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  1. greiswig

    PA Speakers or FRFR ?

    I’m not sure what you’re referring to by “full-range guitar speaker” here, or what the dispersion angles actually are on them. Narrow dispersion is most problematic at higher frequencies, and designers use horns to both improve efficiency and control the dispersion, but it is also affected by...
  2. greiswig

    PA Speakers or FRFR ?

    Virtually all PA speakers and “FRFR speakers” are designed to be full range (well, between about 60Hz and 12kHz, which is fine for guitar). In essence, PA speakers really are the original FRFR speakers. It is not my understanding that most designers build an EQ curve into their designs...
  3. greiswig

    FM9 Firmware Version 7.00

    Thank you, Fractal team!
  4. greiswig

    Bug? Block bypass/engage not showing on layout when triggered by CS

    Running 7.0 Beta firmware. I just tried to reproduce the bug that I am certain I wasn't imagining yesterday, but today things are working as expected. I even tried putting the preset into edit mode in FM9 Edit, but it still works as I would expect. Now I wish I'd taken a video to prove to myself...
  5. greiswig

    Wish Informative status on main display

    I'd love to see some alternatives to providing something on the main display besides the preset and scenes plus the micro-tuner. Something that helps me as a user know what the status is of the preset I am on. Allowing the Layout grid to be shown at all times, even after a preset change, but...
  6. greiswig

    Bug? Block bypass/engage not showing on layout when triggered by CS

    I ran into this one while trying to create some ways to avoid the "this thing is triggered, but you don't know it" issue I have with the FM9 display when using it live. For example, I have several presets where a Control Switch triggers a couple of different blocks. I had hoped that maybe just...
  7. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP on its side?

    Yes, you can put it on its side, or tilt it a little, or put it on a pole. Dispersion is affected by nearby surfaces as with any speaker, as is the bass response. You may find the pre-set settings (Monitor 1, Monitor 2, etc.) help in those different situations. The one thing I wish it was easier...
  8. greiswig

    Sennheiser HD600 vs Beyerdynamic DT880 Pros for creating presets

    Having tried Audeze, Ollo, Sennheisers, Shures, AKGs, Grados, and a few others, many of which included frequency response charts, I reached the conclusion that this still comes down to a personal choice. I don’t know if it is fit against your head, or how your ear canal (mine are definitely...
  9. greiswig

    Wish Scumback cabs

    I have a ScumNiCo, too...man, that's a great speaker. Very versatile.
  10. greiswig

    Way to trigger 2 FX with one button?

    NVM...I figured it out! Thank you all.
  11. greiswig

    Way to trigger 2 FX with one button?

    Yup, I already use scenes quite a bit. It's the second half of what you're suggesting that I'm trying to do, but I can't figure out how to assign a control switch to a physical switch in a way that does anything. E.g. I can put in the PP#1 slot that I want it to control Control Switch 1, but...
  12. greiswig

    Way to trigger 2 FX with one button?

    Hi, all, I'm new to the FM9, but used to doing this with an RJM Mastermind on an AxeFX. I'd like to be able to trigger both Drive 1 and the Filter 1 block at the same time, so that if I hit the FM9 button that turns on Drive 1, Filter 1 is no longer bypassed. But I'm having a hard time figuring...
  13. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Gotcha! I missed that part.
  14. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Why would that be? I’d expect FAS to make the output volume linear in all the common aspects right up to the point of clipping?
  15. greiswig

    Wish inc./dec. Setlist and Songs via Midi

    Adding my +1 to this request: it would be really handy to be able to, for example, integrate with Bandhelper using a wireless MIDI receiver and call up a song on Bandhelper, having it trigger the right song in the set.
  16. greiswig

    SOLD FM9 Turbo Mk. 1 w. headphone out, Portland OR area or + shipping: $1500

    I forgot to put pics in:
  17. greiswig

    SOLD FM9 Turbo Mk. 1 w. headphone out, Portland OR area or + shipping: $1500

    Hey, all, My loss is your gain in this case. I literally had just bought this like-new (as in it still has the display covers on it!) unit from a fellow member here. On the day I was to get his shipment of it, I also finally got my "Your FM9 Mark II Turbo is now available" email from Fractal...
  18. greiswig

    SOLD FM9T FM9 Turbo! $1800 Shipped/Paypal

    Interested. Would like to find out when purchased, please, in addition to pics.
  19. greiswig

    Studio monitor upgrade from A7X's to...

    Anyone compare the Genelec 8331s to the Adam A7s? I don’t have a good way of auditioning the Genelecs where I am.
  20. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    FWIW, the PXMs that I have are silent if there isn’t anything plugged in, implying that the hiss i do hear comes from the source, not the speaker. Otherwise I think Sixstring is on the nose.
  21. greiswig

    Can’t nail the Robben Ford sound and I know exactly why. Help?

    Found a backing track and decided to try recording against one for the first time. Here's that guitar using this preset. Right after the quieter break, I kick in the Nobel drive for some more grind. I'm really curious how my guitar through this patch compares to some more traditional ones, like...
  22. greiswig

    For Those Who Struggle with Traditional IRs

    The PXMs are very flexible, and you'll find a lot of info in the Amps and Cabs threads about how different people prefer to set them up, both with the EQ and with the initial placement settings in the DSP. What I found was that Tripod mode, Treble at -3, Mids at 99Hz and -3, and Bass at -6 gets...
  23. greiswig

    Can’t nail the Robben Ford sound and I know exactly why. Help?

    Liked that a lot, but on my PRS with WCR Godwood pickups, it sounded to sizzly and not brassy enough. So I added my take in Scene 5 in case it helps. That scene also has a different take with the Nobel Drive if you want to boost gain for leads. 2290 also added, because I know Ford likes that...
  24. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

    It....was...a...joke.
  25. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

    I thought that model sounded twice as loud! ;)
  26. greiswig

    Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) Axe-Fx III

    Just listened through it twice. Yes, reminded me of Ghosts a lot. Sounds really great!
  27. greiswig

    Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) Axe-Fx III

    Fun interview. I wondered how he got those low fifths with so much fuzz to not go sharp when the chord was struck…having an octaver makes sense. Such a great player, and a great voice. But this has rekindled my desire to get the Hedgehog in the AxeFX! That beefy midrange without the flab…
  28. greiswig

    Fixed Set delay envelop parameter to pitch follower/fast crashes AxeEdit and USB?

    Apologies for the duplicate, then. Thanks for all the hard work!
  29. greiswig

    Fixed Set delay envelop parameter to pitch follower/fast crashes AxeEdit and USB?

    Tried this twice, and it seems repeatable. If the update rate is slow, it works as it should. Setting it to fast seems to crash AxeEdit, then communication timeouts after restarting AxeEdit. Only way to rectify it is to restart the AxeFX. AxeFX3, non-turbo, USB connection to Mac Studio, AxeEdit...
  30. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    You’re right. I meant something different than I typed. What I meant was more about the “which one‘s better” shortcut I hear some people trying to get at. And I was trying to point out their different design intents and use cases.
  31. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I noticed a bit of resonance at high volume, and I’ve had success dealing with it in other speakers. So I did. It was a slight resonance, and as I mentioned in my post on it, I understand the trade off between lightness of design, expense, and perfection. I’m a perfectionist, that’s all. It’s...
  32. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    It seems to me odd to be comparing these two somewhat different items. The EV is a monitor, has onboard DSP, is designed to be put in any of several use cases. The Fender seems kind of purpose-built to take the place of an amp cabinet, but with "full range." It also has a lot of EQ capability...
  33. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    is this based on your own experience with the Fender product?
  34. greiswig

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I have decent studio monitors (Adam A7s) and PXMs. It is very hard to compare directly, since they serve pretty different purposes: studio monitors are really designed around 85-90dB listening at close range, eliminating room effects to a degree. The PXM doesn’t sound as good there. But turn up...
  35. greiswig

    Crown D-75 for Speaker Cab Use. Experiences?

    I once was trying out my guitar cab, and tried powering it by going AxeFX out into FX return on my ODS bulld, which should bypass tone stack and everything. Sounded pretty bad. I tried one channel of a 60WPC Adcom amp, and it immediately sounded great. And loud.
  36. greiswig

    DMX Control via MIDI Block

    Naturally, I see this after already buying one used. Can I ask what the MIDI issue is with the C2?
  37. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    It wouldn't be a fair comparison. I'm sure the house desk has an EQ applied to these monitors, and there's a whole row of them across the front of the stage (too many and too close, IMO). They sound OK, but Turbosound used to be a great name in audio...before Music Trope took them over. Mind...
  38. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Venue I play at pretty regularly uses these as monitors. No idea what kind of EQ is applied on them, but they sound...OK. Based on what I have heard so far, I won't be trading my PXM for one, even with the ultranet capability. But no, I haven't directly compared them as a monitor for my AxeFX.
  39. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I had the RCF for awhile, and along with it the Atomic CLR. I felt that the RCF had a low-mid thing happening that I kept trying to correct. The Atomic sounded flatter to me. Then I got the PXM, and sold the CLR. You'll do fine with either speaker, but the PXM has advantages in price, weight...
  40. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I’m quite content. And I’m a picky SOB, so that’s saying something. 😉
  41. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    For me, it totally depends on the room it's in, and where the EV is located in that room. IME there is no silver bullet that's going to work in all cases. It's one of the things I like about this speaker, since I can save a preset for my most commonly-used gig locations to use as a starting point.
  42. greiswig

    Freeman Vines Guitars

    That is very cool!
  43. greiswig

    EV PXM-12MP vs QSC K12.2

    Probably not. I heard a resonance in my cabinets that I wanted to deal with, and it's understandable given the weight they were going for, so I did. Also, I suggest moving this thread to the Amps and Cabs section.
  44. greiswig

    Tommy Emmanuel

    I knew him from his acoustic playing, which is stellar. Then YT fed me a recent clip of him playing electric with Joe Bonamasa and one other guy. Whoa! Great feel, great phrasing, chops like no tomorrow, and he's clearly just having a blast.
  45. greiswig

    Wedge (coaxial) vs PA (horn) as FRFR Monitors

    All other things being equal (and they never are), a lot of the benefit of a coaxial is had if you’re going to be nearer the speaker. I have the DXR10s, and while they are respectable monitors, for guitar I prefer the way the tone is spatially better integrated in my PXMs. If this is for your...
  46. greiswig

    Latency to Front of House?

    Late to the party here, evidently, but I'm not clear on how you perceived this latency? Is it you, via IEMs and the other guitar player isn't using them? Is it actually someone in the audience saying that there's a difference in when they see you hit that Pete Townsend arm swing and when they...
  47. greiswig

    Wish Bludo G12-65 cab as dynacab

    I'd love to get a semi-open-backed 2x12 with G12-65s or WGS ET65 speakers in it set up with the dynacab approach!
  48. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I support Sweetwater partly because of their attitude toward returns, repairs, etc. They have never done me wrong, and bend over backward to help.
  49. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

    Sticking to the off-topic direction this thread seems to have wavered into…I agree with the sentiment of the saying as used here. But anyone who’s actually had to care for horses would see the wisdom in this practice, even if it seems rude. (See also White Elephant)
  50. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

    You weren't soon enough.
  51. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

    Yeah, for better of for worse, if you went to most producers and said "Sorry, I'm not gonna tell you what mic I'm going to use for the guitar cabs; you just pick which one sounds better" they'll probably throw you out of the session. We all develop opinions about tonal characteristics of these...
  52. greiswig

    Thank you Kamil Kisiel (tempo sysex)

    Just wanted to give a shout out to @Kamil Kisiel . I've been setting up Bandhelper for an upcoming show, including sending tempo changes. He cleverly and helpfully put together this gem of an online app that gave me exactly what I needed but couldn't figure out myself. Thank you sincerely! I...
  53. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Man, I love Mark King's playing. For additional distraction,
  54. greiswig

    Ollo Headphones

    Nothing to do with the audio quality, which is excellent. I'm an old dude with a strange head and ears, and hard habits to break. I'm sticking with my Sennheisers and studio monitors for mixing.
  55. greiswig

    Ollo Headphones

    Hey, @Patzag I have the S4X, and it does let some sound through. Not nearly as much as my Sennheiser HD600, but some. I'd guess average -6dB attenuation? No idea how much it leaks sound to the outside, but then that depends on how loud you're playing them, too. I am selling this pair, BTW.
  56. greiswig

    Importing to U.S. via Thomann…duties? Issues?

    OK, thanks all.
  57. greiswig

    Importing to U.S. via Thomann…duties? Issues?

    This is a bit off topic, but I’m hoping y’all can offer some advice. I found a deal at Thomann, so I’m wanting to have about $2000 worth of gear shipped. They promptly sent an email that basically said “Are you sure? Customs and duty fees are going to be hard!” I’ve not done this before, and...
  58. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Oh, now you come a-calling….
  59. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Thank you, Fractal crew!
  60. greiswig

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Don't sweat it, Cliff. People still wanted horses after the Ford Model A was selling like hotcakes. Innovate and be encouraged!
  61. greiswig

    Why do you use FRFR with your Axe-Fx?

    Because I want to hear the same thing my audiences hear.
  62. greiswig

    What Dyna-Cab Models Would You Like to See Added?

    I'd like to see the Bludo 2x12 G12-65 cab modeled with this tech. Or the Suhr Hedgehog.
  63. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    OK, a couple of things to report: First, I would also generally suggest that you try to use your neck pickup and turn the tone control down all the way when doing intonation. What I was taught is that this helps to eliminate some of the higher harmonics that the tuner can see, and which might...
  64. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    PPS - I have the ST-200, but it also claims accurate to within +/- 0.02 cents.
  65. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    I have that tuner! I'm restringing an axe now and I'll try my experiment with the ST-300 and see if I can see a difference with those same two capos I tried before. PS - I didn't realize that was more accurate than my Peterson. Surprising!
  66. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    Wait, what Turbo tuner are you talking about that has 1/50th of a cent accuracy? If it's the AxeFX, doesn't it literally display how many cents it is off? Also, you mentioned "why do things that even theoretically create anomaly," which is interesting. What is the theory that says that the...
  67. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    Maybe you should try this on your turbo and quantify the actual differences for us.
  68. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    1.36mm high, 2.76mm wide as best I can measure them. But I can kind of see what you're driving at, so I did a more extreme experiment. I have a guitar that uses a zero fret. I first checked that the intonation was good on it at that zero fret and at 7th, 12th, and 15th frets. It's pretty solid...
  69. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    I just tried that, using two different capos. I have a Kyser that I modified with a lighter spring for electric that basically just barely frets the string. And a Shub (sp?) that I can put as much force down on as I care to. According to my Peterson tuner, it made no difference in the intonation...
  70. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    Like I said, “as long as you can still tune the string…”
  71. greiswig

    Your preferred intonation method.

    Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Force of a capo shouldn’t affect anything from that fret to the bridge. Cinch it down with as much force as any capo I’m familiar with, and as long as you can still tune the string the rest of the intonation should not be affected.
  72. greiswig

    (step-by-step tutorial) cheap 45$ Midi bluetooth footswitch for Axe-Fx III FM9 FM3 (Cuvave M-Vave Chocolate)

    Risking a bit of a thread hijack here. I have one of the Yamaha BT midi receivers that looks just like the unit you show above, using the midi OUT port to supply power to the device. That means that you block the OUT port from being used as anything but a power supply. Do you know, or have you...
  73. greiswig

    New Landau Strat

    Yup. And JT, even. So, so versatile, and always manages to find the part that serves the song.
  74. greiswig

    Using a column PA System for electric guitar ?

    As much as I hate to admit it, I played through a Bose L1 (the more expensive column speaker with subs) system once, and it sounded great. Really wide dispersion, and the 3dB dropoff versus 6dB with the doubling of distance was really trippy. I've since tried a couple of budget column systems...
  75. greiswig

    EV PXM 12MP Comparision Review with Pics

    If I know and trust the sound man and the sound system, I might use one as backline, or just use my IEMs. In venues with unknown sound systems and techs, one EV can pretty easily accomplish what my 1x12 combo would. And it can get loud enough that I’m not as reliant on a thin, buzzy tone that...
  76. greiswig

    True temperament guitars in Portland, OR?

    Strange question, but...my ear is really sensitive, I guess. I struggle with intonation on all of my guitars. Looking at Strandbergs and those squiggly frets...I'm really curious and would love to play one in person. Does anyone know of a shop in northwest Oregon or southwest Washington that has...
  77. greiswig

    Advice for EV PXM12-MP monitor?

    I typically use my EVs on their side. I do aim them up a bit, so I’m getting inside the tweeter’s dispersion angle. I have moved away from using the Monitor settings, and instead use it in Tripod mode. It almost sounds like yours is in guitar cab mode, which shuts off the tweeter. In my...
  78. greiswig

    EV PXM 12MP Comparision Review with Pics

    Having worked with a fair amount of Meyer gear, I’m sure these sound great. But they are not coaxial. Personally, I’ve grown to really appreciate what coaxial sound does. My guess is that the Meyers are optimized for very loud output and linearity in one position only. Horses for courses.
  79. greiswig

    Red Sound Elis8 FRFR Review and MF 10 Comparision

    Interesting. OK, but if that is the effect you're talking about, I'd still say it should have little to do with the driver size and more to do with how much bass you're actually feeding into the room, how the speaker's resonant frequencies interact with room resonances, etc. If a smaller driver...
  80. greiswig

    Red Sound Elis8 FRFR Review and MF 10 Comparision

    I wonder if that's entirely accurate. Larger speakers (all other things being equal) ought to find it easier to reproduce low frequencies. When I think of "flubbing out," I kind of equate that with how on some Fenders the speaker tries to reproduce low frequencies (neck pickup, high volume) but...
  81. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    From everything I can tell, the issue has been fixed in production units for some time. Don’t go listening too close or you’ll start to hear things. If the artifact is actually there, it’ll be obvious.
  82. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    hopefully that link works.
  83. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    @unix-guy for the win. I wanted something that was easily reversible. It has held up fine, though. Basic concept is to cross-brace asymmetrically so you are not accidentally coupling modes or nodes. Easiest way to think about it is to avoid where you would try for harmonics on a string. ;) So...
  84. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    No, I haven't. I have Yamaha DXR10s, I've had Atomic CLR's (Neo and non neo), and an RCF 12" coaxial. I prefer the EV, but you are still best off trying it yourself.
  85. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I'm quite happy with them. Do they sound the same as my studio monitors or my guitar cabinets? No. Do they work well and are they loud enough? Definitely.
  86. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    It's not, or at least not without substantial mods to the panel. But yeah, anything is possible. For now I'll just put up with reading upside down and navigating backwards.
  87. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    LOL...what I don't like about the PXM is that the controls are positioned as though you're operating them with the speaker on the floor, and you're kneeling down looking at them from the side. I'm typically using them on their side, from in front of the speaker, but even if they were on the...
  88. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Yes. Both are full-range cabinets, with very different dispersion patterns and design intentions. The EV has more flexibility in terms of onboard DSP and setting storage. If you want "throw," you may be better off with a DXR on a pole (hmmm...sounds like a PA speaker, which you probably already...
  89. greiswig

    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    I had that RCF for awhile. I liked it, but from what I remember it wasn't any better than the PXM's that I have now, and it was heavier. I sold it and got a CLR, which was supposed to be perfect at the time. I didn't like the CLR that much: I think it was the tweeter that I didn't care for. The...
  90. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Wow! Do you do QA for a living? ;)Yes, I can see wires behind the grill leading to the power LED. I don't think it's anything to worry about.
  91. greiswig

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta #2 (Beta 3)

    Merci!
  92. greiswig

    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    I'll just offer up here: if anyone needs to try out a PXM-12MP and they're in the Portland, OR area, hit me up. We'll figure something out.
  93. greiswig

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    I have zero experience with the Behringer. Lots of experience with Yamaha, and I suspect the unit you mention would be great. I’ve owned (and still own) several Yamaha powered speaker systems that use the Nexo processing, and they’re all fantastic. It’s also coaxial, which helps a lot for close...
  94. greiswig

    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    I think I was the first one here to try the EV PXM-12MP's, and the first to call out the distortion "tail" on fading notes in this forum. I have to say, as soon as I contacted EV's Tech Support, they responded. They asked for a video, which I sent. They then told me they were discussing "with...
  95. greiswig

    A good alternative To Matrix Amps?

    All I'm saying is my guess is that difference has little to do with the class of amplification, and more to do with the class of product. Or maybe there was so little headroom in one that it really WAS distorting the signal. Again, find two amps with similar output power, designed to be flat...
  96. greiswig

    A good alternative To Matrix Amps?

    Not at all. The AxeFX is what should be applying the distortion, not your own power amp. Unless that's how you have it set up...but I wouldn't want to be distorting any Crown, QSC, EV or Behringer power amp to get a decent guitar sound out of it!
  97. greiswig

    A good alternative To Matrix Amps?

    People get really hung up on AB versus D class amplification. All other things being equal, I challenge anyone to tell the difference between the two in an undistorted output, blind test.
  98. greiswig

    Is there a consensus headphone choice?

    Personally, I don't think my 64 Audio IEM's with custom earmolds sound better than my good headphones. I have some Audeze's, Sennheiser HD600s, and Ollo's (actually in the FS section), and all of them are more comfortable than the IEM's. But hey, up to you.
  99. greiswig

    Wish Set Transformer Match value automatically to reflect mismatch when switching PA tubes types

    +1
  100. greiswig

    PRS shopping today - I picked one!

    Based on my experience with them in my Schroeder, I put WCR Godwoods in my SE Custom 24, and they were a substantial improvement. Depends on what you're after, and I don't remember what the stock pickups were, but they were too "high-fi" sounding to me. They didn't sound like humbuckers. Too...
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