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Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

The FC12 issue has been resolved. FAS support is AWESOME! Downgrading to FC12 firmware 1.12 did the trick as I had an older FC12. FW 1.13 worked for a while but maybe I never noticed it. Thanks again FAS support.
- hussamd
- Post #393
- Jan 8, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

Thanks for the tip. I have not tried a new cable. I will do that next.
- hussamd
- Post #391
- Jan 8, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

I reset it and did all the config manually. Still nothing appears on the mini displays.
- hussamd
- Post #390
- Jan 8, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

I stay current with all released firmware. It looks like a hardware issue if I had to guess.
- hussamd
- Post #389
- Jan 8, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

I did. I resent the firmware (1.13), changed the FX firmeware and back, checked all the settings ... The display responds with brightness but no text. The main display is fine. I sent a note to support to see if there is something else that can be done. This is a unit that sits at home...
- hussamd
- Post #373
- Jan 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

When I upgraded to this FW, all labels on my FC12 blanked out. Anyone had this issue?
- hussamd
- Post #371
- Jan 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How often does the fractal forum password expire?

I have been using the same pw for years. I have to re-login every once in a while.
- hussamd
- Post #11
- Dec 27, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Not a Bug “Gapless Switching” not gapless?

I played with it last week and it is indeed gapless when I changed the channels. I used to hear a pop or a loud unwanted noise prior to that.
- hussamd
- Post #16
- Dec 5, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFF!

Happy birthday Cliff.
- hussamd
- Post #4
- Nov 29, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Trying to cancel Sirius/XM

I had the same experience with these clowns. Never again.
- hussamd
- Post #13
- Aug 22, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
New John Petrucci Product Coming Soon...

The tone is in his fingers. He can play a broomstick with one fishing string and it will sound heavenly.
- hussamd
- Post #7
- Jul 12, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Own Two of the Same Guitar?

3 Kiesel Vaders. Different pickups, wood, neck radius, and colors.
- hussamd
- Post #35
- Sep 28, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
DuckDuckGo

Brave browser blocks ad by default without needing any extension. DuckDuckGo decided to inject themselves into what you should see, so I dropped them. Nothing is like Google, but I refuse to use them on my personal computer. Currently I am using Startpage.
- hussamd
- Post #27
- May 19, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
I am sick with the damned "Windows 10 Settings are hidden or managed by your organization"

Did you setup VPN or another account to access work or the like? Deleting these accounts and restarting may fix it. My work got more crazy with security and I ended up deleting the account, One Drive, linked to that ID and I got control back.
- hussamd
- Post #24
- Jan 28, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
They All Sound the Same, It's About Workflow

Had one yesterday. It is awesome. I like Marco's as well.
- hussamd
- Post #398
- Jan 25, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
They All Sound the Same, It's About Workflow

1 and 4 sounded the best to my ears. Aggressive and had balls. did not care for 2 which sounded the worst. 3 was too tame and sterile but not as bad as 2.
- hussamd
- Post #85
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Happy Birthday Cliff!

Happy birthday! We are lucky to have you among us.
- hussamd
- Post #7
- Nov 29, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Mens 50+ Multivitamin

Eat a balanced diet and you do not need any vitamins. Some claim you just pee them. I tried the hyped fruit and vegetables ones for 3 months then I took my yearly physical with full blood panel and there was no noticeable difference from the prior years.
- hussamd
- Post #15
- Nov 15, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Packed ports and empty shelves: Inside the issues behind the U.S. supply chain crisis

That is what happens when you pay people to stay home and prevent others from working because they do not want to inject poison into their body. The number of incompetent morons in this administration is staggering.
- hussamd
- Post #5
- Nov 15, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Windows 10 Automatic Updates are Baffling and Infuriating

I start my day with checking for updates so I do not get interrupted later. Experienced users can set a policy to stop the updates like what is implemented on corporate PCs. It is annoying.
- hussamd
- Post #35
- Feb 14, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Nearby radio station comes in through guitar cable port

My extra noise stopped when I switched to wireless. Try plugging in a different outlet.
- hussamd
- Post #14
- Dec 15, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
My wife passed away today

Sincere condolences.
- hussamd
- Post #44
- Nov 17, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Snarky TGP Nonsense

This is the only forum I have been following for years. Kudos for keeping the atmosphere of collaboration. I have learned so much from the experts here who are always happy to share.
- hussamd
- Post #6
- Sep 23, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Need help badly to connect the ISP Decimator in the FX Loop

I have been using the Axe-FX III with 2 CLR active monitors and have never been happier. I have not even scratched the surface of all the capabilities that constantly getting improved - the last one is a redesigned pitch block that allows me to down-tune to C and B with amazing results.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Sep 15, 2020
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Jim the Pigeon

Did you check for a message on his leg? Could be from your future self :) I have a robin following me in the garden wanting me to throw a blueberry to him. Bastard!
- hussamd
- Post #20
- Aug 18, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
F*&@#$^% Microsoft

My wife had the same issue with Outlook kept crashing 2 seconds later. it started working fine after 20 min of hearing words I had to look up in the dictionary :) Mine was fine but I ran the update first thing in the day so I do not get surprised with programs crashing. They did push an...
- hussamd
- Post #41
- Jul 15, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Ugh, One of Those Days. Now My UPS is Fried.

UPS got the 'Rona?
- hussamd
- Post #5
- Jul 15, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Where Has Integrity Gone?

I dumped them way back and had to go through the same thing.
- hussamd
- Post #45
- Jul 15, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Is Kiesel worth the wait?

They are worth the wait as you get a work of art to your specifications. I have had several over the years and have no desire to get any other brand. Vaders are my favs.
- hussamd
- Post #44
- Jun 20, 2020
- Forum: Guitars
Cliff's Reviews: Ad Astra

Thanks for ruining a movie I was not planning on seeing lol
- hussamd
- Post #17
- Jun 11, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Why isn't the metric system the only system taught?

Hard to buy a meter long sub :rolleyes:
- hussamd
- Post #21
- May 22, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD It Suhr is a nice one

Very nice!
- hussamd
- Post #5
- May 5, 2020
- Forum: Guitars
External SSD

I have 2 SSDs in a raid 0 setup for an external backup disk and I have seen 700+M/s throughput on some files. For single SSD cloning I get 230+M/s.
- hussamd
- Post #19
- Mar 30, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
External SSD

SSDs are great for speed and quietness. I have been using them in several laptops and for external backups. Samsung EVO is the fastest among the ones I have had. One drawback is if something happens to the disk you lose all of it. With mechanical disks you may have bad sectors but still be...
- hussamd
- Post #18
- Mar 30, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Rhetorical Question About the Avengers

Why are you wasting time instead of working on the next firmware that will make me suck less?
- hussamd
- Post #22
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Does anybody *not* like the Atomic CLR?

Love my 2 CLRs.
- hussamd
- Post #9
- Dec 25, 2019
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
IR Length

It would be nice to have a option in the editor to find this sweet spot or have it automatically figured out. I know you can do it :)
- hussamd
- Post #83
- Nov 3, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Cat Poll

Saving energy for the hunt. Bastards...
- hussamd
- Post #21
- Aug 2, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
What fresh Windows hell am I in for?

I clone my SSD as a backup. I can swap the disks with no issues so the W10 license is not tied to the disk. You should be OK. If not, contact Microsoft. They were very helpful on other occasions where I needed to move licenses from one PC to another.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Jun 16, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Other People's Presets

I downloaded Mark Day's latest preset last week and had to make some adjustments to the bass and EQ before it was usable on my setup. To my ears the Bass is always too high on most downloaded presets. What I get from these presets is interesting ways of using the effects. They are a starting...
- hussamd
- Post #13
- Mar 26, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Isolated guitar track

Check the blog archive part on the right side of the list. Links to download them in groups are there.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Mar 13, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Quick Tone Matching Tutorial

Nice! Thanks.
- hussamd
- Post #88
- Feb 23, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Tech is great, but let's still use our smarts

So true. Smart phones and technology in general is dulling the mind. Use it or lose it...
- hussamd
- Post #20
- Jan 26, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Video - FC-12 - Quick Look | Default Layouts | EZ Switch Editing

Professional quality and easy to understand and follow. Thank you very much! Well done!
- hussamd
- Post #57
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC 6/12 choice: regrets?

I was surprised how big the FC12 was. Pictures did not do it justice. For $200 more to double the buttons was a no brainer for me.
- hussamd
- Post #37
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Sold my Axe III .... bought an AX8

I had the same thought when I saw the cost of the FC-12. I got over it though :)
- hussamd
- Post #2
- Jan 18, 2019
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
No USB Audio After Upgrading to FW 2.4

The latest update reset the USB level to a negative number. Got to the I/O page, USB tab and increase it to 0 or +4 or whatever suits you.
- hussamd
- Post #4
- Dec 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FW 2.03 - New Features (Vid)

Love the clear instructions - very helpful. Thank you.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Dec 6, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Guitar Pickups Don't Matter?

The dunkans are clearer and less fuzzy. To me they sound better.
- hussamd
- Post #155
- Sep 15, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
Bare Knuckle Pickups

BKP Nailbombs is my fav by far. I also have Juggernauts in my other vader.
- hussamd
- Post #13
- Sep 1, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
New Additions to the Family

By the size of his paws he will be a biggen.
- hussamd
- Post #14
- Aug 27, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII "Pull Me Under" - Petrucci Rig Preset

Awesome man! Your fingers look like an alien crawling on the fretboard at 3:15 :) Rock on!
- hussamd
- Post #55
- Aug 6, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Van Halen - "I'm The One" (New OwnHammer IRs)

Awesone dude!
- hussamd
- Post #57
- Jun 30, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Real 5150 III 50W Red vs Axe 5153 100W Red

May favorite amp in the Axe!
- hussamd
- Post #9
- Jun 27, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Wow! It really does sound better...

I did notice a great improvement in the sound. Best purchase of 2018 and worth every penny! Now can we have the FC please?
- hussamd
- Post #12
- Jun 24, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Reviews
Kiesel No More

I have 6 Vaders and could not be happier with the quality and the personal attention.
- hussamd
- Post #28
- Jun 14, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Crystal Reverb

I was thinking of trying to connect one of the other output 1 back into input 2 and have that only go to the RTA block (no output). Might be worth trying.
- hussamd
- Post #14
- May 18, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FC Series Controllers Waitlist

Just saw the thread and signed up.
- hussamd
- Post #64
- May 18, 2018
- Forum: News
AFIII Crystal Reverb

In my setup I am connected to my laptop via USB. If I want the analyzer to graph the guitar playing, I put it in the patch input 1 signal. That is fine. If I want the analyzer to graph the music I am playing via USB will I need to add cables to route output 1 to say input 2, then add input 2...
- hussamd
- Post #12
- May 13, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Crystal Reverb

Eye candy. I play backing tracks via USB. Can I use this block to show the music or both my playing and the music? That would be cool to look at.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- May 11, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Crystal Reverb

Any help on how to use this block?
- hussamd
- Post #7
- May 10, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Closed Ability to dim the blue Axe-Fx III light - for aesthetic reasons

It is bright. I got the unit yesterday and that was the first thing I noticed :) I can play in the dark now.
- hussamd
- Post #12
- May 10, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

Waitlist Mon 1/29/2018 7:08 PM CST. Just got the invite and the purchase was done! Now they need to get on the foot switches...
- hussamd
- Post #1,967
- May 4, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
BRYAN ADAMS - Run To You (full cover w/vocals)

Excellent! One of my favs.
- hussamd
- Post #39
- May 4, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

At this rate I will get mine in a month. Mine is 1/29 at 7 PM. Not happy!
- hussamd
- Post #1,179
- Mar 28, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AXE-FX III Rush Cover YYZ

Love it!
- hussamd
- Post #43
- Feb 14, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Skid Row - "I Remember You" (full cover w/vocals)

You guys rock! Keep'm comin
- hussamd
- Post #19
- Feb 1, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
SKID ROW - The Threat cover video

Awesome, as usual. Rock on dudes!
- hussamd
- Post #19
- Dec 31, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Bruce Dickinson - Road To Hell (full band cover)

Wow. I'm speechless! Well done!
- hussamd
- Post #8
- Dec 29, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Goodbye Old Friend

Sorry for your loss. I know that sick feeling all too well.
- hussamd
- Post #85
- Dec 10, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
More Kitty Sadness

That sucks. I have 4 cats and many more over the years. We never had any issues with any of the shots. Are they experimenting in your state? Law or not...screw that!
- hussamd
- Post #13
- Dec 8, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
Iron Maiden - Stranger In A Strange Land (Guitar Solo)

Well done!
- hussamd
- Post #4
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Fuck you Gibson

I was kidding guys! :) Good thing I didn't mention duct tape...
- hussamd
- Post #53
- Nov 17, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
Fuck you Gibson

Gorilla glue and a vice should do it.
- hussamd
- Post #3
- Nov 3, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
Export a Single Block?

Create a patch with just that block, export from AX8 and import to XL, then save the block to your XL library.
- hussamd
- Post #2
- Jan 25, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
XLR or 1/4 to mixer?

You are correct sir. I was thinking TS.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Can I change parameters of a block for another scene?

You can use the Y part of the block. Copy X to Y and make the adjustment. Scene controllers are another if the parameters you want can be controlled.
- hussamd
- Post #15
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Musicman Majesty, good?

I bought one a while back but ended up returning it. It sounded great but it was difficult to play. The first 3 frets felt very difficult like my fingers had to stretch extra or something. It should be due to how the guitar hangs (long horn) which could make the position of the frets...
- hussamd
- Post #18
- Oct 15, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
practicing Mr. Scary

You make it look so easy :)
- hussamd
- Post #2
- Oct 4, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
fw Q4 | DOKKEN | Unchain The Night | FULL COVER w/vocals (patch included)

You are the best man! The email is hussamd_99 at yahoo dot com. I really appreciate it!
- hussamd
- Post #83
- Sep 25, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
fw Q4 | DOKKEN | Unchain The Night | FULL COVER w/vocals (patch included)

I listened to the original and this one is far better. Great job. I would love to play along to this song. Off to find the backing track.
- hussamd
- Post #80
- Sep 24, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe Fx just for home: who else does it?

I play at home exclusively. There is no other rig I have owned that gave me this type of sound and satisfaction. If you have the money go for it.
- hussamd
- Post #21
- Sep 11, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
guitar brands??

I have found happiness with Kiesel guitars. They will tailor it to your specifications.
- hussamd
- Post #10
- Sep 8, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
fw Q4 | DOKKEN | Unchain The Night | FULL COVER w/vocals (patch included)

That was awesome dude! Great job as usual.
- hussamd
- Post #68
- Sep 3, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
IIC++

I switched to it lately and I like it. It is easy to dial.
- hussamd
- Post #15
- Aug 28, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
CLRs as Monitors are Awesome!

I love my 2 CLRs. The sound that comes out of them is just amazing.
- hussamd
- Post #8
- Aug 28, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Kiesel Vader & Fractal AxeFX - spacey, somber tune

Cheer up. You have a Vader AND an Axe-FX :)
- hussamd
- Post #3
- Aug 28, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.00 Firmware Release

There was a beta??? Where on earth was I?
- hussamd
- Post #34
- Aug 16, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
New video for the new METALLICA MKIIC++ amp model in Q3.03! YEAAHHH

Sounds massive! What guitar/pickups are you using?
- hussamd
- Post #35
- Jun 6, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
NGD: A tribute to a great cat

I am in sonic bliss :) 2 of the greatest companies!
- hussamd
- Post #7
- May 3, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: A tribute to a great cat

The ash treated Aries (one with the headstock) is a bolt-on and more like a Fender, the others are neck through and more like an LP. Kiesel is the new name for the old Carvin guitars under the leadership of Jeff Kiesel that has been doing pieces of art with these guitars.
- hussamd
- Post #5
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: A tribute to a great cat

FYI - All my cats are represented in my instruments :)
- hussamd
- Post #2
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: A tribute to a great cat

We lost Roger (white manx) this year and I wanted to have a guitar built in his memory. The folks at Kiesel (Carvin) guitars did a wonderful job with this Vader and even offered a free 6 weeks rush on the order. I had it done in Cadillac Diamond tri-coat white with the binding in black flame...
- hussamd
- Thread
- May 2, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Iron Maiden - Wasted Years

One of my favs! Well done!
- hussamd
- Post #7
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Atomic CLR : Wedge or Cab? + integrating Stomboxes

I have the wedges and the nice thing is I can use them like a cab or like a monitor or up on a pole. You get the best of both worlds with the wedge. My .02
- hussamd
- Post #2
- Apr 29, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
VIDEO: From Van Halen I to 1984 and beyond....(PATCH INCLUDED)

Very nice of you to share. Thanks! I will try it for sure.
- hussamd
- Post #15
- Apr 27, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
This is the result of rampant outsourcing

My wife and I have made a living cleaning up after them :) Bless them :)
- hussamd
- Post #34
- Mar 16, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Ethical Aspects of Amp Cloning

All I know is this is a great time for guitarists. I love it!
- hussamd
- Post #28
- Feb 16, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Ernie Ball Majesty..... Thoughts?

I tried an arctic dream one when they first came out and the first few frets felt different. My fingers felt like they had to stretch extra to hit the notes. It did sound great but did not feel right to me. It might have hung differently due to the long horn. Killed me to return it.
- hussamd
- Post #11
- Feb 4, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
How many guitars do you own?

It's only natural. People that do not understand you are the ones that need therapy :)
- hussamd
- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge