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Fracpad USB Cable ???

Hi, in regards to hooking up my Samsung tablet to an AXE-FX III, Alex is calling for a "OTG" adapter cable, but I see they make a USB C to USB Type B ( 2.0 ) cable that will connect directly to and from the devices without any OTG adapter - Anyone know if this will work, or is there something...
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- Oct 10, 2022
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9 seems "Noisy" Even on a clean preset....???

So coming from my AX8 of 5 years creating my own presets and tweaking things from kingdom come and back, I've found that I am getting a lot of "noise" on my presets, even ones that are extremely clean such as my Bass preset I created (Copied all of my settings over from my AX8 manualy) ... I've...
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- Aug 12, 2022
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
On the FM9 wait list,.. just chillin' over here playing my AX8 still :)

Just got the cash together for an FM9 purchase and got on the wait list. ... rumors have it anywhere from 6 months to over a year out on wait times :frowning: ... I guess I'll be content with my trusty AX8 (5+ years now! ) for now and start stockpiling info and presets for the FM9 .... Carry on :D
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- Apr 13, 2022
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Can the AX8 Transpose - If so, how well does it work?

Hey guys! I'm getting into a new situation where we're playing a lot of songs in like Eb and Bb and I'd like to transpose or pitch shift up and/or down a 1/2 step. I don't have the option or time to change guitars or tune between standard open chord Key'd songs as we transition between songs...
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- Feb 3, 2021
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 "Hard Rock" Tone...

I've been messing with trying to set up some better video stuff when I demo gear and patches and threw this one up the other day. Just a basic hard rock preset has some good drive but still retains good individual note clarity ;) I had just installed an old (but new) original Peavey Wolfgang...
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- Nov 19, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
80's Hard Rock tone! / “Crazy Train” Solo'...ish :D

So I was noodling around last night on one of my older Charvel's that I don't get to play very often which then led to cycling through patches on the AX8 for some cool jammin' tones. I'm always noodling around on solos or at least parts of them that I actually know, and I ended up on Crazy...
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- Oct 2, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Presets are all loading up on Scene 7.....???

Ok so recently I had my AX8 freak out and go back to the factory preset settings for all of the foot switches,.. I was able to reprogram that easily through the Axe edit program... Then I start using my presets and now every preset I pull up starts out at scene "7" !?!? .... I have no idea how...
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- Aug 14, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Using CLR & AX8 together along with a small mixer for vocals?

So I have my AX8 that I always run direct (FOH) with IEM's ... I also have a pair of CLR's for those "Just in case" times where I may need to play out and need some live sound reinforcement or additional monitoring. ... Having said that, I like to play my acoustic and sing along at home and was...
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- Aug 2, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Settings/Layout went back to stock'ish....???

So I've been using my AX8 for around 3 years now - Same exact set up and usage - Basically I run the same set up and layout - Each set I play for Church I program about 3-5 Presets, and each preset has around 3 Scenes. I use F2 & F3 to toggle up/down presets, and F1 as my Tuner. Then Each...
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- Jul 15, 2019
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Best Hookup options ...?

So typically I run direct FOH mono and we use IEM's for monitoring.... This weekend I'm playing an event where I will be running direct and using IEM's but I'm not super confident of their IEM set up so I'd like to run my CLR as sort of a combination of on stage volume and secondary...
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- Mar 8, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Acoustic Test ....

So I've struggled a lot over the past year trying to get my Taylor 414CE dialed in... I've used the Sigma IR's as well as a few others,.. in the end I found the best for me was just to modify the factory on the AX8. I was working on a customers cheap no-name acoustic and the onboard electronics...
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- Jan 16, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Best Mic Stand Tablet Holder...?

For those of you using some sort of Tablet or iPad,.. what have you find to be the best Mic stand holder for these units? I'm getting ready to switch over to using a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and will need to use it in both Vertical and horizontal positioning which would require the ability to rotate it...
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- Nov 20, 2018
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Recording Video & Direct with Android Phone + AX8...?

So in light of the other post basically about the same thing but using an iPhone,.. are there any similar options when using an Android phone? I run a small guitar and amp repair business and like to do some quick demo's when I repair or mod a guitar, and usually end up just using the on board...
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- Nov 19, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Quick test of my CLR and AX8....

So I finally got a CLR and I haven't had a lot of time to mess with it yet,.. but I have set up a few presets that seem to work really well "Cranked Up" (and at low volume,.. but dialing these in to be played pretty loud :D ) I got home from work and tweaked a bit on this one and was noodling...
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- Aug 31, 2018
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Mono / Stereo Output 1 ...???

So I've always created my presets in "Mono" I guess - I typically have everything set to "L + R Summary" or what ever it is. I run the L/XLR of Output 1 out to FOH which I believe splits somewhere along the line to our IEM System as well. So even at home I just run the L/XLR out into my...
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- Aug 20, 2018
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
CLR might be in my future........ ?

So about a year ago I did a ton of research on the "Best" powered FRFR Speaker for "My" needs... At that time it seemed to be a toss up between the CLR and the Xitone.. I never did bite the bullet on this as I mostly run FOH and use IEM's ... BUT, I did want to have something in place for the...
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- Aug 14, 2018
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Output Gain Setting running FOH...?

I thought there was a thread about this a while back,.. but I couldn't find it ... hmmm... Anyway, just wondering what you guys run your output gain at when running FOH or direct in for recording or what ever.. (Talking about the Main Output 1 & 2 Knobs on the face of the unit itself) I have...
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- Aug 14, 2018
- Replies: 18
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Scene Controllers or Modifiers to adjust Input Drive & Trim...?

Hey guys! I was working on a preset last night using the BE V2 preset and I found that dialing back the Input Drive and Input Trim down quite a bit gave a very good classic rock type crunch that a tend to lean towards a lot in what I play (Around 9 O'clock each)... during the course of the song...
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- Aug 8, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
VU Meters in Axe Edit..?

So even though I use my AX8 all the time,.. I've just been way too busy to sit down and really dive into developing new presets from scratch and things like that,... in fact I don't even remember what update version I'm on in regards to the firmware. But this week I'll be updating everything and...
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- Aug 1, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Which Cab Lab to demo and Mix IR's ...???

Hey guys,.. I posted this over in the Cab Lab forum,.. but no responses yet.. ( o_O ) Basically I'd like to Demo and Mix the Acoustic IR's I purchased from Sigma 3 to develop a single IR to use with my Taylor 414CE acoustic. I was wondering if the 50.00 version would be sufficient or if I...
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- Oct 2, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
New Acoustic Preset attempt... W/Sound Clip

So next month I will be playing my acoustic live and thought I'd try and get something decent dialed in on my Ax8 as I already have been using the AX8 for all of my Electric and Bass guitar needs :D I'm using my Taylor 414CE and one of the Sigma 3 acoustic IR's (Martin D45) as a "Cab Block"...
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- Sep 20, 2017
- Replies: 20
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Acoustic IR's - Are they specific for Acoustics and/or Piezo Guitars..???

So I know there are quite a few of you who have posted some Acoustic/Piezo based Acoustic IR's and I have a pretty simple question I guess... Are these all created to work with either/or Acoustic and a Piezo equipped guitar, or are they specifically designed to work with which ever they were...
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- Aug 31, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Anybody having trouble with saving the name of a preset..???

I've been running into this problem for a little while now and I thought maybe it was just me staying up too late and not really being coherent of what I was doing or something,.. but I confirmed it today.. Sometimes I'll take a stock preset or a downloaded one and start tweaking it, then when...
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- Aug 11, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Re-Load or Reset an amp...???

I've heard these terms mentioned many times especially in reference to a new Firmware version. Is this something that needs to be done to every amp in user made presets? Also, what is the specific process in Re-Load or Reset an amp? Thanks,.. sorry for the newbi'ish question :o
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- Apr 26, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 Preset for Jazz Bass FOH / IEM's

I was just dialing my Bass preset in on my AX8 for tomorrow morning and just threw down a quick test clip of it for reference,.. Here's the preset http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=5407
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- Apr 8, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Bluesy Single Coil Preset - ...How's it sound?...

Here's a test preset I'm working on,.. I'm trying to dial in some sudo-bluesy type tones using a neck single coil and mild gain/OD ... Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks Rick
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- Mar 23, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
FracPad Android Options...

I was just curious as to what you are using to run the FracPad with your AX8 - I think I'm mostly looking for Android & Windows options as I don't have or use any Apple or "i" products currently.. I'm just thinking this would be a great option to make adjustments at our rehearsals vs. trying...
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- Mar 22, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Still having trouble Setting up the SP-1 with the AX8...

Hey guys,.. I know there's Chris's video and several threads on this but for some reason I'm still not getting this one :( I'd like to have my SP-1 set up as a Master/Global volume control full time,.. then when the switch is engaged I could use it as a Wah in a patch that has a Wah block...
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- Mar 18, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Where to Put Hi/Low Pass Filters in a Bass Preset...?

I was wondering where the best place to put a Hi and/or Low pass filter on a Bass Preset - I came up with a good sounding preset but it was a little boomy coming through FOH with the Subs,.. Is it better to put it at the end of the signal chain (After cab block & FX?)... ? Thanks Rick
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- Mar 17, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 for Bass!

So I've got the "Bass" duties this weekend and I typically have a small "Bass" Pedal board I use that has a Sansamp Tech 21 DI, a Bass EQ, Compression/Enhancer, and Chorus - All of our sound guys love my bass tone as it's plug and play and sounds great in both FOH and in my IEM's (I'm using a...
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- Mar 15, 2017
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Drive Block "Level" Question...

So a lot of times I'll take a preset that has just a slight amount of what I call clean break up and then in Scene 2 I'll maybe add a Drive pedal,.. and in my "Real World" set ups I would turn the drive down on the pedal and crank the level up (Like using a Tube Screamer or SD-1 or something..)...
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- Mar 14, 2017
- Replies: 16
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Looking for a missing Cab...???

Hey guys,.. just updated to FW 7,.. just running through some things and noticed that factory Cab #149 has been replaced with another,... is there a way to get that one back?... it was an OH V30 one that was sort of my Go-To cab,.. :(
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- Mar 13, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Herbie Channel 3 = WOW!!!

So I was messing around the last night with some of the amps as I haddn't really gone through all of them other than just to brush past most of them... But the Herbie Ch3 caught me by surprise to say the least. I changed the cab(s) and tweaked around on it a while and man it's COOL IMO :D
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- Mar 7, 2017
- Replies: 16
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Classic Rock / Hard Rock Preset Sound Clip...

Kind of looking for some feedback on this one,.. I've been working with creating presets using my Sennheiser HD280 Pro Head phones vs. my monitors. The clip is my Kramer Bridge humbucker,.. about 1/2 way in I kick in the RC Booster Drive Block (Tweaked to my taste).. Wondering if you all...
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- Mar 1, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Scene Controllers...?

Can someone explain this in "AX8 for Dummies" terms..? :D The setting for two virtual "Scene Controller" knobs, which can in turn be assigned to control sound parameters. This is from the manual in regards to what can be done when creating Scenes,... almost makes it sound like can set it up...
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- Feb 27, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Most Accurate FRFR Powered Cab...?

I know there are tons of threads that are similar to what I'm asking, and trust me, I've been reading a BUNCH.. .. BUT... My Needs fairly Simple - For home Patch building so that things translate well to FOH and IEM systems where I play. I know a lot of guys talk about the different powered...
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- Feb 23, 2017
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
First Rehearsal with the AX8 tonight,.... :(

Ok guys,.. first rehearsal with the AX8 tonight,.. I'd love to report that it passed with flying colors,.. but unfortunately that's not the case :( The #1 problem I was having is that everything sounded Bright, midrangey, and harsh - Or more accurately lacked bottom end, warmth, and a full...
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- Feb 23, 2017
- Replies: 43
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Using different variations of an Effect on different scenes...?

Sorry,. basic question I'm sure, but haven't had time to even crack the manual yet :( ... But I've noticed that with in a patch if I save a different type of delay or reverb setting or type, it will only do it on Scene (1).. and then a different one on say Scene 2,.. but after that all of the...
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- Feb 21, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Headphone/IEM Options for the AX8...?

Hey guys,.. I have my first rehearsal coming up and would like to use the AX8 (I've been using the GT-100 for a couple of years now...) I haven't had much time to plan out scenes or anything yet, and I've barely had enough time to through together some quick patches and sound clips :) ... but...
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- Feb 20, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Marshall Plexi Crunch

Here's a sound that I'd like some feedback on please... it's sort of my take on a Classic/Hard Rock type tone with a plexi swank and vibe to it..Keep in mind this was just some random noodling and I wasn't trying to dial in the songs or riffs I was playing,.. just testing out the patch ;)...
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- Feb 20, 2017
- Replies: 45
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
First Clean preset with the AX8...

Hey guys,... first sound clip with the AX8... nothing special but would like some feedback :) I'm using an old Kramer with texas special neck pickup.. Thanks Rick http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=5235 Somebody tell me if that worked (?)
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- Feb 18, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Going Stereo is just SO COOL!!!

So I've already resolved that in the real world I won't be running Stereo Live,.. so when Creating presets I have either Summed up L&R or created a Stereo Preset and only have the L side plugged in to my RME FireFace UC ... Well last night I was working on a clean patch with a Texas Special neck...
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- Feb 16, 2017
- Replies: 53
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Is SoundCloud the "Go-To" Recording Sharing Site these days...?

Hey guys just a quick simple question ... I've been using SoundClick for AGES,.. but I notice that most everyone who post clips these days seems to be using SoundCloud... is there an advantage to it or something,.. wondering if I should switch over to it? Thanks Rick
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- Feb 9, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New AX8 arrived!

So my new AX8 arrived Friday, but I didn't have a chance to mess with it until Sat evening.. I did the AX8 Edit which I'm semi-familiar with as I did some programming on a Axe FX II at one point for a buddy of mine... I dialed in a couple of patches and saved/overwrote them, but I must have...
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- Feb 6, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Mission Engineering SP-1...?

Hey guys,... hopefully an easy question for you all.... I was bidding on an SP-1 on ebay and it had the LED indicator on it,.. well I messed up and didn't bid high enough and missed it so I was just going to buy a new one but cant seem to find one with the LED option,... was this an older option...
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- Feb 4, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Aluminum Mounting Plate Thickness for AX8 Rig.. ?

Hey guys! Finally pulled the trigger on an AX8! YAY :D I also have a Mission Eng. SP-1 coming and an SKB case that will fit both of those together side by side... So,.. here's the question.. I'm thinking of buying an Aluminum plate that is 12"x24" x either 3/16" or 1/4" thickness to mount the...
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- Feb 3, 2017
- Replies: 16
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Best Set up for Live Monitoring....???

Ok,.. I'm kind of putting the cart before the horse here a bit as I don't even have the AX8 yet,.. but I'm the guy who likes to do tons of research and be the best informed and educated before making any final decisions and purchases :D With my set up I will be running direct to FOH and using...
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- Oct 20, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Getting Ready to pull the Trigger!

Ok guys,.. this might get a bit long but I want to present all of my needs and concerns clearly :) I come from 1/2 Stack background,.. then onto all rack gear,.. then to a good tube clean channel and tons of pedals,.. and most recently (Past 2 years) a Boss GT-100 running direct FOH/In ears...
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- Sep 23, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Stereo Patch ---> Mono OutPut???

Hey guys! I've been messing with a buddy's FX-II Mark II for a while now, and I really like it at home. But I've been using a Boss GT-100 for my Live performances which has been working out surprisingly well for the most part... But the time has come for me to upgrade and I have the AX8 in my...
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- Jun 9, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Another VH Patch..

Ok here's another one that's getting pretty close to "Usable" for me,.. let me know whatcha all think... I've attached the patch here, and it's for a Mark II w/ Quantum firmware.. http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=3948 Thanks! Rick PS - is there anyway to use XL patches on...
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- Dec 31, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Brown Sound / Panama ... Test Patch..?

Ok guys,.. I'm still kicking around the idea of an Axe FX II,.. I've got my buddies over here again and thought I'd go through it again to see if I can get a handle on it... Ironically I was working off of 5150's video "Brown sound in 10 minutes".... while I think the tones he is getting are...
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- Dec 29, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Running a Stereo Patch or Dual Amp Patch in "Mono"..???

Hey guys,... Still just scratching the surface of the Axe FX II / Mark II ... :) One of the main things I need to know before I proceed is how things work when going from Stereo to mono with in the same patch if you will?... Here's my situation.... My Rig or set up will be running direct...
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- Sep 3, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
A little help hooking up via USB???

Hey guys,.. first time poster here, but no stranger to Forums by any means :) ... I recently have acquired an Axe FX II / Mark II w/ MFC 101,.. and I'm trying to get it all updated and get Fractal Bot and Axe Edit up and running but I'm having some difficulties :( I was able to install the...
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- Aug 31, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion