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  1. Tsunamijuan

    Considering Upgrading From II-XL to III as a bass player.

    Awesome sounds like i am on the right track for an upgrade than. Fuller is a definite positive. Sounds like your doing something very similar to what I am doing currently.
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    Considering Upgrading From II-XL to III as a bass player.

    So I have been using my II-XL for about 5 years now (3 years in the band). Which has been great but I am starting to need more I/O channels. Like needing the ability to have some send and returns for external pedals. I can't really use output two as an fx loop on my current setup. Due to a mix...
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    Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    You guys rock. This is part of what makes you guys the best company to work with IMO! Thank you for being such awesome people and a company!
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    AFIII Blues time with Comet amp

    sounds good, nice and creamy but your still getting some nice dirt and a little grind in places as needed :D
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    Dead time between songs ideas???

    My band still has issues with Momentum at times. What we have done to reduce this is put some medleys/fills between stuff, So that we can go between songs, and give an opportunity to do tuning/patch changes. While keeping the show momentum going. This has worked well with both playing through...
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    How do you get YOUR SOUND to FOH? (BASS)

    I live in a small area, and the few times I actually get someone running FOH they have always managed to completely screw up my monitor mix. So I personally handle my own monitor mix now. So I give the front of house Output 1 - Left from the XLR , Balanced goes to my power amp and cabs Then I...
  7. Tsunamijuan

    What's your favorite amp model?

    I am a big dumble Fan when it comes to guitar. For Bass I stick with the Fractal Bass Model.
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    2-part AxeFx/headphones question

    I use headphones most of the time when i am at home playing. Slinky005 hit it on the head. Flat Response headphones are key. I use a mix of headphones, often I use my sennheiser 280 pro's for closed ear despite their color. When i am setting up patches I usually use my Grado RS2e's. Which are an...
  9. Tsunamijuan

    The III seems like a bass dream machine (or just a dream machine period).

    having the extra Io chain is nice, cause there are a few pedals i would like to incorporate into my setup, and have them in a kind of standard effects loop kind of setup. But for most of the stuff I probably won't be making use of it any time soon in my bass setup. Since I am primarily playing...
  10. Tsunamijuan

    XL+ Becoming Obsolete?

    Couldn't be better timing either, i might be looking for a kidney, who knew there was a bargain bin for those things at the local guitar shops around NAMM time :D
  11. Tsunamijuan

    New Bass Day: Pedulla content

    Looks like there is a good chance you have the same pickups i have in my custom 4 string(just in a 5). Are they active or passive? Let me know how you like them cause I love mine.
  12. Tsunamijuan

    Matrix GT1000FX for bass?

    I haven't picked up a Matrix power amp yet. Its on my list of bass gear to acquire. There is always the Rac 12 for live amp model control. I have been getting away with just tweaking the Global eq WIth bass, same as you would with guitar.
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    Volume issues, I am not loud enough apparently (I though the neighbors complaints ment the opposite)

    I made some additional changes to my eq a bit today that did help me cut a little more and be heard, moved the way i had the cabs angled around some too and I am having a bit less problems being heard in the studio while playing now. But still running the amp at its limits. We had a long...
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    Volume issues, I am not loud enough apparently (I though the neighbors complaints ment the opposite)

    @dr bonkers You have definitely highlighted some of the adversity i am dealing with in this band. The drums and I actually sit quite nicely together. Most of the time. The kick and I lock up nicely, while still being semi separate. Snare obviously rings through. The toms seem to be in a good...
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    Volume issues, I am not loud enough apparently (I though the neighbors complaints ment the opposite)

    sorry the neighbor bit was a joke. We practice in a studio that has no neighbors during the hours we play. The building is heavily sound deadened. Which is part of the problem when it comes to practice volume. I am playing at the absolute max during practice which is kinda stupid. but I am...
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    Volume issues, I am not loud enough apparently (I though the neighbors complaints ment the opposite)

    I don't seem to be loud enough right now to cut past the two guitar players an extremely loud drummer and they keyboard player. I know getting people to not sit ontop of me frequency wise is part of it. However I am running the amps I have at their limits (even borked a 500watt orange). Running...
  17. Tsunamijuan

    XA2 FASLINK adapter

    I have not tried using one, but is it a deal breaker to use the ethercon? Which the mk1 supports.
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    What do you all use to upright your Axe Fx onstage?

    The gator rack bags have feet on them, If your cables are short enough/flush in the back, than they are capable of holding themselves up without having to bring an additional stand. I tend to do this when i take my axe with me gear shopping. Can't have my gear in front of me live though, drunken...
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    Cheap band mates

    Man I have done that plenty of times, the more tired and worn down the worse it is. I started color coding my cables and equipment, as well as others to help speed the process up. Helps speed up troubleshooting too.
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    Cheap band mates

    I respectfully think that an expectation of reliable and correct gear isn't to much to ask. Not to mention really doesn't fall into GAS in my book. I admit i am completely new to being in a band (joined my first band a month ago). However I a member/participant in a non musical sense, for the...
  21. Tsunamijuan

    Using the Axe for vocals

    I have used my axe a few time for vocals. I Routed in the effects loop though, so i could use the second channel. Going out and insert on the mixer. Which is generally how i run effects and then the wet single i bring into a new channel on the mixer.
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    cure for drummers with IEM's?

    My suggestions would be spend time on making sure his mix is right, or of possible give him control of his mix. Most digitial mixers off this these days, or there are drummer oriented submixers that also work as split snakes. The other thing is some play louder cause they are no longer getting...
  23. Tsunamijuan

    About headphones with Axe-Fx II XL+

    I wouldn't call myself a pro as a player. But Heaphones have been one of my primairy sources of monitoring my axe since purchase. Since its a much better option for playing in the middle of the night. You will not have the feedback that you would have normally with an amp in the room(ie holding...
  24. Tsunamijuan

    FRFR and monitoring as a bass player? I need some advice please.

    Thanks everyone for the input I really appreciate it. As usual the community here opened my eyes to More options that I didn't know about. As fate would have it, I walked into the music store Today and found a cheap used Eden 180 watt combo. Gave it a swirl with the axe and it was a good...
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    FRFR and monitoring as a bass player? I need some advice please.

    For some reason I hadn't really thought of flying or putting it on a pole and using it as a side fill. Right now we are just in the studio/practice area. I tried setting up dual monitors and then realized based on positioning of people i was phase canceling myself. Right now i am spending all my...
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    FRFR and monitoring as a bass player? I need some advice please.

    Nah great info here as always selta. Its not a wall of text if its useful information. After all it takes a good number of words to properly communicate so that there isn't confusion. I knew about compressor setup already, I have a nice stack of compressors (love the old dbx's). But i have had...
  27. Tsunamijuan

    FRFR and monitoring as a bass player? I need some advice please.

    selta to the rescue as always, I figured you would have advice for me and I appreciate it. Makeup of the band currently is 2 guitars, trading off a mix of lead rhythm and double lead. Synth Player, Drums, and myself on bass. Alot of the bass parts currently aren't written so much as a typical...
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    FRFR and monitoring as a bass player? I need some advice please.

    I am in a bit of a lack of knowledge here. I know there's some great people on here that can hopefully point me in the right direction at the minimum. I recently joined my first band, as the replacement bass player for the band leader (I am a complete bass noob). Making the graduation from...
  29. Tsunamijuan

    Judas Priest Guitarist K.K.Downing Attic - w Victim Of Changes Intro Demo

    This is by far my favorite Judas Priest album, its the album I put on when i am frustrated with guitar and feel like i want to throw it in the corner and never touch it again. It always inspires me to pick it back up and strive to be better.
  30. Tsunamijuan

    What happens to tone when you increase the wire gauge on bobbin?

    pre or post amplification? Stranded or solid conductor?
  31. Tsunamijuan

    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    Well i bought one of the Yamaha Silent nylon strings already. Will probably square away my guitar rig a bit more, and get some sennheiser wireless inears. As that is the only thing really missing from my setup right now.
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    Upgrading PC processor question

    Words of wisdon and experience here. Avoid those H chipset mobos, they are generally limited the minimum speed for memory despite having bios settings to go higher, try to stick with the Z, or P prefix chipsets on the mid range motherboards. Shouldn't cost you to much extra, will get rid of a...
  33. Tsunamijuan

    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    Yeah i am glad cool heads prevailed, and some insight from you guys certainly helped.
  34. Tsunamijuan

    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    I just want to thank everyone again, For their input and help. My money has been returned, the guitar is going back to ibanez. The store decided that they didn't want to sell me the guitar anymore since it was so messed up. Everyones still being civil to each other and nobodys pissed off...
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    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    Thanks everyone for your input. The guitar is back in their hands currently, they have one last chance to get the setup and fret dress correct. I spelled out exactly what i expected in no uncertain words. They also know that if it returns to me uncapable of staying in tune and buzzing. Then I...
  36. Tsunamijuan

    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    I have a good working relationship with this store, I buy alot of stuff there. I realize also that they are kinda meh when it comes to guitar teching (atleast after this). But it seems like my line of thought isn't blown out of proportion. It is kinda ridiculous that Ibanez let a guitar that...
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    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    Good call guys. Seems like I was somewhat thinking along the same lines as everyone. I wasn't bought sight unseen, my confidence in playing in public like guitar stores is rather low. Not to mention trying to get a decent amp selection that is to my liking and flavor without blasting peoples...
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    How do you setup your guitar's whammy bar?

    I only have floyd roses at this point, I So they are floating. Honestly i think it depends on how your using the guitar, and how well the trem agrees with the guitar. I have had a few guitars that I could never get the trem to be stable enough to dependable. In those situations I blocked them...
  39. Tsunamijuan

    Looking for advice about a guitar i am just not happy with.

    I was hoping someone might have some advice or insight for me, dealing with a guitar that I am not happy with. I purchased this guitar new a few months ago, I loved the pickups in it. It had something odd about it to begin with but i couldn't put my finger on it. When I changed the strings on...
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    Axe 3, you say? TigerSHARCs are phased out without replacement, it seems

    Look at it this way, all you guys with Significant others, that lord over your spending allowances. You now have a legitimate argument for why you need additional Axe-FX's. Gotta have backup units after all.
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    Anyone Else Toss Gear in Garbage?

    very rarely do i toss stuff. But in a circumstance like your talking about thats a good chance that i would pissed off enough to do that. just so i never have to waste time with it again.
  42. Tsunamijuan

    Lunar Rainbow

    Are those Q-Tuners for pickups?
  43. Tsunamijuan

    Tips and tricks for using Axe Fx with IEMs

    You should be good than, depending on your board you should have a good deal of eq control for your iems right there.
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    Tips and tricks for using Axe Fx with IEMs

    I like to split snake stuff when it comes to running monitor and foh mixes. If you have a mixer that is on stage with you to handle nothing but in ears for yourself and band, that is likely one of the best ways to insure you get what you want, short of having a dedicated sound guy that knows...
  45. Tsunamijuan

    Kiesel Guitars got robbed :( :(

    what a violation :( .
  46. Tsunamijuan

    Compressor settings for an acoustic

    Studio compression block, flavor the ratio as it fits your play style probably. Its become my go to for mild compression.
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    How do you listen to music?

    I listen on a pair of grado rs-2 headphones. Though a Audioengine decoder/preamp. I usually go into the preamp optically at 192khz sample rate.
  48. Tsunamijuan

    AxeFX II XL+ sightings... x10

    thats the entire bands live setup up. There is one backup for every person. Its been posted before in more detail. I forget the link to the other post going into more detail about routing and whose is whose.
  49. Tsunamijuan

    MFC-101 Wait List

    buy a used one?
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    Ultra Owner thinking of the big upgrade to the Axe Fx II XL+ -- Lots of questions!

    I would say if your happy with aspects of the Ultra, don't sell it but keep it. The Axe-fx and the Axe-fx 2 are different beasts. I would still say get a axe-fx2, the dynamics and feel as a player are much better for some things. (matter of preference and all that).
  51. Tsunamijuan

    Seattle area: Modeler Day (public event) / FAS hang out

    Wish I lived closer to seattle i am on the right coast for this though. Props for doing this.
  52. Tsunamijuan

    RIP Prince...

    Man what is it this year with all these amazing artists dying. It just ridiculous and most of them aren't even that old.
  53. Tsunamijuan

    Two guitars, one Axe-Fx II users, What are the restrictions?

    If i am correct, You would have to just control the blocks? Cause Scenes aren't really an option at that point? I know you can generally have two MFCS's as a mirror but I am clueless if you can get them both to address a different set of blocks at the same time.
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    Removing/Replacing Front Handles To Fit Axe In SKB Studio Flyer 4U

    I have been avoiding SKB stuff, due to multiple failures of new products from them. Things like handles, latches and hinges, on ata rated cases. Often in the first few days to month.
  55. Tsunamijuan

    Cool Effects that you *have* to have.

    Reverb, Tape delay, Tape chorus (really loving the tape chorus lately) Pitch block for octave multiplying. Multi delay. Volume block coupled to a gate or filter, So i can make it act as a ducker basically for split into the parallel effects of chorus and delays or other misc stuffz.
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    Satriani Live--Multiple Axe Fx(s)

    Which guitar was Keneally playing? Strat or the Black Devil SG?
  57. Tsunamijuan

    Satriani Live--Multiple Axe Fx(s)

    Mike is so talented musically. He puts very little into his gear is my understanding. Partially cause his fingers are so talented and dynamic, and seems to be where his focus is, rather than chasing gear for the sounds he craves.
  58. Tsunamijuan

    Satriani Live--Multiple Axe Fx(s)

    Mike Keneally has been using it on his keyboards for effects in the past. I am not sure if he ever made the change over to using for guitar or not.
  59. Tsunamijuan

    Loving the Darddario nyxl strings

    I don't think you'll get that long out of a set of strings. I found that tonewise the elixirs where darker. But thats to be expected out of a coated string. But it has been close to a decade since i have used elixirs. Though I can totally understand the desire of some of the warmer less...
  60. Tsunamijuan

    Help me to understand Fractal compressors

    Have you considered using a gate/expander block in place of the compressors? From my experience what I often use a racked compressor for seems to fall into the gate/expander block more so than the compressor.
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    How to remove USB ground loop interference, where to connect USB isolator?

    Can you give me a bit more info about the audio setup on your computer. Do you listen to play back through a sound card or over a usb device? You can sometimes use a USB hub to isolate some USB noise, But if the noise is as bad as it sounds like, than the standard audio interface on the...
  62. Tsunamijuan

    [SOLVED] Strange behaviour - MFC preset name clears out and AFX screen blanks

    they're models have progressed a fair bit since i last purchased ones, and I am generally buying high voltage ones for server racks, but I have put some of the small mid range UPS's into the field aswell with no problems. They are all in locations that have siginficiant power problems due to...
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    [SOLVED] Strange behaviour - MFC preset name clears out and AFX screen blanks

    I would recommend avoiding APC at this point in time when it comes to purchasing power protection devices. Had to many defective units from them. The defect is due to design yet its something they continue to repeat in their devices for the last 10 years or so. Considering how expensive it is to...
  64. Tsunamijuan

    Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z - any thoughts?

    the neck is pretty easy to get use to, it plays very fast. I go between a gibson neck and classical guitar and it consistently and its very comfortable. I find bending with the trem's is easier, partly cause the bridge will flex some during the bend making the tension feel lower. I am not sure...
  65. Tsunamijuan

    Axe-Fx II Quantum Rev 3.00 Public Beta

    I was so sure this was gonna be a troll when i First saw it... Thanks Cliff you rock.
  66. Tsunamijuan

    Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z - any thoughts?

    I don't have a RG but I do have a Prestige S with the same trem and I love it. I am not a big trem fan, but it works well and behaves on these guitars. Even before I switched too the NYXL strings. The build quality on the Japanese built models are amazing.
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    Noise and the joys of condo living...

    I haven't used a partial cage before. I have built cubed enclosures and isolated them from their surroundings for electronics testing. Though I think its likely to help to a degree in this situation as along as it doesn't get grounded out to something else and become a transmission source. Part...
  68. Tsunamijuan

    Noise and the joys of condo living...

    Get yourself a Mat with a wire mesh in it to act like a Faraday cage/emf shielding. Or just get the cloth and put a mat over it and some protection for the cloth so it doesn't start fraying and getting damaged. If you know the frequency of the interference you can figure out the mesh sizes you...
  69. Tsunamijuan

    When everything (or at least something) you thought you knew is a lie...

    A good friend of mine always says "playing should be easy and relaxed". Just cause you can do something one way, doesn't mean you can't do it a little differently with some knowledge to make it easy and repeatable. So when I start running into things that are seemingly overly complex for my...
  70. Tsunamijuan

    I made it!

    Happy birthday,
  71. Tsunamijuan

    VIDEO: HAAS Delay and how to use it

    Been using pitch lately to do a similar doubling. with similar delay, settings just not in stereo.
  72. Tsunamijuan

    Not selling again.

    at this point i think the only way to get my axe is to pry it out of my cold dead hands. Its become my partner in Sonic crime.
  73. Tsunamijuan

    Consider The Source

    I can appreciate that. I just thought you might have some really profound wisdom to share, or at least potentially make me learn something.
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    Consider The Source

    Very true, but someone has to hold it down right? I figured he was the balance part of the equation with the other two really being given the chance to steal the show.
  75. Tsunamijuan

    Any strap lock recommendations?

    thats an insane price for those Schallers. I paid 15$ a few weeks from the local music store for a set.
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    Loving the Darddario nyxl strings

    I think it depends on your climate and hands. I have super oily and acidic hands it seems. So i find I kill the highs faster than I would like. But i almost never change the strings because they are broken or not staying in tune. Its usually cause I have killed the high strings, and started...
  77. Tsunamijuan

    Consider The Source

    was just wondering why you think this. This isn't an attempt to start drama, I am just interested in what was drawn upon to come to this conclusion.
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    Loving the Darddario nyxl strings

    Yeah I been using them since shortly after they came out. They have wonderful feel. I noticed the play much better with Tremolo systems too. I can generally string up Tune once after that, and they will stay in tune from there out. Barring temperature changes.
  79. Tsunamijuan

    Any strap lock recommendations?

    I switched Too Schallers about a year ago, Previously had dunlops on everything. Neither have failed me. I just found that the Schallers are easier on my hands than the dunlops are due to having arthritis.
  80. Tsunamijuan

    Adding delay is clipping Output - need a little guidance

    Can you post a SS of the layout? If your running the effects in parallel you need to adjust the mix on them most likely so its not adding an additional boost to the layout.
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    Two 24" HD or One 28" ultra HD for DAW

    I would avoid a 4k display for most things. They really haven't hit their stride and support yet for for alot of things. Go with a good pair of IPS or monitors with good off axis viewing ability (pretty close to 180 degrees x 180 degrees as you can get).
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    A sort of rectification regarding the Axe FX vs the B9 and C9.

    Part of the trick in figuring out why pedals sound the way they do for modeling purposes. Is to know what is going on approximately to produce said effect. Once you have an understanding of that, it becomes much easier to recreate said pedal. In some cases its a series of effects together.
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    Funny gig short story

    You tell him next time, he needs to buy it dinner and a movie first. Or at least get it a drink and socializing before he goes for the grope.
  84. Tsunamijuan

    New Gretsch inspired Thorn Tele inbound

    Purkle ftw.
  85. Tsunamijuan

    Axe Fx II XL + Dimensions

    19" x 3.5" x 14.25" (483 x 88 x 362 mm) taken from the manual
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    New Strings vs. Old ones?

    there are two things that necessitate a string change for me. The high strings getting fried by the oils and acids of my hands. Or the lows becoming crimped from the frets. Generally the highs get fried before the lows get crimped from the frets. But it depends. If both are going on, then I...
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    Tape delay for this tone?

    You could try the tape chorus, Theres alot of recent production work lately that makes use of the roland space echo.
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    Experiences and suggestions - lending to support acts etc

    When people start getting to the point they don't want to bring gear to a show that has multiple bands playing. It makes me think they don't give a shit about equipment, or are being lazy. Different story if its a last minute sitting in situation. But if you have a planned gig and an established...
  89. Tsunamijuan

    The "Obot" Session IR Samples

    Is it one of the dyna mounts? or an own design thing?
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    FX8 display upside down & reversed

    Its more like for an insurance claim to be considered valid it has to be double boxed is why. If its not double boxed and gets damaged and you go to make a claim, They will deny it.
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    What is "it" that the axe fx is missing?

    I heard glade is going to be offering hot tubes, and burnt amplifier + stale beer. As new scents.
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    What is "it" that the axe fx is missing?

    I been blind testing people with amps and the axe-fx lately while messing around doing recording. The people that generally complain about the axe seem to have serious hearing loss in the high frequency ranged. They also run tube amps so abused the microphonic tubes and other problems have...
  93. Tsunamijuan

    FX8 display upside down & reversed

    zero insurance on packages sent through the post office, its not worth the headache. Though that sounds extremely high to ship and insure that package. did you have to buy packaging or something?
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    Analog recording and reamping question.

    yeah i feel like doofus now. Totally forgot about the fact that I will most likely be doing this at home and not at the studio. I got hung up on the listening latency that I get cause of one of my decoders I use on my laptop. (500ms generally). But Since i am not gonna be punching in at the same...
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    Analog recording and reamping question.

    Okay thought that flat for gain was probably the way to go. Its technically a mix of analog and digital. Since I can dump the tracks to a computer rather than have to splice tape. However we are generally punching in and out of either the original track or doing it on a parallel track to be...
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    Analog recording and reamping question.

    So I am getting ready to do a bunch of recording soon. I am setting up for re-amping. But i have a few questions about gain staging. Currently the setup that is being used is analog Though I do have the ability to word clock everything. But not sure if that will help much or change what we are...
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    The dark side of your wife owning a Mini Cooper....

    put your guitars in the car, and the wife ontop?
  98. Tsunamijuan

    Favorite guitar shape?

    I really like the general strat body shape, it just fits me well, but I quite like the jag/mustang body too.
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    MF has a decent deal of the day.

    I found the korg polyphonic i have to be extremely slow and extremely inaccurate. I like the display on it though.
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