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  1. M

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    I haven't tried in Axe Edit, just the front panel. I kind of prefer the behavior on the Axe Fx because IMO those values are a better sounding starting point with a lot of mics/cabs than Cap / 0 cm. But I don't know which is "correct".
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    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    Not a bug per se, but an inconsistency between the FM3 and the Axe Fx. After resetting the cab block, the default DynaCab mic position and distance are 0.0 on the FM3, but on the Axe Fx they default to 5.00 and 4.80 respectively. Not sure what the FM9 does, I don't have mine handy right now.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Yeah, I just checked the Recto Slant using Axe Edit and it seems to be working. There is an audible difference when toggling between Dynamic 1 and 2.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    I checked several cabs and I definitely hear a difference between Dynamic 1 and 2. DynaCabs are updated independently of the DSP firmware, so it's probably unlikely that this update broke them. Were you on a clean or dirty preset when you tried this? The difference between the mics would be...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    The Class-A 30W Brilliant model is 💯 I've been playing a lot of STP lately and it's so easy to dial in Dean's tones from Purple and Tiny Music with this model.
  6. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Weird. I just tested again and tails are cut off for me if I set it to mute output.
  7. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Are you sure? I noticed this in the beta, but can't repro it in this release.
  8. M

    Not a Bug Tuner stopped working

    Check the Source setting on the tuner's config tab and make sure it matches the input you're using.
  9. M

    Which single amp channel to do it all?

    For me it's the Wrecker Express and Liverpool. I dial the amps in for a lead tone and then roll my guitar volume down to 1/2 or 3/4 for clean and crunch.
  10. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

    Yeah. I never really bonded with the D60 models before this update, but I'm really liking both now. I could probably use D60 Less for 90% of the stuff I play and be pretty happy.
  11. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    York Audio has a Marshall V30 pack that sounds great. FWIW, I don’t think the matching cab thing is that big of a deal. I played my Jubilees through a stock cab that I assume had T75s and another with Greenbacks and they sounded fine. Since the B/M/T controls actually do something on the...
  12. M

    Fryette D60 More not enough gain?

    I had a Pittbull a while back. It was a really cool, but very unforgiving amp. It had tons of gain, but somehow seemed to have very little compression or saturation. I don’t know how to describe it other than dry and stiff. I guess it’s the signature Fryette sound because the D60 I tried was...
  13. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.02 Release

    I sold my last Jubilee several years ago, so I can’t directly compare. But the model sounds really good. I do wish we could get models of the clean and rhythm clip modes.
  14. M

    How to make lower gain Plexi pre set sound full?

    Lower the value of the bright cap. Or raise the treble gain and lower the input trim to compensate. The bright cap has less effect the higher your treble gain is set.
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    FM 3 voltage pulse issue

    Weren’t some people seeing the I/O lights on the FM3 light up when it was off but connected to USB? Maybe try disconnecting the USB cable and see if it stops.
  16. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

    I just experienced an odd bug. I was playing with the Double Verb factory preset. I was on the “Normal” scene and the only change I made was bypassing the delay and reverb blocks. After about 10 minutes I started hearing a high pitched tone through my monitors. Turning down the output on the Axe...
  17. M

    Don't Work on Amp Models When You're Overworked and Tired

    So the 2203 has arrived? :)
  18. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Release Candidate #2 (Beta #7)

    The new trems are amazing.
  19. M

    3rd Party Dyna-Cabs

    I'm pretty sure the 1960TV Dyna Cab would be a G12M-25 too. Not sure how similar it would sound to the legacy cab though, since the TV cab has different dimensions than a regular 1960A.
  20. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I’m running: Mixer -> Sub -> PXMs.
  21. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I’m using an EV ELX200-12SP with a pair of PXMs in a pretty large room at home. I play guitar, bass and backing tracks through them. It sounds great.
  22. M

    Bug? EURO UBER presence knob causes audio CRASH

    I can repro it pretty easily on the 23.00 beta.
  23. M

    Bug FM9 Turbo?

    The bypass mode of your chorus block is "Mute FX Out" and the mix is 100%, so when it's bypassed no dry signal is passing. Changing it to "Thru" fixes the issue. A good way to diagnose problems like this is to use the Meters view under Layout.
  24. M

    Friedman IR-X

    Can I ask why? I have one, it sounds like the BE/HBE models we already have.
  25. M

    Real vintage sounding les paul through FM3

    I did say the wiring harness part was a preference, not required. But it is definitely part of the vintage LP tone and vibe. Some people who use their volume knobs to go from clean to dirty prefer an abrupt instead of gradual taper. The taper of the volume pots on my reissue LPs, for example...
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    Real vintage sounding les paul through FM3

    I think the biggest factors are going to be the pickups and maybe the wiring harness. If you want vintage LP tones, go for a set of bright, low output, PAF style pickups like Duncan Seth Lovers or Antiquities, Dimarzio PAF Masters or 36th Anniversaries etc. The stock wiring harness in your...
  27. M

    FM9 not recognizing new Volume Pedal?

    I don’t have any experience with the DVP5X, but the 4 has two internal switches. Assuming the 5 is similar, you may need to crack it open and take a look at the manual to make sure they’re set correctly.
  28. M

    FM9 Edit Dyna-Cab UI Glitch

    I'm seeing this too with 1.02.04 on a Mac. The position knob for cab 1 jumps around erratically when dragging the mic. When moving the cab 2 mic there's also some weird interaction going on with the cab 1 position where it randomly jumps to "Cap" and then back to the actual value.
  29. M

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    I bought a pair from Guitar Center using a 15% off coupon. This was back in 2020 when list price on them was only $749.
  30. M

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00

    Yes, that’s normal.
  31. M

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00

    I don't know if this has already been reported, but when editing the cab block on the front panel the bypass indicator above the "C" knob does not update when you change the bypass state of the block when in DynaCab mode.
  32. M

    Line on bottom 3rd of display during startup...

    They ship with a protective piece of plastic over the screen that has a thin horizontal line across it. Have you removed that?
  33. M

    Brand new Atomic CLR

    I just got one and it sounds great. My last experience with a CLR was years ago though, so I have no idea if the new ones sound different.
  34. M

    Atomic CLR First Time at Rehearsal

    Good to hear they're back in stock, I know they've had a tough time with supply chain issues. Are these new (CLR Active Cab)? I'm pretty happy with my EV PXMs, but I'd love to have something that looked a little more like a traditional cab.
  35. M

    Xitone Build Time

    Have you played both? I have a pair of the EVs, but was curious how the Yamahas compare.
  36. M

    Weird Overtones Since Last Update

    I haven't played through it yet, but looking at your preset I would guess that you're hearing ghost notes. The AC30 models have pretty prominent ghost notes if you run them with much gain or hit them with a boost. If you don't like them you could follow Cliff's instructions on how to get rid...
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    Weird Overtones Since Last Update

    Ghost notes maybe? Not sure why you would just start hearing them after an update though. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/how-to-eliminate-ghost-notes.152478/post-1814089
  38. M

    Input Clipping Thread

    So, I normally use a wireless going into the rear input. I didn't think it would have been a factor because I keep it set to the manufacturer's recommended unity gain setting and have never had any reason to doubt that it was actually unity gain. It sounds similar enough to going straight into...
  39. M

    Input Clipping Thread

    Maybe, but I'm lazy. The Axe is racked and the cable is zip tied nice and neat.
  40. M

    Input Clipping Thread

    I can go up to 15% - 20% using the front input. But I don't really know if the cable capacitance is the same as the one I'm using on the rear input. Mine is a Mk II Turbo fwiw.
  41. M

    Input Clipping Thread

    That was with the rear. I’ll try the front in a bit to see if it’s the same.
  42. M

    Input Clipping Thread

    I’m using low output PAF style humbuckers and P-90s and I start getting warnings with it set around 8%. Most of my guitars are pretty bright, I wonder if it’s more sensitive to high frequencies.
  43. M

    Which model for a late 70s JMP master volume style?

    Plexi 2204 should be the closest to a JMP. But since there were circuit changes and component value inconsistencies from amp to amp, it may not sound like exactly like you’re expecting. If it sounds too dark, bump the bright cap value up. IIRC the 2204 has less gain than the 800, maybe the...
  44. M

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.03

    The tuner is excellent, not that it was bad before. I'll probably be putting the Strobostomp in the closet now.
  45. M

    Output 3 level difference

    IIRC OUT3 and OUT4 are meant to be used as unity gain loops for amps and pedals. So with the knobs at 100% they're still not as loud as OUT1 and OUT2.
  46. M

    21.02 bricked my Axe-Fx III(fixed)

    https://support.fractalaudio.com/article/32-axe-fx-iii-basic-recovery-steps
  47. M

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    I don't blame him. There's probably just as many Plexi models and I love each and every one of them :smile:
  48. M

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    I've had the BE100 Dlx and BE50. I think you could get the BE models in the Axe to sound pretty much identical to the BE50 with just a few small tweaks to the Depth, Depth Freq and Negative Feedback controls. I understand it would be convenient to have the BE50 modeled with those exact...
  49. M

    Another Gapless Switching Thread... Solved! (Post #136)

    Moore's Law isn't really a law, just an observation of a historical trend that may or may not continue to hold true. I'm also not sure it's applicable to the specialized DSP chips used in modelers.
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    Pitch - Virtual Capo Sound

    If I were playing everything tuned down a half-step I would definitely go with tuning the guitars down instead of using the virtual capo. Moving up to a heavier gauge set of strings could help keep the tension close to what you're used to in standard tuning.
  51. M

    Prs archon mini game : helix or axe ? (With results page 3)

    They sound surprisingly close, but this is what I'm hearing too. Wouldn't be shocked if I were wrong though.
  52. M

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 2)

    Has anyone that's familiar with the Wrecker models tried this beta? My first impression is they're not cleaning up as quickly or as well as they did on v20.04. I've been using the Wrecker Express models and can usually go from very dirty down to a bright, almost clean tone by just rolling back...
  53. M

    Wireless for Fm9

    Wow, I can’t believe these were discontinued. I have one and they’re rock solid.
  54. M

    Marshall 2104

    The Brit 800 is a JCM 800 2204, the Plexi 2204 is a JMP 2204. I'm not sure what the difference is between the circuits of the two amps Fractal modeled, but they do sound very different. You may want to try both to see which gets you closer. I don't know that the changes coincided exactly with...
  55. M

    Er......Is the Axe lll now €3,499.00 in Europe?

    It was just meant to be a ballpark breakdown of the price difference, I didn't think about accounting for customs fees. My point was that I don't think Fractal or their distributors are in any way trying to gouge overseas customers.
  56. M

    Er......Is the Axe lll now €3,499.00 in Europe?

    Yeah, if you take the base price of the Turbo ($2,499), add the 3 year warranty ($229), account for the exchange rate and VAT (I assumed 20%) it looks like it comes up to just under €3,400. In the US a Turbo with the extended warranty would be around $2,900 including sales tax (about 6% or 7%...
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    FM9 Scene switching lag time

    LOL, I'm not saying modelers should be constrained by the limitations of the devices they're emulating. Just that very short gaps when switching channels wasn't a big deal before modelers and still isn't today for the majority of guitarists. Maybe it's genre dependent, but I've never needed...
  58. M

    FM9 Scene switching lag time

    I'm still not seeing how this offers much of an advantage over scenes. On the Axe and FM9 you could have two amp blocks with 8 completely different amp models and have (mostly) gapless scene switching. That's assuming you planned your scene changes to alternate between the two amp blocks...
  59. M

    FM9 Scene switching lag time

    I sold my HX Stomp a while back and have only briefly tinkered with a Helix Floor. But isn't one notable difference here that you can't change to a different amp model (or effect type) via snapshots, you can only change parameters of the currently selected model? Whereas with Fractal's...
  60. M

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    This is what I did on an FM3 board that I put together. I enlarged one of the access holes that was going to be mostly covered by the FM3. It worked great and was hardly noticeable.
  61. M

    Waitlist Email

    🎉 Only 12 hours to go now...
  62. M

    Waitlist Email

    Wow, I may actually get an invite this week. Not getting on the list until 9/14/21, I wasn't really expecting to make the cut on first batch.
  63. M

    Waitlist Email

    The list is moving so fast now that 9/14 doesn't seem too bad :p
  64. M

    Treble bleed mod

    Which amp models do you primarily use? If your goal is to be able to roll your volume down without your tone getting muddy, some amps do that better than others. The Trainwreck and Plexi models excel at that. I personally hate treble bleeds, but I know they work for some people.
  65. M

    Waitlist Email

    Wow, that hour went quickly!
  66. M

    Waitlist Email

    I'm sure being under the Yamaha umbrella has its benefits when it comes to marketing, distribution etc. But I would bet that the team actually working on L6 hardware and software is nowhere close to 100 people.
  67. M

    Waitlist Email

    I'm right there with you (9/14 for me). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the number of people joining the wait list dropped off sharply after the first day or two.
  68. M

    Brit 800 weird

    I had a stock 2203, they do not have a lot of gain. The model seems pretty accurate to me.
  69. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00 Public Beta (Beta 4)

    Wow, speaker drive is such a subtle yet huge change. At the default setting +/- a little the highs just sound so sweet.
  70. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    FWIW my first two had the distortion issue and were repaired under warranty, but I purchased another a couple months ago and it’s fine. If you’re on the fence because you’re afraid you’ll get a bad one, you’re probably safe at this point. Even if you do get one with the issue, turn around on...
  71. M

    Want ACDC? Dirty Shirley is your answer

    I owned a Dirty Shirley for several years and it was easily my favorite real amp. I don't have a preset to share, but I can give some pointers that may help. It isn't one of those amps where you can just set the knobs at noon and sound great. Once you figure it out though, you can get...
  72. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    +1 I have mine up on stands and was using Tripod mode, but switched to Monitor 2 after seeing it suggested here. It sounds great, I love these things.
  73. M

    19.05 not working out

    Weren’t there some fairly recent changes to the compressor that caused its output to be significantly hotter? That could explain the drastic difference in gain, assuming the OP has a compressor in a lot of their presets.
  74. M

    Analog Drive Pedals in front of Axe III to get better FEEL, who else is doing this?

    Have you tried playing with the input impedance setting in the Input 1 block? That makes a huge difference as far as replicating the cleanup characteristics of a fuzz. Of course, if you're using a wireless or any pedals in front of the Axe/FM9 it may not make much of a difference.
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    Looking for an LP style guitar

    If you want a Les Paul, the current 50s/60s Standards from the "Original" series are great. I have a few custom shop reissues and honestly my 50s Std holds its own. They're very different of course, but the 50s Standard still puts a smile on my face when I pick it up. And unless mine is an...
  76. M

    from Friedman BE100 Deluxe to Axe FX III?

    I'm using a pair of EV PXM-12MPs. They're 12" coaxial wedges in a wood enclosure and I love them.
  77. M

    Brit Silver

    I found a few threads on another forum that said the Lerxst began as a 2555 clone and then Mojotone incorporated a few changes requested by Lifeson. I have no idea what those mods were or how much they would impact the tone though. I will say, I've had a few of the originals and a reissue and...
  78. M

    FM3 - USB plug fragile

    I mounted using the Temple Audio punched plate: Sweetwater
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    Are there FXs Presets available for the AXEIII?

    You may not even need to download other’s block settings. A lot of “types” have been added to the III’s delay, reverb, phaser and flanger blocks that emulate specific effects.
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    Brit Silver - Is the mid knob behaving correctly?

    The tone stack of the Jubilee is different from the typical Marshall and the B/M/T controls are all much more effective. You can definitely get some weird sounds out of the real thing with extreme settings, more so than you could with a plexi or 2203.
  81. M

    Fx3 and the real marshall jubilee

    Over the years I’ve had three or four original 50W Jubilees and one of the recent 100W reissues. They all sounded different. I had the reissue and Axe Fx III at the same time but I didn’t A/B them extensively. The Axe model is close enough that I don’t miss the real amp. But honestly the Jubilee...
  82. M

    USB B cable stability

    I did something similar. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/usb-plug-troubles-only-the-unlucky-few.169583/post-2037701
  83. M

    Easy to clip Out2?

    Sorry. I gave up on using mine in 4CM partly because I was frustrated that I couldn't find a way to slam the front end of my amp with a drive block without clipping OUT2. It ended up being irrelevant for me though, I’m happier playing through FRFR speakers now and I rarely even fire up my real amps.
  84. M

    Easy to clip Out2?

    I haven't ran mine in 4CM in a while, but I did run into that when trying to hit the front of my amp with a boost in the FM3. Something like a tube screamer with the level cranked and the gain low would light up the OUT2 clip indicator.
  85. M

    Dual CLR’s or Dual Powercab 112 plus? Help me decide...🤔

    +1 I have a pair and love them.
  86. M

    from Friedman BE100 Deluxe to Axe FX III?

    I recently sold my Dirty Shirley and my BE-100 Deluxe is currently up for sale. Amazing amps, but I'm perfectly content with the III since Cygnus was released.
  87. M

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    What type of pedalboard are you using?
  88. M

    from Friedman BE100 Deluxe to Axe FX III?

    I've had several Friedmans over the last few years. In the last couple of months I sold all but my BE Dlx, and it's probably going up for sale soon. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything with the Axe, the Friedman models are excellent. I've finally gotten to the point that I like what...
  89. M

    Dynacord AXM-12 to be discontinued... other FRFR options???

    I've had it about six months. I've only used it at home so far, but fairly loud, playing guitar/bass and backing tracks through it. I don't know if it's due to it being coaxial or having a wood enclosure, but I definitely prefer it over other FRFR speakers I've tried. Some of the early ones...
  90. M

    Dynacord AXM-12 to be discontinued... other FRFR options???

    I've never tried the AXM-12, but I have an Electro Voice PXM-12MP that I'm very happy with. I assume it's the same speaker as the Dynacord with the same name, since they're both owned by Bosch.
  91. M

    FM3 into power amp (currently tube power amp) - Speaker Imp Curve, LB-2-US/UK?

    I'm not sure there's an "optimal" setting, it just depends on what kind of amp you're running it into and what sounds good to you. Going into the return of an amp you'd probably want to set it to resistive or at least lower the hi/low resonances on the speaker tab. For a fairly neutral power...
  92. M

    Friedman Dirty Shirley model?

    The real amp is bass heavy. I keep the bass very low or off on the real thing and the model. Lowering depth or turning on the cut switch may also help, depending on how tight you want it. I usually have the mids around two or three o’clock and treble and presence at about one o’clock.
  93. M

    Trying to dial in Dean Deleo STP times quickly

    Wow, that's cool! I'm going to have to buy a copy of that. I'm usually pretty good at picking stuff out on my own, but Dean trips me up sometimes.
  94. M

    Wireless System from Guitar to FM3

    The Shure GLXD16 is great.
  95. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    You’ve probably already checked, but what mode was it in? The guitar cab mode sounds a lot like what you’re describing.
  96. M

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.03

    The Carbon Copy delay with a little modulation is glorious. I have the regular and deluxe versions of the real thing and could get the BBD delay in the ballpark, but it's great having a model that just nails it with no tweaking.
  97. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Yes, I'm very happy with them now.
  98. M

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I had mine repaired. I didn't check the firmware version before I shipped them, but I got them back with 1.0.1. I don't know if the problem is firmware or hardware.
  99. M

    FM3 Edit on Apple Silicon

    I’ve been using both on an M1 MacBook Pro with no issues.
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    Help... Real amp cutting in and out

    I had the exact same symptoms with a Morgan AC40. It was fine for about 20 minutes and then the volume would start cutting out or die completely. Let it cool off a while and it was good for another 20 minutes or so. After trying new tubes and cleaning the input jack I took it to my tech. He...
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