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  1. zack

    FS UK / EU AXEFX II Rig

    Price includes insured shipping within the UK / EU.
  2. zack

    FS UK / EU AXEFX II Rig

    UK Axe FX 2 Mk 1 MFC Mk1 Mission SP1 FX Units RAC12 Matrix GT800 FX All in good condition £ 1,300 the lot ono.
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    Will we see the Plexi 2204/JMP50w

    Yes!!!
  4. zack

    NGD!!! EVH

    ^^ sounds like you've got two keepers there!
  5. zack

    Strats - I love and hate 'em

    Interesting timing for this thread... Over the past 30 years I have owned a couple of strats and played many..... never been overly enamoured by them. Then yesterday, this guy I am recording walks in with a 10 year old 'Made in Mexico' strat.... Holy sh*t just holding it in my hands I...
  6. zack

    New Guitarist magazine feature on modeling

    ^^ bingo.
  7. zack

    NGD Charvel San Dimas Transparent Purple Burst

    Love it!.... leave as-is...
  8. zack

    Rack mounted equivalent to an Axe Fx with tubes in it.

    Already been done.....(badly!),,:
  9. zack

    Disappointed :(

    Sounds like a great idea - especially if it had a 5 way rotary switch so you could choose from Bassman, JCM800, Plexi, Twin, HBE for instance...... and maybe an extra control for sag...... maybe one to......... ah.......!
  10. zack

    Disappointed :(

    Too much choice can be a bad thing..... ( to me, as regards the Axe; it's a wonderful thing. but not for everyone I guess) Don't make life hard on yourself: 1} Pick a cab 2) Pick a amp. If you don't like that combination / cant get the tonez you wanted out of it; you can be 100% certain...
  11. zack

    Soaring, Sustaining, Leads-a la Scorpions, Nightranger

    There's a sentence that made me chuckle!! Have you not noticed that almost every single modern audio technology product - be it hardware or software - is purely devoted to recreating the technology of yesteryear! But yeah, as others have already stated - there are some things you can't really...
  12. zack

    Using Fractal as DAW input vs Scarlett?

    I would also add that using an external USB interface means you can switch the AFX OFF when you're doing other audio work, ie: not recording guitar = no fan noise ( the AFX's only shortcoming IMHO) !
  13. zack

    R.I.P. Rick Parfitt

    My band supported Quo at a local gig back in 2001. Their entire crew were arseholes and Rossi didn't make himself any friends; but Rick was an absolute gentleman - super friendly and a genuinely nice bloke. RIP Rick and RIP The Quo.
  14. zack

    Legacy Firmware Solution

    Many thanks Cliff - 100% happy MK2 owner here.
  15. zack

    To add an audio interface or not...

    The interface on the Axe is excellent... However, it comes with a downside - fan noise! For that reason I would advise on an additional interface (focusrite is great imo) - if you are going to be recording things other than guitars, and can't locate the axe far enough from your monitoring...
  16. zack

    Logic Pro X Drummer - a revelation!

    Just wanted to share this an case any Logic users on here might not realise there is a fantastically useful tool built into Logic - the Drummer! I remember when LPX came out with the new Drummer feature - I had a cursory look and thought it seemed OK - but a bit of a gimmick and really paid no...
  17. zack

    Slate Digital... what's your thoughts?

    I got the everything bundle couple of weeks ago. Outstanding value for money and really useful plugins - for me it's worth it just for the VTM and VBC Red. A often used phrase around these parts is: 'it's a great time to be a musician' - and the Everything bundle at the current price is 100%...
  18. zack

    What will you do when no more firmware updates?

    As a Mark I owner I for one definitely do not consider myself in no mans land - just extremely f**king delighted with my 5 year old purchase. FW stops here? - zero complaints from me.
  19. zack

    Fractal Audio AMP models: Brit 800 and Brit 800 Mod (Marshall JCM 800)

    That quote was in response to a question I asked Cliff a few years ago now...... at the time I thought the model had an a unnatural 'explosion' of white noise during the attack phase of a picked note. I even dug out my old 2204 to test and found that it did the 'explosion' though not so much as...
  20. zack

    Eddie’s “Brown Sound” New article

    Cool - thanks for posting - can never read too many of these articles!
  21. zack

    Will too much input signal damage my Axe Fx ii (Sky Guitar)

    Here is a pic of the preamp on a Uli Jon Roth Sky Guitar:
  22. zack

    NGD! 100% Custom Made!

    That is nice!
  23. zack

    Boss SY-300

    I think this looks great! - seems to have the spirit of early analogue synths whilst using the guitar as a no-latency interface - what's not to like ? :-) I think I'm going to buy one and start an Ultravox cover band immediately!
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    Rakk Lights

    You know it makes sense! Now this guy is not especially popular on this forum I know, but he did do quite a nice review on the Rakk Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L4p-KFMVwE&feature=youtube
  25. zack

    Sammy Speaks out

    Ha! Love it.... and you wouldn't want it any other way surely ??.... not with Yngwie anyway :-)
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    Rakk Lights

    My apologies, but this is a shameless plug for my new business venture: Rakk Light ! Available in 1U & 2U size, the Rakk Light is a completely customisable 19" light for your rack, available in 6 different LED light colours and a variety of customisation options. Check out the gallery...
  27. zack

    Wow, so cool!

    Festival piss would be colder.
  28. zack

    Dave Grohl....the legend continues to grow

    Maximum Respect !
  29. zack

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 19.00 Public Beta

    :) Just played for about an hour with Rat dist + Brit 800 + Basketweave 4x12 - basically was my rig for 5 years from about 1987! ( so it would be fair to say I'm familiar with how the real thing sounds / behaves ) This thing is uncannily accurate. What a truly outstanding product.
  30. zack

    One cab on all patches... What?

    I'm 100% in agreement with this - for the same reasons - and oddly enough, choose the same cabs ...!
  31. zack

    placement of wireless receiver in rack

    Absolutely - whatever you want!
  32. zack

    placement of wireless receiver in rack

    The best place for a wireless receiver is in the back of the rack - top position. Yes that's right - the back! Put it in the back and put a Rakk Light in the front. Customise with your own band logo and look awesome !
  33. zack

    Not of this world....

    You've got to love Yngwie - so much character when he plays - the facial expressions etc!
  34. zack

    NGD Custom Emerald Steampunk Carbon Fiber Electric

    I like it.......... a lot!
  35. zack

    Schenker Live

    Absolutely one of the true greats ! ( when he's sober..!) Awesome tone - proper guitar player.
  36. zack

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.10 Released

    ******************************************************************************* 18.10 Improved Amp block phase inverter model by incorporating effects of power supply sag. Improved Amp block output transformer model by incorporating secondary losses. Improved Amp block power tube transfer...
  37. zack

    So what do you think of this?

    Ha! I'd forgotten about those...! One thing led to another and they turned into Rakk Stakk: RAKK STAKK Equipment racks and speaker cabinet systems And also Rakk Light: http://ampirics.com/page/rakklights All available to design and buy now at Home - Rakk Stakk Rakk Lights Customized rack...
  38. zack

    Macbook pro question.

    That's a tricky one! On paper the specs look very similar but you'd have to assume that the 2015 model is going to have quite a an edge over the 2010 model..... but if it's twice the price....hmmm. Me, I'd probably go for the new one - no worries about warranty, latest spec. etc. I bought a...
  39. zack

    FXUnits RAC12 review

    I know this is the wrong section to post this but I feel that AXE FX owners should be aware about this product and some may not be aware of it as all the discussion is in the midi controller section.. In short, this product is f**ing amazing! - It is the missing link to create total amp-like...
  40. zack

    In love with Marshall grit

    ^^ WTF ??
  41. zack

    Over 90% is bad?

    ^^ Yeah I noticed that too.
  42. zack

    Blurred Lines / Got to give it up

    Regardless of what you feel about the songs, what do you think about this ruling? Personally, I am pretty stunned that this verdict was reached - let alone the 'damages' amount! All I hear is a similar beat and vibe - that's it.... or am I missing something ?? I think there will be a...
  43. zack

    G3 modeling thread

    Maximum respect to Sir Cliff for this. I can only imagine the attention to detail and commitment to perfection that would be required to listen to the current firmware and decide it needs to be improved. I mean: have you played with 17.4? It's totally off the chart!!
  44. zack

    School me on Variac

    This has surprised me how subtle this effect is - I've been playing with it today on the plexi 100 - all negative values as per the EVH recipe, but couldn't say for sure it was really doing much TBH...
  45. zack

    FX8 Update

    Why would you want / need to use one of these with an Axe FX ?? ( not a rhetorical question..)
  46. zack

    Where's Waldo

    Ha! Haven't heard that song in about 25 years - Great!
  47. zack

    10 Loudest Rock Bands of All Time....

    I was just about to say this! You guys are all pu**sies !! Saw Manowar at the Birmingham O2 a couple of years ago - I don't think they were really pushing it but it was still f88king loud! BUT..... the sound was amazing.
  48. zack

    Why do the 80's get such a hard time?

    'Longer' career maybe... 'better' career certainly not. GNR were different and it's no accident or fluke that AFD sold so phenomenally well.. Have you actually listened to 'Welcome to the Jungle' ? I mean actually listened to it? There's more interesting sh*t going on in that one track...
  49. zack

    MAC DAW recommendations....

    Logic Pro X BUT !!! Make sure you run at least 8Gb Ram..
  50. zack

    Iron Maiden vocalist in a dogfight @ Sonisphere

    Maximum Respect \m/
  51. zack

    Don't Love Metal \m/

    My Band: Nemesis C.I. has just released a new single and it's available as a FREE download! ( All guitars recorded using AXFXII) If you like a bit of Metal with a certain amount of cheeze-factor and a lot of obvious influences, this could be for you... Enjoy!
  52. zack

    My Secret Formula

    This tip is Solid Gold! Thanks :-)
  53. zack

    SKB injection mold machine time elapse

    Does a 5 - 10000 lb mould relate to the size of the product? - is it proportionally smaller than the flight case component? Why is this thing so damn big ! ?
  54. zack

    SKB injection mold machine time elapse

    Wow indeed! Incredible that it would take a machine that big to knock out such a relatively small product!
  55. zack

    Interview with yours truly about pain and pain management

    Crikey, I had been feeling a bit sorry for myself following a bad day at work - watching this has certainly just put that firmly in perspective ( too much f**ing perspective !) That's a hell of a story - all the best!
  56. zack

    Axe FX II vs Pod HD500: JCM 800 Comparison

    For me, this kind of comparison is virtually irrelevant... What's the difference in feel and how do they respond to the subtle nuances in your playing is much more important to me. It's where the AFX still leaves me stunned how well it does this. (I haven't played a POD HD but my pod xt pro...
  57. zack

    Crazy Train Solo

    Ha! Just like on the Tribute album Randy wants to play that song a lot faster than Tommy does!
  58. zack

    NAD: EVH 5150 III 50-watt mini head!

    Nice!
  59. zack

    The 100w jump plexi in the Axe

    Yeah it's a beast for sure! That is the amp I would use to demonstrate the power of the Axe FX to the doubters - it's just so excellent.
  60. zack

    VAN HALEN - 5150 (1986) video w/patch

    Absolutely superb - thanks for sharing the preset - spot on!
  61. zack

    Rakk Stakk

    :-) Yeah great to meet you too Chris! Really impressed with the show - great vibe, met loads of nice people; tons of gear to be seen, had 3 curries on the trot - it's all good. See you next year if not before!
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    Rakk Stakk

    Yeah that's a typo sorry - should say TF1225CX. ( we were in such a rush to get the site live before the launch that there are a few mistakes we didn't spot..) Video demos are booked in and should be available in a couple of weeks. Cheers Zack
  63. zack

    Rakk Stakk

    rakk_stakk_show2 by rakkstakk, on Flickr
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    Rakk Stakk

    Absolutely! The head unit ( as per most other aspects of the Rakk Stakk) will be built to the customers own preference. Just got back from a really successful launch at the Great British Guitar and Amp show, where we were overwhelmed with the positive response to the Rakk Stakk in terms of...
  65. zack

    Rakk Stakk

    You can have absolutely any design you like on the vinyl (tolex) and speaker grill. Buying a Rakk Stakk is not going to be like buying a 'off the shelf' piece of gear - this is very much a bespoke product - you tell us what you want it to look like and what you are looking for...
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    Rakk Stakk

    Hello fellow Fractalites, I just wanted to share with you a project that I have been involved with: RAKK STAKK Equipment racks and speaker cabinet systems A range of full range / conventional guitar cabs & racking systems for the guitarist who uses 19" rack gear. Please take a look and...
  67. zack

    EVH's original Plexi and the FAS Brit Brown amp

    I love this subject and find it fascinating. What surprises me is that he used the original plexi on everything up until F&ck - I mean the guitar sound on 5150 & OU812 bears absolutely no resemblance to the first few VH albums does it? ( On 5150 in particular the guitar sound is more like a...
  68. zack

    Great British Guitar Show 1st and 2nd March 2014

    See you there!
  69. zack

    Looking for custom live in case for cab and rack.

    Something like this?
  70. zack

    BBE Sonic Maximizer

    Wow - thanks for posting that video - what a con!
  71. zack

    Just got an iPhone. Must have apps?

    F18 Carrier Landing !
  72. zack

    Time to quit (once again...)

    ^^ Get over yourself.
  73. zack

    $9,000 a metre USB cable.....

    Wizard High-End Audio Blog: Crystal Cable Absolute Dream USB Cable Anybody buy the theory that this cable will provide superior audio performance? ( I'm 99.9% certain this is marketing BS but I'm willing to hear a counter viewpoint :) )
  74. zack

    Strings you recommend?

    Just to update from my original post, I picked up a couple of packets of the EVH branded strings today and slapped them on the EVH striped guitar... They actually have quite an odd feel and appearance about them - as if they were not brand new - or more accurately: as if you'd lent your guitar...
  75. zack

    Strings you recommend?

    You are correct! EVH® Branded (.009-.042 Gauges) come with the guitar - That was easy - thanks!
  76. zack

    ...

    Here's mine: 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV, outside the Lambo factory. The automotive equivalent of Heavy Metal!
  77. zack

    Strings you recommend?

    Hi, I bought an EVH Striped last month that I absolutely loved.... the honeymoon ended when I came to change the strings. I have been using Ernie Ball 009 - 042 for the past 25 years (!!) and never really given string choice much thought but these new strings changed the sound of this guitar...
  78. zack

    The Cult - Electric TM

    Spot on!
  79. zack

    There's no one like Eric Johnson

    Absolute Magic!
  80. zack

    NGD: Charvel EVH art series

    Nice! Just out of interest: did you get a chance to compare with the Fender EVH Striped version? Edit: just looked into the Charvel EVH art series and see it's a whole different proposition than the EVH Striped!
  81. zack

    Cool.

    Sounds like total bullsh*t. However, the video showing the geometric patterns was fantastic!
  82. zack

    ...

    Very close.... but I think you need to reign in the reverb ever so slightly and bring out the echo delay - ( almost like a call and response type of delay effect - I can't hear it on your clip but is very noticeable during the first 10 seconds of the actual song.) You've done the hard part...
  83. zack

    My cool Parts-O-caster haha

    +1 for the neck!
  84. zack

    JM45 Jumped - Wow!

    Not usually what I go for in an amp but I'm amazed by the feel and response of this one! It really demonstrates just what an incredible machine the AxeFXII is. I posted a very simple preset here: Axe-Change - Download Preset - JTM 45 Jumped - by Zack Feeling very lucky to own this device!
  85. zack

    Hahahaha....still thinking this is crazy after all these years ;-))

    Tremendous hairstyles, genius singer songwriter & slightly awkward exchanges between host & guest.,..
  86. zack

    NGD: EVH Striped !

    I think you'll like it.. I've spent the best part of the day playing it (and tweaking Cliffs VH for V11 preset!) and I honestly don't think I've played a better guitar. The only slight thing Id say was not 100% perfect is that the bar on the Floyd doesn't feel really connected properly unless...
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    NGD: EVH Striped !

    And I have to say this is one hell of a guitar for the money ( I paid £420 ex vat) Neck is wonderful, paint is flawless, pickup sounds great, floyd is great - what's not to love :-)
  88. zack

    Total Fresh Setup when FW11 comes around the corner

    I do this every update - I just can't help myself. For me it's the only downside to owing an AxFX2: whenever a new firmware is on the horizon I put off all tweaking until the new firmware is out - the 'problem' is with this approach is that it leads to an almost perpetual state of limbo! I...
  89. zack

    Mean Street Guitars - anybody familiar with?

    Very cool guitar and playing! Thanks for the reply.
  90. zack

    Mean Street Guitars - anybody familiar with?

    I'm really tempted by one of these: Mean Street EVH 5150 Anybody here got one / played one / any experience of them at all? Cheers Zack
  91. zack

    EVH Recording from 1984 (The year, not the album)

    That is said so often....... it cannot be true!
  92. zack

    Kramer '84

    Anyone got any first hand experience of these ? ( Gibson.com: Kramer The 84 ) My midlife crisis is kicking in fully now so I'm looking to recreate my youth by any means necessary! I'm looking for a 'Live without a net' / 5150 style guitar - ideally I would have liked the Kramer USA...
  93. zack

    Logic Pro X released today. I knew it was coming.

    Upgraded today from V.9 I've been a Logic user since V.3 This software is a total giveaway at this price. I'm hugely impressed with everything really - especially the ipad interface. I think apple have smashed it out the park with this one!
  94. zack

    Experience with Sonos for home audio?

    OK I'll bite: What multiroom audio system that has anything like the flexibility and ease of use of Sonos with significantly better quality audio " without spending an awful lot more" would you have in mind?
  95. zack

    LPD Tone Clone - Whitesnake John Sykes Bad Boys / Still Of The Night

    100% tracks 1 & 3 are original IMO. ( more the playing than the tone that gives it away)
  96. zack

    Experience with Sonos for home audio?

    +1 for Sonos. I'm an AV installer/integrator and for the money there's very little that can touch Sonos all things considered.. Sonos+Spotify=100% awesome!
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