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  1. K

    FM3 Navigation Question

    Well what you guys have said confirm some things I was thinking. I've kind of got it setup with 10 rigs/presets (whatever the nomenclature) in the first set of banks. I pretty much just started with blank amps and effects so it'll be a work in progress for a while until I get them all tweaked...
  2. K

    FM3 Navigation Question

    Being mostly a Kemper guy for the past several years, I get the terminology mixed up. That's what I meant. I miss my AX8 because it was so easy to use right away. I'd prefer having bank up/down switches without having to hold the button down. It seems like there are so many ways to set it up but...
  3. K

    FM3 Navigation Question

    The FM3 layout seems rather inadequate as far as banking up and down presets so it seems to me that I should use the editor to basically shift all the factor presets over about 10 banks in order to have my most frequently accessed/custom presets easy to bank up and down. Essentially, to do cover...
  4. K

    Kemper vs. AX8. I don't get it.

    Maybe you should actually use a Kemper before you post stuff like this. It sounds like you're making a lot of assumptions. How do you figure that most Kemper owners don't make their own profiles? You sound like you're trying to make some points but don't really know what you're talking about. I...
  5. K

    I Need A Kickass Preset for Metallica and Pantera

    I don't think I've tried that one. I'll check it out. Thanks.
  6. K

    The Kemper vs AX8 Shootout That Never Was....

    You don't need an editor for the Kemper. For real tweakers, that may be an issue, but for practical purposes, it's really not needed.
  7. K

    The Kemper vs AX8 Shootout That Never Was....

    Dude, I've owned both for quite a while now. I got rid of my previous AX8 to take care of something temporarily, then reacquired one again about a month ago. Honestly, I like the Kemper better overall in sound and feel because it's easier to get there. However, the same is all there in my AX8...
  8. K

    I Need A Kickass Preset for Metallica and Pantera

    Anyone know where a good quality preset for these can be found that doesn't cost? To be honest, I've tried buying presets and they were rather disappointing, so I don't want to waste money again. I did some searches and tried some of the recommended presets, but they were bland, tone-matched sounds.
  9. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    The update helped. I have a backup, but haven't tried loading it because I'm not sure what settings to look for to see what changed.
  10. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    OK so I installed the firmware and it improved the feel. I still think my last AX8 felt more right, but at least the firmware improved it. Thanks for the fix.
  11. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    Ah, that was not in the download section for the AX8 on the website. Hmm, I guess I'll try it out and see. Thanks.
  12. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    I meant that I was talking about an AX8. Doesn't 10.01 apply to the Axe FX II? Unless I'm missing something, the latest AX8 firmware is 10.0 isn't it?
  13. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    Sorry, did I not already make that clear?
  14. K

    New AX8 Feels Different From Last

    To make a long story short, I traded off my AX8 for a deal on a Friedman Butterslax (with the intention to get another AX8 soon). Here I am a month later with a new AX8 and something feels different about it. The only difference I can tell is that this one arrived with v10.0 firmware, but the...
  15. K

    How Get EQ Snapshot of Part of Track?

    Is there an affordable software that will give an EQ snapshot of a guitar track? I'd like to compare two guitar tracks to try to match the tone I got from come earlier recordings.
  16. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I'll do that when you prove that you're worth my time.
  17. K

    Power of the Global Output EQ: "Mr. Crowley" Live

    Sounded great for an outdoor gig. Nice improv on the solo. I can't play it quite that fast without losing articulation. This makes me want to go revisit my AX8 and figure some things out because your low end and midrange cut are pretty darned good.
  18. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Here's a better idea, go on youtube and do a search for "axe fx vs III" or "ax8 vs III" or some other combination thereof and listen for yourself - loud enough and with a good set of speakers. Then come back and tell me that you could not go onto youtube and find a damned thing that would give...
  19. K

    Anyone Know If There's An Austin Buddy Discount for Forum Members?

    Checked out Fremen, some good stuff. Thanks for the Moke suggestion. If I can sell a pedal or something, I'll buy your Austin Buddy instead. Thanks for the help, much appreciated.
  20. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    What do you guys think about Choptones vs Sinmix preset packs?
  21. K

    Anyone Know If There's An Austin Buddy Discount for Forum Members?

    Understood. Unfortunately, I've blown my bankroll on my AX8 already, so I don't have another $60 to drop on a 700 preset pack. I'd probably only use 20-30 sounds once I find what I want, so I'd end up with a bunch of presets to delete. In any case, I've found some great tutorials on youtube, so...
  22. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I'm not necessarily trying to ignore you. I just don't want to revisit that B.S. all over again. It doesn't matter because the more intelligent portions of this discussion have been very helpful and informative. Unfortunately there are not discounts or anything even for forum bros, so I won't...
  23. K

    Anyone Know If There's An Austin Buddy Discount for Forum Members?

    Well it seems like his Austin Buddy stuff has been around for a while, so I wanted to check first if there was some known discount or something that applies to forum dudes. On other forums, there are a lot of dealers who offer discounts but don't directly advertise it -- for obvious reasons of...
  24. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    That's interesting because I've been using my Kemper with a couple of different tube power amps and think it sounds more natural with powered speakers because the power amp modeling is so good. The profiles of various amps that have EL34, EL84, 6L6, etc. power sections really comes through well...
  25. K

    Anyone Know If There's An Austin Buddy Discount for Forum Members?

    Just wondering. I was looking at some other preset packs for around $20-35 bucks generally, and don't really need the 700 or so amps/cabs the Austin Buddy comes with. I just want some of the dialed in amps and because they say you can learn a lot about dialing in the Axe FX with their patches.
  26. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    God man you're going to make me spend a fortune and get an Axe FX III.
  27. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    How do you get more of that cutting punch with your live setup? With my Kemper, it's very amp-like and has a very tube amp kind of punch to it using the built-in power supply or power amp. My tube amps, of course, no problem. I could never get Line6 to sound right in a live mix where there was a...
  28. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Good to hear. One thing I've really liked about Fractal and Kemper are live sounds. I could never get a good live sound out of Line6, but never tried the Helix. What did you use, a portable PA or power amp + speakers or something?
  29. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I don't know anyone who has an Axe FX III, so there's no way I can get my hands on one to try out. I know that I love the XL+ and like it a little more than the AX8. Granted, there's hardly a difference in tone and feel, but there is a difference and enough to make me like the XL+ just a little...
  30. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Maybe by then they'll start putting people on a waiting list for the Axe FX IV
  31. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Apart from the people who for whatever reason continually mischaracterize and exaggerate parts of my post, I appreciate the much more intelligent and reasonable posts here. For the record, for minimal use of the term "sterile," I clearly proceeded it with "a tiny bit." I guess that is too...
  32. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Do you think you cannot hear characteristics of any gear in recordings? Do you think you can't hear the difference in the same thing recorded with different pickups, speakers, amps, etc? Come on man. Sure, you can record the same JCM800 with two different players and two different settings, but...
  33. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    You gotta love the way some people like to take things way out of proportion and make things sound like you're too dumb to have a credible opinion. Anyway, I thought it was pretty obvious in my opening post that we're talking about very subtle differences that were only based on what I currently...
  34. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I've never been worried about CPU power as I think the AX8 is pretty darned good about that. Unless you're somebody with a recording studio or a guy like Pete Thorn, I can't see why all the extra processing is necessary. I think the reverbs on the AX8 are outstanding, so if they are better on...
  35. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Feel is a big factor. One of the things I prefer about Fractal over Line6 besides the tone is the feel. When I go back and forth between my tube amps and my Fractal or Kemper, the feel is similar - not the same, but similar enough not to bother me.
  36. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    Keep in mind that I said "a tiny bit sterile." I wasn't knocking the Axe FX III at all. It's just that from what I can tell, and as I clarified that I've only been able to see videos and listen to audio, that it's a little too defined for my taste. It reminds me of the difference between the new...
  37. K

    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I've been listening to a lot of Axe FXIII videos and audio clips, and have been particularly interested in what I've heard in comparison videos. Let me just say beforehand that I think the Axe FX III sounds amazing. Having said that, I'm actually liking the Axe FX II better when directly...
  38. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    Never tried Reaper, but since you recommended it, I'll give it a demo.
  39. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    Yeah because I recorded the AX8 clip with Cakewalk since I can't record it with Audacity. The Kemper clip was recorded with Audacity. I didn't change any of the stock settings with the exception of lowering the gain of the BE patch for a cleaner sound at the first part of the clip. The point...
  40. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    Guitar > AX8 input AX8 main (L) > UR22 input (L) - Tried both 1/4" cable and XLR and same results Didn't know it got picked up by another company. I'll check it out. Thanks.
  41. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    I'm starting to think it's an issue with Audacity. I'm going to have to buy some software I guess. I'm not a big fan of Cubase, and I don't have the money to spend a lot on software, so I'm thinking Studio One and a Presonus Studio 68 interface. I was checking out the Apollo Arrow, anyone know...
  42. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    Well Sonar is no longer around -- or supported, so I've got Audacity now. I still cannot get Audacity to record right. I can plug my Kemper or anything else in and no problem. Plug my AX8, and it comes out all screwed up. I checked all the levels, read through the manual, and still can't get it...
  43. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    It's just a bunch of garbled, distorted, detuned sounding crap. Here's the thing. I used Sonar to record with it, had to play with the levels a bit, and it came out OK. The problem I was having with that is that I usually used the headphone out on the Steinberg interface to monitor playback and...
  44. K

    Recording Help Needed!!

    I've been recording through my Steinberg UR22 with my Kemper just fine. Today I finally tried recording with my AX8 and it sounds like detuned, digitalized, static crap. I've checked levels on my interface and on the AX8, but no matter how I adjust the levels, it still sounds like crap. I tried...
  45. K

    Celestion IRs vs Other?

    Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to try the Ownhammer stuff and probably buy Celestion's V30 pack. I may delete some cabs I just hate because they'll just take up space.
  46. K

    Celestion IRs vs Other?

    How do the stock cabs compare with the commercial stuff? Is it worth buying them? I've narrowed the cabs I like most down to a dozen, and they seem to be pretty flexible for different amps, but the V30 cabs in particular haven't been as appealing, so that's why I asked about the Celestion IR.
  47. K

    Celestion IRs vs Other?

    Anyone buy the Celestion IRs yet? If so, how do they compare to other commercially available IRs and the stock cabs?
  48. K

    AX8 Shrill High End

    I thought about that, but since I'm only using a couple of presets right now, I just changed the two cabs. I'll experiment with the global feature though and see how that works out. Thanks.
  49. K

    AX8 Shrill High End

    Well, I fiddled with the high cut feature and it works, but it needs very careful tweaking as it seems to lose too much brilliance if you don't adjust to a rather fine point. One of the JCM800 patches was a bit harsh in the high end, so just a little nudge of the high cut worked perfectly. It...
  50. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    FOR THE RECORD - This wasn't a complaint, nor was it intended to ever be a complaint. Some people seem to have a hard time understanding the question in my opening post. Fractal is a great company, and for them to forget a power cord isn't a "big deal" as a CLEARLY freaking stated. I hope...
  51. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    Sorry if it was too complicated for you to understand. I'll try to dumb it down for you. All I did was ask if a power cord was included because there was not one in my box. Do you need an interpreter or something? I clearly stated that a printed manual is not necessary, but later added my...
  52. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    I know you think you're so clever, but your logic doesn't compute. If someone can drop $1100 on an modeler, then chances are they can afford a USB cable. Someone who lives off credit cards probably thinks like that. It was OBVIOUSLY just a secondary opinion that had no bearing question I posted...
  53. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    I know that, but like I said, I 'think' they should. That's a secondary point though. I just want to know if they dropped the ball on my order or if nothing else is supposed to come in the box.
  54. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    Like I said, it's not a big deal because I have a lot of them. It's just that it seems rather sloppy that they would forget the contents for a brand new purchase, and even though the AX8 is an affordable unit, it's still expensive. It should at least come with the power and USB cable.
  55. K

    New AX8 Doesn't Include Power Cable?

    I just purchased an AX8 directly from Fractal, but it arrived with nothing but the AX8. There was no power cable, manual, or those little stickers like the ones that came with the Axe FX II. I have plenty of power cables laying around, and I considered that the online manual eliminates the cost...
  56. K

    AX8 Shrill High End

    If I apply it to the cab block, then will that only apply to that cab in the patch or will the cab always have that setting?
  57. K

    AX8 Shrill High End

    I heard something about the high cut, but wasn't didn't want to go messing around with the settings without understanding it first. I think I have an idea of what to do now. Does that have to be done individually per cab or is there a way to apply the same setting to multiple cabs?
  58. K

    AX8 Shrill High End

    I just got my AX8 and it's awesome, but I've noticed, compared to my Kemper, it has a harsh top end. I tried a different set of monitors which are darker and it was a great improvement. However, I'd like to know which settings to tweak to get rid of the top end harshness. Thanks in advance.
  59. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    Thanks for the generous help everyone. I went ahead and sold my AxeFX II XL+ in order to fund an AX8. I don't need all the features and processing power, and it's more useful for my needs to have a foot controller built in. Once I can get my hands on one, I'm going to get the Austin Buddy Tone...
  60. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    I just moved the chorus after the cab and it got slightly louder. It's not much difference, but there is a difference. All I have is <drive><amp><chorus><cab> in that order along a single shunt. Also, it seems to affect how much difference small adjustments make. That too is a subtle difference...
  61. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    Why does it sound a little louder when I put the chorus after the amp?
  62. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    I just copied a couple of basic videos until I red Yeks How To. I don't know much about placement of the effects before/after the cab, but I do know a lot about working with real amps and effects, so I just treat them that way. From what I have been able to tell, before the amp or after the cab...
  63. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    That's what I explained earlier. I think I got pretty close with about 5 patches just with <drive><amp><delay/reverb><cab>, and pretty much just dialing in the basic gear as if I were on a real setup. I haven't begun to experiment with FX loops or anything else yet.
  64. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    I checked out Yek's presets. It was interesting to see how he did it. Mine look so primitive in comparison. I thought I was getting pretty close in tone to what I was looking for, but my patches were like <drive><amp><delay><cab>. I could tell how his patches sounded fuller and even feel/respond...
  65. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    Thanks man. I watched the AxeFX III video and found it useful. I didn't even know a 6 button foot controller would be available for the AxeFX III, so I'm glad you pointed me to those videos. Good thing I'm off work this whole week!
  66. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    Already getting into it. Thanks man.
  67. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    Thanks for all of the suggestions. There are so many good presets in the suggestions you gave. Now it's hard to figure out which ones to buy. I appreciate the guidance. Awesome man! Do I just overwrite the factory presets with these?
  68. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    I thought buying a preset pack might help me learn as well as get me up and running faster. I've been collecting lists of player's rigs and have made about 5 decent patches on my own based on them so far. I've downloaded a bunch of tone matched patches, but maybe 1 out of 10 seems to be worth...
  69. K

    Austin Buddy Looks Good, But What Else Do You Recommend?

    I decided to cave in and buy a good preset pack. I've been looking at Austin Buddy simply because of how well the package covers a wide variety of amps and the quality the patches seem to have. It seems to me that the AxeFX excels at cleans and Marshall type amps most of all. I'm still new to...
  70. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    I guess I'll add my request to that list. For now I found that the PVH 6101 (If I remember correctly the name) is the one that I'm getting closest to the Dimebag sound. I'm not ready to do tone matching yet, and I want to be able to dial things in by ear before I start getting into that anyway...
  71. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    Thanks. I don't know what it was I supposedly said so wrong, but anyway... I've found some good workarounds for the Mark IV. To me, it's much better with a pedal in front and some tweaking to the low end. There are a few cabs that seem to do well with it, so I'll stick with these for now. I...
  72. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    Wow man! That's almost exactly the way I ended up setting mine. The only thing different is he had the negative feedback set to 10 which is something I'm not familiar with yet so I set it at 5. I also found that it needed a drive pedal in front to get a good sound, except I lower the overdrive a...
  73. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    I used to have a Mark IV and I don't think the Mark IV amp model in the AxeFX is very much like it. While stuff like the Friedman and Marshall models are very accurate, some of the others seem to miss their mark (no pun intended).
  74. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    Thanks Pauly. This is very cool. I don't want to drop another $60 right now, but I'll pick it up later when I'm more comfortable with the unit.
  75. K

    How Do You Get New Pedal and Amp Models (II XL+)?

    I got my AxeFX II XL+ the other day and have been running through the presets and playing with some new ones, but found that some of the pedals and amps (like the Mark IV) aren't that good. It was surprising that there's no Klon Centaur or some of the other iconic pedals. Anyway, I'm just...
  76. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    No, all of my gear is coming in today. I'm going to get setup and put my new AxeFX II XL+ through it's paces.
  77. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    "Out for delivery" Yeah!:smiley:
  78. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    Thanks. I appreciate the explanation. Can't wait to hook it up!
  79. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    Thanks. I wasn't sure it was actually necessary as there were some sections that talked about reducing noise. I thought maybe as long as I'm not juicing the input levels or gain too much then a regular guitar cable would work.
  80. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    Well there are a few things I need to do. First of all, I have a Friedman which is now my only amp and my main amp. I bought the Fractal for practice and intermediate recording. I plan to use my Friedman to do the final recordings once I get the songs down well enough. In any case, I ordered...
  81. K

    Advice For A Fractal Newb

    Hello gentlemen. I am the new owner of an AxeFX II XL+. I through read the manual, but it doesn't seem entirely straightforward in some regards. I plan to use computer speakers through the headphone jack until my active monitors, mixer, and audio interface comes in. I've watched some intro...
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