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  1. Callan

    Yamaha DZR Thoughts

    I've got a pair of dsr112's any they have done me really well over a few years now. I mostly use them as foldback, either for bands or duos. Lots of singers, and they have all been really happy, I think you'd want to get the 12's for the extra low end, especially if you are using them for your...
  2. Callan

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

    Is scene revert=on working for everyone else? In scene 1, my chorus block is bypassed in the saved state. After loading the preset, on scene 1 I enable the Chorus. Changing to scene 2 and chorus is off as expected ... but switching back to scene 1 and the chorus is enabled again. I've rebooted...
  3. Callan

    5150 Presence Knob

    What about a menu setting to enable global idealized mode. When enabled, can use an ideal setting across many amps and fx. There would be a visual representation in both UI and axe edit to show it varies from the real amp.
  4. Callan

    So today my AX3 started sounding thin and weak.

    You can set him on fire, as long as you ask for forgiveness.
  5. Callan

    Noise from the Tempo and MIDI LEDs

  6. Callan

    qsc k12.2 vs qsc 8.2 for axe 3

    Get the 12.2 - it'll make a great backup for your mains if one rainy day you have an issue
  7. Callan

    Edge still using Axe Fx II

    But only with magical firmware that cliff never released publicly. Fw24 beta 69 that was leaked on some discord by someone in the beta team, but then quickly deleted.
  8. Callan

    FXIII user - Need Speaker advice

    Depending on how often you are putting drums or bass in backing tracks into your speakers, I'd be looking for something like a pair of srx812p, which are 12" pa speakers. If you need vocals, then get a small mixer to go with them as well. If you want huge bass and have money to spare, add a...
  9. Callan

    Best off drive pedal!

    Only 12 hours to go until every drive in the afx is mentioned... Mzone! Best when left in bypass, but couldn't be left out
  10. Callan

    MESA amps and their different circuits

    You only kept it because you can't get a forklift into your house to pick it up
  11. Callan

    Monitor speakers for rehearsal

    Mmm I wouldn't ask my studio monitors to get over a drum kit, even more so with matrix active speakers at home. Good luck, but I think it's worth the extra weight to use the matrix speakers.
  12. Callan

    Are the Dual Amp Presets Broken? 19.01

    Try firmware 19.04 and the new presets that came out this week. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-release-version-19-04.181944/ https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/preview-axe-fx-iii-factory-presets-19-04.181974/unread There has been changes to several things since...
  13. Callan

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.00

    Ideal / authentic toggle perhaps? I have no idea if I'd use it, but it might be fun to experiment.
  14. Callan

    HEADRUSH 108 FRFR FLAT Setting (BLOCK) EQ?

    Context is super important here. Take any speaker, put it in a corner, put it in a stand, or set it up as a monitor wedge. All 3 positions are going to sound different, especially in the low end. Volume and the room will also impact the same speaker to sound different as well. If we are...
  15. Callan

    The CNFB Method

    That also assumes the new method can be used for 100% of the tasks running in the amp CPU, and all of them have the same 40% saving. Let's not be disappointed if it turns out to be 5% real would, which would still be much appreciated.
  16. Callan

    What Amp Models would you like to see added?

    Nope. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/wish-list-new-amps.137944/
  17. Callan

    Fx3 and the real marshall jubilee

    Can you share an a-b comparison? I already know that home made will be easy to spot.. more punch, better zing. Nothing compares to the real thing..
  18. Callan

    Bands that I somehow missed

  19. Callan

    Axe-Fx Firmware Release Version 17.01 Public Beta

    Hey Cliff, I think I have found a bug. If I use the multiplexier with input 1 as the source, I lose all output signal, output leds go to full, and I need to reboot my mk1. I found that this only happens when the multiplexer is connected to the rest of my signal chain, all the way to output1. An...
  20. Callan

    Axe-Fx Firmware Release Version 17.01 Public Beta

    Ah this is huge for mk 1 owners like myself. Legacy bank free space to the full res rescue! Thanks cliff, amazing work.
  21. Callan

    Poll: MK1 owners, 1024 User 2 cab slots or 32 FullRes cab slots?

    An option to choose inside the firmware is the ultimate. Mk1 users can pick and choose how they use bank 2. Why not mk2 users can also pick 3 user banks, or 2 full res banks. Pretty please Cliff ! And to be honest, I'm not against paying a yearly fee to keep my legacy (mk1) unit open to...
  22. Callan

    AITR

    +7457876 happy to give up bank 2 of IR's for this. Please ! Thanks cliff
  23. Callan

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    Amazing FAS! I would have loved this to replace my old ax8, but I'm stupidly happy with the fx3+fc12 setup now. Good luck with the launch!
  24. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I'm loving this creamback pack, it's just sounding right with anything I throw at it Tonight I spent some time with my hollowbody, strat and custom 22 - they all sounded great. Not that any others I've got sound bad, but this is my favorite so far
  25. Callan

    Unwanted behaviour with default scene and MIDI (?)

    Are you saying, (for example) you're on scene 2, and want to change to scene 3, you will send both the preset and scene change messages? This results in you seeing a change first to scene 1, then to scene 3? Is that right? Your preset has a default scene (scene 1 unless you changed it), so the...
  26. Callan

    AxeFxlll through Allen & Heath Qu16

    Check there is no low cut set for the channel in your mixer. Switch the 2 speakers around and keep everything else the same, does the problem stay the same or move ? Also how does the placement of speakers compare ? A speaker on the ground in a corner is going to sound different to a speaker...
  27. Callan

    150w amp into a 2x12 cab. Is it safe?

    Crank it up!! But seriously.. Are we talking a pair of 60w speakers, or 20w?
  28. Callan

    John Petrucci Official IRs

    There is a difference between obtaining them for free from the maker directly (perhaps after signup or accepting T&C's), and end users sharing them online. Often companies like ownhammer will offer these free ir's to drive users and traffic to their website and/or marketing list. (Seems like...
  29. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I'm hoping to get a chance to listen to these dv77's loud soon. I was playing late last night and really enjoyed what it did with a mid gain hook setup. Made what was usually a thin sounding guitar a bit thicker which I really enjoyed - lost an hour on mix 1 very easily. I need more time to...
  30. Callan

    Is there a "best IEM" for Fractal?

    Do you have any pics of that setup? Or, can you describe, does it point to the audience, how high it is, centered, or just on one side? I think I need to try this, if we ever get back to regular gigs.
  31. Callan

    AF in studio: any benefit from mic pre's?

    No reason not to try it and see. You might like it, you might not, or you might not be able to tell the difference. I think there was a thread here somebody trying to replicate an API pre using a drive block. I personally would avoid a/d conversion as often as possible, but curiosity would...
  32. Callan

    Friedman ASM or EV ZLX12p

    What happens when you turn either volume up higher ? Both at 50% of their dial could be leaving a lot of your usual volume unused. (50% doesn't mean half) Try the asm at max. Also check the fm3 output is +4 (turn volume down before changing). Don't be afraid of higher values, but do listen for...
  33. Callan

    50 watts vs 1000 watts

    Ear plugs :)
  34. Callan

    Weird octave down sounds on all patches suddenly appeared

    Can you post a preset and a recording ? Intermodulation Distortion I believe can do this, and real amps do it also. But best to share what you hear with a recording so it can be correctly identified.
  35. Callan

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.00 "Cygnus"

    It would be great to get info on which guitars were used to make the presets, if that's at all possible. I'll often try a preset and move on pretty quickly, but maybe I just have the wrong style of guitar in my hands. I expect the presets are what you and the team think are exceptional...
  36. Callan

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 12 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Release Candidate

    Did the Boutique get renamed in this release?
  37. Callan

    Show your motorcycles!

    I've had this almost 7 years now, my daily commuter to the office (when it's open), and occasional weekend fun. Couldn't agree more in the distracted drivers, they scare the sh!t out of me.
  38. Callan

    Crossover Frequency on FRFRs - How Important?

    You've picked several great cabs there, I think they'll all make you happy. I run the srx812p and love them. I'm not sure that crossover frequency makes that much difference. Any chance you can audition them? And how loud do you want to run them? I find the larger cd's hold together better...
  39. Callan

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    Yep, it's in your quote. If you use them into an 8-ohm cabinet they're brighter. To simulate this lower the negative feedback by 1/sqrt(2). This results in a negative feedback value of 0.3.
  40. Callan

    Backups in live situation

    My backup is sgear on my laptop. Usb interface would be my x32r. I hope I never have to use it, but it's there if I did, it's enough to save a gig.
  41. Callan

    Something's amiss and seems to be devolving

    If you guitar is active, have you tried a fresh battery ?
  42. Callan

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    The original post was just the amp name, but each amp often has more than 1 model in the axefx. Different channel, switch position etc. For example, cliff gave this only one line: 63 CAMERON CCV 1A (based on Cameron CCV-100) 64 CAMERON CCV 1B 65 CAMERON CCV 2A 66 CAMERON CCV 2B 67 CAMERON CCV...
  43. Callan

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    This is a big effort, I would wait until the final (non beta) release has been out for a least a few days before doing this. Per cliffs original post, not all amps are reworked yet - more changes are coming. You can try a few and see if you think it's needed, also see what the final release...
  44. Callan

    You Guys/Gals Are in for Another Treat

    No wonder I was lost, is that half English half Spanish? Edit: Apparently yes it is..
  45. Callan

    Ares is over ...

    Check out the release notes, and any commentary on the associated forum post when it's released. Until then, enjoy fw15, it's awesome
  46. Callan

    FRFR speaker (like atomic CLR) vs. just a PA?

    Jbl srx pa here, srx812 sound amazing for axefx3, both as monitors and as foh (with matching srx subs, basically everything sounds great foh) I also sometimes use my dsr112 as monitors to save space/weight. In a mix it's fine, but solo I can miss the low end a little bit depending on the gig...
  47. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    You listen first ? :)
  48. Callan

    Why are we chasing the amp in the room sound?

    I plugged in my amp last night for the 1st time since I got my axefx3 (and about 3rd time since I got an ax8). Today i put my amp up for sale. Amp in the room? More like cash in my pocket.
  49. Callan

    What are some good monitors for the Axe-Fx III?

    Just for guitar ? I'd say they are both going to be fine. Do you have the opportunity to demo both ?
  50. Callan

    Midi CC to control Tap Tempo

    I have a short cable from midi out, to midi in and it works great for sending midi cc's from fc control switches to the axefx3. No reason it can't go through another device as well.
  51. Callan

    Headphone correction EQ curves

    I tried this one, I used the ir format, loaded into the ir player block. I ended up getting better headphones :)
  52. Callan

    XLR Switch box for FM3?

    Are you using output 2 for anything currently? You can copy output 1 to output 2, then you have 2 different volume controls and can leave both plugged in.
  53. Callan

    5-pin MIDI transfers are possible but not supported, because they are too slow

    No problem, this will work fine. But this won't, midi is not passed from usb to the 5 pin midi ports. Do you have any other usb midi devices in your setup? What are all your midi devices you want to control, and is this for live or studio use ?
  54. Callan

    Emulating the Power Amp VHT 2150 on AX3 ?

    Are you looking for just the power amp? Which pre amp do you wish to use with it? Both are combined in the amp block, it's not possible to just have power amp (by design, so it cannot be reverse engineered)
  55. Callan

    Two Actions to One Foot Press?

    Can you try they looper in front of the reverb, and stop playing as soon as you hit play? Experimenting with reverb hold on before, and after, you set the loop.
  56. Callan

    Is there actual difference between Mesa Rectifier Models?

    We have recto 1 (2 channel, older) and recto 2 (newer, 3 channel). We have Lonestar (like some channels of the roadster, not that you asked on that one, but it's like a baby road king). We also have Thordendal models which perhaps are less actuate, but also based on the rectifier. Road king is...
  57. Callan

    Let’s see those Les Pauls!

    My number one - first to come with me to every gig. Close second: New straps for 2020 also :)
  58. Callan

    Separated PC audio from main guitar Out 1

    Another way could be to add a control to the performance page, like amp volume (not sure if you can do output 1 volume, that might work better for you though). Then at least you have a physical knob to adjust the guitar level for that patch.
  59. Callan

    The Frustration Sets In... Good stress though?

    How are you monitoring your axefx ? The louder I play, the happier I am (within reason), as long as I'm using good quality monitors.
  60. Callan

    Headphone amp in interface vs Axe-Fx

    A few weeks back I got a set of 250ohm DT880 headphones which are fantastic. Last night I came to realise that they sound quite different depending on what I plug them into. Into the AxeFX3, they are fantastic, but I was surprised they were so much better in the AFX, compared to my Focusrite...
  61. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Do you already have these packs ? Load up mix 01 of each and see what you like. Your guitar, your hands, your monitoring, your context (live band vs solo vs recording) will all make a difference. They are all good, but I think this is going to come to personal preference. If you don't have the...
  62. Callan

    DAW Automation with two AXE3s - Pro Tools

    You need to do both via USB, and have them on separate midi channels. The axefx3 does not support sending midi from usb to the midi out port.
  63. Callan

    FC-6 Virtual Capo Question

    Here's an option. 1. Setup a control switch to turn the pitch block on and off. 2. Set all scenes in any presets you use, so that this same control switch using the 'last' value it was set to. 3. Put the pitch control on the performance screen Not quite perfect with fc only, but might work...
  64. Callan

    Axe Fx III on USB-C of 2020 Macbook Pro 13''

    I got a Samsung thunderbolt monitor, which powers my laptop, gives me 4 usb A ports, and my primary screen on one cable. Very neat solution and works fine with my afx3 plugged into the monitor. (2019 MBP, not sure how different the 2020 is.)
  65. Callan

    Idea: Connect with Other instruments through VOIP/Etc?

    What is the benefit here? like axefx3 as a service, pay for the time you use it? Latency makes this impossible for playing in real time, but if you mean something like re amping ?
  66. Callan

    Solutions for using Axe-Fx as an in the room amp?

    JBL SRX812p are fantastic ! I have 3 of them, used for guitar and vocal monitors. Not the most popular in the guitar modeler scene, but get rave reviews for general monitors or pa speakers. I'm always surprised I don't see them more here, fractal used to us use the old model as their demo...
  67. Callan

    IRs Introducing the OwnHammer (r)Evolution Impulse Response Series!

    I was thinking the same, looks like a helix exclusive was just announced
  68. Callan

    Wanna set up to FOH, but have dumb questions...

    Try and get that monitor loud, like gig volume but not distorting the speaker, and ideally in the context of a band mix (bass drums etc.) Then try it out at rehearsal first, or see if you can borrow a pa speaker one afternoon.
  69. Callan

    Friedman Dirty Shirley model?

    More info here http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractal-audio-amp-models-dirty-shirley-friedman-dirty-shirley.113088/
  70. Callan

    Friedman Dirty Shirley model?

    There are 2 dirty Shirley models in the axefx3, and more than one be/hbe also. Dirty Shirley Models: current version of the original amp earlier version of the original amp with some different component values, a little more aggressive than the regular model
  71. Callan

    Looper - stop after current loop

    I've been using the looper a little bit of late and found the once control starts the loop and plays it once, regardless if the loop is currently playing. Is there any way to make it like the ax8, which was: If there loop was already playing, the once control would finish the currently playing...
  72. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Hey Justin @York Audio, this new pack has a lot more single mic captures than I'm used to. How do the 1, 2, 3 differ to CapEdge, Cone Edge etc. Thanks,
  73. Callan

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Sometime after breakfast I will load these up, thanks Justin. Any stand out mixes to try with any specific amps?
  74. Callan

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 13.01

    I just lost the afternoon running the OCD into an almost clean AC20 (EF86-B). Sounds great - not like any other dirt pedal I've used before and better than anything else I've heard from my AFX-3 or AX8. What a time to be a guitarist - thank you Cliff and FA team, these updates are mind-blowing...
  75. Callan

    Another Pickup swap thread - suggestions

    Bars knuckles are awesome, maybe you can get lucky and find a set second hand?
  76. Callan

    Help with Modifiers, Control Switches, & FC layouts

    You can use a CS to control the pitch on/off state and it can be set to stay the same across scenes and even presets (last) It gets tricky if you need to have 5 different pitch settings The below all assumes the channel of the pitch block is consistent, always using virtual capo I've setup a...
  77. Callan

    Can You Change Amp Channels and FX bypass with the Same External Controller

    You can flip this around and use scenes, but have your time based FX set using control switches. Using the 'last' setting for your control switches you can have the time fx state persist across scenes changes.
  78. Callan

    Do you need different sets of presets for studio and live work?

    When you are dialing in a home, can you still hear your guitar strings ? If so yes, you need to get it louder. Also set your presets in the context of a mix, using a track or something similar. It can help to record this and play it back, making sure the guitar volume is correctly for the mix...
  79. Callan

    Easy guitar swapping during a gig

    This is what I do for 2 electrics, it works really well. (But wasn't cheap)
  80. Callan

    Wish Dedicated Virtual Capo Block

    More pitch blocks ! Yes ! *Edit: left my manners at the door. Please cliff can we have some more.
  81. Callan

    Easy guitar swapping during a gig

    I forgot to add, I keep my wireless plugged into the back, input 1, and keep a cable ready to use for the front input If you wanted something physical, you can just unplug the cable from the front and the back input becomes active.
  82. Callan

    Easy guitar swapping during a gig

    If you want to use an FC for this, use a control switch and make sure every preset and scene set this CS to 'last', so that it can persist across presets and scenes.
  83. Callan

    How to manually change param under Modifier (MIDI CC) control?

    And on mac you can use 'sendmidi'. It was for another use, but I showed it in action here:
  84. Callan

    Delay [or any block] Channel Sticky Across Scenes

    You could also use another instance of the delay block, and use modifiers (CS's) if you need the state to stay the same across scenes.
  85. Callan

    FR SS, cake and eat

    How many blocks? You can save each of them in your block library and recall them on your second line, from another instance of the same block type. Should only take a minute or two?
  86. Callan

    FR SS, cake and eat

    You might be surprised, give it a shot and see where you the up The second amp block is in the 2nd processor and won't spike CPU that much. You only need one cab block. It shouldn't be too hard to stay within CPU limits. If you are over the limit, you can post the preset here for ideas to...
  87. Callan

    MIDI Out-in loopback - any issues?

    Later today, I'll make sure that "send midi PC" is turned off, as I could see this causing problems if it were set to the same channel as my axefx. I'll also duplicate the above to use for engaging the pitch block. I'm hoping there are no negative consequences to this.
  88. Callan

    MIDI Out-in loopback - any issues?

    Is there any known issue or other risk with having a midi cable connected between Midi Out and Midi In on the AxeFx III ? Background; Since we got the updated pitch block, I've been looking for a way to change the pitch virtual capo between -1 and -2, via both midi (USB) and my FC12. Either...
  89. Callan

    Global Cab modeling

    Set the cab modeling on, take a backup of system using fractal bot (backup 1: cab on) Set the cab modeling off, take a backup of system. (Backup 2: cab off) When you want to turn cabs on and off, restore the backup that matches the settings you want. Not ideal, but might as well do it now...
  90. Callan

    Control Switch remote control via MIDI?

    I just checked, and the external state remains the same across-presets! This is awesome, going to tweak some things tonight on this for sure. I am not always the best at explaining myself here, so I made a really quick video to show the state staying the same when I switch between presets. I...
  91. Callan

    TC MIMIQ?

    I finally got this loaded today - LOVE IT, thank you so much. Now, need to wish for 4 pitch blocks...
  92. Callan

    FRFR vs. regular stage monitor

    I love my jbl srx 12p. I use them as wedges, as my "guitar amp", as front of house. Anything I throw at them they do with ease. Both electric and acoustic gigs - they always sound good. I highly recommend them, or other similar level boxes. I would avoid the eon, based on past experience...
  93. Callan

    Control Switch remote control via MIDI?

    Does the state of ext 5 stay the same across preset changes, without having to send another midi message?
  94. Callan

    Axe-Edit III 1.06.03

    Oh I thought that was just me doing something wrong! Awesome thanks Michael,
  95. Callan

    Time for a new audio interface?

    Pro 40 plus pair of dongles here too. Hoping to get at least another year or 2 before updating. I Haven't upgraded to Catalina, I'm worried my out of support pro tools will die an expensive death that pushes me to a subscription or a new daw.
  96. Callan

    Discovered today that PEQ knobs can accept modifiers, despite lack of little yellow circle in AxeEdit3

    Next minute: Cliff: fixed for next release.
  97. Callan

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.11

    How about in November this year, say in Auckland? The timezone will be gmt +13 Can we also agree to use the /13 amp ?
  98. Callan

    Damaging the Axe Fx III by having the rack standing on the side wall?

    Be careful doing this, it will result in the phase becoming inverted
  99. Callan

    FM-12 III in progress

    Do you think you have enough air flow to the axefx? I know they have their own fan, but if that box was in the sun it could get mighty toasty in there.
  100. Callan

    Polarity Invert on Cab Block

    You could use a stereo cab block, hard pan the 2 IR's L and R. Then feed them into a filter block and flip the phase on one side only. Note on the right here you can phase invert - either left, right, both or none You then need to combine then back to mono, which could be done at the...
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