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Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

plus @WKSmith I feel you have greatly contributed to the playing experience of Fractal products. The FR's have brought me that much closer to that one elusive missing piece - that amp in the room FRFR feel. And your much improved design is going to put it over the top now so a huge thanks for...
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- Post #1,937
- Today at 4:43 PM
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

What kinda surprises me is how many people have the FR's for that many to be on the waitlist! or is it that a lot are grabbing these boards in anticipation of future purchase of the FR's....just curious
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- Post #1,931
- Today at 12:48 PM
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
FS Selling Parker Nitefly - Swamp Ash, Duncan Pickups, Fantastic shape.

Man that is a cool guitar!
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- Post #7
- Friday at 1:34 PM
- Forum: For Sale
I am looking for a good electric piano for home use

I've been playing a lot of keys lately. I have a lot of VST's for acoustic piano including some Bosendorfer sampled library in my Yamaha MODX which sound great but my absolute fav of all my options is Keyscape. I'm in love with the LA Custom C7 models. My vote is find yourself a 61-76 midi...
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- Post #81
- Thursday at 5:10 PM
- Forum: Bass & Other Instruments
Dialing in tones using Moises app

Totally see this as a learning tool. The bpm detector is pretty accurate from what i can tell....and even chord detection is pretty cool. I don't know if it's 100% accurate but seems to be pretty damn close. If nothing else, it gets you in the ballpark and isolating guitar parts is great to...
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- Post #21
- Wednesday at 6:26 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Dialing in tones using Moises app

I can imagine thats where it struggles for sure. I've only been importing some basic songs but would be curious to throw on some periphery or dream theater to test
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- Post #19
- Wednesday at 5:13 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Dialing in tones using Moises app

bumpy bump bump. I finally got around to trying moises after seeing it pop up across various threads for years. Why did i wait this long?! helluva handy app I must say. So many uses for it. Practice tool, making backing tracks to jam over etc. I'll be using this a lot. I even exported a .wav...
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- Post #17
- Wednesday at 4:16 PM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FRFR SPEAKERS

I have CLR's and pair of the FR12's. The FR's are great value IMO. Sound terrific without dropping loads of cash. But yeah live or home is a great question^
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- Post #10
- Wednesday at 4:06 PM
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Goodbye Tone Knob. Hello Perfect Treble Bleed.

That reminds me I never finished doing TB mod on my S2 PRS 594. And yet to install my .022uf bumblebee tone caps in it too.
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- Post #3
- Wednesday at 12:40 PM
- Forum: Guitars
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

oh man ...yes please!!! i hope i'm close up next on the waitlist!....
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- Post #1,888
- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

He's pursuing the digital frontier...to reshape the human condition
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- Post #1,886
- Apr 30, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Concert review: Extreme in Webster, Mass 9/2/22

...bemoaned the fact that I didn't see any Canada venues listed in their current tour for 2024 ....until.....pick scrape pinch harmonic squeaalllllll* F*ck yes!!! they're coming!!! new venues just listed on their Instagram post. I'll be buying presale tix tmw for damn sure. Living Colour as...
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- Post #22
- Apr 29, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Foreplay/Longtime - (Boston Cover)

amazing! you guys nailed it. I have foreplay on my shortlist for a cover project as I have always loved the keys/guitar parts on this song. My brothers used to cover this song when I was younger.
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- Post #15
- Apr 27, 2024
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
My Van Halen Synth Demo

I read Ed also had/used a prophet synth back in the day before using the OB-XA. I came across this sound demo. this low drone which is also easily achievable on the Oberheim emulations...my ear tells me this would be maybe the basis for that intro pulse sound to Mine all Mine. Mess around with...
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- Post #24
- Apr 26, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Friedman guitars

What i'm feelin. I was thinking Anderson or higher end Charvel/Suhr . For the record I'm not a fan of relic
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- Post #11
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Another buyer really happy with Red Sound FRFR speakers

When my CLR's die (knocking on wood) going on 10 yrs with this pair (pre neo version) I'll be taking a very close look at the Red Sound stuff. Looks stellar. I'm in Canada as well.
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- Post #2
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Friedman guitars

For the most part I'm really satiated with my guitars/gear. I probs have one more purchase in me for a higher end super strat in the next few years. Not in any rush. I was thinking along the lines of a custom build from Anderson or Suhr with a preference for the former just based on the quality...
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- Post #7
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Friedman guitars

hahah no. definitely not a concern of mine!
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- Post #6
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Friedman guitars

I'm guessing these are the larger dots here
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- Post #4
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
One for the REVV 'eds.

Thank you!!!
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- Post #7
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

Falcon and Pigments are catching my eye. Falcon looks quite powerful from some demo's i've been watching. Looks like one deep rabbit hole I may not return from.
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- Post #16
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
FM3 My cover of "Love Removal Machine" by The Cult.

Love me some Cult! damn bro that sounds great!
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- Post #4
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Friedman guitars

For those of you that have played or own....what are your thoughts on these guitars? I can only assume the build quality is pretty much top notch yes? There's a used Cali that looks pretty sick and my dormant GAS is beginning to bubble up....lord help me. I imagine they are up there with...
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- Thread
- Apr 24, 2024
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Guitars
Tonex One

I just saw a Pete Thorn demo of it this morning. Sounded great.
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- Post #8
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

i have yet to tackle Mine all Mine. I've been scouring the web as well looking for any clues but can't find much info. I"m pretty sure an OB8 /X type emulation would have the basic dna to the sound. It must be a basic sound in there somewhere as Eddie typically didnt use anything crazy for...
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- Post #23
- Apr 24, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

Thanks! I just gotta work on cleaning up the performance on some parts which won't be too difficult at all. They are fun sounds to play. The only other synth sound that I really don't have is Mine all Mine (OU812). The one thing about VH synth songs is they all def have a similar feel/structure...
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- Post #20
- Apr 23, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

Tell me about it! though I don't collect keyboards like guitars which is why i do the VST route mainly for the array of sounds but if i were doing it proper with a good keyboard I'd go with a Yamaha Montage M8X like @GitGuy513. I have my NI S88 Mk2 for the full sized/weighted keys experience...
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- Post #17
- Apr 23, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Atomic CLR's to Studio monitors

I can't comment on translating to FOH as I don't do that but my guess might be the FR10 out of the two since the FR12 has more bass response, though its not night and day either. the FR10/12's are more cab like than FRFR. In my case, I'd say the CLR's would translate best to FOH. Others who...
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- Post #17
- Apr 23, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
My Van Halen Synth Demo

it's a work in progress and need to tighten it up for sure. I learned that by ear and I mainly wanted to get the sounds up to showcase. Quick demo
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- Post #13
- Apr 21, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

unless I uploaded wrong...should be stereo source as far as I can see
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- Post #9
- Apr 21, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

While i have a number of the similar sounds on my Yamaha all of what you are hearing is done via VST's with the exception of When it's Love where my Yamama MODX+ is layered over the Roland D50 VST. I have a 3rd party preset pack on my yamaha that have a number of exceptional presets and have...
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- Post #7
- Apr 21, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

Thanks man, I appreciate that! my goal is to eventually do a full cover with guitars as well.
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- Post #3
- Apr 21, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Goose: The Band

Just discovered this thread and listening to the concert...amazing. Now that is live music! Would love to see them.
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- Post #20
- Apr 21, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
My Van Halen Synth Demo

The other week I posted short vid on the song Right Now (VH) and mentioned I'd put together a video demo'ing a few other of my VH presets I've made on Ableton Live. It's showcasing a few of my main presets here minus a few not shown. It's an unlisted video I uploaded to my Youtube so that only...
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- Thread
- Apr 21, 2024
- van halen van halen synth
- Replies: 24
- Forum: The Lounge
Temple Audio Duo 34 Flight Case

First of all, damn. that is a clean looking board. real nice. I thought about getting a mod for Inst cable for guitar. Are you finding you need a buffer of any kind or not running too long of cable length?
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- Post #23
- Apr 20, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Larry Mitchell - the Ibanez days!

sweet. Dude is stylin'! i had no idea he had been a guitarist all this time. I need to listen to more of his work
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- Post #4
- Apr 20, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

Starting off with a lot of caveats here....take with a huge grain of salt as I'm recalling this off interweb. I had read that Mike Post who produced that VHIII album worked with Eddie in a different way than usual. For one, Eddie wanted to do its all sober. Al apparently was in the throes of a...
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- Post #33
- Apr 20, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

this is precisely why I enjoy playing my guitar through the FR's over my CLRs. That being said I don't adjust anything in my presets for playing through one or the other which is the best part. CLR's still are kick ass though just more clinical and flat which I prefer when playing clean presets...
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- Post #1,755
- Apr 18, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Piano for guitar players?

Oh wow a Montage M8x. you're not messin around! I'd absolutely love one of those but would need to sell a kidney. I've had a number of Yamaha keyboards (Mo8, Moxf8, MM8, currently a MODX+ and also my NI S88 mk2) the Montage has always been on my wish list!!
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- Post #11
- Apr 18, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Piano for guitar players?

thanks! its funny growing up pre internet I wished for the resources we have today and now its overwhelming how many channels/websites there are. more than you can shake a stick at
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- Post #9
- Apr 18, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

Yeah I'm really diggin that. In the demo its buried a bit under the Piano esp with how my iphone recorded it. I plan to upload another vid soon showcasing some other VH synth presets I have and I'll make sure to mix in that airy/crystal patch more prominently for Right Now so you can hear it...
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- Post #28
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

thx for the reply. good to know. Now just a coin toss to decide on which one.
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- Post #14
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

I'm gonna experiment layering in bass/baritone with the Roland D50 underneath the Piano this week. The D50 just cuz i think it adds a cool texture to those bass notes. Not necessarily going for 100% authentic
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- Post #26
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

Been doing doing more research on this and listening to a lot of online demos going through the presets from Ominisphere and Arturia's Collection V. Both are great from what I'm hearing. I think the edge for more authentic analogue sounds go to Omni. Arturia gives you a plethora of emulations...
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- Post #12
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

Yeah I could totally see that being used. The spanked doubleneck. Might be it!
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- Post #23
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

I just read this the other day. Funny you mention it. The Tele. I had no idea. Yeah there's def some doubling with his baritone /silhouette bass that he has. I saw a Pete Thorn vid few weeks ago and he recreated that runaround sound doing that pretty much.
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- Post #20
- Apr 17, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

Thanks! now that I figured out I can post closed audience vids on my Youtube I'll get around to uploading a sample of all my VH synth presets. They sound really great ...it's just performing them that's the harder part. I love it though. I equally love keys/synths to Guitars
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- Post #15
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

I've uploaded a vid via my Youtube ( i don't have a channel but using it as a platform to show the vid here only to the forum) but here's a sample of the sound I"m crafting here. let me know if there are issues accessing the vid. This is my first time uploading anything on Youtube. Also the...
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- Post #13
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

me too brother. me too!
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- Post #11
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

At the risk of holding my own conversation Jeff Goldblum in Jurrasic Park aaaand here I am uhhh talking to myself...." I have spent a few hours combing through sounds and presets on various VST's. All of my Native Instruments ....then even fired up Halion 7 (its been ages) ...just looking for...
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- Post #9
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Alternative to FC 6

^this^ nothing beats the FC with Axe.
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- Post #4
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Alternative to FC 6

Morningstar MC6 or MC8. or check out Voes controller here on the forum. check out this thread. Similar discussion https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/alternative-to-morningstar-mc6-8.187573/
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- Post #2
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Wish Keyboard Shortcut for next/previous snapshot

I gotta revisit snapshot feature...completely forgot about it. Watching the Cooper Carter vid on it and I immediately recalled the long discussion on the last beta FW for the AX3. The whole 'how do I see what changes were made on my presets by updating FW' and many ways to compare old vs new...
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- Post #9
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

quoting myself in my reply there to insert an example of Eddie's magical touch/articulations. People often think of a favorite riff or passage in a song but I often think of even a single note that when I hear it played everytime makes me smile. I'll listen to a song in anticipation of that 1 or...
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- Post #8
- Apr 15, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

I’m gonna go through my thousands of synth sounds this week ha and see if I can’t get close. I’ve got many other VH synth presets bang on. Dreams, love walks in, why can’t this be love , feels so good , when it’s love but this bass layered sound is the last piece to the set I need
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- Post #7
- Apr 15, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

I know what you mean. Love that. Magical. Got me thinking about the sound of this album which some VH purists aren’t crazy about though I feel this was definitely one of their better produced /mixed albums. And eddies tone / playing in this era I just love. The pinch harmonics in Run Around...
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- Post #6
- Apr 15, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Right Now - Van Halen intro sound (with vid)

Can anyone speculate as to the effect/sound going on in the bass clef Eddie plays ...in particular when he hits the octave notes of B flat and D. I've been trying to look it up online can't find much discussion on that. I figure he's layering a synth sound over top the bass notes or perhaps its...
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- Thread
- Apr 15, 2024
- Replies: 32
- Forum: The Lounge
Piano for guitar players?

I was about to start a similar thread but saw this one existed...so I'm currently looking at getting a bit more structured with my piano playing. I've played for years, mostly play by ear. I can read sheet music though my sight reading skills are very rusty at the moment. It takes me twice what...
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- Post #7
- Apr 15, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD Picked up a Les Paul

sahwweeet! okay so what was the first riff you played on it?!
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- Post #2
- Apr 14, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Can We Stop Calling It A Home Studio?

While I don't get hung up on the terminology I tend to tell people I have a 'hobby studio' which is really what it is. I don't produce or work in a professional capacity
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- Post #10
- Apr 14, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
AC30 Brilliant....bravo Cliff

All the lovin on this new FW for the AC30...okay i'm gonna check it out now
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- Post #8
- Apr 13, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
What are you listening to right now?

I've been trying to listen to new material lately so been tuning into some of Apple's curated playlists which to my surprise have been great. This track came on today....had to look it up. I've not heard of Jeff Kollman til now. Bangin groove.
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- Post #1,280
- Apr 13, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

Side note: If i were to commit to say Arturia eco system they just released a really dope stage/midi keyboard. Astrolab. I love the aesthetic. Interesting keyboard.
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- Post #11
- Apr 12, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

Funny you mention LABS...I just downloaded all the free LABS last night. though I had helluva time with the installation /folders. my mac m2 and getting Komplete/kontakt to see the files. constant error messages. Finally figured it out and mainly I had to run the NI host in rosetta to get LABS...
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- Post #10
- Apr 12, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

here's my latest setup. I'm planning on selling the yamaha modx and replace it with possibly novation sl mk3
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- Post #6
- Apr 12, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

The keyboards included in Omnisphere grabbed my attention right away. Will check out U-he. Last night I was also looking at some of Spitfire Audio's instruments/sample library. Very cool stuff. I'd love to get into scoring/composing. Too many interests! not enough time!!!!
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- Post #3
- Apr 12, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
VST synths -NI/Omni/Arturia

Another synth related thread here. I love my synths when I'm not obsessed with my Axe Fx. Curious to get some input on some of the key differences between a few platforms. I currently have Komplete 14 Standard and various other VST's but looking to expand. For hardware I have a komplete S88 Mk2...
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- Thread
- Apr 12, 2024
- Replies: 15
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

same question here.... This is how most of my delay/pitch blocks are setup currently.
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- Post #181
- Apr 10, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Do You Even Desktop/Micro Amp?

I used to have the Yamaha THR10x as my couch playin amp. I quite miss it actually
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- Post #10
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Ibanez ATZ 100 Andy Timmons Signature

I've never been an Ibanez guy but have always been curious about AT model
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- Post #11
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Dream Weaver effect?

also check out @simeon effects block library
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- Post #4
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
NNGD :)

Some cool guitars. I've never even heard of Ronan until now! I like that feeling too after going to the candy shop and feeling pretty satiated. Like @Budda mentioned. That's kind of where I am for the moment. lately i've been in a mindset of consolidating and keeping only the gear I'm actually...
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- Post #14
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Dream Weaver effect?

not sure about all the effects ...on my Yamaha modx i have some of those sounds on a Pink Floyd preset. Funny, last night i was just playing around with a VST scarbee Mk 1 elec piano much like the sound in that song. Love that elec. piano.
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- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish Wish please - Mimic (Mimiq) Block

probs a dumb question but are you guys using this pedal : gtr>mimiq>axe fx or using the mimiq in an effects loop configuration and just placing those In/Out blocks before 2 separate amps in the grid that each have their own signal path? any panning of these amp blocks also?
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- Post #104
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
3 Doors Down

I googled what amps they used: Hughes & Kettner Triamp , Peavey XXX and maybe a Rectifier. Vox also for cleans. Maybe one of the recto models in the Axe to get in the ballpark ..something between a Mesa and marshally tone. Not usually the types of amp models I play. I'm sure someone will chime...
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- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Preset Exchange
EV1 or EV2?

what I like about the EV-2 is it makes my feet look extra large ;) But i love the long throw on the EV-1's for my wookie feet.
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- Post #47
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

I'm half expecting when I open my cabs up it'll be like snakes in a can gag
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- Post #1,556
- Apr 6, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

Funny, I just sold a piece of gear to someone today. We got talking music /gear etc. This guy said just bought a Tonemaster Pro. I had mentioned I have the FR cabs. Him: oh yeah I heard there was an issue with hiss. I told him about this thread.
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- Post #1,550
- Apr 6, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

That is a thing of beauty right there!!!
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- Post #1,515
- Apr 5, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

There was a pre-waitlist waitlist?? this feels like the reverse of second breakfast Mr. Frodo :p I can imagine all that Reverb/VAT business is a royal pain. Appreciate all you're doing do make this avail for us btw...
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- Post #1,501
- Apr 5, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Lets see those PRS's

Not mine but this private stock custom 24 - 7 string just came into a local dealer this week. Anyone got say about $18,500 to spare?.....
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- Post #81
- Apr 4, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta #2 (Cygnus X-3 Release Candidate)

breaking: next Axe Fx model IV to include a pez dispenser with meds to take before every FW update to address our collective OCD
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- Post #182
- Apr 3, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

that'd be sweet
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- Post #1,474
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta #2 (Cygnus X-3 Release Candidate)

Awesome!
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- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

nearly incited mob action here!!!!
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- Post #1,468
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

@WKSmith curious, did you mention how many units you personally put together?
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- Post #1,464
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

It's Bloodsport and you're JCVD getting an invite to the secret Kumite that or the golden ticket for the chocolate factory
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- Post #1,430
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

hey man no worries. I'm totally chill....
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- Post #1,421
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

sweet baby jebus!!!!
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- Post #1,416
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Aspiring Finger Drummers: New Yamaha FGDP-50!

Checked out the Yamaha FGP30/50 at the shop today. Very neat devices. The staff were playing with them as they just go them in earlier this week. pads were pretty great...good dynamic range/sensitivity. I'd not use the onboard sounds for any recording but for practicing/jamming. perfectly...
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- Post #22
- Mar 31, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
EV1 or EV2?

easily, though I did remove the FC-12 sides to all fit in nicely.
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- Post #23
- Mar 31, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
John Nathan Cordy: Can Digital Modeling REALLY Get Much Better? - A look back over 25 years of modeling

Hard to believe its been nearly 25 yrs now since the original POD came out. I remember when i first bought mine back around 2000. I was blown away > fast forward to now with Fractal! L6 turned me on to modelling. I"ve had a number of their products over the years....Pod, Pod xt, pod x3 live, and...
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- Post #3
- Mar 31, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Van Halen Influence... bought a new guitar, new Fractal Sound :)

damn you! fueling my desire for a striped EVH!! Love your solo in Panama and Poundcake. Great playing. Great tones brother
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- Post #9
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Aspiring Finger Drummers: New Yamaha FGDP-50!

I just sold my Roland TD-17 kit today. It was a hard thing letting the kit go but after months of debating I decided to consolidate my energy /time more efficiently in favor of creating music and not learning to be a 'drummer'. I wasn't spending enough time on the kit to justify really and would...
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- Post #21
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Satch/Vai

Here's a clip of Joe using the 3rd power in Orlando from last week
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- Post #9
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Satch/Vai

I haven't heard of 3rd power until all of this. Found this demo Michael Neilson did on one of their amps. Interesting stuff. Sounds great. Looks very versatile. Looks like an analog modeler of sorts
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- Post #7
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Satch/Vai

Speakin of Satch....I'm curious about the amp he's having made for the Best of all worlds tour.
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- Post #3
- Mar 29, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

since there doesn't seem to be any/many bugs reported I'm assuming official release will be soon. I'm still on 24.05. I wasn't in any rush to update as I am pretty happy with my presets in 24.05 but its inevitable.
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- Post #1,027
- Mar 29, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Saw This At Lowe's Today

Please let Jim Carrey, in character, be driving that
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- Post #7
- Mar 28, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
3 Body Problem

agreed. the pacing was odd
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- Post #16
- Mar 27, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge