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  1. ChrisYoung

    Wish MFC installer Bug on Mac

    I went to my Fractal online account and looked up the original download link for the MFC Editor. It's from March 1st 2016. When I downloaded the install software, the link apparently was not updated to the current software, because what I ended up downloading was the software version that was...
  2. ChrisYoung

    Wish MFC installer Bug on Mac

    When the message pops "an update is available", I hit ok. But then it asks me for my admin password. On a Mac you can actuallu not enter a password and just enter and that way when your installing software you dont have to enter a password, You just push enter and installers go ahead with the...
  3. ChrisYoung

    Good headphone suggestions

    Sony 7506
  4. ChrisYoung

    New Factory Presets - Axe-Fx II XL/XL+

    Thank you!! :) ps That new preset still shows as last revised: July 13, 2017 on the downloads page.
  5. ChrisYoung

    AXE FX II all done with updates??

    In the past, updates kept coming until Fractal couldn't stuff anymore into the units.
  6. ChrisYoung

    Celestion IRs vs Other?

    I own almost all of the Celestion and Ownhammer cabs. I also own quite a few of the ML cab packs sold here on the fractal site. It's only been recently I have been playing with these IR's even though I've owned the cab IR's almost since they were released. LoL Out of the 3 I would put Celestion...
  7. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    That's a good point. As a side note, I've always found personally, too many choices (or having to be the "tech" too often), ended up being more stifling to my creativity than helping it. I ended up getting rid of NI Komplete 10 ultimate, for that very reason. Massive learning curve and way too...
  8. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    I think Cliff is right. The desktop unit probably acts more like a method of software protection than anything else. Most developers have steered (or started steering) away from the iLok. This may be a nicely disguised, TC version of an iLok. LoL
  9. ChrisYoung

    Definitive Guide to Using Speaker IR's?

    Ni Nice!! Thank you yek!
  10. ChrisYoung

    Definitive Guide to Using Speaker IR's?

    Good tips! Thank you!
  11. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    If its a dongle, that would suck after the cool factor of the box wore off. LoL
  12. ChrisYoung

    Definitive Guide to Using Speaker IR's?

    That's great advice all the way around! Thank you!
  13. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    Pretty cool though huh? ;-) Perhaps it off loads processing to the controller unit?
  14. ChrisYoung

    Definitive Guide to Using Speaker IR's?

    I am super late to the party on this. And have some questions. :) I've bought several of the fractal cab packs and have used some of the cabs with my AFX II+. I do own Axe-Edit, MFC-Edit and Cab Lab 3. But it's been a bit confusing, since there are multiple mics, micings and even mixes, etc for...
  15. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    The AFX is stunning, no question. I'm a bit behind in some of the really cool technical stuff the Axe can do now a days. Can the AFX II+ plug into my Mac via its USB and do preset recalls in Pro Tools? Major "retro" cool factor with that new little TC box though huh?
  16. ChrisYoung

    Question for Cliff....

    I always loved the sound of the old TC 2290. I see TC is coming out with a version of this unit in desktop form that can be integrated into your DAW as a plugin. How well do you feel the AFX's similar time based effects measure up to this modern version of the 2290? Don't get me wrong, the AFX...
  17. ChrisYoung

    Will we see the Plexi 2204/JMP50w

    Until the "III" is sailing smoothly, the "II" will certainly be on the back burner...
  18. ChrisYoung

    The Honeymoon is Over...

    When I had my last Ultra, I thought the sound just couldn't get any better. I was one of the first to get the Axe II back when it came out and was stunned at the tone difference. Just stunned. Then when I bought the XL+ was again, totally impressed with how the improvements continued on in such...
  19. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    And that is absolutely true Randy. It's just I got on the XL+ train late. LoL
  20. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    I've always been a fan of what you make. If I wasn't, I certainly would not continue coming back time and time again. My thinking (from some past release trends) was to sell my current rig after the black Friday sale. Then that sale never ended. And when I got the notice about the new unit, and...
  21. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    Well I've voiced my unhappiness about this. I appreciate being heard. Thank you, -Chris Young
  22. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    "Grow up dude"? All righty then.... I've been around awhile (And was a member of the old forum before 2011) and have seen the witch burnings in the past from the people who can't seem to get the FAS cock out of their mouths long enough to listen to another viewpoint. Butt out jr. FAS does not...
  23. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    I stand corrected about the purchase date. Would it hurt FAS to carry a (remaining) stock of the XL+ and discount them by a couple hundred bucks until they sold out, along side the AFX III? Instead of killing the re-sale market? Too late now of course.
  24. ChrisYoung

    AXE -FXII now on Close Out sale status in store! Get one while u can!

    I think it's incredibly short sighted... I bought my last Axe Fx XL+ 8 months ago for retail from Fractal. Now, without any forewarning, they announce the coming release of the NEW thing. So what are people LOGICALLY trying to do? They are trying to sell their current rigs to help subsidize the...
  25. ChrisYoung

    The Year Of The Axe FX 3. A Huge Year For Fractal Indeed!

    Well this never ending black friday "sale" at Fractal is usually a good indicator "something" new is coming. Really Fractal, $1699? I just paid full blown retail for my AFX II XL+ and MFC like six months ago from the web store...
  26. ChrisYoung

    How many expression pedals are you using?

    Sadly, four Mission Engineering pedals for me too! lol
  27. ChrisYoung

    Finally Gonna Do it.....

    I've been hanging onto my real amps for quite awhile. I think its mainly been a sentimental thing. The vision of when I was younger having the two Marshall JCM 800 stacks behind me. The thinking of, "you can't be a REAL guitar player without REAL amps", blah, blah, blah.... Well this morning I...
  28. ChrisYoung

    Need your opinion! Comparing three different 4x12 cabs.

    I like #1 the best. You can hear the mid getting shifted, through all 3 examples. They all sound great really.
  29. ChrisYoung

    AFX spotted in Billy Sheehans Home Studio

    Here's another example. Look in Steve Stevens rack. He's got an AFX but still has a pod an eleven rack and other lesser pieces of guitar pre-amp gear. -Chris
  30. ChrisYoung

    AFX spotted in Billy Sheehans Home Studio

    As for the POD's in his rack, Its been my previous experience a lot of these guys lives are so busy that they get lazy about removing old gear from their racks. That is until they need the rack space for something else. Even then I've seen some just buy more rack space and the old stuff just...
  31. ChrisYoung

    AFX spotted in Billy Sheehans Home Studio

    Seems like everybody's got at least one of these in their racks. :-) -Chris
  32. ChrisYoung

    Welcome SONNY LANDRETH

    One of my favorites! Welcome SL!
  33. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    Besides the XL+, I still have a 2204, also a JVM 410H and a Mesa Boogie Mk V. Still can't let them go just yet. Here's a pic of my humble 2x12 50 watter. The XL sounds real close. :)
  34. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    That's a great story! Lol I bought my first jcm 800 2203 stack after joining the Air Force. In 1982 While at tech school at Chanute airbase in Rantoul, IL, there was this little mom & pop music store that mainly sold pianos there was this brand new, full Marshall stack. The price was around...
  35. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    I've owned quite a few 800's over the last 35 years. 4010's, 2203 & 2204's, Canadians with the toggles and red print on the back, European versions that came stock with el34's back in the early 80's and the US versions with the 6L6's. I agree, they were all different. Get the wrong one and it...
  36. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    After this thread had ran its course, I have to say I still was not satisfied with the conclusion. In fact, I considered returning the XL+ but was informed of the new return policy and was denied. Again, I fumed a bit and didn't mess with the XL+ for a couple weeks. I ended up pulling out my...
  37. ChrisYoung

    Ace & Axe Fx?

    Now that I took another look, the screen is more towards the center of that unit.
  38. ChrisYoung

    Ace & Axe Fx?

    What is that green glow behind Ace Frehley? ;-)
  39. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    I know. I reference the g string as being the worst offender. But strumming say an open g chord sounds way to harsh on the high strings, with that digital distortion. It's an unpleasant distortion.
  40. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    Cables are fine. Ive rotated them out already. Headphones are Shure SRH940's. They are fine as well. Grog... Thats what it sounds like to me as well. Something in the A to D. I'll try your other suggestions. Thanks!
  41. ChrisYoung

    Help Requested: New AFX XL + and digital distortion in the sound

    Hi All, Hoping someone can help me with my XL+ problem. It sounds like digital distortion to me. It really stands out when you play single notes on the G string, especially past the 5th fret. I just bought this XL+ new from Fractal. What Ive tried while playing both single coil guitars...
  42. ChrisYoung

    L6 Firehawk 1500

    Bought a Line 6 G10 wireless to. Works great!
  43. ChrisYoung

    L6 Firehawk 1500

  44. ChrisYoung

    L6 Firehawk 1500

    Chiming in 10 months later, but I got a great deal on a Firehawk 1500 on Black Friday. I bought one for $850 then when it arrived it had a dent in the side so Alto Music took another $100 off for me. Even though the FH has all the previous line 6 modelers (including all the HD stuff) and...
  45. ChrisYoung

    Cab Packs & Two Notes Torpedo

    Thank you for your help. :-) -Chris
  46. ChrisYoung

    Cab Packs & Two Notes Torpedo

    Will the cab cab packs work with Two Notes Torpedo (I have the VB-101)? Thanks, -Chris
  47. ChrisYoung

    Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta 2

    Using Firefox, when I click on the download link for the mark II on the first page of this thread, I don't get a download option on my Mac. It displays a page of code. -Chris PS It does work in Safari...
  48. ChrisYoung

    My first ever completed recording

    I like it a lot! Very retro sounding (which I love). You should write some lyrics for it and then re-arrange the music a bit to go with those lyrics. Excellent job! -Chris
  49. ChrisYoung

    TC Helicon VoiceSolo

    I know this post is a couple years old, but has anyone used these yet? They are supposed to be FRFR, so I was considering buying a pair and running them with a mackie 1202, for at home jamming or small gigs. Plug in my AFX, boss RC300 looper, Voicelive 3 extreme and beat buddy. I primarily use a...
  50. ChrisYoung

    Hi, I have the FCB1010. I could probably accept your offer. Where are you located? Thank you, Chris

    Hi, I have the FCB1010. I could probably accept your offer. Where are you located? Thank you, Chris
  51. ChrisYoung

    Noise reduction

    Does anyone feel the need to use a noise reduction pedal (like a Decimater) in front of the AFX? Depending on the power at the places I'm playing at, Ive experienced buzz and hum from stock Strat or even Les Paul pickups. I've moved to EMG's now and don't currently have any problems, but I was...
  52. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    One more question, if I may? Now are those wah and volume settings stored globally, so that If I want to use them in other patches all the SP-1 settings will be there, if I insert them into other patches? Or do I have to set up the expression pedals for every patch? Like if I set up a modifier...
  53. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    Got it working! I must have messed around with some other parameters while setting this up originally. I used Axe-Edit and restored the original preset, went through and set it up as you showed and its working perfectly! (When I was first messing around with setting this up I had the flu and was...
  54. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    In the Vol bypass mode it's 100 start 0 at end.
  55. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    I called Mission Engineering. I was told although the switch output jack on the SP-1 was designed for use with an expression port, he said it should work okay in the XS jacks. I tried it and it does indeed work. Just using the same 1.5' TRS cable I was using in the XP jack. I'm able to toggle...
  56. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    Appreciate it guys!
  57. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    Didn't mean to offend you Chris. I certainly find your videos very informative. The G66 video shows hooking up using the XP 1 and a XS switch. He just does not show how to setup the same pedal as a volume. He also used different control parameters in the AFX I/O section to bypass. like the wah...
  58. ChrisYoung

    MFC-101 / Mission Engineering Pedal Setup

    I'm sure this has been addressed a million times, and I have seen a few videos explaining the setup, but how exactly do you setup a Mission SP-1 as a volume/wah? Also I'd like to find out how to use the EP-1 as controller for other parameters, such as delay times or intensity, rotary stuff and...
  59. ChrisYoung

    Loading IR's in a AFX 2 mk II, Question...

    Hey, thanks for the reply. So what are the differences between "Preset/IR's" and "Simple IR's"? I have the Redwirez Big Bronz collection. I was trying to (for example) grab IR's from one of the greenback's folder (about 5 IR's), but I can't drag and drop them all at once into the AFX IR slots...
  60. ChrisYoung

    Loading IR's in a AFX 2 mk II, Question...

    I'm new to loading third party IR's in my mk II. what's the trick to loading a bunch at once? I can do one at a time, but haven't figured out how load multiples at once. I seen a video for the XL plus and it was drag and drop, but that doesn't seem to work for the mk II. Maybe I missed a step...
  61. ChrisYoung

    Axe Edit Comunication Error when using Pro Tools 10

    Are you recording in 48k? That's the sample rate the AFX operates at.
  62. ChrisYoung

    Loading IR's in a AFX 2 mk II, Question...

    I'm new to loading third party IR's in my mk II. what's the trick to loading a bunch at once? I can do one at a time, but haven't figured out how load multiples at once. I seen a video for the XL plus and it was drag and drop, but that doesn't seem to work for the mk II. Maybe I missed a step...
  63. ChrisYoung

    Deleting PM's

    Thanks!
  64. ChrisYoung

    Deleting PM's

    Anyone know how to delete old pm's? I'd like to clear out some old messages in my Fractal mailbox. Thanks, Chris
  65. ChrisYoung

    A Message to all US citizens (or former US citizens)......

    And here we go.... Fire bad, bread good...
  66. ChrisYoung

    Video of my Axe FX Rig

    It's easy to see the excitement you have for the gear. Nice video. -Chris
  67. ChrisYoung

    HOW TO IMPORT ENTIRE CAB PACK AT ONCE WITH AXE EDIT CAB MANAGE?

    Does this mass ir cab drag and drop ability work for the AFX II mK II too? Thanks
  68. ChrisYoung

    RIP: Sir George Martin

    Respect & reference to Sir George...
  69. ChrisYoung

    Strat question...

    As a longtime Les Paul guy, It took me awhile to get used to that middle pickup too years ago, but eventually you just kinda find your way around it. Lowering the middle pickup in the beginning helped.
  70. ChrisYoung

    New AXS show, Breaking Band Another AFX spotted

    I think the bands name is Santa Cruz (from Sweden). Sebastian Bach was the celebrity on this episode. It's getting to the point where it's rare "not" to see Fractal gear in a musicians rack anymore. Lol Sometimes when I see an amp still on stage like with these guys, with an Axe Fx, I wonder if...
  71. ChrisYoung

    Just upgraded from STD to AXE II Need Guidance

    its really a nod to the original standards and ultras. They still sound spectacular. But if you have one side by side with a II, it's plain as day the difference. Like taking awesome and turning it up to "eleven". ;)
  72. ChrisYoung

    Is there a pickup that helps the Axe FX II be most versatile?

    EMG 57/66 set. Versatile & VERY nice.
  73. ChrisYoung

    Anyone tried the Eurekaprom 3.1?

    After re-checking, my purchase was Jan. 7th. Time flies by! Lol It's a version 3.
  74. ChrisYoung

    Bark at the moon - tonematch

    Jake, giving a "Bark" lesson...
  75. ChrisYoung

    Anyone tried the Eurekaprom 3.1?

    I just bought vers. 3 of the chip like 3 weeks ago from Dave at Eureka. No mention of a newer chip...
  76. ChrisYoung

    Steve Vai

    The video cut off before he was walking out and went past his rig. Its in the rack below the amp heads.
  77. ChrisYoung

    Steve Vai

    and his AFX were on Hells Kitchen tonight. ;) -Chris
  78. ChrisYoung

    Waiting list is being taken care of!!

    Great news!! Looks like a few people including myself have started to receive coupons!!! :-) Thank you Fractal!!! -Chris
  79. ChrisYoung

    What's up with this Gibson?

    I had an emerald green les Paul "classic" that looked similar. Even if it was a classic, it would say classic and not model under the les paul sig. Never seen a gold stamped serial number like that. If gold was used it wasn't normally stamped. Plus, the Gibson logo on the headstock looks like...
  80. ChrisYoung

    The Secrets of Prog Rock Revealed!

    I loved the iPod advertisement. "With 160GB's of storage, the iPod classic can hold up to 40 of your favorite prog rock songs". Great stuff!!! ;-) -Chris
  81. ChrisYoung

    UPS Insurance Claim, advice please :(

    Everytime I have had a dealing with carriers they always deny claims. I sold a pair of Mackie 824s and shipped them in the original boxes with extra padding materials. My buyer said he was sitting on his living room couch snd watched the ups driver back up in the driveway and commence to kicking...
  82. ChrisYoung

    I bought an ultra will I have to pay the $400.00 extra if I m not on the list?

    Really?!? WELL..... Since you had already bought an Ultra, that definitely makes you unique on this forum! They will probably move you right to the front of the line. No wait for you with those credentials!!
  83. ChrisYoung

    AXE II & FBV Foot Controller Question...

    Well, it was worth a try (asking). I'm not sure how it works, but I had wondered if there was some type of standard protocol, midi or otherwise, that is used in Cat 5 foot pedals? Thanks! -Chris
  84. ChrisYoung

    Conformation on waiting list

    After 9am (eastern time), Fractal stopped sending confirmations. They said, if you sent an email requesting to be added, you were added. -Chris
  85. ChrisYoung

    To anyone else who also just received their Axe-Fx II ... how is your fan noise?

    I was struck by the improvement in the fans "Tone"! Wow!! Smooth and articulate! It just sounds more realistic to my ears. Without so many of the digital artifacts, the Ultras fan tone had. And the response to "touch" is unreal! I mean didn't you hear when he clicked on the power how...
  86. ChrisYoung

    AXE II & FBV Foot Controller Question...

    I wonder since the Axe II is using a Cat 5 cable to connect with the MFC, if it would work with a Line 6 FBV Longboard foot controller through it's Cat 5 connector? Anyone know? Thanks! -Chris
  87. ChrisYoung

    Wish Fractal well

    I would guess Fractal has some type of pecking order for order fullfilment. My guess would be TM gets there stuff in drips and drabs as well. Just like the Yahoo store etc. If there is one thing the Chases are (an observation over the years) is FAIR. -Chris
  88. ChrisYoung

    Confirmation on just how the waiting list is going to work ?

    Not at all, just bring in a few Chinese immigrant temps (exchange students perhaps?) to man the assembly line.... ;-) -Chris
  89. ChrisYoung

    On The Road with the Axe FX II (2)

    Man, I just love this guy! Very nice Larry!! -Chris
  90. ChrisYoung

    New message on Axe FX II home page....

    I agree with this assessment. The one thing that's going to either end or put a serious cap on my eBay ventures, is the new thing with pay pal. I guess they passed a law that pay pal has to report your income over 200 transactions or $20,000. So far this year I'm around $26,000 from swapping in...
  91. ChrisYoung

    Confirmation on just how the waiting list is going to work ?

    You are a very wise man sir and I believe correct as well! -Chris
  92. ChrisYoung

    just sold ultra for axe ii

    I have lived many places in the world in my 48 years. My father was in the Navy, and I was later in the Air Force. But no matter where I have lived, there is no place like home! :-) I hear ya on the money set aside for the AFX II. Although I got in on the waiting list early and still plan on...
  93. ChrisYoung

    New message on Axe FX II home page....

    This is a good idea. It would be a good advertising plan as well as being entertaining! Crap I bet a few would sell for 4 to 5 grand! -Chris
  94. ChrisYoung

    just sold ultra for axe ii

    The only reason you got that kind of cash was from this latest development with fas. If they had come out with the AFX II on time and as promised, you would be considering $1400 offers at this point. You were down to $1600 at one time weren't you? The timing of things worked in your favor. It...
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