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Recent content by Archiver

Question for Cliff....

Honestly, I don't think most high end developers are leaving ilok. Ilok seems to be more and more bulletproof in terms of the hassle they used to be. I haven't hat an issue with an ilok install since the early Windows days. I like ilok because it doesn't get hacked and the software using it...
- Archiver
- Post #21
- Nov 4, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
AXE CHANGE

I really hope English is not your first language. If that's not a translation issue your vernacular is a little harsh. The word "lie" implies an effort to deceive. This is a freeware tool that I and others find very helpful. No need to disparage. I'm sure you can get a full refund if you're...
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- Post #14
- May 14, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Recording using S/PDIF

Folks, this is not meant to be condescending or derogatory in any way. IMHO, people need to he over the obsession of "staying digital" with these units. The balanced outputs are great. Think of it this way. Numerous effects processors do an a/d and d/a conversion on your chain. There are also...
- Archiver
- Post #17
- May 13, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
build twin-sound presets or stick with preset switching?

Andy and Larry do it with real amps. Andy with a Mesa Lonestar and Larry with his Dumble. I've done it with real amps and my Axe-FX (and now AX8). I dropped in the Texas Star Clean amp and cab and then the drive block. In the old days (college) I had a JCM 800 50 watt that I had a MXR micro amp...
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- Post #63
- May 9, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
build twin-sound presets or stick with preset switching?

Wow, several posts just while I was writing mine. Just goes to show how many ways to skin a cat there are with the Fractal stuff!
- Archiver
- Post #56
- May 8, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
build twin-sound presets or stick with preset switching?

I have very good luck doing what Andy Timmons and Larry Carlton both do a version of: base your sound on a clean amp that overdrives well and then back off of the input and use drive blocks. AT often uses a clean channel and a drive pedal to push the amp into crunch and distortion. Carlton puts...
- Archiver
- Post #55
- May 8, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Carrying case?

Wow! Bigger than the Roland pedal!? I didn't realize the EV-1 was that big. I thought I had seen someone put an EV-1 in it by laying it on its side diagonally. Or did I dream it!?
- Archiver
- Post #235
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Carrying case?

Keep in mind the top foam is removable and you can cut a small slit out where the protector bar is if you don't like the little bit of force on the lid when closed.
- Archiver
- Post #232
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Carrying case?

I'm happy with it!
- Archiver
- Post #230
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

Waitlisted on January 25th. Invitation received April 26th. UPS package expected Monday.
- Archiver
- Post #874
- Apr 28, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 interface: Looking for a recommendation

I should also add: Good preamps like Audient, Apogee, Focusrite, etc. are equally important.
- Archiver
- Post #44
- Apr 28, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 interface: Looking for a recommendation

I used to stress over staying all digital in the chain with my Axe-FX II. Then I decided I preferred to track at 96K rather than 48K and didn't want to trust sample rate conversion. The XLR outs on the Fractal gear are excellent and no different than putting a mic on a cabinet and then going...
- Archiver
- Post #42
- Apr 28, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Interesting review

Whether or not my opinion matters to you means absolutely nothing and doesn't have any bearing on what I do or do not post. We'll have to agree to disagree about people being "fair game from all angles" when they voice their opinion online. I think personal assaults that are irrelevant to the...
- Archiver
- Post #135
- Dec 2, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Interesting review

I totally agree with you Scott. Free speech is a wonderful thing but it would be nice if people claiming to give fair and balanced reviews would take the time to understand what they are showing and do it on a level playing field. It's fine to criticize his review, opinions, and demeanor. I...
- Archiver
- Post #112
- Dec 1, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Interesting review

LMFAO I knew Ed Roman years ago before he went out to Vegas. Ed makes valid points but yah... point taken... too funny!
- Archiver
- Post #109
- Dec 1, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews