcribe? Are they up to your very high standards:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #7
- May 8, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 5

it's all because of...the curse of the possessed FM3 59 Bassguy:eek:
- willowdale
- Post #41
- May 3, 2022
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 2

Just make sure all of this "unpleasant stuff" I see going on with this FM3 update, is totally and completely figured out & fixed before the update drops for my vastly superior FM9:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #33
- Apr 23, 2022
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 1

Cool!!! My FM9 is choosing to look at this FM3 update as a sign of things to come its way "very soon" :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #5
- Apr 22, 2022
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
VH Tribute…thoughts?

Jacob Deraps totally nails every single nuance of Eddie like no other...just ask Dweezil, he'll tell you!
- willowdale
- Post #11
- Apr 20, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

I’m jonesin’ for an FM9 fw update…going cold turkey for too long:oops:
- willowdale
- Post #892
- Mar 22, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Sounds boxy

OP…Have you tried playing Sammy Hagar‘s Three Lock Box, or The Who’s Squeeze Box ? Those should sound spot on!
- willowdale
- Post #44
- Mar 16, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Oops! I did it again....

Silver Sky
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Mar 15, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
TRIUMPH: Rock & Roll Machine

Where did you watch it?
- willowdale
- Post #2
- Mar 14, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Front - rear instrument input comparison

I only plug into the ‘rear input’ when I want that "brown sound":cool:
- willowdale
- Post #13
- Mar 13, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Scene Ignore feature - Discussion & How you use it

Will this be coming for the FM9/FM3?
- willowdale
- Post #36
- Mar 12, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
I have been on waiting list since October

Got my waitlist email confirmation on Aug 27th, 2:42 EST. Got my purchase invitation on Oct 12th. I received my FM9 on Oct 26th. I actually remember thinking that was such a loooong wait:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Mar 10, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

because you are sensible...
- willowdale
- Post #589
- Feb 22, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Rush Documentary on Netflix

Corgan has written some great tunes.
- willowdale
- Post #44
- Feb 19, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Jack of all trades or master of one?

"but never be the type of song to play live. I can even picture what the audience at that gig would look like" LOL
- willowdale
- Post #20
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
They All Sound the Same Again

The Camera Eye rhythm parts and arpeggiated fill were both played pretty good:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #53
- Jan 25, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Pompous songs

Nonsense…
- willowdale
- Post #58
- Jan 22, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Underground 80s Metal Riffs - ep #2 - Def Leppard - High & Dry

Good stuff! My favorite Leppard Album.
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Jan 11, 2022
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Neural DSP Quad Cortex still alive?

I have had one for about 4 months. It's a cool piece of modern tech. Clean, compact, good looking unit. Has some great amp captures & models, plus some cool effects. The cab/mic section is well designed & quite easy to dial in good sounds. It's probably about 12 months away from being fully...
- willowdale
- Post #5
- Dec 11, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
How do I load a fasBundle in my FM3?

The FM3 doesn't import or export Preset/Cab Bundles. Only the AXE3 & FM9.
- willowdale
- Post #7
- Nov 29, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FW Updates for the FM9?

I've had zero issues with tuner stability/flickering with my FM9...
- willowdale
- Post #40
- Nov 18, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
AFIII Dio - Vivian Cambell - Last in Line Guitar Solo Cover (NOW WITH PRESET)

“And we’ll know for the first time...if we’re evil or divine, we’re the last in line”🤘 One of my faves from the 80s! Good job on Viv’s awesome solo!
- willowdale
- Post #2
- Nov 13, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Anyone have Axe-Fx II XL+ Quantum FW1.06???

Thanks! I'm exploring some old presets on my vintage XL+, although I have an FM9, FM3 & Quad Cortex here at the house👍
- willowdale
- Post #3
- Nov 7, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Anyone have Axe-Fx II XL+ Quantum FW1.06???

Anyone have Axe-Fx II XL+ Quantum FW1.06??? The link on here to the XL+ FW1.06 version is giving the message "The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed". The Mark I/II & XL versions are able to be downloaded...
- willowdale
- Thread
- Nov 7, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
[implemented] Is it possible to get a tuner with the red line between the arrow like AXE III/FM9

I’m pretty sure my FM9 has that red line in the middle of the tuner...
- willowdale
- Post #7
- Nov 2, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Wish List
The Camera Eye solo preset FM3

Great tone & playing of an awesome Lerxst solo from an amazing song. I wore out the Exit Stage Left VHS tape in the 80s, which sadly doesn't include the complete concert :mad:
- willowdale
- Post #10
- Oct 23, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Preset Exchange
Anyone else stalk the UPS driver??

I've driven up to many a UPS/FedEx driver to get 'my precious'. "Ya got what's mine dammit...bought & paid for days ago for F**k's sake" :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #29
- Oct 21, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

I'm actually at 2:42pm Eastern:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #1,341
- Oct 11, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

I don't see the problem. I'm sure they're not holding a gun to anyone's head to force them to buy. If somebody wants one badly enough for whatever reason, and they don't mind paying a premium to get it now...then the seller has actually done the buyer a favor 👍
- willowdale
- Post #1,219
- Oct 5, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

My 8/27 2:47pm Eastern waitlist email, may result in a quicker invite than I expected. It'll Probably still take until the end of next week at the earliest, but that's still quicker than I thought possible a couple days ago👍 Of course, they could also run out of inventory any moment now...and I...
- willowdale
- Post #1,196
- Oct 5, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Who else is upgrading to Axe-FX III TURBO? :-)

Actually 6 years, I got one of the first Helix Floor units from the pre-release sale from Woodwind & Brasswind in summer 2015.
- willowdale
- Post #28
- Oct 4, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
WISH: Ability to apply Channel Select/Toggle/Increment/Decrement to the Control channels

Agreed...I expect these to be implemented by next Friday:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #6
- Jul 30, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Happy Birthday @Burgs!

@Burgs Happy birthday, mate!
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Jul 25, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
The 'Complete' Musician.

Geddy Lee for sure!
- willowdale
- Post #10
- Jul 23, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Poll - What cabs do you want?

G12M Blackback 75hz JBL D120s
- willowdale
- Post #242
- Jul 15, 2021
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy 1000+ LIVEGOLD TonePack - Partial Update (Bank 1 Marshalls) for Cygnus X3 firmware update now available

👍
- willowdale
- Post #1,022
- Jul 10, 2021
- Forum: Vendors
FM3 Issue

I hope you get this sorted out quickly! Why do you think you're very disappointing :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #3
- Jun 26, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 --> Powercab?

Cool. I look forward to seeing your thoughts when you feel you have concluded your comparison of the FM3/Helix thru the Powercab. Cheers!
- willowdale
- Post #17
- Jun 20, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Notepad Block Type

+1000!!! I often have to add a reminder/clue to myself in the name of the preset or scene name. I'd rather just be able to write a short, but detailed note about things I want to remember when next using whatever preset.
- willowdale
- Post #3
- Jun 20, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
FM3 --> Powercab?

What's your thoughts on the sounds you're getting from each unit through the Powercab? Is the FM3 your first experience with a Fractal unit?
- willowdale
- Post #15
- Jun 20, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 4.00

You should err on the safe side & wait to update on Monday...
- willowdale
- Post #75
- Jun 17, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Authentic mode on Effects

Yeah, bring it on. It can't hurt:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Jun 11, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Wish List
[fixed] Bug: Slope in Cabinet block when importing Axe-Fx III presets

Yes, it's what is called an 'intentional' error:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #5
- Jun 10, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Bugs
It's 2021 and the FC-12 display still looks like garbage

I disagree. Nothing wrong with him calling it as he sees it! (or in this case...can’t see it good enough:D) It‘s a piece of gear. He’s not calling someone’s baby ugly:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #6
- Jun 1, 2021
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
First Time My Fan Came On

Steve Vai demands that the custom fan in his Axe-FX III blows his hair continuously whenever his unit is on...
- willowdale
- Post #17
- May 31, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 2

Thanks! So does FM3 4.00b2 have the same amp modeling as AXE3 16.02 ??? edit..."Amp block is aligned with Axe-Fx III 16.01" So is the FM3 'modeling' going to be aligned with AXE3 16.02 ???
- willowdale
- Post #17
- May 28, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 2

Yeah Baby :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #2
- May 28, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Aliens.

I just hope the alien chicks are hot & horny:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #28
- May 26, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Cygnus Factory Preset Banks A, B, and C

Thanks...very cool!
- willowdale
- Post #11
- May 26, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.02

👍
- willowdale
- Post #4
- May 26, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Anyone put a Dimarzio Super Distortion in a Les Paul?

And using Line6 Pod Farm 2 from 2010:oops: Time to sell the AxeFX3/FM3 :D
- willowdale
- Post #39
- May 26, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
Holy crap... XFormer Match

I have always sung the praises of XFormer Match since the early Axe-FX II days. It helped to remove the blanket from the tone & make it more open/less congested. Lowering XFormer Match, especially on amps with the master vol set high, is a very powerful parameter...
- willowdale
- Post #8
- May 22, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Thanks for not profiling !!

cool story bro...
- willowdale
- Post #6
- May 16, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Thanks for not profiling !!

It was said upfront from the Neural guys that the QC is not good at capturing fuzz pedals...it is quite good at capturing drive pedals though, & amps of course.
- willowdale
- Post #5
- May 16, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Preset Poll

That's what she said...
- willowdale
- Post #14
- May 9, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Black Sabbath’s “Into the Void” Live

Great stuff! Did you tune the guitar down, or are you using the FM3 pitch block?
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Apr 30, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Why is this forum superior to all others?

'Darrin' is the spelling they used on "Bewitched"...not 'Darren'. Get your facts straight:D
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Apr 21, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Not Really Digging Axe Thru Headphones

I wouldn't play guitar if I had to play thru headphones...
- willowdale
- Post #23
- Apr 18, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Vacay in The Sunshine State

Don't forget the fine ass Latinas....Aye Papi :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #14
- Apr 15, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish Marshall Major

I expect this model to be available no later than 2 months after the full release of Cygnus :cool:
- willowdale
- Post #19
- Apr 10, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Uplifting/Standing Studio Desk: Anyone Using One in Your Studio?

Are you happy with those Focal monitors?
- willowdale
- Post #12
- Mar 24, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 10 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #7

The III is so authentic now, that even tone stack knobs make noises like some of my tube amps :oops: You da man Cliff 🤘
- willowdale
- Post #155
- Mar 20, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Persnally, the Analog vs Digital battle is over!! (JCM800 A/B clip)

You're hearing things in reverse! Clip B is warmer, more spongy. But yeah, looking forward to the official FW release of Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres🤘
- willowdale
- Post #7
- Mar 19, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Some '80s rock inspired goodness feat. Cygnus

Sweet '80s...gotta love it! Good Stuff 👍
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Mar 18, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Do major firmware updates make commercial preset packs obsolete?

Otherwise known as the feature implemented for those easily annoyed/offended, & without the self control to simply scroll/whistle past someone's post...
- willowdale
- Post #40
- Mar 14, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
RUSH - "The Big Money"

It's that old time religion It's the kingdom they would rule It's the fool on television Getting paid to play the fool OP, good stuff! Thanks for the preset
- willowdale
- Post #7
- Mar 10, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
I'm new to Fractal, found an interesting YouTube channel

Yeah, I subscribed to his YouTube when he started posting AXE3 vids to the channel, but he stopped posting new vids on there last July. Regardless, the AXE3 vids he's uploaded all contain great useful info!
- willowdale
- Post #14
- Mar 3, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Favorite meat doneness

Red meat is gross to me now. I'll eat a little chicken & fish here & there, but even that is few and far between now. I simply don't miss any of it...going on 20 years. I remember loving it all though👍
- willowdale
- Post #30
- Mar 2, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Edit III 1.08.08 (supports fw 16.00 public beta)

This happened to me on my iMac last night & I used the 'open link in new tab' option & it immediately downloaded.
- willowdale
- Post #15
- Feb 20, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
72 hours without electricity

Played a little beach volleyball this morning in Miami & half hour of Jet Skiing.....sorry:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #35
- Feb 17, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
How Will Cygnus Affect Existing Presets?

It will completely destroy them...
- willowdale
- Post #12
- Feb 15, 2021
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
New single is live!

Welcome back Danny...a very cool song with great vocals! Also, some great tones from the XL+👍 A new Van Halen preset from you would certainly be appreciated...you posted a killer one years ago!!! Yeah, I have an Axe3, but I still have my XL+ someplace around the house:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #8
- Feb 4, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

By-Tor in defeat retreats to Hell:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #418
- Feb 3, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy LedZ "BRIT ROCK ROYALTY #1" TonePack for Cygnus X2 available!

Does Brit Rock Royalty still sound as good as it originally did, when it's now used with the current 15.01 FW ???
- willowdale
- Post #106
- Feb 1, 2021
- Forum: Vendors
You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

FM3 will only get the 'CH' from 'CHUG'.....the 'UG' part of 'CHUG' requires Axe-Fx III level processing!!!
- willowdale
- Post #221
- Jan 29, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

So, just so we're clear....the main thing to look forward to in this upcoming firmware is next-level chugging? Asking for a friend:cool:
- willowdale
- Post #147
- Jan 27, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Watching the feed from NAMM - Van Halen 1978 performed at Melbourne Guitar Show 2019 - SIMON HOSFORD

Killer band! Guitarist has Eddie nailed for sure!!! Here's what he said in the YouTube comments: "Im using the Kemper as a pre-amp, and running it into the old Superlead Power section at the back, and then into a vintage Marshall Cab. The Plexi I've had modded to sound great on its own, but...
- willowdale
- Post #14
- Jan 26, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
In honor of Edward........

I dig it...what pickups?
- willowdale
- Post #6
- Jan 11, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish Show preset Meta-data on HOME screen (e.g. saved FW version)

Yes, please. It would be very useful indeed...
- willowdale
- Post #9
- Jan 2, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
FM3 thru USB frustrations

Try & use your FM3 thru a family member/friend's Mac into Logic(if they have it loaded) or GarageBand. Do you get the same artifacts recording in GarageBand on your Mac using the FM3?
- willowdale
- Post #35
- Dec 24, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Am I an idiot? Borderline OCD content enclosed :)

Cool story bro...
- willowdale
- Post #13
- Dec 23, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
New FM ???

A more powerful floorboard unit is not a replacement for the FM3....it would surely cost quite a bit more methinks. When anything else is released, buy it or don't.
- willowdale
- Post #55
- Dec 21, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Axe-Edit III 1.08.06

AxeEditIII 1.8.0.6 (firmware 15.01) The Looper works as per usual, but when I record a loop & press play...the indicator needle doesn't move along with the loop. It's just frozen in place, but the recorded loop plays as normal.
- willowdale
- Post #12
- Dec 18, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
EVH tone deep dive feat. DAVE FRIEDMAN and PETE THORN

Completely enjoyed this earlier today....I love geeking out to VH tones:cool: Looking forward to Cliff's answers to the questions above!
- willowdale
- Post #4
- Nov 28, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion