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  1. wezx

    Since it's looking like we won't be able to use the MFC-101...

    I completely understand the need for a new protocol since as Fractal has stated the MFC firmware was "full", and of course until all the features/capabilities of the new FC pedals are revealed it's a little bit of the cart ahead of the horse....but I do wonder (and was surprised) why less...
  2. wezx

    fw1.06 ac30 U2, almost there...!!

    I think that sounds flipping great and very close...
  3. wezx

    Vintage Marshall Plexi sound w/ CabIr Uk Triple Col. 1

    That groove made me happy! Awesome!
  4. wezx

    And Finally Scored A Nice One of These

    Incidentally, when I was running MP-1's many years ago I had the 3 tube mod done by Langner. I actually ran 2 of them...one modded and one stock. Through midi switching only one was on at a time...could get just about any tone I wanted. Ahhhh....the days of huge rack systems LOL Photo is...
  5. wezx

    40 Synth presets available to download!

    Wow...these are great Simeon! Thank you!
  6. wezx

    10 YEARS OF FRACTAL AUDIO

    I started in '86 with a few pedals in front of a Fender London Reverb amp LOL TERRIBLE! Then the Rockman, SPX50D (HORRIBLE!) and then HUGE racks with dual ADA MP1's (one was modified - 3 tubes). From there it was Line 6 and BOSS floor processors. It was on that BOSS forum where certain folks...
  7. wezx

    Please, please no more daily Updates!!!

    Really? Whataya wanna do? Fight Cobbler after school by the big tree? What are we, 12? LOL
  8. wezx

    My first Axe II recording FW 10 Euro Blue

    Very nice! Great dynamics!
  9. wezx

    Tape echo does not behave like a real one

    It appears from his signature that he is from Spain?...intent in text does not always translate well from other languages.
  10. wezx

    Axe Fx tuner vs Peterson

    I endorse Peterson products and I find the Axe II tuner to be excellent... I use both regularly! (Not at the same time though ;-) I prefer a strobe for intonation...
  11. wezx

    Video Presentation: Method Over Magic - Taming the Monster that is the Axe-FX II

    Hey Scott...great video...nice to see you "live in action" instead of a static photo! LOL
  12. wezx

    Funky shred solo using a SRV preset

    I like it! That's a nice sounding preset...you downloaded it? Which one is it?
  13. wezx

    Mix from my upcoming Universal Music Group release...

    Hey thanks guys! Close! It's a neck position EMG SA single coil in a Steinberger GR4 through the Twin with the BB Pre. Love the Twin and the BB can go from barely breaking up to really driven. Never used the real pedal, but I've liked the Axe version ever since it was added... We used the...
  14. wezx

    Unreal Firm 9 Ac 30 tone ....

    Just beautiful Javi!
  15. wezx

    Mix from my upcoming Universal Music Group release...

    Jerry Brightman (Buck Owens, Hee Haw) on steel...
  16. wezx

    Wicked Wiki 15: PSI ... Preset Scene Investigation

    Thanks for posting this Yek!
  17. wezx

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 9 Public Beta

    Got shows in Iowa the next 3 days...have to wait 'till Sunday to try this...bummer! LOL
  18. wezx

    Pete Thorn Delay w Expression Pedal

    I run my 3rd external pedal almost exactly like it's working in the video (and similar to Simeon). Every preset defaults to a touch of delay just for some ambiance and then my external pedal #3 can turn the delay off totally with full heel down or roll on a lot of delay (input gain) and...
  19. wezx

    Mix from my upcoming Universal Music Group release...

    All guitars - Axe FX II Conversation At a Party by Walt Wise on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
  20. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    I just followed Patzag's excellent tutorial...
  21. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    ^Agree...ever try to buy a 7 pin midi cable in an emergency?
  22. wezx

    So what do you think of this?

    Looks great!
  23. wezx

    audioslave your time has come

    That's why you use a MOMENTARY external switch NOT a latching IA switch on the MFC...
  24. wezx

    audioslave your time has come

    Even easier...if you're using the MFC...setup a momentary external switch and just tap your foot to switch it in and out.
  25. wezx

    OwnHammer Beta Cab IR Comparison Clips

    I think you just have to use your ears. I have worked with many of the 3rd party IRs and think they sound great, however, I also think many of the IRs that come stock with the Axe sound great. The Tweed 2X12 IR that Cliff graciously ported over to the Axe II for me is still my favorite for my...
  26. wezx

    Axe FX II Showcase Ep.03. Peavey 5150 II - Metal

    Loved the drumming "FAIL" at the beginning LOL
  27. wezx

    Axe FX II Showcase Ep.03. Peavey 5150 II - Metal

    Also noticed that...really cool!
  28. wezx

    Axe-FX II Template Tip for "newbies"

    bumping for "noobs"...LOL
  29. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    Sorry, should have looked at your location! DOH!
  30. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    Should be able to find them at Radio Shack...even Lowes...or you can probably order them online. If you have an electronics surplus store around you, they will have them as well.
  31. wezx

    My Axefx2 is Dead

    Same as yours...one gig worked fine...next gig, all LEDs on and screen blank...
  32. wezx

    My AFXII lost its balls

    Those low input LEDs were a dead giveaway...get it? DEAD....as in DEAD BATTERY! LOLOLOLOL I'm an idiot. LOL Semper Fidelis
  33. wezx

    My Axefx2 is Dead

    I had the same symptoms and Fractal Tech Support was great and fixed it under warranty quickly. Mine had a corrupt IC chip.
  34. wezx

    Power Conditioner yes or no?

    I had a lightning strike take out a basic Furman once, but nothing else down the line was damaged...there is also the point that it's nice to have some additional power outlets in your rack and pull-out lights are nice too. They don't cost that much anyway...
  35. wezx

    Advanced EQ settings, routing, and more...

    The "standard" place for making vocals stand out is around 4K...toms also benefit from 4K boosts. The caveat being "you cut to make things sound better...you boost to make things sound different"
  36. wezx

    My AFXII lost its balls

    And this may sound dumb, but make sure the unit isn't bypassed...
  37. wezx

    My AFXII lost its balls

    How is your meter level on the front of the unit?
  38. wezx

    Axe-FX II Template Tip for "newbies"

    A lot of new Axe II owners ask questions about how to lay out their patches on the grid. Using a template is a great way to gain some consistency in your grid across multiple patches. Here is a template example that I use for most of my patches. Obviously, your grid may be different...IE...
  39. wezx

    Amps: If you like / you'll love / should try

    Wow...really? LOL I actually need to correct YOUR grammar a bit ;-) Corrections are in parenthesis. (All done in good fun mind you...) Please stop saying "then" when you are supposed to be saying "than". I presume you were taught English [at](in) school. Yes, I know, grammar Nazi and all...
  40. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    Thanks...though I never said it was an "easy/simple/drop-in type of upgrade"...just that I don't need to buy a MKII because I added the ethercon to my MKI.
  41. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    http://forum.fractalaudio.com/mfc-discussion/40223-ethercon-mfc-101-missing-link.html
  42. wezx

    New RJM Mastermind GT video - AxeII setup

    Wow, that video really shows how flat it is...I know it's probably cheaper to build, but I really feel that not having a tiered design is a mistake.
  43. wezx

    New MFC 101 Mark II?

    I just modified my MKI MFC with an Ethercon jack...problem solved
  44. wezx

    EtherCon cable

    LOVE that!
  45. wezx

    New RJM Mastermind GT video - AxeII setup

    Hmmm...I wasn't aware that anyone was making a locking midi connector? Don't see one on Neutrik's website...? And if I'm reading the forum specs correctly you can't power it with a 7 pin midi...you have to use separate power...definitely a minus... EDIT: That locking connector is for their...
  46. wezx

    New RJM Mastermind GT video - AxeII setup

    My question as well...
  47. wezx

    New RJM Mastermind GT video - AxeII setup

    I also think midi controllers should have a tiered chassis (similar to the MFC) because it cuts down on accidentally stepping on a button in a row below the one you're actually wanting to hit.
  48. wezx

    New RJM Mastermind GT video - AxeII setup

    I love the idea of the screens...just hard to tell in a video how readable they are from standing height. Also, doesn't appear to have ethernet, just midi. I LOVE using ethercon connectors with my Axe & MFC...really wouldn't want to go backwards to non-locking midi connections. It is...
  49. wezx

    So where are AXE 1 and AXE 2 made in?

    Yeah! That was the guy...WTH??!!
  50. wezx

    So where are AXE 1 and AXE 2 made in?

    My first year in college I bought a CHEVY Sprint...in big letters on the engine it said SUZUKI.
  51. wezx

    So where are AXE 1 and AXE 2 made in?

    No offense to this OP, but wasn't there was a thread nearly exactly like this last year I believe? Remember that anyone?, where the guy kept going on and on ad nauseum about where all the components are made...
  52. wezx

    Chef's Rebell Yell

    Great job! Where can I get those backing stems?
  53. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    Thanks! Enjoyed your clip.
  54. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    1 second here!!! LOL
  55. wezx

    Tip for those getting strange compression/attack upgrading to 8

    When my Axe went down last week I was on 6.02...haven't had a gig break so I could upgrade. When I got it back yesterday I used my 6.02 backup bank and then upgraded to 8.01a. Some patches (Fender Twin) had a very strange overly compressed attack. Upon checking the amp block I noticed that the...
  56. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    Try it analog and see if it's there...
  57. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    LOL That's why I wrote this up, so hopefully they'll get LESS support emails about it!
  58. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    What brand/model pickups are they?
  59. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    Pretty sound simeon...what is the pickup you switch to at :28?
  60. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    Ah, OK...maybe he could lower his amp block volume and keep the same gain setting?
  61. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    Thanks for doing that Admins...I didn't want to be presumptuous and ask for a sticky, but that makes sense!
  62. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    I also find it rather odd that someone wouldn't be able to understand it, but I'm here to help! LOL
  63. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Yeah, but then you have to lug an amp around! LOL
  64. wezx

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    It definitely sounds like clipping noise...perhaps clipping the delay block? Did you record this through USB or analog out?
  65. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    Bumping this so people can find it if they need it.
  66. wezx

    Ernie Ball Passive Volume pedal as expression pedal?

    I have modified all 4 of my Ernie Ball VP Jr. pedals. I love them, they work great! There is a thread about this with a detailed description and instructions. It is not that difficult if you are mechanically inclined. There is also a video on Youtube, put out by Ernie Ball, that shows how to...
  67. wezx

    Axe for Lemur ready for beta testers

    Answered my own question...read the whole thread...LOL BTW...iPad 2 here...
  68. wezx

    Axe for Lemur ready for beta testers

    Hey, nice job with this! I usually don't mess around with control surfaces...just do everything front panel, but this is really great! Beautiful GUI. Been fiddling with it here for several hours and it seems very stable. A few graphical glitches here and there, but nothing you can't swim out...
  69. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Just a bad chip...probably luck of the draw...components can fail for various reason...don't think it had anything to do with any firmware. Support was great...reinstalling my backup bank now.
  70. wezx

    System Backup

    YES! Thanks Sean.... I was perplexed trying to figure out how to send the system data TO the Axe...never had to do that before. Forum search function worked great!
  71. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Backups SUCK! LOL
  72. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Got the word from support in case anyone was curious...was a corrupt IC on the board...they just switched out the board so they could get it back to me quickly...coming today! TOP-NOTCH service!
  73. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    This is why it's so important to actually read what someone posts and not read into what someone posts. This wasn't even remotely a complaint. That's why there was a "?". I guess if the admin's thought it should be in the lounge it would've been moved? I put it here because that's where the...
  74. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    "Thanks Matt" ...and Cliff and the whole Fractal Team!
  75. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Axe on it's way back to me...one day turnaround! Awesome! Thanks Matt! Curious what was wrong with it?
  76. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    Cool...Thanks!
  77. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    Want to keep this near the top so if people need it they can find it easily...
  78. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Sent my Axe in today for repair...thanks to Matt for emailing me back so quickly!
  79. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    I endorse Peterson Tuners, perhaps I can help you? A strobe tuner will be very similar in that movement up is sharp and movement down is flat. You want to get the display to stop rotating up or down and "freeze". Message me if you have any specific questions I might be able to assist you with.
  80. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Cool...no problem...
  81. wezx

    Tuner: do you want the magic ball removed?

    I posted a "How to use the 'Magic 8-Ball' in the tuner" thread...
  82. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Ah, just realized where you are located! My apologies, no offense intended. Yes, I'm sure that sometimes intent in a post is "lost in translation", and that can work both ways. :-)
  83. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    Hopefully this will help...
  84. wezx

    How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

    The "Magic 8-Ball" is an innovative tool designed for precision tuning. NOTE: You are NOT required to use the "Magic 8-Ball". You can continue to use the grid and arrows alone and achieve excellent results.*The "Magic 8-Ball" is designed to give you strobe tuner type accuracy and can be very...
  85. wezx

    Tuner: do you want the magic ball removed?

    Thanks Cliff, that's great! The ball is a really innovative idea!
  86. wezx

    Tuner: do you want the magic ball removed?

    Loved the 8 ball...could do intonation tweaks at a show without bringing a strobe. Sorry to see it go. If you can't figure it out, then DON'T LOOK AT IT! Now all the "spoon feed me" complainers have gotten it removed at the expense of those of us who found it to be a useful and innovative tool...
  87. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Is it possible for people to not overreact when someone just posts a benign status update that posits a guess that no one is in today? Sheesh... Here's an illustration of my post: "2 FRIENDS DISCUSS THE AXE-FX OVER COFFEE" Bill: So your Axe-FX quit working? Fred: Yeah, I sent an email to...
  88. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    I didn't say anything about it being "a big deal". See my post above.^
  89. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    I merely just said that perhaps they are not in today? Nothing was said about being "uncomfortable" or upset. Rick appears to be the only one who was able to figure out that it's just friendly conversation. Good Lord people...chill out.
  90. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    Thanks Rick, no...still dead. Show on Wed. is a keys gig and I have backup options for the rest of the week...hopefully can get it fixed quickly. Ya just get so spoiled with the Axe, that it really sucks not having it! LOL
  91. wezx

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?

    No word from support...perhaps not in today?
  92. wezx

    "IMART" (Intelligent Maximum-Likelihood Adaptive Real-Time) pitch detection.

    Sorry guys, you're all wrong. Everyone knows that the iMart is where you buy iPhones and iPads and iPods ;-)
  93. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Thought I made it pretty obvious...I guess not? I ALWAYS have a backup...as a matter of fact I have 2 backups. It just sucks having to use them.
  94. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Well, I had to use my backup, which really sucked! I'm guessing the brown square is for the EPROM? Forgive my ignorance...I'm guessing (since there's nothing in that slot) that the EPROM is just to "jumpstart" the system and get it back up? I was under the impression there would be an EPROM...
  95. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    What does the EPROM look like? Where is the socket on the motherboard?
  96. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Also does nothing.
  97. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    I've done that 10 times...does nothing.
  98. wezx

    Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

    Well I turned on the Axe at my show a few minutes ago and all the metter lights are on and the screen is green and blank...WTF! Obviously I'll be emailing support... Doesn't help here at the gig!
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