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    tooltips for Axe-Edit?

    +1 There are so many controls in Axe-Edit, and so many different ways to use them. It would be cool to have context sensitive help based on the highlighted control and a keyboard command. Maybe links to the Wiki and suggestions from FAS. Should be able to hold it all in a SQLite database...
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    What it is really like to work in a music store

    Last visit to Sweetwater I brought my Pandora and headphones. Good for everyone all around. ;)
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    A question about start-up time

    This kinda raises another question... Should you turn the unit off or leave it on all day? ::Greg
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    Record Axe to iPad with Apogee One iOS

    I thought about that. As far as the USB it depends on if drivers are required. If so, I don't think you will be able to go direct using the CCK. The new Apogee One looks nice.
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    What's the longest you've left your Axe-FX running for?

    I liken it to your typical computer. The only moving parts are the fans and the hard drive. In my opinion those are the most likely to go south, all other conditions being equal. That being said, if the Axe is new (in warranty), I might leave it on for extended periods just in case an unknown...
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    Firmware Version 10.06 Now Available

    Cancelling what? You must have a very understanding wife. :)
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    Unfortunately that's where the rubber meets the road (pardon the cliche). Has anyone had issues getting a claim satisfied?
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    Same deal here. State Farm had no provision for items away from the house.
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    Update: Went with MusicPro. All done online. Nice site btw. I just listed my Taylor acoustic for now since it's going out tomorrow. I'll add the other equipment later.
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    I suppose you could conceal it in the case. I don't know how the LoJack system works (I'll look it up). Doesn't it get activated when a theft is reported?
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    I don't have much primo gear (like a Suhr), other than the Axe-Fx. I do have a CV50 Tele though. Nice guitar for the price.
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    How to Stop Unauthorized Gear Acquisition

    Follow-up: As it turns out, I will indeed be taking some gear out of the house to work with a Nashville studio musician (guess I'm blessed). I'll admit that I'm at least as paranoid as Scott (if not more). Got it from my dad who was in insurance all his life. Heritage seems to be the popular...
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    OS X Driver Issue

    +1 Axe-Fx --> USB --> MacBook Pro (Snow Leopard) --> Reaper USB was never rock solid for me. A couple months ago it started dropping out. I attribute this to me changing audio settings (and not really knowing what I'm doing). Now I'm using Output1 into a Motu Track16 interface (see link in...
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    What are the best cheaper headphones for the Axe-FX II?

    I've used Sony MDR7506's since I got my Axe-Fx. I'm not into HiFi, they just sound good to me. Amazon reviews are good, although they're $20 cheaper now than when I bought them. You might want to upgrade the cushions. Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical...
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    V10 Update

    I hope FAS got extra bandwidth when they changed servers. I think they're going to need it. ;)
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    V10 Update

    Ironically, I have this Friday off. Not because of the impending release though. Around here you gotta use 'em or lose 'em. If 10 does drop, at least I'll have my entire day planned out. I hope my wife understands. ;)
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    Version 10.0 Sample

    Since ya'll went there... I sleep with mine. We'll it's in the same room anyway, if that counts. Playing is painful at times. Still waiting for my hand to heal. Sometimes I fire the Axe up just for the light show. ;)
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    New Cooling Fan in Axe II

    About the warranty... I asked Tech Support about that, and they stated it was ok since they had a record of a replacement fan being sent to me. I would check with Fractal TS to be sure.
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    Version 10.0 Sample

    Having "kick ass" tone is a great motivator, in my experience. ;)
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    Version 10.0 Sample

    "My chops are gone too. I can't play worth a damn anymore." -Cliff Chase (Guitar Messenger interview 6/2011) :shock Mr. Chase, you and I clearly have a different definition of chops. ;)
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    New Cooling Fan in Axe II

    When I first got mine in Sept '12, I had it on the desk. It was noisy. There was some vibration from the AXE case. I replaced the fan with another from Fractal. That made a difference, but the biggest difference is when I put the AXE in a case. ::Greg
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    Brand New Axe FX II......Hmmmm; not too happy! Help!?!

    +1 for the Sony MDR7506 Headphones. I use them all the time. I don't know how road worthy they are, but for around the "studio" you can't go wrong for < $100 Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical Instruments
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    Just got my Axe FX II!

    I still have my morning goggles on. When I first read the topic I thought it said Axe FX III. ;)
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    Alex Lifeson touring with 3 Axe FX II's ???

    Don't know about Rebecca, but in my opinion, there's something cool about a good looking, intelligent woman with a PHD. ;) Science - Evolution of Galaxies: People: Amy Mainzer
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    Alex Lifeson touring with 3 Axe FX II's ???

    Aye. A better place for that post would be The Gear Page.
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    Help!!! Can't remove ethercon cable

    I use a standard Ethernet cable with the plastic tab and molded ends. It was a bear to get out. If I ever play out I will probably switch to proper Ethercon connectors.
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    Presets gone, gibberish displayed

    Wow. What preset are you using that removes paint? Just curious. ;)
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    V.10 public beta?

    V9 has only been out for a short while and now V10? It's like Christmas where you keep getting unexpected presents. I'm curious to hear how MIMIC has enhanced some of the presets, but I can wait. Actually, I have to. I jammed my fretting thumb last week, so now I'm 4-6 weeks in a splint. :/
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    Do Fractal Products Have An Easter Egg?

    Yes it does! It happens as soon as you power the unit up. Maybe not hidden or humorous, but certainly delightful. ;)
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    glassy clean ambient patch, where to start?

    There are several presets that are what I call ambient. Two presets have Ambient in the name. Sorry I don't have the numbers. I'd start with those and tweak the tone. Maybe add a GEQ block.
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    Studio Report

    I'm not familiar with Informatica. After checking out the website, I'm pretty sure I don't want to know either. Just let me have my Visual Studio and a nice little SQL database and I'm good. ;)
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    For those not on Facebook

    Aye. I program in .NET, so the first thing I did when I got my MBP was to install Parallels and Windows XP. I can flip between Win and Mac at will, and don't have to shut down either one. :)
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    Axe fx II schematics ?

    If I'm not mistaken, I believe that was Cliff's initial design from the '70s or '80s. Way ahead of it's time, but clearly impractical for anything but studio use. Look how far we've come. ;)
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    Forum speed much improved

    I haven't read if the server migration is complete. Maybe clear your cookies and browser cache if you're still getting a "busy signal".
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    Axe fx II schematics ?

    There's a topic? ;)
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    Any E.T.A on Misha/Nolly Presets???!!!!!

    Totally agree. I'm usually parked on Squeaky Clean with a few tweaks here and there for the guitar I'm playing. The AXE rewards me for my clean playing, and has no problem telling me when I'm sloppy. This forces me to clean up my act.
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    Using Axe Fx II through head, help?

    The Official Axe-FX Wiki is a nice resource. Category:Connecting to a monitor or amplifier - Axe-Fx II Wiki
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    Funny axe behavior last night

    Was that added in the Mark II? 'Cuz I don't have one of those. :geek
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    High pitched "ping" sound when playing loud

    PRS SE w/ EMG active Pickups I notice a "ring" while playing "Limelight" using (what else) the Limelight preset. When I mute on the "A", I get a ring at the end that trails off. Not sure if this is the same thing we're talking about here though. Edit: I was going to post a clip but after...
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    Going Back to Valves ( for now )

    @OP I totally understand where you're coming from. From my experience here, there seems to be more than a few AXE heads that stay with older firmware. I'm guessing it's because their livelihood depends on it, and they don't want to mess with a setup that works. I think it's human nature to want...
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    Quick question

    I hear a Mac works good too. ;)
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    What are you setting your Input% at?

    I agree, and I'm glad you said that. I have a PRS SE with EMG active pickups. Changing the I/O input level has little effect as far as I can tell. Other gain parameters seem to have more affect. I don't even worry about the reds, unless it's output clipping. That can get your attention in a...
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    Another V10 Preview

    I think he meant that in a good way. :)
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    Forum loads very slow....

    Thanks for that. I noticed slowness too at times, but it wasn't enough of an issue (for me) to comment about. Glad to see FAS is on top of it.
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    Just ordered mine!

    +1 on the getting the MFC-101 (if it's in your budget). I'm new to MIDI so I didn't want any limiting compromises. Although you can use other (less expensive) controllers, the AXE & MFC are designed to work together. That's how I justified it anyway. Congrats on your purchase. You're in for...
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    Axe-Fx II fan

    No, but then I don't have an AXE Mark II. ;) In any case I'm sure my "sloppy joe" playing would scare him off anyway.
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    Axe-Fx II fan

    It's a thing of beauty isn't it? I'm not a hardware guy but the layout looks very clean, with none of the external connections soldered direct to the main board. Nothing like the lower end Dell computers I've seen.
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    AXE FX2 on WIKI, responsible author ?

    I don't know much about wikis' from a contributor standpoint. If you click "View History" at the top, you can see who has edited what.
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    Axe-Fx II fan

    Grinding is a fan bearing issue. We see that alot on computers here at work, but not after many years of service. The lack of vents was discussed in one of the other "fan" threads. I think the logic was to minimize dust accumulation inside the unit. If you've ever opened up a computer that has...
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    Axe-Fx II fan

    I'm reluctant to spin this thread up again, but here goes... When I received my AXE I noticed the unit was noisy. My wife even made a comment (without prompting). The sound was more of a vibration or a "drone". The lid (where the fan is mounted) vibrated. It was noticeable (and annoying) in...
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    Another V10 Preview

    This was brought up in a prior post (simone I think?) and the terms "random" and "organic" were used. It was thought that the AXE already performed this way. Based on the explanation above, I think this is exactly what the OP in that thread was asking about. Nuances that can't possibly be...
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    Another V10 Preview

    I'm still looking for the "Mojo" control. I heard it was all on the user, but I'm not buying it. ;)
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    Midi keyboard advice?

    I use a Line6 KB37 Amazon.com: Line 6 POD Studio KB37: Musical Instruments I originally bought it to use as an interface for my MacBook Pro. That was before I bought my AXE. The MIDI controller interface is a bonus. It's a nice device with alot of features. Fine for home use. It doesn't seem...
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    Has Anyones Marrige survived that Axe Fx??

    Ok, forget Steve Vai. You sir are my new hero! :mrgreen
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    Using Axe to emulate bass

    Ok, here is something I threw together in a hurry. Preset: USA Clean Replaced the Wah block with a Pitch block Pitch block: Set type to CL. Whammy Mode (Page 2) to Down 1 Oct Compressor Block: Set type to Pedal 1 Increased Sustain (Page 2) a bit. Amp Block: Adjusted drive and tone controls...
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    Using Axe to emulate bass

    I thought about this too, since I don't own a bass. Obviously you would need a pitch block, clean amp and a large cab. I worked on it a while back but I couldn't get the dynamics quite right. I would guess that it's possible to get something passable though.
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    Version 10.0 Preview

    They sound essentially the same to me. Good stuff. Is there an official acronym for this new technology? You know, so we can use it in a sentence while bragging to others. ;)
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    Has Anyones Marrige survived that Axe Fx??

    My wife wasn't on board with the acquisition of the AXE at first, but she totally supports my playing. Of course it helps to have a decent set of headphones. The "Message in a Bottle Redundancy" can get a little old. ;) Edit: She has her hobby too. And those quilting/embroidery machines aren't...
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    These guys are fast!

    "That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled, that and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired."
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    How's my mixing?

    I agree. Plenty of guitar there. From a listeners standpoint, #6 sounds better to me. But the whole thing is subjective anyway. It's your creation. Everyone else is just an opinion. For me, I could "head bob" to this. This is probably an ubër naive question, but I wonder if you could publish...
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    How's my mixing?

    I've never been fortunate enough to hear a mix in a real sound studio. All I've ever heard is MP3 which I guess compresses the heck out of stuff. I can't imagine what I'm missing. There are alot of people that more about these things than I do. When I hear depth, clarity and width, that's when...
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    How's my mixing?

    I'll check #5 out after work, when I can crank it. ;) Curious how the sound from Soundcloud compares to the original mix. I don't have much experience with it, but I imagine there is some compression going on.
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    How's my mixing?

    I'm not an engineer (I don't even play one on TV). The guitar sound is great, but (to my ears) it seems to be a little buried. You obviously have the chops. :) Might try going wider with the mix. Maybe panning the drums or synths a bit. You've got some kick-ass rhythm going on. I like it.
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    MacOS Lion - USB issues - all okay now?

    AXE-FX II FW 9.02 Mac OSX 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) I have infrequent issues with USB cutting out on my MacBook Pro. Changing the usb port helped. I need to do more testing. I'm going to say this is not an issue with the AXE FX II though.
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    Close to pushing the button, some Christmas questions...

    For me, a good pair of headphones work fine in a home setting. I just plug in and go. From what I've read, playing live and tweaking presets for that is another story. I went ahead and got the MFC along with the AXE. I did this because I had no experience with MIDI/Modeling, and the two are...
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    Mission Expression Pedals - Need help choosing...

    I'm looking at Mission expression pedals for the following uses... 1 for volume only 1 for Wah/Whammy 1 for alternate use, like simeon's Feedback Simulator http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-preset-exchange/50820-feedback-simulator.html#post750186 Mission has different pedals. With and...
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    I wish I hadn't heard of the Axe-FX II...

    THAT is the priceless feature they never tell you about. ;)
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    I wish I hadn't heard of the Axe-FX II...

    And whatever you do, don't watch the numerous AXE-FX YouTube videos, or read the manual from the FAS website, or view the official AXF-FX II Wiki. http://fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/axe-fx-2/Axe-Fx_II_Owners_Manual_-_901.pdf Axe-Fx II Wiki Home - Axe-Fx II Wiki All hope will be lost...
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    Delay Everywhere

    There's your answer. Personally I like a little trailing delay. The downside is it repeats my mistakes. Until FAS comes up with a "Suck Less" block, I guess I'll have to live with it. ;) Welcome to the FAS community. You are in good company. :)
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    "dump preset to usb"

    Aye. Old and wise. They come in pairs. ;)
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    Output led

    I didn't have that problem after I updated to V9. I did do a system reset before I updated, if that means anything.
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    From the MFC-101 manual...

    "...At the touch of a switch or pedal, performers could spin, switch, or shape sound in new and exciting ways. Advances in electronics added new dimensions, and MIDI tremendously expanded creative remote control with complex commands and fine degrees of expression." Now that's an understatement...
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    gig on friday should I update to 9.02 before the gig?

    I agree with your logic of not messing with anything before a gig. Cliff called 9.01 a "bug fix". If your current setup works fine I'd say play the gig then upgrade. Just my 2 cents...
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    HELP! Please suggest budget FRFR headphones for patch tweaking with Axe Fx

    +1 for the Sony MDR 7506. I use them all the time and they sound good (to my ears). Not sure they would hold up in a live environment, but at home they're fine. Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Electronics Beware though, you may want to upgrade the cushions. The...
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    Andy's Message not getting through...

    Mac OSX 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) USB Connection Reaper DAW FW V9.01b (issue with 9.01 also) Not using the latest V9 presets Guitar --> AXE-FX --> USB --> MacBook --> Reaper So I've been using the Andy's Message preset quite a bit while I work on the MIAB riff (it's a biznitch/stretch). I play...
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    Thank you Cliff

    I think a good tone motivates you to become a better guitarist. I've come up with some very cool riffs using ambient presets. The high gain presets force you to play cleaner. It's all good. :) The best way to thank Cliff and FAS is to spread the word. Create some videos, start a blog, etc.
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    What version of 9.01 do you have?

    Got my vote. Close it. I've got practicing to do.
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    What version of 9.01 do you have?

    Still trying to find the point too all this. I got nuth'n. Reading today's headlines makes all this rather pointless anyway. :/
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    What version of 9.01 do you have?

    Eh, actually I prefer calling up an ambient patch, but I'm down with whatever floats your boat. :)
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    What version of 9.01 do you have?

    Has a way of saying so much with so little. Must be a trait of a great firmware programmer. ;)
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    Ownhammers IR's?

    "Page not found" Here is the direct link though, found in another thread: http://www.ownhammer.com/free/OwnHammer-Public-Beta.zip
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    SPL Transient Designer effect in the Axefx

    Maybe it's a "subtle nudge" that you might want to upgrade. ;)
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    STEVE VAI, THOMAS NORDEGG, THE AXE FX & SOME LABELS - A BEHIND THE SCENES STORY!

    You're not the only one. Frustrated that I had to wait until I got home to watch the video. It's amazing what you can't hear from the side of the stage.
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    Erratic Axe-FX behavior!

    I love that big 'ol value knob. Makes it easy to cruise through presets at light speed. I find myself blowing right past a targeted preset if I'm not careful.
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    Please help: Price for a used AXE FX 2?

    No waiting list that I'm aware of. Back when I placed my order (in Sept '12) the MFC was out for about a day, so I ordered the AXE and then the MFC the next day. Both the AXE-FX and MFC are currently showing In Stock on the Fractal site. With the Holiday special going on I would be surprised if...
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    STEVE VAI, THOMAS NORDEGG, THE AXE FX & SOME LABELS - A BEHIND THE SCENES STORY!

    Thanks Toad and Matt for sharing your wonderful experiences with one of my all time guitar heroes. So well written, it should be made into a short story audiobook. :) One question: Steve obviously has his signature Legacy III amps along with his trusty Legacy IIs. How do those integrate with...
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    Please help: Price for a used AXE FX 2?

    It seems a little steep to me. A new AXE-FX II is $2,200 (1,681 Euros) New Voodoo Ground Control PRO is around $400 (305 Euros) Price on the rack is about right for a new one. My advice, buy a new AXE-FX and MFC-101. Also, FAS has a holiday special going on now. $50 off each when purchased...
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    Axe edit not seeing the USB connection?

    I get this every once in a while. The source in AE does not default to AXE-FX. Once I select that, all is well for updating FW, etc.
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    Anyone else feel... disconnected from their unit?

    AXE-Edit does have some utility with FW V9. Refer to Sticky Post #4 for the official word on using it though. ;)
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    Cabs are f***ed?

    Aye. And it's not something you'd want to post on the site. Unfortunately I can't think of a better way to get the word out than through the forum.
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    Bands first full gig

    I hear that. Just when I think I've got it down, Summers is singing backup. Not that I gig or anything, but that's one song I'd get out of the way quickly. ;)
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    Bands first full gig

    That Message in a Bottle is a stretch for my old hands. It's a nice exercise though. The chorus is bare/power chords, so at least there's a break. If you're attention deficit, forget about it. ;)
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    Axefx was acting up last night!

    He didn't fix the "FAS Crunch Alien Love Song" thing did he? Because I wasn't done playing with it yet. ;) Edit: Yikes! Nevermind. Found the release notes.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 9.0 and MFC-101 Firmware 2.15

    Aye. I guess the best we can do is spread the word, and make joyful noise.
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    FAS Crunch ... Anyone else experiencing this?

    For the record, I did a system reset prior to loading FW V9. I did have the beta on there prior.
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    Post your home rigs with the Axe Fx!

    That's a falsehood, I've proven it, and I'll be paying for it for a while yet. On the upside, I do have headphones. ;) On that note, get a good set of headphones. The Sony 7506s are pretty good for the price. You'll want to upgrade the cushions though.
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    Has anyone thought of this...

    I thought of this after reading about the FAS Crunch Alien Love Song effect (glitch?). http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/61189-fas-crunch-anyone-else-experiencing.html Just the parameters themselves (not the values), it's still HUGE. Imagine the time it takes to test all of...
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    Has anyone thought of this...

    Here's a fanciful question: What is the total number of combinations of Amps, Cabs, Effects, Settings (Parameters) on the AXE-FX II? The number has to be huge. A number like that would put things into perspective when waiting for FW updates. :)
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    FAS Crunch ... Anyone else experiencing this?

    "Those are primes! 2,3,5,7, those are all prime numbers and there's no way that's a natural phenomenon!" - Dr. Ellie Arroway (Contact) I agree, it should probably be looked at, but it's a FAS amp, maybe it's by design. ;)
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    FAS Crunch ... Anyone else experiencing this?

    I get the same. Just me and Output 1 through headphones. Preset: Corncob Amp: FAS Crunch Drive: .99 Boost: On Sat: Off Bright: Off The Alien Love Song starts after about a minute. "Guess I won't hold my arm that way." ;)
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