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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Mine do too now that I double-check. When the adrenaline's flowing on stage in front of a crowd, I guess the Vai-style-attempt at wah-bouncing doesn't help any. It's typically the spring-loaded versions that have given out on me. Thanks again for the education and suggestions! Over and out.
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Great suggestions from both of you, I thought about the washer solution since during this thread and was getting ready to make a trip to the hardware store. I'll pick up some Loctite and do both!
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Yes, the pot. You're lucky to have not had issues. Not fun in the middle of a gig and the majority of your presets have wah configured. You finish your 'Voodoo Chile' intro or 'Enter Sandman' solo or whatever and go into the chords and the wah is still engaged at whatever level it was at when...
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    With all that said, if anyone uses Mission pedals, I would highly recommend getting under the hood with a 1/2" wrench and tightening well. I own three for my AXE III, two for my FM3, and two for my Helix Floor, and almost all of them have come loose and become problematic if used as delivered...
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Ahhhh, thanks!! That's the piece of information I needed that I didn't understand. That's too bad, I guess there's nothing that can be easily done then.
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    The modifer does, the init value can't jump it's just a setting. Why would the former be expected??
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Thanks and I have fixed root cause. I'm just trying to prevent someone else (especially an artist playing an arena gig!) the same frustration. Please see above and recreate it. Thanks for the quick response!
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    Yes it does, it automatically jumps to 100% when I unplug it, even though it was at 0% (or 1% thru 99%) when it was plugged in. If it behaved the way you described and stayed at 0% (or even the last setting it was at when it broke), I wouldn't consider it a bug and I wouldn't have a problem...
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    Wish I actually think this may be a bug related to External Control Initial Value

    I recently ran into this problem when troubleshooting an issue with my Expression pedals. I attach three expression pedals to my FC-12 to auto-control my Vol/Wah/Pitch via External Control 1/2/3. The latter two are spring-loaded to heel-down position in their default state. I have the Initial...
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    Is the IR Rabbit Hole worth it??

    Regardless of getting into 3rd party IRs, like it or not, the whole CAB block experience is one big rabbit hole, just because there's so much trial and error involved, and the CAB block has such a dramatic impact on the sound. Just last night I discovered the power of the 'Align' function in...
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    Bag that can fit FM3, FC6, and some cables

    I have an FC-6 and two Mission pedals mounted to a Pedaltrain Metro 20 and it fits like a glove in the big compartment. I put FM3 in the smaller compartment with additional room for cables, etc. and little compartment for wireless, tools, etc.
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    What will be better about Cygnus?

    I'm the same way and have to agree. I own both an AXIII and FM3 and recently migrated my foundational presets (without resetting amps after Cygnus, just using all original parameters so that only primary difference was algorithms) to my FM3 and finally had the ability to directly A/B the...
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    Ghosts? Anyone Ever Experience Unexplained Things?

    Fair enough, thanks for the dialogue! I'm far too mentally lazy to respond with an equal amount of detail, but I think your summary paragraph above resonates most strongly with the various philosophies I find most appealing to me personally. I'm not well versed on the A-T view, does it provide...
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    Ghosts? Anyone Ever Experience Unexplained Things?

    All cool Doc, but do you believe in ghosts? :) As an agnostic panentheist, this is an enjoyable thread! Thanks, TD77, for starting it!
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    What's up with price gouging on used FAS gear?

    This is another huge benefit of owning Fractal gear. I started with the Ultra back in 2010 and have upgraded to every new piece of hardware released up to my AXE-FX III MKII and FM3 I own today. With every change I've been able to sell my old piece for damn near the same price I originally...
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 11 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #8

    No, that's just when his fingers create "Finish What Ya' Started" and he starts playing badass chickin' pickin' country licks that somehow still sound like "EVH"!
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    Just Received My FC-12 - personally tested by Max Planck

    I'm certainly no physicist or even a mathematician, but I did get on a "Physics for Dummies" reading kick about 10 or 15 years ago, reading several books on quantum mechanics, string theory, quantum gravity, etc. written by all of the "pop" physicists for the layperson. The thing I personally...
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    Cliff is saving the name 'Zeus' for his final firmware release before he retires and drops the mic.
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    Bag that can fit FM3, FC6, and some cables

    At the risk of blasphemy, this is one hell of a bag that I use for exactly that purpose if you can get past the logos! I liked my first one so much, I actually bought a second. The size of the compartments are ideal for FM3 and FC6 (I actually have FC6 and two Mission pedals mounted on a...
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    What would you do? Line 6 Power Cab or Friedman ASC

    I've had pair of Atomic CLRs for years and in more recent years have purchased a few L6PC112+s to have at various rehearsal locations, etc. because I'm too lazy to transport. I haven't yet tried the 212+ since I can get more physical stereo separation with 2 112s when needed. I've had a lot of...
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    FM3 Now Shipping

    waitlist 4/23/19 7:59pm est Invite without headphone received 4/1/2020 3:31pm est Invite with headphone received 5/22/2020 1:39pm est Order placed for FM3 and FC6 on 5/22/2020!
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    FM3 Now Shipping

    Looks like a 7 lb, 1.6 oz bag of narcotics!
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    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    Dude, you just convinced me to buy an FC-6 with my FM3 (hope to get my invite this week, was 4/23 on waitlist)! I wasn't planning to because it would have made my pedalboard even larger than my FC-12 with 3 Mission pedals and I'm just looking for a compact rehearsal/backup rig. I didn't even...
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    Getting consistent DI levels for reamping

    Thanks for the info, guys, very helpful. I never would have backtracked to the 2.03 upgrade thread and wasn't doing re-amping at that time to pay that much attention to that particular release note. If new units come with better defaults, are they set to 0.0 across the board? I'm too lazy to...
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    Getting consistent DI levels for reamping

    I wish either I had found this thread earlier in the day or Cliff would set the default USB/AES Input Levels (USB 5/6) to 0.0dB rather than -40.0db. It would have literally saved me hours out of my day doing my first DI reamping exercise with the III. Oh well, at least I know a hell of a lot...
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    Any other Vigier players?

    The quality of my doubleneck Vigier is exceptional, I'm just disappointed they all don't come with sculpted, plate-less neck joints (this one does) like most of my other more modern 24-fret electrics. If they made a single neck, stainless steel 24-fret, sculpted neck joint model (maybe they...
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    DLR content... Sad

    Yes, DLR's probably 'experienced more life' (both positive and negative) than all of us on this forum combined, and probably has no regrets. All I know is when you mixed his unique attitude/talent (and simultaneous lack thereof) together with 'the brothers' and MA, it produced the most powerful...
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    DLR content... Sad

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    Wish Extremely Useful PEQ Feature

    I posted this 'wish' about 9 years ago in the legacy Axe-Edit forum and thought I'd re-post in Axe-Edit III to possibly regenerate interest: Back in my Line6 Pod days (the original red bean), one of the earlier downloadable editors had one of the most useful tone-shaping features I've used. For...
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    Suhr Modern

    Buy it, life's too short! I obviously can't speak for your financial situation, but I can absolutely speak to the incredible quality and my personal addiction for the Suhr Modern. I own two and the next guitar I purchase ('soon' this year) will make a third. I own a few dozen high end guitars...
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    Vai Academy 5.0

    Here's my jam. One of the highlights for me was seeing the smile on Philip Bynoe's face when I kicked it off with a Lenny Kravitz lick.
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    Vai Academy 5.0

    That would be awesome! I took a quick pic walking out of the room, but just noticed that it's blurry.
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    Vai Academy 5.0

    Also forgot to mention that Larry Mitchell is a total badass player and person. I loved watching him work and listening to him play in the jam rooms. I also thought he laid down the coolest jam groove of any of them during the concert portion. I hope somebody caught that on video.
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    Vai Academy 5.0

    Great to meet many of you! I was in the red Maker's Mark t-shirt in the pic. Andy Timmons blew me away with his first class and I unfortunately couldn't pull myself away to attend many of the alternative breakout sessions, especially already having about 10 years experience with the AxeFX...
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    Vai Academy 5.0

    I just registered and booked my travel earlier in the week. I've done several meet n' greets with Vai over the years, but never anything this cool. Really looking forward to it and the huge bonus that really pushed me over the edge for this year was M@/Fractal's and Larry's presence. It will...
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    Post Your Axe-Fx III Rigs Here!

    Gator Soft Rack Bag.
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    Post Your Axe-Fx III Rigs Here!

    Words cannot express how happy I am with the sound and versatility of this rig (and smaller versions of it). I had the opportunity to play on a bigger stage this weekend and utilize this full "4x12" backline. I also got to use my FC-12 for the first time with new Mission expression pedals (Two...
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    FC Controllers Now Shipping!

    From my personal email, they're serving me! Sorry for the confusion, but I appreciated others' updates so I thought I'd do the same.
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    FC Controllers Now Shipping!

    Now serving 05/18/18 12:38 AM EST. Invite received 02/28/19 01:00 PM EST.
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    First gig with the III - A+

    So you're going out of your way to make a point to disagree that it's "slightly different"? Whatever. Good luck to you.
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    First gig with the III - A+

    You're correct, I forgot I was plugging adapter into Axe II, but the Axe II was still designed to redistribute that power over the 7-pin. That's still slightly different than this new scenario with the III where the 5-pin side of the cord takes the power directly from the adapter.
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    First gig with the III - A+

    Yes, original power supply. I was also using 7-to-7 pin with Axe II (without adapter) with no issues before XLR support and of course went to that. Loved having only one cable and one reason I never migrated to Axe8. With adapter/5-to-7, red lights come on the MFC initially, but it's just not...
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    First gig with the III - A+

    I hope it works for you and would be interested to hear about your results. After my third try, I've given up. The quality of the cable itself it topshelf and the customer service/communication with BTPA is outstanding, it just doesn't supply the necessary power to properly power my MFC. My...
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    A friend got the Axe III....

    I will say that having used the III for a few weeks now, I find myself stomping on my Vox models as much or more than my Plexi models during rehearsals (depending upon the song of course). I never would have done that on the II. In regard to MisterE's question, I haven't had the personal...
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    Axe-Fx III USB Firmware Version 1.06

    This has certainly been fun, I cannot wait to read all of the responses when we get the first opportunity to update the FPGA to version 17!! P.S. I probably broke something, but I upgraded both my DSP firmware to 1.07 and my USB firmware to 1.06 and didn't reboot my Windows PC a single time...
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    Since it's looking like we won't be able to use the MFC-101...

    I got my III last Tuesday and spent a couple of hours reprogramming my MFC this week in time for a rehearsal today. The limitations (minimal in my opinion) have already been well documented above, but I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised how powerful the MFC works in MIDI mode and...
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    Possible MIDI mapping issue for Channels in III

    Thanks so much for looking into this, greatly appreciated! I'm confident I can get my use case to work once fixed, but certainly a low priority.
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    Possible MIDI mapping issue for Channels in III

    Chris, Thanks for the quick response. For clarification, if I want to engage Channel A, what value do I put in the CC#? 0 doesn't seem to be an option, and as mentioned in the OP, any value from 4 to 127 has the effect of consistently setting the Channel to D. Thanks for the help!
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    Possible MIDI mapping issue for Channels in III

    LOVING THE NEW III and have spent a lot of time reprogramming my MFC in MIDI mode to control it with all of the same functionality I had before until the new FCs become available. Outside of missing the benefits of bidirectional communication for synchronized on/off states, tap tempo light...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    I agree, and I'm not Cliff either, but all I can say if you're on 6.02 and it locks up in the middle of a gig, it wouldn't be an enjoyable experience. It didn't happen to me in a gig, but could have. If you're just using for studio and home work, probably not a big risk. You'd probably be...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Here's the link: http://www.wimerguitar.com/FreeStuff.html. "The Whole Chord Thing" and "The Whole Scale Thing" are the two downloadable pdfs that he wrote that are two of the best structured training materials on the subjects that I have seen. You also need to check out his "Videos". Don't...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Still good here. I loaded up all my original custom presets, global & io settings, etc., changed patches going between MFC III, AxeEdit, and Value knob and still can't break it (of course I'm quite confident you knew that would be the result :-) ). Also, I don't know what you did to the amp...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Excellent, so far so good!! I've been unable to freeze it using the methods described above, both with and without AxeEdit connected. Thanks so much! In lieu of a virtual tip jar, I guess I'm off to buy some more Cab Packs!
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Agree! That's why I posted the date/time of the email response I received back from Fractal Support - 5:45 am on New Year's Day!! I've been on the Fractal train since my first Ultra eight or nine years ago and have upgraded to every new product since then. Experiencing that level of...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Before doing my 6.02 testing, I used the Utility menu to do a reset system params: Default Modeling Version- Latest Force Default Version - On Power Amp Modeling - On Spillover - Off Also indicate the following I/O settings: USB/DIGI Out Source - Output 1 USB Buffer Size - 1024 MIDI Echo to...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Yeah, I guess it's pure speculation either way. The only thing I can say with certainty is that they didn't ask me to send in my unit, so I assumed they may already have one that allowed them to reproduce.
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    I overlooked a response from Fractal Support I received this morning (at 5:45am CST in the US) that said "We have several reports of this and it is being looked into. The developers are trying to nail down the issue and find a solution." Sounds like they've been able to recreate the problem...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    As mentioned in a previous post, mine was purchased September 2016, but Burgs mentioned his plagued "road" unit dated back to 15. His clean "studio" unit was from 14.
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Based upon the information provided in this thread and testing I have done with my own XL+, I can only deduce that this specific problem only involves certain XL+ hardware units and that something new introduced in 6.02 is a catalyst for triggering this problem. Connections with MFC, AxeEdit...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    I had restored to factory settings and was actually starting at preset 000, so it was "459". Based upon loading factory presets A into each bank, that ended up being Junior Blues - I didn't want to confuse things by loading multiple banks, so I just consistently used the same factory bank...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    As I was bingewatching Westworld today, I took some time to run some additional diagnostics on my XL+ (purchased 9/2/2016): - Started on 6.02Beta with no problems - Backed everything up - Deleted all presets and cabs via utility menu and reset settings to factory defaults - Installed 6.02 -...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    I'm fine with beta as well, I'm certainly never complaining about Fractal Audio. However, I thought I'd post the following information purely for diagnostic purposes. I can consistently recreate the problem on my XL+ simply by: 1) loading 6.02 for the XL+ without anything connected except...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    Sounds like Fractal is looking into it, but for the record I am experiencing the same issue on XL+ on 6.02. I've never had these problems before in prior versions or betas.
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    I hate iLOK

    I understand you're pissed and you shouldn't have to waste time emailing fractal, but once you do they will send you a new license key and you won't have to deactivate anything.
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    I hate iLOK

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    I hate iLOK

    Happened to me last week. I sent fractal support an email and Mark Day promptly sent me a new license key to use. Although that doesn't mean I like iLok! I would guess Mark doesn't care for it much either.
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    First Look at the Fractal Audio AX8 from Gear Gods

    What kind of floor monitors are those being used?
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    Seems the Tube Snobs Have Been Right All Along

    I was simply trying to draw an analogy between the decision a one- or two-channel tube amp player (who is extremely happy with that tone) might need to make versus using the AxeFX with multiple amp models. They ( or we - I own several tube amps myself) typically make the argument that, although...
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    Seems the Tube Snobs Have Been Right All Along

    I’ve been a Fractal addict since purchasing an Ultra in 2010. Having spent recent weeks with 18beta and the latest Ultra-Res cab offerings, if you told me I had to choose between only a single (insert favorite amp model here) on V18 or go back to a prior version but still have all the amp...
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    OwnHammer Low Gain Essentials

    Thanks for adding the Room capture to the LGE library! I've purchased all of your libraries and they have become my standard go-to IRs for use with my XL and CLR/KW122. I've been an AxeFX user since the Ultra days and just had my first gig with 15b through these IRs to rave reviews last...
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    Suhr Modern build Floyd or no Floyd?

    I just bought my first Suhr Modern with a recessed Gotoh Floyd Rose earlier this year and couldn't be happier with it. I'm a relatively heavy tremolo user (up, down, flutter, etc.) and my traditional go-to guitars were Ibanez Jems. I own several Les Pauls but have always gravitated towards...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 11 released!

    Cliff, with this new firmware version you've actually added literal truth to the phrase "but this amp goes to 11"! Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment - and thank you. Having been a tone addict for 35 years, I didn't realize that an electric guitar could sound this good. I would...
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    Quick Front Panel Edit Question

    Thanks for the responses - I just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something easy. I may add to the wish list, or just wait until the new Axe-Edit is available. I just like to be able to experiment with advanced parameters, etc., but then quickly be able to initiate back to the default...
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    Quick Front Panel Edit Question

    I know that "Double-clicking the BYPASS button in any block EDIT menu initializes that block to default settings." Is it possible to use the Axe-FX II front panel to simulate the Axe-Edit funtion of "Double click any knob to set it to its default value" for an individual parameter within the...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 9.00 and MFC-101 Firmware 2.15 Available

    It's funny, I was on my way home from work this evening contemplating how much fun I was going to have upgrading to FW9. As I pulled in the neighborhood, a UPS truck was pulling out and I started having flashbacks of the old days when my heart would start racing wondering if the delivery of my...
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    Most Underrated guitar solos of all time

    Ron Thal - Q Fever - Adventures of Bumblefoot: Ron Thal - Q Fever - YouTube Monte Montgomery - Little Wing - I saw myself in the audience at this show: Monte Montgomery - "Little Wing" - All Souls - Tulsa, OK - 4/9/10 - YouTube Michael Hedges - Ritual Dance: Michael Hedges - Ritual Dance -...
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    A Cool Personal Story involving Steve Vai and Fractal Audio

    Steve Vai has probably been my favorite guitar hero since I first heard "The Attitude Song" in 1984 as a vinyl insert in an issue of Guitar Player. For me, it's somewhat of a toss-up between Vai and EVH for my personal #1. I own several Jems (including a 1991 FP dual-signed by Vai), have met...
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    Happy Birthday Cliff

    Happy Birthday!!! and THANK YOU for the huge influence your invention has had in enhancing the musical aspect of my life the last several years! Incredibly awesome tool! Brien
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    My First Gig with 6.0 and my 3rd Grade Son!!!

    As a father, guitar player, AxeFX II owner, and Van Halen fan (I just watched Eddie kill this song on 1st row last week), life does not get any better than this. The old man (me) has played guitar since Van Halen released this version of the song. The 3rd grader (my son) has had about 2 months...
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    Just got my tax return...

    I love both of your choices! I've been a long-time JEM fan and own both the 7VWH (evolution) and 77VBK (breed). I just picked up the black last year, but owned the white for several years prior. I bought both from Rich Harris at Ibanez Rules, who delivered two wonderful instruments! It's...
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    Scott P... I Can't Thank You Enough!

    WOW, thanks so much for these NF/FF IR posts!!!! I just THOUGHT I had reached tonal nirvana, but after finally getting time to experiment tonight with the advice provided, I'm completely changing my backline strategy back to FRFR. With my Ultra a couple of years ago, I had purchased a QSC...
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    Top 3 things you do to get "that" sound

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    Top 3 things you do to get "that" sound

    For me, the most useful and brilliant trick I've ever run across on this forum (and that's saying a lot because there's a lot of great stuff out here) is Scott Peterson's PEQ block method described in his "Rethink, Rework, Reboot" thread...
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    One technical problem I'm having with new II

    I certainly don't claim to be an expert on electronics, but after playing around with it a little more (during the little time I'm able to put my guitar down because the II sounds so great!), my best guess is that it's not a hardware/encoder problem (at least for my unit), but has more to do...
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    One technical problem I'm having with new II

    Same problem here for the record, not a huge issue. Unit 1 CC24 if that helps in determining production batch.
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    New Rack Help Axe FX 2

    Is this for studio or gigging? If gigging, I would highly recommend a separate rack bag for conditioner/wireless/Axe and another for power amp. I use the Gator bags. If you end up with a tube power amp, they can be quite heavy! An 8 space rack with a heavy tube power amp would be a nightmare...
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    Just got one - 6/21/2011 02:53PM Eastern I was in the top 25 or so on the unofficial waiting list, so that should move several up a notch at least. Good luck to everyone! I'm of course thrilled to get mine ASAP, but I CANNOT WAIT until the majority have one and are making the wonderful...
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