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    Question about Shreddy Death Metal tone "fizziness"?

    This, and I still had to dial the level of the amp blocks back to -25dB or so not to have the output ridiculously in the red. The original screenshots had the amp level at 0dB and 7dB in the cab so trying to tame that by turning down the input level (which I run on 6.5% for both hot passives...
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    Marshall Guv'nor V1 Simulation

    I have an original UK built Guv,nor in basically mint condition sitting in a drawer that Fractal can borrow for as long as they like if they want to model it.
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    I Don't Like The Glossy-Finish On Majesty Neck

    I had the same issue with my JPX (both my Majesties came satin) and eventually went with the 0000 steel wool. I remember seeing a video many years ago where Maddi sprayed John's necks with Finger Ease (and not just on the strings) to reduce the stickiness which I tried for a while but...
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    Some differences between real JP2C and AxeFx models?

    I also have an actual JP2C and can get it to match my mic'd cabinet close enough to not worry about it and it is infinitely easier to play around with different cabinets or mics (that I don't own) than with actual hardware. Being able to save settings for different guitars also reminds me how...
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    FM9 will bring me back! Best mid gain amps and tricks??

    Embarrassed to admit I recently discovered the Cornford MK50 for this purpose never having really given it the time of day on my AxeIII responds really well to the volume knob or drives
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    Support for FM9?

    Is support for using Cab-Lab with the FM9 planned? I know having to mix cabinets on AxeFXIII and transfer them over is a first world problem but doing while dialing in presets on my FM9 would be more convenient.
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    Modern Guitars, Then and Now.

    I think that is where the guitar picks also go despite their size :tearsofjoy:
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    Modern Guitars, Then and Now.

    This is why D'Addario used to make the EKXL strings with reinforced soldered twists although for the difference in price it was easier to do as Andy recommends and do it yourself. It is basically standard practice for anyone with a Steinberger TransTrem who transposes sharp unless you like...
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    AFIII Every Amp Based on Mesa/Boogie - 37 Dream Theater Riffs

    This is a great demonstration, there is definitely a few Mesa models that I need to spend some time with such as the Triple Crest and Sub Blues rather than just sticking to my usual Mark or USA Lead favorites. On a separate note I am intrigued as to where you have your Input Trim set as my...
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    Modern Guitars, Then and Now.

    Here you go, this is the only complete spare I have although the rocker pieces are not original but I never got around to measuring some up and having them made more accurately. I have a graphite nut somewhere which came with one of the spare necks but my recollection is that they were only...
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    Modern Guitars, Then and Now.

    My main black GS7TA is earlier but still Gibson era while I also have a Newburgh GL2TA and GM7TA. Hard to justify the stainless refret even though I much prefer the feel when I have 3 spare necks which I got off eBay years ago which at least 1 of was destined for a custom GS project. Other than...
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    Modern Guitars, Then and Now.

    Old and new, the Steinberger GS7TA is still my favorite guitar (although I have another "player" that has the active tone control without the stacked pots which I prefer) and you addressed with yours the thing I would most like to change as stainless frets on my EBMM JP's and Majesty's are nice...
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    Anyone using a HP laptop running windows 10 have ax8 edit issues

    Try updating your audio driver. I just went through the same thing with a Presonus ioStation 24C which I got to do some recording when traveling with an HP Omen laptop. It continually came up with Midi connection issues which seems to be a standard problem with newer HP laptops on Win10 64-bit...
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    Gibson buying Mesa?

    Same for me, I saw a black GM1T with white binding when I was 19 like the one Mike Rutherford was playing in the ad and a little over a decade later managed to get a GM7TA. The sad part is I hadn't played it much for a number of years until EVH passed and I had to break it out for Summer...
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    Gibson buying Mesa?

    I better get my Triaxis display fixed for posterities sake while I still can before Mesa goes the way of Steinberger. Even more reason for the Mesa heads to stay safely in the home studio and continue relying on Fractal other than also saving my back of course. Very sad. I wonder when Doug...
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    Recommend a used 5 string bass

    I have an Ibanez SR505 I use when I need a 5-string bass for recording which I picked up many years ago which you'll easily be able to find for well under $1000. I prefer the pickups in my Bongo 4HH which I picked up for not much over $1000 about 10 years ago but you won't find a Bongo 5HH for...
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    Is Kiesel worth the wait?

    Very happy with my ZM7 which was my first Kiesel and part of the Zeus run from last year. Woods I wanted, color was spot on and quality was at least on par with my PRSs. I don't think the 10-12 week wait was that bad. You ought to try ordering a PRS to the specs you want, I did that through...
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    Guitars: how many and brands?

    4 PRS (Cu22, Cu24, Singlecut Trem, Private stock Cu24-7 all RW necks) 6 Steinberger (2 GS7TA one a NAMM build, GL2TA, GM7TA, GL4T, ZT3) 7 EBMM (JP7, JPX6, JP15, BFR7 Koa RW neck, Majesty 6, Majesty Monarchy 7, Bongo4) Kiesel ZM7 Multiscale Fender EJ Strat Rickenbacker 330/12 Dan Armstrong Ampeg...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.08 Public Beta 3

    This 👍 Just don't tell my wife otherwise I may be forced to sell some guitars as my excuse for having at least one guitar per tuning is gone ;)
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    AX8 Brit Floyd presets

    Enjoy!
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    Help me choose some pickups

    I have BKP Nailbombs in a PRS Cu22 tuned in C# and they transformed the guitar. The PRS 7-string I got 2nd hand came with BKP pickups but I haven't pulled them to find out which ones but they are have great definition without being muddy. Thinking of getting some Rebel Yell's for my Eb PRS...
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    Axe Fx III with Eventide Eclipse

    Thanks very much Cliff. I just took a quick break and took it for a test drive and that is so close to the the original. Added a tube screamer and I was immediately super happy. That made my week! Cheers 🍻
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    Axe Fx III with Eventide Eclipse

    I actually used Javajunkie's preset as the starting point for my AX8 when I decided to move away from my analog rig to something far more portable but could never get it to sound the same as the MarkV/Eclipse as the analog rig was then. AngelicEchoes is great for doing Beck like volume swells...
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    Axe Fx III with Eventide Eclipse

    I still have an Eclipse in my analog rig (JP2C/AFX2/Eclipse) and that is also my favorite preset that I have never been able to properly replicate either.
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    The Quest for the great Soldano Tone (Live Gary Moore)

    I love Gary's live tone and still have an original Guv'nor I haven't used for years. I may have to break it out over the weekend and find a good match for it in the Axe III
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    A big thanks to Leon Todd (2112)!

    Just waiting for Ragdoll to tour the States so I can buy the man a beer!
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    DIEZEL - MESSA / HETFIELD TONE

    Thanks Mate!! I thought the sample in the mix showed the potential much better so I tried your updated samples in the mix as well. Nice work! May just play around a bit with the cab IR to see if I can get a better fit now, the rest is great.
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    Explorer Strap Button Location

    The only Explorer style guitar I have is a ESP Hetfield and it works fine with the strap button (now a Schaller strap lock as with all my other guitars) on the back of the body providing the strap lock is flipped as mentioned. I have a ZW Warhammer and it is the same. Balance is correct and my...
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    FC Controllers Now Shipping!

    Confirmed 5/17/18 7:48 PM EST Invite: 2/26/19 1:00 PM EST Ordered :)
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    Morley Maverick mini wah settings?

    I'd suggest contacting Morley if you like their mini-wah as I use a Morley M2 expression pedal (due to a preference for Bad Horsie 2 or Tremonti Wah's) and Morley sold me the spring to use with an M2 so it defaults to heel down like a regular wah. The same may be possible with M2 Mini, as other...
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    Pickup Suggestions? - BKP Warpig is Too Much

    You can also call BKP for a recommendation as in my experience they are very helpful. I have Nailbombs (Alnico V bridge) in my rosewood neck PRS C22 tuned to C and have been extremely happy with them. The bridge tightened up the bottom end for metal without making it unusable for other styles.
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    PRS pickup suggestions

    FWIW I put Nailbombs in my rosewood neck C22 and it turned from a maybe sell into a definitely keep. The stock pickups lacked definition for hard rock / metal particularly when detuned and the BK pickups totally fixed that. Even tuned to C# it still sounds awesome. I certainly wouldn't be...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Confirmation: 1/29 10:03am EST Purchase invitation: 3/28 2:24pm EST Ordered and waiting patiently :)
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    AX8 feet screw size

    They are M3.5 then just determine the length you need. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/removing-ax8-feet-for-velcro.110879/
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    Click tracks...anyone here use them?

    And if your drummer objects you can tell him that if it was good enough for when Mike Portnoy played with Avenged Sevenfold...
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    Some Ir's I've made over time

    Nice work!!
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    Cab packs - Yay or Nay?

    Yay!! As the IR replicates a mic'd cabinet it can have a big effect on your tone just like moving a mic(s) around really does. For high gain tones I have currently been enjoying the ML Zilla or Dizzy IRs but my fall back and probably most often used for high gain are IR's from CK's USA Trad...
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    PRS Custom 24 owners - need pup advice

    +1 on BK pickups, I put Nailbombs in one of my PRS's and will convert the other 2 I have to BK's at some point
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Simple rig as well, paired with a CLR Neo. Far more portable than my full rig with Mesa MarkV, rack and speaker cabs
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    My first blast beats: Mesa IIC+ Gothic Chaos (Cab Pack 7)

    G'day Mikko. I'm actually OK with waiting as quality is more important but once you tease it and I know the lead time isn't like waiting for an AX8 (or AXII before it, or anything from Mesa or EBMM) it makes it a bit harder. I am also super interested in trying the V30 / K100 blends myself
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    My first blast beats: Mesa IIC+ Gothic Chaos (Cab Pack 7)

    Still probably my favorite Cab Pack for Petrucci-esque tones and having a great time mixing it with the ML USA 2x12. I am looking forward to Cab Pack 24...soon??
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    Who is using the Fractal Expression pedal?

    FWIW I went with an EV1 and a Morley M2VC for my AX8 rig. I like the EV1 as an expression pedal for all the reasons M@ mentions but the lack of spring precluded me wanting to use it as a Wah and for me a custom slop is also needed for the EV1 depending on how you use it as the long throw...
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    FRFR Solutions

    FWIW I went with a CLR Neo for my AX8 rig and are more than happy with how it translates. I am now seriously considering downsizing my main Mesa MarkV/AxeII rig although the 4x12/2x12 stack still looks better (especially for a chiropractor).
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    Cab Pack 23 - ML USA 2x12 + Citrus 2x12

    Purchased. Thanks Mikko!! And now the mixing with the Mesa 4x12 V30 cabs begins :D
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    Mesa 4x12 vs Mesa 2x12!!

    Looking forward to the Mesa 2x12 as my favorite real cab setup for a long time has been both a 4x12 and 2x12 mixed together...except for transportation
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    A Message to all US citizens (or former US citizens)......

    As an Australian now living in Michigan I enjoy celebrating Independence Day on the 4th of July. There is something fundamentally enjoyable about celebrating someone opening up a big can of whoop arse on the English (I won't use the term British for fear of offending the Scots, Irish and even...
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    10/13/2015 6:13pm EST. Ordered, thanks to everyone at FAS. Now I know who won the shipping between the AX-8 and JP-2C (knowing Mesa it won't shipped until Q3 at the earliest). I'll make sure my Axe-FxII Mark 1 still gets some love (although less transportation)
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    Dream Theater - The Astonishing

    As a big DT fan I understand a lot of the comments here. I get the feeling that they tried to make the rock opera a bit more accessible to non-DT fans particularly with the keyboards and lack of riffage. If I ignore the DT legacy I like it as an entirety despite some of the tracks being weak...
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    New Mesa Boogie John Petrucci JP-2C amplifier!

    Ordered!! Now it will be interesting to see which arrives first the JP-2C or AX-8!!
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    Dan Armstrong Guitar Advice

    I have a reissue. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see what I can pick out (I am no expert on Dan Armstrongs but they are unique in many ways). We can also always do a comparison when yours arrives. The pickup(s) are quite unique and I doubt the copies would replicate the pickup selector switch...
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    How many guitars do you own?

    32, but I think the correct reply is...not enough :D
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    Five Finger Death Punch | Hard To See [SOLO COVER] | QUANTUM pitch block

    Thanks Rocco. Excellent work!! I watched 5FDP from stage right this past weekend thanks to a VIP pass and can confirm Jason has his doubleneck tuned to D-standard on the top neck and B-standard on the bottom neck so he can play solos etc. on the top neck more like the way the originally...
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    Newbie needs some help

    I have been using 4CM and a MrkV since I got my AxeII (for recording i just use the Axe and Cab IRs). Also what you mentioned about using the Axe as pre-amp I something I do on a lot of patches from Fender and Dumple cleans to the FAS Brootalz. Only cautionary comment is to dial the tones and...
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    Clark Kent Job - First Time (Official Music Video) [CHECK OUT MY BAND]

    Everything other than that cap I liked!! That brim needs some serious bending, and if you see Kimi Raikkonen around his could use a serious touch up as well...sorry, coming from an old guy :roll
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    I DID IT!!!

    Where is the hurl emoticon?
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    NGD Custom Emerald Steampunk Carbon Fiber Electric

    I recently acquired an X30 7-string 2nd hand and have determined their will be more Emerald's in my future. I have a number of Steinbergers so all carbon fibre and electric is a desirable combination and getting rid of the neck joint is the best feature of the EBMM Majesty i have. That guitar...
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    Bareknuckle Black Dog or Painkiller?

    FWIW I recently put Nailbombs in my PRS CU22 rosewood neck which is tuned to C# or D standard and haven't been disappointed as I now get the low end crunch while maintaining the defintion the guitar always lacked especially after I started down tuning it. The neck is also what I wanted for a...
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    Brootalz Cab Pack 7 vs 8 vs 9

    7, 9 then 8 although there are parts of 9 that could be swapped for me. Maybe if the 2 were blended... I guess I must just prefer V30's for this type of music. 8 has siounded great in other clips and I have never been considered a M.... kind of guy.
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    Favorite guitar tones

    Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues / Parisienne Walkways Opeth - Deliverance (album) John Petrucci - Damage Control
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    Killer MB John Pretucci demo!

    Yes he does. According to the latest rig rundown JP is now running 2 mic'd 1x12 rectifier cabinets off-stage rather than the 4x12 which run the PA and monitor mix. The 1x12 mini-rectifier cabinets on stage are not miked. Around 5:15 into:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5-hdsKV_w
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    Dream Theater Troll Thread

    Petrucci now has speakers in his custom footrests rather than just the diamond plate footrests with buttkickers that he used on previous tours.
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    Majesty Inspiration

    The other big one for me is mass. My Majesty is super light whereas my BFR7 koa (koa top on Mahogany body) weighs a ton. JPX6 is somewhere in between. The satinized finish on the Majesty is also more like the early JP6s or rosewood necks whereas the JPXs being gloss can be a bit sticky...
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    How do you drop your pitch a half or whole step?

    I pick up another guitar...always a good excuse to purchase another guitar when you find a new tuning :lol
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    Downtuning a PRS 25" scale length guitar

    I have PRS's tuned in E, Eb and D and a ESP 24.75" scale in drop C#. The key is too find a string gauge you are happy with then adjust neck relief and intonation (and sometimes the nut slots) to suit. FWIW I prefer 10-46 in standard tuning on 25-25.5" scales, 11-49 for Eb, D is 11-52. I'm...
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    NGD : Ernie Ball JP BF7 Koa Rosewood Neck

    Customs agents rarely have a sense of humour, I have been asked when I am leaving when re-entering the US. The part about being descended from criminals! It holds a higher social status than being descended from the English... Glad that you enjoyed Downunder, always good to hear people...
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    NGD : Ernie Ball JP BF7 Koa Rosewood Neck

    No, I found it online at Willcutt Guitars. I saw one about 4 years ago on the EBMM Forum but by then they had stopped the rosewood neck option. As I had been seeing quite a few 6 strings out there I did a quick google to see if there were any 7 strings around and snapped it up. Now if PRS do...
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    NGD : Ernie Ball JP BF7 Koa Rosewood Neck

    I think to save the body from buckle rash :lol I never thought about that before from my JPX but by the time you have the trem plate, control cavity, piezo switch cover and the output jacks with piezo adjustment you start running out of real estate. As a displaced Aussie, I like your...
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    NGD : Ernie Ball JP BF7 Koa Rosewood Neck

    Sometimes Monday can be a good day :D
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    Let's see your favourite guitar!

    Hard to pick one favorite although the Steinberger GS-7TA is probably the closest...also have to throw in a PRS like a lot of folks, love the rosewood neck except maybe for the dimensions.
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    V10 Firmware

    Thanks Cliff and FAS team.
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    Am I setting my gate wrong?

    Which gate are you using? I have had much better success with disabling the gate in the Input section and adding a GateExp block straight after the amp block before the speaker block (which I assume you have removed) or any other effects. I use sidechain set to Input 1 with frequencies set to...
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    Guitar you're playing?

    Depends on what time of the day it is and what I want to play...
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    Post Your Rig!

    Next time I wheel it out from the wall I'll grab some pics of the back although some of the routing is still a work in progress as I get power cords that are all the correct length. My skills haven't reached Mark Snyder's yet either (especially with the number of cables running in and out of...
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    Anyone connecting Axe-Fx out to amp's effect loop return?

    I have my Axe II routed through my GCX switcher in such a way that I can just use the power amp of my Mark V or use the 4CM method or just use the AxeII in the loop bypassing the effects in front of the MarkV. Like other comments in this thread you need to play around with your presets with...
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    Post Your Rig!

    Thanks. Now if I can just get the noise down on the pre-MarkV input with the 4CM method all will be good and I can get back to working on new patches
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    Post Your Rig!

    Sort of finished for the moment. Axe-FX II is a new addition so still experimenting
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