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  1. Dave Z

    Click noise on high gain palm mutes

    Another thing you can try is the following: Disable any noise gates in your preset (including setting the input block threshold to "OFF") Insert a Volume/Pan Block in your signal chain, and configure the Volume Taper value to Log30A Configure a modifier for the Volume settings using the...
  2. Dave Z

    Click noise on high gain palm mutes

    Here's something to try that I notice on my high gain presets - Play the open Low E string with quick right hand palm mutes after striking the string. Next, play the open Low E string with quick mutes using your left hand fingers to mute the string instead of palm muting. I do not get any...
  3. Dave Z

    Mikko goes USA

    Peekamoose guitars is in the same building as UltraSound. Peekamoose has a Plek machine if anyone wants to see that in person. You also have 30th street guitars, Chelsea guitars, Sam Ash, and B&H Photo close to where Ultrasound is located. Dave Z
  4. Dave Z

    Mikko goes USA

    Ultrasound Studios in Manhattan might be an option if you're looking for a rehearsal studio for a meetup - http://www.ultrasoundrehearsal.com/index.html Dave Z
  5. Dave Z

    King Diamond "Abigail" Cover Video - Patch Included

    Thanks guys! I recorded this video after seeing King on the recent Abigail full album tour. I've been a big fan of his music for years. The harmonic minor intro riff is a great picking exercise (but I believe Andy plays it legato) I've attached the patch I used - it's a tone match from an...
  6. Dave Z

    King Diamond "Abigail" Cover Video - Patch Included

    See post #5 for the patch used. Here's my cover of the King Diamond classic "Abigail". I used a tone match on this recording to get the guitar tone similar to the original recording. Enjoy! Dave Z
  7. Dave Z

    Death "Crystal Mountain" cover

    Thanks everyone. The original recording used a Marshall Valvestate for the guitar tones. I used the Angle 2 amp model on this video since it sounded similar to a Valvestate. Dave Z
  8. Dave Z

    Death "Crystal Mountain" cover

    Here's my version of "Crystal Mountain" originally recorded by Death. Enjoy!
  9. Dave Z

    $100 Guitar played through Axe Fx

    I think the Suhr was slightly better, especially with that 80's paint job ;) I wish there were cheap electric guitars like this for sale when I first started playing. Dave Z
  10. Dave Z

    $100 Guitar played through Axe Fx

    I recently picked up a cheap $100 Monoprice guitar, and decided to record it through my Axe FX II. I used a patch that had too much gain for these pickups, but it was still fun to see and hear what a cheap guitar sounds like through the Axe FX. Enjoy! Dave Z
  11. Dave Z

    DAW Level Question For Recording

    Thanks. I just upgraded to 18.1 By setting the USB level control to 0 DB, the DAW playback volume of the recorded track now equals the volume of the live guitar using the same patch. I also tested this USB level control for recording. I recorded two tracks into my DAW: One was recorded with...
  12. Dave Z

    DAW Level Question For Recording

    Hello. I have a question regarding setting track levels in a DAW. I have a patch I am recording that has amp 1 level reading to -5 db when playing according to the VU meters in the utility menu. Output 1 level is set to 22%. When I record this track into my DAW, the VU meter for the track...
  13. Dave Z

    Angle Severe 1/2 Crunch Bug [NOT A BUG]

    Thanks Ben for the information. I thought I had stumbled upon a bug in this beta firmware, and I wanted to bring it to attention to the bug forum. There is no bug if this crunch dropout @ high levels is normal operation for some amps (i.e. Angle Severe). Thanks, Dave Z
  14. Dave Z

    Angle Severe 1/2 Crunch Bug [NOT A BUG]

    This was the first amp that I tried the crunch knob on with this new firmware. When I loaded other amps, the crunch knob didn't have this dropout at 100%. Since the crunch know is a new parameter in this firmware and caused an unexpected condition with this amp that didn't occur on other amps...
  15. Dave Z

    Angle Severe 1/2 Crunch Bug [NOT A BUG]

    Hello. I notice that if the crunch knob is turned up past 75% or so on the Angle Severe 1 or 2 amp in Beta 18 Firmware, the sound gets very clipped and then cuts out altogether when the crunch knob approaches 100%. Thanks, Dave Z
  16. Dave Z

    OwnHammer V3 Mix Libraries Now Available!

    Kevin, Any chance of selling just the single "mix" file for all possible cabinet/speakers as one complete "mix" pack? This would be beneficial for those who don't have the need for the individual mics and/or to get a preview of how the speaker sounds in each cab before potentially purchasing...
  17. Dave Z

    Crazy Train Solo

    Good job! I did a video lesson of this solo for those who are interested. Start the video at 5:22 for the main guitar solo lesson. Dave Z
  18. Dave Z

    Get This Guy An Axe-Fx!

    I stumbled upon this channel while randomly surfing youtube, and was very impressed with this guy's covers and playing. He should add an Axe-Fx to his gear! Check out his videos, lot of 80's bands covers from OZZY, RATT, VH, etc... - SATSUMA3042 - YouTube Dave Z
  19. Dave Z

    JCM800 Lead Series G12-65's Ultra Res

    Awesome, great job. This has become my favorite 80's hair metal preset. Dave Z
  20. Dave Z

    The Power of Pre-EQ

    Thanks, this is good information. I tried an experiment where I adjusted EQ in different parts of the signal chain to see how the tone would be altered as seen in this post - http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/74369-adjusting-presets-different-guitars-pickups.html#post910929...
  21. Dave Z

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

    Hi, I meant that previously stored patches that had their "y" cab speaker size set to 1.0 (default) now have 0.250 as their speaker size after upgrading firmware and using the updating all presets utility. Thanks, Dave Z
  22. Dave Z

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

    Quick observation - I noticed that patches I previously stored on the unit have their "y" cab speaker size changed to 0.250 when "y" is selected. After upgrading to this firmware, I ran the "update all presets utility". Creating a new preset from scratch doesn't make the "y" cab speaker size...
  23. Dave Z

    Amp Audition Process

    I use the looper as well, but after I have selected an amp and cab block that I like and want to fine-tune. I will then use the looper as the first block to make adjustments to the BMT, Presence, Depth, EQ, etc. Using the looper would be my next step in the amp audition/selection process. The...
  24. Dave Z

    Amp Audition Process

    Here's my method of auditioning multiple amps to get an idea of their differences. I created a simple patch with an amp and cab only. Both of these blocks were reset to defaults, and the noise gate was reset to default. Since there are three variables in the sound of this process (guitar...
  25. Dave Z

    How Do You Fix "Farting Out" Low Notes?

    I did an experiment where I looped a riff, and added EQ and filter blocks to cut 80 HZ in different parts of the chain to hear the differences. Here's the link to that: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/74369-adjusting-presets-different-guitars-pickups.html#post910929 My next...
  26. Dave Z

    Recording with/without FX

    Thanks everyone. I have one more question relating to this. Say I have a patch that uses amp, cab and stereo delay. Do I need to change the delay type to mono from stereo in order to record a mono guitar track with the delay effect? If I record two separate mono guitar tracks that have a...
  27. Dave Z

    Recording with/without FX

    Thanks. I could use plugins from Reaper for the FX, but I figured it would be cool to be able to use the FX from the AXE-FX. I know people use the AXE-FX live for FX only, so I was wondering how I could send the recorded tracks back to the AXE-FX to add the FX. I'm not sure if this process...
  28. Dave Z

    Recording with/without FX

    Hi. I was wondering how people record their guitars with the AXE-FX. I play through stereo monitor speakers at home, and have my patches configured to use reverb and stereo delays. If I want to lay down double tracked guitar parts panned 100% L&R, I am thinking that they should be recorded...
  29. Dave Z

    High Gain Patch Noise - Using a Volume Block to assist Noise Gate

    Here's the settings I use for the vol/pan block to replace the noise gate for very tight control of short staccato type palm mute playing: Vol=10 Level=0 Vol Taper = LOG 30A Input Select = Stereo Pan and Balance = default settings. Attach a modifier to volume parameter - below are the modifier...
  30. Dave Z

    High Gain Patch Noise - Using a Volume Block to assist Noise Gate

    Here's another patch I posted using the vol block to reduce interference noise: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/78649-noise.html#post957392 I did not come up with this approach - it was posted here some time ago by Ola Englund, and it is also mentioned in the WIKI. I'll do a...
  31. Dave Z

    Bug? Noise

    I have experienced similar noise issues in my environment, most likely due to EMI. I only use my AXE FX II at bedroom volumes, but this type of noise still exists at low volumes with high gain amps due to my guitars picking up the interference. Active pickups seem to have more noise issues...
  32. Dave Z

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    Thanks, nice stang you have there. I haven't taken mine to the track yet. I drove a Boss like mine at Miller Motorsports track in Utah, which was a lot of fun. I also did a ride-along with a professional instructor in the Boss @ Miller, and my jaw was on the floor the entire time...
  33. Dave Z

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  34. Dave Z

    'Bark At The Moon' - Jake E Lee

    Thanks for sharing this patch. Can you explain briefly how you approached your fx blocks routing and the panning used in this preset? I wasn't sure how your fx block layout and panning is affecting the tone. Thanks! Dave Z
  35. Dave Z

    Joe Satriani - Private Guitar Lesson Video

    Here's a cool video lesson featuring Joe Satriani. Even if you're not a fan of his music, there is a lot of good information here that can be applied to all genres of guitar playing. Enjoy! Dave Z
  36. Dave Z

    Guitar Theory

    Thanks. Modes and theory confused me when I first started to attempt to learn about them on guitar, so I had to find a way of learning about them that made sense to me. I relate it to copy/paste on a computer - there's different ways to approach this (keyboard shortcut, mouse click, menu...
  37. Dave Z

    Bug - Gate/Expander Block Display Values

    This is a display bug I noticed with the gate/expander block. Using the front panel, the parameters from left to right are threshold, ratio, attack, release, hold. Using Axe-Edit, the parameters from left to right are threshold, ratio, attack, hold, release. So the release and hold...
  38. Dave Z

    Fremen comin' to the States

    Hey Thibault, it was nice to meet you in NY and it was fun to jam together in Sam Ash. I'm glad you were able to fix my upside-down recorded videos :o Here's a video of my crazy warmup exercise for the left hand I showed you in Sam Ash: Dave Z
  39. Dave Z

    Guitar Theory

    Learning theory can be a daunting and involved process, so I find that by breaking it up into smaller sized chunks makes it easier to learn. Also remember that there are different approaches to learn the same thing, so you have to find a method that makes sense for you. First thing to keep...
  40. Dave Z

    Delay Block lowering overall output level?

    Hi, is there any difference in tone, effect volume, etc. for a parallel routed delay block between the following two settings: 1) keeping input gain at 100% and using level as control. 2) keeping level at 0dB and using input gain as control. I've always used option #1 for my parallel...
  41. Dave Z

    Adjusting Presets for different guitars/pickups

    I did a test recording to see how modifying EQ in different places in the chain can change the sound. I created a patch with a looper as the first block, then adjusted EQ in different places in order to record the different settings. I did the following in the audio recording: 1) No EQ...
  42. Dave Z

    Adjusting Presets for different guitars/pickups

    Thanks for the responses. I figured I would need to create different patches for different guitars/pickups, but I was just curious what parameters people adjust to get the tone balance similar. I'll try adding a GEQ block as recommended by GM Arts to see if I can adjust my patches for the...
  43. Dave Z

    Adjusting Presets for different guitars/pickups

    Hello. Let's say that I create a patch using a guitar with active humbucker pickups and an alder body. When I try that patch out with another guitar that has different pickups and/or different type of body wood (passive humbucker pickups and mahogany body for example), the sound is different...
  44. Dave Z

    Wish - Sync "Page" on front Panel with Axe-Edit

    Thanks. It's no problem to manually switch page from the front panel for the respective block that is being configured via axe edit. I just wanted to make sure that this wouldn't cause sync issues/corruption between axe-edit and the axe-fx unit. Dave Z
  45. Dave Z

    Amp Reset in Axe Edit?

    Thanks. I actually was doing this (loading a second amp with the same model) in order to compare what the default values should be for individual parameters. The only difficulty with this is if you switch page tab (let's say to EQ page on the amp) on one amp block, and then you select the...
  46. Dave Z

    Amp Reset in Axe Edit?

    Hi. I remember the old version of Axe-Edit had the capability of defaulting each individual parameter to the default value that is used when the entire block was reset while double clicking. Will this functionality be restored in the new version of Axe-Edit? This was a very helpful function...
  47. Dave Z

    Wish - Sync "Page" on front Panel with Axe-Edit

    Hi. Don't know if this is possible, but when clicking on different pages for a block (i.e. amp) within Axe-Edit, the page on the front panel of the Axe-FX doesn't change to reflect the selected page within Axe-Edit. For example, selecting the GEQ page of the amp block within Axe-Edit doesn't...
  48. Dave Z

    Axe Edit 3, adding an amp in the Y state uses different default values from X

    This happens to me as well on a Windows 7/64 bit system.
  49. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Thanks Cliff, you're the man! I did notice the volume swell effect before, but I had no idea that the noise gate caused this. I still have a lot to learn about all of the different effects/capabilities of the Axe-Fx, and it is great that members of this community and yourself help out "gear...
  50. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Whoops - fail on my part.... should be good now. Thanks. Dave Z
  51. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Thanks. I have no pedals, so I reamped the direct audio track used in the video back through the same patch with the noise gate disabled. The video in the original post has been updated with this new audio. Dave Z
  52. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Thanks. Here's a link to the patch I used - Axe-Change - Download Preset - BRIT 800 MOd - by GuitarDojo I changed the delay from tap tempo to 345 ms, raised the treble/presence slightly, and enabled the new low cut feature. Otherwise, everything else was left as is in the preset. It's a good...
  53. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Thanks for the advice, Cliff. This was a patch I downloaded, and I forgot about adjusting the noise gate settings. I'll redo the video tonight with a less aggressive noise gate setting configured. Dave Z
  54. Dave Z

    Firmware 11 Dynamics Demonstration

    Here's a video I did demonstrating the dynamics of firmware 11. I used a Brit 800 Mod amp tone, and a Steinberger guitar with Evans pickups. I'm primarily a high gain/metal player, so I played the blues/hard rock style licks as best as I could in this video. Enjoy! Dave Z
  55. Dave Z

    PRS SC245?

    Thanks. The knobs are fine, but the vol/tone for the neck pickup is in the front and the bridge vol/tone is in the back. I reversed the pots since I usually play on the bridge, and wanted the pots for the bridge to be in the front. The control cavity was neatly wired. Weak points on the SE...
  56. Dave Z

    PRS SC245?

    I know it's not an American PRS, but here's a video review I did of a PRS SE 245 guitar. This SE 245 model should should be similar in feel to the SC245. Note that the 245 guitar has a short scale length (24.5"), which might take some getting used to. Hope that helps, Dave Z
  57. Dave Z

    Accept Balls To The Wall

    Awesome. Accept was the first tour I saw in 1984 opening for KISS. Here's a quick tone match I did of the song, and a quick sample recording. Let me know how the patch sounds. In my patch, I have a pitch block raising the pitch +25 cents since the original recording sounds slightly sharp...
  58. Dave Z

    Your Best Guitar/Pickups for Crushing Metal Tones through Axe

    I've found that the more gain you use in the amp, the less apparent the differences in tone are. The biggest differences to me in this recording are in the bass tones on palm mutes on the Low E string. I don't know how much Soundcloud compressed/altered the sound, but there were audible...
  59. Dave Z

    Your Best Guitar/Pickups for Crushing Metal Tones through Axe

    I did an experiment similar to this by playing a bunch of guitar/pickup combinations through the same patch. See the thread here - http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/71560-triptik-modern-14-different-guitars-pickup-comparison.html Hope that helps, Dave
  60. Dave Z

    TripTik Modern - 14 Different Guitars Pickup Comparison

    I've included an update to my pickup comparison test with another amp model that doesn't have as much gain as the TripTik patch did. This recording uses a Tone Match patch I did for the KISS song "Lick It Up". The amp model is a Plexi 50W High Input, Cabinet is a Marshall 4x12 25W...
  61. Dave Z

    TripTik Modern - 14 Different Guitars Pickup Comparison

    Thanks everyone. I'll do the same test tonight with a different amp tone that isn't so overdriven/saturated. The differences aren't so extremely different between guitars, but there are differences IMO. For example, the palm mutes on the Low E string sound different to me on a lot of the...
  62. Dave Z

    TripTik Modern - 14 Different Guitars Pickup Comparison

    TripTik Modern/Plexi 50 W - 14 Different Guitars Pickup Comparison Hello. I did a pickup comparison similar to this before, but I had a few new guitars to test out. I used the same patch for all guitars that is based on a TripTik Modern Amp tone - \m/ I'm playing a simple riff that has...
  63. Dave Z

    Guitar Electronics Shielding/Not Shielded Test

    I was in front of my computer/monitor during this recording, but the noise remains with these devices turned off. I'll have to shut off all of my circuit breakers except for the AXE FX to see if the interference is from another device in my house.
  64. Dave Z

    Guitar Electronics Shielding/Not Shielded Test

    Hello. Since I get a lot of noise on patches with gain/distortion through my Axe-FX II, I decided to do a comparison test between a guitar that is shielded, and one that is not. The first four palm mutes in this clip are played with an American Strat with EMG 81 pickups. This guitar is...
  65. Dave Z

    Overkill "Years Of Decay" Tone Match

    I used a brit 800 mod with a drive pedal in front. I also used a cabinet in this TM, and tried to get the sound of the patch as close as possible to the source before I did the TM. I've found that this gets better results, so I'm now leaving the cab blocks enabled in my TM patches. Dave Z
  66. Dave Z

    King Diamond "Abigail" Tone Match

    Here's my V10 Tone Match based on the album "Abigail" from King Diamond. This tone match was done with a FRFR setup, and the guitar used was a PRS SE245 with stock pickups. Enjoy! Dave Z
  67. Dave Z

    Overkill "Years Of Decay" Tone Match

    Here's my V10 Tone Match based on the album "Years Of Decay" from Overkill. This tone match was done with a FRFR setup, and the guitar used was a PRS SE245 with stock pickups. Enjoy! Dave Z
  68. Dave Z

    Megadeth "Rust In Peace" Tone Match

    Here's a V10 Tone Match based on the album "Rust In Peace" from Megadeth. This tone match was done with a FRFR setup, and the guitar used was a PRS SE245 with the stock pickups. Enjoy! Dave Z
  69. Dave Z

    Life Of Agony "River Runs Red" Tone Match

    Here's my updated V10 Tone Match based on the album "River Runs Red" from Life Of Agony. I believe they used Marshall 8100 Valvestate amps on the record, but here I used a Herbie CH3. There is a PEQ I added to the patch to boost some low end frequencies that seem to be present on this...
  70. Dave Z

    Interference Noise After Palm Muting

    Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions. I will try to tweak my noise gate more to see if that solves the issue without having to shield all of my guitars. I have a question for those that have downloaded and tried the attached patch. If you disable the noise gate and leave the...
  71. Dave Z

    Interference Noise After Palm Muting

    Thanks. Copper shielding was one idea I was considering, or trying an isolation transformer for my power source. I'll try to copper shield one of my guitars to see if that helps. Dave Z
  72. Dave Z

    Interference Noise After Palm Muting

    Hello. I posted a similar issue I was facing a few years ago with my Ultra where I was receiving noise/interference on the decay after palm muting as seen here - http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-std-discussion/31930-strange-noise-palm-mutes.html With my Axe-Fx II, I still am experiencing...
  73. Dave Z

    PRS SE 245 Review with Axe-FX II

    Update since this video was posted - I replaced the stock nut with a Graphtech Tusq XL nut, and I installed a set of Grover locking tuners. This has solved the tuning issues I had on the guitar, and it has made the guitar play even better than before. I definitely think it's a great guitar for...
  74. Dave Z

    Guitar Pickup Comparison

    The reason I recorded this was due to the fact that I've been using EMG 81's for years in most of my guitars, and I want to install a different passive pickup set in the Fender Blacktop Strat. I'm considering either an Aldrich or a Bareknuckle pickup in the Blacktop Strat, so I wanted to see if...
  75. Dave Z

    Guitar Pickup Comparison

    Here's a comparison I recorded of a bunch of my guitars. I'm using the same patch ("Ride The Lightning" Tone Match from Silent Underground Studio) on my Axe-FX II for all of these guitars to eliminate that variable. A lot of people say that an EMG pickup sounds the same in any guitar. In...
  76. Dave Z

    PRS SE 245 Review with Axe-FX II

    Here's a video review I did of my new PRS SE 245 guitar using my Axe-FX II. I used many patches from here and Axe-Change for the video, so I wanted to thank all of those who have contributed and shared their patches. Enjoy! Dave Z
  77. Dave Z

    Survivor "Eye Of The Tiger" Tone Match

    Here's a quick tone match I made for Survivor - "Eye Of The Tiger". I used an American made Strat with an EMG 81 pickup. I was tuned down to Eb, but that shouldn't matter. You can get close to the clean pedal tone of the C note during the verse by disabling the drive pedal, but that clean...
  78. Dave Z

    RATT - "You're In Love" Tone Match

    Here's a tone match of the song "You're In Love" from The RATT album "Invasion Of Your Privacy" I used a BC Rich Warlock with an EMG 81 pickup in standard tuning with the low "E" string dropped down to "D". The reverb in my patch could use a little tweaking to better match the original...
  79. Dave Z

    RATT "Lack Of Communication" Tone Match

    Here's a tone match of RATT's "Lack Of Communication" from the album "Out Of The Cellar". I used a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx 2 and a Steinberger Newburgh GM4T Guitar with Evans pickups tuned to "D" with the trans-trem. My recording is doubled tracked panned 100% L&R. I don't like the way the...
  80. Dave Z

    Looks that Kill Tone Match

    Sounds pretty good to me, I just increased the level to make it louder. What is the PEQ doing in the patch? It looks to me that the PEQ has the default settings. Dave Z
  81. Dave Z

    Suffocation "Effigy Of The Forgotten" Tone Match

    For all the Death Metal fans - here's a tone match of the slam riff in the song "Liege Of Inveracity" This Tone Match is extremely bass heavy - I suggest adding a GEQ or adjusting the low cut so you don't damage your speakers! I used a Steinberger Newburgh GM5TA Guitar with EMG 89...
  82. Dave Z

    Anthrax "Among The Living" Tone Match

    Here's another attempt at tone matching this record. I used the opening riff of "I Am The Law" as my source. This time, I used a Euro Uber amp instead of a Brit 800 in order to get more bass. For my recording, I tracked 4 guitars with 2 tracks left and 2 tracks right. My playing isn't that...
  83. Dave Z

    Anthrax "Among The Living" Tone Match

    Thanks for the info Dan, I've been a fan of your playing for many years! I've read that Scott used a JCM800 and a TC Electronics boost pedal during this time.... Did you use Mesa's or a setup similar to Scott? I will try another attempt at this tone match, and my State Of Euphoria tone match...
  84. Dave Z

    High Gain Patch Noise - Using a Volume Block to assist Noise Gate

    The tone match is from Life Of Agony - I believe they used Marshall Valvestates on the original recording. I used to own this amp, and it had a great crunch. Here's the original post for the tone match -...
  85. Dave Z

    Weird ring out after mute.

    Yeah, It's a volume block with the envelope modifier. I put the volume block as the first block in my chain. Here's more info about this - Noise gate (per preset) - Axe-Fx II Wiki I have a lot of noise on my high gain patches due to my playing environment, and this solution works better...
  86. Dave Z

    Weird ring out after mute.

    You can also try to add a volume block in your patch to help with the noise after palm mutes - see my posting here about this - http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/52966-high-gain-patch-noise-using-volume-block-assist-noise-gate.html Dave Z
  87. Dave Z

    Tone Matches - Slayer, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse

    Some tone matches I did today - some are better than others, but they're pretty close to jam with.... Slayer - "Reign In Blood" Slayer - "South Of Heaven" Cannibal Corpse - "Tomb Of The Mutilated" Morbid Angel - "Blessed Are The Sick" Enjoy! Dave Z
  88. Dave Z

    Anthrax "Among The Living" Tone Match

    I couldn't find my CD for this album, so I used an mp3 instead - same one that's in the clip. I try to use WAV files for tone matching, and split the tracks to Mono with audacity and then pan left for my tone matches.
  89. Dave Z

    Anthrax "Among The Living" Tone Match

    Here's my tone match patch for Anthrax "Among The Living" album. Some parts of my playing seem to have a static sound in the clip - more than likely due to recording with my A/C on. Enjoy! Dave Z
  90. Dave Z

    Anthrax "State Of Euphoria" Tone Match

    Here's my tone match patch for Anthrax "State Of Euphoria" album. Enjoy! Dave Z
  91. Dave Z

    High Gain Patch Noise - Using a Volume Block to assist Noise Gate

    I use a lot of high gain patches, but I frequently experience noise that rings out after heavy palm mutes that I have not been able to stop using the default noise gate or an added noise gate block sidechained. This is most likely due to some sort of interference that my guitars are picking up...
  92. Dave Z

    Life Of Agony "River Runs Red" Tone Match

    Here's a tone match for Life Of Agony "River Runs Red". This album has some heavy guitar tones. I used a BC Rich ST3 guitar tuned to D with a Seymour Duncan Blackout pickup. The patch itself is pretty heavy by itself if you bypass the TMA block and use the cabinet instead. I also...
  93. Dave Z

    Mercyful Fate "Melissa" Tone Match

    Here's my tone match of the Mercyful Fate "Melissa" album. I used my Steinberger Newburgh GM5TA Guitar with EMG 89 pickups to tone match the sound, and to play some of the riffs from the album below. I used the same tone match for the solo on the recording, but I would probably add a drive...
  94. Dave Z

    Motley Crue - "Too Fast For Love" Tone Match

    Here's a tone match I did for this album. I added reverb and delay to the patch, but maybe someone here can help improve those settings as I really don't know much about adding reverb and delay. Here's a quick recording comparison of the album and the tone match, don't mind the sloppy...
  95. Dave Z

    First Tone Match Attempt - AIC and VH

    Thanks. I did these at a very low bedroom volume. I don't get the chance to crank up too often, so I have no idea how they would sound at a louder volume. I'm going to try to redo these tone matches since I have been reading more tips on how to improve the process. I'm also going to use...
  96. Dave Z

    First Tone Match Attempt - AIC and VH

    I have attempted my first try at tone matching the following songs: Alice In Chains "Would" Van Halen "Panama" I used a Fender Strat with EMG81 pickup, and the isolated original guitar tracks for both songs. For AIC, I enabled the bright switch on the amp after I completed the tone...
  97. Dave Z

    Reset Individual Parameters

    Thanks. I'll write down the original parameter values before I adjust them with the front panel so I can set them back to default. Is there any chance of this feature being added to the front panel in the future?
  98. Dave Z

    Reset Individual Parameters

    Hello. I mostly use Axe-Edit for my patch creations, and I know that there is the ability to double click on any parameter to reset it back to the default value. When using the physical knobs of the Axe-FX II to edit parameters, is there a way to adjust individual parameter settings back to...
  99. Dave Z

    New firmware 4.0.1 makes all my patches very high-end/shrill sounding and loud.

    Thanks for all of the advice. I use axe edit about 99% of the time, so maybe this is the issue. I do notice that sometimes the axe fx sounds "thin" and not normal, and other times it sounds ok so maybe axe edit is causing this. I will experiment with creating some patches from scratch using...
  100. Dave Z

    New firmware 4.0.1 makes all my patches very high-end/shrill sounding and loud.

    Thanks for the advice. I uploaded 4.0.1 firmware again, and the new factory patches as well. I'm using the latest version 258 of axe-edit to make all of my patch changes and preview the patches. I took an old patch I had created from the previous firmware and selected the amp model I was...
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