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    Using an expression pedals for multiple changes?

    So far it's working as I wanted it to. The only snag I'm finding is that the effects are totally off heel back. Any ideas?
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    Using an expression pedals for multiple changes?

    Just to clarify, I'm only fading multiple fx in and out at once. I use completely separate scenes for each amp. The patch is set up as a giant rig where all the amps share the same pre and post amp fx. I use scenes 1-4 for each amp sound (x and y of amp 1 and 2 blocks respectively). If I...
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    Using an expression pedals for multiple changes?

    Your first suggestion is what I'm looking for. In my presets, all four scenes have the same effects available, some have x and y statuses but they all have the same basics. I play a pretty broad range of stuff in one night so I usually have a Fender Twin, Vox, Plex, and Hot Rod Marshall tone...
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    Using an expression pedals for multiple changes?

    Live, when I go into a solo, I engage a parametric eq set to null for a clean boost, engage a drive, eq, reverb, delay, pitch, or whatever fx I want for that particular patch I have active in a scene. Is it possible to use an expression pedal to fade these "lead" fx at the levels I want at...
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    Do you guys use scenes or patches to change "channels"?

    I really like using scenes because of the "memory" of fx on and off status. If I know that I need a special effect on the solo for the song I can click to my lead scene before the song starts and engage that effect. Then I go back to my clean or rhythm sound and when I click back to the lead...
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    Your tips for less sponginess with RECTO ?

    Like many have said. Lower the master, add a drive, and pre-post eq to taste. I will add that the IR you use it VERY important to Recto heaven in my experience. Also, cutting the lows on the tone controls helps. Presence is an important control for setting the "grainy" level of the drive...
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    So I played through a Two Rock combo yesterday.....

    This. I keep trying different tube rigs from time to time to see if I'm missing anything and each time I'm disappointed. I have come to realize that I used to chase the tones I heard on records that inspired me, not the tones they players would hear in front of their amps. Amp in the room and...
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    The Funny T-Shirt Thread

    I had a shirt for awhile that said "Sorry ladies, the drummer is gay." He was not happy. It crushed his odds after the show.
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    Things You WILL NEVER Hear at a Band Sound Check

    I hear a lot of those each night I play but the band I'm in now is very non stereo typical.
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    FRFR: How do you position your speaker?

    I use a Mackie powered wedge for monitoring on stage and I position it however I can get the best coverage. Usually that is in a traditional wedge position, on the floor in front of me. If we play a super small stage area I have been known to put the wedge on one side of me at waist height...
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    Indoctrination

    Great looking kid Cliff. I also have a feeling his IQ is several points high than mine already. Here's to a happy and healthy life for guy!
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    Something Cool I've Been Working On

    Whenever I am feeling too smart for my own good I just check in to one of these discussions and instantly come back out humbled again. I have no idea how it is going to work but what my little brain is hearing is that the IR's will be better and for that I thank you.
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    Another Rebel Yell cover

    I'd love to hear the rest of the song. Nice work on the solo and the ray gun.
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    Petrucci interview in Premier Guitar: no mention of the Axe-FX

    This is just a guess but I would assume that John probably doesn't use the Axe Fx in the studio that much. When you're set up in the studio for weeks on end where things can be set up and tweaked forever you usually don't worry about space / cartage concerns which is why the Axe Fx has become...
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    Is it common to use reverb on high gain presets?

    I think it depends on how you are using the Axe Fx. Through a power amp and cab I wouldn't use any verb on high gain patches. Going frfr (or through an iso cab) I definitely add a little in to get some room 3d - ness in there.
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    What version of Dual recto is in axe fx ii???

    Excellent. As always, you are the man. I've owned four or five Rectos over the years and my first was still my favorite.
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    What version of Dual recto is in axe fx ii???

    That's not the one you want. You want one with a small Mesa logo on the front and a non detachable power cord.
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    Cover band guys!

    Around here the norm for bar band is 4 x 45 minute sets with 15 minute breaks. I play one bar that is 5 x 45 minute sets but we try not to play there very often as it is very fatiguing on singers. I don't go crazy with matching every tone for every song. I have 15 patches per bank that are...
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    Dealing with Band Drama...

    Six years is a really long time in band land. You guys must be doing something right. I'd say communication - especially really honest, non threatening communication is the key. Find out what is at the root of the problem and then see if it's something the band can resolve.
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    Best Practices: Preset Ordering

    I'm very visual and since the MFC has three rows I have the bottom row variations of cleans, the second row variations of crunchy / dirty rhythms, and the top row is lead tones. The next bank up repeats, with either a different set of rows or the same set tweaked for a particular guitar.
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    Bug? Wahwah1 not disengaging with some controller settings

    Had a similar problem. I inserted a wah pedal block and went in and set the auto engage to anything but off. I would save the patch and when I went back in it was set to off. I initially set up the patch with Axe Edit so I started over from scratch with the front panel and it worked fine.
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    What size Pedaltrain?

    I went with the Pro. The board itself is about right for what I wanted but with the extra storage compartment in the hard case, the whole unit is HUGE to transport.
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    Developer's Diary, May 6 2013

    You made me look it up but that sounds good.
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    Developer's Diary, May 6 2013

    No mention of Axe Edit this time around? Are going to see Mr. Bot take over the editing business too?
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    PROTECT YOUR GEAR LIKE ITS YOUR OWN KID!!!

    That's why the bands I play with have a clause in the contract that any damages caused by patrons of, or employees of the club are to be paid for (at replacement value) by the club. I also recommend carry insurance if you can't the clubs to sign these.
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    What did you rely on before the Axe-Fx

    I've gone through a lot of rigs to try and get where I am comfortably now with my II. Before it was a Standard. Before it was like a rewind of Namm shows on Youtube. Each rig before the Axe Fx had a serious enough drawback that I had to move on. A lot of them were weight or complexity.
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    Just did some new preview track for Fw10 Beta with Rect Org Vintage model.

    Damn, I really like the little lead lines over this groove. Great track, great tone man!
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    How to politely evict a band mate?

    I always focus on the things that they CAN control, like being prepared, showing up to rehearsals (and on time), etc. My personal motto on firing someone is that if it surprises them, I haven't done my job trying to make it work. Every time I have an issue with a band mate I always have a...
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    The history of Axe Fx so far.

    Yep, I remember those discussions. I also remember taking a lot of flak from people after I made the switch. People really wanted to hate on the Axe Fx during it's infancy and I'm not truly sure why. Every time I posted on forums about the Axe Fx, it was never a comparison with tube amps...
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    We've come along way. More than I realized.

    Greetings old friends. I never really left, I just went into lurker mode. I've always tried not to clog up conversations unless I had something new or interesting to contribute so every day I come on and just read.
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    We've come along way. More than I realized.

    Just wanted to share my story. I bought my AF2 a long time ago when my name came up on the waiting list. Previously I had been an early adopter. When I got my standard there wasn't an Ultra kind of early. Anyway, when the 2 came out I was playing with a good friend in a local cover band and...
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    Poll....need your help to decide.

    Carvin is another option. You can get piezos in most of their configs.
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    Gigging users vs. non-gigging users?

    It all depends on how many projects I'm involved in and what each is doing. At the heaviest I do 6-8 nights a month and at the lightest I won't play for a long time. Right now I'm doing some recording engineering and rehabbing a bum shoulder so not too many shows.
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    Men's Logic!

    Three six packs per day? You might have a little drinking problem.
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    Can someone from Fractal Audio confirm AXE III isn't around the corner?

    I think you're forgetting that we're not concerned about what the competition is using but what you may come up with one Sunday afternoon that will REQUIRE more. You tend to have that effect on hardware sir.
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    Using Tone Match with Traditional Power Amp & Cab

    I'm a little confused. When playing live I use the Axe FX II into a Mesa 2/90 into a Recto 4x12. I place an effects loop block before my cab (the last in block in the chain) and send the direct signal to the board with cab sim on and the loop block signal to my power amp and cab without the...
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    How are you guys running the Pedaltrain stuff attaching the MFC to the board?
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    That's what I'm doing now and it's working just fine. I misunderstood the feature set I think. I was hoping to be able to send Pro Tools 4 audio tracks out of the Axe Fx II via USB. I didn't realize that I would have to use the Axe Fx II as the playback engine too. It's really no bother...
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    I think I'm explaining this wrong, sorry I'm not great with computers. This is what I want to do. I want to use my Digi 002R as the playback engine but use the USB from the Axe Fx to send audio to pro tools. Is that possible? Thanks for all the help.
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    Okay I can get the Axe Fx to show up but it's either it or the Digi 002, I can't get both. Since I use the 002 for monitoring this is less than ideal. Any thoughts?
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    The only thing open or running is my Digi 002rack, PT 9, and the Axe Fx 2. I uninstalled and started over, same result.
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    Seems the problem must be with my driver. When I go to hardware the Axe Fx doesn't show there. I'll try un and re installing the drivers. I'm running windows 7 64 bit, is that a problem?
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    PT 9 / Axe Fx 2 connecting

    Has anybody been able to use the Axe Fx as an audio interface into Pro Tools 9? All I want to do is send audio via the USB from the Axe Fx 2 to my Pro Tools. When I go to create a new track in 9 the Axe Fx isn't an input option on the track. Any ideas?
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    Will you buy an Axe FX II?

    Anybody else get the feeling that ordering for the first batch probably won't be in a calm and organized manner? I picture throwing a bucket of chum into the middle of a hungry shark tank.
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    Will you buy an Axe FX II?

    I sure hope the first batch is a BIIIIIIIGGGGGGGG one.
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    Axe Fx II Shipping Date....?

    Thanks for the update Cliff. I appreciate heads up. My money is waiting when they come in. For all the years of enjoyment I've experienced from my standard I can wait a few more days.
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    I can't be the only one staying up late tonight keeping an eye on the Yahoo Store

    As much as I'd like to stay up late tonight I have to work tomorrow but I will check it out before I go to work.
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    ART SLA2 question (and other poweramp questions)

    I've run a Peavey Classic 50/50, A Carvin DCM, an ART SLA, and now a Mesa 2:90 with my standard. The SLA by far is my least favorite. The Carvin sounded way better and was also solid state. Matter of fact I preferred the Carvin to the Peavey and the ART. The Mesa is my favorite so far but it...
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    Confession time: Who's buying as soon as possible

    With June 6th and the new II coming so soon, I thought we'd get a quick forum head count.
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    Which model for late 80's / early 90's Hair Metal, Butt Rock, Glam, etc.

    Thanks guys for all the input. I've been messing with the Marsha's, the SLO, all the Marshall models, and even a little with the XTC Red. Now I just have to narrow down my decisions a bit.
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    Which model for late 80's / early 90's Hair Metal, Butt Rock, Glam, etc.

    I'm a Mesa guy usually but I'm playing with a cover band that does a lot of 80's and early 90's Hair Metal. Which model would you guys use? I'm thinking the standard hot rodded Marshall tone is what I'm after. We don't go 100% authentic song to song but I'd like something that would bring...
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    Axe-Fx Std. and Ultra Version 9.02 Firmware Available

    And for the millionth time, thanks Cliff. You rock, coming from one of your old users.
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    A tip about the presence knob

    This has been a HUGE revelation to me. I grew up using Mesa amps where you definitely want to be careful of the presence knob or pay the consequences. I just adjusted my patches using this info and things made a lot more sense. I've had my standard since before the Ultra was even available...
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    Happy Birthday Cliff (11-29)

    And yet another (December 4th here). Thanks for all you do and all you've given us.
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    My New Band's Demos (Axe Fx Content)

    I just joined a new band this summer and we decided it would be fun to record some of the covers we play live in my home studio. All the guitars and bass were recorded direct with my Axe Fx standard. Disclaimer: The playing and production are amateur level for sure. We're not rock stars we...
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    Grid Layout help needed: Stereo Cab / Talkbox / DI to FOH

    The SLA 4 has four 100 watt @ 8 ohm channels. That's why I chose it. For most gigs I'll run three of the channels (L & R to my cab and Heil). For bigger gigs I'll bridge two of the channels together and run mono.
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    Grid Layout help needed: Stereo Cab / Talkbox / DI to FOH

    Thanks Mark, that would work for sure. Is there any way to run a path on the output 1 so that I could feed the foh AND the talkbox but have one with and one without cab and mic sim? Could I do that with panning? I usually keep my amp paths on even when I turn the talkbox on.
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    Grid Layout help needed: Stereo Cab / Talkbox / DI to FOH

    I need a little help brainstorming on the best way to layout my patches. I just ordered an Art SLA 4 to run with my rig and here's what I'd like to do. I'd like to run to two of the Art channels with stereo fx on but no cab or mic sims so that I can run that to my cab onstage. I'd like to run...
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    Spring loaded expression pedal?

    This would be awesome. The only reason I use my Dunlop 95 q is for the spring loaded switchless thing. I'd love to not have to run audio out and back to it.
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    Neutral settings for Peavey Classic 50/50

    I left the power amp sims on with mine. I thought it sounded a lot better. I didn't run the volume on the 50/50 very high though and without the power amp sims on it was kind of thin and weak.
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    Optimal Output Settings?

    I run the inputs on my Carvin DCM all the way open all the time. I use my Output as a master volume, if that helps.
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    Hard to dial in a straight high gain rhytm sound

    I find the master volume to be pretty important in getting a tight high gain tone. I use Recto Red a lot but I noticed that the low end gets tubbier as the master is raised. Lower it and it gets tighter and brighter.
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    Neutral settings for Peavey Classic 50/50

    My first poweramp with the Axe Fx was a Classic 50/50. I ran the Res and Pres and noon also. I thought it sounded pretty good until I grabbed a Carvin DCM and realized that the Peavey was adding a lot of color to the tone. In short, it acted as you would think it did. It made all the models...
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    Optimal Output Settings?

    Unfortunately it's kind of a trial and error thing.
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    The Axe Fx on a full album

    I believe he posted early mixes on his page. I'm not thrilled at all with how badly Myspace mangled them either. We didn't Death Magnetic the masters but they should be fairly healthy volumes.
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    The Axe Fx on a full album

    Here's a direct link to my Myspace page with 10 of the covers. www.myspace.com/christopherbechtel
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    The Axe Fx on a full album

    I recently finished recording a full album of covers for a bar band I used to play with that has a ton of Axe Fx standard on it. We used the Axe Fx direct for all the bass, all the rhythm guitars, and all the solos I did. The only guitars that aren't through the Axe Fx are the other guitarists...
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    Firmware Version 7.13 Now Available

    Thanks for 2+ years of tonal insanity man!
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    The FAS Ultra, the ultimate cure for GAS

    Yep, I haven't lusted after a single amp since I got mine, but I did go guitar crazy.
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    dual amps on standard?

    Yep. And on each patch I have every effect I would ever want in the matrix and just have the ones I don't want for that patch bypassed. It runs great. I have a couple of studio patches with dual amps and a few effects and it runs fine. Where you would run into issues is if you have a dual...
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    dual amps on standard?

    I don't use too many patches with dual amps in them but I do have most of my patches with a ton of effects on them and never really run into problems.
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    dual amps on standard?

    Are you running a complete chain on both amps or would the amps share the effects or only have the effects on one amp? The amp sims themselves are processor heavy and I believe the Pitch Shifter is heavy too.
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    dual amps on standard?

    If you run dual amps on the standard and a shit ton of effects you might run out of juice but if you're not going crazy with effects you should be fine.
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    Best studio monitors (2) in the $900 range for home playing

    I already gave you my pennies.
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    Quickie D60 youtube hang...

    Nice, sounds like angry blues. I love it when I hear players use tones not normally associated with particular a genre.
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    On which firmware have YOU joined the club?

    I'm old school, it was version 2 point something or other.
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    Acoustic sim 1024 cab

    Has anybody tried this with an acoustic / electric? I wonder if we could do something similar to the Aura?
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    All Axe in the Mixdown yo

    If you don't mind me asking, how did you patch the Axe into your PT rig? I've been thinking of using it in my mixes as well. I've never used outboard gear with my DIGI 002R and I'm a little unsure of how to best go about it.
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    Bulb - Got my Axefx Ultra! Short Clip with it!

    Hey bulb, I almost feel like I'm following you around the internet this morning. I'm Christopher over at SS.org and Metalguitarist. Welcome to the forum. I can't wait to see the things you can do with an Ultra. I've always been impressed what you could get out of a pod.
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    Misc Wish: Reamp mode

    Thanks!
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    Misc Wish: Reamp mode

    Can you point me in the direction of an example patch to do just that? I'm trying to work out a reamp patch right now and I'm not sure where I'm screwing up. Instruction would be appreciated!
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    A Week Review

    Glad to see you liking it! It's also good to see another Pacific NW'er!
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    Playing the Axe FX Outside with Lots of People!

    Thanks!
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    Playing the Axe FX Outside with Lots of People!

    http://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?Pa ... ProdID=523
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    Playing the Axe FX Outside with Lots of People!

    I just switched over to rechargables this weekend and wasn't very happy. They lasted considerably shorter than regulars. I'm thinking I bought cheap shitty recharagables.
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    Playing the Axe FX Outside with Lots of People!

    I wish I had suggestions but I can't think of any. Maybe we're just lucky?
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    Playing the Axe FX Outside with Lots of People!

    I think maybe the 400 you were using might have some issues. My band has been running 200's for about five years straight and I've never had a single drop out. While I'm sure the 400's and 600's are clearer and higher quality, none of them should be dropping out.
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    Thanks again Cliff for an incredible gig!

    Did a county fair this weekend with my Axe Fx rig outside under the stars on a beautiful summer evening and had the time of my life. I spent hours each day all week tweaking all my patches to take advantage of all the updates since I last did a tone overhaul and I was definitely rewarded...
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    What do you prefer- active or passive tone stack?

    After running for a long time on the active stacks I switched over completely this week, I love the new (to me) passives. I thought I could get close to my favorite Mesa tones before, now they're scary!
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