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  1. Stringtheorist

    Bank Up/Down Songs Within a Set

    I like to have both options available since anything can happen on a show and I might want to go to any song in a set either to run a sound check or to change the running order on the fly.
  2. Stringtheorist

    Bank Up/Down Songs Within a Set

    OK, thanks Chris. I'm currently achieving similar ends by banking through presets and having one song per preset. It means I have to use the preset manager to order my sets but I'm used to doing it that way on both the Axe II and the Kemper, so I guess I'll continue with it.
  3. Stringtheorist

    Bank Up/Down Songs Within a Set

    I hope someone can help me configure my Song Selection layout in Song/Setlist mode. I want the layout to show all the Songs in a Set for random selection with bank up/down buttons revealing further songs. At present, my bank buttons seem to be acting on Presets, not Songs. There doesn't appear...
  4. Stringtheorist

    Learning scales the easy way.

    You might want to take a look at Chord chart and fretboard diagram software for guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele and ANY fretted instrument | Neckdiagrams.com if what you're after is an aid to making visualisation tools.
  5. Stringtheorist

    What equipment do I need to record HD demo videos?

    Ah yes, I see it on his workstation, although he has another camera set up for the wide shot and what looks like quite a lot of natural light coming in. Even on his old vids though, he got great footage. I will probably look at getting one of those Go Pro Heroes. The low light compensation...
  6. Stringtheorist

    What equipment do I need to record HD demo videos?

    Thanks mate. I'm now using a wide-angle lens occasionally to get more in shot but it doesn't do anything to improve the final image. I'd like to know what Mark Day uses because his vids are always pin-sharp and crystal clear.
  7. Stringtheorist

    What equipment do I need to record HD demo videos?

    What do you mean by slow speed?
  8. Stringtheorist

    What equipment do I need to record HD demo videos?

    Thanks... I'll take a look.
  9. Stringtheorist

    What equipment do I need to record HD demo videos?

    I bought a Canon Vixia HF20 about 5 years ago intending to use it to record high-definition video demos, testimonials and promo DVDs for my website and Youtube channels but I have never been happy with the results. Although I always record using the highest resolution settings, and try to get as...
  10. Stringtheorist

    A little AIC tone matching...

    Ah, interesting idea to tone match a mono sample, and makes perfect sense. I'm gonna give this a go tomorrow. Cheers. :)
  11. Stringtheorist

    A little AIC tone matching...

    I tried tone matching this song from the intro but I didn't get nearly such good results. In fact, tone matching rarely works for me. I am looking for presets to work with live, however, not to record with. Is there anything else going on in your preset besides amp and TM block? What does your...
  12. Stringtheorist

    A little AIC tone matching...

    When you say "tone match", do you mean you used a Tone Match block, or do you mean you copied the tone by ear? Sounds great, btw. Is the second part the original recording?
  13. Stringtheorist

    No longer needing to cut lows off with EQ

    Do you use the global EQ Yek, or EQ blocks in the grid?
  14. Stringtheorist

    No longer needing to cut lows off with EQ

    You don't need to cut highs and lows even at stage volume, or is this just in a recording capacity?
  15. Stringtheorist

    Extreme - Nuno Bettencourt's 90's Soldano tone

    Sweet... That'd be awesome! What would you charge for this?
  16. Stringtheorist

    Extreme - Nuno Bettencourt's 90's Soldano tone

    Ah, that explains why it's truncated... I'm super impressed with what you've done, and thanks for offering to share. You don't happen to have a version with the whole song tracked out do you?
  17. Stringtheorist

    Extreme - Nuno Bettencourt's 90's Soldano tone

    Nice work. I created a preset for this song just a few weeks ago. May I ask where you got the backing track?
  18. Stringtheorist

    Need Help with Stereo Delay Pan

    That was it... Out 1 was set to Copy Left->Right. Thanks!!
  19. Stringtheorist

    Need Help with Stereo Delay Pan

    Thanks but something's not right as I'm still not getting stereo separation. Guess I'd best post my preset.
  20. Stringtheorist

    Need Help with Stereo Delay Pan

    OK, I put a Mixer block after the delay and panned the (100% wet) delay row to one side but however I set Echo Pan in the Delay block the echo keeps coming out of both sides. :/
  21. Stringtheorist

    Need Help with Stereo Delay Pan

    I don't seem to be getting this. I want to split my signal and feed the dry to the Left and the wet to the Right. There don't seem to be any parameters for panning in the Delay block, so I tried running a Vol block in front but playing with either of the pan controls had no effect on the signal...
  22. Stringtheorist

    My RUSH 80s preset

    Here's a quick tone test.
  23. Stringtheorist

    My RUSH 80s preset

    Made some tweaks to this preset and uploaded new version. Much happier with it now. Played Time Stand Still with my Warmoth Tele and it sounds pretty good to me (if still lacking a little high end sparkle).
  24. Stringtheorist

    Cover Band Set-up

    I recently played in 3 covers bands. I programmed separate presets for each song but used global amps as much as possible to make balancing levels easier and preserve a sense of tonal consistency throughout the set. I attach three expression pedals, and typically use them as follows: #1 to pan...
  25. Stringtheorist

    Best cheap audio interface for AF2 and Mac?

    Yeah, that looks great. Thanks.
  26. Stringtheorist

    Best cheap audio interface for AF2 and Mac?

    I am in the market for a simple and inexpensive audio interface to replace the Axe USB interface which I have been using until now. I want to be able to do re-amping, and need separate inputs for acoustic guitar and vocals, etc. My main DAW is now Logic Pro X on an iMac. What tried and tested...
  27. Stringtheorist

    My RUSH 80s preset

    This is my best effort yet to come up with a Hold Your Fire era Rush tone but I could use some help to make it better. I haven't yet managed to get the sparkle on the high notes, although I'm sure it must be possible. I dialled it in using my Washburn Parallaxe fitted with a Bare Knuckles VHII...
  28. Stringtheorist

    Can anyone help me with setting up Reaper and Kontakt 5?

    Follow this tutorial and it'll get you there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkDXdrvYKlg
  29. Stringtheorist

    Can anyone help me with setting up Reaper and Kontakt 5?

    That might be beyond my knowledge at the moment. What do you want to achieve?
  30. Stringtheorist

    Can anyone help me with setting up Reaper and Kontakt 5?

    Just for organisational reasons, I prefer to run one instance of my VST and set up the instruments I will be using within it. I have tried it with projects running large numbers (20+) of instruments, both using one instance on a master track and separate instance for each instrument. There was...
  31. Stringtheorist

    Can anyone help me with setting up Reaper and Kontakt 5?

    What I do is create a master track for the MIDI plugin (Kontakt, in your case). Then create separate tracks as required to record the MIDI instrument data for whichever sounds I want to use. In each instrument track you want to click the I/O button and add a send to the master track. In the...
  32. Stringtheorist

    Tap tempo in Axe fx not very accurate?

    Same problem here, so I never use tap tempo. Would be good to see this improved. I've certainly used tap tempo on stand-alone FX pedals without issues, so it can't be impossible.
  33. Stringtheorist

    CLOUDBURST" - instrumental prog metal with the RECTO RED (Guthrie, Karnivool fans)

    Fantastic work, and very mature playing from someone so young. Did you write the drums first or the guitar parts?
  34. Stringtheorist

    Rush - Cygnus X-1 (Video)

  35. Stringtheorist

    Weird phasing issues with my guitar input into Reaper

    I see. I notice also that the input slider in Reaper no longer controls my input signal and I have to do that now with the front volume control on my Axe. I'm OK with that though. It's a bit of a juggling act because that's also controlling my monitor output volume.
  36. Stringtheorist

    Weird phasing issues with my guitar input into Reaper

    OK, I've just determined that I can eliminate this doubling by turning the monitor button off on my guitar track in Reaper. I guess my Axe setup is OK for recording after all. Recorded signal sounds fine.
  37. Stringtheorist

    Weird phasing issues with my guitar input into Reaper

    Weird doubling sound through monitors in Reaper Something seems to have recently changed with my Axe setup, and now using my usual template in Reaper, guitar signal in my monitors sounds strange (sort of doubling effect with pronounced low end). I'm not sure whether this is a phasing issue or...
  38. Stringtheorist

    New passive graphic EQ is the $hit

    Ah, I thought I had done but I'm still on 15.03. Cheers.
  39. Stringtheorist

    New passive graphic EQ is the $hit

    Is it the Const or the Var EQ you guys are talking about?
  40. Stringtheorist

    No amp

    Shoot me down in flames but I quite enjoy playing without a cab block at times. That gnarly spitting sound reminds me of early classic rock tones that elude me using the usual amp->cab routing. Sounds way better for fuzz than the actual fuzz models in the Axe, imo. Clean tones can sound awesome...
  41. Stringtheorist

    pykmax... wth?

    I wonder how they engineered it, considering the many different ways players hold picks for different tones and effects. For example, can you orientate it quickly to do pick scrapes? What about funky scratching and strumming? Seems like it was designed for one specific kind of guitar player...
  42. Stringtheorist

    F-spaced alternative to Gibson Burstbucker Pro?

    I'm considering a replacement bridge pickup for a Washburn Parallaxe with a SD Distortion TB6. Of all my guitars I like the tone of my 2008 Les Paul the best which has Burstbucker Pros. Trouble is, they don't come in an F-spaced version. The Washburn's pickup is too dark sounding in comparison...
  43. Stringtheorist

    Does anyone have any live, band recordings with the Axe-Fx II?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24FJPF9zxI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qidpKUG5G5M
  44. Stringtheorist

    Still can't seem to find a use for Scenes. Please enlighten me.

    Yes.
  45. Stringtheorist

    Still can't seem to find a use for Scenes. Please enlighten me.

    I can do that with one kick of an expression pedal, with the advantages noted above (OK, not modify the output volume but there are other ways to achieve similar) so I still don't see the benefit. Not dissing anyone for using scenes if it works for them; I just don't see any advantages except...
  46. Stringtheorist

    Still can't seem to find a use for Scenes. Please enlighten me.

    Ever since I owned the Ultra I've been managing effects changes within a single preset just fine using modifiers attached to expression pedals. Whether I'm panning between two different amps, bypassing effects blocks or altering parameters within an effect using a pedal, this method works for...
  47. Stringtheorist

    Stand for axe fx when in gator case?

    Vonyx Professional Adjustable Tilt Angle Guitar Amplifier Amp Stand Stage Bands | eBay
  48. Stringtheorist

    Randy Rhoads 2014 Masterclass (Teaser)

    I'm looking forward to your finished product... tones are pretty much spot on. Love to know where you obtained the studio master tracks.
  49. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    I'm convinced there's more to it than that. The monitored guitar is significantly louder.
  50. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    I have a new question: Recording into Reaper, why is that the tone I hear when recording sounds different to the playback tone? ie. When recording the monitored tone from my Axe is louder and more bassy than the track sounds when played back. The Global EQ for Out 1 on my Axe is set flat...
  51. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    Great... That's working well now. Thanks everyone. :)
  52. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    Ah, Ok. :/
  53. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    So I would need to run the stereo output from my Mac to Input 1 L and R on my Axe-FX, AND stereo outs from Out 1 L and R to my monitors? 4 cables? Frankly, it would be easier for me just to run Reaper in the background. :/
  54. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    I'm not sure I follow. I don't use headphones. Do you mean monitors from Axe headphone Output?
  55. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    I mean, I don't use an interface between the Axe and the Mac. I use the USB connection. Mac's headphone out to my speakers.
  56. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    I have my iMac's headphone output connected to a pair of Tannoy monitors. This works best for me. I don't like wearing headphones.
  57. Stringtheorist

    How to have my Mac's guitar input open without any application running?

    Excuse me if this sounds like a dumb question but my grasp of computer recording setups is pretty basic, and I want to know whether this is possible. Right now, if I want to hear my guitar's (Axe) input on my Mac, I need to have a channel set up in a program like Reaper and armed for recording...
  58. Stringtheorist

    Do you have natural talent for guitar?

    I'd also recommend "Bounce" by Matthew Syed which explores the premise that talent is largely a myth.
  59. Stringtheorist

    Extreme - Stop The World (chorus effect)

    Do you mean Depth or Mix? Actually I've tried both and all that happens is that the effect disappears. I wonder whether combining another effect with the Pitch block might be the way to go?
  60. Stringtheorist

    Extreme - Stop The World (chorus effect)

    I've been working my way through Extreme's III Sides To Every Story album... So far I'm finding the Euro Uber and Cameron models working well for the amp sounds on this record, but I'm having more difficulty with some of the effects. In the song Stop The World, there's some light chorusing...
  61. Stringtheorist

    Slashs Use Your Illusion Sound finally nailed. FW 15.03 and Brit AFS100 Amp.

    I've been trying to Tone Match from the intro to Don't Damn Me but gave up after several poor attempts. I rarely find Tone Matching satisfactory but prefer to try and use cab block and ears.
  62. Stringtheorist

    12 string double neck SG piezo

    I've always wanted to do this too. Nearly pulled the trigger on a doubleneck a couple of times but each time I think I might get one the reality check hits me... When in all seriousness am I likely to get to play it at a gig? I'm hardly going to haul it around just for those few and far between...
  63. Stringtheorist

    Slash illusion sound attempt FW15

    How much difference do you think the Alnico IIs make to getting the Slash tone (over stock LP pickups)?
  64. Stringtheorist

    Slash illusion sound attempt FW15

    Awesome job! Is it one of the stock cabs or Tone Match block? How about the guitar... Are you using Alnico IIs or stock LP pickups? Care to share the patch? I've been trying to get this tone for years!!
  65. Stringtheorist

    PANTERA DIMEBAG'S TONE!!! "WALK"....I'm blown away!!!

    Not loading for me (I'm using SysEx Librarian). Was it made before fw15?
  66. Stringtheorist

    Anyone ever put a Gibson Burstbucker in an Ibanez?

    Thanks for the link. Based upon this and other Youtube vids I would say I like the Burstbuckers more than the Dimarzio 36th Ann PAF/Air Classic combo.
  67. Stringtheorist

    Anyone ever put a Gibson Burstbucker in an Ibanez?

    Thanks for the suggestion.
  68. Stringtheorist

    Anyone ever put a Gibson Burstbucker in an Ibanez?

    I know people have put humbuckers into Strats. I meant, specifically this combination (mahogany bodied Superstrat, Gibson Burstbuckers). I don't expect it to sound exactly like a Les Paul, but I wonder whether it wouldn't sound fuller and richer than the existing pickups which to my ears seem...
  69. Stringtheorist

    Anyone ever put a Gibson Burstbucker in an Ibanez?

    I have a nice Ibanez J-Custom but I'm not keen on the pickups. However, I love the tone of my 2008's Les Paul Burstbucker pickups. Just wondered whether anyone here had ever tried putting a set in an Ibanez...?
  70. Stringtheorist

    Rush Cygnus X-1 The Voyage

    The track is on Free Guitar Backing Tracks @ GuitarBackingTrack.com
  71. Stringtheorist

    Rush Cygnus X-1 The Voyage

    It's a backing track mixed from the original master tracks which I found online. I had to splice in a little of the original stereo track where some of the vocal had dropped out just before the guitar solo, so you can hear a little of the original guitar track fading out at the beginning of the...
  72. Stringtheorist

    Rush Cygnus X-1 The Voyage

    The amp is the Wrecker 1 with an FAS LED drive in front for the crunch rhythm and an Eternal Love drive for the solo. The cab is the OH 412 MAR CB V30 Studio Mod Ultra-Res. All reverb and other processing is either Axe-FX II or embedded in the stem tracks. All I added was a mono guitar overdub...
  73. Stringtheorist

    FW15 bug upon preset selection [SOLVED]

    Ah yes, I think I must have had Axe-Edit on. It's not exhibiting this behaviour now. Thanks.
  74. Stringtheorist

    FW15 bug upon preset selection [SOLVED]

    Output seems to drop momentarily as the preset page view switches to block page view after switching presets. It only lasts a moment as the page is refreshing, but it's a bit bothersome.
  75. Stringtheorist

    Upcoming Axe-Fx II Streaming Class

    I can't see this on the calendar anywhere. What am I missing?
  76. Stringtheorist

    Does anyone work for themselves or wish that they did?

    I've been running a music school for 9 years. Prior to that I was pushing trolleys round a hospital. I say find something you can do that you can charge money for, and just jump in; you'll figure out the rest as you go. If you can work on the business while you're still earning from a regular...
  77. Stringtheorist

    Why is my ESP distorting?

    Yep, that was it; thanks. First time I've ever had to replace the battery in all the years I've had the guitar. Never even occurred to me. :o
  78. Stringtheorist

    Why is my ESP distorting?

    The attached file demonstrates the difference between my Gibson Les Paul (first guitar) and ESP Eclipse with EMGs (second guitar) played through the same Brit JM45 patch on the Axe II. I have verified that the LP tickles the red on the input AD converters and yet remains completely clean. The...
  79. Stringtheorist

    Trying to build a Satriani patch fw 15.0b

    I've just updated to firmware v15.0 beta and trying to build a Satriani preset for the first time in ages, based upon the song Circles. No problem getting a good clean tone with my Ibanez using the Jazz 120 amp but the dirty tones seem harder to emulate. Tried most of the Marshall models...
  80. Stringtheorist

    Talk to me about your band's image and performance

    This is my approach to my covers bands, and like you we get accolades for the same reason. Basically, I want to play the kind of music I'd like to hear when I go out to see a band. You wouldn't believe the number of acts that play the same tired old s**t everywhere. I've always tried to avoid...
  81. Stringtheorist

    Talk to me about your band's image and performance

    Yeah, that's something I notice about all really good bands. They're looking around them engaging with the audience, not just looking down at their instruments, and it definitely separates the pros from the amateurs.
  82. Stringtheorist

    Talk to me about your band's image and performance

    With so many bands competing to play in the few music venues in my area, I'm interested in what bands to do make themselves stand out. By and large I see most bands doing very little with their image, and unless their choice of material and/or playing is outstanding (which is rare) there is...
  83. Stringtheorist

    Fletcher Munson - Home Is GREAT! Gig is BAD!!!!!

    Yes. Single CLR wedge.
  84. Stringtheorist

    Fletcher Munson - Home Is GREAT! Gig is BAD!!!!!

    I invariably find that raising the volume to gig levels makes my tone sound cleaner and less "hairy" than at practice level, and I often need to raise the gain to compensate. Perhaps someone can come up with an explanation why my experience runs contrary to the general consensus?
  85. Stringtheorist

    Coming Soon

    Will it be possible to adjust the tension and "feel" of the treadle?
  86. Stringtheorist

    Why does my output clip so soon with certain amps?

    Nope, it's not the drummer being too loud (not this time). It's because all my global amp levels have been gradually reduced to match the Bassguy's non-clipping level.
  87. Stringtheorist

    Why does my output clip so soon with certain amps?

    I used to have it on a pole but I found I preferred it in contact with the floor for the extra low end "feel". I'm not sure how to set the CLR input gain to "before clipping"...? At last rehearsal, I basically had the Input 1 Vol at near full and the Master at near full with the Axe Out 1 at...
  88. Stringtheorist

    Why does my output clip so soon with certain amps?

    Nope, not really. I did everything... Raised Low cut in the Adv tab, dropped the 63 freq in the Graphic EQ, bass cut in the EQ page. Still couldn't push the level further than -5. :/
  89. Stringtheorist

    Why does my output clip so soon with certain amps?

    The problem I have is that I end up cranking my Axe and CLR's output controls to near maximum and I'm still not loud enough. (I am using my CLR as backline, positioned on the floor.)
  90. Stringtheorist

    Why does my output clip so soon with certain amps?

    I have a basic patch set up for my Les Paul using the 59 Bassguy model. Just an amp and cab (TAF Mars 4x12 Mix Room UltraRes) in the chain. Amp parameters all set to default (Master Vol maxed). I cannot push the Level control past -7 without clipping Output 1. Is this because my guitar is too...
  91. Stringtheorist

    Which guitar technique was most difficult for you?

    LOL. This is so true, and why the Axe + MFC rig was a godsend to me because I could then use my big fat old Boss expression pedals to engage effects instead of trying to tap buttons with my toe. :D
  92. Stringtheorist

    Which guitar technique was most difficult for you?

    Sweeping. I still can't do it.
  93. Stringtheorist

    Tips for stronger artificial harmonics

    Not that quote. The one you posted. :)
  94. Stringtheorist

    Tips for stronger artificial harmonics

    Interesting quote. Not sure what it has to do with harmonics though. :D
  95. Stringtheorist

    Tips for stronger artificial harmonics

    Cool, I'll try adding a compressor block.
  96. Stringtheorist

    Tips for stronger artificial harmonics

    The guitar's due for a setup next week so we'll see what difference that makes.
  97. Stringtheorist

    Tips for stronger artificial harmonics

    Is there any way to tweak my preset to produce stronger artificial (tapped) harmonics without simply adding more gain/drive? I have a preset using the 5153 Red amp which has sufficient gain for rhythm but tapped harmonics are hard to produce. The guitar is a mahogany bodied super Strat with a...
  98. Stringtheorist

    Best Wireless system for guitar?

    Sennheiser EW500 G3. Never had any problems with it, and the transmitter cord is always secure. Had the Line 6 G90 Relay before. Liked the ease of use but it never sounded right, especially when trying to coax my signal into natural feedback.
  99. Stringtheorist

    Requesting help to recreate this auto-wah sound

    Thanks Stuart. Simeon, where can I find the link to your video?
  100. Stringtheorist

    Requesting help to recreate this auto-wah sound

    Meh, still not making it. Can't get the high end to sound chirpy enough. Does anyone get what I mean about the tone in the original being "wetter"? Seems to have more low end and tightness than what I'm getting also. The amp is a 5153 Red.
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