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    Robbers - The 1975 (First time playing with the looper...)

    Hey, sorry I just saw this. Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to recreate the whole thing without send and return blocks. You could probably recreate the core guitar tones as individual presets. Pretty much everything after the looper is dedicated to the processing of the loop itself...
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    Robbers - The 1975 (First time playing with the looper...)

    Here you go. Scene 1 is the tone for building the loop. Scene 2 is the rhythm tone Scene 3 is the lead tone The looper is set to record one 4-beat bar at 100bpm. Once the first loop is recorded, hit the stack button and continue playing the pattern in a variety of octaves. The 4-beat pattern...
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    My band's new single (All Axe-Fx II XL): Room For Zero - Too Bad [80s pop]

    I see a lot of higher gain tones showcased here, but not a ton of pop / indie / alternative stuff. I thought this might be nice to show off here. All guitars are direct from the Axe II into my Antelope Discrete 8 via SPDIF. We usually use the Axe as an interface to record the parts + DIs...
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    Daphne Blue - The Band CAMINO (Guitar Cover) + Patch

    Here's my cover of Daphne Blue by The Band CAMINO. AxeFX II XL used for all tones. No post processing. Patch attached. Generic dual rec sound, works for most of this band's songs where there's a distorted guitar. Also a good generic pop punk tone.
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    Wireless guitar system suggestions

    Another vote for QLX-D. Had an old X2 digital system (900MHZ) that was a dream. Aside from my transmitters getting old and the connectors getting oxidized occasionally, it worked beautifully. No dropouts. I sold it cause I wanted 2 wireless units in 1U of rackspace, so I got a pair of Line 6...
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    [Indie Rock] [Q10.01] "That's Not Love" / "Tiger Teeth" (cover)

    Hello! My band just released our new single "That's Not Love" with the b-side "Tiger Teeth" (Walk The Moon cover) All guitars / bass were tracked (except "Chances (Acoustic)") with the AxeFX II XL, firmware Q10.01. Some post processing done, particularly for the bass. Guitars are mostly the...
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    David Bowie "Heroes"

    This probably isn't the exact one I used, but it should be close. Back when I did this, I used a single preset for everything, and it sort of continuously evolved. Probably scene 3 or 4, with the comp, reverb, and multidelay turned on. Preset from an AxeFX II XL
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    Going wireless worth the switch?

    The panels in both the AxeFx rig and the IEM rig are custom panels from redco. The IEM panel is all soldered connectors because I didn't have enough space behind the panel to fit the pass through connectors. For the axefx rig, I got the passthrough connectors because I'm lazy and didn't feel...
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    Moderate level guitarist review

    Another moderate level guitarist here. I've been rocking the II XL for 3+ years (will eventually get a III, in due time) and I'm happy to report that the honeymoon period never ends. At least it hasn't for me. I don't think I've ever been more satisfied with a piece of gear. Welcome, and cheers...
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    Going wireless worth the switch?

    To be honest, we rarely touch the front panel. The ipad app is great, and the personal mix apps are wonderful too, though you have to use the midas equivalent on iOS11, since the behringer one isn't updated. Works the exact same though. The X32 has a new expansion card that is game changing in...
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    Going wireless worth the switch?

    Thanks, haha! Every once in a while, I'm patient enough to do things right and make things look pretty. This was one of those rare occasions :) Here's the rundown on the full rig if you're interested. The IEM rack is a bit of a disaster compared to the axe rack, but it's functional haha!
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    Going wireless worth the switch?

    My AxeFX rig lives in a stack of rack cases that sit next to our drummer (contains our IEM system and laptop for tracks, click, midi, etc). Wireless is almost a necessity for me simply due to the location of my rig. Makes for a clean stage though. We don't have any racks, amps or cabs on the...
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    Quick goldfoil / slide jam

    Heard a Blake Mills song and got inspired to dial up a cranked fender patch... Then the slide came out, and I just hit record. I am a shit slide player, and my action is way too low, but I had fun haha! Amps were Deluxe Tweed and Vibrato Verb CS FW 9.04 LOVING this tone. I usually use the...
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    New rig for 2018. #rackupgrades

    Awesome. Thanks for the tips!!!
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    New rig for 2018. #rackupgrades

    Thanks! If I were to rebuild it, I'd use a bigger rack. In its current form, it's pretty much unserviceable at a gig thanks to the very tight spaces and "just long enough" cable runs. It also tends to run pretty hot. I lucked out that I was able to Tetris everything together into that small...
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    New rig for 2018. #rackupgrades

    Pretty proud of how this turned out, so I figured I'd share. I had a patch panel made by redco (some items were added in preparation for an AxeFX III eventually) and replaced my aging X2 wireless with 2 Line 6 Relay G55s. For one song my band plays, our singer plays acoustic guitar through...
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    Holy $***balls!

    On the waitlist page, they list the price at $2499 USD. Shipping of the earliest units begins around March 1
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    Fuck you Gibson

    My luthier has started doing carbon-fiber reinforced headstock repairs. He'll even match the woodgrain after. No idea what he's charging for this, but it seems to be a superior repair method to just glue.
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    Original Indie Rock (similar to Arctic Monkeys) - AxeFX II and FAS reverb

    Thanks! Here's the full release for anyone interested:
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    Original Indie Rock (similar to Arctic Monkeys) - AxeFX II and FAS reverb

    Thanks!! And yeah, "Indie" has become an extremely vague descriptor lately, basically encompassing any band operating without major financial backing, but I'm glad you like it!
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    Original Indie Rock (similar to Arctic Monkeys) - AxeFX II and FAS reverb

    Thanks, all! We've put a lot of work into gearing up for this release. We're going 100% direct with the AxeFx II and now an AX8 for the first time. We are also programming midi to switch all of our presets and effects for us live in time with the click. It's a lot of work, but hopefully will be...
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    Original Indie Rock (similar to Arctic Monkeys) - AxeFX II and FAS reverb

    My indie band ROOM FOR ZERO just put out the single from our upcoming EP (due Sept. 1st) along with a b-side that's not on the EP. If you're in the Cincinnati area, I'd love to see you at the 20th Century Theater at 7pm on Sept. 1st for the release party. All the guitars and bass on this...
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    Guide me to what Receiver/Transmitter for In-Ears to buy?

    If you're looking for a solid budget offering, the CAD stagepass / stageselect (same product, I don't know why there are 2 names) is pretty great. It runs in the 400 band, is reasonably well built, and works well especially considering the price point. I think my bandmate bought his for like...
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    Yeah, I found a great deal on a b-stock / customer return M2 and didn't even think to check the frequency band before buying it. I learned my lesson haha!
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    Agreed. Not a big fan of my M2 either. Going to have to upgrade relatively soon, since mine runs on the 600 band. Not looking forward to spending more $$, but definitely looking forward to a (hopefully) nicer system.
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    This is #goals.
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    Yeah, the powerplay system is really cool. It's pretty much exactly the same as the Aviom system. We looked into that, but decided it wasn't suited to our application. We need to be ultra-portable and be able to setup / tear down super quick. We also move around a lot on stage, so wireless ears...
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    Creative midi routing question...

    Great! Thanks for the responses everyone! looks like a dedicated thru box is probably the best option
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    Creative midi routing question...

    Thanks, but is that echo'd out the midi outputs on the MFC as well? From what I can tell, the MFC only sends midi messages on it's own output when you hit footswitches, or use expression pedals?
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    I use the same signal for my ears that goes to FOH. In the X32, I might EQ my monitor send as a whole (by ear) if whatever IEMs I'm using need some sort of compensation, but otherwise, it's the same tone as what goes to FOH. If you can do stereo IEMs, I'd do that. Being able to pan things helps...
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    Guys running IEM - how do you route?

    This is how we run our IEMs: We use a Behringer X32 Rack along with 2 ART S8 splitters. Everyone mixes their own ears via wifi / the X32 Q app. We plug all our mics and line outs into the splitter. One side goes the X32, the other side goes to a 30ft 16 channel snake in the back of the rack...
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    Creative midi routing question...

    Hey all! I did some research on the Wiki and tried searching these forums, but I've yet to come up with a definitive answer. Hopefully someone has tried this, or can tell me whether or not it'll work. Backstory / context: I have an Axe-Fx II XL along with an MFC mk3 rig that I run via...
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    Robbers - The 1975 (First time playing with the looper...)

    Here's a quick sample of the patch I'm building for "Robbers" by The 1975. The synth-y backing part is a loop I built using the Axe's internal looper and some "creative" routing. Then I recorded that loop into my DAW and then overdubbed the rhythm and lead I've got the level of the looper...
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    Attaching foam to wall alternatives to glue?

    I have a bunch of auralex 2ft x 2ft x 2in foam and live in a rental house, so I can't really destroy the walls too bad. I tried using the adhesive pads (Twin-stick http://www.essentraspecialtytapes.com/Twin-Stick-Pieces-Pad ) that came with my foam to attach the foam to velcro, then velcroing...
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    Is it 1982? 80s Pop and the Axe FX

    Just wanted to say, I really love this song. Great job. Great playing. Lyrics are awesome too. You've gained a new fan.
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    Somebody please convince me to NOT buy an Axe FX with my tax return.

    This is how I use my AxeFX. I play mostly original indie / alternative rock and I have one patch that I use for 98% of the songs my band plays. It's basically the digital re-creation of a 2-channel amp and a huge pedalboard. I've got a couple EQs (used as boosts), 2 drives (each with an x/y...
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    Somebody please convince me to NOT buy an Axe FX with my tax return.

    It's an inside joke :) A while back, we had a troll in these forums ruffling people's feathers and causing trouble. Basically, he was making youtube "review" videos (10 minutes of him just complaining about Fractal, no actual product demos) and posting on various forums bashing / threatening...
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    Somebody please convince me to NOT buy an Axe FX with my tax return.

    Came from a GSP1101 myself. Started running it direct, then moved to the power amp and cab (like what you're doing). Then I bought the Axe and started out running that through the power amp and cab initially. As I've used the unit, I've transitioned away from the power amp and cab and now I run...
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    is it possible to use a guitar synth application with axe fx 2?

    I think the FTP receiver is a class compliant usb midi device. If that's the case, you can probably get something like this usb host http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/usb-host.shtml With that device, you should be able to use the FTP receiver plugged into the usb host to send...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    I like the changes to the wah. Feels more like what I remember my actual crybaby feeling like. Feels sublime with the Mission expression pedal. I only got to play with my AC-20 patch last night, but holy balls! The feel is definitely improved. Been riding the train since FW17, and for me, this...
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    Is it safe to put the Axe-Fx II in a rolling rack?

    I've had my AxeFX II XL in an SKB rolling 6 space rack and an SKB rolling 4 space rack since I've owned it (coming up on 2 years) and I haven't had any issues. In the 6 space rack, it was living with a power conditioner, a wireless unit, and a ridiculously heavy power amp. In the 4 space rack...
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    [Indie Pop] Talk Too Much - Coin

    Some indie pop for you guys / gals!!! This song has been stuck in my head for a couple weeks. Sat down and worked it out tonight. The playing is pretty sloppy, but I really like the tone I came up with, so I figured I'd share. XL Preset: http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=4749
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    Blank screen and no sound - again..

    Interesting. Thanks for responding!!
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    I'm sorry. I just now saw this post. The body of the guitar was swamp ash. The neck was roasted...

    I'm sorry. I just now saw this post. The body of the guitar was swamp ash. The neck was roasted maple. Both pieces were from warmoth
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    Blank screen and no sound - again..

    @edo @FractalAudio I think I figured it out. I had a couple high cpu presets back to back that were using a stereo ultrares cab block that was pointing to the same user cab for both left and right. I used the cab block post fx so I could also run out to a power amp and cab (which I no longer...
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    [Indie Pop / Alternative] My band's new single, featuring AxeFX II

    Hey, all!! My band ROOM FOR ZERO ( http://www.roomforzero.com/ ) just wrapped up our debut LP a couple weeks ago. We're releasing the whole thing on Friday, but we dropped our new single a little early. I figured I'd share it here since there aren't too many AxeFx recordings of this genre on...
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    Blank screen and no sound - again..

    @edo did you find a resolution to this yet? I reported a similar issue a month or two back, but wasn't able to reliably reproduce it enough for anyone to find a cause. It seemed to go away with the Q3 update, but now on Q3.02 it's back for me. I'm getting closer to being able to reliably...
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    Same problem again

    This has happened to me several times, but I've never been able to consistently reproduce it. I do "fat-foot" my switches a lot though. I've tried reproducing that behavior, but I can never get it to happen intentionally. Only during gigs haha!
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    AxeFX sighting at The Book of Mormon - Cincinnati, OH

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I went to the Book of Mormon show in Cincinnati, OH last night and immediately recognized a pair of Axe-FX IIs chilling in the orchestra pit. Didn't get a chance to snap a photo, unfortunately. The tones were great (as expected) and the show was phenomenal...
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    Bug? Quantum 2.01 beta 2 - AxeFX II XL freezes during preset changes

    I experience the issue using stock cabs, haven't tried with user ones. I also don't have the Axe connected to a computer, so Axe-Edit is out of the question. I'm not using global blocks
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    Bug? Quantum 2.01 beta 2 - AxeFX II XL freezes during preset changes

    This has happened to me multiple times, once 3 times in a row. Unfortunately, I've been unable to reproduce the issue reliably. In all cases, I'll be playing through the unit and while the guitar is still sending a signal, I'll change the preset using the big knob on the front of the unit...
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    EV zlx 12p "Review"

    I've got a pair of these. I originally used them as mains for small gigs with my band. I've since upgraded to the ELX-115Ps for mains, and these have become monitors. I used to haul around a 4x12 cab and a power amp for gigs, but now I leave the cab at home and just bring one of the ZLXs. It...
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    Live recording - I can lift a car - Walk The Moon cover FW Q2 Beta 2

    Here's a live recording from my band's show last week. The lead guitar is just the AxeFX II straight to the board. Only stage volume is from house monitors. It's a MusicMan Luke 3 HSS (solid rosewood neck) The amp sim is the DC30 and the cab is from ML's Vox cab pack. Recorded on a ZOOM H5...
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    Justin Bieber - Love Yourself cover... FWQ2 beta 2

    Not normally my style, but this riff is very relaxing and therapeutic for me. Never thought I'd use those words to describe a Justin Bieber song, but here we are. Been playing around with the Fender amps in the Quantum 2 beta. They sound and feel crazy good. Enjoy. The amp is the Keith Urban...
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    Marshall is going digital

    I wonder how flat that 412 cab really is. It could be an FRFR cab, or perhaps the head has some custom EQ curves to compensate for the response of the speakers, sort of pseudo-FRFR. Like kavoo said, it would be pretty dope to be able to run FRFR into a Marshall cab for looks if nothing else...
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    Hitler should have bought an AxeFX

    This popped up on my facebook feed and I thought you would all appreciate it as much as I did. Pretty funny.
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    Help with preset - Direct to PA, cab, FX

    I remember reading something on this forum a long time ago about this. If I recall correctly, there's not a measurable difference between using effects pre cab vs post cab in the Axe except for in a couple of very specific scenarios. Chris@AxeFxTutorials may be able to elaborate on what these...
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    Too Accurate?

    I agree with most of the posts here. I've never owned a tube amp. I started out with a Line 6 Spider III, then moved on to Digitech. Had the RP350, and then the GSP1101. I had gotten used to the feel and sound of these units. I got my Axe-FX and had the same experience as you. I was really...
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    David Bowie "Heroes"

    You're probably asking for how to accomplish this without an e-bow. If that's not the case and you already have an e-bow, here's my approach: I played this song with my band last week. The e-bow adds a lot of grit to the sound on it's own. I used my edge of breakup DC30 patch with just a...
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    Matchless DC30

    I actually really like the DC30 with factory cab 19 (2x12 tx star) YMMV. Not exactly sure what you mean by raspy, but I feel like this cab has good clarity and presence without being fizzy or harsh in the high end. I just discovered it a few days ago, and it sounds great with just about all...
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    AxeFX Sighting - Taylor Swift @ Grammy Museum

    Saw this video pop up on facebook. I thought I saw the characteristic green Axe screen on the floor, stage right. Went back and watched it again. Pretty sure it's an Axe. In one of the shots, you can clearly see the tempo light going. I've heard that her band uses the AxeFX pretty regularly, so...
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    Assorted tone clips (FW 1.04)

    Due to popular demand, I have decided to create a wait list / signup sheet for the position of "best friend". Please note that this position is currently occupied. Vacancy is not anticipated for at least 5 years. :)...
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    Assorted tone clips (FW 1.04)

    Thanks! :) Steel Panther is one of my buddy's favorite bands. I figured I couldn't do a demo and not feature one of their riffs :)
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    Assorted tone clips (FW 1.04)

    I built a guitar as a gift for my best friend. Image below Full photo album here Someone on reddit (/r/luthier) wanted to hear some clips. Tonight is the last night I have with this guitar before I give it to my friend, so I recorded some quick and dirty clips demonstrating the pickups and...
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    Bug? MFC troubles after Quantum 1.01 update

    I'm not sure if this should go in the Axe bug forum or the MFC bug forum I'm running an AxeFX II XL on Quantum v1.01 with an MFC-101 mk3 on FW 3.08 via FASLINK. In every instance of this issue, my MFC has been in "reveal" mode. This may or may not be important. I'm a bigger guy and my...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.00 Public Beta

    I loaded this up before practice last night and noticed a major difference in feel while playing with the band. As Chris mentioned, "immediate" seems like the most appropriate way to describe it. I kept making mistakes and had trouble keeping rhythm in some sections of songs I've played...
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    New Keith Urban Amp

    Preface: I run out to a poweramp / cab so I don't really use the IRs. I played around with this amp and thought it sounded really good with a les paul and also with my MusicMan Luke III. I was getting pretty good dynamic response from the amp. I also really like it with just a little bit of...
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    Night Ranger Sister Christian Solo

    No need to apologize!! I'm not upset haha I loved your cover!! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Night Ranger Sister Christian Solo

    Haha! I had to laugh at the coincidence when I saw the post. No hard feelings or anything of the sort. It was an honor to be rock-blocked by the king of fractal tone demos. Mark's videos were one of the biggest influences on my decision to buy my AxeFX This video is definitely going to help me...
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    Night Ranger Sister Christian Solo

    I just uploaded my Sister Christian solo patch a couple hours before Mark posted this awesome video. My playing obviously can't touch Mark's, but you might enjoy my patch. It's based on the mark IIC+ instead of the 5153 You can check out the post here...
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    Night Ranger - Sister Christian Solo FW 18.12

    For fun tonight I decided to try to learn this solo. I'm still stumped on the last third of the solo, but I figured it was good enough for a demo. The guitar used was a stock MusicMan Luke III HSS without the boost enabled. For this patch, it's basically the stock "USA Lead" patch, but the...
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    Music Man Luke - Active or Passive with Boost?

    I have the Luke III in HSS with the solid rosewood neck. Disclaimer* - I don't really care for active pickups, but I understand why others do. I'm biased towards passive pickups. The stock pickups are AWESOME. The transition humbucker is very articulate and offers a lot of dynamics. The single...
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    EVH tone from the late 80s / early 90s. AxeFX II XL - FW18

    Ah. This is mostly unnecessary. I could have used a variety of blocks, but for whatever reason, I chose the mixer block. I use it to control the amount of dry signal I feed back into the mix right before the cab. I was playing with different values, but I think in the preset, I wound up just...
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    EVH tone from the late 80s / early 90s. AxeFX II XL - FW18

    Yeah. I normally run direct to the board when I gig, but use a stereo cab for practice and on stage for monitoring or smaller gigs. By using a stereo cab block panned hard left and right, I can still get more or less the same stereo image as running the effects post-cab. This comes at the cost...
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    EVH tone from the late 80s / early 90s. AxeFX II XL - FW18

    I added the requested info to my first post. Enjoy!
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    EVH tone from the late 80s / early 90s. AxeFX II XL - FW18

    Forgive the bad playing. I haven't played many of these licks in many many months (I've been busy with a indie / alternative band, which you can check out here: Room For Zero ) Here you go. I recently rediscovered my love for Van Halen, particularly the F.U.C.K. and Balance era. I love that...
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    Fw18... news?

    We have F5s at work. Great load balancers, but way more than we need. I think they were purchased solely for the name, and because someone had enough in their budget to afford them. For how many features we actually use, it would be akin to buying a pair of Axe Fx II XL+ but using them just for EQ.
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    Fw18... news?

    23 in 3 days :)
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    Half of My Heart/Dont it lead tone?

    Here is a rig rundown for John Mayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6POSqjjrIA Jason Aldean's guitar players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7TV7tt5uY Zac Brown Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JziUUICWR8 Brad Paisley Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0p27NiO65c...
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