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  1. Rane

    FAMC Liquid Foot+ LF+ and Axe-Fx III Quick Setup and Templates

    Yeah, if you've got other gear, it totally makes sense. Once you get it setup, the Liquid Foot really is an incredibly powerful controller. The Fractal is the only thing I use these days, so it made sense for me to just buy the controller that works with it.
  2. Rane

    FAMC Liquid Foot+ LF+ and Axe-Fx III Quick Setup and Templates

    Yeah, you do. Tuner and other functions that require feedback from the Axe Fx won't work otherwise. I built a custom splitter cable and used a 7pin midi cable. I ran power and 2 way midi from a single cable. I had my Liquid Foot 12 for years. Recently upgraded to an FC-6. The LF software...
  3. Rane

    Jackson USA King V Project Thread

    I’ve always loved King V’s. I actually live near a former Jackson luthier who worked on the original designs for the King V. He’s even got one of the old custom router bits for cutting the bevels on them. He currently works as a luthier for Line 6’s USA Variax guitars. Anyway, beautiful...
  4. Rane

    What's the weirdest guitar you own?

    My 16-year-old self is responsible for this... creation. The body was routed out of old bullet resistant Lexan from a bank teller line. Neck is from an Ibanez RG.
  5. Rane

    I think I know what I want in the Axe-Fx III 2.0

    +1 I need it match my PC... lol
  6. Rane

    Slate VMS ML-1

    I just sold mine. It sounded great! I do think that the real deal of any of the mics it models are likely to sound 'better'. Specifically, the Slate seems to lack some detail even when sounding very much like what it's modeling. It's probably not gonna' matter in the mix. Technically...
  7. Rane

    Best amp modeller?

    I've come to understand this to be roughly the general consensus (even outside of these forums) for the main hardware units: Axe-fx 3 Kemper Axe-fx II Helix I've no idea if that's accurate or not, but I've got the one at the top, so I'm not worried about it. :tearsofjoy:
  8. Rane

    Venmo Rip Off - Rant

    Sorry that happened. Tough lesson for sure, but necessary. These are really common scams and this one had all the red flags. If this guy didn’t get you, someone else would have. Anytime you’re dealing with someone outside of a reputable market place, you need to be really aware. Forum scams...
  9. Rane

    CPU Limit issues

    Probably ported from Axe Fx III?
  10. Rane

    fingernail bed separation

    Yep. Happens to me either when I haven't played a lot, or if I've cut my nails a little too short.
  11. Rane

    Neodymium pickups - Q tuner 2.0 - What does the metal do for your metal? ***bonus question: what's the most obscure pickups youve tried***

    I remember seeing Q Tuners way back when I first started playing. Still have yet to actually hear one. Alumitones are the worst... Never had a pickup in and out of my guitar so quickly. Zexcoils. Best humbucking single coils in existence. Go buy a set. 😉
  12. Rane

    Anyone running AMD Ryzen 7 and getting compatibility issues?

    Keep your audio interface in mind as well. I'm locked into Intel after buying an Apollo X. It uses Thunderbolt 3. I did hours of research before buying and it just made the most sense for my needs. I'm updating my current PC specifically to be compatible. Even with Intel, there are only a...
  13. Rane

    AFIII Stanky C++

    Yep. I feel a little let down actually. Lol
  14. Rane

    Micing up FRFR Cab (Atomic CLR)

    Ran across this post on Reverb... I think someone didn't know how FRFR rigs are supposed to work. :tearsofjoy: https://reverb.com/item/6535674-atomic-clr-neo-mkii-2016-black
  15. Rane

    Carry Case for FC-12

    Zombie thread, but I was literally just debating over that exact soft case on amazon and was worried that it wouldn’t be deep enough. Didn’t realize the sides could come off the FC6. Thanks for posting. 👍🏼
  16. Rane

    Eating Chicken Notebook

    Dang it. I did not need to know those existed... Now I want one. 😂
  17. Rane

    Am I Missing Something?

    I found these super cool customizable brass thumb drives from a Chinese manufacture: https://www.meetidea.com/gadgets/brass-usb-flash-drive.html Was about to buy one as a gift, when it suddenly occurred to me that I don't see any way in which a short-circuit could be avoided if it was put in...
  18. Rane

    "A Really Good Price"

    Four hundred and ninety-five thousand, three hundred and seventy dollars............ and 80 cents. Has to be a joke. :tearsofjoy:
  19. Rane

    When did the guitar became a pariah instrument?

    I wouldn't expect at all that his performances would have anything less than stellar sound - I did not mean to imply otherwise. That doesn't excuse him from being technically incorrect and spreading unhelpful, and even damaging information to less informed musicians. Using his qualifications...
  20. Rane

    When did the guitar became a pariah instrument?

    Everything the artist does relies on the soundguy. If the soundguy sucks, I suck. I value good engineers so much. As a musician, you need to have a good relationship with your soundguy. If he's unfamiliar with your band, have a conversation about what you aim to sound like. A good mix...
  21. Rane

    When did the guitar became a pariah instrument?

    Straight up dumbest article I've read in a very long time. IEM don't do any good saving hearing? He must already be deaf. Unacceptable for FOH to be in control? They're the one's making you sound good. If you don't trust your sound guy, stage volume isn't going to help one bit...
  22. Rane

    Ready to purchase III, but knowing my luck, a MK2 would probably show up soon...

    Got my II MK1 in 2011. Was on the waitlist within 3 hours of it being announced. I was 100% satisfied with it until selling it to purchasing the III last year. Never once ran into a single good reason to upgrade to a MK2 or XL. Regardless, I seriously doubt the III is gonna have an update...
  23. Rane

    How well does Tone Match work and how hard is it to get isolated tracks?

    Tonematch does exactly what it says it does: it matches tone. It doesn’t match gain levels, or amp type, and definitely not effects. Isolated tracks are pretty difficult to find. There’s a collection of multi-track rips from Guitar Hero and Rockband video games out there. If you can find...
  24. Rane

    Windows 10 Sucks!

    I honestly love it. It has it’s quirks, but it’s 1000 times better than that disaster that was Windows 8. I also love OSX. I can’t decide between the two, so I dual boot.
  25. Rane

    Humbucker to Single Coil: Blend Knob. Holy crap it's great.

    I love weird wiring. I've done a ton of experiments myself, but usually end up going back to something relatively normal, at least as far as wiring is concerned. I currently have a "single coil" tele-style guitar running Zexcoils. Really like those. Also have a "metal" guitar running Tosin...
  26. Rane

    Wish Clipboard history - acces to more copied blocks

    +1
  27. Rane

    Empress ZOIA

    Looks cool, but for those kinds of sounds I tend to prefer a keyboard, DAW and plugins. I’m not creative enough to want to experiment with a pedal like that. The interface looks frustrating.
  28. Rane

    Do not trust Windows Defender !!! What Windows Anti-Virus are you using?

    ...Fun story: the last time I had anti-virus was back in the Limewire days. I remember carelessly hunting for software on Limewire like "hmm, this file looks a bit small to be what I'm looking for..." Downloaded it anyway. *virus warning pop-up* Dang it. Delete it and try the next one. lol
  29. Rane

    Patch panel power socket

    True, usage is definitely context specific. If we're talking about the back of Neutrik's Powercon connectors, this is Neutrik's solution: https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/scdr Personally, I'd just heat shrink each connection point, and then use larger ~1.5" shrink over the back of the...
  30. Rane

    Patch panel power socket

    Nooooooooo!!! Please no electrical tape. It's literally a sin. When the application calls for it, always use heat shrink. Your pro audio project should not have tape on it or in it. Heat shrink is used on 120/240v (and higher) connections all the time. Heat shrink is most definitely an...
  31. Rane

    Intelligent Circuit Generating Algorithm

    Random within component spec, thus theoretically no different than any of the variation between the real amps. People often say that their particular version of said amp just has “that sound”. We could model that. Lol
  32. Rane

    Intelligent Circuit Generating Algorithm

    I was thinking the base amp model would always be the same, and you could use the generator if you wanted something “different” Fun. It’s like a Minecraft world generator. Yes. Probably would have basically the exact same results. Lol
  33. Rane

    Intelligent Circuit Generating Algorithm

    I removed "aging" from the post title because it isn't the main point of the thread. My bad. To clarify, I'm talking about a feature which would simulate the naturally occurring manufacturing variations between amps -and- (since it seems like a natural progression of the idea) variations due...
  34. Rane

    Intelligent Circuit Generating Algorithm

    Yeah, the aging part would be particularly difficult to simulate just because you'd have to understand how a circuit might deteriorate. I saw a post about virtual components aging over time. I've not seen anyone talk about simulating production variations that happen due to component...
  35. Rane

    Intelligent Circuit Generating Algorithm

    Okay, this is an over-the-top, unlikely to ever be implemented "request", but... What if amp models had an "Amp Generator" feature that randomized each circuit component value within it's specified manufacturing tolerances. This way manufacturing variations between amps of the same model could...
  36. Rane

    Fractal or Kemper

    I think it’s important to mention the III’s modeling improvements. It’s been generally accepted for a while now that the Kemper has a small tone and feel advantage over Fractal. I think the Axe III changes that. If you want the Fractal effects and workflow + the best possible modeling, the...
  37. Rane

    FAMC Liquid Foot+ Axe-Fx III support

    I've got my Liquid Foot happily up and running with the Axe III. I decided to stick with just scenes, tuner, tempo and preset up/down. Previously, I setup IA switches for my most used effects, but I've been finding that pre-built scenes works better for me. If I happen to have some extra...
  38. Rane

    Running SM7B (dynamic mic) through Axe-Fx II

    The Axe II doesn't have a preamp. If you were using it with a mic, you'd need a preamp before it. Even if it did, stacking preamps is generally a bad idea. That CloudLifter thing looks interesting and could probably save you from having to buy a preamp for now, but I can't imagine it being...
  39. Rane

    Why are FAS-Cabs/Cab-Packs only allowed to be used in the AxeFx?

    I don’t quite get the harsh replies... It would be cool if Fractal cab packs were available on all platforms like other IRs. IR’s aren’t inherently platform specific, so it’s a reasonable question. It probably just isn’t worth the extra work for Fractal since 99% of buyers are Axe users.
  40. Rane

    FAMC Liquid Foot+ Axe-Fx III support

    Really excited for this. My current LF setup works great and probably won’t change very much, but I’m really looking forward to seeing my preset names, and tuner display.
  41. Rane

    What things can an AFX do that a real amp cant?

    Your mind sounds made up to me. If you've already got an Axe Fx, you know the advantages already. It's worth noting that the Axe III's modeling is better than the II's. I was really surprised. It's a ridiculously worthwhile upgrade in tone/feel, power, and utility. That said, if you're...
  42. Rane

    AFIII Axe-Fx III sounds JUST LIKE MY MESA BOOGIE MARK V!

    Interesting. I still hear a difference. Notice how the higher end fizz decays with the low end on the real amp. On the Axe, the fizz decays much more quickly. I wonder what this would sound like if you had Fractal's actual Mark V? I wonder if it's modeling inaccuracy, or just the...
  43. Rane

    What I missed with the Axe-Fx III

    I went and bought an iPad screen protector, cut it to size and put it on my screen. Funny thing is, I never kept the screen protector on my II. I feel like the plastic screen on the III needs protection more than the II's glass screen did.
  44. Rane

    Anybody hear about the SIM1 pedal?

    Agreed. Pickups have a massive impact. Scale length has an affect as well. No idea about guitar material. Guitar feel is minor to me. My Strandberg has those Tosin Abasi pickups that can switch from higher output humbuckers to single coils. My playing total changes based on pickup/preset...
  45. Rane

    Nintendo Switch blows....

    It's already been said a couple of times, but: emulator. They can be a pain to setup sometimes, but I've been successful at downloading and playing all my favorite old PS1 games.
  46. Rane

    Long time Fractal guy here. Is "III" miles beyond the "II"?

    Yes. I didn't expect it. I wasn't even 100% sure I was going to upgrade, but the III keeps surprising me. I didn't think I could love anything more than my II, but this thing slays it. The amps feel more realistic, the effects are better, the power, the IO... It's a worthy successor without...
  47. Rane

    Three Amp Blocks?

    I'd be down... how much CPU does an amp block take?
  48. Rane

    AxeFx in acoustic treated bedroom vs. non-treated bedroom?

    Room acoustics can be an extremely complex subject. If you're not running into issues that are making you think that you need acoustic treatment, you probably don't need it. That's not to say that it wouldn't make a difference, it's just that if you're not at a point where you're noticing...
  49. Rane

    Axe III into Clean Tube Amp (Like a Pedalboard)

    Thanks for the input everyone! I think I am going to go ahead and try to convince them that I should plugin direct... I'll have a backup preset just in case they insist. ;)
  50. Rane

    Keyboard amps >= FRFR units?

  51. Rane

    Axe III into Clean Tube Amp (Like a Pedalboard)

    Hey guys, I'm just starting as a guitarist for a fairly large church. I'm the new guy, so I'd rather not come in trying to change how they do things on the first day. Basically, the venues have tube amps (Matchless, Bad Cat) set clean with cabs mic'ed up backstage. Guitarists bring their own...
  52. Rane

    Who's using a Line6 Power Cab+ with their Axe III?

    I've heard good things about those Equator D5's. I almost got a pair of those myself, when I was in the market. Regarding FRFR options, this quote (@vkinetic ) from another thread, seems a good summary of what's out there at the moment: The DXR10 is the 10" speaker version of the DXR12 that...
  53. Rane

    Who's using a Line6 Power Cab+ with their Axe III?

    I really don't like those "made for guitar modeler" solutions. If they're adding anything to the tone, it can only be something I don't want, regardless of how it sounds. I want to know exactly what's going to the mains or into my PC. Anything that intentionally colors the sound is junk to...
  54. Rane

    Barrel connector specs?

    I'm pretty sure it's 2.5mm, based on this post regarding the jack on the Axe Fx II:
  55. Rane

    Help me mix. Mesa and Darkglass tones

    I'm no pro myself, but one thing I've learned is that good high gain recorded tone tend to have a lot less gain than you might think. I usually dial the gain back until it doesn't sound cool anymore, and then push it back up just a hair. It's counterintuitive, but your guitar will sound way...
  56. Rane

    Firmware 1.11

    You would have succumbed eventually. ;) Seriously, though, that converter tool is amazing. I was happy with just the pdf preset settings export.
  57. Rane

    Firmware 3.03 is what i have now

    Wow, you’re in for a serious upgrade in tone and features.
  58. Rane

    Any FC release time info ?

    You okay, dude?
  59. Rane

    Free-Way Switch!

    Exactly this. Definitely a cool idea, though.
  60. Rane

    Cliff, can you get RJM the Midi spec he needs?

    They're not that hard to setup. Maybe a little bit of a learning curve, but not difficult. The difficult part is maintaining everything. Having to update preset names, button labels and such can get annoying. Not having pedals states really sucks too. SYSEX fixes all that, which is why the...
  61. Rane

    Fan in Axe-Fx III

    That looks interesting. Has anyone tried that particular fan? Would it be plug and play, or would cutting wires/soldering be involved? I'll probably not be taking a screwdriver to my III anytime soon (noise seems quite reasonable to me), but curious none the less. Nice. Totally showed him.
  62. Rane

    Using a "modeling" amp's MP3 input

    I think "aux input" is still current... at least in my 27 year old brain.
  63. Rane

    Check out new version of Al’s FracTool

    FracTool's preset pdf export as proven quite useful in the mean time. I've had a few presets that I needed to move over to my III, and I no longer have a II to view them with.
  64. Rane

    IR trouble? Forget all the commercial IRs... !!!

    Cut him some slack guys. If you read his posts in context, you can see he wasn't trying to start something or make an accusation. A poor choice of words, as he's already admitted. Use Fractal-Bot. Click the "receive" tab. Select your device. Set destination folder on your computer (where...
  65. Rane

    Using a "modeling" amp's MP3 input

    I don't like all the "made for guitar modeler" speakers. In my opinion, something that sounds good on your guitar, should also sound excellent for anything else you put through it. I use my studio monitors most of the time at home; IEMs at gigs. I also have a Yamaha DXR12 powered speaker for...
  66. Rane

    Forum Website - Minor Bug

    Ah, got it. Thanks!
  67. Rane

    Forum Website - Minor Bug

    What is the difference between "New Posts" and "Recent Posts"? I haven't been able to figure it out.
  68. Rane

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I didn't see anyone really exaggerate you comment on the Axe III sounding slightly sterile vs the Axe II. Most (myself included) were making the point that in our first-hand experience, the opposite is true. Quoting the word "sterile" does indeed emphasis it a bit, but it's kinda' hard to...
  69. Rane

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I honestly didn’t expect to notice the modeling improvements. Everything I read suggested that there wasn’t going to be much of a difference. It’s not dramatic (you’d never hear it on a recording), but there is most definitely a difference. As everyone else said, it’s in the feel. The OP’s...
  70. Rane

    Tube Preamplifier suggestions

    I’m a “modern highgainer” myself. While I’m certainly not cranking the master volume on my high gain tones, I find that there’s usually a sweet spot where the power amp pulls some of the fizz out of the tone and just generally makes everything sound/feel better. In any case, the Axe Fx is...
  71. Rane

    Tube Preamplifier suggestions

    Wouldn’t this all be completely redundant since you already have an Axe Fx? The power amp is a key part of a tube amp tone that is completely lost when you go direct with a preamp. If you want that sound, just turn power amp sims off in the Axe Fx. The only reason I can see for purchasing a...
  72. Rane

    FC-12 vs. RJM MMGT series (functionality comparisons)

    Nope. I have a breakout box under my pedalboard that converts the MIDI DIN connectors to 7pin XLR. I like those much better.
  73. Rane

    What does acronym "DSP" firmware stand for.

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=DSP :D
  74. Rane

    Fractal vs UAD Amp Emulation - Friedman DIRTY SHIRLEY

    Dang! So A is UAD? I did not see that coming. Everyone here pretty much universally preferred A. I suspect if we all had a chance to try the UAD sims in person, preferences would shift rather quickly. This does go to show that you don't need the best to get quality tones. Also, I feel amp...
  75. Rane

    Fractal vs UAD Amp Emulation - Friedman DIRTY SHIRLEY

    I'm pretty sure A is the Fractal. It seems to respond more dynamically with your playing. B sounds a little brighter, and seems to have a tad more gain. I tend to favor brighter, more open tones, but B still sounds like an inferior emulation to me. Now watch me be totally wrong. lol
  76. Rane

    My Old Pedals

    No concerns at all. Plug away. ;)
  77. Rane

    Making the Most of the FC-6?

    Hopefully the FC's are configureable enough to work as I think they should. Agreed, everyone's workflow is different. I'm a little surprised to see that no one else is scheming about how they're going to configure these things when they're released. I do wish the the FC-12 was 3 rows like...
  78. Rane

    Making the Most of the FC-6?

    A larger pedal board is just too much. Aesthetically, as well as practically. Yeah, there’s a few functions that could work on the press and hold settings. It’s just not ideal for anything that needs to be changed on the fly. It won’t fit on my board. I like my expression pedal layout. I...
  79. Rane

    Making the Most of the FC-6?

    The FC-12 is too long to fit on my current pedal board and is more expensive that I'd prefer to pay, so I'm likely going to be purchasing an FC-6 when the opportunity arises. 6 buttons isn't very many. My Liquid Foot has 12 and I still use an external pedal with 4 extra buttons. Here's my...
  80. Rane

    FC-12 plus some Expression pedals - What board will you mount to?

    I love my Temple board. I’ll hopefully be replaceing my Liquid Foot with an FC-6 sometime soon. My only criticism would be the optional jack I/O for the side of the board. Put your foot in the wrong place just one time, and it’s all over. I moved my midi cable to a break-out box underneath...
  81. Rane

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    I'm suddenly wondering if working at Fractal is anything like Dunder Mifflin. :laughing:
  82. Rane

    [Wish] Minimum of wires, maximum freedom

    Are you aware that most of the technology that you’re talking about is pure science fiction at the moment (and for the foreseeable future)? Fully integrated, high quality wireless is something I think very few people would argue against (especially if battery tech could be improved further)...
  83. Rane

    [Wish] Minimum of wires, maximum freedom

    This thread is o_O. I’ll play along, though. :D I was looking forward to finally getting one of those Star Trek transporters, but I guess having an Axe-Fx XXVII app in my phone with all wireless peripherals would be cool too. Picture this: middle of your gig and your wife decides to call you...
  84. Rane

    Need to move pickguard screw holes (just a bit)

    Yep, that indent is really important for making sure your drill bit doesn't wander around.
  85. Rane

    Headphones?

    Simple answer: No. Ax8 was not designed with an integrated headphone amp. Not so simple answer: If your headphones have a low enough impedance, the line level signal should be able to run them.
  86. Rane

    Wow! It really does sound better...

    I honestly didn't expect to immediately notice a difference in tone. I've had an Axe II since 2011 and the modeling has made great improvements since then, but I bought the III based on the I/O, and UI improvements; I didn't really think the modeling improvements would be all that noticeable...
  87. Rane

    Could the Axe-FX III be used for Hex processing? (Like Roland V-Guitar)

    I think you'd need 3 Axe-fx III's to handle the 6 strings. Two simultaneous rigs per Axe. I'd love to hear what this would sound like. If I had a ton of extra money, I'd totally try it.
  88. Rane

    Weird Scene Change Behavior

    Thanks Semih. The issue disappeared, and so far it hasn't returned. It seems like it was a bug with the Liquid Foot editor. I changed a preset name and pushed the update to the LF and it was suddenly fixed. I even braved making further changes with the LF editor and didn't run into the issue...
  89. Rane

    Weird Scene Change Behavior

    Weird. I fought with the problem all evening, and then it suddenly disappeared. I had tried rebooting my PC, and every other suspect device. Nothing fixed it. I'd moved to working on something else and noticed the problem was gone. All I had done was change a preset name and push it to the...
  90. Rane

    Weird Scene Change Behavior

    My Liquid Foot Settings (I think these are all the relevant ones): I also forgot to mention firmware versions: LF+ 12: v5.11 (latest). Axe-fx III: 1.8.
  91. Rane

    Weird Scene Change Behavior

    I'm working on getting my Liquid Foot controller setup. I set 4 switches to each send a CC message to switch to a given scene. I have the following issue: - On presets with existing labeled scenes, it toggles to the labeled scenes before stopping on the one I selected. - It doesn't do this...
  92. Rane

    DAW preference for old dog

    I forgot about that one! I always keep an install of it around to open MOGG files. I never really got into using it because it's native plugin collection was lacking. I didn't have enough 3rd party plugins to make up for it. A solid DAW for sure.
  93. Rane

    DAW preference for old dog

    Honestly, there's so many good DAW's these days, that it's really all about personal preference, or even just whichever you happen to know well. I use Ableton Live and Logic. But I've also been tempted by Bitwig, Studio One, and Cuebase. They're all so cool in their own way, with various...
  94. Rane

    That the mods would take a bit of a chill pill.

    OP be like:
  95. Rane

    Liquid Foot compatible with III?

    Yeah, RJM seems to be on top of it. I wish FAMC seemed as eager.
  96. Rane

    Liquid Foot compatible with III?

    The Liquid Foot can of course be set up as a general midi controller, however sysex stuff like the tuner and pedal states will not work. I emailed support about the possibility of adding Axe Fx III sysex support and received the following response: I've no idea what kind of time-frame that...
  97. Rane

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Just completed my order! I was on the list at 11:26 am. :)
  98. Rane

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Pretty sure invites went out Wednesday as normal. Thursday it looks like nothing. @WARRAIDER's post from Wednesday put us at 11:09 on the waitlist. @Joe Shirey said he's 4min after that, so unless the waitlist is particularly dense in that time-frame, it's likely nothing went out. Thus far...
  99. Rane

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Yeah, it's already getting confusing. I vote that we refrain from the "when you signed up" posts and revert to the original purpose of the thread.
  100. Rane

    Wish Cliff, roll up your sleeves - we need plasma modeling

    They sound pretty bad...
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