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  1. shredi knight

    What no one said it ? HAPPY FATHERS DAY, WHO'S A FATHER?!

    I've been slacking on my annual "Happy Fathers Day, You Muthas", threads these last couple of years (been slacking on just being on the forum, or even playing much guitar, for that matter.........unexpected life shit has kind of taken the fun/motivation out of everything, but I digress....)...
  2. shredi knight

    Original Mesa Boogie Triaxis Live Tone Matching, for Axe-Fx II!

    Alright, sorry it's taken me a few days, but here's the link to the patches. Let me know if everything works ok. Enjoy: :) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iv0b3gslg7hudsc/AACoefy_4Qy8s6DOE6-wixuGa?dl=0
  3. shredi knight

    Original Mesa Boogie Triaxis Live Tone Matching, for Axe-Fx II!

    Hey Dimebucker, long time no talk to. I literally just logged on here tonight for the first time in about 6 months. I've had a lot of personal, life changing stuff going on (namely getting a very unexpected divorce after 24 years of marriage :() , so guitar, or even the desire to play, hasn't...
  4. shredi knight

    Happy new Star Wars day!

    I think it was more the execution of the scene that's bothering some. It just looked silly, like Mary Poppins in space. It could have been done much better. Anyway, saw it Thursday night at 6:00pm, for the "Fan Event" showing (at $25.00 a ticket, this so called "Fan Event" was pretty much a...
  5. shredi knight

    FW 9.02

    Obviously a spy for Line6. :p
  6. shredi knight

    Recent UPDATE affecting tone?

    How's he supposed to work "Necrophilia" into the conversation? That's just guitarded. :rolleyes:
  7. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Firmware Release

    The Speaker Comp is in the Amp block, not the Cab block. I'm assuming when you said "speaker tab", you meant the Cab block, since that is the only place where you will still find a Motor Drive control (the Amp block also had a Motor Drive, and that is what was removed and replaced by the new...
  8. shredi knight

    Fractal Delay Plug-In???

    There was one in the works, that even had a release date that was about to be announced, but unfortunately that plug-in has been............................................... (wait for it) Delayed.
  9. shredi knight

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser Trailer

    Umm, what are you talking about? Chewie is most definitely not CGI. :rolleyes:
  10. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

    Please don't. :disappointed:
  11. shredi knight

    XL sounds way different from my Mark II (solved)

    The first thing I would do is load the old Q2 firmware that the patches last sounded good with into your new Axe-Fx. If they now sound as they should, then it's the change in firmware that causing your patches to sound bad. If they still sound bad, then it must be something else.
  12. shredi knight

    "Interstellar" Presets and Tutorial

    Very cool patch, thanks. :) You wanted to know in the video, how are we using it. As with anything else related to guitar, I'm using the patch to annoy the sh#t out of my family. :D I also have an Axe-Fx MK1 and FracTool converted the patch for me, no problem.
  13. shredi knight

    Axe + FRFR users, how are you getting feedback?

    The beginning of the Pink Floyd clip reminds me of back when I used to play my Axe-Fx Standard through a Carvin SS power amp & two 4x12 cabs at ridiculously loud volumes in my house. Oh, the good ol' days. :) Here's a clip from back then of me playing around with tons of gain, feedback & delay:
  14. shredi knight

    Axe + FRFR users, how are you getting feedback?

    I usually yell, "Hey honey, how does this patch sound?", then she tells me (most of the time she just says that it's too loud). :D Seriously though, I play at a fairly low volume, and even then, I get mild feedback when sitting a few feet away, in front of one of my monitors. I imagine just a...
  15. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    It's gone from 0 replies, to my most successful happy Fathers Day thread ever. That's what's happened. :) Sure, it's maybe gone off the rails a bit (I never would have guessed that "castration by whammy springs" would be a topic of conversation), but I guess that's the price you pay for...
  16. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Umm, hello? Ribbed for her pleasure. 'Nuff said. :) EDIT - And for your information, it was already shaved, so there!
  17. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    You sound just like my wife. :(
  18. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Eh, all things considered, still less painful than living with a couple of kids. :)
  19. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    What fun would that be? :D:eek::D
  20. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Yeah, don't get m wrong, I'll miss then and all, but I'm finding that being able to play guitar in your underwear (or less) whenever you want is a more than acceptable trade-off. :p
  21. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Well thanks for the replies and saving my annual thread guys. Unfortunately, I came back to see the responses too late, and have already successfully found new homes for my kids after putting them up for adoption (no easy feat, considering one of them is 20 years old). A rash decision perhaps...
  22. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Really.....................,0 replies??? What, did all of you put up your kids for adoption in the last year? (Not a bad idea, now that I think about it. :D)
  23. shredi knight

    Shredi's 7th Annual "Happy Father's Day You Muthas" Thread

    Happy Father's Day to all who it applies. :)
  24. shredi knight

    Aaarghhh - The nasty 'Uses global blocks' bug is back!

    Neither were any of mine it's happened to (I don't use global blocks). When the bug shows up though, there's a message on the patch's title screen to hit Enter to unlink the offending block.
  25. shredi knight

    Aaarghhh - The nasty 'Uses global blocks' bug is back!

    This happens to me too occasionally. Always when I have made a change to a patch, then re-saved it. A quick way to get rid of it is: - Hit Enter (to unlink the block). - Re-enter the block's previous values, except change one of them to something else (e.g. If it's the Volume block, I'll...
  26. shredi knight

    How do they do it?

    "Ancient New Hampshirite secret."
  27. shredi knight

    (YT Find) "The Capt Meets The Mighty John Petrucci" (Great JP-2C Tones Abound!)

    Great discussion with Johhn Petrucci about his history, influences & of course, his gear. Long, in-depth look at his signature Mesa Boogie JP-2C amp, with JP dialing in & demoing lots of fantastic tones. Possibly a good source for Tone-Matching (though I've never had much luck TM'ing YouTube...
  28. shredi knight

    Mark IV-Anyone know how to simulate EL34 in outer sockets?

    Basically all you have to do is run 2 of the same Mark IV models in parallel, one with the Tube Type (Amp block's "PWR" page) left at the default 6L6/6CA7 type (or Ideal Tetrode, if you prefer), and the other with the Tube Type changed to the EL34/5881 type (or Ideal Pentode). That's it. :)
  29. shredi knight

    usa 2c+ bright useless/no longer sounds good

    Haha yep, "the one and only". Guilty. :D
  30. shredi knight

    usa 2c+ bright useless/no longer sounds good

    I was about to post before reading this, that the IIC++ still sounds great and to try it instead. I don't even use the other IIC+ sims anymore, as they all pale compared with the ++ model (IMHO).
  31. shredi knight

    Fractal Audio AMP models: USA Clean / USA Lead / USA Rhythm (MESA/Boogie Mark IV)

    Try adding a Tube Screamer style Drive block in front of the Amp block, Drive at 0.00, Level to taste (I prefer to use the T808 OD model with the Level control at 2.50, which to my ears is more or less unity gain). This will tighten the tone up and give it much more focus and punch. I don't...
  32. shredi knight

    Anyone has that kind of error?

    Just a couple of weeks after I first got my Axe-Fx II, this same thing happened to me (along with an unpleasant sound that came out of my monitors). Unfortunately for me, turning the unit off and back on again did not remedy the problem and my new Axe II remained frozen with a blank screen with...
  33. shredi knight

    Update Bank A.....

    It's basically the same as you would when loading the new firmware (assuming you are using Fractal-Bot). Just select the Bank A file, then hit the Begin button. Fractal-Bot will then ask where you would like to load the file, in Bank A, B or C. Pick the destination you want (Bank A in this case...
  34. shredi knight

    One or Two speakers for Axe-FXII ?

    I would say you should definitely get 2 to take advantage of all of the Axe's stereo effects & panning abilities.
  35. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.00 Firmware Release

    Yes (I read that too). I always unplug the MIDI cable that connects my GCP to the Axe-Fx before updating. There have been a couple of times when I forgot to unplug it and the update failed.
  36. shredi knight

    Fixed Q 7.02 - Amp block's Preamp Hardness parameter not retaining altered values/Possibly not functioning

    When A/B'ing settings of 0.00 & 10.00, there is a very noticeable difference in the sound. Nothing I would call subtle. When switching from 0.00 to 10.00, the tone becomes tighter, punchier & slightly brighter (a little louder too). Whether or not there is as much difference now as there was in...
  37. shredi knight

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser Trailer

    That's actually Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) from "A New Hope", saying, "Seduced by the dark side". It's from when he is telling Luke about a certain former pupil who "killed" his father. ;) The whole line is, "Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force.": The third voice (at 1:00)...
  38. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Firmware Release

    Cliff - Please fix the Amp block's Preamp Hardness parameter ASAP: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/q-7-02-amp-blocks-preamp-hardness-parameter-not-retaining-altered-values-possibly-not-functioning.126390/
  39. shredi knight

    Fixed Q 7.02 - Amp block's Preamp Hardness parameter not retaining altered values/Possibly not functioning

    Same here, no perceivable change in sound or feel from 0 to 10. Changing the hardness, even small degrees, used to make a noticeable difference. Right, I think the Preamp Hardness is changing with the tube types, so the displayed values are correct. You just can't alter those values like you...
  40. shredi knight

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser Trailer

    Everyone's going to be analyzing this to teaser to death, so here's a few things I caught that some might not have noticed: - At 0:47, right before Rey says, "light", you can faintly hear part of one of Leia's famous lines from "A New Hope", "Help me Obi Wan (Kenobi)............" (at least I...
  41. shredi knight

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser Trailer

    :):):)
  42. shredi knight

    Fixed Q 7.02 - Amp block's Preamp Hardness parameter not retaining altered values/Possibly not functioning

    Thanks iaresee. Can you (or anyone else) also confirm my second point, that the Preamp Hardness doesn't even seem to be working? Thanks.
  43. shredi knight

    Fixed Q 7.02 - Amp block's Preamp Hardness parameter not retaining altered values/Possibly not functioning

    - The Preamp Hardness parameter (Amp block's Advanced page) reverts back to it's default value after it's been altered. If you change the value, then leave the Amp block's Advanced page, then come back, the value will be back to it's default setting. Altered values also revert back to default...
  44. shredi knight

    FW 7 & FAS Amp(s) Love

    Too bad the Depth control doesn't actually do anything on any of the IIc+ or USA Lead amp models. :rolleyes: :p
  45. shredi knight

    if you get a virus issue when updating axe edit

    Same thing happened to me (I have the free version of Avast Antivirus). I just selected "Run Anyway", then it let me install Axe-Edit with no more interference. BTW, that feature is called "CyberCapture", and is described as this: "CyberCapture analyses unrecognized files, defends and warns...
  46. shredi knight

    Is the love waning?

    If I'm being honest with myself, then yes, the love has been waning quite a bit as of late (and if she doesn't stop her bitching about how I'd rather play my Axe-Fx than spend time with her, she's going to be out the damn door!). :p
  47. shredi knight

    Bypassed blocks having an effect on tone.

    In that case, you're going to release the 7.00 firmware today.
  48. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    Cliff - Does this include the USA IIC++ amp model?
  49. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta

    How many days without new firmware it takes before we fully lose our minds. :D
  50. shredi knight

    Define"open"

    The opposite of closed.
  51. shredi knight

    Disappointed :(

    I think Iain Hamilton realized he did have the tone knob on his guitar turned all the way down and is just too damned embarrassed to post back and tell us. :D
  52. shredi knight

    Weird issue, anyone care to double-check?

    I'm running 7.00 Beta and the Fast Boost's High-Cut frequency is 1550 Hz. Whether or not that has changed since the last firmware, I don't know, but it sounds the same as always to me. Not dark at all. I wouldn't go by the number of the frequencies too much though. They seem to vary from Drive...
  53. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta

    I always do whenever there have been changes made to the Amp modeling, just to see if any parameter's default values have been altered and not mentioned in the release notes. I then A/B test them against the "old" default values to see if I like the sound of the Amp better with the new settings...
  54. shredi knight

    Rogue one

    Have to kind of agree with kavoo on that. Also, both Leia & Captain Antilles both trying to tell Vader that they are were on a diplomatic mission seems ridiculous now. They were just in a battle together. Vader saw them fly away. Everyone involved knows this, but Leia & Antilles are just like...
  55. shredi knight

    Rogue one

    I've seen it 3 times now and I'm convinced. :p
  56. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.02 Public Beta

    The output level (Level parameter on the first page of the Drive block) seems to have been altered, at least on the couple of Drives I use. For example, the FAS Boost has way more output than before. With 6.01, I had it around 5.00, which seemed to be about unity gain, give or take (with the...
  57. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Yeah, I knew what you were trying to say, but I have a very strict rule that I never pass up a chance to be a smart-ass. :p
  58. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Confusing sentence is confusing. :confused::confused::confused:
  59. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    No problem, but really, the answer is right there inside your Axe-Fx. I just went and looked to see what the new defaults were for the Mesa models before I responded to your post, that's all the insight I had - haha. :D Seriously, I knew the IIc++ model used the 12AX7A, since that's my favorite...
  60. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Given that Cliff just updated all the Amp models in the latest firmware to load with the preamp tube type they're best suited for, I'd say Cliff's first choice would be each amp model's default tube type. For the Mesa amps, all the USA LEAD/IIC+/PRE models now default to the 12AX7A SYL type...
  61. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    Cool, let me know how it comes out. Remember, it is a low volume patch. If you can't hear the acoustic sound of your strings while your playing through it, you have it too loud. :p Also, it was tweaked to be played out of studio monitors. I don't know how it sounds going direct, but the...
  62. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    F1 is a low self cut & F5 is a high shelf boost. Back when these patches were new, the high boost was necessary and they didn't sound way too bright like they do now (take a listen to Dimebucker's sample clip to hear what they sounded like). Little by little, as the firmware updates progressed...
  63. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    ??? - The PEQ should also have a low shelf cut in it as well. That's it's primary function. These are the settings for it: (F1) Freq: 122.5 Q: 0.695 Gain: -12.00 Type: Shelving Those setting show up for me when I download Dimebucker's patches, don't know why not for you (maybe double...
  64. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    You're welcome & glad they worked so well for you. My patches have always seemed to translate well for other users for some reason, even going back to when I was rocking a Line6 Vetta 2. I only wish the opposite was true. :( I edited the settings to change the Preamp Tube Type to the 12AXYB...
  65. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Whoops. you're right. :oops: I had only about 2 hours of sleep when I posted that. I was thinking of having to re-select a preamp tube type to see what the new preamp hardness value is (with firmware 6.00), and somehow got that confused with what you were talking about (again, 2 hours of...
  66. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Never mind - I shouldn't post when I've had a lack of sleep (which is pretty much all the time, now that I think about it). :rolleyes:
  67. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Thanks.:) I was a little worried there for a second when I didn't see it listed in the release notes.
  68. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.01 Firmware Released

    Thanks Cliff! :) Is the 12AX7B tube type back in?
  69. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    Thanks guys. Technically speaking, that patch doesn't really exist anymore. I've since changed the Amp model (to the IIC++), & all it's settings, switched to a different Tone Match block (I'll explain below), a different Drive model, added a Graphic EQ , and so on.... I've been planning on...
  70. shredi knight

    AXE FX vs Real Amp, knobs 1:1 no difference!

    I would have been like, "Hey man, you don't have to wait for me. Don't worry, I'll lock up." :D
  71. shredi knight

    Anyone not a fan of Quantum 6?

    That explains why I always favored the 12AX7B (and why favor the JJ over the Sylvania). Can't wait to get it back with 6.01. :)
  72. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    Yeah, more polished and clearer. A little more focused. I look at the Mesa Mark models as hunks of granite that have to be chipped away at & polished, until the sculpture hiding inside is revealed. The IIC++ model just takes less chipping & polishing. :D
  73. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    The IIC++ is definitely the best of the bunch.
  74. shredi knight

    Mark IIC+ Amp Model Issues

    These models are what I primarily use and I have no trouble dialing them in. Here's an old clip of mine that I've never posted on here, using the USA LEAD IIC+ BR/DP amp model. This is way back with the Quantum 1.05 firmware. In the current version of this patch (which I like much better), I've...
  75. shredi knight

    Petrucci Delay wanted

    The delay from this video was discussed in depth in this thread, with a couple of user patches posted: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-xl-and-jp-2c-boogie.116019/
  76. shredi knight

    IIC+, GEQ and coupling capacitor

    One thing that won't help get the fatness is the Depth control (page 2 of the Amp block), as it is non functioning on all the Mesa Boogie Mark series amp models. I always chuckle when I try a patch off of the AxeChange that uses one of those amp sims and I see that the Depth control is turned up...
  77. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Thanks Cliff. :) This has reminded of several years ago, on a different forum (I'm pretty sure it was The Gear Page), where I suggested in an Axe-Fx related thread to Cliff the possibility of adding the ability to change the virtual pre/power amp tube types/brands in the Amp block. This was in...
  78. shredi knight

    Where's 6.1 Beta??

    Can't wait to try the new RCA 12AX7A, as well as the returning 12AX7B preamp tube type in the Amp block.:)
  79. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Cliff - I asked you these 2 question back on page 8 of this thread, but I guess you didn't see them: - Question about the new changes to the Amp block's Preamp Tube Type parameter. Is the newly titled 12AX7A JJ the same as the 12AX7B from the previous firmwares (it's located in the same spot...
  80. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Wow, I can definitely "feel" a difference when playing lead. I'm using the USA IIC++ amp model and shredding feels easier. The amp seems more forgiving, Not sure if "bounce" is the right word, but there is a noticeable and welcome change in the way my guitar strings seem to feel when playing...
  81. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    The flame still burns. :)
  82. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Public Beta

    Don't anybody dare breath.
  83. shredi knight

    Its Hard to Say Good bye, MK II Users :(`

    Don't anybody dare breath.
  84. shredi knight

    How does Cliff (or employees of Fractal) monitor this beast?

    Oh sure, those must have really set you back. I bet you were living on ramen noodles for months after getting them. :D;):p
  85. shredi knight

    List Your Main Amps

    LD2 Green is actually based on the Mark IV. LD2 Yellow is the one based on the Mark IIc+
  86. shredi knight

    New here, I want an Axe FX!

    Congratulations on choosing to get an Axe-Fx. I hope it won't be long until you have one and that it brings you as much enjoyment as mine has me. But until then................................. :D:p;)
  87. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 5.00 Public Beta

    The problem is I have the Preamp Tube Type in the Amp block changed in all my patches (most of which use the IIC++ amp sim), and that parameter reverts to default whenever you load new firmware that has changes to the modeling, or even when you just select a different modeling version. So I'm...
  88. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 5.00 Public Beta

    +1 Radically different is right. There's definitely something wrong with the IIC++ model. I wouldn't say upper mids though, more like low mids/"mid" mids. When you select Latest, the amp model gets a lot darker and really raunchy sounding. It also gets a lot louder. Oh well, guess I'll roll...
  89. shredi knight

    MK1 & MK2 owners: How many FW upgrades have U done?

    I've kept every firmware update file on my computer since I've had my Axe2, starting with FW 6.02. The number of files I currently have are 101, though I know there where a handful of times when I downloaded a beta release file on my computer, but never got around to loading it to the Axe2...
  90. shredi knight

    [Choptones] Preset Packs, Amp Packs & IR (for Axe-Fx II and AX8)

    My problem with buying preset packs like this is that, besides the steep price, most user patches I have tried do not translate very well to my setup and usually sound very little like what they are supposed to, and not very good. I know I am not alone with this experience. I would recommend...
  91. shredi knight

    Guitar Licks Every Day!

    Ok, it's been close to week since I started watching these videos and my guitar hasn't licked me once. I call bullsh#t. Disappointed. :(
  92. shredi knight

    Which headphones do you use to save peace at home?

    None (peace is overrated).
  93. shredi knight

    Axe Fx just for home: who else does it?

    I'm 48 and a home only player. Here's my little corner of happiness: If you really want to talk about overkill, here's my old home rig which consisted of an Axe-Fx Standard, Carvin DCM600 power amp, & 2 Avatar 4x12 cabs:
  94. shredi knight

    IIC++

    Not a Chevelle fan by any stretch and know next to nothing about them (I don't even know if they are still a band:rolleyes:), but I do remember reading that they used Mark IV's to get their heavy tones. This was several years ago though, and before the release of the Mark V.
  95. shredi knight

    IIC++

    The best of the Mesa Mark series models (IMHO), and my personal favorite of all the amps in the Axe II.
  96. shredi knight

    Vinnie Moore solos preset

    Vinnie was endorsing Laney amps in 1988, the same year "Time Odyssey" was released: I found this pic while I was searching Google Images for this old Laney ad I remember from the 80's. In the ad (I was unable to find it), Vinnie is seen standing on a real life set of his "Time Odyssey"...
  97. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.00 Firmware Release

    My main high gain tone is a dual amp patch, with both amps being the new USA IIC++ model. They are setup exactly the same, except for the tube types. Amp 1 uses the 6L6 power tube model (default) & the 12ax7B preamp. Amp 2 uses the 6V6 power tube model & the 7025 preamp. I like the 6V6 power...
  98. shredi knight

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 4.00 Firmware Release

    For anyone who had the "Preamp Tube Type" parameter changed from the default type (12ax7A) on the Amp block's Advanced page in any of your patches prior to updating, you should check to see if that is still the case. All of my patches that had the tube type altered, reverted back to the default...
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