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    Is the Mk I now a little outdated?

    This depends on what your definition of what a 'little outdated' means? For some, a few features missing may consider the Mk1 'outdated'. For others 'The end of firmware updates' may make those feel like the MK1 is outdated. As for myself, I will probably not consider the Mk1 'outdated' unless...
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    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Thank you for the detailed explanation!!
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    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    So the Friedman, orange and t75 were done with the V2 capture process? Thanks
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    FB Comb Filter... Where have you been all my life?!

    I used a lexicon mpx-1 for the comb effect with my axefx’s for years before the FF comb block was around. I agree, A mix of a tiny bit of micro delayed comb-filtering made my string sensitivity feel better and my high gain solos sound thicker/fuller and more polished. I have focal dystonia so it...
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    Is there a way to make passive pickups sound like active ones?

    I use dimarzio passive’s. I set my noise gate threshold fairly high (-55), use a clean drive into the amp with level at 10 and drive at .5 to 1 for the drive block. That seems to work for me.
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    Will there be a version 2 of FAS-FX Reverb or any updates to it?

    +1
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    What to do when you can’t line up IRs?

    I always thought it would be nice to have an 'auto-align' (align peaks) with IR's along with auto trim, but i'm not sure if auto trim is essentially already 'auto-aligning' them
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    Attempting to record guitars but I get flangey, chorusy tones when I dual track.

    Make sure that the left and right channels are truly left and right with no bleed. I assume your not using any chorus, pitch-shifting etc. Honestly sometimes I have found my left/right double tracks will sound a bit sterile together so I eq each side differently and/or will use a different amp...
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    Three Amp Blocks?

    Yes, so I could use one for bass and the other 2 for my guitar
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    Axe-fx jamming

    This is pretty much an all out shred jam:
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    Question about mastering (Toontrack EZmix)

    There is a lot of good info on YouTube and google. Just search mixing and mastering. The best piece of advice I can give u is that your ears are by far the most valuable tool in mixing and mastering. Learning how to listen and interpret what the instrument/song needs is key. This just comes from...
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    Tweeter squeal ruined the rehearsal last night!

    I practice in a small room with my band and I have the same problem at times. What has helped me is adjusting the gain staging throughout the entire chain. For example, I'll lower the input level into the amp in the axe a few db and make up for it later in the chain. I also noticed if I really...
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    Best & cheapest active speaker for Axe Fx?

    I also have the ev zlx-12p's and am very happy with them
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    Best studio mics - your input?

    Royer R121
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    Found a Great EQ

    I'm a big fan of the free vst "proximity" by Vlad from TDR. It is useful for adding space and depth without having to use reverb. Molot and Limiter no6 are great free plugs also. Good stuff. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    Fletcher Munson - Home Is GREAT! Gig is BAD!!!!!

    You could try adding a parametric eq that rolls off around 120hz and boosts around 3db between 1-3khz. Adjust the 4-5khz range if you want to emphasize or cut the presence. If your preset has reverb playing live you could try a short delay instead or try adjusting the pre-delay on the reverb...
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    Examples of excellent vibrato

    Vinnie moore, Richie Kotzen Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    Badger 18 gets really noisy

    I find the badgers are terrific for a mildly overdriven tone. I tried high gain with them and never liked it as much. I dont know how a real badger sounds but for higher gain tone I would go for something else. Just my 2 cents Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    Converting OWNHAMMER 412-GTR Mes V32 STD into Ultra Res

    I really dig the old OH mesa v32 "fat" mixes. I wonder if converting those would be worthwhile. I'm also curious what program is best to use to determine ir length Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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    The New Bright Knob

    I used to use a triaxis , 2:90 combo which was a popular combo to use. The triaxis and 2:90 both had presence controls. Lowering the 2:90 presence control just seemed to rob the tone and make it sound lifeless. However the presence on the triaxis reacted much better and you could get a nice...
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    The New Bright Knob

    I've used a triaxis, gforce combo for well over a decade before the axe. As per Cliff's recommendation I set the new brightness about 10 o'clock on my patch using usa lead 2 yellow. It definitely sounds better to me. A touch darker but seems to add the roundness in the low end that I remember...
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    Mic preamp colorization with cabinet simulations

    I just read the producer pack notes and did see those pre's you mention. I didn't realize there were at least 3 different types of pre's used. Was always curious though like with different power amps, mics if (mic pre's) could modeled in the axe. As the previous post mentions it must be more...
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    Mic preamp colorization with cabinet simulations

    I am curious as to what differences there are in shooting a cab ir with different mic preamps? Obviously a R121 sounds a lot different if you send it through a UA tube, Great River, Grace pre..etc..I was always curious why the colorization of different (popular) mic preamps are not included in...
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    V13 update froze my unit!

    Mine just froze updating to 13.02 flashing screen while updating
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    2290 delay question right post delay at 0.0 = no delay?

    Are you running mono? This is from the wiki "The 2290/mod delay type has Phase Reverse set to Right. Because of this you'll hear no delay when the signal is summed to mono, due to phase cancellation."
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    Own Hammer - Mix IR's Mix Bundles - Modern/Vintage

    The ultrares for the axe 2 is very generous of fractal. Most companies with a new product on the horizon would only allow new developments on the latest hardware to make more sales. Thanks for not being the normal company after the almighty $
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    FW 12.04beta - yay!

    I had no problems I would just back up all your banks with bot before you try it Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    Input Trim

    I use an expression pedal to lower "drive" for less gain in some of my patches. However I notice more treble when the drive is lowered. So what direction should I go with the input trim while lowering the gain. Higher or lower to achieve the same freq response through the sweep of my pedal
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    FW 12.04beta - yay!

    Its in the utility menu at the bottom of one of the pages
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    FW 12.04beta - yay!

    Update all presets made a night and day difference for me. I was having all kind of issues before doing it. None of my patches got screwed up as others have suggested but I dont use global blocks.
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    Question on FW12.04b

    I had the exact same problem until I "updated all presets" from the utility menu.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

    Is it ok to use axe-edit with 12.04b? I know some params won't show up. Just don't want to corrupt any presets
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    About the Axe-Fx II XL

    I am curious about this myself also
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    Welcome Blues Saraceno and Tom Quayle!

    Does this mean we're getting a Mojave dirty boy amp in the axe
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    2 FCB1010 Linked Together?

    Fcb uno. Use top for stomps and ia and bottom for 5 scenes Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    2 FCB1010 Linked Together?

    I use a ground control and a fcb 1010 linked works great. Select presets with ground control and use fcb for scenes and ia control. I have 4 exp. pedals Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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    Best Speakers to Play Axe II Through

    I actually like the sound of my carvin pm15a's but I never hear anyone else talk about them
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    tips for cutting through live mix direct/FOH?

    I filter the low end and blast the piss out of my mids using the eq block and global eq.
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    Controller value to change delay timing from 1/4, 1/8....etc

    Is there a way to change the delay timing 1/4, 1/8..etc with a controller value? Thanks
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    Live bands playing along to karaoke tracks - Moral Issue?

    I play with a 3 piece and we use backing tracks for rhythm guitar and keys (no lead parts). All the backing tracks I made and played. Our drummer uses a midi click buss-ed to his headset from logic. I feel fortunate to have a drummer that can stay in perfect time throughout the song even with...
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    My FW11.03 High Gain tones sound weird with FW12…?

    I updated from 11.05 to 12.01 and my usa lead br+ with TS 808 mod in front doesn't quite have the bite that 11.05 had. Just sounds a tad blanketed. I reset the amps and reloaded my presets and am using mode 11 authentic. Almost a little like the cocked wah you mentioned
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    What's your pickups choice in your 80's hotrod guitar for that hairmetal tone?

    Dimarzio Double Whammy, obnoxious mids Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 4
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    amp similar to laney iommi/sabbath

    This is very good. Thanks for the patch. I will definitely have to try this one. Thanks everyone else for your input!
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    amp similar to laney iommi/sabbath

    Well too be honest I haven't really messed with any amps yet to try to get a sabbath type tone, I was just asking to get some feedback where I might start. I know Iommi has a sig. Laney but I would imagine there some brit models in the axe that would do. Thanks for the Hot Kitty tip though, I...
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    amp similar to laney iommi/sabbath

    My band is doing some sabbath covers and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for an amp (in the Axe 2) similar to Iommi's signature Laney or any other amps that would get close to a sabbath tone. Thanks
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    Fast!

    One thing that always bothered me about videos like this is that the notes played are mostly just 1-2-3-4....etc..now if he played a pentatonic scale forward and backwards at half this speed I would be more impressed Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 4
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    Mic preamp to pair with AFX-2

    Golden age project 73, Dav bg-1, focusrite isa one,two. I really like the dav-bg-1 very clean and neutral. But really you have to choose the pre on the color of sound you want.
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    Upgrading a Mexican Strat

    I bought some pickups off the bay from a guy who hand winds them. The ones I bought were called "Texas magic". He makes all kinds for different styles and they are fairly cheap and get rave reviews. The only thing is you have to wait a month because he has a lot of business. I also upgraded to...
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    Discussion... mic pre's...

    Great River ME-1NV Mic pre , Royer R121 Mic
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    Awesome, thanks again Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 4
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    Thanks for checking on your Mac. For me toggling between scenes using axe edit right after the copy/paste I noticed the volume levels were different Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 4
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    Thanks Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 4
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    No I havent, I don't have my axe right now but I can try that tomorrow Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 4
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    Yes the fxl block. I have the send level set to 6db in scene 1. I then copy/ paste scene 1 to scene 2 to with axe-edit. I store it with the axe-fx. Then on the axe-fx with knob "a" I toggle between scene 1 and 2 and the send level of the fxl block in scene 2 is 0db and not 6db. I was hoping...
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    I looked at this again and this is what's happening. The Fx loop master send level on scene 1 is 6db. When I copy/paste to scene 2 the Fx loop level reads 0db in scene 2 and not 6db. Possible bug or something else?
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    copying scenes fxl loop send level (solved)

    I am simply trying to copy and paste scene 1 to scene 2 in axe-edit. After I do the copy/paste scene 2 is noticeably lower in volume than scene 1. Is there something that I'm missing that could be causing this? I thought it would copy everything to scene 2 exactly as it is in scene 1. I am...
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    question about amp eq...v11

    I was wondering the same thing, if the 8 band frequencies are different in the newly released fw11 or if the only thing wrong is the text/labeling
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    fcb 1010 transmit current ia state

    Is there a way to transmit the currently selected ia state when selecting scenes? My issue is I select a scene then for example select a stomp box. When I change scenes the stomp box in the newly selected scene can be setup only as nc ( which means no transmit) and the new scene reverts to its...
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    FCB1010

    I went through an ordeal about a week ago using the emu xmidi. What was happening to me was the PC editor software corrupted both my fcb's. I broke down and bought the uno control center software and it fixed all my issues. I was ready to send my eprom back.
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    Dealing with Arthritis,Carpal Tunnel,and other Hand Aliments

    I was diagnosed with FD about 3-4 years ago. (Left hand). I sympathize with you. It is a demon. Obsessive playing 2-5 hours a day for 25 years is probably what did it for me. Luckily I still can play but my hand cramps especially with certain fingerings and arpeggios. I am getting better since I...
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    not sure about the new delay mix law

    Yes, 12.5% would be correct. I converted my settings this way and listening by ear the delay level sounds the same as 11b. I dont have many delay presets so I only had to convert 2-3 presets. 90 presets would be a pain.
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    not sure about the new delay mix law

    Delay Mix Bakerman's response to my old (serial) delay mix settings seemed to be right on with converting them to the new law. An equation for this would be if (x) is your pre-FW11 mix percentage then 50(x)/100-(x) should give you the new setting, however if the original mix setting is above...
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    not sure about the new delay mix law

    Funny thing I readjusted to 5% and 14% by ear before I saw this post so this is accurate
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    not sure about the new delay mix law

    In FW 11b I was running a serial delay with a modififer to mix from 10% to 23%. Is there any way to calculate what the mix should be set at now to give me the same wet/dry ratio? Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 4
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    Total Fresh Setup when FW11 comes around the corner

    Currently I am running a serial delay at about 20% mix. Do you know if the new firmware will effect this from going from 11b? I thought I remember reading that the mix param. for delay is being changed. I am real happy with 11b and hope I don't have to tweak too much.
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    There would be a huge market for someone to make an alternative for the MFC-101

    I use a digital music corp original ground control into a behringer fcb 1010 uno using the merge function on the fcb 1010. I already had 2 expression pedals for the DMC ground control. So I paid about $140 (for the fcb with uno) to have 20 foot switches and 4 expression pedals. The DMC ground...
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    Get Yer 11.0 Beta Here!

    I really don't think it can get much better than the 11b firmware. If axe-edit comes out with firmware 11 sounding like this 11 beta I really don't see how it can get any better. I hope the finalized release sounds exactly like this
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    Firmware Version 10.06 Now Available

    If I wasn't it must have been something I tweaked the first time upgrading to cause the high freq overtone issue. I don't know why but after upgrading to 10.06 It seemed much easier to dial in. Possibly the cab also. When I upgraded the second time I started off with an ownhammer v32 v2 cab. The...
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    Firmware Version 10.06 Now Available

    USA lead sounds much better now. When I first upgraded to to 10.02 It seemed like there was high freq. Overtone on my USA lead patch that wasn't there on previous firmwares. I upgraded to 10.06 and I don't hear it now. Was the problem with the rectos only on the low end or is it possible this...
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    Noise gate for high gainers

    If I'm using a drive block before the amp putting a gate between the drive block and amp block works best for me. I use pretty low output pickups so if I put the gate first in line in the preset it seems to kill my sustain some.
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    OH Mesa 2.1

    Thanks
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    OH Mesa 2.1

    This maybe a newbie question but are the axe 2 oh ir's designed to be used in hires mono or stereo. Does it matter. Thanks
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    Firmware 10 shat on my patches in spectacular fashion

    Increasing the master volume trim helped me redial in my previous patches
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    Downgrading Firmware, how?

    I increased the master volume trim and it seemed to help with dialing in some of my previous presets.
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    another USB Reamping question

    I had something I wanted to try with reamping. First would be to record using AXE USB as the soundcard and record the main track from USB 0 and 1 while simultaneously recording a (re-amp) mono track from USB channel 3 raw data. Once the song or tracks were completed (except final mix) use my...
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    k&k pure mini transducer into axe

    Has anyone tried running an acoustic equipped with a passive k & k pure mini i(transducer) into the axe ii? A popular pre to use with the pure mini is the dtar solstice and I'm wondering if using the axe is just as good or better. I am unaware if their are any differences between the lrbaggs/...
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    Anyone going direct in a practice studio situation?

    I go thru carvin active PA speakers (pm15a). Sounds so good I don't even bother bring a poweramp or speaker cab to practice. If I want to hear more of my guitar I just turn it up in the monitor facing me.
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    Strange thing happening with my hands and stuff...

    If it is Carpal tunnel there is something called a "cats paw" you can order at catspaw.com . They are about $20 but I find mine very useful. The cats paw enables you to exercise your fingers in the opposite direction that you normally use them. With playing guitar and most everyday tasks you are...
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    Strange thing happening with my hands and stuff...

    My best advice is to pay attention to your body. If your posture whether it be your hand, arm, back...etc..is bad while you play or incorrect with whatever you do you will be more susceptible to develop problems. Even with having focal dystonia i still can manage by focusing on good posture...
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    Strange thing happening with my hands and stuff...

    No I dont, botox is suggested to deaden your hand and try to have your neurological system relearn movements correctly. I basically work on modifying my technique to help lessen the cramps. It is extremely frustrating.
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    Strange thing happening with my hands and stuff...

    Hopefully it is not focal dystonia. I was diagnosed with this about a year ago. I've had problems for the last three years. Pretty much feels like a cramp where your palm/fingers cant relax correctly. Pretty much the result of me practicing hours a day for over 25 years. I have made some good...
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    AXE FX-2 live PA and....

    It is possible to use the Fx loop output to a cab and bypass the simulations. Unfortunately in my case I actually use the effect loop so I'm stuck with only running mono to the PA (pan one output for FOH and the other for my cab. I really wish there was another way to send a non-cabinet sim to a...
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    Axe edit not seeing the USB connection?

    When I have this problem I uninstall axe-edit and the driver then reboot. Then reinstall axe-edit and the driver and it usually fixes the problem. Of course backup your preset folder before doing this
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    Protecting or refinishing Gold Hardware

    ProtectaClear - Coating Only : Everbrite Coatings, Keep Metals Looking Their Best Protectaclear, I've used this on my gold and cosmo harware and it works very well. I suggest you take the saddles off and put a thin piece of tape on the part of the saddle where the string lies against. I...
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    Looking into getting the axe fx 2

    I would try it first before buying a poweramp. Sounds unbelieveable going direct to the board. All my poweramps are collecting dust and my back thanks me.
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    Splitting FOH/Amp between A/B when already using effects loop

    If I am currently using the effects loop in the axe, is there a way to split the outputs (A/B) with the balance/pan to have one output have a cabsim and the other without the cabsim. I would think you could possibly use a mixer block to do this but just looking for some input for the easiest way...
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    Wanted: Amps to Model

    ada mp1 3tm mdrt ADA mp1 3 tube mod with mdrt (upgraded transformer). I really only posted here due to request from another thread. I personally like the FAS hair amp just as much if not more because of the tweak ability of the axe.
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