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Recent content by Pinkycramps

Does your band use side fills?

I have always struggled on stage with hearing myself clearly or getting a good mix. I've tried wedges, backline, and IEMs. None of these have ever really met my personal desire for being able to hear things the way I want to on stage. The bass rumble and blowback from the mains which sit in...
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- Thread
- Sep 13, 2022
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe FX III Mk 2: Six-month review

A few years ago, somebody manufactured a rack unit that was like a amplifier front panel. I forgot the name of it, or who made it.. (Was it Al G?). It connected to the AXEFX II via sysex I think, and it allowed real world control like it was an amp. It was a cool device. It looked good and...
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- Post #13
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Reviews
AFIII when i go green ... i play better

At about 45 seconds you get this total Jeff Beck vibe. Reminds me of the Guitar Shop album. Super cool man. You don't hear that very often.
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- Post #31
- Jul 3, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Fractal Audio Price Increases

But I'll say that $2299 for the AXE III is still a serious bargain. Best value in the whole musical instrument world in my opinion.
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- Post #29
- May 11, 2021
- Forum: News
Fractal Audio Price Increases

I work in structured cabling and fiber optics (for what is pretty much the world leader in these products). Sitting on a Town Hall right now discussing the shortage of semiconductors, and the price increase of copper, resins, and ocean shipping as well as the crazy lead times, which are up to 6...
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- Post #28
- May 11, 2021
- Forum: News
Cygnus Poll - Honest Question - Improvement?

This new firmware is a bit more honest than the past. It's more raw, and more like a real live amp in the room, and a little less like a recorded amp to me. That is going to bring about some work and a bit of a "wake up call" if you've been using just high end modeling for a while. But I love...
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- Post #7
- May 3, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.00 "Cygnus"
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- Post #39
- Apr 21, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Journey - "Only The Young" Solo cover by Keith White

I saw Arnel in 1989-1990 in Subic Bay, Philippines in his cover band. He was amazing then (and he still is.) I realized it when I looked him up and found out that he used to play at a big club called "Cal Jams" in Olongapo City. That place was my favorite hangout - because the house cover band...
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- Post #10
- Apr 6, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 1980's STUDIO RACK CLEAN TONE (w/ free patch!)

Had to circle back and say thank you. I love this preset dude. It's made its way into my rig.
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- Post #33
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Some King's X on bass

This is my go-to Kings X album. Great jam. Bass sounds on point!
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- Post #15
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Journey - "Only The Young" Solo cover by Keith White

That dude has some very real vocal chops. Off topic or not, nice post!
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- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 1980's STUDIO RACK CLEAN TONE (w/ free patch!)

FLESH! Man, haven't heard that song in a while, and can't recall ever hearing anyone cover it. That tone and playing is just great. Thanks for sharing!
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- Post #32
- Mar 30, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 🎶 Les Videos du Lundi #47 - "You Are So Beautiful" - Joe Cocker ❤️😊🎸

Very very nice. Thanks for sharing.
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- Post #21
- Mar 30, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Live Workflow for Cover Bands - Song Lists vs Complex Presets

I'm also in the camp of song specific presets. I don't gig every week so I just go into preset manager and order them how I want them. (I used to keep them in one spot and control with Ableton Live, but I no longer use Ableton, or anything like that in our live show anymore. 100% organic now.)...
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- Post #13
- Mar 29, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Hardest John Petrucci Solo Lesson with Tabs

This makes me want to sell my guitars and buy a nice set of cookware, or maybe a bowling ball. That speed and accuracy is just on a whole different level. I also really love the way you break things down. You do a better job than 95% of instructional vids out there on the YTube. Excellent job.
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- Post #2
- Mar 20, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings