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    Axe rack stand

    Mine is in a 4U rack with a power conditioner, I stand it sideways on my pedalboard case next to my Mission Gemini. Sometimes the Gemini sits on an amp stand that gives it a bit of tilt, depends on the gig/venue, but that still all fits on this case. Admittedly, incredibly rare that I do any...
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    RJM gt22 running with powerbank?

    No, but now I want to, that does sound cool.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.05

    Don't think I've ever specifically wanted a feature added in the Axe-FX before this one (and I've used an Axe-FX II and now a III for ten years this year). From one dev to another, thanks Cliff for taking the time to build it out, it's going to be an immense help to my setup. 👍
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    The Burger Thread

    Unless I'm making lamb burgers, in which case I make tzatziki like the following (also stolen from somewhere). Ingredients 2 cups grated cucumber (no need to peel or seed, use large holes on grater) 1½ cups plain greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh mint...
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    The Burger Thread

    Can't claim ownership of this, I stole it from somewhere, but this is how I make burger sauce and it's delicious. Ingredients: Mayo (Kewpie) Ketchup or Sriracha (half as much as the mayo) Mustard (⅓ as much as the ketchup) Diced pickle as desired Salt & Pepper to taste Method: Mix it all...
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    AITR

    Indeed. I don't know how anyone else operates, but for me, the Axe-FX III has so much processing power that I've been able to reduce my presets from one-per-sound to one-per-rig, i.e. for any given show, I'm (typically) only using one preset (with scenes and IA buttons giving me access to the...
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    @yek Indeed, I've already sorted the bypass state with an external controller as you suggest, this works well. Just need to sort out channels. @guitarnerdswe Thanks, I'll load it up tonight and have a look, see what you're doing.
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    On reviewing guitarnerdswe's notes, I see a mention of settings scenes with preset buttons instead of IA buttons. Does that mean you're programming what's on in each scene via presets in the RJM? If so, I don't want to do that, that's a level of inter-device dependencies/complexities I really...
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    I do own an RJM controller, a Mastermind GT/22. @guitarnerdswe seemed to imply it was possible to achieve maintaining block channel selection across scene changes with Scene Revert turned on. I've tried to setup an IA button on my GT/22 similarly to guitarnerdswe, but am not having any luck...
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    In my case, I'm trying to have a pitch shift block that operates independently (example, I could switch on the pitch shifter and set it to channel B, and it would remain on and set to channel B across all scenes until I turn it off or change the channel). I have a use case for it as well with...
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    That's literally the entire point of this thread, to not set Scene Revert off. I want scenes to revert all other blocks, just not this one.
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    Well, I've experimented, and cannot get it to work. With Scene Revert turned on in the Axe-FX settings, I use the IA Cycle button to switch to channel B on a given block, change scene, and the block reverts to channel A (the "saved" channel).
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    How? I have an RJM Mastermind GT. I can get it to change channels, but the channel state gets reverted if I change scene.
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    Implemented Option to make a block scene-independent

    I too am looking for this feature. In my case, I want the pitch block to be independent of scene changes. Bypass state can be made independent now via control switched, but I'd like to be able to switch between the different channels of the pitch block independently of scene changes, and...
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    RJM Mastermind GT/22 Compatibility?

    I'm not sure how you'd do this with 2 IA blocks that switched on/off. What I've done, and it's similar to what I had setup for the Axe-FX II/MFC, is I have two IA's, one that turns the block off (value 0) and on (value 127), and another IA that switches between the two channels (off value 1 for...
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    Axe-Fx III in Australia

    Picked mine up today as well, much earlier than expected.
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    Axe-Fx III in Australia

    I emailed Andrew/Independent after announcement before the Australian waitlist was even available. I got an email last night about purchasing and I ordered it within 30 minutes. The email said the first shipment is expected to leave for Australia on the 29th of June. Having more outputs is...
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    need help nailing the delay sound in "shut up and dance"

    I play this song in a band. I don't have access to my Axe-FX right now to give you the exact settings, but I basically use a dotted 1/8th note delay with a long trail and a decent amount of reverb, works decently.
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    Motorola is the Anti-Fractal Audio

    Other way around, Lenovo acquired Motorola Mobility.
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    FAS 6160 for TSO - I've come full circle

    ...or Toronto Symphony Orchestra, or Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra...or something else. To be fair, probably not a lot of call for a guitar player in a symphony orchestra.
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    Fixed Possible bug in Quantum v1

    I've had almost this exact issue for many firmware versions now, wouldn't seem related to Quantum specifically. I have a Mark I Axe-FX II and a Mark II MFC-101. No pedal/switch input (i.e. input from my expression pedals plugged into the MFC-101) is registered, and things like pressing the...
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    Pit gig in ears, no monitor, lead sounds

    It sustains single (usually) notes (unless you have a hexaphonic sustainer like a Moog E1 guitar) using an electromagnet to pull on the string and keep it ringing. They often also have a mode that focus on a harmonic and rings that out instead. The are quite cool for lead work, but they are...
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    How to get output 2 to have same as output 1 for in ears?

    I believe that is correct, yes, output 2 will still have its own independent global EQ even when in echo model.
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    1RU tube power amps?? Anything available?

    I'm not an expert on tube power amps, but I would think that heat would be a big problem for a 1RU amp, which would explain why I can't find any. There's the Mesa 2:50 (which is 2RU), the Carvin TS100 (which is 2RU), or the Matrix GT800/GT100 (which is solid-state), and several others. As far...
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    RAC12 - New 1U rack controller for Axe-Fx II / XL

    Huh???? You can definitely use ethercon between the Axe-FX II and the MFC, not sure where you're getting the idea that you can't.
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    Music recommandations for a long run

    If you want to get into listening to jazz guitar, here's a small sampling of my favourites across a reasonably wide range of styles: Joe Pass - Virtuoso Tuck Andress - Reckless Precision John Scofield - East Meets West Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life George Benson - Breezin'
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    Can't update firmware ultra

    This is the link to Firmware v11 for the Axe-FX Ultra: http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/standard-ultra/11.0/ultra11_00.zip Please be sure you have an Ultra as the Standard requires different firmware. Here's the link to old versions of Axe-Edit: Index of /public/AxeFX...
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    Soundman issue or something I need to change?

    Sounds like the sound system isn't EQ'd to be as flat response as possible (given room characteristics). You could try and use the global EQ on the Axe-FX to compensate; ultimately, this is a (fairly common) reality of working in small local venues. Edit: If I had to make an educated guess I'd...
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    RAC12 - New 1U rack controller for Axe-Fx II / XL

    ...and here is the new setup, with Furman, RAC12 and Axe-FX II. Pretty stoked with it, previous rack setup was 8U (remnants visible at the bottom of the photo), so this is a nice downsize.
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    QSC K10 vs K12

    I just dropped my K10 in favour of a CLR. The Double Verb no longer takes my head off when cranked up and the bass response is much more natural. I'm not sure I could ever be happy going between the two, even for home practice.
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    RAC12 - New 1U rack controller for Axe-Fx II / XL

    Where can we make bug reports? I've found a couple of small issues.
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    RAC12 - New 1U rack controller for Axe-Fx II / XL

    Mine came in the mail today. Pretty impressed with the build quality, USB powered is a nice touch. Haven't had a chance to plug it in to the Axe-FX yet, hopefully tomorrow, but I just updated the firmware and played around with the editor. So far, I'm a happy camper.
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    SRV...RIP

    SRV was born October 3rd, 1954, not December 30th, so whilst he would have been 60 the day before this topic was started, it wouldn't have been his birthday.
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    It only shows the parameters as they're changing if you dive into the menus (or have the unit bring up the appropriate menu as you change the value), which to me defeats the point. If you just send SysEx messages to change parameter values, nothing happens on screen.
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    Cool, well that makes things easier. Probably still going to build mine, it was always more to have a project than to build a business around it.
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    Every parameter on every effect block can be controlled by SysEx. I have already prototyped the system in software and it is definitely feasible. So, in general, what would people prefer for a control interface, an LED ring around a rotary encoder, or (2 or 3) seven segment displays? Take the...
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    I wasn't planning on dealing with that. If you want the changes to be saved, simply save the preset.
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    It may be, depends how prototyping goes. At the moment, just planning on using a single microcontroller, but it may get to the stage where I really need more flexibility, at which point I'd probably employ a RaspberryPi or similar to control/program multiple microcontrollers.
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    Yes, it does. I have already tested this out in software (had to before getting too enthusiastic and purchasing hardware).
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    1U AXE Control Panel

    I hadn't planned on saying anything, as I'm still in the early stages, but I'm working on this using rotary encoders (with either LED rings or seven segment displays, I'm undecided) and SysEx messages. At the moment, I'm only at the prototyping stage, with plans to build an initial test version...
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    Read me if you like In Ears!

    I use in-ears with this thing: http://posseaudio.com/ Works wonders when you don't have a quality engineer (or any engineer - eeek!) running the sound. Gives you independent volume control (in your ears) of your guitar (or insert other instrument here), vocals, a desk send, and two ambient...
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    Guitar Strap Height - what are your experiences?

    My strap is adjusted so that the guitar is at the same height as when I'm seated. This has always been the most comfortable position for me; I can't imagine playing bar chords or lead with the guitar sitting much lower.
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    Do you have natural talent for guitar?

    I have a pretty wide network of musician friends and I think I can say with a fair degree of certainty that none of them are talented, just varying degrees of skilled (some amazingly so). I definitely don't consider myself talented. Talent implies an innate ability, everyone I know got good by...
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    5 Artists that are you

    And now for something completely different (in no particular order): The Beatles Stevie Wonder Tower of Power Tuck Andress / Tuck & Patti Harry Connick, Jr.
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    The Return to Fas Modern

    Yep, it's my go to heavy rhythm amp.
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    Some Sunday Night Noodling

    Just updated to FW15 a few days ago, and I have finished auditing my patches. I through this together tonight as I was mucking around. Everything just done with the Axe-FX II and my Warmoth guitar (apart from fades, which come from REAPER).
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    Recommend a piezo-equipped electric

    I kind of like the straight edge, draws attention to the three different outputs, but each to their own.
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    Recommend a piezo-equipped electric

    I was under the impression the mix output was stereo, but admittedly I've never used it that way, so couldn't say for sure. I'll see if I can find a cable to test with. Edit: Checked it, you're right, it is mono. Easy problem to solve with a dual 1/4" TS to single 1/4" TRS cable.
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    Recommend a piezo-equipped electric

    Ahh, scratch the Freeway SA, it has no piezo output (even though it has the ghost system installed).
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    Coming Soon

    I've heard that the gizmo switch will work with the EVH 5150 III 100w, but you need to get a custom cable from the company. As for the FX8, I would expect you should be able to make a 7-pin DIN -> dual-1/4" TRS cable to make it work, you'd just need to know which pins do what. Edit: This...
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    Recommend a piezo-equipped electric

    I know these don't match your price range, but having played/owned several, I can say they are worth twice what they cost (when compared to other brands). Godin Freeway SA (has Ghost system, but no piezo output) Godin LGXT Godin LGX-SA Another alternative (and what I have done recently) is to...
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    Can You read music?

    Took me a second work out why they needed a crochet for the payphone.
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    Display issue

    Firmware is software.
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    FAS Modelling Guitar ala Variax?

    I'd be fine with an alternative, but there would have to be a way for 13-pin instruments to work with it. There's simply too many of them around to ignore if introducing a product like this.
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    FAS Modelling Guitar ala Variax?

    I'm all for this. Fractal Axe Modeller in a rack unit with a 13 pin input, I'd pre-order it today.
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    Outrage...then...holy $hit...SMART.

    The 24bit/192kHz encoding doesn't make a lot of sense for the end user. However, being able to buy lossless-encoded audio does make a whole bunch of sense, and is the bit that has me excited. The AAC codec used by iTunes is decent, but what happens when it's no longer the flavour of the month...
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    Axe-Fx II fw14 Released!

    Cool, already done, just wanted to confirm this was the cause. Thanks Cliff.
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    Axe-Fx II fw14 Released!

    I see in the release notes it mentions a change to the phase inverter gain for the Double Verb model. I just installed FW14 and I'm almost certain my Double Verb patch is now considerably louder than it was previously (it's no longer balanced with my other patches, and I'm not aware of any...
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    EtherCon RJ45 Connector Plug?

    This only works if both the Axe-FX and the MFC-101 are Mark II/III models. If either component is a Mark I model, you need a cable with a 8P8C connector on one end (RJ45 isn't the correct name, a common error) and an Ethercon connector on the other end.
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    EtherCon RJ45 Connector Plug?

    What exactly are you trying to do?
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    Guitar strap recommendation

    My favourite is a Fender 2" Monogrammed strap, super comfortable. I actually bought it in a pinch when I needed a strap quick (I don't even own any Fender guitars), and now I own three or four of these straps. I found out later that Mayer is a fan as well, he can be seen wearing one in the...
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    Announcing Axe-Fx II XL

    When they swapped the MFC Ethernet port for an Ethercon port.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

    It will remain set until you do the amp type change trick, which will reset it (and other settings) to default.
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    Ordered new pickups today!

    It's a great tool, and I always liked the sound of the sustainiac pickup itself, in SC or HB sound modes (the custom custom is a great pickup as well). Just go slow with the install, it can be really fiddly to get the sustainer to work well and without squealing.
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    New Axe-Edit on its way?

    You don't know, software development is complex. I've never been involved in a project along the lines of Axe-Edit, but building a complex RPC-based system editing interface, that interacts with an external (and ever-changing via firmware updates) hardware target via MIDI SysEx, and that works...
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    Windows 8 and Axe Edit

    Axe-Edit isn't really designed as a touch-first interface, it is much easier to control with a mouse. Like any other desktop application, touch can be used as a replacement for the mouse, but the interface isn't built with touch in mind. If it were me, I wouldn't plan my workflow around editing...
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    Jazz Fix - Who's got it?

    Great patch, I don't think it would ever have occurred to me to use the OD Special for jazz. Played your patch, loved it, then looked up the amp for some background. I saw the list of artists who use it, and now I'm wondering why I haven't been using this for all my jazz since I got my Axe-FX...
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    Let's see your favourite guitar!

    Speaking of new guitars, here is mine. Details: Neck – Warmoth Pro Construction, maple with ebony fingerboard, Earvana compensated nut (for improved intonation), stainless steel frets, Sperzel locking tuners Body – Strat-style chambered mahogany with quilt maple top, angled neck pocket...
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    Axe Fx II vs VG-99?

    I'm not sure I follow when you say you can do more on the laptop with the FTP. You can do the exact same things with the MIDI performance from the VG-99 as you can with the MIDI performance from the FTP. If you mean the FTP is a simpler setup for just MIDI performance, I agree. As for GK...
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    Axe Fx II vs VG-99?

    Okay, let's not start a VG-99 vs. Axe-FX war, that's pointless. Back to the topic at hand. Bodde, let me try and read through the lines a bit here. - You're not interested in the GR-55, or (it seems) hardware synth engines in general as you're plan on using Ableton/softsynths - You're not...
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    Advice Re: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Outputs, Please.

    Yeah, if you want independent control and aren't doing anything at the moment with output 2, I suggest: - Send output 1 (balanced) to the FOH desk (usually the longest run) - Send output 2 (un-balanced) to the monitor wedge. This is the exact setup I use and I've never encountered any kind of...
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    MFC does not respond on power up until I change presets (solved)

    Just out of curiosity, why don't you use the Ethernet connection for power and MIDI?
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    Axe Fx II vs VG-99?

    I own both an Axe-FX II and a VG-99. The VG-99 is an extremely flexible and versatile tool, but it's amp modelling is significantly behind what's available on the Axe-FX II. The effects are still pretty serviceable. I still use both today, feeding the instrument modelling and hexaphonic...
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    B.B. King gear

    I'm not sure what you're on about. As best as I can tell, the Lab Series L5 was made as early the 70's - Lab Series L5 Guitar Amp Live at San Quentin was recorded May 25, 1990 - Live at San Quentin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Not that I'm suggesting that is the amp he used, just that...
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    Fender neck comparison: different widths?

    MIJ Fender, if vintage spec, likely has a 41.3mm (1.625") nut (possibly even smaller given tolerances in manufacturing) and a thicker neck profile. A modern Jazzmaster has a slightly wider nut at 42mm (1.650"), which could account for the difference you felt.
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    Sorry, I was mistaken, I mis-read the news reports and confused the 30 day friend rule. I thought it was a 30 day lend, not a permanent transfer. This is why I said 'additional restrictions'. I don't know why many of you keep trying to misconstrue my words; I'm not saying things aren't...
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    This is exactly what I'm saying, which is that the differences between the DRM situation on the PS4 and the Xbox One are more shades of grey than night and day, and that the reaction to the restrictions on the Xbox One is over the top, especially when you consider the PC game market. Those...
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    My facts are straight, but perhaps my phrasing was at fault. What I was trying to convey (with the 'supposed unequivocal support' bit) was that they are having to re-state their position because the media/public at large can't get their facts straight. Sony said right in the press event that...
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    And Sony are already back-pedalling there supposed unequivocal support of used games (which is what media outlets have been incorrectly reporting) to restate that they're doing exactly what they did this generation - Sony's Jack Tretton says publishers can enforce DRM (update) | The Verge
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    The console game market has never operated in a way where games from one console are compatible with another. PlayStation 3 games do not work on an Xbox 360; this seems irrelevant to the issues being discussed. In the case of sharing iTunes music, sharing purchased tracks with other users is a...
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    Any gamer's here Xbox One Or PS4?

    First let's not kid ourselves, it's not game developers who want the restrictions on Xbox One, it's publishers. The used game restrictions are about giving publishers a way to change how they make there money, from a per-disc-bought model to a per-player model). The rules as detailed so far...
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    Pedalboard for MFC + 2 x Boss FV-500H

    Believe it or not, I also have a Diago Showman which I recently purchased. It just happened to be the first pedal board I found, everything fit well, and it seemed fairly solid. I'm using it in much the same, except with two Mission Engineering expression pedals instead of the BOSS pedals.
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    Can you recommend some electric strings?

    Another vote for Elixir Nanowebs. I primarily used D'Addario EXL110 10-46 nickel wound regular light gauge strings for years before switching to Elixir's a couple of years back after being pestered about constantly by friends of mine. I now only buy other manufacturers strings out of...
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    Best place to get a replacement 'Value' knob (Australia)

    Totally Technical (www.totallytechnical.com.au) do all the Axe-FX warranty repair work in Australia on behalf of Independent Music. They just hooked me up with a quick control knob that I lost, so I'm sure they'd have no problem getting you the value knob.
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    Taking my guitar onboard the airplane.

    Just get one of these awesome cases - Hiscox Cases : Musical Instrument Case Manufacturers and Suppliers I haven't flown too often, but when I have, I've had absolutely no hesitation checking my guitar in one of these cases. Last time, it was still in tune when I took it out of the case...
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    Lugging your gear in and out of venues.

    +1, this is exactly what I do. On the trolley, I carry: SKB rack case, containing Axe-FX II and VG-99 Guitar case that has floor pedals/cables in it QSC K10 Amp stand (for rack) Music stand Bag with cables and other misc. items
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    While everyone's talking firmware 7, I need a hand

    These are the blocks I use on all of my patches, I haven't made any one-off type patches yet. Wahwah 1 Filter 1 Mixer 1 Drive 1 Amp 1 Cabinet 1 Volume 1 Chorus 1 Delay 1 Looper 1 Reverb 1
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