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Best way to convert PRS trem to down only

Oh, yeah, right! :) Total brain fart on that one!
- unix-guy
- Post #19
- Yesterday at 11:30 PM
- Forum: Guitars
Jump to bank of currently active preset?

Just wanted to confirm FM9 also doesn't revert the bank...
- unix-guy
- Post #15
- Yesterday at 11:29 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Wish Function to Load the Bank of the Currently Active Preset

+1
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Yesterday at 10:23 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
FM9 Firmware Version 7.00

The IRs are compensated. This has always had this behavior. The levels only control relative volume between IRs.
- unix-guy
- Post #189
- Yesterday at 8:26 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Axe-Fx III Factory Presets Release 19.04

This thread is 2+ years old...
- unix-guy
- Post #236
- Yesterday at 8:24 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Add FC switch function: "reload current preset"

It's NOT a Bank function. It's a Preset function in the Presets menu. See page 5 of the Footswitch Functions Guide ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #23
- Yesterday at 3:16 PM
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Bug? Rat Distortion Setting - Major Shift in Clipping from 2.71 to 2.72

I think you meant 2.72-2.73?
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Yesterday at 3:14 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Add FC switch function: "reload current preset"

Well, Select in Bank is still a Preset function, not a Bank function...
- unix-guy
- Post #19
- Yesterday at 3:11 PM
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Add FC switch function: "reload current preset"

And to be clear here, I mean it should reload if you don't have 2nd Press set.
- unix-guy
- Post #17
- Yesterday at 3:05 PM
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Jump to bank of currently active preset?

I can test it later and report back. I think it should work.
- unix-guy
- Post #9
- Yesterday at 3:04 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Add FC switch function: "reload current preset"

Do you have 2nd Press set on the preset switch? It should reload the preset on its default scene.
- unix-guy
- Post #14
- Yesterday at 3:02 PM
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Jump to bank of currently active preset?

And if you change layouts and then change back, is it still in the new bank?
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Yesterday at 3:00 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Add FC switch function: "reload current preset"

It should. See this:
- unix-guy
- Post #11
- Yesterday at 2:58 PM
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Jump to bank of currently active preset?

Wait! If you're in a preset and change to layout of switches using Select Preset in Bank, you will be in the bank where the preset is ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #5
- Yesterday at 2:22 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Jump to bank of currently active preset?

Did you also read the Footswitch Functions Guide? That's where the real details are... Sounds like a good wish!
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Yesterday at 2:20 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

No. The IR is applied to the signal in the Cab block... If you don't want the IR then adjust your signal path to not route thru it.
- unix-guy
- Post #246
- Yesterday at 2:12 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
No more layouts or PP's

These batteries when used in the Axe Fx II seem to have a life of 10 years or more. I haven't seen any real reports of needing replacement on the Axe Fx III (which has existed about 6 years) or the FM9 (which is even newer). I wouldn't be concerned about the battery... BUT you should already...
- unix-guy
- Post #8
- Yesterday at 1:31 AM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Steve Morse, what you can’t do with amp modelers. What do you think?

Quite possible he hasn't played one.
- unix-guy
- Post #8
- Saturday at 10:12 PM
- Forum: The Lounge
Steve Morse, what you can’t do with amp modelers. What do you think?

I like Steve. He's a thoughtful and intelligent guy... But when you're ignorant of what is possible then you can only comment on what you know. I've never played a Kemper but I suspect if he tried Fractal he might change his opinion...
- unix-guy
- Post #6
- Saturday at 9:38 PM
- Forum: The Lounge
Tuner does not work after 8.0 update in FM3

Make sure the right input is selected for the tuner...
- unix-guy
- Post #8
- Saturday at 7:04 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM9 Latency - Around 5ms?

What are you trying to say?
- unix-guy
- Post #157
- Saturday at 1:32 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Wish Loading AXE presets. 5 options to help manage exceeding blocks

What you're proposing in #2 isn't possible. The grid shows what's loaded on the hardware. Remember that the editor is a "client" of the physical unit. What's loaded on the hardware must be supported by the hardware, including block instances and CPU consumption.
- unix-guy
- Post #9
- Saturday at 12:23 PM
- Forum: FM9-Edit
1st string, the quieter

In this case it was purely me thinking of the control backwards, not the actual number values. :)
- unix-guy
- Post #8
- Friday at 8:56 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
1st string, the quieter

Yes. I probably should have said lowering, not raising...
- unix-guy
- Post #6
- Friday at 7:33 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Not too much clean but a little dirty Amp or Drive Block

The Nuclear Tone model ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #9
- Friday at 5:45 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Do you think the Legacy Cabs will become obsolete now that we have the Dyna Cabs?

Sorry, I was unclear. I was referring specifically to your last sentence. I edited my post to be more clear. I agree that I don't think Legacy IRs are going anywhere...
- unix-guy
- Post #181
- Friday at 5:16 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FW 25.02 FC-6 Contrast Setting Change "Issue" (With Fix)

You might want to try another XLR cable. Maybe it's power related? Also might be worth contacting Fractal support.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Friday at 3:57 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
1st string, the quieter

Do you have the Input block Gate enabled? Try turning it off or raising the threshold.
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Friday at 3:54 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Do you think the Legacy Cabs will become obsolete now that we have the Dyna Cabs?

That is certainly one opinion...
- unix-guy
- Post #179
- Friday at 3:51 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM9 Latency - Around 5ms?

Since we know a dual signal path with an Amp block on both but Drive on only one has phasing issues, I think we can assume that's not how it works
- unix-guy
- Post #153
- Friday at 3:20 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM3+FC6 vs FM9?

Which should be solved by the gapless feature in the new Firmware...
- unix-guy
- Post #34
- Friday at 3:13 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Update fm3 + gapless update checklist

No. There's no reason to reset.
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Friday at 3:10 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Update fm3 + gapless update checklist

If you update all presets the required amp block parameters are updated before the presets are saved.
- unix-guy
- Post #3
- Friday at 12:49 AM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
pitch block

You can apply the Pitch Follower to the Mix or possibly another control so that the Pitch shift is only applied to higher frequencies.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Friday at 12:47 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Scene Toggle Mini-Display Mode

But that doesn't affect the display...
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Friday at 12:45 AM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Yes. Edit: Answering the first question ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #218
- Friday at 12:00 AM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
I Loved It Loud

Be prepared to have your head ripped off!
- unix-guy
- Post #39
- Thursday at 11:44 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.02 Release

Each has specific functions. Refresh After New Firmware makes the editor refresh the block settings from the hardware.
- unix-guy
- Post #26
- Thursday at 11:43 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Scene Toggle Mini-Display Mode

No... You could use a custom label with something like: DLY / VERB Check out the Footswitch Functions Guide for what's possible.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Thursday at 11:41 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 unix-guy's random jams

Thanks!
- unix-guy
- Post #76
- Thursday at 10:54 PM
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Which models?
- unix-guy
- Post #211
- Thursday at 10:08 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Refresh After New Firmware?
- unix-guy
- Post #210
- Thursday at 10:08 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Rename block names' NUMBERS

You can certainly wish for anything ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Thursday at 10:04 PM
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
Wish Loading AXE presets. 5 options to help manage exceeding blocks

I'm pretty sure it's a fact, not a point of view... But I've been wrong before ;) Whether the block is on or off or what channel is selected is "outside" the block itself (in the preset/scene settings). In fact, the whole point of scenes is about exactly those settings. And for the record...
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Thursday at 10:03 PM
- Forum: FM9-Edit
IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

That doesn't make any real sense. The IR pack has static IRs dialed in by Justin. The DynaCab packs leave micing and mixing the job to you...
- unix-guy
- Post #1,918
- Thursday at 9:47 PM
- Forum: Vendors
Wish BPM Tempo in SETLISTS & SONGS

The person I replied to said "no response from Fractal". There was clearly a response.
- unix-guy
- Post #28
- Thursday at 8:44 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
Sam Ash closing

Interesting that it quickly progressed from 18 of 44 to "all stores" very quickly.
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Thursday at 8:43 PM
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.02 Release

It's Refresh After New Firmware... Gotta teach the kids right! ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #24
- Thursday at 8:38 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
DynaCabs 1.05

You have to load them or you'll be prompted on boot about them not being installed.
- unix-guy
- Post #11
- Thursday at 7:43 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish BPM Tempo in SETLISTS & SONGS

Maybe you missed this?
- unix-guy
- Post #25
- Thursday at 4:23 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
possible newbie

He's talking about simple external switches, not an FC. But if in doubt go for the FM9. You won't regret it ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #17
- Thursday at 4:14 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Wish Loading AXE presets. 5 options to help manage exceeding blocks

Because those are properties of the preset, not the block...
- unix-guy
- Post #5
- Thursday at 4:12 PM
- Forum: FM9-Edit
Wish Rename block names' NUMBERS

This has been asked before, but I believe it's not possible. These block "instances" are unique entities. It's not just a label that can be swapped.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Thursday at 4:11 PM
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Maybe your wording is off... There are not presets in firmware. But are you asking if AB released updates for this firmware?
- unix-guy
- Post #204
- Thursday at 4:07 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
New DynaCab Pack! 1x12 Freed Man "Red Back"

Nice!
- unix-guy
- Post #49
- Thursday at 4:05 PM
- Forum: News
I Loved It Loud

Instant torque!
- unix-guy
- Post #34
- Thursday at 3:57 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
I Loved It Loud

Just a well written post, in my opinion... But that's still not relevant information without knowing which amp(s) ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #24
- Thursday at 12:12 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can't nail that Tom Morello Wah...

He's not your typical guitarist ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Wednesday at 11:01 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Expression pedal configurations

Definitely not ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #5
- Wednesday at 10:59 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Control Surface or Trackball for editing

Just curious how you guys perform an operation like click and drag with the ball placement on that Kensington unit? With the button placements relative to the ball that seems like it would be incredibly awkward. This seems much more natural to me: Or my old school favorite:
- unix-guy
- Post #9
- Wednesday at 10:45 PM
- Forum: The Lounge
FX-dependent(!) dry level loss with bypassed mute-fx-in series

Ok, it's appears that is only for Mute FX In according to the blocks guide.
- unix-guy
- Post #10
- Wednesday at 6:24 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FX-dependent(!) dry level loss with bypassed mute-fx-in series

I stopped reading after the 2nd paragraph. The Mix of a bypassed block should have no affect the signal as far as I know. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong or I'm missing something, but I don't think I am.
- unix-guy
- Post #5
- Wednesday at 5:20 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
I Loved It Loud

Huh? It's a user posting their experience... Also, what does "gain at noon to 2" mean? Is that on a Marshall, a Fender, the Skull Crusher? :) Edit: Maybe you're referring to the lyric quote at the top of the post from the KISS song I Love it Loud?
- unix-guy
- Post #16
- Wednesday at 4:00 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Implemented Global Blocks

You may have corruption in your presets. In any case, coming here to complain that Fractal should not include global blocks in their products because you have an issue that you think is related to global blocks is just dumb. If you were using a supported product and had this issue then Fractal...
- unix-guy
- Post #27
- Wednesday at 3:57 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish BIG FONT for BANK targeting with INC DEC (for Setlists and Presets too)

That's not really true. The ability to in some way query the bank size would be needed. Of course, you could hardcore a value into your custom code but that's not what I was asking.
- unix-guy
- Post #9
- Wednesday at 3:49 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
Do you think the Legacy Cabs will become obsolete now that we have the Dyna Cabs?

Except it's not... We can adjust the cap value as desired ;)
- unix-guy
- Post #163
- Wednesday at 3:46 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Based on Matt's post it should not be required.
- unix-guy
- Post #175
- Wednesday at 3:31 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Axe III

And save all presets under current firmware.
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Wednesday at 12:46 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Switch back to used scene selection

Nope...
- unix-guy
- Post #3
- Wednesday at 12:45 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish BIG FONT for BANK targeting with INC DEC (for Setlists and Presets too)

Is the bank information exposed? Banks in this context are only relevant to FM/FC footswitches so I'd be surprised if that was available via midi.
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Wednesday at 12:44 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
I Loved It Loud

The longer I play electric guitar, the lower my drive levels have become. I think most of the character is in the low-medium gain settings. There's certainly much more dynamic range there and tons of nuance is possible. And, yes, definitely playing with fingers can bring the even more...
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Wednesday at 12:50 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

That isn't what @Admin M@ posted on Facebook... Edit: Actually, that's not quite clear... It isn't resetting the Amp block but the parameters requiring reset are loaded when the preset loads and then gets saved.
- unix-guy
- Post #135
- Wednesday at 12:38 AM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Zoom Mode from Setup page of FM9 Edit

As discussed in the other thread, the zoom mode is already persistent :)
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Tuesday at 11:36 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
Wish Metronome Block

Press the Tempo button on the front panel. Turn up the level...
- unix-guy
- Post #87
- Tuesday at 11:34 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish Metronome Block

You realize there's a Metronome already? The wish is about specific additional features...
- unix-guy
- Post #85
- Tuesday at 11:12 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
NGD - Ibanez 2407f

So slimmer neck? Do you know the specs? It looks great! I'd prefer HSS but this config could also work. Edit: Specs are here: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/az2407f_00_01.html 20.5mm / .807in at first fret 22.5mm / .886in at 12th fret Very similar to Suhr Modern Elliptical
- unix-guy
- Post #3
- Tuesday at 10:57 PM
- Forum: Guitars
My new FM21

And the bottom...
- unix-guy
- Post #27
- Tuesday at 4:01 PM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Wish A programmable input volume & eq section independent of patches.

Agreed. I only mentioned Global Input Gain because people are often unaware it exists.
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Tuesday at 3:53 PM
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

That's not related to scanning on startup...
- unix-guy
- Post #117
- Tuesday at 3:51 PM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Link Global Function for all Blocks

Are you talking about Global Blocks?
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Tuesday at 11:57 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
I’m looking for some help

What are "global presets"?
- unix-guy
- Post #5
- Tuesday at 11:56 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Default Screen

Maybe you misunderstood my reply? The setting is persistent - it stays set until changed.
- unix-guy
- Post #15
- Tuesday at 11:54 AM
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
New Spring Reverb on FM3 ??

According to Cliff it's not possible...
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Tuesday at 11:51 AM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Cab lab import

Refresh is the only method I'm aware of.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Tuesday at 11:49 AM
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Control Surface or Trackball for editing

I think the proper trackball can be great. Personally, I recommend a larger ball and preferably one that can be operated with the thumb rather than fingers. My preference for a long time was the Logitech TrackMan in various forms but I've switched to Elecom for the 6+ years and had good results.
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Tuesday at 12:34 AM
- Forum: The Lounge
Gigbag/Case Duo 24 Question

Actually, I am not finding a good fit for the Duo 24... I was thinking of the Duo 34.
- unix-guy
- Post #8
- Tuesday at 12:24 AM
- Forum: The Lounge
Gigbag/Case Duo 24 Question

That's the one he is already looking at...
- unix-guy
- Post #6
- Tuesday at 12:11 AM
- Forum: The Lounge
Gigbag/Case Duo 24 Question

Look at the Pelican Vault series. Much more affordable...
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish Global Blocks on FM3 Still Wishful Thinking?

Yes, as Greg described... And note that it has no relationship to Global Blocks nor would Global Blocks provide a solution for that situation. Global Blocks is a way for presets to "share" block settings, not to place blocks in a preset.
- unix-guy
- Post #14
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Wish List
Default Screen

Nope, it's a persistent setting. The most recent manual is about 18 months old. I think it hasn't been updated since that feature was added. I have a feeling @Admin M@ may have manual updates in the works now that all the devices are close to parity with the recent firmwares.
- unix-guy
- Post #10
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Austin Tx based AXE FX 3 expert -- project in description

Ah, got it... Only the experts/teachers post there?
- unix-guy
- Post #6
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Not necessarily going to be new presets...
- unix-guy
- Post #77
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Wish Global Blocks on FM3 Still Wishful Thinking?

Everybody wants Global Blocks for different things. Why would they implement it only for the Volume block? You can already setup global volume control at the beginning or end of the signal path...
- unix-guy
- Post #10
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Wish List
FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

Not sure if it was in the FM3... But the issue was with DR Vibrato, which is mentioned: Note that these were also mentioned in the beta (before that issues was discussed) and don't refer to the PI. Following along to see the answer was well :)
- unix-guy
- Post #53
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Austin Tx based AXE FX 3 expert -- project in description

Weird...
- unix-guy
- Post #4
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Austin Tx based AXE FX 3 expert -- project in description

Probably better suited here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/forums/find-a-teacher-expert.123/
- unix-guy
- Post #2
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Who makes his own Backing tracks Jam tracks for practise?

Holy Necro-Bump, Batman! Dead for 8 years... ;) Also odd that it's in Babel's Corner (intended for non-English posts) but it's entirely in English :)
- unix-guy
- Post #7
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Babel's corner
Can’t turn off a bypass [solved]

In the editor, there's a page that shows all modifier assignments in the current scene. From memory, first select the Controllers button... One of tabs in there will have them.
- unix-guy
- Post #26
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Just got an EV PXM-12MP - sounds harsh and mid-spikey

Right... Boost the spikey frequencies and then complain that it's spikey. Turn off the Output EQ and dial in a preset...
- unix-guy
- Post #45
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Can’t turn off a bypass [solved]

To be clear, the Axe Fx supports dual source modifiers. Source 1 is External 1... Only Source 2 is None. Since the Operation is set to Src1 + Src2, then the value of Source 1 is what is in use.
- unix-guy
- Post #23
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion