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  1. Claude M

    Over EQing?

    After buying @Cooper Carter s FM9 course, I've understood so many things now about home and live playing. An important point is that dialling in a sound at home is different to a live sound. This is how I go about it using tips from Cooper. Using a Yamaha DXR 10 MKII, I dial in sounds that are...
  2. Claude M

    Over EQing?

    Yes I've watched this video and Matthew Dale many times and in fact, it was this video that prompted my OP. If you look in the comments section of this video, the answer to my question is there 🤦‍♂️ Matthew does 'normal' cuts in the cab block for general playing (home etc) at roughly 80 and...
  3. Claude M

    Over EQing?

    A lot of guys start at 6500. I don't believe it's that harsh. Turn up your reference speaker loud (Fletcher Munson) and sometimes, 6500 is perfect!
  4. Claude M

    Over EQing?

    Yes correct! Regardless of ther slope, why are we cutting twice? Maybe cut hard in the Cab block (24db) and that's it. I'm not understanding the double cut, that's all. I know I don't have to follow that procedure - I'm just asking why one would do that and is it ok? I'm not really saying that...
  5. Claude M

    Over EQing?

    Hi guys. Can someone explain the following scenario to me coz I can't wrap my head around it. The following scenario is from reading information and watching videos from well known (and not so well known) Fractal YouTubers. "Nearly" everyone when setting up a preset, Low and Hi cuts the Cab...
  6. Claude M

    FM9 w/ IEM

    Hey buddy. I worked it all out. Everything is working great and in Stereo. This is my chain. Output 2 is FOH. Output 1 is my guitar going to my IEM with a Vol/Pan block to have complete Vol control within the FM9 of my guitar without having to balance volumes too much with In 2 and In 3. In 2...
  7. Claude M

    FM9 w/ IEM

    Hey. Looks like I'm late to the party as this post is dated 2023! Anyway, if you're running Output 2 to your PSM IEM Left, I'm assuming that means you're running Left only out of Output 2 of the FM9 yeah? So how are you achieving a Stereo guitar sound in your IEM if you're only running Left...
  8. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    I just looked it up - the PSM 200 is Mono and the 300 is Stereo. Thx for the advice @Moke and @kelso1 - I need to change my IEM monitoring system before I try these methods.
  9. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Yeah thanks for that. Moke mentioned that earlier and I guess I didn't pay enough attention to it. So if I try some of the methods presented here, nothing will matter because of the PSM 200 being mono? Is it a matter of purchasing the PSM 300? I believe that's stereo.
  10. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Thx for the reply. I personally don't care about stereo mix from my band as we're a trio - a drummer on an electronic kit, me on guitar, a lead singer and backing tracks. Everything sounds fine in my ears - I just want the stereo guitar sound that I hear in my headphones at home - in my IEM. -...
  11. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Thx for all the replies guys - it's super helpful. I just want to explain my story so it can clarify my position. Having played live for over 35 years, in these latter years of digital products, I've always taken OUT 1 L from my Fractal to FOH (as we don't mix in Stereo), and AUX 1 from the...
  12. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Hey buddy. I just realised that you haven't sent a pic yet of your setup yes. I was just revisiting this IEM stereo setup post and re-read your post. If you can send a pic of your setup and maybe one preset on your AF3 showing your routing, that would be great!
  13. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    I can't get a stereo feed from the console because I'm using an analog desk. 3 x mono aux. I'm sure you're referring to stereo auxs on a digital desk to achieve what you're describing. The best way for me to achieve a stereo guitar sound in my IEM is to utilise a seperate 4 channel desk. I run...
  14. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Hey @strabes Thx for the detailed response. We don't run FOH in stereo nor do any of us run to FOH in stereo, so I don't want to start a discussion on Stereo vs Mono FOH. I already did that back in 2015 and it's a ballbreaker! I'm in a trio with a stand up drummer on an electronic kit, me on...
  15. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    It might shock you even more, to know that I'M the one sending myself a Mono IEM mix!!! I mix my trio from stage and have been for the better part of 10 years. In the 'old' days, we had roadies etc but times changed, money changed and now I mix from stage and we carry our own gear. I was spoilt...
  16. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Yes can't wait for your pics!
  17. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    I control everything myself to, as the PSM 200 has two channels, each with their own volume control. So out of the FM9 into Channel 1 and then I control my own volume. Out of Mixing desk Aux 1 to Channel 2 of the PSM. Then I control how much of everything I want from in my ears, from each band...
  18. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    I'm not sure my brain can comprehend! :D:D:D Great explanation, thx. It's interesting to hear what people are doing.
  19. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Ok awesome as usual. So then, would I just run Left Out from Output 3 of the FM9 to my FRFR?
  20. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Hey Chris! Oh I see what you say! Let me wrap my head around this...... I get myself a small 4 channel mixing desk. I run L/R out of Output 2 from the FM9 (Stereo) into Channel 1 and 2 on my mixing desk. The I take L/R out of my mixing desk into my PSM 200 and I have Stereo IEM - this I...
  21. Claude M

    Stereo IEM

    Ok here's a good one I can't solve! I've been playing live for over 4000+ gigs. I've used IEM for the last 15 years. I have a Shure PSM 200 which is awesome as it has 2 Channels - 2 ins and 2 outs. I play in a trio (drummer on an electronic kit, me on electric guitar and a lead singer) and we...
  22. Claude M

    Prob a dumb question. but here goes.....

    Ok thx guys. I told you it was a dumb question! :D;)
  23. Claude M

    Prob a dumb question. but here goes.....

    Hey guys. Just received my FM9 after months of waiting and I'm stoked. I'm using the OFM9G Layout as I use scenes all night. However, I'm stuck on something and I can't for the life of me work it out! So my layout is Presets with a button for Scenes and Effects, switching between all 3 when...
  24. Claude M

    Query about Panning Stereo Cabs

    Awesome thx for your answers @marsonic Appreciate the insight. Very helpful
  25. Claude M

    Query about Panning Stereo Cabs

    Hey guys. I have a query about Stereo Cabs in a preset. A lot of guys talk about running Stereo Live and if they have to run Mono, they simply take Output 1 L out to FOH because they know their presets won't have any phase issues, ensuring your fav cab out of the two (say Marshall on the Left...
  26. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    Wow that's weird! I'll def check after I install the Apogee
  27. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    I've had to buy the new Apogee Duet 3. I'll have it in a day or two and then I'll report back. Thx guys.
  28. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    Hey Rog - how's it going fellow Aussie?
  29. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    Hey Levipeto. I can't do what you suggest yet, because my Apogee Duet 2 interface isn't working now because I reset the audio card and I am now waiting on firmware from Apogee. I can't get into the software to set the card up again until I hear from Apogee.
  30. Claude M

    Preset Level issue

    Thx Rex. That sounds like the logical thing to do.
  31. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    Hey boys. Sorry for the delay in responding. I'm in Australia so I'm sure our time zones are different. Let me reply to you all. Simeon, unfortunately I can't check the audio interface as I've bought a new Mac and at this point, I'm waiting on Apogee to send me new firmware for Somona 14. So...
  32. Claude M

    Am I losing my mind????

    Hey guys - I think I'm losing my mind and need help! I've never run my AX8 with two cab blocks in Stereo. Always one cab, Ultra or Normal res with the Cab Input Select parameter on Sum L+R. Anyway today I decided to try it to hear what it would sound like in full Stereo at home in my studio...
  33. Claude M

    Preset Level issue

    Hi guys. I know this topic has been discussed before but my query may be slightly different. I play in a cover band and use a few presets to cover all bases. I know how to preset level but I have a query. When I preset level, I play an open G chord 3rd Fret (not barred) for my cleans and dirty...
  34. Claude M

    Custom Scales Pitch block Placement and settings

    Thx for the detailed reply @sprint - appreciated! Yes I'm on the AX8 so I can't use your preset. Fo detuning and other pitch uses, I'm pretty good. It's just the harmonies that I was having trouble with sounding natural. I do believe that the pitch block on the FM9 and AXE FX III is much...
  35. Claude M

    Custom Scales Pitch block Placement and settings

    Awesome thx so much! Cool video! Yeah I understand the music theory behind the harmonies. Just trying to tweak the settings to sound a little more realistic. Sometimes it sounds to my ear that the harmony wobbles a little. I understand a little about controllers too so I'll def check this all...
  36. Claude M

    Custom Scales Pitch block Placement and settings

    I just bought 4 of @Moke s presets! Thx @Dixiethedog
  37. Claude M

    Custom Scales Pitch block Placement and settings

    Awesome thx @Dixiethedog Appreciate it. I have bought some of @Moke presets in the past, but not one with harmonies. i'll take a look.
  38. Claude M

    Custom Scales Pitch block Placement and settings

    Hey guys. This is not a question of how to set up custom scales - I know how to do that! I'm loving the pitch block and the custom harmonies but I'm struggling more with block placement and settings. When I try all the different placements from Axe users, each one gives me a positive and a...
  39. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    Awesome - thanks legend!
  40. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    Thx for your help Bakerman! My research has shown that it's NOT desirable to have parallel blocks in THRU Bypass Mode. Rocco's preset is loud because of this. Leon Todd explains it in this video regarding a 3db boost when bypassing the Delay/Reverb block in parallel mode using THRU Bypass Mode...
  41. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    I'm trying to attach or insert an mp3 file but it won't let me do it. I have to have the audio embedded on a website or similar and then attach it via a URL link - unless someone knows of another way?
  42. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    Thanks! I do hear a difference between Rocco's and mine but I can't quite work out why and how they're different, but they sound different. Not better per se - just different. I'll see if I can post some audio.
  43. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    From everything I've researched, theoretically, all blocks in parallel should have their Mix set at 100% and the Bypass Mode set at anything other than Thru. I have presets where i have multiple blocks on a parallel path and all Mixes at 100% without issue.
  44. Claude M

    Preset Help!

    Hey guys. I need an explanation on some settings on a preset that I see often, but I'm not smart enough to understand what is being done in that preset :) Years ago (like most of us) I downloaded Rocco Pezzin's 4 free presets - JVM OD1, HBE, 5153 Red and PVH 6160 Block, which all sounded...
  45. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    Well I pulled the trigger on the Laney LFR112 instead of the DXR. I'll let you know my experience once it arrives and I put it through its paces at live gigs!
  46. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    This is true. However, my experience with the DXR10 was way better than the experience with the 108. I never had to tweak as much with the DXR as I have to with the 108. Everyone's different. I can only go by my experiences. I've struggled immensely with the 108 whereas I didn't with the DXR...
  47. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    I agree - too much mucking around. We want to play guitar, not spend countless hours trying to eq something because it doesn't sound right. It's unnatural.
  48. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    I've decided to sell my Headrush 108. It just doesn't sound anywhere near as good as my Yamaha DXR10. I found a cheap one on the web so I'm buying it tomorrow. I've never struggled so much to get a sound as I have with the 108. It sounds raspy and the bottom end is atrocious - for me anyway...
  49. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    So what did you do to flatten out the curve? Did you use the approach above? I Just feel it's weird to do all this work for a speaker that should be helping us achieve a sound easier. Maybe I'm being too much of a perfectionist expecting things to be perfect straight out of the box. :) I...
  50. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    Thanks for your reply! Can you please help me understand something - why should we have to do this if the speaker is supposedly FRFR? I've had trouble dialling in sounds with this speaker as opposed to my DXR10 - and it's not because I can't dial sounds. This 108 is boomy as, even off the...
  51. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    I hear ya! The guy who made the video is a well known guitar player - he wasn't simply a guy on the web and that's why I copied it and why I trusted in what he was doing. Now I'm on a mission to find this video!!
  52. Claude M

    Flattening the headrush curve

    How can I apply this to the AX8 as the AX8 doesn't have the choice of a parametric EQ on the 2 outputs. I guess I can put a parametric EQ at the end of the chain of each preset - will that be the same? My Headrush 108 does sound boomy, even off the ground! It definitely doesn't sound flat to me...
  53. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    I realised that it actually isn't this video lol. I don't run a volume pedal so I didn't copy it from this video. I remember finding a video more than 4 years ago (probably around 7-8 years ago) about putting the wah in parallel and on Mute and I had done it since then and using it live. I have...
  54. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    Ok I found the video. The reason he does it is because he is using a Volume and Wah pedal in one, so he puts the wah in parallel - and the bypass mode is Mute.
  55. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    With the Wah in series, you obviously can't put the bypass mode in Mute as it mutes everything. This is why I believe that the video I saw had the wah is parallel so that it can be muted. I'll see if I can find it and post the link.
  56. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    Thanks!
  57. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    Thanks Moke. I have it in parallel because I saw an AX8 endorse do it years ago and so i copied it. I can't remember who it was but I'm sure it was for the same reason you put effects in parallel. I've had it like that for years as well as my effects. Are you saying that the wah shouldn't go in...
  58. Claude M

    Wah in Parallel

    Hey guys I'm putting a Wah block in parallel on the grid. Should the bypass mode be Thru or Mute? Also, why is it that when I download presets or buy them, the amp block and/or cab block's bypass modes are Mute and not Thru? Thanks.
  59. Claude M

    Trouble!!!

    Support haven't replied as yet. I'm sure it's a corrupted preset. Same thing happened last time. They said it was one of my own. So I remade them one by one and it still plays up. They're not crazy presets because I don't have a great understanding like some other players - Ive seen way crazier...
  60. Claude M

    Trouble!!!

    Thx, I already have. I've even tried FracTool and it imports some, but not all my presets. Very frustrating.
  61. Claude M

    Trouble!!!

    Hi guys. My AX8 has been playing up recently (it's not the first time). When it first played up 2 years ago, I sent it back to G66, where it was repaired for what they said was a corrupt file?? They simply reset the unit and I reloaded my backed up files. Recently it started playing up again...
  62. Claude M

    Best way to set up a Lead Boost for Solos?

    Hi Moke. So the Filter block after the amp and before the cab, not at the end of the chain like most people?
  63. Claude M

    Some solo questions please!

    Thx C Thx Chris. But won't the filter block at the end of the chain add volume (not drive) to the delay and reverb if it's AFTER them at the end of the chain, as opposed to the PEQ AFTER the amp?
  64. Claude M

    Some solo questions please!

    Hi guys. I've been using a Filter block at the end of the chain for years for a solo boost with the low cut at 100, the hi cut at 6000 and a level boost of 3.5 which seems to work well. However I've seen a few videos where the PEQ is used as a solo boost after the cab (with a spike in the mids)...
  65. Claude M

    Scenes/pedals question

    Thx Chris. I've finally worked it out. Now i have to see if I can use it live as opposed to the AXE FX 2 which was a different beast!
  66. Claude M

    Scenes/pedals question

    Appreciate it buddy. I did read that in the manual but I was getting confused! Thanks again!
  67. Claude M

    Scenes/pedals question

    Thanks Moerker. I need to play around with that option. Hopefully I understand what you're explaining! The reason the question came around is because I bought a preset online (which sounded great) and all 8 scenes were used in the preset. However the Footswitches Preset tab was organised by the...
  68. Claude M

    Scenes/pedals question

    Hi guys. Hopefully I can explain my question well! I've scoured the manual and searched the net for the answer, but I don't think I can make sense of anything! I've always used my AXE FX II and now my AX8 live in Scene mode. I use all 8 scenes in my one main rock preset. I have songs created as...
  69. Claude M

    AX8 Power in other countries

    Great to know thx!
  70. Claude M

    AX8 Power in other countries

    Awesome Thx!
  71. Claude M

    AX8 Power in other countries

    Hi peeps. I bought an AX8 in Italy as I moved from Australia to Italy in Nov 2018. I'm looking to return to Australia in October for a few months and may do some gigs. Can I simply buy an Australian 240v kettle lead and replace the Italian power lead without the use of adapters etc and the unit...
  72. Claude M

    AX8 Output L 2 noise

    A Awesome thx!
  73. Claude M

    AX8 Output L 2 noise

    Hi guys. I've had my AX8 for around 2 months. I'm running it into a Yamaha DXR10 which sounds great. Live I run Output 1 XLR L to mixing desk and Output 2 L jack to Yamaha DXR10. Last week at rehearsal, the speaker started farting and crackling and making all kinds of loud noises. I had a gig a...
  74. Claude M

    X/Y switching question

    It's ok - I figured it out. Der!
  75. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    Like this? See attached pic
  76. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    Awesome thx for both those answers. I didn't even pick up on the chorus thing!
  77. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    Sorry - I keep forgetting to ask ALL the questions I need answered! So in my pic attached, would you place the block in between the chorus and delay/reverb or before the chorus? If I want chorus for a solo, should it go before the chorus/delay/reverb blocks then?
  78. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    Thx guys!
  79. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    One more question please Yek. I'm using a PEQ block for a solo boost with a 4db boost bump in the mids (as mentioned on this forum a few years ago). The discussion is, some people place the PEQ after ther cab, some at the end of the chain (as in my screenshot). Is there a correct placement for...
  80. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    You're the best! Thx Yek.
  81. Claude M

    A stupid question I'm sure

    Hey guys. I've set up my AX8 so that buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 are scenes and buttons 5, 6, and 7 are effects (comp, chorus and drive pedal). My question relates to for example, if I switch to scene 3 which is my Freidman BE without any effects saved to the scene and I click on the drive pedal...
  82. Claude M

    How do you guys get feedback?

    I'm next to one of the speakers FOH speakers when we play weddings but it doesn't matter - I can walk anywhere and I'll still feedback nicely. I've done pub gigs where i haven't bought along my FRFR (coz I was lazy) and the FOH speakers are a bit away from me off stage and I still get feedback...
  83. Claude M

    How do you guys get feedback?

    Ha ha! Well just coz they're heavy sounding pickups I can tone them down for particular songs of course, by either the preset (less drive on the amp) or via a single coil split switch that was installed by my guitar tech. It's obviously not a 'true' single coils split switch as the pups are...
  84. Claude M

    How do you guys get feedback?

    When I play my regular pub gigs, I always run my IEMs, Output 1 from AXE FX 2 XL+ to the FOH desk and Output 2 to my Atomic CLR and achieve feedback with ease. When I play small private gigs or weddings, I don't bring my CLR so the only guitar I hear is in my IEMs and still achieve feedback with...
  85. Claude M

    Speaker Resonance page

    Wow cool article. Thx again fro your help!
  86. Claude M

    Speaker Resonance page

    Ok Thx ChainOfThought I appreciate the clarification. Looks like I've been doing it wrong all this time LOL :(
  87. Claude M

    Speaker Resonance page

    Hey Leon. I subscribed to your YouTube channel last week and all your Axe tips are amazing! I've been applying your tips to my patches and my updated patches make my old patches seem lifeless, so thx! Also it's nice knowing you're a fellow Aussie as I'm from Melb so g'day mate! Now your video...
  88. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Hi guys. My AXE FX 2 XL+ has been shipped to Andrew and the team at Independent Music Australia for a check up. In the meantime (as I'm gigging weekly) I had to buy a used XL (which came with an MFC) for $3000 off eBay to get me through (yikes!) as Independent Music had no stock of the XL+. I...
  89. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Ok. I changed the battery and disconnected and reconnected the connectors. I turned the unit on (with the cover off) and there's a little light blinking red on and off. It's the item marked D52 in the pic below with a black circle around it. Does anyone know if this could be the culprit? None of...
  90. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Gees I hope I don't spill whisky on the board whilst I'm trying to repair it!! :partypooper::tonguewink:
  91. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Actually I just opened the unit and all looks good, but the first thing that caught my eye was the battery. Could a battery going flat cause the issue I'm having?
  92. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Na haven't done that. Good thinking. Will try that later after I sip on this glass of whisky! What a week!
  93. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    My last option is to buy on tomorrow off ebay or gumtree etc, get mine fixed in the meantime and then sell one. :(
  94. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Yep. I've tried headphones, direct to FOH from output 1, direct to CLR from output 2, direct to my DAW. I just finished wiping everything and reloading a backup from March this year - no change. Whereabouts are you situated?
  95. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Whereabouts are you?
  96. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Roxburgh Park. I've spoken to you before Pauly. I should've thought of that! I'm just doing more resets and clean ups and firmware loads etc
  97. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Yes same Macbook pro. Interesting idea. I may try that Randy thx. At this point I will try anything as I have my usual gig on Friday and I need to sort something out before then, apart from buying another AXE FX to get me by in the meantime.
  98. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    It's all good guys. Again thx for all your tips and help.I have tried numerous things. This has happened once before when I had my own presets in banks 21 to 30 and I grabbed all of them via AXE Edit and moved them to banks 1 to 10 and then everything sounded weird. I did all the usual restores...
  99. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    Thx unix-guy and no disrespect either to marc0810 - I truly appreciate all the tips you guys are throwing at me, but I know what I hear and it's across the board.
  100. Claude M

    I need help please!!!

    My own presets have the cab low cut to 100 and the high somewhere around 7000 depending and it's doing it on my presets too. Personally I don't think it's in the presets because as i mentioned, his presets plus mine and other people's presets I have, sounded awesome last week. I don't think...
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