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  1. sgplayer76

    Matrix NL12 Impressions

    Great review! I am getting really close to taking the plunge on a GT800 and NL212. Your review, along with other posts in this thread, are definitely helping me make up my mind... :)
  2. sgplayer76

    Farewell

    Best wishes to you and your mother. I really hope everything works out for you. Take Care!
  3. sgplayer76

    Does OUTPUT 2 need to be setup different than OUTPUT 1? I can't hear anything. :)

    Thanks for your help! I have "guitar only" coming from Out 2 but have both guitar and my backing track playing through Out 1. Everything worked together before 12.03, so I am sure a default or something changed - I'm just not finding it. P.S. I do not have a FX loop in my patch.
  4. sgplayer76

    Does OUTPUT 2 need to be setup different than OUTPUT 1? I can't hear anything. :)

    I am having the same issue. I believe I have the correct settings in the I/O menu - Output 2 Echo, set to Output 1 and everything else is default (at least I have not messed with anything else). I'm on v12.03. The volume on output 2 is up too. I'm sure I am overlooking something obvious...
  5. sgplayer76

    What Did You Have To Do For Your First Guitar?

    I BEGGED my parents for at least two years before I received my first guitar. I received a 1985 Gibson SG on my 10th birthday - this was back in 1986. My family was extremely poor so I am not sure how they paid for the guitar, but my uncle was a professional musician (guitarist and songwriter)...
  6. sgplayer76

    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    I have not posted anything in this thread yet (getting back on topic), so I'd like to thank Cliff for giving us the opportunity to beta test this firmware. I have had no issues with the beta and have been extremely impressed with the updates - especially the new amps. So thanks again Cliff and...
  7. sgplayer76

    Using Scene Controllers - v12 - Tutorial, Video and Blog

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was extremely helpful!
  8. sgplayer76

    METALLICA Chooses Fractal Audio Axe-Fx IIs for Silent Antarctica Concert

    Congratulations FAS! One of the greatest bands of all time using the absolute best product ever produced. Definitely a win-win situation!
  9. sgplayer76

    Dream Theater-Take This For The Pain(Documentary)

    Thank you! I forgot about the Liquid Tension Experiment - I remember seeing that album when I was looking for Suspended Animation. I will definitely pick that up too.
  10. sgplayer76

    Dream Theater-Take This For The Pain(Documentary)

    I've never really been able to get into DT because of their vocals, but I am a big Petrucci fan. I have Petrucci's Suspended Animation album and (like most of us) have his Rock Discipline DVDs. I've recently heard a few of their (assuming) newer songs on Sirius/XM - Liquid Metal, and have been...
  11. sgplayer76

    Dream Theater-Take This For The Pain(Documentary)

    Thanks for posting this! I really enjoyed watching it. :)
  12. sgplayer76

    What's up guys? Long time no see/hear/read. I sure do miss my II. No, I didn't sell i

    Good to have you back man! There are so many great new features since 10... And the sound - AWESOME! (especially FW12)
  13. sgplayer76

    Most Underrated guitar solos of all time

    The solo at 1:09 to 1:42 from the song Good Mourning/Black Friday - Megadeth: Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
  14. sgplayer76

    Strings you recommend?

    I use Elixir Nanoweb Light / 0.10-0.46 on all of my guitars. I love the smooth feel and extra life you get from coated strings. The Elixir's Nanoweb coating is extremely light and does not affect the string's overall sound quality.
  15. sgplayer76

    My boy in Guitar Center Drum Off

    Your son is seriously talented! That was just awesome! :)
  16. sgplayer76

    Fast!

    Impressive!!! :)
  17. sgplayer76

    The Scariest Pumpkin On The Block !

    Incredible! :)
  18. sgplayer76

    The Scariest Pumpkin On The Block !

    That is just awesome!
  19. sgplayer76

    Joe Satriani - Private Guitar Lesson Video

    Great video! Thanks for posting it. :)
  20. sgplayer76

    Any Beyer Dynamic DT770 Pro advice ? Axefx2 sounds kinda dull.

    I tried them and returned them - although it was not because I thought they were dull sounding (they sounded really good to me).... BUT I think they need a headphones amp with the Axe. You might want to consider something with a lower impedance. Dutch brings up a good point about cab sims too...
  21. sgplayer76

    head phones

    I've owned Byerdynamic Dt 770s and Audio Technica ATH-M50s, but ultimately ended up with V-Moda M-100s. Love them! Excellent cans for EVERYTHING including un-amped iPhone and/or laptop use. They sound absolutely incredible with the Axe-Fx too.
  22. sgplayer76

    Taming the Monster - Series and Parallel Routing

    Thank you Scott! This is very helpful.
  23. sgplayer76

    Axe-Fx II Firmware V11.05 Up

    Love the new models! Thank you so much!!!!
  24. sgplayer76

    Thank you FAS/ Cliff, Recto1 is awesome as it was supposed to be!

    I've owned a Single Rectifier, two different 3-channel Dual Rectos, and a Roadster. The Roadster was BY FAR the best sounding of the bunch.
  25. sgplayer76

    Thank you FAS/ Cliff, Recto1 is awesome as it was supposed to be!

    I am absolutely loving the new Recto 1 models! Thank you FAS for another awesome update!
  26. sgplayer76

    What boost for high gain do you use, and why?

    808, 808 mod, fat rat, or tube drive - depending on the amp model. I normally set the drive at or just above zero, and the level at or just below 10. Sometimes I give a tiny bump to the tone value, but otherwise, do not change any of the other settings.
  27. sgplayer76

    Draconid Meteor Shower

    Thanks for the heads-up! Hopefully the clouds and rain move out of my area (Charlotte, NC) so my son and I have a chance to take a look tonight!
  28. sgplayer76

    Incredibly good video

    That's really cool! That kid has tons of talent. I looked at a couple of his other videos - he has a nice singing voice too.
  29. sgplayer76

    NGBD - New Guitar Build Day

    MisterE, thanks for posting this. I've really enjoyed reading/following your progress so far!
  30. sgplayer76

    A new lease of life..?

    There's just something about a gold top Les Paul too... :)
  31. sgplayer76

    I would have screamed like a Chihuahua too!

    OMG that was GREAT!
  32. sgplayer76

    Indoctrination

    Congratulations Cliff!! - What a great looking little man! :) I have two boys (age 2 and 6). There is nothing more challenging, rewarding, or fun than being a father. Enjoy him while he's tiny... they grow up fast!
  33. sgplayer76

    Best sounding Vocal microphone?

    Beta 58.
  34. sgplayer76

    Announcing Cab-Lab!

    Count me in!
  35. sgplayer76

    PRS Custom 24 - Should I buy?

    The stock pickups are killer and the pickup selector is actually very easy to get used to.
  36. sgplayer76

    Les Paul vs SG. What is your preference

    I chose "no preference" because I have both and think they are both great guitars. I guess overall I would give the SG a slight edge, but both guitars have their strengths and weaknesses. Honestly though, as much as I love playing my Gibsons, my PRS Custom 24 is my favorite to play.
  37. sgplayer76

    Cliff, Your Dumble Is Cheap!!!

    Does a real Dumble sound significantly different than the Axe II?
  38. sgplayer76

    Thinking of moving from Sarasota FL to Greenville SC. Thoughts?

    Not quite the same, but we (my wife and two boys) moved from Miami to Fort Mill South Carolina, which is a suburb of Charlotte, NC. We absolutely love it here and have NO regrets whatsoever leaving Florida. The schools are significantly better, the cost of living is lower, and people are...
  39. sgplayer76

    Cycling and hand numbness.

    I am also a cyclist and completely agree that proper setup is key. You may also want to look into (if you do not already have them) some sort of vibration killing inserts to put into the ends of your handlebars. Check out Specialized or Bontrager - both make inexpensive inserts that plug into...
  40. sgplayer76

    New amp day Mesa Boogie Mkiic+ combo

    Very cool amp! I especially like the tolex/grill cloth color combo. :) That's quite the impressive rig you have! I'll bet that has been fun putting together over the years.
  41. sgplayer76

    My First Strat

    Beautiful Strat! I used to own an American Deluxe Strat, but sold it to fund the purchase of my first Axe-Fx. Threads like this always give me GAS! :)
  42. sgplayer76

    Amp Block GEQ Wish (solved)

    Aren't we supposed to avoid using the front panel and Axe Edit at the same time? If not, hitting ENTER on the front panel would do exactly what I wanted. It's funny how easy it is to overlook simple features like ENTER on the Axe... I've been an owner since 2008 - its probably time to re-read...
  43. sgplayer76

    Axe Edit 3.0.1 Released

    Soooooo happy with Axe Edit 3.0!!! Thank you for the updates! :)
  44. sgplayer76

    Axe-Fx II Firmware V11.03 Up

    I do not think any of us can thank you enough for all that you do Cliff!
  45. sgplayer76

    Amp Block GEQ Wish (solved)

    Let me start off with saying that I absolutely LOVE the addition of the selectable EQs in the amp block (especially the 5 band Mark). In the future, I think it would be useful to have a "reset" button that automatically moves all the sliders back to zero - in addition to being able to double...
  46. sgplayer76

    Axe-Fx II Firmware V11.02 and New Preset Banks

    Thank you Cliff!
  47. sgplayer76

    Axe-Edit 3.0 Released!

    I also wanted to jump in and say THANK YOU to the FAS team for the great work on AE 3.0! Well done guys! :)
  48. sgplayer76

    Need pickup upgrade advice

    I have and Ibanez RGA121 that came stock with Ibanez V7/V8 pickups. I replaced them with a Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion/SH-2 Jazz combo, and could not be happier.
  49. sgplayer76

    KrK monitors & EQ

    I also use KRK Rokit 8 G2's and I am really happy with them. Mine are on stands and neither are directly against a wall or in a corner. They are a little bass-ier than some of the other monitors I've tried, but I've never found it to be an issue or something I could not dial out in my presets.
  50. sgplayer76

    Updating from 7.00 to 10.11, do I need a bot?

    I updated to 11 using AxeEdit 1.9. I am also using os 10.6.8. Everything worked fine.
  51. sgplayer76

    New guitar day!!!!

    Awesome Guitar! My first guitar was an '85 SG (10th birthday present in 1986) - I still have and enjoy playing it! :)
  52. sgplayer76

    Iphone to Galaxy s4

    FYI: The Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act (WARN Act) was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in October 2006. The WARN Act requires all cell phone companies to send WEA and Presidential messages. No, I'm not "blaming Bush" like a lot of Obama...
  53. sgplayer76

    Iphone to Galaxy s4

    One thing to keep in mind for Apple 4, 4s users considering making the switch: There is a pretty significant performance improvement between the iPhone 4s and the iPhone 5. You really want to compare the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4. I know quite a few people that made the switch from their iPhone...
  54. sgplayer76

    Your Best Guitar/Pickups for Crushing Metal Tones through Axe

    The Axe is pretty sensitive to different pickups. All of my guitars are well-equipped to play metal. I have a Gibson Les Paul with Burstbucker Pros, a Gibson SG with EMG 81/85s, a PRS Custom 24 with HFSs, and an Ibanez RGA121 with Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion/SH-2 Jazz pickups. Its a pretty...
  55. sgplayer76

    Running through a 2x12 (Orange PPC212)

    Similar situation... I generally use FRFR or headphones with my Axe II. I have a Mesa Recto 2x12 cab with V30s that I occasionally use (cab sims off). I absolutely LOVE the way it sounds. I may permanently move to this configuration at some point, but need to settle on a power amp first. But...
  56. sgplayer76

    New Axe-Fx II Drivers for OS X and Windows

    The mac in my studio is too old to upgrade to Mountain Lion (its a Late 2006 20" iMac desktop, so Snow Leopard or Lion only). I know a few guys have mentioned they have audio devices that are not compatible with Mountain Lion - assuming for similar reasons. While the iMac is the oldest and...
  57. sgplayer76

    Firmware Version 10.10 Now Available

    And the Engl Savage. :)
  58. sgplayer76

    Firmware Version 10.10 Now Available

    Thank you FAS! :)
  59. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    The Tour has been pretty unpredictable and interesting so far! No doping/cheating controversies to speak of either. I'm enjoying it too...
  60. sgplayer76

    Anyone noticed that fractal forum rocks?

    Same here.
  61. sgplayer76

    Still loving it - What do you use for backing tracks?

    Easily the best free backing track site out there.
  62. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    I think Chris Froome is going to win too. He is a monster climber and has the strongest team by far. Honestly, I think he could have won last year, but team politics kept that from happening. Other than Froome, a lot of "experts" are picking Alberto Contador. He looked pretty weak a few...
  63. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    Hopefully it wasn't today's stage... what chaos! I'm a fan of all the stages, but really enjoy the mountains.
  64. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    Excellent point! This could also be said for more than just athletes...
  65. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    I completely understand not liking the Tour because of it's history in doping. It has, however, been clean (although not perfect) for the past few years now. Professional cycling finally seems to be headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, I think the TDF will always be haunted by its...
  66. sgplayer76

    Axe FX freezes after updating firmware

    Mine has started freezing immediately after updating to 10.09 too. I had compatibility issues with the new driver so I needed to use the old version with 10.6.8. I just reinstalled 10.06. I'm going to see if I can purchase a copy of Lion 10.07 from Apple since my studio's computer is too old...
  67. sgplayer76

    100th Tour de France

    Anyone else excited to watch this? Stage 1 starts tomorrow morning...
  68. sgplayer76

    Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) README - Common Issues and Support

    I copied the long link from my other computer and emailed it to this one just to be sure I was getting it right - same result... Weird right? With that said, I'm happy to report that PacoCasanovas link posted above worked perfectly and I was able to restore the old driver. I'm back up and...
  69. sgplayer76

    New Drivers Now Available

    Got it working!
  70. sgplayer76

    New Drivers Now Available

    Thanks for your response. For some reason, I cannot open that site on my old mac. It opens fine on my newer (MUCH newer) macbook pro, but when I click the link for axefx.fr on the old mac, I get re-directed to a Google log-in page. Unfortunately this mac is too old to update to Mountain Lion...
  71. sgplayer76

    New Drivers Now Available

    Here are the files I've found... Library/Application Support/Fractal Audio/AxeFxII/axefx2load /Library/Application Support/Fractal Audio/AxeFxII/axefx2load.hex /Library/Application Support/Fractal Audio/AxeFxII/axefx2unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.fractalaudio.axefx2load.plist Which one is...
  72. sgplayer76

    Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) README - Common Issues and Support

    Good point. I have not had any issues pre 10.09.
  73. sgplayer76

    New Drivers Now Available

    I am also trying to revive my old driver (still on 10.6.8.). I found all of the old files. How do I make the old driver work again?
  74. sgplayer76

    Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) README - Common Issues and Support

    I'll give that a shot. I was just looking at Apple's website... apparently my old mac is too old to support Mountain Lion. I really need to get the old driver working again. With all the issues 10.6.8 users are having, it would be nice to see Fractal Support put the link back up on their page.
  75. sgplayer76

    Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) README - Common Issues and Support

    I am unable to access this site on my older mac. When I click on the the link, it takes me to a Google Sign in page rather than the downloads. I tried it on my newer mac and had no problem. I was thinking about upgrading my old computer to Mountain Lion, but with Mavericks right around the...
  76. sgplayer76

    About USB, Drivers, OS-X, etc.

    Yeah, that was it.
  77. sgplayer76

    About USB, Drivers, OS-X, etc.

    Okay, so I own two macs, one running 10.6.8 and one with Mountain Lion. Guess which one I just downloaded everything on... I'm guessing that is my problem right? What is the best course of action, update the older mac to Mountain Lion, or roll back to the old driver? If I should roll back...
  78. sgplayer76

    About USB, Drivers, OS-X, etc.

    This has become the question of the day for me. I just updated firmware and downloaded the new driver and no longer see the Axe-Fx as an option in my Mac's System Preferences>Sound menu... I've read through several posts (including the one moved to the Axe-Wiki), but I still have not figured it...
  79. sgplayer76

    Why use a power conditioner

    I really have not had any issues or concerns turning everything on or off at the same time. I also have a tube amp, but it is plugged into a different power supply since it has to be powered on and off in stages, and thanks to the Axe II, it is rarely used.
  80. sgplayer76

    Axe fx 2 concerns with buying used

    I definitely agree with this. Do not feel guilty or bad for the seller. It was his/her responsibility to pack the unit properly and insure it for the full value. You paid a lot of money for something you did not get. Luckily using PayPal, you should be protected. Good luck with everything!
  81. sgplayer76

    Happy Father's day to me!

    Very nice! I use my Axe II as a mini get-away from two loud, crazy, goofy, little ones quite often! :) Happy Fathers Day to all of us!
  82. sgplayer76

    Why use a power conditioner

    I probably should not admit this, but I use my power conditioner (Furman PL-8C) as a "on/off" switch for my Axe, monitors, and subwoofer.
  83. sgplayer76

    Firmware Version 10.06 Now Available

    My thoughts exactly! :)
  84. sgplayer76

    Axe FX II on Mesa FX30

    Although its not exactly the same, I have plugged my Axe II into a Mesa Roadster head's FX return and LOVED the results. The Axe II works extremely well paired with a tube combo or head. You will probably have to bypass the cabinet sims, but may or may not choose to bypass the power amp...
  85. sgplayer76

    If you could only choose 1...

    An almost impossible choice, but it its probably the FAS Modern for me too. It changes all the time though! :)
  86. sgplayer76

    Your chance to make me buy an AXE FX II!

    I was surprised and a bit disappointed as well. Regardless of how it was asked, we need to remember that the OP was ultimately asking for advice on whether or not he should buy an Axe II - and selling products is Fractal Audio's business. With that in mind, it would be a shame to see an...
  87. sgplayer76

    Firmware 10 and Axe Edit beta

    On second thought, check the list of amps from the front panel of your Axe. It could be an issue with Axe-Edit. You might have to reinstall that instead.
  88. sgplayer76

    Firmware 10 and Axe Edit beta

    They should still be there... You might want to try reloading the firmware and see if that helps.
  89. sgplayer76

    Firmware Version 10.02 Now Available

    Thank you Cliff! Its great to see output adjustments are being made to some of the amp models. I use a decibel app on my iPhone to set the output of all my patches. While I know the phone's db meter is not perfect, it shows as much as a +18 difference between the Atomica High - which is...
  90. sgplayer76

    Instrument cables

    Definitely agree on the Mogami Platinum cable. I've been using a 10' Platinum patch cord for a couple years now and have been really happy with it. Everything sounds a little crisper, brighter, and more detailed with this cable versus others I have. I also use Mogami Gold series cables for...
  91. sgplayer76

    Solved: That's a bit...

    Same here. Running 10.6.8 and everything works perfectly. I'm glad to see the OP has his working now too.
  92. sgplayer76

    Derp

    This is the one amp I REALLY hope to see in a future update.
  93. sgplayer76

    Working with Stephen C from The Deftones this week, check out our progress!

    Very cool! Deftones is one of my favorite bands.
  94. sgplayer76

    Are all Furman power conditioners compatible with the Axe FX 2?

    Furman PL-8C here. I think they are all fine.
  95. sgplayer76

    Some V.10 Thoughts and Tips

    Thank you for posting this Scott! Very helpful!
  96. sgplayer76

    Who are 100% satisfied with their Axes now after 10?

    I was completely satisfied with my Axe-Standard. The Axe-Fx II continues to exceeded my expectations every time I turn it on. I also love that it keeps getting noticeably better with each firmware update. While I am completely satisfied with it, I am always thrilled to see new features...
  97. sgplayer76

    V10 Firmware

    THANK YOU!!!!
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