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  1. Dpoirier

    Is there a way to bypass pedal calibration?

    I'm using two third-party expression pedals on my III, but pedal two is not as linear as I'd like. When I go to "setup > IO > Pedal" and press Enter to calibrate pedal 2, it's worse. The two bars that show pre- and post-calibration show exacty what seems to be wrong: the pre-cal bar moves...
  2. Dpoirier

    How do I reset amp block channel B to default values

    Question for all of you wizards : How do I reset amp block channel B to default values... without resetting channel A (and, particularly, without losing all of the modifiers I've already fine-tuned for the amp block? Huge thanks
  3. Dpoirier

    Is there an amp-equivalent table between Axe II and Axe III

    Specifically, I can't find an amp model I used a lot on my II XL: "Boutique 1" What is it called on the III, and is there a document listing the name changes, if there are any more? Thanks in advance
  4. Dpoirier

    Can external midi controller pedals be calibrated in the III?

    I'm using a 3rd party midi floor controller that has two built-in expression pedals. These never reach 100% on the III when assigned as a modifier, and also don't increase linearly when swept from heel- to toe-down. I know, I should get FAS controllers and expression pedals but in the meantime...
  5. Dpoirier

    User preset storage strategies?

    Hey everyone, As I am anxiously waiting for delivery of my III, I am watching lots and lots of videos from several of the gurus out there, and one fundamental question hit me suddenly: where to store user presets? On my trusty old II XL, I was storing my own presets in slots 1 to whatever...
  6. Dpoirier

    Gator-type rack case for the III?

    I'm expecting my III soon (yippie!) to replace my II XL and I need to get a rack case for it. I currently use a one-space power conditioner, so I have 3 questions: 1-) Do I even need a power conditioning unit? Mine isn't a high-end voltage regulating unit, just a glorified power bar with some...
  7. Dpoirier

    Please guide an experienced II XL user migrate to a III

    Hey everyone. I have a III on order and to say that I am stoked is an understatement. At the same time, I feel a bit overwhelmed already because I have not followed the evolution of the new platform, and many of its fundamental differences with the previous generation are totally alien concepts...
  8. Dpoirier

    Firmware history for the III.

    Hey all, Full disclosure: I don't own a III (yet) and am still thrilled with my II-XL. I tend to prefer to "jump in" when the platform has reached maturity and firmware updates have somewhat stabilized. I rely heavily on my presets remaining fairly consistent, yet of course I like to take...
  9. Dpoirier

    Who is the "Fractal equivalent" in electric guitars in terms of customer service and world class products?

    I've been using fractal forever - since the days I had to be on a waitlist to get my very first (Ultra), after following Cliff from the very first few months of the original Axe-fx. Their level of commitment to customer satisfaction remains unmatched, in addition to offering (in my humble...
  10. Dpoirier

    Stand for odd-shaped guitars?

    I'm looking for a stand that can work for an odd-shaped headless guitar. Think Strandberg, Aristides, etc. I know about the Fender A-Frame adjustable, but several reviews says it's flimsy (though many others praise it). Opinions on that one? Or any other suggestions?
  11. Dpoirier

    A free site to host a few recorded songs?

    Hi y'all, I'm helping out a female artist and she would like to be able to upload a few songs onto a free hosting site and just send out links for people to hear them. She wants to avoid sending MP3 files (wants to retain control of distribution) and would prefer if people would not be able to...
  12. Dpoirier

    SSD "sticks"

    Hey everyone, I'm wondering about these new SSD drives shaped essentially like a standard usb memory stick. I was kinda tempted to get a 1TB but then started wondering about the distinction with a usb stick. I mean, technically, aren't they exactly one and the same? Both certainly have identical...
  13. Dpoirier

    Covers with odd time signatures?

    Hey everyone, After years of begging, the other members of my cover band finally agreed to do Subdivisions (Rush). They were very intimidated by the constant change of time signatures... But now that we've nailed it, they (and I) can't get enough. Next up will be Limelight, but since we're not...
  14. Dpoirier

    Alternative to karaoke version?

    For those of you who use tracks... Is there an alternative source similar to Karaoke Version? We use tracks for the instruments we don't cover (sax, flute, etc.) and even for vocals. I really like Karaoke Version because each instrument comes on its own mp3 track and I can easily construct a...
  15. Dpoirier

    Where do you sell your gear?

    Hey everyone, Now that Reverb imposes sales tax on used gear (!) I find that gear doesn't move as fast as it used to, even when priced aggressively. I get it, the economy is tough, and that tax is the final nail in the coffin. I'm in a low population area, so Kijiji doesn't quite get enough...
  16. Dpoirier

    In-Ear options that don't feel like plugged ears?

    I might be wishing for Shangri-La here, but I just cannot stand the isolation of any in-Ear monitors or earbuds. When I need to speak, the disproportionate inner sound of my voice just doesn't work for me. In our amp-less practice room, I use cans (over-the-ear open-back full size headphones)...
  17. Dpoirier

    Weird Axe-Edit behavior with a II XL

    Posting to the lounge as I can't find any II-specific areas... I'm running the latest Axe-edit version 3.14.6 with my II XL and am getting very weird behavior. Examples include: - Move 3 blocks to the left (without breaking any connection) and output volume goes way down (about 12dB!). No...
  18. Dpoirier

    Anyone here playing Rush covers?

    I've always been very intimidated by Rush. Love their stuff but wouldn't dare tackle a cover. This has now changed and we're doing Subdivisions. What a load of fun, especially with the various time signatures. This makes me want to rise to the challenge and do one more. Anyone here have a...
  19. Dpoirier

    Help an old dog learn new palm muting tricks

    Hey everyone, I've been around and playing guitar for much much longer than my limited talent would indicate... It's been a lifelong hobby, though I take it seriously, but still never been a pro or on any path leading up to it. Now I'm trying to learn a fast run that involves palm muting on...
  20. Dpoirier

    Need community wisdom on backing-track panning

    Hey all, We're using backing tracks in our performances for the instruments we don't have (i.e. piano, sax, etc.). We download from sources like karaoke version. One thing I noticed when closely auditioning my resulting backing tracks is that karaoke version (in this instance) does some weird...
  21. Dpoirier

    Next reverb.com sales event?

    Hey all, does reverb.com have any sales event coming up? I have a high end guitar on there now, and it's getting a lot of views but no offers. I'd like to offer some relief on price, and I suspect the best way for visibility is to join a sales event (rather than just lowering the price). Anybody...
  22. Dpoirier

    AC/DC covers... with a strat?

    Hey everyone, my cover band has been bugging me to do an AC/DC song for a long time, and we settled for Back in black. But I use a strat-type guitar (HSS Tom Anderson) and my trusty old Axe-fx II XL. In the absence of a Les Paul, I don't know how to get that guitar tone. I'm not even sure what...
  23. Dpoirier

    Simple format and player for 4-track audio?

    Hey forumites! I have a vague question some of you might be able to help me with. I'm looking for a simple, light tool (and file format) to be able to play back 4-tracks of music. And, as a non negligible complexity, I need to be able to route the outputs separately. I know that a laptop...
  24. Dpoirier

    HSS or dual humbuckers?

    In all my playing years, I've only ever owned HSS guitars (except for one HSH). With technologies like coil splitting, series/parallel, and boutique pickup makers, I am not at all current on what can be done with a dual humbucker guitar, or how it can sound. I'm about to spec a guitar for a...
  25. Dpoirier

    Need help deciding on asking price for a Suhr Modern Pro I want to sell

    Hey everyone, I have a very nice guitar that gives me a big challenge in coming up with an asking price for. The challenge comes from the contradictory facts that it's 9 years old, but has spent those 9 years essentially in its hardshell case. I might have played it for a total of 3 hours...
  26. Dpoirier

    Headless, fanned frets, *and* tremolo opinions?

    Hey everyone, I hsve GAS and would love to explore a new guitar. I'm a very slow and deliberate buyer, so I'm doing research and enjoying it. Usually, when something intrigues me enough, I go try it out. In this case, what I'm very intrigued about is not that easy to find in my little Ottawa...
  27. Dpoirier

    Can someone help me find this tone?

    Hey all, ... as a preamble, I should admit that I'm totally useless when it comes to creating presets to achieve a certain sound. I can easily recognize or choose sounds I like, but couldn't craft a tone if my life depended on it. Given this disclaimer. there's a particular tone that really...
  28. Dpoirier

    Cell phone screen flickering... on this forum only!!

    Ok, I'm totally stumped. Background: new cell phone (Samsung S20 Ultra), renewed from Amazon so I'm keeping a close watch on it until end of return period. So far, fantastic phone. Now here comes trouble: on Firefox, when reading posts here on this forum, I frequently get some serious/severe...
  29. Dpoirier

    Tweaking MS Word interface for visually impaired user?

    This question is so unrelated to Fractal, I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but you folks are so resourceful. My father-in-law (99 y.o.!) is a history author and uses a computer in very rudimentary ways. He's struggling with the technology, and uses Word essentially like a fancy typewriter. A new...
  30. Dpoirier

    Advice needed - new cell phone

    I've had it with high-cost cell phones on a plan with the provider. They barely last the duration of the contract. My most recent was an expensive Samsung S series and it was a lemon from the start (well, actually, from the moment it was no longer returnable). Never again, Samsung! I do not...
  31. Dpoirier

    Underplayed catchy covers?

    Hey y'all, I'm looking for ideas for catchy songs for my cover band. We like to avoid the overplayed material but still stick to catchy material that most audiences will immediately recognize. As an example, we already do Radar Love, My Sharona, and Boston's Foreplay / Long Time (and perhaps I'm...
  32. Dpoirier

    Tom Anderson Drop Top - must I really take off the neck to adjust the truss rod?!?

    I dearly love my TA but I have never had to do a truss rod tweak. However, lately it's been crazy humid here and the neck is suddenly slightly convex, resulting in severe feet buzz. I've done truss rod adjustments before on other guitars, and it was really a routine thing. But on this drop...
  33. Dpoirier

    Windows (11), graphics cards, display ports, and hdmi issues

    Hello wonderful people. I know there's a lot of you here who have deep technical knowledge, and I'm baffled so I thought I'd ask for advice. Background: new Windows 11 pc build, fast, quiet, powerful, mega data storage. Very happy... until I hooked up two monitors. The Nvidia graphics card has...
  34. Dpoirier

    Need help with Van Halen effects

    Hey you all! Disclaimer: I've never ventured into attempting anything from Van Halen. I just don't have that talent or his fingers. My cover band democratically decided to play "Dance the night away". Technically, I'll manage. My problem is the tone and effects. My ear isn't good enough to...
  35. Dpoirier

    New pc build - 2tb ssd - single partition or?

    Hey all, I know there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here, so... I'm assembling a new Windows pc with a 2tb ssd and a 2tb hdd. My question is about partitioning the ssd: - with a single partition, I'm not wasting any space resulting from over-allocating for the OS and apps... but in...
  36. Dpoirier

    Help - my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 audio interface just died

    Greetings all, My 4-years-old Scarlett 6i6 just died. On power-up, the LEDs just blink briefly and then nothing. I measured a steady 11VDC out of the AC adapter, so I contacted Focusrite for support, and they suspect an internal power supply failure, and suggest an out-of-warranty repair...
  37. Dpoirier

    Keeping an old computer running... any tips?

    Greetings everyone. My main computer is a very old Dell XPS Studio that has been running flawlessly for more than 13 years (a record, in my case). I have kept it very clean and bug-free, and it still performs in spite of its very outdated specs (8GB ram, core i7). At the time, I had installed...
  38. Dpoirier

    Another buyer really happy with Red Sound FRFR speakers

    Just wanted to share that I am thoroughly impressed with my new Red Sound ELIS.8 powered speakers. They are small but sturdy and hefty, feel very solid, sound great and are unbelievably loud for an 8" driver. I have used some of the best including FBT, RCF, and several other brands of powered...
  39. Dpoirier

    Free Windows program to slow down audio?

    Hey all, I used to use a free program called BestPractice which allowed me to play back audio at slower speeds (amazing how slowing down by 5% or 10% makes it easy to figure out fast, complex, or unfamiliar runs). Unfortunately, installing it on my new laptop (Win11) doesn't work - I get error...
  40. Dpoirier

    Recovering data from dead SD card?

    Does anyone have any advice on how to recover data from an SD card that doesn't seem to be recognized by computer? This is a large (512GB) card that I was using as my data drive on a Surface Pro (and the Surface has been giving me a lot of trouble over the past two years, so it may have been...
  41. Dpoirier

    Need help saving and restoring preset bank on a legacy Ultra

    I decided to pull out my old Ultra to see if it still works (it does!!!), and I figured I should replace the battery. From memory, when removing the battery to replace it, all presets are wiped. So I thought, first step, back up presets to be ready to restore after the battery replacement...
  42. Dpoirier

    Will Fractal ship to a UPS store?

    I'm in Canada, but only an hour away from Ogdensburg (NY) where I have a shipping address. I'd like to place an order for a Red Sound powered speaker, and Fractal doesn't ship those to Canada. So, I'm considering shipment to Ogdensburg and a morning trip to get it back through customs. The...
  43. Dpoirier

    Duties when importing gear into Canada

    I'm on the edge of placing an order for gear made in the European Union... but it all depends on the expected duties. Is there a web site where I could search for the Canadian-imposed duty's percentages for a given category of equipment? Hopefully it's not too cryptic or ambiguous to fit a piece...
  44. Dpoirier

    How to securely share audio recording?

    I need to let someone remote listen to a recording (mp3) that is subject to copyright. As such, I don't want to send an attached mp3 (right off the bat, there would be a minium of one copy that I have lost control of). Ideally, I'd like the recipient to be able to listen to the track but not...
  45. Dpoirier

    Cracking finger joints?

    I won't bore you with the details, but ever since I was a teenager, I was popping / cracking my finger joints. My mom used to give me hell and say that it would get really bad when I get old. Hmm, well guess what? Now I'm old and after a lifetime of popping finger joints, I'm finally getting...
  46. Dpoirier

    How to emulate Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster?

    This is a bit of a stretch and wishful thinking but... anyone here familiar with that vintage Treble Booster from Rangemaster? I believe it's circa 1966-ish and I was curious if anyone would know how to emulate it on the Axe-fx. I'm wildly guessing that I'd need a filter block and possibly a...
  47. Dpoirier

    Any tricks for filming neck using phone?

    Just for background: I'll be overseas for an extended period of time, and I know I'll forget a lot of my playing during that time. I also know, from experience, that I'll have to re-learn a lot of what I've already spent a lot of time learning. So I thought that if I could use my phone to film...
  48. Dpoirier

    Bluetooth transmitter for headphones out?

    I'm finding a need to get some signal from my headphones out on the Fractal unit in order to hear my playing a bit better during rehearsals - the room we rehearse in has poor acoustics, and we don't want to mess with the mix because it's just right in recordings (we record every rehearsal as a...
  49. Dpoirier

    Two questions about pitch shifting

    I've used pitch shift in various ways before, with varying degrees of success. But now I find myself needing a very clear octave effect (essentially emulating a second guitar playing the same lead bits an octave higher). This won't be a subtle effect like I've had experience with before, but...
  50. Dpoirier

    Any way to reduce reverb from recorded track?

    I'm working in Cubase on a project with multiple contributers. All going quite well except the vocal track. When the vocalist recorded it, he must have been on a reverb trip or something. It's not exactly bad, but much too much Reverb for the rest of the performance and ambiance. The singer is...
  51. Dpoirier

    Audio purists - favorite recordings to give your stereo a workout?

    Greetings y'all! There must be other dinosaurs here who still hold on to their high-end turntables and CD players? I'd like to see others chime in about their go-to recordings to audition audio equipment, impress your friends, or simply enjoy like a fine wine. I'm not going to bother posting...
  52. Dpoirier

    Van Halen for beginners?

    Ok, fair enough, I'm far from being a beginner, but I've never dared try to play any Van Halen before. And I don't have anywhere near the talent. Nor the speed. Nor the precision. I usually fudge my way (reasonably well) through everything I play. You know, my own playing but with all the...
  53. Dpoirier

    High-end audio... versus declining listening conditions?

    I just thought I'd check in with this great community, as I'm facing a decision and I can't seem to be able to convince myself either way. I've been a somewhat discerning audio buff for a long time, and used to spend more of my budget on audio gear than I did on housing, transportation, and...
  54. Dpoirier

    Tracks - specifically vocals

    To make a long story short, our singer's unavailable for a couple of months, and the band wanted to continue practicing especially the new/recent material. We're finding it very difficult without the vocals, and we're wondering if we can download vocal tracks from somewhere, preferably for free...
  55. Dpoirier

    Win 11 - display battery % in task bar?!?

    Following some recommendations here that Win 11 was a smooth migration from 10, I installed it on my laprop (Surface pro 7). It was a pretty smooth experience... except that my taskbar no longer displays the battery level. I tried all the obvious places - settings, customize task bar...
  56. Dpoirier

    Suggested cover songs for a trio?

    Hey everyone, My half-defunct band lost its keys player a while ago, and we're about to give up looking for a replacement - keyboard players are apparently scarce. So we're thinking of redefining our covers setlists to adopt to our inevitable trio format - guitar, bass, drums (& vocals). We...
  57. Dpoirier

    Herbie Hancock tour lineup?

    Hey everyone, I was lucky enough to be able to score some tickets for Herbie Hancock at the Montreal Jazz Festival (July 3rd), soooo looking forward to it! Does anyone know who's on the lineup for this 2023 tour? Are we to expect the unexpected? Or maybe some classic Herbie picked from his...
  58. Dpoirier

    Local Snarky Puppy show coming near me, but...

    Yeah, I've been wanting to see Snarky Puppy live for a long time, and they're finally coming to a venue near me in June 2023. So I was just about to pull the trigger for tickets when I noticed it's only general admission and standing room only. There are no seats, reserved or otherwise, and I...
  59. Dpoirier

    Common household products to clean an acoustic guitar?

    Hey all, I'm currently travelling in India for a few months where, on my last visit, I left a pretty decent acoustic, knowing full well that things get quite a beating from India's brutal heat, humidity, monsoon mold and fungus, etc. I had been away from India since April 2021 (pandemic hit)...
  60. Dpoirier

    Need help to identify *this* version of Mustang Sally

    Hey y'all, I stumbled on this truncated and unidentified version of Mustang Sally and need the collective wisdom of this great community to try and identify who it is, and where I can get the full recording. Mystery version of Mustang Sally A friend thought it was Huey Lewis (hmm, not...
  61. Dpoirier

    Reverb Hold - is there a way to "flush the buffer"?

    I'm using a II XL, and have a preset with a reverb hold function which works pretty much the way I want it to (thanks Simeon for providing the initial preset with the right block and behavior). However, my issue is that when I switch to that preset and activate the reverb block with the hold, it...
  62. Dpoirier

    Recommendation for an IR good for acoustic *and* high gain?

    Disclaimer: I use an Axe-FX II XL (not a three). I have a swiss-army-knife preset that allows me to morph between a (poor man's) acoustic simulated sound and a searing high(er) gain lead (with a humbucker super-strat). It all works wonderfully, but I needed to add more bells and whistles (and...
  63. Dpoirier

    How many db boost for lead solos?

    Almost all my presets use a 3 db boost for leads / solos, but it now seems like it's not quite enough... I know, I know, trust your ears and do what sounds good, but I'm curious whether there is a "standard" or some kind of rule of thumb or common practice for x amount of boost for leads. I use...
  64. Dpoirier

    Humidifier for (acoustic) guitar room?

    Greetings all, My acoustic guitars are screaming in agony in the dry winter climate (Canada). I ordered a small cool-mist thingy from Amazon, and it's more of a placebo, with no measurable increase in ambiant humidity. Looking through other Amazon offerings, I am appalled at the enormity on...
  65. Dpoirier

    Any good source for serapate (isolated) guitar tracks from classic album recordings?

    I'm really bad a tweaking presets. What sounds good when I'm tweaking sounds like crap in the mix when rehearsing with the band. I've come to realize I don't realaly know what I'm looking for, and I'm probably filling too much space in the audio spectrum, thereby ending up with mud. Since I...
  66. Dpoirier

    Old "newbie" to scenes needs help

    I'm an old-timer (Ultra, then II-XL), but never used scenes as I didn't feel I needed them because I was using one-preset-per-song philosophy. In an effort to get up-to-speed with technology and try a different approach, I want to use a single "kitchen sink" preset and, of course, I'll need...
  67. Dpoirier

    Best automatic Espresso machine?

    I was inspired by another thread on favorite coffee. I'm ready to make the jump from my trusty Moka pot (trusty, but not as good as real Espresso). But I want a fully automatic one - grinds the proper quantity of beans, packs the ground coffee just right, and produces heavenly coffee with...
  68. Dpoirier

    Identifying string brands?

    This is a long shot but... Anyone know any tricks to identify strings off a guitar? I just removed the strings off my Breedlove acoustic even though they still sounded stellar (they were getting quite old, and difficult to tune properly). I installed a fresh set of high quality medium gauge...
  69. Dpoirier

    Song suggestions for two-guitar acoustic jamming?

    Occasionally confronted with family requests to "jam" with an acoustic-playing sibling. Never know what to jam to. My experience is with electrics and full band context. I need some ideas (preferably where the limited skills of the sibling in question won't be overstretched). Ideas?
  70. Dpoirier

    Suggestions for instrumental classic rock?

    Greetings to all! My old band died off, but three of us want to get together (virtually or otherwise) to start jamming again. But none of us can sing so we're hoping to find some good, catchy, rocking tunes. The guys are kind of hung up on cuts that work well on the dance floor. Our...
  71. Dpoirier

    Wanted: gig bag for ART X-15 (similar to the Line 6 FBV Longboard bag)

    It's a long shot, but perhaps someone here has one of these gathering dust? I actually need it as a carry case fir my ART X-15 controller (the FBV Longboard case is big enough for tge X-15 plus a couple of expression pedals and cables). If anyone has any other interesting solutions for an X-15...
  72. Dpoirier

    Having trouble parting with a high-end twelve-string Taylor

    Not sure if I have a question, or am looking for guidance, or just saying things out loud to help myself out if hesitation... but here we go. Years ago, when I had a lot of disposable income, I bought a Taylor 855. This particular one has the most incredible action I've ever seen on any...
  73. Dpoirier

    Cheap padded bags for floor controllers?

    When I look for padded carry bags or gig bags for a floor pedal board, I easily find the commercial products from suppliers like Gator, which are uber-expensive. Then, there are "repurposed" options like, for example, small keyboard (49 keys?) gig bags but again, the sturdy ones are expensive...
  74. Dpoirier

    Ensoniq Paris, anyone?

    Years ago, when I had loads of disposable income, I purchased the complete Ensoniq Paris pro recording bundle (automated console hardware, interface cards, and their phenomenal software). Then, life got in the way and I moved on, replacing my main computer twice along the way. Fast forward to...
  75. Dpoirier

    Safe or not: sell something to someone in Poland on Reverb?

    I'd ship from Canada, using the post office (ups charges more than the item price)...
  76. Dpoirier

    Anyone know of Onda acoustic guitars?

    I own an old Onda coustic from the early- to mid-eighties. It's a (I believe) Japanese clone of a Gibson hummingbird (or at least it has the signature hummingbird on the pickguard). It also has a zero-fret, solid top (don't know about back and sides), an incredibly flat neck, and great tone. A...
  77. Dpoirier

    Where to sell (higher-end) audio equipment?

    Is there an equivalent to Reverb for selling audio equipment? I have an Emotiva ERC-2 audiophile CD player (higher end on a budget) that I no longer use, and the crowds that read Kijiji ir Facebook Marketplace are unlikely to appreciate... I haven't sold audio gear in a loooong time, so I don't...
  78. Dpoirier

    Cd pull-out tray???

    A few years ago, I build a storage cabinet for my CD collection, and I used some really cool pull-out trays from a company called Flipworks (see the 3-row trays on http://www.flipworks.com/views380.html#). Fast-forward to now, I need more storage, and want to build a second cabinet. The...
  79. Dpoirier

    Anyone here use a Dean Zelinsky guitar?

    I don't remember how that started, but I get a feed in Facebook from Dean Zelinsky guitars, which I don't know anything about. But they look really nice, and the price looked attractive the one time I looked into it. Anyone?
  80. Dpoirier

    Looper app (Android)?

    I'm looking for a free and simple app to just practice with (acoustic, otherwise I'd use my XL's looper). Keyword is simple. Looking in the play store, many (most?) have theory, examples, social-media-wannabe, bells, whistles, and make coffee. Not interested. I just want to record a short...
  81. Dpoirier

    Good clean preset?

    I have some very good lead tones, excellent crunch and rhythm tones, and lots of ambiant cleans, but I'm now in need of a solid, punchy clean that cuts through (with a loud bass player, a drummer, and an acoustic-electric rhythm player). This clean tone is to be used for chords, arpeggios, and...
  82. Dpoirier

    Best videos showing Axe-Fx II tones?

    A friend is curious about the possibility of getting a used XL and wanted to see good quality videos that showcase its tone capabilities. He lives too far for me to simply let him play around with mine. What's your best suggestion?
  83. Dpoirier

    Help, please: Axe-Edit says "Disconnected!" all the time

    In this thread (https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-edit-shows-disconnected.128299/post-1861821), I posted a follow-up question because I can't get Axe-edit to work anymore. I posted this a few minutes ago, but it doesn't show up in "New posts" for some weird reason (???), so in order to...
  84. Dpoirier

    Reaper users - How do you set up your Audio Device Settings?

    Been away from Reaper for too long, can't get it to record audio out of my Axe-FX II XL. I have USB out to my PC from the Axe I also run audio out into my little Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 (in case it's easier to route it that way). And the Scarlett also has USB into my PC. So both potential inputs...
  85. Dpoirier

    Resource for open chords

    I know pretty well all the chords I've ever needed to play electric guitar in a rock context, but I have to brush up on acoustic for an upcoming concert, and I'm looking for a good "list" or chart of open chords (and unusual chords) that are particularly nice on acoustic. I'm not looking for an...
  86. Dpoirier

    Anyone know the frequency curve of a guitar's tone control?

    I know it's likely to be guitar-model-specific, so in my case it's a Tom Anderson drop-top on the bridge humbucker. We play a song where I'd need to lower the tone on my guitar for a short passage, but the song's rhythm doesn't allow enough time to do it all (tone-down, play the riff, tone-up...
  87. Dpoirier

    Anyone tried the Amposo wireless?

    Just saw this: https://amposo.com/products/wirelesssystem?variant=28379535376489 Looks very elegant, and is really affordable. But does it work properly for a serious musician? 70 foot range, 6 ms latency, perhaps these are acceptable functional limitations, but I'd like to know more. The...
  88. Dpoirier

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    Crowd pleasers like "Rocky mountain way" or "Roadhouse blues"?

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    Pulled my Ultra out of the closet after 5 years...

    My Ultra has been sitting quietly in the closet ever since I got my XL roughly 5 years ago (?), and I decided to pull it out, plug it in, and give it a listen. All I can say is WOW! That darned thing, outdated as it may be, still sounds stellar! A million times than the gear used by the other...
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    A bit stumped by Ares on Axe-Fx II XL ...

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    Need help with LFO "run" parameter

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    Help needed: keyboard brand/model recommendations

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    Suggestions for headphone distribution systems

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    Where's Cooper Carter's thread on dialing in clean tone???

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    Any advice on using midi tracks to replace keyboardist?

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  97. Dpoirier

    Surface Pro 3 doesn't see attached keyboard

    Not sure if I'll be lucky enough to stumble on someone here who knows about this, but since this is such a helpful community... My Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an attached (removable) "cover type" keyboard and it stopped working. I thought the keyboard itself was at fault (connections in the...
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    How does one find the various frequencies that make up a complex waveform?

    Apologies in advance if my thoughts are not expressed clearly, English is not my language and that really becomes apparent when discussing complex things like this. I am trying to figure out what the process is to identify all the basic tonal frequencies (single-note sine waves) that need to be...
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    Anybody seen the Sensus "Smart Guitar"?

    Just stumbled on this: https://www.mindmusiclabs.com/ ... and am curious about it. Is it a toy for the "guitar hero" generation? ... or does it actually have a future? A lot has been going on in the amp modeling world, but much less in the guitar modeling area. Just wondering if anyone here...
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    How to learn acoustic for a seasoned electric player?

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