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Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

I’ve got a show that opens in 3 weeks. THIS time I mean it when I say this will the last firmware I update to before opening curtain. Also - just to hedge my bets - I’m weak and easily tempted. :)
- Downtown2112
- Post #25
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
PSA for the best sounding best value IEM KZ ZS10 Pro's

I’ll echo @scottp on these. I’m primarily a theater and worship guitarist. After my 2nd pair of triple driver Westones crapped out on me, I bought the ZS10’s as an emergency replacement. Your mileage may vary, but I’ve been very happy with them. Talk about a pleasant surprise! I haven’t gone...
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Nov 25, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Yeah that’s great about this show. Start two songs on mando and then swap out midway through. 11 months is truly fantastic. Hoping to do 2 other shows before then. Fingers crossed. Same theater group is doing Wedding Singer (please hire me!) and Matilda As for Mean Girls - Orchestration calls...
- Downtown2112
- Post #17
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Haha, @Rex! Of course you’re right. :) I‘ve played quite a few theater gigs so I’m pretty comfortable saying what I can and can’t commit to. The good news is that this show is 1) about 11 months from now, 2) a simple Mando part and 3) the MD wouldn’t care what instrument I play because they’re...
- Downtown2112
- Post #15
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Well I tried to buy some gear today. Went to a local Music Go Round because they had a B-stock electric banjo and a B-stock electric mandolin. (Both Gold Tone). I took a guitar that I don’t play anymore. Told them if they do a straight swap for the banjo then I’d buy the mandolin as well. Long...
- Downtown2112
- Post #11
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Good info @AndyOrr - will definitely check Ben's site! I'm actually dealing with banjo stuff for this show too - although just pretty simply strummed parts. When I played Shrek, I remember thinking that the guitar book just wasn't written by a guitar player - things didn't always layout very...
- Downtown2112
- Post #7
- Jun 20, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Actually looking at some 6 string hybrids right now!
- Downtown2112
- Post #3
- Jun 19, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Doubling on Mandolin in Theater Gigs

Any advice from theater folks who double on guitar and mandolin? I’ve been hired to play Mean Girls (yay!) which calls for doubling on the mandolin. I’ve got to not only get a mandolin but also learn play it. :) It’s small-time theater so I’m not really stressed, but I also really don’t want...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2023
- Replies: 17
- Forum: The Lounge
Played through the FAS Models for the first time

I’m in that time where I’m trying to program my setlist with the “right“ tones for a show that opens next weekend. Great reminder for me to audition the FAS models. I’m definitely guilty of defaulting to things my eyes know (AC-20, Matchless, Vox, etc) and totally neglecting options that might...
- Downtown2112
- Post #25
- Jun 3, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Steely Dan style blues

Very nice! I dig it. My last pup was Aja (rest sweetly you good, good girl) and my new pup is Josie. So yeah, we dig the Dan in this house. :)
- Downtown2112
- Post #10
- Jun 3, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
HELP!!!! Need an "instant 80s" preset collection

Ok…been waiting because I didn’t know how long your run was. I think we need some pics of y’all’s costumes! 😂 Seriously though…sounds like you had a blast. I agree that this is one of the better pit experiences I’ve had. Break them legs and keep posting about future theater gigs! Cheers, peace...
- Downtown2112
- Post #47
- Mar 3, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Tough Week

Ha! yes You could do that, but it would probably then totally mess with the, “Long finish of black coffee, dark cherries, & herbs” :) George T Stagg 2020 Release
- Downtown2112
- Post #21
- Feb 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Tough Week

May be the best Whiskey I’ve ever had. Falls firmly into the category of, “sure glad my buddy bought it and not me”. Tried a couple of Garrison Brothers this day and the George T Stagg was noticeably better than the GB Balmorhea (which was GREAT itself)
- Downtown2112
- Post #15
- Feb 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Tough Week

Angel‘s Envy is one of my faves! Along with Jefferson’s Ocean.
- Downtown2112
- Post #11
- Feb 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Tough Week

Haven’t tried many JW’s but the Blue is definitely one I’d like somebody else to buy for me. :) @iaresee - that Suntory was really good. I went in thinking it would be one thing and was quite pleasantly surprised to find out I was wrong. I’ve definitely recommended this to several people. That...
- Downtown2112
- Post #9
- Feb 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
HELP!!!! Need an "instant 80s" preset collection

We finished our run this past weekend. We only had 4 shows, but this was so much fun. The @austinbuddy JCM800 preset was my main tone for the night. Used, almost exclusively, a tube screamer for overdrive. I normally have a really hard time jelling with other people’s presets, but Buddy’s stuff...
- Downtown2112
- Post #43
- Jan 23, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
HELP!!!! Need an "instant 80s" preset collection

Awesome! I still need more "bling", but I've got the hair now. :-) Tech week starts a week from Monday.
- Downtown2112
- Post #33
- Jan 5, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
HELP!!!! Need an "instant 80s" preset collection

Oh man…this really hits home for me. I’m playing guitar 2 for Rock of Ages in January. Building my set list almost exclusively around Austin Buddy’s Naked Amp JCM800 preset. Added a tube screamer, Timmy and RCB for drives and I feel like I’m in the ballpark for my stuff. I A/B’ed that with the...
- Downtown2112
- Post #31
- Dec 30, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Axe-Edit III 1.12.02

Well I’m a doofus…which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone…my own screenshots show ”none” as #79 for delay blocks. I completely missed it all off by itself on the right. That said, I’ve expected to see it as option 1 - like many of the other blocks I noted. I would still like to see all...
- Downtown2112
- Post #14
- Jun 3, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
Axe-Edit III 1.12.02

Possible bugs. Doesn't look like you can set tempo to "none" on a delay block through AxeEdit. Also - the ordering of tempo times is different between delay blocks and other blocks. To reproduce: Pulled up the Plexi 50W factory preset. Went the delay block and wanted to set it's tempo to...
- Downtown2112
- Post #9
- Jun 3, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Edit III
Axe-Fx III Manual for FW 19.x

I've got to say, the Fractal manuals are some of the best I've ever used. It goes beyond great information - the manual just LOOKS sharp! "Read The Fine Manual", indeed, as @Admin M@ says :-) It's been ages since I've relied on a printed manual, so little things like colors really stick out...
- Downtown2112
- Post #6
- Feb 18, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Post An Old Music Related Pic Of You

Haha! I got paid in beer and poutine so yup - totally legal! :-)
- Downtown2112
- Post #41
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Post An Old Music Related Pic Of You

Great thread! Enjoying this a lot! University of Texas at Austin 1988 - Tallest (and only) tenor sax player in the line My rehearsal dinner in 1992 - playing bass while my soon-to-be wife and her brother sing Canada Day gig circa 2012 or 2013 - playing guitar, keyboard, winds and (gasp!)...
- Downtown2112
- Post #19
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish Increase Maximum Reverb PreDelay

I do use a volume pedal after the amp and before delay/reverb for swells quite extensively. (Placing my volume pedal there is standard on every single preset I use) However, predelay isn't really a factor for me in that case. I would just like single notes to "stand out" a little more by...
- Downtown2112
- Post #3
- Feb 23, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish Increase Maximum Reverb PreDelay

The predelay on reverb blocks currently has a maximum value of (I believe) 250ms. While I have no specific maximum value in mind, I've found that I wanted a bit more separation than that when doing some ambient/textural stuff. Although I'm posting this in the AxeFX III wishes, I also own an FM3...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2021
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Next big thing for Fractal

As long as we're spitballing ideas among friends...I'd really like to see a couple of Fractal offerings similar to other items already in the market. How about a pedal providing ONLY amp and cab - as inspired by the Strymon Iridium? How about an effect(s)-only pedal from Fractal? Could be as...
- Downtown2112
- Post #63
- Jan 22, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 Firmware Version 2.00 Public Beta 1

TL;DR - Outstanding beta release! Very happy! I've been critical in the past about delays in firmware releases, so it's only right to be equally vocal when things go VERY well. First and foremost, releasing the beta on the Wednesday before (US) Thanksgiving was a STELLAR decision from a...
- Downtown2112
- Post #253
- Nov 30, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Joke Thread

Three notes walk into a bar... a C, an Eb and a G. Bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve minors in here”
- Downtown2112
- Post #17
- Nov 11, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.06

Chris, you really go above and beyond helping out on this forum, testing, and explaining complex technologies in a way that people can easily understand. I’ve been a fan of your teaching style for a long time. I absolutely trust that your intentions are good. That said, Fractal absolutely has...
- Downtown2112
- Post #534
- Nov 1, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.06

100% agree! As an enterprise software architect for a Fortune 100 company, I simply cannot image a scenario in my world where crashes remain unaddressed for this long. Something is very wrong.
- Downtown2112
- Post #530
- Nov 1, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.06

Has there been any thought about dropping a beta firmware for the sole purpose of beefing up diagnostic info and generating logging data that can be extracted following a crash/freeze? Might be even useful to build that into a new version of FM3-Edit - for those experiencing issues while...
- Downtown2112
- Post #474
- Oct 28, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.06

Agreed! That would be lousy! Crashes = bad. Reminds me of that time when my FM3 froze up while I was waiting for a fix to be released. I remember it like it was yesterday because, well, it was.
- Downtown2112
- Post #457
- Oct 27, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.06

I just cannot play gear live that has intermittent freeze ups. Maybe it would be fine, but it’s also possible that things would go colossally bad. My last freeze was 2 hours before leaving the house for a gig! That’s just not a chance I’m prepared to take anymore. Embarrassment issues aside...
- Downtown2112
- Post #324
- Oct 13, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
When until the FM3 features catches up to the Axe III?

I thought I remembered seeing a post on the original FM3 board (deleted during the great meltdown of Feb 2020) that one of the benefits of the FM3 would be a much easier portability of changes from AxeFX-III to FM3. While that may have been the intention, we haven't seen the same turnaround as...
- Downtown2112
- Post #28
- Sep 24, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

Invitation received just now and order placed! Waitlist: 4/23/2019, 6:32PM Eastern
- Downtown2112
- Post #35
- May 20, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
The Outfield.

I was actually playing through the entire "Play Deep" album about a week or so ago. Used to do "Your Love" in a band a long time ago and I already knew "Say it Isn't So", but I wanted to make an effort to learn more of the album. Got through side 1 and then got distracted. Yeah - I still think...
- Downtown2112
- Post #3
- Apr 2, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Post Here if You've Received An FM3 Invite!

Waitlisted on 4/23 6:32PM Eastern Just received the invitation. Not going to purchase this version of the FM3. I'm going to wait for the regular production units to become available.
- Downtown2112
- Post #419
- Mar 31, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Post Here if You've Received An FM3 Invite!

While there’s no way to know the size of the waitlist post-April 23rd, I do think you can make educated ballpark guesses as to the size of the AX8 waitlist being used to fulfill the first FM3 orders.
- Downtown2112
- Post #273
- Mar 4, 2020
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
New mega zip file of ambient Presets and Blocks to download

I see your block library and will raise you a Global Block. :-) Got a theater gig already under rehearsal. Right now, I'm preset-per-song but ultimately will end up with only 4 or 5 presets. This morning, I saved 2 of your pitch blocks into a global block and then it was just "load and use"...
- Downtown2112
- Post #66
- Feb 16, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
New mega zip file of ambient Presets and Blocks to download

Thanks a bunch, @simeon! Just donated. 2 of the blocks (so far) definitely fill a need that I've been struggling with on my own. Really appreciate you sharing these.
- Downtown2112
- Post #61
- Feb 16, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 11.02 Public Beta #5 (Beta_4)

Ok - I was curious, so I looked. Turned out it was pretty easy to find. I had to start somewhere so I picked a "completely arbitrary" ;) starting date of April 23, 2019. Since that date: 29 AxeFX III firmware downloads have been made available. (13 betas, 16 final releases) 8 downloads were...
- Downtown2112
- Post #375
- Jan 15, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AustinBuddy Naked Amps Tone Pack (still) Rules! ... New Website up...FM3...coming soon(ish)

I’m not a great guitar player - most of you cats would probably leave me in the dust. That said, I’ve never received more compliments on my tone (in some pretty big gigs - couple thousand people) than since I first purchased Buddy’s tone pack. Bought it for AX8. Bought it again for the III. I...
- Downtown2112
- Post #327
- Dec 21, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Encouragement for Heather - God Is Bigger Than We Thought

Wow. When we lead worship, we never emit light ourselves - we only hope to reflect His light in an effort to help guide others. That was a truly reflective moment you shared and it gives honor and praise where it is most deserved. Many prayers for you and your wife. Peace be with you both.
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Dec 14, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
FracTool - for power users only

Wonder what's different between our two tests (and environments). Are you running Mojave in your test environment? Launching after running the installer? (...as opposed to running directly from Xcode) I'm not connected to my AxeFX III. I launch FracTool and drag the *.syx from Finder to the...
- Downtown2112
- Post #3,004
- Sep 11, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
FracTool - for power users only

Installed 3.31 and I'm still seeing the same crash while exporting. Used the ACDC preset from above (plus others). Tried exporting to CSV, PDF and HTML. MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 (18F132) FracTool: 3.31 Crash log for CSV export attached.
- Downtown2112
- Post #2,999
- Sep 11, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Bug? Strange rumble/noise....

@jlynnb1 - I just tried your preset on my III and couldn’t duplicate the issue. I did, however, have a massive slowdown with AxeEdit once I loaded it - to the point where it was almost unusable. What I did see, possibly of relevance, was that the preset was pushing 85% CPU without playing a...
- Downtown2112
- Post #19
- Sep 10, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FracTool - for power users only

I'm seeing the same behavior as reported by @fractalz. Crashes for me when exporting to any file format. Reproduced using that ACDC preset from above as well as other presets. MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 (18F132) FracTool: 3.30 (Although crash logs still show 3.28 as previously reported) Attaching...
- Downtown2112
- Post #2,995
- Sep 10, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Killer Queen at Red Rocks

My daughter and her BFF were FaceTiming tonight - and then started begging me to take them to see a concert at Red Rocks. They were throwing out all sorts of names of people playing there that I’d never heard of. Then the bestie says she would be down with seeing Killer Queen perform there. Oh...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.00 Public Beta

Totally understand that reluctance. However, consider this...but only if you’re comfortable with a possible problem... I’ve installed (and even gigged) betas since, I think, 17.x. I’ve never experienced an upgrade issue until today. I don’t mind at all that there was an issue with my upgrade...
- Downtown2112
- Post #81
- Jun 14, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.00 Public Beta

Reverting to 5.08 seems to work fine. #whew Linking to video showing the startup issues in case this helps troubleshoot the problem. 6.0Beta Install Failure - Problems on Reboot Other pertinent (?) info: Tried with and without having my FC-6 attached during reboot. Same issue both times.
- Downtown2112
- Post #63
- Jun 14, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 6.00 Public Beta

Yikes! Bad things happening here. Update looked liked it worked. Rebooted. Startup messages were displaying as normal but the color of the menu started shifting to white then black. Emergency reboot and DDR test passed. Tried it again. “Update successful. Please power cycle the unit”. Same...
- Downtown2112
- Post #61
- Jun 14, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Ain't No Grave - Easter 2019

Ain't No Grave from our Easter services yesterday. "Interesting" weekend to say the least... - lost the system that controlled IEM mixes right before soundcheck - sound tech rigged a temp system that worked great....right up until... - the main system unexpectedly came back online (and cycled...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Apr 22, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FC-6 Losing Main LCD Display

Emailed support - will post back here with updates. 3 things worth mentioning: 1) Made it through the first set of our second service with no issues. Yay! 2) When it has gone out, the LCD still appears backlit - there’s just nothing displaying there. 3) The only thing that’s changed is that I...
- Downtown2112
- Post #5
- Apr 20, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-6 Losing Main LCD Display

Anything is possible, I guess. However after I’ve lost display and without touching the FC at all, I can power down the III, wait, power back up and the LCD displays just fine. Thank goodness I’ve got the III sitting right next to me so I can see the tuner.
- Downtown2112
- Post #3
- Apr 20, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-6 Losing Main LCD Display

Sound checking using the latest firmware and I’m losing the main LCD display after some period of time. Tried power cycling everything and things worked....until I lost the display again. Individual LCDs still are displaying and everything seems to be working. Still - kinda scary.
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Implemented: Display tempo on mini LCD

+1. Really like this idea!
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Jan 27, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
So, the Dumble thing...

I dig it, Leon! I've wanted to dig into the Dumbles for a while. I'm very much into riding my volume knob (and/or foot pedal) to clean up my sound or add a little more grit so I really love the range of tones that you get that in that video. Inspiring as always! Side note: My dog is named Aja...
- Downtown2112
- Post #3
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Angels We Have Heard on High

From Christmas Eve services yesterday. Taken from our Facebook live feed so audio/visual slightly out of sync. Never posted a link here before, so be gentle with me. :-) Used an @austinbuddy Friedman patch - adding in only my delays and reverb. I’m so incredibly happy with that purchase and I...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Dec 25, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

Hi Cooper. Congrats on going live with the course. It's obvious that you put a TON of work into it. I've already picked up several gems - including one I'm eager to incorporate into rehearsal tonight! Question: Are videos still in the process of uploading? I'm not seeing any videos after...
- Downtown2112
- Post #193
- Dec 20, 2018
- Forum: Vendors
Yamaha HS8 Monitors

+1 on the HS8. Very happy with mine. I don't think I could have done any better in that price range.
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Oct 26, 2018
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Anyone using Austin Buddy presets live?

I've found the AustinBuddy presets to be FAR superior to anything I created from scratch and I have used many presets live. Bought them for both the AX8 and AxeFx III. My only tweaks have been to roll off some bass (on some) and add my own delays and reverbs. The best compliment on my sound I...
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Oct 4, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Getting a preset into a scene

This is bordering more on "wish" - but it is related to the problem the OP is trying to solve and the comments made by others. Mods - please feel free to move it if you like. TL;DR Sure would be cool to import a block channel from a different preset without ever leaving my current preset...
- Downtown2112
- Post #10
- Oct 4, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish View Tapped Tempo BPM on Display Screen

@Bakerman - you nailed it. That was exactly the issue. I was sending 000 and 127 values. Changing those to OFF and 127 got rid of my goofy tempo issue. As for average vs last 2...I've used last 2 ever since it was introduced. I thought the "average" option took the average of the last 10 taps...
- Downtown2112
- Post #7
- Apr 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish View Tapped Tempo BPM on Display Screen

Yeah - I’m gonna have to do something or I just can’t keep using the III live. I’ve got one more song to get through today then I’ll have a couple of weeks to investigate more deeply. I suspect that is all my fault and due to how I setup the MFC. If I “pop” the tap, I get reasonable tempos as...
- Downtown2112
- Post #4
- Apr 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish View Tapped Tempo BPM on Display Screen

Just got nailed again in a live setting. MFC MkIII setup to tap tempo. AxeFX III setup to use last two. (Can’t use average because transitions are too quick between songs) We end one song and immediately cue the next. Click track starts and I start tapping. Tempo is wonky, I don’t realize it...
- Downtown2112
- Post #2
- Apr 22, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
No axe edit for Mac?

Totally agree that front panel editing is very nice...however... Without AxeEdit, there's no way to copy a channel from one preset and paste it into a different preset. That made it more difficult than I would have liked to have 1 preset with amp/cab/drive ABCD values that came from other...
- Downtown2112
- Post #47
- Mar 29, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish View Tapped Tempo BPM on Display Screen

For live use - I'd really like the ability to see the tempo as I'm tapping it in. I realize that may be available on the upcoming FCs, but I'm going to be playing live before those are available. It would be really nice if the screen could switch to a tempo page (with a readable tempo on it) and...
- Downtown2112
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2018
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

There’s a really good episode of the Freakonomics podcast where they talk about secondary markets - primarily as they relate to ticket sales. Reputation and public relations troubles are cited as major reasons for “under pricing” a product - even though economic theory would say you are leaving...
- Downtown2112
- Post #409
- Mar 18, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

Honestly, I had the same thought and quickly came to the same conclusion. The fact that I could do that didn’t mean that I should do that. I’ll sleep well tonight with my decision and worry about paying for FCs later. I ended up spending this morning hooking my MFC up to my AX8 to “practice”...
- Downtown2112
- Post #408
- Mar 18, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

9:00 EST. Just got the invite and placed my order!
- Downtown2112
- Post #380
- Mar 18, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

@York Audio - Congratulations! That pic makes my heart smile!
- Downtown2112
- Post #315
- Mar 17, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

Judging from past days, I'd guess we're done for invites today. Looking at the original waitlist thread and comments in this thread, here's what I've seen. (Totally non-scientific, info for fun only, blah blah blah) As of right now - the latest known confirmation time is 8:38 EST. I've...
- Downtown2112
- Post #267
- Mar 16, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

At https://www.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-iii-waitlist/ EDIT: Smaller picture
- Downtown2112
- Post #227
- Mar 16, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

At some point, as @Admin M@ said on Monday on FB, the floodgates are going to open. Remember - the Fractal website says you are able to purchase more than 1 unit when you receive confirmation. You don't have to join the waitlist multiple times. I forgot about that little nugget but it probably...
- Downtown2112
- Post #220
- Mar 16, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

So what's the latest waitlist time we've seen actually receive an invite - at least after FAS sales started following the waitlist order? I've seen one confirmed order for an 8:23AM EST waitlist spot. As of last evening, I saw one person who was 8:25AM EST still without an invite. I'm at...
- Downtown2112
- Post #128
- Mar 15, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
700+ Naked Amps TonePack for AX8 Release

Gotta add my thanks to @austinbuddy for this awesome pack. It’s worth every penny! Last night, I used a single Dirty Shirley preset for my entire set at church. After the service, a pro bass player buddy came up and said the guitar sounded amazing in the room. Then the sound guy came up a few...
- Downtown2112
- Post #118
- Jan 21, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
You Know You're a Bonehead When...

Oh man...done that...even with a click track in my ears. I still wake up in cold sweat remembering it. I'll never forget the look I got. Other boneheaded things I've done: Forgot to reset the magic transpose button on my keyboard before starting the opening song of a set. On a night where I...
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- Post #18
- May 26, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
York Audio Presents: The Bipolar Pack

Thank you so much for the sample. Loved that (and the audio clips) so much, I bought the pack today. I was just floored by how good the Class A 15W IRs sounded with my DC-30 patch. Beyond the mixes and favorites, I love the organization of the IRs....ribbon, balanced, bright and dark. That alone...
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- Post #24
- Mar 23, 2017
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
FracTool - for power users only

@AlGrenadine - My apologies if I'm hijacking the thread. I do iOS development for a living and I'm having crashes at startup. Thought it might help you to investigate crashes if you had some more data points. My gut feel is that the crashes are related to networking code. I haven't been...
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- Post #1,425
- Feb 24, 2017
- Forum: The Lounge
New FAS Video w. Larry Mitchell + Free Presets!

Love this video. Thanks FAS and Larry!
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- Post #20
- Dec 20, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

Congrats on the new product - looks fantastic! As an iOS developer myself, I can really appreciate the amount of effort involved in getting this completed.
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- Post #58
- Nov 8, 2016
- Forum: Vendors
Moke's Custom Presets - Free Preset Giveaway for 'Axe-Fx II' and 'AX8' (The contest is over)

Acoustic Simulator (can I pick from the multi-purpose list?) - Tails Thanks!
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- Post #32
- Oct 18, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Might be forced to try something new....

It's funny - and sorry for digressing - since I've had my AxeFx, I've heard it described in some very non-glowing terms by people who have no idea what it is. They see a "modeler - like a Line 6" (actual quote) and they make up their own mind about what it is before ever hearing it. However...
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- Post #27
- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Might be forced to try something new....

I don't think you'll have any issue at all using the AxeFX for effects only. When I first got mine, I played two weekends into our church's backline Vox and it sounded really good. I had some issues gain staging because we aren't allowed to tweak the amps. I also had to tweak effects because I...
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- Post #24
- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Unearthing gems in older product threads

Thanks for pointing these out again. I'd seen Yek's How To page a while ago, but I've learned SO MUCH since that time. Re-reading, especially now after really trying more of the amps, things make a lot more sense.
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- Post #3
- Jul 11, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
VIDEO: Compression for more gain 2

Great videos, Danny! I can't see me breaking that sound out at my church gig this weekend - but I *so* want to! :-) Hope you do decide to do a similar video from a bluesy/single-coil perspective. I'm sure it would be incredible. Peace, brother!
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- Post #22
- Apr 7, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Join the AxeFxTutorials & ML Sound Lab Twitch stream!!

Awesome stuff, great work and much appreciated. (Way more important than that pesky "work stuff" I missed out on while watching.) Learned a lot and I really appreciate that you borrowed a strat, Chris. Great tip too, Mikko, using octaves to balance out lows, mids and highs. Gonna put that (and...
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- Post #75
- Dec 16, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Just bought an XL+. Can anyone recommend a small, budget foot controller?

I got a used FCB1010 (with the Uno chip) for about $100USD a year ago and I just purchased a MFC which should arrive later this week. No doubt, the MFC is going to allow me to do a lot of things I couldn't do with the FCB - but the resale market for the FCB seems to *still* be around $100...
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- Post #12
- Dec 2, 2015
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Join the AxeFxTutorials & ML Sound Lab Twitch stream!!

Can't wait to see what y'all have planned! From my standpoint, I'd be really excited to hear about some strategies for attacking various tones with single coil pickups. I love the sounds you get on your EP, Mikko, but I don't think the church where I play would enjoy them as much as I do. :-)...
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- Post #35
- Dec 1, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Dotted 1/8 versus ms approach with delay....explain?

When using tap tempo, you may want to check your settings as to which type of tap tempo is used...because there are two different options available. There's an "averaging method" and a "last two" method. (I've got mine set to "last two".) You can see more info on that (including Cliff's...
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- Post #7
- Nov 9, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bookmarking "New Posts". Question re. Forum Mechanics

Haha - make that 2 posts now. :) Long time lurker here but I haven't been *completely* invisible. Had my XL for about 10 months and finally saw a question that I could feel confident answering. SUPER grateful to all of the fantastic folks at FAS and from this forum who provide such amazing...
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- Post #4
- Sep 2, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge
Bookmarking "New Posts". Question re. Forum Mechanics

Kent, This is the link I use to see all new posts across all forums: Search Results - Fractal Audio Systems Forum See if that works for you. Fred
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- Post #2
- Aug 31, 2015
- Forum: The Lounge