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  1. Etudica

    Question for any BX8 D3 owners

    I've been using M-Audio BX8a deluxe monitors for years now, and after multiple cap replacements one of them finally bit the dust for good (PCB board damaged beyond repair near the highs amp chip). So, for those who currently have or have previously owned the newer D3 series, any issues similar...
  2. Etudica

    FAS USB driver and Win10 Creators update

    Has anyone else experienced any issues with Win10 creators update and the FAS driver? MS finally pushed the update down my throat on my win10 pro box and i've been having explorer.exe crashes frequently when logging back in after it sits idle for more than an hour. I've spent a few days...
  3. Etudica

    EBMM JP Bridge Removal?

    I'm going to need to replace a piezo saddle in one of mine on my own since it's out of warranty, and I don't trust shipping my guitars anywhere anymore (both UPS and Fedex have damaged mine multiple times in transit). So, has anyone removed their bridge completely and could offer some basic...
  4. Etudica

    DT - Lie (Q7.02)

    I finally got a few hours to sit in front of the Axe tonight for the first time since loading 7.02, so I started tweaking my old, neglected Dream Theater "Awake" patches. Thought I'd share where I'm at even though I'm not 100% there yet. Plus, it's been a loooong time since I played through...
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    Strange behavior in 6.02 [FIXED in 6.03]

    I just upgraded from 6.01 to 6.02 this evening, and noticed my XL+ is crashing on these two presets now that were fine just yesterday. All other presets are working properly and sound great, but when I select either of these two via AE or front panel the unit freezes and blank screens. Trying to...
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    Help with strange exp pedal behavior

    I've upgraded to an XL+ recently and have been enjoying it for a couple months now without my pedals attached. I finally decided to find them and unpack them tonight (in the middle of moving). However, none of the block behaviors seem to work like with my old setup now. exp 1 is used for main...
  7. Etudica

    Recent Pricing

    I was just browsing my FA order history while shopping around and noticed what I paid for my Axe-FX II mark I back in 2012... $2,999! I didn't remember it being that much. It really makes the XL+ a steal at the current price, especially the bundle price. Yep, that's an XL+ with MFC mark III for...
  8. Etudica

    Which OwnHammer IR files equate to UltraRes quality?

    I purchased a few OwnHammer packs over the years (sometime around 2013) and decided to revisit them tonight, which got me wondering if the IRs I own from back then are ultrares quality or not, because if there's no point in selecting that cab mode then I'd obviously like to conserve CPU. How...
  9. Etudica

    What Youtube audio levels is everyone using?

    I'm finally getting around to uploading a bunch of videos I've been working on, and it's been a while since I uploaded anything. There are rumors out there that Youtube is normalizing everything now automatically, but in my couple of tests it doesn't seem to be the case. I've been sticking with...
  10. Etudica

    Slash - Safari Inn Cover (Quantum 2.00)

    This was a super fun project for me and a rare change of pace from playing more technical stuff over the last few months to something a little more raw. It's also the first time using my new PRS for recording. (dont' forget HD playback as usual) I wasn't going for an exact tone match here, so...
  11. Etudica

    Petrucci new signature Wah

    Just saw this on my FB news feed. How soon until someone gets a hold of one and provides us with the measurements and specs for a JP Wah block in our magic fractal boxes?!!!
  12. Etudica

    EZdrummer2 or Superior Drummer?

    Looking to switch to a new vst drum plugin... Which of these two do you guys prefer and why? I've given the EZdrummer2 trial a go and it sounded pretty decent, but I'm not sure how much better superior drummer is sonic-wise. I don't really care about the preset grooves and arranger functions so...
  13. Etudica

    NGD - PRS Custom 24 Floyd 10 Top!

    Just arrived today from the factory! This is my first PRS and I must say I am impressed. Now I just need another one in Jade since I was torn between the color options!!! Only played it for about an hour, but man, those \m/ pickups are NICE! Noticeably different than the EBMMs I've become...
  14. Etudica

    PSA: Careful when attaching controller to amp level!

    In case you haven't experienced this, turn down your guitar volume before attaching a controller to the amp level parameter. If the pedal is toe-up it will be +20db the instant you select the ext controller! Common sense, I know, but it caught me off guard again tonight and almost shit my pants...
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    Screw You, UPS

    So UPS just dropped off my custom JP6 Koa complete with some serious holes punched through the box. Case lid is damaged/cracked too. Guitar was definitely jarred hard - the neck shifted in the pocket to the extreme. Too pissed off right now to go over it meticulously. Case is definitely...
  16. Etudica

    FW18.01 - Darker Sound Due To No More Voicings?

    Updated to 18.01 tonight and like a lot of others reported many of my high gain presets sounded darker than before, so much so that I reloaded the FW again two more times thinking it wasn't applied properly (since others have reported that reinstalling sometimes brings it to life). After playing...
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    PRS Questions

    I'm looking into picking up a new custom 24 but have heard conflicting things about what is "standard" on them. The specs I'd want for my cu24 are floyd, ebony fingerboard, pattern thin neck, and the new \m/ metal pickups... Is it true that all new 2015 custom 24s built with the floyd setup...
  18. Etudica

    FX Block Bypass not always saved properly?

    Last night I noticed some strange behavior regarding the FX bypass on some patches. I had made 3 new patches for some cover songs via AE (latest version, still on 17.04) and tested them out thoroughly using the pause feature and cylcing between scenes- all was good. I saved the patches, shut...
  19. Etudica

    Preset advice needed for studio vs live

    I just got back from my first rehearsal using the axe at serious volumes, and it didn't go as well as I hoped. I have spent the last 2 years learning and loving the Axe in my home studio where it never left my desk rack, so all my patches were designed for recording straight into my DAW, and...
  20. Etudica

    Do you realize how spoiled we all are with the Axe? I just did.

    So I used my lunch break today to visit a small shop nearby that I used to frequent often back in the day. I knew there were some vintage LPs there and possibly some other gems. The owner is a super cool dude and usually has something extraordinary laying around on a workbench. Amazing luthier...
  21. Etudica

    Yet another FW15 update preset amp question

    I'm a little behind due to my day job and just now updating to FW15. I've read a lot about the need to reset the amp blocks on older patches and the new update amp function, but was wondering... In Axe-Edit, could I just use the "Copy X to Clipboard" on an amp, change the amp and then...
  22. Etudica

    NGD! JP6 BFR Koa

    After a few false alarms, my NGD has arrived: JP6 BFR Koa w/ebony fretboard and gold hw. It actually arrived a few weeks ago but had a defective piezo 3-way toggle out of the box. Since I ordered through Guitar Center, they wanted to have a replacement shipped to them and have their...
  23. Etudica

    EBMM JP Hiss - Grounding Issue?

    Already posted on EB forum, but not much help over there, so I thought I'd get some input here since there are quite a few users rockin JPs... Ever since I started recording with my JPXI and focusing on my tone more, I've been noticing a "static" hiss coming from my mag pickups (stock). It...
  24. Etudica

    FW14 Rectos in Lead Patches

    Back in v9 and earlier I used a lot recto models for Petrucci-ish lead patches, but soon after I began to use the USA IIC+ Bright model among others (e.g. Spawn Nitrous, FAS amps, etc.). But now that FW14 is on my box I've gone back to experiment with the Rectos. I dialed in a few patches...
  25. Etudica

    Dream Theater Along For the Ride (Philly)

    Just got back from an evening with DT, and it was so freakin awesome I felt I had to post a quick review. I'd have to say this was one of the the best if not the best DT show I've seen yet. A lot of people on here have mixed opinions of their latest album - I'm one of the hardcore fans who...
  26. Etudica

    Anyone else notice this on boot?

    I have been rebooting my Axe a lot lately (due to experimentation with AE 3.0.4 and FW13.02) and have noticed that sometimes all LEDs light up during the boot up sequence, but at other times the input 1 and input 2 "L" bottom light is not lit. Never noticed this before. Does this behavior...
  27. Etudica

    Safe to use AE 3.0.3 to store 12.04b presets?

    I'm still on 12.02 simply because that was the last release fully supported by AE 3.0.3, but I'd love to update to 12.04b... If I use 12.04b with AE 3.0.3, can I safely store presets built/modified in AE to my AXE without worry of corrupting presets? I realize all of the newer parameters...
  28. Etudica

    FW11 Clean System.syx?

    Will there be a clean system.syx file available anytime soon for v11? I've had a few issues with v11 that appear to be sorted for now, but just to be safe I would still like to do a system clean at some point in the future without reverting back to 10 first. No rush, just curious.
  29. Etudica

    Question about the new rectos in 10.06

    I remember back when we went from v9 to v10 it was suggested to reset the amp blocks in any existing v9 patches that carried over. Do we need to do this again after applying 10.06 now that the rectos have been adjusted? Or is just installing 10.06 enough to have our former 10.0x patches benefit...
  30. Etudica

    Volume Drop When Switching Amp Types After 10.06

    I just upgraded to 10.06, and BAM the rectos sound great. So, I naturally started selecting different rectos to try in my existing patches. However, when I choose another amp (any amp, not just rectos) in the amp block the perceived volume of the patch goes way down without touching the...
  31. Etudica

    Scenes - Reset Possible?

    I've been out of the loop lately, so I apologize if this was already discussed (didn't find anything in searches, so I hope not :) ) Is there currently a way to easily reset scenes 2-8? In other words, copy scene 1 -> scenes 2-8. I have a few patches that I want to redo the scenes on, and A...
  32. Etudica

    Onboard ROM Restore Question

    I have never used the onboard backup yet as I have always dumped to PC up until this point. However, I finally have a block of time to devote to v10 so it's time to experiment. I noticed a separate download from Cliff for v10 banks download... does this mean that these new v10 presets are not...
  33. Etudica

    Higgs boson made official

    Ok, so I know there are a ton of developers, engineers, etc. on the forum, but what about physicists? I find it exciting that this discovery (from 2012) was finally confirmed. I'm not so much excited about the Higgs field itself, but instead what discoveries lie ahead at LHC. Curious to see how...
  34. Etudica

    7 String with 9s

    Just curious, how many of you are running 9s on your 7? I'm debating throwing 9s on my JPXI (set up using 10s at the moment). I really want the feel of 9s again but I'm worried about the potential difference in tone while using the piezo for clean patches. My action is super low, and I'm...
  35. Etudica

    Scenes with compressor variations

    I'm trying to attempt to have different scenes use different settings for Comp1 without any luck (same compressor type, just different thres and ratio). Changing a value in one duplicates to all other scenes. I'm assuming there is no X/Y for this block, so would my only option be to use both...
  36. Etudica

    Toughest Petrucci Solo?

    Earlier today I decided to sit down and take the time (no pun intended) to learn Petrucci's solo in Fatal Tragedy. Not to toot my own horn, but I usually don't struggle much while mastering his licks. This one, however, is kicking my ass! Not quite sure what it is about the arrangement, but...
  37. Etudica

    Output 1 Levels Question w/DAW and Active Monitors

    I am currently running my output1 balanced XLRs to my PC interface for recording purposes and the output1 unbalanced 1/4" go to my QSC monitors. In order to record properly, I need to turn the out1 volume on the front panel all the way to max volume (to aproach 0db in my DAW). However, when...
  38. Etudica

    Odd Volume Block Behavior

    I use a global volume block on many of my patches and it works perfectly except when first powering on the Axe. Upon power up, I have no output at all on any of my patches even though the pedal is at 100%. If I move the pedal through it's motion real quick it picks up and everything is good. It...
  39. Etudica

    Pitch Block Position

    I'm just beginning to experiment with harmonizing using the pitch block and having a hard time getting it to fit into the main tone. I've dialed in the harmonies and scales without issues, however I can't quite get it to sound like the harmony part "fits" on top of the main signal. I've tried...
  40. Etudica

    Is Front Instrument Input TRS?

    I've just purchased my first Petrucci music man (JPXI-7) and beginning to plan patches/connections while awaiting its arrival. My question is: Can I just use a TRS cablefrom the stereo out on the JP into the front Axe-FX II Instr input? Will this allow me to choose between the piezo and magnetic...
  41. Etudica

    Issues with Expression Pedal Setup (without MFC)

    I just received my Axe-FX II and have not been able to purchase the MFC yet, so I have a FV-500H directly connected to the pedal input on the back of the Axe-FX II (Exp. out on the pedal itself) to be used as volume pedal. I set my output in I/O menu to use pedal, and it indeed works to control...
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