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Back Into The Fractal Fold

Hey guys, I started my journey with FAS in early 2011 with an Axe-Fx Ultra, then moved up to the Axe-Fx II in August of the same year. Really enjoyed the unit for 3 years, and experimented with FRFR (never really bonded with it) options, as well as using tube and solid state power amps and...
- Thomas-Hawk
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- Nov 29, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
NGD: Gibson 2013 Les Paul Standard Plus Translucent Amber

Hey guys, Just wanted to share my giddy-ness. :lol Was just delivered today, so the only pics I have so far are the ones from Sweetwater. It's REALLY cold in KC today, so I'm still letting it warm up to room temp in its case, but I did pluck around a bit on it (just couldn't help...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2014
- Replies: 20
- Forum: The Lounge
Link Broken for MFC Original or Mark II Firmware 3.00?

I'm getting "404: Page Not Found" error when trying to download it from here: http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/mfc-101/mfc101_300.zip
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
NGW (New Gear Week): Port City Wave OS 2x12 Cabinet

Finally received my Port City Wave OS 2x12 cabinet about a week or so ago. I had it custom made, with two side handles (as opposed to the single handle in the top that is standard), red snakeskin tolex (love it!), black and tan grill cloth, gold piping, and a stereo jack plate. I installed my...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Can Anyone Recommend A Good Neutral Mic?

I know the Earthworks TC-30 is a great neutral mic, but I don't have the fundage for something like that. Are any of the the $100 and under "reference" condenser mics any good? Like the Behringer ECM8000, Dayton Audio EMM-6, DBX Driverack RTA, etc.? I plan to use it to create "flat" IRs...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2013
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
New Black Sabbath Album - 13

I'm only 4 or 5 songs in, but... this f@$!ing ROCKS! \m/\m/ :devilish:
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 12, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Atomic CLR Passive Wedge / XiTone 1x12 Passive Wedge Comparison

First off, apologies to anyone who has been waiting for me to post this comparison. When tone pilgrim and I first met to do the comparison, we had some confusing information (as it turned out, tone pilgrim and I made it confusing!) from Atomic about a corrective PEQ for the passive CLR. This...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 4, 2013
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
NGD: EBMM Albert Lee HH!

Hey guys, Just wanted to share my excitement! I actually got the guitar on Thursday, so it's actually two days after NGD, but all the same! It plays and sounds awesome! The all rosewood neck and fretboard are like buttah! It has a coil tap, so I can get single coil tones too! It was...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Review/Comparison: XiTone 1x12 Wedge+Matrix GT800FX vs RCF NX12SMA

First of all, a disclaimer: for anyone that has read some of my posts, you know that I'm a huge Matrix fan, supporter, and very satisfied customer. The level of customer service and communication I received from Matt when I purchased my GT800FX power amp a year ago was absolutely superb. I...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2013
- Replies: 31
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Sharing My Avatar Semi-Open Back 2x12 Cab British V30s IRs

Howdy folks, Just wanted to share some IRs that I shot of the aforementioned cab. It's got the British made V30s in it. I used a SM57 on the grill cloth, and started at the center of the cone, and worked my way outward in approximately 1/2" increments. I used my Matrix GT800FX for a power...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
NGD X2!

Hey guys, Just wanted to share some of my giddiness. Just received my new design XiTone 1x12 wedge boxes from Mr. FedEx, courtesy of Mick with XiTone! Will be mounting in my own Eminence Beta12CXs/ASD-1001s/crossovers in the cabs soon, and will share pics and do a proper full review later...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
Just Bought My Christmas Present!

:shock PRS Custom 24 (10 Top, Sprayer's Choice) | Sweetwater.com
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2012
- Replies: 17
- Forum: The Lounge
This is just EPIC.
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2012
- Replies: 39
- Forum: The Lounge
The Forum's Own Fremen - Wow!

So, I was perusing YT earlier, looking for Eminence speaker demos, when I came across one done by the forum's own Fremen. Then, I decided to take a peek at some of his other vids, and found this one. GREAT tone, and fantastic playing Fremen! Hope you don't mind me sharing this, brother! :D
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Oct 17, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New Muse Album: The 2nd Law

Wow. I think this album is fantastic! And I've never been much of a Muse fan in the past. What say you?
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
New Brit Super Amp + AFD100 Preset = WOW!

Just wanted to say... the new Brit Super amp model, especially with the AFD100 preset is one pissed off amp! Man, that thing sounds angry! I love it! :twisted :mrgreen Anyone else agree?
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
New Ernie Ball Cobalt Strings - Anyone Tried 'Em?

They're supposed to have more "output" due to cobalt having stronger magnetic properties than nickel or stainless steel. If you've tried them, what is your opinion? I tried a set on my Les Paul (10 thru 46), and... I'm not that impressed. Some of the endorsers (JP, Slash, etc.) are saying...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Mar 10, 2012
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
Pic of Tele Prototype from RnR HoF in Cleveland, OH

Hey guys, Just recently went to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame/Museum in Cleveland, OH. Took this pic of a 1949 Fender Telecaster Prototype. Thought I would share it with my Fractal Forum Peeps. :mrgreen
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
New Stock Presets Tweaked for Firmware 5?

Does anyone know if FAS will offer these up for us? Obviously, we can tweak the new Dynamics settings with our own presets and just use our ears. But it would be nice to know how FAS would set these new settings for the different presets, especially the first 40 or so.
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Firmware 5 - New Dynamics Tab

What is everyone liking so far on this tab? For me, for pristine cleans with the Fender sims, Shiva Clean, etc., I'm liking the Dynamics control dimed, and the Transformer Match at about 9:00 o'clock. Really opens it up, and keeps it really clean, but punchy. I like it! What say you?
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2012
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Nice Words from Mark Tremonti about his Axe Fx II

I stole this from a thread over in the Babel section, thought I'd share here for the English speaking population. :mrgreen Skip to 2:19 or so to hear his comments about the Axe Fx II.
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
Matrix GT800FX Question

So, I received my amp Wednesday (3 days via UPS Ground direct from Matrix in the UK! I'm still shocked about this!), and just now had a bit of time to give it a spin. I'm very impressed so far, sounds very close to my Carvin TS-100! A few eq and/or power amp modeling tweaks will get me even...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Chris Traynor Tone?

I know he's a Fractal artist, so I'm hoping someone (maybe M@?) will know what amp model he uses for his work with Bush. I think his tone in this vid is killer: We're going to perform this tune in our upcoming cover band project, so I'd love to be able to nail this tone. Thanks to...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Gibson Acquires KRK and others, establishing new Pro Audio Division

Interesting.... Gibson News - Gibson Launches Pro Audio Division Thoughts?
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: The Lounge
Found Fix For v3.0 Presets

Fix posted here...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
Short VH "Unchained" Cover

Hey guys, Ok, this is was my first recording attempt with the II. Did this with the FAS Brown amp model about a month ago. The playing's got some clams, as I didn't (and still don't!) know how to play the pre-chorus parts very well! :lol My intent was to come back to it at a later time...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Nov 7, 2011
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New KRK Rokit RP10-3 Studio Monitors

Anyone have or listened to these yet? Saw these for sale (but not part of the listening display) at GC the other day. They are dubbed as a mid-field 3-way monitor. Priced at $499 each, and being a current (fairly satisfied, lol) Rokit RP8 G2 owner... I'm definitely interested in these. :ugeek
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
MFC-101 and Expression Pedal N00b - Need Recommendations

Hey guys, Mr. Brown should be delivering my MFC-101 on Monday. I'll be matching it up with my Axe-Fx II, which Mr. Brown delivered to me about a month ago. Whoo hoo! :mrgreen I'd like to purchase an expression pedal to use with the MFC. From what I've gathered here, Mission pedals seem...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Axe-Fx Mention!

Check it out guys. This is from Dave Weiner's "Riff of the Week" YT vids he does. Axe is mentioned at 3:08. Sounds great too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kZ9I2oSgLI
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Pete Thorn's New CD

Guys, if you haven't listened to or purchased this yet, DO IT. It's called "Guitar Nerd", and it is really, really good! It can be had on iTunes, and CD Baby as well, and possibly elsewhere.
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Fender Mustang III Amp - Impressed!

Hey guys, So, I had a store credit at a local guitar shop, and I went in to look at a used PRS Paul Allender SE guitar that I had my eye on. I plugged it into the nearest amp to give it a spin, which was this little Fender Mustang III combo. I was really impressed with how this little amp...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 4, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Forever Spoiled. :D

During my patient wait for the Axe-Fx II to be available (I sold my Ultra a few weeks ago), I've been just noodling on my Egnater Tweaker head thru a 2x12, which is ok, but it's not the Axe. Then, I remembered... I still have Guitar Rig 4 on my laptop. Last night I decided to to give that a go...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Jun 1, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Got to meet and hang out with Mark Day last night!

Well, since it's 1:23AM CDT, make that Wednesday night. :) Just got back from a business trip to Canada, and while I was there got a chance to go visit with Mark. Very cool guy, he allowed me to invade his studio and talk shop for a few hours, and showed me his setup. He even let me play...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- May 6, 2011
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
REQUEST: Def Leppard's High N' Dry Album Tone

I absolutely love the tone on this album. I'd create my own, but I don't even know where to begin! I've done a little research, and all I could really find was that Clark and Willis used Gibsons. I'm assuming they also used Marshalls, maybe Plexis? But it's purely a guess. Anyone know of...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Finally got around to creating my first preset and... WOW.

I got my Ultra on Thursday, and I've been so busy exploring the built-in presets and trying to learn Axe-Edit that I just now sat down to create my first preset about an hour ago. OMG... if I thought this thing was awesome just going thru the built-in presets, I'm now completely stunned. I...
- Thomas-Hawk
- Thread
- Mar 27, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion