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  1. Jono Bacon

    Metal Axe FX III consultant in the Bay Area?

    Hey, all, Would like to hire someone to help me create a range of patches for my metal project, Baron Carta (https://www.baroncarta.com/). I live in Walnut Creek. Happy to travel to you. I would like to sit down with someone with my guitars and have them build a series of patches that I can...
  2. Jono Bacon

    Axe FX III DI vs. Dedicated DI Box (e.g. Countryman Type 85)?

    This is the kind of information I was looking for. Yeah, I want to ideally remove devices from my signal chain, and the idea of a DI box going into an interface seems like a pain in the butt to me. Thanks for the thoughts.
  3. Jono Bacon

    Axe FX III DI vs. Dedicated DI Box (e.g. Countryman Type 85)?

    Yikes, what I can of worms I opened up. :-) It was Glenn where I saw this comment, and he does come across unnecessarily angry, but 80% of the responses here ignored my actual question and instead went on a tangent about him. To be clear: I couldn't give a crap what Glenn thinks. I just want...
  4. Jono Bacon

    Axe FX III DI vs. Dedicated DI Box (e.g. Countryman Type 85)?

    Hey, All, Simple question: I was watching a YouTube video where an engineer said that the quality of the DI recording on the Axe FX III is not as good as a dedicated DI box such as the Countryman Type 85. Any thoughts on this? I know we are all Axe FX fans here, but I would love to hear an...
  5. Jono Bacon

    Recreate a Grindstein sound?

    Thanks, Aziz. I guess what I am looking for is guidance on how to get the buzzsaw style sound in these guitar tones. I am not sure which amps and setting I should tweak to get that kind of grindy sound. Any recommendations anyone? Thanks!
  6. Jono Bacon

    Recreate a Grindstein sound?

    Hey, All! I just discovered a guitar pedal called the Grindstein, and I love the...well...grind of it: Can anyone provide any suggestions for how to recreate this kind of tone on the axe? Thanks!
  7. Jono Bacon

    USB disconnecting

    I also have this issue.
  8. Jono Bacon

    People, who I can pay to make a set of presets?

    Thanks for this, pal. I started playing around and I am indeed getting pretty close to the tone I want to get to. The tricky balance for me is that I want the low end grind of that Nevermore sound but I also want an Marshall'esque bite when playing some of the more rocky parts in my songs. I...
  9. Jono Bacon

    People, who I can pay to make a set of presets?

    Yes indeed. I would like someone to ideally build the preset and then hop on a Skype call (which I would pay extra for) to show me how they out it together. Oh, for sure. I just want to get the strongest possible base sound. This is why I feel I need to hire an expert.
  10. Jono Bacon

    People, who I can pay to make a set of presets?

    Hi, All, I want to put together a set of Axe FX III presets for upcoming album and I am happy to pay someone to put them together for me. Does anyone have any recommendations for people who do this? Specifically, I am looking for the guitar sound Nevermore use on their Dead Heart In a Dead...
  11. Jono Bacon

    NEW FAS Amp Models Gallery - Axe-Fx III Ares 12.05

    This is awesome, great job! For me, the most interesting element of this was the list of which musicians use which amps. This would be amazing as a scrollable web page with just the artists listed next to the amps, and even better, with their amp settings listed. I wish I had the time to help...
  12. Jono Bacon

    Popping sound when switch between amps

    OK, I managed to check again. @yek, Spillover was OFF, but I switched it on for both. The issue is still happening. Here is a quick video demo (using the same patches I sent @FractalAudio): @LeMur, did the new release fix this for you?
  13. Jono Bacon

    Popping sound when switch between amps

    I will check and report back later today. Thanks!
  14. Jono Bacon

    Popping sound when switch between amps

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, @FractalAudio, but this popping bug still persists with the new release (using the patches I messaged you with.)
  15. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.06

    Awesome! No more popping. :-)
  16. Jono Bacon

    Popping sound when switch between amps

    This was one of the two problems that I was experiencing in: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/strange-issues-switching-patches-with-fc-12.149317/#post-1772136 (I resolved the first one, which was happening because Axe Edit was open.) With the patches in question I leveled the output and...
  17. Jono Bacon

    FC-12 plus some Expression pedals - What board will you mount to?

    Thanks, everyone, well that makes life easier. :-)
  18. Jono Bacon

    FC-12 plus some Expression pedals - What board will you mount to?

    Oooh, I did miss this. How do I take them off? Just unscrew the screws that hold them in?
  19. Jono Bacon

    FC-12 plus some Expression pedals - What board will you mount to?

    Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I am curious if anyone has any recommendations for how to affix the FC-12 to a pedalboard with a carpet like material on the bottom. I noticed that the bottom of the FC-12 doesn't touch the floor (due to the legs on the end), so applying velcro is not going to...
  20. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    @chris, thanks so much for looking into this! I had a similar suspicion, as I have not noticed that loading blip sound when switching between the other patches. I will take a look into this - thanks for your help. Given that this may be an old setting loading incorrectly, I wonder if this is a...
  21. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.03

    One of the things I love about FAS is that adding an entirely new amp model is considered a point level version bump. Says everything about the focus on value. Other companies would have launched the flying monkeys with a similar change.
  22. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    This is kinda why I think it might be helpful to clarify this in Axe Edit. I suspect a lot of folks may run into this confusion. Or...maybe I am just a muppet. :-)
  23. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    Gotcha. Not sure this might be clear to most users though. Just a thought. What? Are you telling me you are not going to drop everything immediately and review these patches for me? You savage. :-) Totally fine. Thanks, @chris, for all the great work and any help you you can provide!
  24. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    Agreed, but I suspect some folks (such as myself!) don't realize there may be this loading issue when Axe Edit open. I wonder if it makes sense to add a little dismissable note (such as in the footer) saying that there may be loading issues when Axe Edit is open but these issues won't occur...
  25. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    A quick follow up: for the ducking issue, I do think this was because Axe Edit was open. Thanks for the tip there! As for the sound I hear when switching from clean to distorted, I adjusted the presets in question to both be at 0db in the output block and experienced the same problem. @chris ...
  26. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    Thanks, chaps, for the quick response. I didn't realize having Axe Edit open may cause the ducking sound. I suspect this is the case because when I tested it a second time, Axe Edit wasn't open and everything was working fine without the ducking. As for the artifect in switching presets...
  27. Jono Bacon

    Strange issues switching patches with FC-12

    Hi, Folks, Just got my FC-12 today and I am having a few issues with a ducking sound after I switch patches and an issue with what sounds like an artifact when switching from clean to distorted. To illustrate this I recorded a quick video: I tried this with a few different sets of monitors...
  28. Jono Bacon

    Gemini 1 vs Gemini 2 for Axe-Fx III

    Oops, thanks for moving it.
  29. Jono Bacon

    Gemini 1 vs Gemini 2 for Axe-Fx III

    Hi, All, I know, I know, there are a billion FRFR threads. I have a simple question: as someone who primarily plays Mono patches (therefore not really needing the Stereo element of the Gemini II), how does the Gemini 1 stack up? It is a bit cheaper, but I don't want to compromise on quality...
  30. Jono Bacon

    AFIII FW 3.01 - Plex Verb and Cloud Reverb sample (David Gilmour inspiration)

    Marco, this is killer. If you are open to it, would love to grab the preset and play with it. Would you be open to sharing? I have been looking for this kind of sound for a while. If not, of course, fully understand.
  31. Jono Bacon

    [resolved] Problem with bass preset with new firmware - really distorted

    Aha, makes sense. I thought I had updated to 2.05, but maybe I didn't. Can anyone offer some guidance on how much I should turn down the MV and Input Trim to get back to my original sound?
  32. Jono Bacon

    [resolved] Problem with bass preset with new firmware - really distorted

    Tonight I decided to recorded a comparison between the 2.x firmware and 3.0 beta. The guitars (both distorted and clean) sound great (and I can really hear the improvement), but there is a big problem with my bass preset. Here is an audio clip with the same part on the 2.x firmware and then on...
  33. Jono Bacon

    Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

    I think @ccroyalsenders priced this perfectly. I personally think $120 for the sheer level of insight, experience, and content is very reasonable. Unfortunately though, there is a limited amount of money in music, so it needs to be priced at something a gigging musician could afford. While...
  34. Jono Bacon

    Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

    Similarly, I am sure everyone can wait a week to get access to the course. ;-) I am pretty sure Cooper isn't losing any customers with this (slight) delay.
  35. Jono Bacon

    Has the "White Screen" Issue been resolved?

    FYI: from what I can tell, there are a limited number of reports of this. Speaking personally, I got one of the first Axe FX III units and it has never had the white screen issue.
  36. Jono Bacon

    Feedback Requested: Metal Guitar Tone

    Hi, All, I am finalizing my tones for my new album, and this is my current rhythm sound: (this is recorded from USB, raw, with no processing, and at 0db) Two questions: 1. Looking at the USB meters, nothing is clipping, but does it sound like it is clipping or is it the normal amp sound...
  37. Jono Bacon

    Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

    Makes sense. I was going to say, if you were doing these 1-on-1 for that price I would be sending you a private message to encourage you to up your rates. Speaking of which, you have a nice business here. I would recommend having a service where people can send you a patch and have a 30min...
  38. Jono Bacon

    Mono vs. Stereo Recording

    Hi, All, Dummy question: if I am recording a Mono signal (e.g. an amp with no stereo effects), should I just select Input 1 L? I presume this has the full signal? Thanks!
  39. Jono Bacon

    Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

    @ccroyalsenders this looks great, but the "1-on-1" element seems unclear. Is this a personal video call with each of us to go through the course? I would be surprised if this was the case given the cost of the course (I would expect it to be more expensive).
  40. Jono Bacon

    Nevermore Tone Tips?

    Holy smokes, that is exactly what I am looking for. Is this on an Axe FX II? I would love any guidance for how you achieved this, or even better, a patch. :-) Also, amazing work on that cover!
  41. Jono Bacon

    Nevermore Tone Tips?

    That would be awesome. Thanks!
  42. Jono Bacon

    AFIII Axe-Fx III Violin

    Wow, this sounds awesome. Great work! I am curious what other instruments could be emulated like this. Would be neat to have different stringed instruments for creating orchestral sections.
  43. Jono Bacon

    What are you using for sustain?

    I understand the physics of how sustain works, but couldn't the Axe FX III conceivably have something that is effectively a micro-looper so it captures the note and then essentially loops it in some way to provide the sustain? It could potentially be enabled or disabled with an expression pedal...
  44. Jono Bacon

    Nevermore Tone Tips?

    Which amp and cabs would your recommend on the Axe FX III to get as close to this tone as possible? I know there are a bunch of recto amps, and not sure which are the best cabs to use.
  45. Jono Bacon

    Nevermore Tone Tips?

    Wow, is this a recto tone? It sounds like it has that Engl growl to me.
  46. Jono Bacon

    Nevermore Tone Tips?

    Hi, all, I absolutely love the tone Nevermore uses. Here is a sample: I love their main rhythm as well as their lead solo tone. Their rhythm tone seems to work well in thick chugging as well as fast sections. It sounds to me like a Powerball or Savage, and I have got a tone that is sounding...
  47. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.09 Public Beta

    As the guy who kicked off the noise thread and wishlist request for EMI noise filtering, I am stoked to see the noise gate improvement. I think this is going to benefit a lot of players and likely reduce some spurious support tickets. Thanks @FractalAudio and team.
  48. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    I know this is asking a lot, but I don't suppose you could make a quick video tutorial of this. I tried to get this all working and there was so many artificial artifacts that it just sounded awful. It would be great to see how you made this work and then also show the before and after of the...
  49. Jono Bacon

    Using the Axe-Fx III with your DAW

    There isn't any additional usb ports on the III. Are you trying to accomplish this with USB audio or via the analog ins and outs?
  50. Jono Bacon

    Using the Axe-Fx III with your DAW

    I am not using it this way, but there seems no reason why you couldn't output dry audio from a track via USB Channels 5+6 into a patch which only has the effect block you want, and then print the audio to a new track. It would then essentially be rackmount outboard gear.
  51. Jono Bacon

    [implemented] AE: Show Output Block level meters at all times

    I just wanted to bump this. This would be very helpful to see the output meter for the overall preset in the lower status bar, for example. Would help a lot with setting levels.
  52. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    Great work, pal! I presume everything works great on Linux given that Axe Edit also works well under wine?
  53. Jono Bacon

    Tips for minimizing noise

    There is a discussion going on about this at https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/background-noise.137456/ Also see the wishlist item for a noise reduction block.
  54. Jono Bacon

    Implemented Integrated Noise Reduction

    Would you (or someone else) mind explaining this a little further? From my experience with the gate it doesn't seem to have much of an impact in reducing EMI noise and fizz behind my playing. Maybe I am doing it wrong though.
  55. Jono Bacon

    Audio Interface

    Nope. There are no mic pres. You can use it as an interface in pretty much all other ways though.
  56. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Please do. Would love to see your results. If you could record a video demoing, even better. Cheers!
  57. Jono Bacon

    Food for Thought

    Are there a lot of "fanboys" on here? Yes. Do the "fanboys" give FAS a lot more leeway than you or most might expect? Sure. The reason? Earned trust Few "fanboys" are fans for the sake of it. People become fans because they see a consistent stream of agreeable and desirable behavior. This is...
  58. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    FYI: I created a wishlist item for this integrated noise reduction in https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/integrated-noise-reduction.138509/ Yet another thing for our friends at FAS to consider in the litany of wishlist requests, but I think this could potentially add value to a significant...
  59. Jono Bacon

    Implemented Integrated Noise Reduction

    I kicked off this thread about noise issues that I have had with my guitar. Initially I thought it could be an issue with the Axe FX III but it turned out to be EMI interference. It seems many people suffer these kinds of issues, and some people have used a Rocktron Hush to rectify this will...
  60. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Cheers, @Rex, I didn't see this. So it sounds like this is doable. Maybe I should add this as a wishlist item for a future firmware update. On a different not, I ordered a Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner which I am hoping will help. It claims to help with EMI noise.
  61. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    I had this thought too. If the Axe FX III could integrate the ability in software to detect and eliminate hiss, this would be a pretty major improvement and selling point. I presume that the Axe FX III could logically emulate what the Hush does to accomplish this. @FractalAudio I don't want to...
  62. Jono Bacon

    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    I sent my Axe FX III in for repair, but to be fair, I think it was actually an issue on the side of my computer. I found their support experience to be fantastic. I also experienced two weeks shipping there and back as I am on the west coast. I agree, this is frustrating. To be fair though, I...
  63. Jono Bacon

    Recommended pedalboards for the Axe FX III?

    Hi, all, I want to get a pedalboard for my Axe FX, primarily designed for switching between patches and scenes within those patches. With the greatest of respect to FAS, and while I respect their engineering, I am not dropping $500+ on a pedalboard. As such, do you fine people have...
  64. Jono Bacon

    Anyone having any latency issues with USB?

    Thanks, @AlbertA. Shouldn't the driver correctly report the latency so the DAW can automatically offset? Are you saying the axe driver doesn't report this correctly and therefore we need to set this in our DAWs?
  65. Jono Bacon

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    Very cool. The video certainly makes a compelling case for this resolving this issue. I know a lot of people use Furman power conditioners. Does anyone use one to address this EMI issue and does it work?
  66. Jono Bacon

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    Cheers, @Rex, for taking the time to help. When I dial the threshold down I get this: Seems to get rid of it. I also noticed with the threshold all the way down, when I move my guitar nearer my laptop, I hear more fuzz. I suspect that must be the source. When I unplug my guitar from the...
  67. Jono Bacon

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    Sorry, @Rex, I realized I think I was playing too fast to hear the problem. Here it is when I speed up and slow down: As you can hear, when I slow down this fuzz in the background can be heard. I have the same issue with another guitar too. Does anyone else get this with the patch?
  68. Jono Bacon

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    So, I modified the patch and it sounds less fizzy, but this is it now with the compression and filter disabled: I have also attached the patch. Would love if you could download and let me know if you hear any background fizz.
  69. Jono Bacon

    Anyone having any latency issues with USB?

    I thought about this, but I don't think the Axe FX III has a metronome or click, right? I guess I could feed an external click into the Axe FX maybe?
  70. Jono Bacon

    Anyone having any latency issues with USB?

    I am just recording from Output 1 into Cubase from Input 1. I am not reamping dry signal.
  71. Jono Bacon

    Anyone having any latency issues with USB?

    Hi Everyone, I am having an unusual issue. I am currently testing my Axe FX III plugged into a MacBook Pro and have the buffer setting at 256 to get as low latency as possible. The current latency figures are: Input: 8.583 Output: 7.354 ASIO Guard: 0.00 These figures seem pretty good to me...
  72. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III USB Firmware Version 1.06

    I think the views on rebooting is entirely dependent on someone's (a) platform, and (b) their technical experience. People who use Windows are generally used to rebooting. There are various technical reasons in the OS for this, which most Windows users are generally unaware of, and it is normal...
  73. Jono Bacon

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    Hi All, Working on my main metal sound, which currently sounds like this: This is: In 1 -> CMP -> FIL -> DRV -> AMP -> CAB -> OUT 1 Drv: T808 OD Amp: Energyball Cab: 4x12 MAR-CB PR-M20B 121 OH and 4x12 DZL-RL V30 U70 OH The problem is that when I am chugging the parts I can hear this...
  74. Jono Bacon

    AFIII Jamming a Solo to a Backing Track

    Brushing up my lead skills for a new album.
  75. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.07

    Possible bug: I have a patch with a WAH block (using Pedal 1 as a modifier). When I turn on the Axe with 1.07 and the pedal is all the way down (which bypasses the wah) I can hear a wah sound (like it is not bypassed). Moving the pedal back and forward still has the wah engaged when the pedal...
  76. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    I suspect Linus will reject this and require some smarter logic to automate this without a configuration option.
  77. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    I wonder why the kernel specifically has a 5 second timeout. I would presume a number of USB devices could take a while to initiate.
  78. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    Maybe, but these other USB issues affect Mac and Windows.
  79. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    Ideally if FAS can ensure the Axe FX III is recognized if it is either (a) powered on or off, or (b) already powered on before the computer, I suspect this will resolve some support issues. Also, having to switch off the Axe FX III before you boot a computer is a bit of a pain as it requires...
  80. Jono Bacon

    [Linux] USB issue when powering on unit

    I am not sure if this is related, but I have found that I had issues with USB if I transitioned the Axe FX III while switched on between computers. Often either the device would not be recognized, or I could record but could not hear audio played back from the computer. In some testing it...
  81. Jono Bacon

    How loud should the fan be?

    I just checked my Axe FX III and I can barely hear the fan. I had to deliberately sit close by and think about listening for it.
  82. Jono Bacon

    How loud should the fan be?

    I have barely noticed the fan, but will check tonight.
  83. Jono Bacon

    first axe fx-iii defected !!!

    I can testify to this - they are fantastic.
  84. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.06

    Cheers!
  85. Jono Bacon

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.06

    What are global blocks? Also, thanks. :-)
  86. Jono Bacon

    Any FC release time info ?

    I have never seen so many people obsess over a pedalboard before. It is kind of comical.
  87. Jono Bacon

    [FIXED 1.06] Possible bug with Out 3?

    I presume that the next set of firmware updates will (rightly) primary focus on bugfixes. Lots of new users and eyeballs will uncover some things that need fixing.
  88. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    This is great to know. I am going to get it switched out. Thanks, everyone!
  89. Jono Bacon

    Axe III seems to be having some issues booting up.

    Also, no QA process can be perfect. Anyone who has worked in hardware or software will testify that sometimes issues creep through. I am not surprised we are seeing a bumps in the road - perfectly normal.
  90. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Strangely, these are LEDs. I wonder if it is the circuit itself (it has a dimmer, which may potentially cause an issue).
  91. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    I think I found the issue - my overhead lights. I switched them off and there was much less noise. Thanks, everyone!
  92. Jono Bacon

    Axe Edit III - Update

    I am ready and waiting. Looks like it is going to be quite an update on the previous Axe Edit. Thanks, FAS, for all the work.
  93. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Hi Everyone, What is strange here is that I didn't notice this much noise with the previous Axe FX III unit I was sent, and it has been plugged into the same area. I am going to take it to a different location and test it. I would love to hear some practical recommendations on reducing this...
  94. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Thanks, Cliff. Do you know if there is a way to prevent this? I am usually in front of my computer when I am recording.
  95. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    I can definitely use the gate to reduce the noise when not playing. I guess where I am concerned is: * I can hear some static noise behind the actual playing (see the first example). * In the second example, when I wave around my guitar with headphones on I get a lot of static noise (I...
  96. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Oops, links didn't work. They do now.
  97. Jono Bacon

    Background noise?

    Hi Everyone, I have an odd issue. When I switch to factory preset 227 (Bond...James Bond), I get lot of static when I am not playing, but also you can hear it while I am playing too. Example As another example, on factory preset 229 (Screaming Plexi 3) this is what it sounds like when I...
  98. Jono Bacon

    Axe Edit III - Update

    The struggle is real. Aid is on the way. Stay safe out there.
  99. Jono Bacon

    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    Like others, I think this thread is a good one, and a healthy conversation to have. I guess where I am a bit confused...and forgive my lack of effects experience...but what other effects are there to add? Doesn't the Axe FX III do pretty much every effect we need already? I guess there could...
  100. Jono Bacon

    Why can't we be beta tester for the Axe 3 editor.

    Closed beta is an essential part of the software development lifecycle. It requires people with testing experience to be able to effectively use a product, test all capabilities, and report issues in detail. This is not a set of skills everyone has. Open beta is suitable for everyone who is...
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