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    Announcing the FM9 Mark II Turbo

    I have the first version axe fx III, which has more DSP the FM9 Turbo Mark II or the original Axe III?
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    How to contact Atomic amps?

    yes let us know if that was the problem. I have already bought a pair of red sound, but would at least like to try to fix the clr so I could sell or give away.
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    How to contact Atomic amps?

    I have a CLR speaker cab that I bought a few years ago. The cab recently died. Have tried to contact Atomic by email and have had no response after several tries? I notice there is no phone number on their web site. I also looked to purchase another one and it is "unavailable" in the order...
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    Just received my Elis 8 here in US

    Just an update it has been 5 hours since I found my speaker had a defect and already Red Sound has got a replacement to me through a local dealer. That is absolutely amazing service!!! Shout out to FlipSIde the initial dealer who arranged a replacement one hour after I talked to them and to...
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    Just received my Elis 8 here in US

    Update : just tried it out got the combo package the main speaker has a buzzing defect. Bummer. There is a small defect on one of the corners of that unit. Looks like it may have been dropped very difficult to tell versus manufacturing defect. Not sure the cabinet defect is related to the...
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    Red Sound Elis8 FRFR Review and MF 10 Comparision

    Bummer I received mine yesterday opened it this morning. The amp unit speaker buzzes. I looked closer at the speaker cabinet and there is a defect in the corner almost looks like it had been dropped? The package seemed sealed upon arrival and not damaged. I have contacted customer support at the...
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    Just received my Elis 8 here in US

    So I have an Atomic CLR that I was happy with for several years but a few weeks ago I turned it on and it basically produced almost no sound, don't think it was a blown speaker maybe a problem with the built in amp? I tried to contact support and its been over a week with no response accept an...
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    Help with a CLR repair

    For a new FRFR solution pretty sure the amp is the issue
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    New FRFR for 2022

    well I have had an atomic clr that died on me today. I have looked on line and it seems like trying to get a repair from them would be a nightmare. I have been out of the loop for a while any recommendations. so far I am thinking Mission Gemini? maybe a new clr ? what you think?
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    Help with a CLR repair

    Mine just went goofy tonight. Sounds like a transistor radio. I do not have time to deal with crappy customer support any recommendations for a replacement company ?
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    FC-12 mini screens light but are blank?

    Haven't used my axe fx 3 in a while, Noticed the mini screens on the FC-12 light up but are blank? When I press the two right foot switches simultaneously they do show text of "layout" then when clicked they all go blank again? The main screen shows the preset correctly?
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    Ok , I see what is happening now. I added a fuzz pedal to one of Austin's presets and that has caused the clipping on the SPDIF, I assume tis means I am clipping to my FRFR speaker and just haven't noticed it? Now for a rookie question. I went back and messed with untouched presets from Austin...
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    It is hitting in the red. I lower the Main level and that fixes the clipping but won't that mess with the already amazing sounding Austin Buddy preset sounds playing out the CLR monitor?
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    That doesn't stop the clipping and the distortion that occurs from the clipping. That just lowers the volume to the monitors.
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    I am using austin Buddy Live pack Gold which sounds amazing through my atomic car speaker, I am afraid if I change the level i will mess with my sound through the CLR's ?
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    Is there anyway to lower the output of the axe 3 spdf? I am peaking the meters in the UAD console? there is no way that I can find to lower either the output on the axe fx 3 or decrease the input on the UAD side?
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    Using a direct out for reamping using Logic and Apollo?

    thanks
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    Using a direct out for reamping using Logic and Apollo?

    So I am using the spdf out into Apollo and using The axe fx 3 works great. Now I want to reamp Is there any way to pass through a dry signal to the Apollo via spdf? Other options can a dry signal be outed to any of the analog outputs on the axe fx 3 , that can then be used as an input to Apollo...
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    Block will not bypass?

    Hi I downloaded a preset JPIICBurg IV , when the preset opens there is a rotary block that is on, I try to bypass it but the bypass will not work? I am running latest version of 11 on axe fx III with a FC 12 controller attached. Is this a bug? I can delete the effect by placing a shunt.
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    Small gap after preset change?

    Hi So I just got the FC12 when I pick a new preset it changes to the preset pretty instantly , you hear the changed preset than there is a slight break in the sound for an instant and then back to the sound is this normal behavior, it is very annoying?
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    Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy's 1400+ NAKED AMPS TonePack for firmware Cygnus X2

    I hope the new update to the Austin sounds is sooner rather than later, for me you turned blah sounds into Nirvana!!!
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    Need help: I have an atomic CLR thinking about adding a Friedman?

    I want to buy a 2nd monitor anyway to enjoy stereo The nice thing about having gone through many options in the past the monitors such as qsc and NCF just get reused as stage monitors
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    Need help: I have an atomic CLR thinking about adding a Friedman?

    To confuse things even more just learned about the Xitone Britt looks interesting wondering if anyone has experience comparing these?
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    Need help: I have an atomic CLR thinking about adding a Friedman?

    So I use a CLR for my axfx2 which has been sold for an axe fx 3 which I am currently using in my bedroom to practice and record. I have an Atomic CLR which has been ok I have gone through them all qsc, NCF etc, I don't even remember all their names :( I like so far the CLR the best although in...
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    Detailed extensive review what you need to know!!

    The sound quality is markedly improved over my fractal axe fx 2.
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    Presenting... The Axe-Fx III

    I am only buying it because I currently have a 4 rack with the axe fx 2 and a power conditioner so need to fill the extra space ;)
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    So What's New on the III? ...(Axe-Fx II vs III)

    all new presets for those of us that don't like to tinker and just play?
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    LM Life Pad

    how do i find out what cabs are supposed to be there? I have all the cab pack but haven't loaded them into my ax8?
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    LM Life Pad

    figured out who saving the preset with axe edit it did not save the proper cabs in scene 2-4 not sure why they were empty?
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    LM Life Pad

    I loaded the patch today and can't figure out why other than scene 1 there is no sound? Scene one sounds great! anyone else have this issue? I guess I will try again
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    preset help for "if" by bread how to get that sound?

    Hi Band is doing this song as a cover anybody have any ideas or preset to get this sound?
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    cst
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    I got my email confirmation at Oct 13 5:25 pm and have not heard anything.
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    Coming Soon

    Have you tested the drool resistance and comfort spacing of the switches?
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    What is the best way to back up presets for axe 2

    I figured it out thanks!
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    What is the best way to back up presets for axe 2

    so how do you do it with fractal bot? You set it to receive and than ?
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    What is the best way to back up presets for axe 2

    that works great for one preset at a time but what if you want all of them simultaneously ?
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    What is the best way to back up presets for axe 2

    So in the past I use to use axe manage and there was a setting to create a back up. How do you guys currently save presets to your computer. I am making the move to 13 and would like to store all my presets on my computer and than be able to open them in axe edit? I can't seem to find a...
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    axe fx random preset changes I think I found the cause

    how true!
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    axe fx random preset changes I think I found the cause

    Think I figured out the cause of presets changing seemingly random on the bright side I have a good security preventing the theft of my MCF
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    Is the Big Hair amp based on the ADA MP1???

    I was giging with a hiwatt sold it went with an ada mp1 for a year running in stereo with a power amp rack. Huge regret selling the hiwatt. Not long after that sold the ada-mp1 and all my effects gear and simplified with just a mesa boogie combo amp. Flash to last year, 23 years later, just...
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    logic vs fractal

    you can actually go into utilities as well and there is a utility called Audio midi setup if you look towards the bottom there is a " +" You click on that and it gives you a choice to create an aggregate setup This allows you to create complex sound routing possibilities in a named preset So...
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    Asking for your TRUTH

    I think its a tradeoff personally. To my ears regardless of how I tweak the Axe it never creates the same "magic" that my beloved tube amps create. I always keep an open mind and have spent countless hours tweaking the Axe. I find when I spend hours playing with the axe and not using tube...
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    Two Barberpoles walk into a bar...

    sandwich walks into a bar ask the bartender for a drink the bartender replies "sorry we don't serve food"
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    Marshall 2016x

    So I went into a guitar store and played a Marshall 2016 head through A divided by 13 cab 4x12 with a Fano JM6 guitar I ended up buying the guitar which has 2 p90 went home and tried to create some presets that would sound similar to that amp. I can get great princeton sounds out of the axe...
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    Wrecker 2

    what cab block do you guys like with the wrecker 2?
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    Fender Twin Dumble All Purpose Patch for Humbuckers

    I hope you create some more patches! The ones so far are amazing! I play straight up with very little use of effects. The style is your basic rock and roll - CCR, Pink Floyd, Neil Young etc. I usually play a vintage deluxe reverb, Hiwatt, Dumble(self built from schematic) and marshall. I...
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    Yek's Presets for MkI/MkII (v15.03) and Blog

    a little confused ok so i loaded the system bank Now I want to load an individual preset lets say deluxereverb when i load the preset all that is present is the amp/cab/efx and looper what happened to all the lovely affects you had on the last versions of these? I must be missing something?
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    Your top 5 tweak tips to get that killer sound out of the Axe Fx 2

    thanks lots of useful information!!
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    Your top 5 tweak tips to get that killer sound out of the Axe Fx 2

    well personally I consider myself a decent player not amazing, I have been playing for 30 years. I am surprised nobody is staying on focus here? The question is very specific. I consider learning about getting your tone has numerous stages. When I was a newbee player I wanted tone to match my...
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    Your top 5 tweak tips to get that killer sound out of the Axe Fx 2

    Well my Atomic CLR arrived here today. Started A/B my real vintage princeton with the axe/CLR. I am surprised how close I got! I just adjusted the tone controls and input gain in the amp block. A real credit to Cliff and Atomic Amps. Now don't get me wrong I am no where close to giving up...
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    Advice for dialing in Atomic CLR

    Thanks! So I flattened out my global eq, Than pulled up my princetone patch and started a/b comparing to my real vintage Princeton vintage amp (a killer amp). I must admit the ATomic CLR/axe was getting amazingly close. Starting to like that CLR :). Definitely has less high end sizzle than...
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    Advice for dialing in Atomic CLR

    Hi, Just got my CLR today. Looking for some suggestions. I am coming from an RCF for that speaker I used the global eq to make a frown face with acceptable results. Just wondering if anyone has some tips for the CLR I will be using it as one would use a typical guitar amp cab i.e. behind...
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    Atomic CLR - expectation/experience

    I get where you are coming from just got my CLR today no Doubt it is a great FRFR speaker, I also so far find it a little brittle, will have to try to dial it in. I also get swept away in the trends so far have tried JBL, K10, K12, RCF SMA12 and now the CLR. Each time I was hoping for that...
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    I ended up with the CLR, initial impression is it is a little more direct sounding than the RCF still doesn't have that organic feel I am looking for. Anybody have any suggestions how they dial it in? I have the eq switch set to simulate a guitar amp on the back of the CLR. Unless I can get...
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    Yek's Presets for MkI/MkII (v15.03) and Blog

    sorry for the rookie question : Are the global blocks in the system.syx file?
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    well so I don't loose my place in line I bought a CLR, If it doesn't work out than I will go the matrix route Now I will probably sell my RCF sma 12 locally in Chicago or has any one used them as pa speakers? Thanks peps for you help!!!
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    If I went the CLR route would one be enough to start with? I currently have two RCF's I run in stereo. How loud is it compared to the RCF?
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    Thanks for your response! Such a tough decision!
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    So I already have two RCF SMA 12's, I kind of find them a little sterile on the high end. A few months ago I joined the waiting list for atomic CLR, Now I got notice that its my turn to buy. For those who have owned the RCF's tell me how much better you like the CLR's or what tonally is...
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    One more piece of the puzzle to be solved, thinness of individual notes

    My take: So I have many vintage amps and used to spend a lot of time comparing the axe II side by side. So what have I learned? If you have sensitive ears you will always hear some differences. 1)Some of those difference will be differences related to how you are using the axe fx. For...
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    Yek's Presets for MkI/MkII (v15.03) and Blog

    If i want to use global blocks but only want to use a few of your presets and actually put them in bank B or C on the axe fx would the easiest way be to upload system banks into the axe and than pick and choose which presets from the Your Bank A file using axe edit? Not sure of the easiest way...
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    The real Hiwatt sound?

    The "real" Hiwatt sound? Hey just bought an old HiWatt combo amp that sounds amazing just wondering if anyone has a patch that sounds close? This is what it sounds like. any suggestions? vintage HIWATT SAP cranked thru THD Hotplate - YouTube
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    FW11 IIC+ vs Mark V-IIC+ - Not getting good results (Solved)

    I have tried side by side with several of my amps including a dumble overdrive( which i built), a 1965 Princeton, 1965 deluxe reverb, what i have always found is that when I am playing the axe fx II on its own and not comparing side by side I am very happy, however side by side the real thing...
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    resize editor on mac and back up?

    Is there anyway to change the size of the window on axe edit on a mac dragging it will no longer let you resize it. Also I use to back up with axe manage which no longer exist, i didn't see an option to back up with fractal bot? any suggestions?
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    It's my Firmware 11, and I want it now!

    I also tend to release at night but i didn't think this was the appropriate web site to discuss such matters?
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    NL12 vs Q12 vs active CLR? Help

    I live in Chicago, another consideration according to my calculations the NL12 x2 plus a matrix GT1000 = aprox $1600 Two active CLR =$2000 Now I wouldn't mind paying an extra $400 if the sound quality was worth it ( i realize that is subjective) The matrix does also have the advantage of...
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    NL12 vs Q12 vs active CLR? Help

    Ok so I currently run my Axe FX 2 through rcf sma 12 To me the tone is a little too polished, sometimes brittle, sterile not easy to put into words but i am sure a lot of you guys know what I am talking about. So I am thinking of changing up my rig my choices include NL12 plus buying a...
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    MisterE's Presets and Clips of all v10.09 Amps

    awesome!!!
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    Get Yer 11.0 Beta Here!

    ok so I downloaded the beta 11 firmware but before loading it to the axe, I googled argentina soccer girls, So I sold my axe fx for plane ticket to argentina
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    MisterE's Presets and Clips of all v10.09 Amps

    have you updated any these yet for beta 11?
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    A preset project for one of you genius types

    Hey I am not personally trying to make money, but feel those who put a lot of effort and love into their creations should be rewarded. How is this any different than all the people selling third party IR's already for the axe? Or labels for the MC101. Or for that matter any software developer...
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    A preset project for one of you genius types

    I also think it would be very profitable. lets say you made sets of 20 patches and sold each set for $20 (thats only a dollar a patch), lets say you sold only 100 that would be $2000 almost enough to buy the axe fx 3 when it comes out. If they are truly great I am sure you would sell a lot more...
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    A preset project for one of you genius types

    I realize this and agree, but maybe a great starting point would to make the presets for a typical FRFR. It would be a great jumping off place. The current presets are great to show the great tonal diversity and what the axe is capable of doing at extremes. However a more systematic and simple...
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    A preset project for one of you genius types

    Ok so there are lots of great new amps and great new cabs. Would love to see someone go through each amp and create a preset with 3 scenes for each amp a clean, rhythm and lead scene. Picking the ideal cabinet for the amp. The basic state would have the effects off but there if needed such...
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    Xitone vs RCF?

    Just curious if anyone out there has tried both and could comment I am weighing the option of getting rid of the RCF and going either Matrix gt1000 and port city cab, or xitone active or passive if i go passive i will use them with a matrix gt1000 Any thoughts?
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    Port City OS2x12 + Matrix GT1000FX - My Thoughts

    Thanks Sean!! You motivated me to unhook my axe from my pair of RCF speakers and hook it up into the effects return of my Dumble and into a 2X 12 Bogner cab. Love the in the room sound. Will probably order a matrix tomorrow and the port city cab. PS also a Chicago guy.
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    Yek's Presets for MkI/MkII (v15.03) and Blog

    Ok so I finally hooked my axe fx to my Dumble using Yek's amazing presets. I hooked fx out of Axe into return loop on amp. When i am in the return all controls of the amp have no effect as the signal is routed straight to the power tubes :) It sounds awesome for the most part. My problem is...
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    Running through a dumblesk amp?

    Hi I built a dumble amp that is mind boggling love it!!! was thinking of running my axe 2 through the amp instead of my rcf's The dumble runs through a 2x 12 cab any suggestions and or tips? Should i hook the axe fx 2 through the effects loops of the dumble amp or directly into the...
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    sultans of swing

    Anyone out there have a nice preset of thhis for version 10? Also still looking for that killer ac15 preset?
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    ac15 presets?

    Had some amazing ac-15 presets I got here from someone? cant remember who? Those were for V9 Anyone out there have any great ones for V10?
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    Yek's Presets for MkI/MkII (v15.03) and Blog

    Wow!! I actually logged in this AM to give a review on V10 after playing with it since the release, I had been very disappointed everything just sounded fizzy and was having troubles dialing it out. Than I decided to load your presets and give it another listen. Its now 6 hours later and blood...
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    V10 vs other modelers

    IMO neither of these units sound exactly like the real thing and certainly not better as some seem to boast. I have realized with V10 if you are expecting it to sound exactly like the real thing you will be dissapointed. That is if you can actually hear the differences to begin with and in no...
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    Plexi 100 watts V10

    yes please share the patch its good karma
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    no complaining...just a question about "saturation"

    i have noticed the same thing turning my guitar volume down seems to help a lot as well as turning down the tone control on the guitar.
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    V10 using my humbuckers getting way better

    Ok finally had some more time today to mess with the axe v10 I have found rather than adjust the patch for humbuckers by decreasing the preamp gain I just turn down the guitar volume a little bit and there is an amazing sweet spot and than when I use a single coil its set just right...
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    V10 all my hum buckers clip?

    So I have loaded V10 firmware as well as V10 presets. Now all the presets sounded clipped and harsh when I play any of my humbucking guitars. the strats sound ok. I can improve the sound by turning down the volume on the guitar. Even the clean presets sound nasty with the guitar volume...
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    Firmware 10 shat on my patches in spectacular fashion

    Nice to hear others are in the same boat. I downloaded the new presets to start fresh. First thing I noticed is with humbuckers there is some nasty clipping on most presets. The solution for me has to been to dial back the volume on the guitar this helps a lot. Also noticed very grainy decay in...
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    HELP... feeling left out w/same fizzy gain

    I hear it as well, I am in the same position. I have tried cutting back the eq, haven't messed with the character parameters yet, I have tried others presets when I was on version 9 with no improvement. Also tried 3rd party IR's. IMO what we are hearing is the subtle difference between the...
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    Asking the Pro's: Does it get any better than this?

    Thats a loaded question!. I am one of these cork sniffer tube amp junkies. I actually collect NOS tubes and vintage amps. so here is my opinion for what it is worth. There is definitely still a difference in sound between tube amps and the axe fx. Its really evident when you put the two side by...
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    Asking the Pro's: Does it get any better than this?

    Yes. I have the actual real amps of several of the modeled such as a Dumble overdrive special and a deluxe reverb 1964 etc. I still prefer the sound of the originals !!! However that being said this latest release is a significant improvement! Just remember when version 7 and 9 came out people...
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    V10 Update

    its up !!
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    V10 Update

    I hope he hurries up and releases V10 so we have some time to play with it before North Korea Nukes us.
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    Dumble update?

    I haven't tried to mess with the transformer match yet will try that today. One very surprising thing about the Dumble is the very limited range of the tone controls especially compared to a Fender or Marshall example: the difference with the treble set to 10 vs 0 is not what we normally...
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    Dumble update?

    For the Axe Fx I use 2 RCF SMA 12s, For the Dumble I have tried a few different cabs currently use a bogner 2 X 12 with Celestian vintage 30's sometimes a marshall 4x12 with greenbacks. It really is an amazing amp. It took so long to build I was very nervous the first time powering it up...
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    Dumble update?

    I just built one based on the schematics and the help of others who have dissected the amp. They have more than the schematics they have the various voltage measurement through out the amps. They even have measured resistance and capacitance values where appropriate unlike many amps there are...
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    Need to upgrade from RCF 12 sma to sizzly

    I tried to load them as a speaker cab ir like i do for ownhammer live but that doesn't work? Also when using a 3rd part cab like ownhammer live what settings do you choose in the cab i assume you turn mic off? what about speaker size etc?
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    trouble uploading to axe on a mac?

    ok so i tried a different IR cab from ownhammer and that worked'the original file i was trying to use was from Clark Kent no7 and perfect IR anyone have a clue why Clark's IR didnt work when i tried to load it into a user cab and ownhammers worked?
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    trouble uploading to axe on a mac?

    ok so I selected midi in in sysex loaded up an IR went to a pre set opened up cab 1 selected empty user space. Hit play did not see the usual blinking green midi light just a single blip at the end of the file being played. The user cab space remains empty. bummed out
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    trouble uploading to axe on a mac?

    Hi trying to upload a cabIR to my axe fx 2 I have previously installed all drivers usb for axe 2 I can use the axe 2 in logic as audio input If i open axe edit which i do not want to use for obvious reasons it recognizes the axe 2. when i open up sysex librarian under the destination drop...
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