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    Goodbye Old Friend

    Sorry for your loss
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    Helix Native

    I'm demoing it now. I think the bass stuff is good, plenty of choice plus very easy to dial in. For guitar I'm not enjoying the feel of the high gain models as much as my Axe FX, but the sounds are usable. My favourite model is the Archon. I think the Rectifier is a bit tame to be honest, in...
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    Honestly, major name mixers and big commercial releases are increasingly 100% ITB for mixing. If you don't believe me look up guys like Andrew Scheps, Leslie Brathwaite, Tchad Blake, Billy Decker etc. These guys are mixing with plugins and they're doing the stuff you hear on major radio...
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    Neck/body gap on new MIM Strat

    American is no guarantee of a tight neck pocket if that is a major concern, you still need to inspect individually. I have owned 3 US Standard Fenders with neck pocket gaps. I do prefer the US Standard spec though, and most of the ones I've played have been very good instruments and nicer than...
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    Neck/body gap on new MIM Strat

    It's not pretty but it probably doesn't really make any functional difference to the guitar while in use. If you don't like it and can return it, by all means do so. If you think the guitar is otherwise exceptional you could get a shim made by a tech that would be stuck to the side of the...
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    That's cool. I didn't realise they did that. It'd definitely be useful
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    I put the preset number in my channel name in the DAW, e.g. Les Paul 240. I've not run out of patches yet, but I'm on an XL.
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    Yes you are paying for the hardware, and the warranty support. That's assuming you are buying new. Used units don't make any money for Fractal (unless people then buy Fractal cab packs or software). For a mixer, a plugin costing the exact same as the hardware would still be cheaper to use...
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    What would you be willing to pay for a VST version of AXE FX?

    iLok is great if you use more than one computer. It's like having a car key to drive cool software wherever without having to do a load of challenge response codes and deal with maximum install limits. I'm not a fan of the subscription model either, I prefer owning outright.
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    And you specifically stated you had no interest in being shackled to your computer. I'm just pointing out that basically everyone involved in music production and mixing is, and has no choice but to use a computer.
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    If you own the hardware you can take it wherever you like, nobody is arguing that FAS should stop making hardware. Almost every single recorded album involves a computer these days.
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    Do we really want an Axe FX VST?

    I wonder how many people who don't want the plugin are concerned about the resale value of their hardware unit. Honestly, the hardware units would still be worth the cost. They're amazing. But so is time. Time is amazing, and if you need to re-amp a load of guitar parts you can spend a lot...
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    What would you be willing to pay for a VST version of AXE FX?

    Helix hardware owners do get a discount - if you own the full version you get Native for $99, or $299 if you have the Helix LT. I still think the $399 price tag is fair regardless for either Helix Native or a theoretical Fractal Plugin - it's a hell of a lot of gear for the price. I'd...
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    Tuning; tune to attack or sustain/decay?

    If you pick softly when tuning, then go and play picking hard, then your guitar will be sharp on the attack. Playing a guitar in tune is actually quite a difficult skill - but developing the ear for really fine pitch takes a long time for most people. If you are recording then tune to the...
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    Re-amped tracks are falling behind originals

    Create a single click using Klopfgeist, dead on a beat, bounce it to audio and paste on the DI track a bar or more before hand. Reamp, line up the reamped click with the one from the DI track, remove the click sound from the reamp, done. Just remember to consider what is in your patch when...
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    Cliff, Matt, et. al - A Serious Offer

    Also hoping for models of Darkglass gear. I've got a B7KU and Vintage Ultra and neither are easily replaced on the Axe FX 2. I actually think a different block for bass drive pedals could be useful. I'm not sure how viable this is within the limitations of the firmware. It would be cool to...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Public Beta

    Could it be possible to have a 'none' option in the cab block for cabs for those who use plugins to load IRs when recording with the Axe FX 2? I agree the cab block makes sense for motor drive but there are people who record using cab sims but not the cab block itself (e.g. those who use...
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    That old "no sound" chestnut!

    Have you tried re-loading the firmware? I've never had to do that, I'm not sure what's going on but I'm sure we can get to the bottom of it!
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    That old "no sound" chestnut!

    Ok good, so at least the input settings should be right. I use SPDIF for sound to my interface and USB for Axe edit only. Sometimes I forget to switch back between SPDIF and analogue inputs, but if you're getting the lights then the inputs should be fine. How are you connecting for sound? The...
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    That old "no sound" chestnut!

    Have you checked IO on the Axe FX front panel to make sure you've got the right settings there? Are you seeing the signal lights on the front light up as you play?
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    Does anyone else do the 590Hz and 1060Hz cuts/notches on certain IRs?

    Easiest way to prove this is to use a sine wave you can control (in Logic you can use test oscillator, there are probably similar things in other DAWs) and slowly move upwards from the low frequency of your monitoring setup. Most rooms will have frequencies which will audibly be louder or...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    I'm on an XL and I do use the previous modelling option when punching in over tracks recorded with older FW. If it gets dropped then that means potentially needing to re-amp the whole track, or to re-install old FW. I like being able to get new amps without needing to re-dial important patches...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.01 Public Beta

    Is there an option for 4.0 modelling so I don't mess up my preamp comp settings in the short term?
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    Finding the Low Res Frequency

    Hey @ML SOUND LAB thanks for posting these. Have you considered posting a single thread with the LF resonance frequency / Q listed for each of the cabs you have shot? It would be a very helpful resource if you have the information.
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    2x12 kills a 4x12?

    Clips sound good man. My first good cab was the Mesa 2x12. I then bought a bunch of different 4x12s, Marshall, EVH, Blackstar S1, Line 6 V30, until I eventually got the 'holy grail' Mesa Rectifier 4x12. And I really struggled with it sitting right for recording, much as I liked it in the...
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    Help - Different guitars -> too different input level

    If you have available patches the method I use is to just duplicate the patch and dial it in specifically for the alternate guitar. That way there are no compromises. I've been doing some tone tests for some recording I'm doing and have a couple of amp models I'm using. So I have patches set...
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    how about cab pack 12 ?

    It is a cool souding cab, definitely worth a look if you use Marshall types, or the EVH 5150 models.
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    If you could buy one cab pack?

    I really like the Ownhammer Justin York Collection. It is pretty much exactly what I wanted and sounds great. A load of SM57 and MD421 captures of a Mesa 2x12, 4x12, and AC30 cab.
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    Cornford, Atomica Q1.05 and Ownhammer Bogner 2x12 OS!

    I got these IRs this week and I think they're fantastic, especially the SM57 V30 ones. Nice clip!
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    Bass cab/IR: Ownhammer or ML?

    I have both. They're both good, I'm using OH at the minute as I managed to find what I needed more quickly. Often that is what it comes down to, otherwise I'd be spending forever on what if's - if I find what I was looking for I go with it. The OH pack is maybe a little more versatile due to...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.02 Firmware Release

    Did this reset to Q1 modelling in global? When I switched it on I checked and it was Q1. I very slightly prefer Q1.01 on some models so I switched it back. I really like the new delays. Thanks.
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    OwnHammer - Vox AC30, Mesa 412, Mesa 212 - The Justin York Collection Volume 1

    Very interested to try out the 2x12 IRs. They are my favourite cabs, I have two of them.
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    New Love for EMG Active

    I'm an EMG fan and have them installed in multiple guitars. I play in drop B and find EMGs tighter than most passives. They have a character of their own and are quite balanced sounding - I have also found they work well with PEQ shaping. If you look at the online manuals for EMG active tone...
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    Quantum for Power Amp/Cab guys

    I'm finding the punch from quantum a little nicer than previous, like the sensation of the 'knock' that comes from the cab is more lively... hard to describe, but at higher volumes it is noticeable I think. Comparing Authentic to short plate - short plate feels like it is a tiny bit choked in...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Well I can answer my question with FW 20b notes - preamp comp got reset there. I dialled in my patches adding it to some amps that default to 0 otherwise and I'm getting expected performance again. Sounds good!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Did preamp comp reset when it changed name from CF comp recently? I am just reviewing my patches and I can't remember if I changed settings at some point or the FW did.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    So I did some more digging. It seems the default preamp hardness for authentic is 9 on the amps I'm using. For whatever reason my patches have values from 7.5 - 8 usually, a few 8.5. Upping preamp hardness to 9 with authentic seems to help a bit for my tastes.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Well I just had a go at decent volume through my 2x12 Mesa Recto cab (Matrix GT1000FX). Short plate and authentic sound quite different indeed. Short plate is more compressed and immediate, authentic feels a little more spongy but also has more actual bass punch. I mostly use 5150s - found I had...
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    Amp block X/Y switching lag?

    You can switch between two different amp blocks with scenes and there is no perceivable lag. If you switch the same block from X to Y you get a small short dropout.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    I haven't had the time to check this FW out yet. Can someone else confirm if that is the case? If this is the case no control over LF resonance will probably affect me as I mostly use the Axe through a Matrix Power amp and in to a cab. Having the cab's low frequency resonance dialled in has...
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    MOAR METAL: Every Hour Kills new track on Revolver

    The chorus guitars are wicked here. Really enjoying the groove you get going.
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    tornado of souls solo cover - regular speed/half speed

    Great playing! I remember the first time I heard the solo on the album, I was a series of 'holy crap' moments one after the other, it is like every section goes up a gear and it already starts off awesome.
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    Axe-FX with real cab sounds nasal and sharp.

    Are you 100% sure this isn't related to fret buzz/rattle? 8khz is well in to the fizz region of guitar and general notes don't produce much up there. Start from scratch - don't use a patch dialed in with a cab sim then remove it. If you start with pretty much default settings do you still get...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 19.01 Public Beta (1)

    Interesting. I was going to ask why the IR couldn't then be re-saved with the processing but maybe it is dynamically applied? I can't update right now but am looking forward to trying this out when I've got enough time to update.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 19.01 Public Beta (1)

    Will dephase be added to cablab for those who are recording using the plugin for cab sim?
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    Using a different power amp section

    I have tried mixing Blackstar S1 104EL34 and Mesa Roadster pre and power sections and IMHO both sounded best just run with their own power sections. Putting the Mesa through the Blackstar power section killed the low end balls, and putting the Blackstar through the Mesa power section made it a...
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    AXE-FX vs BIAS Comparison

    Well obviously the noise is an issue. Is there definitely nothing wrong? The BIAS Dual Rectifier is missing a lot of the low end. The Axe FX one has the 'sub' punch thing going on. I know a lot of that gets cut out in mixing but it should be there to begin with if it is being an accurate...
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    Scar Symmetry- Noumenon and Phenomenon solo --Patch included!

    Totally nailed that sweep section man, great playing.
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    Something Small Sounding Tall

    Orange PPC112 first cab? No idea what the second one might be. Looking forward to it regardless :)
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    do we really need more amps ?

    I'd like some bass drive pedal blocks. You can get a lot of mileage with the ones we have now though if you tweak them.
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    Eeee-Clarkarena! Cab Pack 11 & 12 (?) CLIP

    Clark your English is really good. But your knowledge of Spinal Tap is poor. Spinal Tap - Big Bottom Lyrics | MetroLyrics :)
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.04 Public Beta

    Clarky try doing some palm mutes. That is where I heard it most clearly on the high gain amps anyway.
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    5153 Blue bug with 18.04 beta? [FIXED]

    I had it happen with X as the 50 and Y as the 100. If I set up X as the 50 it sounds fine. I then go to dial in the Y side as the 100 watt as it sounds fine. If I flick back to the X side 50 watt it sounds ok, but going X -> Y (dial it in) -> X -> back to Y the 100 watter sounds weird...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.04 Public Beta

    I really like being able to chose between the types. To my ears and in my brief experience at a moderate home volume through a real cab 'test' sounds slightly more scooped in a pleasing way with some amps, makes some palm mute chugging sound a bit bigger on the Rectos/5150 derivatives I've...
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    FW18: 5153Red

    Yeah I noticed that too, posted it on tFB. It seems crunchier but less gainy (at the previous gain level). It reminds me more of the real amp now but I liked it before too. I prefer the 6505 block for heavy though, that one now feels crunchier and thicker (in a good way) to me.
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    G3 Recto sound just like a Mesa Roadster!

    1st up is g g generation 3, second is the Roadster, I think. Song is Limp Bizkit.
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    Matrix 1U Poweramp VS Electroharmonix Magnum poweramp

    I had both and have tested both. I can't do you a comparison video as I have sold the EHX Magnum. Basically here is my opinion: EHX Magnum Pros - Cheap - Small and lightweight - Loud. It is loudest through an 8 ohm load, and is less loud through a 16 ohm load. For me with an 8 ohm V30...
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    Is it time for Fractal to upgrade the DSP chips in the Axe FX II/Xl

    The XL was only launched in the past 12 months IIRC. As a business decision I wouldn't want to make a flagship 'obsolete' (in terms of development) so quickly at the price point it is at. When the 3 comes out the development will have to stop for the 2. The Ultra was launched in 2008, it...
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    Default Metronome Level?

    There's a metronome? How did I not know about this? I'm such a noob. :lol
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    Quick guitar only rock clip in rehearsal room of GT1000FX through 2 Mesa 2x12s

    Thanks for listening! Absolutely right, really small movements can make big differences to what the mic picks up. But I think this gives a decent picture of how the rig sounds from a few feet in front. I have only just started running two cabs and this was the second time doing so, last week...
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    Quick guitar only rock clip in rehearsal room of GT1000FX through 2 Mesa 2x12s

    Hey guys, thought some of you might be interested in this. It is my Axe FX 2 XL setup through a GT1000FX and two Mesa 2x12s, one stock and the cab on the left has a creamback H75/V30 combo. The tone is just a 6160 block plus a delay, guitar is a stock PRS Single Cut with #7s (low output...
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    Mimicking the "Tweed Power" setting on Mesa amps via the new Variac parameter?

    Does anyone know what setting is close to spongy mode on a Dual Rec?
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 16.02 Released

    Yep I was playing a Recto 2 Red Modern patch through my 2x12 cab last night before updating. I'd read that everyone thought this firmware was a bit darker than 16.01 so I deliberately tweaked it to be a bit too bright before updating. Unless I just forgot how it sounded in the minutes it took...
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    Clarification of LF resonance with real cab (speaker tab)

    Yeah I've been using my cab regularly at band volume for a couple of years now, it is well broken in and sounds fantastic. It would be interesting to see the results if you do manage to test the newer cabinet. Thanks very much for your help guys!
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    Clarification of LF resonance with real cab (speaker tab)

    I got your Frequency from this thread, but you didn't post the Q and Res amount - http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-user-cabs-irs/87335-mesa-4x12-low-res-frequency-2.html#post1090183 One of the other posts in the thread has this info (post 23)- "Correct me if I'm wrong, but if it has...
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    Clarification of LF resonance with real cab (speaker tab)

    Hey guys. Quick question - once I know what frequency to pick for my cab, and roughly which amount and Q to use, is it ok and expected to use the same settings for every amp model? I'm doing that at the moment and it sounds good, I'm just wondering if in theory different amps would produce a...
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    What cabinets/speakers are you using with your Matrix GT1000?

    How are you tweaking the speaker page on the amp models? Specifically the low resonance? (can't remember if that is the exact name of the parameter off the top of my head).
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    Is anyone running mismatched Cab types in their live setup?

    Yes this would be a good idea on a patch basis. However I am using scenes and tend to have one distorted amp and one clean amp, scenes are giving me seamless switching which I'm enjoying. I guees it is something I'll have to experiment with when I get a second cab. I'm thinking of sticking with...
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    Is anyone running mismatched Cab types in their live setup?

    Hi, I'm a recent purchaser of an Axe FX 2 XL. So far my setup is a Matrix GT1000FX in to a Mesa 2x12 V30 Rectifier Cabinet. I really enjoy it, however I want to add a second 2x12. I'm torn between running a second Mesa 2x12, or getting something different. Part of me wants something...
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    POD HD500: Control Presets, Scenes and Looper

    Thanks. I have managed to get it working now! Had loads of fun setting up patches last night. I'm really enjoying my Axe.
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    Karnivool

    Themata is my favourite album of theirs but Sound Awake is one of the best sounding rock albums I've heard. The bass tones in particular are amazing IMO.
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    What made you pull the trigger on the Axe?

    For me it was just the practicality and cost effectiveness of it. I previously had 2 amp heads, 3 4x12s and a bunch of mics. But my personal schedule meant I didn't always have the time to set stuff up for recording during reasonable hours, and then I had to move everything for rehearsals so...
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    CLOUDBURST" - instrumental prog metal with the RECTO RED (Guthrie, Karnivool fans)

    I really enjoyed listening to this! Good work.
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    POD HD500: Control Presets, Scenes and Looper

    Thanks for making this patch. I'm using an Axe FX 2 XL and a Pod HD500x. The only issue I'm having is that the volume pedal works post-amp, and I want it to control the volume before hitting the amp. I have a volume set up as an FX block in my patch. Also, if I press the toe down on my...
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    SLO100 - Axe versus Amplitube

    I imported the files in to Logic and applied a low pass filter to tame some of the fizz. For my personal tastes both tones had too much fizz as they were presented, but once it was reduced the differences became clearer. Before doing that I agree B sounds better, but after removing some fizz B...
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    SLO100 - Axe versus Amplitube

    I disagree, though I do think B is better dialled in for this kind of music. I wrote the following as my response on another forum, but since I've picked differently to people (so far) here I thought I'd join in to make the debate more interesting: ------- Bass seems almost out of control on...
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