Search results for query: *

  1. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Craiguitar, thanks for your input. We recently changed our lights to LED's (which hopefully reduces the draw as you say) but we added another bass cab to our PA system which slaves off the master bass cab which has all the PA amps within it (which therefore probably adds to the draw). I know...
  2. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Hi Gorilla, Yes, good advice. If I ever get a break in our gig schedule (which is rare) I will do just that. It's a local venue. Rex, at some point I'll fathom this I'm sure. At the time of writing to you I'm wondering if the electrical draw from the PA, lights and other equipment isn't at the...
  3. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Hi Rex, we don't use any venue's audio system. We just use their power.
  4. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Hi Clive, Thanks for your message. The very first time that this happened to me was at Falmouth Football Club where the owner tells me that some other bands have experienced this problem (and therefore this is why I have always assumed it's a 'power supply thing' as opposed to a fault within my...
  5. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Will do Kriig. It will nag me until I get this sorted.
  6. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Thanks Rex, I don't think it's the pedals as I have just manually checked and the pedals are staying put wherever they are set. I might re-calibate them though just to be on the safe side and give them a tweak to tighten them just a fraction. There are some good ideas here from the community...
  7. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Maxdown - thanks for your input. Yes, always the same guitar so I am carrying a spare to gigs now as the thought had crossed my mind too. I have not seen any dimming or screen flickering and thanks for the technical advice although I'll let G66 carry out any repairs, I'm not great at that kind...
  8. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Hi Rex, no it's always just me that's affected. At last night's gig there was no problem whatsoever and, taking Sockpuppet's advice, I was standing by with spare cables to start the process of swapping things in order to fault find....and yet everything behaved as it should. These intermittent...
  9. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Good advice SockPuppet. Thank you. Yes, always at the venues (but not every venue) but never at home although I never use the wireless at home. I always take a spare amp with me so half way through last night's gig I swapped the Atomic for a Matrix GT100FX but the problem repeated itself so I...
  10. Paul2916

    Volume Reduction during gigs.

    Hi, During the last few months at some of my gigs my equipment seems to lose 40 per cent output volume before returning to full power and it does this whilst I'm mid song or solo. Most frustrating. It does not happen at every gig, it's random and I'm convinced that it's down to the wiring...
  11. Paul2916

    Patch Volume Irregular

    WITELITE - Ahhh, understood. Thank you. No, this is not the issue but I decided to upgrade to Firmware 14 which I did last night and, once I have worked my way through the patches, I'll update the MFC firmware too. Thanks for taking the time to help though, much appreciated.
  12. Paul2916

    Patch Volume Irregular

    slinky005 - yes of course but as I have created 50+ patches which I use live and the release notes tell me that the new firmware may alter my sound, I am reluctant to do so. That said, if it cures the problem of course I must. The new firmware sounds good in theory, are you using it? WITELITE -...
  13. Paul2916

    Patch Volume Irregular

    Hi, I wonder if anyone might be able to help me? At last night's gig when changing from a rock rhythm channel to my lead sound using an MFC -101 I encountered a problem. Sometimes - but not always - when the lead patch was engaged it was way too loud (sounds like 50% too loud) and I...
  14. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Thanks Rook, I was a little slow on the uptake never having tried this before but I think your solution is probably the answer. Thank you.
  15. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Aaaah, I think I get it now. Thanks for taking the time to explain it Joust.
  16. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Hi Joust, What I'm trying to do (if it can be done) is use just one amp, one channel (clean) and then crossfading on this clean channel to a distorted sound. I'm (theoretically) trying to avoid taking two amps to a gig.
  17. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Thanks Joust. If this mixer can be controlled by a pan pedal then this may well be the answer. I'll have a look on-line now.
  18. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Thanks Rook, I had no idea such a pedal existed. However, doesn't this pedal require two amps to achieve the crossfade? I want to know if the effect can be done on a single amp, single channel.
  19. Paul2916

    How to...?

    Hi. One of the great features of the Axe FX that I use regularly are volume blocks placed in the signal chain (controlled by an expression pedal) so that I can seamlessly crossfade between an acoustic sounding patch and a louder, distorted patch. However, I'm just curious....does anyone...
  20. Paul2916

    4CM Question

    Thanks stratmania, I appreciate your help.
  21. Paul2916

    4CM Question

    Thanks. I've had a play about with those options. I think though that I was doing everything correctly but I had not turned up the Output Level 1 knob on the front of the Axe FX II nearly enough. I can now hear the effects post FX block. Happy days!
  22. Paul2916

    4CM Question

    Hi, I'm trying to set up my Axe FX II using the 4CM in conjunction with a Hughes & Kettner Statesman Head (a 50W amp with a switchable parallel/serial effects loop) and a Hughes & Kettner 4x12 cab. Using the 4CM anything that I place before the FX Loop block in the signal chain I can hear...
  23. Paul2916

    Looking for a particular thread….

    Cheers Toadfish, that is indeed the one! Many thanks.
  24. Paul2916

    Looking for a particular thread….

    Hi, Can anyone help with this I wonder? Recently (within the last 10 days) I was reading a thread where one forum member was describing how he used a PEQ block after the cab in a signal chain to improve the patch sound when played at gig volume. When playing at home he bypassed the PEQ...
  25. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Once 'fixed' and saved, the presets work fine - thank goodness. (Gig over and all is well. One or two of the patches seem to have changed a little in volume, something that I only noticed when I was playing live tonight, but that's an easy fix.) I like the new firmware very much, some of the...
  26. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    No Rex, that's what is odd. The cab block was solid ('engaged' or 'active'…whatever the terminology) and when I turned it black (to edit it) and then opened it up the sound suddenly changed for the better. As I said earlier, it did it with a number of my patches but most played fine from the...
  27. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Hi Rex, Click on the Layout Button, then highlight the Cab block (so it turns black in colour) and click on Edit. At that point the sound changed for the better as though the cab was engaged in the chain.
  28. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Hi jerryratpack, No it was not with axe-edit. I simply loaded the firmware and then auditioned the presets from the front panel.
  29. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Thanks why360 and Rex. I have installed 8.01a now and all seems to be working fine. Interesting though that with a few of the patches - about 8 - where the sound quality had changed after the upgrade, all I had to do was literally click on the cab block (as though I was going to edit it) and...
  30. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    But version 8.01a has been released Rex. I was hoping that someone who had installed it would have noticed if their user slots had been overwritten. Perhaps my question was not clear.
  31. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Hi Rex, Helpful as ever, thank you very much. Do you know the answer to my question about the user cabs by any chance?
  32. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 8.01a Up

    Hi, From what I'm reading in this thread I'm pretty sure that I can upgrade from Firmware 6.01 to 8.01a in one go but if anyone else has done this could you just confirm that my thinking is correct? Also, thinking about the new user cabs in the firmware upgrade, do these compliment the...
  33. Paul2916

    Request/challenge : Knopfler's tone on "Sultans of Swing", "Alchemy" version

    I've seen the more mature Knopfler using Orange 4x12 cabs on stage but I doubt that he was using them way back when Alchemy was recorded.
  34. Paul2916

    Tone match attempts: UFO (Rock Bottom) & Bryan Adams (Summer of '69)

    Sorry, not really into home recording...or marketing; I find Soundcloud quite difficult to operate in truth. Try the patches for yourself and then do some tone matching of your own if you think they have potential on your rig.
  35. Paul2916

    Tone match attempts: UFO (Rock Bottom) & Bryan Adams (Summer of '69)

    Hi, I've had some success tone matching my guitar with UFO's 'Rock Bottom' and Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69'. In both cases I used the USB in from my Mac and used extracts from iTunes. On my system both patches sound pretty close....and in the event that either may work for you, here are the...
  36. Paul2916

    ODS Smooth Overdrive

    Great stuff, sounds really nice. Thanks for sharing this.
  37. Paul2916

    "Slither" Cover using my 3 favorite tone match amps!

    Great work here, thanks for sharing. Sounds great. I'll try the patches later.
  38. Paul2916

    Weekend gigs with 6.0

    I agree. I am very pleased with how it sounds, had a great gig and used my first tone matching preset for Summer of '69 (which sounds so like the record I'm thrilled with the result)!
  39. Paul2916

    Signal In preference

    I'm using a MacBook Pro and was hoping to connect my laptop to the Axe II using the USB option. Will that work to send a WAV or MP3 signal to the Axe II does anyone know? Thanks .
  40. Paul2916

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 6.00, MFC-101 Firmware Version 2.01 Up

    An astonishing breakthrough by the sounds of it. Have yet to do the installation of the software but just had to applaud Cliff and the FA guys with what I feel will be a significant turning point in sound modelling. Can't wait to try and hear it in action. Hats off to you all!
  41. Paul2916

    Some Pink Floyd Tones

    Yes, thanks guys. I look forward to trying these tones tonight.
  42. Paul2916

    Axe2 and Ultra together, what would you do?

    I play 80-100 gigs a year so 've decided to keep my Ultra as a backup. I have 50-something patches that I use and these took weeks to get right in both units. I had to weigh up the price that I'd get for the Ultra v's the peace of mind that a reserve unit brings should my Axe II fail. Peace of...
  43. Paul2916

    RIP Jim Marshall

    I once met Jim and his daughter at the local pub when Marshall came along to demonstrate some gear. What a lovely gent he was. He signed a Jimi Hendrix poster for me and looking thoughtfully at the picture poster of Jimi on stage back in the late '60's said, 'Ahhh dear James, we all miss him'...
  44. Paul2916

    Fender Factory, 1959

    That is such fantastic footage. Quite moving. Thank you for posting.
  45. Paul2916

    Rockman Clean Chorus W/IR's

    Thanks for sharing Keith, I'll try the patch out later tonight. Cheers!
  46. Paul2916

    Cable lenghts sim on Line& Relay

    15 feet.
  47. Paul2916

    It's Been Awhile, Def Leppard Cover VIDEO

    Boy, are we all glad to see you again! Great playing and thanks for sharing the patch, it sounds brilliant. I'll have a play with that tomorrow. Cheers!
  48. Paul2916

    W@rped Vinyl

    No, I didn't know that! Must have a play around with that tomorrow. (I did wonder why ABCD were in the title - duh!) Thanks.
  49. Paul2916

    W@rped Vinyl

    Hi I know precious little about recording but I was having so much fun tonight with the Axe II 'W@rped Vinyl' patch that I set the open mic on my laptop to 'Rec' and sat the laptop in front of the speaker. I just love the way this patch ages the sound, reminds me of charming parlour music...
  50. Paul2916

    question concerning the 5.4 to 5.7 issue

    +1 I should add that I'm really enjoying the sounds that I'm getting with 5.4 too. Thanks Fractal.
  51. Paul2916

    Brian May patch for Axe II anyone?

    Hi shasha. I use a custom built Feline guitar. Like BM's it's got a mahogany body and an ebony fingerboard (like BM's?...not sure what his fingerboard is made of). I have two single coil noiseless DiMarzios in the neck and middle and a Bareknuckle VHII humbucker in the bridge. I had one of those...
  52. Paul2916

    Brian May patch for Axe II anyone?

    Thanks for the tone ccroyalsenders, sounds great on my rig. Definitely a keeper. Here's my take on the patch so far. I'm running 5.04b software and this is definitely a work in progress for a more general BM rhythm sound. All feedback, suggestions and questions welcome. I haven't yet...
  53. Paul2916

    Brian May patch for Axe II anyone?

    Thanks guys. I know what you mean oacikgoz, sometimes I can get closer to a tone that I'm chasing using a completely different signal chain than the one I would expect.
  54. Paul2916

    What is it with this obsessive deal with sounding JUST like . . .

    I play in a covers band and having the option to sound like an artist is fun (and the audiences seem to like it to although it's only ever guitarists who talk to me about it after the show; the average punter probably doesn't notice or seem to care). I have learned a great deal about the guitar...
  55. Paul2916

    Brian May patch for Axe II anyone?

    Thanks Rick. The Ultra patch that I have is one that I made when I changed from a Line 6 Vetta to the Ultra. I simply A/B'd the patch from the Vetta to the Ultra copying each component part until I had something workable. I might have to adopt a similar approach A/B-ing the Ultra and II at some...
  56. Paul2916

    Brian May patch for Axe II anyone?

    Hi, Just thought I'd ask if anyone has had any success with (or is working on) a Brian May sounding patch for the Axe II? I have a good BM patch that I use with my Ultra but as the systems are not compatible I'm struggling to replicate it on the II and I guess I'll need to start from...
  57. Paul2916

    Dobro Sim (AxeFX II) IRs plus Preset (Link to IR Forum)

    It's taken me a while to get around to trying it but it was certainly worth the wait. Sounds great through my rig, cheers!
  58. Paul2916

    Pete Thorn HOMAGE, Axe FX Patches

    That is correct R.D., he was still using his Ultra in Dublin. I was in the front row of the upper circle and had a clear view.
  59. Paul2916

    Pete Thorn HOMAGE, Axe FX Patches

    Yeah, I saw him in Dublin on the opening night of Melissa's european tour. What a gig! Some of his sounds were to die for.
  60. Paul2916

    Dobro Sim (AxeFX II) IRs plus Preset (Link to IR Forum)

    What a treat! Thank you very much for the patch and IR's. I was just about to turn in and saw your post. I'll try it out tomorrow evening after work. Cheers!
  61. Paul2916

    Smilefan says "Goodbye"!!

    Thanks for everything that you did. I shall miss reading your posts, they were so informative and I learned so much. Cheers...and good luck!
  62. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    Yep, got 'em Adriani. Looking forward to trying these. Thank you.
  63. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    Nice one Stratman68. Never had that happen before but your solution worked a treat. Will try these patches later. Cheers!
  64. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    I can't download them. Each link takes me to a white page with black cryptic writing. Set out below... נtwcקנtx@Homage Final Solodjlקנtx@pnKJHLMI!קנtx@j A+"v #!eL@$t(8NLv2w2$t...
  65. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    Unfortunately these links aren't working for me (I'm using a Mac). Anyone else having a problem?
  66. Paul2916

    Just a little snow today

    The sea water in Mylor harbour was frozen down here in Cornwall yesterday morning. That's nothing compared to the snowfalls that some of our buddies across the pond are getting I know but it made national radio nevertheless and my pal in Poland tells me it was -25 degrees C where he lives! Guess...
  67. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    Thank you, I look forward to trying the preset when available. Out of interest, what exactly do you feel is missing in the sound if you want to improve it? Some of the guys that hang out here are positively gifted when it comes to patch tweaking, I'll bet you can tweak a few things before...
  68. Paul2916

    My attempt at nailing Pete Thorn's presets for the song Homage

    I like the sound you've got going on here very much, well done sir! Would you consider sharing the preset? I'm quite new to Pete Thorn's work but funnily enough was e-mailing him only yesterday regarding the tones he uses on Melissa Etheridge's latest album...I'm not expecting him to send me a...
  69. Paul2916

    things that make you laugh

    Not sure if 'Masterchef' is a worldwide television programme but here in the UK my wife teaches Food Technology and watches the show. My son, who loves rap music found the following Masterchef musical montage online, it makes me smile. Masterchef Synesthesia - Swede Mason - YouTube Chin up...
  70. Paul2916

    Guess who's going to Van Halen?

    I've just bought tickets to see Melissa Etheridge kicking off the european leg of her Fearless Love World Tour in Dublin on Feb 14th. It will be great to see Melissa of course but even more interesting to see and hear Pete Thorn on guitar using his Axe FX, Atomic 50/50 and MFC-101 rig. Fab!
  71. Paul2916

    FOH/CAB Patch help......

    I tried the patches tonight (but not at gig volume, that day will come on Friday...) and they sound superb on my rig. Both keepers, definitely. Thank you very much for a great lesson in patch making. I'm just learning Thin Lizzy's version of Bob Seger's 'Rosalie' which will be the first song...
  72. Paul2916

    MFC with Axe II & Ultra

    Thanks SparkyG.
  73. Paul2916

    MFC with Axe II & Ultra

    Thanks aleclee. So does that mean that the MFC is currently getting all it's info from the Ultra? Hmm, I did wonder because there have been MFC software updates so I thought that the MFC had a computer or something on board. (It must have I guess.)
  74. Paul2916

    MFC with Axe II & Ultra

    Hi, Can't find the answer to a question that I thought might have been asked already, so I'll have to start a new thread. Context: My current rig has a MFC and an Ultra paired together. However, one day I will replace the Ultra with my Axe II and I'm currently in the process of copying...
  75. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    Even Howlin' Wolf would be impressed with that monica!
  76. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    Don't forget to check out the Heineken blues adverts - see post #15. Very funny.
  77. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    My pleasure Shasha. Have you seen the Heineken adverts (see my post above) they are hilarious. Cheers.
  78. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    Ha ha...some great names here guys, thanks for playing along. Another couple of 'blues' treats while we're at it. These are Youtube links to a pair of adverts that were used by Heineken to advertise their beer on UK TV in the early nineties. I'm not sure if Heineken's 'reaches the parts that...
  79. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    If someone with the authority wants to move it to a different thread that's fine by me.
  80. Paul2916

    What's your Blues name?

    Saw this and it made me smile. Enjoy! Sleepy Bones Hopkins
  81. Paul2916

    Atomic 50/50 and Atomic Passive Cabs Question

    Much obliged romanianreaper. Thank you. Seems like the passive cabs are 8 ohms a piece.
  82. Paul2916

    Atomic 50/50 and Atomic Passive Cabs Question

    Hi Hussamd, thanks for getting back to me. My passive cabs came from G66 in Europe with no instruction manuals. Nothing. Just the passive cab in a box by itself. I have no idea what the Atomic passive cab impedance is? Does anyone else know?
  83. Paul2916

    Best Clean tone share here

    Thanks for these patches Patzag. I'll try them this evening, looking forward to hearing them.
  84. Paul2916

    Atomic 50/50 and Atomic Passive Cabs Question

    Hi, I wondered if anyone can help me with a few relatively simple set-up questions regarding using an Atomic 50/50 with passive cabs. It's the Impedence (Ohm) selector switch settings that I need help with. I have e-mailed Atomic amps twice in the last week but they are not responding, so I...
  85. Paul2916

    How many UK users and where you based?

    Mylor (near Falmouth) Cornwall.
  86. Paul2916

    George lynch sound.

    Nice patch, thank you. Sounded great with my gear. Definitely a keeper.
  87. Paul2916

    My crunch patch....

    Hi Ed. Thanks for the patch. I made a few changes to suit my guitar and ended up with a great patch for T-Rex's song 'Get It On'!! Not quite sure how that happened but thanks for the lead. Ha ha.
  88. Paul2916

    What is the meaning of your user name here?

    My first name is Paul but my parents moved house a lot when I was a kid. The only constant thing was our telephone number, 705 2916. That is how you could always reach me...and you still can.
  89. Paul2916

    Green Day - Basket Case

    As a guitar tone I think it sounds great listening to it on my laptop. Well done you. I've downloaded the patch and I'll give it a go tonight. Thanks for sharing.
  90. Paul2916

    Mark Day Presets

    Uploaded your patches last night Mark, steller work - as always! These patches sound really great. Interesting to learn how you set levels and link up the virtual gear. Thank you so much for sharing.
  91. Paul2916

    Those .2 miles are the hardest part of the marathon....

    Received mine from G66 last week. After 7 months I'm finally past the finishing post and enjoying nubile Playboy bunnies rubbing soothing ointments into every aching part....he he!
  92. Paul2916

    BALLAD Patches of mine I would like to share......

    These patches both sound superb on my rig. I take my hat off to you with your take on Mr. Moore's ballad, great job. Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this.
  93. Paul2916

    What happened to Atomic.Amps ?

    I own two Atomic powered cabs which I bought from G66, Germany. Amp 1 I have owned for about 10 months and it has been back to G66 twice for repair (once it failed on me mid gig and thus I lost income), Amp 2 I have owned for a few months and now that has failed on me tonight whilst teaching a...
  94. Paul2916

    4.01 Cornford (finally :-) & Strat

    Thanks for sharing. Love your tone here.
  95. Paul2916

    Guthrie Govan's Gear Stolen in Italy

    Sorry to read that news. I hope that the internet communities can help these guys and I wish them every scrap of luck that comes their way in recovering their gear. Chins up lads, we are rooting for justice on your behalf.
  96. Paul2916

    Need to improve my stage volume. Question regarding atomics

    If funds allow why not invest in a second powered cab? I did and I'm glad that I made the decision as you get a fuller 'wall' of sound and, consequently, I feel that I can get a more accurate feeling for the patch characteristics at greater volume (referring to your point given above). I can...
  97. Paul2916

    Wow... who is this guy?

    Unbelievable talent! If you go to his website you can download the tab....! (Gulp!)
  98. Paul2916

    AxE FX II FW 3.03 Marshall JM45 Wah!!!

    Great sound midifine, thanks for posting. I look forward to trying this when I have my II.
  99. Paul2916

    The Fender Bank - Sneak Peak - Princeton Reverb + Rotary

    Thanks for these patches guys, much appreciated.
Back
Top Bottom