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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?
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    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!
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    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!
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    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.
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    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.
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    Starship SN8

    Starship Enterprise it's not. "Capt'n that's all I can give ya!"
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    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.
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    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.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.05

    Stoked to try this out.
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    Axe-Fx III Waitlist

    Waitlisted 9/10 1:57pm. Gettin' excited, should be any time now.
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    "No More Tears" - Zakk Wylde patch

    Great job!
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    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.
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    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.
  63. guitarzen

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

    Sounds great. Just curious, what guitar did you use?
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    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.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.01

    Could make for an interesting FAS Archon version perhaps...
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    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!
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    AFIII Van Halen 1 Preset - "I'm the one"

    Any chance of sharing the preset? I think the tone is spot on.
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    AFIII Van Halen 1 Preset - "I'm the one"

    Sounds great! Tone is spot on. Please share the preset.
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    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.
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    AFIII Friedman 2018 C45 and Double Verb Amp

    Thanks!
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    AFIII Friedman 2018 C45 and Double Verb Amp

    Marco, what is the pickup you have in that guitar? Sounds really great!
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    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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    AFIII Van Halen "Hot for Teacher" Patch

    Thanks!
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    AFIII Van Halen "Hot for Teacher" Patch

    Thanks. Yeah, I heard the same thing about the Flying V, but could have also been his Ibanez Destroyer. Definitely the neck pickup for the cleaner part. I used my Wolfgang's neck PU for that part.
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    AFIII Van Halen "Hot for Teacher" Patch

    Was having fun today jamming on Hot for Teacher and decided to share the patch with you guys since it sounds close to my ears. I lowered the gain on this patch based on feedback I got on the Panama patch, and blended in a D120 cab per Simeon's advice for some more sizzle (only factory cabs...
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    AFIII In the style of John Petrucci

    Great playing and tone!
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    AFIII Led Zep Cover

    One of my all time favorite Zep songs. Great job!
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks, I have that one in one of my VH1 presets mixed with some other cabs. The tone on Panama is different than VH1 and needed a different IR to my ears.
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks Simeon I'll try that.
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    One Axe to Rule Them All

    That is a beautiful guitar. Congrats!
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Your welcome. I really don't know the Balance album at all but people on the forum talk about that tone all the time being really cool. So I had an hour last night to work on this and thought it would be a good challenge to try, which was pretty funny listening to YouTube tracks off Balance...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks man. To reduce the gain, the best way is to reduce the input trim on the amplifier page as this is just an ideal gain boost before the amp. The other thing to try is to turn off the Sat switch on the amp page which reduces the gain a few dB but that has the effect of reducing the...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Here's my attempt at the Balance tone. Please excuse my playing in the clip as I don't know these songs at all, but I think the tone is pretty close. The preset is attached also. It is based on the same core Plexi tone as my Panama preset (as there is a rumor that Ed only recorded using the...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks, I'm stoked that it's translating well to your setup. Cool guitars. Rock on :cool:
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Here's the preset. A quick thanks to Mark Pritchard for some ideas I got from his VH1 preset for setting up the amp. Scene 1 is what I used to record the clip. Scene 2 adds a tape delay in the right channel, which makes it more fun to play. Scenes 3-6 just duplicate these first 2 scenes...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks!
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks Willowdale! When I listen on my laptop is sounds a bit bright (like all VH) but through my 3-way Event monitors the base and thump becomes much more evident. I'll share the patch tonight after work. I don't remember which pre-rola off-hand but it is a factory IR and it will be in the...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks! I listened back to the isolated track and I agree with you, a little too much gain. I have the "ideal" sat switch on which does boost the perceived gain up a bit, as well as this input trim up a bit (but no drive, all Plexi distortion). I'll include some lower gain scenes in the patch...
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks! I love how that tone really cuts through the mix on that track.
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    Thanks! Sure, I'll post it tonight after work.
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    AFIII Van Halen Panama Tone Test FW12p09

    With all the attention being given lately to VH 1 tones I thought I would try my hand at one from 1984 - Panama. One of my favorite tracks off that album, I wanted to see if that tone could be achieved using no tricks, just a 50W plexi amp using preamp / poweramp tubes he supposedly used, with...
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    Loving those 6CA7s...

    This exactly! 6CA7, 50W Plexi, bump up grid bias, heaven.
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