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  1. guitarjim

    Wish BPM Tempo in SETLISTS & SONGS

    Just upgraded from Axe FX II to the FM9. Love the song/setlist feature. I used to have to do this with an iPad over midi. Putting my first setlist together and came to the forum to wish for this feature. Glad it's under consideration.
  2. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    It's gone.
  3. guitarjim

    Mono large pedalboard?

    Pedaltrain is 32 x16. I would think that with 90-degree cables, a second row of pedals is possible, and it also has a flight case.
  4. guitarjim

    Mono large pedalboard?

    I had a pedaltrain 32 and just switched to the temple audio 34, which I like better, mostly because it is not as deep front to back and it is lighter. The only downside is that the pedaltrain is taller and offers a lot more room underneath for power conditioners, wireless systems, IEMs, etc.
  5. guitarjim

    FM9 Power Protection

    So, clearly I'm not an electrician, but if that amounts to putting your rig on a GFI circuit, is it possible that it makes it overly sensitive to power fluctuations and causes unnecessary interruptions in power?
  6. guitarjim

    FS Axe FX II & MFC 101 Mark II $1000

    Free shipping in lower 48. Posted on Reverb https://reverb.com/item/75460952-fractal-audio-axe-fx-ii-mark-2-mfc-101-mark-ii
  7. guitarjim

    Yes, I have an Atomic CLR (non-Neo) cube and a Studio Slip cover that I am planning to sell...

    Yes, I have an Atomic CLR (non-Neo) cube and a Studio Slip cover that I am planning to sell. I'm pretty certain I still have the original box for it as well for shipping.
  8. guitarjim

    FM9 Power Protection

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I get the "insurance" of having surge and conditioning, but I'm not quite understanding the need to lug around 100 pounds of battery backup. If the power goes out, I'm at the bar.
  9. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    Exactly! It sucks that it blew and support wasn't responsive, but my back and shoulder are already glad. I have a cube version that will be on Reverb very shortly.
  10. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    Original CLR.
  11. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    It just happened a month or so ago. The most recent email was on September 28.
  12. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    I've reached out to them a couple of times with no response. I'm moving on.
  13. guitarjim

    FM9 Power Protection

    I'm transitioning from an Axe-FX II to the FM9. As I had a rack anyway, I had a Furman power conditioner in it, but moving to the FM9, I'd like to ditch the rack completely if possible as having less to carry around was a big part of downsizing the rig. How important is it to have surge...
  14. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    Not externally, and if it was a blown fuse, that would normally keep the power light from coming on, right?
  15. guitarjim

    FS SOLD - Atomic CLR Wedge (powers up no sound) + cover FREE

    It was working one day and the next day it powered up but no sound. If you are in the Hilton Head area, I'm happy to give this away along with the cover to keep it out of the landfill.
  16. guitarjim

    I'm missing something easy but I can't figure it out...

    OK, I know I'm missing something easy on this, but I can't figure it out. I have a pitch block in one of my chains and the mix is controlled by a pedal (0 to 100 mix). As I press the pedal and the pitch block engages, I lose a few db of volume. I can't simply increase the level because it...
  17. guitarjim

    FM9 Mounting

    In order to use the plates, you have to remove the rubber sides, correct? Same question for using screws and +1 on the screw size request.
  18. guitarjim

    FM9 Mounting

    For those using the Temple Duo, how did you attach the FM9 and EVs to it?
  19. guitarjim

    Stolen FM9

    Sooner or later, that unit is going to be plugged into the net to do an update. Does Fractal monitor the S/N when an update is made? Would be a nice type of "Find my iPhone" mechanism.
  20. guitarjim

    FRFR system?

    +1 on the CLR at low volumes. No complaints from the wife who sleeps in the next room while I'm playing and it still has very nice tone at that level.
  21. guitarjim

    How do you mute everything?

    I'm wrestling with this same issue right now. So how do you get a feed that is identical as the FOH? Monitor feeds will have their own gain settings. And, I'm assuming that you aren't using a cab of any type off of the Axe. Otherwise, it would pollute your ability to discern your volume.
  22. guitarjim

    Ground loop and Axe-Fx

    I've been wrestling with hum issues more often lately and I'm still not sure of a couple of things: 1. Is an XLR better or worse than a Humbuster cable? 2. If XLR is better, then is there a 'more likely culprit' for hum between my Mark II - Atomic CLR connection vs. my Mark II to FOH...
  23. guitarjim

    Rough night with the XL+

    Are there instructions somewhere covering how to recover with a USB drive if the unit craps out?
  24. guitarjim

    How to Pack up Amps to Ship

    I am getting ready to part with a few of my old amps and I do not have the original boxes for any of them. Any advice on locating heavy duty boxes or how to pack up the amps so that they are protected during shipment? I don't want to give a buyer any reason to not accept their purchase. I do...
  25. guitarjim

    Compensating for volume loss on pitch block

    Thanks very much. That worked beautifully.
  26. guitarjim

    Compensating for volume loss on pitch block

    I am a little perplexed on this one and could use some advice. I am doing a patch for the old Temptations song Ain't Too Proud to Beg. I am simulating some of the horn fills with a pitch block. Because they are very short, intermittent riffs, it is too much toe tapping to use an IA switch, so...
  27. guitarjim

    Back from 2 Year Hiatus - Mind Blown All Over Again

    I'm just getting back to playing again after a medical issue a couple of years ago. Since I wasn't gigging, I haven't played to much and have just been noodling on a couple of tube amps. Things have improved and I'm starting to play more and gig a bit, so I fired the old Axe up again. First...
  28. guitarjim

    Backup rig?

    I used a Line 6 HD500 as a floorboard/backup unit for a while. Then I had to use it....... And that's when I bought my 2nd Axe and MFC.....
  29. guitarjim

    Pray

    Praying for a full recovery. It's maddening that we haven't figured this disease out yet.
  30. guitarjim

    73' Vibrolux

    I've missed it too. Played with it for an hour tonight and I'm a fan. Added it to my live rig.
  31. guitarjim

    Chinese guitar knock-offs... opinions?

    The domain name is taken, but it is available for purchase. I'm surprised nobody has put a business under that domain yet.
  32. guitarjim

    Axe FX vs Mesa Mark IV 12" combo

    Now that we've had our little love fest, let's get back to hammering Cliff for the all the things it doesn't do.... :lol
  33. guitarjim

    Do level setting not transfer when dumping via midi?

    OK, then no, the pedals weren't the issue as everything on my rehearsal rig is identical and in the same position. The first thing I noticed is that the relevant volumes were way off, like they were before I did the leveling on my primary unit. Then I checked the VU meters on the patches that...
  34. guitarjim

    Do level setting not transfer when dumping via midi?

    If that would somehow prevent the levels from transferring, then yes, it's possible. My MFC and a Pedal (switch) were plugged in during the exchange.
  35. guitarjim

    "Pocket modeler"

    Over the years, I've always taken a Line 6 Pocket Pod with me on vacations and it has worked great. I like that I can feed my mp3 player into it and hear both in the head phones. Lately, I've been just using the PositiveGrid apps on my iPhone/iPad and it's been fine. You'll still miss your...
  36. guitarjim

    Gravity Picks

    As soon as I receive them and try them out. I'll post what I have and send them out. All that I ask is that you do the same when you're done with them.
  37. guitarjim

    Do level setting not transfer when dumping via midi?

    LOL. Yes, I absolutely did that. I even checked them on my primary Axe when I got back home (before I embarrassed myself with a dumb post). The settings on the primary unit are right where I set them (VU levels right at zero). On my backup Axe, they are way, way off; right where they were...
  38. guitarjim

    Do level setting not transfer when dumping via midi?

    I set all of my levels on my primary Axe using the VU meters and the A-knob (THANK YOU FAS for this feature). I then dumped the system and the banks to my backup/rehearsal Axe via Midi. When I fired the rehearsal unit up at band practice tonight, my levels were still at their original...
  39. guitarjim

    Gravity Picks

    Thanks for the thread. I have a terrible time with the pick spinning in my hand. I'm a lefty playing right handed and I have awful right hand technique, which is a disastrous combination. :) The trouble with experimenting with these picks is the expense. Since they aren't in the mainstream...
  40. guitarjim

    Dumping all user cabs from one Axe to another...

    Is there a way to do this through the utilities button? I can dump system, the banks, and a single user cab (which I'm assuming dumps the cab from the current preset to the next available user cab slot?), but is there a way to dump all of the user cabs in the same slots so that the two Axes are...
  41. guitarjim

    Trans Siberian Orchestra - Axe FX interview

    Angus is a really nice guy. I'd think that if someone from FAS would ask him, he'd have his tech either share his patches or give us a more detailed look. I'd like to have more info regarding what he meant by adding some "air" to the patches so that they were better in the mix.
  42. guitarjim

    Trans Siberian Orchestra - Axe FX interview

    Admittedly, I haven't seen the East Coast group with Joel. Also, didn't want to suggest at all that the East Coast group would be a disappointment. Both are filled with fantastic musicians at every position. Just that after seeing both dozens of times, I found Al and Angus to be my...
  43. guitarjim

    Trans Siberian Orchestra - Axe FX interview

    There are actually two different touring bands since they have to cover so much ground in a short amount of time. If you have an option, I suggest the West Coast band over the East Coast band. Al Pitrelli and Angus Clark on guitars is worth the price of admission alone.
  44. guitarjim

    Violins

    Duh!!! I should never read the forum with a guitar in my hands. Thanks!
  45. guitarjim

    Violins

    Very cool!!! Would you mind posting the patch? I'd love to see how you did that. P.S. I gave you a "like" toward your 600.
  46. guitarjim

    Chinese guitar knock-offs... opinions?

    I'm in the "Yes" column. I might feel a bit bad about it if the U.S. manufacturers didn't do it to themselves, but they all sent master luthiers over there and taught the Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, and others how to build great guitars, so that they could compete with each other on price. I...
  47. guitarjim

    Ok so I'm going to be using the Axe tomorrow in rehearsal (finally) a ??

    +1 on the GEQ. I juice the mids a tiny bit (a little goes a long way) to cut through more and I add 3db boost. It works great. In most of my patches, I also normally assign one of my pedals to a volume block set at 80% heel-down, so I know that I always have some extra nitro in the tank in...
  48. guitarjim

    QSC PA Opinions

    I didn't go with the Neo because of the price difference. Now, less than a year later, I've had neck fusion surgery and back issues. I'm definitely regretting my decision. I never tried them side by side, but when I bought mine, several people on this forum who did advised me that they...
  49. guitarjim

    QSC PA Opinions

    BBN, thanks for the great info. I am definitely going to try out my Atomics as FOH tops and see how they perform. As an aside, the one thing I wish Atomic would do is to wire their active monitors so they can also be used in passive mode as well, or daisy-chained, like the Matrix boxes can...
  50. guitarjim

    QSC PA Opinions

    This is a bit of a mindblower for me. I'm embarrassed that I didn't think to try this myself. I have two CLRs and I'm moving to IEMs so I won't need them on stage. Using the CLRs as tops for FOH would save money, and back pain. May I ask what type of music you used in your test?
  51. guitarjim

    QSC PA Opinions

    Just for clarification, was this comparison for the Axe output or for the FOH for the entire band?
  52. guitarjim

    I'm back to Axe FX II

    Snobbery??? On THIS forum??? Not possible... ;)
  53. guitarjim

    I'm back to Axe FX II

    I think Katy (like Taylor) writes most of her own songs, and she sells millions of records. Even if I didn't like her music (although I do), there's no way I could deny that she is indeed extremely talented. I'm not sure why there is a debate about it.
  54. guitarjim

    Made A New Believer Last Night!

    I've had several experiences like that and it's really gratifying. These positive experiences offset all of the other ones that I've had with tube-heads and neanderthal sound engineers who ask me why I don't use a real amp.
  55. guitarjim

    It's been (mostly) fun...

    Chris, Just reading this after XMAS vacation and it's definitely disappointing to hear. I'm another one of those guys who might not have purchased an Axe without your videos. I was concerned about it being too complicated, but your videos made it seem very manageable. I used them again after...
  56. guitarjim

    Can't get VU meters to 0 without clipping Out 2 - What am I missing?

    Bakerman... YOU THE MAN!!! I think that was it. I have the knob of a TT Mission Pro on my pedalboard assigned to Out 1. When I crank that hard right, it seems to bring everything into balance. I'll work through my presets with it cranked. Jeez, I'm embarrassed that I didn't think of that...
  57. guitarjim

    Can't get VU meters to 0 without clipping Out 2 - What am I missing?

    Sorry, should have specified that. It's Output 2 echo. My setup is not complicated, as compared to many. I run Output 1 to FOH and Output 2 to my Atomic. I run mono. No complicated gymnastics involved. Thanks for helping.
  58. guitarjim

    Can't get VU meters to 0 without clipping Out 2 - What am I missing?

    As mentioned, they are both identical, set at -1.98. Thanks for helping.
  59. guitarjim

    Can't get VU meters to 0 without clipping Out 2 - What am I missing?

    Finally got a chance to install FW17 and I'm trying the VU leveling. I'm working with my clean presets and I can't get the amp level close to the zero mark without clipping on Out 2 and I can't find where I might have Out 2 boosted, so I know I'm missing something. According to the VU meters...
  60. guitarjim

    Recoving from Surgery - Need advice on guitar stand

    Hey guys, I've been offline for about a month getting 3 discs fused in my neck. I'm almost to the point of being able to play again (hands still very numb and dexterity is still very bad) but I'm not going to be able to strap one on for about 6 months because of the weight on my neck...
  61. guitarjim

    Questions regarding using Scenes

    To cut down on the number of presets I need. I'm in a cover band and we have a catalog of north of 100 songs. While I had a few duplicates, I pretty much had a separate preset for each song and for some, I had multiple presets. The presets were getting unwieldy, especially tweaking them for...
  62. guitarjim

    Sound engineer has issues with AXE--suggestions?

    Agreed. But, if you ask them if they've ever seen an Axe FX, and they say "No", and they still tell you that it's wrong to run direct, or they won't entertain a discussion on the topic at all, don't they then qualify as assholes?
  63. guitarjim

    Sound engineer has issues with AXE--suggestions?

    I'm sorry. I really don't mean to bash engineers, but I've never understood why a few of these guys feel they can dictate what tools the band uses. If they got hired by a major Broadway production, and one of the sources they had to deal was an Axe FX, they would Shut The F#%k Up and make it...
  64. guitarjim

    Sound engineer has issues with AXE--suggestions?

    When you say "we are using a new sound guy ", I take that to mean that YOU are paying HIM, correct? He's your employee, so why do you have to explain anything? You're the artist and this is your rig. "Sorry, but this is what I use. Let's make it work."
  65. guitarjim

    Sweatshirts and Hoodies

    A cap that is higher class than a ball cap, please. Afterall, we're not Line 6 players, we play top of the line. Would love to see polo shirts, or a button down Tommy Bahama style shirt. I'm a middle aged business professional. I can't remember the last time I wore a hoodie or sweatshirt...
  66. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    You're a killjoy.... ;)
  67. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    Thanks Chris. I have the iRig interface and it didn't charge my iPad today. Need to look into it some more.
  68. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    OK, question for you iPad users. How do I use Setlist Maker, with a Midi interface, AND charge my iPad at the same time?
  69. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    I'll answer my own question here. I purchased the Setlist Maker app and have it all set up with our 100+ songlist. It works magnificently with the Axe and has solved my major irritation of having to switch in and out of scenes to change presets. I just turn scenes on at the beginning and use...
  70. guitarjim

    Does anybody use a UPS system? (uninterruptible power supply)

    I use one at home and I just bought one for gigs. I haven't used it yet because it's needs an extra deep rack and I haven't received that yet. I decided to get one after we lost power about 10 times during a gig, and also because I just bought an X32 board, so I'll use it for both.
  71. guitarjim

    Should I be seeing the Midi In light blink on a program change msg?

    Quick question: I am trying to hook up an iPad with Setlist Maker on it to change presets when I pull up the song in the set list. Configuration is: iPad 2 -> Camera connector (usb adapter) -> iRig Midi 2 (out port) -> Axe (midi in port) The presets are not changing so I'm trying to...
  72. guitarjim

    Brian may AC30 mods

    In comparison, if the goal is to sound like Brian May.... Making these amp mods = +1 Having Brian's guitar = + 100 Having Brian's fingers = + 1,000
  73. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    That truly looks like a cool app, but I need access to the standard Set List functions as well (song ordering, instant requests, chord charts, etc.).
  74. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    Chris, if you could also detail what you are using to connect the iPad to the Axe, that would be most appreciated. I'd rather invest in something that has worked for at least one other person.
  75. guitarjim

    Is there a tablet app that will control the Axe and....

    I'm wondering if there is an app that would allow me to create a list of songs and when I select a song, it will set the preset on the Axe and pull up the chart for that song. Thanks for the help.
  76. guitarjim

    Line 6 variax JTV US production

    That's really too bad. I have an import. It would be my primary guitar if it played better. I really like the modelling capabilities on it. Hopefully, I can buy up a few cheap and experiment putting the electronics in a real guitar.
  77. guitarjim

    Keith Urban AXE-Fx in rack

    I did not notice that... good eye. I was thinking about the significance of guys like Keith Urban flipping over. Even though he's on the pop side of country, these guys are normally purists (amp + analog pedals). Seeing people like that starting to use the Axe is pretty significant in my...
  78. guitarjim

    Keith Urban AXE-Fx in rack

    One step at a time....
  79. guitarjim

    Question about Scenes

    If he only wanted the four settings stated, couldn't he do that with two amps and an X/Y on each?
  80. guitarjim

    Randy Rhoads 2014 Masterclass (Teaser)

    As is my Sandoval Dot V...
  81. guitarjim

    First Impressions - Tech 21 FlyRig5

    Since this thread was resurrected, I've been pondering the combination of the FlyRig5 and the FX8.....
  82. guitarjim

    Classic blues tone and noodling

    Nice. What amp/cab combo?
  83. guitarjim

    Power conditioner, yes or nay?

    ^THIS^ I'm actually thinking about adding a UPS also. Last weekend, the power circuit tripped at an outdoor gig 5 times. I was terrified every time I hit the on button, praying that it would come back up. I equate the Axe to a computer and try to protect it like one. Maybe it's overkill...
  84. guitarjim

    In-ear monitor recommendations?

    I am in the market also. Since I run FRFR, I was thinking about trying these... Ambient FR | Custom In-Ear Monitors by JH Audio
  85. guitarjim

    Creepy? Harp cover of Crazy Train

    Trying to jump on the 2Cellos train, maybe?
  86. guitarjim

    I don't get new, relic guitars.

    I never really got it either, but a friend of mine asked me for ideas on how I would do it, so I relic'd a TexMex strat that I had lying around. I had a blast doing it. Nothing like throwing a guitar body across the parking lot. My favorite part was putting it into my smoker for 2 days. It...
  87. guitarjim

    Kudos to Atomic Customer Service!

    I had a problem with the power section on my active wedge and I had a gig coming up on the weekend. Tom had a new one to me in TWO DAYS!!! None of this B.S. that I would get from other companies about having to receive the bad one before shipping out a new one. Truly stellar service.
  88. guitarjim

    Coming Soon

    The only part of your argument that I reject is the assertion that Axe FX users aren't tone freaks and aren't among the people who "care about tone". I think a lot of people on this board would disagree with you. ;) Other than that, your point is valid. The lack of loops will keep some...
  89. guitarjim

    BowieVision featuring AxeFX II XL

    Awesome stuff. Looks like you are definitely giving the tones and guitar parts a lot of attention.
  90. guitarjim

    Coming Soon

    Because, as you've perfectly demonstrated in your post, what I would want in my knife is different than what you would want in yours and that's different than what others would want in theirs. And after they get done trying to be everything to everyone, we end up with a knife like this...
  91. guitarjim

    X32 Users - Wireless Router advice

    I'm designing an X32 based FOH rack. I'm finding that there aren't very many rackmountable wireless routers on the market. What have you had success with (or failure)? Thanks.
  92. guitarjim

    Paul Gilbert / Mr Big Sound ?

    I thought Paul was a Laney guy....
  93. guitarjim

    Least compromising FRFR option (CLR, FR212, etc.) vs. real cab (mesa recto 2x12)

    Fremen documents his cabs on his blog - Fremen's guitar blog: Axe-Fx II presets for firmware 15.02
  94. guitarjim

    Advice needed on MFC setup

    AWESOME!!! So you are running two TRS cables from it?
  95. guitarjim

    Advice needed on MFC setup

    One of the other reasons I switched to scenes is that I move a lot on stage and have always had issues reaching the IAs in the back row without accidentally pressing the wrong one sometimes. That's also why I went to an external for the lead switch. I guess I'm just an old clumsy oaf, but I...
  96. guitarjim

    Advice needed on MFC setup

    Thanks. I'll look into it some more, but the main reason I didn't consider that is that switching presets in the middle of a song has more of a gap than scenes. Also, it appeared that Song Mode was meant for people who have a set order for their songs. We get tons of a requests. It appeared...
  97. guitarjim

    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    Thanks. I have a Godin as well and that is one of the reasons that Roland isn't a consideration for me.
  98. guitarjim

    Advice needed on MFC setup

    Thanks. I can make that work. Does anyone know of an external bank of 4 buttons that would sit in front of the MFC? I know that someone on this forum makes one that sits to the left, but for scene selection, I need it to be at the bottom row so that I can access it quickly while moving.
  99. guitarjim

    So will any of the new products be like Guitar Synths

    While I think you guys could innovate here, I definitely get the business aspect of it. I REALLY appreciate you letting us know that it's not in the Fractal strategic plan. A lot of companies would not be this transparent. My AXON AX-100 has issues and I've been waiting to see if FAS was...
  100. guitarjim

    Advice needed on MFC setup

    Quick question for the experts... I play in a cover band (wedding/dance) and try to get as close as possible to the original sound of the artist. We have a catalog of more than 200 songs, so I currently have nearly 60 presets. I have been using an external switch to change to lead mode for...
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