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  1. kag

    Post Your Rig!

    I feel ya. Though most of the time I plug my power strip into my bass player's power conditioner. No need for one really since my rig sits next to his 90% of the time.
  2. kag

    Post Your Rig!

    Live setup opening for Tim Reynolds Trio At home with the ocho My newest addition
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    Post Your Rig!

  4. kag

    We're opening for Umphreys in October!

    It's been a while but I figured I'd give an update. Opening for UM was awesome! Jake had some really nice things to say after the show. I used the axe fx direct and it worked wonderfully. Here's a video someone took of most of our last song "Numbers" with an Immigrant Song sandwich, and a few...
  5. kag

    Infinite Reverb / Freeze / Hold Reverb / Chord-Drone

    As if I didn't want a 2 bad enough already.. Still in standard land for now but maybe an upgrade is in store for the not too distant future. :)
  6. kag

    Infinite Reverb / Freeze / Hold Reverb / Chord-Drone

    Not sure what I was doing wrong but I finally got it to work yesterday. This is perfect for practicing scales/modes over chords. Thanks!
  7. kag

    10 UltraRes CAB IRs converted to Axe-Fx Standard/Ultra

    Very cool. I'm looking forward to trying these out. Thanks voes!
  8. kag

    Infinite Reverb / Freeze / Hold Reverb / Chord-Drone

    Will this work without having to switch the effect on and off? Also, can it be done with a standard. I must be doing something wrong because it's not working.
  9. kag

    King Crimson Tour 2014

    Adrian Belew is the man! I was surprised to find out that he's not part of the lineup. Fripp is the man too though so I suppose it evens out. Does anyone have any video links from any of these shows?
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    We're opening for Umphreys in October!

    Thanks jefferski. Will do!
  11. kag

    Tapatalk issues?

    Thanks!
  12. kag

    Tapatalk issues?

    Forum fiend has been working ok for me in the meantime. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forum Fiend v1.2.10.
  13. kag

    We're opening for Umphreys in October!

    They're sure to go down as one of the best jam/progressive rock bands of all time. I think they mainly use Boogies, Fenders, Marshalls, Fuchs, and Oldfields. I'm curious of what they think of the Axe Fx. I heard the set at Lockn was a heater! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forum Fiend v1.2.10.
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    We're opening for Umphreys in October!

    Thanks Jul! I'd say we're fairly similar to UM. We draw from a pretty wide range of bands; King Crimson to Blind Melon, Paul Simon to Dream Theater, Cake to Snarky Puppy. Our old album (phone.keys.wallet) is on spotify but the album we're recording now (Joyfunk is Dead) is much more progressive...
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    We're opening for Umphreys in October!

    I'm excited and humbled to say that my band (cbdb) is going to be direct support for Umphreys Mcgee on October 17th at Hampden Sydney College! I've been using the fractal since 2009 and I'm looking forward to hopefully talking shop with Jake about gear/playing and all things guitar. Maybe I can...
  16. kag

    Tapatalk issues?

    Same..
  17. kag

    Shit In My Hat...Warren Haynes with an Axe Fx!...

    I imagine he's probably just using it for tours where he doesn't have his full rig. I didn't see one at Mule in Birmingham in July but we did see a fractal sticker on a road case. Pretty awesome either way!
  18. kag

    Sound man rant...

    Every soundman we've worked with has loved the fractal. The global eq or reverb/effects mix settings are great for the few times things aren't sounding quite right.
  19. kag

    QSC K12, how are they holding up these days ?

    I've had mine for 3 years and I can't praise it enough! The limiter will literally shut the speaker off if you push it hard enough to blow it. Great eq features too
  20. kag

    How long does it take you to warm up?

    I saw Pat in Birmingham a few years ago when he was doing his orchestrion project. Mind blown
  21. kag

    How long does it take you to warm up?

    20 minutes or so seems to work best for me, and I never do more than an hour before a show or else I'll start tiring in the 2nd set. A metronome really helps too
  22. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    My daughter (2) likes to steal my picks too if I leave them around. The bluechip doesn't leave the gig bag for this reason
  23. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    That is steep, though a lot of the other bluechips go for 35. If you don't lose picks, it's worth it. They're great Christmas presents from the wife too!
  24. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    I know this is an old thread, but I've pretty much settled on the Bluechip or Ultex jazz picks. The Redbears sound the best but they wear too quickly. The Bluechips dont wear at all and they feel and sound great.
  25. kag

    FCB1010

    Good info!
  26. kag

    Exivious - teaser for the new album!

    this just made my day. still using the bogner red for the main lead patches?
  27. kag

    Some Axe-FX II Photos from Today's Gig - Share some of yours!!!!

    Here's some fairly recent pics. Gen 1 btw :)
  28. kag

    first time buying a hollowbody guitar "jazz box" any suggestions ... ???

    Check out the Hagstrom Viking. Its well under your budget and its a killer guitar.
  29. kag

    The working axe2 Devin Townsend patch

    could anyone give a basic rundown of how this patch might be built in the standard? or upload into axe edit? thanks,
  30. kag

    8 string pickups? EMG or new Dimarzio???

    Im having a custom 8 string made by a local luthier and i'm having trouble deciding on the pickups. EMG 808x or the new dimarzio 8 string pickups. any advice. im really looking for the most even tone possible. mainly focused on my clean tone as this isnt really going to be a "metal" 8 string...
  31. kag

    Having a custom 8 string made for me!!!

    25.5 fixed since im not really tuning low enough to need a longer scale.
  32. kag

    Having a custom 8 string made for me!!!

    im planning on tuning it with a low B and a high A. basically 7 string tuning with a high A. to give me more on both ends. im so stoked about it though. his work is amazing from everything that ive see. also im planning to have 27 frets. :D
  33. kag

    Having a custom 8 string made for me!!!

    i play mainly jazz and fusion so this will not be a metal 8 string. the guy making it mainly builds basses but does guitars also. he's local so thats definately an advantage for me. and the quality seem spectacular! heres the thread to his step by step building of a recent bass (includes...
  34. kag

    medium to high end FRFR

    k12 is a good starting point if you havent tried one yet.
  35. kag

    Guthrie Govan tone

    for some reason this isnt working for me. will these patches load on the standard? if not could someone post any key settings such as eq and gain/etc...? thanx
  36. kag

    Anybody else do gigs without miking or going direct to FOH?

    haha, hilarious. i can see it now. lol
  37. kag

    Please help me choose a cab

    get a K12. you wont regret it. ive got a mesa 4x12 cab that i dont even use anymore. lol
  38. kag

    QSC K12 or QSC k10 ?

    K12. such a great speaker. i dont miss my sla2/mesa 4x12 oversized cab AT ALL.
  39. kag

    Axe-FX ultimate preset libary - online

    This is gonna be amazing if it catches on. Super stoked :D
  40. kag

    output 1 & output 2 levels

    thanks, this answers my question
  41. kag

    output 1 & output 2 levels

    wasnt planning on using this in a live setting. just experimented with it to see what the difference in output 1 and 2 levels were on the axe. basically when i go foh with out1 ill still use the k12 thru out2 as stage fill. just have to crank out2 a little more than i would out1 to get the same...
  42. kag

    output 1 & output 2 levels

    are they the same??? i just got a k12 and i was experimenting with sending out1 to one input on the k12 and out2 to the other input on the k12. it seems like output 2 is lower. is this correct or is something else going on. im using copy L-->R and Copy out1-->out2. i would think the levels...
  43. kag

    In a perfect world would you go direct?

    probably so. thats why i bought the k12. :D
  44. kag

    Anybody else do gigs without miking or going direct to FOH?

    i play a few bars with no soundman and i go direct more than not. get a friend to adjust the levels or get your singer to help get the band sounding good and then switch with him and set his levels to the rest of the band. there is no reason for guitars not to be mic'd or for you to go direct if...
  45. kag

    What FR speaker to buy???

    ok. went to guitarcenter last night to hear the k12. holy hell, much louder than i would have expected from such a small speaker. long story short. i put one on layaway and only have $240 more dollars to go until it comes out. next weeks gigs should pay for that!!! :D
  46. kag

    Flying with the axe...

    how much room do you have in the front. i mean, it looks like the grab bars on the axe would protrude too far out to zip up the front. also, how much room do you have in the back for cables and such, thx
  47. kag

    What FR speaker to buy???

    audience this is also in a worst case scenario.... most of the time i wont need too much volume because ill be going FOH as well. BUT, for those rare gigs where nothing but vocals are mic'd, i would want this to be able to keep up with unmic'd drums. (basically acting as a guitar cab)...
  48. kag

    Axe-fx used on"Gem" from Eric Johnson's new Album

    this is awesome!!!
  49. kag

    What FR speaker to buy???

    thinking of getting a powered speaker for all of my live needs. here's the thing, i want a single speaker that will keep up with LOUD drummers & handle bigger gigs. i know alot of people are using 2 powered speakers and i really would like to just get one that would be loud enough for anything...
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    In a perfect world would you go direct?

    in a perfect world (which means that every club/bar had a good pa system) i would sell the rest of my gear and have a 2 space rackbag with the axe in it, and my guitar. the sad truth is that until youre making the big bucks, the places you play are not all the time fully equipped. :(
  51. kag

    Scott Peterson's Heavier Rock Tones - Need some feedback

    i like the Marsha best, then the 800. all 4 sound great though.
  52. kag

    First Time Poster here - What Power Amp are you using?

    +1 on the sla2. i would like to try the matrix though, but im in the US so its a bit of an issue for now
  53. kag

    Has anybody paired an AxeFx with a Mesa 2:50?

    dang, sounds like i lucked out. i have heard of people having to return some of them due to heat issues. thankfully mine hasnt had any :)
  54. kag

    Showing up to gigs that expect you to use a backline with the AxeFx...

    as far as the DI box goes, couldnt you just turn the AXE's output down if you had to use mic inputs to the PA?
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    Has anybody paired an AxeFx with a Mesa 2:50?

    ive never had any trouble with the art putting out too much heat. ive got a 6 space skb with a 1u drawer, a power conditioner, a lexicon jamman, the AXE, and the sla2 on bottom. at the end of a 4 hour gig with the sla2 cranked it might be a little warm to the touch, never had any trouble with it...
  56. kag

    MFC-101, How much space does it take?

    this is why i went with the ole rolls midibuddy. velcro'd it on the back lid of my rack. always stays plugged in. then-again i only need to simply change patches (no stompbox)
  57. kag

    ULTRA looper question

    can you create a loop with one patch, and change patches to play over it with another. or are you pretty much stuck on the same patch??? thanks in advance
  58. kag

    Has anybody paired an AxeFx with a Mesa 2:50?

    used to have a 50:50. good power amp. i used mine with the axe and had PA and cab sims off through a mesa 4X12. i sold it a few months ago and went with an art sla2 to be able to use the poweramp sims. and recently bought a peavey FR speaker to use with the sla2 for smaller gigs as an...
  59. kag

    Has anyone tried the new Mackie HD powered FRFRs yet?

    i know tosin and bulb used the 1531 for a while. i think they had some issues with them blowing up
  60. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    just got the redbear lil jazzer pick in. im just gonna go ahead and say it... its worth every penny. soooo smooth. its got a very velvety attack. just kinda glides across the strings without any friction. i NEVER noticed my jazz III's having ANY friction until i compared one back and forth with...
  61. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    well my redbear should be in tomorrow. (wish it was here today for tonights gig) but ill post something after i try it out
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    So, tell me about the versatility of FRFR cabinets.

    you could do both!!! :) seriously though get a SS poweramp and cab AND a passive fr speaker. you can run either the cab or speaker with the power amp. im running my axe through an art sla2 into either a mesa oversized 4x12 cab or a peavey pv115 fr speaker, depending on my mood. for full band...
  63. kag

    400watt fr speaker loud enough???

    sweet. thanks for the info
  64. kag

    400watt fr speaker loud enough???

    280 watts. nothing about sensitivity rating. on the panel
  65. kag

    400watt fr speaker loud enough???

    its the oversized recto model
  66. kag

    400watt fr speaker loud enough???

    ive ordered a peavey pv115 (witch is rated at 400watts) as a simple solution to use as a FR alternative to my mesa 4x12 depending on my mood. 2 questions: can i run this with the art sla2 in bridged even though its more wattage? and will this speaker compete volume wise with the mesa...
  67. kag

    Ultra Live on stage video

    what amp model is this? it sounds great!!! any way you could post the patch??? :)
  68. kag

    My favourite Amp sim: Trainwreck

    great tone. Im guessing this is direct to FOH? also are you using any of your own monitors or just the house pa?
  69. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    ya i ordered the jazz III size too. how was the tone?
  70. kag

    Roland's new gr 55

    the only thing this has that i wish the axe had is the built in USB audio player. would be great for solo gigs. oh well, guess my lexicon jamman will have to do. lol
  71. kag

    Red Bear Picks?

    https://www.redbeartrading.com/ check these out. guthrie/zappa/ede wright are all swearing by them. $20 a piece is a bit pricey but i went ahead and ordered one the other day. anybody used them before?
  72. kag

    Look at this beauty

    sweet, congrats
  73. kag

    Overdrive sound

    try out the HAD dumble model. gotta love those dumble patches
  74. kag

    Suhr vs Petrucci Guitars

    keep in mind the jp also has a piezo. and im mainly saying the guitar itself is not limiting. pickups, yes. but im not above slapping some different pups in any guitar. signature or not. lol
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    Best power amp for the $$$

    +1 on the sla2. i thought about the powered atomics but decided to get a ss poweramp. mainly because you can use it with a cab or power a frfr monitor/speaker depending on the gig.
  76. kag

    Suhr vs Petrucci Guitars

    versitility comes from the player. not entirely the guitar. plus if you own an axe fx its kinda hard to be limited, despite the guitar. just my 2 cents. :) just get both. lol
  77. kag

    Check out my Rig from my big New Years Gig!

    i noticed youve still got the sla2 in your rack. what are you using it for?
  78. kag

    will this suck???

    an art sla2. im already using a mesa 4x12 with the art and axe for gigs with my bands. im just looking for something for smaller gigs without drummers and for at home tweaking.
  79. kag

    will this suck???

    http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-A12-12-2Way-Loudspeaker?sku=601431 just for small bar/coffehouse gigs and home use tweaking patches. thanks in advance
  80. kag

    yamaha a12 opinions???

    anybody have any experience with these? http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-A12-12-2Way-Loudspeaker?sku=601431 i already run a mesa oversized 4x12 through an art sla2 with my band but im just looking for something for small coffeehouse and some duo gigs at some small bars...
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    Cab sims... On or Off. need advice...

    but unless youre running through frfr speakers id definately keep cab sims off
  82. kag

    Cab sims... On or Off. need advice...

    i use the sla2 bridged into a mesa 4x12. its 500 something watts bridged.
  83. kag

    Cab sims... On or Off. need advice...

    i used to have a mesa 50:50 and i always kept the poweramp sims off. a 20:20 or 50:50 tube amp will flavor the tone too much to really take advantage of the poweramp sims. thats why i sold the 50 50 and bought an art sla2. ive never been happier with my sound. it gives me the ability to use the...
  84. kag

    Screws...

    oh i see. i thought it was a genaric screw or something. guess i should have clicked on the link. :P
  85. kag

    Screws...

    haha. live dangerously. :lol: seriously though, id just shoot fractal an email
  86. kag

    1U left in my rack - help me fill it!

    lexicon jamman or 1u rack drawer. ive got both and the drawer has enough room for spare strings, picks, cables, tools, pens etc... i also keep the axe fx manual in there, just in case :mrgreen: power conditioner is also a great idea if you play any bars and venues with sketchy power. mine...
  87. kag

    new ultra which power amp?

    full range flat response. usually going with powered speakers/monitors but a SS poweramp into a cab gives you best of both worlds imo. i usa an art sla2 into a mesa 4x12 cab with poweramp sims on and also use an xlr direct to the FOH with poweramp and cab sims on. gotta love the axe :D
  88. kag

    Clark Kent Job: NEW PROMO RELEASED!

    sounds great. the vox are actually really good, just a bit dry
  89. kag

    Choosing the right power amp for Fractal AXE FX ULTRA

    i guess it really just comes down to preferance. i swore by tubes and never thought i wouldnt have any in my rig until i realized that the more control you give the axe, the better. you may have to tweak your patches to get it right with a ss poweramp but in the end i think its more versatile...
  90. kag

    Choosing the right power amp for Fractal AXE FX ULTRA

    well ive never owned the fryette. i had a mesa 50:50 and used it with the axe for a few months and while it sounded great, i really liked the idea of using the axe's power amp sections onstage. without being able to try the sla2 i sold my mesa and bought a sla2 online. ive had it about a month...
  91. kag

    Smooth Distortion w/o "breakup"

    an example might help. when i think of smooth distortion i think of eric johnson, holdsworth, etc. in which case id cut the presence and use a peq to boost the mids and cut the highs.
  92. kag

    Axe-fx to ART sla-2

    you should check out some of mark days patches. most of them are used with the art and they have an effects loop block that shoots off to the side just before the cab block. best of both worlds.
  93. kag

    what are you guys putting in your rack?

    fuhrman power conditioner empty space (soon to be filled with an x2) lexicon jamman axe standard art sla2 (powering a mesa 4x12 cab)
  94. kag

    A Digitech 2101 AND 11 Rack owner...tell me what to expect

    Re: A Digitech 2101 AND 11 Rack owner...tell me what to expe i guess the only bad thing about the axe is that i tend to spend less time with my wife. j/k :lol:
  95. kag

    A Digitech 2101 AND 11 Rack owner...tell me what to expect

    Re: A Digitech 2101 AND 11 Rack owner...tell me what to expe i used/toured with the 2101 through a mesa 50/50 for about 2 years and had some really great tones, i never really planned to change my rig. then i got my axe standard. not to down the digitech but the axe blows the 2101 out of the...
  96. kag

    Changing to SS power amp from mesa 50:50. Need some advice.

    posted this on the wrong thread earlies. sorry guys. :shock: Heres the deal. Ive been using the axe through a mesa 50:50 and into a mesa 4x12 with v30s for about 3 months now and i LOVE it. But im now thinking of moving to a SS power amp so i could use the poweramp sims in the axe and send an...
  97. kag

    Changing to SS power amp from mesa 50:50. Need some advice.

    Re: Changing to SS power amp from mesa 50:50. Need some advi crap. wrong thread. sorry :shock:
  98. kag

    Changing to SS power amp from mesa 50:50. Need some advice.

    Heres the deal. Ive been using the axe through a mesa 50:50 and into a mesa 4x12 with v30s for about 3 months now and i LOVE it. But im now thinking of moving to a SS power amp so i could use the poweramp sims in the axe and send an output to FOH with cab sims on. Ive looked into the ART SLA2...
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