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Getting 2290 Delay to translate in mono mix

So I know that the 2290 delay repeats won’t be heard if collapsed to mono due to the phase reversal on side but…Are there any work arounds for this in a mix? Perhaps there’s a method of routing or changing phase in a DAW that would allow hearing the magic of the 2290 in stereo while also...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2024
- Replies: 3
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
No Output

Hoping someone can help here. I've lost both analog and digital output from output 1. Input is showing on the front panel but no output on out 1, just a trickle on out 2. I was on the latest firmware 20 beta 4 and everything was working fine last night. This morning I plugged in to find no...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- May 25, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII One of my favorite lead tones so far for neck pickup

Wanted to share this one as it's a somewhat odd combination of things! I've been having a blast with it for both recording and live performance. I'm using the FAS Express into the 2x12 TX Star (Factory 2 #147) and the 4x12 Recto 4047 A (Factory 2 #823). I'm boosting the front end a bit with the...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2021
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Stuck On Scene?

I've been experiencing a strange intermittent issue I can't figure out. This past week I've had tone not change between scenes even though the Axe front panel and Axe-Edit displayed a scene change. For example, Scene 1 is a high gain preset with delay, Scene 2 is clean without delay. I change...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 13, 2021
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Emulating Bass Guitar

Hey Y'all, I've been getting some great results emulating bass guitar using the virtual capo along with a couple of other tricks. You can check out some samples and my approach to setting up a preset in this vid. Also curious to hear how others are going about it and what your go-to amp/cab...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Jul 25, 2021
- bass emulation bass guitar
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII FAS Wreck is a beast!

This week I took some time to really dig into the FAS Wreck and…WOW!!! Gorgeous sounding amp and really diverse too! Anyone been digging this one? I think those of you that are chasing sounds from the likes of Gilmore, Timmons, Beck, or even Bonamassa NEED to give this one a try!
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2021
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Legend 100, holy $*%#!

I’m blown away by this one! So much fun to play with this kind of tone. Steve Vai’s tone has this elusive, low mid range magic I’ve never quite been able to get. It’s aggressive, yet smooth. Many amps get too muddy when you boost low mids. The Legacy 100 NAILS it! If you haven’t checked this one...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2021
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Patch for octave down on low notes only?

Does anyone have a preset they use for getting octave down bass notes while allowing higher notes through without the octave? I did a search and tried a few of the suggestions but didn’t find what I was after. Seems like it is possible with the pitch follower but I can’t seem to prevent the...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII FAS Crunch, Dimarzio Cruiser, Fender Texas Specials

Check out the sounds from the Dimarzio Cruiser (using the bridge version, like Andy Timmons) in the neck position of my Strat combined with the beautiful FAS Crunch amp! Gotta say, that FAS Crunch has beat out the Friedman C45 for my go to amp these days. I also compare the Dimarzio Cruiser to...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Nov 1, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Go to amp for HSS guitars

Just curious what others are using for their super strat style guitars. Generally, I’ve been using the USA Pre for super clean, Cory Wong style cleans, Vibroverb for gritty clean-mid gain, and the Friedman HBE 2018 for high gain. Also, just put a couple of 470k resistors in for my single coils...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2020
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Fender Texas Special vs Fender Hot Noiseless Pickups

Hey y’all, here’s a video I did comparing the Fender CS Texas Specials to the Fender Hot Noiseless pickups. I play a bunch of classic riffs using 3 amps from the Axe Fx III, Super Reverb, Vibroverb, and the 50w Plexi Jump. I have to say, the results surprised me! Hopefully some of you find this...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 20, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Tips for remote lesson audio quality

I know it’s been tough for some to find solutions for effective remote teaching. After much trial and error, I put together some suggestions for getting the best possible audio through Zoom. I also offer my suggestions for remote jamming. Hope this helps anyone that’s been struggling or just...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Kiesel Delos HSS Demo & Playthrough

Hey Y'all, I just got a new Kiesel custom Delos, which is their version of a super strat. I made a video demoing all the pickup positions with various amounts of gain. And of course I used the Axe-Fx III. If anyone has been curious about Kiesel I highly recommend giving this a watch! Hope this...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Aug 29, 2020
- kiesel kiesel delos single coil tones single coils super strat
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Wide interval guitar playing

Any Carl Verheyen fans around here? I love the way he uses intervals to build guitar lines. I had the unique opportunity to learn from him when I was a student at Musicians Institute and wanted to pass on some concepts that might be fun to try. Here’s my YouTube video about creating wide...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
High End IEM...Really worth it?

So I already have a pair of Ultimate Ears UE 5, which is a two driver configuration. Anyone here have experience with some of the high end stuff like UE 18+ or JH Audio Roxanne? As far as the guitar tones, I’m already pretty happy with the sound. It’s the full band mix that seems to always be...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2020
- Replies: 19
- Forum: The Lounge
SPDIF Clicks and Static

I’m getting some occasional clicks and static with the spdif connection. I thought it might’ve been the beta firmware but the same sounds are present even after rolling back to the earlier firmware. This is happening across multiple presets and scenes. Up to this point I’ve only connected the...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Dec 26, 2019
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Favorite Cabs for Friedman?

Just curious, what are your go to cab IR’s for the Friedman C45? Especially interested to hear what people are using live. I’m currently using a strange combo, a JBL E130 SM57C (many know this from Tyler Grund’s awseome SRV tones) and Factory 2 532 which is 4x12 Brit 70s GB 160 B. Sounds great...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Nov 6, 2019
- Replies: 13
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
AFIII Odd Note Groupings & Satriani Legato (Friedman HBE C45)

Hey Y'all! I'm getting back into making YouTube vids and would so appreciate any looks/listens, suggestions etc. This is my latest video about odd note phrasing, specifically 5 and 7 note groupings. Please let me know what you think of the Axe-Fx tone and anything else! Many thanks!
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 23, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Tempo Issue

i’m having an issue with the stored tempo in my Axe III presets that I suspect could be MFC related. For example, I program a preset and set the tempo to 96, make sure that tempo to use is set to “preset” not global, save the preset. When i recall the preset using the MFC the tempo is somewhere...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Dialing tones for use with IEMs

Curious, how many people are using the Axe III with in ear monitors? Anyone have any tips or tricks to share? Personally, I’ve been creating separate signal paths for FOH and my IEM’s. This way I can add more bass, and be more aggressive with reverbs and delays. In my experience, you sacrifice...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2018
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish Swing Percentage Setting

It’d be great to have a swing percentage setting for time based effects and controllers.
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Swing 16th Delay

Is it possible to get swing 16th delay repeats? Or a swing feel in the sequencer?
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Go to settings for clean tone solos

Hey y’all, I’m curious to hear how people are setting up their patches for clean solos. I’ve gotten some great results from the Fender style amps, but one issue I have is a lack of sustain. In particular, my bends just don’t ring out as long as I’d like. Any suggestions?
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Aug 7, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
IA#6 Not Syncing

I have my Axe-FX Ultra and MFC-101 Mark III latest firmware setup to have Drive 1 on IA#6 but it's not showing up. I checked to see the CC#'s are correct on the Axe and MFC and they seem to be. I even tried having another effect on IA#6 but it's not syncing with the Axe-FX. The LEDs light up and...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Digitech Drop Demo w/ Axe Fx

Hey everyone, I just did a YouTube Demo of the Digitech Drop pedal. If anyone has any interest in adding this pedal to your rig, check out my demo first. All the recordings were done with the Axe Fx. Hope some of you find it helpful and informative.
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Apr 10, 2016
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Zedd's "Addicted to a Memory" (Crazy arpeggios)

Hey, so I heard these crazy arpeggios (that are probably sequenced) in the Zedd tune "Addicted to a Memory". I had a lot of fun figuring this out and playing it through the Axe-FX. Check it out: https://youtu.be/SBiDu4A1cc8
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Reveal Mode Exclusive Midi commands

Is there a way to make the 1-5 IA switches send CC#'s only when in Reveal mode? I'm using an Ultra and so far after programming IA's 1-5 they send in Reveal mode and when I'm switching patches normally. Thanks for any help!
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Using MFC-101 to control Axe Fx + Mainstage 3

Hi, I'm attempting to setup the MFC-101 to control 3 Loopback Looper Plugins in Mainstage 3 in addition to controlling patch and IA changes my Axe Fx Ultra. Does anyone here have experience with this sort of thing? Any advice for how to set this up? Ideally I'm hoping to control the loopers by...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Satriani Cover: Dream Song

Hey, I used the ultra on my entry into the Guitar Center Master Satriani Contest. Check it out and if ya like what ya hear you can help me win by subscribing to my youtube channel. Colin Gailey - Dream Song - Master Satriani Contest 2012 - YouTube Thanks!
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Gate for heavy rhythm work

Just curious, how are you guys setting your gate for djent style rhythm patches?
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Aug 24, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Ground Conrol Pro Editor

So i know there's a software editor for Ground Control Pro out there but the site that was hosting it doesn't exist anymore. Does anyone here have the software and if so be willing to share? I'd love to be able to manipulate setlists/presets... Any help is greatly appreciated!
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Jul 22, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Dream Theater - Blind Faith Unison

Hey, just did a short vid of the Dream Theater Blind Faith guitar/keyboard unison. Check it out! YouTube - ‪Dream Theater - Blind Faith Unison (Axe-FX)‬&rlm;
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Jun 1, 2011
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Mark IIC+7 String Vid

So I posted this tune a few weeks back but just did a video of it. YouTube - Colin Gailey - Cruise Control I used an old patch I had based on the Mark IIC+ and added a BB drive block with a slight mid boost. Got such a good feel out of it I had to add a little intro jam to the song.
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Filter Slice

Hey, so im trying to create a patch similar to simeon's "Filter Slice" but im stumped. Im not trying to do exactly what he did but i'd like a similar filter effect. My problem is I can't seem to get the right range of sweep out of the filter. I've tried a lot of different settings, linked to...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Progressive/Hard Rock Satrianish

Here's a song from my debut solo instrumental release. Has some very creamy Mark IV kind of sounds, in the description it says what amp's and cabs were used. Hope you guys enjoy it! http://soundcloud.com/trickrichards/cruise-control-colin-gailey
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2011
- Replies: 40
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Yamaha DSR115

Hey everyone, I just got a Yamaha DSR115 and couldn't be happier. I play a wide range of styles (from reggae to jazz to prog metal) and gig most weekends. I used to use a Mesa Recto 2X12 horizontal cab with an Art SLA-2 in bridged mono. While I liked the sound I was always struggling to get a...
- TrickRichards
- Thread
- Feb 11, 2011
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Amps and Cabs