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  1. ThelmoRego

    Since it's looking like we won't be able to use the MFC-101...

    I’ll do it. It’s actually very easy. I’ll do it tomorrow
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    Since it's looking like we won't be able to use the MFC-101...

    The MFC will still operate very nicely as a standard midi foot controller. I use one to operate a JP2C, an eventide H9, Strymon Timeline, and RJM mini effects gizmo. Use it to control presets as well is IA functions for each pedal. Sure I have to name my own presets and program everything...
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    Presenting... The Axe-Fx III

    I don’t care about any of the fancy shit it may or may not do. All I want out of your ridiculesly powerful 4 dsp chips is gapless switching. I don’t care if it sounds better, I don’t care if there is so much I/O that I can route the signal through my ass, and back again, I want preset changes to...
  4. ThelmoRego

    Presenting... The Axe-Fx III

    So you want firmware updates that doesn’t change your tone? Then what’s the point.
  5. ThelmoRego

    High Gain tone sounds digital

    Only thing I hear wrong is too much gain. Your getting more fizz then tone.
  6. ThelmoRego

    Love for the USA Lead +

    I just wanted to show love for the Mark IV model in the axe. I’ve been a 2C+ Bri/deep or 2c++ user as my main high gain for ages and never cared for the IV. Not sure how many firmwares ago I last tried it but today I made a preset with it that honestly sounded better then I ever got with the 2c...
  7. ThelmoRego

    Anyone go from XL to AX8 ?

    I personally couldn’t go ax8. For one I play Music Man Petrucci’s so I need 2 inputs for the magnetic and piezo, two I like 2 amps per preset so that I can switch between clean and dirty seamlessly, 3 I like to set my preset up like a pedal board with almost every fx I like available by IA...
  8. ThelmoRego

    Question about blocks with pitch source option

    I use local just because I have a piezo and don’t want that being picked up for tracking.
  9. ThelmoRego

    I/O - Routing question

    This will answer all your questions.
  10. ThelmoRego

    Controlling the lo end

    The definition control on the amp block is useful, adjusting it tightens the lows and increases the upper mids for more attack. Also setting the geq in the amp block to “pre power amp” and lowering the lows there will help a lot.
  11. ThelmoRego

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

    I use a jp95 in front. The wahs I’m the axe are great but that one is very unique and aggressive, can’t match it without an eq block which I can’t spare the cpu for and also it’s not perfect.
  12. ThelmoRego

    Just when i was about to buy a Friedman naked.....

    From the last rig rundown, he uses the axe fx for effects and clean tones (doubleverb model) still uses his amp for dirty tones.
  13. ThelmoRego

    Problem with AXE FX II XL+ useing out1 to FOH and out2 to AMP

    What power amp are you using? If solid state you could cut down to only 1 amp block
  14. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.01 Firmware Release

    I’ve noticed that too and I think it’s the speaker comp. compressors alway do weird things with noise gates and I also hear the noise while playing until the gate clamps it. One way to make it happen for everyone to see what I mean is to hit a palm mute on the low string and let it fade out...
  15. ThelmoRego

    Axe fx 2 / internal microphone

    Buy an audio interface with at least 2 channels. Use one for the axe, one for a mic. Set the interface as your sound card.
  16. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.01 Beta

    You totally still can, there is 3 options. 1. You can turn speaker comp to 0 in the amp block and turn up motor drive in the cab block. 2. You can just use speaker comp on and it will still sound fine thru your cab, it just compressed earlier then a real speaker which I actually think sounds...
  17. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Firmware Release

    I’ll try it thanks
  18. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Firmware Release

    New axe edit seems to still be missing b7k?
  19. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Firmware Release

    Even thru my matrix and cab, I still like the speaker comp at 3-4. It does what the speaker does naturally but at lower volume which is nice. At the end of the day it’s just a compressor evening out the dynamics like a cab does when crancked.
  20. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Firmware Release

    I’ve never played real b7k but from the demos I listened to, I can’t make the new model sound anything like it. It doesnt even seem to have much gain until you get to 10. And there it sounds thin and honky. Also the eq controls seem to work in strange ways. I’m confused. PS: I’m a guitar player...
  21. ThelmoRego

    has the axe replaced everything or not?

    The only pedal I had that the axe isn’t there (yet) is my Eventide Pitch Factor. I do believe the Axe will get there one day but the pitch block needs some serious work in my opinion to be great. The harmonizer sounds so artificial to me when compared to the Eventide.
  22. ThelmoRego

    Need help using MFC to control axe fx and effect gizmo

    Nobody?
  23. ThelmoRego

    First gig with Mesa TC50 amp in 4CM with Axe-Fx II

    Sorry to bring up this old post, but I'm trying to figure out the same thing on my JP2C. it works exactly as you wrote, but do you know if there is a way to change amp channels using scenes instead of presets? thanks
  24. ThelmoRego

    Need help using MFC to control axe fx and effect gizmo

    I was hoping to get 2 questions answered. I'm trying to use the axe fx in my amps loop only for post fx and use a mini fx gizmo in front of the amp with some pedals. Question 1: how do I set up scenes to control the on/state of the pedals as well as the axe's effects? I figured it out with...
  25. ThelmoRego

    Quick question about axe as fx only

    I was hoping to get 2 questions answered. I'm trying to use the axe fx in my amps loop only for post fx and use a mini fx gizmo in front of the amp with some pedals. Question 1: how do I set up scenes to control the on/state of the pedals as well as the axe's effects? I figured it out with...
  26. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

    Triple rect is easy to model, pick a recto model and turn off power amp modeling. all a triple rect is, is a dual that you could never play loud enough to hear the power amp do anything.
  27. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

    The only time I have time out issues is if protools is on. For some reason protools and axe edit hate each other.
  28. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

    It is required when using a SS amp, the SS amp does not have a transformer to interact with the speaker, this models it. its only not needed if using a tube power amp.
  29. ThelmoRego

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

    Turned up speaker comp to about 5 on my 2C+ patch and my chugs definitely sound better. Thicker lows and a bit more cut on the upper mids. I never used trans grind so can't comment on that.
  30. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    Right, that was my point originally, does the tone improve with the matrix set to 1-2 and the Axe Fx lowered to keep volume the same. In my experiment, yes it does.
  31. ThelmoRego

    Ready to buy.....but

    Fractals midi controller mfc101 is excellent. It doesn't come with exp pedals because they want to give you options. The mission is great and only cost around $120. However, even a cheap $20 M audio exp pedal works great with the MFC. In my experience even a cheap exp pedal works way better...
  32. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    The difference I heard was definitely not Fletcher-Munson because I tried both at the same volume. I just heard thicker low end and less sizzle in the highs at the same volume.
  33. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    Just tried this myself and was pretty happy with the results. It definitely added low end but still tight, also cleaned up a little fizz on the high end. Made the cab move some awesome air.
  34. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    I'd love that as well.
  35. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    According to his tech, haven't tried it myself. Because it's a solid state amp, I don't see why any of this makes a difference but it might.
  36. ThelmoRego

    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    Hi everyone! I was watching Metallica's latest rig rundown and Kirks tech dropped an interesting nugget that I never thought of. He mention that the Matrix gt1000fx really opened up and started to sound better at 1-2 o'clock. Maybe some of you knew that already but I always ran mine the way...
  37. ThelmoRego

    nasally Tone when using overdrive....ALL cabs.

    I'm the opposite, I wish I could make the axe sound as good thru the Matrix and Mesa 4x12 as I do thru my studio monitors.
  38. ThelmoRego

    First Fly Date w/AxFXII

    Just put the cab block last in the chain and then the fx loop block parallel to it. (Make sure the fx loop block does not connect to output). This way both signals get everything except out 2 doesn't get cab sims.
  39. ThelmoRego

    Cutting Cab High's and Low's??

    I play both matrix/Mesa 4x12 cab, and FRFR. Surprisingly every IR I play no matter what it is, the cab high and low needs to be adjusted. I bought cab pac 7 (which is my cab) and I usually adjust the lows as high as 160-180 to match the lows of my real Mesa cab, and adjust the highs to usually...
  40. ThelmoRego

    Lf/hf settings when using valve power amp/real speakers questions.

    This probably isn't the advice your looking for, but when I play the axe thru an amp and cab, I try to treat it more like a real amp and try to set it without any advanced parameters. As far as the lows and highs, I would recommend setting them if you can at band volume or even better, with the...
  41. ThelmoRego

    New guy, new rig questions

    #1 you definitely want the axe fx as it will do everything you ask. #2, as far as the acoustic songs go, I would tone match an acoustic song that you love the tone of, you'd be surprised how good an electric can sound like an acoustic with the tone match. PS: the ax8 does not have tone match...
  42. ThelmoRego

    Level Settings with Power Amp and Cab

    According to cliff, start with the poweramp at noon and bring the axe fx up to desired volume. Then if it's still not loud enough by the time the axe fx gets to 1-2 o'clock, start to bring the poweramp up.
  43. ThelmoRego

    Still struggling a bit in FOH

    I have a great foh tone and a great tone coming out of my matrix into Mesa 4x12 with no extra eqs for either side. All I do is use IRs that sound close to my mesa cab and the amp eq usually translates great to both.
  44. ThelmoRego

    Axe Fx 2 vs. FX8

    Thank you sir, I appreciate the feedback. Guess I'm just gonna try it with the axe fx and see what happens.
  45. ThelmoRego

    Axe Fx 2 vs. FX8

    I already own an axe fx and MFC and the JP2C is on its way so the $ isn't the issue, my question was more related to if the fx8 actually sounded better for fx only then the axe fx?
  46. ThelmoRego

    Axe Fx 2 vs. FX8

    Hey guys, Just wondering why some people say that the fx8 is more optimized for the 4cm then the axe fx? I understand that its set up automatically for unity gain but can't you just turn the axe fx volume all the way up and get the same? Also, I feel like with the axe fx in the rack right near...
  47. ThelmoRego

    Creative midi routing question...

    as long as your axe is on a different # then his ax8, I don't see why not. the axe fx sends the midi commands that come in thru the midi out port.
  48. ThelmoRego

    Detuning with the Pitch Block working poorly?

    What algorithm are you using? Silly question I know but it does matter. I use the fixed harmonizer. Settings down 1 step mix 100% (there is two harmonizers so make sure the other is at 0% mix, and set it to local. The latency is extremely low and not noticeable when playing with others.
  49. ThelmoRego

    4cm with two fractals

    No one have any ideas?
  50. ThelmoRego

    4cm with two fractals

    hey guys, question for you. I wanted to do the 4cm with a Mesa JP2C and my axe fx but I also want to record the amp directly using cab sims. (Mics are so 2006 lol) However, I'm super lazy and don't want to change connections every time I want to play live or record and from what I can tell...
  51. ThelmoRego

    Please explain how to run 4 cable method with a stereo XLR to FoH

    My issue with that is that if your going to model the poweramp section of the amp (that's the tube section that we are all trying to achieve) then there is literally no point to using a real amp and should just use the model in the Axe.
  52. ThelmoRego

    Please explain how to run 4 cable method with a stereo XLR to FoH

    Sorry I'm still confused, I get that the guitar plugs into the axe, goes thru the wah, driv, etc. then it hits the amps preamp and from the fx loop send back into the axe for the post effects. Then the send and return feed the post effects back into the power amp thru the fx loop return on the...
  53. ThelmoRego

    Please explain how to run 4 cable method with a stereo XLR to FoH

    I love this but I'm confused on one thing, doesn't doing this mean that he is only sending the preamp section of his amp to the cab block and then out to front of house?
  54. ThelmoRego

    Sound stuff has too many words

    Don't let djent confuse you, all it means is "I want to play progressive metal but my skill level isn't quite at John Petrucci level so I will make up for it with extra strings". Lol
  55. ThelmoRego

    Stereo Drive Block?

    I think the reason a stereo drive block won't happen is because it doesn't effect users as a whole. 99.999999999999999% of people put the drive before the amp as that is where it sounds good.
  56. ThelmoRego

    Different effects in one block/PC

    Scenes is one of the best features on the Axe, definitely learn as much as you can about it. By the way, scenes will solve your issue, you set one scene to us the pitch block X and one to use pitch block Y and now you have 2 harmonies available at any time.
  57. ThelmoRego

    Why is the Matrix GT1000 needed?

    The matrix is used to take your axe fx and make it louder, some people use it with non powered speakers, some use it into a real guitar cab, and some don't use it at all because they have self powered speakers such as the atomic clr etc. either way, something needs to amplify your signal.
  58. ThelmoRego

    Some advice needed please (lengthy!)

    I make the axe fx sound good thru a 4 x 12 all the time, the key is to tweak your patch at the volume you'll be using it, as volume goes up you my find the lows and highs sometimes get too drastic. Also with real cabs I find it helpful to turn the depth down to zero and maybe add a little bit...
  59. ThelmoRego

    Axe fx 2 + Mesa Triaxis = bliss

    Just make sure the axe fx is set up to send midi thru and you can use the Ethernet cable from MFC to axe and then a midi cable out of axe in triaxis
  60. ThelmoRego

    Is my Axe slowly dying?

    How's your CPU? I notice that these types of issues start to occur once I'm pushing over 88%
  61. ThelmoRego

    Delay causing mud in stereo ?

    For a guitar doubling effect, 25ms is a lot, most people use around 7 ms. Also the enhancer block in the axe is awesome so you might want to think about going that route.
  62. ThelmoRego

    Axe + FRFR users, how are you getting feedback?

    If you have an available drive block, I would set that with some ridiculous gain levels and use it only to get feedback when you want it, you can also use the EQ control of the drive block to limit the high frequencies to whatever you would like.
  63. ThelmoRego

    Videos made using the C++ amp Model

    Hi everyone, just wanted to share these videos with you. The following link is a playlist of me playing my entire album PROGress Live using the Axe Fx 2. PROGress entirety This is all single take so there is some mistakes here and there. All of the Distortion tones is done using the USA C++...
  64. ThelmoRego

    Effects to use for Ambient Guitar Noises

    For ambient cool Floyd stuff, try things with crystals in the pitch block and things with the multidelay block.
  65. ThelmoRego

    Quick question: IA to mute OUT 1 only?

    Maybe I am missing the point but can't you just create an IA switch to turn on tuner in the Axe Fx and set tuner to mute?
  66. ThelmoRego

    Scene Switching Gap

    Scenes is gapless to me except when the amp switches x/y. I have extremely large presets with a lot of blocks changing together and no gaps. One important thing it to set any block with a trail (delay, reverb, etc) to "mute effect in" instead of "thru".
  67. ThelmoRego

    Aaarghhh - The nasty 'Uses global blocks' bug is back!

    For me this only happens on very large presets, I truly believe it is a CPU issue and not related directly to global blocks. It never happens to presets under 85%
  68. ThelmoRego

    Dynamics while using AxeFX2 with a PA+cab

    I've been trying to make my axe fx sound like a JP2C for over a year because I don't want to buy one, guess what? I'm going to have to buy one. If you figure it out please share the preset but I haven't been able to do it. The axe fx distortion seems like a crunch to me where the real JP2C has a...
  69. ThelmoRego

    Using the FX Loop Block For Output 2

    Gotcha! I didn't realize it reacted differently when nothing is plugged in.
  70. ThelmoRego

    Using the FX Loop Block For Output 2

    I don't see why having the fx loop in the last slot would affect the sound unless you have something plugged into input 2. I do that setup all the time, I send out 1 with cab sims to FOH, out 2 to my matrix and Mesa 4x12, and then I plugged a cable into input 2 to my iPad so that I can use...
  71. ThelmoRego

    Dailing in presets with a tube power amp + guitar cab

    if you like the mesa power amp and the cab your using and prefer that sound then on the axe, turn off cab and power amp modeling and just use the axe fx as a preamp. Almost like using different channels of a head, the clean and gain channel sound different obviously, even though they're all...
  72. ThelmoRego

    Aaarghhh - The nasty 'Uses global blocks' bug is back!

    I don't use global blocks and this still happens.
  73. ThelmoRego

    Aaarghhh - The nasty 'Uses global blocks' bug is back!

    This happens to me all the time. Usually on presets that pretty CPU heavy and usual when using axe edit. It's so embarrassing because it takes you forever to find it while the rest of the band is starring at you.
  74. ThelmoRego

    Difference in using scenes - vs - mfc for effects .... i.e. Drive Button

    The changes you make in axe edit will not reflect on the MFC. You are not supposed to use them simultaneously. The MFC has to be refreshed to see what changes was made in axe edit. Keep in mind that the IA switches on the MFC only turn on and off, so if you accidentally saved one of the scenes...
  75. ThelmoRego

    Difference in using scenes - vs - mfc for effects .... i.e. Drive Button

    For question 1, if the only difference between scene 1 and 2 is that the drive block is on or off then there should be no sound difference between switching scenes or turning on the drive ia switch. If they sound different then they are different, look at everything very carefully, it could be...
  76. ThelmoRego

    Metallica backstage part 2!

    Can someone ask James if it's ok to share his preset please!?!?! The thought of mixing a c++ and vh4 intrigues me but I have no idea where to start! (I'm assuming the c++ is the main tone and the vh4 is some bottom end?)
  77. ThelmoRego

    Weird high end noise

    Just a guess with out hearing, but the noise gate on the input might have some weird settings.
  78. ThelmoRego

    Matrix alternative? Possibly 1U?

    If you check the VU meter under the Utility page and your preset is at 0 db, then put the axe volume at 12 o'clock and the matrix at 12 o'clock and you still can't hear, then something is definitely wrong. when I use those settings, you can't even hear the drummer. lol
  79. ThelmoRego

    Output level for bass too low?

    Something is wrong, I do bass in my axe all the time and never have the issue your describing. Download a bass preset from axechange and see if those have the issues too.
  80. ThelmoRego

    Thunderbolt Interface?

    I use the UA apollo 8 thunderbolt interface with the axe into two inputs, never had a problem.
  81. ThelmoRego

    Boomy rig

    For me, volume is the equation here. If I'm playing low thru my matrix amp and Mesa 4x12 then I find that the tone is hollow even if I cranck up the low end but at gig volume it sounds right. I can't see how anyone could play thru a real cab with cab sims on at gig volume, the boom would knock...
  82. ThelmoRego

    Alternating FRFR/real amp and cabinet settings

    I would take the setup home and tweak it, even if you can't play as loud as at rehearsal, it will still translate better than using cab sims thru a monitor and trying to get it right. As far as general rules of thumb, only thing I can suggest is that as you go louder, bass and treble should come...
  83. ThelmoRego

    Mark IV-Anyone know how to simulate EL34 in outer sockets?

    Set up 2 mark iv amp blocks and change the tubes in the power amp section of 1 to el34s and blend together to taste.
  84. ThelmoRego

    Horror of horrors, I could hear my sound in my cab.

    Dude no offense but you're just full of excuses, if it's your PA then get the levels relatively where you want it at your band rehearsal place and then that should roughly translates to the show or have another member play your guitar while you go step out really quick and see what the volume is...
  85. ThelmoRego

    Are All XL+ Units Equal?

    This post is funny, but I swear that I have copied a preset to a different number, toggled back and forth between them and I swear that one sounds different.
  86. ThelmoRego

    How do I have a stereo mix when playing music etc thru Axe XL ?

    Put an fx loop block in your preset in a separate row and also connect to the output and then use input two with a Y cable that is a 2 1/4 mono on one side and a 1/8 stereo on the other. With this you can connect any device such as an iPad, computer, etc. and then you can click on the output and...
  87. ThelmoRego

    usa 2c+ bright useless/no longer sounds good

    Agreed, the c+ lately is either over bright and ear piercing or you lower the highs and instantly goes dull and boxy, I can't find a happy medium. So much so that I'm considering a JP2C and using the axe for fx only. On the plus side though, I do find the triaxis yellow (which is a model of a...
  88. ThelmoRego

    How to set up MFC to change amp channel with scenes

    After reading more of the manual, I think you change an IA switch to none, and then it allows you to set up 2 cc messages at the same time, one on channel 1 to ax2 set to a scene # cc and one to channel 2 to JP2C to make which ever changes I want, does this sound correct?
  89. ThelmoRego

    How to set up MFC to change amp channel with scenes

    hi everyone, I'm looking for a little help. I will be getting a Mesa JP2C soon and am looking to do the 4cm with my Axe Fx. My question, is there a way to leave the MFC in axe fx mode (as I like seeing IA names, tuner, etc) but using scenes to change amp channels on the JP2C? Basically I guess...
  90. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    Did you try it or are you saying that it's off based on what your looking at on here? I don't think 50% sounds good at all, way to much dry coming in. Even my try at it a few posts up was around 80%. Anyway I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I complained that I wasn't happy with my...
  91. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    No it's in series, it sounds spot on comparing it to the actual pedal but if you prefer a little bit more dry signal mixed then of course you obviously have that option.
  92. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    The best one I've seen and its really close is one of the Danzi flangers as Yek suggested, It wasn't easy to find but here are the settings, I think it is extremely close to the pedal when I A/B them. So thank you Yek and Danzi. Stereo Jet Rate 0.250hz Tempo None Depth 20.5 Delay time 0.549 ms...
  93. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    right neighborhood but not sweeping far enough
  94. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    Thanks guys, neither one of those sounds right. Here is what I have if you'd like to play around with it. I think it sounds close just missing something. Pop Flanger Rate 0.386 Tempo None Depth 25% Delay time 0.250 ms Feedback 69.7 Auto Depth Off LFO Type Sine LFO Phase 0.0 LFO Hicut 50 LFO...
  95. ThelmoRego

    Y-Cable for piezo equipped guitar

    I use a great stereo to mono split box that I paid about $60 for from a company called road rage from Canada. It let's me use a good quality Trs cable right to my rack, then the little box which is small and fits anywhere splits the signal. The road rage is a simple build and adds absolutely no...
  96. ThelmoRego

    EVH Flanger pedal

    hey guys, anyone have a flanger preset that copies the MXR EVH flanger with the preset button engaged. I've come close but when I use the real pedal, it's just so much deeper and in your face, my preset that I've made sounds close but is more subtle and doesn't jump from the speakers like the...
  97. ThelmoRego

    Presets being corrupted

    I believe mine was do to oversized presets, I removed one block and the issue is gone. Thanks.
  98. ThelmoRego

    Presets being corrupted

    Yes my preset is packed lol
  99. ThelmoRego

    Presets being corrupted

    Hey guys, I've been noticing lately that my presets get corrupted a lot when I'm using axe edit and was wondering if anyone else had this problem and fixed it. What I mean by corrupted is at first some random blocks will start to change the volume down to -80 db and no matter how many times I...
  100. ThelmoRego

    Wah sticking on

    Go thru each scene and save it bipassed.
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