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  1. Lkdog

    Austin Buddy Live Gold setup with Studio Monitors ?

    I might also say that my Yamaha HS8s tend to be more on the bass side of things to begin with, at least in my setup. I did not know that the Live Gold package was voiced with slightly more lower end. I did know they were created with gig volume in mind. The tip to do some low cut is helpful.
  2. Lkdog

    Austin Buddy Live Gold setup with Studio Monitors ?

    They are great.
  3. Lkdog

    Austin Buddy Live Gold setup with Studio Monitors ?

    Do you mean 125-150hz high pass??
  4. Lkdog

    CS2, Boost, Tuner pedal etc

    Grab a used FC 6 and use one of the AB layouts that gives you an Amp Control layout to have access to all of the amp switches.
  5. Lkdog

    Tucana praise (and preset building tutorial)

    I had a CA Triptik head awhile ago. The CA house sound is great.
  6. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Yeah, I do all of that. Still was a PITA. I would say I can solder barely well enough to not have to pay someone else to do the work. LOL
  7. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    ^^^^^^ I will be getting pre assembled in the future. I do not mind basic soldering for my guitar pickups and switches and wiring, etc. The Neutrik connectors were also a PITA to solder. I like this wire and the cables in the end, but more work than I want to do. But the conductive jacket...
  8. Lkdog

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.02 beta 1

    I am not a heavy resource intensive and add on effects to presets person. Mostly use BANK 1 Factory and then Austin Buddy Live Gold presets. Will I be needing to go into some of them to adjust, or to make some global adjustments??
  9. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Reterminated the cable. (A real PITA as you noted). It sounds pretty much identical now. :D Makes me wonder how I got the first cable right when I made it up last year. Great wire once you get it going. Thanks again everybody.
  10. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    I just pulled that up. Geez. Who would have thought. Thanks for the help.
  11. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Thanks. Going to rework the cable connection. I am sure my screw up. Was really happy with the first one I made up. Great clarity.
  12. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Thanks! I will check out my no doubt sloppy soldering. LOL. It is from LAKE CABLE AVB20UGC 20 AWG low capacitance wire.
  13. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Appreciate all the replies. I think I found the issue. Crazy. I had two guitar cables. Exactly the same (same wire, same neutrik connectors). The one I just made up and terminated is causing the issue. Have no idea why. (Probably need to check if I have a bad solder connection) When I put that...
  14. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Yek- You are a legend here and I have followed and appreciated everything you have done for years. I have no doubt that it is sounding the same or almost the same for you and others. It isn't in my setup. My setup is pretty basic. For the record- I created a simple preset. In>AMP>CAB>OUT...
  15. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    Appreciate the feedback. Will go through these one by one: On a very simple stock preset scene - 59 BASSGUY - Crunch Bright (Amp>CAB>Reverb) Checked the CAB high cut. Both at 20K. Already using same Amp block with same settings on same CAB blocks (4X10 Bassguy) on both. Input...
  16. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    I can do what he suggests but these are really simple pretty clean stock preset scenes. Amp > CAB with Reverb. Amp settings and all other parameters verified almost exactly the same. Volume levels the same reaching my ears. I should also note I have had about every Fractal product since their...
  17. Lkdog

    Axe FX 3 and FM3 tone difference and it is not subtle in my setup - SOLVED

    OK, I have read through the manual on I/O setup and this recent thread. FM3 vs AXEFXIII I have an AXE FX 3 and just picked up an FM3 as I wanted a portable unit and to try it with my FC-6. Anyway...... at the risk of sounding ignorant which is very possible I am finding that the FM3 lacks...
  18. Lkdog

    FS Boss FV- 500H Volume/Expression pedal. - $95 OBO shipped

    :)
  19. Lkdog

    IV anywhere on the horizon?

    It is. Have fun.
  20. Lkdog

    How far ahead is the III of the II these days?

    It's significant in terms of tone and feel and features. I have had all of the Fractal models since 2007. The other models were good, but I still kept real tube amps and fooled around trying other modelers. I have used modelers since the early Line 6 Axe212 in the 90's. Those days are long...
  21. Lkdog

    OMG6 layout for the FC-6

    This looks great. Thank you!
  22. Lkdog

    Humbucker vs. single coil

    Easy way to approach is buy the Asutin Buddy Live Gold presets. Cheap investment. It has everything you are looking for.
  23. Lkdog

    Humbucker vs. single coil

    Austin Buddy presets have scenes for each amp with humbucker settings and single coil settings. It's pretty nice.
  24. Lkdog

    FS Boss FV- 500H Volume/Expression pedal. - $95 OBO shipped

    Volume/Expression pedal. These are $146 new plus tax. Asking $95 OBO shipped via PayPal. See full specs and Reviews here. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FV500H--boss-fv-500h-foot-volume-pedal-high-impedance
  25. Lkdog

    PRS DG30 (Amp Model Project)?

    All the great artists out of Texas over the years was and is amazing. And one little tidbit about jazz and SRV, one of his favorite guitarists was Kenny Burrell.
  26. Lkdog

    PRS DG30 (Amp Model Project)?

    LOL. Grissom played arenas for years with Mellencamp, and then Storyville which was SRV's old double trouble guys, and Dixie Chicks, and the Allman Bros. You don't get too much more more popular than that. They all paid their dues and did what they needed to pay the bills.
  27. Lkdog

    PRS DG30 (Amp Model Project)?

    Very different mindset for Texas blues and Jazz. I mess around with both SRV and Kenny Burrell. Look at @Greg Ferguson signature quotes from SRV. LOL. “I use heavy strings, tune low, play hard, and floor it. Floor it. That's technical talk.” — Stevie Ray Vaughn It is an attitude and vibe and...
  28. Lkdog

    Probably Stupid question of the day - tuning down to Eb

    Thanks. That was the issue. LOL. Last night it seemed fine through Sennhieser headphones which must have blocked out the string noise, but today through monitors it was odd. Thanks!
  29. Lkdog

    Probably Stupid question of the day - tuning down to Eb

    What is best way to tune down to Eb? I am playing around with the Virtual Capo and shifting down (-1). It is a little warbly or strangely doubled on single notes up the neck on high E and B strings. . Using a Strat. Any input is appreciated.
  30. Lkdog

    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    Saw him a few times. I would say work on your vibrato is most important thing. 😂
  31. Lkdog

    Waitlist Email

    There are always mint used ones on sale here or The Gear Page if you do not wish to wait. A new one with taxes and shipping is going to be $1850 or so for most people. Used non Turbo are going cheaper. New in box Turbos are about $1900 or so. If you do not like it- flip it. Good luck and get on...
  32. Lkdog

    AFIII Presets AX3 AustinBuddy 1000+ LIVEGOLD TonePack Feb.2023 Now Fully Updated for firmware 21.04

    Thanks for all you do. Amazing work!
  33. Lkdog

    FET Boost real pedal equivalent?

    You are right. 👍
  34. Lkdog

    FET Boost real pedal equivalent?

    In the Austin Buddy world before the new Klon was added, he used the FET boost as a Klon. Try the new Klon pedal.
  35. Lkdog

    SOLD Fractal FM9 Standard with extras - Excellent condition $1825 OBO shipped

    Sale pending
  36. Lkdog

    SOLD Fractal FC6 foot controller - Excellent $345 OBO shipped

    😀
  37. Lkdog

    SOLD Fractal FM9 Standard with extras - Excellent condition $1825 OBO shipped

    Got this is in a recent trade and really more than I need right now. I already have an Axe Fx 3 and probably will not put this to much use. Fantastic state of the art modeling unit in Excellent shape. Hundreds of amps, effects, and cabs. This is industry best technology. Best product support in...
  38. Lkdog

    SOLD Fractal FC6 foot controller - Excellent $345 OBO shipped

    I have had this hooked up to my AXE FX3, but have not used it as much as I thought in studio use only. Has not been played out. Excellent condition. No issues. Will ship in original bo4. $345 OBO shipped via PP Gift. Add 10$ for fee based PP.
  39. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Now $3899 3875 $3850 $3825 OBO
  40. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Hahaha. Had one a few years ago. A first year 2008 nitro one that Paul had signed for a previous owner named Nina. It was beat to hell. It was as good as any I have had......
  41. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    These videos are not helping me as I am already having trouble letting it go. LOL. I always end up getting another. Like Les Paul's and 335's just have to have one around.
  42. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Will be doing Daily Price Drops until Sold. Now $3899 OBO.
  43. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Thanks for the comments and insights Greg. The bridge pickup in humbucker mode is about as good as it gets. As stated, the split tones are excellent single coil tones. The build quality and playability is top notch. I simply have too many humbucker guitars right now. You will really cannot do...
  44. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Still available.
  45. Lkdog

    New to fx3, struggling with cleans

    All good advice. These guys know what they are doing. Plenty of nice clean amp presets out of the box.
  46. Lkdog

    SOLD 2021 PRS DGT Wood Library/Brazilian board - Excellent- $3825 OBO or Trade for FM9/FM3

    Will likely regret this as this is nicest DGT I have ever had, but other projects are taking priority right now. PRS Hang tag indicates a December 2021 build. Bought used from a well known dealer a few months ago. In Excellent condition with only a very tiny surface nick through first layer of...
  47. Lkdog

    SOLD Celestion F12-X200 full range guitar speaker - $125 OBO

    Am selling a mint Celestion F12-X200 speaker. This is a full range speaker designed to be put in a cabinet enclosure for use with Guitar modelers (AXE FX/Kemper, etc). Full specs here: https://celestion.com/product/f12-x200/ 12" Full range, Live response guitar speaker 200 watts Designed...
  48. Lkdog

    Suggestions for "Strattiest" Austin Buddy presets for PRS DGT in split pickup mode?

    Thanks for the input Austin Buddy! Will play around with those amps. Greg- Yeah, I heard Grissom lives on the bridge humbucker live. You are both right, I can get a good Tele sound from the DGT. I think I need to get a Strat again. Lol
  49. Lkdog

    Suggestions for "Strattiest" Austin Buddy presets for PRS DGT in split pickup mode?

    Seem to be having decent results with the Blackface VibroVerb -SCoils preset in the Magic 6 scenes in the Austin Buddy Live Gold pack.
  50. Lkdog

    Suggestions for "Strattiest" Austin Buddy presets for PRS DGT in split pickup mode?

    Have longtime love/hate relationship with Fender Strats (and I have tried a bunch of them). Never have really bonded with one. Just too thin sounding for me. They do sound great when others play them. Am also a longtime PRS DGT owner. Their split humbucker mode allows some of the blocked coil...
  51. Lkdog

    Table: amp settings, depending on power amp and speaker

    Stupid question..... What about through headphones? And a CAB with a FR Live Response speaker like the Celestion? I do have powered FRFR, and Matrix PA and CAB with regular guitar speaker.
  52. Lkdog

    SOLD Stunning 2021 Heritage Custom Core H150 - Mint $2849 shipped OBO/or FM3 Trade plus cash

    Price reduced. This is really very nice guitar.....
  53. Lkdog

    best passive FRFR for Axe-fx III and Seymour Duncan PS 700 ?

    I have Yamaha HS8s with a sub for multiuse and mixing. But use a simple regular 1x12 CAB with a Matrix power amp for best guitar sound.
  54. Lkdog

    How to choose a Mesa Boogie for sweet blues? Mark V 90 W?

    The Mk1 with its fat thick tone on the MkV is one of my favorite all time amps. Not quite sure how to get that on the Axe Fx 3.
  55. Lkdog

    SOLD Stunning 2021 Heritage Custom Core H150 - Mint $2849 shipped OBO/or FM3 Trade plus cash

    Recently acquired this 2021 Custom Core H 150 in vintage tobacco burst but have decided to move it along to fund a refinish project on another guitar. This is the Heritage competition to a Gibson Les Paul Historic R9 and was designed from the ground up by Edwin Wilson who ran Gibson's Custom...
  56. Lkdog

    [Bug?] Noise on higher notes by boosted Class-A Amp models when 2 Amp blocks are engaged

    Geez, what other major company modeler developer would personally drill down on a single user created (arguably eccentric preset) noise issue? Fractal is the best overall product experience for the musician in the world.
  57. Lkdog

    Axe fx 3 - is the fan necessary?

    The aftermarket fans are very quiet. That said, I do not know of one user of any version of any model who has reported issues with over heating and thermal damage.
  58. Lkdog

    Can you use studio monitors with only one input?

    Get a small Mackie mixer.
  59. Lkdog

    What is preferred OUT 1 VU meter sound level?

    Thanks guys.
  60. Lkdog

    What is preferred OUT 1 VU meter sound level?

    I may not be asking this correctly, but is there a preferred or acceptable range level for output on the VU meters on OUT 1 block? Some presets or scenes are below 0 and never get into the red even when strummed hard. The OUT 1 level itself is set to 0.0 db.
  61. Lkdog

    What are some good desk rigs?

    For a guy worried about the cost of the Fractal modeler you sure are dying to spend a lot of money on your related setup.
  62. Lkdog

    This is a very expensive hobby lol

    Buy used.
  63. Lkdog

    For my first home studio made the decision and order an AX FX3 Turbo

    Enjoy!!
  64. Lkdog

    Maybe it's about time for some updated Factory Presets?

    They generally sound better to me but everyone is different with different rigs and guitars. It's all good. Fractal has ridiculous customer support for these products and people like Austin Buddy who also have great product support will also do their updates in due time.
  65. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Oh yeah. I knew that. LOL. 🤣
  66. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Awesome. Sounds great. Sorry if stupid question, but what is H-B curve?
  67. Lkdog

    Opinions and Help Needed

    Ahhhh, got it.
  68. Lkdog

    Opinions and Help Needed

    At the risk of me sounding very stupid.....why not turn off the CAB block in the AXE FX? You are running the AXE FX3 into a MATRIX GT1000FX >> Bogner 1 x12 cabinets with Celestion F12-X200 correct? You are using the Bogner CABs like FRFR's but they are actual real CABs. I run my AXE FX3 into a...
  69. Lkdog

    Are Fractal's efforts well directed?

    It's your money. Lots of choices out there.
  70. Lkdog

    Why are all the factory presets so bass heavy??

    FWIW- This past year I bought a used Matrix GT1000FX 2U power amp and pulled out an old 1 X12 CAB with Celestion G12 V30 in it. Absolutely the best sound I have ever had with the AXE FX3 or the previous Fractal modelers I have had the past several years. I hate to say it- but it is better than...
  71. Lkdog

    Why are all the factory presets so bass heavy??

    I have Yamaha HS8's and the matching sub. I like them, but not sure if they are flat EQ in my room even though I have basic sound treatment for bass and reflections. Overall seem pretty neutral. You can play around with the adjustments on back of the HS7 speakers and also I would stuff the back...
  72. Lkdog

    MATRIX is still in business.

    USA
  73. Lkdog

    MATRIX is still in business.

    I had fairly recent interaction with them about replacing a noisy unit fan. Fantastic 2U amp with my 1X12 CAB. They were very helpful.
  74. Lkdog

    Who's your go to Fractal guru?

    Austin Buddy presets are money well spent.
  75. Lkdog

    Just got Axe FX3 back after $550 of repairs and no sound output at all

    Sorry to hear. My experience with Fractal units is they are bullet proof. I am sure they will work it out.
  76. Lkdog

    FullRes IR - it is gonna happen?

    I may be in the minority but really not something I even think about it. It's not like we are watching in SD and know that HD is out there and a huge improvement.
  77. Lkdog

    Axe FX III Factory Presets Update?

    They may need to be adjusted by you, the end user, after FW updates. You may or may not like any changes that a FW update implemented. Treat them like real amps and adjust to your guitars, your rig, and playing style. I never hear dramatic differences after FW updates really. It is already...
  78. Lkdog

    Mesa Boogie King Snake

    IIRC it has been said the the Triaxis Green channel is a starting point for the Mark I. In a similar vein I would love the Mark 1 version that is in the Mark V 90 watt head. Fat and juicy and dark.
  79. Lkdog

    SOLD Heritage Custom Core Artisan Aged H150

    Am selling a 2021 Heritage Custom Shop H150 which is Artisan Aged. Goes head to head with Gibson R9 and was designed by Edwin Wilson who came over from Gibson Custom Shop to start new high end line at Heritage. $3250 OBO shipped. PayPal goods and services add fees. These are now $4699 before...
  80. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Public Beta 2

    Lol. Biggest influence on sound? 🙄 How did you even survive without it? It was simply dreadful. Hardly usable.
  81. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Public Beta 2

    With all the hand wringing over SIC's, I never even knew they existed until the last week, and really do not hear or experience a difference in the FW updates since Cygnus. Cliff could stop now and say GFY and we would all be fine. It has already surpassed anything we could have hoped for quite...
  82. Lkdog

    Do I need a power amp?

    After years of using decent studio monitors I tried a Matrix power amp through a real cab. Had run the Axe through tube heads into cabs before with mixed results. Matrix into Cab is the best of both worlds in my opinion. Dead quiet, sounds great.
  83. Lkdog

    Matrix GT1600FX

    I have HS8's with the matching sub. Have used them for a few years and they are very good for studio mixing and sound very good with the AxeFx 3. Just got a Matrix GT1000fx 2U used unit out of curiosity and pulled out an old 1 x12 cab with a V30 in it I had laying around. Might be the cheapest...
  84. Lkdog

    Front Input - From clean to lead

    What is this "extra" that the front input allegedly has? Why would FAS embed a boost or filter or EQ of any sort on all presets?
  85. Lkdog

    Matrix GT1600FX

    I had never tried one until I picked up a used Gt1000- 2u this week. Using a modest 1x12 CAB with a V30. It sounds great. Pretty noticeable improvement from the decent studio monitors I had been using for years. I am sure there are others that would do great, but this was an eye opener.
  86. Lkdog

    Educate me on Celestion G12 V30 speaker (new Matrix/CAB setup)

    I actually cut a section out of the bottom back side of my CAB to make it open back. LOL. Maybe I iwll screw that piece back on to try it close back. This is an old JET City 1x12 CAB and my guess is this V30 speaker is pretty broke in. Did some more A/B-ing on some Austin Buddy presets with...
  87. Lkdog

    Educate me on Celestion G12 V30 speaker (new Matrix/CAB setup)

    Thanks. That helps. Going through the Matrix and real CAB does seem to provide more detail. I adjusted for same volume levels carefully with decibel meter.
  88. Lkdog

    Educate me on Celestion G12 V30 speaker (new Matrix/CAB setup)

    I picked up a used Matrix GT1000FX - 2U and am using a 1X12 Cab with a Celestion G12 V30 in it. Was really curious about trying the AXE FX 3 into a Matrix with a real CAB versus my AXE FX 3 into Yamaha HS8 studio Monitors (which I have generally liked). Tried some presets today with the CAB...
  89. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.06

  90. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.06

    Maybe Download new file and install again.
  91. Lkdog

    Output 1 mode Stereo or Sum L/R ?

    Thx guys. Will keep it in stereo. Once in awhile will have a preset with stereo delay.
  92. Lkdog

    Output 1 mode Stereo or Sum L/R ?

    Sorry if stupid question. Is there a preferred way? I had always had my Output mode on Output 1 on Stereo instead of Sum L/R or Copy L/R from Axe Fx3 into a Mackie mixer with two cables. Is there a best way to setup the cables into the mixer? Should the channels on mixer be hard panned left...
  93. Lkdog

    Axe-FX III fan noise advice

    I am not pretending to be a hardware expert but having built computers for years, if the temp reading in Utlities of 88-92 F is of the CPU that is not hot at all.
  94. Lkdog

    Axe-FX III fan noise advice

    I do a lot of late night playing in a quiet home basement studio setup. My Axe Fx 3 Mk2 is not racked and on a desk with my DAW setup about 2 feet away from me. Regular stock fan was OK. No real complaints. (I have had several Axe Fx versions before and usually replaced the fan). The Noctua A8...
  95. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.05

    Looks like a lot of guys love the Scene Ignore option. Too much tweaking for me. LOL. With the Austin Buddy presets it is already an embarrassment of riches I am still working through. 19.05 sounds great. Thanks FAS!
  96. Lkdog

    Axe-Fx III Factory Presets Release 19.04

    Open the Preset manager. Click the GREEN MANAGE button. Use the Browser drop down to choose your folder on PC with the A/B/C 19.04 banks Click OK. They will all show up on a list on left. Click Auto Audition Click any preset in list twice It will load in temp memory. Use front of Axe FX to...
  97. Lkdog

    Preview 2 - Axe-Fx III Factory Presets for fw 19.04

    Thanks 😊
  98. Lkdog

    Preview! Axe-Fx III Factory Presets 19.04

    I only install BANK A of the Factory presets. They sound excellent!! Thank you.
  99. Lkdog

    Stupid reminder for myself about setting guitar Instrument Input Level and OUTPUT 1 and 2 levels

    Was having a couple off weeks getting a tone that I liked out of all of my guitars as the output seemed low and kind of anemic unless I went in and increased the Output level in AXE Edit. Actually the Output 1 level in AXE Edit looked good- but when it went out to my mixer it was metering low...
  100. Lkdog

    Preview! Axe-Fx III Factory Presets 19.04

    Very cool!
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