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  1. Colorado Axeman

    How to create Van Halen Sound

    thanks. Not sure if this could be mimiced on a Fractal unit, but this is the closest studio brown sound I've heard:
  2. Colorado Axeman

    Atomic CLR's on sale 899 https://atomicamps.com/

    Getting lots of mixed signals on the CLR sale page... one spot it says * IN STOCK & SHIPPING * Another spot on the same page says: * SOLD OUT * and yet another spot on the same page says: * will be shipping by Jan 15, 2024. Pre-order yours now * ... not sure what to believe.
  3. Colorado Axeman

    Praise and Worship presets ?

    Not sure what the guy at my church is using, but his tone is was too bright for my taste. I just bought Brian Wahl's signature patch with the Matchless amps which strikes a nice balance to my ears. https://worshiptutorials.com/product/wt-signature-brian-wahl-tone-match-patches-line-6-fractal/
  4. Colorado Axeman

    Sun shield for the FM9, suggestions?

    Good point - it would be a good idea to add a little extra weight to the base just in case. I seem to recall that the last time I used it I had a separate mic stand set up behind me... If you were just protecting the FM9, you could clamp it down low
  5. Colorado Axeman

    Sun shield for the FM9, suggestions?

    I bought an umbrella that clamps on to my mic stand. It not only can shade my rig, but also can shade me!
  6. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 Ozzy Osbourne/ Brad Gillis Symptom Of The Universe solo Austin Buddy preset really close to gillis tone

    Bummer - I had it on cassette in the 80's - loved the recording!
  7. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 Ozzy Osbourne/ Brad Gillis Symptom Of The Universe solo Austin Buddy preset really close to gillis tone

    I've wondered why is this album not on Spotify?
  8. Colorado Axeman

    How do you all fatten a Plexi patch

  9. Colorado Axeman

    Just had a "eureka" moment with PAF pickups

    Main point I was trying to make with this post is that you chase every minutiae detail of tone... upgrade the pots, caps, shielded cable, bridge, nut, and even the type of glue used in the tenon joint. None of these details have as big of an impact as the pickups by a long mile. Are there...
  10. Colorado Axeman

    Just had a "eureka" moment with PAF pickups

    So I finally got an answer on the magnets from the official reseller at WD Music; Apparently they are in process of liquidating the Kent Armstrong line. The winding recipes that are designed by Dave will be released under the Kluson brand. The Kent Armstrong US made hand wound KAHW- series...
  11. Colorado Axeman

    Just had a "eureka" moment with PAF pickups

    He doesn't say specifically on his website: http://www.kentarmstrong.com/icon.html But when you click through to the "store" which is here: https://www.wdmusic.com/kent-armstrong-icon-series-vintage-57-humbucker-pickup-details.html it says they're alnico iii. So I really have no idea since...
  12. Colorado Axeman

    Just had a "eureka" moment with PAF pickups

    All of the literature that I've seen lately says they're alnico 2 - maybe they used to be alnico 3 once upon a time?
  13. Colorado Axeman

    Just had a "eureka" moment with PAF pickups

    Kent Armstrong's Icon Vintage 57 PAF's. Hand-wound pickups with Alnico 2 magnets and maple spacers. They seem not well known and hardly discussed. I've tried many other PAF's in the past (Gibson Custombuckers, Seymour Duncan, etc., GuitarMadness korean-mades). I took a chance on these...
  14. Colorado Axeman

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

    I had a 70's lawsuit-era Ibanez SG double neck in the early 80's before they became a big name. I just thought it was some Gibson knock-off and sold it because it was big and heavy. It wasn't until I was recently looking through an old photo album that I realized what i had.
  15. Colorado Axeman

    How do you all fatten a Plexi patch

    I use a Xotic Super Clean pedal before my FM9 - fattens up everything. That being said, I generally prefer FAS's Wrecker Express to their Plexi model. Try the stock preset for it on the "cleaner" scene.
  16. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 travel cases?

    one thing to consider is I'll bet it's a lot less likely to be stolen out of your car or whatever if you have it stored in a case that doesn't look like it costs a lot... people aren't as likely to grab a bag that just looks like it's got a bunch of cables in it
  17. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 travel cases?

    Nothing fancy, but I wrap mine in a towel and put it in a small, soft-sided nylon travel bag that's just the right size to fit. There's room for the pedals and cables on top.
  18. Colorado Axeman

    Can't seem to get an actual clean tone with HB bridge pickup on ANY preset

    I've been through loads of presets, including the "LA Studio Clean" - and it's always hot overdriven with my HB bridge or bridge/neck positions. I can get it to sound clean on the neck PU if I pick softly. I don't have active or overly hot pickups - using Seymour Duncan APS-2H Slash HB's in...
  19. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 Professional patches

    The only two presets that I use are Roby Rocks acoustic preset, and Brett Kingman's "Flexi Rig" which covers like 8 different amp models in a single preset.
  20. Colorado Axeman

    FM9 not allowed?

    This is crazy. Where are you playing gigs? Everyone is using modelers these days. I've played probably a hundred gigs since 2017 and no venue/sound engineer has ever told me that I can't use my modeler. Most of them prefer it because it's less EQ tweaking for them. They better get with the...
  21. Colorado Axeman

    Favorite stock cab for Plexi JM45Brit Marshall tones?

    Is that a tank? :p
  22. Colorado Axeman

    Favorite stock cab for Plexi JM45Brit Marshall tones?

    103 is the winner. The York Audio Hiwatt 4x12 Fred mix is very, very close to it but has a bit more upper mid 'sizzle' to the overdrive that is eliminated with the 103. I tried both 131 and 132 and they were both good, too.
  23. Colorado Axeman

    Favorite stock cab for Plexi JM45Brit Marshall tones?

    I play classic rock, mostly edge of breakup/medium gain settings. I've been using the York Audio Hiwatt 4x12 Fred mix with good results, but was wondering what others are using.
  24. Colorado Axeman

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

    This is interesting. I bought mine used so didn't have the manual. It seems contrary to my actual experience though... when I use it in front of my FM9 it darkens the tone and seems to cut the highs, not boost them. So, I guess if you have both the high mid boost and high cut on you are...
  25. Colorado Axeman

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

    The last week I've been trying this Xotic pedal out before the modeler with different presets and various gain settings on the pedal, and wanted to share my thoughts. First of all I've been using modelers for about 4 years, starting with the Axe FX II, followed by a FM3, Helix, and currently a...
  26. Colorado Axeman

    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You never know the degree of perfection that goes in to something until you retro emulate it (or him).
  27. Colorado Axeman

    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    That's what I was thinking, except replace the power tube section with either KT66's or EL34's (see second quote in the original post). Try that with a pre-rola Celestion Greenback G12M IR
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    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    Here's what we should be shooting for as a target... by a complete Ritchie freak who has replicated all of his equipment: Comparing to Piing's soundcloud clip I'd say it's close, but a bit darker and a bit more sag than the guy in the youtube clip. There should be a bit more presence and...
  29. Colorado Axeman

    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    Sounds great - I would like to know the IR (or please share the preset) as well. Thanks
  30. Colorado Axeman

    Ritchie Blackmore / Deep Purple tone

    How would I go about emulating his amp tone with no Marshall Major amp model? Here's something I found on the Marshall forum about the Major: There's also this bit here from elsewhere on this forum:
  31. Colorado Axeman

    Strymon Deco or other tape saturation type effects

    Helix has a tape saturation effect called retro reel that works pretty good. It’s a shame Fractal doesn’t have something similar. Your best bet is probably to put a Xotic Super Clean pedal in front of your FM3. There’s plenty of examples of people doing this on YouTube. I did a Strymon deco...
  32. Colorado Axeman

    cool - just email me a link to MP3's (192kbs or better) and cover art (600x600 pixel or better)...

    cool - just email me a link to MP3's (192kbs or better) and cover art (600x600 pixel or better) and I can get them added to the rotation. You can email a link to progulus@gmail.com
  33. Colorado Axeman

    Hi would yu be interested in getting your album some airplay on my prog internet radio station...

    Hi would yu be interested in getting your album some airplay on my prog internet radio station, www.progulus.com ?
  34. Colorado Axeman

    Fleetwood Mac "Dreams"

    The envelope isn't triggered unless there's some silence between notes. It doesn't have to be long silence, but if you just let the notes ring out then it doesn't "reset" the trigger on the envelope. If you watch the knob on the volume block in FM9 edit you'll see how long it takes to return to...
  35. Colorado Axeman

    Fleetwood Mac "Dreams"

    I read it on the internet so it must be true. Not sure about how he did it live - I think it was in reference to the studio recording.
  36. Colorado Axeman

    Fleetwood Mac "Dreams"

    Lindsey used a rare pedal made by MORLEY for the volume swell; When you strike the strings, it dropped the volume instantly to zero, and then it swells in from there so it's done automatically without need to interact with the volume control. This can be accomplished in the Fractal by attaching...
  37. Colorado Axeman

    Fleetwood Mac "Dreams"

    Here's the classic volume swell effect made famous on the song "Dreams" - with leslie effect. http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=9948
  38. Colorado Axeman

    Bank changes over Midi not working (program changes)

    it was off
  39. Colorado Axeman

    Bank changes over Midi not working (program changes)

    pretty sure I already stated this in my OP. I'm no stranger to midi.
  40. Colorado Axeman

    Bank changes over Midi not working (program changes)

    I regularly send PC changes to my devices using midi (Helix, Voicelive 3). The code in the iPad app I am using (Stage Traxx 3) "PCXX.Y@Z" where XX is the preset value, Y is the bank number, and Z is the midi channel. This works fine for my other devices, but when I try to do this with the FM9...
  41. Colorado Axeman

    Tuner's... Do you use the FM9 or are you still gravitating to your dedicated unit?

    polytune clip
  42. Colorado Axeman

    Can't get FC9 to recognise Moog EP-3 expression pedal

    I've been using the same 25' guitar cable that I bought in the early 80's - it finally stopped working this year. I was saddened by it's passing.
  43. Colorado Axeman

    Can't get FC9 to recognise Moog EP-3 expression pedal

    So I was able to get it working - it was a bad TRS cable.
  44. Colorado Axeman

    your current top 5 IRs?

    The two I never leave home without are the York HWAT 412 FN50 fredman (or mix 1) mix for general low to mid-gain classic rock tones (think Gilmour/Lifeson). For me it has the perfect balance and cuts through a band mix very well. The 2nd is Lancaster Audio Marsh 1960A Mix 1 for anything...
  45. Colorado Axeman

    Can't get FC9 to recognise Moog EP-3 expression pedal

    I haven't tried that - will do it tonight Didn't make any difference.
  46. Colorado Axeman

    Anyone have an acoustic guitar preset i can have ? thanx

    I've been using the FM3 preset from Roby Rocks and really like it.
  47. Colorado Axeman

    Can't get FC9 to recognise Moog EP-3 expression pedal

    I've tried all that. Still no-go. I've got another TRS cable on order so I can rule that out, but the pedal was working the last time I used it on my Axe-FX II rig.
  48. Colorado Axeman

    Can't get FC9 to recognise Moog EP-3 expression pedal

    Hey all - I have a Moog EXP pedal that I used to use with my Axe-FX II. Now that I have a FM9 I can't seem to get it to recognise the pedal. It's plugged in to PDL1 and in the I/O setup under pedal 1 I have it set correctly to "expression", but when I go to calibrate it just shows the range of...
  49. Colorado Axeman

    Waitlist Email

    Waitlisted on 8/29/2021 1:46 PM Invite Received 9/2/2022 11:11 AM
  50. Colorado Axeman

    Announcing FM9 Turbo

    10% more means that all of the knobs now go to 11.
  51. Colorado Axeman

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    It took me a while to realize this was a real product because when I saw the announcement on TGP forum there had already been several mock-up spoofs posted by others, so I ignored the real announcement.
  52. Colorado Axeman

    Who had the dumb idea of making 12" speakers the standard for guitar?

    Two that I own are York Audio's Bassman 4x10, and OwnHammers Super Reverb 4x10. They're pretty similar to each other, tonally speaking. OwnHammer shot the cab with both ceramics and alnicos, and includes blends of the two... York has great default mixes.
  53. Colorado Axeman

    Ares is over ...

    ... so you're saying Ares is a failure o_O
  54. Colorado Axeman

    Next big thing for Fractal

    FM8
  55. Colorado Axeman

    Need a good David Gilmour/"Comfortably Numb" Preset

    The playing and technique in the demo video are selling the pack because HE sounds like Gilmour, but I don't really think that these tones and amp models in this FM3 pack sound very much like Floyd/Gilmour. The Floyd presets on his Helix demo video sound more authentic to me, for example. I...
  56. Colorado Axeman

    So love & hate on HeadRush 108's - where do I go from here?!

    I've been using a Yamaha DXR10 Mk II and haven't looked back. Love it. The Mk I would be great too. edit I just got an email from Yamaha offering a $75 rebate on this speaker through 10/31/20; https://usa.yamaha.com/promotions/SoundThatInspires2020Rebate/index.html
  57. Colorado Axeman

    dxr mk2 yamaha

    -4dB use the XLR connection when possible. I have mine set for 'line' and HPF set at 100Hz, d-contour set to 'off'
  58. Colorado Axeman

    It's 2020, why can't we have a completely wireless set up?

    When I was a kid I was promised flying cars by 2020, too.
  59. Colorado Axeman

    FM3 Muddy sound through In Ear Monitors

    It could be that your individual mix is clipping even though the overall mix isn't. I'd try cutting that volume and see if it fixes it.
  60. Colorado Axeman

    Pink Floyd Presets

    fwiw I tried converting my "Fremen's Picks" preset pack from the FXII to FM3, and many of them including the pink floyd presets exceeded the CPU limit on the FM3. Also FracTool conversion isn't presently reassigning the user cabs correctly, so I'm having to redo them all manually. It might be...
  61. Colorado Axeman

    Larry Mitchell's "Accurate Models of Amazing Amps" for the FM3

    Are you using 1.04 firmware?
  62. Colorado Axeman

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Very well thought out. Thanks.
  63. Colorado Axeman

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    fwiw on my account page I see the following message under my FM3 purchase "This product cannot be reordered because it's out of stock."
  64. Colorado Axeman

    Larry Mitchell's "Accurate Models of Amazing Amps" for the FM3

    I converted Larry Mitchell's "Accurate Models of Amazing Amps" presets that were originally for the AX8/FXII to the FM3: The original post is located here: https://www.fractalaudio.com/larry-mitchell-accurate-models-amazing-amps/ I always thought these were some of the best free presets...
  65. Colorado Axeman

    Fixed Virtual Capo keeps resetting the mix to 100%

    The Virtual Capo uses far less CPU power than the alternative... using the other one puts my preset over the CPU limit. Anyway if the block has the control than it should be expected to work properly irregardless of how it was originally intended.
  66. Colorado Axeman

    Fixed Virtual Capo keeps resetting the mix to 100%

    I'm using the block to add a 5th order harmonic at a very slight amount (virtual capo fixed at 7 semitones).
  67. Colorado Axeman

    Tape saturation effect preset

    There's a bug in the 1.04 firmware that keeps randomly changing the mix of the pitch block to 100%, including when the preset is first loaded... this should be set at 5% or it will sound very wonky!
  68. Colorado Axeman

    Implemented Copy Paste Channel A/B/C/D

    Awesome! Thanks for the tip.
  69. Colorado Axeman

    Implemented Copy Paste Channel A/B/C/D

    It would be nice to be able to copy/paste the settings from a particular channel by itself, rather than the whole block.
  70. Colorado Axeman

    Closed Feedback return level defaults to 0%

    Not sure if this is a bug or not, but in Axe-FX II the default feedback return was 100% (as it should be) - on the FM3 it defaults to 0%
  71. Colorado Axeman

    Fixed Virtual Capo keeps resetting the mix to 100%

    when manipulating a preset in Axe-Edit I have the mix on the pitch/virtual capo block set at 5%... while manipulating the preset in various ways such as clicking on the pitch block, it keeps resetting to 100%. Also when I load up the preset it defaults to 100% even though it was at 5% when I...
  72. Colorado Axeman

    Tape saturation effect preset

    Here's a tape saturation simulation for the FM3 that attempts to mimic the effect of the Strymon Deco pedal. The scenes vary from clean to light OD, and the amp is Shiva. The blocks in the preset work as follows: 1. pre-emphasis 2. Increase harmonic distortion/add low frequency/odd harmonic...
  73. Colorado Axeman

    Convert FX II Tone Match to EQ block for FM3?

    Thanks
  74. Colorado Axeman

    Brian May guitar tone

    Awesome I was just going to ask in the preset exchange section to see if anyone had any good Brian May. When/Where is the show gonna be in Vegas? We’d love to go see it.
  75. Colorado Axeman

    Convert FX II Tone Match to EQ block for FM3?

    I think there’s around 5-10
  76. Colorado Axeman

    Convert FX II Tone Match to EQ block for FM3?

    I don’t have the Axe-FX II anymore, but I have the presets. Is there a way to do it using FAS software?
  77. Colorado Axeman

    Convert FX II Tone Match to EQ block for FM3?

    How would I go about doing that? Does the FM3 allow more than one cab block?
  78. Colorado Axeman

    Convert FX II Tone Match to EQ block for FM3?

    Wondering if it’s possible to do? I have some older presets with tone match blocks.
  79. Colorado Axeman

    My Keef preset (originally for Axe-FX III) for FM3

    thanks - I play in a Stones tribute band and this will be very useful.
  80. Colorado Axeman

    Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy LedZ "BRIT ROCK ROYALTY #1" TonePack for Cygnus X2 available!

    That's a bummer - I had no idea Page's tone was that complicated. I'd personally still be interested in a scaled-back version or song that spans multiple presets for the FM3.
  81. Colorado Axeman

    Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy LedZ "BRIT ROCK ROYALTY #1" TonePack for Cygnus X2 available!

    Are there any plans to release a FM3 version?
  82. Colorado Axeman

    Super wobbly USB type B slot

    Do both USB ports function the same... that is avoid using the Type-B port and use the other one instead?
  83. Colorado Axeman

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    I received a HP invite 5/14... Don't know exactly when I joined the waitlist but somewhere around 1-2pm EST on 4/23. I just pulled the trigger on my invite over the weekend.
  84. Colorado Axeman

    Convert my Axe-FX II presets to FM3 with FracTool, or scrap them?

    How well are presets converted over to the FM3? I've got loads of custom and purchased presets, and it would be a shame to let them all go... anyone have experience to say how close to the originals will they sound after they're converted to FM3?
  85. Colorado Axeman

    Tom Scholz Tone

    Thanks. I'm always down for some "Bostone". I'm aware of that video by Taylor Rhodes. Did you apply his learnings to this preset? p.s. Moke also has a good one available for sale.
  86. Colorado Axeman

    Free Cab Pack! BassBreaker 212 - Fane F70

    thanks
  87. Colorado Axeman

    ToneQuest - Let's Dial it in - "Hysteria" by Def Leppard!

    very informative video - I can't wait to try them!
  88. Colorado Axeman

    Marshall 1960BV Cab Pack (Free)

    Thanks... Any chance you could provide them in .wav format, or is there a way to convert them?
  89. Colorado Axeman

    HDS's ADA 2x12 Cab IR Collection

    Any chance you could provide them in .wav format?
  90. Colorado Axeman

    HDS's ADA 2x12 Cab IR Collection

    thanks I'll give them a spin
  91. Colorado Axeman

    List of every Marshall cabinet speaker IR

    This list is missing one of the best Marshall IRs that I've had the pleasure of using... Lancaster Audio's MARSH-1960-B-JMP
  92. Colorado Axeman

    Poll - What cabs do you want?

    Weren't these dumble cabs typicaly 2x12's? There doesn't seem to be much in the way of BF Super Reverb IRs out there and that's a shame. I'd also be interested in something along the lines of Keef's vintage tweed twin...
  93. Colorado Axeman

    ToneQuest - S02E04 - "Hysteria" by Def Leppard

    Nailed it. I'm a sucker for a good 80's clean guitar tone like that.
  94. Colorado Axeman

    Why not much love for the EVM12L speaker?

    cabir.eu Core 4-tone starter pack has a Thiele 1x12 loaded with an EV 12L. fwiw the whole pack is well worth the discount price. The tweed cab scratches my itch when I want a Beatles/Stones-esque tone.
  95. Colorado Axeman

    IRs Dr Bonkers IR Files Cab Pack - 1968 Sunn® Sceptre™ 4X12 with Jensen® C12N™ Speakers

    That cab in the hypermixes with the “D6” mic has become a favorite of mine - it sits great in a band mix.
  96. Colorado Axeman

    IRs Dr Bonkers IR Files Cab Pack - 1968 Sunn® Sceptre™ 4X12 with Jensen® C12N™ Speakers

    My first impressions are that most of the IRs in the hypermix folder are too dark for my taste but they gave a nice beefy bottom end. The “D6” one is a keeper though. I tried one of the single mic files... the first SM57 I think, and it was incredibly loud... twice as loud as a ‘normal’ IRs.
  97. Colorado Axeman

    Fractal Audio AMP models: The Presets (Q7.02)

    The link to them is in my original post.
  98. Colorado Axeman

    IRs Dr Bonkers Has a Free Gift to Get Your Mind Off of Shelter in Place

    I bought your Sunn 2x12 pack after trying these. I liked some of your hyperreal mixes in that pack even more than the one in the free pack (which is also superb).
  99. Colorado Axeman

    [FM3 Video Demonstration] Light crunch and chords

    It sounds more like digital clipping than crunch to me. It's unpleasant to my ears, at least - great playing though!
  100. Colorado Axeman

    Fremen's 1970 Plexi Preset with Stormy Monday Impro

    Could be Meniere's - my fiancee suffered from it but is now in remission.
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