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  1. shemihazazel

    NGD Schecter M7 Banshee Evertune

    Finally got to spend some time with it today. What a BEAST. And the stock Lundgrens sound fantastic. Had it tuned to drop-F# and it really loves the FAS Modern. 🤘
  2. shemihazazel

    Wish Bidirectional SPDIF/AES

    It's currently not possible to link 2 AFX via SPDIF or AES in a loop due to clock limitations. It would be nice to get this fixed so the entire signal chain is digital.
  3. shemihazazel

    I've been sleeping on Low Cut

    For real, this little switch is magic. Tightens things up so nicely on the low end, especially with high gain tones.
  4. shemihazazel

    Jerry Cantrell at NYC Irving Plaza

    I was in New York for a few days and caught his show. Holy Shit, I was not expecting all the AiC tunes. I only managed to get one decent pic of the man. The stage at that place is absurdly short. Setlist: Them Bones Psychotic Break Your Decision Between Brighten Cut You In My Song Siren Song...
  5. shemihazazel

    Dark Tranquillity Chicago Metro

    They've been on my bucket list for nearly 20 years, and it was absolutely worth the wait. They SLAYED Sunday night. Even played some favorites of mine I thought they wouldn't. I can even forgive them for using Kempers. 😆
  6. shemihazazel

    NBD - Schecter C-5 GT with Nordstrand Big Blademans and JC3B preamp

    2 years of waiting to get the instrument and replacement parts together.
  7. shemihazazel

    Any other dealers like Sweetwater that have pics of the actual instrument you're buying?

    Like the title says. This supply chain crunch is frigging killing me.
  8. shemihazazel

    Big problems with new FRFR rig

    I got a Headrush powered FRFR speaker for a band I'm playing in. I have Output 1 Left XLR connected to the speaker's input. Even with the speaker cranked I get almost no output and it sounds like it's under water. I've made adjustments to the Output 1 knob. Confirmed the speaker works by...
  9. shemihazazel

    Any Chicago Residents Catch Metallica Last Night?

    Just curious. My FB feed was blowing up all day about it.
  10. shemihazazel

    Non Guitar-Based Music

    Just curious if you all have any favorites. I was raised on Classical music, and while this piece doesn't fit that mold precisely, it still gives me chills every time I listen to it.
  11. shemihazazel

    Engaging a modifier with momentary switch?

    Apologies if this is a stupid question. Still an FC noob. One of my presets has the step sequencer attached to a volume block for stutter effects. Is it possible to engage/disengage the sequencer with a momentary switch?
  12. shemihazazel

    Updated Bass Preset

    I posted the original in another thread. I tweeked the PEQ to dial out some harsh upper freqencies and low end boominess. Preset was made with a Schecter SLS Elite, and Fishman Fluence pickups on the modern setting. If you'd like the IRs I used, PM me.
  13. shemihazazel

    Wish Extend PEQ frequencies below 100hz for all bands

    When fine-tuning PEQ for bass patches, there are frequently boomy frequencies below 100hz . Those low registers can currently only be reached by a single band. It would be nice to have that functionality extended to all bands.
  14. shemihazazel

    Props for the humble RTA block

    So incredibly useful for isolating harsh frequencies and taming them in real-time. If you aren't using it, you should be.
  15. shemihazazel

    Bluechip Picks

    Big thanks to my fellow forumites for introducing me to these. They greatly improve tone, I haven't seen any wear after months of heavy use, and best of all I hardly have to grip them. Pick slippage has always been a big problem for me, and my right hand would get sore from holding them so...
  16. shemihazazel

    Possible to control 2 Axe-FX IIIs at once with Axe-Edit?

    I think I already asked this but I can't find the thread anywhere.
  17. shemihazazel

    FW Recto clip type

    Such a nastyass clip type for the Drive block. Reminds me of the Zvex Machine and its crossover distortion.
  18. shemihazazel

    Thank the Dark One for backups!

    I was messing around with one of my key presets earlier. Trying out different amp models. I was on a sound I didn't particularly like, and accidentally clicked Save. I switched back to the original amp model, but preset sounded totally different and nasty. Panic sets in. Then I remember I did a...
  19. shemihazazel

    Sending MIDI from FC12 to 2 AxeFX IIIs

    I know for the first one I can connect the FC12s FASLINK Out to the first III's FASLINK In. I'm curious how best to transmit MIDI to the second unit. Can I simply daisy chain from FASLINK Out on the first unit to FASLINK In on the second? I'm not terribly MIDI savvy. So any suggestions would be...
  20. shemihazazel

    Trouble capturing IRs from outboard gear [solved]

    I've done this before, so I'm not sure what the issue is. I have a Darkglass Element, and to my memory, my connections are correct. I have a MXLR to TRS connected from Output2 Left on the AxeIII to the instrument input, and a FXLR to FXLR connected from the Element's direct out to the AxeIII...
  21. shemihazazel

    Second Axe-Fx III looped in via SPDIF?

    I want to use my secondary Axe-FX III in loop with the primary, with minimal loss in signal quality. I thought SPDIF would be the best way since it's an entirely digital signal. Can anyone confirm if this is possible, and if not, what's the best alternative?
  22. shemihazazel

    Gojira - Into the Storm

    Off-beat ride cymbal and Herta double bass = instant stank face And that outro makes this song the perfect lead-in to L'enfant Sauvage
  23. shemihazazel

    Dream Build NGD

    ESP E-II Eclipse Trans Natural Burst. Swapped EMGs for Bare Knuckle Black Hawks and added Graphtech Ghost piezo Bridge. Modified by master luthier Geoff Benge. https://www.chicagoguitarrepair.com/
  24. shemihazazel

    Architects - Animals - With Orchestra at Abbey Road!

    This is bonkers!
  25. shemihazazel

    Best Combo Air Purifier/Humidifier for small studio

    Hey guys. Just want to get your thoughts on this. I don't trust online reviews, but I trust your experience. I want to get one for my little studio room to maintain ideal humidity and air quality for my guitars.
  26. shemihazazel

    NGD - Solar E-Type 7 String 🤘

    First guitar with an Evertune bridge, and it's LEGIT. This baby shipped from Sweden to Chicago, and came out of the box perfectly in tune.
  27. shemihazazel

    SNOOCHIE BOOCHIES

    On Halloween, 17 years ago, one of my best friends and I dressed up as Jay and Silent Bob. Recently we both tried to track down the pic someone snapped of us in front of the old main building without success. I suggested a reunion and, as fortunes had it, Kevin Smith was bringing Mooby's to...
  28. shemihazazel

    MP3 to WAV

    Anyone know of a good converter that won't turn my PC into a malware-ridden hellscape?
  29. shemihazazel

    Anyone have Darkglass IRs?

    Curious if anyone has captured their 4x12 and 8x10 bass cabs? I'd rather not drop $250 on an Element to do it myself.
  30. shemihazazel

    Updated Manual Soon?

    There have been pretty significant number of changes since the last revision in April. Just curious when we'll get the latest and greatest manual release. :)
  31. shemihazazel

    Rounded or Pointy Pick Tip? Flexy or Stiff Pick?

    Which do you prefer and why?
  32. shemihazazel

    NBD - Ibanez Premium SR1345B - Dual Shadow Burst Flat

    Been eyeing this particular model for a while now, but once I saw the grain on this one I had to pull the trigger. :D
  33. shemihazazel

    Adam Jones Signature Gibson LP

    Gibson is gonna charge 10 grand for one of these. 🤣 https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-long-awaited-les-paul-signature-for-tool-guitarist-adam-jones-is-in-production
  34. shemihazazel

    Reverb.com can be good for a laugh at times

    LMFAO
  35. shemihazazel

    Pitch shifting delay with tape delay possible?

    I've seen VST tape delay plugins that seem to manipulate motor speed or other parameters to make the delay sound pitch shift incrementally up or down. Is it possible to achieve this in the Axe with modifiers or something?
  36. shemihazazel

    Adam Jones Signature Model

    https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2020-gibson-confirms-signature-les-paul-custom-for-tools-adam-jones Tempting... Unfortuately, this is Gibson we're talking about. So it'll cost like a bizzillion dollars with the same shite QA as their other models.
  37. shemihazazel

    Bass Bi-Amping - X-Over vs Filters

    Been experimenting with running parallel chains for bass patches based on the clip from Leon. My question: Is there any appreciable difference between using the X-Over block to split the high/low signals, vs using a high-pass filter for one chain and a low-pass filter for the other? Just curious.
  38. shemihazazel

    More Impedance Curves Coming?

    Thinking specifically about the bass amps
  39. shemihazazel

    Orbit Culture \m/

    Been addicted to these guys lately. Here's their video for Nensha, from their imminent 2020 release. DISCLAIMER - Growl vox haters will hate it.
  40. shemihazazel

    NGD - ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

    Actually had it for a while, but I wasn't feeling the Duncans. So I had Chicago Fret Works load it up with my trusty Alumitones. :grinning: Had her pleked and the nut replaced with a Graphtech TUSQ at Sweetwater before they originally shipped it to me. Plays like a dream! :hearteyes:
  41. shemihazazel

    Star Trek: Picard

    Holy shitballs 😮
  42. shemihazazel

    This guy kills me

  43. shemihazazel

    Fractal needs more swag options!

    Really, I just want a Fractal hoodie. :D
  44. shemihazazel

    Neumann NDH 20 headphones

    Anyone tried these out? Curious if they're worth the money. Currently using my old Blue Mo-Fi cans, but they're a little worse for wear from heavy use.
  45. shemihazazel

    Stupid question about channels

    Too lazy to RTFM at the moment. I noticed yesterday that when I apply a controller to a variable on a block, it's applied across all the channels for that block. Same deal if I try to change the controller on one channel, it's applied to all of them. Is it possible to use different controllers...
  46. shemihazazel

    D'Addario NYXL strings

    These strings are the shit. I tried them out for the hell of it and was pretty skeptical. They cost twice as much as the GHS packs I normally get, but worth it. Notes ring clearer even with all strings and thick distortion, and they stay in tune better. I tune down to C# on my Les Paul, and...
  47. shemihazazel

    Any update on FC controller production/release?

    Seems like it's been weeks since we've heard anything official. Just curious. Not trying to be pushy.
  48. shemihazazel

    Replicating pitch bend delay like Red Panda Raster

    The closest I've gotten to this is using send/return blocks to feedback the signal from a delay block into a pitch block, but it's just not the same as bending delays the Raster can do. Anyone had success in replicating this pedal?
  49. shemihazazel

    What's your experience with impossible-to-find gear?

    My go-to instrument is the Gibson BFG silverburst in my profile pick. In the last couple months I've been digging around online for a second one I can keep around as a backup, but I cannot find them anywhere. Not on ebay, reverb, craigslist etc. I think Gibson only made a couple hundred of them...
  50. shemihazazel

    2nd Axe-III Invitation to Purchase Email - Who Wants It? :)

    First one to PM me with an email address will have it forwarded to them. Please be courteous and don't skip the line if you're already lucky enough to own one.
  51. shemihazazel

    Implemented Quad Chorus

    Can this block be ported into the III? I'm not able to get similar results with any of the modes in the regular Chorus block.
  52. shemihazazel

    Issue with Support site

    I'm trying to log a support case, but the text field underneath Subject doesn't come up. Using Chrome, tried incognito mode, still doesn't come up. Comes up on my android phone but can't type in it. Anyone else seeing this?
  53. shemihazazel

    Continuous airy hiss on headphones

    Got a problem with my III. Don't matter how much I mess with the input gate settings. I can completely mute input and the noise is still there, regardless of preset. This isn't a problem on my Axe-II. It's totally silent when I'm not playing. On the III sounds almost like analog record hiss...
  54. shemihazazel

    Quad-Chorus

    Has it been ported into the Axe-III? Pretty please?
  55. shemihazazel

    Quad-Chorus

    Has it been folded into main Chorus block as one of the modes? I use that block a lot in my II.
  56. shemihazazel

    Why no interface upgrade?

    Just curious, from a design standpoint, why the AXE-III still uses USB 2.0. Why not USB 3.0 or even USB-C?
  57. shemihazazel

    User Cab IRs in the Axe-III

    Apologies if this is asked-and-answered already, but will the Axe-III still work with the same kind of SysEx files the II does for user cab imports? I have several custom IRs that are critical for certain patches in my Axe-II. I don't care about rebuilding patches from scratch, but the IRs are...
  58. shemihazazel

    Been Out of Action For Awhile - Updated from Q1.00 to Q2.04

    Bass has never been more clear, and the harmonics jumping off my strings are ridiculous.
  59. shemihazazel

    NGD! - Returning to My 7 String Roots

    Took the fanned fret plunge too. Got new strings coming. This one's going down to F#. :twisted
  60. shemihazazel

    VU metering and apparent loudness

    I've noticed that when tuning my presets so they register at roughly the same db level, the high gain presets sound considerably louder when output level remains the same. Is this simply due to the compression from the increased gain? Just curious, and probably a dumb question.
  61. shemihazazel

    LMAO - Meshuggah Content

    Was trawling their youtube vids this afternoon, and came across this little gem.
  62. shemihazazel

    Intelligent Noisegate is the SH*T

    My high gain presets are dead quiet now, without eating the tone and dynamics alive. Nicely done guys.
  63. shemihazazel

    Pitch bending delay repeats

    What's the simplest way to make a delay preset where the delay repeats steadily bend up in pitch as they fade out?
  64. shemihazazel

    The Character knob is AWESOME

    Just showing a little love. If you're not using this control, you should be. I've found nothing better for fine-tuning low end response. You can preserve all the whoomph in the bass while filtering out any remaining mud, especially useful on high gain patches.
  65. shemihazazel

    FW 15 is the update bassists have been waiting for

    After marveling at the amazing bass response on guitar. I switched over to a bass preset. Wow. It packs a huge wallop in all the right places without the woofiness I used to battle. This is without any of the new UR cabs too. I don't pretend to understand half of Cliff's tech jargon. So I'd like...
  66. shemihazazel

    Is it just me or are he Rectos noisier in v14?

    I had my noise gate pretty well tuned on my recto presets. The new Rectos sound incredible, but even after adjusting volumes and resetting the amp block I have to absolutely crank the noise gate to kill all the buzz. Turning the gain down and reducing the master even more doesn't help much, and...
  67. shemihazazel

    \m/

    That is all... Two kids who love metal in a hip hop world (Video) : theCHIVE
  68. shemihazazel

    Mic preamp to pair with AFX-2

    With the Axe as my main studio interface, I've been looking into mic pres to use along with it. To get the best results, do I need a preamp with an unbalanced 1/4 out, or will a balanced 1/4 out do the job?
  69. shemihazazel

    Tonematch as a CPU conservation measure

    I frequently employ dual amp/cab setups when creating tones. After adding reverb and a CPU heavy effect like Quad Chorus, it doesn't take much more to hit the CPU ceiling, especially when using the Axe-Fx to track in a DAW. As a general rule, each of these dual-amp presets has a "dominant"...
  70. shemihazazel

    Mixing tips

    So I finally have enough material to start making a full record. However, I am apparently full retard when it comes to mixing with actual guitars and drums. I'd like to hear from you all on individual experiences/approaches when it comes to mixing. How much EQing, compressing, etc. do you apply...
  71. shemihazazel

    Gibson is acquiring Cakewalk

    Given Gibson's poor development decisions in the last decade, this gives me pause as a Sonar user. http://www.cakewalk.com/page.aspx/Gibson-FAQ
  72. shemihazazel

    Vocoder setup question

    So I'd like to start playing around with the vocoder. Rather than running the mic through a preamp with a 1/4 output into the Axe-II line-in, could I get away with a female XLR to TRS connector like this one?
  73. shemihazazel

    FedEx

  74. shemihazazel

    More membership levels?

    This is purely for fun. With all the members we have on here with thousands of posts, they deserve a more grandiose title than just 'Senior Member' don't you think? ;)
  75. shemihazazel

    Ho. Ly. SHIT.

    Unlocking the Truth is the Most Brutal Sixth Grade Metal Band Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever | NOISEY :o :shock :evil \m/
  76. shemihazazel

    Side by Side

    :twisted
  77. shemihazazel

    Enhancer love

    I haven't messed with this block since my early Ultra days. The new Modern mode sounds incredible in V10. I've been recording stereo guitar tracks with no post-processing/panning and they sound fantastic in mix down. :loyal:
  78. shemihazazel

    High CPU question

    One of my go-to Axe-II presets runs in the 95% range, and I get CPU spikes when my DAW is in use. I'd like to use my Ultra in the fx loop for Quad Chorus and Multi Delay, to free up a chunk of CPU on the II. Is there any difference in these effects between the Ultra and the II ?
  79. shemihazazel

    V10 is making more sense

    Dynamic Depth and Character have been key here, V9 presets needed a little boost of each. TURN MASTER DOWN on the high gainers, not just the Rectos. The Hiwatts respond much differently now. I have to really crank the Input Trim and bump the gain a notch to get similar results. I say similar...
  80. shemihazazel

    String stretching tool

    I haven't seen anyone talking up this one around here. Great little tool. Stretcha - Welcome
  81. shemihazazel

    Why I hate Passive Pups

    http://tinyurl.com/2g9mqh Video says it all.
  82. shemihazazel

    How much space is left in the Axe-Fx II?

    Just curious, seeing as how we're up to FW 9.0 already. Wondering when I'm going to come back to the front page and see "10..." again :lol
  83. shemihazazel

    Alternate Tonestacks

    I haven't messed with these since the Ultra days. I forgot how much fun they are. :)
  84. shemihazazel

    Has anyone else on here just @#%$ing HAD IT with work?

    I swear, it started getting progressively worse since the start of this year, but these last several days have been a tipping point. I am just FED UP with coworker and customer incompetence. I’ve been ready to explode all day, and the only thing keeping me going is guitar time when I get home. :evil
  85. shemihazazel

    8.0 - I get it now.

    So I was bitching a couple days ago about how my presets sounded all harsh and lacked low end after updating to 8.0, plus some weirdness with high-pitched ringing in the background when switching amp models. The latter has to be Axe-Edit. I don't know what kept it working through 7.0, but...
  86. shemihazazel

    Weirdness in 8.0

    After updating to 8.0, most of the bottom end and over-all gain has been sucked out of most of my presets. I tried adjusting the presence/dynamics/bass controls to no avail. So then I tried resetting the amp model. All that did was introduce this high-pitched, constant ringing in the background...
  87. shemihazazel

    Shielding or alternatives?

    One of my instruments, a Gibson bass, has some serious issues with RF interference. It's bad enough that I can still hear it even while playing fairly loud passages. The noise gate only helps when no notes are played, which is no help at all really. Do any of you have experience with...
  88. shemihazazel

    Which amp parameters do we NOT have control over?

    I thought about this last night as I was marveling at the sheer amount of advanced parameters we have access to tweak now. The thing is, I know that even if I tweaked every setting to be identical to those on a different amp model, it still wouldn't sound the same. The same holds true for the...
  89. shemihazazel

    Dark Tranquillity - Live in Milan

    This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's probably the best recording of a live metal show I've ever seen. So much energy.
  90. shemihazazel

    Can Gate/Expander be move effective than Input Gate?

    I'm polishing some of my most-used patches, and I'm not that familiar with the Gate/Expander block's abilities. When used as a noise gate post-amp, can it actually be more effective than the standard input gate, with better response time and/or natural decay?
  91. shemihazazel

    Because post 666 only comes around once.....

    Enjoy! :twisted
  92. shemihazazel

    Drive Block Question

    I'm sure the answer is burried somewhere, but I thought I'd ask the question on here for everyone's benefit. The release notes to the new firmware got me thinking: Is the Drive block like the Delay block, where the models listed are simply presets for the existing paramters? Or do the Drive...
  93. shemihazazel

    Meshuggah @ HOB Chicago!

    These guys have truly come a long way from when I last saw them perform ten years ago. Granted, Meshuggah was opening for Tool then, and there's nearly always more energy for a headliner. Still, everything about the production was top notch. Their lack of real amplifiers opened up the stage for...
  94. shemihazazel

    Hi-Gain Axe-II + Chromavoder pedal by Dave Levine

    Yes, my playing is shitty. Yes, I'm sure there's too much gain and sizzle. I'm just hoping to turn some more people on to this amazing pedal. Chromavoder High Gain by Shemihazazel on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
  95. shemihazazel

    Do the 6.0 factory presets sound bad to anyone else?

    My own presets sound fine after I tweaked them a tad. The factory presets are unusable for the most part, with a huge amount of high-end harshness. It's not a big deal because I never really use them. I'm just curious if anyone else encountered the same thing.
  96. shemihazazel

    Release notes said nothing about noise gate improvements....

    But I'll be damned if all my high gain patches aren't quieter. Not only that, but notes decay so naturally now even with tight gate settings. Impressive. Most impressive.
  97. shemihazazel

    The Physics of Guitar Vs. Bass (Scale and Strings)

    Okay, folks. I’m hoping that one of the gurus on here can explain this to me in a clear fashion, because it’s been bugging me for a while. So, when it comes to stringed instruments, the heavier the string - the lower the pitch it can be tuned to without becoming a floppy mess. The same...
  98. shemihazazel

    Good Vibes

    If the mods deem that this post should be moved, so be it. What I write here might get me condemned as a sycophantic ass-kisser, but I don’t care. With all the vitriol that has been flying around this forum of late, I feel the need to put something positive out there. Cliff and the Fractal...
  99. shemihazazel

    LEAKED MESHUGGAH NEW TRACK

    Meshuggah: new track intentionally leaked | got-djent.com If this is indicative of the rest of the album at all, I will be a happy man on March 27th, and then in May when I see them live! :D
  100. shemihazazel

    Simulating a Non-Master Volume Amp?

    Cliff or anyone else know if this is possible? It's not as straight forward as just cranking the Master to 10 is it?
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