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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 27.00 Public Beta

    Yes, the Plexis rule!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 27.00 Public Beta

    Marshall amps sound great, better than FW26 to my ears :cool:
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    I actually just found this previous thread that has measured RTL latency values of the Axe USB interface vs SPDIF thru Quantum Thunderbolt to / from the DAW, exactly the info I was trying to get. Interesting results, consistent with what I was thinking...
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    Thanks Matt. I agree, less of an issue for live guitar in a band context, more that I would like to be able to track guitars with all post effects/processing in real time or hear the effects playing in real time before recording or just playing with low latency. Seems like it would be very...
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    I haven't bought it yet but that is exactly what I am trying to do. Looking at the Presonus Quantum 2626 for $600.
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    Not really much hassle from my point of view to look at just adding an interface with low latency. My computer is a 10 year old Mac laptop so I'm replacing it anyway, just zeroing in on what I want (Mac Mini, Mac Studio, etc), as I'm going to add a nice wide monitor for my setup. So it really...
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    Thanks, I was wondering about that. The Quantum 2626 has dedicated coaxial SPDIF in and out, which simplifies connection.
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    I agree that RME seems like a very trustworthy interface. The general consensus is that their USB drivers for Mac are world class, just not quite as low latency as Thunderbolt used by Presonus.
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    Yeah, that is what I do now but the latency is a bit more than I'd like when playing, and can vary depending on other USB functions that are running in the background, and when I have Axe Edit open during recording / tracking sessions, etc. This is definitely my fall back, I just want to see if...
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    Interface and Computer Recommendations for Low Latency DAW Plugin Live Guitar Playing

    I am currently researching whether it's possible to use the SPDIF I/O from the Axe III through an interface to a computer running DAW post-processing plugins and play guitar with very low latency (i.e. < 5ms total). I am considering the Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt interface and the RME Babyface...
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    Van Halen 5150 Tone Breakthrough

    This ^^. There are some really experienced guitarists with great ears on this forum, and sharing presets that capture the right mojo is fun
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    Van Halen 5150 Tone Breakthrough

    Wow! That is probably the most convincing old VH brown sound video I've ever heard, on one of the best tracks (Women in Love) in my opinion to hear that brown tone. That guy really nailed it with real heads. Now the new challenge will be who can get that close to that old VH brown sound i.e...
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    Van Halen 5150 Tone Breakthrough

    These sound great! Are you using the same 5150 preset for the other clips Best of Both Worlds and Summer nights or are those separate presets?
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    Van Halen 5150 Tone Breakthrough

    Getting really close to my ears. Some minor tweaks only and you'll be there. Already the best 5150 patch tone I've ever heard in this forum.
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    Wish Jose Arredondo Additional Preamp Tube Mod

    I think the Brit Brown model does what is being requested here (at least close enough). When I compare it to other Plexi models, it adds significantly more gain (definitely an additional gain stage) and the Jose mods and some internal filter/tone shaping mods. Sounds very close to the early VH...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.04 Release

    I don't know if it got updated in this FW but the Brit Brown plexi really great to me now.
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    Best sound for bedroom

    Yeah, I get that. it just seems that this forum is pretty specific in use case - guitar centric so has to sound good for guitar use but also many play along with music or mix/record, so want to be good for both with wide imaging sweet spot while you play. Not just music mix only. I just feel...
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    Best sound for bedroom

    I've been a bedroom player using an Atomic CLR FRFR and studio monitors for years, and I just discovered a setup that sounds the best for bedroom playing in my opinion. I just upgraded to a pair of Presonus S8's with an Eris 10" dedicated subwoofer on the floor. Blows away the CLR and my...
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    How do I get closer to my real SLO?

    Transformer match and MV location (post vs pre pi) can give more nastiness/rawness. I also turn up the grid bias significantly on a lot of amps as this gives a hotter more alive distortion and increase bias excursion to change distortion texture. As also said, tone matching can really help...
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    AFIII Tribute to David Gilmour - My song "LIght"

    Nice Marco! That Fender sounds great, I'm curious what pickups do have in it?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Does it show my age that I instantly got this reference? :cool:
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    Compulsory Eclipse pics

    You could actually see that flare on the lower right clearly with the naked eye. I pointed it to my wife during totality. The corona/solar wind was wider than this to the naked eye, really cool
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    Compulsory Eclipse pics

    I'm in Austin too (on lake Travis) but more into the path - got a patch of clear sky right before totality and it was pretty incredible - around 2 minutes, really clear. Much better than I thought it was going to be. My iPhone pics sucked compared to what my eyes saw.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta #2 (Cygnus X-3 Release Candidate)

    Hardly ever install a beta, usually wait for the official stable release but had to try this out. Man, glad I did. Really loving it. Low end sounds incredible to me, tight and organic, improved feel, and the distortion sounds more complex and shimmery. Fantastic. Also really love that the...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

    Brilliant. Summed up the situation perfectly, well done
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    Legacy Vs. Dyna-Cabs

    A bit late to this thread, but I absolutely love the York IRs. For me, I've compared them to Dynacab, legacy, other vendors, and for my sound they sound great. Punchy, not harsh, full. For amateurs like me, having a professionally mixed IR blend of mics utilizing an experts ear helps me get...
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    AFIII What do you think about this sound?

    Really nice Marco. Can't wait to try that preset out on my guitar.
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    Slash "Appetite for Destruction"

    Got it, thanks!
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    Slash "Appetite for Destruction"

    There are 3 presets attached - are they all for the Axe FX III or what is the difference between them?
  30. guitarzen

    Most desired tones that you don't already have?

    Sykes Whitesnake '87 tone. A preset using the updated amp modeling would be killer. In my opinion one of the greatest rock tones of all time.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

    Wow, can't wait to try the updated Friedmans!
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    Presonus Sceptre S8 and Eris Pro 8 Coaxial Studio Monitors

    These Presonus coaxial studio monitors seem to be getting great reviews and I'm wondering if anyone has used these Sceptre or newer Eris Pro monitors with the Axe FX as I think they could be potentially great. Would like to hear your experiences with these, as it looks like the Atomic CLR's are...
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    AFIII Ratt - Lay It Down (Intro)

    Holy old thread Batman :cool:
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    I almost never post, but man, I am appreciative of this new Jubilee model. It sounds incredible paired with some YA FDMN 412 M25 & V30 IR mixes, huge, clear, with tons of the best Marshall character. Well done sir.
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    NGD - DGT

    Saw that one on Reverb, nice that you scored it!
  36. guitarzen

    Suhr Pete Thorn Signature vs Suhr Modern Plus

    How would you compare the Suhr Modern to the Anderson Angel with H1/H3 pickups?
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    Suhr Pete Thorn Signature vs Suhr Modern Plus

    My new guitar search has gone in a different direction, now I'm looking at Suhr guitars. I really like the Pete Thorn Signature and also the Modern Plus guitars. I'd like to hear from those of you who own and play them what the differences are in terms of tone, feel, etc. I'm looking for a...
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    Should I buy a new Ernie Ball Petrucci Signature Majesty Guitar?

    Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate it. I'm going to try a few out at my local GC which has good availability and see if I bond with the ergo, neck, pickups, etc. The electronics reliability still scares me a bit but if I like it after playing a while then I may give it a go, we'll see.
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    Should I buy a new Ernie Ball Petrucci Signature Majesty Guitar?

    Yeah, I'm a little scared by the electronics and the preamp as I really like to do my own work on my other guitars. I've got vintage rock well covered with my other guitars but am looking for something to get me into the modern rock/prog territory. Not sure of this is worth the money as it's a...
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    Should I buy a new Ernie Ball Petrucci Signature Majesty Guitar?

    Would like feedback on the pros and cons of the Ernie Ball Petrucci Signature Majesty 6 string guitar from those of you who own or have played one. What do you like / dislike about it? How is the tone? Tuning stability using the whammy? Ergonomics? I'm looking at a top of the line model for...
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    Switching from Mark IV to Axe-Fx III

    Check out Yek's setup in this link: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/home-alone.196507/ He is one of the most experienced on this forum and a great player. It is essentially the same as what I was describing, he's set up for 4-CH using two Adam monitors on stands to the ears and 2...
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    Switching from Mark IV to Axe-Fx III

    I've been a bedroom player with the Axe for many years and tried various configurations to get that amp in the room feel, and what I landed on is this: I use a 3-CH setup with two near-field monitors (Event 3-ways) on monitor stands that provide that great directional high fidelity sound...
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    AFIII Steve Vai - for the love of god

    Really nice job!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    OK, spent 20 more minutes playing with mic placement and now I have a superior sounds vs my favorite IR. Definitely notice a little more clarity in the low mids as well. Stunned.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    I waited for the official release and just tried Dyna cabs for the first time. Keep in mind I know less than nothing about mic placements on speakers in the real world. I tried the 1960TV Dyna cab in my favorite Marshall preset, played around with the mics and placement for 5 min, and was able...
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    AFIII New Ragdoll Single

    Brilliant! Really catchy driving riff, and great guitar clarity in the mix plus kick ass vocals. But how do you play with all that shit on your head :cool:
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    AFIII Alice In Chains - We Die Young

    Wow, massive tone and those vocals were incredible, well done!
  48. guitarzen

    The 300th amp model?!

    +1 for the real Marshall Jubilee
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.01

    Man, I haven't played in a while and just upgraded to 19.01 from 16 and am really blown away by how good the Plexi amps sound and feel! So easy to get a killer tone. Palm mutes, high end present but not harsh, chord clarity, distortion complexity, it's all just right. I love this unit. Great...
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    AFIII Van Halen - Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love

    Sounds great Mark. Would you mind sharing the preset? I have the same guitar and would like to take this preset for a ride.
  51. guitarzen

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 10 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #7

    Firmware Friday is on fire! Thanks!
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    Leon, that 1st clip with the USA Lead mid gain model and your IR is one of the best sounding lead tones I've ever heard, incredible. When you have some spare time if you could share that preset/IR it would really be awesome and greatly appreciated, would love to play with that on my PRS. This...
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    Cygnus 50W Plexi VS Real 50W Plexi

    I like the first clip better to my ears, a little more organic and rich. I really hope it is the Axe.
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    My latest obsession as been the Friedman models, so updating this weekend will be a real treat. Stoked!
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    AFIII "Sweet Child O' Mine" Live Cover

    Great job, you nailed it, playing and tone!
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    Friedman cab?

    +1 on the York FDMN pack. I got it last week and it is really good. I'm not big on purchasing IR packs, but this one is really worth it.
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    AFIII Some Axe-Fx tones I created this year

    Happy New Year Mark, really enjoyed the presets, keep 'em coming in the new year.
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    I might need my head examined. Just ordered an Axe-Fx III Mk II

    I was on the fence about it, but I pulled the trigger and got the MKII and now that I have it I really like the differences to the III. The display is much better and I really like the extra preset space. I could have easily lived with III as is, but I figured now is the time to upgrade as the...
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    How accurate is Fractal's amp modeling?

    The 15.xx firmware added a noticeable dynamic feel to the Marshalls, which are really all I've been playing with lately. You just know it when you play, can't really describe it more than that. It's all about the thump, bloom, note dynamics, how the palm mutes sound through the transient...
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    Axe fx vs Kemper

    I owned a Kemper and AFX II for years, and agree that they were similar in tone/feel with the Axe having better FX and routing. I now have been on the III for the last year, and can say it blows away the Kemper now IMO. The tone, feel, ease of getting great tones with realistic feel, and much...
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    Do the Axe-Fx 3 mark 1 and 2 have any differences in tones or more features?

    No differences in tone. I've had both and the main differences are the MKII screen is much sharper and there is twice the preset memory, which is significant to me.
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    Anyone who likes to grill - SHARE your tips , tools and techniques !

    All I do is the reverse sear for steaks now. Takes time (though I usually do on Sundays while watching football all day so no big deal), but impossible to screw it up and results are amazing. I do it this way: buy a 1.5 to 2" thick prime steak (ribeye, NY, filet, works on all 3). Salt either...
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    Guitar quest continues

    I love the locking tuners, so I'd probably put those on the 2020 for sure. I have a 2015 SC 245 and love it, but am always chasing tone. I guess that's a good thing, keep it interesting. I'll probably just have to get it and see if I bond with it, really no other way to know. Thanks.
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    Guitar quest continues

    Yeah, that's the conundrum. I have a PRS SC 245 and it is the best paying guitar I have by a mile, and the tone is really clear and articulate with more grunt than my HB superstrats, but not quite the LP thing. But, I don't really want to deal with the LP quirks beyond the tone. I'll probably...
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    Guitar quest continues

    Would appreciate your thoughts on the new 2020 model of PRS 594 (single cut). They made the body slightly thicker, finish is nitro, LT+ version of pickups and different tuners, all supposedly to continue chasing the 59 LP holy grail tone. I'm on the fence but really getting the itch to go for it.
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    Moving from III to III MKII

    Yes, I just did the same thing. Just sold my III for $2K in one day once the MKII arrived. The MKII screen is much better and more detailed, and it has double the preset memory which is, to me, the biggest benefit. You can simply use Fractal Bot to backup your III presets and cabs, and load...
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    incoming Axe III - best practice

    I came from owning a II for like 5 or 6 years to the III and it is really on a different level. And FW 15 is unbelievably good, so very dynamic, thump, tone and feel. Very alive. I tried translating the II presets I had but that didn't really work as well as rebuilding them in the III. I...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 15.00

    I just tried this FW and just wow! The low end dynamics and punch/thump are truly incredible. I had previously had to use a lot of dynamic depth to simulate that effect, now it's just built-in and feels so right! The Axe continues to amaze.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 15.00

    It never ceases to amaze me the quality of the customer service in this forum. Wow that was fast.
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    Axe-Fx III Waitlist

    Sold my AFXII in 2 days a year ago and just sold my AFXIII Mk1 in 1 day a few weeks ago. Aftermarket demand is really strong. Got my Mk2 and loving it.
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    AFIII Solo Collab - 4 Players/8 Bars

    Very cool to put that together Leon. I really liked the inspired and diverse phrasing and note choices between the different artists. Good stuff.
  72. guitarzen

    Starship SN8

    Starship Enterprise it's not. "Capt'n that's all I can give ya!"
  73. guitarzen

    Rack Delays Preset

    Great video, as always!
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    EVH tone deep dive feat. DAVE FRIEDMAN and PETE THORN

    Wow, awesome video! That may be the most legit VH tone I've even heard, probably because it's done correctly and not half ass. Great knowledge in this deep dive.
  75. guitarzen

    AFIII Using a Rockman Tone Match (Leon Todd) for some righteous 80s jams!

    Unreal playing, really great!
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    Thankgiving thanks

    +1
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    NGD - Charvel

    I bought a Charvel San Dimas Pro Mod on Reverb in essentially new condition for $650. I've had to do nothing to the guitar, played great and sounded great out of the box. Neck feels awesome and no tuning stability issues at all. Incredible value for money.
  78. guitarzen

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.05

    Stoked to try this out.
  79. guitarzen

    Axe-Fx III Waitlist

    Waitlisted 9/10 1:57pm. Gettin' excited, should be any time now.
  80. guitarzen

    "No More Tears" - Zakk Wylde patch

    Great job!
  81. guitarzen

    AFIII Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (w/ free patch)

    That was Epic! Great job, can't wait to take this patch for a ride, thanks.
  82. guitarzen

    RIP EVH

    It's just so fucking sad. He's the reason I started playing guitar 35 years ago. I know his music will live on forever, but it's still really hard to take.
  83. guitarzen

    AFIII AC/DC - "Back In Black" Tone Match

    Sounds great. Just curious, what guitar did you use?
  84. guitarzen

    AFIII Van Halen - "Panama" tone

    Sounds spot on, great job Mark! You can't have too many VH preset posts IMHO so please keep 'em coming.
  85. guitarzen

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.01

    Could make for an interesting FAS Archon version perhaps...
  86. guitarzen

    Snarky TGP Nonsense

    I've seen so many TGP posts that start of with an interesting topic then go horribly wrong when someone chimes in with their uninformed, worthless, and offensive 2 cents, and the whole things spirals out of control, totally off topic. That rarely ever happens in this forum, thank God.
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    Plexi 50W 6CA7: Killer factory cabs

    OK, I just tried this cab combination with this amp and it is really good.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.00

    Oh, and was born in 72. I thought I was old until I read the last few posts. My fingers are definitely slower now than when I was 20, but they still work OK. Whenever I think age is the issue with my playing I just watch one of Marco Fanton's videos and realize I just don't practice enough.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.00

    The Marshalls sound really good to me, just played for 2 hrs and they sound and feel awesome. And I really like the new Plexi 50W 6CA7 amp - it gets a little closer to "that" sounds to my ears. Very happy right now.
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    AFIII Van Halen - "Somebody Get Me A Doctor"

    Sounds great Mark! Nice guitar also :fire:
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    AFIII Van Halen 1 Preset - "I'm the one"

    Thanks for sharing the preset!
  92. guitarzen

    AFIII Van Halen 1 Preset - "I'm the one"

    Any chance of sharing the preset? I think the tone is spot on.
  93. guitarzen

    AFIII Van Halen 1 Preset - "I'm the one"

    Sounds great! Tone is spot on. Please share the preset.
  94. guitarzen

    AFIII This is the most beautiful sound I've ever got

    Sounds amazing Marco, you really get a lot of tonal range with that guitar! You should put that preset on your site, I'd buy it.
  95. guitarzen

    AFIII Friedman 2018 C45 and Double Verb Amp

    Thanks!
  96. guitarzen

    AFIII Friedman 2018 C45 and Double Verb Amp

    Marco, what is the pickup you have in that guitar? Sounds really great!
  97. guitarzen

    Soldano 100 All Channels With Stock Cabs; 7 Scenes

    Just tried this today and wow, really great preset! I don't know the SLO very well but am very impressed. The clean is amazing, and I just lost 2 hours playing on the lead tone scene #7, which is a professional grade recordable tone right out of the box. I had to lower the OUT1 level a bit...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.14

    This is what I do, and often I'll use different scenes and channels of the amp, cab, etc between scenes in the same preset to try out changes and compare to the original base scene. It's amazing how my ears change from hour to hour or day to day, so it's also good to listen back with fresh ears...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.13

    Said another way, power is proportional to voltage squared. The log of a squared number is the same as 2*log of the number, which is why 20*log not 10*log when concerning voltage.
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    AFIII Van Halen "Hot for Teacher" Patch

    Thanks man!
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