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  1. phillyred79

    Axe-FX IV idea for Fractal

    Axe IV will just be a plugin anyways... :eek:
  2. phillyred79

    I think we will see a major product release very shortly from fractal!

    That Gutenberg and his pesky little printing press... If they only knew....
  3. phillyred79

    I think we will see a major product release very shortly from fractal!

    It's coming.. Just a matter of UI tweaks and finalizing hardware layout all things I/Os etc.. I was at Market Basket the other week and overheard all about it!! ;);) And then he goes, "I RARELY IF EVER SHOP AT A MARKET BASKET!!" Hey relax man, it's all cool daddio!
  4. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00

    Ahem, 1.06.02 ...... ;)
  5. phillyred79

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    The reinstall of 5.0b(1) fixed it. Thank you!
  6. phillyred79

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    Anyone else experiencing any ground loop buzz with this beta? I reverted back to 4.01 and it was gone. Dyna cab FW was also loaded with update to 5.0b(1). I can't recall if I had the dyna cab turned on or off in that preset, but the presets were stock fractal ones.
  7. phillyred79

    R.I.P. Mr. Tony Bennett

    Like sands through the hour glass, so our the days of our lives...
  8. phillyred79

    Axe Fx 3 vs Quad Cortex. One year in

    For a split second I thought, "oh crap, I missed another new product announcement/waitlist/purchase invite!"
  9. phillyred79

    Gear storage outdoors

    Sounds like you've made up your mind already and looking for people to agree?? ;)
  10. phillyred79

    DynaCab vs. legacy IR shootout

    While we heatedly debate the merits of this comparison - I preferred 1 over 2 by a large margin and 3 over 4 by a slight margin.
  11. phillyred79

    Solar Maximum

    Guys... I'm just worried about ChatMP3 and GMAs.
  12. phillyred79

    Jeff Beck Passed...

    I read the thread title originally as Jeff Beck Pissed... Umm yeah, I would be too about dying! OR, maybe relieved.. depends on the day!
  13. phillyred79

    Waiting on Delivery Schedule

    What??! No old guy in his 60s "comical" reference or link to a very specific song about waiting something something is the hardest part??! Oh wait, I just did it.. (not in my 60s either) o_O
  14. phillyred79

    So I did a thing

    Pretty dope selection of amps you got there!! But, the vibe of the room especially the flooring and folding chair remind me of the basements of churches or youth groups where you frequently would hear "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things...
  15. phillyred79

    NGPD - Parts is parts....

    BUSTED.. I also like to annoy my wife with, "Hey she looks like that one broad in that other show with those other broads? That not her???" (I enjoy using the word broad a lot too because it makes it things more not appropriate.)
  16. phillyred79

    NGPD - Parts is parts....

    Before you put the plate on it, the figuring looks like some sort of ewok or woodland creature raising its hands up in celebration and has a big gaping birth canal on its tummy!
  17. phillyred79

    Mind blowing stuff from OpenAI

    I wonder if and when there will be AI branding and certain products will be based on Pepsi or Coke AI and it will divide us even further (not that we would be vulnerable to such tribalism)!
  18. phillyred79

    Mind blowing stuff from OpenAI

    I would hope that each AI/chatbot etc. would have a database of generated responses and there will (eventually) be a website/app where you can compare a student's work with their database and get a percentage of originality vs plagiarism.
  19. phillyred79

    FM3 use at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis use question

    Sounds like a nightmare scenario and I can only imagine the looks and "behind the back" smack talking the other "purists" will be spouting when they see you pull out the FM3. I'd hate to see/let some technical issue prevent you from doing your thing and being judged solely on your talents, but...
  20. phillyred79

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

    I have the FM3 and FM9t... So essentially the FM9 is now caught up to the FM3 - both have X-2 cyg modelling, new amp models etc? I wonder what average processor power % savings is? As dramatic with 6.00b for FM3?
  21. phillyred79

    Sigh - Still On The Fence

    I've heard that if you have nothing good to say about someone then you shouldn't say anything at all.. BUT, this is the internet and I like reading my own opinions after I post them - I think Rhett is somewhat of a "poser" or "phoney" who got into the youtube guitar gear reviewer...
  22. phillyred79

    What is your guitar whim right now?

    I was a bit concerned about it being/feeling too flat like a shredder guitar, but it definitely feels "more full" and not that flat especially above the 12th fret.
  23. phillyred79

    What is your guitar whim right now?

    Since you say super Tele I assume you mean his HH config one vs the traditional one? I have two of his sig HHs (War Black and Whiskey Barrel) right now! I ordered the WB one new from Suhr back in April since lately they rarely come up for sale used or new and while I waited the War Black one...
  24. phillyred79

    Reverb.com Alternatives

    And a nice excuse for some Dinosaur BBQ and a Garbage Plate from Nick T's.
  25. phillyred79

    Reverb.com Alternatives

    So I usually end up selling at a "loss" and then if I sell more than $5k worth of gear would I have to "prove" I didn't make a "profit" on such sales because I originally bought them at a higher price? And then considering final take home price after reverb and paypal take their fees do I base...
  26. phillyred79

    Reverb.com Alternatives

    So, explain it to me like I'm 5, what's the deal with IRS taxes and reverb? I don't sell a ton of gear on there, but I have definitely sold my share over the years and some higher end items over 3-4k per item. So far this year I think I've only sold a couple guitars totaling maybe 5k or so...
  27. phillyred79

    FM3 Turbo?

    I've been SO spoiled with the FM9 Turbo the past few days that it's hard to go back to my FM3 now.. Some of my new presets on the FM9 sound just so lush, full, and glorious and even though I was 100% content with the FM3 I didn't know what I was missing. And, trying to find work arounds to...
  28. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    I was wrong (as per usual)!! My apologies @StrumFunky !
  29. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    HA. Doubtful. If it actually goes through before they catch it it would be WWIII around these here parts.. (or more so than usual).
  30. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    As of 10:43am today 08/16 my order has been marked as shipped or at least "Label Created." I had requested this Friday off randomly anyways and had it shipped to my work to avoid thievery so it will be awkward if I have to walk in "dressed down" in rags to fetch my expensive "toy!"
  31. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    DOH! (fixed) The excitement temporarily dulled my intelligence..... Oh who am I kidding... It's always pretty dull!
  32. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    Waitlist request: 08/28/21 @ 6:13am CST Purchase invite: 08/15/22 @ 12:05pm CST Neat. :D
  33. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    Did you pass on it first time around and not order? I assumed initially they made it way past that time spot.....
  34. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    LIGHTEN UP FRANCIS (fellas)!!! This ain't the waiting list to DIE thread! You're probably starting to sound like all the other old people you hated hearing talking about getting old when you were young! Let's hope there is some more movement today with invites being sent and shipping status...
  35. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    So what's the latest gang?? Any invites go out today??
  36. phillyred79

    Neal Schon FM9 Rig Tour

    Well apparently I need a set of those Meyer Sound JM1Ps. o_O Also, Neal seems to be quite impressed with/enamored by his own chops. ;)
  37. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    sales@fractalaudio.com
  38. phillyred79

    FM3 Turbo?

    I already alluded to an FM9 with alternative parts awhile back and even suggested it might get a bump in spec and was quickly dismissed by a few members who are in The Family as to not stir up a frenzy and voila a month or so later FM9 Turbo. We can all look at Fractal's development timelines...
  39. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    Oh man! How's that for a fine how do you do?!! A real class act if I ever saw one!!! (kidding)
  40. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    There needs to be some form of nomenclature or delineation when selling a product to suggest a change has been made for complete transparency sake at the very least ethically let alone for marketing. Listen here A-hole (kidding), would you prefer more of a Version 2 or V2 way to go about it...
  41. phillyred79

    FM3 Turbo?

    So, let me translate based on my experiences here- Yes there is something in the works for a refresh for both the Axe III/soon IV and FM3 which likely starts with UI refresh and physical changes to accommodate better cooling capacities. Usually these new releases or refreshes are timed as to...
  42. phillyred79

    Announcing FM9 Turbo

    FM3 Turbo with enchanced cooling and larger scribble strips.
  43. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    Oh, this is too funny. I remember I did this before the FM9 was released anticipating a larger FM3 with higher specs when Quad Cortex was released and was met with similar sentiment. I wonder if any of the above have beta testing units of the FM9 turbo??
  44. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    This is one of those cute, "hi I'm new around here" comments isn't it? ;) (for the record, I'm perfect)
  45. phillyred79

    THIS Is Performing!

    Yeah, he's one of those real "circus act/freaks" where he just blows past the mainstream of his time only to be appreciated truly at a later time. I mean he obviously was popular then too. Danny Gatton is another name who comes to mind where they just go off on a tangent with melodies and mix...
  46. phillyred79

    Can't nail AC/DC tone - help is appreciate

    That’s illuminating and important to know here when giving suggestions because studio monitors versus a 4x12 real cab (I assume you are using a power amp of some sort) will make me adjust all sorts of tone shaping variables so when people are giving you suggestions keep in mind what they are...
  47. phillyred79

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00 public beta 1

    Look buddy, I ain't complaining about nothing!! Just trying to maintain the perceived level of austerity around these here parts! ;)
  48. phillyred79

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00 public beta 1

    Isn't today the 14th?
  49. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    My apologies! Perhaps I misread into the thread you mentioned above where other solutions were being explored!
  50. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    Since Fractal is trialing alternative chips for this FM9 re-release, I wonder if these new units will be designated as such so resale values adjust accordingly.. I would imagine that using different chips would at the very least try to match the current power the original units have if not...
  51. phillyred79

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    And then you find out he was just using a Fender Mustang Micro with a line out FOH!
  52. phillyred79

    AFIII John Mayer Belief Where the Light Is tone

    Yeah, you idiot! ;);) https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/2022-prs-silver-sky-golden-mesa.184527/
  53. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03

    Anyone else notice a faint "buzzing" when notes are being played? Kind of like the normal fizzy buzz you sometimes get with single coils.. I just rolled back to 5.03b and it's not there. I've attached the preset. Most noticeable on scene 2.
  54. phillyred79

    DuckDuckGo

    The ship for privacy sailed long ago at the expense of subsidized consumer electronics. I have it on pretty poor authority too that Nord and Express VPN are just fronts for our own and the highest bidder's government to monitor activity and when needed sell/blackmail the victim/target with that...
  55. phillyred79

    John Nathan Cordy solos on Livin on a Prayer

    Johnny usually uses his Line 6 Helix 9/10x unless otherwise noted. He plays through Fractal stuff often too, but he always sounds consistently good and like himself regardless of the gear.
  56. phillyred79

    AFIII Alice In Chains - We Die Young

    Good stuff! I like the Tele too! It's always fun to see a tele style guitar playing heavy stuff!!
  57. phillyred79

    Firmware Upgrades and CPU Creep

    I ran through it and scene 2 seemed to be the most CPU hungry with all blocks on. I hit 82-83% consistently and then when I turned reverb quality to Normal I'd hit 85 consistently and 85.4% was my max, but no cutting out. I tried deleting the one empty block and shifting everything over which...
  58. phillyred79

    Firmware Upgrades and CPU Creep

    Can you upload the preset here? Just wanna experiment for myself! ;)
  59. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 3

    Cue the dramatic feedback: Not that my opinion/experience matters, but the levels are back to where I think they were in 5.02 and things sound good again. Thanks!
  60. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 2

    Gee, thank God us minions had the audacity to merely share our experiences here with the latest update!!!!
  61. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 2

    Right? I too enjoy the dismissive, lecturing, down-talk around these here parts! Huge reason why I've been a member for so long!
  62. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 2

    I had to roll back to 5.02. Something is off with the volume output and something else just feels off. Sorry, I'm not helpful, but I enjoy commenting and then seeing my words on the screen. :)
  63. phillyred79

    Where's the 1990s Great Music Thread On This Darn Forum??

    I mean really all you need to represent the band's work is this one here, The River.. Amazing how similar this song is to the one you shared! Where are all the diehard Canadians or those living close enough to the border not to mention The Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Moist, Three Days...
  64. phillyred79

    Struggling with my FM3……..help

    He's clearly using AustinBuddy's Gold template which can lead to some issues routing-wise and levels depending on single vs hum pups...
  65. phillyred79

    Struggling with my FM3……..help

    Meh.. Not my cup of tea.. THERE, I said it.. I'm attaching my current "kitchen sink" preset.. I only use Scenes 1, 2, and 8 so forgive the sloppiness of its naming.. I use it through some crappy old "wireless" 900mhz Senn HD135s and a pair of Rokit 5s at home in my meager basement non-insulated...
  66. phillyred79

    WOW! Is it just me or have prices sky rocketed on gear?

    It is so rare for prices to go down across the board for goods and services that you should suspicious of anyone saying “all this” is temporary. Even if an industry’s/company’s cost of doing business goes down why would they lower their profit margins ever?? (Especially if they have a board of...
  67. phillyred79

    Tonetalk is going downhill!

    Pretty similar list! I really have ADD these days when it comes to practicing.. Now instead of picking up a new physical magazine, book, dvd etc., and adding to the bookshelf with maybe a few looks; it's the same with youtube guitar gurus.. And don't get me started on Patreon... John Cordy...
  68. phillyred79

    Yngwie in 1981 would probably scared the heck out of us...

    I dunno.. I mean EVH had already taken the world by storm.. I think Steve Vai would have been scarier in 1981!
  69. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 2

    Also posted on FM3 Edit update post: Anyone else notice that when changing presets "Amp 1 Type/info" next to the Perform Button and the Amp Block Panel on the left side is not correct and reflects the last preset/scene you were on until you change the scene and then it's fine until you change...
  70. phillyred79

    FM3-Edit 1.05.04 (to support fw 5.00 b2)

    Anyone else notice that when changing presets "Amp 1 Type/info" next to the Perform Button and the Amp Block Panel on the left side is not correct and reflects the last preset/scene you were on until you change the scene and then it's fine until you change to a different preset again...? For...
  71. phillyred79

    Ditch the pick?

    I would never ditch it completely, but I definitely like the feel and connection I have when trying to solo using only my thumb/fingers.. This guy reinvigorated me to get at it again - Matteo Mancuso
  72. phillyred79

    AFIII Separate Ways Solo revisited

    Not terrible... You'll get there lil guy... Maybe try the Quad Cortex? ;):rolleyes::p
  73. phillyred79

    Guitar Goals for the Year 2022

    I need to unlearn years of bad practicing and bad habits.. Mostly though I'd like to be able to focus on one song, style, technique, theory approach instead of every time I pick up the guitar a smart tv or computer is nearby and I go down the rabbit hole of youtube algorithm suggested videos...
  74. phillyred79

    My Guitars

    Nice. I like the white partscaster/super strat.. Details? Also, I'd be interested to see your other couches/decor. ;)
  75. phillyred79

    Waitlist Email

    As much as I like to make fun of other people and my own pursuit of new gear my FM3 really did make a 100% improvement in my playing and desire to play more so waiting is definitely worth it everyone!
  76. phillyred79

    Old Dog...New Tricks...

    What are you listening through? Headphones? Monitors? Maybe a stupid suggestion, but make sure your cab sims are turned on in settings. Power amp sim on too.
  77. phillyred79

    They All Sound the Same, It's About Workflow

    Well I'm glad I consistently preferred #1... And now I sit back and let the public tear itself apart over what if any lessons are to be learned from this little test/experiment. I will assume "L" brand is Line 6 and "N" is NeuralDSP's QC...
  78. phillyred79

    They All Sound the Same, It's About Workflow

    I'm pretty sure the order of the clips distinguishes the evolution of the Fractal firmware.. Clip 1 being the latest and the last clip the real amp. Either way, the 1st clip to me sounds best and most likely the latest III's FW.
  79. phillyred79

    They All Sound the Same, It's About Workflow

    There's a certain bass push/fullness when the chord rings out at the end in sample clip ONE that reminds me of Fractal... Just that alone, that sort of rubbery, chewy 3D fullness with certain harmonics tells me thats Fractal. That's the magic and feel you don't get with the other modelers IMO...
  80. phillyred79

    Who Else Struggles With Their Nerves?

    I think "bombing" in front of an audience multiple times is the best thing that can happen.. Usually you hear that word used for comedians, but it works for a lot of things.. The pressure we put on ourselves far exceeds that of what we think the audience expects so we psych ourselves out...
  81. phillyred79

    RIP Dumble

    Sad.. The temporary price bump will put his amps just out of reach now… But seriously, a major loss for all of us tone chasers. 😞
  82. phillyred79

    I am 43 and it sucks seeing your music and movie heroes age and die....

    It's an oversimplification to say it and perhaps I'm steering off course, but if you can't find a way to enjoy right now/the present and be thankful for the problems you think you have now, then you'll probably never truly be happy as much as you think you are preparing and planning to be once...
  83. phillyred79

    I am 43 and it sucks seeing your music and movie heroes age and die....

    I mean look, it's just gonna keep happening.. I'm 42 and when I hear things like what the OP said, I try not to catch myself saying similar sentiments out loud that I would hear as a kid growing up from old people. "It goes by so fast" "I don't feel old" "Things were different" etc etc.. As...
  84. phillyred79

    Looking for local FM9 / Axe FX 3 users Boston Mass area

    Maybe Fremont Pizza in Kingston? Their white pizza is just lovely! :D
  85. phillyred79

    Guitar Consistency for Learning?

    Whatever gets you connected to making music and keeps you interested in just playing is all it takes.. Don’t second guess yourself or let yourself go too far down the rabbit hole or GAS will become a “hobby” of its own just like spending too much time on these forums.. Remember what got you...
  86. phillyred79

    FM3+ Could this be a thing?

    The Quad Cortex is passively cooled too I believe? I would imagine there are other components Fractal uses like the screen for one that could be temperature sensitive and at the time it was or maybe still is a limiting factor.
  87. phillyred79

    FM3+ Could this be a thing?

    I remember a time when the naysayers of this forum crapped all over the idea of a larger FM3 and told people who weren’t happy with their FM3 to “just get an axe 3 and FC..” Sure enough months after the Quad Cortex came out with its numerous toggle switches and “decent” amount of power people...
  88. phillyred79

    I'm a bedroom player with the following goals, what gear would you recommend?

    Anything that inspires you to play more whether it's due to ease of use (flip a switch, plug in your favorite axe etc) or the quality of the sounds you hear then it's worth it IMO. In January of 2020 I had some ankle/tendon surgery which put me on the couch for 2wks so I bought a used Helix...
  89. phillyred79

    Output 2. What am I doing wrong?

    Back up presets, Press-and-hold both EDIT and HOME at startup to bypass and reset the system settings, then try a clean firmware install. If still nothing, contact support as suggested. Is this a new unit purchased directly from FA? Has Output 2 worked in the past?
  90. phillyred79

    The CNFB Method

    Time to start re-rolling out updates for the Axe II and Ultra... No pitch shifting improvements for the FM3 though, please. I enjoy the drama too much!
  91. phillyred79

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    Perhaps March will bring announcement of FM3+ or Mk II with just enough of a CPU upgrade to handle these pitch algo complaints. I like how the “constraints” of the FM3’s power have inspired better/more efficient algo design that will probably even trickle “up” to the FM9 or Axe should they...
  92. phillyred79

    Adobe Sucks

    My Starbucks closes at 4pm now and is only drive-thru. We all got problems buddy.. #gobills
  93. phillyred79

    Anxiously awaiting FM3 firmware 5.0 beta

    This is always a tough crowd to keep happy! It would be "neat" if there could be alternate firmware where you could run the more CPU hungry algos of the III or FM9, but at a price where you'd be limited to X blocks or lower resolutions per block in general. I'm sure once hints of the Axe IV...
  94. phillyred79

    Who else is upgrading to Axe-FX III TURBO? :-)

    What will be interesting is if they cripple the Axe IV initially to keep sales of the Turbo III up and its adopters happy for awhile.....
  95. phillyred79

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    I remember when... Fun stuff!
  96. phillyred79

    FM3, the flawed but great sounding box

    I did! Yay me! ;) Ain't that the truth! Sums up how news/current events are shared and often misconstrued these days... Like a game of telephone...
  97. phillyred79

    FM3, the flawed but great sounding box

    Armchair Speculator
  98. phillyred79

    FM3, the flawed but great sounding box

    Higher priced Floor Modeler from Fractal is in the works.. Not exactly an Axe III on the floor with 12 switches, but it's obvious there are plenty of people willing to spend $1000+ --> $1500 range based on the line for the Quad Cortex. With the materials shortages in full effect from the...
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