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  1. Danny W.

    Oil can delay

    I had the Fender rebranded version in 1968. Although it could sound good it was very unreliable. The few gigs I used it on were marred by random ticks and pops. I reworked the grounding, adjusted the brushes, added in extra oil, never could make it trustworthy enough for gigs, after a short...
  2. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Hiding behind my Echoplex!
  3. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Bought in 1960, photo ca 1970:
  4. Danny W.

    The problem with using a Fractal/monitor setup

    I posted this in another thread by the same OP: https://www.nlpschool.com/games-people-play-yes-but-game/# Danny W.
  5. Danny W.

    Humbuster vs. XLR to 1/4 inch

    Since you've already been answered I don't have to tell you that no, the humbuster cable is not an XLR to 1/4" adapter. First, it's not XLR, it's 1/4" TRS to 1/4" TS. Second, the part that makes it unique is that the short between ring and sleeve must happen only at the input of the device to...
  6. Danny W.

    This is a very expensive hobby lol

    56 years ago I was stationed on a tiny Army base in a foreign country. Despite its small size it was command headquarters and not without amenities, which included a cozy library populated with donations from current and former inhabitants. Having depleted my small stock of light reading I...
  7. Danny W.

    Mesa Thiele?

    When I owned a Thiele it had an EV 12L straight from Mesa. Danny W.
  8. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Release

    It's a got a CR2032 inside. Danny W.
  9. Danny W.

    My output panning is not balanced

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/if-you-read-nothing-else-read-this.162537/
  10. Danny W.

    Neck Bend Effect-Jake E Lee

    Here's how I used to do it 30 years ago: Danny W.
  11. Danny W.

    Is a 'Humbuster' just a TS to TRS cable?

    Only if you have ground-loop noise.
  12. Danny W.

    Output 2 to Stage Monitor XLR input

    Humbuster is for reducing ground-loop noise. If you're not having this a regular TS-TS is just as good. Danny W.
  13. Danny W.

    It was 50 years ago today!

    Other photos from that gig: Yes it is. Looks pink to me. I was definitely older than 7 when that photo was taken. Not for that particular gig, but I do have general setlists from then. I've excluded a number of originals, and since we played to a range of audiences, the lists were rarely...
  14. Danny W.

    It was 50 years ago today!

    The 50th anniversary of the Watergate scandal gives me yet another excuse to post this photo, my very popular band "Now & Then" playing Sunday Brunch By The Pool at the Watergate complex in early June, 1972. I'm playing a 1964/65 Fender Jaguar through a Fender Fuzz Wah and Echoplex EP-2 into a...
  15. Danny W.

    Converting latching switch to momentary?

    But the Axe does not.
  16. Danny W.

    More than 1000 presets

    The Axe is a peripheral device that can talk to a computer, but not to other peripheral devices like the ones you mentioned. Danny W.
  17. Danny W.

    New FRFR available... Any thoughts for FM9?

    They do look like their regular models, but while the one one the right is a stock Stealth 12-ER, the one on the left is a one-off Twin-8-Tower-ER custom built for me by Rich Raezer in 2004. As far as I know he didn't build any others. I used these cabs, plus a standard T-8-T and St 10-ER, with...
  18. Danny W.

    New FRFR available... Any thoughts for FM9?

    How about a 12" + 2 x 8"+ two adjustable tweeters? :);):cool: Danny W.
  19. Danny W.

    Axe-FX III fan noise advice

    I've been running my III at home for four years with the low-noise adapter without problems. See Cliff's comments on the fan in this thread: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/concerns-about-over-heating.141382/#post-1675373 Danny W.
  20. Danny W.

    Axe-FX III fan noise advice

    I needed to do this plus put thick tape on the mounting flanges for the lid before I was okay with it. The III sits 2 ft. from my right ear, so maybe an extreme situation. Danny W.
  21. Danny W.

    Mooer Shrooms

    I have shrooms on my Mosky dual switches. They fit the same as on my FC6, no problems. Danny W.
  22. Danny W.

    Headphones output phase

    I was responding to the second part of your question, ”can headphone output phase be inverted alone not together with output 1 ?” While they might be out of phase with each other, there’s nothing in the box to change that relationship. However, I think you could add output block 2 and an...
  23. Danny W.

    Headphones output phase

    They are hardwired together. Danny W.
  24. Danny W.

    AXE FX III strength

    A dozen years ago I asked Fractal whether one could support an 18 lb digital recorder. Answer: “No problem, we stack them 6 or 7 high here” Danny W.
  25. Danny W.

    Need Help with Bank Limit Wrap

    Chris gave you the answer for the hardware too. Danny W.
  26. Danny W.

    Nifty Trick using Scenes to document preset.

    Some of the factory presets already use this trick. Danny W.
  27. Danny W.

    Intonation with Axe tuner: Why doesn't it work?

    I always use the strobe for checking or setting intonation, but there was little difference between the two. I've been checking/setting intonation with Fractal products for years and have never found it to be a problem. Danny W.
  28. Danny W.

    Intonation with Axe tuner: Why doesn't it work?

    See reply #22. Danny W.
  29. Danny W.

    Intonation with Axe tuner: Why doesn't it work?

    Just compared it to my Peterson StroboFlip. Dead on for both fundamental & harmonic. Danny W.
  30. Danny W.

    Using DC power amps?

    Class D? Danny W.
  31. Danny W.

    External switch long press function not working - RESOLVED!

    Latching switches cannot be made momentary—there is no setting to fix this. Danny W.
  32. Danny W.

    Inverted screens.....please

    We’ve been buying progressives from Costco for 27 years. Have used both the Glendale & Surprise warehouses. Not all the opticians do well with them, so we look for our favorites. I have no problem with my FC-6. It helps to be short.:) Danny W.
  33. Danny W.

    Which type of external switch would allow me to tap for next preset and hold for previous?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/124876514962?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D0b84e595103a4fcfb0c5f70418be2c7b%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D313593076058%26itm%3D124876514962%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DD...
  34. Danny W.

    PSA: Using a dual switch with the FM9

    I use one switch to do that. Tap = + hold = - Danny W.
  35. Danny W.

    What would you use an external switch for?

    I have one of them inc/dec scenes and the other inc/dec presets, so I can stay on an effects layout. Danny W.
  36. Danny W.

    Fan Noise

    I did that too & had the same result. I found that lining the mounting flange with tape before re-installing the top helped, but I still can hear it. My III is about two feet from my ears and not in a rack. Danny W.
  37. Danny W.

    Power Amp Choice

    I’ve been using a Crown XLS1500 for years. Danny W.
  38. Danny W.

    Sound of an old Phonograph

    Not sure if it's on the FM3--look for "Warped Vinyl" Danny W.
  39. Danny W.

    [Solved] Stand-in switch fires only „Hold“ function

    My two Mosky stand-in switches work properly for both tap & hold with FW 16.04. Check the polarity selection in the FC Switch Setup settings. Danny W.
  40. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Factory Preset Banks 16p03 - Preview

    I use four scene toggles on my FC-6, plus a tap/tuner and effects/presets switch. Danny W.
  41. Danny W.

    Fractal cancelled my order, and refused to ship

    The problem isn't that he can't get a system, it's that he doesn't want to pay the local price. Danny W.
  42. Danny W.

    Help needed about using Mission Engineering SP25L

    You need a momentary switch—a latching switch will always require a double press. Danny W.
  43. Danny W.

    Constant speculation - please some respect to FAS

    I've been using Fractal products since the II first came out and during that time they've added numerous new features and new models. The III has changed rather significantly since it was first released. I think you're way off base here, especially since Fractal's update release rate seems so...
  44. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Cygnus Factory Presets - Bank A Preview

    It will ask which bank you want to overwrite. Danny W.
  45. Danny W.

    Another push for Global Preset on second hit of same switch

    This is not the same thing. Danny W.
  46. Danny W.

    FASlink XLR vs. XLR?

    No, they don't! Yes! I've already said this twice, but maybe your explanation will work. Danny W
  47. Danny W.

    FASlink XLR vs. XLR?

    A balanced cable is TRS to TRS. A balanced to unbalanced, TRS to TS cable would normally have the ring grounded at the source, I.E. the Axe-FX. A humbuster cable needs the ring from the TRS side grounded at the TS side, so it needs to be two-conductor. You can convert a TRS to TRS cable to...
  48. Danny W.

    Using Output L/R as separate outputs?

    Blocks in a preset use CPU whether bypassed or not. Danny W.
  49. Danny W.

    FASlink XLR vs. XLR?

    You are missing an important point--the humbuster cable is two conductor, with the ring grounded at the far side. Standard TRS to TS is single conductor, with ground at source. Big difference! Danny W.
  50. Danny W.

    FASlink XLR vs. XLR?

    Humbuster cables are wired differently from standard TRS to TS cables. Danny W.
  51. Danny W.

    Anyone in love with the Archean?

    Do a title search on Archean--there are a number of threads and some clips. Danny W.
  52. Danny W.

    XLR Humbuster

    If you have no noise, why would you need a humbuster? Danny W.
  53. Danny W.

    FM3 + Mission SP-1

    Read page 80 of the FM3 manual to set up a stand in switch for input 2. Then the Footswitch Functions guide to set up a bypass for the Wah block Finally to Page 60 of the FM3 manual to set the pedal as modifer for the wah sweep. Edit: My SP-1 has a latching switch, but what’s needed is a...
  54. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    As soon as I saw this I knew which riff it would be! Sounds great, thanks! Danny W.
  55. Danny W.

    MKII or XL?

    Oops--cut & paste the wrong text. Edit: I also meant to say Axe II forum. Danny W.
  56. Danny W.

    MKII or XL?

    From the Wiki: "The only difference between MK I and MK II are some vents in the chassis, larger fan and an Ethercon jack instead of an Ethernet jack. Otherwise the hardware is identical." Might want to post next time in the MKII forum instead of the FM3 forum. Danny W.
  57. Danny W.

    External switch for Tuner?

    Yes. The switch in my Mission pedal is latching—each time I step on it the state changes from on to off or vice versa and stays that way until it gets depressed again. If yours already has a momentary switch, then I have no idea. Danny W.
  58. Danny W.

    External switch for Tuner?

    Replace the latching switch in the Mission with a momentary one. Danny W.
  59. Danny W.

    Can I use this Roland Switch for Tap Tempo on FM3? How Do I set it up?

    I have that same switch. It will work, but mine is too sluggish to make a good tap tempo switch; it might be just old. To set it up see page 12 and page 80 of the FM3 manual. Danny W.
  60. Danny W.

    Which tuner is right?

    That is the "normal" tuner on the III. There are also mini-tuners on most pages--look for two opposing green triangles. Danny W.
  61. Danny W.

    Jangle all the way?

    It's been gone for 48 years. Danny W.
  62. Danny W.

    Jangle all the way?

    I gigged with a Jaguar for the second half of the '60's. It had as much jangle as I could stand even without any electronic enhancement! ;) Danny W.
  63. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 15.01

    Several years ago I woke up with no hearing in my right ear. I called my ENT first thing. When his receptionist asked if I could come in at 2PM that day and they'd squeeze me between appointments I said "WHAT?" (Just a little ENT humor!) Had to wait no longer than my usual wait time there. The...
  64. Danny W.

    Random stock presets are incredibly loud

    One of the things I do when auditioning factory presets is to lower the level of the more boisterous presets. It's normal. Danny W.
  65. Danny W.

    Backup took 2:27 to complete

    I backed up before downloading the beta, with the Axe III on whatever factory preset it was on to a ten-year-old Macbook Pro. Regardless of how the Axe is set, it shouldn't take very long. You must have had something else going on. Danny W.
  66. Danny W.

    Help me build an FM3 board and consider external switch(es)

    I bought a Mosky dual switch on EBay for under $19 shipped. Works fine. Danny W.
  67. Danny W.

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 15.00 Public Beta #1

    Can’t wait for the LT video! 😏 Danny W.
  68. Danny W.

    Wish Power on -> Tuner default

    I use one of these: https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/np2rx-au-silent Danny W.
  69. Danny W.

    Vintage gear

    When I was in the Army my job was to make sure all this stuff was working perfectly 24/7/365(6). Not as pretty as the Russian nuke plants, but vintage nonetheless and it worked better than its Russian equivalents too! There was another wall of racks on the other side of the room but that was...
  70. Danny W.

    Expression Pedal

    Which switch did you install? Thanks, Danny W.
  71. Danny W.

    "Audio Device Has Been Removed" Axe-Fx III and Logic Pro

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/if-you-read-nothing-else-read-this.162537/ Danny W.
  72. Danny W.

    Dealing with scenes?

    All the scenes in preset will have the same layout, with all the same blocks in the same order. Within the blocks you can use different channels to produce different sounds--the amp block could have four different amps or the same amp with different settings, for example. You don't have to...
  73. Danny W.

    Battery lifetime

    It’s a CR2032. I buy them on Ebay at 10 for $5 since they’re also used in clip on tuners and other things. Have never heard of one leaking. Danny W.
  74. Danny W.

    Want to speed up boot time? Delete all your presets!

    I timed it both ways and actually don't find much difference if any, but it's only about 20 seconds compared to the 12 seconds in the OP. There was a time when it made a much more significant change--Cliff's recent speed up makes it all moot to me anyway. Danny W.
  75. Danny W.

    Want to speed up boot time? Delete all your presets!

    Just boot on an empty preset to get the same boot-up time. Danny W.
  76. Danny W.

    Headphone out and loop

    I suspect that it's hard-wired, so don't expect a firmware update. Danny W.
  77. Danny W.

    CPU Temp vs Ambient Temp Controlled Fan Speed

    I found the same thing and discussed it in the very first fan noise thread. Putting some thick electrical tape around the top panel mounting flange and not tightening the myriad of tiny screws too much helped, but didn't eliminate it. If I had mine in a rack I'd make a foamcore top, but since I...
  78. Danny W.

    factory presets

    No. If you're concerned, just load the new ones. Danny W.
  79. Danny W.

    FC-12 Text/Font looks terrible and is too small!

    This made me laugh. I've been gigging for 62 years, so no, that's not the difference. Danny W.
  80. Danny W.

    FC-12 Text/Font looks terrible and is too small!

    I use mine standing every day and don't see any problem with the look and size of the text. Maybe it helps to be short. ;) Danny W.
  81. Danny W.

    So why don’t humbuster cables work for input cables?

    Humbuster fixes noise from ground loops between the grounds of two devices that are working off line voltage. Hopefully, that doesn't include your guitar. ;) Danny W.
  82. Danny W.

    Is there in the market?...

    You completely misinterpret my point, but nice strawman--I'm not advocating for dummy plugs; I guess the winky face got past you. Dust gets in regardless , so I think it's a waste of time to worry about covering up the jacks, especially if, as you said, most are closed on the inside. Danny W.
  83. Danny W.

    Is there in the market?...

    Really? In that case it should ship with all the jacks covered. ;) Danny W.
  84. Danny W.

    Is there in the market?...

    It's a vented box with a fan at the bottom--it's supposed to have airflow. Danny W.
  85. Danny W.

    JC-120 authenticity

    Why would there be sag in an all-SS amp? Danny W.
  86. Danny W.

    Noisy Fan

    Yes--it can't be fixed with a firmware upgrade. Danny W.
  87. Danny W.

    Perform Screen Question

    Yes--they show the current settings Danny W.
  88. Danny W.

    tuner

    I used to have two Peterson StroboFlips, one for my gig bag, one at home for use with modelers, since none of the modelers I'd ever owned had a decent tuner. When I got the Axe II I sold one of the flips because the Axe tuner was dead on as good. The tuner in the III is superb and it matches my...
  89. Danny W.

    Expression pedals

    Me too. Danny W.
  90. Danny W.

    Condensation under LCD Screen?

    I fixed an LCD digital wall clock by putting in our oven at 120 degrees F. I checked it every 20 minutes or so and after a couple of hours the moisture problem was gone. The III has a rated storage temperature of 167 degrees F, so it won't be harmed. If that makes you too nervous perhaps a...
  91. Danny W.

    FC6 and Looper Setup

    I use an external stand-in switch to increment or decrement scenes--it works with any layout. Danny W.
  92. Danny W.

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    Invite today--waitlist 4/23/19 @3:06PM MST Danny W.
  93. Danny W.

    New factory presets?

    Nov 18, 2019--it's posted in the Admin section. ;) Danny W.
  94. Danny W.

    Looper setup with FC-12

    Factory default layout 5 is set up to do this. If you haven't already done so, download and read the FC and footswitch functions guides Danny W.
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