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  1. skracus

    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Here’s the rig how it’s been for a couple of years now. Took out one of the SYN2’s because I wasn’t using it enough. Pretty much just using the Plexi Module and the SLO module but the top SYN2 holds a couple Freidman modules that are used sometimes as well. All clean tones are coming from Fender...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

    Does it behave the same way when not connected to the editor?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

    I'm on 23.02. I use the Midi Block in every preset to send CC commands to two Synergy SYN-2's. Each scene sends the appropriate CC to bypass one of the SYN2's and select a channel on the other. No issues since updating.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

    Hi Matt, When I went to FW 23.02 the Output 3 block being present in the preset DID NOT override the setting for Output 3 so everything in front of the OUTPUT 3 block in my preset was not being heard. Changing the Copy Input 1 setting to off for Output 3 solved the problem but it sounds like...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

    Sounds like it. Good to know. Thank you.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

    Agreed. It wasn't behaving as it should with that setting on. Here's a screen shot of the preset. It's possible I suppose that the sertting was ON all along but no longer being defeated by the block in the preset. I can't say for certain. I haven't made changes to the audio settings screen in...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

    Apologies if this has already been mentioned. When I updated to 23.02 tonight from 22.01, the audio setting for Output 3 to Copy Input 1 was set to ON after the update had completed. For me this was a problem because I'm running 4CM using I/O 3 so none of the blocks feeding into the output 3...
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    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Yes. Still running the rig. I can share a preset once I get the rig set up. It’ll be a day or two. In a nut shell what I’m doing is using the midi block and changing CC#s for each SYN2 per scene so that only one module channel is active at a time. Check out the manual for the SYN2 and it will...
  9. skracus

    FS For Sale Axe-FX III Mk1 SOLD

    bump. One piece left.
  10. skracus

    FS For Sale Axe-FX III Mk1 SOLD

    Axe-FX III Mk1 SOLD FM3 (with HP out) SOLD FM9 Original SOLD They don't need to go but they're not being used. FM3 and FM9 are essentially new (yes they still have the plastic covers on the screens). Never left the studio, never gigged, not more than a handful of hours each. Axe-Fx III used...
  11. skracus

    Axe-Fx II/III with my Synergy SYN2/50/50

    Route as if you were using two amp blocks in parallel. I would parallel the amp block around what I show for Output 3 and Input 3 in the pic above. Mute one or the other if only using one at a time and let scenes handle the switching or set up to blend if desired.
  12. skracus

    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    You're welcome!
  13. skracus

    Good signal splitter to run to inputs 1/2

    https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PSplitIII--lehle-p-split-iii?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organicpla
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    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    For setting Synergy levels I set up a preset that is nothing more than the loop the Synergy is in (in my case i go out of Output 3 and into Input 3) and a cab block. I use the midi block to change channels on the Syn2's via CC's and set up each scene in the preset to select a different channel...
  15. skracus

    Unboxing most powerful floor modeler in the UNIVERSE

    Same here and if he ever decides to move forward with it I told him I'd be interested. I applaud his work. It looks great and gave him what he was looking for. Don't pay attention to the naysayers Rik. It's awesome!
  16. skracus

    Unboxing most powerful floor modeler in the UNIVERSE

    I would love to have this too. I have an FM3 and while it's a great piece of gear I'd love to have the horse power of the III on a pedalboard.
  17. skracus

    Unboxing most powerful floor modeler in the UNIVERSE

    Come on guys this is bad ass! That's what it is. And... let's be honest, it's what all of you wish Cliff was already manufacturing. Cliff can I get on the waiting list now?
  18. skracus

    FM3 A minute with FM3, video

    Sounded great!
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    Axe-Fx II/III with my Synergy SYN2/50/50

    I second using the routing Leon shows above. It really works great. Been using this for sometime now with three SYN2's and the III. Keep the Axe-Fx III as the "master device" with the SYN2 in either I/O 3 or 4 of the Axe-Fx and then control the SYN2 with a Midi block in each of your presets...
  20. skracus

    Wish: Ability to disable the hold function on any button so that the action takes place on the push of the button not the release

    Thank you!
  21. skracus

    Wish: Ability to disable the hold function on any button so that the action takes place on the push of the button not the release

    Didn't see "None" assuming "Unassigned" is the same? Thanks by the way. I'll tune in.
  22. skracus

    Wish: Ability to disable the hold function on any button so that the action takes place on the push of the button not the release

    Just a day into the FC-12 and FM3 but curious if this is a possibility. For example I'd like to be able to have the bottom row of 6 on the FC-12 dedicated as scene buttons without a hold function but not have to think about timing the release of the button. May be splitting hairs but seems more...
  23. skracus

    Post Your Axe-Fx III Rigs Here!

  24. skracus

    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    No doubt.
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    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Bingo! Serious power as the command module of a rig. I have both of the Bogner Modules and both are great. The Blue Channel of the Ecstacy is pure ear candy. Had and sent back the Vai module. Honestly it was already at a disadvantage for being Shrek Green but I didn't care for it enough to keep...
  26. skracus

    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Guys I run the Synergy stuff into the Axe-FXIII into an IR and then FRFR to a pair of Atomic CLR wedges. I put the Synergy Sag control at about noon or so and I’ve never once felt the need to do any power amp simulation in the III at all. Never had anyone play my rig that didn’t want to take it...
  27. skracus

    AFIII Hurdy gurdy Axe-Fx III video

    Have to say that was one of the coolest things I've seen with an Axe-Fx. Well done!
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    Is there any chance the midi block output has slowed?

    No power amp modeling From the Axe-Fx when using the Synergy. The Syn2 has a sag control that I adjust to taste. i use the cab block in the Axe-FX just as I would with an amp block. I use the Axe-Fx just as I normally do with the exception that amp tone is coming from the Synergy on presets that...
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    Is there any chance the midi block output has slowed?

    I run the Synergy Preamps with my Axe-Fx III. I use the midi block to switch modules and have recently noticed a delay when switching modules. Not something I've encountered or at least it wasn't noticeable to me before. I've recently updated the Axe III FW and noticed this. Probably not but...
  30. skracus

    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Felicidade1 there is nothing to the leveling preset. Straight into the Axe-Fx to the looper block to Output 3 to the SYN2's. Back into the Axe-Fx with Input 3 to the Cab Block out to Output 1. I connect to my Apollo interface via spdif so my input to the Apollo is unaffected by where the output...
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    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    I use three SYN2’s with the III as the master. The SYN2’s are all in a single loop of the Axe-Fx and I control them with CC’s via the midi block. I still run FRFR and use the Cab Block. Essentially all I did was add a bunch of weight heat and complexity to my rig. Is it better? Completely...
  32. skracus

    Making live presets on studio monitors

    Depends on the tune. I’ve found that getting too anal about trying to get tones exact means a lot to manage and keep up with and a lot of that is lost on the crowd anyway. Good tone is good tone and that’s what I focus on first.
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    Issues with converted presets from the II XL to the III. Normal y/n?

    I wish I could but at this point unfortunately I don't have any of those old presets anymore.
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    Issues with converted presets from the II XL to the III. Normal y/n?

    Thank you!
  35. skracus

    Making live presets on studio monitors

    I dial all my presets in the studio fairly loud (90db or better) through a pair of Focal SM-9's and run live with a pair Atomic CLR's. The CLR's aren't as smooth or as flat as the SM-9's but the Output EQ on the Axe-Fx can correct for the slight hype in the high end that I hear in the CLR's. The...
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    Implemented Tuner: Add drop tuning functionality similar to Peterson tuners

    I used it when I was using a Peterson Stomp Pedal tuner. I liked it and it had nothing to do with knowing or not knowing theory, note names etc. For the same reason that when a band tunes down and cranks out an open G chord nobody calls it an F# because the guitar is tuned down a half step. When...
  37. skracus

    On the Passing of our Co-Worker Charlie Vessey

    So sorry to learn of this. Charlie was an absolute pleasure to work with the few times I had need and no doubt a reason that Fractal service has been so revered. Rest In Peace Charlie.
  38. skracus

    Pitch Shifting/Virtual Capo for Worship Gig

    Real capo for pitching up. Pitching down sounds ok but up just sounds weird to my ear in general with a pitch shifter of any brand.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 1.19 Public Beta

    The latency feels much better. I still "hear" the short delay which imparts a sort of really small room ambience for lack of better term and is more prevalent to my ear when pitching up as opposed to down. Block Mix at 100% doesn't eliminate it. It's barely noticeable with a clean tone but with...
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    Issues with converted presets from the II XL to the III. Normal y/n?

    Thanks! Yeah that's exactly what I used to do with the scene controllers. I hope it does make its way back at some point even though the same can be done with the gate block. Was just the way I thought about it. I appreciate the info!
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    Issues with converted presets from the II XL to the III. Normal y/n?

    Hi folks. This past week I spent time converting from the II to the III and came across something odd/ interesting. I used scene controllers to control the Threshold of Input gate on the II and noticed that when the presets were converted with Fractool that the scene controllers were still...
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    Parallel versus serial reverb and delays

    The only reason I go parallel is if I’m doing something to the output of whatever effect it is. Verb or delay. For example putting a chorus block after a delay but I don’t want verb on that signal but I do another. That kind of thing. I’ve never heard amp tone degraded by passing through another...
  43. skracus

    Yes, a stupid question

    Sorry... I'm a capitalist and wouldn't begrudge anyone making a profit from goods or services the market recognizes a need for and is willing to pay for. There's obviously a market for them. Does it appeal to me or not isn't part of that equation. I hate green beans but I don't lambast the...
  44. skracus

    AFIII The Cars - "Let's Go" Cover

    That was super cool of you to do Matt.
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    "I thought I had read this somewhere as well. It took me a little while to notice the issue, because I initially set it up with the 1/4" output 1 ports. It only became apparent when I decided to "upgrade" to XLRs on Output 2." Running XLR's out of Output 1 here. I'll have to try Output 2 and...
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    My experience with my IIXL+ (Ultra, II and XL) is that if I powered down before the power amp I always had a pop. So for that reason power amps are always last to power up and first to power down. My III however is quite in that regard. I thought I had read a comment from Cliff that the III...
  47. skracus

    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    I’ll load the patch tonight but it seems Rex confirmed the EMI noise I described doesn’t occur for him with the same patch. The worst culprit in my experience is led lighting. I have a bunch of Phillips Hue lighting in my studio and if I’m within 3-4’ I hear that EMI sizzle. It’s easy to detect...
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    Getting rid of fuzz behind chugging

    I agree. Sounds like EMI sizzle in the background or a funky ground to my ear.
  49. skracus

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    That is one killer amp!!
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    FOH output channel

    Digging the fact that I can go to my CLR's with mic cables with the III rather than having to use TRS to XLR for the AxeFXII Output 2
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    Axe-Fx III Mk2

    :p
  52. skracus

    Neal Schon Axe-Fx III vs Axe-Fx II

    I wonder if one of those II’s was for Cain?
  53. skracus

    Neal Schon Axe-Fx III vs Axe-Fx II

    Always been one my favorite guitarists. Sweet rig!
  54. skracus

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.07

    The II worked like this as well for me. I always had to rock the pedal to disengage the wah block after boot up. After that it was good to go. Saving the preset with the wah block off never made a difference. It was never an issue for me since I knew what to expect.
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    AFIII Marshall Plexi Shootout & Preset

    Well done!
  56. skracus

    Implemented Looper Trim

    Hoping the Looper Trim functionalitie comes back. Used this frequently to trim dead space when looping a guitar part for the purpose of dialing in a preset.
  57. skracus

    Just got the Axe Fx III and........

    Holy crap!
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    Just got the Axe Fx III and........

    Don't know about you but my ear and hands settle into a tone and if I'm in Marshall mode and then abruptly switch to Boogie mode it takes me time to adjust and be able to exploit the tone the way I'd like. Bring on the global blocks for sure. It's nice to be able to pop in a block and not have...
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    Just got the Axe Fx III and........

    I know you guys with a ton of presets have issues to contend with right now. If i could get away with a single preset for an entire show I certainly would. I needed 10 or so tops on the II and I see that coming way down with the III. Man I just have zero desire to try and manage 60-70+ presets...
  60. skracus

    Axe Fx III .... praise and a question...

    I was playing with this last night while tweaking the the new 2204 model. I can't answer your question as it related to the II because it wasn't something I messed with but with the III, aside from the blip you hear when changing types I got more joy from seeing it read 12AX7SYL than I received...
  61. skracus

    How loud should the fan be?

    Neither of my III's sound like that video. Sounds more like vibration from an iffy bearing as opposed to the sound of air moving.
  62. skracus

    How loud should the fan be?

    I have two III’s powered up in an acoustically treated room and I don't notice it unless I’m listening for it.
  63. skracus

    AFIII VIDEO: Axe-Fx III vs Axe-Fx II - Comparing the amp block

    Nice video! Lol something was definitely strange in that Brit 800 clip for the Axe-Fx III. Funny how the same IR can make two different amps sound very similar. This video really made that point.
  64. skracus

    Dammit!

    Agreed. This should be SOP for all.
  65. skracus

    [FIXED in 1.07] Drop tuning with Advanced Whammy broken?

    Getting the same results with the advanced whammy. With start and stop shift set to -1 and mix set to 100% the dry signal is still audible. Tracking mode set to poly, Whammy control set to 100%. No modifiers set
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    [FIXED in 1.07] Drop tuning with Advanced Whammy broken?

    Definitely sounds like dry signal is mixed in.
  67. skracus

    Implemented Performance View

    Ahh so adjustable font sizes will be a feature then too.:tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:
  68. skracus

    Implemented Performance View

    Care to elaborate?
  69. skracus

    Effect spillover, not working right

    If you use two amp blocks and switch between them when you switch scenes there is no audible gap. Spillover works perfectly just remember to set the delay or reverb block to Mute Fx In
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    Implemented Setting Scene Volume?

    Good point. Other ways to accomplish the same thing without adding a block.
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    Implemented Setting Scene Volume?

    That’s unfortunate. It was a very easy way of accomplishing this without the need for adding a filter block.
  72. skracus

    Implemented Output level percentage

    Ahhh I see that now thanks.
  73. skracus

    Wish Now should we be able to develop the "Hyper Space Pedal preset"?

    That would be awesome M@
  74. skracus

    Implemented Output level percentage

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/db-peak-value-displayed-on-all-meters.137326/ Agree. Asked for the same here.
  75. skracus

    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    Once you surrender to using scenes with a controller it's hard to give up. Axe-Fx mode with a Mastermind GT22 made life so easy with the Axe-Fx but scene buttons were global so you could add another midi command to each button to switch amp channels on a Boogie JPIIC+ for example but then you...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    I agree but I see both sides and live somewhere in between with a lean towards "I just wanna play" Tweaking can be a deep rabbit hole... If I were marketing the Axe-Fx to someone I'd first slam out a huge power chord that get's big attention for the hook with all the tone and then use all the...
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    Wish Now should we be able to develop the "Hyper Space Pedal preset"?

    Man if this pedal were to ever be made available to the public it would be more annoying than EVH playing with a sustainer on porn movies:eek: Because you know that everyone would buy one and we would hear it everywhere. It's just that freakin' cool. Maybe why he never let it out into the world?
  78. skracus

    Axe-Fx III and Boss ES8 Midi Control

    Make sure you have the same on and off value set. CC#34 off =0 on=0 should select scene 1, on=1 off=1 should select scene 2 etc.
  79. skracus

    Wish dB peak value displayed on all meters

    Would be great to see the actual peak value displayed on the meters. If not possible for all then at least the Output Meters.
  80. skracus

    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    Awesome!
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    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    I’m sure it’ll be fixed soon. I wonder if using the quad harmony will yield the same result or if the bug is just with the Dual Harmony algorithm. I briefly played around with it that night before switching to Dual without issue. If it works it’ll be a temporary work around. Easy enough to turn...
  82. skracus

    Cliff, can you get RJM the Midi spec he needs?

    Hahaha yep. Maybe an AxeFx summit this weekend if you’re up for it?
  83. skracus

    Cliff, can you get RJM the Midi spec he needs?

    Ron isn’t going to get shit done this weekend. He’ll be playing the whole time.;)
  84. skracus

    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    Awesome. Thanks so much Cliff!
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    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    First thing I did out of the gate was update FractalBot and then loaded 1.05 so I can’t say whether or not 1.04 did this on my unit. I can try reloading the FW tonight but I agree that seems like an odd fix. Support has all the information from this thread so hopefully they’ll be able to find it.
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    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    One last thing. I was connected via USB to my Mac during all of this as I had updated the FW earlier. Not sure if this matter or not but it's another variable.
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    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    New find this morning. Once the Pitch Block exhibits this behavior it's global for me. In other words I can go to a different preset, insert the pitch block, set up with the same parameters, same behavior instantly. If I take the harmony voice up from -3 to above 3 and then back down it will...
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    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    Sending to support. Preset attached if anyone want's to try and replicate.
  89. skracus

    [FIXED 1.06] Pitch Block Bug?

    Getting to know the III tonight and came across something with the Pitch Block. While playing with the Pitch Block configured in Dual Harmony mode the harmony voice stops functioning and the block exhibits one of two odd behaviors. The harmony voice either disappears (as if the block was...
  90. skracus

    Welp...today’s the day...

    Same here. Arrived today. Now if I could get back home to do something with it.
  91. skracus

    Axe-Fx III vs Kemper Profiling Amp

    Fun video as all of yours are. Great playing too. It's sort of an apples and oranges thing though really. I agree with you in that you can get in the general ballpark but not close enough to realistically compare them in the way you did with your II, III and AX8 video. So many factors. The...
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    No more real cabs for me

    Dangerous? Lol it's not that serious. It's all subjective anyway. We all interpret what we hear differently and I believe it's has a lot to do with how we came up as players with the gear we had. Times change. For kids today who start out with FRFR they would likely hear a statement about 4x12's...
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    Mesa 2:90

    I ran a 2:90 with my AxeFx at one point as well. In my case I was using two Boogie Recto Cabs. Never cared for that combo. Went to a VHT 2/50/2 and it was great. Everything the 2:90 wasn’t. The 2:90 was dull and lifeless in that setup for me. That’s a pretty wide spread too. Are you able to get...
  94. skracus

    Midi merge

    This what you're looking for? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIDImerge2--midi-solutions-merger?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhoLWBRD9ARIsADIRaxQhCwTGH2rDGCR61e2qfchNCf8m5SLnAwPfVQuPRZDqL1_yQP1YIZ0aAmfWEALw_wcB
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    No more real cabs for me

    All I can say really say is in my experience I like the CLR's very much. Previous to the CLR's I had a pair of Xitone 2x12's that I used with a Matrix GT800FX that I did not care for and previous to those I had an old pair of Atomic's first FRFR offering they were just ok for me. I'm on IEM's...
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    No more real cabs for me

    I'd say FRFR is no better or worse on your ears than a normal cab depending on how you're using it and how it's aimed at you. Equally pleasing? That's really subjective and all on you. It took me awhile to get there. Sounds like the Axe-Fx is your primary rig as it is right now? For me it went...
  97. skracus

    No more real cabs for me

    Lol I never say never anymore when it comes to gear. I remember saying that about the Ultra back in 07 and that I’d never need anything else. Hahaha and then look what happened. I’m just fine with FRFR and have become very accustomed to it over the last few years but every single time I crank my...
  98. skracus

    No more real cabs for me

    I agree. I have gone FRFR for two years now. It works fine but is it a pair of 4x12’s? Hell no and it never will be.
  99. skracus

    GLOBAL VOLUME BOOST!!

    When I decided to uses scenes I settled on two scenes that are always dedicated for lead. With the MMGT22 I used two scenes for clean, two for crunch and two for lead. Usually a short delay and a longer delay or more ambient sound separated scene 5 from 6. I found that covered 98% of the...
  100. skracus

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    It was a welcomed surprise. I wasn't expecting the invite today.
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