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    Axe-Fx Pedal Steel Simulation by Michael Dolce

    Gilmour tunes here we come!
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    Wish alt preset BAK taking you back to previous patch

    update confirmation: you can do this! i think actually i'll keep this myself. easy steps done only in mfc: 1) set bank style=none 2) set global preset=bak now, when you change banks you will not engage the preset switch up one to the next incremented bank. instead you must now engage...
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    Wish alt preset BAK taking you back to previous patch

    no, not "bank size" that sets the size of the banks, "bank style" that sets the preset load action when banking up/down: Yeks MFC-101 How-Tos page - Fractal Audio Systems Wiki
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    Wish alt preset BAK taking you back to previous patch

    mat, what if you have bank style set to "none"? don't have my mfc in front of me at the moment. is this because it still looks at the incremented/decremented bank number which updates regardless of whether you engaged a preset in the bank? perhaps this could be a workaround....
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    A Decision has been Made! :o)

    it's really inspiring to see even the most seasoned veterans still get excited about gear, touring, and musicianship. good luck sir!
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    Tuner Jitter

    strobe tuning tip! let me preface this by saying i have been tuning my 7-string jackson (floyd bridge) with absolutely 0 issues since the day 6.0 was loaded on my ii. i see it lock dead on and even stop, with and without blocking the trem. this is with axe-edit running on a fairly slow computer...
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    Release notes for firmware 6 published!

    from what i understand, there is no need for my peterson stroborack any more?! man, that's just the tip of the ice berg.... and that's some money back in the gear bank that i'm totally happy is "paying for" the axe fx ii. just saying.... cheers to 6.0!
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    Post Your Rig!

    it's also a matter of weight for the smaller racks. the center of balance may be above the tipping point for a 3-4 spacer of lighter material like the abs plastic, etc. thermally, you're right. i think i asked the same question back when. you could always simplify things and go frfr :-P
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    120-230V power conditoner

    furman is the way to go, but it's pricy: FurmanSound.com - Pro A/V Product - P-3600 AR G this is the update version of the ar pro (john petrucci uses one, among others). it's meant for global use. FurmanSound.com - Pro A/V Product - AR-PRO one on ebay right now: Furman Ar-Pro new ! | eBay
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    Just got AxeII... wow, fan noise.

    after having my ii for a couple days and playing it with studio monitors and working on axe-edit without playing simultaneously, i have to say i did notice the changes in the fan speed, let alone notice that it was audible. did it bug me? mmm not really, but it was noticeable. more importanly...
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    PRS choices!

    the trem is no problem. there's a couple products out there that cover this concern, but one that i use is the tremol-no. you may have already heard of it. makes the trem rock-solid as a hardtail. best of both worlds and you can have the guitar you love even if the bridge isn't quite right. my...
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    Mission 4 way switch for MFC 101

    i'm pretty interested to see your operation and to connect with fellow axe users in "industry", but i'm only getting my axe 2 this fri (assuming all goes well). would it matter to you guys whether it's been programmed for expansion switches yet? do you guys work on weekends? that would be the...
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    MFC Manual & Quick Start guide missing

    i think they uploaded a new version. it's available now.
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    Please help simplify my gigging needs using my AxeFxII and MFC1.

    you could work on patch creation w/ axe-edit. that would probably be the faster way to get all the blocks, parameters, tweaks etc. all right in front of you. as of now, the mfc can't be functionally programmed through the current axe-edit, but who knows when that new feature will come out. patch...
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    Purchasing with the voucher....

    i don't understand what's wrong with purchasing online. you can add special comments in to the shipping order (i think) or send a follow up email once you have ordered. let us know how this works out...
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    A VERY IMPORTANT CONNECTION MATTER

    yeah, sounds like it! it's almost the same as 4cm, except you replace a regular guitar amp w/ fx loop with your mackie. at least to me, that seems to work. just be sure to look into usage of the fx loop block of the axe fx 2, as well as setting the outputs to be in stereo. take a look @ the wiki...
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    Is there a list /. discription of the presets that come with the fx 2

    check the axe fx ii wiki (see my signature)
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    Who's the best guitar player of all time to you and why?

    john petrucci, jimmy page, jimi hendrix, steve vai, joe satriani, tom scholz, wes montgomery, larry carlton, eric clapton... what're your qualifiers? what defines "best," "favorite" etc.
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    Question about getting a coupon for the Axe II

    another option would be to just buy the @ the $2599 price. get on the list now, but if you start running out of time, just the line and get one without the coupon. also, just check the listing of the item in the fractal store: The Axe-Fx II - Preamp / FX Processor - Order Online edit...
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    First big show with Axe-fx II FW 3.0 beta... Thoughts and "first" impressions...

    michael jackson cover???
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    Just saw new John Petrucci rig video and I wonder why he doesn't go 4CM

    (it's an awesome show and you will not be disappointed! they do a little acoustic set in the middle to mix it up. but they hit a lot of classics. you'll see! you also can't get spit on by portnoy now. what, too soon??? :razz)
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    Are people at the end of the waiting list not getting their coupon now or what?

    the website as in the fractalaudio.com site or the store site? https://shop.fractalaudio.com/Axe_Fx_II_Preamp_Effects_Processor_p/fas004.htm they are currently out of stock, but they are still indicating there's a list. they might also be engaged trying to roll out v3.0 and reprogram all the...
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    Question on Lonestar model both or OD channel only?.

    does it matter? the difference between the two is the power tube section, which i would think should be adjustable now via the new modelling. i'm fairly certain the preamps are the same. i would expect you could conjure up the ch1 sound w/ a blackface model + proper power tube settings.
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    Axe II Factory Preset Tour

    funny, i knew the ii was super versatile and had even better presets than ever before, but i kept thinking throughout the video how versatile that parker was :lol great job dude! nice tour!
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    using both Output 1s?

    good history lesson!
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    using both Output 1s?

    is this an issue of phantom power to the xlr jacks?
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    are dual mfc-101s overkill?

    ^ received my coupon today. already bought one a while back. nm that it's greedy :twisted, will it even work and is it worth it to buy a second one? i could set one up for the looper functions and explicit pedal functions, while the other could be for the more esoteric items like...
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    Waiting List for MFC?

    seems like they're serving the list again. i just received an email today (oct 12). i sent my request back in sept last year ('10). not sure what the waitlist rate will be like. also not sure if i'm going to buy one as i already got one. i could always use a spare, but i think it'd be hard to...
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    Favorite all time solo(s) and why?

    not if it ends up like the unofficial waitlist :razz
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    Favorite all time solo(s) and why?

    jimmy page has stated it's his favorite solo, so i give it a thumbs up too.
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    The 2U "hole" in my soul

    :roll i was sympathetic until... :razz jk man, gl with the fix & the finishing the music room!
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    Favorite all time solo(s) and why?

    no particular order, just what came to mind. jimmy page: "since i've been loving you," how the west was won (live) ca. '72. just solid brit blues wailing the whole piece. very emotive, chaotic, finest zep jamming. tom scholz: "more than a feeling" guthrie govan: "waves" the whole thing is a...
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    So why doesn't Fractal support respond?????

    it sounded like the experience guitar_lamar is suffering from is unusual based on other users' experiences. thanks for clarifying!
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    download new preset banks?

    the new firmware has features that aren't utilized in the old presets. you can get garbage settings in those old presets. don't forget to do a system reset on the axe after you upload the banks!
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    I'll join the Axe II Trainwreck Fan Club.

    very emotive playing sir! you have tasteful technique that is very accessible. i like the whimsical trem passage (whether or not it's intended to be whimsical)--very surf-y. i'm really a fan of low/mid-gain neck strat tone even though i'm a les paul kind of guy (i guess i love all neck tone...
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    First Axe-II recording - Walk As Chaos new song

    where'd my face go? you melted it off! :mrgreen head-cutting groove, very impressive production! the mix is superb, imho. a tight, tight effort! :D
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    help me decide my high gain between those two clip!

    +1 the recto sounds muffled. gut instinct is for the modern. but swass' right also. there's some darkness to it that seems intriguing & forboding. great job vondano!
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    Cant Post?

    remove & reinstall windows. :D
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    The unofficial MODERATED waiting list

    [speculation] maybe cause finaldo sent it so much later than the beginning of the waitlist? don't worry if you didn't receive one. it's been said many times that they stopped sending them because of the volume of emails (i don't blame them). also, i think everyone who received coupons had not...
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    The unofficial MODERATED waiting list

    what time did you send the coupon email? that's the more important info for other forumites. but congrats nonetheless :D
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    PROBLEM WITH THE FORUM AND MY COMPUTER....PLEASE HELP

    LOUNGE
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    Am I doing something wrong? Not too happy...

    there needs to be a *phew* smiley... @adrianni glad you got it resolved! crank it, please!
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    HELP!!!: How long does the discount coupon lasts???

    contact fas!
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    User Guide?

    i guess i'm one of the few people that read the whole manual before doing anything, which is why i don't need a user guide or quick start guide. i don't think 30s is enough to cover how to run the axe... that said, isn't the forum the user guide per that definition?
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    User Guide?

    what's the difference between a user guide, a quick start guide, and a manual? semantics? :?
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    Does Freidman=Marsha?

    which ones were you using so i know what combination to avoid? :razz
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    possible new axefx user, got questions

    why not just get on the list now anyway? who knows what the wait is. it doesn't hurt. projection is definitely a combination of factors; the right speakers but the wrong cab (or vice versa) will still lead to a lack of projection. evms may be "better" to some, but not to others. i think this...
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    7 pin midi Vs expansion port.

    +1 you could get by w/ a 5-pin midi, but you'd still have to find it. imo, the ethernet jack was a long time coming for multi-effects rack gear. now if only they could get then as ruggedized as the midi ones... ;)
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    possible new axefx user, got questions

    you could look into yek's setup. he's using evm12l's, fairly flat by guitar speaker standards. this way he can use the cab simulations or not if he wants to. evm12l's are very versatile and handle a lot of power/driver, but some people like the unique tone of certain speakers like the v30. if...
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    New DT album

    saw them saturday too. great show! trivium was a surprise since i only own the crusade; i'm open to hearing more after the show. i like the way their sound is going, but the mix was indeed a bit off. couldn't hear corey very well at all; too much kick bass. (my wife said, "i feel like the...
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    Mesa Lonestar Preview

    very promising once again! kudos cliff & team!
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    18 button Controller - custom build

    fret, can i suggest you put a picture of a finished controller on that page (unless i'm blind and don't see a "pic" link)? just a thought.
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    is the axe fx ultra's tuner accurate enough to set up a floyd rose?

    guys, he's talking about how accurate the tuner is, not how to intonate. :| you'd have to get the specs from cliff if you want the final answer to whether it is accurate "enough" and what is "good/great" vs. "the only one you'll ever need." a stroborack is as accurate as you can get for...
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    Got mine. Holy crap...

    very exciting to hear more and more people coming out and saying the ii improves on the ultra in a noticeable way (otherwise why pay more?). also nice to see the waitlist is moving along and the parts shortage has not completely dried up stock yet.
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    John Petrucci AX FX II

    why don't you just start with copping the dry amp tone from jp's website? you can use a mark iv or mark iic+ on the axe for most all tones. from there, add peq and/or geq as necessary. then you can start thinking about adding effects. keep it simple and you won't get overwhelmed right away...
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    John Petrucci AX FX II

    right, well, and he's got endorsement agreements? i bought the ultra on the knowledge that he began using one live after trying to build a mini-petrucci rig with his gear (pedals, rack units, etc.). it just made economic sense! but he's had a lot of top-tier equipment for years, so i could see...
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    Bay Area Axe-II Users

    i certainly have interest, but i don't have a ii yet :-/ still waiting... it's funny; in such a music-prone area, it still seems like the axe fx has a small following. maybe we can change that?
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    Fan is changing speed and noisy

    looks like from fan replacement videos, fas had already put some sort of o-ring for that purpose? i wonder if in shipping things got jostled? i wouldn't expect fas to send the unit out the door if it was audibly rattling, especially with the supposed burn-in time it's given. we'll see...
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    Tranformer Drive

    thanks for the cool insight! what does this parameter equate to in a real amp, exactly? basically just an inverse proportion to core sizing? does it have a similar tonal effect to browning the b+? what about the feel/response of the power section? don't have the ii yet, so i can't fiddle...
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    On the road with the axe fx II (2)

    yeah, i live right by that taco bell across the street. i drove by last night coming home from work and was wondering why there were so many cars outside the gc on a wed night. too bad, i would've poked my head in there to get a glimpse of larry in the flesh (and hear the axe ii, of course)...
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    Better Pedalboard Mounting Options for the MFC

    +1
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    presets question

    this ^^ 384 presets! axe-edit should let you manage which ones you want to keep/rearrange. btw you should be able to able to re-load factory presets from it as backup. there's also a couple ways to cancel accidental edits when editing directly on the axe fx panel.
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    John Petrucci AX FX II

    you mean:
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    John Petrucci AX FX II

    good question. interested to find out as well. he (or maddi) will probably have something up in his forums. i'm going to the sf show in a couple weeks, so if you don't find out, i'll make it a point to check the side of the stage :P chances are i won't see anything cause he usually has the empty...
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    What not to do when playing an AxeII...

    so nobody said it... Good thing you didn't delay any more; you would've had really wet tone :razz
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    Atomic 50/50 - Got to really turn it up today

    ah, the 90s :D sounds like that axe setup is right up that alley! gl on your new venture. let us know how the 50/50 survives.
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    Axe II with P.A. Speakers????

    well, to op, go back a step even and ask why it "has to be" 4x12. "that's the way dad did it" may not really make sense sonically (or engineering-wise). if it's for the look, you could always get a cab and empty out the speakers so people think you have something in there, but then show them...
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    So...I can get rid of my M Box2 Pro now??!!!

    haha! welcome back and good luck with your new acquisition!
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    Replacement Fan

    good one.
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    Power amp

    this was something i was going to point out that maxdown hit on the head: you pay $$ for proper feeding and caring of a tube amp. not to mention that matrix is in the uk, so manufacturer warrantied services would not cost an arm & leg to ship to fix. plus the matrix probably weighs about 1/6...
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    What I wouldn't do for that darn coupon.....

    You need an email to order. I assume they can match the email of the coupon with the email of the order.
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    What I wouldn't do for that darn coupon.....

    also, supposedly non-transferable. words of helpful advice: keep the black-market monologues off the interwebs and you won't get shut down.
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    fas shirts--how do they fit?

    when you tweak the lfo params, does it get all scratchy? :D
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    fas shirts--how do they fit?

    phew. i was concerned i'd have to go get a silenx last-minute... does it smell like daisies & high gain metal?
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    fas shirts--how do they fit?

    just wondering if they run a little loose or sheer or what not. i'm not a small guy and have had to over-buy sizes sometimes to get the length right. is it a beefy-t, or the like? basically, if i wear xxl's usually, but have recently lost some weight, i'm wondering whether an xl will fit...
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    Noob Needs Help - IA Switches Don't Work

    also check if you're using a 7 or 5 pin midi cable. sometimes 5 pin midi cables only have 3 pins wired. do you have access to a continuity checker? anyway, the axe midi interface requires all 5 pins for bi-directional functionality (tuner, preset name display, etc.). good luck!
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    1 Step 3 IA Actions? Possible?

    matt & sean, are these the only methods right now? is there any plan to release a firmware update to allow "master ia's" like the "surrogate" method, but that could change from patch to patch? while the surrogate method is fine for small numbers of effects, you are also forced to set all the...
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    Things to do with your MFC while Axe-less

    program it? (by the time you get the axe ii, it might be ready, but that's assuming they don't release new firmware in the meantime.) :razz
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    How best to use piezo-electric signal?

    +1. a piezo will by default require a preamp, so not much amp/tone shaping necessarily required for your piezo through the axe (assuming you don't have a "lame" preamp without an eq). a cab may be overkill beyond the geq of the axe. though i plan on running my lr baggs para di ahead of the...
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    Humbuster cables

    opening up a huge can of worms again, but, why would spend so much $$ for an axe fx then use dumpy brand x cables? i've personally noticed a difference using g&h plugs over switchcraft, not so much over neutrik. you kind of get diminishing returns. there's also lavacable.com, if you like, but...
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    Axe-Fx II Rig Photos?

    mmm pr0n :mrgreen
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    Let's decipher what the effect "types" are

    just my guesses based solely on the names. but it sounds like, according to sean, that this may be completely off. CHORUS DIGITAL STEREO = boss ch-1 super chorus??? TRIANGLE CHORUS = tri-chorus??? PHASER SCRIPT 90 = MXR Phaser 45 (script logo) <<<---yek, did you mean phase 90? BLOCK 90...
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    I Spy an AXE-FX ULTRA on tour with Dream Theater...

    sad.... wait, but, can't jr play the ipod or something? :D
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    Waiting on my AXE 2- This is the idea I had for putting my Ultra to good use.

    if he could just get a square inch of duct tape and a mcdonald's straw, he'd be set :D primo gear, man!
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    Settings for Tap & Tuner switch please!

    no negative consequences running on the actual ia's of the mfc?
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    Axe FX II - Ease of Use

    i like the new manual too! if patience is invested, frustration will be averted! (man, i sound like a fortune cookie...)
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    Axe FX II - Ease of Use

    though computer hook up is now easier ;)
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    New Firmware Version 1.0 for the MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller

    woohoo!!!
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    Axe Fx II Shipping Date....?

    ...and you get a brand new axe fx 2! and YOU get a brand new axe fx 2! and ~YOU~ get a brand new axe fx 2!!!! ah if only...i wonder if that will even further depress the fair market value of the ultra? ooooo can of worms. *retracted* yeah, a little confused...i guess this is to get it done...
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    Perspective

    see, that's what i thought i'd see today: a mature acceptance of an impressive effort, like shasha's op. (thanks for saying something, btw, i thought the forum was going to explode too!) and poor cliff gets blasted no matter what he does (or doesn't do). :roll i feel for you, man. you guys put...
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    Manual of AXE FX II

    very cool!
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    Countdown 0.5...

    AHHHH!!! DO WANT!
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    Why has no one done this yet??

    i think the 1-output approach is just the way it has been because the shells are the base cost. look at dunlop/mxr, vox, morley, etc. do you see anyone making more than 1 expression-type pedal per shell out there in fx land? not to say i don't think there is a demand for it, but again, economics...
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    Post Your Rig!

    the 2nd unit from the top is an rjm rg-16 controller and loop switcher. rjm makes custom amp interface cables for compatible amps. think of it like a gcx on steroids. check out rjmmusic.com. cool items!
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    pedalboardlabels.com is live - the first Two-Part Magnetic label for pedalboards!

    pics not ready yet, but I received the glow, space, and amp sets yesterday and I'm more than satisfied! the glow labels are really bright even with a few minutes of charging under a lame fluorescent lamp. you can probably tell by yek's pics how strong the glow is. very happy with the look and...
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    Axe-FX on Broadway

    that's effectively a cover band show, so i would expect the axe would be the only legit player in the game. kudos for him and fas!
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    Review - MFC KickTag labels by Pedalboardlabels.com - gigged!

    see, i think the amp set answered the "dual function" preset switches that overlay the hidden fx. to me it makes sense to still put the fx text, but then use an amp surround instead so without words, the picture describes what the preset layout usually is. with stomplabels, which do have nice...
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    officially part of the Fractal Family...

    welcome finally, sir! i know you were sitting on the fence for a while with a tough decision, but i'm glad you took the plunge! cheers!
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    Things I Sold To Afford An Axe FX Ultra AND Put Money In The Bank

    12u road ready case, about half dozen mxr, voodoo, and boss pedals, pp2+, rjm line mixer & rg-16, voodoo gcx, tc m3000... more recently, another road ready 6u, a gcp, and some other doodads covered for the cost of the mfc. also sold a mark iv, in that whole mess, though that more just for the...
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    Global Bypass:

    i was thinking (never tried it yet), can't you just press the preset button again after you've engaged global bypass? or is that something you have to change on the "resend patch on press" thing?
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