We would like to remind our members that this is a privately owned, run and supported forum. You are here at the invitation and discretion of the owners. As such, rules and standards of conduct will be applied that help keep this forum functioning as the owners desire. These include, but are not limited to, removing content and even access to the forum.

Please give yourself a refresher on the forum rules you agreed to follow when you signed up.

Search results for query: *

Users: lessthanone
Content: Threads
Order by date

L
Tony at it again...smh, Axe-Fx III inside and out video review

He's at it again [link removed]
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 24, 2019
- Replies: 98
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Took a ride to Fractal HQ in NH today!

And as George Costanza would say " Im back Baby." Just picked up another III today to get back into Fractal today as I had a couple month hiatus with some amps. Anyway just sold the last amp last night (Mesa TC 50 combo) and decided to drive up to NH to grab another Axe Fx as Im on vacation...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2019
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
L
Cmon people, where the waitlist order thread lol

got my confirmation at 9:02 am eastern time, *looks like there isn’t that many ahead of me yet!
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2018
- Replies: 177
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
L
XL+ price lowered

Hmmm, I seem to remember this happening with the ultra units right before the II came out. Pure speculation but could this hint to maybe something new in the works? Doesn't seem significant but they lowered the direct price to $2150 and have a sale price of $1999 right now! Come on, stop working...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Oct 31, 2017
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Input LED problem

Just a quick question, anyone else have one of the green input led's burn out? I just bought my unit in march direct from Fractal and the bottom left input LED no longer lights. Obviously doesn't affect the unit. I will contact support but if its something that others have had an issues with...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
New Song in progress

Its always fun when my Buddy Ben comes down from Michigan. We got together today with with our friend Kyle and jammed for a bit then worked on this the last hour or so from a riff Ive been dicking with(the opening riff) that they liked the sound of. Its obviously still rough and needs some work...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
I'm back home with Fractal!

So, I've now gotten to try everything out there and at this point I can say with certainty Fractal is the best for me. I sold my last XL+ a few months back to try Helix...again. And yet again I was disappointed and barely playing. I will say that the Helix does have a nice user interface and...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2017
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
The Hook!

haven't spoken up in here in a while but I felt the need to say...The Captain Hook amps is the BEST freaking amp in the Axe Fx thus far! Freaking beast of an amp! Thanks for adding this one, my go to amp had been the Friedman but the Hook, just so much better(imho of course:D) Anyone else having...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Oct 19, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
I'm Back from my modeling world detour! New XL+ day

So long story short, I sold my MK II before Christmas with the intention of upgrading to the XL+ immediately. Well, with cash in hand obviously gas has to hit so I decided to try the Kemper first...The Kemper lasted 2 weeks before I sent it back. Tried a ton of profiles including buying a bunch...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jun 18, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
A little Iron Maiden The Trooper

So I'm currently on temporary disability and figured after 13 years of noodling and avoiding fundamentals its time to start working on timing and double/quad tracking. This is something I've been working on for a few days,lead isn't there yet but I'll add it soon. The quad tracking makes it...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Oct 9, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Help: Trying to figure out recording tones

So Im getting more into recording and am trying to figure out how to get the guitar tone right. Never really done much in terms of recording,just short single guitar clips here and there. I have a few friends(drummer and bass player) that want to do some covers across the web(bouncing tracks to...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Unchained Patch test:help:

So Im finally getting very close to what I hear for what I believe is MY ultimate Eddie tone but Im still off. Figure maybe some of the more experienced guys can help me finish it off. No flanger yet, I tried...and failed. Ive never used actual effects in all the years Ive been playing,always...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
NHPD!

yes, new headphone day indeed! Got me a set of AKG K812's and they are awesome! I was using a set of beyerdynamic custom studio's and I thought they sounded good...then along came these. I can equate the difference to being like when I went from a set of krk monitors to the Adam A7x's or the...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 4, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
L
Mesa IIc+ on rig talk classifieds

Hey cliff, heads up there's one for sale on rig talk right now
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Mar 5, 2015
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
New Fractal Day

Yup,glad I returned that used one to guitar center when I did. As soon as the money cleared into my account the combo came up on the site. Looks like its going to be a good weekend:mrgreen
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2015
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
New(used) Axe FX II advice

So I bought a used Axe FX II the other day from guitar center. I figured Id buy it to save a few bucks to put towards other things. It came in a nice gator hardcase and everything. However, it does have some rack rash. Was definitely gigged. Everything works and it sounds great, I updated the fw...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2015
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

So I decided to take the plunge and finally get an actually audio interface instead of using the usb on the axe and using it for ALL my audio etc. From the few times Ive had the II and all the threads and such Ive read of people just saying use the usb for recording I wasn't expecting much of an...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2014
- Replies: 48
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Just a bit of fun on a sunday

So it seems Im better at coming up with shorts of songs instead of FULL songs lol. It doesn't matter though as I enjoy it and Im finally starting to get better playing with a metronome and double tracking. Eventually I'll try to learn a little about mastering. Really digging the Cameron model...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 10, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Axe Fx issue,is this normal?

Axe Fx issue,is this normal? (Fractal, any input?) So, after updating to 15.03 I noticed my axe fx started sounding strange,lots of background noise in my patches. Tried reinstalling and resetting etc. So last night I had everything unplugged and noticed the input meters jumping up. Is this...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Getting there! Get your fun generic metal right here!

Well, my patches are starting to get where I want them to. I just bought an m audio midi controller today and started learning how to use it for easy drummer. This is just a simple part of a song Im working on getting my rough ideas out and learning how to program things. Don't mind the...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
unexpected ngd, I bought an Ibanez?

posted this on rig talk so I thought I would bring it over here Well, was a gc this morning visiting a friend of mine and saw this beast. Ive been eyeballing these for years but could never get over that $4500 tag. Well, a deal and a half came up and we worked out a trade and she came home! It...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Hey Headphone users, and possibly Cliff?

So a few weeks ago when I bought my Axe Fx II (3rd time around) I bought a set of Adams A7x's and a set of Beyerdynamic custom studio headphones. Since then I have played through the Adams once and have actually preferred it through headphones...weird, I know. Whats even stranger is the first 2...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Help with my patch

So this is just a quick snipet of a patch Im working on(also part of a riff Im working) Its a simple patch based on the 5153. Getting closer to what I want it to sound like but want some other long time axe users ears on it. What do i need to tweak?
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 6, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Spent some cash yesterday....I'm Back!

so, picked up an Axe II yesterday, a pair of Adam A7x monitors and a set of Beyerdynamic studio custom headphones. Yup, dropped some money yesterday lol. Just thought you all should know I'm back to fractal. In between my last Axe FX II I've owned a Friedman BE100, and orange rockerverb, a...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Well... I think Im coming back to Fractal

So this will be the third and final time I buy and AF2. For my living situation and current needs the axe fx is the most practical solution for me. So selling off my halfstack...again...for an Axe FX...again lol. Cant wait to get one here again
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Cliff!

How long until you have some units in stock? Are we looking longer than a few weeks?
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Suhr PT100 or OD100se models?

I don't remember when I had my axe fx II is those amps were modeled. Might help me make my decision to just go fractal again. If they are in there can someone do a few quick clips of the higher gain territory? Much appreciated!
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Sold my Friedman BE100

Well, it was one of the best amps I've ever owned at doing the higher gain 80's tones and had a nice clean but lacked a little in the modern dept. Really cool guy from boston made me a great offer on the head and a charvel I had so I took it. Now Im on the fence and thinking either going Fractal...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Another Friedman lower volume clip

Here's another lower volume clip of my brown eye, read description for details
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Mar 17, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Hey Cliff, Why no load box/speaker ir unit for the amp guys yet?

Just a simple question. I remember you saying you were developing a product for a different "group" of people. The consensus on the forum at the time was a floorboard based product. What about a load box/speaker ir interface for the guys with amp collections that want to record full tilt without...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Feb 27, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
L
My new Amp…Friedman

well, I really have to thank Cliff for having such an accurate representation of the brown eye in the axe fx II. When I had my axe fx II the friedman quickly became my favorite amp sim. I have wanted a brown eye for a few years and with the axe I was close. I finally had the chance to play one 2...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2014
- Replies: 23
- Forum: The Lounge
L
NGD: Charvel Custom Shop

Because Im lazy Im just copy and pasting my story from another forum...sorry if you seen it already All I can say is wow...This thing is amazing Awesome story on this one. If any of you have been searching for Charvels on ebay this one was up last week for $2900. Through my compulsive gc...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
L
NGD: Charvel EVH art series

Dont mind the floor, its a ongoing home improvement project...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Sold another Axe

Well, I just sold my second axe fx II...Not because I don't like it though. A very rare Wolfgang popped up and I need to jump on it. First year quilt wolfs dont turn up often let alone in unplayed condition. So, I'm back to being a lurker for a little while and once I build up the bank account...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Sep 6, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
L
EVH hand drawn art

So, Im a huge EVH fan. ALways have been,always will be. He is one of my main influences and the reason I picked up a giutar in the first place. I've owned all the gear he has designed etc. I've never really been a big poster fan but I do love me some hand done artwork. I decided one day to have...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 24, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
L
My Hairy Brown Eye is soooo dirty

My Hairy Brown Eye is soooo dirty and tight Hey guys, I need some new ears on this. Ive literally been playing all day and can no longer "hear" the changes tweaks are doing. Just some random noodles in the beginning and evh riffs in the end. Pretty much wore through my finger tips today so...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Strange anomlies on my axe fx display

hey,anyone else experience strange display flashes every now and again? It's not that it actually flashes but seems like it switches back and forth from a different page really fast. It happens every so often and has got me worried. Maybe a software issue? I haven't reset it to factory since I...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 25, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
New monitors!

Well, I couldn't take playing the axe fx through headphones,even though they were some amazing aka headphones, So I went and got a set of monitors today. I saved a lot on my unit so I wanted something at least comparable to the A7X's I had a few months ago. Found a set of Genelec 8030's and was...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
My Axe FX came in!

well, just got my new "used" axe fx II yesterday. After having one of these units and "having" to sell it and switch back to a tube amp for a while I realised just how much I liked the axe fx. I was just about to order another brand new one when a used one popped up on gc's website for 1900. I...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2013
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
AKG Q701's? Anyone out there?

So I just went to my local guitar center and ordered the Q701's bc they matched the Amazon price,plus a % of the difference, for 236! I figured I need something to use when my axe fx arrives next week until I can afford the focal csm50 monitors I want. I was just going to get another set of...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 6, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Differences between G2 labeled units and Mark 2 units pls!

Hey guys, I have the opportunity to pick up an older g2 unit for a good price but want to make sure I'm not missing out on anything with the newer mark 2 units
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 3, 2013
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
One More Week!!!

well, due to a series of unfortunate events a few months back(mainly a car accident that totalled my vehicle) I had to sell my newest(only a month old at the time) and most beloved piece of gear, the best piece of equipment I have ever invested in...My Axe FX II:cry What a sad day it was but...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
L
Another short of a new track Im working on.(Friedman HBE, Fryette Deliverance)

Here's another short of a new song idea Im evolving. Super raw, basic drums. Im having a bit of trouble getting the timing right with ezdrummer using just the grooves section, might be time to get a midi keyboard so I can make my own grooves. Anyway, any tips and comments are greatly appreciated
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Rookie question: mic vs no mic on cab

title says it all. I just want to know the differences between using the mic as opposed to leaving no mic on the cab sim. I've been busy all day making patches and have been leaving it with no mic on the cab. Is that what is supposed to be the "amp in the room" sound or am I going about it wrong...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
Snipet of song Im working on, 6160 Block

Snipet of song Im working on, 6160 Block *comments appreciated;) Snipet of song Im working on, 6160 Block from v10(customized of course) This is just the rough guitar tracks and ezdrummer. Im new to recording so don't be to harsh lol. Tips will be appreciated:D Used 4 guitar tracks and just a...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
6160 block patch fiddling fw10

Here's my first patch work using all parameters. Its really getting there. Im loving the 6160 block in fw 10. Let me know what you think and what else needs tweaking. Don't mind the shotty playing, I didn't have a metronome going and I just wanted to get the tone on track...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
L
Hey guys, noob question here

Just need to know how to load the new v10 patches. Got v10 up and running and dl'd the axe edit. Also, if I understood right, after installing v10 you have to go into the amp block and switch to another amp and back to get the new one up and running. Do you have to do that for every preset? And...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
L
New Axe FX II user here!

Hey guys, so Im a new convert to Axe Fx. Came in Friday and have going through all the factory patches. This thing is awesome. A few of my favorite factory presets have been the Petrucci Rythym, The HBE and the Energyball. This thing is freaking awesome. Can't wait to start making my own patches...
- lessthanone
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews