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8 gauge strings on a les paul, anyone ever tried it?

I've been using 8's on my Lifeson Les Paul. Works and sounds great, but you have to have a light touch and adjust to bending.
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- Post #14
- Jan 3, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
Charvel Jake E.Lee Purple burst scalloped !!!

NICE!!!
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- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NGD: Onyx PIA (with Cosmetic Mods)

Beautiful! Is that a scalloped fretboard from 20-24?
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- Post #21
- Nov 28, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
Who Is On Your Mt. Rushmore Of Guitar Players?

Jimi Hendrix Eddie Van Halen Les Paul B.B. King
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- Post #114
- Aug 1, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Forbidden Riffs at the Guitar Store?

I always start with "Old Macdonald" and transition into "Eruption".
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- Post #19
- Apr 21, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
VH Tribute…thoughts?

Pete Thorn would be a good choice. Michael Anthony too!
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- Post #12
- Apr 20, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Who made you start playing guitar?

As a munchkin I heard a local band play "born to be wild" so loud that I never had children. I needed to be able to do that!
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- Post #118
- Mar 17, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
What's For Dinner?

Arby's Reuben sandwich is my St.patty's day go to. Probably 2 of them.
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- Post #57
- Mar 17, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Let’s see your les pauls

Lifeson LP. Very nice.
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- Post #14
- Mar 17, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
Incoming NGD: PRS CU24

Nice !!!
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- Post #16
- Mar 4, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
NGD Duesenberg Lap Steel

Wow! Beautiful. I like the case too!
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- Post #4
- Feb 20, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
Any Godin players?

I have 2) Godin LGXT's. I love them. The trems are not the best, but those pickups (S.D. Jazz II and custom custom) are fantastic. My black one needs a fret job as I played out with it for 1000's of hours. I love the 13 pin and piezo sounds too. A great instrument, I wish the trems were better.
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- Post #11
- Feb 3, 2022
- Forum: Guitars
NGD – .strandberg* DR Titanium

We understand.
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- Post #21
- Sep 29, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
Sorry but I cannot NOT post this pic

Impressive!
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- Post #10
- Sep 27, 2021
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
NGD - Suhr Modern Custom

Beautiful! Light?
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- Post #4
- Aug 31, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
Tony MacAlpine

I saw him when he played in Steve Vai's band. Billy Sheehan on bass, and Dave Weiner also on guitar. So much talent on one stage! They traded eights on "My guitar wants to Kill yer Mama" and it was jaw dropping. Tony would play Keys and guitar simultaneously!
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- Post #2
- Aug 5, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
My new guitar (I built)

Beautiful. Love the Tremol-No addition and the neck wood choice!
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- Post #4
- May 25, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
AFX3.. yeh or ney

Don't do it! An Axe-FX III stole my girl and ravished my paycheck!
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- Post #56
- Apr 27, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx overriding tone characteristics?

Your opinion is a fact?
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- Post #24
- Apr 8, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
NGD 2020 50s Les Paul Standard

Beautiful! Enjoy!
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- Post #7
- Apr 7, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
Sleepwalk Santo And Johnny

Sweet! Great tones! I love this song! Well done!
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- Post #2
- Mar 21, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Fender Strat single coil (bridge) favorites

Love SD JBjr for bridge.
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- Post #11
- Jan 14, 2021
- Forum: Guitars
AFIII My New song "Atomico" (my Heavy metal Soul...)

NICE!!!
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- Post #2
- Dec 28, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Lincoln Brewster "Miraculum" guitar cover Christmas song

Beautiful!
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- Post #8
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Best Guitarist of all times

Me.
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- Post #27
- Nov 19, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
My wife passed away today

My condolences. Sorry for your loss.
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- Post #47
- Nov 17, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III vs Helix

My opinion is better than your opinion because my opinion is my opinion and your opinion is your opinion...FACT!;)
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- Post #110
- Oct 7, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
RIP EVH

Thank You Edward for all that you did for us as guitarists. You changed the playing field immeasurably. RIP!
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- Post #78
- Oct 6, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Anyone using Graph Tech Ratio tuners?

I put these on a Godin LGXT. Absolutely love them. Stable and precise. They also dropped right in, no drilling. I didn't need the plates either. They improved the sustain too.
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- Post #18
- Aug 30, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
What's your hobby?

Nude ping pong.
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- Post #61
- Jul 29, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Your house is on fire!.....

My Gibson Lifeson Les Paul.
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- Post #20
- Jul 5, 2020
- Forum: Guitars
Accessories ZenRigs is dead...

You scared me for a moment. See you soon!
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- Post #4
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: Vendors
Imitate vibrato arm in a single move? Down, back up + a little vibrato at the end

Unlike Simeon, who is just a Jedi ninja!
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- Post #13
- May 29, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Guitars: how many and brands?

3) Fender Stratocasters (1)American Deluxe, 1) American Standard, 1) Japanese) 1) Fender Roland Strat 1) Gibson Les Paul Lifeson 1) Fender Telecaster Player 1) Parker Fly Supreme Midi 2) Godin LGXT 1) Brian Moore iGuitar9.13 1) Gibson SG Pro 1) Jackson DK-2 3) Ibanez RG-550 1) Ibanez RG-570 1)...
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- Post #17
- May 29, 2020
- Forum: Guitars
MFC-101 and CAE 3+ SE

Hello Julien. I know the CAE is a preamp. Does theCAE3+SE have a MIDI input?
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- Post #2
- Apr 19, 2020
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Set Up For Axe Fx II At Home : Earphones? Monitors? To Get The Best Results

Monitors. You can great sounds out of the AxeFXII at very low volumes. These great sounds don't translate well to loud volumes, but you can tweak those sounds when you're in an environment that allows you to crank up.
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- Post #6
- Jan 18, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Sustain without compression?

Sustainiac pickup.
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- Post #14
- Jan 16, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Unwanted Breakup

I have my input drive on some clean presets as low as 0.7 ... I compensate by increasing the level. I like crystal clear cleans.
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- Post #9
- Jan 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx 2 recording video promo

NICE!!!:cool:
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- Post #2
- Oct 30, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

Wow! Thanks to all involved! Woot!
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- Post #220
- Sep 27, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Ares 1.03

The presets will work with Ares 1.03, but the sounds may be changed. Usually for the better, but some may disagree. If you save a copy of all your presets before updating you will be OK either way.
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- Post #2
- Jul 23, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Little bit of help (Patches w/MFC101)

Download the manual. Extreme knowledge imparted therein.
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- Post #3
- Jul 1, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Hooking up Talk box - Which one and best routing?

No, by putting the Banshee before the Axe when you step on the Bansheee to turn it on your guitar signal goes through the Banshee to a mic and totally bypasses the Axe. This is the way I have run it for years with no problems.
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- Post #13
- Jun 25, 2019
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
[solved] Need help setting tap tempo to Tremolo please

TOESMIDGER !!! I love it!
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- Post #14
- Apr 25, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.03 Firmware Release

Give them 25.4 millimeters and they take 1.61 kilometers.
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- Post #309
- Apr 9, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.03 Firmware Release

Kudos to all at Fractal! Thanks for all of your hard work. Your dedication to your craft is inspirational! I can't wait to update to the III and get back on the update carousel! Woot!!!
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- Post #47
- Mar 29, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.02 Firmware Release

WooHoo. Thanks for all your hard work!
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- Post #2
- Mar 26, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.00 Firmware Release

Indeed! Thanks to Cliff and all involved for all your hard work!
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- Post #453
- Mar 25, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tone Triangles

I tried to use something different, but I learned how to play using either Fender Thin or Medium standard celluloid plectrums. I've been using those for 40 years (damn I'm old) and if I use anything else my "auto pilot" no longer works. It is what it is.
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- Post #5
- Mar 25, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.00 Firmware Release

Thanks Fractal!!! The Apex of values and value!
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- Post #99
- Mar 1, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

INDEED!!! Thanks Cliff and Company!!!!
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- Post #562
- Feb 27, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Thoughts on ‘chasing tone’

I always have and always will chase tone. Trying to be the best me I can possibly be. I never try to absolutely nail an artists tone, because I'm trying to nail the notes so i can learn the song.
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- Post #15
- Feb 22, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

How freakin' cool is this!!!!!!!!!!! Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Post #97
- Feb 1, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Boss Od-2 Turbo Overdrive

Try these settings: Type Super Drive 8 Tone 5 Level 3.5 Mix 58% Clip Silicon Slew 4.8 Bias 0.067 Low cut 60 High cut 1617 Bass 0dB Mid 0dB Treble 0 dB Bit Reduce 0 Sample Rate 48000 Keeping the mix below 60% is important Adjust the level to make it match the output you want.
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- Post #2
- Dec 16, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
REAL MIC vs IMPULSE RESPONSE

B sounds like it has more bandwidth.
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- Post #13
- Oct 16, 2018
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Why all the Metal??????

No matter how thin you slice the bologna, you can always break a window with a brick!:p
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- Post #216
- Oct 15, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Please help me decide buy or not to buy Axe FX ii

Don't do it. The AXE FX stole my girlfriend and ate all my bacon.
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- Post #23
- Sep 18, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Input Impedance question. What happens when using wireless?

I never cared for the fuzzes either UNTIL I changed the mix control. Bringing the mix down to 50% ( I know this sounds counter intuitive) really brings these effects into my wheelhouse. Just my opinion. Try this and see if this helps.
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- Post #17
- Aug 9, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MIDI Makes My Brain Owie

Yes! Just go for it. If you muck it up you can go to page 26 and initialize and return everything back to square one. Learning sometimes just takes time and effort. That is a confusing manual though. Good luck!
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- Post #10
- Jul 14, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Octave divider low cut??

Just used fixed harmony set to an octave and set the second one at 0. This way you get the same result and the low cut will work.
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- Post #11
- Jul 2, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx III Manual Update

Yes!
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- Post #41
- Jun 11, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

Entered line 1-31-18 7:55AM central Got invite 6-6-18 12:04 PM central WOOT!!!!
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- Post #2,168
- Jun 6, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Suggestion for next firmware- MIDI Setup

May the fours be with you Cliff! And the fives and sixes too!
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- Post #35
- Apr 30, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII To All The Pundits

I think 1,2,3, and 4 are one or the other.
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- Post #43
- Apr 7, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Amp in a Room vs Studio Recorded Tones

I prefer the "amp in the room" sound. This is why I use actual guitar speaker cabs driven by a clean solid state power amp.
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- Post #2
- Mar 29, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AnVmBrGwEQmhqnGn2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/YFGMvQmKBk7GL4tW2
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- Post #1,065
- Mar 27, 2018
- Forum: MFC Discussion
AFIII Star Wars Imperial March Guitar Orchestra Stem Tracks

Wow! Well done! Thanks for sharing!
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- Post #9
- Mar 26, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

On got on the list 1/31/2018 7:55 AM. I'm sure I'll get my notification one year after SOON. LOL. It's all good, I'm still not quite rich enough to afford the II I got 6 years ago.
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- Post #798
- Mar 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

GO WILDCATS!!!
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- Post #628
- Mar 20, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
EV-1 bending

Yes, you can do this by adding a pitch block and using a controller to bend the pitch. This way you can bend the note much more than you can with your fingers. Bend a note up an octave for example.
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- Post #11
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Cmon people, where the waitlist order thread lol

January 31st 7:55 a.m. CST
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- Post #166
- Feb 26, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Farty guitar tone? Ok don't laugh please

Have you tried reducing the "Bit Reduce" parameter in a drive block?
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- Post #11
- Feb 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
AXE-FX III Rush Cover YYZ

Wowzers! Fanfrickintastically magnificent!
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- Post #42
- Feb 14, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
A real overdrive pedal

I didn't have much luck with the drives in the AXE until I reduced the mix down to 50%. This made it sound much more realistic IMHO.
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- Post #11
- Feb 9, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is it me or is the Axe fx 3 aesthetically unpleasing?

The eyes of this beholder say "tis beauteous".
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- Post #140
- Feb 7, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can anybody tell me why my Axe Fx 2 xl+ Does Not Work

Glad you got it sorted Toosday! Welcome and best wishes!
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- Post #21
- Feb 5, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What Fractal gear is Sonny Landreth using?

We saw Sonny open for B.B.King and Peter Frampton and WOW! What a great player. Totally unique!
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- Post #20
- Jan 11, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
A fun exercise in nostalgia

ART SGX-2000 with the X-15 midi controller! I thought it was the best! I still have it. I should fire it up and reminisce.
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- Post #51
- Jan 10, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Anyone find they don’t “need” drive blocks in most cases since getting the AxeII?

I still use drives. I like amp distortion, but I still like a very clean sound. Adding an overdrive with 50% mix gives a different texture. Panning between a dirty and clean amp and adding drive to all combinations gives me a huge palette of sounds inside of one preset.
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- Post #28
- Jan 5, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
The Analogues - Sgt Pepper

WoW! Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing!
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- Post #5
- Dec 24, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
First post... Hi and lots of questions.

Yes, you will be happy if you choose to be.
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- Post #7
- Dec 22, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
You need to show this videos to your love ones...

DEBT!
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- Post #5
- Dec 5, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
New Tune after a week from Hell

Nice! Thanks for sharing!
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- Post #9
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.02 Firmware Release

Have you tried repowering MFC while holding down the 11 button. This resets the unit to factory defaults. It's worth a try.
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- Post #124
- Nov 14, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II & Rocktron Banshee 2 Talkbox

Does the guitar into the AXFXII produce sound? What are you using for amplification and speakers? Did you plug in the Banshee to an AC outlet? There is a power supply that must be connected to 115VAC in order to work. Sometimes it's the simple things. Answers will come and as you solve each...
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- Post #3
- Nov 14, 2017
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
REALLY NEED HELP! FIRMWARE PROBLEM?

Deep breath. Reload firmware. Something went wrong. It has been known to happen. If everything "sounds like crap" then something went wrong during the update. I once thought I had hosed everything and it turned out the battery in one of my guitars (active pickups) had gone low. Deep breath...
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- Post #2
- Nov 8, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.01 Beta

On 1st impression. YEAAAAHHHHEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! woot.
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- Post #16
- Oct 28, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Probably lost my Axe FX II and my MFC101 :(((

So sorry to hear this. A tragedy. I hope no one was hurt. Equipment can be replaced. People can't.
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- Post #15
- Oct 16, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MLB POSTSEASON.........YOU IN???

I'm a Red Sox fan, but this is the Cleveland Indians year. I don't see anyone beating them. I will root for Boston (and the Cubs), but I will be surprised if anyone takes Cleveland out.
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- Post #12
- Oct 2, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
How many scenes you really use? Is 8 overkill?

Five is the most I've ever used.
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- Post #2
- Aug 25, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Wah sounding shrill...

Try running the wah in parallel. before the amp. Because there is no "mix" control in the wah block it is sometimes too "in your face" especially with a clean amp. I believe it was Scott Peterson that suggested this and it does help.
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- Post #2
- Aug 15, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

A great product Sukh! These hold a charge (light) really well and fit perfectly. Well done!
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- Post #1,057
- Aug 11, 2017
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Expression pedal to control gain

I use an expression pedal on some presets to pan between a clean amp and a dirty amp. I adjust the "level" of each. One going 0 to 100% (100% being the level that I would choose if that were the only amp and 0 being totally off, different values of course) and the other going 100-0%. I had to...
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- Post #4
- Aug 5, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Thinking about getting an Axe

dON'T dO iT! tHE aXE sTOLE mY gIRL!
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- Post #17
- Aug 4, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How many expression pedals are you using?

Four on the floor! Volume Wah Synth (external) volume Wildcard (pitch, delay mix, rotary speed, pan between 2 amps, pan between 2 distortions, etc.)
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- Post #18
- Aug 4, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

Rocktron Banshee Talk Box. The Axe FXII can't do this for me. That's all
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- Post #4
- Jul 31, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FXLoop = system mute? (Q8.02)

Doesn't FX Loop block have an output control? Set it to 100%
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- Post #14
- Jul 21, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx II Quantum 8.02 presets

Thank you very much M@ !!!!
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- Post #8
- Jul 13, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Recently got my first AxeFX-XL, any reason why most presets are "dark" sounding? Is this normal?

Is cab modelling enabled?
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- Post #37
- Jul 10, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Different effects in one block/PC

You could also have 2 blocks. Pitch 1 block set to 4ths and Pitch 2 set to 5ths and toggle one off and the other on. Easy if you have big feet!
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- Post #4
- Jun 30, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion