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  1. josephyballew

    Boss Katana mkII as a power amp/speaker solution

    I just use the power amp in sections and not the preamp.
  2. josephyballew

    Boss Katana mkII as a power amp/speaker solution

    I use two Katana mk2 Artist for glorious stereo.
  3. josephyballew

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    This is great
  4. josephyballew

    Wish 2 pitch blocks please

    Just two pitch blocks that you can configure like the single pitch block. I play a lot of 80s rock and you need both.
  5. josephyballew

    Wish 2 pitch blocks please

    Thank You
  6. josephyballew

    Kemper Player is out, so pretty much all the competition now has a mini 3 button product… still no Fractal FM3 Lite???

    The IR 200 is stealing the show for an amp in a box plus reverb and major EQ. You are not going to get a smaller form factor than an FM3. The only thing you would be getting is just a lower price if Fractal did this. You would be losing all the things that made Fractal great to begin with. The...
  7. josephyballew

    FM9 Latency - Around 5ms?

    An audio interface has Latency within itself. USB is slower than Thunderbolt. I had a Motu USB and Latency was too much. I switched to Focusrite Thunderbolt and latency is not an issue while recording. I have owned Axe 3, FM3 and FM9 and FC12. I still have the FM9 and FC12. Latency has never...
  8. josephyballew

    Wish 2 pitch blocks please

    Detune and custom harmony in one preset.
  9. josephyballew

    Wish 2 pitch blocks please

    +1
  10. josephyballew

    Wish FM9 Edit app for iPad / android

    +1
  11. josephyballew

    Questions about the FM9 before purchasing

  12. josephyballew

    What doesn't the Axe Fx do effect wise

    The things Fractal hasn't created yet: Talk Box Sustainer Things hard to model: Analog bucket brigade, tape degrade, and some analog pedals. Still be far the best all in one unit.
  13. josephyballew

    Reasons Not To Update AXE FX 3

    I have always updated as soon as they come out, gig or not pending. I only had one update that some of my switches did not work. I freaked but just reinstalled firmware and all was good. If by chance you do have an issue, just load prior update until issue is fixed. one time in 8 years is a good...
  14. josephyballew

    New Andy Timmons Keeley AT-MOD Overdrive Pedal

    I bought the AT MOD overdrive and it is great over a clean tone. I think it is best never over half way up on the gain, That sound is really good. I tried the gain higher and it is not as pleasing as the amps in my FM9 with the gain turned up. I play in a cover band that has a wide range of...
  15. josephyballew

    Waitlist Email

    I think people that rip off people on Reverb when there is a wait list is just plain sorry.
  16. josephyballew

    New Andy Timmons Keeley AT-MOD Overdrive Pedal

    I don't know why I said that. I do use them on clean sounds to get edge of break up and low gain, but I also use them to boost lead gain. I just don't use drive pedals to get what an amp does best. The AT at mod just has a character that no other pedal has. I know they have pedals now like...
  17. josephyballew

    Fm9 Non responsive

    Mine stopped working and a ribbon had come unseated. I called Fractal and they told me to open it up and check. Reseated ribbon and all was good again. My issue was caused by rolling my rack across a gravel drive and causing to jar the unit. I carry it now.
  18. josephyballew

    Wish 4 tape delay with that you can select any combination of feedback loops, with wow and flutter, and natural tape gain for the warmth.

    True, but It is not tape with input saturation.
  19. josephyballew

    Wish 4 tape delay with that you can select any combination of feedback loops, with wow and flutter, and natural tape gain for the warmth.

    They were good. A lot of their effects sound sterile to me and had a color when ran into my FM9. That is a lot of money to have bad programming and other issues. Eventide is getting killed by Strymon. Eventide use to be king. Not anymore. I sold all my strymon pedals when I started with...
  20. josephyballew

    New Andy Timmons Keeley AT-MOD Overdrive Pedal

    I was going up to put this pedal on the wish list. Andy gets the best tone through a clean amp. Most overdrives do not sound that good through a clean amp. This get my vote.
  21. josephyballew

    Any news about FM9 Beta Firmware?

    They said it was going private Beta June 23 in a week. I would think that the week wait and 4 more weeks to find bugs would put us at 7/21 or 7/28 Unless bugs are found. This is going to be a big release with Dyna Cabs and Revv amp for me. They don't release them premature because of people like...
  22. josephyballew

    FM9 Dyna Cab Beta coming....Soon!

    Has to be Quad Cortex
  23. josephyballew

    FM9 Dyna Cab Beta coming....Soon!

    I am assuming that when the dyna cabs firmware comes out for the FM9, the Revv amp models will be there also. Is this correct?
  24. josephyballew

    Wish ADA MP-1

    ADA MP1 and a RATT and instant Nuno sound. +1 for me
  25. josephyballew

    Wish axe fx 4 on the floor. Need floor until with the same DSP as rack unit. FM9 form factor

    Axe 3 or 4 as a floor unit. You have to admit AXE FX 4 on the floor has a ring to it. I know you can't have the ins and outs the same, but you can have the DSP and same effects and such.
  26. josephyballew

    Wish Synth Block

    +1 on two synth blocks
  27. josephyballew

    Wish 2 pitch blocks please

    detune, custom scales, octive, 5th, and capo. I use few presets and do everthing with scenes. 2 Pitch block would be awesome.
  28. josephyballew

    Wish 4 tape delay with that you can select any combination of feedback loops, with wow and flutter, and natural tape gain for the warmth.

    I bought an Eventide H90 and sent it back. None of the effect were near as good as Fractal. I did love the Head Space. All of their effects are way over the top. You would have to reprogram the whole unit for it to be usable. Head Space was the highlight. The multidelay won't do all of this.
  29. josephyballew

    Wish 4 tape delay with that you can select any combination of feedback loops, with wow and flutter, and natural tape gain for the warmth.

    Fractal has every delay but this one. Strymon made a better version of the Re201 and Eventide did also.
  30. josephyballew

    IV anywhere on the horizon?

    You never know when Fractal will come out with something new. The FM9 was the day of with no notice. Most people think we are at the top with no more improvements. Cliff's mind never stops working and he does listen to us. What I would like to see happen is more processing powered Axe 4 on the...
  31. josephyballew

    Connecting Roland g55 to axefx 3?

    I use Fm9 and Gr55 and I use separate output for each. You have better control. If you don't have a mixer, just run your output of the Gr55 into input 2. I would not use the amp modeling of the Gr55, because it is not that good. I do use the modeling on it to do different tunings and for...
  32. josephyballew

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    I use 2 Katana Artist mk2 and it does color the sound. Don't disable your cab block. It sounds good but is colored. FRFR cabs says they are flat but most are not. If you want the very best sounds to use all the IRs, use high quality PA cabs, like JBL, QSC, or something of that quality. I am...
  33. josephyballew

    The 300th amp model?!

    Some are joking here, but I think you need to think of what is missing that was huge in the past. 1) The Laney LA 100 BL, with a modified Dallas Range Master for the early Black Sabbath sound. That amp has its on sound. 2) ADA Preamp - Countless hair metal guys in the 80s used this...
  34. josephyballew

    Virtual Capo: FM9 or FM3 and detuned guitar

    To get the best result with any pitch block, placement is key. I have tried the pitch block before and after amp and you won't have the best results there. I put the pitch block in between the amp and speaker and that is the best place to put the pitch block. Live I do dual and triple lead...
  35. josephyballew

    Issue with custom scales

    Custom scales is great and use them on multiple songs live. There is an issue when programming the individual notes in global scales that needs to be addressed. I can program all 12 notes and one will be unison when it has a harmony. I can highlight that note press enter and you can here it...
  36. josephyballew

    IV anywhere on the horizon?

    I know 4 is not on the horizon, but I wish the floor model had the same effects and DSP power. They could call it 4 on the floor. I know it would cost more. Have 9 switches and all the power. Huge presets then with multiple amps and more pitch blocks.
  37. josephyballew

    Down tuning to Eb and not seeing down tune as stated in manual.

    I found that. Next question, in Custom Scales will it see my Eb as and E now? It is more difficult to do harmonies when it thinks all my notes are a semitone down from what is stated. So if this can't be fixed do I still put the key in A to create all my harmonies?
  38. josephyballew

    Down tuning to Eb and not seeing down tune as stated in manual.

    I have always tuned to standard until here recently. I joined and new band two months ago and they needed it to ease vocal strain. I know Fractal gear pretty well but never needed to tune down. I have two issues tuning down. 1) I would like to still see the an Eb as an E. 2) Strings show as...
  39. josephyballew

    Transferring 32 custom harmony parts in system from FM3 to FM9

    I guess that is something for the wish list
  40. josephyballew

    Transferring 32 custom harmony parts in system from FM3 to FM9

    I know I could do a system backup but I don't want to transfer all of system to the FM9. I am sure that would corrupt the FM9
  41. josephyballew

    Transferring 32 custom harmony parts in system from FM3 to FM9

    What would be the best way to transfer my 32 custom scales in system from my FM3 to FM9
  42. josephyballew

    Waitlist Email

    I am two names away on the spreadsheet.
  43. josephyballew

    Unboxing most powerful floor modeler in the UNIVERSE

    I think that Fractal makes more money making gradual changes rather than full blown ones. That is the ultimate with the horsepower of the AXE 3 or more CPU.
  44. josephyballew

    Wish FM12

    Now that is what I am taking about. I would buy it tomorrow and cancel my FM9
  45. josephyballew

    Wish FM12

    Even 6 switch with all the horsepower would be great.
  46. josephyballew

    Wish FM12

    What I have waited for is a 12 button full powered Axe 3 on the floor. Maybe wishful thinking and I know it would be expensive. It is not going to hurt to put it out there. Everything is just more convenient on the floor and some places I play are small and don't have room for a rack. I am one...
  47. josephyballew

    Waitlist Email

    Got waitlist email verification Friday 8/27 944PM Have fund waiting
  48. josephyballew

    Waitlist Email

    Received notification Friday 8/27/2021 at 944 PM No invite yet.
  49. josephyballew

    Does FM9 Support Two Independent Signal Paths?

    Hi Marty.
  50. josephyballew

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    It would have been nice to get an email of the release. I am sure the waitlist is big now.
  51. josephyballew

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    What is the processing power compared to the Axe FX 3?
  52. josephyballew

    Bug? Input red lining

    Whether I use single coils or humbuckers, the FM3 red lines on the input. It sounds fine to me. I have my audio interface all the way down on the input gain. I have my audio interface on instrument not line. I even tried line level to see if it fixed the issue. I have global input on analog. I...
  53. josephyballew

    FM3 Mkll?

    I probably would too.
  54. josephyballew

    FM3 Mkll?

    I have looked at the Quad Cortex and it has some nice features. I very seldom use two amps. The FM3 is miles ahead on effects and tone. Cliff is a very smart man. Helix came out with a nicer interface to change patches. Cliff countered with the FC6, and FC12. Now Quad Cortex has created a...
  55. josephyballew

    Implemented External controllers not active when not connected

    Looking at this only gives you one static setting. You are not allowed to change the value in Axe Edit because it is still tied to the controller. My suggesting is when not connected, disable the controller and default to the saved setting in the preset. When you have multiple effects tied to...
  56. josephyballew

    Implemented External controllers not active when not connected

    I have and FM3 and an AXE 3 and don't always want to hook up external controllers when I am not gigging at home. I use and FC 12 and 3 expression pedals live but don't want to use any controllers when I am home. For presets I use controllers for things like delay amount, Rotary amount, and...
  57. josephyballew

    FM3 + FC12 = OMG15

    I have been using my FC12 since I bought the FM3. Is there a way to make the FM3 static and only change the FC12? I just want the FM3 to have scenes, presets, effects switch. When you press each one nothing happen on the FM 3 but only change the FC12. It does all I want it to do not except, I...
  58. josephyballew

    "Your Love" by The Outfield - Harmoniser Help Needed

    Use custom harmony and select each note and what you want it to play. I never use diatonic. Most of the time it does not work. You can do any harmony using custom harmony.
  59. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    My unit has never gotten wet and is treated like a baby and stays in the rack in my studio. You are right, if it was in the firmware, all of us would have it. I hope I do not have a bad memory module or something on the motherboard. My unit is only two years old. I got an email from support...
  60. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    Sorry Cliff, but I was just freaking out without my unit. I did contact support. I did the three firmware rescues and nothing works. I hope we can resolve this without me sending my unit in. I do believe it is in the firmware and not hardware related unless it is some kind of memory issue.
  61. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I checked all on the front panel and nothing is depressed and stuck. All buttons have a click. I think it is something in the firmware. There is no glitching booting, only fully booted. Then after it settles it freezes on preset one. Nothing can be changed. I went to the website and did the...
  62. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I sent the video to support
  63. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I did all three recovery steps and none worked. I sent a video of what it is doing to support
  64. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I took a video but it was too big to load
  65. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I have a click in every button. I unplugged my USB, rebooted several times, but did manage to load the new firmware but did not fix the issue
  66. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I did think the same thing, but I checked and nothing is stuck in the front.
  67. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 8 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #5

    I have a big issue with my Axe 3. I downloaded the firmware just before this one a few weeks ago. I have been using my FM3 at practice and haven't powered up the Axe 3 in a little while. I did play the old firmware for about an hour and the new amp sounds were great. I just bought an new G&L...
  68. josephyballew

    Wish Dedicated Virtual Capo Block

    +1
  69. josephyballew

    Wish ADA MP-1

    +1 for me on The ADA MP1
  70. josephyballew

    Wish Boss AC-3

    That firmware is version 3 for the Helix that just came out a week ago with that acoustic sim in it. I very seldom use my Helix, but I saw the new firmware and was curious what it sounded like. The acoustic sim is great in my opinion. That would be a great addition to my Axe 3 and FM3. Cliff is...
  71. josephyballew

    If you have a saved program and install an effect on one scene, it is active in every scene.

    Thank you so much. Saves a lot of aggravation.
  72. josephyballew

    If you have a saved program and install an effect on one scene, it is active in every scene.

    There may be a setting in global to fix this. If I put an effect on one scene, I just want it to be on that one scene. It is auto on all scenes. It only takes a minute to fix but a would be nice to only be active on just the scene I put it on.
  73. josephyballew

    Delay issue

    Thank You the thru worked
  74. josephyballew

    Delay issue

    I made a program with a dual delay with the mix wide open. I do this for separation of a double sound and set the left side to 1ms and the right to 60ms. This gives me the original sound on the left and the delayed side on the right with a better sound on a doubled sound. The problem is when I...
  75. josephyballew

    Implemented Expression pedal disable mode when not hooked up

    It is hooked it to my FC12 and the controls are frozen at wide open when not connected and can not be moved
  76. josephyballew

    Implemented Expression pedal disable mode when not hooked up

    I have 3 expression pedals set up in my live show but when I am home I don't use any. It would be nice that even though I have the expression pedals assigned that when there is not one plugged in that it is default to 0 that can be edited. I have to disable all three to do any programming. I...
  77. josephyballew

    Boss Katana mkII as a power amp/speaker solution

    The Katanas mk2 is not stereo but has a stereo link so you can use two while only using one controller. I did some research on this. Nothing beats this unit for the money. The new unit allows you to go to power amp in and use it as FRFR systems. I was trying to find info whether the speaker were...
  78. josephyballew

    New Axe-Fx III basic price - $1,999

    Just a guess but people are frustrated with the FM3 being delayed so long that business is being lost. Better to lower the A3 than for customers to buy a Kemper or Helix. That may be incorrect, just a guess. I would like to see a Helix format with A3 guts so you don't have to have two seperate...
  79. josephyballew

    New Axe-Fx III basic price - $1,999

    I paid 2500.00 the first week it came out. Makes me sick
  80. josephyballew

    Recording

    It Could be just with Sonar Platinum. I just got the latest version of Pro Tools, so I will see with that when I have time to breathe. I am not a fan of Mac, because they are so proprietary. Plus, every time my buddy updates his, stuff stops working. I built my PC from the ground up and very...
  81. josephyballew

    Recording

    If you have another audio interface, record your guitar and reamp with the AXE interface until you are happy with the guitar, lay down those tracks, then switch over to your dedicated Audio interface. I don't know why, but my DAW only lets you run one audio interface at a time. Every time I...
  82. josephyballew

    Does playing through an FRFR make you really feel like you gotta amp?

    I use Adam studio monitors at home and two Vox 2-12 cabs with full range Celestians with a QSC Power amp live. Other times I use2 QSC k12s. All work well. I do believe the Adams is the best at home. It seems counter productive to use guitar speakers.
  83. josephyballew

    Wish FREQOUT pedal

    I like the Freakout. It beats routing my guitar.
  84. josephyballew

    Amp Model Specific Youtube Tutorials: Is this something you would be interested in?

    Everyone can learn something from someone else. I pull up Axe 3 videos all the time and say to myself at times, I never thought of that. I am sure the designers can learn by their own creations things they did not realize the unit could do, or not in the way it is being done. I watch Leon all...
  85. josephyballew

    Has the Axe changed your tonal palette?

    I never have gone for the over the top distortion amps. Before amp switching, I used a Fender Twin and a Marshall 800 and selected between them with a double pole double throw switch. Then later on I had a Mesa Road King and a Mesa MK4 in stereo, using the Mk 4 preamp, and the power section of...
  86. josephyballew

    Monitor out is stereo, why listen in mono?

    As far as mono. On the Axe FX, I always get all my tones in mono tweaked, then branch out with Stereo effects. You can't put the cart before the horse.
  87. josephyballew

    Monitor out is stereo, why listen in mono?

    I have been playing in Stereo since the 80s. It is dumb to do it any other way, even if it is just two one twelve cabs.
  88. josephyballew

    Turn Volume off when engaging Wah

    You can just make a wah scene and have the wah to turn on and the volume to turn off. If your volume is low when you change scenes may be a problem. Set one pedal up to do wah and expression pedal will only work on the one engaged. I did not like wasting a scene and just added another expression...
  89. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    The Helix has not had an update for a year. I am selling mine and getting an FM3. I already have the Axe 3 and FC12.
  90. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    I never had a problem with one update, knock on wood.
  91. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    Not to be ugly, but the Axe 3 is miles ahead of Axe 2. I have had both. No comparison. My Axe has always worked flawlessly. Some minor tweaks that I never used anyway, but the add Amps, effects, and ease of use updates is what I am spoiled with. Whey you bought the Axe 2 it was the same, always...
  92. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    I also have a Helix and decided to see if there was new firmware. Listen to this. It has been a year with no firmware and promised 3 months ago. Cliff is the best and will never be beaten by another product. He is always on a mission to be the best and loves his users. Well most of them
  93. josephyballew

    Axe III is just the best

    I was all tube until the Axe 3. I will never go back.
  94. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    You know you wanted one too Lucas
  95. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    I don't need an update either, just spoiled getting one every Friday.
  96. josephyballew

    You know you are spoiled

    You know you are spoiled when Friday comes and goes and you don't get a firmware update, and it makes you sad.
  97. josephyballew

    Making live presets on studio monitors

    You are correct. Turn your AXE 3 down low and then turn it up loud, it has to be tweaked. My wife complained when I am playing and have to play low at home. It does not translate the same cranked. It is easy to fix now with the performance mode.
  98. josephyballew

    Axe-Fx 3 and Apollo 8 Integration?

    Most interfaces pair up to DAWS the same. Each channel on your DAW had inputs and outputs. I only use my Axe 3 as an interface when I am recording guitars. Then when I am finished, I switch back to my Focuserite 8. To use keyboard Plugins you will need a keyboard controller, usb or midi to your...
  99. josephyballew

    Making live presets on studio monitors

    Just make sure your power amp and speaker sim is set to on, adjust the resonance to match the speakers under amp - speaker. My Axe was set to 65 stock. Most speaker are around 100 or more. Don't do like I did and make preset at bedroom volume and expect them to work. Thank God we have...
  100. josephyballew

    Amp Model Specific Youtube Tutorials: Is this something you would be interested in?

    I love Leon's YouTube Channel. It is always great to see something for someone else's perspective. I don't see how he can be married, be in a working band, and still have the energy to do very time consuming videos. The video editing and working out content is very time consuming. Best of all...
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