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    Gapless switching?

    Grand scheme of things, the cost of an FM9 and everything it can do is pretty reasonable. And there's a built in way to address the audio gap, which is itself a fix. It's not like you're putting duct tape on a drywall hole. Although, since gapless switching just came to the AFIII (and audio...
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    Gapless switching?

    That could potentially be true, but either way the gap isn't noticeable enough for me to not use it for gigging. There's a ton of people that gig with the FM9 so when someone says they don't use it because of the audio gap that reasoning doesn't really hold water for me.
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    Gapless switching?

    Man, that's some really picky reasoning. I used an AX8 for years with that unit's audio gap switching between amp settings and A) I've never noticed it in the context of the band and 3) I've never had anyone complain about the audio gap. I can't imagine the FM9 is any worse than the AX8 in...
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    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    This is perfect! Could you fit an expression pedal in that middle pocket where the novation logo is?
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    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    Since it appears most of the backpack options listed in this thread are no longer available, does anyone have any other recommendations for a backpack carrier for the FM9? Padding on the Studio Slips seem to be hit or miss, and I'd rather be able to buy something that can A) get delivered in a...
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    preset change

    Lag will always be present when switching between presets, as it's essentially dumping the current preset and building the new one that you're switching to. If you want less lag/audio gaps it's recommended you utilize scenes. Scenes still have a slight audio gap when switching between amps in...
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    A couple of beginners questions..

    To answer your 1st question about channels, since the FM3 only allows for 1 Amp block per preset, channels act as a way to still allow you to use multiple amps in a preset (to be used for different scenes), while staying within the restrictions of only having 1 Amp block. You can either treat...
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    Wish Remove the loud clap when turning on/off

    why would you turn the unit off/on during a song, and not before? Sound person should have you muted in house until the performance starts, so plugging in and turning on the unit should not cause a pop to be coming through the house speakers. That's a sound person issue, not an FM9 issue, as...
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    How Are People Using Layouts in the FM9

    I just started to dive in to Per-Preset layouts and customizing my standard preset. Currently have this layout: Top 3 (L-to-R): Scene 1 Scene 2 Preset Selection Bottom Row (L-to-R) Tap Tempo/Tuner Scene 1/2 Toggle Scene 3 Scene 4 Filter/Vol Boost Drive Delay Tap Tempo in the...
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    Wish Global clean boost controlled by internal switch

    +1!
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    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    I'm still not understanding why using the output EQ on the amp block isn't a sufficient solution since it wouldn't require an extra EQ block
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    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    I'm still not understanding why using the output EQ on the amp block isn't a sufficient solution since it wouldn't require an extra EQ block, and uses functionality that's already available in the FM9. Sure it doesn't allow you to copy/paste the EQ, but why would you use the same IR EQ between...
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    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    Why is it not quite the same, beyond the EQ not being a separate block? You said yourself that you want post-gain, pre-amp Cab block tone sculpting, which the output EQ would do exactly that since it's post-gain on the Amp block, pre-amp on the Cab block. Why would you use the same EQ...
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    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but couldn't you just make that adjustment in the Amp block's output EQ to compensate since it already has the built in functionality?
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    Don't Work on Amp Models When You're Overworked and Tired

    Relatable. Got my new FM9 in last night and was excited to spend my hour of not having to watch our newborn having fun with the FM9. I ended up spending the better part of that hour trying to figure out why no volume was coming through any output (DAW, headphones, NOTHING!). Then I noticed the...
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    Cannot pan recorded track

    Does panning work for other tracks in the recording?
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    Praise and Worship presets ?

    woof, that's like buying a corvette and not going faster than 25 with it Back to the topic at hand, I only have some AX8 presets (but just bought the FM9 so I'm super excited to start from scratch!) that I used for my Strat and Charvel. I had to do some finagling to get all the FX I needed in...
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    Uncut Gems

    And right after that moment was when I nearly flipped a table
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    Uncut Gems

    Wife and I watched it one Saturday afternoon, and man was it stressful. After it ended my wife was so upset that she had just spent the last 2.5 hours be stressed out of her wits. Fantastic movie, but it'll definitely be a while before I watch it again (wife is never watching it again lol).
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    Great Music Movies To Stream?

    There's also a John Coltrane one, I think called "Chasing Trane" maybe? Also on Netflix. Sound City on Amazon Prime is cool, on the surface it's about the history of the recording studio that recorded Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, and a bunch of other bands, but the heart of the story is really...
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    Great Music Movies To Stream?

    dang it.....I just discovered it yesterday! Back Pocket gave me chills! Have you watched the Crossroads documentary about Robert Johnson on Netflix? That one is kinda interesting.
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    Great Music Movies To Stream?

    Vulfpeck has their whole live show at MSG on Youtube for free!
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    Deluxe Verb for clean tone

    For cab selection, a good place to start is the one listed on Yek's writeup regarding the Deluxe
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    SMALLEST LIGHT Backpack that Will Fit the AX8?

    I believe I bought this backpack from Costco and it has enough size to fit the AX8 and an expression pedal along with any cables i need. https://www.costco.com/high-sierra-elite-backpack.product.100380018.html
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    These Charvels need more attention

    I haven't noticed anything too crazy in regards to tuning problems, the biggest thing I notice is that the strings will go sharp if I pluck them too hard (although I haven't changed the strings yet from the purchase). Can you link me to your thread about the tuning stability? Might help me to...
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    These Charvels need more attention

    Probably for the best, although there are worse guitars you could buy for $1k...
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    These Charvels need more attention

    Went into my local guitar shop on a whim, as I have been eyeing the PRS CEs but wanted to check and see if the shop had the Charvel Pro Mods that I kind of had been looking at too. Walked in and saw this orange Charvel that I had seen on Sweetwater's website and had been wanting to play, so I...
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    Pedal Boss FV-500h and volumen control

    You'll probably want to use the Out 1 Main Volume control, however I'm not 100% sure on that, as I use a volume block and expression pedal to control the volume! Someone else will want to chime in to confirm.
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    Trying to Predict the Next Move

    I'd be surprised if they announce an AX8 II, as from what I've seen the FM3 IS the AX8's successor. The idea behind them pushing the FM3 is because you can buy the FC-6 or FC-12 to add on however many buttons you need.
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    Drive Blocks

    yup I'm aware :) , it just makes the slight audio gap when changing the X/Y state a little shorter when changing between two of the same amps rather than two different ones (which I believe I heard from you or someone on this forum)
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    Drive Blocks

    When I first got the AX8 i had it set up to use a drive pedal for the crunch tones, but I've since moved away from it because they generally take up too much CPU. I switched to using 1 amp that can do cleans/crunch tones and using the X/Y state, which leaves the CPU free for other things.
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    Newby with stocks and trading..... Advice and tips

    I agree with Cliff on this. IIRC, mutual funds outperform most stock pickers, and just putting money into a mutual fund, while less "fun", is the much safer bet. Now, if you'd rather look at stock purchasing as a less fun way of gambling rather than going to the casino, then I'd look at a...
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    Speaker hum or "fart" sound

    What does your signal chain look like on the AX8?
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    Anyone else into VR stuff?

    Unfortunately my brain just doesn't handle any of those things well. I've played games where you are in one spot, but even then I get motion sick. I can't read anything in a car without feeling ill.
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    Anyone else into VR stuff?

    I've tried PSVR a few times at my buddies place, but I get motion sickness something fierce, so I can only play it 20ish minutes at a time. What my eyes see and what my equilibrium feels gets mixed up, causing my brain to go out of whack (at least, that's the best way I can describe it).
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    Can the power amp and cab IRs be used without a FAS preamp model in an AX8?

    If I'm understanding you correctly, I think you'd just put the preamp in the fx loop, then place the FX loop block before the cab
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    What are you GASing for right now?

    I'm really gassing for a PRS CE24...but I probably won't purchase that until next tax return :(.
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    Stratocaster - Try again? Or punt...

    That's not what I need to hear when I already have an American Strat that I love (but am still eyeing a SS)...although I do plan on buying a CE 24 next year so hopefully that'll scratch my itch.
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    Pop noise switching scenes

    I can't look at the attachments because I'm not currently at home, but can you clarify a few things: Are you switching between presets or scenes? If you're using 1 preset for both sounds, on the amp block, what amps are you using for X/Y? The best way to cut down on popping between scenes...
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    Are you successfully using your AX8 via s/pdif?

    This is exactly the type of set up I'm planning to have (except I'm getting an iD14), so glad to hear the Audient works well using SPDIF through Reason! Have you tried to do any reamping with this setup at all? Not a huge thing if it doesn't but it'd be nice to know if it's worked for someone...
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    Reamping Madness, Help appreciated

    Here's a good thread on re-amping with an ax8. I don't know if your interface is capable of doing what is described in the thread, you just might have to try it out.
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    Help with feedback issue at venue

    Good suggestion! However this only happens at this church, I play at other locations (and have even played at the same church, but standing in a different spot) with none of these issues. Someone I talked to suggested it might be the hearing aid loop causing this issue, so I'm gonna look into...
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    Help with feedback issue at venue

    Clarifications (as well as a bump): My pickups are low-to-medium output pickups, everyone runs through in-ears (so no wedges), I'm not using a wireless unit, and the two most prominent people that I hear being run through my FX are the violin (who stands on the other side of the stage) and one...
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    Help with feedback issue at venue

    I've played at my friend's church a few times, and I've noticed that when I'm set up on a certain part of the stage, a few of the instruments/voices start getting picked up by my pickups (Humbucker-Single Coil/S/S Strat), and have even gotten feedback when in the 3/4/5 pickup position. This...
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    “Best” Guitar Amplifier for “Vocal/Singing” Sound?

    No problem! I currently use it as both my clean and dirt sounds. I have the MV dimed then have the input drive at noon to get a great dirt tone.
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    What's your hobby?

    Outside of the obvious, I love playing and watching hockey (Go Wings!)
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    “Best” Guitar Amplifier for “Vocal/Singing” Sound?

    The Holy Grail of that kind of tone is the Dumble amps (ODS-100 in the amp list), but you could go with any of the Dumble-style amps such as the Two-Rock (Two-Stone J35) or the Fuchs amp (Fox ODS) in the AX8, or you could put a Zendrive in a Drive Block before your preferred amp and that gets...
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    Informal Poll - How many pedals are you using?

    Used to run two: a Neunaber Slate for the shim-verb and an expression pedal for volume/wah. Now I just run the expression pedal!
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    Reverb sold to Etsy for $270 million

    I think the people that'll be most affected by this will be the sellers. Currently, Etsy charges $0.20 for listing an item, 5% of the item's sale price (this includes shipping cost), and an extra 3% + $0.25 if the buyer pays through Etsy Payments, whereas Reverb charges 3.5% for a sold item...
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    Any Headrush FRFR 112 Users?

    Here you go: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/headrush.152457/ https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/best-frfr-for-ax8.152075/page-2#post-1810270 https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/headrush-108-vs-112.151817/#post-1809654 It's amazing what a little forum search will come up with :)
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    FRFR amps for live stage performances

    You should be able to cut through (as long as the bass player isn't diming his volume)...only other thing I can think of is maybe your presets have more mids/bass so you don't cut through and you get kind of lost in the mix. Hopefully someone else can chime in with some answers!
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    FRFR amps for live stage performances

    Hmmm....What does your bass player and other guitar player (if there is one) play through?
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    FRFR amps for live stage performances

    I'm sure there's plenty of people who use cheaper monitors and don't have problems with volume. No one has complained about the overall volume of the band? What are your output volume knobs set to on the CLRs and your AX8?
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    Big Footswitch covers

    Something something....wrap your big knobs before you tap it.
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    I am fully aware that the guy who currently has it may not have been the person who stole it, and if that's the case, I wouldn't want charges levied against him if I can prevent it. Part of why I haven't reached out to the seller and told him what's going on is on the off-chance that he was the...
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    Got an address, now trying to get his #
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    I acknowledge that's probably the case, which is why if the guy is really helpful, I'd be willing to give him some money to "buy it back". Hopefully he knows/remembers who he bought it from and give that dude up.
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    I am not, I'm in Michigan
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    Unfortunately there wasn't a detective assigned to the case (I'm assuming because there were no leads). Spoke with a cadet again, and we started a supplemental report. She said I need to get as much info on the seller as possible, so I'm channeling my inner NARC and posing as a buyer for the...
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    I unfortunately do not have big enough balls to do that lol. If the item wasn't a custom built item I probably wouldn't care that much about it
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    Had gear stolen 3 years ago...

    Now I see a picture of one of the items that was stolen in the background of a Craigslist picture. I know for sure it's mine because it was a custom built pedalboard and case. Is there anything I can do at this point? Can I get it back in some way? UPDATE 1: Spoke with two secretaries and a...
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    NPRSGD

    If I didn't already own a strat I love dearly, a Silver Sky would be on my list of guitars to buy. Awesome get, and sounds like you have an awesome wife!
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    LF Deftones Presets (AX8)

    The Fractool would be your best bet
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    NGD: PRS 2018 Experience Ltd.

    Gorgeous guitar! I've always loved the look of a PRS, which is why my next guitar is going to be a CE 24 :) I don't have any experience with those types of bridge, but how is intonation dealt with if it goes out of tune? Or does the intonation never really go out since it's a fixed bridge?
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    Rocktron Banshee, effects loop, output 2 question

    https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=FX_Loop_block
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    Volume Pedal - Solo Boost

    You should be able to assign the level parameter to an expression pedal like you did with the PEQ, you'll just have to adjust the min/max in the sweep.
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    Best Active Speaker for AX8?

    I have the Yamaha DXR10 and I really like it! I have only really used it for bedroom practicing, but I've also used it for my record player and it can get loud enough to hear it through the whole house (and then some).
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    Looper Control Trick

    Let's say I wanted to build a multi-button pedal that could essentially function as an external looper control. Would that be possible? Or would I have to have separate pedals for each switch (and maybe just duct tape them all together??)?
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    Recording using ax8

    I've been on the fence about what interface to purchase, anyone have any experience between the Audient iD14 and the Scarlett 2i4? For someone who has experience doing recording, is the Scarlett going to be sufficient, or should I just spend the extra $100 for a used iD14 (this will be for maybe...
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    Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019

    My wife is gonna be so pumped for this (as I'm sure the only other female Rush fan is as well)!!
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    When recording, are you guys using effects or adding effects later with plugin (or reamp with Fractal effects)?

    Reading this thread I was wondering if recording a wet and dry signal would be possible with the AX8, good to know it is! I'm curious as to how you're doing it. Would I just do an FX Loop out side-chained from the start of the signal chain if I wanted a DI signal?
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    Perfectly fitting hard/soft case for AX8 (Magma CTRL)

    Honestly because I didn't know about them haha. (and even still, the Apache case is much cheaper than the Magma bag). I saw that a few people mentioned the Apache in that linked thread so I went that route first, then when I realized I hated not having an extra hand free, I ended up buying the...
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    FX loop: labeling of Send/Return jacks is different from what the manual says?

    Yeah, that's been a known error for a while, unfortunately it's never been fixed for whatever reason 🤷‍♂️
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    Perfectly fitting hard/soft case for AX8 (Magma CTRL)

    I initially got this hardshell case for my AX8, however I discovered that it was a pain having both hands full when trying to enter into buildings (and having to carry a small backpack with cables/expression pedals), so I ended up buying this backpack at Costco, and now I use it to carry everything!
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    Master recordings by Ray Charles, Elton John, Nirvana, more, secretly lost in fire

    Nearly all record companies own the master recordings for artists, as they're the ones who financed the recordings in the first place. Heck, when T-Swift signed her new record deal less than a year ago it was a huge deal that she gained ownership of her masters...
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    "Best" amp (or FRFR) for AX8 live/ gig

    Second the DXR10! The thing is LOUD and sounds pretty great!
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    PRS Silver Sky owners/players question

    If you can go back to the store you bought it from, I'd bring up the issues with the knobs...I'd imagine they could replace/fix those pretty quick. Silver Sky owners might have to help you with the neck issue, but my initial thought is maybe the neck isn't set up quite right.
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    Looking for a delay plugin

    I've always been impressed by Slate plugins, although I've never personally used their delay. If it's anything like their other stuff, it's probably pretty good! https://www.slatedigital.com/repeater-delay/
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    AX8 not being recognized by Pro Tools

    To expand on what @s6275 said, the AX8 is not equipped to record via USB, it has to be wired to an audio interface. The Axe-Fx rack units are equipped to do that, however. From there, I'm unsure if it patch switching can be automated, although off the top of my head it doesn't seem like that...
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    "Wanted DOA" solo

    The new CE24s have the locking tuners, so hopefully that won't be an issue :)
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    "Wanted DOA" solo

    Which PRS is that? I've been eyeing a CE24 as my next guitar, and I value the opinion of players much better than me!
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    What are your guitar "must have" features?

    I don't believe I'm hurting myself per se by imagining a "must have" category, I just believe that sometimes, when people purchase a guitar, they either: A) know what they like, and want to stick to that (in the case of a few people, they love SS frets, so they would never want to go back to...
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    What are your guitar "must have" features?

    Huh interesting, I've never really made that a priority for my guitars. Why are those a must for you?
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    What are your guitar "must have" features?

    When you are going to buy a guitar, are there any essentials/must haves that you look for in terms of features, whether at the moment or in the past? For instance, I notice that I have been strictly looking for 24 fret guitars because my last two purchases have only been 22.
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    Greco 921

    Unfortunately the guitar was sold before I even had a chance to go take a look at it, but I'll keep my eye out in the future for more Greco guitars!
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    Greco 921

    I have the opportunity to purchase a Greco 921 (circa 1967) and wondering if anyone knows anything about them or Greco? I've heard the name before but never considered purchasing one until it popped up on a (semi-)local guitar shop's page, and I immediately fell in love with the looks! However...
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    Trying summarize the main footswith strategies

    I use a mix of #s 1 & 2: I have the four left most switches (1, 2, 5, 6) as my scene selectors, then the four right most switches (3, 4, 7, 8) as my fx switches. I suppose I should change it to have the front row be scene selectors and the 2nd row be fx switches, but I've used this layout...
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    Best Hookup options ...?

    You can change the signal in the I/O page to have the R copy the L, and it shouldn't matter which cables you use for either output.
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    AX8 or FX8 for both Live and Recording purposes?

    When I originally bought my AX8, I ran it through an amp for a while until I could get an FRFR monitor. I had no issues using it and from what I could recall the only noise I would get from it was from my single coils (and still do). I'd say if you plan on using it both live and in studio, and...
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    Wish Glowing in the dark

    What about something like this: Music Stand Light
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    5150 Stealth EL34 version?

    They probably do, but the nice thing about the Fractal gear is you have so many parameters that you can adjust beyond the tubes that it will help you get the sound you are looking for.
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    5150 Stealth EL34 version?

    You can change the type of tube in the amp block under "tube type" for all amp models. Options include: 6AQ5, 6L6/5881, 6V6, 300B (triode), 6550, 6973, EL34/6CA7, EL84/6BQ5, KT66, KT88.
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    E J tone

    ...I did...Use either a Two-Rock or Marshall Amp (I perused a little more, he uses the 50W Plexi for his dirty rhythm tone) as your amp block (the 50W Plexi is listed in the AX8 as literally "Plexi 50W"), then you kinda have to tweak the amp settings from there to get it closer than whatever the...
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    E J tone

    I'd start by watching this video that gives a rundown of his setup. I believe he's used the Marshalls for his drive tone in the past, but the Two Rock is a recent change, and he's almost always used a Tube Driver pedal for the lead. Maybe a mod can move this to the discussion section, since...
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    I feel stupid (changing Display options)

    That's exactly what it does!
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    Amp and cab match default?

    The guide Yek wrote is a great tool that I highly recommend. Definitely one of the most useful tools available for the Ax8 (or any piece of Fractal gear, really)!
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    Using the FX Loop - Help Please

    Did you make sure you plugged in the fx out to the input jack on the B9 then the output jack to the fx in? The manual on the Fractal website has the labels backward (sorry if this seems like a stupid ask, just want to cover all the bases!)
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    Looper setup

    You probably could using the fx loop, you'll just want to put the looper block at the end of the chain and the fx loop towards the front (especially if you want to add effects to your vocals). This post kinda lays out how you would have it set up
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    Looper setup

    To my knowledge you can't change the display, but you might be able to use a midi controller to control the looper separately from the onboard switches.
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    AX8 menu is actually pretty easy... stupid user story

    I think people just forgo using the menus when they know there's an easier way to mess around with it, then because they're so used to using the AX8-Edit they get overwhelmed by the text-heavy layout. When I first got my AX8 I didn't have the correct cable to hook it up to my PC, so for the...
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