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Tone Matching: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Did you upload this patch anywhere? Sounds awesome!!
- mark_melling
- Post #33
- Apr 27, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Tone Matching: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Really clearly demonstrated, well done!!
- mark_melling
- Post #31
- Apr 27, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
first tone match U2 still haven't found

Mick, I think you misunderstood my comment completely..I have total respect for your work, for your video's, and all that you contribute. At the same time i have also seen your responses to constant enquiries and requests for your patches. You have been more than willing to share information...
- mark_melling
- Post #22
- Apr 27, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
first tone match U2 still haven't found

Don't hold your breath.. :)
- mark_melling
- Post #16
- Apr 27, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Anyone has tutorial for Mac how to do this all?

The process itself is amazingly simple, especially compared to the Ozone demo's i have seen.. Massive appreciation to Fractal for making it as simple & useful as it already is!! I'm sure it will better explained in Wiki soon, and someone will do a few videos! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #11
- Apr 26, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Anyone has tutorial for Mac how to do this all?

This has become more complicated than it ever needed to be. 1, Have your Ax set up as usual, if you are using your Ax as your audio interface then you will already have set that up in your Mac. 2, Open Edit and drop an Amp (the same or as similar an amp as the one you want to match) and Tone...
- mark_melling
- Post #9
- Apr 26, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Bug? V6.0 unit rebooted after using looper

It's an amazing improvement, really great and usable features!! Real appreciation for the work you guys do!!!
- mark_melling
- Post #10
- Apr 25, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Bug? V6.0 unit rebooted after using looper

Mono/ Quantize off/ Threshold on/ Threshold level about -50 dB.
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- Post #8
- Apr 25, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Bug? V6.0 unit rebooted after using looper

Ok, it has happened to me a couple of times. First time i was playing a loop, hit the half button and the Ax cut out and rebooted. Second time i was playing a loop, changed to another preset (looper in new preset, same settings to continue the loop) and the same thing, cut out and rebooted...
- mark_melling
- Post #6
- Apr 25, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Bug? V6.0 unit rebooted after using looper

Same thing happened to me.
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Apr 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
My first matching result

First match is very close!! Patch please..so it begins..!! :D
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Apr 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
looper in V6.0

+1 First thing i checked out..the half/double speed function is awesome!!! I have been waiting for a looper this this on the Ax since my first Ultra 3 years ago..well worth the wait!!
- mark_melling
- Post #10
- Apr 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
looper in V6.0

The THRSH & THRSH LEVEL look like a great implementation!
- mark_melling
- Post #3
- Apr 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

I think even Mark might have met his facial match.. :D
- mark_melling
- Post #65
- Apr 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

Both parents pianists she started playing when she was 6 Check out her brother!!!
- mark_melling
- Post #59
- Apr 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

Enjoy!! :) Sucks knowing she has talent i can only dream about!! :lol
- mark_melling
- Post #55
- Apr 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

+1 Enjoy a piece of classical music by a chamber trio my girlfriend is the pianist for! Try to tone match that!! :D
- mark_melling
- Post #51
- Apr 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Saying good buy and good ridance

Go and boil your bottom, sons of a silly person..i blow my nose at you!!
- mark_melling
- Post #53
- Apr 22, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Snooker World Championship

I have always loved the mavericks..Higgins, White, O'Sullivan, Paul Hunter was a decent player..such a shame!
- mark_melling
- Post #10
- Apr 22, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Snooker World Championship

Hope Ronnie has a good tournament! Genius!! Most naturally gifted player the game has ever seen..when he can control his demons!!
- mark_melling
- Post #4
- Apr 22, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
TODAY feels like "VERY SOON" to me

Appreciation for countless unseen hours of work!!
- mark_melling
- Post #98
- Apr 21, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Transcribing Programs ... wich one is a good one ???

+1
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- Post #11
- Mar 26, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Version 6.00 Preview

I am beginning to feel Morrissey's pain...
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- Post #334
- Mar 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Check out my band's new video/single! (Female singer)

You had me at "female" and i wasn't left disappointed!! :D Very nice work! She sounds a little like Marina Diamandis (Marina and the Diamonds) who i happen to think has a great voice!
- mark_melling
- Post #7
- Mar 20, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Tone Matching an Amp II

My name is Cllllllliiiiiiifffffff Rooooocccckkkkkkk..Bawitdaba!!!!
- mark_melling
- Post #30
- Mar 17, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Surprises & Disappointments

Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Albany NY 2001. My first time in the US, a friend asked if i wanted to go to the gig, i had never heard of them coming from the Ireland. It turned out to be the best gig of the many many shows i have seen. Not at all my kind of music, but the atmosphere was completely...
- mark_melling
- Post #11
- Mar 12, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
All my tones sound muffled and dimensionless

To be honest when i hear "incredible tones" it is usually from an incredible player, i have tried the same patch and it has sounded completely different, though i have great monitors, great guitars..i lack great fingers..that to me that is usually the root of any issue i have with a patch! I...
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- Post #16
- Mar 3, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Just noticed on FAMC music's site - LF+ jr

I hope they don't price themselves out of the market, I wouldn't want to pay more than $500-600. Size, LDC's, functions, looks perfect for my needs though!!
- mark_melling
- Post #10
- Mar 3, 2012
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Just noticed on FAMC music's site - LF+ jr

Looks really nice!!
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Caligula's Horse playthough video

Great stuff Sam!! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #5
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
I have that urge ...

What about having one "real" amp? I recently purchased the Vox AC15 hw1 and put in a Celestion Blue..it is just an amazing feeling having that one favorite amp tone you love so easily at hand! Plugged in the Ax for the effects, and the tone can be breathtaking! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Mar 1, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
REQUEST: Simeon Harris ambient presets

"That IS the question" I say don't delve so deeply, and just give in to that uploading feeling of contentment!! :mrgreen
- mark_melling
- Post #11
- Mar 1, 2012
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Davy Jones of The Monkees dies aged 65

I watched it as a kid in the UK, it was a great show!! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #6
- Feb 29, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Davy Jones of The Monkees dies aged 65

BBC News - Davy Jones of The Monkees dies aged 65 As cheesy as they were..still some decent tunes!
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- Thread
- Feb 29, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Live Chamber Music

Hey guys, if any of you are interested in Classical music, my best friend is playing live now in Austria..complete genius!! (pianist) Check out the live feed! 5th International Competition for Chamber Music - Joseph Haydn - Vienna - 5th International "Joseph Haydn" Chamber Music Competition
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- Thread
- Feb 26, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Match EQ showcasing: Clark Kent Job: Friends and Enemies

Nice..though this is the "old fashioned" way to EQ now..it's all about the "Cliffstoph tone Chasing" amp now!! :D Actually the guitar tone sounds pretty awesome!
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
"Tone Matching" Preview

Not even close.... 10..9..
- mark_melling
- Post #290
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
"Tone Matching" Preview

It doesn't, and will obviously be accomplished using a slightly different method to the KPA. But the KPA is the point of reference at the moment that the technology is most associated with.
- mark_melling
- Post #252
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How many of you have amps that you plan on Amp Matching?

I have just bought the Vox AC15 HW1, swapped the GreenBack for a Celestion Blue, and replaced the stock tubes with a set of JJ's. Thats one amp!! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
"Tone Matching" Preview

Thats the thing with perspective..we never see ourselves the way we might be coming across to others! :) I'm a constant victim!! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #242
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
"Tone Matching" Preview

Don't take this the wrong way..the Ax is where it is today because of community feedback over the last few years..one thing i have noticed, is guys who come along with seemingly "pushy" attitudes don't tend to be overly listened to. Delivery can be as effective as content.
- mark_melling
- Post #234
- Feb 20, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Video of problem with low preset volume

Send it back..that unit is in bad shape!
- mark_melling
- Post #52
- Feb 18, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Ambient Pitch Looper

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing Sim! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #6
- Feb 18, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Smilefan says "Goodbye"!!

I have to be honest I have no loss in your patch building..people come and go. But you gave of yourself and your time to help out others. It says alot about you as a person, and that will be missed. Take care.
- mark_melling
- Post #70
- Feb 6, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
BROKE my guitar, should I sell my AXE FX II?

Silly question for a thread..nobody lives your shoes..make whatever decision you feel most comfortable with, and best suits your circumstances.
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- Post #9
- Feb 6, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Focal CMS 65 Monitors with Axe II?

Yes!! Excellent monitors..can never compete with my hand wired Vox, but i prefer them over any other monitors i have used. I was considering upgrading to the Focal Twin6 BE's, but realized i am completely happy with the 65's in all departments so "If it ain't broke.." Clarity from Ax sounds...
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Feb 3, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
things that make you laugh

I would suggest either one of these or listening to me play!! :mrgreen
- mark_melling
- Post #45
- Feb 3, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
Incoming! Incoming! Incoming!

Going through the presets about 90% have the 1x6 Oval cab with no sounds at all. ^ Problem with Edit!
- mark_melling
- Post #378
- Jan 26, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FW Updates and Axe Edit

But as the OP made clear, it was only his wish and he wasn't bitchin at all..the idea would be great, we just want everything perfect. But i just think it's good to remember that the ones who have put in the work also read the feedback, and sometimes it must be a little disheartening to read...
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- Post #26
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FW Updates and Axe Edit

Bless you my child..now go say 10 hail Ax's and 5 hail Edits.. :D
- mark_melling
- Post #23
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FW Updates and Axe Edit

I know it's not intentional, but the comments in a few threads at the moment seems to be very trivial..i mean it's great to offer constructive feedback, but I'm sure it p*sses FA off when hard work has been put into improving the Ax and threads like this appear.. No offense to the OP or any of...
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- Post #20
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
5.0 recording samples

I think you should get this bank uploaded..some great sounding presets there!! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Jan 24, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 5.00 Up

CLIFF..i was ready for bed....CRAP!!!! but in a insomniac great way!!! :D
- mark_melling
- Post #42
- Jan 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Brian May dual delay test

Welcome to forum world! Preset sounds great..i had to at least give some generic feedback!!! :mrgreen
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- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Output 2 for studio monitors?

Reading the manual also helps! ;)
- mark_melling
- Post #7
- Jan 21, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Output 2 for studio monitors?

You need to add the FX loop in the chain to send the signal to output two.
- mark_melling
- Post #5
- Jan 21, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
$400.00 What do I get?

This... :mrgreen
- mark_melling
- Post #29
- Jan 19, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
When I record my patches they seem to be going in a little too "hot"

I would just lower the levels in Reaper if your levels on the Ax are not clipping.
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Jan 17, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New guy here (and late to the party)

Why would you need to buy a Whammy & Wah when the Ultra has a great pitch shift and Wah block?
- mark_melling
- Post #8
- Jan 13, 2012
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Wish: easier way to link slots in song to presets

+1 Good idea!
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Jan 12, 2012
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
$10 to the person that can remake....

Alot of newer guys wouldn't have had a chance to play with the original patches you put on the forum, when they do and particularly if they are into Muse they will love them!! :) And i will get to play them with this bad boy.. :D...
- mark_melling
- Post #27
- Jan 9, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
$10 to the person that can remake....

Excellent, your Muse patches are by far the best i have ever heard and played! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #25
- Jan 9, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
The Pop Tart thread

Make it 461..i just hate even numbers!!
- mark_melling
- Post #291
- Jan 5, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

You guys need girlfriends/wife's/something inflatable you can stick a picture of the Kemper over... :mrgreen
- mark_melling
- Post #260
- Jan 4, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

I have a craving & addiction for Pop Tarts, and i have never even seen a real one, who says human's are not susceptible and gullible... :oops
- mark_melling
- Post #205
- Jan 4, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

Still a cool song!! Godda love Rick!! :D All Ax!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPYZpwSpKmA
- mark_melling
- Post #188
- Jan 3, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

I was in Seattle a few years ago and man i have never seen so many over weight people in my life, the potion sizes in the US are disgustingly large..of course i went crazy for a week..steak, hash browns, eggs..all for breakfast..so gross!! :D A week was enough, i needed to get back to some...
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- Post #144
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

Haha..deal!! Actually they look kinda gross!!
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- Post #136
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

I have never had a Pop Tart in my life!!
- mark_melling
- Post #134
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: The Lounge
So are there any improvements to the looper?

Nothing yet..but i'm sure it will arrive.
- mark_melling
- Post #3
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Using Axe FXII with Amps that have no effects loop

I use the II for effects with my hand wired AC15..first thing to do is start with a blank preset, get the amp sounding through the Ax as if it wasn't there at all. Then start building your effects and levels.
- mark_melling
- Post #4
- Jan 1, 2012
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
The Pop Tart thread

Time to let it go me thinks..New year and all that! :)
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- Post #109
- Dec 31, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
The Pop Tart thread

Hahaha..i had my once a year guilty conscience and deleted it..i know how sensitive it is for you! ;) What a strange thread this has turned out to be!! :D
- mark_melling
- Post #93
- Dec 31, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
EPIC FAIL: I accidentally put the USB cable on the MFC plug, Axe II burning smell

The new Liquid FT controller looks fantastic, and has great reviews already for use with the AxII.
- mark_melling
- Post #44
- Dec 30, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
The Pop Tart thread

Actually it does, i know 2 guys who have sold the Kemper, both beta testers The first guy enjoyed it for a while, then went with his tubes, the second (within the last few days) felt it didn't do metal like he wanted. There is no "Kemper take over" (that was a stupid thread title on your...
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- Post #19
- Dec 30, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe fx timeout and frozen

During a performance?? Is it wrong that i find humor in that!! :D
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- Post #6
- Dec 29, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
New secret product from line6??

When are you getting back on the Ax ladder..miss your humor around here! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #28
- Dec 29, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
Video of my friend tracking a guest solo! (AXE FX/Logic9)

Nice Playing, The mix definitely needs some work, the solo didn't stand out at all..but still nice work! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #4
- Dec 29, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
New secret product from line6??

I'm there!! Anyone wanna buy a scantily clad Ax-Fx ll..i mean fractal Audio plastic women..i mean Ax-Fx ll!! :D
- mark_melling
- Post #19
- Dec 29, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
How to get bass sound from normal electric guitar in Axe II?

This one by "Smilefan" is excellent.
- mark_melling
- Post #4
- Dec 29, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tape delay - Matchless - intro to Foo Fighters walk

How do you save this patch..i can't get rid of the html extension. Problem figured out! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #12
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Tape delay - Matchless - intro to Foo Fighters walk

Has please lost it's meaning in your neck if the woods!! :D
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- Post #4
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
So what new gear did you get for Christmas?

I was looking for massage off Scarlett Johansson, but out of luck there.. :evil So had to make do with my new hard wired AC 15!!
- mark_melling
- Post #42
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

Strange! I have done a screen recording of all the settings for Michael's patch. If you want me to do another for the other patch let me know, there is alot more going on in Thibault's patch. *Uploaded* again using full screen..so you can see the settings!! :D Dec 28, 2011 12:44pm | Facebook
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- Post #19
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

If you open the patches in Edit in the AX ll configuration, you will have all the settings there for you.
- mark_melling
- Post #17
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Preamp Comp: My Peavey 5150 Vs Axe Fx II 6505 Model! (Prepare to be blown away!)

I was right!! Need me to be your ears for a 10% cut?? Worth every penny!! :mrgreen
- mark_melling
- Post #37
- Dec 28, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Preamp Comp: My Peavey 5150 Vs Axe Fx II 6505 Model! (Prepare to be blown away!)

Way to close to even guess, 2 sounds slightly more aggressive, but the difference is negligible..and in a mix you would never know the difference!! Wow almost 50/50 on each amp..shows how close they really are!
- mark_melling
- Post #15
- Dec 27, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Super quick new Tape delay demo

That is nice..would love to see more of these type demo's!
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Dec 26, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Kemper Profiling Amplifier

Before this turns into a TGP type thread and adds fuel to those wanting to label Ax users "fanatics" maybe take a minute before hitting the reply button guys.. Take Care! :)
- mark_melling
- Post #23
- Dec 26, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
Fractal Audio Community

Well i don't like to get a big head..but yea thanks!! :mrgreen
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- Post #6
- Dec 26, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to get a good singing lead tone.

Try this one.
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- Post #11
- Dec 25, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

Mick always has a great tone coming through his Vox, i am going to try to replicate something similar with my AC15 HW1..maybe start with some JJ's then the blue.
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- Post #13
- Dec 25, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
So what new gear did you get for Christmas?

Nice guitar!!
- mark_melling
- Post #2
- Dec 25, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

That is not a problem with the patch..just my rushed demo! When played completely in time the two delays sound more authentic to me than a single delay.
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- Post #10
- Dec 24, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Axe-II in shockmount rack, sitting atop my very sophisticated amplifier stand.

WOW!! I can see you have "spared no expense" :lol
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- Post #4
- Dec 24, 2011
- Forum: The Lounge
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

Original post updated to include "fremen's" excellent RW Vox IR mix and an added u2 - "Bad" patch.
- mark_melling
- Post #8
- Dec 24, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

The patch is the best i have ever heard for this song..to be honest it's unbelievable good!! Fractal should exchange the one on the Ax with this, it hands down destroys it! It even works well with my nailbomb humbucker which is about as far as you can get from his original Strat pickups! I...
- mark_melling
- Post #6
- Dec 24, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Axe-FX II arrived today: Just making noise and flashing like crazy

No there is no point, G66 will sort you out!
- mark_melling
- Post #4
- Dec 23, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
u2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

A great patch made by "fremen" Just a quick (and very rough) recording to let you hear how it sounds. Played through a Bare Knuckle nailbomb humbucker..NOT a good pickup for the song, but it will have to do! :) Updated: As Mike at RW says..i can't give you "official permission" (legal...
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- Thread
- Dec 23, 2011
- Replies: 35
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
My First Gig Using the Axe-FX Ultra - Video

Absolutely fantastic!!!
- mark_melling
- Post #18
- Dec 23, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings