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Recent content by Sleestak

Shark Guitars Convertible Bridge

I think that is a good way to say it. There is a lot of intriguing potential here. It would be fun to experiment with.
- Sleestak
- Post #36
- Today at 12:54 PM
- Forum: Guitars
[Solved] Tuner: MIDI CC for stepping out of tuner mode?

According to the intertubes the power provided via MIDI Out is as follows: In practical reality, I've found that all my MIDI devices will support the requirements of CME WIDI. I've been very happy with their WIDI products and would recommend them.
- Sleestak
- Post #8
- Wednesday at 5:01 PM
- Forum: AM4 Discussion
Looper Synchronization Timing Latency

I'll give this a test run later. Seems like a good approach. Thanks!
- Sleestak
- Post #5
- Tuesday at 2:12 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Looper Synchronization Timing Latency

Interesting. In my FM3 layout, I have one of my buttons assigned to Play / Stop, and the hold function goes to another layout. I haven't had any issues. Which FW are you running?
- Sleestak
- Post #2
- Tuesday at 12:43 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
As always, stupid Stereo questions....

Also, you're asking a really smart question about panning here. My feeling is that we always want to give FOH the option to fit our guitar sounds into the overall mix. I tell all FOH operators that I'm providing them with a full-range signal via dual XLR with effects and room ambience already...
- Sleestak
- Post #8
- Monday at 7:29 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
WISH - FAS Trade In/Upgrade Program

It's pretty easy to resell Fractal gear on those sites and even FB Marketplace. You won't get what you paid, but that's true of nearly anything. I just sold some two-year-old Sennheiser wireless gear and barely got 50% of what I paid. Nothing keeps its value at the same rate as Fractal gear...
- Sleestak
- Post #14
- Monday at 6:37 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
As always, stupid Stereo questions....

I don't manually pan in my signal chain, but some of my patches include modulation effects (e.g., rotary) that sound great if FOH is stereo. Even when the PA system is capable of stereo, I've found that most venues don't provide good stereo imaging to most of the audience. So if you have a...
- Sleestak
- Post #7
- Monday at 12:25 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Shark Guitars Convertible Bridge

That video is bonkers. I don't think their prices are unreasonable given how much engineering has gone into that build.
- Sleestak
- Post #27
- Sunday at 2:15 PM
- Forum: Guitars
Is there a way to bypass pedal calibration?

I don't know if it's been asked, but based on your meter readings, it seems likely your pedals are identical (please correct me if I'm wrong). If that's the case, and you've swapped the cables and inputs in all the possible permutations, then you are probably experiencing an issue that is in the...
- Sleestak
- Post #17
- Saturday at 9:48 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
You know what is the most important thing missing from the Axe Fx 3?

Cup holder
- Sleestak
- Post #9
- Saturday at 9:32 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Goodbye to the Fractal Ecosystem: A Chronicle of Functional Fatigue

I love it that we have high quality options from multiple manufacturers. What makes technology useful is how well we apply it to our needs. There are plenty of devices that are very powerful, and have a huge user base, yet I personally don't connect with them. Limiting the conversation to just...
- Sleestak
- Post #36
- Jan 23, 2026
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Firmware Version 12.0

Awesome! Thank you.
- Sleestak
- Post #2
- Jan 19, 2026
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Attire and performing with the FM9 in winter.

Outdoor shows come with their own peculiarities, and the biggest uncontrollable factor is weather. Temperature. Sun. Rain. Wind. I have Raynaud's syndrome, which is a medical condition where the blood vessels in my hands overreact to even moderate cold, constricting blood supply and making my...
- Sleestak
- Post #42
- Jan 19, 2026
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
The main differences between practice and performing?

My perspective is that practicing / rehearsing / performing have different purposes, and I agree with much of what people have said above regarding the focus of each (learning / integrating / delivering). I will add that it's important to practice and rehearse the same way you will perform. Use...
- Sleestak
- Post #41
- Jan 12, 2026
- Forum: The Lounge
Suhr Scott Henderson Classic S or Fender Eric Johnson 1954 Virginia Strat

I own a Suhr classic S, but not the Scott Henderson model. I also have owned the EJ strat. I can tell you that they are both fine guitars, but for me the Suhr is superior in almost every way. I've played a lot of strats, and the Suhr is better than nearly every vintage / boutique variant I've...
- Sleestak
- Post #2
- Jan 8, 2026
- Forum: Guitars