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  1. bdrepko

    Loud distorted hum

    I am noticing a similar problem. In the last couple of weeks when I power up, I get this hum/crack sound and have to reboot. That usually fixes the problem. Not sure if this is a hardware of software issue. I will try disabling gapless switching, but that was the main reason I was so...
  2. bdrepko

    Announcing the FM9 Mark II Turbo

    Those are some cool looking cats!
  3. bdrepko

    FM9 MkII Turbo - Now Available with No Wait

    If we were on the wait list should we not have got an invitation?
  4. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00

    II believe at some point using modelers with FRFR, you begin to develop a sense about how to tweak at home for gig level volumes. At least that has been my experience. Not 100%, but I can usually get pretty close.
  5. bdrepko

    Running stereo live

    Have your tried panning the amps left and right and adding a subtle delay (~8ms) to one side?
  6. bdrepko

    Sound Checks & Your Pre-Gig Process

    Tripp Lite 2400W Line Conditioner LCR2400 Check this one out. I would put it in a rack on stage and use it for everyone in the band. There are multiple outlets on the back and its not ridiculously priced.
  7. bdrepko

    Lock/unlock channels

    Those darn bass players.
  8. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    I thought it was like shoe gazing.
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    Sound Checks & Your Pre-Gig Process

    Get a voltage regulator for the band. It is different than a power conditioner in that it proides a constant voltage even in brown out conditions. Very similar to a UPS (Universal Power Supply). This will feed all the bands gear with a constant voltage even it the clubs power is crap.
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    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Not sure it's just my imagination, but it sure feels like the latency reduction in the amp model block makes a significant difference in the sound and feel of the FM9. I especially noticed the difference when I was using my drop pedal. Not sure why but it sounds more natural with the drop...
  11. bdrepko

    Gapless Switching = HUGE WIN!!!!

    We want the FM9 to go back in time and prevent any gaps that happened in the past as well. :cool:
  12. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    It every bit as beautiful as I imagined. Completely imperceptible gap in switching. Way to go Fractal!
  13. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Woooo Hoooo!!!!!
  14. bdrepko

    Cutting Thru The Mix

    So what did you end up doing? What do you think made the biggest difference?
  15. bdrepko

    Cutting Thru The Mix

    A little bit of compression can help. But it's mostly technique.
  16. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.01

    Here's a question. Whenever there is an update to the III, does that restart the whole process of porting to the FM3/FM9?
  17. bdrepko

    Running stereo live

    Who runs in stereo live and how do you achieve a wide sound? There are several methods such as the enhancer block, pitch detune, delay one channel, multiple amps, etc. Which one do you use and why?
  18. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    That is one of my favorite IRs. Sounds killer!
  19. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.01

    I am usually not impatient with the firmware releases. But I am for this one. Really looking forward to the gapless switching and also the 5153 stealth model for my live rig, The new band has shows coming in March. Bring it on!!!!!
  20. bdrepko

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    It is flagpole holder I found at Lowes.
  21. bdrepko

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    I have that exact case. I mounted everything to a 1/4" plywood board that sits tightly in the bottom section. That way I didn't have to damage the case itself. Works beautifully.
  22. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.01

    It doesn't help much. I have an both Axe FX III and an FM9. I am still twitchy.
  23. bdrepko

    FM9 with random foot switch that stops working

    When you say random, do mean a random switch or the same switch at random times?
  24. bdrepko

    To Dyna or not

    Not sure why, but I seem to like Dyna-Cabs better in the AXE3 than the FM9. May just be the IR I am using on the FM9. I dunno.
  25. bdrepko

    Live woes- two guitar band and cutting through the mix

    Mids are your friend.
  26. bdrepko

    what a hack

    Uhhhg, I hate those things!
  27. bdrepko

    Any news about FM9 Beta Firmware?

    Glad its out now!
  28. bdrepko

    Any news about FM9 Beta Firmware?

    I get they do. It just seems like it would be more difficult to manage.
  29. bdrepko

    Any news about FM9 Beta Firmware?

    It doesnt make sense for betas in parallel as the bugs that are found in one beta can be fixed before the other beta is released to the public. Maybe not all bugs can be found as the code is different, but there is still shared learning as the issues are found.
  30. bdrepko

    Fancy power cables…

    You need the gold wire version for $20K for better clarity.
  31. bdrepko

    Any news about FM9 Beta Firmware?

    I could be wrong, but I wouldn't expect the beta firmware until the FM3 gets the full release. I know I wouldn't want to support 2 beta firmwares at the same time.
  32. bdrepko

    Why do you use a power amp with your axe fx?

    One of the reasons I use a power amp and cab is when we are playing a show and have no control over the PA. I don't want to be at the mercy of the sound guy when it comes to hearing myself on stage. Nothing worse than starting a show and hitting the first chord and you cant hear a thing.
  33. bdrepko

    FM9 Professional patches

    When you make your own presets, there are a few things you should do to make the process much easier. Start with an IR that you really like. You can spend a lot of time modifying the amp model to get a good sound and then muck it all up by changing the IR. Keep the preset simple. Remove or...
  34. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    I always liked the sound I got live using a SM57 on my cab. It didn't sound harsh or too trebly as I remember.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    I'm still waiting for Galaga . . . .
  36. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Hopefully the number of mics increase as well as the number of cabinet models.
  37. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    I did play around a bit with positioning. I was able to get a little more low end by moving the mic around but then it started to get that hollow sound. I think adding the ribbon mic will be the best solution. Or like I stated in the OP the condenser mic sounds great.
  38. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    I have used IRs shot with 57s before (OH and York) with success. This is how I have always mic'd my amp live prior to going the modeler route. Anyways, I watched a video that Leon Todd just put out where he mixed both dynamic and ribbon mics. I will give that a try.
  39. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Yep. I always use a high cut at around 7400.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    I am not digging the dynamic mics so far. The condensers are great. I have not tried a lot of cabs yet, but the dynamic mics seem really thin with too much high end. I usually go for the 57s when I choose IRs so this is kind of surprising. I still have some exploring to do, so I may change...
  41. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Or even if Cab Lab could let us create an IR using Dyna-Cab and then print it as a normal IR. That would be sweet!
  42. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Dont you mean Leon?
  43. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

    Cliff, just curious. Is the main firmware and dyna-cab firmware going to remain separate or will they be merged together at some point in time?
  44. bdrepko

    Neal Schon Fractal Question

    +1. The Def Leppard patch is killer too.
  45. bdrepko

    Axe-FX III with Real cab vs. the Real thing

    I wonder if this would apply to the LXII as well. I will have to try it.
  46. bdrepko

    Studio Time This Evening! Questions...

    You can always get a backing track without guitar and then record it with your guitar to give you some idea how your tone sits in a mix.
  47. bdrepko

    Really great trick

    I do a similar trick I saw with boosting mids using the pitch follower. That helps with making higher notes more prominent.
  48. bdrepko

    Axe-FX III with Real cab vs. the Real thing

    Cool. I have heard a few people mention using the resistive load when using a tube poweramp.
  49. bdrepko

    Axe-FX III with Real cab vs. the Real thing

    Nice. Are you disabling power amp simulation? Also, which impedance curve are you using?
  50. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta (Beta 2)

    Vista was pretty bad as well. Dont even get me started with 8.0.
  51. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta (Beta 2)

    Not sure in your case, but the mods I usually to make for presets on firmware changes are pretty minimal. BMTP, sometimes sag, usually not much more than that. Of course, I only use a couple presets. If you use a preset per song then that can be a lot of work.
  52. bdrepko

    EV1 or EV2?

    I have a pair of the EV2s. The smaller size is great for a pedalboard.
  53. bdrepko

    FM9 Poweramp and cab

    I am running my AXE FX3 into a Matrix GT800FX into a 4x12 cab with Celestion G12T-75s. Sounds glorious.
  54. bdrepko

    FM9 Purchase and incredible customer service from Mark Day

    I had a very similar issue with UPS. All companies now use these automated systems to supposedly make it easier for the customer, but in reality, they just end up being a method of not having to provide any support at all.
  55. bdrepko

    FM9-EDIT BUG/ISSUE

    Try using the previous version of the editor. May be worth a try.
  56. bdrepko

    Wish IR Player for FM9

    I used the IR player in the AXE3 for pickup impulses. Would love to see that in the FM9 as well.
  57. bdrepko

    Dialing in a tone (again and again...)

    I will usually try the new amp models when they are introduced. But I haven't found yet anything I like better for heavy guitar then the 5153 50W Blue.
  58. bdrepko

    Dialing in a tone (again and again...)

    Is that hard to believe?
  59. bdrepko

    Dialing in a tone (again and again...)

    I havent made anything but minor tweaks to my presets in years.
  60. bdrepko

    Settings to configure for setting up Axe with Poweramp & Cab

    Experiment with different amps. What sounds good through an IR of a 4x12 Mesa cabinet may not sound good through a real Marshal 2x12 with Celestion greenbacks.
  61. bdrepko

    Dialing in a tone (again and again...)

    Make small incremental changes to a single parameter and then give them a few days to see how they sound. This will help with ear fatigue.
  62. bdrepko

    Who uses Proximity in the Cab block and why?

    I much prefer the speaker thump in the AMP block for thickening the higher strings.
  63. bdrepko

    The Virtual Capo is truly Amazing - but be extra careful how you program it when using Scene Ignore!

    We had a similar experience, but using the Drop pedals. We had a guest band come up to play a couple songs which was a last minute thing. The other guitarist left his Drop pedal on from the previous song and me and the bassist turned ours off since the next song was in standard tuning...
  64. bdrepko

    Best way to protect the fm9

    Hopefully won't happen. I have been using floor modelers for the last 16 years and have been fortunate enough to never have this experience. But I do understand the concern. There are some good suggestions in this thread.
  65. bdrepko

    Too Obsessive About USB Choices?

    I guess it must have been too subtle.
  66. bdrepko

    Who's your go to Fractal guru?

    Definitely Leon Todd!
  67. bdrepko

    Too Obsessive About USB Choices?

    If you use gold electrical wiring all throughout your house it will make your AXE sound 0.0001% better.
  68. bdrepko

    Cut through the mix: something I do not understand

    I will often use a backing track without guitar and then record my guitar with it. This generally gives me a decent idea of how my guitar fits in the mix. This gets me most of the way. From there I do the remaining tweaking with the full band.
  69. bdrepko

    Anyone Like To Try Different Tone Stacks in the Amp Block?

    I have done this with prior firmware versions. I haven't found a need since the last several updates. They have really nailed it. I don't really change much anymore. This option is available in all Fractal modelers.
  70. bdrepko

    Announcing FM9 Turbo

    @Admin M@ - Do you know if the same firmware will run on both FM9 and FM9 Turbo?
  71. bdrepko

    Is Neal Schon rocking the FM9?

    Any plans to release artist presets?
  72. bdrepko

    The 300th amp model?!

    Some people ask "why do we need this many amp models". It not about using 300 amp models. It's about having enough models to find the ones that jive with you. I love the Marshall type amps for my heavier sounds, but I don't necessarily like the Plexis, 1987s, and JVMs. But I can try all the...
  73. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.03 Release

    Dont make Cliff change his mind! :)
  74. bdrepko

    Speaker Drive and Thump appreciation thread!

    Very cool!
  75. bdrepko

    Speaker Drive and Thump appreciation thread!

    What I notice with speaker thump is that it adds weight to the higher notes of the guitar. I have always been a huge Fractal fan. I have been gigging with Fractal modelers since 2013 or so. I always found there was always a thinness in the sound when you play higher notes. I could never seem...
  76. bdrepko

    Rediscovered CA3+ Clean. What's your fav clean?

    I have used the CA3+ in the past. I am currently using the Band Command for my clean sounds. Both sound great, but I slightly prefer the BC.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00 Public Beta (Beta 4)

    So you are trying to take over the world. Thats kinda what I thought,
  78. bdrepko

    FM9 - Dodged doing a bone head move

    Happened to me as well. Mine weren't even truly horizontal which really bugged me. :D
  79. bdrepko

    To 'Fatten' or add 'girth' to your preset?

    Sounds like a fun job to me!
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    To 'Fatten' or add 'girth' to your preset?

    A couple things I have found that you could try. 1) Increase negative feedback in the amp block. This tends to make my sound less thin. 2) Add some high mids around 200Hz to 300Hz. 3) In the speaker tab in the amp block, try reducing the High Freq knob on the impedance curve. This helped a...
  81. bdrepko

    Set List for FM9

    Hell yes!!!
  82. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01

    Here is a video I recorded today using my FM9 with the FW2.01. Virtually all the guitars are recorded by me using a backing track sans guitar I found on YouTube.
  83. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01

    Happened to me last night. I was loading some presets and it went silent. I thought maybe there was something with the preset so I switched back to a known good one and still nothing. I restarted and all was good.
  84. bdrepko

    Question regarding FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE

    I would set the output mode to FRFR as it is more important, at least to me, that the audience has the best sound. The difference between the 2 modes is pretty small when you are listening through a power amp and cab.
  85. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    Does that include the hang on boot? Not sure how prevalent this issue is.
  86. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    I am still getting hangs when powering on. Have seen this twice with the new firmware.
  87. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    There is a TON of new stuff in this firmware! Definitely worth the wait.
  88. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    You mean B&tch Slap!
  89. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

  90. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    I haven't had a chance to try one yet. I have heard a mix of good and bad so I was just curious what you thought.
  91. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    Just curious. What was it that you didn't work with the QC?
  92. bdrepko

    Kitchen Sink Presets - What Do You Do?

    My own experience has been that super clean amp sounds have a tough time cutting through the live mix. I get past this by adding just a little bit of drive to get some hair.
  93. bdrepko

    I have been on waiting list since October

    But chips for MI is only a small part of the supply chain shortage. Everything from building materials to food products are in short supply. I just find it interesting that televisions, even though practically none are made in the US and have to be imported, are not in short supply.;)
  94. bdrepko

    I have been on waiting list since October

    Its funny that there seems to be no shortage of chips for televisions. Hmmm.
  95. bdrepko

    More Natural-Sounding Tunings with Offsets

    Here is a question. If I use sweetened tunings in my band, does the other guitarist and bassist need to use them as well? Will it sound off if they dont?
  96. bdrepko

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.05

    I get the concept of scene ignore. What I dont understand is why it is on a per-channel basis. If you want the same amp for all scenes then I would think it would be on the entire block.
  97. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    I have been gigging mine as well. Fortunately I have had no issues at the gigs, but I have experienced the lockup during boot issue at home quite a few times. Hopefully this is fixed in the upcoming firmware.
  98. bdrepko

    Waitlist Email

  99. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    TBH, I am not sure I have even heard anything by him. I am a child of the 70's and 80's.
  100. bdrepko

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    I hope we get the new firmware before April. My band is playing Arizona Bike week with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rob Zombie on the 8th.
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