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  1. pneil2

    FM9 Per-Preset Layouts, Live use.

    I was doing a bunch of tap dancing before I switched to song/Setlist layout. It made my life SO much simpler. When I select a song, I get access to my presets (up to 6 per song) accessible on sequential foot switches. They are labeled things like intro, chorus, lead2, harmony, etc. The...
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    Min and max Setlist?

    Exactly What I was looking for. Thanks.
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    Min and max Setlist?

    Hi, At some point I set my max Setlist to 3. Now I need to change it back to 4, and I have no idea how I got to that setting. I’m sure I got there via the manuals but it’s info that’s spread across multiple documents. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Any help would be appreciated. TIA
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    Wish More Setlist/Songs storage

    Yeah, this. I’m running out of space rapidly. Also more than 10 carachters per song name would be handy. They get pretty cryptic.
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    How do you navigate presets?

    I started using Setlist/song mode a couple months ago. It really helped clean up my performances and cuts down on tap dancing…. I moved a bunch of presets I don’t use up to the higher Emory locations. I built a set of generic presets with tones I needed sorted by amp type. For songs that...
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    FM9: FRFR in front or behind you

    I’ve done both but I think I like it better behind me. More like an amp, but it’s not really a big deal.
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    Update Fouled Up PC App?

    My FM9 Edit still works but I still get the “phantom” blocks showing up in FM9 Edit. I’ve had to reboot on occasion.
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    Midi command for selecting a Song

    This really would be very handy. At our new years gig we played fast (apparently 🤦🏻‍♂️). I had to go edit the Setlist from the unit itself, which was a real pain. If I had it hardwired to BandHelper, I could have some selection parameter tied to each song and selecting the song would bring up...
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    FM3 switch question

    Tried the scene toggle solution today. This is exactly what I was looking for. 6 scenes without ever changing the view. 👍
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    FM3 switch question

    Seems like it would be good to have the context of the scene switches follow the “ focus” of a preset change, that’s neither here nor there. I think I may have found another solution. If I change the switches to be scene toggles,1-2,3-4, and 5-6, they now cover a range of 6 scenes without...
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    Colored jack nut covers?

    This is brilliant! Thanks.
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    FM3 switch question

    Hey all, I’m finally setting up the FM3 i got about a year ago. I’m using it with external midi control. I want to use the 3 switches on the FM3 to select scenes, but I’ve run into one annoying issue… If I “scroll” the switches over to select scene 6, but then change to a preset where the...
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    Your favorite traditional 2x12 guitar cab

    I've got a 2x12 vertical angle front rectifier cab with V30's that been my goto for a long time. You could try different speakers. Nice size cab, very solid but lighted and still looks great on stage. The slant top helps hear it on stage.
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    Tom Anderson Angel

    I picked up a Suhr Modern after being an Anderson user for years. Suhr makes great guitars but I have trouble bonding with the narrower nut width. Other than that, the guitar is spectacular.
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    Tom Anderson Angel

    Wow, really nice. What's the finish? Atlantic Storm? Andy's are really great. I've got an '03 hollow drop top that have been my main guitar since I bought it. I have a bunch of others, but that one always makes the trip :-).
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    Issues with Norton and AX8 Edit??

    Yeah, Agreed. Not my first issue with Norton. I have a copy of McAfee sitting on my desk and just haven't taken the time yet. It's becoming a higher priority.
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    Finally hearing the tone I longed for and see the light

    Yeah, when the light finally comes on it's pretty amazing. I use 5-6 very different amp models for different things and routinely get compliments on how good it sounds. Played on some album tracks for friends and had reviewers comment on how great the guitar sounds (Ax-fx plugged directly into...
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    Issues with Norton and AX8 Edit??

    Hey all, I had a weird event last night. I fired up my PC and Norton informed me that it had decided that AX8 Edit was "unsafe" and that they had removed it! I'm guessing there's a setting in Norton to force it to quarantine stuff and ask me about it before it starts arbitrarilty deleting...
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    I love listening to Jeff Beck

    Yeah, Beck's a monster. Probably the most expressive electric guitarist ever.
  20. pneil2

    Tablets for charts, set lists???

    Thanks guys. Based on your (and other) recommendations, I loaded Onsong to my older IPad last night. Easy to see. Seems simple to use and I've already loaded a bunch of charts to it. I need to spend some time experimenting with chart formats. I'd like to create some transposable charts so I...
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    Tablets for charts, set lists???

    For the iPad users, is the air2 big enough? I have a friend that uses the 12" ipad pro, but dang, that things almost a thousand bucks! That's a significant portion of another guitar :-).
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    Tablets for charts, set lists???

    hey all, I've decided I want to switch to a tablet for chord charts. I have boxes and binders full of charts that would be great to have in a compact, easily searchable format. Who does this? What tablets and SW/apps do you use for this? Thx
  23. pneil2

    Do you use amp knobs on your AX8?

    I rarely use them playing live but they're great at practice/ rehearsals. Invariably the live sound with the band is just a bit different than what I set up at home. The knobs are excellent for fast tweaks to levels, gain, etc. love 'em.
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Ok, curiouser and curiouser. With the bypass mode of "thru" I can hear the harmonizer briefly. With it set to "mute fx out", no change. With it set to "mute out", which should completely disrupt my signal path, I hear the harmonizer briefly, and then nothing.
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    It's currently set to "thru" which, according to the description, should be fine. I'll try a couple others.
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    How long was your wait?

    Same here, about 5 months, but I signed up the first day too. Your wait should be better.
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    Stock settings

    Yeah, I agree that a lot of the stock presets have too much gain (for my taste) but it's pretty easy to fix. I generally start by turning the master down and then turning the input drive up to taste. In addition to dialing back the overall gain, lower master with higher input drive tends to...
  28. pneil2

    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Ok, I managed to reproduce this last night. It happens (for me) when I switch from just about any patch with chorus and/or delay to one of my lead patches that has a pitch block in it. Even though the pitch block (fixed harm in this case) isn't active in the default preset, the sound that was...
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Not a spillover issue. I have it turned off. I'm having a hard time getting it to happen tonight, but I'm running the outputs a bit differently. I'll set up a configuration closer to what I was using last night and try again... :-/
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Is delay spillover on by default? I'm pretty sure I haven't changed it...
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Between presets????
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Yeah, It happened on the fly while I was playing live so I didn't really have time to look at it (in the heat of battle :-)). I know generally what I was changing from and to. I'll try to collect a bit more info tonight.
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Interesting. I have a II XL and have never seen this before using the AX8. I'll fool with this tonight and see if I can reproduce the problem in some reliable manner. Might make it easier to debug if I have a test case where I change change a few of the variables.
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    Weird digital "synthy" chirp noise???

    Hey all, Just used my AX8 for a gig last night for the second time. The first time I used an external midi controller and changed presets with that. No issues. Last night I used the "single preset" mode to switch between presets. A couple of times I got an odd digital "chirp" as things were...
  35. pneil2

    Setting up footswitches?

    It's actually a huge improvement for me. I'm going from an XL in a 4 space rack and a large pedal train pro board to the Ax8 and a small secondary controller that both fit in a single bag. Song/scene mode is nice if you have the luxury of a preset Setlist. I play a couple different gigs that can...
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    Setting up footswitches?

    I'm just plugging in a cheap external midi board (midibuddy, since it will fit in the same bag as my AX8) for 10 preset selections. I use all of the switches on the AX8 for stompbox CC's, scenes, etc. All programmable per preset. Works great, still much smaller and lighter than my previous...
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    Couple of preset Questions

    Ah, found it. USA IIC+ (and a couple others). Found the list on the wiki and pulled them from the initial backup I did when I got the unit. Thx all.
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    Couple of preset Questions

    Thx. I ask because I may have overwritten a preset I wanted and I'm trying to figure out what it was :-)
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    Couple of preset Questions

    Well, I programmed the Ax8 yesterday and played with it this morning. Sounded great and greatly reduced the amount of stuff I had to haul :-). Definitely a win-win! Next, band practice on Wed. Questions: Is there a list of the stock AX8 presets somewhere? Also, is there a quick way to spin...
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    Continuous Controller issues???

    I filed a ticket with Fractal support. They're on it.
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    Continuous Controller issues???

    Changing the calibration to a more "conservative" range had no effect (good idea though). I also noticed that the AX8 doesn't just stop responding to midi commands, it locks up and isn't responding to any input, buttons, etc. until it's re powered.
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    Continuous Controller issues???

    Not sure. I had that thought late last night and haven't had a chance to check. As I was calibrating the pedal, I did notice that the max and min values "oscillate" on the FCB1010. Seems like this would be an unfortunate response to that behavior. I'll check in the AM.
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    Continuous Controller issues???

    Nope. Axe-edit wasn't running. USB was not connected.
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    Continuous Controller issues???

    Hey all, I just got my AX8 (long time fractal user with both the Ultra and the XL). I wanted to use an FCB 1010 for preset switching and pedals, and use the AX8 switches for stomp box stuff, scenes, etc. I tried setting one of the FCB pedals up for CC10 to control the input volume level. It...
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    AX8 Wishes

    Since the scene 1/2 toggle function is so popular, how about a scene 3/4 toggle? I could get to any of four scenes using only 2 buttons? Just a thought.
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    Would you really ditch your tube amp for an FRFR monitor?

    Yep, I still have my Boogies, and they sit unused in the corner of my studio. I normally use a QSC k10 (or two), in other situations I have a Sennheiser wireless in-ear system in my guitar rack and just run a send to the main board. It's a bit weird initially but really simplifies your life and...
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    What's your footswitch setup?

    I won't get my AX8 until next week, but I have a plan :-). I'm going to plug my FCB1010 into the midi input. I'll have 10 presets and two expression pedals on the FCB and I'll use some combo of the AX8 switches for scenes and effects. Fractal tones, great flexibility with a lot less gear than...
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    Got my invite and ordered, I was at 6:46 CST.
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    My AX8 arrived today, but I refuse to open the box

    Wow. Kudos on the amazing levels of self control and will power, and congrats on the new toy!
  50. pneil2

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    Will do. Another brilliant update. You guys continually amaze me. Thank you sir.
  51. pneil2

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    Hey all, updated to 2.0 today. Like it a lot. What the heck happened to the Bludojai amps? !!! I had a patch I was tweaking that I couldn't get quite right... With this update it's amazing!
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    Invite received

    I tend not to do extended warranties unless the product I'm buying has known issues. All of my Fractal gear has been bulletproof.
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    Invite received!

    Congrats! I was a couple hours behind you. Waiting anxiously...
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    AX8 Manual ...... any update re: likely availability ?

    I'd rather have them take the time to do it right (which they always do) than rush it and provide something sub-standard because a bunch of people were whining. That's no joke.
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    One Mann's Journey for EPIC tones!

    Welcome. Some folks don't get it but I'm glad you now understand :-). Fractal totally stopped my GAS for amps and pedals and freed up my budget to focus on guitars :-).
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    Carrying case?

    This one with the soft case would work well. novo 24 — Pedaltrain
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    Carrying case?

    I've got a generic gig bag ( from musicians friend) that's probably about the right size if I don't stick it on a pedaltrain first.
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    Another AX8 switch question

    I do the lead boost all the time. It's off by default on my rhythm presets and on by default in my lead presets but I also have a switch set to the boost filters CC# so I can change it from the default whenever I want. Works great.
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    Another AX8 switch question

    I currently have a T1M two button switch on my MFC pedalboard that I use for scene up and scene down, but you can use the switches for anything.
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    Another AX8 switch question

    A TRS jack on the MFC101 supports 2 switches. Been using it this way for a while.
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    Another AX8 switch question

    Will each ax8 trs switch jack support two switches like they do on the MFC101? Thx
  62. pneil2

    How many amp models do you tend to use?

    I use about a dozen routinely, and have another 5-6 that I use on occasion. Twin verb, bassman, and vibroverb, AC30, 1987x and JCM800, maz38, Friedman BE and HBE, slo100, Splawn, etc...
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    So when is the waitlist open!

    Ok, you seem to be a new poster. Don't talk trash about FAS customer service, because when you do, it shows you have no experience with it and clearly don't know what you're talking about. Fractal has the best customer service of any company I've ever dealt with. These guys work tirelessly to...
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    So when is the waitlist open!

    Waiting patiently? Which forum are you watching? The whine is deafening.
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    So when is the waitlist open!

    I'm good with whenever they get the list up. I've been through a few product launches and its a pretty insane undertaking. Getting it wrong can be a disaster that is a headache for months. You only get one chance to get it right. I trust their judgement even if it takes a bit longer than they...
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    what am i doing wrong?

    Try swapping the cables. Is the same monitor still louder? If so, it's the monitors. If not, it's the patch or something about the fractal, cables, etc.
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    Please recommend me monitors for live use

    Ditto. I've been ising QSC K10s for about 3 years now. No issues. They sound good, are reliable and light! If you're using it as a stage monitor, what people hear will (usually) be coming from the mains anyway. I tend to not fuss about stage monitors too much, as long as I can hear and it...
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    Ultimate practice rig?

    I've used the Ultra and XL with the QSC K10's for a couple years. They work great. I've used the second input for my stereo guitar synth output (for projects requiring such things). They're light, quiet, durable, and can get quite loud if you need them to. They may not give you an "amp in...
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    Windows 10 Driver Compatibility

    Wow, you guys run beta versions of Microsoft products? You really are reckless and brave :-)
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    What's Your NON-FRACTAL Rig?

    Musicman112rd50. Great little amp. My backup for my AxeFx XL is my AxeFx Ultra, after that it's my Mesa Lonestar and a pedalboard.
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    Tube amp buddys

    This! I now have half as many amps (and twice as many guitars). :-)
  72. pneil2

    This has been bugging me for a while...

    +1, you beat me to it. The Buzz Feiten system on my Andersons make them sound more intune up and down the fretboard. No perfect, but better.
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    Tube amp buddys

    Dang, my friends with tube amps are just wearing me out. It's always "Wow, I got this new amp and it's the best sounding amp ever. This is my favorite amp of all time and I'll play it for eternity!", and about 2 months later (sometimes less), it "Oh, I put that amp out on eCraigsBayList, I...
  74. pneil2

    In ear monitoring live

    I use a Sennheiser EW300 system in "dual mono" mode. It allows me to mix two signals at the input to the transmitter. I have one coming directly from output 2 on the Axe. The second comes from a front panel jack where I connect the house "in-ear" send. It's nice because I have two separate...
  75. pneil2

    Lead boost level issue?

    I thought about this just today, and I do usually keep a di in my bag. Just never occurred to me before since (with a little common sense) there should never be a need for it with the Axe. I'll try it next time.
  76. pneil2

    Lead boost level issue?

    Patches already leveled and set at reasonable ranges.
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    Lead boost level issue?

    Ok guys, I've got an odd issue. I play at a couple different places where I run direct into the board. I have a wireless IEM system in my rack so I just run in ears. I have a boost filter on all my patches, just a null filter with a gain boost of around 4 db. In a couple of places the...
  78. pneil2

    FW18 Marshalls

    So I have a week+ with no gigs so I thought I'd finally load up 18 beta. Nice... The Marshalls are much more natural this time around. It's funny, because in 17 I ended up using a bit of eq here and there the get the 1987x and Plexi to feel right to me. After the update they sounded weird...
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    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    I agree with an earlier post. It's a photoshop to keep the forums busy so Cliff can finish up FW18 in peace. :-)
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    Axe XL through a bypassed Axe II ???

    That would explain it. Thanks.
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    Axe XL through a bypassed Axe II ???

    I tried 3 modes. SPDIF didn't work at all. I got a LOT of noise. It may have been my cabling. I was sending from an XL to an Ultra if that has any bearing on the issue. Front panel analog: This worked but had some odd artifacts. I lost a lot of high end clarity. It may be due to...
  82. pneil2

    Axe XL through a bypassed Axe II ???

    Good idea, I'm not sure they'll let me muck about in their rack, but I'll take a cable just in case. Anybody else?
  83. pneil2

    Axe XL through a bypassed Axe II ???

    Ok, This is a weird question but it's an odd situation so... Here goes. I'm slated to play with some friends at a venue that has a couple of Axe II's in their system already. They're wired up in large racks, routed to wireless monitor sends, etc. Great. I am planning on using my...
  84. pneil2

    finally went Wireless

    I usually just clip it to my back pocket or belt since I switch guitars for different songs.
  85. pneil2

    help me choose a new guitar :)

    I was trying out 7s a month ago and got a cheap Rg7321 (fixed bridge). I like the Ibanez neck. I tried one of the Sterlings and liked the neck a lot, maybe better. That would be cool if it's in the price range you need. A lot of 7 players like the Agile stuff. I tried one and it didn't do much...
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    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    Last time I checked, RMC had a plug in module that would add the missing filtering to the GR55. They were also talking about offering a stand alone external filter module. Not sure it's on thier site but it was discussed in one of the forums. I haven't had any reason to use mine in a while so...
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    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    FYI, beware of the Roland GR55 series if you're doing midi (sequencing) and use a non-Roland hex pickup. They decided to save some money on the GR55 by eliminating some of the low frequency input filtering. They work fine if you're using a roland pickup, but if youre using one of the other...
  88. pneil2

    XLR LEFT out is slightly pushed in and there is a low hum coming from it……...

    Yeah, that looks like a scorch mark. The magic smoke got out of a component.
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    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    Just a quick question. If most customers haven't seen your ads, how are they finding out about Fractal? Word of mouth? I guess that's not too surprising, I know I've helped you sell a couple :-).
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    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    Hmmm, I doubt that guitar synth is much of a priority. It requires a radically different architecture than the Axe currently has implemented. I would much rather have them keep focusing on what they're good at and passionate about. I don't think Cliff and company care much about being the...
  91. pneil2

    Gibson suck

    Check out the Tom Anderson Bulldog. LP vibe, better tone, less weight, much better quality, and unbelievable customer support.
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    What switch for MFC switch jacks?

    I've been using one of these for my scene up/down buttons. E2 Boss RC-Series Aux switch | T1M EFFECTS It's a lot cheaper and smaller than the Roland switches. Works great.
  93. pneil2

    Axe FX II Direct FW15 - Sound mixer went nuts

    Yeah, it's always been my experience (even with the Ultra) that soundmen love the Axe-fx. No mic positioning or cabinet mic bleed, little (if any) eq, just plug and go. I've had several come talk to me to see exactly what I was running. They usually end up shaking their heads and saying...
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    A monitor for serious live use

    Hmmm, I've used K10's for years and love them. I can't imaging the K12's are "worse". I've recorded direct and compared the sound to my live output. If the K series are "boomy" you must have more discerning ears than I do. I routinely get compliments on my sound and tone. They aren't wood...
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    Who is using/has used a 10" monitor/powered speaker onstage with a band?

    I've used K10's for a couple of years now. They are light, bulletproof, and work great.
  96. pneil2

    True Temperament & The Axe FX II Tuner

    Already supports it. I use it with my Feiten tuning equipped Tom Anderson's.
  97. pneil2

    Telecaster Blues Pickups

    I put a set of the VanZandt Tele "blues" pups in an American std Tele a while back and I think they're probably the best sounding traditional Tele pickups that I've heard. Good output but not too overblown. Clear and not muddy at all. The bridge has lots of zing and the neck is nice and beefy...
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    Knaggs Reviews?

    Thanks for the info Larry. Guess they've made the list but I still think I'll hold off until I've got a faIr amount of ready cash before I go check them out :-). I made the mistake of friending them on Facebook and they keep posting these incredible pics! Pretty killer advertising.
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    manual knobs as modifiers

    +1 for this, or perhaps the ability to add an external device with knobs assignable to amp and effect parameters...
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    How do you drop your pitch a half or whole step?

    The keys players I know just use the transpose function on their keyboard and keep playing.
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