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FM9 MIDI Control of Banks

Okay, I’m tracking with what you’re saying. With SB, I can send a “chunk,” which can contain multiple messages. Are you saying to have the first message within the chunk to have the CC#0 bank change, then follow it with the PC value? I tried this, but SB seems to be buggy. I haven’t gotten...
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Oct 17, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 MIDI Control of Banks

Hi, guys, looking for help. I searched and didn't see anything on this topic. (Not to say it isn't there; if it is, please point me.) Using ShowBuddy (for now) to use backing tracks and send PC and CC changes to my FM9 Turbo. All is well until I want to automate a preset above 127. I'm missing...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2023
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Sustainer guitars anyone?

Well, I was too stupid to live and I laughed at it! Back to the humbucker I go! Thanks for the info!
- Scott Germain
- Post #62
- Jul 5, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Presets First commercial U2 pack for AF3

I'm not affiliated with Edo, but I am a customer of his. I'm also very particular when it comes to tone in general - but U2 tones specifically. I'm very pleased with the work he's done. I recommend his patches highly. You will have to make some tweaks based on your specific guitars, amps...
- Scott Germain
- Post #2
- Feb 4, 2020
- Forum: Vendors
Sustainer guitars anyone?

The very first thing I did as well; went with a C-shaped maple with locking tuners. Schweet.
- Scott Germain
- Post #51
- Feb 4, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Sustainer guitars anyone?

Has anybody else had any issues with getting the sustain on the EOB (Fernandes) to work on the high E string, and certain areas of the B string? I've had two of these guitars. The first one just never worked right, and I checked the specs from Fender - it was set up properly. The PCB board on...
- Scott Germain
- Post #49
- Feb 4, 2020
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-III to Control a Boss ES-5.

Hi gang, I am curious if anyone is using the Axe-3 to send MIDIi commands to control a Boss ES-5 switcher? It would be kind of cool to be able to use loops on the ES-5 with my pedals through an effects loop in the Axe-3. Thanks in advance!
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Show Buddy Automated MIDI Control of Axe-Fx III Question

Well, thanks to the great input here, I figured it out in about 5 minutes. Thank you so much! I appreciate your help! So, here is what I did... 1. In Show Buddy, the right-click menu for CC values has a lot of unassigned values. I saw 14, 15, and 16 were empty, so I decided to use those. You...
- Scott Germain
- Post #7
- Oct 17, 2019
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Show Buddy Automated MIDI Control of Axe-Fx III Question

Ah, excellent info. I shall make time for this tomorrow. Thank you!
- Scott Germain
- Post #5
- Oct 16, 2019
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Show Buddy Automated MIDI Control of Axe-Fx III Question

Hi, Gang, Okay, let me see if I can explain this clearly, because I know one of you has a two- or three-line answer that will unlock these binary secrets… I’m fooling around with Show Buddy to use MIDI commands to make automated changes to my presets, and then scenes through each preset. I’m...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Oct 15, 2019
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
FC-12 PERFORM/PER-PRESET Question

1000% Awesome - Thank you so much!
- Scott Germain
- Post #15
- Oct 4, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-12 PERFORM/PER-PRESET Question

And by mutually exclusive, you mean a separate unit?
- Scott Germain
- Post #6
- Oct 3, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-12 PERFORM/PER-PRESET Question

Yes, that describes what is happening - and why. So I need to find a way to make my Output Blocks global, not per Scene. I’m asking if the Per-Preset method is the way to go. Thanks!
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Oct 3, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC-12 PERFORM/PER-PRESET Question

Hi, Gang, Looked for this particular question, and couldn’t find anything. I am running my FC-12 on a PERFORM layout I designed. I can toggle banks, song presets, and my scenes within each song. Four of my switches are assigned to my outs; FRFR, my Vox amp, my Fender amp, and one not being...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2019
- Replies: 16
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
My DIY Fender Vibratone Rotary Speaker Cab

Oh man... I thought you were gonna offer us a cool Axe III preset! LOL!
- Scott Germain
- Post #7
- Aug 22, 2019
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Axe Fx III - Mysterious Ways patch

I bought several collections and just converted them with FracTool. Easy peasy.
- Scott Germain
- Post #12
- Jul 31, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Live confirmation your tone rocks

The OP makes a post with something positive, so I just have to laugh at the guys throwing little rocks about rig and venue size. Tom Morris - good for you, dude! Buy some good whisky with the $100, and keep on rocking. Way to go!
- Scott Germain
- Post #19
- Jul 31, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe Fx III - Mysterious Ways patch

EdoSounds has a really, really good one. Even has the option to turn off the 12 string effect if you’re actually playing one. Unable to share though, against the rules.
- Scott Germain
- Post #10
- Jul 30, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
From Brit Floyd in PHX Tonight...

The show was great, but the mix that reached our suite was really lacking bass. The outro solo on Comfortably Numb was beyond epic.
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Jun 29, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Headrush 108 vs 112

I can’t compare since I don’t have the 112s, but I’m using two of the 108s as output for my rig. VERY happy with the range, presence, and power. Lots of low fill from backing tracks, and the guitar mixes in great. I’d venture to say very usable for small and certain medium venues.
- Scott Germain
- Post #2
- Jun 29, 2019
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
From Brit Floyd in PHX Tonight...

Nice little love note from Brit Floyd tonight...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2019
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
A Vox Just Isn’t a Vox...

NICE job!
- Scott Germain
- Post #10
- Jun 26, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Gibson...what is going on?

Post of the week! F Gibson.
- Scott Germain
- Post #37
- Jun 23, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
FS FC-6 For sale - PHX, AZ

For anyone interested, I just put my FC-6 up for sale on Reverb (I got my FC-12 today). No price gouging: $530 + 17 shipping CONUS. (What I have in it plus shipping) Pretty much mint, but I did notice a mark on one of the screens. It doesn’t effect visibility or playability. Fractal Audio...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: For Sale
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

I think I got on the wait list on 12/19/18 or so, and got my invite today.
- Scott Germain
- Post #1,460
- Jun 10, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
U2/Edge tones/presets/insight for Axe-Fx 3?

Yeah, I had to go through all of Edo’s presets and make some basic and easy changes my the Axe III. That FAR outweighed having to wait. His tones are really, really good. The conversion isn’t his fault, they just don’t convert flawlessly. No big deal. I changed some level settings and I was...
- Scott Germain
- Post #9
- May 23, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

I love posts like this. I captain an airliner, and I have pretty extensive experience with "dealing" with things. Nothing is owed to me as a FAS customer, except, in my mind, some honesty. If they've been honest, great. But I get to state my opinions just like the rest of us. So, Mr. Steve...
- Scott Germain
- Post #1,316
- May 17, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Infinite Sustain Help

I went to GC and tried the FreqOut for my purposes (U2 songs with infinite sustain, and my own writing and recording). I couldn't get it to do what I wanted, but I'm sure others find it quite useful.
- Scott Germain
- Post #7
- May 16, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Well, IF the parts where sold out from under Fractal's agreement - that's another matter. But the communication from FAS could be way more concise, and more often. Not a huge complaint, I'm in the same boat as others. But it certainly does have the appearance of FAS not knowing what's going on...
- Scott Germain
- Post #1,302
- May 16, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Infinite Sustain Help

Well, we’ve launched satellites, hacked Google, and made serious inroads into Artificial Intelligence by using the Axe FX III... I guess we found the only thing the unit can’t do! So I’ve found, in using the E-bow, it produces a far higher signal strength than strumming or picking. I work...
- Scott Germain
- Post #5
- May 16, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Well, sorry, I’ll call BS on this one. I got the word from Fractal this would occur in Q1 of this year. Missed it by a mile. They had to know, at the time, about chip/capacitor/resister/whatever shortages that would affect manufacturing - let alone deliveries. I guess we’ll see. My take...
- Scott Germain
- Post #1,299
- May 16, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Infinite Sustain Help

Check out U2’s With or Without You. Originally recorded in the mid 80s with a Infinite Sustain guitar built by an associate of Edge’s. Most people use an E-bow, or. Fender Ed O’Brien Sustainer Strat. Would be awesome if we can get the Axe III to do it.
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- May 16, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
U2/Edge tones/presets/insight for Axe-Fx 3?

Yep, 310am here... FracTool.
- Scott Germain
- Post #7
- May 15, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
U2/Edge tones/presets/insight for Axe-Fx 3?

Edo’s Axe II stuff converts beautifully with FracPad. Why wait?
- Scott Germain
- Post #5
- May 15, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Streets with FX8 and VOX AC30HW60th

Dude, nice!
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Apr 8, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How many playing on Headrush 108’s?

Running two of them and love the clarity and details. Good for monitors and small room gigs, or medium rooms where you don’t want to carry a bunch of stuff.
- Scott Germain
- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2019
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Just FYI... I’m joined the wait list in 12/18, and just got an FC6 invite, which I declined. Waiting on a 12.
- Scott Germain
- Post #1,111
- Apr 4, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

I assume the same guy had that FC-12 on Reverb since it’s still 1500. Crazy. I wonder why he went Craigslist and took it off Reverb - was he getting heckled? I’m in PHX, too. If he was willing to sell for a fair price, I might consider it.
- Scott Germain
- Post #787
- Mar 4, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Audio Pops Between Presets, and...

I mean, is this really acceptable to most users? I’d hate to be gigging and have this happen - everyone in the audience and the sound guy would be pissed.
- Scott Germain
- Post #5
- Mar 4, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Audio Pops Between Presets, and...

Hi, Gang... Forgive me, but I looked and didn’t see this addressed. My first question; I’m getting audio pops when I toggle through my Axe III presets. Happens more when fast-scrolling via the front panel. But I also get them sometimes with the FC. What am I doing wrong, or missing...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FC-6 Score

Thanks to Josh on Reverb for a great deal on a FC-6... It will hold me over until I get an invite for a FC-12. And to the person selling an FC-12 on Reverb for $1,500 - who apparently doesn’t even possess it yet - in HUNGARY... Thanks for the laugh! Have a good day, FAS’rs.
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Recommend a tiny Full-Range powered speaker for Axe-Fx 3

I just got two of these and I’m very impressed. 2000W and these little tiny 8”ers are amazing. Great value: personal speaker, FRFR, all the way to stage monitor and small-medium venue gigs.
- Scott Germain
- Post #38
- Feb 14, 2019
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Chirp chirp chirp chirp.... Chirp chirp chirp chirp....
- Scott Germain
- Post #557
- Feb 12, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Pro tabs of U2 songs

Ahhhh... Played on just a few shows?
- Scott Germain
- Post #31
- Feb 12, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
Pro tabs of U2 songs

First of all, thank you SO much for these great files. Much appreciated! I'll take a guess what the 90's song might be. Since you said it wasn't a fixture in those shows back then, I'd have to say it's either Miss Sarajevo or Ultraviolet. It could also be Zooropa. Since MS isn't a guitar song...
- Scott Germain
- Post #28
- Feb 12, 2019
- Forum: The Lounge
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Based upon the knowledge that FAS had from the wait list (demand), coupled with knowledge of how many FC of both flavors they were having produced in the first batch (supply), and the email directly to me stating all orders would be filled by the end of January (bad math at best) - I find it...
- Scott Germain
- Post #549
- Feb 10, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Commercial U2 preset packs

Edo, I have a question as well. I’m enjoying the presets immensely. But when comparing IEM of Edge’s tone with yours, some of yours sounds too clean. I’m wondering if my overall volume is a factor. I’m not playing terribly loud; could this be why I’m interpreting a lack of texture/drive? To...
- Scott Germain
- Post #251
- Feb 7, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Well, I was pretty skeptical when a Fractal employee replied to my email asking for a ballpark as to when I might expect a purchase invite. I just came to buy an Axe III about five weeks ago, and I need a FC to realize its power the way I need to. I highly doubted they would get to the end of...
- Scott Germain
- Post #457
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Request: U2 Preset Pack

Sounds good. I’m a new Axe user, and I haven’t quite got to the IR point yet. I’ll check it out.
- Scott Germain
- Post #10
- Jan 20, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Request: U2 Preset Pack

The only thing I’m beginning to notice with Edo’s crazy-excellent U2 presets is, as you mentioned, the Level and BAL changes you have to clean up after conversion. I also find the tones need just a bit more top freq/treble to cut through a mix. No big deal at all. It’s just part of the game to...
- Scott Germain
- Post #8
- Jan 20, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Warrior, Have you read through the manual? I found it gave me all the answers I needed - and their Perform 7 / 8 toggle is a great idea.
- Scott Germain
- Post #229
- Jan 15, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Request: U2 Preset Pack

I can attest to the quality and high accuracy of Edo’s packs. They’re excellent, but a bit spendy. I convert them in FracTool, make a few simple level changes on the Axe III, and I’m jamming.
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Jan 14, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
U2 commercial preset packs for AX8

I was just joking... ;) But I am glad that's on the horizon. Great work.
- Scott Germain
- Post #19
- Jan 12, 2019
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

I bypassed because I haven’t fooled with it yet. I play into a Gemini 2 FRFR, a Vox AC30TB and a Fender Tweed.
- Scott Germain
- Post #12
- Jan 12, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

I have no idea why that file is porked... It loads and runs correctly for me, but I'm a total newbie at this. Gotta be my fault somehow. Anyway, just checked this one, and made a few tweaks. One thing is clear: my tone matching skills are NOWHERE near some of you guys. I'm sure this isn't close...
- Scott Germain
- Post #10
- Jan 12, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
U2 commercial preset packs for AX8

Dude. DUDE. NICE JOB. Now... About that Axe III U2 preset package you’re working on...?
- Scott Germain
- Post #17
- Jan 12, 2019
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

No, that isn't correct. Sorry. I'll check out why the mixup tomorrow. But hey, you get another U2 patch, right?
- Scott Germain
- Post #8
- Jan 12, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

You should be good to go with some amp tweaks. Maybe use the bridge/middle or middle pickup on the Strat?
- Scott Germain
- Post #5
- Jan 11, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

So, the question begs to be asked... Will those ten or so folks get their FCs before those on the wait list? I should’ve pushed through and bought.
- Scott Germain
- Post #168
- Jan 10, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Rackmount Case Suggestion for Axe-Fx III

https://reverb.com/item/582893-12-space-rack-case-with-slant-mixer-top-and-casters-amp-effect-pa-dj-pro-audio I threw in a mixer top, sliding tray, and a locking drawer as well.
- Scott Germain
- Post #8
- Jan 10, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FC Controllers Now Shipping!

Well, you can actually put an FC-12 in the cart like you're buying it as of now. I didn't try and go through with the purchase, though. They still have the waitlist disclaimer up.
- Scott Germain
- Post #156
- Jan 10, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

Thanks! So, I finally got my Mission Engineering Gemini 2, and I might have to tweak some EQ on my patches. Let me know how it sounds on your rig - and what you’re playing through.
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Jan 7, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
FC Controllers Invite List

I heard there will be free beer tomorrow... ;)
- Scott Germain
- Post #107
- Jan 6, 2019
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Virtual Capo

I personally chose the Drop over the competition after reading many reviews. I think it’s a great tool, and I never noticed any latency. It did seem to suck some level out of my ES-8 effect loop switcher, but I fixed that with a buffer pedal.
- Scott Germain
- Post #17
- Jan 3, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

This is what happens on four hours of sleep. Massive fail on my part. I owe you a beer.
- Scott Germain
- Post #14
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

Good to know, thank you. There is a chart in the manual regarding drop D tuning, I assume it’s simple to set up, although I haven’t yet. Just drop one full tone (-2). McMurry, where is the delay coming from? Do you mean a delay between a pick strike and the sound, or a delay/echo effect? I...
- Scott Germain
- Post #11
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

Thanks, Yek. I did a clean boot on the Axe today, and the V-C seems way less glitchy. I'd say that cured about 90% of the problem. It's not perfect, but it's pretty good at this point. Quite usable, but I can fool the opening gate to an extent with some fast strumming and such. My uploaded...
- Scott Germain
- Post #7
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

Ok, I see where the manual says Whammy is a better solution. Will try that. Still odd that a simple thing like a virtual capo is pretty much useless. (Well, at least for how I and 80% of other people might use it.)
- Scott Germain
- Post #4
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

I’ve tried Block and Input one, and it was the first item in the chain.
- Scott Germain
- Post #3
- Jan 2, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Virtual Capo

Ok, I'm going to assume I'm missing something with the Axe III's Virtual Capa block. It's pretty glitchy and misses a lot during strumming. What am I missing, or is this one of the warts of the platform? Yes, I tried Poly and the other setting and fooled with the tracking. I was hoping to get...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Jan 2, 2019
- virtualcapa
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Axe-Fx III Violin

Wow, thanks for sharing that. Super cool patch.
- Scott Germain
- Post #79
- Jan 1, 2019
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
U2 - 'Until the End of the World' Preset

Presented for your use, amusement, or derision... My very first preset upload... I'm not claiming it's perfect, or even good, but you can check it out. Some notes: Axe III Live version tone attempt from the first leg of the Innocence and Experience tour. I am not claiming this is anywhere...
- Scott Germain
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2019
- endoftheworld u2 the edge
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII U2 "Streets" Clip

For the modulation, use triangle around 4500 hz and tweak the depth to your liking.
- Scott Germain
- Post #22
- Dec 27, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII U2 "Streets" Clip

Axman, Great tone, clip, settings, and playing. I'm a new Axe owner - got the III a week ago - and already have most of Joshua Tree dialed in. I run .09s on my Strats and Teles, and the chime still comes through wonderfully. In fact, dare I say, it helps with that as well as the modulation of...
- Scott Germain
- Post #20
- Dec 27, 2018
- Forum: Fractal Recordings