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    AITR

    Ya, me too. I didn't even know there was a User 2 bank until this discussion. Shows how much I use it.
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    AITR

    TC G-Force has a G-Card. Recommend keeping the Axe Fx III line together on this, adding or swapping to make room for Fullres IR capability. Quality and capability upgrade vs quantity. IR libraries can be stored on a computer.
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    Just blew a transformer

    Fractal has been pretty rock-solid for me. Only had one Axe-Fx failure. An eprom fried in 2009 in my Ultra. Within hours Fractal sent me a new eprom and was back in business. Had various tube amp failures, mostly the tubes but sometimes other things like reverb springs popping off. Suspect...
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    Cab Talk: What to consider when deciding between 1x12, 2x12 or 4x12 cabinets?

    Close eyes and use ears, scroll through selections. You may be surprised. Even though 4x12 may be associated with high gain or rock stacks, you may find more, and bigger speakers doesn't always sound bigger or better.
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    Marshalls sound bad

    Try playing some of your favorite recorded music through your PA, or FRFR setup. See how that sounds, so you have a reference. Then, if you can, mix in the Axe-FX through the same system, playing along, and see how it sits in that mix. If you like 80s rock, check out the updated #11 Brit800...
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    Marshalls sound bad

    Yes, agree, you shouldn't need to dial in Eric Johnson or do too much tweaking. The Marshall models sound good on mine just pulling up the factory preset settings. The new scenes on some of these are really great.
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    Just blew a transformer

    lol "it sounded good for a while"
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    Just blew a transformer

    Yeah, not sure why they are shorted.. maybe something rattled loose or arc damage. I pulled the tube and measured across the pins. Heater pins 2, 7 and plate 3 show continuity. No continuity across the other pins. No screen resistor, Blankenship with Fender Princeton-like circuit. The tube...
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    Just blew a transformer

    Another reason to like the Axe Fx. While cranked and shaking in glorious overdrive, my combo amp's power tube (6v6 EH GT) heater shorted to the plate today, taking out the transformer with it. Sudden silence and a nice burnt smell. On to cranking the Axe-Fx, it neither shakes nor stresses...
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    🆕 Axe-Fx III Cygnus Factory Presets "Enhanced" - Preview 1

    Thank you for your focus on the presets. I think it is a smart business decision for Fractal to keep these up. While I enjoy creating my own, I find the basic factory presets as a great plug and play. Especially very helpful when plugging in on the fly to random setups. Bank A has some...
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    Fender Ultra Strats - HSS vs SSS for Axe FX III?

    The Axe-Fx III sounds good with all variety of guitars. So, it is more about what you want out of the guitar. If you want it more for classic Strat tone and quack, then check out the SSS. Especially if you are a finger-picker, the single coils help with clarity. I love a Fender SSS Strat...
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    Amps with great dynamics for live use?

    check out the AC20
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    Do major firmware updates make commercial preset packs obsolete?

    Whether using commercial presets or home-grown, I do not see how you get around this. Speaking from the experience of my own presets, I find they need to be reworked from the ground up periodically. Complex presets are most at risk. Major FW changes can make previous presets unusable, in my...
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    Need Advice: Cab Selection

    Blind your eyes, and open your ears when auditioning. Try not to get stuck on thinking 4x12, 2x12, 1x12, etc., the name, or brand. A good start is to scroll through the IRs in the Axe Fx, just listen, and mark the ones that sound good for your application.
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    Forgot How Loud Tube Amps Are

    I'm good with loud amps. Makes me use my guitar volume and tone knobs. Also helps me develop a lighter touch. I think Cygnus is giving us more the feel of a loud amp without being so loud, at least it seems that way to me. The Cygnus AC 20 model reacts a lot like my Blankenship Fatboy Jr...
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