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care to reamp Alex Lifeson's concert performance?

someone found the guitar tracks from a 1992 concert. The video is Alex's guitar straight out of his guitar, before any pedals or amps.
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Apr 26, 2022
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
Koch - The Greg amp

anyone else feeling this?
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jan 10, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
NGD

just saw this on ebay and snapped it up! http://www.ebay.com/itm/322490442968 thought I'd throw up a picture too...
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Apr 25, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
I wish...

someone would make an affordable pedal like this IR pedal, but with the ability to load your own and have midi patch change info. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BluBox
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
this is gold
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Bias Pro Plus

looks pretty cool... tone matching your pedals available
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 5, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Matrix Amplification = Stellar Customer Service

Matrix Customer Service has blown me away with their top notch performance! They repaired and shipped my 1U GT1000FX back to me within just a few days. So grateful for Matrix and Fractal for always exceeding my expectations! Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
free $119 plug in available

http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/download-nomad-factorys-bus-driver-compressor-plugin-for-free-634337
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
so my AX8 arrived on Monday...

then I took a couple of "sick days" IYKWIM took a little bit to wrap my head around a couple of things. Gotta say I love this box! Now for some cable management and figuring out a new pedalboard layout. Too busy playing it though, so those things might have to wait! Great job FAS! Another...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
hey, my profile says I have 113 points

is that enough to get the AX8? :) or what do we do with them? Just wondering... I've never noticed it before the new forum went live.
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Nov 10, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
please take my money before black Friday deals come out

I only have so much to go around. thanks Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Nov 4, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
link to Fractalaudio.com on the Forum top banner?

I've found myself wishing for this before. Might streamline the process for new and previous customers
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 27, 2015
- Replies: 24
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 waiting list soon?

just wondering. thanks Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2015
- Replies: 40
- Forum: The Lounge
change between scenes 1 and 2 with an expression pedal?

I want to smoothly change between scenes 1 and 2 with my Mission SP1. (or an EP1) I have both. is that easy to setup? would it be in Scene Controllers? I looked but didn't see an obvious answer (yet) I want my crunch amp/cab on scene 1 on heel down, then smoothly change to scene 2 with a...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2015
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Antares ATG-1 demo by Larry Mitchell

looks pretty cool to use with the Axe-FX! as usual, Larry is killin' it! https://player.vimeo.com/video/117324852 https://transactions.antarestech.com/atgconnect/FootPedalOrderForm.aspx nice job Larry!
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2015
- Replies: 20
- Forum: The Lounge
Song Mode?

something I would find useful would be a "song mode" for Axe Edit, so I can use a tablet to select patches. a screen with maybe 20 slots for songs (or sets) in which a preset could be pulled up quickly. Wouldn't need it to be "connected" as in deep editing, but sends out patch change info...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Gibson announces a 29% price increase, and somebody isn't too happy
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
JTV-59 Variax 12-string idea with the AxeFX-II

can't remember which patch or FW version. Or which Variax tuning. And that's what I get for not taking notes. At least I captured a bit with the grainy iPhone camera, because I forgot how to play it the next day. Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- May 29, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe FX II Amp of the Week

since there are so many great amps that most of us will never get to try first hand, what if there was a section for Axe FX II Amp of the Week? After listening to the SuperTweed thread and the great tones SteadyState and others get, I was blown away. Feature one Axe II amp per week, along with...
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Mar 25, 2014
- Replies: 77
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
something new from Steven Slate

looks interesting, and probably expensive... Slate Digital Introduces the VIRTUAL MICROPHONE SYSTEM
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
FAS Modern amp is killing it in this song I'm tracking guitars on

cheers, Jeff patch is here: http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=2006 here is some better audio on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mesaguitarguy/all-guitars-2
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
I wonder if Alex is using his tone matched acoustic for this Rush performance

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/rush-debut-dvd-from-string-heavy-clockwork-angels-tour-premiere-20131017#ooid=42dHV3Zjo02AXz_kVm2p6NkmyOsIO678 it's killer!
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish AE Live Performance/Song window

This could be useful for those who will be using their laptops on stage, whether they have the MFC101 or not. Since I've been in a few cover bands over the years, I've encountered the situation where the band just wants to change up the set list at the last minute while on stage. It would...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit Wishes + Bugs
attn: all JTV Variax owners:

just got this email today: News
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2013
- Replies: 41
- Forum: The Lounge
Happy Birthday Cobbler!

hope it's a great year for you, thanks for all you do for us! Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 9, 2013
- Replies: 30
- Forum: The Lounge
what's your db?

so I've been playing at low volumes while writing and tracking for the EP I'm doing. I had a chance to go to a rehearsal studio where I could crank it up and dial in my settings for gig volume (for my on-stage FRFR monitors) I was using a db meter and cranked the gear so it was hitting about...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jul 11, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
is there going to be an Axe Fest II in LA this October?

I'm hoping there is
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
Marshall Fridge looks like it is finally ready to ship

Marshall Fridge
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jun 7, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
broke my hip, so now would be a great time to get FW10 :)

so it looks like I'll be getting a few months off. Just starting to get my strength back, and hope to be able to play guitar again starting tomorrow. Grateful I have the Axe II to help me get through this. Probably the best therapy I can think of. Peace, love and good happiness stuff... Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 27, 2013
- Replies: 26
- Forum: The Lounge
this might go well...

with the Marshall fridge... Product News: Marshall Starts Selling Hanwell Loudspeaker for $800, by Rachel Cericola - Electronic House
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Dec 27, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
happy birthday Larry Mitchell!

Have a great day and a great year ahead! (according to the Forum main page, it's Larry's birthday today.)
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
FRFR 3x12 wedge for w/d/w to use with Matrix GT1500FX?

just wishing out loud...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Nov 26, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Gigs from hell...

I'm guessing we've all been there a time or two. Please share :)
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2012
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
can't get Mission EP1 to calibrate with Pedal jack on the back of the Axe2

I've looked at various videos (at Mission and users here on the forum) of the EP1 setup already. They appear to be pretty straight forward. I currently don't have an MFC so I am using the Pedal jack on the back of the Axe2. (latest FW) Here's what I am doing: Using a TRS cable from the...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 15, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
New Scott Henderson Band (HBC) album dropping soon

AbstractLogix :: Guitar :: Scott Henderson/Jeff Berlin/Dennis Chambers: HBC *****Releasing 10/16/2012
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Oct 9, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
JKV RockToneSonicNirvana TM

well, here's my first TM attempt from a Pete Thorn XTS Atomic Overdrive pedal he did at about the 5:00 mark on this Video: as always, Pete kills it! cheers Jeff here is the patch on Axe Change: http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=720
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
is there a rule?

I'm a bit confused on IR's. Is there a "rule" for using an IR with or without a mic, or do we just try it with or without and hear the results? I've noticed a lot of different patch configs (in Axe-Edit) on the Cab page where some IR's have a mic while others do not. Do third party IR's, as a...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Sep 11, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
AXE-FX II having fun with Simeon's Violin patch

Thanks Simeon for such a fun patch! I added a little bit of drive. I also used my Roland GR-20 with my GK-3 pickup on my Carvin CTM6 for the background strings
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE-II V7 JKV Robin Trower Bridge of Sighs

my take on one of my favorite tones. Played on my LP neck pup. Enjoy ~MesaGuitarGuy edit: the patch is here: http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=569
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Tone Match request

Longhorn El Vaquero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gcxm2rhbwM especially the lead tone with all 3 buttons engaged. thanks
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
cool instrument

Hang Massive - Once Again - 2011 ( hang drum duo ) ( HD ) - YouTube maybe this guy should get an Axe-II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OGoem9WJg&feature=related
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jul 19, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Live at Summer NAMM

if you're stuck at the office today (like me) you can view the Presonus booth here: PreSonus | Live
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Pete Thorn Roland VG Strat demo

Roland/Fender VG Stratocaster, demo by Pete Thorn - YouTube
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
my entry for the Guitar Playback and Palmer Melodic Backing Track Challenge

please check it out! Thanks everyone. Jeff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zkMEBjd6-Y
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- May 19, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
What we really are...
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- May 16, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
Tone Match Wish List?

it might be cool to have a separate section to put requests for amps to tone match. maybe just limit it to actual amp requests, without all the unnecessary comments/likes/poptarts just sayin' and maybe a guy might "buy" the new Steve Vai Legacy Amp from Carvin, then return it within the...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
real time video tutorials for tone matching please?

it would be cool to actually see someone do this for guys like me :) thanks! Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
couldn't most Djent be played on just a 3 string guitar?

I guess most of the djent I've heard only uses the lowest 3 strings of a 7 string guitar. And they're all playing riffs with a LOT of low B. And mostly the same tempo. With screaming vocals that I can't understand at all. But there's definitely a market for it and it connects with a lot of...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2012
- Replies: 51
- Forum: The Lounge
The Axe-Axe Guitar?

A guitar that profiles any guitar by simply plugging the output from the source to an input in the Axe-Axe. It captures that tone and stores it in one of the 128 user presets on the Axe-Axe, with a cool looking LED that displays the name of the profiled source. The Axe-Axe also features...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
"new axe fx"

if this is how all the cool (apple) kids are doing it now, this should be the name of the next AXE FX. and I'd like to pre-order mine now. The line starts here...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 8, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
New Tribal Tech (Scott Henderson) album dropping

AbstractLogix :: Upcoming Releases/Pre-order :: Tribal Tech/Scott Henderson/Gary Willis/Scott Kinsey/Kirk Covington: X ** Releasing March 27 YES!
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Mar 6, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
have any of you checked out www.stageit.com?

pretty cool idea. Watch their video for more info. Stageit | A front row seat to a backstage experience.™ I signed up and am hoping to get some shows streaming on there as soon as I get the right gear. cheers Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Feb 23, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
cool NAMM stuff

here is the first thing that caught my attention: Imagine a guitar that has perfect tuning, intonation anywhere on the neck, which can also offer alt tunings and virtual capo? Oh, and model pups, etc. (and NOT a L6 product?) Auto-Tune for Guitar watch the videos on that page for more info
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jan 19, 2012
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
Pricing discrepancy? What up with that?

this is copied and pasted from the FA website: The much anticipated Axe-Fx II is now available in our new e-Store and shipping to customers on our waiting list. To get on the waiting list please send an email to sales@fractalaudio.com with the subject "Add to Waiting List - Axe-Fx II"...
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
how do I hear OUTPUT 2?

hi, I have my midi synth audio going stereo into the rear panel input 2 effect returns. I am getting plenty of input signal from the synth, just can't hear it! The utility button confirms this. I'm such a newb... thx, Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
stereo headphone jack on the front panel

I'm so used to having this feature, I found myself wishing the Ultra had this as well...
- MesaGuitarGuy
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- Feb 8, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
any Steve Lukather lead patches out there?

Luke has some killer tones, just wondering if anyone has recreated any of them? thanks Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Axe vs. Ultra CPU and ram

I can't seem to find any numbers comparing the CPU and RAM in the AXE compared to the ULTRA. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I'm 99% sure I'm going to go with the Ultra, I'd just like to see numbers instead of features comparisons. thanks! Jeff
- MesaGuitarGuy
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion