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    Let's see your favourite guitar!

    Some very fine axes adorn these pages! My most beloved, from a playing perspective is my 2008 Suhr NAMM Special. One piece solid spalted maple body, its quite the looker, picture does not do it justice. Plays (and sounds) like a dream.
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    Can anyone learn to play guitar?

    Just some food for thought in regards to this thread. Holy shit! Amazing armless guitar player! - YouTube Playing Iris with the Goo Goo Dolls @ Musikfest 2012 - YouTube One Handed guitar player - Tuoi da buon - The Vinh - YouTube Guitar - YouTube Many more examples exist. Human body is an...
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    Name 7 guitar players you really like...

    All of mine have already been mentioned with exception of Gary Moore which I have not noticed in any list so far.
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    Did Joe buy an AFX?

    LOL, so true.
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    Getting stuck in skill level ... what to do?

    If you find yourself using same patterns over and over again (presumably scalar in nature in a box patter up and down the strings), try working out solos on a single string. This can literally open up a new dimension. Try working solos out a piece at a time for your compositions instead of...
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    Dark Waters

    Some hamming over a back track created by a member over at GuitarChaos goes by the moniker of Rob_On_Guitar. My contribution is the lead track only recorded via Ultra direct in, no post effects with a Suhr Standard.
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    Help getting clearer rhythm tone

    Check my post on this page, might help. http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-std-discussion/50405-help-making-rhythm-tone-clearer.html
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    Help with making rhythm tone clearer

    A couple of things to try although I am really not sure what shores-esque means: 1. Amp you are using is pretty high gain, try lowering the Master Vol much lower, in the 3 range 2. Take Damp down some, 100 is pretty extreme. Personally, I hardly ever run it past the mid point 3. Work...
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    Backing Tracks / Playalongs

    Guitar Chaos - Powered by vBulletin has a very extensive collection
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    Reaper.......fantastic

    Very good value for the $. I am still battling some crashing issues in reaper (but have not upgraded in a month or two either so ...) that I do not experience with Sonar, well at least not as frequently.
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    Is the inverter phase tube included into the poweramp part?

    Why not just leave poweramp in the Axe on?
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    Axefx to 2 heads

    Guitar -> AxeFX Front Input -> Output 2 from AxeFX (using Effect Loop block) -> Input on Head One -> Effect Send from Head One -> Input 2 on AxeFx -> AxeFX Output 1 (L/R) -> Head 1/2 Effect Return Or something like that. Should work but you can only use one of your Head's Pre Amp in the...
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    Satriani 2010 Album - Rever???

    Read somewhere that Satch uses 3 delays in series to achieve his reverb sound, not sure he actually uses a reverb unit at all.
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    Managing presets and using the Axe Live.

    Not sure I understand either, however, you can certainly use all of the presets (and select them via MIDI). I believe this is made much easier with the MFC than with a standard foot controller. Selecting a preset simply requires the appropriate preset number to be assigned to a foot switch...
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    Cryin' - Satch cover

    Been a while since I played this tune. Was listening to Extremist CD the other day and got the urge to play it, hit record and this is what came about. JS1200 into Ultra.
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    Still the best out there?

    My guess is Scuffham S-Gear.
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    Picture Thread! Post your Guitars!

    Here are mine, in the order I obtained them. '77 Les Paul Deluxe - $500 in a pawn shop. JS1200 JEM 77B RMR - the funky lime green is a reflection of my shirt taking the picture. Suhr Standard 2008 NAMM Special - very sweet playing and sounding guitar! 1 piece solid spalted maple body...
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    Effect Order was Killing My Tone

    Its attached. Things to note about the preset: 1. Using User Cab 3 - Ownhammer V30 2. Vol/Pan expects External 8 as its Expression pedal, no volume if not present, might want to disable it completely 3. Reverb 1 and Multidelay 1 expect External 7 for Input Gain, I suspect tone will be...
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    Effect Order was Killing My Tone

    While I really appreciate the compliment, let's be clear that I am but a leech on this site soaking up the valuable knowledge that is supplied by the gurus that frequent this site and share their valuable knowledge. Next time I have the Axe up and running, I will post up the patch so you can...
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    Effect Order was Killing My Tone

    This post was originally written (and longer lol) for another site whose users are not that familiar with the Axe-Fx, hence the somewhat simplistic approach. I edited to point out the aspects that I believe to be relevant to the topic of this thread...
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    Admin deleted post without reason

    So simple yet made me laugh hard. Sweet!
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    Admin deleted post without reason

    Internet Forums are such interesting places; pure gold for those studying human psychology. 4 pages of diatribe on an original post that appeared to be made out of context and subsequently withdrawn by the OP, did I get this right or do I have to hit the books some more?
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    [Mono Power Amp] - Do I need to change settings in the Axe to operate it nicely?

    Dangerous if you are using Stereo effects (specifically Delay and Chorus) which can subsequently cause phasing issues through the sum. Although if you are tweaking in this setup consistently then you will be aware of that and compensate.
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    Global Rock Jam No*1

    Well since nobody else picked it up, here is my take for the missing part at 1:59 using Axe-Fx Ultra. I hope I used the proper backer as it seems the last section is still waiting for riffage. Fractal Jam 2
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    My new Ultra setup

    Sounds great!
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    Trying to reamp with Axe-FX ULTRA but sound is soft and unclear?

    I have not done re-amping with the Ultra yet but when I did with other equipment, I spent quite some time balancing the output volume from the computer interface in combination with the input level of the device to get it close to the original signal level. I suspect the same is required in...
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    HumX that works in different outlets?

    Isolation transformer. There are a number of different types and models. Never used one myself.
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    Official Axe 2 High Gain STicky-Thread Request

    Just realised this is in the AFX-2 section, preset above is from an Ultra, apologies.
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    Official Axe 2 High Gain STicky-Thread Request

    My suggestion is for the ones that consider themselves to be stakeholders in this quest to collaborate on building a preset that matches the particular requirements. Use this thread as the basis for the ongoing progress and post the the list of preset(s) in the first post. It will take longer...
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    The problem / the solution

    Increasing production has associated headaches that perhaps Cliff is not willing or wanting to endure. Everybody is assuming that he is in this for the $ but the way I read it, Cliff wants to eat, stay warm, have some extra $ for simple pleasures and gets the most of his self-fulfillment from...
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    Why do we need an input level control?

    LOL, never caught that!
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    The Fractal Blues Jam

    Sorry guys, this link should work. Fractal Jam
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    The Fractal Blues Jam

    I don't play too much blues anymore but this looked like fun so here is my take on it. Its not an amp so understand if you want a different version to round it out. Used my Ultra.
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    Why do we need an input level control?

    S/R ratio = Signal to Noise ratio I believe the Input Level is "roughly" equivalent to a Trim control on a mixer.
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    Perspective

    Ohh and BTW, sorry for being human!
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    Perspective

    You don't count Jay, you were in the know so please go back in your corner.
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    Perspective

    Any Gen 1 Axe Fx owner that is not admitting to feeling some level of disappointment, no matter how short in duration, by this announcement is either kidding themselves or suffering from short term memory loss. Perhaps the duration of the disappointment is directly attributed to the length of...
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    Why I don't need the Axe II (what I don't need, what I do really need, and ...

    Even though the amp modeling in the Axe (Ultra in my case) is stellar to my ears, I can't help but wonder what the new G2 code can do.
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    Alternative to the 800 for solos?

    I have a preference for the Euro Red with a drive in the front, Tube Driver these days seems to work best for me. Not sure its a substitute for the 800 though.
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    Brit Pre - what channel(s) are modeled?

    My guess is OD2. I rather like this model, not my fav (Euro Red gets that nood) but still a utility.
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    Need luthier advice from the wisemen

    Glad it worked out!
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    How to get more separation in my Reverb/Delay patches

    I limit the reverb to only certain frequencies using the Low and High Cut. I am currently very muck liking Low Cut at 1440Hz and High Cut at 7900Hz. Less interference with the dry signal. I run effects in parallel and use an expression pedal for mixing them where I want them on any given tune.
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    Increasing Sustain, diminishing Decay. Help?

    The Red Euro is my fav sim in the unit and I use it a lot. In my current setup, I use a Compressor in front of the amp and use the guitar volume to regulate drive. I hardly ever take the guitar volume past about 60% as I prefer the attack better. I also put a Boss Distortion in the chain...
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    Marshall Users w/Ultra

    Correct, Output 1 to Marshal Effects Return. BTW, I setup my original patches at home using headphones and not so great near field monitors, the blew chunks through the Marshal so best to do as much tweaking as possible at band volume and through your preferred hookup. Good luck!
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    Marshall Users w/Ultra

    I run mine mono into the Return on a JCM800, sounds great!
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    11Rack. So glad I have the Axe-FX

    While we Axe-Fx owners can count ourselves lucky to have the extremely rare luxury of free firmware updates that expand our investment, can't really thrash a company for charging $ for theirs. People have to eat after all.
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    Cabs and clipping

    I run pretty well all of my amp block at 0db, however, I block low freqs later on in the chain.
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    Drum Programming

    I got a MIDI trigger pad with 16 velocity sensitive pads that I use to start things off and get in the ball park. After that its tedious hand work, MIDI editing, timing, velocity along with selecting different samples.
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    On paying for users' presets

    While I have nothing against anybody selling presets, I also don't see myself buying any. However, a business model may exist for this if the seller did custom order presets. Send the guy a clip of your target tone along with a dry clip of yourself playing your gear for reamping purposes and...
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    OwnHammer Impulses - Speaker Cabinets now available!

    Well I bit and am glad that I did. These are very nice indeed!
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    Taming "Sizzle"

    Don't think I've tried Warmth for this yet, not sure why I didn't. Thanks! I am redoing all my live patches, all six of them, lol. I don't have "loud" equipment at home and need to tweak at band practice. Have to convince the guys that there will be something better as a result of taking a...
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    Dragianni - Straight To he Sun

    Sounds amazing! Oh and Dober dan!
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    Taming "Sizzle"

    I put sizzle in quotes as I believe this is the general term used to describe what I am trying to minimize. Best way for me to describe this is that a flager/chorus type effect takes place in the higher frequencies with moderate to high gain patches. For whatever reason it is significantly...
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    Samba Pa Ti - cover

    Thanks vAMP and yes that is the Cab used on this patch.
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    Samba Pa Ti - cover

    Thanks! I believe I got the BT from Guitarchaos.com which may have the best collection on the net.
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    Samba Pa Ti - cover

    Patch is attached. Its using User 3 for Cab 1 which is a Red Wires Mesa V30 SM57 Cap Edge 2in. I removed the Volume block as it was tied to my expression pedal and hence produces no volume at all on initial start up of the Axe-Fx until the pedal is moved. As a result, I turned down the Level...
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    Samba Pa Ti - cover

    Thanks guys, just got around to activating the new forum. Will get the patch up here this weekend. Cheers!
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    Having problems dialing in a good sound

    Going to need more data than that, hence the lack of response. More details regarding your patch(es), what tone you are after. A clip always helps a bearing can be established as to what you consider "shrill" and "digitalis". Nothing to go on here. However, before you go any further, this...
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    Samba Pa Ti - cover

    Not note for note but still a lot of fun. All Ultra, no post effects added. Guitar is a Suhr Standard, bridge pickup. http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10070844
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    WALKTHROUGH: Dialing in amps on the Axe-Fx

    Great stuff Yek! Thank you!
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    Axe-Fx Accuracy Issues

    Re: Part II: Things learned comparing AXE-FX to Bogner Blue While its great that you offer up an alternative Scott, saying that the "tone there blows" seems a tad harsh indeed. If that is the tone the dude wants and thinks is the cat's meow, then that's what it is. I am not personally...
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    My new Ultra is here, my new Ultra is here!!!

    All kidding aside, the Axe-Fx has no USB port. The posts you are referring to are peeps connecting their MIDI interface via some type of USB (on the computer side) adapter. The AFX is not an interface. You record using the various outputs available and you control it via MIDI. Personally, I...
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    New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appears

    Re: New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appea Yep, the G string is the biggest offender in my experience. Having said that I just had a bit of loose jamming against BTs here and absolutely no issues whatsoever. Makes me believe that it has quite a bit to do with string attack...
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    New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appears

    Re: New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appea What I hear mostly is the dissonance created by the distortion as harmonics add up with some of them not musically related to the original note. I am no guru in this area so anybody with more first hand knowledge please pipe up...
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    New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appears

    Re: New Ultra user requests help - Flanger like effect appea Without hearing the sample I cannot say for sure but I do believe I know what you are talking about. I hear it as well, however, I have come to the conclusion that this is "normal", for me at least. When I specifically looked for it...
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    Anyone using Axe-FX with an amplifier (for FX only)?

    This may not work for you but I also have the FCB1010 (original EPROM) and although I only use the Axe-Fx wit it here is what I do. All of my presets are stored with effects Bypassed but present and ready to be turned on when required. I use switches 1-5 for switching presets on any given Bank...
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    Axe-fx power amp modelling possibly still not up to par?

    http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=22974
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    The sound of my Axe fx Ultra has become worse over time.

    Apologies for not reading every post in this thread so some duplicates may be below: 1. Ensure Cab sims and Amp sims are On in Global (assuming you are monitoring through FRFR which I believe you are) 2. Ensure you are not overdriving the input on your monitoring amplification 3. Ensure you are...
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    Petrucci Mark V settings

    Check this out, should help http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org/index.php?title=Tutorials#The_Mark_Series_Graphic_EQ
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    dave weiner

    Here he has it plain sight and is actively using it http://www.youtube.com/user/DAVEWEINER#p/u. But the most impressive aspect is the extremely cool lava lamp on the left of the screen!
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    Firmware Version 10.03 Up

    Euro Red model rulez! By far my fav and most go to amp for other than clean tones.
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    Gain trouble

    First place to start is the Input pot, get it to just light up the Red Led when you strum hardest with guitar vol pot on full.
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    Firmware Version 10.03 Up

    Thanks AA!
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    Firmware Version 10.03 Up

    The change is made in AxeEdit not the Axe-Fx.
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    Pickup Height?

    Most noticeable on single coils since their magnets are typically significantly stronger. Pickups too close can result in "stratitis" which is described as creating a fake harmonic frequency node on a string resulting in a string sounding dissonant even when played alone. Basically, the...
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    Firmware Version 10.03 Up

    So true. Still gonna upgrade though. ;)
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    I see a lot of Suhr talk around here. What about McNaught's?

    Re: I see a lot of Suhr talk around here. What about McNaugh Never heard of them but will look them up as I am always on the look out for the next geetar. I have a Suhr...and a JS1200 and a 77 Les Paul Deluxe and a JEM and the Suhr is my go to guitar on any given day. All of my guitars sound...
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    I see a lot of Suhr talk around here. What about McNaught's?

    Re: I see a lot of Suhr talk around here. What about McNaugh Sorry, double post.
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    Ultra and new Port City 100 watt Pearl rig....with pics

    Sweet rig! As mentioned above, I too am awaiting my chance to grab one of your cabs at some point soon. For the time being, I am running through the power amp section of a JCM800 into a Marshal cab. Sounds stellar but neither the amp or the cab are mine, borrowing from a buddy who is off on a...
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    Smooth amp transitions

    Try disabling Spillover. I have (had) same issue when switching from gain to clean amps and this solved it for me.
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    Need some help dialing in a high gain tone

    Might want to try some surgical ParaEQ. Set the Q to as narrow as possible (5.00), set the band to +12Db and do a sweep starting from around 2KHz or so and up while you play (I just hit the strings and let them ring). When you find the undesirable freq, it will likely jump right out at you...
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    HELP! becoming disillusioned with my Utra a month in.

    This is how bring all parallel chains back together again using the mixer block. Works for me to keep the Clip light off consistently. Comment regarding using the rear input was indeed for 2 cable method corey. As far as there being no difference between plugging guitar in directly to the...
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    HELP! becoming disillusioned with my Utra a month in.

    Not sure you need to go 4CM if you are using through the Lone Star's effect loop unless of course you plan to use effects in front of the Lone Star input. If not, just hook it up with 2 cables but make sure you use the rear input on the Axe-Fx for that. I can certainly see how your tone will...
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    Can't seem to make a nice lead sound without the fizz

    Good to hear you are getting there! Given the choices of amps and what I believe you are after give the Euro Red Channel a try at some point. I find it has a well rounded tone.
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    Can't seem to make a nice lead sound without the fizz

    Just goes to show how different everybody's ears are. I played at low and high volume and definitely sounds like it lacks presence at low volume but sounds pretty good at higher volumes, to me anyway.
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    Can't seem to make a nice lead sound without the fizz

    I assume you mean my post. Wasn't looking for any response quite frankly. Just putting my 2 cents in towards a possible solution to the OPs issue. Point taken though , however, the setting that I have that uses this is a bit of a work in progress and would not be of any particular use to...
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    Can't seem to make a nice lead sound without the fizz

    Everybody's ears and tastes are different. For me what works at the moment is as follows: PEQ after Amp Block and before Cab block - Band 1 & 5 no change (flat) - Band 2 Freq @ 2521 Q @ 5.0 Gain @ -8.13 - Band 3 Freq @ 3369 Q @ 5.0 Gain @ -12 - Band 4 Freq @ 5700 Q @ 5.0 Gain @ -12 I also...
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    Effects Blocks Distorting???

    That's correct, your output gain consists of the sum of all the parallel chains. Personally I find it easiest to terminate all parallel routes into a Mixer block from which I can mix down easily from a single location. This can also be done in the Output block but then you cannot add a common...
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    Effects Blocks Distorting???

    Output Clip light coming on?
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    Free Redwirez Cab

    Thanks Mike, sounds good!
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    Free Redwirez Cab

    Hi Mike, is this any different than EQ'ing after the Cab without using Impedance curves?
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    New ultra owner, question about connecting to computer

    Personally I cannot say, check the specs for a starter. External interfaces (with typically USB interface connection) are certainly easier to hook up and maintain than an internal card though.
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    Am I doing something wrong with my setup ?

    No ruffling. Given your further explanation, I think I was correct in my interpretation of what you are trying to do so I restate that you do not need to run out of Output 1 and 2 (both Left). Since you state your signal chain within the Axe-Fx is mono all the way, the Left and Right of Output...
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    New ultra owner, question about connecting to computer

    Fast Track will work. Don't know anything about it so can't give any recommendation. Any of these types of devices will work for you Steve. Mainly depends on your budget and your ultimate goal of the setup.
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    New ultra owner, question about connecting to computer

    That's correct. You will need a converter jack as typically comp sound cards will have an RCA or 1/8" input jack. If your card does not support Line In, there are a variety of relatively inexpensive options available. I use the MAudio Delta Audiophile 9624 which, if memory serves, cost me...
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    loading a preset with wet delay

    Not applicable to my situation Larry as I have never put a Delay before the amp. Case in point though, I narrowed my situation down to be more Reverb specific as opposed to Delay although I rarely use one without the other so it may still be Delay being the overall culprit.
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