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    Wish FAS 5153 Stealth Blue, Cliff's version

    Yeah, that makes sense. Lots of self-appointed Sheriff Deputies around here😄
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    Wish FAS 5153 Stealth Blue, Cliff's version

    Yeah... Smells like an altered version of cancel culture 🙄
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    EL34 tubes for Rectifier

    That's definitely true that Mesa doesn't deliver new rectifier amps with EL34 tubes... but wasn't Rock Chalk just trying to say he wanted to know what one sounded like with EL34s since they can in fact take them? Not trying to defend one side or another... but IDK... Seems something was "lost...
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    Forum Request - Different colors for unread threads in Dark Mode

    Yeah, the after version looks great!! 🤘🏻
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    Forum Request - Different colors for unread threads in Dark Mode

    Agreed, as I also use dark mode, I've often hoped there was a better way to tell what is new....but...literally have zero skills to apply the above "individual remedy".
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    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    Understood, thank you 🤘🏻
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    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    @Jumpback Haven't seen you in a while, until today... Any chance you could take a look at this?
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    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    @Jumpback Hey, sorry for the necro bump...🤷‍♂️ I had sidelined the plan to get a Revv but am back at it. I asked you about the switching speed on the Generator MK3... You mentioned it was seamless etc, but I realized I didn't clarify (for me) if that was via the AXE midi block (or FM?) ...
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    RIP Friday Firmware

    Yeah, it's amazing the number of Karen's (or should I say Kyle's?) that flat out missed the hyperbole. The seemingly intelligent group, found to be somewhat otherwise, is quite overwhelming🙄
  10. <MACHINE>

    Pee Wee NO!!!! DANGIT!!!! RIP

    Hamburger Maaaaaan!!!! I'm sorry... I'M NOT SORRY!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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    Get rid of switching Audio GAPs p6/6 The "GAP FILLER..." (effective for all BLOCKS) - TIP & TRICKS

    Wow... This is a really cool and creative way to "solve" the issue that bothers some people. Thank you for putting all the effort into working it out. It's awesome to see how flexible this product is. Anyone can dig in and work out solutions....and get enjoyment from the process of doing such...
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    How good is the Axe into a tube power amp or even a really good SS power amp or even FRFR?

    I get it, no matter how I reread it...what I said comes across as snarky. Sorry about that and again, I meant no offense by it. But please at least respond without changing what I said. I did not say -your- opinion was laughable. To clarify, I meant in regards to the idea of someone saying it's...
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    How good is the Axe into a tube power amp or even a really good SS power amp or even FRFR?

    Fair enough....and yeah I can see where type of music, distortion level, personal style, level of importance etc etc etc could make a difference in the details.
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    How good is the Axe into a tube power amp or even a really good SS power amp or even FRFR?

    Kind of seems like you tend to agree with me actually. My point was that Furryz is saying it's nowhere close. But you said a couple of times in your post how "VERY damn close" and "just how close Cliff has gotten"...? And, okay, some mysterious explosion or chewiness or thud or chunk...
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    How good is the Axe into a tube power amp or even a really good SS power amp or even FRFR?

    Yes, I cherry picked this one line, but I have to ask, and I assure you I don't mean this in a snarky or condescending way, but just how golden -are- your ears? I've taken fairly good care of mine and I can hear pretty minor differences between real amps using the same speaker(s). And re the...
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    How good is the Axe into a tube power amp or even a really good SS power amp or even FRFR?

    I have an out of production Bryston B60, and recently shot it out with my Fryette LXII. As good as the LXII sounds, to me the Bryston was noticeably better. There is an extreme clarity with the Bryston and nothing seems hyped. The LXII has a bit of a strident high end....and even with lots of...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Oh man , that's a hell of a pocket dial eh? 😳🥴🤪🤣🤣 I'm just going to leave it as I'm covering the mistake here, unless the mods prefer it to be deleted?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    Lol truth true i7Yygyj61. [?
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    Why do more than 90% of the metal bands I go see in concert use a Kemper?

    Yeah, I can see that. And truth be told, I don't actually regret it... was just poking fun. Besides the first five albums, I even like Load and Re-Load a bit. Anytime I hear songs from those, I just pretend I'm listening to some other band and then it sounds like decent music. It just doesn't...
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    Why do more than 90% of the metal bands I go see in concert use a Kemper?

    😳 me too I usually don't regret things, but.....
  21. <MACHINE>

    Is it now or never moment for a amp head?

    Couldn't agree more... the news media are nothing more than merchants of chaos!!
  22. <MACHINE>

    SS Amp Shootout: Seymour Duncan PS700 vs QSC rmx2450

    Oh definitely, I didn't mistake that. I was just preparing to offer up a kidney for the GP3. Will that be enough or should I sell all of my gear and guitars too? 😂 Edit: I had a GP3 and moronically sold it somewhere back in 2008 or '09😖
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    SS Amp Shootout: Seymour Duncan PS700 vs QSC rmx2450

    Cool comparison, how much you want for the GP3??😃😃😃
  24. <MACHINE>

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    Thanks @Moke This completely solved it! OK, no more derailment from me ....
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    Great, thank you for the data and the preset to try. I'm using two EV2 pedals and yeah they're set up in reverse. It's just the way it works for me. Re: posting in this thread, my question originated from the improvements/changes to the bypass/engage of certain blocks. It was initialy just if...
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    I realize this isn't that big of a problem, but has anybody been able to take a look at it and see if there's a way to prevent it? I'm super familiar having been an AxeFX user since the first standards rolled out, but I'm at a loss as to if I'm missing something or not....and it is mildly...
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    Ok, I think I figured out how to do the preset...
  28. <MACHINE>

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    It's still doing it after the update. I'm fair with a computer, but I've never uploaded a preset and haven't a clue how to do it. Can you or anyone point me to a tutorial?
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    I should probably update first and see if it's even a thing with the new firmware😄 I haven't got the time at the moment, nor am I even at home with the unit anyway...hence the question. But it could be a big nothing burger.. so I'll give it a go first later tonight.
  30. <MACHINE>

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

    @FractalAudio I didn't see it mentioned that the smoothness improvements were also applied to the pitch block. Did I miss it or is that correct? I use a modifier with the virtual capo (pedal 3 FC 12mk 1 EV2) to simulate tremolo dives and in the beginning of the action it has a little gap...
  31. <MACHINE>

    Unos, dos, tres, catorce

    Nice... Being mostly a metalhead, I'm completely out of touch with anything U2 after the '80s.... I figured catorce could genuinely be mistaken for cuatro 😂😂😂 Learn new stuff everyday 😃
  32. <MACHINE>

    Unos, dos, tres, catorce

    ¿One, two, three, fourteen?
  33. <MACHINE>

    Thoughts on Jim Lill’s new video

    I did something similar: looked away as soon as he started playing each of the new tone examples. It -was- subtle, but there certainly are differences (coming from someone who doesn't "buy into tonewood").
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    Thoughts on Jim Lill’s new video

    Here's a video that may be helpful...
  35. <MACHINE>

    Waitlist Email

    Curious: (For your III's) Are you still planning on utilizing the free updates from the company you will no longer do business with?
  36. <MACHINE>

    Celestion F12-X200 and SD Powerstage 170

    Yeah, it seems like either this or a headroom issue. I'm certainly not "The Expert"... but having been around amps & speakers etc for nearly 40 years now, I can't think of anything else 😬
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    Celestion F12-X200 and SD Powerstage 170

    Yeah, maybe it's the head room availability in the 170..? I can't imagine it's the lack of power as between both the LXII and the 700, there were only slight tonal variations at -very- low volumes. Does it happen with your 170 at levels as low as 50 to 60dB?
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    Celestion F12-X200 and SD Powerstage 170

    50w of tube power would only make a difference if it were cranked...and that's only regarding clipping...not whether it can/will handle two (or one) 200w speakers. It's pretty common knowledge that watts are watts and that a cranked tube power amp vs a SS amp.... clipping/headroom is the...
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    Celestion F12-X200 and SD Powerstage 170

    I can't comment on the PS170, but as far as underpowering these speakers: I have a pair of F12's and have run them parallel out of -one- side of my Fryette LXII. So only a 50w amp running two 200w speakers. This is in a smallish room (10x11) and I don't crank it much over 70 dB (max 90dB)...so...
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    Celestion F12-X200 speaker Cabinet Build - Where to buy?

    I'm in Sunland, East of "The Valley". It's actually closer to an hour and a half from me... I just rounded down for simplicity 😎 Yeah it's pretty barren up that way. Haven't been to this particular spot in years, but there was some amazing dirt bike riding just west of the 395 and south of...
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    Celestion F12-X200 speaker Cabinet Build - Where to buy?

    Maybe message Greg and see if he'd be willing to do something like that. He's got a nice little shop surely capable of this and I imagine he'd be open to accommodating (obviously I can't say for sure and/or speak for him, it's just the feeling I get after being at his place and getting into...
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    Celestion F12-X200 speaker Cabinet Build - Where to buy?

    Yeah, I believe, though I'm not an expert and not 100% sure, that Pine is lighter than Birch. As far as one wood type being better than the other? Tone wise, I have another cab of similar size (and port volume) in Birch. I had one of my F12-x200's in that originally. Side by side with this...
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    Celestion F12-X200 speaker Cabinet Build - Where to buy?

    Celestion F12 X200, F12M-150 1x12 guitar speaker empty cabinet original Celestion design US made...
  44. <MACHINE>

    Soundproofing Question

    Thanks man (and to you too)!! Yes we are😄😄 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
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    Soundproofing Question

    Thank you!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
  46. <MACHINE>

    Soundproofing Question

    I'm only 55 (a few weeks ago)🤷🤣🤣
  47. <MACHINE>

    Soundproofing Question

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    Soundproofing Question

    Yes.. option #2
  49. <MACHINE>

    Best Live Album Of All Time

    These two come together as the "one and only" for me:
  50. <MACHINE>

    Waitlist Email

    Only if one's name is Karen ... or Kyle
  51. <MACHINE>

    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    Awesome... Thanks man🤘🏻
  52. <MACHINE>

    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    @Jumpback hey... Just wondering if you saw this, and if you could fill me in on what you know about it?
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    Opinion on Revv G-MK3 120

    Hey.... How's the channel switching speed on this amp? Is it at least as fast as switching an amp channel on the AxeIII?
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    Don't tempt me man🤣🤣🤣 Kidding aside, I really like the idea of having just eight switches for all of the scenes (I have two other switches which are dedicated for tuner and preset up and down (via tap [↑] and hold [↓])...so if the switch on its way doesn't solve any of this, I'll just have to...
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    Just direct wired. I made sure everything was lined up tip to tip, ring to ring and ground to ground...all verified with a meter. There aren't any caps or LEDs. But that brings up another question I was going to make a new thread for (might as well ask here though 😃). Is there a way to have a...
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    Okay, I tried four different TRS cables (all of them basically brand new)...all of them had the same lag. Interestingly though, manually shorting the unplugged cables produced an instant scene change (tested this with all four TRS cables). So it seems it's either the switches or the wiring...
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    I verified one set is NC and the other is NO. I swapped them out and they were identical in lag. And yeah they (all) performed the same in the 1+2 jack. I very much doubt it, but suppose it's worth asking: is it even remotely possible the 18 gauge wire I used is causing this? As a side note...
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    Cool thanks, that's what I figured... I'll test them & see.
  59. <MACHINE>

    Stand-in switch behavior

    Yeah, they're all momentary but I'm not sure if they're NO or NC. Is there a way to distinguish that, like with a meter or something?
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    Stand-in switch behavior

    Yeah mine's on 1.12
  61. <MACHINE>

    Stand-in switch behavior

    I did try both toggle and follow. Toggle produced a second or two of a hesitation.
  62. <MACHINE>

    Stand-in switch behavior

    I have stand-in switches in port 3/4 (FC-6) that trigger scenes 7 and 8. They work as expected and are set up with only a tap for each scene respectively. I did have to reverse polarity on both of them, otherwise there was around a one second hesitation. They are both set to follow hardware as...
  63. <MACHINE>

    Celestion F12-X200

    Awesome, thanks!!
  64. <MACHINE>

    Celestion F12-X200

    Where are you purchasing the cabs from?
  65. <MACHINE>

    Fryette LXII

    I imagine you meant 4 6L6's in the LXII?
  66. <MACHINE>

    Axe III Upgrade

    My apologies for further dragging this out.... I read your response too quickly earlier and missed this. The above is an interesting comment of below the belt mudslinging. Did I insult you personally (If so, I sincerely am sorry and will take full responsibility for it)? Any reason why you...
  67. <MACHINE>

    Axe III Upgrade

    Cool man, thanks for letting me know! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 🎸
  68. <MACHINE>

    Axe III Upgrade

    Interesting, can you point to where I said I knew exactly what you meant? If you don't want to answer that's totally fine and I'll end off. But that's a very bizarre thing to say ... when I never actually said it ... or even implied it. 🤷‍♂️ And for the record, I don't feel like I'm at war with...
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    Axe III Upgrade

    Hey man, I do appreciate your communication. The thing is though, there most definitely was agreement with the OP about trolls/intolerants & zealots. A mere comment of that agreement in fact does grant life/beingness to the victim nature that I was referring to. And I don't mean this in a rude...
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    Axe III Upgrade

    In my opinion this is just feeding the victim mentality. The guy made a blatantly false statement and is crying over the responses. Sorry, but I just don't see the need to give life to something as low as being a victim.
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    Axe III Upgrade

    LOL, just an observation out loud: Making statements such as this...."Mk I AxeIII cannot be upgraded to operate with new firmware".... history has shown will invite plenty of policing and flame wars etc. I don't see any evidence of anyone being a troll toward you. You made that statement and...
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    switches on FC12 not working

    How did you end up diagnosing it to have it sent to fractal? I have one switch on my FC6 that literally just yesterday started acting up. Intermittently I have to press it up to three times before it engages.
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    EMG 81 9V vs 18V

    It may not make a massive difference, but after I did this mod to one of my guitars it indeed sounded fuller. It has more balls and chime. Without the mod it was thinner and less dynamic.
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    Show your motorcycles!

    Just got pounded in the desert and needs to be cleaned (Sunday's ritual). It's a 1995 and still rides as tight as new...love the Hondas. Also it's a last year model for green sticker in CA 🤘🏻
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    Going through your link (and further research) didn't really produce anything other than: "we may miss out on some culture" . With that, I guess one -could- be considered unsophisticated (part of the definition of ignorant [oxford American])... but that would really just be an opinion not...
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    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    I'm not usually one to enter in on controversy, but I fail to see how only being able to speak English correlates with being ignorant. I'm one of those english only fellas... what is there to admit? Please do enlighten?
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    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Ok yeah.. I see. I just figured that when the slider popped up, as long as it was still present, you would be able to utilize it. Is there any chance of it being made to work like that in the future? I do understand how it currently works and can get by, but what I was running into was...
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    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Just checking to see if there were any ideas on this (the part in bold)?
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    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Great thanks!! Yeah I found the reset just after I posted (by [then] looking at the tutorial...which I didn't do originally😂). But before, I swear I long pressed and there were some blanks where reset and something else were now magically there. I'll check the logs next time it happens (all...
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    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Thanks but I should have been more clear... I'm looking to do the reset on FracPad. I guess I just assumed that would've be a given as I posted the question in the FracPad thread. I most certainly do know how to reset on the III itself, but I got FracPad and bluetooth so I wouldn't have to😃...
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    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    I searched (extensively) but could not find how to reset an amp block channel. It seems this is either stupid easy and I'm just not seeing it...or it doesn't exist😫😂 Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻
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    Can anyone recommend an Android Tablet to run FracPad?

    Cool thanks for the data. I looked for instructions how to root one. I only found something that said it was a temporary root...in that every time you booted/rebooted the device you'd have to reroot it as well. Is there a way around that? Can you point to a method that would work...
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    Can anyone recommend an Android Tablet to run FracPad?

    Hey, I'm looking at getting a tablet to run FracPad as well.... Was wondering: is rooting the FireHD (and installing a different OS) just to remove the ads? Or is the new OS needed to run FracPad?
  84. <MACHINE>

    Black Sabbath's "Electric Funeral" Live

    🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
  85. <MACHINE>

    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    I may go to one of the local guitar centers to get a better/hands on idea of the differences in each unit. Probably not the best venue, but at least there's something to interact with. I had to go and draw a pick guard on a (borrowed pic from the internet) Warmoth Regal and make decisions even...
  86. <MACHINE>

    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    Oh yeah... This is a thread about Gibson.... AND Les Pauls!!!! What was we thinking 💥💥💥 🤘🏻😃🤘🏻
  87. <MACHINE>

    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    Exactly.... Everyone has their own taste 🤘🏻
  88. <MACHINE>

    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    Yeah I'm sure they're great, but I don't really care for the looks. The visual styling is pretty important to me. That in no way should be misconstrued as I'm a Gibson snob. I'm one of the least pretentious you'll ever meet. I just have a very specific styling taste. Edit for clarification...
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    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    Nice, thank you for the data. I can only hope it ticks these points as.... if I go through with it it'll be from zzounds online...great payment plan 😂 (and trial/return policy...so not necessarily too big a deal if it's not as expected)
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    For all the Les Paul folks out there

    I have a 2003 Les Paul studio (bought it on eBay and like it well enough), but have been thinking about getting a standard or classic - one with binding. Regarding comments about finding "the one that speaks to you" etc, what is it that would tell you "no"? What would tell you "yes"? Not...
  91. <MACHINE>

    EV PXM-12MP Monitor

    Anyone try one of these yet?
  92. <MACHINE>

    Fryette LXII

    Hey there, anymore you can share about the comparison?
  93. <MACHINE>

    Fryette LXII

    Great, and thanks... Looking forward to the comparison🤘🏻
  94. <MACHINE>

    Fryette LXII

    @79_limited @79_limited ... Would be interested to know this as well.... Thanks
  95. <MACHINE>

    VAI hears 1/1000th of a second latency in Modeling (No Way cheap shot)

    Are you basing this ignorant statement on first-hand knowledge? In other words, you've personally walked into a Church of Scientology and seen for yourself how incredibly opposite of a cult we really are? I'd at least respect your statement if so. But, it's likely you're just spewing the...
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    Monitors VS FRFR cab. Differences?

    Cool, thank you 👍🏻
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