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  1. guitaroholic

    Headrush FRFR-108 MKII

    It's more compact than a 12 inch, so it's easier to drag along or store. Sounds decent I guess, . Plenty loud. Mine's probably Mk1, on which it doesn't angle well horizontally with the way the cables stick out. Not sure if MkII fixed that.
  2. guitaroholic

    Seriously considering the FM9 MKII Turbo today

    What are ya waiting for? Get it. That's my advice.
  3. guitaroholic

    PRS Advice

    Somebody say fat neck? PRS Santana. Fat neck but fits perfectly. Very versatile pickups, not just for going 'smooth'. Watch out, some years had other pickups in the 'Santana Retro'.
  4. guitaroholic

    NOT COMPLETE OR OFFICIAL - FM9 Waitlist Tracker

    Got on waitlist: Feb 4, 2024 Invitation email: Feb 13, 2024 ... now, how much do I want larger scribble strips? or a backup unit? I think I'll upgrade my vacation with the money.
  5. guitaroholic

    Anyone using String Joy Strings?

    They've got some nice hybrid sets if you're very particular about the gauges and string tension. Just pricey. I put a 9.5-46 on a 25" scale PRS for treble string slinkiness, and a 10-48 on a 24.75" LP Special to get a little heaver bass strings. My fav tension is 10-46 on LP scales. usually...
  6. guitaroholic

    your favourite improved features of Axe Fx III vs II XL?

    well gapless switching is oh so very enjoyable, but my initial favorite improvement was computing power. I could stick 5 presets into a single preset and use scenes instead. That was game changing.
  7. guitaroholic

    Different tone than youtube

    YouTube compression?
  8. guitaroholic

    Input Sensitivity?

    Was wanting to post similar recently. Been at 6.5% with some Duncan PAF pups ('MJ's Magic') and just lowered it to 6%. Somehow Drop D produced clipping Indicator again... (I'm on FM9T)
  9. guitaroholic

    WTB Wanted FM9 Turbo (With North American Power Cord) under 1 year old.

    ... must have been a sane person (or imaginary, or Craigslist scammer) ... ... cuz the AX8 is still up for grabs... https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/further-price-drop-fully-loaded-ax8-leather-gig-case-w-multiple-pockets-free-custom-irs.201433/
  10. guitaroholic

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    So save is required only for presets to be gapless? I don't switch presets unless I change songs so I didn't even test that. The scene switches seem smoother without saving though. I only gave it a minute though to test that things still work.
  11. guitaroholic

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Mine all seem gapless even before storing/re-saving. is that possible? just curious. obviously not an issue. (using just channel/scene)
  12. guitaroholic

    NOT COMPLETE OR OFFICIAL - FM9 Waitlist Tracker

    Bringing this thread up for the folks on the waitlist... https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/not-complete-or-official-fm9-waitlist-tracker.177018/ (I assume the spreadsheet still works)
  13. guitaroholic

    Waitlist Email

    Looks like it's time to enter waitlist requests and invitation email dates again to get a feel for how long things take: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/not-complete-or-official-fm9-waitlist-tracker.177018/
  14. guitaroholic

    Looking for a guitar that can handle the change of seasons better.

    The Yamaha Revstars (standard & professional) have the carbon rods in the neck. It's also a chunky neck, unless you reshape it like I did. It's pretty stable I'd say. For instance, no impact on the other strings when going from standard to Drop D tuning. (I guess many guitars can handle this...
  15. guitaroholic

    Bug? A/D Sensitivity Change?

    Hi, any updates? I'm down to 6.5% A/D Sensitivity with a vintage HB LP to avoid IN1 clipping
  16. guitaroholic

    Standing up playing vs Sitting down -- Let's talk about it!

    Yea was referring more to this case than in general. However, It’s better to get in shape than just go for gear solutions. A comfort strap won’t help with putting socks on or other things that a tight back or neck will cause outside of playing guitar.
  17. guitaroholic

    Standing up playing vs Sitting down -- Let's talk about it!

    Apparently it's not all about strength if you can't even twist while switching guitars. And comfort straps are just band aids. Look into flexibility and mobility training (Strength Side on YT is fantastic). It can help with disc bulges too. Maybe even some physical therapy. Get some gymnastics...
  18. guitaroholic

    USB AUdio Playback Not Working

    no input on meters sounds more like a computer issue? try a different machine? also, have you tried headphones out of FM9? probly won't play anyways if no input, but just in case.
  19. guitaroholic

    Burstbucker 1 & 2 Pole Spacing

    Typically the 'vintage' style Gibson pickups (BBs etc.) have the same spacing on neck and bridge and you can use neck covers. If aftermarket brand then it's often called 'vintage' spacing, but yea, best to just measure if going aftermarket. Never played BB1 or 2, but what I see/hear on YouTube...
  20. guitaroholic

    FM9 4CM no sound

    check volume/level on the fx return block. and any other blocks... they're often at zero by default.
  21. guitaroholic

    What is that one piece of gear you wish you never sold?

    Marshall 6100 - 30th Anniversary Head NON-LM version. Black Tolex. :cry:
  22. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

    Dang $99 for the license.... also, I'm a doofus... I was plugged into the L out instead of R... that solved it too,.. But why does the manual say to use the L outs for mono?
  23. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

    Where do I find Loopback? App Store shows Meeting Notes and Google seems clueless EDIT: Found it... https://rogueamoeba.com/
  24. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

    Tried the Pan block. seems like the USB audio doesn't go through the grid at all. Even when feeding it in with 'In USB'
  25. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

    yea, I'll watch out for that. Most of them are actually pretty centered, but the AppleMusic audio is panned, so I can't listen the track to learn it. Some RHCP sound really weird too the way they're panned not seeing a USB Return block on FM9
  26. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

  27. guitaroholic

    Is there way to get USB Audio to come out Mono on OUT1?

    I use a summed OUT1 (R) to a Friedman ASC-12 and like to run backing tracks from Mac through USB. Some songs with hard panning, like the intro for Fell On Black Days for instance, do not come out of the speaker until the band comes in. And it's probably still missing the L pan. It does come out...
  28. guitaroholic

    Learning to play G&R on the AX8

    Where the heck did you pull that sop of an urban legend out of? If you're such a fan, maybe start reading his biography.
  29. guitaroholic

    PRS CU24 pickups

    Ironically I put 59/09s into my CE24 taking out the 85/15s... well, not before I had a set of uncovered \m/ in there for a bit. Fav PRS pup is Santana though. It'll depend on your style though. For me the 85/15 were too clear. I like some 'grit and dirt' in my pups, can't explain.
  30. guitaroholic

    Let’s see your les pauls

    me either, but with a 70s or older ABR, I'd do it just to take pressure off the bridge. My '73 started to sag...
  31. guitaroholic

    Let’s see your les pauls

    '18 R9 '05 Std Faded - SkinnerBurst Pups '73 Custom '08 Std Gold Top - MJ's Magic Pups '92 StudioLite '11 Special - Wolfetone Pups
  32. guitaroholic

    New(ish) Guitar Project Day

    Sweet Color!
  33. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    I was eyeing a Professional too, but given their same hardware and electronics, especially tuners and pickups, I'll be happy with my Standard. While the tuners are ok, I'd have expected a branded version for the Pro. And while pickups are made to Yamaha spec, a Pro version shouldn't say G&B on...
  34. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    Mention it to the dealer. They might reimburse a portion for your troubles (and to save them work with the return).
  35. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    Does G&B make the P-90s too? Have a pick of the wiring cavity? Are the tuners branded on the Pro's or same as Standard?
  36. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    RSP20 right? Opened it up yet? I hear the guts are supposed to be same as the Standard. Did it look like this below? Are the tuners on the Pro branded in any way? I dropped locking Gotohs in. My switch was crackly so I sprayed some de-oxit. And I hope the finish on the Pros isn't as soft as...
  37. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    As far as sound, it does 'something'. Like an EQ shift of sorts, but it's inconsistent on how it acts - most notably on some cleans vs distorted, but even among dirty sounds I find it do different things depending on preset. On some presets I even prefer it engaged as the base rhythm and then...
  38. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    Just had mine (RSS20) a week or so. Not impressed with the Focus switch, but the other positions are very nice. Nice tight humbucker sounds. And the in between positions lighten it up a bit. I'll keep mine stock (I think), but it's definitely a great mod platform as well. The chambering (IMO)...
  39. guitaroholic

    Modeling Settings

    So they not mic'ing the house amp?
  40. guitaroholic

    How long after you received your FM9 did you decide to sell your amps and cabs…

    Went AxeFX II XL+ right before the III came out. FM9 since October or so. Still have my JVM410C and Mark V (combo) and keeping them.
  41. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    What I meant, it might save ME money by not spending it because I don’t like chrome. Except now it is costing me money, because I ordered the guitar and might switch it out to nickel.
  42. guitaroholic

    -14

    I probably posted this before... never gets old :tonguewink:
  43. guitaroholic

    Yamaha Revstar 2 Standard - A real winner.

    Can't find any reference anywhere to whether the hardware and pickup covers on these (particularly the Standard) are Chrome or Nickel? They seem to have come back into stock again today so I'm very tempted. Chrome might help me save some money.
  44. guitaroholic

    Poll: How many people use screen protectors?

    yea listing 'mint' is dicy. but also extra lame of the buyer... He'll probably use it with socks only. Probably sits down to pee too. :tearsofjoy:
  45. guitaroholic

    I'm kinda sold on using an Xotic Super Clean as an "always on" pedal before my FM9.

    Or a higher input level in the global settings, if it's supposed to be always on for everything. If the SuperClean has an EQ bump in the mids, then maybe use a PEQ block. I might run a tonematch on my SuperSweet just to see what the EQ curve looks like... but we already know that one does do...
  46. guitaroholic

    You know you're getting old when...

    Isn't it strange to be the same age as old people?
  47. guitaroholic

    #1 main guitar IMAGES and name, if you name it, please

    Well, it's not the Parker, cuz I sold that one... ... also pic needs an update, missing 2 Strats, a Gold Top, and a 335 [EDIT] here's the current lineup:
  48. guitaroholic

    Mission SP-1 with FM9

    Bypass mode set to 'Through" on both? What about Levels? Do you see the blocks switching on/off on screen when you push the pedal button?
  49. guitaroholic

    Mission SP-1 with FM9

    Dang. It's so easy, I might as well add that volume pedal to my presets...
  50. guitaroholic

    Poll: How many people use screen protectors?

    I cut the nib off the one that was on the main screen from factory and left it there. I cut up an old phone screen protector sheet and stuck it on the footswitch screens... (FM9 btw).
  51. guitaroholic

    New Guitar in the House

    So it's a DGWT? :tearsofjoy: Looks killer.
  52. guitaroholic

    NGD Charvel

    They're doing things right with Charvel. Nice one!
  53. guitaroholic

    Backing tracks (minus lead guitar)

    ^^^THIS! I use both Moises (free version) and RipX. Base RipX version allows some manual clean up and potentially add back a rhythm guitar but it's tedious work. To get the Youtube rip or a streamed rip I use my Fractal. (other solutions in this thread...
  54. guitaroholic

    NGD Ibanez

    Looks great! Always good to see a burl top before buying. Fretboard is Jatoba? Suits it very well. It always looks so light and red-brown in other pictures. I almost got a GIO this morning just because it was SOOOO cheap. Had it on Watch List on Reverb at $180 for two days and the store sent...
  55. guitaroholic

    Youtube converter

    Use your Fractal! :cool: well yes, it's an interface, but it's probably the cleanest way when it comes to your PC and software. This is on Mac but assume should conceptually work similar with any OS: play the video or streaming music with audio out set to the Fractal/USB make sure Fractal's...
  56. guitaroholic

    Ebony fretboard-light streaks? Discolored?

    The reason ebony boards used to be only black is because when sourcing ebony they would cut down 10-15 trees, take only the trunks with black wood and leave the other trees behind. I like the streaky ebony. To me the coolest part about ebony is it's smooth feel.
  57. guitaroholic

    What happens if you put drives designed for humbuckers through single coils?

    :oops:
  58. guitaroholic

    FM9 patch differences? Tone match patches?

    correct
  59. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    I'd wager your choice of amp (or amp model) and speaker cab (or IR) will have much more effect on hitting the desired tone than the pickups.
  60. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    ... sure glad you got a discount. I've never paid full price for any new guitar. In store or online. It's just a matter of asking nicely. I'm just disappointed when Gibson or other brands don't use the artist's actual aftermarket pups, but that's probably more of an OCD thing than a tone thing...
  61. guitaroholic

    Using FM3 with backing track from mp3 player

    yep 👍
  62. guitaroholic

    Using FM3 with backing track from mp3 player

    you can get a Y-splitter cable from your mp3 player to the two inputs. you'll need some adapter anyways to go from 3.5mm to 1/4". there's no audio/usb adapter. these are different signals/data, so yes IN2 in every preset. you can just run it to out1.
  63. guitaroholic

    FM9 patch differences? Tone match patches?

    I had a few tone matches of artist tones that I made on my AxeFX II and now have an FM9... Some, I converted the TMs to User IRs and brought them in as cabs. Wasn't always happy with that solution. Likely due to the rest of the signal chain's parameters being different between the Fractal...
  64. guitaroholic

    Brrrrrrrr!!

    71F today... 76F tomorrow... White Bright Christmas 🎄
  65. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    I'd suggest getting insurance for your gear, especially since you keep imagining the worst at these venues, . Regular homeowners or condo insurance usually does not cover gear when it leaves the house. At least in USA.
  66. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    get a trolley of some sort...
  67. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    Without venue size, there’s no point in stating amount of speakers.
  68. guitaroholic

    AX8 to FM9 : Will old AX8 presets load and work with the FM9?

    Most of mine were mostly ok (from AxeFX IIXL+ to FM9). But I think I converted to AxeIII or something. Dont' remember. Some Drive blocks (mainly TS) though came in weird and simply didn't work properly even though settings showed ok. Even to the point of taking out all the distortion from an...
  69. guitaroholic

    FC Per Preset import

    Ditto on the FC Per-Preset page export/import, or even just a whole page copy/paste. I tweaked the layouts to my most common denominators, usually work with scenes within presets, added some PP overrides in presets here and there, but some presets I'd like to work with completely differently...
  70. guitaroholic

    Best "Kitchen SInk" all-in-one presets to get through most gigs? Try this....

    why the parallel flanger/pitch/chorus/Delay? wouldn't mix on each of them accomplish dry signal to flow along? what if you want more wet? or am I missing something with the filter that's sitting in front of them?
  71. guitaroholic

    Gift of Tone #13 - SYNYSTER GATES

    I can't keep up... but DON'T STOP! :tearsofjoy: Thanks!
  72. guitaroholic

    Used my FM9 live at a sizable gig

    I once checked a guitar on an overseas flight. In a TWEED case o_O. Wrapped in Rhino wrap, with a gazillion "handle with care" stickers and shock indicators inside and outside. It came out alright. :sweatsmile: Oh, but yea, several shock indicators still triggered. For carry-on I usually fare...
  73. guitaroholic

    Used my FM9 live at a sizable gig

    guitar carry-on too or checked?
  74. guitaroholic

    Gift of Tone #10: COOPER CARTER

    i can't even keep up adding these to my unit :sweatsmile:
  75. guitaroholic

    One expensive guitar or several inexpensive ones?

    thank you for the universal definition of great. How naïve of me to expect personal preference to play any part when someone refers to a great car, or great house, or great fill-in-the-blank.
  76. guitaroholic

    One expensive guitar or several inexpensive ones?

    I get you. not saying they're not great, but to me great includes personal fit along with no-compromise on hardware, electronics or workmanship.
  77. guitaroholic

    My rig

    :tearsofjoy: love the PowerStage in the head enclosure!!! (could slide a Furman in the bottom slot)
  78. guitaroholic

    Fractal Rat pedal vs real Rat Distortion Pedal

    Thanks for comparing. sounds very close (IT BETTER!). pedal a little fuller/darker? but neither is better/worse than the other.
  79. guitaroholic

    Opinions on Friedman ASC-10 vs EV PXM-12MP

    does the 10 have a bass-cut switch in the back? I have the 12 and yes it's bassy and dark at lower bedroom, but the bass-cut can help with that. Other than that it's heavy AF with only a top handle strap, it looks and sounds great at volume. I often go form over function so it's looks beat out...
  80. guitaroholic

    One expensive guitar or several inexpensive ones?

    I probably couldn't live with only one guitar, but I'd always pick great over inexpensive. Great doesn't have to be super expensive though. Anything over $1200-1500 can be great (my personal threshold. I know there are good sub-$1K guitars). The Special in my avatar was $900 used and it's one of...
  81. guitaroholic

    Any tentative idea on when the AxeFx IV and the subsequent FM line updates are coming? (Looking to buy the FM3 but not sure if I should wait)

    I bought an AxeFX II XL+ on sale (back in the day) and two months later the Axe III came out. I was fine with the II for a long time. Couple of months ago I got the FM9 waitlist invite and so that's where I'm at now. It's both fun an pain to get presets moved over and new ones added, so a...
  82. guitaroholic

    Acoustic / Electric Plectrum Preference?

    80# for shaping 180# or so for deburring and some tip thinning Those both just lay on the table and I move the pick against it. Then a fine sanding sponge to round off the edges.
  83. guitaroholic

    Acoustic / Electric Plectrum Preference?

    CUSTOMized Dunlop Tortex 0.88 ... with pointy tips. I can re-sand the edges several times until the pick gets too small. Original shape for reference:
  84. guitaroholic

    For all you gigging with your AX8's!

    Dunning-Kruger in full effect. 🤦‍♂️
  85. guitaroholic

    Gift of Tone #5: CHRIS TRAYNOR

    you can view them with FracTool
  86. guitaroholic

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    Haha indeed, there is a Strat & Co wall :)
  87. guitaroholic

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    just the home rig. Live is still old school. ... and yes, I do have other guitars than Les Pauls :tongueclosed:
  88. guitaroholic

    What the hell is that noise?

    Mine didn't happen on switching. I was in the preset, playing for at least 30 seconds or more each time.
  89. guitaroholic

    What the hell is that noise?

    well, mine happened on 3 different presets, at least one was a factory preset, and all are factory IRs. last time I just turned the volume know down waited a few seconds and turned it back up slowly and it was back to normal already. all 3 happened during simple noodling. Was running different 2...
  90. guitaroholic

    What the hell is that noise?

    Only had the FM9 for 3 weeks or so, but I've had this 3 times now. Scares the hell out of my dog. Twice with factory presets. No audio from USB going. But USB was likely plugged in and FM9 Edit running. Once with a transferred patch from AxeFX II+, but all factory IRs.
  91. guitaroholic

    is there a scene revert on/off option on FM9?

    How about if I am in a scene, and turned on or off a bunch of effects, but want to go back to the saved state? If I hit the scene select button again there's no change. It doesn't seem to re-select it if you're already in the scene. (And yes, my scenes pull up the saved state, not the last state)
  92. guitaroholic

    U2 Mysterious ways patches

    Got that patch installed. I think I like the TM better than the PEQ, but either way what a WICKED PRESET!!! Solid sound!
  93. guitaroholic

    FM9 Waitlist - US

    Depends on how long the current batch lasts... I just got mine this week with a waitlist entry last year November. But I don't think things really shipped until August this year or so. So it basically has to clear out the current waitlist and then have enough or more incoming supply to address...
  94. guitaroholic

    U2 Mysterious ways patches

    sounds good! FM9 out for delivery today. Just gotta re-learn the song lol...
  95. guitaroholic

    Newbie to Fractal and the FM3

    ... after 11 months on the wait list my FM9 is arriving on Tuesday :cool: I just like extra buttons, but the way the switching works on the FM3 it's very versatile to operate. and can always get an additional foot controller. On the FXII I've spent 80% on 4 presets that model my JVM410 setup...
  96. guitaroholic

    Headrush MX5

    I've had the FXII XL+ since about a year before the FX3 came out. Got the MX5 in August. Needed some FX since the Fractal lives at home and the stage only sees my amps and minimalist pedalboard. So the MX5 was cheaper than buying the 5-6 pedals I was looking for. I prefer dialing in sounds on...
  97. guitaroholic

    Acoustic Sim preset?

    sounds great! Still on AxeFX2 though. But seems like you have a pack for that too...
  98. guitaroholic

    Headphone Sound Disappointing. User Error?

    AudioTechnica M50, just like other posters who can't go past noon on output 1. Yes, L+R loud and clear through FRFR. They work and sound fine on anything else. Adapter is fine too. It's as if I set some global setting the wrong way or taken too many dB off my presets, but they are the same...
  99. guitaroholic

    Headphone Sound Disappointing. User Error?

    yea, it's not loud on mine. Even with knob on max. Is there a global setting I am missing?
  100. guitaroholic

    Connecting labtop to Axe Fx II XL

    Also, which computer? on my MacBook, you need to switch the audio output (in the sound menu) to the AXE FX.
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