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  1. Brian Coonan

    Just Cruel!

    I got my buddy to invest in Fractal stuff and he had it sent to my house cause he’s out of town so now I have these boxes just sitting in my house unable to be opened!
  2. Brian Coonan

    Final Countdown Cover

    This isn't really appropriate for the Axe recordings because in this version I didn't run any guitar through it but thought I'd share it anyway cause it came out cool (well, I mean, I dig it) - my buddy wanted to sing it so I put the track together and got the singer of my full band to add some...
  3. Brian Coonan

    Live Levels

    Question for some of the experts here. Played the other night - probably my 50th show with the Axe-Fx III with no issues and nothing reported from FoH. Saturday, the sound tech says "your levels are jumping all over - I have to keep riding the faders cause things are changing by 4-6db"...
  4. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Original Tune for Xmas 2023

    Last night I couldn't sleep so I plugged in my MIDI controller and one thing led to another. And then, when I plugged in my guitar and started to explore some of Simeons presets that he recently posted about, well, things just 'happened'. I feel like there is some Dokken, Metallica (full blown...
  5. Brian Coonan

    AFIII KISS Tears Are Falling Cover

    Always liked this tune and heard it the other day so thought I'd give 'er a go. All guitars are the Axe - pulled out the original guitars with Moises. Only thing I did in Logic was to double them but no post EQ or mastering or any of that jazz. Oh yeah, my producer Johnny was not impressed...
  6. Brian Coonan

    New Logic X Mastering Feature

    Hey there - so yesterday I was messing around with Always With Me, Always With You and I recorded it and tried out the new Logic X mastering feature. I'm no recording or sound guru and don't really know how to 'master' anything, so the feature works great (for me) - but what I found is that...
  7. Brian Coonan

    AFIII White Lion Rabbit Hole!

    I started to listen to some White Lion the other day and then wanted to play some! Here's a couple short vids of my attempts with a couple of Vito's solos. Tell me is super fun to play! This is just using my normal preset that I use when I play, it's the Plexi 100Watt High amp. Added some...
  8. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Because I had 10 minutes - Some Static-X

    Something about the band I just really dig so I just took a few to record this cause it was fun to play along with it. Removed original guitars with Moises app and did a few other things. There are some notes in the vid description. Also, using the virtual capo to go down a whole step.
  9. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Decadence Dance

    I used to be able to play this pretty good when I was MUCH younger so wanted to see how things have changed over the years! haha. Some misses and gafs in here but man was it fun to play again, although I feel like I ran a marathon. This is using the Austin Buddy preset EVH50W Blue on the...
  10. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Burnin Like A 🔥 Solo

    Hey there - woke up this am with this song in my head so took a few minutes to mess around with the solo. Using a preset I found in my III that said Lynch Mob or something like that that I’m pretty sure I got off the forum or Axe Change. Pulled the guitars out with the Moises app.
  11. Brian Coonan

    Van Halen 1 Tonight!

    Playing a show tonight with some peeps at The State Theater in Bay City Michigan and we’re running two Axe-Fx III’s and two FC-12s for the guitars! Gonna rock! We’re doing all of VH1 and then random songs that the audience picks!
  12. Brian Coonan

    XITone on a stick?

    Hello, Anyone have any experience putting a XiTone Powered Wedge on a stand and using it to get the guitar out front? One of my bands is going to be trying a new PA solution which involves some stick PAs. I have a Bose that I use for my acoustic stuff but would rather not haul that to every...
  13. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Cherub Rock Solo

    Hey there - gotta play this tune in a couple weeks so thought I'd get the solo down a little. This is using a modified Andy Wood Dumble preset - added the Face Fuzz to try and get a little closer to the recording. Not perfect, but I'm sure no one at the bar will know. :)
  14. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Running with the Devil

    Found a preset on the Axe Change called EVH the GOAT (I think by Doug B maybe??) tweaked it a little for my stuff and think it sounds pretty good - I've signed on to be part of a band playing all of the first album so wanted to start with an easy one! And, I still managed to mess up the little...
  15. Brian Coonan

    Humbuster Question - Solved

    Doing some experimenting with running my Axe-Fx III to a Bose L1 and I’m getting a buzz when running from Out 1 or Out 2 to the back of the mixer. I’ve tried the ground lifts, multiple XLR cables, 1/4” cables, a ground lift adapter on all pieces of equipment and can’t get rid of it. It is not...
  16. Brian Coonan

    AFIII STP

    This is one of the tunes my new band will be playing so thought I’d record it while I was learning it. Love the 90s! Axe Fx III direct to Logic - no post processing. I did double track the guitars however. This is a Austin Buddy preset -Blue 4 Vh4 Diexel. Crank it up! :)
  17. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Some Glorious Sons just for fun.

    Using a modified Andy Wood preset (the Dumble one) and just hangin out - new band is going to cover this and I find the best way to learn things is to record them - makes me play all the parts right. hahah, although - not much to this one but I dig it still. Original guitars pulled out by...
  18. Brian Coonan

    Starting it off right!

    Got one of the D’Addario XPND boards and a case to keep the FC12 and my Moogs a little safer. Drove me nuts not having it in a case!
  19. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Icky Thump Synth?

    Hey there...wondering if anyone might be able to give me some tips on how I might get close to the synth part in Icky Thump. I tried the Synth block and feel like the Sawtooth might have been the closest but it still doesn't sound good. Just kind of wondering if I can get this type of thing...
  20. Brian Coonan

    AFIII No One Knows - QOTSA

    Messing around with this one - this is using the virtual capo to go down 4 half steps to C - I didn't feel any delay/lag at all! Love the virtual capo! Few flubs, especially in that weird a&& solo. Almost good with the tone - I think I need to brighten it up a little but it's getting there...
  21. Brian Coonan

    One FC12 Mark II light dim/faded/flickering

    Hey there - I have one light on my FC12 that's not like the rest. Dimmer, flickering. Have swapped cables, rebooted, etc and have a ticket open with support but just wondering if anyone has come across this before. Also verified my FC firmware but didn't reinstall it cause it seems like...
  22. Brian Coonan

    AFIII 90s Take 2 - Foo Fighters cover

    Another tune from the 90s -will be fun rockin this one out live! The clean is from a preset I made, distortion is that same dang Andy Wood Dumble preset with the Klon turned on - it’s really a great preset!
  23. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Doing some classic 90's - Possum Kingdom

    I have a new 90's band starting up and this is on the docket so thought I would see how well my main preset did on it. This is still on 20.04 and the preset is a modified Andy Wood preset that uses the ODS-100 HRM. I wasn't really trying to replicate their sound at all but I actually think it...
  24. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Incubus - Wish You Were Here

    Was asked to learn this so gave it a go. I'm using a Andy Wood Dumble preset that I modified for the clean, delay, and the flanger for the break down part. Cool tune! And also, the preset is super cool - go to Andy's page to get them/check them out.
  25. Brian Coonan

    My new tech!

    Johnny will be offstage running my FC12 from now on. Here he is practicing. :)
  26. Brian Coonan

    AFIII 2nd Almost Learned VH Song - Drop Dead Legs

    A buddy asked me if I knew this, I didn't - and still KINDA don't but wanted to mess around with it. I think this is using a Austin Buddy preset called EVH Rig 5150 III AX3 on Scene 3 which is the red channel. In Logic, I copied one track to another and split them hard left and right and...
  27. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Panama (with multiple durfs)

    Couldn't sleep the other night and this tune came on so I thought I'd give it a go - this is take number 5, and still has some gaffs but it was a good time. This is using @Mark Pritchard 's Panama preset from Axe Change. Def not perfect but I feel like if I HAD to play it, few quick fixes and...
  28. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Fade to Black Cover

    This was fun to do - throwback to high school days! This is using the Fas Modern III preset from Austin Buddy - wasn’t trying to get their sound necessarily, just came across this one and I liked it. End Solo coulda been better - I just kinda winged it. Man do I LOVE the Axe. So fun to...
  29. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Keep Away - Godsmack

    Messed around with this one today - read that the guitar player uses Diezel so I just pulled up the Austin Buddy preset called Blue4 VH4 Diezel (GrnBack) AX3 and went to the lead channel to see how it was - preset is awesome! Solo could be better but I didn't wanna do multiple takes (lazy...
  30. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Another Brick Part II Solo

    Using the preset Mr Gilmour Lead - always wanted to learn this one just cause, well, it's Pink Floyd! Fun Friday night! Can still hear a little of the original guitar in there but most of it's coming from the Axe. Couple little things not dead on, but pretty close I think.
  31. Brian Coonan

    AFIII AIC Would?

    Got a Harley Benton guitar cause I wanted to just see how they were - lot of talk about them being good and super cheap so I ordered one. I will say - for a $235 guitar, they did a real good job - it’s totally playable out of the box. It would be a great beiginner guitar I think. Posting...
  32. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Quick Tesla Solo

    Sunday I was supposed to play a gig that was about an hour and 45 away from home - got to about 20 minutes away and got a call that the owner of the place booked another band but didn't tell the booking agent....so...that was just awesome. Why hire someone to book for you and then also book...
  33. Brian Coonan

    Is that an amp?

    Kind of cool - played last night and one of my guitar playing buddies was out and hasn't seen me play for a bit and said "dude, can't believe you're not playing through an amp!" Love hearing that, and just reinforces the reason why Fractal rules.
  34. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Sleepless Nights!

    The other day I woke up with the opening riff of this Dokken tune in my head so I threw this down real quick - it's the same preset I used for the Skid Row vid I did a couple weeks ago. In this version, I'm playing along with George (let him keep the solos for now :)) but I turned my guitars up...
  35. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Youth Gone Wild Attempt!

    All the guitars are Axe Fx direct into Logic - pulled out the original guitars with the Moises app - it does pretty good - few remnants but only during the solo a tiny bit. Fun tune to play! Crank it up! :)
  36. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Some noodling

    Was just messin around with the III the other day and this seemed to present itself so I three it down in case it triggers something else for me. Plex man, plex!
  37. Brian Coonan

    JMPPre-1 OD1 Model (No bug - just lack of knowledge)

    It seems like the JMPPre-1 OD1 amp model might have a bug. Or maybe it's something in Axe Edit (1.12.01) - the B/M/T controls on the Tone and Ideal tab don't seem to match up. Thought maybe it was a FW thing but I checked several other amp models in my presets and they were fine. The controls...
  38. Brian Coonan

    FM3 Won’t Restart After FW update - Fixed!

    Hello - after updating to 5.03, my FM3 seems to be stuck on this screen. Have tried multiple reboots and was wondering if someone might be able to help me get ‘er restarted. Updated through Fractal-Bot in FM3 edit. Thanks in advance for any help!
  39. Brian Coonan

    Axe Change/Import Issue - OK NOW

    Was trying to audition some things from the Axe Change today and every time I went to audition a preset my FC12 MKII went into some type of failsafe mode and I had to unplug the XLR to get it back. Tried multiple cables and got the same thing. Not a huge deal but odd - wondering if anyone else...
  40. Brian Coonan

    OMG15 Question

    I see this in the mini-manual for the OMG15 layouts: On the FM3, open SETUP : FC Controllers : Config and do the following: Change Bank Size to “10” Ensure that FC-6/FC-12 Compatibility Mode is set to “OFF” I cannot for the life of me find where to turn the compatibility mode to off. I see...
  41. Brian Coonan

    Just Got the FM3

    I wanted to be able to have an easier way to go to rehearsals and quick things without taking my whole Axe FX III rig and thought I’d give the FM3 a try. I was skeptical about it - I knew the tones would be great - that wasn’t the issue and even though I have a FC-12, I wanted to really be able...
  42. Brian Coonan

    Question about Plastic Screens on FC12-Mark II

    Hi, not sure if this is anything or not but I just noticed last night that some of my screens are 'pushed in' a little, and some are flush with the casing. I noticed this because as I was carrying the FC12, my thumb hit one (not very hard) and I felt a little click. When I run my finger along...
  43. Brian Coonan

    FC-12 Mark II Text STILL not big enough?

    I completely think they are, but Opal seems to need to be right on top of them to read them. I’m thinking I need to get her some glasses. :)
  44. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Face to the Floor

    Wanted to see how this Line 6 Variax I picked up sounded and thought I'd do something fun and heavy. Removed all the guitar from the original so what you're hearing is just the Axe. Using a Austin Buddy Mark IV preset from Naked Amps (Jan 2022) - drop D is from the Variax but I have the...
  45. Brian Coonan

    After FW Update Question

    This question has been on my mind since I got the Axe and finally just going to ask it at the risk of sounding like an idiot. After updating the FW, when you fire up Axe Edit - it goes through reading all the block definitions and such. Is it doing the same thing as Settings - Refresh After...
  46. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Jammin with Collective Soul (in a recording - not in real life)

    Finally coming out of having Covid symptoms (and testing positive) for the last week and just wanted to play some guitar - saw a clip of this tune and it seemed fun...was fun - always dug Collective Soul's ability to write all those catchy tunes. This is just the Axe into logic, but using the...
  47. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Who's Crying Now End Solo

    Always love jamming along with Mr Neal Schon! This is using the III with @austinbuddy 's HiWatt preset. Cell phone audio with it coming out of my Headrush FRFR. Easy solo....but....still a blast to play. His note selection just rules so much...I think I got most of 'em...lol!
  48. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Just a quick Queen Solo

    Was messing around yesterday and Bohemian Rhapsody came up on shuffle so I thought I'd just make a quick vid...This is one of @austinbuddy 's presets. Still on 17.02 here but going to 18 right now actually.
  49. Brian Coonan

    New Guitar Build

    I’ve always wanted to have a custom guitar - one that was only mine and did exactly what I needed it to do - and today is the day it came to life! My buddy Matt Tunney at Omni Guitars in Saginaw built me this based off what I was asking for and it is full blown the sh$$!!! I really based what...
  50. Brian Coonan

    Logic Question

    Any Logic experts out here? I've recently obtained a digital copy of an album I did in the 90's from the reels we recorded them on - I have 24 tracks of audio which comprise about 10 songs. In Logic, I want to break them apart and save them as separate Logic sessions (one per song) so I can...
  51. Brian Coonan

    Enumerating Ravens

    WIKI and other posts when I searched indicates this preset was probably based on Counting Crows (makes sense), but I'm wondering if anyone out here might have some more specifics about which guitar player, which album it was originally based on? Just curious.
  52. Brian Coonan

    Finally got to REALLY rock out!

    I finally got to play a big show (3500-4000) people with my III and it was AWESOME! We played with a couple other bands and the guitar players in the other bands said my tone was outstanding - I'm hoping some audio/video surfaces but all the reasons why I went with Fractal - those boxes were...
  53. Brian Coonan

    AFIII You Shook Me solo - live

    Some more cell phone audio/video from the show last week - the sound was much meatier and cooler live thats for sure but even with this recording, you can tell the Axe was smokin that night! AC/DC solo
  54. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Short live clip from Saturday

    Got to FINALLY play a show with Cygnus and omg....just so freaking awesome. I mean, I know I love the Axe at home but hearing it live with the people and the band and all that just blew me away. Can't even really relay how much I love it, so thanks to FAS for making it. :). Here's just a...
  55. Brian Coonan

    Pitch Block/Custom Scale Help

    Hey there, One of my bands is going to be playing "When Will I Be Loved" by Linda Ronstadt and it has a nice harmony solo in it. I've created a custom scale as follows: A SHIFT: -5 A# SHIFT: -4 B SHIFT: -5 C SHIFT: -4 C# SHIFT: -4 D SHIFT: -5 D# SHIFT: -3 E SHIFT: -3 F SHIFT: -4 F# SHIFT: -4 G...
  56. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Classic REO

    I had to learn this tune for a band I'm in so thought I'd record it. This is the factory preset "Mark Day's Recto Cygnus" which I think he uses mainly for Journey but I thought it worked really well for REO too. All the leads are done with the Solo scene and some of the rhythms are are done...
  57. Brian Coonan

    FractalBot Error - Backup Only Available for FW 1.09 or Greater

    Hi - anyone else seeing this - went to back up Cygnus before going with 16.01 and can't with Fractal Bot. Running version 3.0.8 on a Mac mini - haven't seen this before today but this is the first back up I've done on 16.00 so not sure if it's my stuff or maybe something else. Thanks for...
  58. Brian Coonan

    Scene Revert Question

    I've checked out here and in the manual and while I don't think what I would like to do is possible, thought I'd ask. In my main preset, I have a hold set up on the FC-12 to take me to another preset for some violin. In the violin preset I have a hold set up to take me back to the main preset...
  59. Brian Coonan

    My All In One Preset

    Hello FAS Peeps! In getting ready for some gigs hopefully this year at SOME point, I remade a preset for my country/rock cover band and I think it came out pretty good. It's pretty specific to what I need but I think there are some good tones that maybe someone else could use too, but would be...
  60. Brian Coonan

    Still In Love!

    Not sure if this is better suited for the lounge or not, but it's directly related to the Axe so if a moderator thinks it should be there, sorry for the error and feel free to move it if you think that's best. Over the last 3 days or so, I've been going through and cleaning up my presets - I...
  61. Brian Coonan

    Totally Jonesin' (is that how it's spelled?)

    Sold my Mark I Axe Fx III last week and the Mark II is coming in tomorrow - been a rough couple of days! :). Tomorrow I'll stop listening to Empty Spaces by Pink Floyd. lol.
  62. Brian Coonan

    AFIII New Tune

    Finished this one up today - all the electrics were done with the Axe and a variety of Austin Buddy presets, I literally woke up last week with this in my head - went downstairs and just wrote it down...so odd to me. But I like how it came out - the guitars sound really good to me. Acoustics...
  63. Brian Coonan

    Got a little snow today in Michigan

    I love messing around with FCPX so took the opportunity after today's effort. lol. And to answer a question about why I don't just turn around and come back forwards - there is a wind that happens in that space between the garage and the end of the house and if I do that, the snow come back at...
  64. Brian Coonan

    AFIII New Original in the works

    Today I learned most of Miss America by Styx using the Austin Buddy preset Ms.America Styx-y preset which is based on a 100watt plexi but halfway through got all into just playing. EZ Drummer, EZ Bass were used, and EZ Mix was put on the master out. All the guitars though are direct from the...
  65. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Little Bit of A7X

    Just messin around with this one the other day - gotta get the solo down!
  66. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Some Saturday Rage!

    Backing track is just drums, vocals and bass. Using another Austin Buddy preset from Live Gold (I think) - it's the Plexi 100 Watt V12 on Scene 4 (Thick Lead Dark) - just added the pitch block for the whammy
  67. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Got the Time?

    Whipped out a little classic from back in the high school days...still fun to play! Backing track was a little funky but overall worked out. Used two presets from Austin Buddy's Live Gold - both Tri Axis
  68. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Thing That Should Not Be - Mostly!

    When Master first came out, I used to play along with this song over and over and over - presumably because it was the easiest on the record for me at the time! My dad used to knock on my bedroom door and say "hey Bri, um, you gonna play anything else?" Guess I didn't realize that maybe not...
  69. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Friday Fun -one more off Empire!

    Always like this tune and the guitar in it so gave it a go - pretty close - not dead on but super fun to play!
  70. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Queensryche Empire Solo

    Had this one come up on shuffle while I happened to be playing so thought I'd give it a go cause I found the backing track out there. Still like this album a lot.
  71. Brian Coonan

    Mac mini 2018 lack of USB ports

    Question for any 2018 Mac mini owners - I have one and it seems like my Arturia, the Axe Fx, and the Scarlett (for vocals and my monitor level) all like to be plugged directly into USB but the Mac mini only has 2 USB ports so I have to keep switching things around to record certain things. I...
  72. Brian Coonan

    Hulu and SNL

    Was looking through the SNL episodes on Hulu today - they have every season. Talk about cool - it takes a little effort if you don't want to watch the whole episodes (fast forwarding - I know - very rough!) but man, there is a TON of great musical performances through the years starting with...
  73. Brian Coonan

    Novation Launchkey37?

    Anyone have one of these? I had one up until about 15 minutes ago because it just wouldn't play well with my set up - was kind of bummed because I really liked the 37 keys. I have a 2018 Mac mini that has two onboard USB ports which I have the Axe Fx in one and the Scarlet in the other. I...
  74. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Relax, it's Monday. :)

    Nothing amazing going on here but man, I coulda done this for like 2 days. That ambient guitar is straight out of Leon's post from the other day with the Band Commander so thanks to him for that. It was immediately inspiring. Anyway, hope you can chill for a couple minutes and check it out...
  75. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Some REO

    I still love this solo, love playing it live and just got Final Cut Pro so thought I'd mess around and try to learn some things about it. All Axe Fx III and the AB Preset SampsonBadCat30, Scene 8. Tweaked the delay a little bit. I went straight octave for the harmony part - I know that's not...
  76. Brian Coonan

    AFIII One More Original

    All guitars and bass with the Axe Fx III - drums are EZ Drummer 2 - Thanks to those of you that suggested EZ Drummer cause it is AWESOME! I dig the main solo in this one - first take and even though I did others, I still kept going back to this one...kinda raunchy. :) Peace - hope everyone...
  77. Brian Coonan

    AFIII New Original Song

    Hello fellow Fractal peeps. Here's a tune I recorded recently - all guitars and bass are the Axe Fx III - I'm no singer but try out of necessity. :) Hope it comes across ok, just a simple little tune. :)
  78. Brian Coonan

    ADAM Audio T7V Monitors

    Morning - anyone have experience with these monitors? Can't really afford to go to the A7X now, but the ones I'm currently using are M-Audio and from what I can tell, these T7V's would be a nice upgrade without killing the wallet. I've noticed with these M-Audio monitors that I've had forever...
  79. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Little Atomic Punk - Updated with whole song (whew!)

    Using stock Van Halen preset - I've always loved that first album, it was/is just sooooo bad a**. I had to bail out in this clip right at the solo cause I didn't have time to learn it yet but it's real fun to play EVH stuff and just feel a little closer to him.
  80. Brian Coonan

    Work Break

    Me and Johnny T Cat took a break today to watch a few of Leon’s vids. Good break! He learned a lot!
  81. Brian Coonan

    Big Day Today!

    Today, I became a "Power User" on the forum, which, I know is geeky, but still makes me feel good. I've been helped out by people out here in critical (like at gig) situations as well as just in normal times, and also learned so much from clicking through all the posts, and have even been able...
  82. Brian Coonan

    AFIII New Tune (no vox yet)

    Hi guys and girls! This is a rough mix of a tune I have pending some vocals but thought I would post it since all the guitars and bass are through the Axe III. This was also my first experience with EZDrummer 2 and I LOVE it. I'm so excited to get more involved in it. I'm not a very good...
  83. Brian Coonan

    (Fake) Drum Suggestions?

    Hi, I use Logic to record and can usually find a drum beat that's good enough for me to get ideas down, or at least keep some type of time. Wondering what other people use for drums (when a real drummer isn't available) to help them create. I don't currently have a MIDI controller but could...
  84. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Sunday Jam with the Brit JM45 Jump

    @scorch posted some settings he uses for a JTM50 so I put them in and just messed around and improv'd a little. I dig what you did man, so thanks again for the suggestions - gonna try this one out live next weekend.
  85. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Live Cover of In Color by Jayme Johnson (using the Virtual Capo)

    Here's a track from our show last week (Mandi Layne and the Lost Highway) - I'm playing the electric with the virtual capo up 1/2 step while the acoustic player is capo'd at the first. Totally can't tell that I'm using artificial pitch! Any bad notes are actually mine, not the virtual capo...
  86. Brian Coonan

    New Fractal Merch

    Ok - not QUITE as exciting as when I got the III and the FC12, but I will say - this is one comfortable shirt! :) Super soft. I'm hoping this makes me an official Fractal artist now, but for some reason, I think that's asking a lot out of a shirt. :) Hope everyone is doing good out there!
  87. Brian Coonan

    FC-12 Switch to Momentary?

    Hi, I have a preset that I want to set up one of the FC-12 switches to momentary and can't see how to do that. Manual says the switches can be tap or hold, so maybe it's not possible? It seems that it can be done with an external switch which I have, but wanted to see if I could confirm it...
  88. Brian Coonan

    User Error, again and some praise!

    Yesterday I had two shows - and the Axe Fx III just rocked. The first one was an acoustic duo show - I'm so freaking pumped that I can play my acoustic through the Axe and LOVE how it sounds now I can't even stand it! For years I've tried to run an acoustic through a processor - even...
  89. Brian Coonan

    SPDIF Learning

    Probably some people know this but I didn't and found out about it yesterday so I thought I'd share. I normally have my Axe III word clock set to SPDIF/AES IN so it takes sync from the Scarlett I'm connected to. Yesterday I took the Axe out to the garage and plugged into my PA to test some...
  90. Brian Coonan

    Preset Actual Acoustic Guitar

    I've finally got a nice sounding preset for my Martin GPCPA4. Kept it real simple but tested it direct into my Bose PA that I use for our acoustic duo and it sounds great - can't wait to start the shows next week. I have a pitch block for a little pseudo 12 string action, null filter for a...
  91. Brian Coonan

    Looking for Some Help

    Hi guys - wondering if anyone could me 'fix' this preset a little. On the low E, it sounds like there is some fuzz that I can't seem to get rid of, but I'm not sure if it's the guitar I'm using, a setting in the Axe, or just the particular amp model. Although I will say that I've tried it on...
  92. Brian Coonan

    Devin Townsend Presets

    Just saw that Devin’s presets were added! https://www.fractalaudio.com/artist-preset-series/
  93. Brian Coonan

    Beta 4 VC 'Warble' on Clean - SOLVED

    Hi - just wondering if this would be an expected result - this is a clip with the pitch block off, then it on but set at 0, then on and dropped 1/2 step and I noticed that it almost sounds like tremolo block is on, but it isn't. My tuning is on, but my intonation is off so I'm wondering if it's...
  94. Brian Coonan

    Tuner Not Working Correctly After A Loud Pop - Solved!

    Just had an odd thing occurr. I was playing as normal thru my Headrush 1x12 and fired up Logic to do some recording. When it opened there was a loud pop from the speaker and all the outputs went to max on the Axe Fx III. I’m not using the Axe Fx as an interface to the computer so everything...
  95. Brian Coonan

    JP IIC

    I saw an Instagram post from John Petrucci raving about his amp and knew it was available in the III so started messing around with it, watched some YouTube vids of him, grabbed some of the settings from Instagram, and came up with this preset. Scene 1 - Green Scene 2 - Yellow Scene 3 - Red...
  96. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Quick 6550 Test

    I saw Cliff and others talking about the 6550 being one of their fav amps so I thought I would give it a go - I recorded this just real quick to just check it out and oh my gosh - man this thing IS a killer. Nothing neat or well played here - just some mindless playing but this WILL be my new...
  97. Brian Coonan

    AFIII Master of Thursday's

    Did a little Metallica tonight just for fun! Using the Recto 2 Orange Vintage for the harmony parts - direct into Logic with no post processing besides panning. The clean guitar was the 6G4 Super.
  98. Brian Coonan

    Logic Pro X Question with Scarlett 8i6- Nevermind - Solved

    Hi guys, I'm using SPDIF from the Axe Fx III into a Scarlet 8i6. Everything is working great - sounds great etc. What I just noticed though was that when I record a track into Logic on either a stereo or mono track (input 9 or input 9/10), I can't pan it. If I pan the track all the way to...
  99. Brian Coonan

    AFIII ToneMatch Test

    Been dying to do this with my acoustic because I'd love to use the III live but 1) Don't have any live shows anytime soon, and 2) I needed to get a interface for the phantom power. 1st and 3rd sections without TMA, 2nd and 4th with. I feel like I'm close but would take any constructive...
  100. Brian Coonan

    Return Block Tip

    Not sure if anyone else has experienced this or not - but the other day I built a preset with multiple lines using the Send/Return blocks - when everything was connected I was getting no output - could see my input level was good but couldn't for the life of me figure out why I couldn't get my...
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