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  1. ChrisCG

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    What are you using for the power cable connection coming from the back of the FM? That looks like a right angle plug ?
  2. ChrisCG

    Hotel California harmonies?

    Thanks guys this helps a lot!
  3. ChrisCG

    Hotel California harmonies?

    would anyone happen to know which harmonizee to use for Hotel California? I have a buddy who just bought an Axe Fx and he needs help with this and I’m not much of a pitch shift guy. He said the key is Bm. If some one who knows the pitch block better than I do can give me the setting I’ll make...
  4. ChrisCG

    Effect for sweet emotion intro

    Never thought of the vocoder block
  5. ChrisCG

    Effect for sweet emotion intro

    Thanks for the suggestions, hopefully someone has used this before. I have played around with FF and still haven’t found the right settings to make it sound quite right.
  6. ChrisCG

    Effect for sweet emotion intro

    Hey all, I’m looking for settings for sweet emotion in the intro, I’m guessing since we don’t have a talk box in the Axe that maybe the Formant block? Anyone use this for this song if so what settings did you use on it. Thanks
  7. ChrisCG

    Line 6 G50

    You know it was a bad cable.......the kicker was I changed all the cables and it still didn't work , so then I changed them all a third time and it did. So then I worked backwards to find the two bad cables....
  8. ChrisCG

    Line 6 G50

    Oh sorry it's not the axe, I ran a cable for practice last night and bypassed the line 6 and the XL was fine.
  9. ChrisCG

    Line 6 G50

    anyone ever have a line6 Wireless clip all the in/out on your Axe? It was working fine last week at practice, tonight I plug in my guitar and then turn it on and all the front panel indicators lights are maxed out in the red. I have not touched o to all week so that was odd. I'm not sure if the...
  10. ChrisCG

    Axe backups w/MFC mark3 connected?

    Most people will say to unplug the MFC. I can't say for sure if it matters or not. But I always unplug mine.
  11. ChrisCG

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

    Only thing I use is the Digitech Drop. My Axe Fx can handle everything else for me.
  12. ChrisCG

    Luthier in Nor California

    Will do Henry
  13. ChrisCG

    Luthier in Nor California

    Awesome thanks
  14. ChrisCG

    Luthier in Nor California

    I thought woody was just doing acoustic stuff is he doing electric guitar work?
  15. ChrisCG

    Luthier in Nor California

    Yeah driving into the city is a goo 90 min with no traffic. So could end up being 2-3 hours with traffic.
  16. ChrisCG

    Luthier in Nor California

    any of you guys know of a good Luthier in the Sacramento area? The guy I had been using in Rocklin retired so now I'm on the hunt for a good one to replace my old guy.
  17. ChrisCG

    Happy Birthday Mark Day!!!!

    Happy Birthday Mark!
  18. ChrisCG

    A review after two years

    Sorry I just saw your question, the drop tuning in the Axe Fx or ax8 is done with the pitch block. It works for a lot of people just fine for me I notice the latency too much for it to be a viable option. I use a Digitech drop pedal. I'm sure at some point Cliff will fix this he is kinda a...
  19. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    I was able to get it worked out. I used the metronome in the DAW to create a 2 measure count in. I then drag all the tracks into the grids and mute them until I get the click track that karaoke version supply's with each backing track lined up. This has to be eye balled as one of the other guys...
  20. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    Yep you guys are awesome, using the advice from everyone in the thread I have been able to get this too work. I can't thank you all enough!
  21. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    I think I might have gotten it. I'll report back in a bit but so far looks like you're suggestions have worked.
  22. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    not sure why but it gives me an error when trying to up load a screen shot of the daw. Let me ask this question.....should the edges of the tracks line up or do they overlap?
  23. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    Okay I'll try this now and report back
  24. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    is there a setting maybe I need t have on or off? To make if I drag the track it lines up exactly where it should?
  25. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    Umm lets see , line back up. See I'm not an expert with the lingo. What I mean is this guess when I buy the track the click is there and I just put each track in its own chan in my DAW. Whit there click it all lines up as in , the intro click counts off 1,2,3,4 and then the track starts like it...
  26. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    Her is the track site just for reference http://www.karaoke-version.com/custombackingtrack/rick-james/give-it-to-me-baby.html
  27. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    Well the bpm is easy, when I buy the track it tells me the bpm. I'm just trying to figure out the steps on how to make sure it lines back up. I really no next to nothing about this stuff. So when I buy the tracks they have a click already made and I can download and use that click or not, it...
  28. ChrisCG

    A question (help) from the DAW experts

    So I'll say first off I'm not expert when it comes to using a DAw far, far from it. What I'm trying to is probably simple but because I don't know all the language I can't really even search for help. So in a nut she'll, my band uses backing tracks that we buy. Not all of these tracks has the...
  29. ChrisCG

    Tune down 1/2 step

    That's great that the Axe Fx pitch black works for you. I wish I was as lucky. Lol
  30. ChrisCG

    Tune down 1/2 step

    I find the drop tune in the axe unusable. I know Simeon has a cool adsr trick that will make it better. But I can just hear to much latency even at one half step. I finally broke down and just bought a drop pedal from Digitech. Now zero issues with drop tuning. I only go Down a full step live...
  31. ChrisCG

    Trying to get a real tube amp sound going direct into mixing board with powered QSC K12's and K10's

    I think this might be a case of feel rather than tone. I have seen many people ask something similar to this. The Axe Fx and ax8 sound like real tube amps. In fact they sound just like the amps they have been modeled after. Unless you have a guitar cab behind you pushing air it won't feel the...
  32. ChrisCG

    Eq IEM

    It's a pretty small band. 1 guitar, bass, drums that I never stick in my mix. All 4 of us sing and then we run tracks for any key/horns. So I'm just wondering if anyone thinks a little Eq will make it easier to hear things. We all run stereo so I mix the band in my right ear and me in my left. I...
  33. ChrisCG

    Eq IEM

    do any of you guys Eq your in ears? If so what Eq cuts or boosts do you make and why?
  34. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Wow presets converted on the fly! That is a pretty nice feature saves time having to open up Fractool and do it.
  35. ChrisCG

    Rhiannon - Acoustic

    Outstanding you guys sound great.
  36. ChrisCG

    low pass filters

    I think the lowest I have ever had to go was 6K but most of the time I'm pretty good around 9-10k and I'm pretty much cut at 80 always.
  37. ChrisCG

    Best wheeled case for Axe FX 2?

    The Axe Fx costs a couple grand, and while it's made well I don't think dragging it around is the best idea. I'm sure you will be careful but you are bound to run over a few bumps and rocks along the way and I'm not sure it's worth the risk in my opinion.
  38. ChrisCG

    Fractal to frff and pa

    When you are coming out of your PA is the Channel on your board or PA head set flat with no EQ?
  39. ChrisCG

    Northern CA Axe-Fx ll Summit?

    I think I'm good for those dates, so count me in.
  40. ChrisCG

    The 1st Annual NorCal Fractal FAStival

    Tahoe is awesome this time of year. I play a handful of gigs at Cabo every year.
  41. ChrisCG

    Not a fan of Quantum 7.01 (Personally)

    The evolution of this device is just amazing to me. Every time we turn a corner and we all think holy S*%t how can it get any better than this???? Remember Fw 16? And then G3 ? Then onto Quantum and once we hit Q3 we all thought oh man this is it we have arrived. And now at Q7 the difference...
  42. ChrisCG

    For those of you that go direct to the PA.. do you also have your own FRFR solution on stage?

    I personally use a EV zlx in the back line and I use IEM. The EV is there if I need feedback or just so I can make sure my tones sound the way they should but it's not very loud. I have a buddy who only monitors via IEM so it depends on your needs.
  43. ChrisCG

    Ask Cliff!

    Okay I'll toss one out the for Cliff, Cliff can you tell us is there any amp not in the Axe Fx that you really would like to add and what is it about that amp that makes it special to you?
  44. ChrisCG

    Go to Advance Parameters in Amp and Cab Block

    I don't change it at all. Just leave it stock.
  45. ChrisCG

    Worked on the Avenged Sevenfold guitar rig!!

    It's funny just how small the world can be at times isn't it?
  46. ChrisCG

    Wish Use axe edit offline

    I think this was something that use to be available and went away. I was sitting here today away from home but with my laptop thinking damn, I wish I could move some stuff around while I have time to kill. Or wouldn't it be nice to make some tweaks to blocks or presets while away from your Axe...
  47. ChrisCG

    Missed discount

    Best customer service in music!
  48. ChrisCG

    Wish VU Meters on Axe-Edit

    Yep this would be a great thing to have. It would be cool if my VU meters would also stay up on the Axe when I move to a new preset while I'm leveling. Having to also re hit the utility gets old when your leveling a bunch of presets.
  49. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Firmware Release

    I really can't express how much better this all sounds and feels. I'm not one to go on and on but just wow at this update.
  50. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Firmware Release

    I did the same thing. I don't feel the need to use any of the adv features at all now. It's nice to know they are there if I need them but man this update is just incredible.
  51. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Firmware Release

    I have to say, I did test beta 2 and liked what i heard. So I decide to rebuild my patches so far I have finished my main five. I updated today and man the Divided 13 lo and JCM 800 mod are just stupid good. Always liked them but now they are just so good. Great job Cliff and everyone involved...
  52. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    Were the frets level?
  53. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    Not to get side tracked but how do you like the Harley Benton?
  54. ChrisCG

    Fractal Newbie learning to use the Axe FX II needs some direction

    Yeah I do the very same thing. I move all the factory presets to the last three banks and then start my own patchs in Bank A slot 1. I don't use scenes, still and old school pedal dancers of sorts. So on my MFC I have the bottom 5 IA switches set up for presets and the rest are there turn on and...
  55. ChrisCG

    Raw vs sitting well in the mix

    I think it's possible to get raw tones. I'm not sure that is really a strength of the Axe Fx. The Axe Fx is really about cd quality sound. You almost need to think of you patches in the sense of what a finished guitar track would sound like. But I think in terms of a raw guitar tone you need to...
  56. ChrisCG

    Go to Advance Parameters in Amp and Cab Block

    Well , I always set the high and low cuts in the cab block. 80 and 10k. I do that before I even touch the BMT on the amp. I also stick a PEQ block in front of the amp and pull 300 down between 3db to 6db depending on the amp. That is a trick Scott Petersen showed us all a few years ago and it...
  57. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Thank you that helps. I fail at turning that knob and getting the exact numbers I want.
  58. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Is there a way to type numbers into a field rather than moving the dial? I find that I'm not very accurate with dragging my finger on the dial knobs.
  59. ChrisCG

    Fractal Audio noob here

    Well true but for how much longer? We kinda hit the wall a couple months back and Cliff has been doing a little bit of magic to make it work. But I'm pretty sure it's getting very close to the end unless something has changed that I have missed?
  60. ChrisCG

    Fractal Audio noob here

    I agree with Al, Don't go second hand MK I or MK II. They are out of room and can not be updated with new firmware anymore. If money isn't an issue go for the XL+ if you want to keep the cost down the AX8 is a great unit and sounds just like its big brother.
  61. ChrisCG

    Purchasing Axe-FX II for Apartment use, what else do I need?

    Headphones are also an option
  62. ChrisCG

    Purchasing Axe-FX II for Apartment use, what else do I need?

    It's up to you which way you go. If you want a normal guitar cab then yes you will need a power amp of some type. If you go FRFR then you can go is cheap as an EV ZLX powered speaker or spend a lot more and buy something like a CLR or Xitone from Mick. I use the EV option, ill at some point have...
  63. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    I hope you tell us what that combo is when the firmware is released because I want to try it out!
  64. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Hey Al, quick question can we see VU meters in FracPad? If so where I can't seem to find them. If not is it possible to code that in?
  65. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    Yeah you need to use Fractal bot to load the new firmware file. If google update Axe Fx II you will find a video I'm sure. Or I'm pretty sure AxeFxtutorials.com will have Chris has a lot of helpful videos.
  66. ChrisCG

    2 guitars 1 axe fx problem

    Best bet is to upload your preset if you can and let us have a look at it. There are a few things that could cause this. The preset will let one of us figure it out for you.
  67. ChrisCG

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    You see this is what makes our community so great. We have a problem that needs to be fixed and one of us finds a solution to help out. I'm not a Bass player but I'm all for adding more things to make Axe Fx and AX8 more useful to Bass players.
  68. ChrisCG

    db level for generating live tones

    Are you letting front of house do all the work or are you going to Mic a cab on stage? How are you running your set up.
  69. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Yeah I'd say people need to read the very first post in this thread.
  70. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    I haven't had a chance to check it yet but I can imagine it's going to come in handy. This is basically a live set up to adjust without having to cary a laptop. Since I control my X32 via iPad this app makes so much sense for me.
  71. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Update' I think maybe I don't have the out plugged in all the way.......I even thought I checked it to be sure. Man been one of those days. Thanks for the help guys.
  72. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Yep that is exactly what I did. Plugged the Yamaha into midi in and out. Turn on my Axe Fx. Load midimittr and pull down clients and there is nothing listed.
  73. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    No I didn't do that. I would think I should just be able to see it in the list in midimittr but it doesn't show up. I'm going to guess there is a setting in my Axe Fx that needs to be changed. But am not a midi guy at all so I don't know for sure.
  74. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    I'm just now getting time to test this all out, of my XL do I plug the Yamaha into midi in and out? Because when I do that my app can't find them. Anything in my Axe Fx that I need to turn on or off? All I see in midimittr under clients is 0 devices found.
  75. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Maybe you could have the option lock or unlock in settings. That way people using a phone could leave it locked to default.
  76. ChrisCG

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    I wonder if maybe you could get the main thread here stickey in the main Axe Fx forum and the main AX8 board? I know this isn't a "Fractal" product but I think anything that is a useful tool for us in the end only helps Fractal. Might be worth asking Matt or Cliff. Oh and by the way I bought the...
  77. ChrisCG

    Weird issue, anyone care to double-check?

    Are you on 6 or beta 7?
  78. ChrisCG

    My axe fx tones sound dirty..

    Did you buy it used or new? If it was used consider a factory reset. You never know what the person before you did. If it's new then like posted above adjust your gain and go from there.
  79. ChrisCG

    Extra blocks being added to signal chain I didn't put there!! ???

    I was thinking the exact same thing.
  80. ChrisCG

    Merry Xmas Everyone !

    Happy Holidays to everyone!
  81. ChrisCG

    So Tired

    Having to say thanks to Cliff and the gang about every three weeks is a good problem to have
  82. ChrisCG

    RAC12 - New limited series batch launched

    So I take it you guys are not going to be making anymore?
  83. ChrisCG

    transporting the MFC 101

    I mounted mine a pedal train 2 that came with a padded soft case. Works well enough from gig to home etc.
  84. ChrisCG

    What amp and cab are the cleanest with no distortion added

    Maybe give a couple other amps a try? The band commander is pretty clean and I use the Suhr badger 30 and it is very clean when you back the gain down.
  85. ChrisCG

    What amp and cab are the cleanest with no distortion added

    Lower Input drive and then raise the level to compensate. Start there.
  86. ChrisCG

    So an update on my issues using the Axe with an amp...

    Well at least you were able to get it sorted out. There is no worse feeling than doubting yourself when it comes to your tone.
  87. ChrisCG

    So an update on my issues using the Axe with an amp...

    You never bothered to listen to the Axe and amp without your ears in? Not being an ass just asking that seems like something you would do is all.
  88. ChrisCG

    For those wishing for an Archon in your Axe

    I agree with this 100%
  89. ChrisCG

    Let's Talk Cover Band Setups!

    Cover band here as well I run three banks that I use for most gigs not counting anything that has extra special needs like say man in the box would need. Preset 1: cleans Preset 2: low gain vox type gain Preset 3: main rhythm like Marshall or 5150 type amps Preset 4: main lead sounds Preset 5...
  90. ChrisCG

    Finally Joining The Club, But...

    I'll just echo what a few have already said, the XL+ or the Ax8 is the only way to go at this point. Aside from all the difference in functions. The one glaring issue is future updates. This point can not be overstated enough. Cliff updates this box a lot sometimes more than once in a month if...
  91. ChrisCG

    New AX8 owner from South Korea

    I should mention that all those are Axe Fx II files that will not work on an AX8 but if you download Fractool you can convert the patches.
  92. ChrisCG

    New AX8 owner from South Korea

    Also try this tread it's older but still great info in it. http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/mamas-back-again-ae-3-x-the-mother-of-all-pedal-and-effect-emulations-thread.79617/
  93. ChrisCG

    New AX8 owner from South Korea

    Oh yeah I gotcha, I don't think so in terms of just a collection of pedals. I know if you go to to the Axe change and find Danny Danzi Van Halen patch that bad boy has all of Eddie Van Halen's effects in that preset. The Mxr Flanger and Phase 90 as well as the delays and chorus are all there.
  94. ChrisCG

    New AX8 owner from South Korea

    If I understand you correctly, if you download the owners manual it will tell you what each parameter is. Make sure if you are using the Ax8 with an amp that you do t use a speaker IR. I don't know if there is anything really that will tell you set your chorus like this and it will sound like X...
  95. ChrisCG

    Switching exp pedal to control drive block's gain and wah

    I'm not 100% sure but I'd think you would need a pedal like the mission SP-1 that has a button.
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