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Recent content by Markom

AFIII Gilmour is more fun with a Dumble (preset included)

Thanks for this, Piing! Been combing through the amps for the perfect "On an Island" tone and it seems to me that you have nailed it. For me, the Hiwatt just doesn't cut it without a bunch of tweaking. Your playing certainly has much to do with it as well. For me, Gilmour's bends are the...
- Markom
- Post #6
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII New Video - Factory Preset #88 JS4110 - Satriani

Outstanding, Frank. Not to bore anyone, but I haven't picked up a guitar in over a year after my wife was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, IDH-Wildtype, Stage 4 brain cancer in December 2020. There is no known cure for this type of brain cancer ... she passed away in January 2022 after 13 months of...
- Markom
- Post #7
- Mar 14, 2022
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Jeff Beck "Never Alone" cover

Really well done, KyKaH ... Everyone knows how difficult it is to pull off not only the Beck tone, but the playing style as well. Quite frankly, I've never seen anyone do it as well as you have here. Loved it. Thanks.
- Markom
- Post #8
- Aug 29, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Using Buttery Factory Preset to Layer 10 Guitars Over a Simple Loop Jam

Uh oh ... Not sure about you, but I turn "mad scientist" when I discover something new in the Axe-Fx. I'll be interested to hear your next contribution!
- Markom
- Post #4
- Jul 29, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Using Buttery Factory Preset to Layer 10 Guitars Over a Simple Loop Jam

Tastefully executed, Anthony ... Are you playing continuously loop-over-loop, or are you recording each layer (to DAW?) and then playing and recording the next layer? I've been muddling around with the built-in looper lately, but haven't taken it to this extreme. Again, nicely done regardless...
- Markom
- Post #2
- Jul 29, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
80's Tokai Goldstar Sound Playing Little Wing w/ AxeFx 2 Q8.01

Superb tone and playing, Tyler ... Many kudos.
- Markom
- Post #10
- May 30, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Moody as hell clean channel stuff and B7K Ultra on bass

Maybe you're aware, maybe not, but my ears tell me that you've nailed Doug "Dug" Pinnick's bass tone reminiscent of his earlier days with King's X ... has that sizzling high end with a thumping bottom. Nice.
- Markom
- Post #8
- May 23, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Classic Acoustic Nylon Guitar with AXE ;)

If you've ever seen Eric Johnson's live acoustic set, he (somehow) gets this same swirling, ethereal background going that is simply soothing and well aligned with the melody - you've captured the essence of that technique here. Nicely done. Thanks for the patch, as well!
- Markom
- Post #14
- Apr 26, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
new funk/jazz album with all AxeFX2 and AX8 tones!

Tone, structure and syncopation certainly do justice to the title of the first track, Mr. Wong. A nice tip of the hat to all things "Prince" ... Love the way this is recorded as well. Nice unison runs with the bass throughout - beautifully done. And, I hear so many influences - early Jeff...
- Markom
- Post #10
- Jan 25, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New Johnny A CD

IMHO, one of the most unappreciated guitar talents in the world ... Been listening to Johnny A for years (and in turn, trying to incorporate a little bit of both his myriad styles and his singular tone into my original compositions). Caught an interview with Johnny A discussing his many...
- Markom
- Post #3
- Oct 20, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Eric Johnson - Manhattan cover - video (Quantum 3.2)

Hello, Igor ... What an awesome rendition of a truly magical EJ song. I did snag your preset and with a couple minor EQ tweaks, it's now one of my favorites ... there's a lot of chime in there, particularly in the neck p/u-only position. Great playing and a great preset - Fractal Audio Forum...
- Markom
- Post #39
- Oct 13, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Cliff, Get rid of the older firmware modeling options to free up space!!

I voted to eliminate the modeling rollback feature … Frankly, I am quite content with the current modeling available for the Mark I/II units, and there are more amps, cabs, effects and modifiers than I could possible use in a lifetime. If I ever feel the need for a serious hardware upgrade...
- Markom
- Post #136
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Brand New GHS David Gilmour 10-48 Strings – Rusted out of the box!

I'd like to cast a vote for the GHS Gilmour 10s ... If it might sway someone to re-try them, I've been using these strings on all 15 of my guitars since they first appeared on the market (used GHS Boomer 10s prior to that) and have never had a single issue with rust, pitting, dead strings, etc...
- Markom
- Post #12
- Aug 21, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Interest for Digitech Patch ports? (2101/2120/2112/ValveFX)

I can appreciate the sentiment that the Digitech 2101-2120 units still receive ... I went through every Digitech 2100 series unit possible and thought nothing would ever come close. Did the GSP1101 thing as well (thought the Digitech Control 2 was built like a tank - too bad it's proprietary)...
- Markom
- Post #17
- Dec 13, 2014
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Axe-Fx II Firmware 17.02 Released

Holy Shit Bags ... Not one to comment frivolously, so when I say this was astounding, it comes from the heart (and ears). True passion in this, Mr. Mitchell.
- Markom
- Post #114
- Dec 10, 2014
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion