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Fractal Audio's library/museum of great amplifiers

I have often thought that photos of the amps would be amazing. Like an occasional Fractal instagram thing. Obviously privacy would need to be respected but the fact is I have a relationship with a Suhr Badger 18 in the Northeast somewhere that I've never even seen. I thought about sending it...
- Chuck P
- Post #11
- Thursday at 10:57 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Why is it necessary to apply high/lo pass filters to cabs?

In short: Yes. With the EQs off, you get what that cab actually sounds like through that mic/preamp/etc.
- Chuck P
- Post #6
- Thursday at 8:02 AM
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

Awesome. Great update. Thank you.
- Chuck P
- Post #9
- Apr 9, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Input 1 gate vs using a Decimator.

Of course. http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=10921
- Chuck P
- Post #45
- Apr 3, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

From this very thread:
- Chuck P
- Post #908
- Mar 28, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Input 1 gate vs using a Decimator.

That documentation is fascinating @My name is mud . It seems to describe a gate + dynamic filter combined approach. I attempted to approximate this concept with a quick-and-dirty preset. In this clip there are three sounds: Neither noise reduction technique - just an unadulterated Strat tone...
- Chuck P
- Post #20
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Input 1 gate vs using a Decimator.

Knowing your post history, I think you might mean "fault" not "default" Mud!!! :p
- Chuck P
- Post #16
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Input 1 gate vs using a Decimator.

@ocaptainjr2 , if your point is that there are products that call themselves "noise reducers" or whatever that are actually gates, I completely agree and I appreciate the clarification. The larger point is that regardless of a device's name: If it opens and closes and doesn't affect the...
- Chuck P
- Post #15
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Input 1 gate vs using a Decimator.

For some reason this forum has a habit of calling various things "noise gates" that aren't noise gates. A true noise gate is either open (no effect on tone) or closed {silent). The trick is setting the level and the attack/sustain so it opens/closes in a way that flows with the song and tone...
- Chuck P
- Post #12
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Subwoofer placement

There are a ton of factors that can influence this. You just need to move it around and see what you think. A new location may very well necessitate a different crossover, volume, or phase setting too.
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Using multiple amps and continuity between tones and frequency?

If you get an answer from @Burgs, you got the answer!
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

...I think that was more of a humorous remark about Leon's legendary punctuality as opposed to a complaint! I just got back into town and won't be able to play with this until tomorrow, but here's my plan: Hard-reset everything and never look back. Pull up a preset and play for a while. If it...
- Chuck P
- Post #286
- Mar 18, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Newbie question

First off, take a moment to enjoy the Axe as a simple, skim-the-presets toy. Once you open this particular Pandora's Box, your experience will never be the same! Mud has kindly screen-shot the PC control software for the Axe, called Axe-Edit. Do you have the Axe connected to a PC and do you...
- Chuck P
- Post #6
- Feb 21, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

That is just awesome @HurdyGuigui
- Chuck P
- Post #63
- Feb 8, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

I'm not sure I do. Not turning the J35 presence knob? Playing through a pitch shifter with, uh, no shift or detune?
- Chuck P
- Post #6
- Feb 2, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

Totally agree. Too much vermouth ruins it every time.
- Chuck P
- Post #78
- Jan 17, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Question about cab block bypass status

1) Bypass modes are detailed beautifully on page 8 of this Block Guide: Block Guide 2) With blocks in parallel, output level requires some consideration. If both cab blocks are going to be on all the time, you'd want to lower them each by 6dB to halve each of their volume, I think.
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Jan 5, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe FX III Clean Tones

I like the Badger 18 for this, and hitting the front end with a little kick from boost, input trim, or a cleanish pedal like the Tone of Kings. As always, the cab factors in as much as anything else. Maybe try a Rumble cab or one of the 1x15 Vibroverb cabs mixed in with your favorite clean cab...
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Jan 3, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

I'm with you. Every generation dumps on the next generation's music, and I do too, but she's just fine with me. Her stuff is catchy and impeccably produced, she publishes at a remarkable pace, she has taken the huge stadium tour to another level, and she's probably doing more than anyone alive...
- Chuck P
- Post #212
- Dec 7, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Signal Characteristics

What are you ultimately trying to accomplish here? Playing through an amp and the AXE at the same time? Cal: Hey, when you have the stereo and the T.V. on at the same time, how do you control the volume on the T.V.? Ricky: Why would you have the stereo and the T.V. on at the same time...
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Oct 10, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Passive / Active Acoustic Mic into AXE III

You will want each mic to go through a pre-amp to get a nice signal level into the AXE. I would consider a two-channel pre-amp for convenience, with phantom power if you want to run the condensers. Run a mic into each of the pre-amp channels, and then run each channel into its own input on the...
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Oct 10, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Studio Speakers or FRFR?

Are you running cab modeling into your cab? That can definitely muffle up the tone, and a fair bit of Leon's tones are in his carefully captured IRs...
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Sep 26, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Starting point for Iommi’s tone on Paranoid album (Laney)

Am I understanding this right - $1150 for a three watt amplifier?
- Chuck P
- Post #9
- Jul 18, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
#193 ODS-100 Clean so quiet

So this is where I don't get it. How an amp model's loudness curve is programmed within the AFX3 seems completely arbitrary to me. It's not like Cliff is modeling "this amp is super loud on Volume 2 and this one isn't", I don't think, so why not just have them ~normalized so amp-swapping can be...
- Chuck P
- Post #7
- Jul 14, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish ODS-100 Clean amp level normalized

Wish: To have the #193 ODS-100 Clean amp level curve normalized with similar amps - it is currently ~18db quieter than, say, #194 Example Use Cases: Making a new preset with amp #193, or starting with a preset optimized for amp #193 and auditioning other amps Problematic Behavior: General...
- Chuck P
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2023
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish Axe-Fx III boot right into Tuner

I think if anything this feature should be defeatable. The LAST thing I want is more mouse clicking or button hunting between me and just playing the guitar.
- Chuck P
- Post #32
- Jul 12, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
#193 ODS-100 Clean so quiet

I measured and included the amp level delta in db Using Master Volume changes the tone. Using Level introduces the suboptimal behavior I detailed above. I guess I'm asking whether this behavior is a quirk or a bug, which might be a distinction without a difference. I'll submit a wish list...
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Jul 12, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
#193 ODS-100 Clean so quiet

I am on the latest and greatest FW and the ODS-100 Clean amp is ~18db lower level than its ODS-100 counterparts and much lower level than any other amp I use. It's been like that since FW18 or so, and other folks' previous mentions of this have been met with patronizing "there's a level knob"...
- Chuck P
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2023
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

I think that's exactly what it does...?
- Chuck P
- Post #270
- May 2, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
1 PRESET 8 FAMOUS ICONIC SOUND - Live Stream Tutorial

Nice, usable tones, great playing, and useful insights. If that preset actually made me sound like you it would be worth 100x what it costs!
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Apr 30, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

All this pointless hand-waving and no-one is going to call out this absolute gem? I swear people don't recognize great content when they see it. (Long, heavy sigh)
- Chuck P
- Post #488
- Apr 24, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

One of the reasons I really like this forum is the general lack of this kind of rude and unnecessary mockery.
- Chuck P
- Post #185
- Apr 12, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
60% cab, AC to 50 and PU's guitar optimized for FRFR and all amps come to live!

When you say "Cab adjustment at 60%", what parameter are you referring to?
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Feb 8, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Replicating the sound of my Friedman be 50

That's even funnier. Here's Rev trying to be helpful and a stealth edit just hangs him out to dry. Ah, good stuff.
- Chuck P
- Post #7
- Feb 6, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Replicating the sound of my Friedman be 50

OP: This thing sounds awesome. Rev: Unthinkable!
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Feb 6, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Stereo Path

I love these mad-scientist use cases, given that I only ever use the instrument IN and OUTPUT 1. Hearing about how others use this amazing gizmo to do stuff I never considered is one of my favorite parts of this forum. Please keep us informed on your experience.
- Chuck P
- Post #14
- Jan 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
1 More Way to Reduce CPU Usage

My wife says things are a lot better when I turn the output all the way down on the scene I am using.
- Chuck P
- Post #9
- Jan 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.01

I just obtained some AI photography software that not only sharpens photos using the data in the image, but also goes out to its global database, figures out what it's a picture of, and uses a bunch of the pictures from the DB to inform the sharpening process. The software thinks, "ah, yes, a...
- Chuck P
- Post #337
- Jan 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Stereo Path

Generally speaking - yes, you can process 2L and 2R completely independently of each other. There are various ways to do it depending on your goals. Keep in mind that the III has 4 inputs so you have a truly remarkable universe of routing possibilities.
- Chuck P
- Post #8
- Jan 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Plexi 1987x info

That's a pretty extreme step, even if you have good health insurance. Maybe just use the 50w.
- Chuck P
- Post #12
- Jan 8, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FNG checking in

Just keep that Sonic Maximizer away from the Axe and you'll be just fine...! I too have a broken 2101 in my rack because I was so fond of it. Power amp to a guitar cab is a great way to do it but think about stereo applications too...this forum is an amazing resource and there are several...
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Jan 6, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Stereo guitar inputs

1) I don't think that Tripler device addresses OP's use case, which involves a guitar with two outputs. 2) I don't think there is any benefit to taking up two FM3 inputs with identical signals. I figure anything you could do with that, you could use signal chain routing in the FM3 to...
- Chuck P
- Post #9
- Dec 22, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Brand new user, what should I know?

A lot of responses here saying trudge through the entire manual, watch hours of video, and even suggesting you need to examine every parameter on each block. You do not need to do any of that, until you need to. Crank it up and jam. Play a Marshall. Play a Fender. Just play - as in play the...
- Chuck P
- Post #13
- Dec 9, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to get Bass sound with a normal guitar

This is one of those rare use cases that sounds complicated but is almost impossible to screw up. I haven't done it in a while but I recall literally everything I tried working great - from using just the pitch shift on one hand, to a chain with compressor, pitch shift, bass amp, bass cab...
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Dec 6, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Is it me or are others in the same boat?

I swear these threads are like "I put my hands right up against the screen during this YouTube video of a fireplace, but they still don't get warm." It's a recording. It's not supposed to be the same as being in the room.
- Chuck P
- Post #84
- Nov 22, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Is it me or are others in the same boat?

When you ask the Axe3 to be a head and power it through an actual cab, you get an awesome cab sound When you ask the Axe3 to model an entire recording chain including a microphone, and then run that into a full-range speaker in a plastic box, you do not get an awesome cab sound What is so...
- Chuck P
- Post #69
- Nov 22, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to get a HUGE/WIDE tone?

Delays with one side out of phase like the 2290 sound super wide through cans too.
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Nov 17, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Global EQ Outputs....drop these sliders??

I always figured global EQ was for live situations; making adjustments on a room-by-room basis to get all the presets sounding right.
- Chuck P
- Post #15
- Nov 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wow, that IS a big update

From my Youtube previews:
- Chuck P
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Is there any way to ..

When you say "all" amp block levels, do you mean all of the scenes within a preset? Within some set of presets? ALL OF THE SCENES WITHIN ALL OF THE PRESETS?
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Oct 27, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Noise Gate

I guess this is kind of my point - ISP doesn't call the Decimator a Gate. Waves doesn't call X-Hum a Gate. Ozone doesn't call RX De-Hum a Gate. I think we are using imprecise language to express the primary concern at hand, which is noise you can hear while playing. Maybe: 1) The...
- Chuck P
- Post #26
- Oct 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Noise Gate

Perhaps my point is largely semantic, but those aren't truly "noise gate" improvements, right? A traditional noise gate is either open or closed, and when it's open, it lets everything through. Per the man himself...
- Chuck P
- Post #21
- Oct 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Noise Gate

Thank you for this thoughtful response M@. The noise gate (really a signal gate, as you correctly point out) doesn't do anything to reduce noise when it's open, right? I think a lot of folks are looking for Fractal solutions that will remove hum/noise/buzz while playing above the gate...
- Chuck P
- Post #12
- Oct 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Noise Gate

So, the topic of the hour seems to be noise management. With the Beta thread and the Recto-and-also-noise-gate thread thoroughly derailed, I figured I would start a new thread to start a more focused discussion. A lot of the "noise gate" conversation isn't really about noise gates, right? A...
- Chuck P
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2022
- Replies: 57
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rectifier ✅ , now let’s talk about the noise gate

I cannot begin to imagine what one word of this means, but I can't wait to hear the clip!
- Chuck P
- Post #137
- Oct 18, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe XLR outputs to Stereo Receiver question

What is the goal of running two audio interfaces in a row?
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Oct 1, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Why are all the factory presets so bass heavy??

I am surprised that everyone is clambering about where to cut the bass before figuring out what the problem is. Listen to some trusted reference material against other environments your are familiar with. There are lots of great Axe Fx gurus with YouTube material (Leon Todd et al) - if those...
- Chuck P
- Post #18
- Sep 26, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
PCM 70 and AXE III Stereo Question

I'm not sure I'm following what you are trying to do, but I'm pretty sure you can do it. You have your guitar in IN 1, and let's say you're using OUT 1 as your main out. You have plenty of inputs and outputs left. Leaving the PCM out of the equation for a moment, can I assume you want an AxeFx...
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Sep 9, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Output 1 at mic level?

Just so I'm clear, are you trying to a) reduce the FX3's output level to something low enough to safely run into a mic preamp, or b) literally drop it all the way down to the level of a microphone, such that the preamp can bring it all the way back up to line level? The latter would involve...
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Sep 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Who's your go to Fractal guru?

@2112 Leon Todd. Lots of people can tell you what a knob does. Leon is among a tiny subset of folks who can help you think about effects with clarity, AND inspire you to just rawk out with every video.
- Chuck P
- Post #16
- Sep 6, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Preset: Random Harmony Generator

"Hey that sounded awesome, can you play that again?" "No, almost certainly not."
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Aug 25, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
The 300th amp model?!

My Line 6 POD XT had a killer JCM800ish sound. Amp 300 should be that. Not the Marshall, I'm saying the 300th AxeFx3 model should model the POD XT model. It's a vintage classic.
- Chuck P
- Post #89
- Aug 6, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Mesa Boogie King Snake

What tones in particular are you looking for?
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Jul 29, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Mesa Boogie King Snake

I would start with the Lonestar. Boost the mids a lot or maybe put a mid-heavy overdrive in front of it. Give the OD some level or trim up the input. Thin some bass out. Try 1x12 cabs from a IIc.
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Jul 29, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can you make the Guitar sound like it’s coming from vinyl in the AX3

Wow. Apparently you have achieved "if any preset is sufficiently awesome, people attribute it to @simeon " status. Quite impressive!
- Chuck P
- Post #39
- Jul 14, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Free Bird Intro

Don't threaten me with a good time.
- Chuck P
- Post #16
- May 24, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Full Res Day...

OK help me here if you would; I suspect I have a chance to learn something- So are you adding the IRs for your benefit, or for the audience's benefit? I'm perplexed at why you would add digital room impulses to a signal you're playing in a real room, especially when the live performance space is...
- Chuck P
- Post #32
- May 19, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Full Res Day...

Do you add the IRs to just your IEM mix, or are you playing room ambience into a real room?
- Chuck P
- Post #27
- May 14, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
MESA amps and their different circuits

I don't doubt there are a LOT of folks in the "homebrew amp scene" that resent Randall Smith for where he set the bar on ruggedness and reliability...!
- Chuck P
- Post #26
- Apr 26, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III: I went with the Mk II over the Mk II Turbo

Other than the long IRs, you can build ridiculously complicated presets with the MkII. Or the MkI. The entire gist of the thing was available from the start and still is. You can festoon an amp and cab sound with delays, choruses, gates, a lush verb, filters, EQs, whatever. Assign controls to...
- Chuck P
- Post #8
- Mar 22, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Front - rear instrument input comparison

I always had my guitar plugged in the rear input for clutter reasons - I remember I was using a right-angle cable and it didn't work very well with some PRS so I temporarily plugged in a straight cable in the front and thought "huh, that sounds sounds better. Must be a better cable" and so I...
- Chuck P
- Post #58
- Mar 16, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Headphones output phase

Genuinely curious...what is the use case for this? When are you using both simultaneously? Is the OUTPUT 1 signal getting out of phase somewhere downstream, and you want to fix it, or do you want them out-of-phase, or something else? Ricky Bobby: "Why do you have the stereo on while you're...
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Mar 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fractal 'clippy' ?

I think we can acknowledge that there's a lot of territory between "3-5 knobs" and a typical AxeFx3 preset with hundreds of editable parameters. I further think it would be awfully ungenerous to categorize anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the depth of the Axe as a willfully ignorant...
- Chuck P
- Post #19
- Mar 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fractal 'clippy' ?

a) Tooltips for advanced parameters would be gold. Gold, Jerry. Gold. b) The very concept of a Fractal Clippy fills me with murderous rage. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU PLACED A REVERB BLOCK BEFORE THE AMP. DID YOU MEAN TO PUT IT AFTER? (heaves monitor into drum set)
- Chuck P
- Post #13
- Mar 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SRV Rig diagram translation to Axe-Fx

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/how-to-make-dumble-steel-string-singer-preset.129803/
- Chuck P
- Post #12
- Mar 5, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02

That's fascinating. Thank you for that anecdote.
- Chuck P
- Post #168
- Feb 27, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02

To kill part of the latency from the audience (or even the conductor) POV - over here in my seats to the left, I still hear the 3rd violin in front of me well before the kettledrums in the far corner, even if they are perfectly synched to each other, and the conductor hears the first...
- Chuck P
- Post #163
- Feb 27, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02 Public Beta

Sometimes, I just think "Eh, must be doing something north of 12k. That's a young man's game." and then I get back to reading the obituaries
- Chuck P
- Post #321
- Feb 22, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Using a lowpass filter instead of an IR solves most of the 'amp in the room' quandry.

So, I think over time AITR has come to mean two distinct things, and Mr. Carter's vid addresses the original definition. The signal from a head is raspy and scritchy and nasty. No one listens to this. A good cab takes this signal and produces a honky, midrangey roar that is directional, thumpy...
- Chuck P
- Post #12
- Feb 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02 Public Beta

Strongly agree. There are enough bewildering controls in any case; no need to also have knobs that can be turned, but do nothing. The design principle should be if it's available for interaction, it does something.
- Chuck P
- Post #174
- Feb 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
WOW! Is it just me or have prices sky rocketed on gear?

It's not even just electronics. Guitar prices are nuts too. I just the other day told my ES-335 "you're lucky you're so nice to play."
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Feb 20, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Set BPM/tempo to a tenth of a number (or at least a half)

Yeah, I think Joe's on your side here, both in terms of a) being put in a strange spot by some music director somewhere, and b) using this space to clearly and patiently explain your request.
- Chuck P
- Post #86
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Set BPM/tempo to a tenth of a number (or at least a half)

Personally, I would let my delays drag further and further (although generally imperceptibly) behind, as an ambient manifestation of my rock-n-roll rebellion against heavy-handed religious orthodoxy everywhere, but that's probably why I don't have a P&W gig. (Aw, who am I kidding. That's like...
- Chuck P
- Post #75
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.01

Well ain't that just a Catch-22!
- Chuck P
- Post #151
- Feb 12, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.01

It is easy to take for granted the luxury that owners of a complex doohickey like an AFX3 have, in receiving clear, authoritative guidance like this. It basically never happens with anything. When I have a question about how exactly the trem works on my CU22, I get a selection of well-intended...
- Chuck P
- Post #146
- Feb 11, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 19.01 Public Beta

Super happy to see a new Type on the ol' ADSRs. Man I love those ADSRs. Can't get enough [goes off to Google "ADSR"].
- Chuck P
- Post #38
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to get this particular Warren Haynes amp tone?

Kind of a zen question...what is the Warren Haynesiest-sounding amp, when Warren Haynes would sound just like that through any amp?
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Timmy A/B with real pedal

If you had posted this clip with a headline of "Listen how close the FM3 is to my real Timmy" I would have thought "Dang, that's a great model. Just need to nudge 250Hz down a little and maybe add a tiny bit of highs." The way it recreates the character of the distortion is amazing to me. I love...
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Jan 26, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Who edits during shows?

Say what you want about Robert John Lange, but if the ends are marrying Shania Twain, I say the means are justified.
- Chuck P
- Post #38
- Jan 24, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Who edits during shows?

I assume that even the Full-Res IRs aren't long enough to capture an echo chamber. Hopefully there will be a new "Axe-x III Forum" reverb type.
- Chuck P
- Post #16
- Jan 24, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can Axe FX 3 output 1 XLR tolerate phantom power

*unless it's a 1st-gen Helix, in which case, voilà, now you have an excuse to replace it with an III Turbo
- Chuck P
- Post #13
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to get this sort of tone?

Might be a good use case for putting a spring verb block in front of the aforementioned Fender.
- Chuck P
- Post #3
- Jan 19, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Moving backward?

I think your experience tracks broadly with the consensus view - the last of the pre-Cygnus updates were regarded as the most polished, smoothest, "carefully produced album" tones and the Cygnus tones were perceived as a step back towards a lively, raucous, real room amp sound. I have no...
- Chuck P
- Post #27
- Jan 5, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
I'm house band this week for Paula Poundstone's podcast

For those of us who don't have 90 minutes of Paula Poundstone on our calendars, are there particularly cool moments you could point us to?
- Chuck P
- Post #2
- Dec 14, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Purchased Patches

Every industry has its share of sketchy companies and individuals, but a couple of folks name checked in this thread - @fremen and @austinbuddy specifically - aren't them. I don't buy presets but hanging around here makes it obvious that those guys put in hard work to create quality products...
- Chuck P
- Post #25
- Nov 23, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fx3 and the real marshall jubilee

I'm not sure you've thoroughly removed the bias out of this experiment
- Chuck P
- Post #86
- Nov 16, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Any tips on dialing in George Harrison's tone for his solo on SOMETHING?

Yeah, this is a tough one. Here are some thoughts that could possibly help: Play with the Speaker tab on the amp. Try a lot of speaker drive and compression, and boost the cab resonance I also tried boosting the input trim a ton and added a bunch of pedal boost and input boost to slam the...
- Chuck P
- Post #4
- Nov 4, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Parallel chain with shunt adds gain ?

Present.
- Chuck P
- Post #52
- Oct 25, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Harsh Overtones in Moderate to High Gain Patches

One thing that folks with "crackle" should check is the "Input 1 Gain" on the I/O Menu in Setup. This is a sensitive control (that I don't think is mentioned in the manual) that can wallop the front end of a preset and cause very unpleasant distortion if set much higher than 0dB.
- Chuck P
- Post #38
- Oct 18, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Special Thanks to Simeon and Leon

Thank you to @simeon Harris and Leon @2112 Todd . You guys both make a real difference around here.
- Chuck P
- Post #10
- Oct 16, 2021
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion