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Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

I don't usually comment on firmware updates but this one is really Special, thank you Cliff and Company for your hard work and dedication to continuous improvement.
- Scott.A.B
- Post #75
- Feb 10, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum 3.02 Firmware Release (3.01 We Hardly New Ye)

Thanks for the clairification !!!
- Scott.A.B
- Post #223
- May 29, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum 3.02 Firmware Release (3.01 We Hardly New Ye)

Axe 3 ?????
- Scott.A.B
- Post #221
- May 28, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum 3.02 Firmware Release (3.01 We Hardly New Ye)
- Scott.A.B
- Post #220
- May 28, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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FAMC LF+ Liquid Foot+ and FAS Axe-Fx II and Axe-Fx III Tutorial is now on the Wiki

"The #1 issue that will cause you headaches with the LF+ Editor v4.32, is the Offset bug. Make sure you don't enable Preset # Offset on the LF+ or the Axe-Fx II. It's Default is off on the LF+ and Axe-Fx II, so you shouldn't have any issues. " I did not have a problem as I use preset 00 as my...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #26
- May 7, 2016
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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FAMC LF+ Liquid Foot+ and FAS Axe-Fx II and Axe-Fx III Tutorial is now on the Wiki

I wanted to say Thank You to all that made the Liquid foot WIKI possible, I just got a Liquid Foot Pro + today Without the information on the WIKI it would have taken much longer to get set up, I spent a little over an hour getting things set up...... this is an awesome resource for anyone using...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #24
- May 7, 2016
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta 2

Thank you Cliff, any issues I had with the previous beta version have been resolved with this version. I am a happy camper !!! I appreciate your dedication to continuous improvement. Thanks Again Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #7
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

Cliff I do not want this debate to turn into a Shit Storm... I contrary to popular opinion hear a difference when I turn the proximity from 0 to between 2 to 5.... I just had a hearing test yesterday as a checkup from ear surgery at the end of February, the doctor described my hearing as...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #53
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

Thank you for the verification
- Scott.A.B
- Post #42
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

here is the patch I have been playing with maybe someone can tale a look
- Scott.A.B
- Post #40
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

Thank you to you and Chris, I tried with my I phone camera to make a video ... With the camera I cannot hear the difference in the settings. The only way would be to record two tracks with the the different settings ... I do not have any thing that would be able to record tracks at this time. I...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #39
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

I have had an ultra a 2 and an Xl + I am with RDH on this one... Even though I am being told that I am hearing things ....o_Oo_Oo_O
- Scott.A.B
- Post #31
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

Currently the patch I am working on has the mic set to none. I know the difference between null and none.... I am confused though factory patch 7 has the mic at none and proximity set at 5 ????
- Scott.A.B
- Post #28
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Cab block proximity control Q3.0b [NOT A BUG]

This is my experience with the proximity control I do not believe I have a barrier with the English language since I have been speaking it for 54 years....... I have changed the mic to null and the parameter works as others have stated and and adds more bass when turned up. I can't explain very...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #16
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Thanks, I have been experimenting with limiting frequencies in th cab block, turning down the bass and adjusting the preamp in the cab block ...and seem to be getting closer to something I can live with for now.
- Scott.A.B
- Post #320
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

My next question is then how is everyone getting rid of low end and excessive fizz?
- Scott.A.B
- Post #316
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Then I have no idea what the answer is as I thought that proximity was the distance from the mic to the cabinet,so what you are saying that this has no effect on ultrarez since there is no mic ?
- Scott.A.B
- Post #315
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Cabinet 55 is ultrarez
- Scott.A.B
- Post #312
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

OK, I reloaded the latest firmware 3.0 beta from Q 1.6 and started from scratch just amp and cabinet Plexi 100 high and cabinet 55, and found that in the cab block of the cabinet 55 the proximity on the cabinet page now defaults to 0. if i recall most cabinets defaulted to 2.5 or 5.0 on...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #310
- Apr 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

I agree with this, but what i am hearing in Q1.6 is not changing the sound of the cabinet where Q3.0 amp modeling to me is making the same ir I am using sound darker and not as clear as I stated before I have never had to adjust the cabinet only the basic amp parameters using the plexi 100 and...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #294
- Apr 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Fractals, I watched the video and set up the same cabinet in X /Y and edited only the Cabinet in X after editing the cabinet the blanket came off the cabinet in the X while Y was left at default and still sounded dark and muddy in my opinion, Then I reloaded Q 1.6 and did not have to touch the...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #286
- Apr 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Why should we have to use an advanced parameter, that isn't available for the physical amp, to brighten up these now darkened amps? (I have real-world experience with plenty of these amp models.) I agree with this Imo something happened in 2.4 that made some amps too dark. 3.0 doesn't help fix...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #273
- Apr 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

Sorry guys I am not a fan of Q 3.0 just reloaded Q 1.6 I lost some features but I got rid of excess bass and got the clarity that I was not hearing in 3.0......... I will be staying here at Q1.6 until I find a new version that is more to my liking.
- Scott.A.B
- Post #267
- Apr 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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VIDEO: The power of a cab block

Thank you Danny for the video, I set up the X Y cabinet with the same cabinet and only edited the X but bounced between both cabinets to hear the difference in the adjustment I was making to the X cabinet. Your video has been really helpful in massively improving the tones I am getting out of my...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #45
- Apr 17, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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problems with factory presets

Thank you Fractal for the Fractal Bot V 1.1, I loaded both 10.0.2 update and reloaded the V10 presets with the bot. Now I am getting the good stuff, I loaded V10 and presets through Axe edit the first time and thought the presets sounded distorted, I too think Axe Edit is the culprit.
- Scott.A.B
- Post #73
- Apr 25, 2013
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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What Mic Preamp works best for Tone Matching an Amp

Any suggestions for a Mic Pre to use to tone match my Plexi Half stack.
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Dec 4, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
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Matrix GFR12a active wedges

The Matrix GFR12a active wedges were in the Fractal Audio demo room at the New York Amp show. Any one have any feedback about these monitors.......... Thanks !!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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My Matrix GT1000FX 2U review

I own a Axe II and really like my unit and may be considering the Matrix amp but Please help me to understand something, "GT1000FX has been modified to respond even more like a valve power amplifier, giving a “looser” feel and a more open sound that we genuinely believe to be the closest a solid...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #9
- Jul 13, 2012
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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Tone Match Question Regarding Presets...

So if I want to profile my 68 plexi, I can go out of the hotplates line out into the axe to capture the profile ? Would I use a speaker cable or a guitar cable to make the connection between the hotplate and the Axe ? Thanks in advance for the info Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #25
- Apr 26, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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JCM 800 sounds a bit muddy with FW 6.0 tips?

Scott, Thanks for the heads up on the 800 settings, this setup is amazing. These settings translated very well through my JBL 4228 monitors Great job, Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #18
- Apr 26, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Anyone try the new line 6 monitors with Axe Fx II?

I heard them at winter NAMM, the demo Line 6 gave was impressive, even when they used just one cabinet it sounded really good........
- Scott.A.B
- Post #4
- Feb 21, 2012
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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New Axe-Fx II Firmware 5.04b released

Thank you FAS Team the AXE II just keeps getting better and better, Keep up the great work !!!!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #90
- Feb 10, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Plexi Treble/ Cameron High sound muddy

Make sure you update the preset banks to the latest version, they are on the support page. My experience with the stock plexi treble patch after updating all the preset banks was the amp model got brighter and sounded closer to my 68 after changing the cabinet to the 30 watt basket weave...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #6
- Jan 28, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 5.00 Up

All I can say is I thought the AXE II couldnt get any better at Version 4, I have had my unit for 3 weeks and now V 5. V5 adds some special magic to the black Box !!!! I could not be happier with the improvements you made to the II .... My Plexi half stack just got retired......as soon as I...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #87
- Jan 23, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Any NAMM attendees see new FRFR solutions?

Double post
- Scott.A.B
- Post #14
- Jan 22, 2012
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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Any NAMM attendees see new FRFR solutions?

I was at Namm today,I sat through the line 6 Demo of these speakers I agree The Stagesource L3t Sounded really good in the demo room and is very versatile with the eq inputs and all the other features that control the crossover points but it seems strange to be mixing Fractal and Line 6...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #13
- Jan 22, 2012
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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What happened to Atomic.Amps ?

The Atomic site is back up..........
- Scott.A.B
- Post #8
- Jan 8, 2012
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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What happened to Atomic.Amps ?

I just Googled Atomic Amps and the website is no longer up, I hope they are.just having trouble with the website. Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2012
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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Anyone using JBL PRX612M or SRX712m with a poweramp

I am considering purchasing a PA cabinet to go with my New AXE II I sold my Atomic cabinet, I used with my Ultra, my experience with the Atomic cabinet I had problems with the not so flat response of the cabinet, my opinion I thought there was too much low end and excessive midrange for my...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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Can you assign multiple effects to one switch on a midi foot controller?

In the IO tab under MIDI make sure the effects both have the same control number as the switch on on the foot controller I did this when I put a tube drive I front of a mono delay to have them activate at the sametime Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #2
- Jan 3, 2012
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Effect Order was Killing My Tone

Gentlemen, Thanks for all the things to try..... Dinkledorf thanks for the patch, Al, I will copy my patch to another location and try your effect order Thanks for all the suggestions !!!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #14
- Aug 11, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Effect Order was Killing My Tone

Thanks !!!! I look forward to checking out your patch Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #11
- Aug 10, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Effect Order was Killing My Tone

That layout is really something.............It really shows how flexible the Ultra really is....I would have never come up with something like that I am still making baby steps compared to that. I'm impressed Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #9
- Aug 9, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Effect Order was Killing My Tone

I had my original patch with the effects in front of the amp, but in a different order, I really do not want to remember my old effects order but I think it went WAH-PHASER-FLANGER-DRIVE-CHORUS-AMP-CAB-GEQ-REVERB AFTER THE GEQ IN SERIES- DELAY AFTER THE GEQ IN SERIES. I believe something in the...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #4
- Aug 8, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Effect Order was Killing My Tone

On July 5th my Axe II dreams were shattered as my Corvette was totaled in an accident that was not my fault. I have will have my ultra for a very long time now, since I now have a car payment. I decided to look at all the aspects of why I could not get my tones the way I wanted them. (I have...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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AxeII ReAMP JOURNEY SEPARATE WAYS Video Cover Mark Day

This has to be the best Axe FX II video I have ever seen !!!! I am not into Journey much but I thought the tone was Amazing Keep up the good work Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #50
- Jul 7, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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ATOMIC 50/50 Stereo Power amp

No mention of price....just that it was a beta unit. Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #10
- Jun 25, 2011
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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ATOMIC 50/50 Stereo Power amp

I was at Tone Merchants yesterday to audition the Axe II when I saw an Atomic 50/50 Amplifier that they were running the AXE EFX II into, they had 2 4X12 cabinets hooked to the amp. This setup sounded really good !!! Tone Merchants said that the 50/50 was a Beta Unit, does anyone from Atomic...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2011
- Replies: 42
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
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My first Video of the Axe-FX 2

The Atomic 50/50 is 50 watt per channel Stereo Amp that tone merchants is testing. No other details that were given, it sounded great.... I think we should not hijack Scott's thread and create a new thread regarding this unit.
- Scott.A.B
- Post #101
- Jun 25, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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My first Video of the Axe-FX 2

I got to audition the Axe II at Tone Merchants this afternoon.... I have an ultra with a straight powered cabinet, I agree with Scott's thoughts on the Axe II the bass seems tighter and there seems to be much more clairity to the new unit..... I was able to hear the new Axe through 2 Atomic...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #86
- Jun 24, 2011
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Tube Types For Amps

Thanks for the info.... Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #5
- Jun 23, 2011
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Tube Types For Amps

Since the AXE II models vacuum tubes, in the future will we be able to specify what tubes we can put in an amp ? for example I want Kt 66 or 6 ca7's in my Plexi model. This is something I was thinking about and thought I would post to the powers that be. Thanks !!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Jun 22, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Continued support and updates for Standard and Ultra

First off Congrats to Fractal for providing us the next generation of Digital modeling perfection. Advancements in technology happen all the time with computers, 12 to 18 months and you new laptop is well ...... obsolete ( it still works but is not the latest and greatest). If this was not the...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- May 9, 2011
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Marshall tones not raspy enough

Here is something to try that should get you closer to what you are looking for Plexi model 1 Drive 5.35 Presence 7.01 Master 7.99 Bright 5.021 B+ 4.33 The rest of your amp settings should be set to what you like, I only suggest adjusting these settings because these settings will adjust the...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #11
- Oct 1, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Fractal Frustration solved

I have had my Ultra and powered atomic FRFR since July, I have a 68 Plexi head that I wanted to Copy its tone into my Fractal, I was never able to get it right because the Atomic reactor IMO makes too much bass to use as a reference for tone generation and for having tones that will sound...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Sep 29, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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10.0 is up

I had no problems installing V 10 Mac 4.11 and Midi Uno wit the AXE Edit Software..... Can't Wait to play with the new goodies !!! This is better than waiting for UPS to deliver new toys, the best part is I didn't have to explain to the wife How much I spent..... and why I needed it !!!! Thanks...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #42
- Jun 19, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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MFC 101 update ?

I gave up on the MFC 101 ....... Liquid Foot too, the guy does not return E mails ...... Its the Ground Control Pro for me, Sorry FAS, I really am having a blast with my Ultra but I am just not waiting another 60 days for a Foot controller. Sorry, but keep up the amazing work !!!!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #275
- Jun 8, 2010
- Forum: MFC Discussion
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MFC 101 update ?

Well.............. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: cant you smell the money burning a hole in my pocket yet !!!!
- Scott.A.B
- Post #242
- Jun 5, 2010
- Forum: MFC Discussion
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User Cabinet Bank Question

Thanks !!!!! Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #3
- May 17, 2010
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
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User Cabinet Bank Question

I Just Purchased the Redwirez Big box bundle, worth every penny for those who have not tried them. My question is can I simply over write the current file in the user bank with a new cabinet file or do I have to first insert the empty cabinet block, and then insert the new cabinet file when I...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- May 17, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
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Channel Jumping for Plexi Models

There is a 1 meg resistor on the low inputs on the Plexi, You may be able to get close to the sound of a normal jumped Plexi with 2 amps (no bright cap and bassy EQ on the second amp and properly blended together), but I think you will not get the feel or interaction of the channels...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #6
- May 11, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Channel Jumping for Plexi Models

There is a 1 meg resistor on the low inputs on the Plexi, You may be able to get close to the sound of a normal jumped Plexi with 2 amps (no bright cap and bassy EQ on the second amp and properly blended together), but I think you will not get the feel or interaction of the channels...
- Scott.A.B
- Post #7
- May 11, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Channel Jumping for Plexi Models

I am not sure if this is a practical request but, was ther a reason why channel jumping was not included in the plexi models, jumping the channels on a Plexi adds a completely different vibe to the amp especially when you reverse jump the channels Thanks for the consideration Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- May 11, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Optimized Mode For Atomic Reactor

I read this on the website, The Axe-Fx also has a mode optimized for use with Atomic Amplifiers’ Reactor Series amps. But found nothing in my manual, can some one shed some light on this subject since I have ordered a powered atomic cabinet which will arrive next week. Thanks, Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Requesting an Echoplex Delay Option

+1 to the last post, this is my point exactlly, it would be nice to have an easier way to dial in the tape delay sound. Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #12
- Apr 12, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Requesting an Echoplex Delay Option

Sorry about dragging up an old thread on my first forum post.... It looks like I will have to do some homework and review those old posts on creating a tape echo, thanks for the input. Scott
- Scott.A.B
- Post #10
- Apr 11, 2010
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
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Requesting an Echoplex Delay Option

I have Been playing with My Ultra now for about a week now and am really liking it allot, I would like to see a Tape Delay added to the Delay types, I sold my Fulltone TTE to help fund the Ultra purchase and kinda miss the tape echo vibe in to a Plexi amp or now patch. Thanks for the...
- Scott.A.B
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List