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    FBT 12MA woes....

    I think sixstring is right. I mean, there are a whole bunch of factors I need to consider before I go blaming the Verve...although, if it turns out to be a matter of EQ, that will be very disappointing because I really think a $1000 plus powered monitor should be able to handle ANYTHING the...
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    All great ideas guys. I will try them all and let you know how things work out. This is a truly great forum.
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    Please keep me posted...a flubby noise sounds like it could describe what I'm hearing.
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    Will do...although, in my case, I think I'll need to step UP from my 15 dollar cable : )
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    I appreciate this. Haven't had much opportunity to blast out in other rooms. It's not like i can go very loud in my house. i do think it's a possibility something else could be rattling. There are three drum kits, a ton of other equipment and steel pipes all over the room.
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    Thanks addedc. This is one of the first things I will try.
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    Gents, there are no dumb questions and I appreciate your collective input. As far as the grill rattling, I guess the dudes at FBT would have looked into that. As far as me putting out too much power, I guess it's possible; but I don't hear any of these issues when I put the Axe through my...
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    FBT 12MA woes....

    I got word from FBT USA in CT. and apparently, they can find nothing wrong with 12MA. This really sucks. It cost me 75 bucks to ship it for nothing. So now the questions is what am I doing wrong here. To remind you guys of the symptoms, I'm getting a fuzzy sound on the B and high E strings both...
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    Verve 12MA issue

    Twenty minutes after I left my message, the shop guy from FBT USA called me back. Very friendly and accomodating. As a matter of fact, Dennis said he would drive over to the shop in Berlin, CT and meet up with me on a weekend so I could save on shipping. Regardless of how this turns out...
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    Verve 12MA issue

    I just put in a call to FBT USA because the problem seems to be getting worse. This sucks ass. I now have to go back to dragging around a 95 lb rack case with my Creast CA 6 until the problem with the FBT is resolved. It's really bizaare because 99.9% of the time, the 12MA sounds amazing; but...
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    Crown XLS-1500 amp with Vinatge JBL 4602A monitors or VERVE 12 passives

    Hey Caribe, Just in case you are interested, I am selling an XLS 1500 I used a only ahandfull of times for $300.00. i decided to go the powered speaker route with a Verve 12MA
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    FYI... Free shipping on Reactor FR Cab

    : ) : ) : )
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    Verve 12MA issue

    I agree....lets not rush to judgment. That being said, there have been way more than two posts or threads siting failures or problems with the Verve 12MA. In my case, I purchased one used and you get what you pay for. At this point, I would say if you are in the US, you may want to give a...
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    Verve 12MA issue

    So Yek, what did you do about it? how much was the repair?
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    Verve 12MA issue

    I think I need to do more testing. I no longer believe the Verve was clipping. After taking a look at the manual, the light I was seeing flash on and off was green,, simply indicating that the Verve is recieving signal. So now, it does not appear to be an issue of clipping. So, the question...
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    Verve 12MA issue

    Thanks LMO....but I'm a bit confused. The 12MA doesn't have an input. It has knobs labeled "volume", "low" and "high".
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    Verve 12MA issue

    Bought a 12MA from someone on these boards. I'm generally happy with it as it is lightweight and sounds pretty awesome...most of the time. However, when I play my B and high E strings with a clean setting both open and fretted, there is a buzz or a distortion. My bass player thought it was a...
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    Cerwin Vega CV28

    I'm using two Carvin 832 passive cabs loaded with 15's and I'm getting a huge sound; bigger than I think I could get with 4X12s. I'm not surprised that the CVs loaded with 8's are not giving you the same feel as a 4X12s cab...but from my experience 2 15's will do it. I'd be more interested in...
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    Impedence question

    Thanks Jay. You da man.
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    Impedence question

    This isn't really an Axe specific question; but can I use two cabinets with different impedance ratings. We are playing a club with two house Marshall cabs. One is 8 ohms and the other is 16. Would anything bad happen if I outputted my Crown SLX 1500 to both cabs? Thanks.
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    Velocity 300, an ultra, and a Jcm 900 1960 in stereo?

    The cabinet will have two input jacks (left - right) and a selector switch for stereo/mono if it is stereo cabinet. If there is only one input jack and no selector switch, it is a mono cabinet. A stereo 1960 is 8 ohms a side in stereo and either 4 or 16 when run in mono. Don't know the ohms...
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    Are these any good for the Ultra?

    While I have no personal experience with these, the Maxx enclosures use plastic as opposed to wood; and the concensus seems to be that, when used with an Axe FX, plastic enclosures sound... well...plasticy. I think there's probably a good reason they are only 3 bills and I'd avoid them. E-bay...
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    I get that Jase, Believe me, I've read these forums backward and forward when it comes to power solutions and the only concensus seems to be there is no consesnsus. Some swear by a K12, others call it crap, many seem to like FBT (heavy and pricey)...heck some even extoll the virtues of...
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    BTW, still very much interested in any recommendations for light weight, great sounding class-D power...if such a beast actually exists.
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    Pulled the trigger on the SLXs last night...just in time for tonight's gig on the Lower East Side. We rehearsed last night and while the chatracter of the SLX is quite different from my Crest CA-6, I can't say the sound is unpleasant (as it was with the Peavy IPR series.) The cleans are great...
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    Wow, o.k. Anyone else have experience with these? Hard to imagine a Crown that sounds like crap. I read some negative reviews of the Carvin as well. I guess everyone wants something different. I wish all these retailers didn't have these silly restocking fees. I mean, I totally understand why...
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    Thanks Jay.
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    Hey Jase, Thanks so much for attempting to educate me. I read through the thread and honestly, it's all a bit over my head; but what I think Jay was saying is that the power amp should be rated, wattage wise, twice the continuous power of the speaker. I looked at the spec sheet for my...
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    Power amp and speaker match up question

    Hey gang, I am looking at purchasing a Crown XLS series poweramp. The 1500 is rated 300 Watts @ 8 ohms, while the 2000 is rated at 375 Watts @ 8 ohms. My Carvin 832 cabinets are 400 Watts at 8 ohms. The guy at Guitar Center said both of these amps are underpowered for my speakers and would...
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    Thinking of selling my Boogie

    I have an original trem-o-verb head with a Boogie 2X12 closed back cab. How much can I get for it? ...assuming there are dudes out there still using old school amps :-) Thank yee
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    Pro Audio 1U ss Power amp review

    Hey DADA, good to see you back!
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    What do you think of the Roland V-Guitar System ?

    I played a demo at GC. it was ok. the guitar sounds sounded really fake...nothing like the Axe. Granted, the morons at GC outfitted the demo with a pair of ten dollar sony headphones. The synth sounds were fun; but the same as Roland has had for 10 years now. What I ultimately did is picked up a...
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    What is wrong with...

    Also, you can try reading this: http://www.voes.be/fcb1010/pdf/fcb1010% ... ftware.pdf Short of being there while you try to do it, it's really hard to tell you where you may be going wrong. Don't feel bad, it took me two weeks to get my FCB working right...and I'm a Doctor.
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    What is wrong with...

    I can almost guarantee that you calibrated the pedals incorrectly. It is not inuitive the way the manual describes open (heel down) and closed (toe down) when calibrating. Read the description again CAREFULLYand try recalibrating. Believe me, I went through the process five times before I...
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    Updating Firmware With A Cheap USB to MIDI cable?

    Hey, I got a cheapo usb midi cable on E-bay. Anyone know where I can get an XP driver for this thing?
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    Atomic Reactor Passive Wedges -- Not What I Expected

    oh ok. sorry I missed that. you've got quite the dilemma. Being a penny pincher myself, I'd try a little more with the Atomics. Guys around here seem to love 'em and if they are few hundred cheaper, that's an important consideration. How long do you have to decide?
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    Atomic Reactor Passive Wedges -- Not What I Expected

    Well, right. Like everything else, your impressions will be relative to what you know. There will always be something better or at least that fits your tastes or needs a bit better. I tried out a Peavey IPR power amp and I'm sure I would have loved it if i wasn't already spoiled by the sound I...
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    Atomic Reactor Passive Wedges -- Not What I Expected

    hey dude, You never really explained why you wanted to change in the first place. I think if you're happy with your EVs, stick with them. They are certainly no slouch of a company. To my knowledge, Atomic and Fractal are partners; but I do not believe Cliff had any part in the development of...
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    FBT -vs- RCF

    Thanks BBN. Your input is greatly appreciated.
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    FBT -vs- RCF

    Has anyone A/B'd the Verve 12MA against the RCF Art 310. It appears that these are amongst the leaders for FRFR monitors in the Axe community. I'd prefer a ten inch speaker for obvious reasons; but I don't want to give up too much in sound quality...odd that there is no Verve 10MA :cry: Is...
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    Problem with FCB1010

    Shasha, Thanks for your input. I actually just wound up dumping my sysx file back into the FCB with Ripwerx and it's fine again...just hope it doesn't happen again at a more inopportune time. Having read you description, I'm really hoping it was something as simple as being in direct select...
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    Problem with FCB1010

    I don't recall seeing a battery when I switched out the e-prom. I did not set up midi mapping. Basically, I am just using the FCB to recall presets in order (FCB switch 1 recalls Axe 00, FCB switch 2 recalls Axe 01, FCB switch 3 recalls Axe 02....) Last night I also noticed that the switches...
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    Problem with FCB1010

    I've had this thing working well for months. All of a sudden at last rehearsal, in the middle of a song, my midi mapping was lost and stepping on the switches of the 1010 yielded seemingly random program changes. I tried powering down, reinserting the midi cables at both ends and eliminated my...
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    Class D Questions

    I raise mine. Crest CA6 vs Peavey IPR 1600 through Carvin 832 PA speakers. They may be the same company; but obviously not all of their products are made the same or are of the same quality. I understand the reason for the variance; but it is very disconcerting when you are looking for the...
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    Class D Questions

    I think I may give the K12 a try. I respect your opinion, Joe; but from what i am reading, high gain players are pretty happy with their K series stuff. I see from your page that your music is perhaps a bit more precise. Do you perform in any high gain styles? When you did audition the K series...
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    Class D Questions

    I'm curious Joe. What do you use?
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    Class D Questions

    I was checking out the "post your rig" thread in the lounge and there seems to be a lot of QSC K series users...doesn't anyone care to defend them? I was watching some youtube videos of the Axe and I was hearing some great tones I'm just not achieving. Now I'm starting to think my speakers...
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    Class D Questions

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    Opinions on Mesa 2:Fifty Power Amp

    I tried using my Boogie 50/50 and I found it colored and compressed the crap out of my Axe's tone. A/Bing it with a Crest CA-6 was like night and day. Don't know if the 2:50 is any better; but I've heard it said around here that Boogie stuff is excessively colored for guitar.
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    Class D Questions

    Here's a link: http://www.crestaudio.com/products/brow ... CA%206.cfm Its 400 Watts at 8 ohms and there is no affiliation with Peavey.
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    Class D Questions

    Still attempting to replace my 60lb Crest CA-6. I notice a lot of people praising the QSC K-12, 10, 8 powered speakers. I've also seen a lot of posts (including my own) deriding class D amplification. Are the QSC's better than your average class D amps? Is there any class D out there that is...
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    Class D/Pro audio PA?

    Are these available in the U.S.?
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Good for you Derker, I'm glad it works for you. Like I said, until I A/B'd with the Crest, I really thought the Peavy would work out. I think it's an excellent power-amp; but it ain't a CA6. Note: one of my issues about noise seems to be my fault. I was pushing the drive too hard.
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Odessey Case 33lbs + Crest CA6 45lbs + Fractal Axe FX Ultra 10lbs = Steve in traction : ) Found an 18" deep rack bag that's spare me 27lbs: http://www.rondomusic.com/product1296.html I asked the retailer who I think may also be the manufacturer if he thought it would hold up to 60lbs. He...
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Well Shred, Sad to say I am throwing in the towel. In my opinion, there is no way a $300 class D amp can compete with the $1700 Crest CA 6. I'll probably wind up with arthritis in my back; but I just can't make such a huge sonic sacrifice. It's not that the Peavey is bad. At times, i really...
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    Peavey IPR1600 -VS- Crown XLS 1000

    I have a Peavey IPR1600 and I'm still really on the fence about keeping it (it hasn't helped at all that my band decided to take two weeks off just as it arrived). Anyhow, some of the difficulties that I am having is that it's very noisy on the high gain amps compared to my Crest CA6. Don't know...
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Got my 1600 early last week ($239 scratch and dent special from AMS - Hardly noticeable scratching to the bottom of the case - probably a once racked return item) Used it last night in a band situation. My first impression was that it seemed to have the capability to achieve most the fullness I...
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Just snagged a scratch and dent from AMS for $239.00. Will review shortly.
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Good point, Jim.
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    So, can anyone speak directly to the highs of this Peavy unit (harsh or not.) Also, I'm having a hard time grasping what harsh means with regard to sound. Is it the same as brittle or piercing?
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    Peavey IPR 1600 Power Amp + AxeFX

    Thanks for the review. I was definitely interested in one of these. When i went to Guitar Center, the salesman was trying to steer me away from it saying I would never be satisfied with the sound after using a Crest. Then he tried to put me onto a Crown that was a few hundred bucks more and...
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    Synth module???

    Exactly, this day and age, minor glitches should be unacceptable. What if every once in a while, you hit an A chord and your Axe-FX decided on it's own to produce an F sharp one octave higher? Would you pay $600 for it? No way; but you and I both did for our Axons. Are you using a stuck on...
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    Synth module???

    Hey Mike, Thanks for chiming in. Even though it's not much, I'm encouraged to hear that the topic has actually been discussed and acknowledged by Cliff. What I'm wondering, is why no one can build a processer where the midi conversion is performed within. Where you can just plug in with your...
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    Synth module???

    I know this is a looong shot; but I wonder if there is any chance that a future version of the Axe-FX might include a 13 pin midi in and a soundcard. For years, I've been interested in the prospect of a decent sounding/tracking guitar synth; but the technology hasn't advanced in 20 years. Both...
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    FCB1010

    I've never had a problem and I've never needed to mess with the damping controls. Transitions seem very smooth to me.
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    Using the FCB1010 to blend two amps with expression pedal

    Re: Using the FCB1010 to blend two amps with expression peda Cool beans. Glad I could help. That was a good idea attaching the gain to the pedal as well. The transition can be a bit abrupt going to distortion. There is also a way to control the curve of the expression pedal; but your method...
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    Using the FCB1010 to blend two amps with expression pedal

    Re: Using the FCB1010 to blend two amps with expression peda All of my settings are this way. Build two parralel chains in the matrix (Amp, Cab and FX) and put a mixer in the row in between. Assign the two rows in the mixer to the same expression pedal. Make one channel go from 0 to 100% and...
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    AXE FX or AXE FX ULTRA?

    This is a great point...although it is true of both the Standard and the Ultra. My band has a song with a trippy intro that uses phaser, delay, chorus and reverb. All I have to do is link all of these effects to one controller and I can turn all four of these effects on and off simultaneously...
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    AXE FX or AXE FX ULTRA?

    I am an Ultra owner. I call it an Ultra not because I think it's a status symbol; but because it is a different product than the Standard and it is easier to type "Ultra" instead of "Axe FX Ultra." For one thing, the Standard does not come with the analog synth, which in my opinion, is a very...
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    Behringer FCB1010 foot controller problems

    You say after a hard reset, everything worked fine until you connected to the Axe-FX. This seems to all but eliminate any of the mechanical issues everyone here seems to be suggesting. A bad solder joint wouldn't suddenly start working and then stop again nor would it suggest the pedal is...
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    thanks for your help on this one. I really think you found a perfect solution. Especially the part about not needing a mixer. I was thinking splitters; but this is a much better solution. thanks again. go USA!!!!
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    now that's an interesting idea but would that allow me to fade my guitar signal all the way out while leaving the synth on? Also, could I just set up a preset where input 1 is my guitar signal and input 2 is the axon and use a mixer block?
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    What I could do, which is in no way ideal, is program each expression pedal to act as a volume pedal on two different channels and have some ability to fade that way...not ideal; but at least its a workaround. Too bad you can't assign different midi channels for the expression pedals for each...
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    Actually, quite small; but 150 bucks.....yeesh.
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    interesting...unfortunately, sounds like another piece of equipment to lug around :?
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    That's cool; but then how do I do crossfades between the two devices using the expression pedals. Behringer only lets you assign one midi channel to an expression pedal and if I have both devices receive on the same channel; won't that create problems in terms of program changes? I guess I could...
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    Stealth Board

    399???....Yeesh Amplitiube....Yeesh again. I'll stick with my trusty $100 FCB1010.
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    Stealth Board

    Nice...what's the retail? Can you see the Axe tuner on the display? I'm all about the FCB1010 myself; but the Stealth does seem cool.
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    Using the FCB101 with the Axe and a second processor

    Wondering if anyone has had experience using the FCB to control two midi devices. I'm thinking of working an Axon AX100 synth into the program. What I'd like to do is set up program changes on the FCB that control both devices...both changing and bypass (change a preset on the Axe while...
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    I'm finally there...was it worth it?

    Thanks six string. All great recommendations. Unfortunately, the Crest is not mine to sell. It was given to me and I think my friend would be royally pissed if I sold it off. A guy at Guitar Center was telling me a new line of Crown class D stuff would be hitting in a month or so...so I may wait...
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    FCB1010 Question

    One may have been calibrated correctly and the other not correctly...or possibly not at all. it's worth a shot. Here is the calibration technique (from wikipedia): Calibrate the Expression pedals BEFORE you attempt to use them. Here's the procedure for firmware versions PRIOR to 2.4: 1. Keep...
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    FCB1010 Question

    You really need to be careful when calibrating. Apparently, when they say to put the peadal in the lowest position, they mean toe up and heel down...very counterinuitive to me. Kept me busy for two weeks :o The other thing that could be wrong is if the plastic strips have slipped out of their...
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    Digitech Control One

    Me too...and they are pretty much worthless. They go for about 20 bucks on E Bay and Digitech no longer has replacement parts : (
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    FCB1010 Question

    that was me : )
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    Digitech Control One

    No you can not. I tried. The midi port from the Axe will not power the control 1 the way Digitech products do and you can not power the control 1 in any other way.
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    New user here

    Perfectly normal...enjoy.
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    I'm finally there...was it worth it?

    I thought about splitting my rig into multiple cases which I may have to do if I pick up an Axon MKII synth. I guess I wasn't considering that a lighter power amp would necessarily mean a sacrifice as far as tone. I don't think I would incorporate something that didn't sound as good just to...
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    I'm finally there...was it worth it?

    I've finally hit upon what others have been talking about in terms of how great the Axe-FX is. It took a little over two months; but i finally brought my rig to the studio and am very happy with the sound. I have my Ultra going into a Crest CA6 and i am using a pair of Carvin 832 passive...
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    new peavey amp that weighs 7 lbs?

    More like an endorsement/advertisement. I'd love to hear from anyone who has tried this thing out. It is class D like JMZ suggested...is that a good thing or a bad thing? It's funny, every ad I've seen mentions different wattages at 2 and 4 ohms and none mention 8 ohms.
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    Carvin 832's

    Please, No apologies. I appreciate every word. yeah, flat response seems like an unobtainable goal for everyone here. Anything will yield some coloration, i guess. That's a great point you make about house systems. In the end, that's what the audience will hear regardless of your efforts...
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    Carvin 832's

    Can't believe noone has ever tried a Carvin PA speaker. Not a good sign.
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    Carvin 832's

    There is a guy selling 2 Carvin 832 full range passive PA cabinets on Craigslist for $300.00. I'm thinking of running them with a Crest CA6 power amp. Does anyone have any experience with Carvin in general or with this particular model? They are rated for 400 watts each and have a 15''...
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    Samson XPL Series

    Well, in case anyone cares, tried the XPL at practice tonight; and it is a huge no go. It was clipping when it was only turned up to about 11 o'clock. Too bad...I really love the design. oh well....
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    Mid to low priced powered speaker recommendations

    I'm wondering if anyone is using mid to low priced powered speakers and are happy with them. I was browsing Ebay and I came across some names like Podium, Tapco, Gemsound, Seizmic Audio (SA). I know it's probably crap; but sometimes you find a diamond (or at least a hunk of silver) in the rough.
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    Samson XPL Series

    Anyone have experience with the Samson XPL series? I picked up the XPL200 at Sam Ash today. It sounds really good in my apartment; but the real test will beat practice in the studio later next week. It was only $300, has built in wheels and sits on the ground angled up to project. The design is...
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    Calling All Non-FRFR Guitar Cab Users

    I understand your reservations; but also bear in mind, people who post to message boards are typically in search of.... or second guessing (me included), So you can't really expect to hear from the happy owners here.
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    Hello and question about amp block switching

    You can use two different models in a single (stereo) cab block. Just select different models for the left and right cabs, and use appropriate panning. Or you can use two lo-res mono blocks (just remember they collapse everything to mono). Nothing 5.5 Shunt 0.25 Amp 23.5 Cab 9.15...
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    How much better is the Ground Control Pro over the FCB1010?

    What kinda man wears combat boots all the time and can afford the GCP and a good expression pedal. When I was wearing combats all the time, I played a Cort though a Peavy Bandit. :lol: You're right that the shit is flimsy; but it seems to last and if Behringer used other materials; it'd...
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    Calling All Non-FRFR Guitar Cab Users

    Not sure i understand that because I've used the loop before and the channel's tone controls are still active. Wouldn't the tone controls be governed by the preamp?
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    Calling All Non-FRFR Guitar Cab Users

    I've seen Mark's vids on youtube and they are sick. In fact, he's the reason i bought my Axe in the first place....but then again, a youtube video ain't exactly of the highest fidelity, so who knows? Cron's post kinda scares me that I may never achieve my sound...but, I guess I will just...
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