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    What is the general life expetancy of the axe fx?

    Besides backup battery changes, the fan could go bad. That's the only moving part in the unit. The fan is easy enough to change, though. - John
  2. J

    Electronic Hum/Hiss coming from Axe Soundclip included!

    So, with everything in the room off except the Axe, it still happens? How close are you to the Axe's display? - John
  3. J

    Test Driving the Re-Amp Feature of the Axe-FX II

    It would be really neat to hear something like this in the context of a mix. - John
  4. J

    New Killer In-ear System

    Here is the product page: quadra | Wireless Monitors - John
  5. J

    IEM Advice

    For anyone using non-custom molded IEMs, you owe it to yourself to get some Comply Foam tips. They've got to be the next best thing to custom molds. - John
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    Lincoln Brewster patches?

    "That's a truly bizarre idea..." Yet noble all the same. Lincoln has an incredible ear for tone. What he can do with the Line 6 products is just phenomenal. It just proves (once again) it is every bit the player, not just the equipment. - John
  7. J

    Lincoln Brewster patches?

    I would love to have his patches too. He has such great tones and my Strat is very similar to his so it's up to my fingers at that point. :) - John
  8. J

    New Killer In-ear System

    Check out the new wireless in-ear system from Lectrosonics. This is a serious, professional system. http://www.lectrosonics.com/Press-Releases/lectosonics-debuts-quadra-digital-wireless-monitor.html. The specs are pretty killer. It won't be cheap, though. I do find something curious...
  9. J

    Looking for a cheap portable midi interface

    How about this... viewtopic.php?f=14&t=17536 - John
  10. J

    If you can't afford expensive studio headphones...

    You could at least tell us what model of Sony headphones they are... :) Thanks, John
  11. J

    Headphone tone

    I love the tone of my Axe through headphones. I don't change anything in the patches between my monitors and the "cans." I play through AKG 240DFs, M-Audio IE-40 IEMs, and a cheap pair. Sounds great on all three. - John
  12. J

    Beware of Staples deceptive advertising

    Here's one for you... A local, small audio and video store chain undersold its b&m store by $400 on Amazon. I didn't pay sales tax or shipping and it was delivered the next day from their warehouse about 10 miles away. There was nothing the store guy could do. I felt bad because I had used...
  13. J

    Carvin TRx12n Anybody Tried These?

    Unfortunately, reviews for the Carvin TRx12n are not very good. I was interested in it too, but I only found negative reviews. There's just something not right with it. Here's a short review on this forum: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9805&p=94487 - John
  14. J

    Cool Motion Based Controller

    Hey Guys, I attended the Bass Player Live event today and saw a cool, motion based controller. It has a small, wireless, 2-axis sensor and then, for MIDI purposes, a unit that translates that motion into various MIDI messages (including continuous controller). Some guys are putting the sensor...
  15. J

    Most basic Setup as an FX-Unit does not sound good

    Are you using the front or rear input? Do you have the input source set correctly on the Axe? - John
  16. J

    What in the world is causing this nasty sound?

    Do you have any new neighbors? Anything else you can identify as a change in your immediate area? - John
  17. J

    The Space In Between remix

    While I understand the glitching is "part of the track" it would be much more enjoyable and listenable without them. Interesting otherwise. Guess I just don't get the point of the glitching. - John
  18. J

    custom IR's. why?

    Guitar players and recording engineers expend a great deal of time and energy selecting just the right speaker cabinet and microphone and then more time getting the microphone in just the right position. Thus, we like to have options available for exactly that in the "virtual" world of IRs. -...
  19. J

    Anyone know if Lincoln Brewster's new album is the AxeFx?

    Re: Anyone know if Lincoln Brewster's new album is the AxeFx I thought I would get to ask him about it tonight at the CD release party. Unfortunately, he woke up ill this morning and was unable to make it for the show/release party (so there wasn't one). I was pretty bummed after driving...
  20. J

    this footswitch is amazing!!!

    It's now available for order! - John
  21. J

    some Lincoln Brewster youtube sightings

    No one else, heh? Thought it would be a chance to meet some other Axe-Fx guys (besides Mr. Brewster :), that is). It's free, by the way. - John
  22. J

    some Lincoln Brewster youtube sightings

    Anyone else going to the CD release party Wednesday night in Riverside, CA? - John
  23. J

    Alternative to variax

    Agreed that it's not a Variax but certainly is an option which let's you use your existing guitar(s) with no permanent mods. I found a few reviews; all of which were favorable. As has been said, given that it's passive it can't be more than rewiring and filters. Personaly, I'm hoping the new...
  24. J

    Alternative to variax

    Interesting... The price seems reasonable enough that there should be people out there trying it. Hopefully some feedback will show up on the web somewhere. - John
  25. J

    FRFR with coaxial drivers. What are the options?

    > Other options are Radian and Carvin but nether of those are powered. Which Carvin cabinet uses a coaxial driver? EDIT: Got it... The TRx12N. http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/s ... uct=TRX12N Thanks, John
  26. J

    Waves GTR controller dropped from $600 to $99

    Interesting, very interesting. The user manual refers to controlling other MIDI devices. Sounds like it has software for using the controller in "standalone" mode for controlling other software but also refers to other MIDI devices. - John
  27. J

    Best Monitor for low volume(bedroom) application

    What price range are you looking for? Check out the KRK Rokit 5 and 6 monitors. Huge bang for the buck and work very well at low and medium volumes. - John
  28. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    > Are you standing in front of a computer monitor when you play ? No or it's off if I am. Note above test at friends house. I should add/clarify that at least the Rokits aren't a problem with my humbucker guitars unlike the LSR28Ps. - John
  29. J

    So Far NOT impressed

    Ken, How are you connecting the Axe-Fx to the Firestudio? We need all the details... Which output on the Axe-Fx, what type of cable, etc. The Axe has tons of output level available so something certainly isn't right. Getting this issue fixed will probably get the tone issue fixed too. Have...
  30. J

    Re: NOISE ISSUE - audio clip included -UPDATE # 2

    diggi, If moving away from you desk reduces the noise, then you need to figure out what on your desk is causing the noise. Have you tried turning off your studio monitors? Use headphones to listen. My JBL LSR28Ps cause massive amounts of noise with any and every guitar. I had to buy...
  31. J

    Radley: "that elusive Fender 'glassy-ness'"

    Which Red Wirez would be a good place to start? - John
  32. J

    First try with IEM's - sounds a bit to thin to me

    MisterE, > So, if understand correctly, I should be able to get the same sound from IEM's as > from my monitors or speakers. Same exact sound? If you mean the good quality and a great sound, absolutely. I would recommend a multistep approach to narrow down the issue. First, try the earphones...
  33. J

    First try with IEM's - sounds a bit to thin to me

    Part of it could be the Shure PSM 200. Play CDs or MP3s that you know well through it and see what they sound like. And, connect the in ears directly to a mixer or headphone amp to see what the patches sound like without the wireless unit in the loop. > The sound was to thin and shrill for my...
  34. J

    do you hear more fret buzz using modelers?

    It's hard for me to tell what I'm supposed to be hearing in your recording as the noise of issue versus what might be mp3 artifacts. Is the noise the somewhat metallic buzz that sounds worse than normal fret buzz? - John
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    Want to go wireless, any suggestions?

    > The carvin em900 are 800.00 at Carvin. Um, no, it's $369. http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/s ... 900&cid=73 > Does anybody know where I can get them cheaper? You can only buy Carvin gear from Carvin. > Mipro MI 808 $920 and a worse frequency response.?. Do you find any issues with...
  36. J

    Want to go wireless, any suggestions?

    > the carvin em900 wireless ear monitors cant be beat for the money I totally agree! We are very impressed with the units we have. We have directly compared them to the $600 range Sennheiser and Shure units and there is no question the Carvin system is every bit as good if not better. - John
  37. J

    Power cuts out when turning on DCM1540L

    > It doesn't feel safe to use a smaller cable than the one it came with. Ironically, a "larger cable" (i.e. larger conductors) will only make the initial surge problem worse. There are in-line devices which will help limit inrush currents. You only need the larger cables if you are really...
  38. J

    Want to go wireless, any suggestions?

    You say "the best" twice. Do you really mean the top of the line most expensive options available or do you mean best bang for the buck with pretty darn good performance? How much do you want to spend? Two to at least consider and a place to start. For guitar to Axe... Brace Audio DWG1000 For...
  39. J

    Axe-FX workflow (reamping advice would be much appreciated)?

    Raven, > any idea why Cliff recommends Analog I/O instead of digital? Check Cliff's posts in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12800 for why. Here's a quick copy and paste from it, "Doesn't your mixer have analog inputs? SPDIF sucks anyways. You get more noise and distortion due to clock...
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    Power cuts out when turning on DCM1540L

    What is the current rating of the circuit breaker? > I just noticed that the cable I'm using is smaller than the one than came with the DCM The size of the outer jacket on a power cable can be deceptive about its conductor gauge. Check the printing on the two cables and see if you can find a...
  41. J

    Axe-FX workflow (reamping advice would be much appreciated)?

    Re: Hooking up the Axe-FX for the perfect workflow? > With this in mind I'm thinking that my initial idea of using a DI to record into Pro Tools & then > sending that line level signal into the axe via S/PDIF may well still make sense for me as the > inputs on the back must be intended for...
  42. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    Well, just to update this thread... Even the Rokits cause some hum. Too much, IMHO, for recording high gain guitar tones even at 6' back from the monitors. Much better than the LSR28Ps, but still too much. I even took them to a friends house and confirmed the issue. With his guitar and...
  43. J

    Struggling with single coil pickups and harshness (My fix)

    > The reason I'm calling it 'wrong' is that I believe that the guidelines of the designer > regarding I/O should be followed. And just how many sonic revolutions have been started by someone NOT following the designer's intent for a piece of equipment??? Do what sounds good to you! It cannot...
  44. J

    Need help managing high gain/volume in small venues

    Stringtheorist, Have you tried using any of the proven, live-use patches from other Axe-Fx users? If so, do you still have the same problem with those patches? You should be able to make the Axe-Fx sound killer in your IEMs. If it doesn't then something is amiss. If what you are sending the...
  45. J

    How about Names for UserCabs?

    > Yes. It is not possible. Why? This is not something that should be "not possible." - John
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    KRK V8s

    The Rokits have Kevlar woofers, too, BTW. I debated between the Rokit 8s and 6s as well. It was recommended here on this forum that I go with the 6s and get the sub. I did get the 6s and I'm quite impressed compared to my JBL LSR28P monitors. They do need the sub for deeper bass extension...
  47. J

    I finally get the presets!

    > When I play my EJ Strat I can crank the input all the way up and only > occasionally see the red light. Same here with my EJ. - John
  48. J

    Suggestion: Axe-midi interface

    > Midi is midi. If only it was that simple. Isn't S/PDIF S/PDIF? Yet, many have syncing issues with S/PDIF. I have had both MIDI and S/PDIF issues with my Axe-FX and ONLY with the AXE-FX on an interface that has had ZERO issues with other devices for eight years. I find it rather...
  49. J

    Using the Axe as a studio/mixing reverb?

    Cliff suggests using analog instead of SPDIF. Keep in mind that if you do use SPDIF, the Axe-Fx must be the master. - John
  50. J

    Using the Axe as a studio/mixing reverb?

    Sure, why not. - John
  51. J

    Why no exact correspondance in the amps namesin Axe FX ...

    > L6 uses similarly-obscured names in their devices and software. But they don't hide it in the documentation and advertising. They "simply" state the names are owned by the respective manufacturers. > I don't think there's been an actual legal precedent set, but it's wise not to tempt fate...
  52. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    I received a pair of KRK Rokit 6 monitors yesterday. Wow, for $300 a pair (yeah, yeah, the red ones from GC) these things are really nice. It is great to see how far along lower priced gear has come over the years. I'm certainly still in the honeymoon phase with them and, yes, I know they...
  53. J

    Why no exact correspondance in the amps namesin Axe FX ...

    How did Line 6 handle it? They don't seem to have a problem using the real names at least in the instruction manuals and on-line. - John
  54. J

    Tom Schotz Power Soak

    > without the undesirable effects that an attenuator has on tone. Who gets to say that the tonal affects of an attenuator are undesirable? If it's how you get YOUR sound, it's how you get your sound. It's just another piece of the puzzle. I've heard some damn good tones with an attenuator...
  55. J

    Tom Schotz Power Soak

    > It's "exactly" the same thing. Well... The Power Soak certainly causes an amp to act/react differently then directly driving a speaker. The electrical characteristics of the Power Soak as "seen" by the amp will change the amps tonal characterstics vice a pure attenuation. Not saying it...
  56. J

    "Monster" Home Practice Rig

    > if you had monitors with an aux input (e.g. Edirol MA-15s) you could plug > your laptop or MP-3 player directly into them and get rid of the mixer. But he's using the mixer as the audio interface to the laptop as well. > Also, you need a nice wooden rack to match your shelves. It's his...
  57. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    > The key thing you're looking for is "magnetically shielded". Yes, indeed; and I do think that may be it since my JBLs are not magnetically shielded (or "shielded for video" or "video shielded" as some companies put it). The KRK Rokits are listed as video shielded. > Personally I'd pair 6's...
  58. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    Sorry guys, I should have been a little more explicit. It is not the monitors that hum. The recording/monitoring system is dead quiet. This isn't about the recording or monitoring system, it's about the affect these monitors have on guitars. The monitors cause the GUITAR to hum/buzz like...
  59. J

    Question about KRK Rokit Studio Monitors

    Hello, I currently have a pair of very nice, high dollar studio monitors but they cause guitars to hum like crazy. Even humbucker equipped guitars are not immune although perhaps obviously not as bad as single coils. I confirmed more than once it is the monitors. Even with nothing but power...
  60. J

    Juicy Plexi

    Sounds good except the lower end chunking such as 0:16-0:18 which sounds really boomy on my computer speakers. Somethings going on in the lower end. - John
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    Studio monitor users - I need your opinions

    Something to test when checking out monitors is if they cause guitars to hum or induce other such noise. I love my JBL LSR28P monitors, but they make any guitar you get close to them hum like mad. I have not been able to figure out why since they have toroidal transformers and linear power...
  62. J

    Electro-voice Force i

    Thank you for your report on a reasonably priced speaker. It would be interesting to compare it to the more expensive options. How are you going to use it? In the backline? Setting on something (stands, etc.)? Thanks, John
  63. J

    How to eliminate noisy ground loops without band-aids

    > no ground wire in the ECK3 Wow!!! So much for a magical AC cable. - John
  64. J

    Need Help Streamlining My Redwirez IR Mixing Process

    Mike, The web based mixer seems to be working just fine. Thanks! Please keep up the great work on your IRs! - John
  65. J

    Red Wirez IR Mixer

    Mike, That's really cool and gives the user the ability to make mixes anywhere on any computer without hauling around the IR files. - John EDIT: The on-line mixer seems to be working just fine!
  66. J

    Need Help Streamlining My Redwirez IR Mixing Process

    > It would be great it there was a drag and drop interface with with mix paramters > that could mix and convert and push it out the a user slot all in one go. +1 for sure - John
  67. J

    Problem with going direct to PA

    Figure out which channel they have you plugged into. Look at the insert for that channel and unplug the insert cable if there is one. But don't tell them you did it. :) - John
  68. J

    Red Wirez IRs - Which ones are the most useful?

    Any other suggestions for a good starting place? I bought the BigBox set but my, oh, my are there so many to choose from. Perhaps just some suggestions for generalized tones to get us started... Marshall, Fender, Vox, etc. - John
  69. J

    to go into DAW digitally, or not?

    > Fortunately we are able to use high sample rates to avoid aliasing. You seem to be forgetting the use and purpose of anti-aliasing filters which cut out all content above the aliasing frequency (half the sample rate) or usually 20 kHz. - John
  70. J

    Updating Firmware Should Not Be...

    > If Fractal made a unit to transfer the Firmware updates successfully every single time without fail I WOULD BUY IT - +1 on that one! Blame the MIDI interfaces, settings, OS, etc., all you want. All I want is a simple, reliable, foolproof way to update firmware. - John
  71. J

    Updating Firmware Should Not Be...

    Re: Updated Firmware Should Not Be... Yes, I had tried the suggested MIDI-OX settings but they didn't work as I would get an error message within a second or two of starting the send. After researching the error, I found settings which solved that issue. Downloaded SendSX and had the same...
  72. J

    Updating Firmware Should Not Be...

    Updating firmware should not be this freakin' aggravating! I've been trying for over two hours with at least 25 attempts. I'm using an interface listed as being good to go (M-Audio Audiophile 2496). My problem is that MIDI-OX gets done transferring the sysex file but the progress bar on the...
  73. J

    Easy way to use Headphones?

    > Frankly I find everyone's responses to this strange and overkillish. > Maybe they've never tried my method. The results will vary drastically with your method. You are driving a very low impedance load with a higher impedance source. Not all line outs (balanced or unbalanced) are created...
  74. J

    Perceived volume (Solid state vs tube power) - Help needed!

    You could have your cab rewired to be a 4 Ohm cab. A four speaker, 16 Ohm cab typically has four 16 Ohm speakers in it. Two pairs wired in series (16+16 = 32) and then those pairs wired in parallel (32/2 = 16). If you wire all four speakers in parallel, you'll have a 4 Ohm cab (16/4 = 4)...
  75. J

    Front vs. Rear Input Question

    > If a plug is inserted into the INPUT1 LEFT/MONO jack on the rear panel this input is defeated. On a slight tangent to the original post... I think this behaviour is backwards. I'm use to gear that is exactly the opposite. The rear connectors are intended for more static setups (racks for...
  76. J

    Front vs. Rear Input Question

    Stehpen, Perhaps a test you can run is to analyze the spectral content of your guitar then build a sweep which replicates that spectral content. Feed that sweep through your Axe-Fx and then compare the relative levels of the input sweep to the resulting output. As mentioned above, a constant...
  77. J

    Bought some KRK's and bass it out of control - help!

    > pushed into a corner I think you just found your problem. Putting speakes in a corner will do funny things to the bass response, usually causing a boomy situation just as you are experiencing. Without a way to reposition the speakers, you need some form of EQ between your sources and the...
  78. J

    axe-fx before amp = massive hum/hiss

    saxxamafone, What is the output level set to on the Axe-Fx when connecting it straight into the amp input? Here's just a guess of what is going on... Some devices have active electronics after the output level control and some do not. With devices which do not have active electronics after...
  79. J

    Y-cable instead of auxilary inputs on in-ear transmitter

    Check out the Carvin EM900 unit. The specs are very comparable to the $600 Sennheiser and Shure units and they include earphones that people are actually liking as opposed to the Sennheiser and Shure which come with "throw away" earphones (according to way too many people for me not to...
  80. J

    FBT 8ma vs QSC

    MKeditor, > I will post a review of them compared to the QSC's and 8ma's. Did you get the 12ma's and do the comparison? Thanks, John
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