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    Speaker Thump gives me anxiety

    I've been out of the loop on FW updates (and guitars in general) for a little while. My favorite sound depended on the old dynamic depth that went away. Would you kind folks say this effectively replaces it?
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    What's the Blinking Red Light Under the Fan Mount on the Motherboard of my Axe III MkII?

    It's the "everything is ok" alarm. Edit: I'm only being half a smartass, microcontrollers sometimes have a "watchdog" status reporting light to indicate the processor hasn't locked up. At least the development kits I've worked with a while back have.
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    Any EBMM owners?

    I have a Majesty 7string. Cons: The mahogany neck does like to wander a bit depending on the season. On mine the open 7th string will fret out if I take it out during winter, and the last time I put it in the case was summer. But it only needs minor adjustment to get back in shape. The...
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    Problem with NVMe Drive (and overated?)

    That's been my experience as well, even on brand new systems: the PCIx4 NVMe performance is overkill for most consumer applications, unless you're copying video a lot. The new games coming in the future that need to fill up the 24GB GPUs might benefit, who knows. I also wonder if the drivers and...
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    Problem with NVMe Drive (and overated?)

    SSDs are fast on a fresh write, but writing to the same spot twice in a row can be slow, unless the TRIM command has been run (a.k.a. "Optimized" in Windows parlance). Random write logic is supposed to avoid most of this, but if you're low on space and not overprovisioned it can't do anything...
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    It's 2020, why can't we have a completely wireless set up?

    For power, I'd vote on a funnel to capture spilled beer and route it to a fuel cell. For the comm protocol, I'd vote on something tcp-like with 2way handshaking to help guarantee message delivery.
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    What is your player level?

    To me Petrucci and Vai are "advanced", so I'll pick a notch below. ;)
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    IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS!

    Dont make me tap the sign!
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    Cliff's Reviews

    Ever try a White Claw, Cliff? :)
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    Input USB block

    I was going to put a wish in for selecting the Input1 source via Axe Edit to make reamping easier, but that would be way better.
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    Axe-Fx III and Headphones

    You might have a bad ground/common connection in the headphones, cable, or in the adapter. When the ground doesn't connect, you'll then hear a difference signal between the left and right headphone signals in both headphones, out of phase, between left and right. The common sound (typically...
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    Axe-Fx III and Headphones

    I've been using Dt880pro's for a number of years, from forum recommendations. And I just got some MixFi's last year, also from forum recommendations. 😁 The 880s feel relatively flat up top, with a reduced, but gradually tapered, less resonant, low end. I feel like I can trust the high end and...
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    Noob question: JC-120 amp

    Me too. My clean doubleverb patch through headphones with cabsim sounds remarkably like the same patch through the jc120 without the cabsim. I tried a iic+ patch with cabsim on through the jc120... Didn't work so well. The JC just has its own tone.
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    [Update, no fix yet] Axe-Fx 3 Insane Hum From PC?

    Ironically, the one brand of pc case I can find with a metal cover available is "Fractal Design". I'm starting to wonder if Cliff is running a side hustle. ;)
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.03

    Awesome, I can use my crazy synthy presets again! Thanks Cliff!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.02, Axe-Edit 1.01.09 and FC Firmware 1.08

    Correction: I added the pitch modifier back from within 6.02 and the AXE locked up again. It looks like you (Chris/Fractal/jcfiallos) already have a test case, but I'll attach my preset as well. Thanks to whomever is looking into this.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.02, Axe-Edit 1.01.09 and FC Firmware 1.08

    I'm having the same issue: Pitch modifier attached to the frequency control in the filter block. Locks up the AXE when I load that preset. Getting rid of the modifier (in 6.01), and upgrading to 6.02 works.
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    Guitar picking up electric noises when turning on PC

    Luckily they have a metal version of it That Fractal (no relation!) case looks nice. I was planning on getting the same one... with metal sides, of course. ;) Let me know if it helps!
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    Guitar picking up electric noises when turning on PC

    Unfortunately, it's "normal" for your guitar to pick up those noises through the pickups (and it's not specific to the Axe). The real issue is PCs don't often have shielded/metal cases to reduce emitted interference anymore. I'm currently shopping for a case that does NOT have smoked glass...
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    Vocoder anyone?

    Does anyone have experience with the vocoder in the Axe3 (specifically)? I'm noticing a LOT of the "analysis" signal is ending up mixed in with the carrier signal. I expect a little "S" frequencies to passthrough from the hi-pass mix, but this is passing quite a bit more than that. Admittedly...
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    AFIII Wall of Guitars

    Sounds nice! What was the setup on the lead line panned just right of center?
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    AFIII Dreamy Clean (Magnetic/Piezo Split)

    Sounds nice! Where did you get the TRS cable? Custom?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.00 Beta #2

    You've assumed correctly, sir! Thank you!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.00 Beta #2

    Excellent! Have you posted this preset anywhere? :)
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    Anyone use Dynamic Depth?

    I use it on a couple extreme metal rhythm patches, along with dynamic presence.
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    FAT Switch is totally different than Axe-Fx ll

    The recto present in the III has cut enabled (at least mine does). The last set of presets I installed in the II had it off. I'd imagine having the cut on would make the fat switch seem to be more of a bright boost. Sorry I'm not near Axe to test the theory.
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    Connecting the Axe-Fx III to an A/V Receiver

    Later that day...
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    AFIII Every Mesa/Boogie Amp Type Demo

    Pretty fly, Mr. Carter!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.16 Beta #2

    Thanks for upgrading the multiband compressor; it's the centerpiece of my bass patches!
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    A call to Extended Range Bass Fretless Players!

    To add to #3: The harmonizer also seems to have tracking issues with bass, especially below the A of a standard 4 string bass. Maybe Cliff can implement a "bass mode" for those blocks someday. It's been improved for guitar, latency-wise, for the Axe III.
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    Wow! It really does sound better...

    I agree, there's an improvement in feel, as hard as it is to quantify. I just upgraded my Axe II to 10.x a week or two ago, which was an improvement in itself in the tone department (to something that already sounded fantastic). Still the III has more "punch" to it. I haven't remade all my...
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    [solved] Crackle noise when using EV-1 or EV-2 as volume pedal MFC-101 to Axe-Fx III

    It sounds like it could be MIDI RF noise coupling into the signal path. Maybe try separating the MFC's MIDI cable away from your instrument cable. It's happened a few times for me with other equipment and moving to shielded MIDI cables helped, but your mileage may vary.
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    Ventilation holes - Are they necessary?

    Those are speed holes. They make the axe go faster. Sorry, couldn't resist! :D
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    Cmon people, where the waitlist order thread lol

    Damn. I took one week from the forum and this happens! :D Feb6 10:42pst Gonna be awesome though!
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    Axe-Fx III Wish List

    I basically Rip VanWinkled through the last several months of forum activity (and got on the waiting list relatively late). But was there mention of a compare function on the III, by any chance? That would be cool.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Very appreciated by us graybeard Mk I owners. Thanks Cliff!
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    What changed from cali leggy to legato 100?

    I thought it was Jack Butler's amp all this time.
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    Petrucci's Majesty guitar pickups

    I wouldn't call my (non-artisan) Majesty dark necessarily, but the pickups are rather "boomy". I hear the artisans are even darker. Mine sounds fine with amps that have a lot of bass cut before distortion. I.E. the Mesa models, with the bass cranked down as most people do. The cut switch works...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.00 Firmware Release

    As usual, I'm late to the party, but thanks FAS! Sounds awesome!
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    I hate iLOK

    Microsoft just pushed out a recent major update to Win 10. I don't have cablab, but similarly, my Addictive Drums 2 license manager freaked out. This also occurred with the last major Win 10 update last year. I guess MS is regenerating the system IDs at update time, and iLok / XLN Audio / etc...
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    Any strap lock recommendations?

    I've used Dunlops on a couple guitars. But right now, I'm liking the Ernie Ball strap locks. The engagement feels more positive. It's a rare occurrence, but a couple times I've had the Dunlops feel like they're locked in but they weren't.:eek:
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    Reamping help in Sonar (X3)

    Hi Eric, I've done it once or twice, so it is indeed possible. :) Are you saying you're not getting a clip of the dry recording when you do the live take? Or it is silent clip (and not just very low amplitude)? When I do the live take: I have two tracks. The wet track input is set to IN 1...
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    SeeD - Bass preset for 1.06 Q. Have fun

    SeeD, this sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
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    Anyone Using Factory Cabs 54-57?

    I use 54 for some hi-gain stuff, so I don't hate it. But I'd welcome a UR replacement from ML.
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    Cab-Pack 1 is now FREE!

    Wow! Thanks!
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    FAS Bass is G3 - but why no pro UR bass cab IRs yet?

    Some built in UR bass IRs and/or Cab pack would certainly be nice. However, SeeD's Ultrares GK contribution is worth checking out: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-user-cabs-irs/81691-gallian-kruger-amp-ultrares-bass-cabs-tm-darkglass-bk7-tm.html Thanks SeeD!
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    New 18.00 Public Beta

    I think that particular "USA PRE LD2 RED" model did not have the shift in 17.04. I figured it was because of the "conventional power amp" in the release notes. Now it's less conventional. :) Either way, it sounds pretty awesome, I just had to tweak my patch a bit here and there to get the...
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    New 18.00 Public Beta

    Sounds good FAS, thanks for all the hard work! :D For the USA Pre LD2 Red, I notice a "SHIFT" button under the presence knob now. It's always good to see new switches and knobs appear. I'm just interested to know, does this indicate that there is a different power-amp being modeled for the USA...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 17.03 Released

    Thanks Cliff!
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    16.04.1 Reverb Ringing [NOT A BUG]

    Lol, agreed. OK thanks Cliff.
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    16.04.1 Reverb Ringing [NOT A BUG]

    The 16.04.1 reverb seems to resonate when set to a size of 6.1 and 6.2, but not other values. :) It's sounds awesome at other values though. PS: Not connected with USB and CPU usage is <80%
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 16.04.1 Released

    The new 'verbs sound fantastic! The hold function is going to be getting a lot of use. Thanks Cliff & Co!
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    USB audio source has crazy noise floor?

    I had CW Sonar do this same with dithering enabled.
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    USB Speed... scary? or PC versus Mac?

    My ancient "Dual Core Pentium" runs as fast as those videos reliably. But, like several other PCs I have, the particular physical USB port that I use matters quite a bit, especially for digital audio. This goes for other audio devices I have as well. Not all USB ports on a given machine are...
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    Question For Cliff regarding the Buttery model...

    Too bad "FAS I can't believe it's not Buttery!" won't fit on the amp selection screen.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 16.01 Released

    Just tried some high gain amps and it was awesome! Thanks FAS!
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    Santanish tone

    Just try playing it backwards :D Nice patch, AlbertA
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    Big, slow and heavy riffage. FW15.03. OwnHammer IR mix. Tracked thru UBK Fatso.

    That. Was. Awesome. I also have a Ibanez BTB 5string, still with standard tuning. Rocko, can you advise on bass string gauges for that tuning? Thx!
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    Ping-pong delay feedback 15.03

    With the ping-pong delay type (v15.03), I've been trying to get infinite delays by setting a 100% feedback. This works with other delay types. It seems I have to set the master feedback to a bit above 140%, along with feedback of 100% to get that effect. ...or maybe it was intended to be used...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 15.03 Released

    Thanks for the updates! Is the depth control on the Brootalz still not working on 15.03 , or are my ears finally going out from playing the AFD too loud? :D
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    Noise with active pickups

    Could it be that the strings are resonating between the nut and the tuners?
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    Your Pickup and Input Level

    Dimarzio Evolution Bridge (awesome pickup!): ~30% EMG-808: ~60% Ibanez 5str bass active stock: >70% For me, the actives require the most "help". I typically just leave everything at 40% and forget to change it. :-)
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    Help me... help you.

    Change the battery on your EMGs.
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    Delay 2 won't save to Scene 1......weird?!?

    I'm not noticing this on 15beta, myself. Just an idea: perhaps you have a MFC / MIDI device sending the CC for scene change and "048 delay 2 bypass" at the same time? edit: ...ummm what Chris said (almost). :-)
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    V9 Cabs, Anyone Use 'Em

    Do it! Do it now!
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    Dirty Univibe with a little octave od

    Very Satchy! Sounds great!
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    FW15 - Convinced there is something awry with the Dizzy models

    It'll be interesting to hear from the great Cliff when he gets back from vacation. Maybe part of his epiphany. I think it used to default to a non-zero value for the Herbie & Dizzy (feel free to correct me), albeit a much lower value. Though I may be remembering from when that cathode-follower...
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    FW15 - Convinced there is something awry with the Dizzy models

    Just a few things I've noticed (and were mentioned in the v15b thread): 1) FWIW, the Herbie & Dizzy default to high CF Comp values now. At least on the VH4, you can lower that and get more predictable SAT switch behavior. Maybe you wont like it. But, like jlynnb1, I'm also trying to imagine...
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    Emulating Stepwise Bandpass Filters

    In the meantime, you can press enter on the front panel, while in the seq/control page, when one of the "stage x" values is highlighted. It'll randomize all the stages... I've done this by accident a few times :). Having it on CC would be cool.
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    Preset Name Meanings

    "Satans Hollow" was an arcade game from the 80's "Man In The Box" - Alice In Chains
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    Headphones usage

    I have the DT880 Pro's in 250 Ohm too. I agree, they're quite nice. Nicest I've ever owned. With Output 1 set at 12:00, my ears are starting to bleed.
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    It Happened Again...

    Just throwing this out there. A few FW updates ago, I had the cab size parameter on one my patches go to minumum. It sounded like a "beehive" (or the chipmunks). It may be worth a look.
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    FAS and Artists

    I heard Cliff added an extra page in the Amp block for Petrucci... apparently some parameters for adjusting the temperature of the sun. Also, dont forget the custom ultrares Petrucci cab IR, "V30 Ghandi Mix.syx". Maybe we can get John to post this? :D
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    Anyone Using the Kalthallen IRs?

    I liked the G12T75's but wouldn't miss them terribly. I never used the V30s. If they're in the Kaltallen download pack, chuck 'em! edit: To be clear, I *like* the Kalthallens and use them, but we're all about ultra-res now. :D
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    Triaxis lead one red. Sounds yuch

    Lol! Mine just has the PCB outlines for those parts too... like a crime scene. But, strangely, there are a couple of resistors/caps (been a long time since I looked) that are soldered hanging off the leads of the other legitimately installed PCB parts. It looks as if it were modded. I have no...
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    Axe-Fx II fw14 Released!

    This is a metal-head's dream! Thanks FAS!
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    Negative Feedback over Headphones - How is this possible ?!?

    It certainly IS possible to get feedback from your headphones, especially if they're cranked. I've had it happen a few times with my Axe and using other equipment as well, under certain situations. It can be exacerbated by high gain especially combined with any high-q filtering done in your...
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    Your favourite "out-of-the-box" preset.

    Zamfir?
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    Bug? Bugs in the Plex Delays

    I can vouch for #1. The click in the plex shift mode is (counter-intuitively) less noticeable with with less crossfade. It is more noticeable on bass notes (say, an open low-E string). Here's an example preset:
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    Gallian Kruger Amp+UltraRes (bass cabs+TM)+Darkglass BK7 TM

    Nice touch using your pants to dampen the early reflections off the chair :D Seriously, I really appreciate the patches and IRs you share. They sound great, and are pretty useful. Thanks!
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 13.02 Released

    Spectacular work on all fronts, FAS crew. Everything works great and sounds awesome. Thanks for all that you do.
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    diezel herbert questions

    I'm a fan of the set you posted a while back. Next time I power up my Axe I'll definitely give these a run. Thanks!
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    Axe Fx II no longer likes to be on overnight

    Henry, maybe you should give 12.04 beta a run. From Cliff's release notes: "Fixed Multi-Delay total feedback can exceed 100% causing instability." It's kinda inline with what BillyZeppa mentioned. I've had this bite me with 12.03 on a stock patch. Cliff fixed it for us already! :D
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    older Firmware files in Axe Exchange

    Yup Axe Change -The Official Site for Fractal Audio Presets, Cabs and More
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    FAS Class-A amp model - what a mistake...

    Wow. I just went to the Ruby Rocket preset and changed the amp to FAS Class-A. Total serendipity! It twangs just right on my extended scale 8 string. Thanks for the surprise amp model, Cliff!
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    Slight difference in pitch between Axe FX and unplugged guitar

    Just throwing this out there: If you are indeed talking about pitch, maybe you're experiencing ghost notes (as intentionally modeled). You could try setting "power type" to DC in the amp block. Also, if you have a 7 string, standard tuning will land the low B around 61-62hz. Regular 60hz hum...
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    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    USA Sub Blues is my new favorite "clean" amp. It really has a nice kerrang with bridge humbuckers. I've never played a real one. Can anybody elaborate on what physical circuit is in the real one (based on Fender, etc)? Just curious about some amp history. :)
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    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    The barber pole phaser is sweet. Thanks Cliff! :D Since we're testing and all: I've picked up a little LFO-foldover chirp with the faster rates and playing something bass-heavy (palm muted low E for example). Here's an example patch: Edit: nevermind, this is probably why you said it...
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    DIY Screen Protector for Axe FX II Display

    I can't believe so many people are against the built in sneeze guard. Cheers to toadfish's awesome upgrade. :D
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware V12.02 Up

    Thanks Cliff! A lot of good stuff in V12! Thanks for fixing the arppegiator & reverb too... BTW, anyone who hasn't checked out the newer verbs (since the later V11 revs) should to give them a listen; there's and extra layer of lushness, you can almost taste it!
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    Arpeggiator Bug (fixed)

    Fantastic! Thanks Cliff!
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    Room/Cathedral/Studio Reverbs Click with large size settings (fixed)

    I'm hearing a (sometimes) substantial click with the new reverbs, when the "size" setting is large (>80%) on 11.05. It sounds like a bad sample or two are creeping into the reverb loop, but a signal has to be present to notice it. This affects Room reverb, as well as quarry, cavern, and studio...
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    Arpeggiator Bug (fixed)

    I think tou're right, I must have been sleep deprived when I read Cliff's post.:) Thanks
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    Arpeggiator Bug (fixed)

    Oh, I was referencing my bug report from Oct 7th. Please see Cliff's response http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/76100-arpeggiator-custom-scales-fixed.html
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    Arpeggiator Bug (fixed)

    I noticed this as well. Even though Cliff never intended the arpeggiator to be anything but chromatic, he allowed us to put custom scales in 11.05. I'm grateful for that. However, I'm getting this issue too: anything beyond a 5th above (Ionian Maj/ Aeolean Min) gets rounded down to whatever the...
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    Bug? Reverse delay always modulated

    Simeon / Steadystate, are you guys still getting this? I'm at 11.05 now. I can't reproduce your particular bug. But instead, I've noticed the Multidelay reverse plex shift is giving me clicks with long-ish delay times (1.7 sec+). But only when the crossfade is high (20%+). 0% crossfade is...
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    Should USB Utility "level bar" be showing even though USB not plugged in?

    That USB meter isn't a volume level. It's a data buffer status of some sort. Like Rain's, mine's always at 40% and everything works fine here. As for your crazy volume levels, it sounds like there's something else going on... Is your DAW sending anything over USB, or one of the analog inputs?
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 11.04 Up

    Whoa, thanks Cliff! This is amazing
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    Arpeggiator Custom Scales? (fixed)

    Domo arigatou, Mr. FractalAudio! :D
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    Arpeggiator Custom Scales? (fixed)

    Domo arigatou, Simeon-san (and Dojo-san). :mrgreen
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