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Does your band use side fills?

I have always struggled on stage with hearing myself clearly or getting a good mix. I've tried wedges, backline, and IEMs. None of these have ever really met my personal desire for being able to hear things the way I want to on stage. The bass rumble and blowback from the mains which sit in...
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- Thread
- Sep 13, 2022
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe FX III Mk 2: Six-month review

A few years ago, somebody manufactured a rack unit that was like a amplifier front panel. I forgot the name of it, or who made it.. (Was it Al G?). It connected to the AXEFX II via sysex I think, and it allowed real world control like it was an amp. It was a cool device. It looked good and...
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- Post #13
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Reviews
AFIII when i go green ... i play better

At about 45 seconds you get this total Jeff Beck vibe. Reminds me of the Guitar Shop album. Super cool man. You don't hear that very often.
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- Post #31
- Jul 3, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Fractal Audio Price Increases

But I'll say that $2299 for the AXE III is still a serious bargain. Best value in the whole musical instrument world in my opinion.
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- Post #29
- May 11, 2021
- Forum: News
Fractal Audio Price Increases

I work in structured cabling and fiber optics (for what is pretty much the world leader in these products). Sitting on a Town Hall right now discussing the shortage of semiconductors, and the price increase of copper, resins, and ocean shipping as well as the crazy lead times, which are up to 6...
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- Post #28
- May 11, 2021
- Forum: News
Cygnus Poll - Honest Question - Improvement?

This new firmware is a bit more honest than the past. It's more raw, and more like a real live amp in the room, and a little less like a recorded amp to me. That is going to bring about some work and a bit of a "wake up call" if you've been using just high end modeling for a while. But I love...
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- Post #7
- May 3, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.00 "Cygnus"
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- Post #39
- Apr 21, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Journey - "Only The Young" Solo cover by Keith White

I saw Arnel in 1989-1990 in Subic Bay, Philippines in his cover band. He was amazing then (and he still is.) I realized it when I looked him up and found out that he used to play at a big club called "Cal Jams" in Olongapo City. That place was my favorite hangout - because the house cover band...
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- Post #10
- Apr 6, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 1980's STUDIO RACK CLEAN TONE (w/ free patch!)

Had to circle back and say thank you. I love this preset dude. It's made its way into my rig.
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- Post #33
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Some King's X on bass

This is my go-to Kings X album. Great jam. Bass sounds on point!
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- Post #15
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Journey - "Only The Young" Solo cover by Keith White

That dude has some very real vocal chops. Off topic or not, nice post!
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- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 1980's STUDIO RACK CLEAN TONE (w/ free patch!)

FLESH! Man, haven't heard that song in a while, and can't recall ever hearing anyone cover it. That tone and playing is just great. Thanks for sharing!
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- Post #32
- Mar 30, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII 🎶 Les Videos du Lundi #47 - "You Are So Beautiful" - Joe Cocker ❤️😊🎸

Very very nice. Thanks for sharing.
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- Post #21
- Mar 30, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Live Workflow for Cover Bands - Song Lists vs Complex Presets

I'm also in the camp of song specific presets. I don't gig every week so I just go into preset manager and order them how I want them. (I used to keep them in one spot and control with Ableton Live, but I no longer use Ableton, or anything like that in our live show anymore. 100% organic now.)...
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- Post #13
- Mar 29, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Hardest John Petrucci Solo Lesson with Tabs

This makes me want to sell my guitars and buy a nice set of cookware, or maybe a bowling ball. That speed and accuracy is just on a whole different level. I also really love the way you break things down. You do a better job than 95% of instructional vids out there on the YTube. Excellent job.
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- Post #2
- Mar 20, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 5 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #2

Ah sweet. I was just about to fire up the AXE and start building tones in the Beta for a jam this weekend. Perfect timing! Thanks Cliff.
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- Post #38
- Mar 10, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Does anyone land on a single IR or IR blend for live use?

For me, I like to keep things as simple as I can. I tend to use one IR, and no more than 3 different amps. I have found that if things change too much, my IEM mix becomes too unreliable - I can hear myself great on one song, and not at all on another. I have to assume that FOH would have...
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- Post #20
- Mar 4, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Forgot How Loud Tube Amps Are

All I have left from my collection is my Mesa Mark V combo. I never turn it on. I think it's been sitting for at least 3 years. I keep saying to myself "I should sell that thing", but I've been too lazy to take the steps. Already parted with my Fenders, my Marshall, my Carvin, and all of my...
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- Post #61
- Feb 28, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Guitarists and triggering samples

I am looking for this same kind of solution right now. I want to be able to trigger specific samples or loops from my FC-12. (example: I will record the sequencer and the piano part for Baba O'riley, and want to trigger each part in the song by selecting a scene on my FC12, and sending a midi...
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- Post #18
- Feb 28, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish FREQOUT pedal

This has been a wish for ever. There were really 2 things I wanted the AXE to do that it didn't really do, and this was one of them. (The other was The Drop - and the III now does that quite well.) I think the day we get a really good feedback sim in the AXE is the day when I can truly have a...
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- Post #63
- Feb 3, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
CoverPot for Axe-Fx 3 and FM3

I like these. Cool idea.
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- Post #48
- Jan 16, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Solo Collab - 4 Players/8 Bars

This was awesome, and in some ways it reminds me of the old "GuitarWars" website from like 15 years ago where guys used to post songs or solo's up. I discovered so many amazing yet unknown players from that site, and learned tons about about creating solos. That site is long gone, but it was...
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- Post #13
- Dec 15, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Backups not loading

I'd still do a restart, and also take a look at the compatibility type things... OS version, Fractal bot version, etc. Maybe a bad USB connection or cable... again... obvious stuff, but the obvious stuff is the issue 99% of the time. New computers can be fussy too, especially when you install...
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- Post #9
- Oct 7, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Backups not loading

If I were a betting man (I am not haha!) I would point my finger at the computer itself. I'd try a restart of that, then try it all again to see if you get a better outcome. I know... I'm being captain obvious... and you probably already did that, but I thought it might be worth mentioning only...
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- Post #3
- Oct 7, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Controlling Axe Fx III tuner downtune by footswitch?

Interesting question. I'll play with it this morning to see.. but off the top of my head I don't think you can do that. I don't know the answer for sure so guessing a bit here. FWIW: I also used to have two identical guitars at each gig, one in standard and one in Eb for songs that were...
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- Post #3
- Oct 7, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
"Petrucci Rig" Factory Preset Update JPIIC+ and MIMIQ

Ok... so I don't know how on earth I missed this thread and preset back in July... but I did. aaaannnd.... it's pretty amazing! This one is a ton of fun to play with. Many many thanks to you CC for posting this!
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- Post #103
- Oct 6, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
RIP EVH

I'm just crushed. So many of us probably have stories about how VH changed things for us... and for me it was the day my neighbor gave me a copy of VH on vinyl. I lived in the sticks with really no radio or exposure to the outside world or rock music. It literally changed my life. I became...
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- Post #110
- Oct 6, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
EV-1 to FC-12

Right. As I understand it, you are just calibrating that pedal to that particular control path (jack, wires etc.) I used to have a big heavy pedalboard, but got tired of hauling it, but I like to keep my setup clean, fast and simple, so I made a super light and fairly compact board just big...
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- Post #15
- Sep 24, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Snarky TGP Nonsense

Oh man... the old Amp forum there was a riot! Go back to like the early 2000's - way before MF took it over - back when it was borderline NSFW. It was a bunch of juvenile delinquents and total anarchy. I think HC is where I first encountered Scott Peterson. The live sound pages were actually...
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- Post #52
- Sep 24, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
5 minute tones - Pitch Follower

I'm late to this party. I just wanted to say thanks to Leon for this. This little trick is amazing, and though I've been using an AXE FX since 2014, I've actually never tried this before. I love it! This thread deserved a bump anyway.
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- Post #39
- Sep 23, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SOLVED: FM14 update wiped out my FC-12... am I missing something?

Solved. Changed internal battery and restored sys file from a backup.
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- Post #7
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
System settings wiped out

SOLVED. Well... it WAS the battery. It's odd that it kept those settings that one time... maybe the battery was on the edge. I put in a new one just now and loaded an old system backup file, and bang - it all came back. My AXE has sat idle for a couple of months so that might have played a...
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- Post #26
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SOLVED: FM14 update wiped out my FC-12... am I missing something?

Not likely. It's the factory supplied XLR, and it has barely been touched, never moved or gigged yet due to Covid. The FW updates installed fine over this cable, so I don't think it is the issue. One update - now - I can make changes to the FC-12 in axe edit and they are showing up. But when I...
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- Post #6
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
System settings wiped out

Thanks. I just opened it. There is a battery in there, and my III is only a year old. I'm going to replace it anyway just to be sure.
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- Post #23
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SOLVED: FM14 update wiped out my FC-12... am I missing something?

I have a battery in there. I tried making some changes to sys settings, then powered off and waited, then rebooted. Those changes stuck. No settings I make to the FC setting work at all, so not sure what the issue is. Doesn't seem like it's the battery.
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- Post #4
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
System settings wiped out

I just did an experiment to see if my system settings stuck if I made changes and rebooted... and they did. What is interesting is that I can't get my fc12 to work at all. If I make a change in axe edit- such as a ring light or setting the switch to change a scene - it doesn't work. Looks like I...
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- Post #21
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SOLVED: FM14 update wiped out my FC-12... am I missing something?

Hey Chris. Nope, I didn't. I did a search and I saw a thread where someone posted a similar issue (possibly the same issue) and Matt said it was an internal battery. I am looking at my system global settings and they all look wonky - so it looks like I lost all system info. I might have the...
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- Post #3
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
System settings wiped out

Hey - sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I am having a similar issue and search brought me to this. Was this battery in the AXE III itself (I assume), or in the FC? I can't tell if I lost my system settings - but it seems like maybe I did. Things look different - with one clue being my AC is...
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- Post #20
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Ozzy’s “I Don’t Know”

Agreed. I was on a big thread a while back ( a few of them actually) where we were all searching for answers to that. It's what prompted my question.
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- Post #31
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
SOLVED: FM14 update wiped out my FC-12... am I missing something?

I don't do every update, and my last was pretty far back there... maybe in March? I was on FW12. So I just updated to 14.00. When I did, MY FC essentially lost its memory. It initializes (and all looks normal while that is happening) then, once it finished, all I have is the preset name and...
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- Thread
- Sep 22, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Dude, can you believe I just saw this? How are you?

Dude, can you believe I just saw this? How are you?
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- Profile post comment
- Sep 22, 2020
AFIII Ozzy’s “I Don’t Know”

Well I thought so, but wasn't sure. Thanks for telling me. I was about to flip out over this sound and how you got it in a single take!
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- Post #29
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Hurdy Gurdy + Axe FX III - Pantera cover

Sourcery! He is obviously possessed by some sort of demon and bestowed with unnatural powers. Mankind should fear him!
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- Post #4
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Ozzy’s “I Don’t Know”

That tone is so killer. (And of course the playing is spot freakin on man!) I hear like a doubler effect on that... super short panned delay?
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- Post #26
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AXE FX III Mk. II Pffft.

Oh I missed that! I swear my eyes are not what they used to be! Thanks Jason!
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- Post #14
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AXE FX III Mk. II Pffft.

Ok... can we get more details on the case? NYC... please explain. Is that a company name, or are you just saying it's from New York? That is a fantastic case and I want! By the way... the Doom screen is amazing too! Nice bit of magic there!
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- Post #12
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can an IR make my violin sound like a guitar?

Interesting question. I mean... we have some presets out there to help the guitar sound more like a violin... so.... I'm not so quick to say it can't be done. The key to your phrase is "more" like a guitar. So... hit it with some distortion, and a maybe a really tight gate and a compressor to...
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- Post #3
- Sep 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Thinking about upgrading to the MKII

To me, the beauty of this product is 1) It has evolved and continues to evolve to allow you to do things YOUR way, 2) Cliff keeps pushing the envelope and whether it's firmware or hardware, it will keep getting bigger and better. Myself - I COULD get by with 99 presets, especially since I can...
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- Post #53
- Sep 20, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
VH Pitch on albums

Well... you can with the VC in a way. If you create a preset for the song with the pitch block set they way you want it... or is that not what you are talking about? I have a number of these in my set where My guitar drop tunes when I select the preset...
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- Post #20
- May 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Why are different amp channels treated as different models?

When I was brand new to AXE FX, I used to pine for each amp to be "fully modeled" into one block - so that when I pulled up an amp I had all of the channels, controls, etc just like the real amp. To me (at the time), THAT was a big part of "super realistic amp modeling." I have grown past that...
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- Post #21
- May 18, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
TC MIMIQ?

It was a live event on Youtube and Facebook. Cooper Carter had a thread on it and posted the link to join it, but I don't see a recording of it on Doug's YT channel yet though. His other ones have always been posted, so I imagine this one will get posted too at some point.
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- Post #48
- May 16, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Bigg fatt 5150 with some sizzle

Thanks Big... looking forward to checking it out. (as I have been "sipping" on some Jefferson's Reserve this evening... I'm afraid I will wait until tomorrow though.) :yum:
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- Post #5
- May 15, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
TC MIMIQ?

Please do. Hey... you are the guy that got me going down this path ha ha, so any advice would be fantastic! Why do you suppose JP prefers the pedal? Is it because it's out front and he only uses the AXE in the loop? That seems to make sense to me. I have tried the enhancer block, delays and...
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- Post #25
- May 14, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
TC MIMIQ?

I was watching the Doug Doppler/John Petrucci live podcast with Cooper Carter, Uncle Ben, Doug West, Sterling Ball and some other guys. During a discussion about JP's rig John talked about the TC MIMIQ pedal and what a great tool it is. He uses it split out to two seperate Boogie amps, that...
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- Thread
- May 14, 2020
- Replies: 170
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
John Petrucci Gear Livestream WED 7PM PT!

I'm looking for it too... not seeing anything on YT. edit: Thanks Cooper! Have been enjoying the conversation.
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- Post #15
- May 13, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Not a Bug Axe-Edit III 1.05.11 Macbook Pro CPU and Fan Noise

I'm running mine right now, with the system monitor going and with Logic playing a project on at the same time. It's not using much resource in terms of CPU or memory. What is a little interesting is that it does have quite an impact on the energy usage, being the highest energy user of the...
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- Post #86
- May 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
Axe-Fx III and Headphones

Hmmm. I don't have open back headphones, and me thinks I might want to get some just to try it out. I use ATH 50s and they are great. Never had any issue with the sound at all... and they are comfortable enough for me. But open back seems like something I might want to try now. But... for the...
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- Post #201
- May 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Not a Bug Axe-Edit III 1.05.11 Macbook Pro CPU and Fan Noise

Would need a lot more info on the setup. A lot of things can cause Macs to run hot. AXE Edit does add some strain to mine and can trigger the fan, but only when I am running it in combo with some other power hogs like an external monitor, or other software like a DAW or Transcribe or something...
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- Post #77
- May 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
What's connected in front of your Axe-Fx III?

Nada. I have finally reached the place where the AXE does it all for me, and I really don't need or want any extra pieces of gear in my signal chain. (Raising my glass to the new VC and pitch block!) It's great. No extra noise, patch cables, batteries, weight or size - and I still have every...
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- Post #65
- May 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Joe Satriani cover | lockdown jam

In 1988 I was on an aircraft carrier floating around the south China sea when a buddy handed me a CD with the Silver Surfer on the cover. I was like "what the hell is this?" I was all into hair metal and classic rock at the time, and was skeptical of a band with no singer.... until I heard the...
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- Post #2
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Ozzy Osbourne “Over the Mountain” Cover

Simply awesome. Nailed it man. For just starting recording you did a pretty great job of it!
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- Post #31
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII The versatility of the BE100. Full track inside. All tones are the BE100 and they are all over the map :D

Very nice Eric. I love the different layers and diversity of sounds and feelings of this track. Great work.
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- Post #19
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Grooveshifter! Axe-Fx III Pitch Block fw 12.08

Whoa. That was crazy cool.
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- Post #38
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.08 Public Beta 3

Dude... very nice!
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- Post #139
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Too many amps for meaningful differences?

I guess I don't get the premise of the argument. Given the chance would you remove some amps? I would 100% say no to that. I mean, I guess I get the "paralyzed by too many choices" aspect -because that happens to me. If I was going to make that particular argument though, I would make it around...
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- Post #51
- May 10, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Alice In Chains Tribute

Sounds great! I'd be curious as just how you recorded this... because for a live recording it's awesome. I saw you mention it was from the board. I've never had any luck getting good live recordings from the board. Did you do a bunch of post processing after the fact to add reverb, eq etc - or...
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- Post #16
- May 8, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Mark Knopfler "Sultans of Swing" tone (2nd solo) + Preset For download!

You pretty much nailed it man. Great playing. The only thing I can think of that you MIGHT be missing is... Are you wearing a headband? :p
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- Post #15
- May 8, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx 2 user wants to know what you prefer about the Axe-Fx 3

Aside from everything everyone else has listed, to me one of the best improvements is the FC-12 over the MFC 101. The control I have at my feet is so much more powerful. The Control Switch feature is awesome, and I really love having fully customizable LED rings and per preset layouts. You can...
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- Post #17
- May 4, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rig automation - MIDI or other

The MFC used FASLink over an XLR similar to the FC12. BUT... it did have midi ins and outs on it and you COULD use it as midi. I did for a while. The downside is that you have to provide power to it which means another wall wart out there on the stage somewhere. I like neat and clean, and love...
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- Post #8
- Apr 30, 2020
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Just bought Axe-Fx III

As for "deleting" scenes... I don't get why you would need to or want to do that... but In Axe Edit you CAN simply erase the name of the Scene. I DO get not needing 8 (or sometimes even 4) for a given preset, and not wanting to "waste" switches on your footswitch. Here is a little tip that I...
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- Post #43
- Apr 30, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rig automation - MIDI or other

In that case it would probably work pretty well.
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- Post #6
- Apr 30, 2020
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Rig automation - MIDI or other

Well, it can be done and I think there are a good number of people who do it successfully. There are just a few watch outs, and midi collisions is the biggest of those issues that I have come across. If I recall the issue was created by having midi messages coming from Ableton (via the Motu)...
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- Post #4
- Apr 30, 2020
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Rig automation - MIDI or other

Hey there. I was just coming into this forum today to maybe do a write up about my rig and how the AXE III and FC12 has affected it vs the XL/MFC and saw your questions. I do all of these things that you have listed and more. I could probably write a book about it at this point... but I'll TRY...
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- Post #2
- Apr 29, 2020
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Anyone else running a pedalboard into Axe-Fx III?

For as long as I used my II XL I used a Digitech Drop, and a Banshee talkbox, but I never used any drive pedals or anything. Honestly, I have not found a tone that I couldn't get close enough too that I wasn't satisfied. My band rotates about 200 songs, and I think I pulled off everything (tone...
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- Post #14
- Apr 29, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Alter Bridge - "Ties That Bind" | Drums & Guitar cover feat. Leon Todd

Fantastic guys! Such a great song, from a band that I always thought deserves so much more attention than they ever really get. You fellas did it justice.
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- Post #2
- Apr 28, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FS FS. Various Rack gear, Voodoo labs GCX+GCP

Yup. Used all that in a refrigerator sized 16 space along with a Carvin V3 and/or a Marshall JCM 2000. I upgraded from the G major to the G Major 2. Then I messed around with the 1101. This was around 2008 up until about 2014 or so I think. I still have it all. It's still all for sale. ;)
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- Post #3
- Apr 7, 2020
- Forum: For Sale
Anyone using a wireless guitar setup with the Axe-Fx III?

I haven't used a cable in about 12 years. I still use an old X2 Wireless system in my main rig. These guys were out of Sacramento and had a great product pretty early on in the digital wireless development. They sold their tech to Line 6 and that is where the G systems came from. They are long...
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- Post #68
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FS FS. Various Rack gear, Voodoo labs GCX+GCP

I am in Sacramento CA. I have a bunch of stuff to clear out - should have done it 5 years ago. Everything listed works perfectly, unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in ANYTHING, just PM me. I will send or post pics and price well below any ebay listings. (just too lazy to do all...
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- Thread
- Mar 24, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: For Sale
AFIII Maiden!

Singer has some serious pipes! Nice track guys!
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- Post #13
- Mar 24, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII George Lynch // Lynch Mob tone w/patch

Dude you absolutely nailed the sound and feel. Great job.
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- Post #14
- Mar 24, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Close my Eyes Forever

So I take it no one else is playing this song these days...?:)
- Pinkycramps
- Post #2
- Mar 23, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Close my Eyes Forever

Does anyone have a great preset for this, or possibly a resource? I am building a patch that is a work in progress, and it has some elements I am pretty happy with. I have a pretty decent 12 string acoustic simulator that sounds good. I am working on the heavy part - but there is a lot of...
- Pinkycramps
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII Quarantine Groove

The motif with the descending guitar notes reminds a little of Joe Satriani. I can't place it exactly, but gives me that same kind of vibe (which is great!) Nice groove man!
- Pinkycramps
- Post #5
- Mar 22, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.06 Public Beta (Beta 3)

I'm about to pull the trigger. I'm also still on 12.03, and have just created a bunch of sounds, so before I get much farther I'd like to get current. As long as you're backed up, if you have an issue in the beta, just restore and go back in time. (Although- in full transparency I don't think I...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #134
- Mar 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rush Tribute Gig with Axe 3

"(BTW a fan of Swabbies on the River when passing through SAC)" Oh yes, Swabbies is a fun gig. The Powerhouse Pub in Folsom is a decent gig too. Sacramento's music scene isn't what it used to be though. I am really worried about its future with the current situation. !
- Pinkycramps
- Post #16
- Mar 22, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.06 Public Beta (Beta 3)

Sweet. Thanks. I guess that's all I need to know! (and yes... I am a backup fanatic.)
- Pinkycramps
- Post #111
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.06 Public Beta (Beta 3)

Can someone explain a bit the issues that came up during the last update? (12.04 I think?) I read some stuff about people losing FC setups or some other issues, and a feature that got rolled back in 12.05. My memory on it is fuzzy. I'm on 12.03 still... and have just put considerable work into...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #109
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rush Tribute Gig with Axe 3

Hey, I am (sadly) assuming this didn't happen since we are all locked down here. Do you guys have a new date? I'd love to come see some fellow AXE players, and meeting a few of you in person would be fun. And how is Mavericks? I thought about booking my band there a couple a years ago and never...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #9
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
something I'd buy: glass screen protector

You mean... you removed the factory film?? GASP!!!:eek: Kidding. That used to be a big thing with people for some reason. Resale I guess... I dunno. (And as I look at my III... I just realized mine is still on there!) So ya... I'll be wanting one of these protectors too. Dig those KnobTags...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #13
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Patch panel options.. HELP

Oh... and +1 for Bestronics! I was trying to remember them... That is a good source that I have used in the past as well.
- Pinkycramps
- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Patch panel options.. HELP

Man... VaFam used to be THE MAN around here for that. Sadly he passed a few years ago. I know that doesn't help you, I was just taking the opportunity to pay homage. I still have my panel he built me, but honestly, I have now found the ins/outs of the III so complete that I really don't need...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #4
- Mar 18, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
March 16: the day the music died (bars/restaurants in the USA)

Sacramento. All bars, clubs, music venues, wineries, brewpubs etc. I think movie theaters too. CA gov issued a "shelter in place" statement. My family and I all hunkered down, and we are not working. So.... I'm getting really acquainted with my AXE III this week.
- Pinkycramps
- Post #27
- Mar 18, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Send Midi messages from FC12 to Ableton

i apologize. I came across this thread via a search, and didn't realize it was in the wish forum until just now.. That said... I WISH for Midi over USB. :)
- Pinkycramps
- Post #15
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Send Midi messages from FC12 to Ableton

"There's no midi out over USB," Well... that explains a lot. I've just spent hours today working on this very issue, and after tons of tinkering and testing, I was able to get it to work by using my Motu Ultralite. Question: Where and in which manual does it explain this? I'd like to read...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #14
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Send Midi messages from FC12 to Ableton

Check out a program called Midi Translator by BOME. It is software that acts as a virtual midi interface. It lets you convert any midi message or data into any other type of command. For example: If you press "Return" or your keyboard to PLAY in Ableton, you can map a PC or CC message from any...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #10
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-12 to send MIDI Note values

Can you (or someone) expand on this? Are you saying you would need 2 USB cables from the laptop to the AXE? That doesn't add up to me.
- Pinkycramps
- Post #15
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Are there any two volume pedal users out there?

"Control Switch". Yes I just read that manual. This looks very promising, and like it will do just what I was hoping for! I didn't understand that feature until tonight. Very cool... Thanks Bakerman for pointing me to that. I saw them on the list in the controllers, but didn't know how they...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #4
- Mar 4, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Are there any two volume pedal users out there?

Up front... I am not doing this now... But I did for a short while and I liked it. Lately, my priority has been to be as simple, small, and light as possible, so as a result I reduced my pedal board down to Just my FC12 and 2 expression pedals - 1 volume and 1 "other" that various by preset, but...
- Pinkycramps
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2020
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
IEM best practices

I switched to IEM's a few years ago, and here is some of my experience with it. I started with a Carvin system. The sound was not good. I hated it. The earbuds are worthless. Literally some Skull Candy's sounded better. I upgraded to the Sennheiser system, and it was a good improvement. The...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #20
- Feb 23, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
What Powered Output are You Using?

I'm not too sure about what is hot in 2020, but for a long time a very high percentage of people swore by Atomic CLRs and or Xitone speakers. I myself use 2 CLRs in a stereo setup. Normally I stack them up and it's like having a 2x12 cab behind me. Very flat and accurate FRFR setup. I think...
- Pinkycramps
- Post #18
- Feb 11, 2020
- Forum: Amps and Cabs