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FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

Killer job. And what's that gadget for resting the guitar on your leg?
- acroberts
- Post #54
- Jun 15, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FS SOLD!!!FM9 for sale: $1799.SOLD!!!

Where are you located in case in-person pickup would work? Live in Cleveland, Ohio area and also spend time in SW Florida (Punta Gorda)
- acroberts
- Post #5
- Nov 5, 2022
- Forum: For Sale
FS Axe FX III (Mint) - SOLD

Still available?
- acroberts
- Post #10
- Feb 9, 2020
- Forum: For Sale
My honest review

@FractalAudio - first time I've heard this theory, and scratching head as a Kemper owner (in addition to Fractal). Might explain why amp builders, who would seemingly have cause for lawsuits, haven't legally taken on Kemper.
- acroberts
- Post #12
- Sep 10, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Reviews
Removing AX8 Feet for Velcro?

Has anyone ever determined the screw size that would be needed to secure the bottom place without the feet and be somewhat flush for velcro - even a lower-profile pan-head screw would work with velcro.
- acroberts
- Post #107
- Jul 28, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Never buy earbuds from Dollar store

FWIW, when you're ready for a next step up, I've been pretty happy with $25 Sennheiser CX 300 II buds
- acroberts
- Post #17
- Nov 9, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
Second video. Some New Country (Welsh style).

Nice job man! Question about that double-cut with P90 - is that a Reverend? I'm thinking about picking up something with P90s one of these days... :)
- acroberts
- Post #17
- Nov 1, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Ozzy Tribute #2 Showing some AX8 Love

Damned fine chops! Thanks for the share :)
- acroberts
- Post #11
- Oct 30, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

Wonder if James' guitar tech is aware that the Antares ATG DSP system they use in that Variax body is being mothballed?
- acroberts
- Post #44
- Sep 24, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Help me understand, please...

I think I'm overanalyzing here, but are you saying to do this? ...or a simple flip of the Delay and Reverb from the original image above?
- acroberts
- Post #6
- Jun 14, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

So what is the white/black pedal to the right of the AX8? Intrigued by the XLR cable... :)
- acroberts
- Post #1,033
- Apr 28, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
OMG just upgraded from Eleven Rack to Axe FX II XL+

Lots to learn, but if you want to have some more fun right off the bat, download AxFxView to zip through presets and simplify amp and effect changes - easy to get overwhelmed as a beginner: https://www.roxxxtar.com/axfxview
- acroberts
- Post #10
- Apr 22, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
First Use At Church

FWIW, in the past few years, my church rig has been: Fender Blues Jr - Reason Bambino - Dr. Z M12 - Atomic Amplifire - AX8 I went the modeling route because we went IEM... I also have a Kemper & Kemper Remote that I *thought* I was going to use until the AX8 came along. If you are on the...
- acroberts
- Post #41
- Mar 30, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
First Use At Church

Hey guys - I've been using my AX8 at church for about 6 months now, and have been really happy. What has made me really, REALLY happy is dialing in a single patch and tinkering from there instead of the needle in a haystack approach I was taking - so many awesome options, so little time...
- acroberts
- Post #16
- Mar 27, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 V7.00 Public Beta

Awesome! Joe, about the five new cabs, it notes that these are only for XL and XL+. Was that a copy/paste issue or are these *not* included with this firmware? Either way, totally jazzed about new stuff!
- acroberts
- Post #4
- Mar 7, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Best bang for the buck acoustic???

I bought a jumbo Yamaha (LJ6) a few years back as a campfire guitar that I really love. Frequently reach for that axe over some much higher end (in name and price) guitars... Pulled out a drill and installed an LR Baggs soundhole pickup on my own to round it out and will be keeping this...
- acroberts
- Post #17
- Feb 21, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 Sample of U2 tones

Awesome job man! Would love presets for Until the End of the World, Bad, All I Want is You, Pride, Streets, Elevation & Mysterious Ways
- acroberts
- Post #13
- Jan 13, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Home Studio Routing - Mixer, Splitter Recommendation

Hey guys - after some gear acquisition on 2016, I cleaned up my studio/practice area over the holidays and am now scratching my head on how to best route signals: From from my AX8 and/or Kemper and/or Computer (via 1/8" to split 1/4" mono for now) To my studio monitors or active speakers...
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- Thread
- Jan 3, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Wish Monitor Level in AX8 Edit

Unless I've missed an existing feature, I'd love to see a level monitor in the editor - would make life great when trying to equalize levels across a number of patches. If not doable within the main editor page itself, a pop-up page with just the level adjustment would be awesome.
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- Thread
- Dec 26, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

Was wondering same thing to myself and found it at Amazon - $19 USD (link)
- acroberts
- Post #873
- Dec 25, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Sub Octave Effect on AX8?

Hey guys - we are without a bass player for a Christmas Eve program and we have all bases (pun intended) covered except one song that is a rocker (think Green Day) Practice last night went well with me playing a pretty gritty patch, covering the bass solo on guitar and then power chording...
- acroberts
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
whats wrong with gibson and fender ?

Thinking about pulling trigger and buying a Suhr. Stuff we play is in rock and alternative realm. I'm in terms of Les Paul (actually PRS here), tele and Strat world - next guitar, flexibility is the goal. Anything to keep in mind as I Iook?
- acroberts
- Post #32
- Dec 21, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Tech 21 Power Engine

Yes, you'll need an amp modeller to plug that FX8 into. As for the Power Engine, it's pretty great - lightweight and loud as hell. If interested, I am selling Power Engine - picked up a Yamaha DXR10 for PA and sporatic FRFR use... Also have a brand new Joyo American Sound amp modeler...
- acroberts
- Post #3
- Dec 19, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
6.02 for ax8

Awesome! You know, Cliff, every time I hear about a new release, it's just like....
- acroberts
- Post #8
- Dec 16, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
awww yes! the marshall silver! (Q6)

+1 on request for that patch
- acroberts
- Post #13
- Dec 15, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe FX II live with my cover band

Awesome tone, man! HUGE Dire Straits fan - did you get that patch from the Exchange?
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Dec 10, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
For starters what amp and cab goes with this guitar and their pickups

Don't overthink it - an amp, cab and effect or two with very little manipulation are amazing. Last night, I decided to keep it simple and dropped in the JM45, backed off the input gain, added the Rumble 4x12 EV12S M160 cab (stock cab #F106), a plate reverb and a T808 OD drive in front, with...
- acroberts
- Post #6
- Dec 3, 2016
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Matrix Amp as backup monitor/PA amp

Was considering the 1000FX or 1500FX. Would be looking to use for everything from Acoustic + Vocal only gig on through fuller band monitoring (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, keyboard, etc)
- acroberts
- Post #3
- Dec 2, 2016
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Matrix Amp as backup monitor/PA amp

Hey guys - hopefully not a dumb question, but I'm considering a Matrix Amp for use with my AX8, but I also need a power amp for very occasional use to power monitors or mains for smaller gigs. I know the Matrix stuff is made for guitarists, but does anyone know if they'd be suitable (or how...
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- Thread
- Dec 2, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Wish Effect Subtitles

Any way to shrink the effect label a smidge to add a line underneath with the effect type? There would need to be a be an abbreviation, but this would be so helpful. The motivation for asking was that I was using a patch in practice last night and toggling back and forth (via X/Y) between...
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- Thread
- Dec 2, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Larry Visits Fractopia!

Do tell - Mrs. Claus is asking for shopping ideas :)
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Nov 23, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Metallica - Hardwired... To Self Destruct - Isolated Drum tracks.

@SilentUnderground - is your site down?
- acroberts
- Post #14
- Nov 23, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Nashville This Weekend - Band Recommendations?

Anyone have local Nashville bands to keep an eye out for? Heading there Thursday on through the weekend.
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- Thread
- Oct 11, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Toggle FX X/Y?

Yes, to my knowledge, only way to change an effect from X to Y is a hold on a footswitch or by using scenes.
- acroberts
- Post #8
- Oct 5, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Toggle FX X/Y?

To clarify, you want to map one footswitch for Pitch Detune and another footswitch for harmony? If you don't need instantaneous switching, map one footswitch for Pitch and hold down on that switch for a second or two to switch between X and Y.
- acroberts
- Post #4
- Oct 5, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
FracTool - for power users only

Al - could there be a setting added to the tool that doesn't try to automatically send a patch to the Axe or AX8 when a patch is double-clicked and opened by FracTool? Many times, I have AX8-Edit open and I'd like to open an Axe II patch, convert it and then open it with AX8-Edit. It's a...
- acroberts
- Post #1,133
- Oct 4, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 + Kemper - Dual Amps?

I'd love to run my post-cab AX8 modulation effects (delays & reverbs) in the loop of a Kemper, but also use the AX8's amp, cab and same effects, effectively giving me two amps. Anyone else do anything like this?
- acroberts
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
metallica LIVE on Howard stern NOW!!!!!

If anyone needed validation that Axe's were in use, check the rack behind the speakers & bassist 17 seconds into the "Sad But True". There is definitely Fractal green screen goodness back there :)
- acroberts
- Post #32
- Sep 28, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
The Grand Unified Theory Of Fretboard Organization

First time I've seen these videos - these are fantastic for an intermediate player like me trying to wrap my head around things! The link to the PDF does not work on this end though :(
- acroberts
- Post #25
- Sep 20, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Inspired by Yek - AX8 Presets

Thanks so much for these patches! Spent an hour or so with them last evening - great stuff! A relative newb here and just realized that AxeChange exists in AX8 Edit - so cool!!!
- acroberts
- Post #12
- Sep 12, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
FracTool - for power users only

Awesome - thank you!!!
- acroberts
- Post #1,068
- Aug 25, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Lunar Eclipse (#335) & Ibanez RG852 - video

If any AX8 users want this patch: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvwprczuugrnt4l/Lunar%20Eclipse-AX8.syx?dl=0
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Aug 24, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
FracTool - for power users only

Al, thank you for all of your hard work on FracTool! Thought I'd pass along a couple feature ideas for your consideration: 1) When converting a patch, append a pre-determined suffix to the file name. For example, any patch converted to AX8 format would add '-AX8' to the end of the...
- acroberts
- Post #1,031
- Aug 23, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
FracTool - for power users only

Ah, thought I'd run it as Administrator, but guess i had not. Looks better now. Ran fine in the past - recently upgraded to Windows 10 Anniversary, so that might be the culprit... Thanks!!!
- acroberts
- Post #1,014
- Aug 22, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
FracTool - for power users only

Thank you Al for all of your work! I just tried using FracTool on my Windows 10 machine and the program starts, but no window appears - it just shows up in the Windows Taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Clicking on it does nothing, but when I hover over it, I can see the window that should...
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- Post #1,010
- Aug 22, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
Extreme Delay when Re-using a Delay Block

So I was tooling around with an TC-2290 dotted eighth note delay and saved it out as a block for re-use in other patches. I tried re-using the block in another patch and when I struck a note, no sound was heard until after an extreme delay - like 1/2 to one full second. Anyone else run into...
- acroberts
- Thread
- Aug 21, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Acoustic Guitar using Distortion or Hi Gain

Well, I suppose it can be done, but the bar has been set pretty high :)
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Aug 14, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
ML Bulb Zilla preview - high gain, medium gain and clean examples using multiple IRs - PRESETS ADDED

New AX8 owner here and new to the IR game - thanks Shaun for that first post. I play clean to medium and didn't think the Zilla was for me. Was I wrong! Thanks again :)
- acroberts
- Post #19
- Aug 4, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Crunchy AC 30 TB .... need some help " tightening up " the low-end ?

Would love to see your patch :)
- acroberts
- Post #9
- Aug 3, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Wish Scene Notes in AX8-Edit

Yes, this! I'd love to add notes & reminders to presets and scenes (humbucker vs singlecoil, guitar tone or volume notes...) - would also be great when sharing patches.
- acroberts
- Post #3
- Aug 2, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
AX8 Pedalboard - The making of...

Perfect - was wondering if anyone has used hanging straps or similar hardware store metal fastening pieces parts insted of bicycle links for the AX8. Thanks for the share
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Aug 1, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Wish Factory Cab List Lines up with Amp List

+1 this! Read my mind. So as not to screw up existing presets, an option to sort by amp+cab match inside the PC editor would make this camper happy.
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Jul 29, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

Nice! EXACTLY what I came onto the forums searching for this morning -> AXE8 + Mission pedal mounted on a board to fit inside a PT-1 hard case.
- acroberts
- Post #614
- Jul 19, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Clean Fender Funk with 8 scenes and envelope filters

We have clean stuff on our setlist this week - would love to try these out. Is this on the Exchange?
- acroberts
- Post #2
- Jul 14, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Carrying case?

This thing looks like it would work with an AX8 and an expression. And wheels! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GMix12x24
- acroberts
- Post #292
- Jul 13, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Dirty Amp + Tremelo Request

Hey guys - I'm looking for the tone found in the following video (solo starts at 2:28) and pretty new to the Fractal world - anyone out there have anything close to this or ideas on where to start? I've tried dialing in a few of the smaller Fender amp models and some drives, but not getting...
- acroberts
- Thread
- Jul 11, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Desktop Stand Solution for AX8

In case anyone is looking for a desktop stand for their AX8, check out the AmazonBasics ventilated laptop stand: $14, seems pretty sturdy and bonus points for having room underneath to tuck away cords, too :)
- acroberts
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Axe-FX II Factory Preset Banks as Separate SYX files for Conversion?

Ah, I did just now find how to open banks and inspect a preset. I can export blocks from there and rebuild manually. Thanks for the lead on this!
- acroberts
- Post #3
- Jun 29, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Axe-FX II Factory Preset Banks as Separate SYX files for Conversion?

Hi guys - new AX8 owner here. In watching some tutorial and demo videos on the AX8 and Axe-FX II, there are a few stock patches on the AFII that I'd love to get my hands on. My plan was to try and track down individual SYX files and convert via FracTool. It looks to me, though, that the...
- acroberts
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Video - Moke's Axe Fx ll Preset Demo - 'Wish You Were Here' by 'Pink Floyd'

Holy hell, is that awesome. Moke, as and extension of the stuff you already do, have you ever thought about a premium video series where you step through the settings of the most heavily-used key blocks (amp, cab, ODs, delays, reverbs, etc)? Maybe talk about what each setting would be used for...
- acroberts
- Post #10
- Jun 24, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
About clipping

Was this the video? Ran into clipping last night trying out my new AX8 and just found this...
- acroberts
- Post #29
- Jun 21, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
AX8 V3.51 Released

I'm brand new new to the Fractal camp - my AX8 arrived yesterday and I won't be able to play it until this weekend. Yes, I'm a patient guy... I must admit as the owner of a Kemper, the wait for their new OS has been freaking glacial. Moreso now seeing the rapid pace from the Fractal crew...
- acroberts
- Post #8
- Jun 16, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Just listened to clips from last night's gig

Wanna share any of those patches? In particular would like to see what you did on the TS808 to Rat to Bassman. :)
- acroberts
- Post #15
- Jun 16, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Zendrive + AC15TB

Wow, great song - this is going on our setlist very soon! And going to use that patch too, man!
- acroberts
- Post #25
- Jun 10, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
CPU...not so bad

Getting ready to take the AX8 jump from an Atomic Amplifire. Concerned about CPU limit and wondering about outboard reverb, too. Anyone try the new MXR Reverb pedal? The demo sounds fantastic. BTW, Karl, would you be willing to share your Worship patch? I will be using my AX8 in church...
- acroberts
- Post #16
- Jun 8, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion