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  1. Morbid

    String Gauges, Drop Tuning & Nut Slotting

    Greetings, gang! I'm a long time player, and I'm revisiting some things I thought I knew, and am looking for some input. Here in the near future, I'll be outfitting 4 guitars to cover 5 tunings for a hard rock cover band. The tunings will be as follows; Guitar #1- Standard Guitar #2- Drop D...
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    Rear input no longer auto?

    Hey Gang. Love my XL+, but recently experienced something odd. EDIT: Chris pointed out the error of my ways on the first issue, so to make this easier now, I have my I/O Setup as Main Input Source: Analog (1) Input 1 Left select: Front Input 1 Mode: L+R Sum This allows me to have a cable...
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    Recommendation for FRFR Bass Cab at Gig Volume

    Hey folks! Long time. :) Short and sweet: Bass player has blown 2 cabs over the years...starting to think it's a problem with his amp head (truly, he's not even THAT loud when this happens). Since he's looking at having to replace these things anyway, I'm trying to talk him into taking full...
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    Changing cabs freezes the unit?

    Greetings. I'm running the up to date version of ARES on my Axe-FX II XL+ and the latest version of Axe-Edit, using Axe-Edit to experiment with some new tones. Decided I wanted to use some of the wonderful ML Soundlabs cabs I've purchased, and almost any attempt to do so immediately freezes the...
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    FRFR specifically for Bass

    Hello fellow fractal enthusiasts. I'm trying to help a Bass Player friend of mine make the move to the digital world, and as does tend to happen, we've gotten on the topic of finances regarding total cost. I'm now trying to help him find an FRFR cab that is suitable specifically for bass...
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    Muse - Stockholm Syndrome synth part on Guitar

    Strange title, I know...bear with me if you can. I'm looking to do a live cover of Stockholm Syndrome by Muse with my band in the future, but we don't have a pianist at our disposal, nor are we in a position to use backing tracks (small bar band...such is life). The synth part of the song with...
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    "Digital modelers just don't cut through"

    What's your opinion on statements like this? I've heard a few different people say it, but most recently was Jim Root of Slipknot. To further elaborate on his statement, he basically went on to say that when up against tube amps, even if you crank the hell out of the mids, digital modelers just...
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    Multi-FX Pedal/Modeler without breaking the bank?

    Trying to help someone find a deal on something for bass without totally breaking the bank (otherwise I'd have them just get an AX8). Hoping to find something that will deliver an array of solid bass tones, while ALSO allowing for an idea I have, which is to allow the bass to take up some of the...
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    Original samples for live covers? (legality)

    Just a thought I had, and I thought I'd pick the brains of the experienced here. Working on a new local cover band (mainly for fun and some extra pocket change), and one of the things we've all agreed we want to be able to do, is trigger certain samples from the original songs, when needed...
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    WTB 1u Rack Drawer

    Don't have a lot of cha-ching to put toward one, but figured I'd put a feeler out here in case someone was looking to unload one on the cheap :) Really looking to find one that pulls out (har har) all the way. I've seen some that only come out half their depth and that unfortunately wouldn't...
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    Stage "props" instead of cabs?

    I'll keep this short and sweet! I'm putting together a new cover band. I'll be playing direct, and suspect the bass player will be as well, leaving a lot of room where cabinets would normally go. I was thinking about the fact that RUSH started using the dryers and rotisserie chicken makers to...
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    Cover Band: Do you match the guitar tones?

    Just a quick question for the guitar players here who are in cover bands (not Tribute bands, but bands that cover multiple artists). Do you go through the trouble of trying to match the guitar tones used by the band you're covering at that moment, or do you just stick with one general tone? I...
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    Prototype MFC101 Screen

    Anyone know where I can get one? I dig the blue! Don't worry...there is no warranty on my MFC101, lol
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    Velcro Problem (looking for suggestions)

    Hey gang. I've got one of the older Pedaltrain boards (the big one), which houses my MFC101 and two Mission Expression pedals. I got the board used with the velcro already attached and I've had great luck for the most part. Recently though, I stored the board in it's bag vertically (on it's...
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    PA Wedge/Monitor vs FRFR Wedge/Monitor

    Just a quick question for you guys. How many of you use a normal PA Wedge/Monitor during live shows instead of FRFR? I did a few gigs recently where I was having a hard time hearing myself (I play guitar and bass in a band, which instrument depends on the song). I started thinking maybe I...
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    Sanding down a RGAIX6FM? (Question)

    Hey gang, quick question. I've been looking at purchasing an Ibanez RGAIX6FM in the future, in the Frosted White finish. I love the factory images of the guitar, but all of the ones I've seen face to face, the grain is a lot more subtle than the factory images display. So much so, that in the...
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    BASS: Tone that CUTS but still holds the BOOM

    Primarily, I'm a guitar player, but I play bass in a local band for the enjoyment and the experience. Part of the experience has been on the engineering side of things, as I'm usually responsible for our FOH sound, and with that experience has come a lot of "ah hah" moments, one of which being...
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    The wireless unit you love?

    Hey gang. Been looking at changing my wireless unit lately. The one I have works, but I really hate the design of the wireless pack. I'm working with an unfortunately limited budget of around $200 right now (seasonal job), which cuts my options down considerably. Fortunately, I don't mind used...
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    Controlling lights with feet? (Affordable options)

    Hey gang. I play in a local band and am kind of the 'tech guy' of the group. I'm trying to help us push things a little further in terms of our show, but trying to do so the most affordable way possible (small budget comes with the territory). We recently got two American DJ Tri 7X lights and...
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    Using the "wrong" Mission Pedal

    Just out of curiosity, how many of you are using the "wrong" Mission Engineering pedal with your Axe-FX/MFC-101? By wrong I mean, for example, using a Mission EP-11 (built for the Eleven Rack) instead of a regular EP-1? I recently picked up a good deal on an EP-11, hooked it up to my MFC-101...
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    MFC101 Midi Out to power LEDs?

    Hey gang. Odd question perhaps, but I was wondering, has anyone ever Frankensteined a midi patch cable to run from the Midi Out of the MFC101 to power LED Light Strips, or done something similar? I'm using the XL+ with the MFC101 MKIII using the FASLink connection, and was looking at my...
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    MFC101 MKIII & XL+ Name Timeout (SOLVED)

    Recently got an Axe-FX XL+ and MFC-101 MKIII. Before hooking them up for the first time, I updated the Axe-FX to the latest firmware (Q3.02). Regardless of whether I use FASLINK or Ethernet on the MK III, I get a name timeout. I made sure that its set to XL mode and to use FASLINK or Ethernet...
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    Wah Auto-Disengage at Toe Down position? (SOLVED)

    Hey gang. I recently picked up a Mission Engineering Expression Pedal. I was under the impression that it was an SP1, but that was my mistake, and as it turns out, it's one of their discontinued SP2 pedals. For those of you who don't know, the SP2 has a switch and 2 outputs much like the SP1...
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    Your preferred pedalboard velcro?

    Hey gang. Purchased a used Pedaltrain not too long ago with the velcro already attached. Seems like very standard nothing special velcro, and I find myself concerned about it's ability to hang onto the heavy MFC101. I've seen some people use industrial strength velcro that basically seems like...
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    The FR Debate Continues! (Matrix FR212)

    Greetings Fractalites. I did a quick search, but didn't really find any discussions that really quenched my thirst for knowledge. As the people on this forum are quite possibly the most helpful I've run into, I figured there'd be no harm in starting a new thread. I normally use my Axe-FX with...
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    DIY Wah/Vol Expression Pedal

    Greetings Fractalites. I happen to be a tinkerer...always have been. Recently I decided I wanted to make my own switchable expression pedal for a wah, by using a broken Dunlop Wah pedal, to be used with my Axe-FX II and MFC101. I decided I would follow this tutorial to do it...
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    Unfamiliar MFC101

    Greetings Fractalites. Was aimlessly searching the web and came across this really attractive MFC-101 http://fr.audiofanzine.com/pedalier-midi/fractal-audio-systems/MFC101/news/a.play,n.10126.html Based on the date of the article (2009), I'm assuming these photos were prototype pictures for...
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    Did you sell your "REAL" rig in favor of the Axe?

    Hello Gents, Just a friendly discussion that I imagine has happened here time and time again, but with the release of the Quantum Firmware, I wanted to bring it up again to get some new opinions. First, a little backstory. I can only imagine many people shared the same view at one point...
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    Scrambled Characters on Axe-FX II Display

    Did a search and found several people who experienced this on their MFC, but I don't own an MFC (yet). After a few hours of playing today, I was taking a break. When I came back, the Axe-FX had some scrambled characters on the display. Most everything could still be read, and the axe-fx seemed...
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    Playing Bass & Guitar, and cutting through the mix (both, live)

    Fractalites! I've got a couple of questions here that can kind of be grouped together, and I just wanted to pick the various experienced and opinionated brains of the intelligent people of this wonderful forum. I should probably first point out, that I recognize the fact that a lot of these...
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    Blue Screens of Death

    Anyone else experiencing Blue Screens of Death, related to Axe-Edit/The Axe-FX? I've had 5 of them now, and it only ever happens when I'm messing with the Axe-FX in Axe-Edit, ever since updating to all the latest downloads. I can't intentionally trigger it either. First time I opened the new...
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    Test my patch for me?

    Hey gang. Since upgrading to Firmware 19 from 15 on my Axe-FX II, my old patch basically went to Hell, haha. So rather than trying to rectify the problem, I decided to start fresh. However, I'm experiencing some serious hum/buzz, which I recognize is of course a symptom of high gain, but...
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    Upgraded from FW15 to FW19 (High Gain Question)

    Hey Fellas. I'll keep this brief, cuz I'm tired and it's 5am now, lol. I was in the midst of messing with a new Blues Patch, based off of my normal High Gain Mark IV Metal patch (seemed like a good place to start), and I was having good luck. Nice sweet sound, with a pushed gain. I got a wild...
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    Axe-FX II "Microphoning"

    I noticed recently when I set something on my rack case, that the thump the object made when it hit the rack, came through my cabinet, delay effect and all. So I started testing. Tap on the power amp...nothing. Tap on the axe-fx, and it comes through the cab with whatever effects I have...
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    Matrix GT1000FX 1u Powering Off

    I've had this GT1000FX for over a year now and haven't had a problem. I haven't changed the way it's connected or setup since I got it and it's operated flawlessly up until today. Today I was playing, and suddenly had no sound at all. No clicks, no pops, no thin sounds, no drop in volume...
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    Need a Patch suggestion (choir, orchestra, something big)

    Hey gang. Can't access my Axe-FX II right now, but I figured I'd pick the brain of this wonderful forum. On occasion, I do an acoustic cover of Alanis Morissette's Uninvited with a friend of mine, just the two of us...I play, she sings. That's a pretty heavy song though, with a lot going on...
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    Axe-FX II Outputs 1 & 2 PA Question

    Greetings Gearheads. I've got a brief (and most like silly and already answered)question for everyone. I've sifted through the manual, and while it could just be because I'm exhausted, I can't find a simple answer for my question, but I'll try to make this brief. I've been using the Axe-fx II...
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    High Gain Inconsistent Hissing Sound [NOT A BUG]

    Not sure if this is a bug or not, but it's bothersome. Today I updated to the newest EVERYTHING (Axe-Edit, Fractal Bot, Firmware, Patches, USB Drivers...I mean EVERYTHING). Messing around with some high gain mesa sounds and notice when I'm not playing, there is hissing in the background, which...
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    Frusted, confused and upset (Axe-Edit problems)

    I'll try to make this brief. As of this week (thanks to this forum and fellow forumer RonKendzior)I'm now a proud owner of an Axe-fx II. I immediately downloaded all of the necessary PC files (all direct from the fractal site), updated the Firmware to 10.10 via Fractal Bot, and went to work...
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