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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    Thanks! No, actually, the unit was stable (there's foamish/rubberish stuff on the stand, and two arms behind the amp to keep the amp from sliding much. And, it's always possible to gaff tape it). Nevertheless, it was kludgy, and in the future I will want that space so I can move around more...
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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    My brother grabbed some photos - here's a shot of my setup for the other night:
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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    Addendum 1/27/12: I decided to use the AXE FX II on my acoustic guitars for my CD release party, which was earlier this evening. At the time I was getting the AXE FX, I was thinking only in terms of the studio (as per my review above), but while I was rehearsing for the party, it occurred to...
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    Introducing the new Axe-Fx II wiki

    +1
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    Baritone guitar?

    I have the Epiphone Les Paul baritone, which I bought via craigslist a couple months ago. Pickups are stock. I like it a lot, especially thru the AXE FX II - although, like any other bari guitar I've played, it can get pretty thick and muddy on some chord voicings at the nut. The neck feels...
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    Wimpicking

    LOL
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    Wimpicking

    I think the "ohs" and "yeahs" just mean he had a lot of coffee or Jolt or Red Bull before shooting the video. I'm okay with that, since it lets non-guitar-player know they're looking at something that's a bit difficult :)
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    How do I use multiple (AxeFX and recording interface) ASIO drivers in SonarX1?

    You already know this, but for the record, Sonar derives its wordclock from Edit->Preferences->Audio->Driver Settings->Record Timing master->(selected interface). Also, "default settings for new projects", sampling rate needs to be 48k to match the AXEFX. There's no way to sync samplerates via...
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    What is the meaning of your user name here?

    First syllable of my last name.
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    Pre-amp vs power amp distortion in AxeFxII

    I agree completely, that's even more important than the specific tubes. I like the 'family tree' idea. And, as others have mentioned, general architecture and specifics of preamp sections and tone stacks have similar relevance. Based on comments I've read elsewhere in the forum, I think Cliff...
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    Pre-amp vs power amp distortion in AxeFxII

    I was just pondering a similar thought this afternoon, which was whether the WIKI had any info about the specific tubes in each of the amp models (without me digging around on the internet in search of schematics and then making notes, etc). The reason why I was thinking this is that in some...
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    Starting point?

    Don't wait another second, get started with it as soon as possible! (grin) I think the manual is your friend - having said that, though, I'm a firm believer in just plugging the thing up and seeing if I can use it without reading any docs. If it seems intuitive without reading docs, then I...
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    Question for Cliff (or anyone that knows) about word clock sync through Axe II AES

    Thanks, Cliff, good to get it from the source.
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    Question for Cliff (or anyone that knows) about word clock sync through Axe II AES

    Not a dumb question at all. My understanding is that both SPDIF and AES are designed such that the clock can be recovered from the signal. Simply plugging an SPDIF output of one device into the SPDIF input of the next will work, *assuming* the downstream device either uses the clocking from...
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    Guitar Center Monitor craziness

    Witness the loudness of the Orange "Tiny Terror" :twisted
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    Which solder for guitar wiring?

    LOL- been there, got the t-shirt.
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    Tony Iommi has cancer

    I hope so, too, sincerely. Cancer has a way of forcing priorities to be re-examined. :( (Not sayin' that's true in this particular situation).
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    Question for Cliff (or anyone that knows) about word clock sync through Axe II AES

    and along the same lines, will the SPDIF in act as a master clock source or influence the samplerate of the AXE FX II?
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    Does this ever happen to you guys/gals?

    There are times when I think that, and then times when I'm reminded otherwise: I vividly remember the first time I mixed an album with digital technology in the 1980's, using the Mitsubishi X-80 open-reel "dash" machine. The console stereo mix went simultaneously to both the analog two track...
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    Guitar Center Monitor craziness

    Thanks for sharing the saga - our local GC has a number of studio monitors on clearance, and it's been tempting at times.... Usually, the philosophy behind oversizing the amps is that clipping caused by the amp being under-sized is a lot harder on the speaker than passing a transient through...
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    Choose your instrument

    I always wondered how this worked! :)
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    Which solder for guitar wiring?

    I agree - about the 'working' better part. I know you know this, Nikki, but to anyone else: don't breathe the fumes - get a little fan of some sort to direct them away. Also, wash your hands thoroughly after working with solder, and don't eat while you're soldering. Just sayin'. :D
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    AXE II PURCHASE QUESTION ??

    Yeah, I'd find it difficult to say "no" LOL. Take care of her, she's a keeper!
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    AXE II PURCHASE QUESTION ??

    Waitlisting just means you're a glutton for punishment :evil (yes, I waitlisted too.... ;))
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    Can I send untreated input audio to output 2 without changing every patch?

    My suggestion is to use the analog outs of the AXE patched into an officially-supported-by-your-DAW interface's line inputs, instead of trying to use USB for audio, if you're having problems with your DAW and the AXEFX usb audio. Although there's obviously a minute degradation to do it this...
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    Talk to me about Strat type guitars.

    I've been on this quest in the past myself. However, it sounds like you're already really close, with a strat that addresses what you want: tone without noise, and a neck that feels okay. - when you say up the quality, what do you think is missing from what you have right now?
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    FAUSTINE OUT OF BUSINESS??

    FWIW, there's a long note dated today (12/31/11) on the main Faustine page that anyone on the waiting list will want to read all the way through; it confirms the end. N.B. - once upon a time, long long ago, I had the pleasure/pain of building and selling "boutique" electronic gizmos as a living...
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    A sad day...sweet ending.

    North of town near Rivergate (off I-65); I'm 20-25 minutes from Music Row or Berry Hill (unless I'm already in town for some reason). You're going to be doing some serious driving Saturday, that's for sure!
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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    Thanks, y'all!
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    A sad day...sweet ending.

    I've had mine for 10 days. Welcome to Nirvana on Earth, Justin (grin). I live in Nashville. If you wanna grab lunch or dinner and talk shop while you're here, PM me.
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    Country,roots rock,rockabilly player Need advice on axe fx II

    I'm a new AXE FX II user (I did a 'review' a couple of days ago and posted it, for details). Let me preface this by saying that the fully-crunched or distorted tones have really sold me, because they are so responsive and just feel great to play; I swear I can "feel the amp responding" to...
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    Gibson Acquires KRK and others, establishing new Pro Audio Division

    Anything "recent", yeah, it seems like. However, they're still making "Epiphone". [scratching head :? ] Now that I think about it, though, I'll guess The Powers That Be simply wanted to make a mint off the "tech bubble". Somehow. Ideally, without taking any risks or rethinking their...
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    Gibson Acquires KRK and others, establishing new Pro Audio Division

    I will never forget that the reason why I was orphaned from my first DAW (Opcode Studio Vision) was because Gibson bought Opcode, and that somehow resulted in the death of Opcode.
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    So Cool...

    Actually, I'm wondering if a big flashing "Warning: This Amp Configured To Go Beyond 11!" might be more appropriate in come cases :twisted (Thinking of "Bassman about 2 Explode" preset)
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    So Cool...

    I have found "Inside Tube Amps" by Dan Torres is a good (albeit quirky) and practical way to learn about things like grids and bias, how to read a schematic, and nuances of tube amp architecture. He doesn't assume you know a lot about electronics, although it's not always a direct step-by-step...
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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    Thanks, Scott :D
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    Indy Artist/Engineer/Producer looks at the AXE FX II

    My Background I’ve been playing and writing since 1973, and engineering/producing since 1979. My intention was to be a musician and songwriter, but I got seduced into engineering and producing. As an engineer I started in the 1” MCI eight track realm; I worked for 5+ years on Music Row, mostly...
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