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  1. svl

    WTB Explorer Style guitar Epiphone etc.

    I have an Epi Korina Explorer (a '98- best year for these babies). Upgraded with locking Grovers, TV Jones Classic Plus pickups, roller bridge and Duesenberg Les Trem II. Killer guitar, amazing tonal range, lightweight, low action, crazy stable tuning even with heavy bar use. LMK if interested.
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  2. svl

    Dark Mode for the Forum?

    Many thanks for the Dark Reader tip, that did the trick!
  3. svl

    Dark Mode for the Forum?

    Where do we set the "dark dark" mode? Thanks in advance!
  4. svl

    Dark Mode for the Forum?

    Plus 1 for Dark Mode. Use it on every site I can, love to have the option here.
  5. svl

    My Niece.

    Absolutely awesome. My daughter is in the same boat, but is only a Jr in HS, so this is beyond appreciated by me. Wishing your niece all the good mojo the world has to offer!
  6. svl

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    Only thing stopping me from replacing my two Axe IIs.
  7. svl

    FS Allen & Heath GL2-S mixer in Road Runner M8URR case

    Allen & Heath GL2-S 16 channel board, perfect working condition. Racked in a Road Runner M8URR rack case with 8 space below the tilted board, excellent condition, never gigged. $350 for both, PP Gift. Local pickup (Chicago)
  8. svl

    FS EV ELX112 speaker pair

    Bump
  9. svl

    FS Roland S50 Sampling keyboard w/ Director S, manuals, case

    Bump
  10. svl

    FS Roland JV 1080 w/ manuals, 3 expansion modules

    Bump
  11. svl

    FS FS- 1980 Hamer Sunburst BC, pedals, pickups

    Bump
  12. svl

    FS Roland JV 1080 w/ manuals, 3 expansion modules

    Selling my Roland JV 1080, studio kept/racked, original owner. Has manual, power cord and 3 installed Expansion modules (SR-JV80-02 Orchestral, SR-JV80-05 World and SR-JV80-13 Vocal). Local pickup (Chicagoland area) preferred. $600 PP gift
  13. svl

    FS Roland S50 Sampling keyboard w/ Director S, manuals, case

    Selling my Roland S50 sampler, great condition, studio kept, original owner. Comes with all manuals, 3.5 sound discs, power cord, everything originally included. Also throwing in the custom Grundorf case I had built for it- thing is a tank, only used to cart the keyboard from house to studio...
  14. svl

    Sold a guitar, it arrived damaged

    In this climate, citing science is a bit like this-
  15. svl

    FS EV ELX112 speaker pair

    Great passive speakers- lightweight but sturdy (wood not plastic), really sweet sounding speakers. Perfect working order, fantastic condition, never gigged (house rehearsal only). Local deal only (Chicagoland area), $375 for the pair PP Gift .
  16. svl

    FS FS- 1980 Hamer Sunburst BC, pedals, pickups

  17. svl

    FS FS- 1980 Hamer Sunburst BC, pedals, pickups

    1980 HAMER SUNBURST 2020 sucks, been out of work (gig for a living) since 2/28, no idea when things will get back to normal so letting some of my babies go. First up is my 1980 Sunburst- as the video (shot today) shows, this is a monster, capable of a myriad of tones and plays like absolute...
  18. svl

    Wife Accidentally Brewed Regular Coffee Today

    This is exactly what happened to Oppenheimer one morning in the early 40's... I think we may be in trouble.
  19. svl

    Proud Parent Moment!

    Fantastic, M@, Scented Meat & Nikk! Always love hearing other proud parent's "creations". :) Here's a piece from my daughter, this one from last year (she was barely 15 at the time). She has a great love of musical theatre, Motown/R&B and '40s jazz- this year has been a real PITA for her, as...
  20. svl

    If a guy's standing there, facing you...

    Analagy- I sense a Freudian Slip in the Force, Padawan...
  21. svl

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    I pop in to this thread every couple of months to see where FAS is with the Songs/Setlist on the III. The minute it hits I'm in for a couple IIIs &12s, with the number of bands I work with its a must.
  22. svl

    Tiger King...

    Perfect storm for the producers- insane, unbelievable content you can binge in an afternoon and Covid-19 quarantine. Once in a lifetime windfall. Loved the show BECAUSE I hated the participants so much. Love the fact that Carol is under investigation for her hubby's murder because of the show...
  23. svl

    Probably the most interesting guitarist today

    That's the youngest looking 25 year old I've ever seen. Bad ass guitar wizardry right thar....
  24. svl

    QSC.2 users, what preset are you using?

    According to a few recording sites, Studio setting seems the way to go. The phase is slightly better and the EQ curve is a lot more flat across the entire range. This preset might actually be a better starting point for most things than the default setting.
  25. svl

    EVH Recorded most of DLR eara on Les Pauls?

    It was, strictly because of the toggle switch...
  26. svl

    What were your first amp modelers?

    Art SGX 2000. Left the stacks behind forever after that first dip in the pool...
  27. svl

    FC: Setlist?

    unix-guy, yes, without a laptop.
  28. svl

    FC: Setlist?

    Pretty easy on the MFC, actually. I have a fairly busy schedule, and have taken to programming my sets at the gigs- takes me all of 10 minutes to program a three set night of 50 tunes.
  29. svl

    2 Axe-Fx 2 - why?

    I have 2- one is a backup.
  30. svl

    First Axe-Fx III Gig - Whole Band Direct

    Two words: in-ears. It'll change your life.
  31. svl

    Temple Audio Pedalboard for AX8?

    For mine, took off the feet and used Dual Lock. Been on there for two years, never a problem. Use a Temple for my MFCs as well, same deal, Dual Lock. :)
  32. svl

    Will the FC controllers work with the XL?

    Thanks, Yek. Guess that means the III is a must for me, because those controllers are exactly what I've been hoping for from FAS...
  33. svl

    Will the FC controllers work with the XL?

    Praying it will, but got a feeling it won't. Any hints, FAS?
  34. svl

    How Do You Organize Backing Tracks on iOS?

    Stage Traxx. My fave app, very versatile for start/stops/continues, quick switch/adds, track to track volume, etc, also has scrolling lyric/chart capability.
  35. svl

    Happy Halloween- new young band (15 year olds), all Axe recording

    Thanks for the kind words. They're very conscious of feel and letting the soul of the music dictate "how they steer the bus"- first lesson I tried to impress was to serve the song, even in a cover context.
  36. svl

    Happy Halloween- new young band (15 year olds), all Axe recording

    A new, young band (15 year olds) I'm producing has released a special song/video for the holiday, all guitars, bass done with the Axe FXII & AX8... Band is called Vs. (as in "versus", their tagline is "It's Us Against Them")- http://vs-band.com/ If ya dig it and are on Facevook, Twitter...
  37. svl

    It's Alive!! Axe Fx Tips and tricks videos are here again...

    Nice tip vid, gotta check out more soon.
  38. svl

    Barefoot Buttons

    Have them on my AX8 & both MFCs. Wouldn't leave home without 'em.
  39. svl

    AX8 V8.02 Public Beta

    Those saying this FW is brighter than 8.0, how would u compare it to 7.2?
  40. svl

    Purple Rain Clean Tone

    It's actually a Ric on the original recording, not a Tele, but the PUPs in the Ric were modified to Seymour Duncan bar magnet single coils. Here you can see Wendy playing the Ric during the live recording that Prince used for the final product-
  41. svl

    A pedal to simulate guitars is on its way

    http://lnx.sim-one.it/ Looks like the Axe FX of guitars and guitar pickups. I'm definitely watching with interest.
  42. svl

    Tiny Expression pedal!

    Shorter is ok, but I wish someone would make a THINNER version....
  43. svl

    Rockabilly AX8 tone-age

    A piece from one of my band's new demos, thought y'all might enjoy...
  44. svl

    So i found a beat up original 1974 stratocaster in my closet needs work..

    I'd fill the extra routs, refinish and sell it, probably make a decent bit of coin. But then I'm not a Fender Strat guy (particularly CBS era)...
  45. svl

    AX8 "Peep Durple" Organ Preset

    Love it, M@. I just did something similar, but dig yours way more. Danke!
  46. svl

    Is the power supply in the AX8 the same as the Axe FX II?

    Thank you, sir.
  47. svl

    Is the power supply in the AX8 the same as the Axe FX II?

    Have a spare power supply for my two XLs, wondering if it's also a direct replacement for the AX8. Here's the part- http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Emerson-Astec-Power/LPT42/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsPs3th5F8koC2sObuvShnMftt3EqbU9U4%3d Thanks in advance.
  48. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    Trying to keep the size of the box down (slimline Bright Onion style) for the pedalboard size and weight and keep from spending so much (BO switch $70ish versus $230 for the midi box).
  49. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    It doesn't here- u still have to turn the F1 off or the F 2 or 3 acts as a bank up or down.
  50. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    Still have to push one of the F switches (whichever you program for the task) to get to the toggle. I'm sure this is doable, but it's a FW issue that would need to be addressed.
  51. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    Yep. Not what I want to do- I want to leave the AX8s switches for presets, but use an external box of four switches to change Scenes at the same time without extra tap dancing. :) We can do this with the MFC, hoping to get the function into the AX8, as it's incredibly useful.
  52. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    @joe rogers, I see that but would like to give each pedal input a switch to assign each of the first four Scenes to, as you can do with the MFC. Just a really nice feature on the MFC- no back and forth hitting Reveal, just being able to change presets and banks and then immediately jump from...
  53. svl

    Wish Ability to program External switches to control Scenes

    One of the biggest things I miss flipping from the II to the AX8 is the ability to program external switches to change Scenes. Love to be able to "tap dance" less- having to continually tap F1 and F3 each time I change presets is tough when you're singing, playing, fronting and entertaining.
  54. svl

    External switches to change Scenes

    I have scoured the web and the site to find out how to program external switches to change Scenes (1-4) to no avail. Hoping someone can help. I want to be able to do what I do with the Axe II and MFC and use an external switching box to change Scenes while still using the AX8s switches to...
  55. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Al, try sending info/video links/etc to places like premierguitar.com and the like for review. It might also help if you could get one of the bigger boys (Dallas Schoo for Edge, Vai's tech, Pete Thorn, etc) to try/use it and give you some quotes. I know Vai using the MFC tags gave them a good...
  56. svl

    Helix Native

    Axe Edit has nothing to with it- this is a plug in. Two completely different beasts.
  57. svl

    Pedalboard power amp options for guitar and bass for fly rigs

    New Stealth Ultra Light. 1/2 pound.
  58. svl

    Scene Switching Lag

    God bless ya, Phillip!!!! I recently started using my boy's AX8 for smaller gigs and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to eliminate the Scene lag (god forbid I read a manual, but after almost 8 years with the Axe FX I thought it'd be similar enough- wrong was I). That X/Y...
  59. svl

    AX8 power cord question for FAS

    I'm looking to swap out the original cords with 1 and 2 footers in a rack (and on an AX8 pedal board)...
  60. svl

    AX8 power cord question for FAS

    Any particular AWG recommended? Is 18 good enough, or would 14 be a better gauge? Anyone try the Hosa's?
  61. svl

    AX8 power cord question for FAS

    Quick question for the crew- is the power cord for the AX8 the same as the Axe FX II power cord? Is this a direct replacement for the AX8 cord? https://btpa.com/FAS10-II.html Thanks in advance.
  62. svl

    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Is it only XL+s experiencing this so far, or have any XLs had the issue?
  63. svl

    "Crappy mode"

    Using a powered monitor? Just had this same issue (more or less), ended up the monitor needed service (it's at the shop now, waiting to hear what the exact problem is). If you are using a monitor, switch over to a set of headphones (or another monitor, or if using a power amp and passive...
  64. svl

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.02 Firmware Released

    Or happen on a version of FracPad...
  65. svl

    Barefoot Buttons

    Mine came today as well- 28 buttons, all in perfect shape. Brett also sent me three allen keys and extra screws, and that badass Barefoot Buttons sticker. :) Thanks again for setting this up, Klaus. I think from now on you'll be know as SANTA Klaus(houz). :) And many thanks to Brett &...
  66. svl

    The true Green Hornet, Van Williams, passes away

    http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/van-williams-dead-dies-green-hornet-1201933644/ Huge '66 Hornet fan, met Van many times over the years. He was an amazingly kind man, this is truly a sad day.
  67. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Rik for the win. :)
  68. svl

    Kinman or Zexcoils for a Strat?

    I have the Kinman P90 noiseless (the Nasty 90 Heavy) in a guitar, love it. Got it used at a killer price off TGP.
  69. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Yes, it does. You need to open the Midimitte app and engage the MD BT01, then go to the FracPad app. At that point you'll see the MD BT01 when before there was only the "midi" option.
  70. svl

    Kinman or Zexcoils for a Strat?

    I went Dimarzio Areas and have been thrilled with them. Bought the solderless prewired pickguard, just screwed in the two wires and Bob's yer uncle. Put them in both my Strats, I was so happy with the first set. Got the first via a coupon at Musicians Friend for a total of $230 shipped, and...
  71. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    You need the Midimitte app.
  72. svl

    XA2 FASLINK adapter

    Ian said it all. Same here.
  73. svl

    Reverb.com

    Owned and operated by Chicago Music Exchange. Great place, have bought& sold there with no issues.
  74. svl

    Well I ordered an AX8...selling the Axe Fx II XL

    Def a dif in gaps on AX8 vs XL. I got my son the AX8 and have played with it a good bit, had thoughts of using it for certain gigs but the latency (and block limitations) just don't work for me.... yet. I have every belief that Cliff will be rectifying most of the AX8's shortcomings soon.
  75. svl

    Well....doing my first 100% FRFR gig tomorrow. Nervous!

    This is why I went IEM- no matter where I go onstage my guitar is always right there with me. :) Even when I do gigs that require an FRFR onstage for bandmates (I run it across the stage versus towards the crowd) the IEMs are a a must.
  76. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Yea! Just updated, workin' good here, Al. :)
  77. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    I meant creating a preset from scratch inside FracPad- you can't name it. Can save it, just can't name it from within the app. Awesome on the BT support. It works right on here so I'm a happy camper. :) One suggestion for those having any issues with the Yam MD BT01- be sure to download the...
  78. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Like I said, MD BT01 working well here. Well, the only thing that really matters for me at this point is wireless. Worse case scenario is I stay on 1.0 if you kill Bluetooth support. It would be disappointing but c'est la vie, I guess I jumped in too soon. Any detailed instructions on how...
  79. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Working for me on both iPhone 7 Plus & iPad mini (new one) with Yamaha MD BT01. :) Had a little trouble at first getting the parameters of the blocks to load, but deleting and reinstalling the FracPad app solved it. I have one question- how do you name presets created in FracPad? I made a...
  80. svl

    Cheap band mates

    Hell, ianx, where do ya live? :)
  81. svl

    Oh. No.

    Ian, so sorry to hear this. I have a great luthier who could make it right as rain- Jay Kolanda in Nashville. Former Gibson PRO (not consumer) Custom Shop guy, he's fixed far worse for me. Great guy, super talented and super reasonable.
  82. svl

    Best FracPad wireless midi interface

    Thank god- I was researching and waiting, but finally ordered an MD this morning, and then started reading about all the trouble. Good to hear it works well with the iPad.
  83. svl

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the thread- is there any difference for XL users between the beta and the final version? Thanks in advance.
  84. svl

    Axe-Edit 3.10.0 Released

    Many thanks!
  85. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Just lazy, Al.
  86. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Whoever tries the mipuc let us know if it connects without the extra app pretty please.
  87. svl

    Legacy Firmware Solution

    You are the absolute best, Cliff. Thank you for all you do.
  88. svl

    Remove Legacy Version Option from Firmware - Mark l/Mark ll

    You are incorrect- it doesn't force XL and XL+ users to stay on 5.03.
  89. svl

    Cheap band mates

    This is why we should be in a band together, Keg. We live about 20 minutes apart (I believe), we're both Axe-atics, have all the gear & know-how to use it and know the importance of spending on a project. ;)
  90. svl

    "Switchable FW Controversy" question- kills Amp change?

    I know it's what we're talking about, it just seems all of the threads/posts talk about the global aspect and not the individual PRESET aspect and I thought it may make a difference to some that may not know eliminating one affects the other. Clarity is a wonderful thing. :)
  91. svl

    The Musician's Practice Glove Works Great For Guitar and Bass

    For me it's more like fingernails slowly working their way up my spine in the most delicious way. I absolutely love everything about that woman. :)
  92. svl

    "Switchable FW Controversy" question- kills Amp change?

    Been reading with interest but just got involved in the controversy (cue Prince here) and thought of something I didn't think about until just now- in deleting the option of being able to switch FW modes, wouldn't that by nature eliminate the ability to change the Amp block FW choice per preset...
  93. svl

    The Musician's Practice Glove Works Great For Guitar and Bass

    Bobbie Fleckman, love of my life. I'm probably the only cat on the face of the Earth that adores Franny's voice...
  94. svl

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Public Beta

    Thought I'd up Cliff's previous post in the thread just in case anyone missed it. I mean, you can just keep ignoring it if you want, it's only the creator of the product, owner of the company and owner of this forum requesting we stick to the topic, it's not like he deserves any respect or...
  95. svl

    MK I/II/XL Legacy Firmware Poll... to remove or not to remove

    Something I mentioned on FB about this "4%"- Regardless of the "poll", how can you be absolutely sure that only 4% of the user base wants to keep the switching option? None of us have any way to calculate that and declare it as fact, simply because we don't know how many actual users have ever...
  96. svl

    What Rechargeable Batteries for Line 6 G50/G90 Wireless?

    What Patzag said- been using the G90 for about 5 years and love it, but need to work the screws a bit to make some batteries go in & out easily. I also use rubber bands to hold the battery compartment doors tight. Works perfectly.
  97. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    No, u just need the app and the MD BT 01. The midi ports power the Yamaha.
  98. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Wireless midi info: For the Axe Fx II XL you want the Yamaha MD- BT01. Been researching all day, this is the best/ most reliable I've found.
  99. svl

    Vendor FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3

    Yep, just like this-
  100. svl

    Best FracPad wireless midi interface

    Can never get enough varying opinions, my friend. ;)
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