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  1. kipstryker

    Channel switch evh50 head

    Driving me nuts. Mfc101 via faslink Axe fx xl....Midi out with midi echo on Midi out to evh head ...mk 1 50w iii Hit a preset and axe and mfc start flicking back and forth between previous and new preset. Only reboot stops this. I'm not looking for a complicated solution. Trying evh and...
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    Axe-FX II > QSC K-12 > FOH

    Output 1 to k12 Output 2 to foh set to copy output 1 Leaves you able to independently control k12 volume from axe Up to you if you send mono or stereo to either
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    Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

    Why? I'm happy. Convoluted in what way? From memory a stereo track didn't allow me to receive both left and right from the Apollo. I didn't interrogate this but created two mono tracks for each side. It allows me to easily alter the eq on one side only if I fancy. I have a very simple...
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    Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

    I've tried analogue, USB and spdif. For whatever reason I was happiest with the latter. The creation of an aggregated device to facilitate USB I found problematic. I connected via spdif using a cheap coaxial to optical converter. It sounded cool. I've stuck with it. It likely has no basis in...
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    Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

    Guys I'm not making any claims. I just said it sounds good. Jeez. Dude. OK it's my reality. It's only rock and roll after all. What measuring instrument would you use to work out how far your head is up your arse 🤣
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    Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

    Yes. I'm not saying it makes sense...perception is reality after all.
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    Axe-Fx into UA Apollo Twin=Mind Blown

    I use spdif into my Apollo. I've tried all ways, but this to my ears sounds the best. I record left and right onto two mono tracks panned hard.
  8. kipstryker

    Right handed playing a lefty guitar!

    I'm one of many lefties that learnt to play right handed. Why? Because the shop had no left hookers and the salesman told me the left hand does the work. Whilst that's not true, I knew nothing so went the right handed root. Felt very strange to start with. 35 years later I don't regret it at...
  9. kipstryker

    How many care if the Theaters close permently?

    Drive in in England....try watching a film with the windscreen wipers going ☔
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    Old Patch Suddenly Too Much CPU Usage?

    Perhaps the patch has become corrupted. Can happen. Duplicate it in a clean slot without copying and pasting the blocks, but starting fresh.
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    Old Patch Suddenly Too Much CPU Usage?

    Connecting USB will draw on the the cpu I imagine and enough to tip your preset over the edge. Try reducing the cpu level, maybe by say changing a reverb quality to normal, a standard res cab, or something similar which doesn't impact too much on your functionality
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    IRs Producer Impulse Responses from major metal albums [Bogren Digital] - FREE UPDATE!

    These are great 🤘
  13. kipstryker

    Producer IRs

    I bought the pack. Impressed and would recommend.
  14. kipstryker

    "How to" preset building question

    I'm surprised you want to add reverb to the low end. I find that makes it a bit flubby. I always low cut the reverb in my daw to just give some air to the higher frequencies. Interested in your reasoning.
  15. kipstryker

    New plugin - anyone tried it?

    I've tried a few Neural plug ins. They're very good, but not as good as my XL.
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    The lounge meets the beast

    1 of 666. Caught my eye.
  17. kipstryker

    Best Modern Metal Mix for Reference?

    Not a big fan, but I use Rammstein alot as a reference. Power and clarity.
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    Question for Leon Todd

    Much Aussie slang is a throwback to older English slang and cockney rhyming slang. Dates back to when Leon's ancestors were leaving England in chains 😉. For those that don't know Australia was a British penal colony until we let them loose and they got really good at cricket.
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    I have no idea how to record decent sounding metal tones. Everything sounds a little muffled?

    Cut bass, boost treble and presence. My live tones are useless for recording. Muddy like you say. My recording tones are bright and quite thin, but once in the mix, double and triple tracked with varying eq, sound huge. Look up some isolated guitar tracks on you tube. It was a revelation to me...
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    Does any body else start their morning on the Fractal Forum?

    Yes to this. I tend to visit the forum last thing at night, and always check first on the words of @FractalAudio in my news feed. The best bits by far are his sardonic replies to the more unenlightened questions or complaints. Wonderfully amusing. A thread compiling Cliff's '🙄' responses would...
  21. kipstryker

    MFC101 mk3 / Presets / Mission Pedal - Works 1/2 of the time.

    As stated the mfc can only control up to 384. You would need to move the presets you wish to access on a regular basis into that range.
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    AFIII Dweezil on the road ROCKING THE III (European edition)

    QSC. K12.2 I think.
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    AFIII Dweezil on the road ROCKING THE III (European edition)

    Southampton last night. Just a wonderful show.
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    Logic X help

    So I'm hoping this is an easy one... Mac running high sierra Komplete audio 6 interface Analogue out of axe fx xl into audio interface Record first guitar track with some ezdrummer2. No problem. Sounds fine As soon as I add another audio track... Huge latency. Remove the new track, go back to...
  25. kipstryker

    What does the Axe-Fx (Ares 5.0) say?

    Interestingly my sister once bit a moose.
  26. kipstryker

    Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.00 Firmware Release

    I'll have a glass of whatever he's been drinking please...
  27. kipstryker

    Tweaking FOH to sound good and In Ears as well

    Use the EQ on the aux channel of the desk. Unless you are sending out 1 and 2 to the desk which would be a bit pointless unless you specifically want to have out 2 dedicated to your IEMs so you could use the axe output EQ. Personally I think that could confuse matters at FOH.
  28. kipstryker

    Scene set up with two Amps

    Set the bypass mode to mute for whichever amp is not in use If the tone match works for your clean tone and dirty tone you are good to go but I would imagine you may need to think about a cab block for whichever sound is not built around the tone match.
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    Chorus for Lead

    Always after. I persevered with the rotary last night. Very slow speed, increased spread and depth with mix around 15 %. Sounded best so far.
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    Chorus for Lead

    No. I'll try that thank you.
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    Chorus for Lead

    I guess i just don't have the ear for this. I'm sure I'm hearing it on nice tones from the likes of lukather, Rothery etc, but when I add it to my stock leads I'm not feeling it. I've tried a pitch block detune and the rotary as well as the chorus options. Just seems too much or not enough if...
  32. kipstryker

    Really ?!!! No AxeFX or Fractal-Audio-Systems Article on Wikipedia ???

    Could either of them recommend a good haemorrhoid cream for my cat?
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    A fun exercise in nostalgia

    Loved my pro gap at the time. Had a quadraverb for effects and used an old mono yamaha power amp into two 4 x 12 until I got hold of a Kitty Hawk stereo valve power amp. That thing was a beast. The pro gap had presets created by lukather and holdsworth if I recall.
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    Nuclear Tone

    3.10 am here. Stood in garden in rain as dog has dose of Delhi Belly. That cheered me up.
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    AustinBuddy Naked Amps Tone Pack (still) Rules! ... New Website up...FM3...coming soon(ish)

    Same for me. And Ian is right. I have several go to gig patches, all different amps, all sounding very similar as that's how I've tweaked them. Problem is for that very reason I can never decide which to use, sometimes as late as '1,2,3,4...´, which can be embarrassing of course
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    AustinBuddy Naked Amps Tone Pack (still) Rules! ... New Website up...FM3...coming soon(ish)

    Yep, was in spam. Typical that invitations to help a Nigerian princess launder money get through the filter and stuff that I care about doesn't.
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    AustinBuddy Naked Amps Tone Pack (still) Rules! ... New Website up...FM3...coming soon(ish)

    I've just bought via PayPal. I didn't take note of what happens next, but I'm guessing I'll be emailed a download link at some point. I was super happy with my tones on my last few gigs, but can't ignore the recommendations for this pack. And was impressed with the Jimi video. I have a few...
  38. kipstryker

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.02 Firmware Release

    Aah well it was a while ago. My tongue was in my cheek. Which incidentally is far preferable to waking up with it stuck to the roof of my mouth:)
  39. kipstryker

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.02 Firmware Release

    This is hell for those of us that climbed those 12 long steps
  40. kipstryker

    Jam Origin live

    Thank you. I will do a little more research and doubtless ask for some tips when I can't make it work
  41. kipstryker

    Jam Origin live

    As per title, wondered if anyone is using this in a live situation and how they are integrating it with their axe fx and mfc or similar midi floor board. I'm currently direct to foh on output 1 with output 2 feeding a matrix amp into a wedge for stage sound. Cheers.
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    How did you create your "core" tones? How much time you have to invest??

    The shimmer is now my default drive too. Just fantastic and versatile.
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    Strats - I love and hate 'em

    Agreed on the Luke. I'm loving my Luke 3 and very impressed with the passive dimarzios
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    How do I get different output levels from cab to PA?

    Unless your cab is stereo or you are using two cabs in stereo then just take one output from the axe (output 2, send, which is fed by the FX loop. This goes to input A on the matrix. Set the mode to parallel. Use output A to feed your cab. And volume A on the front.
  45. kipstryker

    Opto gain thoughts?

    Thank you
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    Opto gain thoughts?

    It is set to line. I should of stated that. Apologies. I've edited op to clarify.
  47. kipstryker

    Opto gain thoughts?

    Really liking Opto 1 post amp/cab (set to line). The gain reduction in the output level is quite significant which is fine. I'm just wondering if there is a 'best' way to bring the level back up to parity with presets not employing this type of compression? Increase the output level in the amp...
  48. kipstryker

    Experiencing a lot of feedback from the mic in rehearsal

    Eq. Feedback destroyers just automate the eq process. Look for a cheap graphic if your desk is insufficient to cut the offending frequencies. Small rooms are tough though. Pa speakers are designed to be long throw. Consider an in ear setup. Although that would require some investment. Or...
  49. kipstryker

    New pickups, Bareknuckle, which?

    Just put mules in my les Paul. Love them. They're not hot, but I'm happy with how they do higher gain stuff. Clean up very well. Almost single coil like. And really let the natural tone of the guitar through. Absolutely worth the extra cost. I'm sure others in the range are just as good. I'm...
  50. kipstryker

    How to tweak FOH when using Axe Fx II and CLR?

    I just take the edge off the top end a couple of db and trust in the man behind the desk. I find they are often better at adding than subtracting. Most of my presets are low end light by design as I like to steer clear of the bass and kick so the rest of the output eq is left flat
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    Women with Axe FX

    Yep That was kinda my point
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    Women with Axe FX

    And transgender of course....
  53. kipstryker

    This Year's Gear Discoveries

    Highlight would be adding a Luke 3 to the stable. It's the hss version. Usual Ernie Ball build quality and just great pickups. Switching my band to an x32 rack for live work. Mixing from a tablet, streamlined set up, no multicore, great flexibility and nice preamps.
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    fx loop and routing issue

    Thank you Moke. And thinking that through I see why that has to be the case.
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    fx loop and routing issue

    Thanks for taking the time. Yes, I'm thinking the same. Fortunately we are pretty much 100% iem now so its easier to accept - was just a concern when I pitched up to rehearsal using only amp and cab and got no sound. Thought my matrix amp had died. And you get si used to the axe doing...
  56. kipstryker

    fx loop and routing issue

    If this is easy then apologies, but I'm stumped. This is what I want / am doing Guitar - front input - Output 1 - goes direct to desk Output 2 fx send (set to copy 1) - goes to power amp and frfr cab All fine - I can separately control my cab volume with output level 2 - leave level 1 alone...
  57. kipstryker

    Bug? Name timeout issue on the MFC Q2.04

    Reinstalled mfc and axe firmware to latest. I also had restored some presets from a back up. These had made the problem worse. Much worse. I have to conclude it was likely corrupted preset (s) but since I did the firmware thing at the same time as cleaning out the presets I cant be sure...
  58. kipstryker

    Saved by my backup.....????

    Yeah, I think so. Oh well. In order to make sure the slots concerned are clean and fresh I've deleted the presets then saved a known empty clean preset into it if that makes sense? Hopefully that clears it.
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    Saved by my backup.....????

    Due to being a bit of a numpty at times I inadvertently overwrote the first 6 presets with factory ones when installing updated factory presets. I forgot to do a bank at a time and specify destinations etc. Anyway no problem. Imported the first couple from my back up which was nearly up to...
  60. kipstryker

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.04 Firmware Release

    Enjoy Considering a cover version renamed 'the klon arranger' :oops:
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    Bug? Name timeout issue on the MFC Q2.04

    Beat me to it. Unfortunately a bout of bronchitis has slowed me down, but I hoping a clean sweep will work for me also. Glad it has for you.
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    Bug? Name timeout issue on the MFC Q2.04

    What concerns me I guess is that if this was a widespread problem and maybe effecting high profile users then this thread would be inundated and FAS more concerned. Which begs the question is it only a small percentage and wtf is it that we have done to have the issue? I've had 18 months of...
  63. kipstryker

    Bug? Name timeout issue on the MFC Q2.04

    At rehearsal yesterday I had to reboot 4 or 5 times. At a bit of a loss now. Never had this problem in the past. It's not going to be fun on the next few gigs if I can't find a solution. Think for the moment I will try and consolidate to as few presets as possible to avoid changes as much as...
  64. kipstryker

    Bug? Name timeout issue on the MFC Q2.04

    I am suffering too. I think it happens if I scroll or tap quickly. I don't use banks. Just up and down. I also found the problem occurred with 2.01 beta, not 2.02, but is back again. Not especially helpful I know, but there is no other common denominator except firmware changes. I'm xl and...
  65. kipstryker

    Matrix vs. QSC?

    The matrix is a very good power amp. It is very neutral imo and any colouration it does impart to the sound is positive. It's success though will depend on your cab though of course. It's pointless comparing it to the qsc if you are using a guitar cab. I use a frfr cab (the matrix fr212 which...
  66. kipstryker

    Thinking about a Tele style guitar

    http://www.guitarthai.com/picpost/gtpicpost/A2201626.jpg Kotzen tele. I'm very tempted.
  67. kipstryker

    Congrats to Ghost ! Grammy winner and Fractal users ...

    The BOC influence is obvious and welcome. A tremendous band still at it. Saw them last year at the ramblin man fayre in the UK. First time for many years and they were superb. Donald is such a monster player. Consider this from the spectres album the style and melodic interplay is very similar...
  68. kipstryker

    New to Axe-FX, amp models sound messed up

    I defer and agree with the veterans above. The hbe doesn't sound unlike an isolated recorded stem of many hi gain pro recordings though aside from some possible clipping. When I first got my xl I thought everything sounded too fizzy and treble heavy. A fairly aggressive cut of the highs in the...
  69. kipstryker

    2016 GMC radio

    I guess I'm a bit out out of date here
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    Axe FX Rack Interface Panels In The UK!

    And it's very well made and robust.... I bought it off yek. For alot less than 320
  71. kipstryker

    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

    Not really. Everywhere else is + or - gmt ;)
  72. kipstryker

    Rip Lemmy....

    In an industry increasingly dominated by manufactured karaoke singers we have to say goodbye to the real deal. So sad that never again will he amble onstage and say 'we are motorhead and we play rock and roll'......
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    SKB Rack Case Cage Nuts?

    This ^
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    What's YOUR cab block tend to look like :)

    Needed to be done. Couldn't let that go:D. Good man. Now get your coat ;)
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    What's YOUR cab block tend to look like :)

    I prefer to find an IR that near enough works straight off so I tweak very little. I low cut at around 100 and high cut quite aggressively around 6500. Whilst this can sound a little dull at lower volume once cranked it generally sounds about right. Mic is none as I don't feel the need to...
  76. kipstryker

    Do you guys use scenes or patches to change "channels"?

    I didn't like having to hit reveal. Kept forgetting and changing patch but like others I have bank to zero and scroll between patches or use song/set mode depending on the gig. Bottom five are set to scenes and typically for each preset I run from clean to lead in varying degrees of gain and...
  77. kipstryker

    Winamp is shutting down. Alternate MP3 Player?

    I like riffstation. It's not free but it's cheap enough, stable and works very well. The chord identifier is a bit gimmicky and inaccurate and not of particular interest to anyone except beginners I would suggest. The pitch and tempo controls are excellent. As someone that plays predominantly in...
  78. kipstryker

    Lefty but play righty?

    If this straw poll is anything to go by then it would seem that a significant number of lefties play right handed. In which case the lack of left hookers in the shops being so small might actually be a closer reflection of the demand. Indirectly it might be said that the manufacturers created...
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    Has the Axe FX replaced your entire pedal board, or some/none of it?

    Well my previous rig was based around the G-System which I used happily for a few years. It's been sold and the handful of pedals are gathering dust. My carry in and set up is easy. Footprint is smaller. No micing up etc. I may have felt different if I'd moved from a big pedal board but...
  80. kipstryker

    AXE FX2 + GT1000 FX what 2x12 cab do you advice?

    The matrix fr212 is an awesome cab. So much headroom. Bass response is huge. I don't really have an amp in the room issue like some others. I think the FR212 is a significant part of this.
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    Lefty but play righty?

    As I mentioned above a couple of things I automatically do right handed but these are two handed things like hitting a golf ball, but a single handed task 100% left and my instinct was to play left. That felt correct. I can't remember at what stage it no longer felt unnatural but certainly now...
  82. kipstryker

    Lefty but play righty?

    Totally left handed and footed except if I pick up a cricket bat or golf club. Or for my friends in the US a baseball bat. My brain wanted to play guitar left though. I was so determined however to play that I fought it until it wasn't an issue. Now another weird bunch are those that have the...
  83. kipstryker

    Lefty but play righty?

    Well it's obvious then....we need a dedicated section of the forum to discuss and consider those matters our correctly orientated brethren have little understanding. We are a rare but valuable breed, like bass players with a sense of humour and drummers that can dress themselves :D
  84. kipstryker

    Which in-ear transmitter/receiver do you use?

    Ew300. Very happy and the receiver is so well built. Regardless of the quality or transmission frequency the ear buds are critical. Custom moulds with dual or more armatures make such a difference both in sound and comfort. So that is another significant cost to factor in. My band have recently...
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    Lefty but play righty?

    Never expected so many in such a small sample in such a short time. Dunno about you guys but often right handed players are a bit gob smacked when I tell them. It's not like we were Jeff Healey or something. As mentioned the availability of left hookers in the stores is one reason why I don't...
  86. kipstryker

    What's your #1

    Incredibly comfortable guitar to play. Been go to now for a few months.
  87. kipstryker

    Lefty but play righty?

    Just reading the my first guitar thread and how one guy didn't Start to learn as the teacher had no left hookers and another lefty learnt right handed. I'm left handed but play right as the shop my dad took me to when I got my first guitar aged around 13 or 14 had no left handers. The salesman...
  88. kipstryker

    Its arrived!!

    I stand my fr212 on end so I hear it ok unless I'm right on top of it. Lately I've been playing so sloppy I'd rather not hear anything tbh..... I have output 2 going foh so sometimes I'll use iem. Depends on venue and my mood.
  89. kipstryker

    Its arrived!!

    Hmm. Didn't know that. I may split mine with my power conditioner. Thanks for the heads up.
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    My dirty tones are harsh and Fizzy... any pointers?

    This ^.
  91. kipstryker

    Its arrived!!

    The matrix runs pretty cool I find. I have mine racked above the axe and it's been fine running for hours.
  92. kipstryker

    Its arrived!!

    Same setup as me. The FR212 is a wonderful speaker. Mine all arrived on the Friday and I gigged with it on the Saturday. Sounded pretty lousy. A year later and I've learnt so much. I'm lovin it. Be patient and trawl the forum. Everything you can ask is in here or the wiki somewhere. I had an...
  93. kipstryker

    Frfr first impressions!

    I use just the FR212. It's great. Across all frequencies. Huge sound for a 2x12'. Clean or high gain. I've yet to find its limits. I certainly have no need or desire to go back to 4x12. It's just a monster I can carry with one hand.
  94. kipstryker

    the levels thing on the Utility page?

    Yep. Works for me. Southampton boys agree.
  95. kipstryker

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    Yep, liking this. In passing, has the input gain always clicked over to MELT FACE on max??? I'm not a super high gain freak and noticed it for the first time today on the factory petrucci preset??? I'm finally starting to 'get' the mk 11 with this beta. The bright/deep model with a generous...
  96. kipstryker

    Line 6 Helix Reviews Are Starting to Appear...

    If these two were made of chocolate they would eat themselves. Chapman is paid to like it and Anderton does what daddy says. Nice bit of kit though. I've got the line 6 digital mixer. It's good. Better than the presonus I had previously. I'll stick with my xl all the same.
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    Input and views welcome / Para Pre Eq issue?

    Thanks Mr C.
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    Input and views welcome / Para Pre Eq issue?

    I was reading Cliff's guide on pre eq and put a para eq before the amp as suggested. I've noticed it (or I think it is this) imparts a sound a bit like a cocked wah - sort of michael schenkerish. Now is it me and my tired old ears? It was only after I had added this to a few patches and went...
  99. kipstryker

    How good are the Matrix FR212 Passive Cab?

    Very happy with mine. Clear and articulate with clean to high gain and if you need it can be massive. Loads of bottom end which is tight and punchy. Was thinking of having two but one is plenty for me. Not too heavy either yet solid and very well built. Cracking cab. I was concerned as it's not...
  100. kipstryker

    Firmware with midi usb interface

    Clearly the solution to a fried usb is to buy a Kemper. Surprised nobody else already suggested that.
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