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    USB Cable(s)

    I’ve used a couple different B to C cables and everything has either just fine. Not to worry.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

    Yes, I run my Gemini 2 the same way. Same thing happened to me after the update. Changing to line level got me back to where I was before the update..
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    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

    That's not what mine is doing. Output 1 on the FM3 is active and Output 2 is nothing - same on FM3 Edit, which is the way it was before.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

    After re-reading the comments, I changed to Output Type to LINE LEVEL, which automatically changed Output Level to -10dBV, after which I changed to + 4 dBu, and the volume level is back to what it was. Happy that it's the way it was before, but is that the correct way to set this up?
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    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

    I am getting at least a 50% decrease in audible volume after updating. I am coming from version 3 and have not attempted any beta of v4. I use OUT1 on the grid and in I/O Output 2 Copy from OUTPUT 1. The VU meters show tickling 0db just as before. Input meters are unchanged on the unit from...
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    Thank you Leon Todd….

    Indeed!
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    Mission Engineering Gemini 2 cabinet - Anybody used one with the FM3?

    I've had mine for a couple years. Significantly louder and more accurate than the Friedman which I had as well. I never use the Empower as its on the back which is a real pain, and I just prefer to run mine full FRFR and tweak the highs if necessary on the FM3 at the cab level. It sounds wayyyy...
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    Early Maiden tone

    OK, I watched this guys video awhile back and have been meaning to get to this, but haven't. He claims it was gain stacking a Marshall JMP or Plexi with a MXR 10 band EQ (boosting mids), and MXR Dist +. For solos add in a Fet Boost or MXR Micro Amp for solos. Ibanez TS9, was used at times as...
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    Has anyone used Mission Gemini 2 with FM3

    Wattage rating can be manipulated, the speakers sensitivity plays a big role in how loud it is, etc etc etc. You have to play through them - just going by wattage isn't always apples to apples.
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    Has anyone used Mission Gemini 2 with FM3

    I have a G2 and tried out a Friedman ASC-12 which is a 1x12 500W at the same time. The G2 is way, way louder - I was VERY surprised. If I had 2 ASC-12's would they be as loud as the G2 - hard to say but it wouldn't surprise me if the G2 was louder.
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    Has anyone used Mission Gemini 2 with FM3

    You can buy the cable from BPTA: https://btpa.com/
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    Made my first preset today...

    Before you start monkeying with amp settings and whatnot, dark muffled sounds are often a product of not having monitors loud enough. I find when I crank up the volume, all of my muffled blanket problems go away due to the Fletcher Munson curve. If you can't or don't want to increase the...
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    Can someone help a Fractal newbie?

    Curious how the patch ended up from the one you posted earlier.....
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    Fletcher Munson Curve

    This has been discussed for quite some time: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/global-eq.114914/ Very good point. To be clear you mean channels on the Global EQ of the FM3 Output, not an EQ block at the end of a patch?
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    Fletcher Munson Curve

    Agreed, and very true. But that is what treble and bass adjustments are for. I believe that Yamaha's approach uses how you setup the EQ as the "base loudness", and then applies the Fletcher Munson adjustments as you change the volume. It may not be the same for everyone, but the overall approach...
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    Fletcher Munson Curve

    Yamaha has had this "variable loudness" feature for years on its receivers. I had one back in the 70's and you set the volume to what you would consider "max volume" and used the loudness knob to raise or lower the volume. Lowering the loudness knob lowered the volume but boosted the highs and...
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    Factory Layout?

    I had the same problem and this was the fix. Much appreciated!
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    Using a Fuzz in front of the Axe-Fx for cleans

    In the below video, Pete Thorn discusses how to get Hendrix-y glassy highs with a clean tone by using a fuzz and turning down your volume pot. I read the wiki or maybe Yek's write-up and it discusses this effect but you can't do it in the Axe-Fx the buffer in the Axe-Fx makes this difficult if...
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    Unbearable noise... send help

    +! to turn off lights. I had the exact same problem, and all I had to do was make sure a light was turned off in the kitchen that had a dimmer on it. It was like night and day when that light was on. Wacky.
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    Using the Axe-Fx with two different FRFR cabs at same time?

    Good point. It can run in mono. Thanks for the advice, all.
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    Using the Axe-Fx with two different FRFR cabs at same time?

    I am trying to audition the Mission Gemini 2 and the Friedman ASC 12 at the same time. I have setup my Axe-Fx to run in stereo and run a cable out of the balanced XLR's that combines into a stereo TRS that plugs into the Gemini. The Friedman is mono, and needs a one balanced XLR so I was...
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    [SOLVED] Bad buzzing on most amps

    I had a similar problem and determined that turning off a particular light a couple of rooms away stopped the buzzing. I later replaced the type of bulb and the problem vanished.
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    Strictly home playing...FRFR cab vs studio monitors?

    What type of music do you play? I started with Adam A7X's and they were fine for clean/edge of breakup but I just couldn't get the punch/amp in the room thing when I cranked them for rock and metal. I went to Mission Gemini 2 and couldn't be happier. My advice is if you are playing heavier music...
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    You got any thoughts on the Evertune Bridge system?

    Do you go back and forth between drop and standard tuning? What is the easiest way to do this? I've heard of using the tuner to tune down out of zone 2 to zone 1 on the low string. You lose the evertune functionality in that zone but its quick. Alternatively you could just use the key to tune...
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    Laptop for Axe-Edit?

    I bought the cheapest HP that was available, link below. 11" screen and it works just fine - I use it just like you describe, just to run axe-edit, fractal bot, fractool, etc. http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-stream---11-y010nr-%28energy-star%29
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    My Go-To Super-cab.

    Stumbled onto this looking for IR's...damn @Moke this IR rips! Great work.
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    ENGL preset with my KRANK IR's

    Resurrecting a thread looking for IR's, great work @REDD
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    New to Gemini 2 and interested in your experience

    I have a Gemini 2 and really like it. I originally used Adam monitors and they weren't loud enough and were too hifi and not like an amp in the room, which FRFR will always struggle with. I play mostly at home, but occasionally play with other guys very informally, not gigging out. I play mostly...
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    Anyone find that they use the same cab, regardless of amp?

    Yes! I use a two cab setup, Factory 73 and a Marshall 1960B with JBL K120's. Factory 73 gets everything above 200k and the JBL's only use <200k. This is not a gigging setup, but at home at low volumes it sounds great. These cabs have a FAR more effect on the preset's tone than the amp. This is...
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    If you like the Rectos...

    A treasure trove of tips here! What cabs is everyone using with this amp? I am FRFR...
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    Did you stay on Fw 8.x Or move to 9.x (poll)

    I am staying with 8.2 for the same reason!
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    Axe Fx II XL+ Down/Up Tuning Quality vs. Digitech Whammy DT

    I had it from before my Axe days. Both are passable, but it is what it is - there is something missing with both.
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    Axe Fx II XL+ Down/Up Tuning Quality vs. Digitech Whammy DT

    I have the DT and agree, it's a little better than using the pitch block.
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    Scenes sometimes not scene-ing like scenes should scene...

    When I am tweaking i ALWAYS take a snapshot (in Axe-Edit - the button with a camera on it) if I have something good. You can always import it and compare it to your original preset, etc.
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    Best expression pedal for controlling Wah?

    5th for Mission spring loaded - no regrets perfect for wah - go buy it now
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    So I bought a Digitech Drop...

    I have a Digi Drop and always favored it over the Fixed Harm Pitch. I didn't know about local vs global, and it DOES make a difference. Local is much tighter. I also didn't see that there is a high cut on that page that defaulted to 9k or so. When I kicked that up a bit the high that I was...
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    New Factory Presets - Axe-Fx II XL/XL+

    The mark II is limited to 384 presets, which is equal to the factory presets A, B, C. I presume I have to go through all the factory presets and delete the 30 I don't like to make use for my 30, correct?
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    New Factory Presets - Axe-Fx II XL/XL+

    Dumb question from a Mark II user. Because we only have Bank A,B,C without any space for our own presets, any tips on how/where to save my own presets before I import the factory ones - as I presume that would overwrite anything I have currently in banks A,B, C? I suppose I would then delete the...
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    What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

    Yet another Digitech Drop user here. Works perfectly at the front end of the Axe-FX. I also have a TC Electronic Bodyrez. I find it does a great job of adding that special something for my piezo pup for a very convincing acoustic sound - highly recommended.
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    FracTool - for power users only

    Yep, I was working on that and I had to adjust Level down as I was hitting the Red in Outputs more. I did use the advanced pages - Character, Dynamic Depth / Presence all translated over fine! I didn't really need the copy as I know exactly what I have tweaked. Comp is different now though so...
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    FracTool - for power users only

    I did! I didn't find Q8 too different, so I'm good!
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    FracTool - for power users only

    That worked, thanks Al / Moke. Dumb question :(
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    FracTool - for power users only

    I cringed when I typed it out. I know. I have tweaked my main preset perfectly and it sounds perfect to me - a little apprehensive of starting that all over LOL!!! I'll update :)
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    FracTool - for power users only

    Moke, the AX8 preset is firmware Q-7.x and my Axe-Fx II Mark1 is way back on Q1.04 - is that the problem?
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    FracTool - for power users only

    Al, I downloaded an AX8 preset from AxeChange to my hard drive. I then dragged the .syx file onto the hard disk in Fractool and created a AxeFX II file. When I imported the file into my AxeFX Mark1 using Axe-Edit, the preset was blank. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
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    I have owned the Axe Fx 2 XL+ for a year, and I am still not satisfied with the tone.

    I had the same experience with Adam F7 monitors, especially when I didn't have them cranked. I could only get a half way decent sound from the Adam's with a ton of EQ-ing that ended up sounded shrill. I tried a Mackie DLM and it was a little better, but when I went to the Mission Gemini 2 I got...
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    Happy Birthday Mark Day!!!!

    I bot an axe-fx basically because of the tones in a video Mark did covering a White Lions song. HB!
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    Mark V Amp GEQ

    I have felt guilty :) about using it on almost all amps as well. Not really sure why it is so different sounding than the other EQ's but I really agree it sounds awesome!
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    Fractal Audio DRIVE models: Tape Dist

    I use this to fatten up the patch I use for my piezo for a great acoustic sound!
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    Wondering if TSO is running quantum 6

    Saw them a couple weeks ago and was floored by their tone. The mids were so cutting! Would love to see a rig rundown...
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    Fractal Audio AMP models: Nuclear-Tone (Swart Atomic Space Tone)

    An undiscovered gem. Thank you so very much for these amp write ups. I'm not sure I would have bumped into this had you not done this Yek. Bravo!
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    Shout out to Yek

    Are you kidding? As a newbie, yek has been invaluable. Bravo!
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    New FAS Amp Models Gallery & More Ares 02.00 - Axe FX II

    Thanks for the update, awesome work!
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    Reminder--PLAY LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Man this is spot on. I play at bedroom levels a lot and had a lot of EQ-ing on the high end to get the brilliance I wanted. I found that much of that EQ-ing isnt necessary if you just turn up your monitor volume.
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    Inserting EH PitchFork into signal chain

    I just got the Digi Drop a few weeks ago and like Slogan and Adinfinitum I have it in front of the axe right after guitar. I read it was better than the PF. No latency and works great, and to me sounds a little better than built in pitch in axe-fx. That said, it sounds better to me on high gain...
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    HotKitty (1.05) is nasty as hell!

    What a great find! I switched the amp in my go-to high gain patch from a 5153 Red to the Hot Kitty, juiced the mids and wow what a great variation! Slightly less modern, and thicker. Thanks!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.05 Firmware Release

    ROTFLMAO you are a patient man, Cliff. FAS simply has no peer for customer service and community. Thanks!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.03 Firmware Release

    The support, community, and updates of FAS products are unparalleled! Thanks!
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    Amp & Cab Quick Reference Guide updated

    Thanks JMA. Your work is appreciated. You need a donation button :)
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