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Mission engineering Gemini 212 I'm finally giving up

I can vouch for Mick (like many others on here). He made me a custom cab several years ago that continues to sound great and be super durable. My first FRFR solution was a Gemini as well and I had similar reliability issues. Mick is the bomb.
- slowpuncher
- Post #5
- Feb 1, 2018
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

I use the Mel9 and the Pitchfork, both by EXH. Both are in the loop of my Ax8. The Mel9 of course is superb if you are into adding those 70's mellotron sounds (which I am) and I typically use the Pitchfork set to momentary to add (poly) pitch shifting weirdness to parts.
- slowpuncher
- Post #9
- Jul 31, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

I switched from an Axe FX XL a few months ago to the AX8. Really happy overall. I split my signal in the AX8 so L goes to my Matrix and the guitar half of my custom XiTone and R goes to the Pitchfork and then to a TC BH250 head and the bass part of the XiTone. The MEL9 is in the loop. The Jamman...
- slowpuncher
- Post #1,067
- Jun 4, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
How do I assign footswitches to specific preset + scene?

Hi Moke, this is really cool, thanks! One of the reasons I just recently switched from the Axe FX XL & MFC to the Ax8 was this flexibility. Having said that, when switching to another preset, can you decide which scene it will go to, or will it always default to scene 1? Thanks!
- slowpuncher
- Post #3
- Mar 31, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

Another satisfied XiTone customer here. Mick made me a very special "skinny slant" that has a 10" on the bottom for my bass and 12" on top with the HF driver for guitar. There is a switch in the back to shut off the tweeter which was I doing about half the time when I first received the cab...
- slowpuncher
- Post #64
- Jul 21, 2016
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
How to choose a cab expansion pack?

2 weeks ago, after much thought (and bugging Mikko with private messages asking for advice) I bought Cab Pack 23. I am definitely a 2x12 guy and must say that I love the Citrus 2 x 12 SM57-MD421 1 from the Aces folder. Really nails what I have been looking for. I have been playing the Tucana and...
- slowpuncher
- Post #11
- Apr 19, 2016
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Do you use your AxeFx and MFC live?

I use my gear in a somewhat non-standard way in that I split my signal and run both bass and guitar sounds at the same time. Here is the thread detailing my new custom cab from XiTone that allows me to do this with ease. http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/how-about-this-for-a-change.104879/...
- slowpuncher
- Post #2
- Nov 19, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How about this for a change....

Yeah, it is just normal double sided tape from Home Depot. Works well...
- slowpuncher
- Post #19
- Nov 12, 2015
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
How about this for a change....

Well, it has now been about a month since I received my custom XiTone cab so I thought that I would write up a bit more detailed explanation/review. As I wrote above, my band is a hybrid kind of thing with samples and importantly, I split my (baritone) signal to play both guitar and bass tones...
- slowpuncher
- Post #13
- Nov 11, 2015
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
How about this for a change....

It took 8 weeks from the time that I paid to the time that it was actually delivered and in my house. Mick was proactive throughout the time letting me know where he was in the process, sending pics, etc... Well worth every penny. :-)
- slowpuncher
- Post #9
- Oct 8, 2015
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
How about this for a change....

This is my cab and it arrived today at noon central time. Mick shipped it on Tuesday! I have played it for about 30 minutes and I am thoroughly pleased as initial reaction. It sounds great. I have 2 gigs coming up in the next week, so I will write a more in depth review after that. The cab...
- slowpuncher
- Post #5
- Oct 1, 2015
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Using a back-up rig

Are you using traditional cabs or going FRFR?
- slowpuncher
- Post #5
- Aug 31, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Using a back-up rig

Yeah, good point on the AX8...That would be an ideal unit, maybe even as a rig for quick/small gigs
- slowpuncher
- Post #3
- Aug 31, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Using a back-up rig

A few weeks ago I developed a problem with My Axe FX II XL where the Output 2 knob no longer controlled level. The result was that Output 2 was full blast all the time. Output 1 works fine. After troubleshooting with Charlie from Fractal and waiting until after this past weekend because of a...
- slowpuncher
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Post Your Rig!

Thanks Bill. The labels are indeed great! You guys do excellent work!
- slowpuncher
- Post #1,095
- Jul 5, 2015
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Post Your Rig!

Here is the newest version of my rig...I am hesitant to say "last version", but I am satisfied for the moment. I am playing in a band where all music is coming from myself and the drummer. We have a rapper out front and then i also do some punk rock style shouting. The drummer and I are both...
- slowpuncher
- Post #1,092
- Jul 4, 2015
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
I interviewed Scott Peterson

Yeah, we have a "how it works" page: How it works | Trackfight You can either record directly into the interface or you can upload tracks from your own DAW into the interface. it works both ways. Within the interface you can do some simple editing, adjust levels, mute, that sort of thing; but...
- slowpuncher
- Post #13
- Apr 27, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge
I interviewed Scott Peterson

Thanks to both Jakobscortum & Rotti for registering. I suggest the simplest thing to do is join one of the public projects and add some music just so you can see how it works. Then you can start your own projects and invite people to join in. What I have found is that you record a piece of music...
- slowpuncher
- Post #11
- Apr 27, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge
I interviewed Scott Peterson

I agree Edrod...That was one of the very first reasons I thought it would be interesting to interview him
- slowpuncher
- Post #8
- Apr 27, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge
I interviewed Scott Peterson

A little while ago, I started a website with a friend. We used to play in bands together, but now I live in Chicago and he lives in Germany. So we developed this website so that we could still collaborate on songs together. It is a very simple web based DAW and some community tools, so that you...
- slowpuncher
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
Fractal Axe FX II with Mission Engineering Gemini II

I have the output of my Gemini at halfway (12:00) and then use my Axe Output 1 between 09:00 and 11:00 depending on the room
- slowpuncher
- Post #8
- Mar 24, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fractal Axe FX II with Mission Engineering Gemini II

I use the Gemini 1 and I am very pleased with my tone. Here are a couple of issues that I had that might help you out: About 2 weeks after I got my Gemini (and shortly after I played my first gig with it) I noticed that I had lost high end and things generally sounded dull. Turning the EmPower...
- slowpuncher
- Post #4
- Mar 23, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
time to get some mcc 101 labels

I agree with ChrisMetal86 and can unequivocally recommend GigWrx. Superb product and the customer service is so good that when I sent in my custom art incorrectly, they simply fixed it and made my labels.
- slowpuncher
- Post #6
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug? LED for scene 1 no longer works with banksize 0 [FIXED]

MFC-101 firmware 3.07 has been released. Bug is fixed!
- slowpuncher
- Post #20
- Mar 13, 2015
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Post Your Rig!

At the end of this month, my newish band based in Chicago called "an Asian film" is heading out for a quick 3 day run in Indy, Pitt, Cleveland. it should be really fun. The music is sorta rock with some dance beats, samples, and rapping. Really new stuff for me but I am really enjoying it. I am...
- slowpuncher
- Post #1,058
- Mar 7, 2015
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Scene 1 LED not latching

Just FYI...Matt confirmed that this bug will be fixed!
- slowpuncher
- Post #3
- Jan 16, 2015
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Bug? LED for scene 1 no longer works with banksize 0 [FIXED]

Matt confirmed to me that this bug will be fixed...
- slowpuncher
- Post #15
- Jan 16, 2015
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Bug? LED for scene 1 no longer works with banksize 0 [FIXED]

At least in my case, it is definitely not the LED. The problem only exists if I use Bank size zero and have AI 1 = scene 1 (or any scene actually). If I have AI 1 = anything else (e.g. drive or delay, etc...) the LED works as it should (red for bypass, green for on). If I hit the "reveal"...
- slowpuncher
- Post #14
- Jan 11, 2015
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Bug? LED for scene 1 no longer works with banksize 0 [FIXED]

Has anyone solved this problem yet?
- slowpuncher
- Post #13
- Jan 11, 2015
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Scene 1 LED not latching

I am giving this question a little nudge as I have the same issue. If I set bank size to say 5, the LED lights for the preset. It does not light when set as a scene in bank size zero though, just as Jollo describes. Anyone else?
- slowpuncher
- Post #2
- Jan 7, 2015
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Atomic Amplifiers CLR Vs. Mission Engineering Gemini 1

I have the Gemini head and cab and I am very happy with them. I have done a few shows where I used it as backline, all stage volume, (no guitars through the pa) and it sounded great. very very loud and great cut in the overall "mix" such as it was. I have never used the Atomics, so I can offer...
- slowpuncher
- Post #4
- Dec 21, 2014
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Head enclosure for the Axe

I have the Mission Gemini cab and Head enclosure and i am pretty happy with them. The head does indeed hang over the back, but the enclosure is balanced pretty well, so there is no real risk of tipping or anything like that. I have also gigged with this gear and there has been no problem. These...
- slowpuncher
- Post #14
- Dec 20, 2014
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
new user: Axe FX II XL with Mission Gemini 1

UPDATE! I played a show on 6 Dec at a small club. My first show with the Axe FX XL. The only things mic'd were the kick drum, vocals, and my small synth that I use for one song. All guitars (and bass) were backlined. I am very happy to report that the Mission Gemini + XL sounded fabulous. I...
- slowpuncher
- Post #5
- Dec 15, 2014
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

It adjusts in increments, no smooth taper. It is a simple way to level patches/scenes once you get them pretty close. I really think that it is a super practical way to adjust while playing... From the WIKI: Preset level: using Vol Inc/Vol Dec to adjust the preset level while playing There's a...
- slowpuncher
- Post #794
- Dec 2, 2014
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

yeah, that was sketchy...LOL. Thanks again and let's try to meet again at a well lit gig!
- slowpuncher
- Post #793
- Dec 2, 2014
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

I think the scenes are great. I just set up 5 scenes (roughly main rhythm, slightly dirty, clean, some weird thing, lead) for each patch/song and get to work.
- slowpuncher
- Post #790
- Dec 2, 2014
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

Here is my brand new MFC with labels from GigWrx. The labels are a combination of stock and custom. I think they look really great and worth every penny, even though I think they are quite inexpensive. Bill is a great communicator and the service was outstanding: I am an idiot and did not send...
- slowpuncher
- Post #787
- Dec 2, 2014
- Forum: MFC Discussion
new user: Axe FX II XL with Mission Gemini 1

I received my brand new Axe FX II XL, MFX 101 Mk III From Fractal and my Gemini 1 with Gemini H from Mission Engineering about 3 weeks ago and I thought that I would write down my thoughts being a new user and all. I should preface by saying that I have read forums, manuals and reviews and then...
- slowpuncher
- Thread
- Nov 29, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Online collaborative DAW

yes, the concept is very similar except that Trackfight is very simple and focused on the community. No attempt to be a "full featured" DAW and nothing to download. Also Trackfight is completely free with no limitations.
- slowpuncher
- Post #6
- Nov 12, 2014
- Forum: The Lounge
Online collaborative DAW

Yeah, Trackfight.net is more about recording and sharing ideas than playing in real time
- slowpuncher
- Post #4
- Nov 12, 2014
- Forum: The Lounge
Online collaborative DAW

Hi All, I just posted this over at TGP and I thought I would do the same here as i wait patiently for the FX8 to be released. I lived in Germany for several years and of course played in many bands. When I moved back to the USA 4 years ago, a German friend and I wanted to keep writing song...
- slowpuncher
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge