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  1. J

    Mom Wants To Play Guitar At 74

    Well... That is just awesome. Good luck in the search. Take a look at Art & Lutherie, I've found them pretty nice when I've had occasion to pick them up in the past, though I think a little higher priced than the linked Luna. Ibanez Artwood too. 🤘
  2. J

    FM9 Case?

    Hmm, by the given dimensions it seems it should be a good fit. I didn't see anything in this thread where it was confirmed one way or the other. Where did you see that?
  3. J

    Just returned from first band rehearsal (w/ FM9)

    On my Helix, I use a compressor on clean tones, which I found helped better balance them with the crunch tones. Still building out my main patch on the FM9 and have it set up the same way to similar effect.
  4. J

    FM9 Case?

    Looks like the Pedaltrain premium cases are no more. Kind of a bummer as they definitely looked to be one of the best soft case options. The deluxe cases are available but a step down.
  5. J

    FM9 Case?

    Did anyone ever get this bag and if so how did it work out? It looks like a great option, and I like how it's got the sort of internal compartment but wondering if that compartment will fit the FM9
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    Preset Leveling question

    Great tip on the blocks and leveling 👍. I recently did that with my presets on the Helix and it definitely helped make the preset and snapshot leveling much easier. I guess loading up the amp in another channel in order to be able to tweak one parameter didn't make sense, or rather seemed not...
  7. J

    Preset Leveling question

    Not my words, just what I've read. I believe the comment on using Scene levels had to do with it boosting delay trails and such. As for using scene controllers as a last resort, that's just what was recommended to me in another thread.
  8. J

    Preset Leveling question

    Quick question - leveling across Scenes. Where is the best place to do it? This is where I miss the snapshot parameter control in the Helix... In the FM9, I can't use a block/channel that's shared across scenes for leveling between scenes. The best place then seems to be Scene Levels in the...
  9. J

    FM9 Setup out of the Box

    I did, as a starting point only, just to see where that put me. I've also played through the Princeton factory preset a little but need to compare to the prest I've started building. It reduced the gain, just not enough. I do need to experiment more. Also did this. Coming from the Helix...
  10. J

    FM9 Setup out of the Box

    Princeton and JTM45. They are the two amps I use in my main preset with my Helix. I started with the same-ish settings, which may not be a great idea but I had to start somewhere. The results at that point were pretty harsh sounding on the FM9, with a pretty real nasty fizziness.
  11. J

    FM9 Setup out of the Box

    I'm also new to the FM9 and battled the same thing; straight out of the box the default settings had way too much gain for my liking and even sounded harsh and fizzy to my ears. Rolling back the gain wasn't cleaning them up much for me and in fact was already pretty low since I was aiming for...
  12. J

    Preset Leveling question

    I need to dig in some more because this doesn't make sense to me (yet). Scale output to optimal output? And leave the levels of what alone? Is that to mean including the output knobs? It's those that are tripping me up since they cannot be disabled and I really don't know where they should...
  13. J

    Preset Leveling question

    One last question on this. I've got the FM9 now and see there are volume/output knobs for each output. Assuming the USB output is essentially the same as any of the outputs at full volume level?
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    FM9 pre-delivery questions from a Helix user

    What I found on the Helix was that the most consistent way to set and keep levels equal across presets and snapshots, something I had struggled to do before making the change, was the setting to bypass the volume knob and then to adjust levels with channel or output block level using a loudness...
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    FM9 pre-delivery questions from a Helix user

    The FM9 is now (finally) at its new home! Question on output/volume levels: On the Helix it's recommended to bypass/disable the volume knob, essentially sending full signal out to FOH/mixer and then adjusting output level at output block, amp channel volume, etc. for leveling across presets...
  16. J

    Preset Leveling question

    It's not what you're missing, it's am I missing (or incorrectly assuming) anything? Hoping this can be done on the FM9 in the same way as I currently level presets on my Helix but don't know, hence the question.
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    Preset Leveling question

    New to FM9, awaiting delivery actually. Can the USB output be used to level presets and scenes? That's how I level presets and snapshots today with my Helix, USB to Mac and I use the Orban Loudness Meter to measure LKFS and it works great. I just loop some basic chords and let the Short term...
  18. J

    Nuances of working with block channels...kind of confusing?

    But what if you want 8 scenes? This is where I think it could get confusing. I say could because I'm awaiting delivery of my FM9 so haven't yet experimented with this myself but it seems like the 4 channels lend themselves nicely to 4 scenes, exactly what you're doing (in this setup, I agree...
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    FM9 pre-delivery questions from a Helix user

    Ok, I think I've got my head around how I'll approach setting up the FM9 but I have a couple more questions that I've still got as reading the manual without the unit still leaves me a little unclear on these. 1 - Layout per preset. Trying to understand if/how a different layout can be...
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    FM9 pre-delivery questions from a Helix user

    Thanks for the replies, and for the offer to demo some of this on the live stream Admin M@! You may see me at a future session. Basically, I think it's summed up with what Joker III said, which is more or less how I was thinking I would have to approach it. For me, it wasn't so much of...
  21. J

    FM9 pre-delivery questions from a Helix user

    I started my modeler journey about 5 1/2 years ago with a side-by-side between AX8 and Helix and ultimately went with Helix for its ease of use, especially directly on the unit. I thought about getting the FM3 but decided to stick with Helix. Tried the QC but, no thanks... Now, I'm up for...
  22. J

    Why use Control Switches vs. Scenes

    Many thanks Moke - would NEVER have figured this out otherwise!
  23. J

    Why use Control Switches vs. Scenes

    I'm in the same boat, been reading this morning and clicking around like a damn fool in AX8-Edit trying to figure out how to engage both a boost and a delay for a lead boost and cannot for the life of me figure it out. I gather from what I have read thus far that I cannot simply assign two...
  24. J

    What would you do (buying AX8 used)?

    Grab it and not worry about it. You're saving $250 and likely won't need any warranty service anyway :)
  25. J

    AX8 Tweaker Product Idea (Poll)

    I'm auditioning the AX8 and a Helix right now to decide which to keep and I think there are some definite tweaks to the on-device editing that Fractal could borrow inspiration from the Helix on that would remedy this type of device unnecessary or at least less so.
  26. J

    Loading Celestion IRs

    And after those two posts still no link to the video, so here it is. I wanted to check it out too and thought I'd post it instead of just complaining about it... :rolleyes: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/video-ax8-tutorials-tips-and-tricks-compiled-list.116158/page-5#post-1521349
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    Carrying case?

    DJ bags seem like pretty decent options. Not sure if mentioned here or not: Gator G-club DJ bags (the messenger ones) look like a potential candidate for the AX8: http://gatorcases.com/dj-bags/ Also stumbled across these, they sell them at B&H. Looks like perhaps some workable options though...
  28. J

    New Mission Io?

    Well I still have seen ZERO on this and I'm mighty curious. I just got an Atomic CLR and thinking about trying a Xitone (probably the wedge) or this Mission Io. Much as I'm doing with the AX8 and soon to arrive Helix it just seems that the only way to end up with a rig I'm completely happy...
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    Atomic CLR setup question

    Ah, I thought I was but think maybe I was fumbling around and had been adjusting the "soft" level knob and not the Out 1 level. Classic idiot mistake... :confused: Hey, it was late and I'm still learning my way around this thing...
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    Atomic CLR setup question

    Ok, maybe I am confused or missing something. That is what I did and it worked fine but then the output level isn't global, it changes preset to preset. IS there a way to make it global? Or is the volume pedal the only option with the AX8 for global volume control?
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    Atomic CLR setup question

    Thanks, helpful. So one of those approaches should get the presets all in the same ballpark at gig volume but then say I do a gig where I need a little more volume, or I'm dialing back for practice because I don't as much volume. Short of changing the output every time I change to a different...
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    Atomic CLR setup question

    So another question. After setting this up as recommended here I realized this means that I'm good for the current preset but volumes jump around from preset to preset. Not good. I've read that I can add a volume pedal which can act globally but is that the only means to control volume...
  33. J

    FREE ML Cab Pack 20 Preset-Cab Bundle: JMPre-1 & Brit PR75

    Looking to try these out but the links don't work. Are they still available?
  34. J

    Atomic CLR setup question

    Awesome - thanks!
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    Atomic CLR setup question

    Ok, so I have read the brief CLR manual and searched for info on setting up the gain structure on the CLR but everything I have come across omits reference to the output setting on the AX8, so starting this thread. Everything I have found only references the volume settings on the CLR i.e...
  36. J

    Singtall AX8 Superpack

    Are any of your presets setup with multiple scenes? Also, any list of what's included?
  37. J

    First FRFR experience. Holy crap!

    No pics :( Would love to see this!
  38. J

    Amp-Only live room suggestions

    Have you considered a Matrix FR12 or Mission Io? They are on my list along with the CLR and Xitone. I think both are in stock, or were last I checked but then again so too was the CLR... Both would work well I'd think on a backline as they are both guitar cab style FRFR.
  39. J

    Glenn Delaune AX8 Presets

    I'm fairly new to the AX8 and modeling in general so I grabbed all Glenn's presets available on axe-change. Really wanted to start playing around with some fully baked presets with scenes and also have a peek under the hood to help me figure out and better understand the AX8. Just tonight I...
  40. J

    FRFR Patch Tweaking Question....

    Great thread! There are really two issues with different focus mixed here. One - what do you sound like to yourself, i.e. monitors, and two - what do you sound like to your audience. I don't think tone is as important on the monitoring side of the equation or how that could be described as a...
  41. J

    New Friedman Cab

    Yep, suffers from the same problem as the ASM. I honestly think it's a mistake to market 50-60lb FRFRs.
  42. J

    New Mission Io?

    I would also like to know some more about this. I'm very interested but information is extremely sparse. They show, and have for a time now, as in-stock on their website with a link to buy but have seen or heard nothing since a few write ups around the time of NAMM.
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    AX8: How long before I can have it ready for a gig (tweaking)?

    I just recently got my AX8 and plan to spend a good several weeks if not months getting comfortable before trying to integrate into band practice. For me the biggest challenge in this is the hardware side, what FRFR to get, if any or do I/should I run 4 cable method or into effects loop on an...
  44. J

    Learning curve

    I'm new to the AX8 and world of Fractal and I find that while certainly there is a learning curve the whole thing just makes more sense to me than my 11r ever did. So it just sat there, mocking me... With the AX8 I knew more about it before I'd bought it and figured it out with a few yt vids...
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    Backup failed?

    Talking to myself... I still have no idea what happened with the failed backup but I wasn't too worried since my goal was to basically "reset" the unit more than it was to back it up and the PO didn't have much in the way of user presets I was interested in keeping. So, I erased, reset...
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    Backup failed?

    So I am new to Fractal and just got my AX8 - purchased used and currently running firmware 6.02 (I think, it's 6 dot something). Before upgrading I wanted to do a backup so I ran the bot, started the backup and it ran for about 20-25 minutes or so and then looked like it hung or otherwise...
  47. J

    AX8 V7.01 Released

    New to AX8. Would like to know more about the FW versions. Are release notes for previous versions archived somewhere and, if so can someone kindly point me to them?
  48. J

    HSS

    Well not as new as I am since mine isn't even here yet! Supposed to have it tomorrow. I think I read something about there being no true clean boost pedal in the AX8 and so was wondering if that was why. As for it being global, makes sense but I was wondering about just having that clean...
  49. J

    HSS

    Just curious, why an external boost as opposed to EQ/boost in the AX8?
  50. J

    New Video Tutorial: AX8 - Beyond Basics Extra - Footswitch Strategies

    Chris - thanks for the reply and really sorry to hear about your back injury. Hopefully you are on he mend.
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    New Video Tutorial: AX8 - Beyond Basics Extra - Footswitch Strategies

    New to Fractal and also looking for help getting started. So it looks like this beyond the basics series never got finished and Chris stopped updating his website. Not sure I can even order the tutorials or not now, but would like too. I pm'd Chris but haven't heard back. Looks like his...
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