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  1. Jarick

    Why is it necessary to apply high/lo pass filters to cabs?

    Depends on your playback system. With my studio monitors they play from about 40 hz on up to 20k. I like to find an impulse that has a good amount of high end (not too bright or dark) so I don’t have to cut there. Then I will usually cut low end because there may be excess rumbling. Also I...
  2. Jarick

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Awesome release! I love the "Kill Dry" for parallel effects. That makes it so much easier to set up patches and also to get levels correct.
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    Solid State Stereo Combo Amp - Anyone?

    I ended up trying but passing on the amp. It was in mediocre condition and the knobs were all very scratchy. But it seemed like it would sound pretty good. Will keep my eye out for a clean one in the future.
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    I don’t use cabs at all. Sounds great!

    I'm back to experimenting with this. I ran one output to my Katana Artist power amp in, which is basically a flat solid state power amp into a high watt Greenback. Then another output to my Yamaha HS8 studio monitors. So I could flip between the outputs and compare the tone. Ended up with the...
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    Solid State Stereo Combo Amp - Anyone?

    Bumping this, how are you liking it? I see my local used shop has a Fender Princeton Chorus red knob that might be really fun for stereo use with the Fractal.
  6. Jarick

    Dynacabs! Post your best recipes!

    1x12 G12T-100 Condenser Low cut at 60 / 12 db High cut at 6k / 12 db Everything else at default (5 position and 4.8 distance)
  7. Jarick

    2 Guitar Options: NGD!

    The OCD part of my brain just says get the PRS SE Silver Sky to complete the collection lol
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    2 Guitar Options: NGD!

    Which guitars do you currently have? The biggest thing is playing the guitars and seeing which connects with you. While I swap pickups and tinker quite a bit, if you don't really like the guitar out of the gate you never will. Value doesn't mean a thing if you don't enjoy it. I think a small...
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    What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

    Totally agree! The QC is improving, probably because there's a lot more automation involved, and just more attention to detail. But you're right, I doubt the quality of the wood is on the same level as USA guitars. If that gets solved, then it's a big shift. RIght now I've got 8 electrics, 5...
  10. Jarick

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

    Oh that's interesting to hear! I've had Thornbuckers (with the Plus bridge) in my PRS CE-24 for the last several years. I like them as they are nicely balanced, but sometimes they are too polite especially in the bridge position. I had a set of Mules in them a while back and I really liked the...
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    What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

    Very true. I just bought one of those guitars too, the Bonamassa Epiphone 335. Considering Gibsons are now past $3k and even the former bargains like Eastman are approaching $2k, have to look at the MIC guitars. I’m hoping they continue to improve the quality.
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    What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

    Another thought. I started playing in 1995, let's just say 30 years ago to round it. $500 today is worth about $250 from 30 years ago. The $250 guitars back then were basically what, Squiers, Yamaha Pacificas, Samick, entry level Ibanez? I remember really wanting a green sparkle Epiphone Les...
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    What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

    I played one of the $500 PRS SE's a couple weeks ago and it was incredible for the price. The fretwork was really good, very smooth edges with a slightly rolled fingerboard feel. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that for a new player. I have owned a bunch of PRS guitars although have never been...
  14. Jarick

    Boss Katana mkII as a power amp/speaker solution

    I use mine when I want to get a more realistic amp tone at home. Nice thing with the Katana is that it's a real speaker cabinet with an integrated power amp, so you don't have to fuss with impulse responses. It's an actual amp in your actual room. I do find that I have to still run high and low...
  15. Jarick

    Game changer for dialing presets!

    I got one of these over a week ago and it's fantastic. Really easy to set up and use (once you figure out which apps it tells you to open). Sonically it was night and day for both my Yamaha HS8 and Genelec 8020 speakers. Being able to see the frequency response in the room is really helpful...
  16. Jarick

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

    Only real difference I thought I heard was less gain. On the HBE I had to turn up to 7 or so where I liked 5 before. Can’t speak to the EQ as I am changing my monitor setup.
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    Game changer for dialing presets!

    I’m very intrigued. Being able to run DSP correction via hardware with 1ms latency for $300 is a solid deal imo. That lets you keep the headphone output flat too which is something that bugs me about Sonarworks. Anyways yeah if this was built into an audio interface that would be killer but I...
  18. Jarick

    Modern takes on the Les Paul

    LTD EC-1000 on a budget is a good pick if you like the specs. It's got a little skinnier flatter neck with jumbo frets, locking tuners, thinner body with body comfort carve and lighter weight, etc.
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    Unsure which unit to go for

    If you can make the Axe 3 work financially and physically, it's an easy choice IMO. Not only maximum power, but you get all the latest and greatest features and development. If you're a regular gigging player, the FM9 would be a good choice for the form factor and that you probably won't want to...
  20. Jarick

    Boss IR-2 - Fractal Killer?

    Did you run the GT-1000 direct or into a guitar cab? If direct, what did you prefer for cab simulation?
  21. Jarick

    Boss IR-2 - Fractal Killer?

    I can't imagine anyone is looking at replacing their Axe FX 3 with a standalone Boss pedal. Also, Boss already had the IR-200 out previously which would have fit that pedalboard sized amp modeler niche. This is just even more compact. I would love to get Cliff's take on the Boss modeling...
  22. Jarick

    How to make lower gain Plexi pre set sound full?

    +1 for lowering the bright cap value, it will take off the edge on the high end fill in the low end.
  23. Jarick

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

    Jesus this might be one of the best updates I've seen, and it's an incremental beta. Thanks as always Cliff!
  24. Jarick

    Help me decide...Mixer or Interface??? ...or none???

    Not unless you buy a really cheap product (like under $100). That's where maybe an interface can be a little better solution as there's less hardware and parts, and potentially a more pure signal path. But highly unlikely to be an issue.
  25. Jarick

    Help me decide...Mixer or Interface??? ...or none???

    Good question, I've had both setups. I used to run the Yamaha AG03 which is a mixer that doubles as USB audio interface. I really liked that it had multiple mix knobs so I could independently adjust the volume of the computer audio vs modeler, as well as output to monitors and headphones. Now...
  26. Jarick

    Anyone try using UA Ox Stomp for their cabs?

    Lately what I've been doing is adding the "Enhancer" block at the end of the chain with the width turned up to about 70% and depth down to about 20%. This really helps to add a little dimension to the sound, especially after a good room reverb block.
  27. Jarick

    Early reflections stereo reverb for headphones use

    +1 for a sound clip, that would help Here's another idea, go into the Room/Air of the cab block: Room Level = mix Room Size = decay time Room Shape = shape HF Damping = tone Room Diffusion = reverb vs echo Mic Spacing = stereo width
  28. Jarick

    Axe III - Kemper - Tone Master Pro- Synergy - Real Amps-OX

    Yeah I haven't been close to tempted to buy one. With a lot of modelers I feel like they are a bit blurry or congested sounding, not as open and clear. Fractal is kind of too open and clear (gets to be bright) but the cab smoothing seems to tame it back down. I like the NDSP plugins for...
  29. Jarick

    Axe III - Kemper - Tone Master Pro- Synergy - Real Amps-OX

    That's cool feedback, thanks for that! I find myself with a pile of modelers and agree the Axe FX 3 is the top of the heap. There's really nothing it can't do and the amps/effects to me sound the richest and most 3D. That said I tried a couple others like the Kemper and the Boss GT-1000 to...
  30. Jarick

    Newbee needs advice on FXlll through Studio monitor guidance for recording and better sound.

    One thing you could try is playing music from the computer to your monitors, and try the Axe FX as the sound card and then the UAD as the sound card. If the music sounds the same, you know the issue has to be either the output of the Fractal or the input of the UAD. If the music sounds bad, then...
  31. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    I can't say 100% because it's been a while since I had the SSV+. From what I recall, it was not night and day tonally. The SSV+ was a little louder and more aggressive but wasn't necessarily a lot bigger and fatter sounding. I think the Thornbucker+ is a little sweeter sounding, maybe a bit...
  32. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Highly recommend picking up one of the standard orange Weller soldering stations (about 50 bucks) and watching some YouTube videos. It's not that hard at all. Just need a decently steady hand and ability to read instructions. My dad was an EE and had me learn by buying some kids electronics...
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    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Glad to hear! I did swap the 85/15 back in a few times. I saw the 85/15 pickups are supposed to be 7.5k in the neck and 8.3k in the bridge, I think mine is closer to 8k in the neck. If it were 7.5k or a little less I probably would not mess with them. I think if you do go the pickup swap...
  34. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Honestly I'm not sure, the SSH was in a Charvel long ago and I still have it but drilled the lugs out. I've been meaning to fix it and try it in the other guitar but I'm kinda lazy. The 85/15 is alnico 2 magnet with 42ga wire wound to about 8.5k. The SSH is alnico 5 magnet with 43ga wire wound...
  35. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    I've had Thornbucker, Thornbucker+, SSV, and SSV+ in the same guitar. Also briefly had an SSH. There's little difference between the Thornbucker/SSV and the Plus versions to my ear. Mostly just the different magnets. If you want a hotter bridge I'd look at the SSH or SSH+ honestly. It's more...
  36. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Also FWIW I tried a ton of pickups in different guitars and the Thornbuckers are awesome for a modern take on a PAF sound. I even compared them to vintage T-Top pickups which are really bright and clear and I kept the Suhrs and sold the Gibsons. I've tried others like Seth Lovers, Lollar...
  37. Jarick

    Suhr Thornbuckers in a PRS Custom 24

    Haven't read the replies yet but I have a PRS CE-24 that came with 85/15 pickups and replaced them with Thornbuckers. To me it's a slight improvement overall with some pros and cons. I think the 85/15 pickups are fine but the Thornbuckers are definitely more traditional sounding to me. The...
  38. Jarick

    Thoughts About User Experience

    I definitely think the user interface and experience could be a lot better, and that's not an attack on Cliff or Fractal or the current user base. I think the best user experience is having fewer options that are more impactful and quick/easy to adjust. It's hard to beat having physical knobs...
  39. Jarick

    Friedman IR-X

    I dunno, I just ran it in a loop on the axe and it sounded and felt great. I will say I tried running it in the loop of a Boss GT1000 and it sounded really bright and ugly. Honestly that unit just sounds way too bright in general and I need to get rid of it. I also ran it with an HX Stomp...
  40. Jarick

    Friedman IR-X

    If you use the effect send, it bypasses the power amp and the IR. If you use the regular output, you can bypass the IR but not the power amp. Not sure how much modeling is involved in the power amp, or if it's just a little EQ.
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    Friedman IR-X

    Also for my particular use, I've wanted one of the smaller Friedman amps for a while, like the JJ Junior. But I never turn anything up in my house loud, so even a 20 watt tube amp is overkill. I have a Boss Katana that I keep in half watt mode with the master volume below halfway. So if I wanted...
  42. Jarick

    Friedman IR-X

    I bought one yesterday and made some clips comparing it to my Axe FX 3 if anyone's interested. IMO it's a very cool unit especially for the price. You get a two channel tube preamp, plus IR loader, power amp sim, and boost. All analog and tube front end, digital back end, and MIDI programmable...
  43. Jarick

    What’s cooking in Fractal’s kitchen?

    I'm about to sell off my third Kemper. Honestly I think I can't stand profiling/capturing. It's a step back from modern comprehensive amp/cab modeling in terms of flexibility.
  44. Jarick

    Extra small but still decent monitors?

    Yamaha HS8 - very full range, from deep lows all the way to the very top end. They are quite "present" speakers with a strong midrange and high end. You probably need to roll off more high end and maybe the very low end than with other speakers. I find these are like good headphones, differences...
  45. Jarick

    Extra small but still decent monitors?

    I ended up going the opposite way a couple weeks ago and jumped into the big Yamaha HS8's. They are huge and I had to put them on stands off the desk but now the sound is a lot bigger. Genelecs are still good speakers especially for the use case you describe. Honestly I'm playing through the...
  46. Jarick

    Extra small but still decent monitors?

    Nice thing with the Genelecs is they are really durable in addition to being small. They are I believe cast aluminum and both the woofer and tweeter are covered by grills. I have the 8020's right now and about a month ago I had a bookshelf mounted on the wall that fell down and crashed down...
  47. Jarick

    Extra small but still decent monitors?

    Stereo is a lot of fun especially for home use, but if you are on a budget or need to save space, a single monitor is just fine. I mean that's what we used to do with amps, although at much higher volumes.
  48. Jarick

    Extra small but still decent monitors?

    May be worth trying those iLoud speakers if you want portable and don't want Genelec. I had a pair and they were okay for low volumes, didn't really wow me. But they are compact, should be durable for travel, and would be lighter weight. And they sell a travel bag which would be good. The 8010's...
  49. Jarick

    Is there a consensus headphone choice?

    I've tried a couple dozen pairs of headphones at this point. Right now I alternate between two main pairs, the Beyer DT-880 Pro and the Sennheiser HD600. They are both fairly flat reference headphones, but the Beyer has a little scooped midrange and boost in the high treble where the Sennheiser...
  50. Jarick

    Home alone

    Really nice headphones! Do you find the Meze open backs to be fairly neutral sounding, or are they pleasantly colored?
  51. Jarick

    Bug? Strange impedance curve causing octave undertones?

    Noticed this issue again today, although I can't recreate. I had a preset where I had a dyna cab in one slot and legacy in another. Noticed the octave undertone again and the speaker impedance curve settings were all wonky. I'm on 22.01 firmware currently.
  52. Jarick

    In praise of LT TV Mix #2

    Nice thing with the LT TV Mix is that the low end is pretty lean sounding to me and doesn't need a lot of cuts. The highs are more aggressive, but the very high end is rolled off. So depends on the monitoring but you may need a bit of high cutting.
  53. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    I guess if you're trying to win a contest of having the flattest amp and frequency response, then a linear amp makes sense. If you're trying to get the sound of a tube amp, having that "colored" sound is actually good. When I run a modeler into the solid state amp, it sounds fizzy and boomy. I...
  54. Jarick

    Bug? Strange impedance curve causing octave undertones?

    That's really interesting @KyleHowdy - I'm pretty sure I made this preset just in the last couple days after upgrading, but I'll keep tinkering in new presets and report back if it comes up. It's funny because I barely heard the sub octave as it was only on a few notes, then searched the forum...
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    Bug? Strange impedance curve causing octave undertones?

    Not yet, I wasn't able to recreate the issue yet. I'm fairly sure the impedance settings got messed up between flipping through dyna cab and legacy cabs and wanted to see if anyone had seen this impedance curve before.
  56. Jarick

    Bug? Strange impedance curve causing octave undertones?

    Version 22.00 Edit says "2x12 Double Verb" but it's greyed out as Auto Dyna-Cab Imp. is "On". Clearly not that curve either, and nothing seems to match it!
  57. Jarick

    Bug? Strange impedance curve causing octave undertones?

    Noticed a really weird sound coming out of my Axe FX 3 today, and through troubleshooting it looks related to the speaker impedance curve. I can't 100% recreate it with a new patch, but I wanted to get some feedback. When playing, especially palm muting on the A string around the 12th fret (220...
  58. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    I did a full post over on The Gear Forum, but here's a summary: The tube power amp from the Blackstar HT-5 rolled off the highs and lows in a very pleasing way, where the solid state Katana Artist power amp was very flat. I believe the mild scoop in the mids is due to the Captor reactive...
  59. Jarick

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    Love the 1x12 G12-T100 cab. Really well balanced.
  60. Jarick

    Good budget studio monitors for Fm9 editing?+

    I just bought a pair of JBL 306 used for $230 or so. They are quite impressive. I had the first gen 305 for several years but they always seemed scooped in the low mids and a bit hyped in the highs. Never sounded great for guitar. Bought a set of Genelec 8020s and they are flatter and...
  61. Jarick

    Recommend me headphones amp and cabinet?

    Also as a heads up: Amazon has been running the HD 600 headphones on sale for between $249-299 (normally $349). I got a pair when they dropped to $259 last night. And Drop dot com has been running the HD 6xx headphones on sale for $199 (normally $239). Either way, a really good value for a...
  62. Jarick

    Recommend me headphones amp and cabinet?

    Headphones I recommend Sennheiser HD 6xx which are lower priced versions of the highly regarded 650. Amp and cabinet, depending on how loud you need it, something like an Orange Pedal Baby and 2x12 cab may be a good pick.
  63. Jarick

    Went from 8” to 5” studio monitors

    I think I may do the same thing, keep the Genelecs on the desk and then put the JBL's on some stands a little further out. What switch are you using?
  64. Jarick

    Went from 8” to 5” studio monitors

    Bumping as I just went the opposite direction. I had been using the JBL 305's for several years but wasn't happy with them because it never really sounded great with modelers (too scooped sounding). Because I was only using at low volumes and I didn't have much desk space, I decided to upgrade...
  65. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    Quick update for those not on another forum. I've been finding the Axe FX 3 running into the power amp input for the Boss Katana Artist still has a lot of shrill/harsh high end which requires high cuts, generally around 6k or so. It's an improvement over studio monitors IMO but I don't love the...
  66. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    I returned the Katana 50 I bought in exchange for a mint used Artist a few weeks ago. It's a much, much bigger and fuller sound with a lot less high end harshness. I do find that running the Axe FX 3 into the power amp in still has some harshness in the highs, and a high cut at 8k helps things...
  67. Jarick

    Things to do if you buy a used axe fx 3?

    Greg nailed it. Do a full reset and enjoy the factory presets for a bit before you dive into building rigs!
  68. Jarick

    New Yamaha Wireless Headphones

    Not seriously interested in them, but they are intriguing. Ultra low latency wireless headphones with semi open backs sounds pretty good.
  69. Jarick

    Confused by Telecasters

    Congrats! I hang my Tele on a String Swing wall hanger and it works just fine. I'll be honest I'm kind of tempted by the Fender Player Plus Nashville Tele. I don't like the MIM Teles but the Plus ones have rolled fretboard edges, and the one that I tried was quite smooth. It's really stupid...
  70. Jarick

    Confused by Telecasters

    @nathan_393 yeah that sounds familiar...the local store basically no longer allows you to play any guitar under $800 due to theft issues, so I haven't really played a good new Tele in a long time. I think that's why I like the used ones, assuming you can get a good discount. You could factor...
  71. Jarick

    Confused by Telecasters

    I've had a few Telecasters now and done a lot of modding on them. IMO don't worry about 3-saddle bridges not having good intonation. The modern ones have compensated saddles which pretty much takes care of the issue. I swapped from 3-saddle to the modern 6-saddle and ended up switching back. I...
  72. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    Also, here's how I'm running mine right now: OUTPUT 1 ----> studio monitors OUTPUT 3 ----> power amp input for the Katana/Catalyst (both have this feature) On the main signal chain row, I run the cab block LAST with stereo inputs and the same cab panned hard left and right to keep stereo...
  73. Jarick

    Solid state Combo amp - power amp in? Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst

    I've got both right now (Katana 50 and Catalyst 60). Mostly because I wanted a no fuss plug and play amp for practice and was curious to try both. IMO out of the box, the Catalyst is a better choice because the internal speaker is a lot less harsh than the Katana. I have a Celestion V-Type that...
  74. Jarick

    What Dyna-Cab Models Would You Like to See Added?

    Marshall 4x12 with pre-Rola Celestion M25-75 speakers is a classic combo that I'd expect to be added. Assuming the 4x12 TV cab has newer Celestions. Bogner 4x12 with V30's has always been good to my ears, not sure how different it is from current offerings. Also like the Creamback M65 speaker...
  75. Jarick

    Post Your Killer Dyna-Cab Setting!

    I really wanted to be a recording engineer in high school/college so I would read everything I could on the subject. I remember I had a 3-ring binder full of articles I found on the internet and had printed out for reference. Super nerdy. Anyways, the first time I really got to play around with...
  76. Jarick

    Post Your Killer Dyna-Cab Setting!

    For fans of the Legacy 103 cab, I really like this one: 4x12 Recto Slant Condenser Position 4.50 Distance 1.00 Low cut 100 Hz Low slope 12 db/oct It's in the same ballpark as the old cab but smoother, clearer, and less tubby.
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    Whats Cliff doing now?

    Really looking forward to this update! Being able to sweep a mic across the speaker will really help to quickly and easily find a good tone without going through tons of IR's. Also really like the idea of having fewer well-shot cabs over having a ton of them. 99% of the time I'm using a...
  78. Jarick

    Shared user-created patches

    Here's what I would do, assuming you're newer to the unit: I wouldn't try to get unique tones for every single song or band right away. I would try and get some good core tones that will sound good for a lot of similar songs. So for 80's metal, I would get a really good pushed modded Marshall...
  79. Jarick

    The problem with using a Fractal/monitor setup

    Using the outputs of the Axe FX 3 does certainly put a lot of wear and tear on them. That's why I have them rotated every six months. It's just good preventative maintenance.
  80. Jarick

    Looper Timing Issues

    Switch 5 should be fine. Switch 6 seems to cause issues if it's used to stop the initial recording. If I map record to 6, there's a hiccup at the start of the loop. If I map play to 6 and use that to stop the initial recording, there's a hiccup at the end of the loop. 5/6 are okay the way you...
  81. Jarick

    Looper Timing Issues

    Wanted to pass along another tip I found today: I was having an issue trying to use the looper with the FC-12. I checked and verified the settings mentioned throughout this thread and there were no holds on the switches, but still having timing issues with the loop recording. Turns out that...
  82. Jarick

    Conference Championships Gift Of Tone

    Finally got a new USB cable so I could download this. Sounds great! It's more open in the highs and fuller in the lows than a lot of the IR's I normally use. Less cocked wah although there is a push in the upper mids, like a snarl. I also found that it sounds really good with some of the...
  83. Jarick

    This is what I tell them.

    I think the first video of yours I watched was for the Crunch Box way back in the day! I always wanted one but couldn't afford it back then, now have one in the Axe FX 3 of course! Enjoy your vids, always get good stuff out of them, and like to see a real gigging perspective.
  84. Jarick

    Prs archon mini game : helix or axe ? (With results page 3)

    I dunno, listening back on my studio monitors and I still prefer B. It sounds a little fuller in the lows and has a little more high end sizzle and slightly less boxy. Which is what I heard on headphones. At least for playing these three open chords. Nicely done!
  85. Jarick

    Prs archon mini game : helix or axe ? (With results page 3)

    I preferred the sound of B, a little less splatty in the mids and fuller/clearer in the lows. Will guess that’s fractal?
  86. Jarick

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00

    Awesome timing, just took delivery of an Axe FX 3 a few minutes ago and was about to install the latest beta!
  87. Jarick

    Upgrade to Axe III from FM3?

    I’m thinking of the same thing. Previously I didn’t like the rack format and that’s a reason I sold the Axe FX 3 and got an FM3 (plus FC12 for controls on the floor). But now I have a new space where I have my FM3 set up on a side table on a laptop stand to angle it for easy editing. The rack...
  88. Jarick

    Anyone using the FC12?

    I have the FC12 along with the FM3. I don't gig so just using at home. The nice thing with the FC12 is that you can simultaneously use a bunch of scenes and effects, plus the tap/tuner. With the FC6 it always felt like a bit of a compromise (like 3 scenes + 3 effects).
  89. Jarick

    Desktop Monitors

    I've got the iLoud Micro but don't love them all that much. They're too bright/shouty, not all that fun to use. I'd be curious to try the Presonus at some point.
  90. Jarick

    Headphone Amp - Headphone recommendations for FM3 (No Headphone Jack)

    I use a small Yamaha mixer that also acts as a USB interface. I like being able to mix the stereo signal alongside the computer audio with lots of knobs to control levels for those as well as monitors and headphones. You can use a regular mixer or even just a cheap headphone amp, but this...
  91. Jarick

    Goodbye, Todd D. "bishop5150" Bishop

    Very sad to hear this. Todd was a really wonderful person and great musician.
  92. Jarick

    Aaron Marshall, Intervals - Axe-Fx III Rig Rundown & Tone Tour

    He did another video recently where he talked about the importance of stage fill, because there's no PA speaker for the crowd near the front middle of the stage. I actually noticed that at a new venue that opened last year, where all of the sound came from the far edges of the stage (where the...
  93. Jarick

    Aaron Marshall, Intervals - Axe-Fx III Rig Rundown & Tone Tour

    Aaron's rig rundown a couple years ago actually made me purchase another FM3. I don't actually listen to Intervals all that much but hearing him talk through how he uses it made me miss some of those amps and effects when I had the Axe 3. And another video by @2112 got me to sell my Kemper to...
  94. Jarick

    Jar of Bees Remedy

    FWIW I thought the Axe 3 sounded brighter than the AX8 I used to have, so there may be some more treble than you're used to. But certainly not what you're describing. Hope the reset fixed it!
  95. Jarick

    Fractal FC-6 vs FC-12 vs Mastermind LT vs GT10

    I've tried the FC-6 and the FC-12 with both the Axe 3 and the FM3. I prefer the FC-12 over the 6 because you have so many more options and much less (or no) tap and hold required. I really like to run at least four scenes plus have a few stomps that I can directly control, as well as access to...
  96. Jarick

    Struggling with my FM3……..help

    So here's my thoughts as someone that plays pretty much exclusively through headphones (or occasionally small monitors). There's a lot of reasons an amp modeler running into headphones doesn't sound like a real guitar amp: Real amps use speakers made for guitar that will typically roll off a...
  97. Jarick

    Headphone amp needed?

    For me, not at all. I've used headphones up to 300 ohms and never get past half volume. I have the 770 Pro 80 ohm headphones as well and they barely need more than 1/4 to 1/3 volume.
  98. Jarick

    What was your first Digital Modeler?

    Same! The concept was so cool and it was so practical. I had just moved out of my parents house and into an apartment and obviously couldn't crank up an amp. I got the PodXT and really had fun trying out all the different amps and effects, because up until that point I was mostly an amp with a...
  99. Jarick

    Tonetalk is going downhill!

    Honestly I feel the same way. The early shows were really fascinating, getting the curtain peeled back on some manufacturers who really innovated the space. And then getting some amazing artists on to tell their stories and geek out on gear. The highlight for me had to be Dean Deleo who's got to...
  100. Jarick

    Health Update

    Awesome to hear you're doing alright and that Zakk reached out. Hoping you continue your recovery and treatment is a success. I've got a friend who was diagnosed with testicular cancer last fall and recently completed his chemo and the early scans are all good. Hopefully you'll have the same...
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