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    MP3 Player in a Pedal?

    I load samples on a DITTO+ It's not perfect (potential to overwrite your sample) but it is small and works great. You would have to turn the dial for the next sample as well. I'm also considering getting a Switchcraft audiostix 318BT XLR and incorporating that to just play from my phone...
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    Fender Tone Master FR10

    It's nothing more complicated than unscrewing/screwing in some screws and unplugging/plugging in connectors.... I am almost certain you could handle it!
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    WISH: A documentary about Fractal Audio Systems

    I'd like to see the testing, upkeep, and storage process of all the reference amps. Even pictures would be cool
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    Interface/junction box for FM3

    I knew what you were asking pretty early in the thread, it's not a unreasonable request. If you don't want to order anything custom, I'd look into this device: https://boredbrainmusic.com/product/terminal-v2/ You would need 2 patch points (4 for stereo of course). I would do it this way (for...
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    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    Thank you for supporting the FM3!!
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    Behringer X32Rack or something else?

    XR18 here. I really like the power play and ultranet functionality on paper. In reality we have had a LOT of problems with it and I’m not too happy about being “locked in” to this system financially. Over the last 4 years, 2 out of 6 P16m units have failed. 2 channels of our P16D stopped...
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    FM9 & FR12 - Lost In The Mix (Help!)

    as stated above........ just like in the studio - for your guitar sound to "sit in the mix" it can (and almost always does) sound very different than what you dial in by yourself. I would focus on the midrange and the low cut first.... the louder you are, the more you might want to try to cut...
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    5/10 minute preset build series - youtube - Fractal FM3

    It works great with a few caveats. I currently have it in the FX loop going stereo after the cab block (panned hard L/R with different cabs). It would work best split before 2 amps I think, but as we know, with the FM3 that's not possible. I use it with our IEM setup during practice but TBH...
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    5/10 minute preset build series - youtube - Fractal FM3

    I'm right there with ya. I keep 4 pedals that I would love to downsize off my board someday (a Mimiq, freqout, and 2 glitch pedals - bananana and tensor)
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    5/10 minute preset build series - youtube - Fractal FM3

    Hi Paul! thanks for your informative videos.. I have found a few of them pretty useful so far. One setting in particular that made it into my regular preset is the ringmod/laser setup for a unique transition into new phrases. If you come up with any other interesting "one off" effects like...
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    Better option than Fender FR-10?

    FR10 and FR12 are probably the best bang for the buck right now.... there are cheaper options that you could try out (like the headrush) but they aren't that much cheaper and they are noticeably harder to work with when dialing in your desired tone. The only other option I would look at is a...
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    come on lucky number 23 ! :p
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    Did a comparison between my FM3 and a Quad Cortex

    FWIW the very best tone I could get out of the QC was a capture of my FM3 😝. It did sound perfectly good enough for live. I wouldn’t record with it tho
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    3 Body Problem

    I’m a fan of the first 2 books. Looking forward to binging the show next week.
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    just read the first page.. it has been updated.
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    Need a MP3 player in a foot pedal.....for live sound bites between songs. Anything?

    I use a ditto+ It's super small and you can load it up via USB. It only takes .WAV as far as I know, but that hasn't been an issue for me. The only tradeoff for the 1-button and the size is that to stop the loop you have to double-tap to get it to turn off... Occasionally I single press and...
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    Live equipment list for a 4 piece band - help and advice

    There are many ways to do this... but what's missing here is your budget!
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Give me an FR410 and I will be pleased as punch. My HotRod Deville 410 is my favorite form factor.... loud enough to hang with 4x12's but easier to move around. I wouldn't know about the technicalities that would go into it for FRFR, but if Laney can do a 4x12 maybe there's hope :tonguewink:
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    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    This would be my perfect backup board. I love it. Can you tell me more about the cable you're using to go from faslink to the power tap? Did you make it yourself? (and could you make me one :sweatsmile: j/k (sorta)). But yeah, very nice.
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    :rolleyes:
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    so us early birds don't get the upgraded Nichion and TDK caps? Is that even going to be noticeable for us?
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Mine is extremely quiet as well... this is what it looks like (I bet yours look the same)
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    Do You Use the Enhancer Block?

    I run an FM3 stereo and use a Mimiq pedal. I haven't gotten the enhancer to sound as good yet, but I'm not counting it out.
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    W/D/W: A Tale of Two Rigs

    Looks real nice! What pedal board is that? Do you have anything under the riser?
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    @Lysander - gotcha. thanks for the clarification.. and thanks for the solution that you so selflessly posted out in the open for anyone to implement. I hope Fender takes it as a lesson learned and maybe they will spend more time/$$ in the design phase of new products like this (but probably not).
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Sorry in advance if this is a dumb question! But I am thinking - is it possible that they got complaints about the hiss and fixed the problem independently from your solution (with the same solution) ? Like is the fix generic enough that it could have happened organically from Fender? Or are...
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    Urgent Help Needed!

    my worst nightmare. hope you get it all sorted!
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Well yeah, if I crank the FR-12 to anything above 8 (3 O'Clock) and put my ear up there I can definitely hear it faintly. My FR-12 does not sound like the earlier hiss videos in this thread at all. It was just delivered today after being out of stock from SW so I'm 100% sure I have a newer...
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    My FR-12 came in today. I don't know how this is possible but I'm both very satisfied and underwhelmed at the same time. Pros: It moves air! Gets decently loud (I'll be getting another). Mine has 0 hiss... like none at all. Cons: I'm having a little trouble with clarity in the mids, but I...
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    SOLD Axe-FX III Mark II Turbo + FC-12

    dang.. I was hoping it would last a few days while I figured some $$ out. Great deal to a forum member!
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    Sound difference between FM3 and Fm9

    ^ is that a reference to the Reverb algorithm? Or the modeling algorithm?
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    Show your Ibanez

    My 2 ibanez guitars... the FR6UC will be getting the EverTune treatment in a few months.
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    Pitch Block Harmonizer for Avenged Sevenfold

    lets get some presets up in this thread!! :P
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    I'll check it out.. not sure what firmware I'm on. I tried using it with just the 3 footswitches and couldn't really get what I needed out of it. Maybe I have to really get into it with MIDI. I do have the 2.1 firmware saved somewhere. Maybe this month I'll hook it up again and see if it can...
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    I'm looking to upgrade from my headrush.... but a "must have" is the ability to speed up or slow down the loop to a tap tempo (without changing pitch). Not sure if that even exists. I have an electrix repeater but it is on it's last legs.
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    I ordered my FR12 this weekend! It's nice to know that no matter which one gets delivered ("fender-fixed" or not), I will have something better.
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    Microsoft Authenticator App

    Out of all of them, Duo has been the most dependable and easiest to use for me.
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    ASI Audio IEM Live Issues

    would these be the same as the Sensaphonics IEMS? I have trouble telling which company is which. If so, it should be noted that crinacle gave them a pretty harsh review (scroll down to almost the end of the page) https://crinacle.com/rankings/iems/ I definitely cut the treble on mine. I...
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    Ear Damage

    headrush speakers do that... they can get loud but absolutely have that "icepick" effect. I would upgrade this area of your setup ASAP.
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    F*** me, another guitar amp plugin... this time from Two Notes... GENOME!

    the plugin modeling space is getting saturated... I just use a bogren 1-knob to get ideas down. Having a fractal product makes me feel spoiled... for me at least, there is no reason to use plugins over my FM3
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    Matrix GT1000 FX and NL212 Connected To AXE FX2

    the matrix amp should have the switch set all the way to the left (marked stereo) and the outputs should be the left and right outputs (NOT the center bridge output). The NL212 cab looks correct from what you have pictured. To toubleshoot - just bring up signal A or B separately on the...
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Same - but maybe 2U so I could have a 1U power strip included
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    Best poweramp for Axe III (Goal: LOUDDDDD)

    I've been to a fair amount of insanely loud shows (metal/doom/etc) but strangely enough the loudest show was HUM in the early 2000s. Maybe I got directly beamed from one of the speakers or something.
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    Anyone using String Joy Strings?

    I use them... they work great for me. I like their different balanced tension profiles. The "balanced super light plus" is basically my goldielocks set.
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    Matrix Amp and Matrix Cabs or 2 Laney LFR 212’s?

    double up! :tonguewink:
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    Laney LFR-412

    I have the Laney 2x12 FRFR cab. It's great. It moves air. It doesn't allow you to load IRs. I don't think I'd use the IR loading feature, unless I was doing some W/D/W. I have suggested/wished for a 4x12 FRFR before...... and got a resounding "no" but I guess Laney gonna Laney.
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    Laney LFR-412

    loading your own IR directly to the cab could be very useful in some situations
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    Matrix Amp and Matrix Cabs or 2 Laney LFR 212’s?

    I use the gt800fx with a matrix NL212 (loaded with 2 Celestion F12-X200) to play live and it sounds great. I think the Laney is a little better for pushing air when playing live. I love the shape of the cab - straight lower and angled upper. The only problem is it's much heavier, so I don't...
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    Matrix Amp and Matrix Cabs or 2 Laney LFR 212’s?

    I have a Laney 212. I also have a Matrix GT800FX as well as some other Matrix speakers (FR12's etc). I think you will be happy with the sound from either setup, but just know that sometimes it takes a little time to dial it in depending on how loud you play/practice. One thing to think about...
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    wow, nice! what is your routing/signal path here?
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    Lions Got Robbed

    Lions fans are lifelong abuse survivors... they're used to this stuff by now.
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    Poll: Second unit for home use and backup

    I'm a long time FM3 user and now saving up for an Axe3 (again!). The only reason being that I'm looping more and my loop system is a rack mounted Electrix Repeater, so I figure why not incorporate everything to the rack if I have to use it anyway. The extra FX loops will be super useful as...
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    Wish Wish please - Mimic (Mimiq) Block

    that's a really good point. +1
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    Whew!! That was close!

    if you're on windows and still having issues after adjusting your power/sleep settings then I would recommend checking out Microsoft's PowerToys utility (specifically the "awake" functionality): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/awake
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    Kemper Player is out, so pretty much all the competition now has a mini 3 button product… still no Fractal FM3 Lite???

    it has MIDI via usb. plenty of hardware options out there that can do the conversion
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    Kemper Profiler Player Announced

    meh... no fx loop. inputs/outputs leave a lot to be desired. The USB can charge/power things, that's nifty. I don't think any piece of software can get worse than toneX, so they already have that going for them. I wonder what it's got under the hood for modeling. As we already know here...
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    AFIII ORS - New album

    diggin those riffs
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    What the Axe Fx III and FC 6/12 are missing and what I want in Axe Fx IV and new FC's.....

    exactly. There are some of us that still have PTSD from a certain user (RR) way back when......
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    What are you current and favourite guitar string manufacturers?

    Stringjoy - Balanced Super Light Plus. I like the company and it's the perfect sounding set for me.
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    Adventures in Accuracy

    This. the TMP is a 400-600 dollar modeler at this time. Maybe with updates they can bring it up to be worthy of the price they are asking for. By the same line of thinking, the FM9 is probably the best bang for your buck in the fractal lineup.
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    GIFT OF TONE 2023 #1 - Aaron Marshall of I N T Ξ R V Λ L S

    Aaron's a beast of a player and super nice guy from what I've seen. Great addition to the gift of tone series! thanks Fractal!
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    5150 Presence Knob

    I voted NO but I'm happy with the decision. Not sure we need any more discussion on it
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    what's the deets on that nice looking guitar at the very bottom? I'm a sucker for reverse headstocks
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    Boss IR-2 - Fractal Killer?

    I gave the IR-200 a shot to use for a backup rig and TBH it was not a good experience for me at all. I'm tempted to try this for the size, but I know I'll probably get burned again. Currently using a tonex capture of my FM3... but I'm starting to think that the only decent backup for my FM3...
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    I'll be ordering the 12 after xmas. Looking forward to making the hiss "hisstory".
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    FM3, Matrix GT800FX, Marshall 4x12

    I have an FM3, GT800FX... I used a 4x12 occasionally but also 2 2x12's as well for stereo. It easily kept up with the rest of the band for live performances. My only advice would be to dial in your settings separately for loud/live tones than what you have for headphones or quiet practice...
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    Best poweramp for Axe III (Goal: LOUDDDDD)

    If it’s an older matrix model, the “clipping” light is not really that. It actually just comes on at 10% of the maximum output.
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    What music project / skill sets are you working on right now?

    I'm currently working on writing for a 3 piece again.... our other guitar player got too busy with regular life and had to step away for a bit. Unfortunately he brought most of the lead vox and lead guitar playing to the table... so now I'm trying to adapt. I'm much happier as a rhythm player...
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    Have we reached the end of new amp models in the Axe 3?

    The amount of resistance to the guy asking about those jazz amps was surprising and (to me) a bit disappointing. More is more better, IMO!
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    FM3 "De-Fuzzing"

    Please report back on the specifics if you don't mind. I'd love to see a before/after preset with some details about what worked for you.
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    Would you ever take Depp as a great muscian? Or forever, a one time A list Hollywood Actor?

    I was thinking about some other actor/musicians (I know there are probably hundreds more) - John C Reilly, Steve Martin, Jason Schwartzman, Micheal Cera.. I think only Schwartzman's band Phantom Planet is an instance where I heard of the musc, but didn't know they had an actor in the band...
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    @WKSmith - if your mods become easily available and installable, I'll be buying an FR-12 asap. Thanks for all the work and documentation you have provided.
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    Tonex Pedal will change the market

    I spent the time getting a tonex pedal and captured my most used tones from my FM3. It sounds great. I do have some pedals before and after the tonex. This is a super simple backup board that I have just in case my FM3 ever dies unexpectedly (unlikely). It was a fun project to put together...
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    AFIII EVH vs Axe Fx, QC and TMP ;)

    this guy always has interesting guitar parts when he does demos. (IMO) The TMP tones are not ready for primetime. Heavy "okay'ish" vibes
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    very interested in a drop in fix for these (if there's no soldering involved). great work!
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    Guthrie Govan setup (October 2023)

    Last I heard he had 2 of the Laney 212 FR cabs. I'm guessing he's still using that setup. They look like this:
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    Guthrie Govan setup (October 2023)

    still using the Laney FRFR cabs?
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I'm a little bummed the model is "FR-12" when I've been using Matrix FR12's for years.
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    Positive Grid Spark Mini and Spark 40 Vs Valve Amps

    A good player can make most anything sound good, or at least OK. I spent a few weeks trying to get something decent enough from Positive Grid's bias platform and TBH I just wasn't impressed. Personally, I won't be getting anything they do in the future. That said, if you like it... go for it...
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    Aspiring Finger Drummers: New Yamaha FGDP-50!

    I'm definitely going to get one of these soon. For the last 5 years I've been using a midi-fighter that I picked up used. Well, earlier this year some buttons started sticking and I took it apart to fix... now I can't get the dang thing back together correctly!
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    Any “simple” way of sending a sine sweep through a guitar pickup to graph with REW?

    is there a link to Leon's method? I need to make my single coils sound more "humbucky" EDIT- I think I found it. EDIT2 - this seems more comprehensive
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    Quality over quantity.

    trying to justify more guitars based on what tuning I'll keep them in... ;)
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Public Beta #1

    I need to see some videos ASAP on gapless preset changes... this is HUGE
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    I think we will see a major product release very shortly from fractal!

    Fractal's current lineup is super competitive - especially when you find out they have the most accurate modeling, period. My favorite thing to do is watch Fractal artists get GAS, and then come back to Fractal (this happened quite a bit with the QC).
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    Any Fellow Gamers Here?

    I'm in the "gamer" category but I think probably a different flavor (think PVMs, FPGA, candy cabs, etc)... so I don't think I'll be much help. That said, my current work-issued laptop is a lenovo legion that I'll probably game on once we upgrade... I'm pretty happy with it for dev work.
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    Live performance questions about stage volume, IEMs, playing with earplugs

    ok - to bump my own thread here with an update. I bought an ASI 3DME system off reverb (latest gen) and got my ear impressions locally. The impressions were covered by my HSA. Still a few weeks out from getting the custom fit IEMs, but with the regular tips I can already tell this is a...
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    FM9 with Pedals - Setup Guide

    Love this one.. I would (someday) like even more examples! stereo/mono/FXLoops in conjunction with the vol/pan, multiplexor, mixer, etc. That stuff gets confusing FAST and even reading how it's done doesn't stick as well as this style video. More setup examples (even non-standard or weird...
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    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    Yeah for sure... funny thing about loudness... having 2 identical powered speakers != double the volume, unfortunately! I bet that's another thread somewhere around here. I'm actually fine with my current setup. The Laney 700w FR212 get's louder than I'll ever need (although now they have...
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    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    @BBN - I'm with you on the technical limitations and feasibility... it's just my personal gripe about PA setups and wedges is that they aren't cabs. I think the jump from tubes to modelers is tough for some people. I think the jump from cabs to wedges is also a psychological hurdle. Case in...
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    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    right. but I don't want wedge options. I want cab options. I want a 4x12 FRFR cab. I want something loud for when I'm at a small bar that only runs vox through the PA. Going by sweetwater, there aren't many big players in the FRFR cab space. (Yes, I know frfr is frfr)
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    What is the deal with FRFR cab makers?

    Amp/Cab makers seem like they are dragging their feet about FRFR. Who do we have - just Laney, Friedman, and Line6 ? Seems like an opportunity for PA companies to make FRFR cabs to compliment their wedges.
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    What doesn't the Axe Fx do effect wise

    mimiq freqout dedicated stutter/glitch block Fun fact! We used to add "usable" virtual capo to this list, but that has been solved, IMO. I'm an FM3 user and can't waste the blocks to do the multiblock setups that can get close to the above. I know there is a frequout technique that sorta gets...
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    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    saving up for one.. I just have to get over the fact that it doesn't look like a cab :/
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    Ultimate Fusion Collection (FAS Community Edition)

    Hopefully Dylan Reavey is on your radar.. if not, check his new release out. He's an absolute beast of a player.
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    Shout out for a good product

    GK ultraphones are hands down the best noise isolating non-IEM headphones. I tried so many before finally landing on these.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 5

    thanks!!
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    Is there any chance/way that FM3 could be upgraded to turbo?

    I listed my FM3 immediately when the turbo was announced. There was a bit of a gap where I didn't have one (thankfully no shows). You should have seen the look on my bandmates faces when I came to practice with my backup ToneX board and told them I sold my FM3. o_O
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    Is there any chance/way that FM3 could be upgraded to turbo?

    that's exactly what I did... about 100$ upgrade :) worth it for the larger footswitch displays alone
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    Again- what's Cliff doing now?

    That war was over a long time ago. Kemper hasn't been a threat to fractal for a very long time.
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