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  1. Rexgtr

    Wireless?

    I was told years ago that the new digital wireless systems are the only way to go because the old bandwidths are obsolete. I feel bad for anyone that buys a used UHF wireless. My wireless is the Line6 WD-V75. Some of these cheaper wireless systems have a short 60 foot range which is enough if...
  2. Rexgtr

    Axe-Edit III 1.00.04

    Dumb question, Which Axe Edit should I be using with Axe Fx II?
  3. Rexgtr

    BOSS ES- 8 and Fractal Axe-Fx II

    Following
  4. Rexgtr

    Met Ozzy and Zakk Wylde at the Houston show.

    You got a VIP meet n greet package and backstage check out his setup/pedalboard/axes, rehearsal plus one of his custom guitars/HSC Hellfire Barbarian and got to play The Behemoth!? Dood, I'm dying to know what an experience like that would set a guy back roughly including concert tix for two...
  5. Rexgtr

    A Fractal/Queen Story from Tristan Avakian

    Thanks for your reply Tristan Avakian. Makes sense, use a small speaker IR and EQ should get in the territory of the Deacy. I'm gonna check out some Ultimate Queen Celebration on YouTube also the “Brian May Guitars demo sound - Axe Fx preset”
  6. Rexgtr

    Neighbour Of The Djent light

    Thanks, just getting into djent and searching for tips on getting a tight gated crunch high gain. Gonna give this a try.
  7. Rexgtr

    Setting different input levels for multiple guitars?

    My solution was to use a clean boost on my pedal board, the first pedal my guitar sees is a CAE Boost powered at 18v for more headroom. I then change the pedal gain for different guitars. This way AxeFx II is set and forget.
  8. Rexgtr

    A Universe of Petrucci

    Guthrie is so good! JP and Andy James not too shabby. Thanks for posting the video and getting decent sound and footage.
  9. Rexgtr

    Best Windows DAW for drums

    I prefer Cubase's drum editor for drum programming, I've used it for so long and it just has a great graphical representation. Toontrack EZ Drummer, I also like to use Roland and Kurzweil hardware drum kits.
  10. Rexgtr

    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    That's rich! FC-12 $799 euro = $1,227.29 cad or $934.00 usd $3500 for Axe Fx III ($5,376.08 cad) + FC-12 = $6603.37 cad I've been waiting to see some price for the FC's to see what upgrading would roughly cost.
  11. Rexgtr

    Low Output Pickups

    The SD Hot rails I have might be a bridge pickup? I installed it in 1990 after hearing Up from the Ashes (Don Dokken album) I have it in the neck position (its really ugly for cleans), a cool rails in the middle (dark and way too weak output) and L500 in the bridge. I've pretty much done the...
  12. Rexgtr

    Eb tuning is such a pain in the...

    Around a decade ago I retuned all my music collection A to Z using ASD Amazing Slow Downer, then one day I'm listening to retuned classics and snapped/went back to the listening to the original CD tracks. One thing that drove me nuts was Van Halen, Pantera songs, tunings all over the road, Ratt...
  13. Rexgtr

    Eb tuning is such a pain in the...

    Arnie999, I have that exact guitar GM4TA, the TT2 transposes like this: -5, -4, -2 [0] +2, +3 or B C D [E] F# G I also have the ZT3 TT3 transposes like this: -2, -1 [0] +1, +2 or D Eb [E] F F# For a while I used the ZT3 all the time but eventually the cheap metal that Gibson Steinberger used on...
  14. Rexgtr

    Eb tuning is such a pain in the...

    dpeterson, thanks for mentioning that app "Best Practice" I installed it after checking it was virus free. I used to use an app called Amazing Slow Downer but it was buggy.
  15. Rexgtr

    Low Output Pickups

    I think the hottest pickup I have is a SD hotrails, one of the originals. It's good with distortion but is bad for cleans. I should've swapped it out long ago but I simply just moved on to other guitars in my collection. Most of my pickups are medium output passives. I discovered a long time...
  16. Rexgtr

    Can the Axe-Fx II sustain?

    One of the first things I was able to achieve with my Axe Fx II is high gain presets that can feedback at bedroom levels, it surprised one friend so much that he bought an Axe Fx II + MFC. Of course that same preset would feedback way too much at louder levels where I'd need to dial back the...
  17. Rexgtr

    Is it just something different or do cobalt strings sound GREAT?

    I tried em all, like Elixirs but for years I've been using strings called Wirez, not exceptional, just normal strings, I got several on special for $5/3 packs, stocked up on that deal!
  18. Rexgtr

    I need feet for my MFC!

    Any hardware store sells rubber feet with self adhesive peel and stick bottoms. This maybe the easiest route.
  19. Rexgtr

    THE BEST IR IN THE WORLD! (free)

    Thanks for the IR, will try it out
  20. Rexgtr

    Axe Edit doesn't follow MFC buttons?

    I have an Axf Fx II mk I and a MFC-101 mk I I'm noticing for example when I step on an effect Axe Edit doesn't indicate that the block(s) are bypassed or on? Is this normal with Axe Edit 3.14.3? It used to work fine. btw, recently I needed to use MIDI Out of the MFC into the Axe's MIDI In...
  21. Rexgtr

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 10.00 Firmware Release

    Awesomeness, thanks! I'm on 9.02 FW and thinking that I should update and this drops. Too cool!
  22. Rexgtr

    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    I changed some settings but I'm not sure which ones corrected my issue? MFC101 version 3.08 The XS switch inputs 1+2, 3+4, I have a RTS going into 1+2 from the SP-1* XS1 #97 Ch01 TypTOG (changed these to off as I'm not using them right now) XS2 #OFF Ch01 TypTOG XS3 #OFF Ch01 TypTOG XS4 #OFF Ch01...
  23. Rexgtr

    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    I think you’ve hit the nail on the head, you’re right I recall I used to have to hit the switch twice to cycle through first then it would respond to each step, I may have to roll back my firmware As you’ve figured out Narzugon, thanks!
  24. Rexgtr

    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    Icarusuki, thanks I’ll give the HDW setting a try. I did experiment with HDW setting but didn’t achieve the result I was hoping for. When I first got the AxeFx II I liked the auto engage feature of the wah, then I wanted to leave the wah mid point for a nasal tone. I like being able to program...
  25. Rexgtr

    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    Sonogiam, thanks. My bad I checked andI have the SP-1: I’m going to edit the title to avoid confusion, trying to get a solution.
  26. Rexgtr

    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    Going thru the MFC manual, trying a bunch of settings but can't figure this out? XS1 #097 (wah) Ch 01 Typ TOG need to step twice! XS1 #097 (wah) Ch 01 Typ HDW step once but wah stays on when changing presets! What I want is my Wah bypassed when changing presets and step on it once to turn...
  27. Rexgtr

    John Petrucci Guitar Universe 2.0 - NY August 2018

    Its sounds too expensive $2000 USD to $3800 USD. Now if money was as abundant as grains of sand I'd be there for sure.
  28. Rexgtr

    Port of Axe III firmware to Axe II ?

    I recall it wasn't too long ago Firmware support was gonna end for AxeFxII mkI users due to small flash ram, XL and XL+ users were fine with that. Hows it hanging XL+? :p Now if you're made of money you'll likely have an AxeFx III while you patiently wait for the FC6/FC-12 to be released and...
  29. Rexgtr

    Has anyone emulated Brian May’s Foxx Foot Phaser?

    Cool thanks, I’ll search for a schematic.
  30. Rexgtr

    Why are there so many d*ckheads on Facebook?

    I like Facebook. I simply go on for a laugh and sometimes I see updates about Fractal stuff first on there. There are trolls galore but I either ignore them or block them. Its also great for finding out about local gigs so we can support live music. Its not all negative.
  31. Rexgtr

    Has anyone emulated Brian May’s Foxx Foot Phaser?

    Title says it all. I never tried the original 1972 Foxx Foot Phaser so I’m not sure what the two side controls did or what the extra foot switch controlled? Basic concept is “I think” foot controlling the phase shifters depth allowing you to add more swoosh then dialing it back. Quite simply...
  32. Rexgtr

    Setting up and Using the MFC-101 with the Axe-Fx III

    Thanks Chris, this helps.
  33. Rexgtr

    Setting up and Using the MFC-101 with the Axe-Fx III

    I'm not sure if the MFC-101 works with the Axe III? Are there any disadvantages/advantages between the MFC-101 and the FC-12? Without knowing jack about the FC-12 my initial impression is hmmmm? 12 switches vs MFC's 21 switches. I just play in my home studio and having two FC-12's...
  34. Rexgtr

    In Memoriam

    My condolences
  35. Rexgtr

    My Main Gig Preset - Axe-Fx III [Video]

    Good video, thanks for sharing! I noticed you're at 70% CPU load but the amount of blocks isn't insanely over the top. Now I'm curious just how much you can have before running into trouble? The idea being you can have much more fx blocks in a preset i.e. someone could use one preset to get...
  36. Rexgtr

    Axe-FX Name Timeout!

    The Ethernet socket on my rack is toast, tried futile attempt at pulling the bent pins into place.. This mod would require modding both my Axe Fx II rack and MFC-101. Seeing as I'm doing a complete reorganization/rewire of my entire home studio, for now The 9vac power supply + MIDI Out (MFC)...
  37. Rexgtr

    Axe-FX Name Timeout!

    Thanks for posting, I was gonna research this.
  38. Rexgtr

    Axe-FX Name Timeout!

    Gonna try the 9vAC power supply and 5 pin MIDI out to MIDI of Axe Fx II
  39. Rexgtr

    Axe-FX Name Timeout!

    So I just spent an hour+ researching this Axe Fx Name Timeout! Switched Ethernet cables (My MFC 101 is mk I) Nothings working so I shined a flashlight inside the Ethernet socket where I had recently accidentally tried plugging my 1/4 cable in there. This caused two of the pins to bend upward...
  40. Rexgtr

    Brett Garsed patch

    Nice chops Brett! Thanks for the video and preset.
  41. Rexgtr

    So What's New on the III? ...(Axe-Fx II vs III)

    Thanks Moke, Up to 4 fx loops and stereo loops at that!
  42. Rexgtr

    So What's New on the III? ...(Axe-Fx II vs III)

    How many fx loops are there?
  43. Rexgtr

    Presenting... The Axe-Fx III

    Thanks FAS and Yek
  44. Rexgtr

    Presenting... The Axe-Fx III

    Is there an image of the Rear panel? This looks absolutely stellar Axe Fx III !
  45. Rexgtr

    RIP Tom Petty..

    It was really sad when I heard Tom Petty had passed away. Losing people by the millions (?) due to Fentanyl over doses isn't being addressed, for the longest time the majority opinion would be drug addicts got what they were looking for. This is an epidemic created by big Pharmaceutical...
  46. Rexgtr

    New odd Gem: Ambrosia.

    Ambrosia: Holdin' On To Yesterday How Much I Feel Biggest Part Of Me You're The Only Woman Livin' On My Own Alan Parson's David Pack (vocal) from Try Anything Once LP The Three Of Me I'm Talkin' To You In a way I like the David Pack solo stuff even more. To me its about songs and "feels" more...
  47. Rexgtr

    New odd Gem: Ambrosia.

    David Pack also sang vocals on a few Alan Parsons songs. After I got into Ambrosia a few years ago I got into David Pack's solo material. The guy has a knack for crafting excellent hooks, harmonies and melodies.
  48. Rexgtr

    Gibby blows off NAMM.

    I'm just glad I bought a vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom before Gibson took its extreme nose dive! I think we can all see the writing on the wall? Gibson's days are numbered. They simply cannot remain relevant and command their exorbitant prices with their QC utterly in the shitter, in favor of...
  49. Rexgtr

    Monster Arpeggio Sequence

    The whole sequence then THAT tapping descending blindingly fast run! Is that chromatic at the end?
  50. Rexgtr

    Is the Axe-Fx good for bass?

    If someone hasn't already mentioned John Myung bassist for Dream Theater uses the Axe Fx II and MFC101.
  51. Rexgtr

    A Gift from Fractal Audio! Free Cab Pack!

    Thanks so much, very kind!
  52. Rexgtr

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.03 Firmware Release

    jesussaddle Thanks for your reply. Btw - I think you may have jumped to 2019! We still have a 2018 on the horizon. :)
  53. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II might not be for everyone

    Yes, a majority of my friends have been ones that befriended me due to guitar skills. Many of the same guys bought guitars with Floyd Rose locking trems and never learned how to setup and maintain them, after a while I simply told them to take it to a music store. I have way too much on the back...
  54. Rexgtr

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.03 Firmware Release

    Thanks for the FW FAS! I've never really understood the whole "Resetting the amp block"? That's kinda difficult when you have customized and tweaked an amp to your liking the basically revert to factory defaults. Also, would you have to reset all your amps in all your presets? Asking cause I...
  55. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II might not be for everyone

    I'm sure the higher the ticket price the higher the ratio of "Buyers Remorse" When I first got my Axe FX II MK I, I experienced a little of this until I figured out how to tweak it. Most important was being able to get a clean preset, (by reducing Input Trim) High gain preset creation was a breeze
  56. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II might not be for everyone

    I guess it could be interpreted as judging ones lifestyle but its not, I've toked up since I was 17, I'm 55 now and still do BUT I've always smoked little, a few times per week, if that, I lite a joint and smoke half, put it out. Meanwhile my chronic friend puffs a personal cigar sized doobie...
  57. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II might not be for everyone

    I love my Axe FX II + MFC101 since the day I bought it. A friend heard my setup and later decided to get the same, here's where I don't think its for everyone. He's had his Axe FXII and MFC101 for 6 months and hasn't figured out how to do anything more than scroll through the factory presets. I...
  58. Rexgtr

    Any Neil Young Fans?

    I was far too burned out from work to watch the Neil Young Omemee streaming concert video, anyone know of the concert available on the web? Google search ain't helping.
  59. Rexgtr

    Gibson Brands announced the end of Cakewalk

    Gibson buys and shelves several companies. Opcode, Maestro, Steinberger... and now Sonar. I had a bad feeling Sonar was heading towards trouble when they adopted a pay per month business model similar to Pro Tools. I buy a DAW out right not pay every month like rent. Years back I purchase Sonar...
  60. Rexgtr

    Any reviews of the Mission Engineering EP-25-PRO Aero?

    I’m tempted to buy a used crybaby and gut it, Replace the pot with either 10k or 25k and wire the switch to one of the phono jacks. If I ordered a ME Aero it would easily cost over $235 Canadian, that’s pretty rich for what it is.
  61. Rexgtr

    Any reviews of the Mission Engineering EP-25-PRO Aero?

    Cool Etudica, so you’re using the Aero for controlling Wah?
  62. Rexgtr

    Any reviews of the Mission Engineering EP-25-PRO Aero?

    I'm curious if this would be a good switched expression pedal for Wah with the MFC101?
  63. Rexgtr

    Using Pedals that aren't "Expression Pedals"

    I would sell the Morley and EB Volume pedal and buy 2 expression pedals. Reasoning for this is you can use the Axe wah and it can be reset to off with preset changes. (ie, less tap dancing) More expensive route would be a rack cry baby controlled via MIDI. Personally I use an expression pedal...
  64. Rexgtr

    How many of you work a regular day job?

    I studied electronics and wanted to get a career in making guitar electronics, this was where I was headed then 1986 Yamaha SPX90 II Multi-Effects Processor came out and I realized it would take a major team with funding and way more knowledge to carry on with my simple designs. I ended up...
  65. Rexgtr

    Adding LED to Switch Box - Use With MFC-101

    Bill of Materials: 4 x 4k resistors 4 x red LEDs 4 x green LEDs 4 x DPDT footswitches (Latching) i.e, not momentary. 2 x mini 1/8" output jack (for 9 v dc input) (Only need one if switches are all in the same casing)
  66. Rexgtr

    Adding LED to Switch Box - Use With MFC-101

    The switches need to be DPDT, if they are SPST or SPST then you'd need to upgrade the switches. Use the Blue/Red side of this diagram and choose whatever color LEDs you desire. The battery is fine although I'd tend to use a 9v dc power supply I use for my external pedals for simplicity and...
  67. Rexgtr

    What are some of the best amp/cab/FX VSTs you have used?

    I used Guitar Rig before getting the AxeFx, its a great alternative and has a great GUI.
  68. Rexgtr

    Programming Drums - AD, Superior et al

    Having tried many DAWs I always came back to using Cubase, I'm used to using its drum editor and it seems the most intuitive for my preferences. Drum editing can take a long time but the great thing about spending time with this is you can reach incredible results. Usually I'd use a drum groove...
  69. Rexgtr

    Quiet Fan for Axe-Fx II XL +

    I have the AxeFx II Mk I, I can't hear the fan and never really could possibly because its always sat inside a Gator 4 space case. 80mm, good to know if I ever need to replace. These days most fans come with a 3 pin or 4 pin connector. Not sure whats in the AxeFx II because I've never had to...
  70. Rexgtr

    Dweezil's Broken SG----saved

    Michael Schenker back in the 80's had broken the neck & head stock off his Gibson Flying V, he had it repaired so many times he swore the neck just became stronger and stronger, then again he loves bending the necks. Possible anger management issues...
  71. Rexgtr

    Dweezil's Broken SG----saved

    I can't help but wonder how much the repair bill was? Didn't Joe Albright state that he spend 5 x 10 hr days fixing it? Bench cost per hr x 50?
  72. Rexgtr

    How many expression pedals are you using?

    I bought 4 Boss expression pedals, 2x FV-500H 2x FV-500L, settled for using two pedals due to lack of floor space, Volume & Wah
  73. Rexgtr

    What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

    Here's why I use the Axe Fx Wah and not an external Wah: When you change from distortion/solo/wah to a clean preset that wah may still be engaged = tap dancing & loafer lovin'. :D I almost always have a wah assigned and bypassed in my main dist and clean presets
  74. Rexgtr

    Best deals you've ever found

    Recently I bought a used Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster for $200 Canadian, amazingly beautiful guitar, feel and tone.
  75. Rexgtr

    What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

    Not that I need it but I've added these pedals to my home setup. Gtr --> CAE Boost --> ADA Pedalboard Flanger --> Whammy DT --> Banshee II Talk Box The Clean boost/Line driver really helps IMO, I can balance various guitars (and increase gain on the fly) ADA PBF, I've tried, the AxeFx cannot...
  76. Rexgtr

    Anyone want TWO free Blackback IRs?

    Thanks, gotta give this Blackback IR a try!
  77. Rexgtr

    Guthrie Govan is the best guitar player alive today

    I can't think of a better guitarist living in our time. He's incredible! Listening to his albums I can hear a lot of his influences while he puts his own twist on those influences.
  78. Rexgtr

    Axe-Fx takes external pedals like a champ!!!!

    I agree the Axe Fx takes pedals really well, I leave my CAE boost on and vary the gain depending on the guitar. My home setup signal chain is the following: Guitar --> CAE Boost/Line driver -->ADA PBFlanger --> Whammy DT --> Banshee Talkbox --> Axe Fx II I also connect output 2 into my TC Voice...
  79. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Thanks, I wonder why we would need our displays to have the word Recall? Seems like something for our brains to repeatedly see and ignore for it's redundancy.
  80. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Is this what every AxeFx II user always sees on their main display or is it an indication I had to reboot in Recall mode?
  81. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Problem was "which corrupt preset to write over? So I aborted, didn't save anything and reinstalled presets
  82. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Hmmm, I noticed Recall is always on my screen now, is this normal? How do I get rid of it?
  83. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Back up and running BABY! :p
  84. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    Maybe, we'll see. OK, so I found a work around First I had to hold Recall while powering up. Next I used Fractal-Bot to reinstall the latest FW 8.02 Next I reinstalled factory presets (Dec 2016 banks) Next I reinstalled bank A (All my presets have been restored using a backup of bank A I made...
  85. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    The mk 1 has a 7k limit on saving presets whereas XL has ~ 14k? Something like that.
  86. Rexgtr

    Axe Fx II mk1 Green screen freeze

    [SOLVED] How do I get my unit functioning again? Today I was adding/changing the X/Y settings and likely went over my 7k limit, with my main preset at 95%cpu. Likely corrupt preset but now when I turn off and on my Axe screen freezes before the The Quantum splash comes up (8.02FW) If I restart...
  87. Rexgtr

    Saw Toto this weekend

    Must be a typo - David Paich, current and founding member keyboardist/songwriter
  88. Rexgtr

    Backing Tracks these days

    The TC Electronics VoiceLive3 Extreme has capability for 100 Backing tracks plus 50 saved Loops. You can assign a Backing track to a preset, furthermore you can automate effects change to the BT. Even still as fancy as that is a Note book maybe the popular way to go. I've seen bands play live...
  89. Rexgtr

    2007-2017: 10 Years with the Axe-Fx

    Oh the irony of playing "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens while patrons bash each others heads in. :p Great review.
  90. Rexgtr

    Is there a database of isolated guitar tracks (for tone-matching)?

    Just joined and unjoined Crammit on FB, an Apple Mac only app.
  91. Rexgtr

    A Fractal/Queen Story from Tristan Avakian

    Ah great! Someone has finally emulated Brian May's Deacy amp and.... wait for it. No preset or even a hint* as to how to get that sound. Amp or Tone Match? >PEQ?
  92. Rexgtr

    Axe-Edit 3.14.2 Released

    Thanks FAS. Love using Axe edit! P.S, Just updated, unlike every other time this update caused Avast Free Anti Virus to Flag this as suspicious and stopped the updater (Both from with the app (Win 7) and when downloading the file and launching the installer. I had to turn off the Anti virus to...
  93. Rexgtr

    Emulating a Joemeek floorQ Optical Compressor Pedal

    I need help dialing in the compressor to emulate a clean sound I hear in many recordings like The Police (Message in a Bottle), Steve Stevens (Eyes Without a Face), Honeymoon Suite (Wave Babies)... Its almost a smoothed percussive clamp down of the guitars initial attack, hard to explain. I've...
  94. Rexgtr

    Anyone have squealing issues?

    Does this squealing stop when you turn down your guitar? If so its the guitar or guitars. Don't over look the possibility of a bad connection, cables, output jacks. Another solution might be to use the gate on the input and before the amp.
  95. Rexgtr

    NGD - Kiesel VX6

    Thanks, I've been curious of Keisel guitars, I prefer locking trems FR, wasn't aware their trem arm can't stay put, I like my trem arms tight and having the arm go loose would drive me nuts.
  96. Rexgtr

    NHL Playoffs

    Leafs
  97. Rexgtr

    Silent Underground FREE preset a day APRIL

    Is there some trick I'm missing regarding the download link to these free presets? I see no way to download them in 2017
  98. Rexgtr

    Looking for GK ready guitars

    For the Roland GR-55 what you want is a hex pickup, Google piezo bridge issues with the GR-55 to see there is a known issue the piezo bridge guitars (Godin, Ibanez...) have a subsonic noise. This isn't an issue with all GK devices or previous GR guitar synths and isn't an issue when using the...
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