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    Jimmy Eat World Rig Rundown

    I'm sure another factor was to cut down on costs for traveling with/or shipping gear domestically and internationally for festivals and radio shows. As well as the consistency of their IEM's every night from show to show, and from venue to venue.
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    Did I fry my pedal jack?

    I'll definitely try re-installing/updating the firmware. Thank you!
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    Did I fry my pedal jack?

    Still haven't managed to get restore functionality to the pedal jack. What do you all reckon is the best way to contact FAS support?
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    Did I fry my pedal jack?

    Ha this won't be the first time I'm learning that the hard way!
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    Did I fry my pedal jack?

    Yeah I've tried that a few times with no luck in remedying the issue. But thanks for taking a stab at it Bakerman
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    Did I fry my pedal jack?

    I've been using the pedal jack on the rear of my AxeFx II mk.1 with a TR cable, and mesa single foot switch. With my I/O set up to switch the x/y on Amp 1 block. All was well... But about an hour ago I tried a few other pedals to see if they would function the same way. I tried a Boss LS-2 line...
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    Any decent floor wedges under 500?

    I just bought this guy... http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/powered-15-inch-coaxial-monitor/p/SAX-15M-PW And so far so good. Its super loud, and sounds really great. This is my first step into the land of FRFR. For years I've used an AxeFX/Kemper with a tube power amp and traditional...
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    For your pleasure: Orange 2x12 IR

    Thank you sir. I'm stoked to check this out!!
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    Noob Question - Single Coils and Optimal Amp Sims (photo heavy)

    We're in similar boats. My main two guitars are a vintage spec partscaster I obsessed over for ages with Fender CS 54 pickups, and a PRS CU22 with 57/08's. I definitely have different presets for each guitar. The tone would be too wildly different to successfully share the same amp block...
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    Edge with 2 AxeFX's onstage at Apple now

    Besides his Fender combo, and 2 Axe's. I see a small (most likely powered) monitor, a boss tuner in front of that. And then a stage hand holding a pedal board with a smallish midi foot controller, and at least one expression pedal
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    Edge with 2 AxeFX's onstage at Apple now

    This is from the Verge's live blog
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    Welcome Robin Finck!

    That didn't really read like a Robin interview. Seems like the editor may have cleaned it up and taken a few liberties. Buuuut that's just an opinion. Super cool he's on an Axe now. Makes so much sense for their music, and how their live production works.
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    Dual amps

    I like to use 2 amps split hard left and right to different cabs in all my patches. When they're sitting on top of each other in a mono scenario I don't love it. For my big heavy patches I'll mix a big low end gain monster like the HBE, with something else with less gain and more midrange...
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    Anyone using a 2x12 and a 4x12? How's this set up sound?

    Yeah, I'm using an AxeII into a Mesa 2:100 Recto power amp. And that splits out to a Mesa Recto 4x12 with V30's, and to a Mesa Lonestar 2x12 with C90's. With this setup it's really great to send a different amp block to each cab. My new favorite combo is the Friedman HBE (sent to the 4x12)...
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    New Unit on the way, new user, questions...

    At that time I was running a mono signal split out of the VH4 (the 2nd was a spare) to a JCM800 4x12 cab, and a Diezel 4x12, both with Celestion V30's. The tone was unreal!! This story partially ends in tears though. I only had that rig for a few years till I gave up playing professionally for...
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    New Unit on the way, new user, questions...

    Seriously. About 9 years ago I chased the rabbit down the hole. I wanted a full midi switching rig, a rack full of pedals, two Line 6 rack effects, TC electronic's G-somethings, plus 2 Diezel heads... $11k later I was content. But a used $1800 Axe II, a $500 Mesa 2:100, and I'm a happy camper!
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    New Unit on the way, new user, questions...

    I think this is all great advice, and I would have definitely echoed the same response of using the effects loop return of your Orange head. When I bought my AxeII, I had blown my favorite head (JCM800), and needed a quick solution for powering my cabs. This was at the peak of Matrix power amp...
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    Flying with the axe fx

    In the last week I've flown from LAX(connection at SFO) to Japan for 3 shows, and then from Japan to Brisbane (with a connection in Singapore) for 1.5 weeks of shows. I'm using a Pelican 1560 to travel. It houses my AxeII as well as my ground control pro. It's not been a problem checking it...
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    Mesa 2:100?

    I've been using a 2:100 with my Axe2 for the last month or so (A matrix gt1600 before that). It's for sure a great power amp. I keep the "modern" mode almost always engaged. It's good stuff, real tough sounding. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Metallica Meltdown

    Ehhh, we all have our off nights. Just not usually in front of... eeeeeverybody??
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    U2 at Sean Penn Haiti fundraiser (Axe FX II spotting)

    Thats exactly how I imagined him using the Axe with the Fender Combo
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    Going international with my Axe

    Soundwave/Sidewave tour this February So, a wall wart plugged into a step down transformer. Then into the back of the Axe will do the trick? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Going international with my Axe

    I'm going to Japan and Australia in February for some shows. I know the Axe can automatically adjust to local power. But what's the story with supplying midi phantom power to my (U.S. rated) Ground Control Pro? Can I use the standard wall wart plugged into a step down transformer. Then into...
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    I think I'm finally "getting it"

    I took this suggestion from another member. If you have a midi controller with IA switches. You can add the looper at the beginning of your signal. Assign IA switches to the loopers play & record functions. Record a loop of a riff. Then just start auditioning and eq'ing amp blocks for days. Its...
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    U2 at Sean Penn Haiti fundraiser (Axe FX II spotting)

    Yeah it would be a really fun way to use it too. I can't really imagine the Edge moving away from the big rack. Not because of an inability of the AxeII hitting the mark for his effects and tone. But maybe because he thinks his big massive guitar world is part of his identity as guitar player...
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    U2 at Sean Penn Haiti fundraiser (Axe FX II spotting)

    Curious how he's using the axe and the combo. I'm imagining a scenario where his patches are mapped out in stereo. Like with a chain of effects, then a FXL block to send his signal through output 2 to the Fender combo. Then his internal routing continues to an AC30 amp block & Cab block with the...
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    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    Gotta throw my hat in for the new DC30 amp block. Tremendous!! I'm also in heaven playing the AC30 TB with the BB pre in front of it. Complete revelation for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Fryette D60

    That use to be my go to combo when using 2 amp block patches. Really cool blend of high gain heavy low end, and crunchy articulation. I used that as my main heavy tone for an entire tour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    NIN Tension 2013 Live Show

    NIN might be one of the few bands that can do this, or need to do it (massively change up their set). This show/tour was from their second go round of the states, and most NIN fans are so rabid that they go see them on every tour. Which may explain TR's decisicion to constantly change up their...
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    NIN Tension 2013 Live Show

    That's amazing!! Robin has been one of my favorite guitar players since I was kid. Gangly and monstrous!
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    NIN Tension 2013 Live Show

    The whole band is on Kemper rack kpa's right now. Even trent! I think on the last few tours before their hiatus, he was just using the amp designer inside Logic/Mainstage.
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    Massive Poll: Which amps do you use?

    Punishing way too loud distortion: Dizzy V4 Ch.3 5153 Blue Friedman BE (I haven't gotten this to work well in the room with my band, but it records really really well... I like to blame the bass players bonkers heavy Ampeg SV classic muddying up the mix) Crunch: AC-20 DLX Treb Euro Blue (My...
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    Saw Megadeth at the Warfield...

    Chris Broderick's been using AxeFX's for a few years now. This video is a bit dated. But I'm sure you'll appreciate seeing behind the curtain. Private Gear Tour: Megadeth's Chris Broderick - YouTube
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    Deftones Rig Rundown AXE II + MFC101

    I think he was trying to run two amp blocks hard split L and R into his stereo 4x12 Marshall. That may be what he was dissatisfied with. I tried that for awhile myself into a stereo Mesa cab, and was never pleased with the results. Got much better tone using just 1 amp block. But using 2...
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    Post Your Rig!

    Awesome, loads of thanks!
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    Post Your Rig!

    Looks great! Where did you get that rack from??
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    Let's see your favourite guitar!

    That's a really great looking singlecut. Is there a load of difference between the older singlecuts before the were sued by Gibson, to what's coming out now? I've never really paid any attention to them until recently. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Matrix GT 1000 FX or GT 1600 FX? Is the matrix GT 1600 FX too powerful?

    If you have more specific questions. I'd be happy to answer them.
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    Matrix GT 1000 FX or GT 1600 FX? Is the matrix GT 1600 FX too powerful?

    I've been using the 1600 for the last 6 month or so (the 1000 before that). I'm happy I upgraded to the 1600. I generally run a Mesa 4x12 Rectifier Cab, and a Mesa 2x12 Lonestar open back cab. I usually leave the levels on the Matrix set at about 2 o clock, and just modulate the volume on the...
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    Potentially stupid Tuner question ahead...

    I was going to say the same thing. And it'll save any sort of nightmare if any other band member ever plugs into it really quick to tune up with out you knowing.
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    Double sided setup. I need help!

    The first thought that comes to mind is having to run two amp blocks in each patch. One block with power amp sims, and a cab block that feeds to output 1, then another block that will go to output 2 without power amp sims or cab block. You could achieve that by placing an fx loop block in...
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    I'm glad to have that feedback from a previous GCP user. That would have been my last guess as a possible issue. Did you end up moving to the MFC? Last nights show went on without a hiccup. I have a sneaking suspicion the issue caused the other night may have been from connecting Axe-edit...
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    Oh and most of my presets sit around 75% CPU In all my patches I use 2 amps into a stereo cab block. Plus a drive, delay, phaser, chorus, and reverb blocks are always included in front of the amp blocks. So my GCP can act like a pedalboard with the instant access switches.
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    I haven't tried anything between the Axe and GCP. But that's a good place to consider trouble shooting if the problem persists after a reinstall of the firmware and my user patches. The axe is in a 6 space shock mounted rack that usually lives behind my cabs (it makes no contact with either...
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    Thanks! Let's cross a few fingers for sure! No, I only connect axe edit when I'm making redundant changes to a dozen or more patches. But I have noticed that same latency when changing presets. I'm running the latest and greatest FW.
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    I did a simple reset yesterday before sound check. And it seemed to help the issue significantly. But a new issue reared it's head mid set last nigh. One instance the axe randomly changed to patch 001 (which is unused by me, and still a factory preset). But was quickly remedied by tapping on...
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    Yeah, mostly through my onstage Mesa cabs, I have a preference to hear my cabs over the stage monitors.
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    Bumpity bump
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    Do I need to reset my Axe??

    Quick explanation of my setup. I plug directly into my axe. Output 1 XLR L&R go to monitors and FOH with cab sims on. Then output 2 L&R (sans cab sims) are sent out to a Matrix G1600. Then finally output A is sent to a Mesa Rectifier 4x12. Output B to a Mesa Lonestar 2x12. All my live patches...
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    The Edge's Fractal rig

    Dallas and his accountants!! It probably costs them 8k in shipping the Edge's gear alone when flying from the UK/EU over here
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    The Edge's Fractal rig

    Yeah, I think it says "U2 Edge Fractal system" and some other stuff I can't make out.
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    Just to clear up another rumor mill....

    To be specific. The times I've benefitted the most from having endorsements... when an amp has gone down, I've been able to ship out a defective unit, and have a loaner sent to me overnight, whilst my amp was being very rapidly repaired. Also touring through UK/EU I've saved thousands of dollars...
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    Just to clear up another rumor mill....

    I would guess that most moderately famous players are paying for their Axe FX at an artist price. Players like the Edge, or John Petrucci... maybe not so much. (but that's just guessing) Not too many companies nowadays just give away their products. Especially smaller boutique brands like...
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    Axeperts! I need guidance on recreating this effect.

    Thanks for the input guys. A sweep echo into a square wave tremolo got me pretty dang close.
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    Axeperts! I need guidance on recreating this effect.

    Thanks for the reply, I'll start there and see where it get's me.
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    Axeperts! I need guidance on recreating this effect.

    The clip is from stems of my bands first record. It only occurs once in the song. But I've looped it so you can hear it a few times in one go. The effect was created in post production with lots of editing and some plug-ins. Any thoughts on how to approach recreating it? There's obviously...
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