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Intonation gone sharp - old strings or up-bowing neck?

Checked the intonation on my new Ibanez Iron Label RGIB6 baritone. The intonation had gone sharp on all strings which to me indicates that the neck has moved and gotten too much relief/up-bow. I tightened the truss rod maybe four times, all in all it might have been 1/2 a turn. I checked the...
- Pelikanen
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- Oct 30, 2019
- Replies: 24
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD, I wonder if 2nd fret is too low though?

NGD aka New Guitar Day. I ordered myself an Ibanez RGIB6 baritone, sounds killer even though it's needs a setup. However, when I fret the second fret it buzzes, pretty much across all strings. It doesn't buzz as much on the first fret and as you'd expect it doesn't buzz from third fret and up...
- Pelikanen
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- Aug 14, 2019
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
"Disk is too slow or System Overload" - MacOS 10.10 -> 10.14, Logic 9 -> Logic X

Updated from MacOS Yosemite 10.10 to the latest Mojave 10.14 yesterday. I also bought the latest version of Logic (Pro X). Now my iMac performs waaay worse than ever. It is slower in all fields but it's most noticeable when using Logic Pro X. I get the "Disk is too slow or System Overload"...
- Pelikanen
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- Jun 9, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
IRs with "studio magic", i.e. big, full, 3D etc?

Over the years I've noticed that most IR's sound boxy and dull when compared to tone matches or professional recordings. It seems no matter how much I blend IR's, phase shift, comb filter, EQ, try different amp settings etc I never get that 3D tone or get rid of that boxy sound without making an...
- Pelikanen
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- Apr 27, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Optimizing guitar for recording (metal)

My goal is to record an album but I think my guitar is not cutting it. I like the sound of it (when it stays in tune etc) but I wonder if anything can be done about it or if it's better to just buy a guitar with an EverTune and never have to waste time tuning/intonating/lubing again? The guitar...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Microphone & guitar simultaneously w/ Axe-Fx II?

Is it possible to plug a microphone (a Shure SM7B, so no phantom power needed) into the Axe-Fx and then play guitar through it at the same time? If this is the case how do I do it? Do I use the jack inputs in the back (Input 1)?
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Mar 1, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Facebook Live/OBS doesn't work with firewire audio device?

I'm trying to get a live stream from my bandpage going for tomorrow on Facebook. I'm test streaming exclusively to my drummer tonight from my private account so he can check if I have audio/video etc. So far no success with the audio. I'm on an iMac and my audio device is a Focusrite Liquid...
- Pelikanen
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- Feb 28, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
X32 Rack -personal IEM mixes, clicks+tracks and record in Logic, how?

We're using the Behringer X32 Rack in my band right now and we want to have individual IEM mixes. I need help with basics giving everyone a personal IEM mix. How do I do it? So far I understand that if we want individual stereo IEM mixes each member has to use up two XLR Outs. If we were to go...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
Silent gap when automating scene changes normal?

I'm automating scene changes in Logic Pro 9 and it works fine so far except for this silent gap when switching scenes. There's also some weirdness going on when switching to a scene that has delay. Any tips?
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Sep 17, 2018
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
CabIR and Valhallir - same company?

I was looking around for Marshall 1960 IR's with G12T-75's and I stumbled upon these two companies. They both sell very similar products with similar pricings. They even use the same pictures. Does anyone know if they are the same company or if they're selling the same products? I don't wanna...
- Pelikanen
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- Aug 17, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Behringer X32 Rack + S16: Do I need a splitter too? Help!

I'm thinking of buying a Behringer X32 Rack + S16 bundle. Does anyone know if these two units are all that's needed for IEM mixes and then sending everything to FOH, or do I need a splitter too? I'd be super grateful if someone could explain this to me!
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Jun 1, 2018
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Hi-hat - sound replacement vs pads? Advice needed.

Does anyone have any experience sound replacing recorded hi-hats? Or do you reckon it's better to capture MIDI data using pads? I guess it comes down to the feel when recording, as real hats feel better to play, but is it worth while? It appears to be common knowledge that sound replacing a...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- May 17, 2018
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
Acoustic treatment, studio placed under loft, low end problems.

I recently moved my studio and now I've encountered frequency problems, especially in the low end around 76 Hz. It seems ~76 Hz is the resonant frequency of the wall or desk, because it gets louder in that area. Certain freqs around 200-300 Hz get cancelled out instead (when sweeping through...
- Pelikanen
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- Mar 7, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
SPDIF Re-Amping using Liquid Saffire 56 - setup?

After many failed attempts using "shasha"'s method and methods from other threads involving the Saffire, I was wondering: Could someone simply tell me exactly how the gear I have should be setup for re-amping guitar/bass in real time with other instruments/tracks playing back simultaneously in...
- Pelikanen
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- Nov 25, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
ISIS's "Panopticon" tone. Any tips?

I've tried so hard getting this tone but it's real tricky. From what I've read it's a Mesa Boogie V Twin pedal into a Sunn Model T head (apparently the Marshall JTM45 is very similar but the Sunn has a master vol.). I have no idea what cab/speakers they used. Any tips?
- Pelikanen
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- Sep 21, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Tuning; tune to attack or sustain/decay?

When tuning, do you tune to the initial attack of the string, or do you let it ring out and tune to the sustain/decay? Do strike hard or soft? I have for the longest time tuned hitting the strings quite soft. It has worked pretty well for me. But I saw a interview with the guy from Gear Gods...
- Pelikanen
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- Aug 16, 2017
- Replies: 35
- Forum: The Lounge
Boosting low/medium gain amps for rock/metal tones?

Using an EMG-equipped baritone in drop A, with a Tubescreamer as my boost, I've recently started messing around with some Dumbles (ODS-100 Ford 1, FOX ODS), Fenders (65 Bassman, Jr Blues), Trainwrecks (Ruby Rocket) etc and I think they're capable of these really raw, crunchy and punchy tones...
- Pelikanen
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- Aug 16, 2017
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Does anyone else do the 590Hz and 1060Hz cuts/notches on certain IRs?

Is anyone else doing these cuts/notches on certain IR's? Some IR's have a resonance in these frequencies so I cut them using a filter after the the cab block set to notch with Q on 10, order is set to 4 depending on the severity of resonance. Some examples are the 4x12 1960B T75 (RW), as well...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2016
- Replies: 16
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Matrix GT1000FX - Headroom, volume and power amp distortion

When using the Matrix GT1000FX power amp with the Axe + a cab you turn Supply Sag all the way down to Power Amp Off in the amp block and power amp modeling + cab modeling in Global, right? Wouldn't that mean that every bit of power amp modeling that happens in the Axe is replaced by the Matrix...
- Pelikanen
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- Oct 25, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How do you take care of your Axe-Fx in the best way?

Yes - how do you take care of your Axe-Fx in the best way possible? I'm thinking cleaning, storing etc. Here are some questions just from the top of my head: How often should you clean your Axe-Fx? Is it okay to vacuum the vents on the sides? Can you dust it off with a slightly damp cloth...
- Pelikanen
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- Jul 21, 2016
- Replies: 50
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How do I calibrate Roland EV-5? I'm a dummy!

Okay, so I got my Roland EV-5 expression plugged into "Pedal 1" on the back of the Axe-Fx II XL. I go to I/O, then the pedal page. Type is on "Continuous", "Preset Incr/Decr" both set to off, "Preset Start/End" both set to 0. What am I supposed to do now? With these settings I've tried pressing...
- Pelikanen
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- Jun 27, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Coal Chamber - Rowboat - Brit 800 Mod w/ Greenbacks

One of my favorite tones - really big and mean. The preset basically consists of a Brit 800 Mod with cab F147 which is an Ownhammer IR based on a Marshall cab with Greenbacks. There is some slight EQ boost around 2000Hz after the amp. The right channel has a Big Muff infront of the amp with...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Help with tone - Isis, Slayer, Kiss, Cradle of Filth, Coal Chamber

I always get stuck in my attempts to achieve this type of tone. I would describe it as very "mean" and super distorted tone, this due to that they all probably used mic/board preamp distortion, the kind of distortion you can get in the cab block. Using this helps a lot. It makes it really nice...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- Jun 11, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
EMG 81 Distorts/clips on its own + low output.

So, I downloaded a Ola Englund DI of a LTD MH-1000ET with an EMG 81 in the bridge. I recorded my LTD EC-401B aswell through the Axe-Fx and noticed, both in the sound and the way the waveform looks, that my EMG distorts/clips and the output is way lower than that of the Ola Englund DI. I've also...
- Pelikanen
- Thread
- May 20, 2016
- Replies: 69
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
First upgrade, from FW 14 to Quantum 3 - need some help!

Ever since I got my Axe Fx II XL in the summer of '14 I haven't done a single thing to upgrade it. But reading on this forum about all the new goodies that comes along has given me an itch to wanna try it all out and now I just have to give in! ;) So to some questions... I read on a firmware...
- Pelikanen
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- Apr 24, 2016
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Pops and crackles when used as audio device, help!

Hi everyone! I have an AxeFx II XL. Today I was going to record as usual. Selected the Axe as my audio device in Logic Pro 9 for re-amping purposes. For the first time the sound started ”popping” ”crackle” and ”clicking”. Any thoughts? My Axe is connected both via USB to my iMac and via...
- Pelikanen
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- May 3, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion