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  1. bleedthefreak

    Is the Mk I now a little outdated?

    Outdated!! What is the about? An old OS that becomes incompatible or a freaking tone machine that stands the test of time!! I still know guys using the ultra and sounds great if used correctly.
  2. bleedthefreak

    I’m new! Tips for running with a cab?

    I could literally write a book on this. Been with Fractal since 2012. If you axe into the cab, it's just as useful as FOH and to me well worth the work. The tools are there to do it. The wiki will give you the basics then I suggest looking up Leon Todd's videos for some great tips. A good...
  3. bleedthefreak

    Really hoping a big release is coming soon...

    Tremonti doesn't chug?!
  4. bleedthefreak

    You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

    Oh man! This could be really help with feel it sounds like. If it affects the Marshall amps, I'm guessing anything mid gain and up. More amp in the room feel.
  5. bleedthefreak

    Considering multiple power amps.

    Because you can. I am a fan of gear. I find there's is no one perfect solution.
  6. bleedthefreak

    Considering multiple power amps.

    Have you ever thought you want the convience of SS but love what tubes do for your tone? If I could have best of both worlds with a matrix and a fryette. Would I Gt1000 and LX2 get me there? Would a mesa 290 be another option that would be worth adding to the two above? I have an affinity...
  7. bleedthefreak

    Post Your Axe-Fx III Rigs Here!

    I have been running my III into the Riv's clean channel. It gives me a great eq to work with and channel works well since it is so transparent. Recently I have found my carvin dcm3800 works well into a cab with the right eq and low pass filter. I'll be switching soon and be tube free.
  8. bleedthefreak

    AFIII Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (w/ free patch)

    Fantastic Work Rocco. Your playing is amazing. Most of all it would have made Ed proud too, big smile on his face if he was here. Thanks for sharing your talent and the patch.
  9. bleedthefreak

    Anyone sell all their tube amps?

    No. Bought more actually. I find the combination of the fractal and tubes to morph to anything I need. Full custom and on demand. With a push of a button. I got it all. Get a lot of compliments too.
  10. bleedthefreak

    Who sold a Bogner Ecstasy amp for Axe Fx II?

    2000 plus for an ecstacy. A axe fx 2 goes for under a grand these days.
  11. bleedthefreak

    Amp in the Room?

    I like it. I need something simple when playing with a live band that makes my half ass monitors sound better. It allows for clean effective control of what some of these not so flat speakers can't really provide. Recording purposes an IR works good, but for practice or jam I really only need...
  12. bleedthefreak

    Fresh new AFX 3 from axe Ii and KPA.

    So I just recieved my new 3. And what a beast. This thing has so many additional features. I have had a 2 since the mark 1 days so I am well versed in making my way through the menus. I used the 2 in a FOH config and also through my own FrFr cabs with Matrix 800Gt, 1500gt. I also used a...
  13. bleedthefreak

    I went to the DARK SIDE.... and some how made my way back!!

    Okay I get it, well worth it to upgrade. I almost every iteration of the 2 so I'm not worried about the MK2 possiblity. I guess what it comes down to is if you dig in enough you will reap the rewards. Basically using more CPU and routing kind of thing. Amps sims not so much of difference at...
  14. bleedthefreak

    I went to the DARK SIDE.... and some how made my way back!!

    I did it.. I tried a KPA with remote. Not going to lie, It was pretty slick but... I love so many things about my Axe Fx XL it's really hard to part ways. Pros to me that made my keep my XL over the KPA. 1. it is my sound card 2. Axe Edit is very useful 3. I know my way around the UI well 4...
  15. bleedthefreak

    Solid state or tube power amp?

    I used a 2:90 for the longest time. It definitely colored the sound coming through. For certain models it sounded really good but others not so. I took a step into solid state with the Matrix and it was hard at first. After some time I eventually adjusted to make it work well. Then moved to...
  16. bleedthefreak

    Axe Fx just for home: who else does it?

    I 100% agree with you.
  17. bleedthefreak

    It's been an interesting run

    Best of luck. It's always hard when you have a lot of time invested in a product. The axe has a learning curve no doubt for some of us. I actually came back to Fractal. I've realized not to hold the same expectations however. I now have a moddest tube amp collection and when I need the real...
  18. bleedthefreak

    How the HECK did he do this!!

    Thanks for linking the preset. I'll give this a go in a step up tuning however.
  19. bleedthefreak

    How the HECK did he do this!!

    This guy achieved a spot on replication of a rectifier. Anybody able to do this?
  20. bleedthefreak

    Effects loop only.. What am I missing?

    Okay, thanks guys. I'll give these a try.
  21. bleedthefreak

    Effects loop only.. What am I missing?

    Yes both are all the way up.
  22. bleedthefreak

    Effects loop only.. What am I missing?

    I'm not having any luck getting the Axe fx 2 to works as an effects only unit in my Bogner XTC's effects loop. Nothing wrong with the amp. Strymon pedals sound fantastic through it. Here's my setup. I hope someone can enlighten me. According to Yek's how to's, Fash Grovers videos and the...
  23. bleedthefreak

    Ax8 or keep Axe Fx II ?

    Okay, this makes sense. It's what I was thinking may be the advantage over the rack mount. Interesting to hear how users find it advantageous for gigging mostly. I'll keep the rack mount.
  24. bleedthefreak

    Ax8 or keep Axe Fx II ?

    Just wasn't sure if better is what I was thinking, but features that may excel over the mk2. This is why I ask...
  25. bleedthefreak

    Ax8 or keep Axe Fx II ?

    I am fine using the mk2. I have a midi controller for it. I would be doing the same with both. I don't necessarily need a smaller factor. Wasn't sure if I was missing out on features for that price. Thanks for replies.
  26. bleedthefreak

    Ax8 or keep Axe Fx II ?

    Does anybody know if it would be better to have the Ax8 over the II mk2? I just purchased a used MKII but I received an email for the ax8. I don't know if it is worth selling and buying the Ax8.
  27. bleedthefreak

    Axe Fx 2 to replace Strymon??

    Good input, thx. Well, I have no issues using strymon. I think they are the probably the best sounding in FXs loop I've ever used. I remember the afx 2 having great sounding delay and modulation but never tried it in loop. I don't need all the features of the XL + thus trying to save by going...
  28. bleedthefreak

    Axe Fx 2 to replace Strymon??

    I recently purchased a used axe 2 at what I think is a decent price. Long story short I sold a ver 2 at the end of 2014 and now I have one again. I have a multiple head setup for my rig and started to buy strymon pedals when I realized I could buy a used axe cheaper and have more flexibility...
  29. bleedthefreak

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

    Amazing the amount and speed of updates. With each one it just keeps getting better. CSI numbers are high.
  30. bleedthefreak

    LCD screen getting faint

    What is the equivalent support for the US when it comes to parts? I don't think we can source parts for are AXE fx's, can we? Can the display be bought through Digikey or Mouser? I don't need one just curious.
  31. bleedthefreak

    not worth £2000

    Sorry for offending. It was just a joke. I will have to refrain from using my "troll" humor. :?
  32. bleedthefreak

    not worth £2000

    This unit is outstanding when it comes to recording. I use Cubase 5 with Win7 and it sounds so damn good I can't put down my guitar. I couldn't be happier in this department.
  33. bleedthefreak

    Are you tired of FRFR?

    Hi Jim, Custom made, Loaded with eminence speakers each time. Two sets ones with the beta 12's and 8's and a horn, then went to 15's and just a horn, A friend had some Atomics from a few years back, no go either. I like cabs vs pa speakers. IT costs too much money to throw around at pa...
  34. bleedthefreak

    Are you tired of FRFR?

    Yes almost immediately. Played through Matrix gt1500 and gt800, never got it too sound like a real breathing amp with killer dynamics... e.g. Bogner XTC, Soldano slo100, Marshall amps 2203 and older. Bought a Fryette 2902 and ran it through 2 4x12 cabs, cranked it the f#@#$ up (also tweaked all...
  35. bleedthefreak

    Why all the Metal??????

    Metal riffs get boring over time just as much as brown sound EVH stuff can do the same. I like both but would when you starting out in life you make less money and the modeler is a way to put all your money on a safe bet you'll get a good spread of the tones a guitarist needs. Where as having...
  36. bleedthefreak

    Matrix GT1000 vs. Valve amp Peavey 50 50 classic

    I want to be a believer in the whole Matrix as good as tube... I do love my tube amps still after a year and half with the axe. I also love the axe for what it can do. But, at high volumes what a high end tube amp sounds and feels like I just am unable to duplicate with the axe. I'm going to try...
  37. bleedthefreak

    VHT/Fryette

    Well, Now I might make the switch. I've finally reached the level where I am much better programming presets. I love my 2902 but I like the Idea of having a lightweight three channel amp all in 1u space. The Matrix may win this one. I'll give it a try if I doesn't meld with my tastes then back...
  38. bleedthefreak

    Roll back or not? Undecided

    I honestly think V10 has brought us a lot closer to amp in a room feel and sound more than ever. Polished is great but when jamming with the guys nothing cuts and sounds as good as a cranked Tube head, high end head - Until.. V10. I've been tweaking to get a good real cab sound and FRFR. Almost...
  39. bleedthefreak

    Output from computer

    I looked through the manual and Wiki found nothing. Probably not possible. My idea was to use output 1 to my cabs and output 2 for triggered sounds out of a lap top and some effect sounds in the AFX also. it looks like Yek's presets use output 2 for cabs and Output 1 for FOH. So I may just go...
  40. bleedthefreak

    Output from computer

    Anybody have an idea on how to get the audio from a computer via usb to go through output two only?
  41. bleedthefreak

    PRIMUS using AxeFx II live!

    I guess just about everyone is jumping on this train. I'd be interested to hear what Larry's thought are on it.
  42. bleedthefreak

    Wish Me Luck

    Excellent!!! Congratulations!!! A little Fractal engineer is on the way.
  43. bleedthefreak

    First go at an acoustic recording

    I was also using a stock preset to try another effect. Fun stuff.
  44. bleedthefreak

    First go at an acoustic recording

    I think this has really opened another door for me. It just sounded so good in the room playing through the PA. I modded a couple patches to really make the acoustic shine, I think.
  45. bleedthefreak

    Need help with volume levels using scenes FW10

    Thanks guys for the replies. I must have been doing something wrong cause it is working now.
  46. bleedthefreak

    Need help with volume levels using scenes FW10

    I have been trying to set the master level slider in the out window at different volumes per scene. It changes all scenes to the same level though. Is this normal? How can I make one scene a different volume with the out level controls? Thanks.
  47. bleedthefreak

    Anybody Need . . . ?

    Nevermind
  48. bleedthefreak

    Total newb...why should I buy Axe FX II?

    Tube is hardly dead, but Cliff has taken tube amp modeling to the next level. Here are some reasons: 1. The axe is versatile. 2. You can create just about any sound you think of. 3. It's very portable. 4. Support up the Ying. 5. Recording is a breeze with the axe. 6. You can become a cool...
  49. bleedthefreak

    Bogner XTC RED channel V10

    Nice growl on the full chords. Sounds good. Great feeling in your playing.
  50. bleedthefreak

    For those with FW 10 issues.

    To me these amps never sounded better on my current frfr rig. Cliff and his team have done an incredible job. I'd say his 80 to 100 hours a week for several months really paid off and then some. This man is on a mission and not to be reckoned with.
  51. bleedthefreak

    Artists you would like to see using Fractal

    Eddie Van Halen... lol
  52. bleedthefreak

    Firmware 10 is unusable for me...

    Looks like someone may be making a second purchase. Congrats on your son sharing the fun with you.
  53. bleedthefreak

    Firmware 10 shat on my patches in spectacular fashion

    My thoughts are... It is a fun challenge to dial in the tone I want, sometimes a little frustrating but once you start you realize the improvement and all is good. There are few limitations to what this unit can do, even more so as updates come. And... FAS is giving better tools to work with for...
  54. bleedthefreak

    V10 Update

    I'll tip my hat and raise my glass to that.
  55. bleedthefreak

    First official pic (April Fools)

    A bigger touch screen and I'm sold.
  56. bleedthefreak

    Anyone else unable to get to the FAS home page? Could it be?!

    Doesn't anybody on this forum have to work a day job, any-shift job? We all need to get a hobby. Oh, wait! This is our hobby.
  57. bleedthefreak

    FW10 high gain preset...a little bit of MEGADETH!!!

    Sounds good!
  58. bleedthefreak

    Did Joe buy an AFX?

    Check it out. Joe Satriani's Super Colossal Garage Sale!
  59. bleedthefreak

    What has the axe brought to your rig, convience and (or) creative options?

    This is by far one of the top convinces of being an AFX owner. I don't miss lugging around two heads and a 4x12. I read in a post that someone had tone matched their acoustic and no longer needed to bring it along to the gigs. I haven't got to that point yet, however it does sound like a great...
  60. bleedthefreak

    What has the axe brought to your rig, convience and (or) creative options?

    Hey all, I am getting better with understanding and using my axe. I wanted to see what you guys have done that was not possible before or not as easy. Besides making your rig much easier to set up and move around by leaving behind the 4x12s, tube heads and pedal boards, what else has...
  61. bleedthefreak

    Best approach for tweaking in live applicaton?

    Great! Thanks guys! The X,Y sounds like a good approach, however I like the app idea even more. To have a large screen with vivid controls would work best. I have to look into Lemur.
  62. bleedthefreak

    Best approach for tweaking in live applicaton?

    Hello all, I have been going through all my presets and changing things around to where it works the best for my situation. Although I change my presets and sounds from time to time, there is an issue I am having with volume and tone controls and wondering if anybody has a solution. I would...
  63. bleedthefreak

    Saving from one scene to another?

    Thanks Guys very helpful. I was on the Y settings not the X since the scene defaults to X on each block.
  64. bleedthefreak

    Saving from one scene to another?

    I've noticed the settings are not the same however. Is there a way to have it set the same within each scene? Say the boost is on in one scene and the drive is at 10 O'clock, how would you save these settings from one amp block in one scene to another amp block in another scene?
  65. bleedthefreak

    Saving from one scene to another?

    Is there a way? I am trying to save time by saving an amp block from scene to another in the same preset. Does it have to done through the use of a global block? Thanks
  66. bleedthefreak

    Axe FX II + Roland VG-99 = Axe FX III

    I think this video is on par with this thread. I found it interesting with the combination of VG 99 and AXE2. Adrian Belew: History & Future of Guitar Noise- Pt 2/3 - YouTube
  67. bleedthefreak

    Going Back to Valves ( for now )

    Bits and pieces . . . bits and pieces. Do a little at a time. Build a couple presets and then use them and tweak here and there. If you suffer from attention deficit and lack of time like myself this is the way to go. The important thing is you have to have fun and enjoy what you are doing...
  68. bleedthefreak

    Did you keep any amps, and do you play them?

    I sold it all except for a few cabs and a couple of heads I built (SLOClone 100w, Jubilee-clone 100W), and misc pedals. Honestly, my AXE 2 can do it all and better. I've run it through my cabs using 2902 and run frfr and it kills the amps I've owned (Marshall, Boogies, Bogner, H&K), so didn't...
  69. bleedthefreak

    AXE FX 2 - gave up trying to make this work in a live situation :(

    With my experience I found the Fryette power amp solved my amp in room problem. I've made presets that work with my guitar cabs and I have presets that work with a frfr setup. The frfr is by far more versatile and when tweaked enough it satisfies my need for amp in a room, however nothing will...
  70. bleedthefreak

    Need help figuring out how to load banks to different locations with out AE

    Hey all, I have read the wiki on this topic, however I would really appreciate a little more enlightenment on this subject since I am new to Midi Ox and have tried the outlined procedure. The idea is to move a bank to the other two bank locations. Something like this? 1. Dump bank #...
  71. bleedthefreak

    MATRIX GT1600FX poweramp --- aka: The Tube Slayer!

    I wish I could plug into one of these and AB it with My 2902. I'd like to see if my ears would still favor the tube power amp.
  72. bleedthefreak

    Video Presentation: Method Over Magic - Taming the Monster that is the Axe-FX II

    Great video Scott. You have a very beautiful PRS!
  73. bleedthefreak

    Axe fx Ir conversion for AXE fx II

    How does one go about doing this? Is it possible to use Axe FX Ir's with II....? Just before I posted I though I better do some searching. I answered my own question. Original WAV files required for the convert from 1040 to 2040, and this program. Thanks to OWNHAMMER:D. OwnHammer.com -...
  74. bleedthefreak

    axe sounding terrible through guitar cab?

    I had somewhat of a similar issue when using my cabs. I am using V30's in a 4x12. I am now using a 2/90/2 from Frytette and I tweaked the patches. It really helped sound better with cab sims off and the level up quite a bit from my frfr setup. Cranked the master in the amp block too as much as...
  75. bleedthefreak

    Is the II Leaps and Bounds Beyond the Standard?

    I've never played the Ultra or STD but with Axe Fx II most factory presets are great sounding. I haven't had tweak much at all once I obtained the right gear to accompany the Axe. Probably worth changing out for II.
  76. bleedthefreak

    VHT/Fryette

    If anybody wants to laugh and say I told ya so, now is your chance. I blew out a Kt88 on channel B. OUCH! Replaced it and the amp had a nice little buzz to it. I looked into it a little further and found the 100 Ohm 1 Watt balance resistors in the middle of the power tube board fried as...
  77. bleedthefreak

    VHT/Fryette

    Good way to put it. My matrix 800 def sounds tight on the low end. The Fryette puts out a really boomy low end in comparison. Nice rig by the way.
  78. bleedthefreak

    VHT/Fryette

    I've heard that about the GT1000fx. Maybe down the line I'll give that a spin. I must say I am a fan of guitar cabs and moving air though. Having a stack behind a musician looks really nice too.
  79. bleedthefreak

    VHT/Fryette

    I recently picked up a 2902 used for a decent price. I had a GT800fx and it just wasn't cutting it for use in my guitar cabs. I know the extra weight isn't a bonus by any means, but for the tube feel the power amp adds it is worth lugging it around. Really, I would be lugging my head around...
  80. bleedthefreak

    Fryette building 1U power tube amp for Axe?

    I am almost to the point of giving up on my Matrix gt800fx into my guitar cabs. I've tweaked and tweaked, even used patches tweaked by others that supposedly work well with the matrix and this setup. I'm looking to get a dynamic raw amp feel. I play loud. So naturally I wanna hear it loud, right...
  81. bleedthefreak

    "Defy The Herd" Metalcore/Groove, Axe Fx 2

    Sounds pretty damn good. Good grooves!
  82. bleedthefreak

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 7.00 Available

    Updating Firmware... Yahoooooooooooooooooooooo!! Thanks FAS!
  83. bleedthefreak

    Eminence Delta pro 15A

    Some time back I bought some Peavey pa speakers. They we nothing special. When I bought the Axe FX 2 I broke them out to use them with it and sounded less than ideal. Reading up a bit, I decided to give Eminence a try. Wow, what a great speaker for the price. The sound really flat, clean and...
  84. bleedthefreak

    My Axe II is now a giant paper weight

    This is exactly what happened to my unit. Needless to say FAS took care of me with a new unit.
  85. bleedthefreak

    Who has " sold it all" and gone AXE FX??????

    I've sold my big name "boutique" heads and some effects partly for the Axe. I bought them used, so I really didn't lose much at all when I sold them. I found some of my tube heads just weren't getting used enough to warrant keeping them around. I also built a couple tube heads after getting...
  86. bleedthefreak

    MY AXE-FX II JUST DIED!

    That sucks, best of luck. Mine was doing that also after having other issues. I had to send it in for repair. After reading some of the bugs I'm getting a little worried being a new owner and all.
  87. bleedthefreak

    AxeFx/Matrix 4x12's VIDEO

    In the misty morning... on the edge of time... We've lost the rising sun, a final sign... ... LOOK OUT!!! The sun is going black, black!
  88. bleedthefreak

    Shunts?

    The shunts were disappearing anywhere on the grid. It has something to do with AE software. I haven't used it in a couple days and all my presets have been working properly and are saving with the shunts.
  89. bleedthefreak

    Shunts?

    Thanks guys, That is exactly what it is. I had to stop using axe edit. There is a new version That I downloaded. I'll see if that works okay.
  90. bleedthefreak

    Strange things happen with my Unit

    I am having a similar issue. Only with shunts. I've had my unit for just under a month. It freezes up and losses communication also. I've contacted Support. I hope they can help.
  91. bleedthefreak

    Shunts?

    Anybody ever have shunts disappear after placing and saving in a preset? Global setting maybe?
  92. bleedthefreak

    Tone Match "nasal-y" Issue

    I'm having the same issue. I tried the amp input left and the reference left as well. Sounds like it's coming through a cheap speaker. I'll keep trying. My reference signal is coming from media player and I've taken stuff off of Youtube and other internet sources as well.
  93. bleedthefreak

    Looking for stems of hot-rodded marshalls-please help

    Back for the Attack!! I love his guitar work and tone on this album as well. Great choices. I posted a link for David Bray's mods on Marshalls. Check it out. David Bray Amps
  94. bleedthefreak

    Any one into Classic Marshall sounds?

    Guys here's a link to some great sounds clips from David Bray. I haven't tried tone matching yet since I am still pretty new to the axe. But, eventually I'd like to try some of these if possible. David Bray Amps
  95. bleedthefreak

    No audio usb to computer

    To the computer and to the out 1 on the unit.
  96. bleedthefreak

    No audio usb to computer

    I figured it out. I didn't have my levels set properly on the axe to interface. Thanks
  97. bleedthefreak

    No audio usb to computer

    Hi everyone, Just got my axe 2 today. I've been reading the main manual and the edit software manual and have not had any luck. I have no audio from my computer when the axe is usb'd in. I have the usb driver installed and working properly. The edit software is installed properly and...
  98. bleedthefreak

    Who here got rid of ALL of their pedals for Axe-Fx?

    I think this is a great statement. I have a feeling I will be tweakin' and geekin' on this thing for some time doing just this.
  99. bleedthefreak

    Shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone.

    Thanks Pcauchi. I have a feeling I will enjoy trying many new configurations. Speaking of such.. I have been looking into paring the axe with amp. I not sure on solid or tube, hell maybe both. This will be a little down the road. I will have to search the forum on this. I'm sure it has been...
  100. bleedthefreak

    Shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone.

    Hey all, This is my first post. I pulled the trigger and bought a Axe fx 2 today. I took some time to make this decision being I love tube amps. I really need some versatility and a all in one package. After hearing Pete thorn's vids with axe I was sold. I sold one of my fav tube amps...
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