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  1. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

    Massive thank you Cliff. Will be a long time before I can afford a Axe III and really happy with Axe II for now. Fractal is easily the best company around for customer service. Im forever grateful for what Cliff has done.
  2. jonhep

    Axe FX II XL+ support

    This is very reassuring. God bless you Mr Chase! I love this company.
  3. jonhep

    Still FRFR

    Glad you enjoying it now, I haven't gigged in a while but have been using FRFR constantly at home
  4. jonhep

    Allan Holdsworth talking about the Axe Fx

    There has been some great discussion over on the 'Unreal Holdsworth' facebook group as a result of some scoops into the inner sanctum of Holdsworth tone creation courtesy of Chip Flynn. Given that there has been some really great Holdsworth style patches posted on the forum I thought it would...
  5. jonhep

    Allan Holdsworth talking about the Axe Fx

    Hi, no, i wish I was there , unfortunately im in the UK so missed out on seeing him in recent years..
  6. jonhep

    Allan Holdsworth talking about the Axe Fx

    Gets a mention around 19.00 Its good to know he appreciated his axe fx!
  7. jonhep

    A recording from the desk.

    Ah the Causeway on a Sunday afternoon... Have played that stage myself a few times over the years, especially when I lived in Hartlepool. Sounded fantastic. I must get out to see you guys sometime soon.
  8. jonhep

    Allan Holdsworth. RIP. One of a Kind.

    There was talk during the pledge campaign that he might write a book. Rick Beato said the other day that he was going to interview Allan, so I was looking forward to a genuinely insightful interview there. His channel is superb. Yes its sad that we will never know exactly what he was doing ...
  9. jonhep

    Allan Holdsworth. RIP. One of a Kind.

    This has really shook me, to have been so deeply touched by his music and inspired to delve into musical theory and harmony in order to try to get a grip on what he was doing has made the loss more tangible than other musical heros that have passed. No other musician has made me as obsessed to...
  10. jonhep

    New Cab Pack! OwnHammer - 412 MAR Vintage Green - Player's Pack

    Thanks Kevin, I will be purchasing for sure.
  11. jonhep

    Guitar cab vs FRFR?

    From my experience FRFR sounds great at home but as soon as you start to play at band volume over a loud drummer it gets really hard to find a tone Im happy with . The 'brown' fat plexi sounds I gravitate towards seem to get lost in the mix and if you take out the bass to cut through with the...
  12. jonhep

    New Cab Pack! OwnHammer - 412 MAR Vintage Green - Player's Pack

    Kevin Are these the same IRs as was previously available for the M75 and H75s in the MAR 212 CB pack.. I bought these following a recommendation by Scott Henderson on his website and have to say that they are my fave IRs of all time. I have literally replaced every preset I use with one of...
  13. jonhep

    Any tips for achieving an 80s Alex Lifeson Rush tone?

    Wow stunningly good Rush Tribute, just watched some vids, the vocalist actually does geddy lee as well!!! Total respect mate.
  14. jonhep

    Do factory cabs just don't do it for most?

    There are some great factory cabs. I have bought various cab packs over the years and ended up using the latest factory cabs eg MLs 55/75 pre rolas..until recently when I got Ownhammers latest Marshall M75 and that has become an instant favourite and have replaced most of my fave preset cabs...
  15. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta

    Its such a joy being a passenger along for the ride in Cliffs relentless pursuit of modelling perfection.
  16. jonhep

    Ugh...back to work 2017

    Now I'm back to stealing time for guitar where-ever I can. I'm like a time thief. Always walkin the line between my obsession and professional/personal relationships. Sigh. I know exactly how you feel..
  17. jonhep

    So, the whole Klon thing

    Thanks!!!! Cant believe how effective this is. Thanks for reminding me of this tip which I have been meaning to try. It has immediately cured my GAS for a Allen Hinds Soul Driven Xotic pedal, which Scott Henderson raved about recently, saying it was actually better than his Klon (although later...
  18. jonhep

    Fractal Audio DRIVE Models: forum threads

    look forward to this,cheers!
  19. jonhep

    Axe-Edit 3.12.0 Released

    Am going wrong somewhere. I select import using the axe manage browser and go to the folder with my IR wave files but it is not seeing them as it only wants to see sys* type files. It does not give me the option to change this. Also tried drag and drop and it says use the axe manage browser as...
  20. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.02 Public Beta

    Loving the new speaker drive function. Awesome with a plexi for some sexy vintage chewiness!
  21. jonhep

    Legacy Firmware Solution

    Cliff you deserve to bathe in an endless supply of positive karma!
  22. jonhep

    AxeFX II use in BowieVision

    Very impressed. Awesome.
  23. jonhep

    Matrix vs Tube power amp

    . I use a 2 x 12 Marshall 1936V (V30 speakers) and the resonance frequency is somewhere between 100-110. 108-109 to be a bit more detailed. Adding more bass doesn't help either. Maybe I'm missing some other parameter to dial this in? I was disappointed when I first plugged my matrix into my...
  24. jonhep

    Audio clip of my new 'Eruption/You Really Got Me' preset added to my site

    freakin hell, got to admit this is one of the best EVH tones Ive heard. Soundings like a Bray plexi with all the gorgeous chewyness
  25. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Cliff for President!
  26. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    I understand all the arguments about not restricting innovation on the flagship but lets be honest there have been various bells and whistles that have come and gone along the way, especially as the modelling improved. It sounds like introducing the FW switcher has used up a lot of the capacity...
  27. jonhep

    MK1 & MK2 owners: How many FW upgrades have U done?

    Ive done everyone and enjoyed the ride. No complaints from me ever. Has been amazing to be part of the evolution process. Hope Cliff finds a way for that to continue with the mk1. Was hoping I would not need to upgrade until an Axe Fx 3 came out, although I can appreciate its effectively already...
  28. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Holy crap... that Hook Amp....Yes!!!! Knew it would be great cos love Mr Hallebeeks tone! But this does awesome rock n roll too. Also a new fave, much fun to be had.
  29. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Wow, that Vai amp, defo gonna be a new favourite off mine!!! Great for some DLR era modded marshall sounding action. Such fun to play with. Am a bit gutted abut the news of the ROM limitation for my mk1. Its a day Ive been dreading cos it means the scheme to raise funds for the XL+ has began...
  30. jonhep

    Clr + Powered Sub?

    At the end of the day a 1 x 12 is never going to sound as big as a 4 x12 whether its FRFR or a greenback!
  31. jonhep

    Want to make a Holdsworth Preset for Quantum AFXII?

    Look forward to trying these. Yours and Derryls are my fave Holdsworth parthes. Those clips sound badass btw
  32. jonhep

    Metallica Amp

    Did anyone spot the Axe Fx in Metallicas rig on the recent episode of 'Billions' where Damien Lewis meets the band!
  33. jonhep

    Mesa Studio Preamp

    Its all here on his gear page on the site. Scott is just incredible http://www.scotthenderson.net/
  34. jonhep

    Tremendous fun with learning sax lines on guitar

    Its worth getting the free month membership for this and the Tim Miller course, also some good Larry Carlton , Robben Ford and Pat Martino stuff on there.
  35. jonhep

    Guitarwank podcast feat Scott Henderson

    Highly recommend these podcasts with Scott Henderson and Bruce Forman. The ultimate guitar talkshow you can listen to while driving to work! Absolutely hilarious as well. Absolutely loving listening to these. Scott is a fusion player that loves Ritchie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen. Bruce is...
  36. jonhep

    Van Halen Mean Streets

    freakin amazing!
  37. jonhep

    Shout out to Yek

    Cheers Yek!
  38. jonhep

    FracTool - for power users only

    Thanks Al, works like a dream. This is a tectonic leap for mankind!!! Donation on its way!!
  39. jonhep

    FracTool - for power users only

    Ah..was looking a the files in the zip folder duhhh!!
  40. jonhep

    FracTool - for power users only

    Sorry for being a bit thick, when I try and drag a preset syx file into the window, nothing happens, am I doing something wrong?
  41. jonhep

    FracTool - for power users only

    This is amazing and will unlock some great possibilities for us mk1 users, will defo be donating! Thanks Al
  42. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.04 Firmware Release

    This is just so good now. I never want to be without it!
  43. jonhep

    Fractal Audio AMP models: 1987X (Marshall 1987 Vintage Re-issue)

    I sold my 1977 JMP 100 watt and YJM100 to fund my axe fx and matrix gear. No regrets but those were class amps. The older plexis seem to have more warmth.I have aso parted with another super lead from the 70's, Bray 45/50 and Marshall Major along the way. All quality amps but the Axe is far more...
  44. jonhep

    Fractal Audio AMP models: 5153 (EVH 5150-III)

    When I owned one of these, it was one of the cool things about this amp, the 'clean' channel could sound like a plexi at full tilt. Was a great overdrive channel in its own right.
  45. jonhep

    Steve Vai On Hell's Kitchen

    I think someone must have spiked my coffee with acid this morning..
  46. jonhep

    Difference between a Tone Match and IR Capture?

    Thanks Yek. Its a shame there is not a lot of commercially available libraries for tone matched amps for this platform like there is for the Kemper. Im an Axe owner not a Kemper owner and I love the axe to bits but it would be nice to get some pro quality matched amps for some models that are...
  47. jonhep

    Difference between a Tone Match and IR Capture?

    Can I also add is it possible to do an amp match that is purely the amp without the cab in the same way we can IR the cab without the amp?
  48. jonhep

    Queensrÿche - I Don't Believe In Love FULL COVER w/vocals [VIDEO]

    Rocco you are the new Mark Day in terms of inspiring the masses by demonstrating what they can hope to achieve with this box of magic. Your playing is of the highest order but your production skills show that you have the capacity to go all the way. Yore already the Bedroom Recording equivalent...
  49. jonhep

    It Begins.. Quantum 2.01 test

    Just had a play around with this tonight and it is mint with a malmsteen strat. Nice tight bottom end! Great for Queen in love type riffs!! Also fluid yngwie types lines. Defo a new fave.
  50. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.01 Public Beta

    I have to say these last 2 major breakthroughs by Cliff in relation to valve modelling, poweramp then preamp, have been game changes as far as Im concerned. When playing through a cab Im now getting the kind of ballsy, lower mid thump and three dimensional power that I have previously craved...
  51. jonhep

    It Begins.. Quantum 2.01 test

    very nice what amp block did you use?
  52. jonhep

    Question About the Friedman Amp Presets

    I love the bottom end of this amp, just goes to show, one mans meat...
  53. jonhep

    Amps models.....too many?

    Thats practically my list too haha
  54. jonhep

    Axe Fx 2 XL with and without Matrix Gt1000 FX

    Im not sure what you mean by matrix directly to PC, not sure if you might be getting confused about the connectivity involved. All the matrix does is amply what comes out of the Axe Fx. You can use the Axe fx as a sound card for your PC. It doesnt alter the sound of what you record unless you...
  55. jonhep

    Axe Fx 2 XL with and without Matrix Gt1000 FX

    1/I have used my Matrix 800fx with a Marshall 2 x 12 and 4 x 12 and its plenty loud enough. Yours will be a bit louder at full tilt. The 800fx gives a smilar output to a 100 watt head depending on the ohms of the cab used with it. 2/ Its better to monitor your sound with a FRFR cab when...
  56. jonhep

    Amps models.....too many?

    More amps = more choice, therefore more likely to find your holy grail. Some folks probably think ..not another Marshall, whereas I think great! I never bother with the rectos or the fenders so having more marhshalls is great for me. Hope Cliff keeps them coming, would love to see a modded 200...
  57. jonhep

    Engl Standard 4x12 IR Collection, V12-60 speakers

    Thanks I have one of these cabs so will be nice to have a play using these to send to desk on occasions when I use the cab for backline. It is an underated cab in my opinions the V60s are great sounding speakers to my ears and I have V30s and CL80s in my other cab.
  58. jonhep

    Recordings using power amp/real cabs?

    For what is worth, with the recent firmware improvements especially, I much prefer using my matrix amp with a cab than the power section of my Engl. It sounds like a valve amp because of the magic of what the Axe Fx does. I dont need a valve power amp to get that valve goodness....and I honestly...
  59. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" 2.00 Public Beta Numero Tres

    I can not get over how fucking awesome this sounds now
  60. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" 2.00 Public Beta Deux

    Andy yes this really shines with my 1936 cab now.
  61. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" 2.00 Public Beta Deux

    I think I have noticed the improvement in the base tone with this FW than all the previous ones. I have a one output going to a FR212 and the other to a 1936 cab with CL80 and V30 and now get both cabs so sound like they are coming from a real marshallesque or Engl valve amp in the room. To me...
  62. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Public Beta

    Holy shit!!! My fave preset with real Cab sounds noticeably better, really nice and full and valve like. There must be something major improvement under the hood.
  63. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Public Beta

    That does sounds awesome and great playing by Igor! Cheers for the heads up Ritch off to install it now and get my malmsteen fender(s) out! hehe
  64. jonhep

    Howling Feedback on High Gain amps problem AXE MK II

    Also check your input levels. I have found turning those down can get rid of this type of problem with certain guitars
  65. jonhep

    Quantum HBE - Black Sabbath 'Die Young' Cover with Vocals

    Well done mate. I have played this song in a band before and it is a lot more tricky than you would think, especially the arrangement.
  66. jonhep

    What guitar amplification would you use live? (Metal music)

    After doing the FRFR thing for over a year because I could never get the real cab to sound good, I have now moved to real cab. I think it got a lot better after quantum. Before that the real cab sounded too thin and took a lot of dialling in to sound good. Now it just requires a few tweaks which...
  67. jonhep

    Schulte Compact Phaser A

    Massive Blackmore fan here, cant wait for NEC btw!! I get great results for a catch the Rainbow type effect with the Stereo 8 stage phaser which is what the Shulte was. I have definitely got very similar sounds with that and the tape delay...
  68. jonhep

    The Edge

    Let see the Helix compete with that.. Ha!
  69. jonhep

    FAS Boost

    Absolutely LOVE the new FAS Hot Rot Absolutely LOVE the new FAS Boost Absolutely LOVE the new ML Sound Lab Marshall Cabs - this is what I will be spending any xmas money I get, or dammit I will buy myself for xmas. This is a staggeringly good update, all of these have become my immediate fave go...
  70. jonhep

    FAS Boost

    Question for Cliff Loving the new boost. Just really curious to know what type of boost is this modelled on, if any? Does anyone have any idea or could Cliff the Master chip in? Which drive block would be closet to a DOD 250 as used by Yngwie? Many thanks Jon
  71. jonhep

    The "ML Secret" finally revealed

    Wish Jon would do a video showing how he produces his tunes!
  72. jonhep

    Cab in the room

    Andy I can send you a preset that I created with two amps, one to go FRFR and the other to a normal cab. Will be a bit hard rock for your tastes but you can just change the amp blocks.
  73. jonhep

    Cab in the room

    Andy, someone recommended some global EQ settings specifically for the Q12s, which I think came from a post on this site 63 = -4.3db 125 = -5db 500 = +4db 4k = -6.5db 8k = -3.7db they did seemm to make it sound more like a cab in the room to my ears, might be worth trying. Hope you are...
  74. jonhep

    The DEFINITIVE Bogner 4x12 IR pack! New Ownhammer content!

    Might have to invest in this one. Jon your tunes are class!
  75. jonhep

    FRFR to tweak for FOH use?

    I have exactly the same set up and have found that I really need to tame the highs when using a real cab as the same amp block going to an IR will sound way too dark. I have got round this by creating to 2 amp blocks which achieve a similar sound but in a completely different way. Its heavy on...
  76. jonhep

    About OwnHammer Marsh-UK Multi-Cabinet Collection

    cab lab conversion can be done to whole folders at once, it is virtually no effort so dont let anyone be put off by that
  77. jonhep

    Pick up the 1968 Pre-Rola G12M 20Watt and tell me you preferences!

    Actually I meant to say A3. Love it. I have a leaning to dark, thick and full tones
  78. jonhep

    Pick up the 1968 Pre-Rola G12M 20Watt and tell me you preferences!

    Loving A5 and 4, could become a new favourite and I have bought a lot of IRs in the past!
  79. jonhep

    Axe Edit 3.3.0 Available

    thanks michael. just spent the evening turning virtual knobs ! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
  80. jonhep

    Axe Edit 3.3.0 Available

    Loving the new version. Set out is much better on the amp block for amps like the Savage. Awesome job by Cliff once agin.
  81. jonhep

    Blackmores AC30

    I know this is slightly of topic but here is a clip (No no no - Deep Purple 71') of him where is he is using a Major and my God if this isnt tone to die for. Definitely more complex than just a plexi. I knwo from experience a Marshall major has a great musical sounding bottom end with a natural...
  82. jonhep

    Problem dialing thrash tone out of a REAL cab in loud situations

    very good of you to do this. Im a mk1 user myself so will have a go at replicating these parameters in teh near future. It looks like it mostly stock settings? Antony, how do this go for you?
  83. jonhep

    Problem dialing thrash tone out of a REAL cab in loud situations

    hi not sure why the high freq cut wirks but it seemed to for me. yes i mean 4. i normally prefer to increase mids but it depends on amp type and how much low end u want. will fit in a mix better without lowerin mids if u can make that work Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
  84. jonhep

    Quantum Modern Van Halen Tone

    sounds awesome Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
  85. jonhep

    Problem dialing thrash tone out of a REAL cab in loud situations

    I have sympathy with the OP I really struggled to make real cabs work, but now getting success. The key is to start from scratch, just an amp and then dial in the settings that work with your real cab, which involves things such as: - reducing the high frequency cut off point down t about 8k in...
  86. jonhep

    Quantum - 100W Plexi Jump - Xotic AC Comp - Les Pasul

    Ive always suspected that EVH got a lot of his stuff from Uli, Malmsteen certainly did and did not revela that to later in his career. EVH also got a lot from Blackmore. These guys always quote Clapton and Hendrix rather than their true influences as it betrays how much they were influenced by...
  87. jonhep

    Quantum - 100W Plexi Jump - Xotic AC Comp - Les Pasul

    Great Uli story! Im a huge Uli fan and have one of the first Sky guitars which he very kindly played for most of a gig in Newcastle last year. He now uses much lighter guage as complained my 0.09 to 0.46 was a bit to heavy for him these days as he likes a slow controlled vibrato which works...
  88. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Got to try this out a decent volume today. There is no doubt about it, with a real cab this thing now has trouser flapping ballsl! I think its going to be a real cab for live playing from on for me.
  89. jonhep

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Ive been FRFR since I firt got my Axe over a year ago but in the last few weeks dabbled with a real cab. After loading the new firmware I immediately felt for the first time that it was the same as plugging into a real valve head. Its a major step change as afar as Im concerned. Great stuff...
  90. jonhep

    Blackmores AC30

    He actually had extra preamp valves rather than output valves. He was a deliberate stirrer. There are pics of his Marshalls where you can see inside from the back and there are always 4 output valves. This stuff was discussed in immense detail on Dawks site before he took all the info down in a...
  91. jonhep

    Axe -> Power Amp -> Cab = shit tone

    I have struggled in teh past with this very issue and made a breakthru the other week which I posted on here about. I noticed that the frequency response was set to go all the way to 2400hz, whereas you only really need to go up to 8000ish. I adjusted the transformer parameters in the speaker...
  92. jonhep

    T-Shirts Clearance Sale

    Do these not ship to the UK?
  93. jonhep

    Trying New Amps

    Tonight I tried going through all the different tone stacks with my fave HBE preset and got some great and unexpected results. These REALLY change the character of the amp, almost as much as changing amp type, so you can come up with some great original hybrid ideas.
  94. jonhep

    Axe-FX with real cab sounds nasal and sharp.

    I have had my Axe for a year now and think I know my way around it a lot better these days and have typically gone for the FRFR approach after initially being disappointed with the sound using real cab. I had some luck in the past starting presets from scratch but today I feel I have made a...
  95. jonhep

    Axe-FX with real cab sounds nasal and sharp.

    Can anyone post a good preset to use with a real cab. Preferably a good hard rock HBE or something, for use with a 4 x12 or 2 x 12. I have stuck with the FRFR route as I had no luck getting it to sound right with my 1936 cab which sounds great with my Engl Blackmore. I had a better result when...
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