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  1. ta6rma

    New XL II+ owner

    You can have 4 different amps on the AxeFX 2 using both amp blocks with X and Y
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    Why no RELAYS in new fractal products ?

    Why not get a used FX8, it will do everything you need, yes discontinued but still a fantastic unit, miles ahead of the HX FX
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    Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

    You should be fine using the relays to switch channels, there are other BE-50 users on here doing this. The example you give above would be no problem with the FX8, I do similar with my 3-channel Victory head. You could pretty much replicate your old board if you wanted, 4 FX in front of the amp...
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    Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.00 Firmware Release

    Thanks again Cliff for all your hard work, above and beyond the call of duty. The AF2 has been my main rig for 5 years now and is hands down the best piece of gear I ever bought. Cheers!
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

    Yes I had to do this as well
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

    Yes I noticed this too
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    How many patches do you all use?

    Rock, pop, blues, funk, soul from 60s to present, I use about 6-7 generic presets based on different amps (Plexi, AC30, Twin, Friedman, Trainwreck etc) with a couple of scenes set up as variations, and possibly up to 10 song-specific patches depending on the set
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    Late 70's Marshall JMP Master Model 50w Mk2. Lead

    I had a 78 JMP 50w, great sounding amp, sold it when I started using the AxeFX as my main rig. The one valve amp I regret selling!
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    Late 70's Marshall JMP Master Model 50w Mk2. Lead

    OK, I thought they were the same thing
  10. ta6rma

    Late 70's Marshall JMP Master Model 50w Mk2. Lead

    I have this one dated April 81
  11. ta6rma

    2 AxeFx together

    MFC via the Cat5 cable to the first Axe, then a MIDI cable from the first Axe to the 2nd one? Should work if your program mapping is set up.
  12. ta6rma

    Why I prefer using cabs vs. FRFR for live shows

    This has been my experience as well - the usual response is 'Great, makes my job easier'
  13. ta6rma

    Power Amp

    I use a Matrix GT1000 into a Matrix 2x12 cab, cab sims off, and it sounds fantastic. Very light weight and portable
  14. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Firmware Release

    I think that resets the amp block - i.e. it sets everything back to default values (gain/bass/mid/treb all at 12 oclock etc) As opposed to 'reloading' the amp (switching to another amp type then back again - which resets the advanced parameters for the new modelling but leaves most settings the same
  15. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.03 Firmware Released

    Updated to 6.03p1 today before the gig (yeah, I know) and noticed during the show that some of my preset levels were a bit screwy - some patches seemed much louder than previously, others seemed quieter. Anyone else experienced anything like this?
  16. ta6rma

    Factory Cabs Update

    Normal res cabs use a lot less CPU
  17. ta6rma

    New Axe Fx IIXL+ but no sound.

    Use Frac-Tool to convert the presets, it will adjust the user cab positions for you
  18. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Cliff, I'm more than happy with the current firmware and wouldn't care if there were no more upgrades for the AFX II. It already has more amps, FX and options than I would ever need. Many many thanks for all you have given us up to now.
  19. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    FAS is BETTER than a Rolls Royce! If you buy a Rolls Royce they don't give you a better engine or a nicer interior for free every six weeks ;)
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Think about it. All these modelling improvements and new amps, FX and Ultra-Res IRs add extra code. Firmware 6 was 1.6MB in size, this update is 2.8MB. “640K ought to be enough for anybody.” — Bill Gates, 1981
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.00 Public Beta

    Been a good week for me - new guitar (Les Paul R9) and now new firmware!! Thanks Cliff & co.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.02 Firmware Release

    Yes this is very true! Our old sound engineer used to keep a spare fader, labelled in large letters 'VOLUME' and if someone complained it was too loud, he would adjust this fader and the reply was ALWAYS 'yeah that's much better' !!
  23. ta6rma

    Using Axe Fx II Xl with G system?

    You should be able to use the G System to change patches on the AxeFX via MIDI
  24. ta6rma

    Just upgraded from Fw17 to Quantum 2.0

    Yeah I'm the same, recently bumped into a guy from my local guitar store in a bar and he said 'we thought you must have moved away, you haven't been in the shop for ages' !!
  25. ta6rma

    Govan presets from his Fractal videos

    I read somewhere that the presets were stock except the delay and reverb were bypassed, as these were added from the desk
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    Govan presets from his Fractal videos

    He used factory presets for the Late Nite Sessions 2 videos - USA Lead and Friedman HBE
  27. ta6rma

    Marshall type tones in the Axe FX -- How Good ??

    That's my exact setup, I can recommend it 100%. I retired my Bogner Shiva/G System/Marshall 4x12 rig a while ago with no regrets.
  28. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Public Beta

    Awesome! @jonhep will like this!
  29. ta6rma

    programming the fcb1010 to axe 2

    Try http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fcb1010.15962/ Also search the forum for 'FCB1010' under MFC101 > Other Midi Controllers, there's plenty of info
  30. ta6rma

    How to use my practice amp as a monitor

    You can put an FX loop before the cab to send your signal to Out 2, and run this into the combo's power amp input. AFAIK the power amp modelling is global, I don't think there is any way to disable it for just Out 2, but I have done this in the past with a valve head and it didn't cause a...
  31. ta6rma

    Recommended Cabs For Each Amp

    docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EaF6ClKRNY5klVrgUl1dcJzA-C5qp7VWVxrn1UirKWE
  32. ta6rma

    Anyone ever have random preset changes at a show?

    Yes, very rarely, but I've had patches change for no reason when I was nowhere near the MFC. Maybe 2 or 3 times in 2 years
  33. ta6rma

    Porter & Davies drum monitor: brilliant device!

    Yeah our drummer uses one too, I couldn't believe the price...
  34. ta6rma

    Strap locks

    Jim Dunlop Lok Strap on everything except my Suhrs which have a large strap button.
  35. ta6rma

    Is someone can say me what amp it is ?

    Guyatone GA-520
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    Current state of modeling vs real amps

    I have a Bogner Shiva 20th Anniversary head and vintage Marshall 4x12, this was my main live rig until FW11 came out, which for me was the point that the Axe became so close that any slight difference in sound was outweighed by the many benefits - unlimited amp/fx/cab possibilities, light weight...
  37. ta6rma

    Jason Becker Fundraiser...

    I can't see any links to download anything? How does this Riff Axelerator work?
  38. ta6rma

    T-Shirts Clearance Sale

    No, they only ship to US and Canada :( I don't know why they don't sell them through G66.
  39. ta6rma

    BigBox librarys OUT NOW!

    I just want to chip in and say a big thanks for creating these preset bundles, just purchased Bronze and was really impressed, saved me a load of time when building tones for an upcoming session. All the tones I tried sounded great and gig-ready without any tweaking. Excellent work!
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    Bundles are the new black!

    I'm very happy with the Bronze preset pack, today I was working on building patches for an upcoming gig (new artist album launch) and it saved me a load of time, I tend to get bogged down with tweaking different amp/cab combinations from scratch. All the presets I tried sounded great. Well...
  41. ta6rma

    Who sold a Bogner Ecstasy amp for Axe Fx II?

    My Shiva 20th Anniversary and 4x12 have been in storage for about 18 months now, since FW13 I think
  42. ta6rma

    Matrix customer service

    That's good, I have found Matrix customer support to be excellent
  43. ta6rma

    Fremen presets v 18.07

    Thanks Thibault, donation sent!
  44. ta6rma

    travelling from abroad to US (Chicago) to play

    Happened to me before, I've done a few gigs in the Middle East and on a couple of occasions the work visa wasn't ready so the organiser told us to say we were tourists for the passport checks, but not security and customs.
  45. ta6rma

    Stage decor: what's a must-have on a budget choice?

    For bars/pubs etc, a length of lightweight black cloth to drape the walls behind the band really gives a professional look at low cost. We use spring clips/gaffa tape to fasten it up
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    travelling from abroad to US (Chicago) to play

    Why not see if you can hire one in the US, or borrow one from someone in the area?
  47. ta6rma

    Call me crazy, but still prefer my Axe 2 over real amps

    I was soundchecking at my last gig, playing my LP with P90s through the AFS100 model, into Matrix GT1000 and Matrix 2x12. The sound was just godlike and I was thinking to myself, I can't really see myself using my tube rig (Bogner Shiva/Marshall 4x12/G-system) ever again. And that was just one...
  48. ta6rma

    Mike And The Mechanics "Silent Running" Moody Floyd Rose Solo FW18

    The great Alan Murphy, RIP
  49. ta6rma

    Amp & Cab Quick Reference Guide updated

    You're a star! Thanks!
  50. ta6rma

    Hep with picking out my new gear!

    That's a killer rig. I have the same setup and LOVE IT! I have the MFC and an expression pedal, but I don't use a pedalboard, just place them each side of my mic stand. TRS cables are for connecting your expression pedal to the MFC - basically just stereo jack cables. I'd also recommend a good...
  51. ta6rma

    FLight with Axe fx. Cases.

    I flew with mine from UK to Middle East in a 2U rack, it must have been dropped hard because the rack strip had pulled away on one side and the one of the rack ears on the Axe was bent. If I flew again I'd pad the rack case out with foam at the sides and rear so the Axe wouldn't shift if dropped.
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    WTF Fractal!

    From what I can see, if you live outside N. America there doesn't seem any way to get a genuine Fractal T-shirt (or hat, stickers etc) - hence the counterfeiters will be trying to fill that gap. If you expanded into worldwide sales this might help stop the problem?
  53. ta6rma

    Old Les Paul + Old Plexi Style Tones

    PAF Daddies by Shed Pickups Shed Pickups //
  54. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.00 Public Beta

    Can't wait! That's my go-to Marshall choice :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  55. ta6rma

    ODS Flip (dynamic playing, dynamic reactions)

    Great tone, any chance of sharing the patch?
  56. ta6rma

    FW 18 Release Notes please?

  57. ta6rma

    AXE FX is a great economy of money (question inside).

    To buy the amps alone would probably cost half a million USD - then there's all the hundreds of cabs, FX, guitar synths, routing systems... etc etc...
  58. ta6rma

    FW18 Plexi + Strat Preview

    That G chord at 0:55 is amazing - it just snarls! Really looking forward to this release
  59. ta6rma

    New Axe Owner - Bank UP & Down Question

    Yes you can do this, that's how mine is set up. Have a look in the manual or wiki?
  60. ta6rma

    How long until you change strings?

    Around every 20 gigs or so
  61. ta6rma

    Axe FX II - Andy Timmons - Deliver Us - Elegant Gypsy Preset

    +1 Love the wah sound on this track, made me go out and buy a Budda Wah. I would love to see the patch you're using, you got that tone pretty close there. Great playing too!
  62. ta6rma

    Wah & Expression Pedal

    I think most people use the Mission SP-1 for wah/volume - it has a toe switch which you can set up to turn the wah on. There's a video somewhere showing how to set this up.
  63. ta6rma

    Jack Thammarat and The Aristocrats guitar pro tabs

    Sorry I don't have GP format but sent you some Aristocrats PDFs
  64. ta6rma

    It's been (mostly) fun...

    Thanks for all your help in the past and all the best wishes for the future Chris. Your video on the SP-1 wah/volume setup saved me a ton of time.
  65. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 17.02 Released

    Cliff, please take a break now! 200 amps... more than I can cope with!!
  66. ta6rma

    One Shot From Your Last Gig - Bar/Club/Hall/Stadium/Bedroom

    Last Saturday's gig, getting the Christmas spirit...
  67. ta6rma

    Quick questions about volume knob output

    I have Out 1 at 20% and Out 2 at 50%, feeding a Matrix GT1000 into an NL212 cab. The Matrix is set from 12 to 2 o clock depending on the gig
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 17.00 Released

    There goes the evening...
  69. ta6rma

    Tech 21 Power Engine 1x12

    The other guitarist in my last band used one with a Kemper, it sounded fine and he was very happy with it
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    Thinking of dumping my Bogner

    Pretty much the same as my experience. I tried loads of boutique amps before settling on a Bogner Shiva Anniversary w/KT88s in 2011. I got the Axe in early 2012 (FW v5 I think) and while I was excited by the possibilities I never felt it was able to replace the Shiva in a live setting. I think...
  71. ta6rma

    Matrix NL212 grill cloth removal???

    Yeah it's just velcro - pulling the tabs will remove the grill (I used pliers to get a good grip of the tabs)
  72. ta6rma

    Hats & Hoodies in the store

    Someone already is FRACTAL AUDIO SYSTEMS T-SHIRT preamp axe fx II tee - ALL SIZES - 5 COLORS | eBay
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    Luckiest guy in the world!

    Happy Birthday Tina from the other end of the country :)
  74. ta6rma

    Matrix NL212... a little help, please

    They are on the Matrix website http://uk.matrixamplification.com/nl12-collection.html
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    Matrix NL212... a little help, please

    I don't use cab sims, but use the Global EQ on output 2 to tame some of the highs and give a slight mid boost - I'm used to running Vintage 30s
  76. ta6rma

    Help required - can the Axe "sequence" something like this?

    Yes the Pitch block can do this, have a look at the attached preset for a starting point, just play the high E note and the arpeggiator will play the following 3 notes, use tap tempo to increase the speed
  77. ta6rma

    Technical Guitar Solo Video

    Wow that's incredible.... I can hear a Greg Howe influence there. Great playing
  78. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 15.02 Released

    Cliff, that's your new sig right there... ;)
  79. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 15.00 Released

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. ta6rma

    Coming Soon

    yeah I agree, being able to rack the G System brain and pedals next to your amp and just run a single CAT5 to the floorboard is a neat idea Thinking about it, the lack of external loops and rack mounting, needing long cable runs between the amp and FX8, means it's maybe not quite the G killer I...
  81. ta6rma

    FCB1010

    Yes I used the FCB and UNO with my AxeFXII without any problems
  82. ta6rma

    Best lead amp model?

    for me, Atomica or HBE for a big fat rock lead sound
  83. ta6rma

    Physically Dropping the Axe-FX II and its Consequences

    Mine came off a flight from the Middle East in 2012 with one rack rail torn loose from the case and the RH rack ear on the Axe bent outwards (probably dropped from height onto rear of case) Never had any trouble with it despite that.
  84. ta6rma

    V9 Cabs, Anyone Use 'Em

    Yes please!
  85. ta6rma

    FCB1010 + AxeFx II small issue

    I used one for a year and never had this issue Maybe the internal battery needs replacing?
  86. ta6rma

    Coming Soon

    Yeah that was my first thought - G system killer
  87. ta6rma

    Amp or AxFX? Deluxe Reverb Guessing Game

    They all sound identical to me
  88. ta6rma

    FractalUpdate : Never miss an update ! :)

    Very cool! Donation sent.
  89. ta6rma

    Examples of excellent vibrato

    Malmsteen, and Ulrich Roth. EVH has very distinctive vibrato as well
  90. ta6rma

    Need help with settings for Matrix/Cab setup, upcoming gig

    Tweakistry :: Matrix
  91. ta6rma

    The loner with my Axe-Fx II

    That's great, Gary Moore would be proud I reckon! Please share the patch?
  92. ta6rma

    The New Bright Knob

    Update: tried installing 13.07 again, this time it sounded great. Something must have got screwed up during the previous update I guess.
  93. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II FW v13.07 Released!

    Update: Tried re-installing 13.07 for the gig tonight. Sounded great. Must have been something screwy with the last install...
  94. ta6rma

    Gig proofing my MFC-101 (and other gear)

    A large clear ziploc bag or polythene sheet over the MFC will protect against beer spillage - I had a lucky escape recently
  95. ta6rma

    My idea of a Fat stereo Dumble tone

    Lovely!
  96. ta6rma

    Axe-Fx II FW v13.07 Released!

    I updated to 13.07 from 13.02 and noticed that the Bright knob on my main patch (Pete Thorne PT68 preset) was defaulted to 12 noon. I assumed this would be a neutral setting and you could add or cut from that central point. However the patch sounded much brighter than before, it had a shrill...
  97. ta6rma

    The New Bright Knob

    I gigged with the new firmware last night and noticed my main Marshall-type patch (the Pete Thorne PT68 preset) had more of a shrill high end (ice-pick sound). The new Bright knob was left at default, 12:00 noon. Should I turn the bright knob right down to zero to get the same sound as 13.02? Do...
  98. ta6rma

    Matrix users

    I'm using the GT1000FX and the NL212, it sounds amazing and the lightness is a major factor. I can carry my entire rig into the venue in one trip now!
  99. ta6rma

    Guthrie Govan is the best guitar player alive today

    +1 I went to a clinic he did a few years ago, met him afterwards told him how much I enjoyed his awesome playing & asked to shake his hand, he genuinely seemed surprised and pleased that I had enjoyed it. Very modest guy for such a monster talent.
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    Covers for NL 12

    Yes I have their covers on all my amps & cabs. Perfect for light gigging duty, my gear only goes in & out of my car so I don't need real heavy duty protection. Good customer service and they will make any custom sizes you need.
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