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  1. 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
  2. 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...
  3. 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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  7. 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...
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    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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
  16. guitarjim

    Copying User Cabs from one Axe to a second Axe...

    I just noticed that user cabs don't get copied to the receiving midi device and it looks like there is no function to dump all of them at one time. Is there an easy way to do this?
  17. guitarjim

    Loading 15.02 Bank A sample presets to Bank B of the Axe

    Going to a musician's birthday party this weekend where there will be a bunch of bands and extra players. I would like to have the basic amp presets that are in Bank A of the factory presets loaded in Bank B of my Axe in case anyone needs to use it. I know there is a way to do this, but I...
  18. guitarjim

    Are there IEMs that will give me the same big tone as my CLR?

    I am in the process of switching over to IEMs and I've been practicing with them. I'm using the stock ear-buds that came with my Audio Technical M3M. The sound is good, but I can already tell that I'm going to miss the tone of my Atomic CLR which really motivated me to play my best and made...
  19. guitarjim

    Having trouble getting single coil patches to cut through the mix...

    Most of my patches are set for humbuckers. I mostly play a PRS with a push/pull coil splitter. For music like Beatles, funk, etc. I prefer to split the coils to go for a thinner sound. The problem is that these tones are getting absolutely crushed in the mix, especially on single line...
  20. guitarjim

    This is your brain on guitar

    I thought this was pretty fascinating for guitar players.... This is Your Brain On Guitar |
  21. guitarjim

    X32 Users - How do you connect your Axe

    I was reading the X32 Rack manual before I pull the trigger one one. It says that the XLR inputs all have microphone preamps on them, which I'm assuming might color the tone from the Axe. I was hoping to hear how the other X32 users connect. Do you use the XLR ins, even with the mic preamp...
  22. guitarjim

    Managing Stage Volume without a Sound Engineer

    I'm in a weekend dance / wedding band and we do not use a sound engineer. Group consists of guitar, bass, drums, keys, and two lead vocals. Not having a sound engineer has always caused a struggle with stage volume control and having to rely on faith that one of the other musicians hasn't...
  23. guitarjim

    Travel solution advice needed...

    I like to take a guitar with me on vacations and business trips, but adding an amp, even a lunchbox, is too much for many airplane trips. If I drive, my Axe comes with me, so there's no issue. My need is only to have a good tone and to be able to play along with MP3s. If it doesn't have...
  24. guitarjim

    Need some ideas for getting started with using Midi backing tracks with band

    Hopefully, there are a few of you out there who can give me some advice on the possibilities here... I use Midi and virtual instruments on my local PC for recording but have never integrated it into a live situation. I play in a dance band and we find that a lot of the requests we are getting...
  25. guitarjim

    Need a favor from an Atomic CLR Wedge owner with Studio Slips cover...

    I ordered a wedge and want to get a Studio Slips cover for it. Can someone please confirm these measurements for me? I don't want to have to wait until the wedge gets here. Thanks much. ID: 5729 - Atomic Amps CLR Wedge A. 17 3/4 (45.1 cm) - Height, not including feet B. 16...
  26. guitarjim

    Advice needed on Prince - Let's Go Crazy

    I've been struggling with this one for a few days. I can usually get close by researching what rig the artist uses and then using my ears from there, but there's not a lot of information out there on this one. I've been using the SOLO-99 Lead as the amp. For effects, I've been trying all...
  27. guitarjim

    Planning my first tone match - Advice needed

    I am planning to do my first tone match for Reelin in the Years and I wanted to ask a question regarding the audio sample. Elliot did the lead directly from the guitar to an Ampeg SVT bass amp. Using that model in the Axe, I am able to get fairly close to the tone, but without the nasally...
  28. guitarjim

    Revving Car Engine Patch

    I searched for it but couldn't find it. Do I not remember someone posting a patch to create a revving car engine or am I mistaken? If anyone could point me to one (or suggest how one might be created), I've very much appreciate it. This type of thing is WAY over my head.
  29. guitarjim

    Creating a big echo effect on the very last note of a run

    I know I'm missing something simple, but I am having trouble getting this to work out like I want it. We have a song that ends with a guitar lead and the drummer plays through to begin the next song. I want the very last note of the lead to linger on in a big cavernous echo for a couple of...
  30. guitarjim

    Anyone know of a wireless latching pedal solution???

    I play in a cover/dance band and when we play for clients who are particularly "energetic", we spend a lot of time playing out on the dance floor with the audience. I can always get back to my MFC to change presets between songs, but it would be nice to be able to activate my boost setting for...
  31. guitarjim

    Copying configuration from one MFC to another...

    I've never tried to do this. Actually, I've never tried to hook my MFC up via FractalBot yet. Is this simply a matter of pulling the configuration from the MFC and copying it to the 2nd unit?
  32. guitarjim

    Rip Van Winkle syndrome - need advice on getting current

    I've been out of touch and off the forum for a few months and I feel like I've been asleep for a year. I'm running on 10.10 and now we're on 11.05? New drivers? New Bot? And what???? a working Axe Edit???? Jeeeez, I need a new Avatar. Anyway, I'm hoping for any advice based on issues...
  33. guitarjim

    Line 6 Introduces Pod HD500X

    http://line6.com/podhd500x/ I can't really tell what the differences are. Is it just more memory and a different chassis?
  34. guitarjim

    Got to hear someone else play my rig - any lingering doubt is gone

    During a gig on Saturday, a friend of another band member wanted to sit in on a song. I set him up on a Super Reverb patch with some drive and got to listen to my rig live for the first time. I've been playing the Axe since January and anyone who has read my posts knows I love it. But there's...
  35. guitarjim

    Recommendation Needed for an MFC Backup Unit

    Hey all, I currently use my old HD500 as a backup pedal board for my MFC-based board, and I keep it in the rehearsal room so I don't have to drag my primary board with me every week for rehearsals. Unfortunately, the HD500 is driving me nuts. The MIDI settings keep resetting to their...
  36. guitarjim

    Changing the preset bank switches

    I have 10 switches dedicated to my preset bank, IA1 - IA10. Is there a way that I can designate IA6 - IA15 to handle this instead? I would rather have the IA switches that I use during songs at the bottom where I'm less likely to make a mistake when I go for them.
  37. guitarjim

    Do I need to enable the Headphones output in some way

    I've had my Axe for 5 months but never tried the headphone jack. I picked up a pair of Grado SR80 headphones but I am getting ZERO sound out of them, even if output level 1 is maxed. Do I need to do any type of configuration to make the headphone jack work, or do I have a problem with my...
  38. guitarjim

    Anyone tried the Mission TT Pro Dual Switch with expression knob

    This looks like a cool little device... Mission TT-Pro dual switch with mini expression control - missionengineering.com Anyone tried it or have any thoughts? I just received my MFC - :D - and I'd like to add some external switches.
  39. guitarjim

    Dump System to Midi issues

    I could use a little help on this, as I may be doing something wrong or misreading the Wiki. I'm trying to clone my Axe to a new second unit. I updated the FW to 10. Now I want to copy my system setting over. I connect Midi Out on Unit 1 to Midi In on Unit 2. I go to the Utility menu on...
  40. guitarjim

    Loading Bank A factory presets into Bank B of the Axe without Axe Edit

    I asked this in another thready and someone said I could do it with MidiOx, but I tried that and it simply overwrote Bank A of the Axe without ever asking me where I wanted it to go. Did I miss a step? How can I load Bank A of the factory presets into Bank B of my Axe without using AE? Thanks.
  41. guitarjim

    V10 Ruined my POD HD500!!!

    I used to be satisfied with it as a backup and for rehearsals, but at last night's rehearsal I suffered withdrawal symptoms. By the end of the night, I actually kicked the HD500. Cliff, you should be lurking on street corners giving the kiddies free samples. Here's comes another one on the...
  42. guitarjim

    Setting Hi/Low Cut in Amp vs. Cab

    Just wondering what you guys do. I've been toying with this as I convert my presets to v10. I get it that it occurs at different point in the chain, but adjusting at the cab seems to be consistently giving me more recognizable and pleasing results.
  43. guitarjim

    Backing up with MIDI-OX

    Sorry for the NOOB question, but I haven't used this utility for backups and I'm not quite sure how to set it. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find detailed instructions. Do I set for Send/Receive SysEx or Receive Manual Dump? I've tried both and I get a window full of hex codes in...
  44. guitarjim

    What is the minimal device I need to move patches and backups?

    WARNING: This post has nothing to do with V10. You may want to skip to the next post:D Currently, I'm using an HD500 as the backup for my Axe and for band practice. As I was creating some patches for the HD500 today, I decided I just can't take it anymore and I'm going to sell a few...
  45. guitarjim

    What does an FAS release look like?

    I want to be prepared for the upcoming V10 release. Since I've only been an Axe user for a few months, I've never installed a firmware update on this system before. Can someone tell me how they normally work and how they are installed? Does it overwrite the current presets? I'm assuming I...
  46. guitarjim

    Bypass Modifier Question

    A bit of a newbie question here, I've only had the Axe for a couple months.... NOTE that I am using and HD500 as a controller while I'm waiting for my MFC, but I don't think that matters for this question. I'm going thru my presets and adding a GEQ block as a boost. With PC RST off...
  47. guitarjim

    Help! My synth is belching...

    I downloaded the MoogSuperlead patch that I want to use to get a synth sound on some single note lines. In one area of the song, I do a set of repeating fast pulloffs on two strings and it is causing the synth to belch. I get the same ugly sound if I were to hit two notes at one time, so I'm...
  48. guitarjim

    Shock mount???

    New Axe Fx owner question. I need to move from a 4u to 6u rack. Is it recommended to shock mount the Axe?
  49. guitarjim

    Second Cabinet - Mix? or Match?

    I currently have a Matrix 12Qa and am looking to add a second cabinet. I play in a wedding / dance band so I get all kinds of different situations from small clubs where I would use the 12Qa as a backline speaker and not run through FOH to large hotels where the 12QA would only be a monitor...
  50. guitarjim

    Is it possible to use a pedal as just an on/off for a modifier

    Hi guys, I have another newbie question. I'm using an HD500 with two pedals until the MFCs arrive. I have a patch that uses External 2 for a wah set to autoengage (what a friggin great feature that is). The wah is only used for a lead and at the same time, I would like to engage a second...
  51. guitarjim

    Thoughts on my first day with a Matrix Q12a

    After having it for two days, I had the Axe unit sounding pretty sweet on my basic gig patches with a Fryette 2/90/2 and Bruno 2-12. I was really digging the sound and responsiveness - definitely heads-and-shoulders over my HD500. My Q12a arrived today so it was time to dive into FRFR, and...
  52. guitarjim

    Question about assigning and External controller to the Output 1 volume

    Hi, First of all, a warning, I've only had my Axe for two days, so I am definitely an EN OH OH BEE! With that said, since the MFCs are a month or so from delivery, I am trying to get my HD500 working as a MIDI controller and I have everything working, except I'm missing something on the...
  53. guitarjim

    Adjusting Output Levels

    I'm going through Scott Peterson's video on setting levels and he says the first thing to do is to ensure that the In levels and Out levels on the Utility/Status display are about even. On mine, my Out levels are about 20% lower than my In levels. According to the manual, the Out levels are...
  54. guitarjim

    AxeChange navigation question

    I have a question about the navigation on AxeChange. In each of the three categories (Popular Downloads, Recent Updates, and Artist Uploads), if I select "more" I get exactly 10 pages of 10 listed and then the nav buttons go dark. Is there any way to browse the entire library without...
  55. guitarjim

    Q12a arrives tomorrow, what should I expect to have to tweak?

    Hi guys. I've had my unit for a day now and I have about 20 usable patches that I plan to gig with this weekend. There is still tons of room for improvement, but they are much better than what I had on my HD500, so it will still be a big step forward. I've been working with a Freyette 2/90/2...
  56. guitarjim

    Noob question about bypass

    Sorry for the beginner question, but I've only had my unit for all of 24 hours. I read the manual cover-to-cover, and I read everything about bypass at least 5 times, but I'm still unclear on it. Specifically, I am learning by fiddling around with the factory presets and other patches, many of...
  57. guitarjim

    My Axe-Fx arrived today and I'm SOOOO disappointed...

    ...THAT I DIDN'T BUY ONE OF THESE SOONER!!!! Wow, even right out of the box it is evident that this unit is something special. I'm a previous G-System user and a current HD-500 user, and it's so clear that the tone of the Axe blows them both away. I've run through all of the factory presets...
  58. guitarjim

    Any tips on gigging without a foot controller?

    Hey guys, my Axe-FX arrives on Tuesday and I'm on the wait list for an MFC. I don't want to have to wait until the MFC comes in before I can start gigging with the Axe because I'm sure my POD HD500 is going to sound woefully inadequate once I get my settings together on the Axe. Any tips on...
  59. guitarjim

    Couple of quick questions before I buy one of these units...

    Hello Axe-Fx fanatics, I've been a voyeur on this forum for a while now and have read a bunch of stuff on the Axe-Fx. I am about to pull the trigger on one and wanted to get some opinions on a couple of things, so I can plan my next rig properly. I am a former G-System owner but my rig...
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