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  1. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

    I know you're kidding, but once again I'm thinking "it can't get any better." Yet, I too am conditioned to look for something new. Its just gotten so amazing. What's left? Laney? Ampeg V4? Marshall 1990 8x10 cab? Or are they in there and I missed them? If not, can't we make them with existing stuff?
  2. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

    Huh huh huh huh...you said wood.
  3. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00

    Gigged with FW6 last night after using the related updates in the AF3 for the last few weeks. It worked great and sounded phenomenal! I was worried about all of the stuff I'd crammed into the AF3...that I wouldn't be able to transfer to the FM9, especially in my kitchen sink and one other big...
  4. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.01

    There ya go. Really glad to catch someone listening and appreciating. As posted above I can't wait for this stuff to hit my FM9, but that's not gonna speed it up.
  5. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.01

    Nice! Looking forward to trying this stuff out on the FM9...its gonna be worth the wait folks...my AF3 is sounding so effin good and gapless is the bomb! I'm even jumping between presets in mid song on occasion and it is fantastic! If I can squeeze these presets into the FM9, that will be awesome.
  6. macfly

    Axe Fx 3 vs Quad Cortex. One year in

    Welcome! I remember you from the QC forum...great attitude! I think you'll like it in here...pretty chill.
  7. macfly

    Let's show some love! What is the thing about the Axe3 that made you grin recently?

    Yeah man, is there a Nobel Prize for guitar gear engineering?
  8. macfly

    Let's show some love! What is the thing about the Axe3 that made you grin recently?

    OP, this is a great idea. I'll try to keep this short, tho I could certainly write volumes. 1. For the last two days, it's been this updated Marshall amp model. I have played constantly and can't put into words how much I've been enjoying it. It is the sound in my head. 2. Overall its the FAS...
  9. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    Sometimes we struggle with tone...pun intended.
  10. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    I already owned that cab pack and so based on your comments above I have been sampling cabs with Brit Silver. Thank you so much for weighing in here...I think this cab may have replaced my DynaCab and I'm pretty sure you've helped me create my new main amp/cab combination!!!
  11. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    Jubilee sounds friggin killer. I built a stereo patch with that as the main amp and depending on the scene, a 2203, JTM45, or a Twin in the other channel. I never can tell if its a matter of me learning more or the updates (and I'm sure its both) but everything sounds, dare I say, better than...
  12. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.02 Beta #1

    I'd imagine it doesn't need saying but 24.02b1 has been solid for me.
  13. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.00 Public Beta #2

    My AF3 had been collecting dust...FM9 is such a perfect size that packs a lot of punch. However, since these updates my AF3 is back at gigs. Its more weight and more stuff but so completely worth it. The sounds I'm getting now are pretty much perfect. I know the FM9 will end up sounding as good...
  14. macfly

    Stereo Vs Mono For Live Performances

    Despite the fact that I'm dabbling in stereo for live, I absolutely agree with all of this. 99% of the time I'm going to be working with a guy that is on board with the idea, and if it is ultimately not worth it for him, I'll ditch it for FOH. I'm also going to need mono versions of my presets...
  15. macfly

    Stereo Vs Mono For Live Performances

    I've just begun experimenting with stereo--never used it live before. I decided to do this because I'm the only guitar in this new band. For most of what we do, guitar and keys works just fine, but for some songs that are all guitar, I think there will be some benefits. Mostly I'm just using...
  16. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

    I only go back to FX8 and AX8, but completely agree. I played our new band's first gig last night and was so inspired by the sound and feel of 23.05--I'm still using the same amps but they sound so amazing!!! THANKS FAS!!!
  17. macfly

    Wish FREQOUT pedal

    FWIW this pitch block works pretty well for me...I just modify the mix like this...all pretty simple.
  18. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Release Candidate (Beta #6)

    Agreed. I'd guess that AF2 owners wondered how it could get better, but it has...so we're conditioned to want the next thing. I'm at a place of such excitement around what has happened in the last year with my AF3 and FM9 that I am considering NOT updating firmware, much less not thinking about...
  19. macfly

    Tips for filling out tones in a rock trio?

    Fair point!
  20. macfly

    Tips for filling out tones in a rock trio?

    Not trying to fix a bad guitar tone. What I’m doing is the same thing you hear on most studio recordings. Doubling guitars, vocals, snare drums etc is about creating subtle differences in the stereo field that make things bigger. It depends on what you’re going for…probably don’t wanna double...
  21. macfly

    Tips for filling out tones in a rock trio?

    I've just started a band and am the sole guitar, but we have keys. I still think stereo guitar will really help fatten the band up so I've created my first stereo presets, using two amps/cabs. I have a main amp/cab that occupies both channels (but panned slightly to my side) and then add a...
  22. macfly

    Anyone using the Multiband Comp?

    Yes, but I don't use them at once...sounds like that's what you're doing...just switching between them. If they are on the same channel, the gap is really minimal. Be sure to set Bypass Mode to Mute for both amps.
  23. macfly

    Anyone using the Multiband Comp?

    Yep, I've been using the BE for quite some time and it builds up low end with palm muting generally between E and D. That subtle change from -30 to -33 with the crossover at 120Hz did the trick.
  24. macfly

    Anyone using the Multiband Comp?

    I'm using it on my "kitchen sink," but had to make some choices. The MBC added about 10% CPU, so that put me at 85%. I had two amps and two cabs...kept the amps but reduced to one cab, and dropped the Multiplexer I had switching the amps. I have very little loss of features in the preset and the...
  25. macfly

    Anyone using the Multiband Comp?

    Upfront let me say that my learning curve has been steep with modeling, and I worry that I don't really have a great ear. So this post may be for people in my boat, and also for pros to help us find this kind of thing, or to suggest other subtle things to try with it. All that said, in the last...
  26. macfly

    Speaker recommendation and class recommendation for soon to be FM9 owner

    I have the EV PXM-12MP and Redsound MF-10. Each has its advantages. I think the EV sounds closer to my Focal Alpha 65s...not the same, not really "similar," but closer than the MF10. I've had great success dialing in tones by starting with the Alphas and then going to the EV to get a sense of...
  27. macfly

    Axe Fx 3 vs Quad Cortex. One year in

    Not hatred from me. But people need to hear that there were broken promises and, compared to FAS, lame support and slow, disappointing upgrades. I bought the QC because of the amp and pedal cloning. I loved the idea that I could capture my analog rig and keep having those sounds without...
  28. macfly

    Axe Fx 3 vs Quad Cortex. One year in

    This is why I sold mine. Lots of cool ideas but poor implemenation. FM9T happened, and now I don’t miss the QC…but I also rarely use my AxeFX III. Could not be happier with the FM9T.
  29. macfly

    Looking for ideas for the Perform Pages

    Thanks! I have been using the global eqs, but in the heat of the moment, with a couple of drinks in me, I think the Mesa EQ is gonna be much easier. Your Per Preset page is pretty similar to what I've done. Many of mine have two amps so I'll probably do G, B, M, T, P on the top and Drive gain...
  30. macfly

    Looking for ideas for the Perform Pages

    Over the past couple of years that I've been using the AF3 and FM9 I have set up a few things in "Perform" but never seem to use them. Thus I thought I'd ping the community to see what you guys find useful for gigging. My latest idea is to put graphic eqs just before Out 1 (my IEM) and Out 2...
  31. macfly

    Looking for ideas for the Perform pages

    Over the past couple of years that I've been using the AF3 and FM9 I have set up a few things in "Perform" but never seem to use them. Thus I thought I'd ping the community to see what you guys find useful for gigging. My latest idea is to put graphic eqs just before Out 1 (my IEM) and Out 2...
  32. macfly

    Big dummy when it comes to IR's looking for info

    If you get into the manual and the wiki and still need help, this is a GREAT way to understand how everything works! https://classes.coopercarter.com/
  33. macfly

    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    This is the mistake I made, and I think others are making: I tried to recreate my favorite IR. In my mind, I would get it identical, and then make it better. Essentially, you've already done that by picking that IR with professional mic placement and/or mix. Then we dial in the amp to get it...
  34. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    Understood and thanks. I figure I'm gonna go back when the final release happens, so I'd guess it's no biggie either way.
  35. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    I'd installed the 5b1 yesterday and had no problems. Got up today, read the above couple of issues, turned in on and had massive white noise at out 2 and nothing at out 1. Reboot stopped it but I have a first rehearsal with a new band tomorrow so I've jumped back to 4.01. QUESTION: does that...
  36. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    Is this only happening on presets using DynaCabs?
  37. macfly

    FM9 w/ IEM

    Unless you are using an analog board, you should be able to tweak your monitor mix on a cell phone. Either way, my suggestion would be to find a Shure P4M line mixer https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=shure p4m Run the FM9 output you're sending to FOH through channel 1, and it has a "thru"...
  38. macfly

    Scene Controller Presence

    I just did this using a Plexi 50..I just bumped the mid and treble a little and got pretty close to the same sound. Just went back and looked at it, and I also added the fat switch. I did a similar one with the Small Box and didn't need to do much...just lowered the bass a little when I...
  39. macfly

    Axe FX or FM9?

    If you are just under 80% and you have a first gen FM9, maybe just get the FM9 Turbo? Then you have the other as backup...
  40. macfly

    Slide guitar preset?

    Sorry...not trying to hijack but if there's a preset called "Fat Man in the Bathtub" I need it! I am working on that sound right now!
  41. macfly

    Axe Fx 3 vs Quad Cortex. One year in

    Had a Quad Cortex for a little more than a year. Loved the touch screen, the hardware in general was pretty cool, and the amps sounded pretty good. IMO a lot of the effects were not great. I waited so long for things in software that were promised at launch, and eventually gave up--I think a...
  42. macfly

    Need startup help with FM9

    This is well worth it. Well organized. Best to follow in order, but also easy to go find a specific topic. As mentioned above, it'll get you up and running and then offer lessons on building specific kinds of presets (and you get the presets to use of course) and then tons of next-level stuff...
  43. macfly

    I Just Purchased Cooper Carter's Axe Fx III Class

    Another happy camper. I've been using FAS products (FX8, AX8, AxeIII, and FM9) for about 10 years now. Along the way, via this forum and a lot of youtube videos, I've learned a lot...this class showed me that, but also helped me realize a lot of stuff that either I didn't know existed, haven't...
  44. macfly

    Acoustic Guitar through the Axe FX III?

    In the Aura images, check out the Martin Roger McGuinn signature dreadnaught. GREAT sounding image!
  45. macfly

    I Just Purchased Cooper Carter's Axe Fx III Class

    OK thanks. Makes sense, and maybe I'll get the Axe3 class down the road. Honestly, I'm so happy with the FM9--so perfect for a weekend warrior cover band thing--I'm not sure the Axe3 will ever leave my house again!
  46. macfly

    I Just Purchased Cooper Carter's Axe Fx III Class

    I've decided to do this. I have three weeks off, so timing is perfect. I use an FM9 90% of the time but also have an AxeFXIII. I'm thinking I should just get the AxeFXIII masterclass, understanding some things won't apply to the FM9, rather than buying the FM9 course and not getting some info...
  47. macfly

    FM9 Dyna Cab Beta coming....Soon!

    Like you, I tried the QC briefly but ended up with an AxeFX3 because the FM9 didn't yet exist (or wasn't available...can't remember). I have since added the FM9T and "more complete" is absolutely true!!! I ran into several roadblocks with the QC, and have never had that problem with an FAS...
  48. macfly

    Need help using FM9 output 3 into amplifier

    Yep that should do it.
  49. macfly

    Need help using FM9 output 3 into amplifier

    Can you upload a screenshot or preset?
  50. macfly

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    Agreed! I’ve been slowly finding a collection of speakers that are preset-friendly…I’ve had Focal Alpha 65s and a PXM12MP for a couple of years, but didn’t know what I was doing at first. With some help from @Greg Ferguson and trial/error, I’m getting great results now. Realized that tweaking...
  51. macfly

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    That sounds fantastic, and your playing is tasty! Great band! I'm headed into a new project where I'm gonna need more tones like those...I'm inspired to hear them sound so great through the PXM!!!
  52. macfly

    Is there a consensus headphone choice?

    I have a set of Blue Mix-Fi that I'm not using. PM if interested. I paid $130 shipped, will sell for $100 shipped. They sound great, but I found the Ollo to sound better...
  53. macfly

    Acoustic Guitar through the Axe FX III?

    Using a Godin mostly, but also a piezo bridge on my Strat sometimes with my Axe3 and FM9. I'd thought it sounded good, but after these tips, its friggin amazing. THANK YOU @Cooper Carter!
  54. macfly

    Solid State amps, are they going to be here someday?

    I have no desire for a model of a solid state amp, but respect that some may. Reading y'uns list made me wonder what about the Marshall Mosfet 3310 and hybrids: 3203 and Mode 4?
  55. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    Agreed! 😂😂😂
  56. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    You forgot guitar and resonance of the wood among other things. Its a custom pickup so I can’t say “JB” and have everyone understand. Best I can do is tell you what wire and magnet because I don’t know how many winds it takes to get it to be what it is. Would medium hot PAF work better for you...
  57. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    My results are similar. The loudest pickups I have are 9.5K resistance, 42 gauge wire, A5 mags...essentially an extra-overwound PAF. I'm set at 9.8 I think
  58. macfly

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    Sorry to hijack for a minute, but while I'll admit Redsound could do a better job of publicizing this, their speakers seem to be readily available here: https://www.lyonhealycorporation.com/brands/red-sound/ I contacted Redsound and they referred me to L&H...It was a really easy transaction and...
  59. macfly

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    Big fan of EV PXM12MP here. I love the small footprint, wedge format. I have set it up to use Monitor 2 mostly, but have recently gotten a Redsound MF10 that I'm using with Out 3 (sounds fantastic btw) and then went from my Out 2 (FOH) to the EV on Monitor 1, and that sounds really great too! If...
  60. macfly

    Waitlist Email

    I think he's suggesting that you might buy it from G66 and have it shipped to Australia/Malaysia?
  61. macfly

    Redsound MF10 and question about Out 3

    Thanks for this. Those numbers make sense of my settings. FWIW, I gigged with the above settings for a loud sub gig last night and it sounded fantastic with no clipping! I still had probably another 5dB room (from my solo boost sound...the loudest scene) but definitely didn't need it. Very...
  62. macfly

    Redsound MF10 and question about Out 3

    I recently got a Redsound MF10 and it will be very convenient if I can use Out 3 to drive it (I've always used Out 1 for my IEM and Out 2 for FOH). I've read the FM9 manual/Wiki about this output and understand why the output is lower, so I'm seeking to compensate...thus I'm wondering if the...
  63. macfly

    Does Dynacab + SIC create something similar to DSR?

    Understood. I think I misspoke: I should be asking if SICs + DynaCab is essentially achieving tha same thing Celestion's Speakermix plugin and DSRs are trying to do? Sounds like it is. The cool implication is that its yet another thing that other modelers/profilers can't do. Quad Cortex has the...
  64. macfly

    Does Dynacab + SIC create something similar to DSR?

    So it looks like Dynamic Speaker Responses have been around for at least 3-4 years, but I had not paid any attention to them since they were only available as plugins, which I don't use. That said, Celestion just pushed out another email about them, and now that I've been enjoying SICs in my FAS...
  65. macfly

    FSOT Neural DSP Quad Cortex/will trade towards Axe FX III

    Welcome @paul_rose_ from a former QC owner. I've never looked back.
  66. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

    So great to hear and also killing me. I decided to wait until the final release as I am currently tweaking my FM9T. That process started with the Axe3, and of course it sounds like there's going to be another period of tweak/gig with the Axe, followed by another with the FM9T. Not...
  67. macfly

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Sorry if it's been said, but about how much CPU is DynaCab using over the previous setup? I have an AxeFXIII mk2 and an FM9 turbo, and all of my presets are at/under 70%. Hoping that I won't need to delete stuff?
  68. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    Does anyone know if this beta will go to a final release that matches the Axe 21.04 final release before they get into DynaCab for FM9?
  69. macfly

    Is there a consensus headphone choice?

    Are one of these the Blue Are one of these the Blue headphones you are referring to?
  70. macfly

    Is there a consensus headphone choice?

    Based on comments from @Sashman and @strabes in this thread, I bought a used set of Ollo S4X and they are amazing! I think I'll probably check out Blue if those are Cliff's rec, too! Can someone point me to a page where I can read about them? Which model, etc.?
  71. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    Refresh after new firmware?
  72. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    Same...I had the Torpedo Live, and liked the IRs. The Quad Cortex has a similar graphic control for mics. I'd guess that because I've used FAS stuff so much, I just punched in numbers, so the graphic interface wasn't really a big deal to me. At the end of the day, my FAS rigs sound so good now...
  73. macfly

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    @Intruder Rex, let me echo the welcome...FWIW, this is a longer-than-usual beta...at least in my time with Fractal and this forum (on and off thru FX8, AX8, AxeIII and FM9), but I'll add to the above that these guys don't just have tech knowledge but they are the first line of beta testing, and...
  74. macfly

    Axe rack stand

    Similar to the suggestion above, I use a combo amp stand.
  75. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Cool...thanks for sharing! While this doesn't look like something I'll use right now, it's helpful to know its there as I start re-working the board. It could certainly end up getting used!!!
  76. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Yeah I had already saved them set to bypass and channel. It may seem strange, but I'm setting up these three switches on my FC12 to be limited as the externals are in my FM9 rig. I just want both setups to work exactly the same. Scene Ignore makes the autowah work exactly as it does with an...
  77. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Perfect! Thanks guys! I really appreciate that these were probably noob level questions, but you guys jumped in without judgment. This is why I love this place!
  78. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Thanks man. I know these are questions that are probably answered elsewhere, but I couldn't get the right words to search for them.
  79. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Next question: Can I assign an effect to a switch so it can be turned on/off in any scene, but have it turn off when I leave the scene and still be off when I come back? If it matters, its because I know I can do that with Control Switches, but this is for a "kitchen sink" preset that already...
  80. macfly

    Switch functions question

    Thanks! Yep Scene Ignore makes it behave like the analog switch in my FM9 rig, which ultimately is fine...that essentially solves my auto wah problem.
  81. macfly

    Switch functions question

    I have been gigging with my FM9 and thus, my AxeFX3 is collecting dust, so trying to get it to emulate things I'm doing with FM9 and external switches using my FC12 and no external switches. For example, in my FM9 rig, I have an autowah that is triggered by an external latching switch. So if its...
  82. macfly

    Wireless for Fm9

    Snagged a GLXD14 off Reverb for $200! Now I can have dedicated receivers for my AX8 and FM9 (GLXD6) and one for my AFXIII (GLXD4), and three packs that work with each rig. I just hope these will remain as good as my experience so far--for a few more years.
  83. macfly

    neil giraldo

    I don't know about factory patches, but this video might help. Tim pierce explains that Neil used a pair of Marshall 2104s. Its the late 70s 2204 (tho 100 watt so maybe 2203) in a combo (probably the Plexi 2204 amp model is the closest approximation). Chain began with an Eventide H949, which...
  84. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    This is one of the things I have experimented with a little but need to get back to.
  85. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    Since it ended up helping mine get better last time, I'll post again...this is where I am going into a rehearsal tomorrow. The SLP is @elvis amp/cab in my preset. The SV20 is the same as "Plexi" I had before but with changes after our exchange. I also have a JTM45 and JCM800 that are in the works.
  86. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    FWIW, that wasn't a brush off...I just haven't gotten to the JVM yet, so that's where I'd start.
  87. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    Welcome! Have you tried the factory presets?
  88. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    To me, bright. And particularly if you compare his sound to say, Friedman guys like Jerry Cantrell or Steve Stevens. If, for example you compare the FAS model of the AFD mod to the Friedman BE, I think its bright.
  89. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    I do too. I now have four versions of my "kitchen sink" preset with Marshalls...started with the Studio 20 as the gainy and solo scenes and a JTM45 for the clean and early breakup sounds. I made similar presets with an SLP and JCM800, then realized I needed to make a JTM45 preset.
  90. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    To your point, of course its just an imperfect way to talk about sounds, and it is subjective. Dark to me might be bright to you. And then we can talk about tight and loose and wooly and jangly and warm and muddy and fat and ice-picky... To me Jimi's tone was brighter than Stevie's, but that...
  91. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    @elvis THANK YOU! I think you've helped me figure out what was nagging me about my amp sounds. Pretty sure my studio monitors are the problem--there was a weird midrange thing going on. Your preset sounded good in my IEM and that usually means it'll sound jacked up in the wedge and monitors. It...
  92. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    It sounds amazing with my LPC in the IEM...I hope it'll sound this good in my speakers!
  93. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    Wife's out of the house all day tomorrow, and I'd had a trip cancel, so I have LOTS of time...Looking forward to it! Thank you so much!
  94. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    Thanks again! I will try that...I have read that the 57/121 combination is somewhat of an industry standard. Every time I try anything with a 57...both in the virtual and real worlds I have found it very harsh...In FAS-land do mess with the relative levels, but I do think I've been learning some...
  95. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the constructive perspective...I totally understand that tone is so very subjective. I find a lot of the 800 presets and, for example Leon's cab as well as most of the York stuff to be bright for me. I like it darker and I think "wooly" is a good descriptor...
  96. macfly

    My Favorite Marshall (as of FW 4) What's yours?

    I've done a lot of exploring over the last month! After suggestions from this thread and experimenting with some of the Gift of Tone presets, my current Marshalls are Brit Studio 20/Brit Silver tonestack > Factory 2 #575 4x12 Brit PR75 160 A1 ML Brit 800 > Factory 2 #759 4x12 MAR-CB LYN 121 OH...
  97. macfly

    Announcing FM9 Turbo

    Welcome! It is pretty special. Bit of a learning curve but the juice is totally worth the squeeze!
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