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Who said AI generated music can't be inspired?

Exactly. Here is John Lennon commenting on ths song This Boy: “Just my attempt at writing one of those three-part harmony Smokey Robinson songs. Nothing in the lyrics... just a sound and a harmony”
- grandinq
- Post #24
- Sunday at 7:09 AM
- Forum: The Lounge
Who said AI generated music can't be inspired?

I find AI both fascinating and frightening. I am a high school history teacher and I regularly play around with chatbots to see what they can do. It has definitely changed the way I think about things like homework assignments. When it comes to music I am equally interested and disturbed. I...
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- Post #22
- Saturday at 9:46 PM
- Forum: The Lounge
Dream Weaver effect?

I'm currently trying a synth block with pink+white noise, 8-stage stereo phaser, filer block with lowpass that sweeps with my EV-1, and Plex Delay with a detuner type (going between dancing, golden, lunar). I've also tried use pitch and tremolo with a square setting. I'm not that close to the...
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- Post #5
- Apr 7, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Dream Weaver effect?

Greetings! My bandmate is looking for me to get an effect on the Axe FX that sounds like the 3:45 (or -:30 to go) mark of Dream Weaver. I know it’s a synth, but any thoughts as to how the Axe FX could do something like it?
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- Thread
- Apr 7, 2024
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
My First Axe-Fx Weekend! Can't believe it's finally happening! (formerly 'Ordered today...')

Congratulations! It’s the best musical purchase ever.
- grandinq
- Post #16
- Apr 3, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AI generated music has taken a huge leap

That is pretty impressive and of course it will get better. Adding breath and vibrato was interesting. Looks like it is limited right now to a handful of voice types. Of course it raises the whole “just because we can doesn’t mean we should” argument. Part of me would love to play around with...
- grandinq
- Post #123
- Mar 24, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Travel Ball insanity and Parents training their Kids to be Pros......

To clarify what I mean by hyper competition: I am not a competitive person myself but I am not anti competition. I like watching sports and I want them to keep score and win and all that. Seeing young kids get hyper competitive bothers me. When everything is about winning and being the best...
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- Post #28
- Mar 24, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Travel Ball insanity and Parents training their Kids to be Pros......

It’s all like this: music, sports, dance, theater. Everything kids might do for fun gets turned into hyper competition.
- grandinq
- Post #24
- Mar 23, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 live tone vid from last night

It definitely has a punchy push! Thanks
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Mar 15, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FM3 live tone vid from last night

Great sound. What amp/cab combination is that? Burining Sky is an underrated gem, love that song. Your singer has the sort of powerful voice for a song like that.
- grandinq
- Post #3
- Mar 14, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
New helix feedbacker - better than the freqout?

The Helix one has some nice possibilities. I couldn’t tell from the video but one thing I would want to do is use an expression pedal to fade in the feedback and fade it out as needed. Seems pretty basic as I do it now with other effects by just assigning the mix parameter to a pedal.
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- Post #7
- Mar 10, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
SOLD PRS DW Signature Guitar

Always here for PRS love!!
- grandinq
- Post #2
- Mar 2, 2024
- Forum: For Sale
FM3 Whitesnake Cover FM3

Is there a preset of this anywhere?
- grandinq
- Post #7
- Feb 12, 2024
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Favorite plugins for post production and how do you use them ?

I also was curious about FAS Reverb. The Axe FX has such cool reverbs now. Are those in the plugin?
- grandinq
- Post #46
- Jan 17, 2024
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
FM3 Firmware Version 7.00

I want a gapless sunset.
- grandinq
- Post #309
- Jan 16, 2024
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
A little late to the game but holy crap the Revv is amazing !

I have started using Green 2 with various Marshall cabs. Ownhammer Rock Box ones are a current favorite.
- grandinq
- Post #25
- Jan 14, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Something that Bothers Me at Gigs

That was my first thought: “there are people at your shows? Cool!”
- grandinq
- Post #20
- Jan 10, 2024
- Forum: The Lounge
Brit 800 2204 vs 2203 thoughts

2203 High has quickly become a favorite paired with almost any Marshall cab. Perfect classic crunch. I barely alter the stock settings. This is a golden age to be a Fractal user. It has never been easier to dial in a great tone and rock out.
- grandinq
- Post #4
- Jan 1, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Some new presets from me for download

Just picked these up and donated. Thank you for all you do Simeon.
- grandinq
- Post #71
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Any software for converting chord chart to midi?

Sweet. That could help with finding some voicings
- grandinq
- Post #10
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Any software for converting chord chart to midi?

Thanks. That’s where I am landing, no time for bass notes — that’s why there is a bass player right? I have spent a few hours this morning and I am about 90 seconds in. Very humbling experience!
- grandinq
- Post #8
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Any software for converting chord chart to midi?

I will give that a try as well. Thank you!
- grandinq
- Post #5
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Any software for converting chord chart to midi?

I do indeed have Cubase. I have never tried chord mode. Thank you!
- grandinq
- Post #4
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Any software for converting chord chart to midi?

Hi everyone! I am playing guitar for the pit band of Legally Blonde at the school I teach at. The music is very challenging for me as I do not typically read charts when I play. I enjoy the challenge but there is one piece that is overwhelming me. It’s called Blood in the Water and has a 1920’s...
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- Thread
- Dec 29, 2023
- Replies: 9
- Forum: The Lounge
XMas Reading

How is the Rik Emmett book? Always loved his storytelling
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Dec 27, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Need to vent: Cancer Sucks RIP 8/16/62 - 12/25/23

Rest in Peace. So sorry for your loss. Glad your last words were ones of love.
- grandinq
- Post #55
- Dec 26, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: Fender American Performer Telecaster.

That guitar is gorgeous! Nothing like a Tele.
- grandinq
- Post #18
- Dec 25, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
EQ curve preset that mimics regular guitar cabs for FRFR users?

@Cooper Carter did a video on something like this awhile ago
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Dec 25, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9-Edit 1.02.06

Sub Rosa reference!
- grandinq
- Post #19
- Dec 20, 2023
- Forum: FM9-Edit
Some new presets from me for download

Thanks for these. I love the Star Trek references. I will head over and donate. Sorry to hear about your bandmate 😢
- grandinq
- Post #18
- Dec 18, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
NPGD

Love that finish!
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Dec 17, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Electric 12-string thoughts?

Update! I ended up buying the one I was checking out, a Fender. I made an offer that was what I thought pretty low and it was accepted. I am still awaiting shipping as it is coming from Canada. I may not use it a ton but it should be fun to olay with. I may try recreating the Hard Days Night...
- grandinq
- Post #29
- Dec 17, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NEW! DynaCab™ Pack: 4x12 Freed Man

Merry Christmas to me! Can't wait to try this out!
- grandinq
- Post #10
- Dec 11, 2023
- Forum: Cab-Lab Products
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

“If you don’t like the sound of JCM800, do you even like the sound of guitar?”
- grandinq
- Post #65
- Dec 2, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9 into Fender FR-12 video clip and initial impression

Sounds great — and that is some incredible playing!!
- grandinq
- Post #2
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Electric 12-string thoughts?

That is my thinking as well. If i just want to pick up a guitar and play I am not reaching for a 12 string.
- grandinq
- Post #12
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Electric 12-string thoughts?

Interesting responses! I keep thinking more that while they sound really cool, I just can’t see myself reaching for a 12-string that often compared to my other guitars. This all stemmed from seeing one available at a good price and in a finish I have always admired. Tempting, but I am now...
- grandinq
- Post #8
- Nov 30, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

“In my day there was no such thing as Drop C. Instead we had dropsy!”
- grandinq
- Post #368
- Nov 29, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Electric 12-string thoughts?

Ever since I watched Jimmy Page in Song Remains the Same, the idea of an electric 12-string has intrigued me. What are people’s thoughts? Worth getting? I’m worried that after playing one for 15 minutes it will get old and I will have massive buyer’s remorse. Those of you who have one, do you...
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- Thread
- Nov 29, 2023
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Guitars
Does anyone else find it funny

Shoot High Aim Low is hands down my favorite on that album. Saw that tour and it was the highlight of the show as well
- grandinq
- Post #52
- Nov 24, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Lets see those PRS's

This McCarty is the guitar I would grab if the house was on fire. Had this since 2005.
- grandinq
- Post #4
- Nov 23, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Does anyone else find it funny

Totally get it. I remember as a kid my father on a quest to buy good stereo speakers. He got several pairs on loan and we tried them all out for a few weeks. He finally settled on some Celestions. They were the pride of our living room. Our TV was in a different room.
- grandinq
- Post #23
- Nov 23, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Who else never really uses the drive block(s)?

CC boost adds a very distinct character. I use that or neutral
- grandinq
- Post #57
- Nov 17, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Who else never really uses the drive block(s)?

Never used them until the Klon which adds a nice something to leads. I use the premap boost a lot so that it sort of like a drive pedal sometimes
- grandinq
- Post #20
- Nov 15, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Refresh After Firmware Update Shirt

I would totally buy that shirt. Take my money!
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Can we have a FAS Delay plugin?

To add to this, I bought a great delay plug-in called Timeless. It does great stuff… and the delays on my Axe FX can do even more! As one small example that shows the attention to detail, on Timeless if I choose to sync the delay to a tempo there are a few options such as eight notes etc...
- grandinq
- Post #5
- Oct 30, 2023
- Forum: Plug-Ins
The Power of One Block

They are already there on the 23.00 beta
- grandinq
- Post #7
- Oct 26, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
NGD - Taylor 814 CE Builder’s Edition

814 is basically my dream acoustic. That is a beautiful guitar!
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Oct 23, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Ownhammer Rock Box libraries

I just got the OwnHammer Rock Box CNTRY-2007A collection and it's really good. Here's a demo clip with some Revv amps: First three clips are Revv Purple 2 amp all stock settings with these cabs: Classic A1 Classic C3 Classic E5 Second three are Revv Red1 amp all stock settings and same order...
- grandinq
- Post #22
- Oct 9, 2023
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Asking if you all could create a logo for me?

You should hire a professional graphic designer. This is what they do for a living.
- grandinq
- Post #3
- Oct 7, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Update on My Teaching Gig

That is such a great story. 15 year old me would have loved to be in such a class!
- grandinq
- Post #13
- Oct 5, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Sadowsky S Style

That is a fantastic finish. Wow!!
- grandinq
- Post #16
- Sep 30, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
BUY AN AMP FOR A WEEK IN THE AXE 3

This is where I love austinbuddy’s presets. Great way of auditioning amps.
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Sep 29, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Bloom Reverb w/Pitch Shifting = Interstellar

I’m watching this right now and the sound is washing over me. Wow. Thanks for sharing.
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Sep 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy's 1400+ NAKED AMPS TonePack for firmware Cygnus X2

I updated the other day. I hadn't played around with these sounds in awhile. Holy moley are they good with this update! I only delved into the Marshalls, and the Plexis and JVM OD2 Orange are just ripping! Great job!
- grandinq
- Post #1,745
- Sep 15, 2023
- Forum: Vendors
What doesn't the Axe Fx do effect wise

But it won’t do that…
- grandinq
- Post #47
- Sep 11, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Friedman amps in AXEFX3 vs Helix

Tried this today and I loved the result. I ended up making a Dynacab with the Friedman GB. Thanks for the tips!!!
- grandinq
- Post #75
- Sep 9, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Are you considering an Axe-FX ? Here is what I learned.

I’m most intrigued by the factory presets that demonstrate effects. They introduce me to possibilities I would never think about on my own.
- grandinq
- Post #17
- Sep 8, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
NGD - Epi Explorer

Explorer is just one of the coolest looking guitars ever. It’s mind blowing to me that it first came out in the 1950s. Beautiful guitar— enjoy!
- grandinq
- Post #2
- Sep 8, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
How much have you saved by switching to FAS?

For me it isn’t about money it’s about Fractal saving me peace of mind. I tried so many POD and other things to get a direct recording tone and I don’t need to do that anymore. There is no FOMO.
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- Post #8
- Sep 1, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Bob Barker, Longtime 'The Price Is Right' Host, Dead at 99

The best part of being home sick as a kid was watching Price Is Right
- grandinq
- Post #2
- Aug 26, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
A bargain...

Sounds phishy…
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- Post #8
- Aug 26, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
[FIXED] FM3 Edit does not recognize FM3

That was it! It indicated FM3 but I guess the Com port was wrong because I selected it again and it works. Thanks!
- grandinq
- Post #3
- Aug 18, 2023
- Forum: FM3-Edit
[FIXED] FM3 Edit does not recognize FM3

FM3 Edit is displays "Disconnected" even though my FM3 is connected. Fractal Bot recognizes the FM3. I can see the FM3 in the USB Audio Device Control Panel So it can't be the USB cable. It did this on the previous version of FM3 Edit as well as the current version. I was going to start FM3...
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- Thread
- Aug 18, 2023
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM3-Edit
Piano for guitar players?

I might give Jonny a try, though his intro video was a tad showy. Yeah, I get it Jonny, you're really good! I may hit up EZ keys as well as it looks interesting, but I would like to actually be able to play a little. There's a wonderful music near me that gives lesson that I am considering as...
- grandinq
- Post #5
- Aug 17, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Piano for guitar players?

I learned basic music theory on piano when I was like 8 years old, but once I discovered guitar I never went back. Now I'd like to get develop some keyboard proficiency, just so I can write some basic accompaniment to songs. Can anyone recommend an online course or tutorial? I don't need to...
- grandinq
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2023
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Amp and drive combinations…

CC boost in the amp boost adds a nice character that separates my rhythm from lead tone.
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- Post #12
- Aug 13, 2023
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
NGD - PRS Holcomb

Beautiful guitar!
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- Post #3
- Aug 11, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
New song from Trevor Rabin

That took me back sonically! I’ve always admired the many skills he has at so many instruments and production. Very catchy as well.
- grandinq
- Post #10
- Aug 10, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Positive thoughts for my fretting hand

Glad to hear you won’t need surgery! As you and others have said, PT is the way. Sorry to hear about your bands. Please don’t feel you let anyone down — this is a no fault situation. It’s a hard narrative not to tell ourselves as we live in a society where we like to assign blame. Good luck...
- grandinq
- Post #27
- Aug 2, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Revv Purple and Dynacab 1960TV

Revv Purple is quickly becoming my default rock tone. Have to try it out with the 1960TV
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- Post #11
- Jul 31, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Need help with a 90's cover band name???

I read one of those as Death to Jar Jar. That could work!
- grandinq
- Post #68
- Jul 25, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
What do you think of a wedding band with no drummer and backing tracks?

I’d be there drooling at the Axe FX. Then I’d want to ask you about it during a break.
- grandinq
- Post #33
- Jul 25, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: a Holy Grail guitar at last!

Mahogany wood. Neck is 25" scale and 16" radius.
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- Post #10
- Jul 25, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NGD: a Holy Grail guitar at last!

That was cool! Loved his carefree attitude. Great playing as well.
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Jul 23, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NGD: a Holy Grail guitar at last!

I believe they are Lindy Fralin humbuckers.
- grandinq
- Post #3
- Jul 23, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NGD: a Holy Grail guitar at last!

Back in 2005, I bought my beloved PRS McCarty off the wall of a Guitar Center. To this day it’s been my favorite guitar and is pictured in my avatar. About a year later, I’m at the same Guitar Center and they have this guy there doing guitar setups. I had been looking for a place to bring the...
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- Thread
- Jul 23, 2023
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Guitars
Need help with a 90's cover band name???

90210?
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- Post #9
- Jul 22, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
New Guitar Synthesizer

I had a GR-55 years ago. Looks like this is finally the successor to it. I know there is no way around it but I just don’t like the eyesore that is the mounted pickup.
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- Post #2
- Jul 20, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
CHANGE PRESETS ON AXE FX 3 WITH A FM 3?

speak up I can’t hear you…
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Jul 18, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
The best, most flexible rack build in my world!

I remember that is how the Digitech Vocalist worked. It was cool because if I played a sus4 chord it would harmonize the 4th rather than a third.
- grandinq
- Post #4
- Jul 17, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fractal Audio AMP Models: Revv (based on Revv Generator 120)

Sounds great. Can you share the preset?
- grandinq
- Post #146
- Jul 15, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Need 90's song cover ideas........

Spin Doctors got a bad rap. They were a great jam band. Ready to Go is another 90’s song I always thought would be fun to do. Heck, Wannabe by the Spice Girls could get the crowd moving.
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- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Need 90's song cover ideas........

311 had some fun tunes like Down. They seem to have been forgotten
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- Post #5
- Jul 15, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Need 90's song cover ideas........

It’s technically 1988 but The Look by Roxette is super catchy and danceable
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- Post #4
- Jul 15, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
NGD: strat with SD STK-S4 set

Love that color! Looks sweet!
- grandinq
- Post #4
- Jul 14, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
What are you listening to right now?

Saw an interview with them on the Make Weird Music channel on YouTube and they were saying how Tull was fun to tour with. They they noted that Yes ignored them and was all high and mighty acting.
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- Post #876
- Jul 10, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
What are you listening to right now?

Gentle Giant’s album Interview. A Steven Wilson remix just came out. Their music was just so out there in a wonderful way. Such humble guys too
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- Post #865
- Jul 9, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

Perhaps an Elmo tutorial on scenes? “Elmo likes scenes! You can turn all your blocks on or off!”
- grandinq
- Post #208
- Jul 3, 2023
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

Oh for sure! But it ultimately led me to developing a Rev preset with a Dyna cab I am really enjoying.
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- Post #17
- Jun 26, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

Sounds great as does the band overall! Nice to know there is something reliable out there that is actually available. I have two XiTones but if they die it doesn’t look like that company really exists to service them anymore.
- grandinq
- Post #30
- Jun 26, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

Here's an update with some Rev scenes. I like Scene 5, Red 1 with a CC boost.
- grandinq
- Post #14
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

Definitely! Rev is the way forward for an insane tone! I rather like the Channel B cab I made with Rev Purple 2 and any of the Reds
- grandinq
- Post #12
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

For those interested, here is what I put together. Scene 1 is my take on the Insane as I remember it. It's a SLO100 Lead with corresponding Dyna Cabs. I added a CC boost for the over the top feel. The other two scenes are me brightening it up a bit by adding a Recto Slant cab to the mix and...
- grandinq
- Post #11
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

Yeah yeah yeah I get it. I had all the POD stuff and I am now firmly in the Fractal camp. There was just something interesting about that sound that I want to recapture
- grandinq
- Post #9
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

I remember having both a Dual and Tripe Rec model with Line 6, so it's something a little different.
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Jun 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Line 6 Insane?

I was listening to an old recording I had done with my Pod XT and the Insane model. While it definitely lacks the Fractal magic, there is something about it that I like and would like to recapture in an updated way. What Fractal model would be a good place to get to the feel of this amp. And...
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- Thread
- Jun 23, 2023
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fat Bottomed Girls, performed by...incredibly talented girls!

That was astounding! This is what it’s all about, the energy, groove and joy.
- grandinq
- Post #14
- Jun 17, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
I sold my Axe-Fx II XL+ today and I'm feeling down.

My first Fractal was an XL II +. Loved that thing. I felt like I had really joined the awesome tone club at last.
- grandinq
- Post #6
- Jun 14, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Nuno

I know! I went up there 2 years ago to catch a show from my colleague’s jazz band, and was amazed how the downtown area had a lot of dining that was shall we say much more upscale than anything that was there in my childhood!
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- Post #17
- Jun 3, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge