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  1. M

    Firmware Version 10.03 Up

    Like the update very much. Love it actually. There is just something very musical about this one. My strat just sings now - that is the best way I can explain it. Also found that I like a lot more amp sims out of Axe-FX collection, even the ones I couldn't stand before :shock: Good one...
  2. M

    Getting the feedback sustain sound with Axe Fx

    If I turn up the volume on my studio monitors it will sustain for days. Doesn't have to be way too loud either. It will depend on a room, guitar and of course the settings you use. Nick.
  3. M

    My first axe video

    Sounds pretty cool.. In my opinion it sounds too direct which can be fixed by playing around with Reverb block, choose medium Room setting then go to advanced tab and bring up the "early level" and bring down the "reverb level" somewhat .. See where you get that way ..That should give the...
  4. M

    9.02 Amp Model Poll

    I absolutely love 9.02 ... The clean tones just kill when I play out with my Mesa 4x12. Gain tones are so clear and bright at the same time without any harshness. Love it Love it Love it. Mik.
  5. M

    shipping of a new axe-fx ultra....

    It will come from New Hampshire. Just look on the UPS delivery map and you will know approx time. Fractal Audio si very good about following up with the customers. Mik.
  6. M

    First gig with new setup

    I didn't have to change much at first .. Just dialed back some treble and it just worked ... But then a spent a few minutes initialiazed an amp block, tweaked tone stack a few times to get where I wanted it to sound and the sound was great right there, very raw and present. Some amp models...
  7. M

    Holdsworth kinda soloing (prog-rock) - 1st track using Ultra

    SOunded pretty cool .. I like :-) Mik.
  8. M

    First gig with new setup

    My Ultra sounds amazing through my Mesa 4x12 (v30) powered by Carvin DCM600. After 9.02 rolled around cleans are just to die for. Mik.
  9. M

    Ultra Version 9.01 Firmware Available

    Just got back from band practice and holy macarel :shock: :shock: :shock: I absolutely dig the new 9.01 ... Just when I thought its great Cliff just made it "betterer". Its chimier, more pronounce and sweet high end without being harsh and sounded great for me. My patches didn't need any...
  10. M

    Ultra Version 9.01 Firmware Available

    Cliff - thank you very much on the new update .. I am really digging the improved feel and chime in the amp models. However I noticed a strange bit with v9.01 - gain knob on amps has this zipper-like clicking when adjusted in real time. It makes it unusable to control it with the expression...
  11. M

    Ultra Version 9.01 Firmware Available

    Sick !! Can't wait to try it tomorrow, Mik.
  12. M

    New Axe user, questions about speakers/amps/etc.

    I use a Carvin DCM600 with my mesa 4x12 for live shows with great results... So I would try your crown with your cab. Make sure you don't set the amp full out - you might burn the speakers but don't set it too low either. I found that it needs some power to come alive. I usually set my carvin...
  13. M

    More Euro model confusion

    When I tweak things for some reason I seem to gravitate to similar sounds that sounds good to me even when using different gear. When comparing them later on thay are usually pretty close. Mik.
  14. M

    Live

    If you have ultra you could do the same thing with the looper which is a part of a delay block. Mik.
  15. M

    Whats everyone using for a foot controller???

    I have used Behringer FCB1010 for a while with a great success. And its only $100. Mik.
  16. M

    Xwire and Ultra?

    I run X2 rack unit with an upgraded cable to a beltpack .. Sounds great to me, Mik.
  17. M

    Happy Birthday Cliff (11-29)

    Happy birthday !!! Thank you for bringing us the v9.0 .. This thing is just off the hook ! Mik.
  18. M

    ultra tuner with acoustic

    If you are using tuner to tune bass it will work great on all strings except low E. For that one tune it by 12th fret harmonic. Mik.
  19. M

    Tele into cranked Plexi clip.

    I liked the clip - sounds very very good, Mik.
  20. M

    9.0 so whats your favorite high gain amp , now!

    There are way too many choices now they all sound spectacular now. Before I used to favor Engl model but after the v9 hit Soldano model is it for me. Mik.
  21. M

    RiF - Eisenorgel

    Re: Eisenorgel its missing something .... ... ... linky ? :? Mik.
  22. M

    V9 Vai-style Bogner

    Alex - sounds pretty good, I like it, v9 is a keeper for sure, Mik.
  23. M

    The new 9.0 presets.

    They are "same presets re-worked" ... I thought they were excellent and well worth the effort to download as they are tweaked to take advantage of the new features introduced in v9.0. Sounded really good here. Mik.
  24. M

    Ultra Firmware Version 9.00 Released

    What he said ^^^ Exactly my thoughts Mik.
  25. M

    Output 1, L and R not equal in output to cabinets...

    Joe .. This was discussed before but I will reiterate. The OUTPUT knob is a "ganged" dual mono potentiometer and if you look them up there is a 10-15% accuracy in those by their spec. So there is a possibility of L & R channels of the same output pair to be slightly different volume. If you run...
  26. M

    About the reworked amps

    Thats what it sounds like to me after the update ... I could never get myself to use XTC or CAE or X99 or Recto red models for anything .. Now they sound just how I would expect them to sound - amazing. The clarity and note definition of the amps is stunning now. I immediately noticed how old...
  27. M

    Reduced Switching Time Between Presets???

    Cliff - thank you for putting all this work into reducing the switching time, I appreciate it very much it is perfect now and funny enough is a bit better than my Mesa F-100 head when using a footswitch. Mik.
  28. M

    Ultra Firmware Version 9.00 Released

    Ahha, So I am not the only one I guess :lol: But seriously ... GAME OVER. This one is just awesome. Whatever epiphanies Cliff had - this is it. Definite keeper. I am in love with this thing all over again. Thank you thank you thank you. Mik.
  29. M

    Off the wall new AxeFx observation (weird bolts on the front

    Vintage units don't have them... They also sound better :-) :? Mik.
  30. M

    Cab Sim vs. Room Reverb - What's the Difference?

    Mike - Thank you very much for sharing these. They sound excellent on my system and actually sound close to my Mesa 4x12 as a matter of fact. From now on they are my go-to cabs that I choose, Mik.
  31. M

    Patiently waiting for 9.0?

    ...must.have..new...firmware.... :shock:
  32. M

    Can I have some great reverb, please?

    It would be probably called "eleven" :lol: Mik.
  33. M

    Any ballpark idea on when 8.10 might be out?

    I am patiently (not) ;) waiting for this new release... Really hoping for slightly quicker patch changes, Mik.
  34. M

    pre, compression, eq for bass

    There is no reason to drop all your gear and just use Axe FX for everything. If you have gear that you like and enjoy by all means use it... I would try to dial in the axe fx the sounds that mimic your other gear. If it works out and it sounds the same - cool, if it doesn't - use what you...
  35. M

    Ok...so I know there are too many of these...

    This right there tells me that you will have to work out your EQ properly and match it with your bass player. If you listen carefully to many metal recordings most guitar sounds do not have much in the lower end. It all comes from bass guitar/kick drum combo. If you dial in too much of the...
  36. M

    FR Reactor ... some thoughts

    Atomic Reactor FR is a 2-way system with woofer and a tweeter. Trying to Mic that is a setup for failure and most likely will not work properly (especially live). Mik.
  37. M

    Carvin DCM

    I use Carvin DCM600 for the times when I use my Mesa 4x12 and it works excellent, Mik.
  38. M

    Sick of solid state

    Never had a problem with my DCM600 ... Works like a champ and its been through a regional tour already, Mik.
  39. M

    New recording new patch new video #2

    holy macarel :shock: That was awesome Mik.
  40. M

    Patiently waiting for 9.0?

    lol :lol: :lol: :lol: Can't wait for the new firmware :roll: Mik.
  41. M

    Wish: Tuner working with all inputs

    I would like this option so I have my wireless plugged in in the rear Right and my guitar cord in Front at the same time ... Cliff did impossible before so may be he could reconsider, Mik.
  42. M

    Who has removed the display protector?

    I tried it either way and I liked the tone better without it :lol: :lol: :lol: Mik.
  43. M

    Texas Flood! my lifetime-wanted tone! [EDITED:new demo up]

    SICK !!! Can't wait for the new one its gotta be something special. Mik.
  44. M

    October Storm - Mahogany HSH Strat & Highgain Plexi

    wow .. that was awesome Beautiful guitar .. congrats, Mik.
  45. M

    Trying to Match FRFR to Marshall Cab

    That is exactly why this "AIR" parameter was introduced for the cab block in the latest editions of AXE-FX firmware. It does exactly that - mixes in direct sound from the amp block to give you that sizzle, and open up the sound. This is actually a known studio trick. Mik.
  46. M

    D20 - Fate

    Excellent tones and playing :D However I do hear some phase anomalies/cancellations as mentioned above .. Using enhancer ? Mik.
  47. M

    new song with cornford model

    Hey .. that sounded sweet .. Liked the tones, Mik.
  48. M

    Bought some KRK's and bass it out of control - help!

    From my experience this kind of thing would happen if I tweaked a patch with the global poweramp switch off - lets say to use with an external tube poweramp and then try to use same patch direct and turn on the global poweramp switch on without any appropriate adjustments. Everything will clip...
  49. M

    For those using their axe with 4x12's...

    I did both - mic and DI out, depends on a gig and knowledge of the sound guy. A lot of times I let them just mic it because I am just plain tired of explaining and getting either this weird look or "deer in the headlights stare" Mik.
  50. M

    Noob Q single coils/humbuckers

    I use 1991 Fender Strat american (I believe deluxe?) SSS as my main guitar .. Sounds Superb .. I play leads/harmonies so it works out beautifully. Should I play rhythms I would probably consider a humbucker. Mik.
  51. M

    Centitones on basic tuner display

    That would be useful :-) I had to track a couple of songs lately that were not in standard 440 pitch Mik.
  52. M

    Bass patches?

    I was able to get a bunch of different bass tones using "pedal" compressor - chorus - drive block - into SVT amp sim and into 2 x 8x10 or 1x15 cab blocks. Pretty simple.. And no I didn't really save them I just dialed them up for the recording and used them and move on to the next song ... But...
  53. M

    Shift everything when routing

    That would be a cool option, I vote yes Mik.
  54. M

    2 years with Ultra

    huh ? I am into my second year with this and still on honeymoon lol :shock: Mik.
  55. M

    Standard and Ultra Firmware Version 8.09 Up

    HEELLL YEAH !!! Mik.
  56. M

    User Reviews of ATOMIC FRs

    Re: User Reviews of ATOMIC FRs? Now .. The question of the day is: Will the patch sound good when you tweak it to perfection on AtomicFR and then send it to PA/FOH or it will need EQ to get it to sound good ? Mik.
  57. M

    Side by Sides

    Wow .. its not identical but it is scary close .. Nice job :-) Mik.
  58. M

    Standard and Ultra Firmware Version 8.09 Up

    I actually know how it feels like .... .... GREEEEAAAAT... :mrgreen: Mik.
  59. M

    AC-DC Back in Black attempt

    I don't know if its a recording process or else, but the tone to me sounds like the speaker cab is inside a tin can perhaps too much early reflections reverb in the patch plus too much of the high end feeding the input of the amp block, Mik.
  60. M

    Standard and Ultra Firmware Version 8.09 Up

    Patiently waiting for 8.10 :mrgreen: Mik.
  61. M

    Bulb and Mark back with a new Haunted Shores song! (Axefx, B

    Sick ! I really liked that one, Mik.
  62. M

    Cornford vs. Das Metall, you decide

    I like the slightly brighter cornford clip ... Mik.
  63. M

    Function to swap two patches

    +1 ... I think its a very useful option, Mik.
  64. M

    Getting very excited! Thank you Raca!

    Break a leg .. lol :-) Hope it goes well for you, Mik.
  65. M

    Bang Bang: That deep, intimate clean tone

    These redwirez cabs sounding pretty good, heh ? I think I like that version, very hi-fi sounding, Mik.
  66. M

    SRV - Couldn't Stand The Weather (vid)

    Craig - that sounded very good to me, nice playing =D Mik.
  67. M

    Axe-FX goes Slash ...

    Craig - its Buttery model with a "tube drive" block in front .. tube drive is set to 0 gain max level to simulate that modded marshall that Slash used in the studio that had a gain stage added... The trick in AFX I think is in using a fair amout of "air" in cab block don't be afraid to turn it...
  68. M

    My Ultra arrived. extremely disappointed with patch changing

    Sweeeeeeeet :mrgreen: Mik.
  69. M

    Axe-FX goes Slash ...

    Craig - thank you, :D I will post it soon .. just wanted to spend some time to fine tune it ... I found that using just the right guitar makes all the difference. My gibson les paul studio with stock pickups doesn't sound right but the Agile with Seymour Duncans sounds decent, Mik.
  70. M

    Axe-FX goes Slash ...

    Hey guys, my band decided to do a cover of "Sweet Child of Mine" so I am working on the song and the tone as well... Comments welcome .. its still work in progress but I think I got the vibe down. Recorded direct with my Agile LP, I probably used too much gain but it is too late to re-record...
  71. M

    Ultra Firmware Version 8.08 Released

    ROCK !!! Love it .. My patches are BACK !!! Thanks thanks thanks Cliff, Mik.
  72. M

    D20-Deftones Cover

    Some great tones you got there, fits in the mix really well I thought, I am assuming you used the mastering plugin on the main bus ? What kind of guitar ? Mik.
  73. M

    >>> Axe-Fx Ver 8.05 and Ultra Ver 8.06 Firmware Released <<<

    Wow .. this is just spectacular, Thank you, Mik.
  74. M

    Newbie to Come

    Sounds amazing. I ran mine on tour with a Carvin DCM600 solid state power amp into a mesa 4x12 with v30 ... Excellent results. Mik.
  75. M

    How do you optimize your recording presets for live use?

    I found that a lot of times it needs a lot of changes .. To the point that I just built new set of presets for gigging. There is no simple answer ... But usually for me on high gain - absolutely no bright switch, less highs and less lows that typical recording patch.. midrange to taste...
  76. M

    >>> Axe-Fx Ver 8.05 and Ultra Ver 8.06 Firmware Released <<<

    Cliff - you are my hero ... Thank you very much, Mik.
  77. M

    >>> Axe-Fx Ver 8.05 and Ultra Ver 8.06 Firmware Released <<<

    Pretty simple really ... I have my midi pedalboard set up like that - Drive, Delay, MOD[ulation], .. *Special Effect* .. etc. Once I press MOD button - anything that is modulation - things like chorus OR flanger OR phaser comes up. Special effect - depending on the patch it could be anything...
  78. M

    >>> Axe-Fx Ver 8.05 and Ultra Ver 8.06 Firmware Released <<<

    Please, Please, Please That's exactly what I use - External controllers to control the state of effects and now all of my effects default to ON. This is not working for gigging at all ... :( Do you think it will reset itself once I connect my FCB1010 ??? I really really don't want all of my...
  79. M

    >>> Axe-Fx Ver 8.05 and Ultra Ver 8.06 Firmware Released <<<

    Re: >>> Ultra Firmware Version 8.05 Released <<< updating .... Thank you :-) Mik.
  80. M

    UniVibe???

    :shock: :shock: :shock:
  81. M

    Englripper

    That sounded really good :-) I use energyball sim all the time in the Axe and like it very much as well, Mik.
  82. M

    2nd day jazz in the studio with my Ultra.

    That sounds like fun :-) Nothing is like the feeling when everything sounds right :-) Congrats Mik.
  83. M

    Different dedicated firmware

    Cliff did mention before that he doesn't want to support different versions of firmware, Mik.
  84. M

    Roland FC-300 vs. Behringer FCB1010

    +2 I love my FCB1010 - used it on countless gigs and practices and always worked great for me. I installed UnO chip in mine for the stompbox-like functionality and few more extra features, Mik.
  85. M

    Axe-Fx as a microphone pre

    Rear jack is a line level ... not enough gain for the mic .. You might be better off trying front input for that one since its an instrument level, Mik.
  86. M

    Can axe do Autotune effects like the antares AVP-1?

    I would like my Ultra to become even more ultimate tool .. I am voting yes for this effect. Mik.
  87. M

    A little Energyball metal

    Clip sounded pretty good :D I actually use Energyball as my amp model for my go to live dirty sound - works great ! Mik.
  88. M

    Need advice on power amps

    I enjoy my DCM600 very much .. Although I gotta say 1U of ART does look tempting, Mik.
  89. M

    Ultra Firmware Version 8.02 Released

    it makes me feel like this ha ha :lol: Mik.
  90. M

    A thought about FRFR solutions vs. standard cabs

    Just sharing my experience - I tried using 450 for my monitor back in the day and whatever I did I just couldn't get myself to like them. Mik.
  91. M

    Anyone in AK or CT with Axe Fx?

    Hey - I live in CT Mik.
  92. M

    PigWeed - A Moment In Time

    That was very good - I love the way this song sounds, good job :-) Mik.
  93. M

    Interface Test: UX2 vs. Apogee Duet

    The difference is pretty obvious .. I like Apogee much better :D Mik.
  94. M

    Rough & dirty Texas Blues Shuffle, Blackface & 8.02 TS808

    Sounds sweet, nice playing :-) I enjoyed your clip, Mik.
  95. M

    Some live Youtube stuff going FRFR

    Sounds very good and balanced well, nice playing :-).. Enjoyed your singer - she got quite a voice, Mik.
  96. M

    Ultra Firmware Version 8.02 Released

    thank you Cliff ! exceptional drives - love them very much, Mik.
  97. M

    Here's 59 Bogner IR's for you all! Using 6 mics - FIXED!!

    try www.mediafire.com - free hosting of files .. gives you up to 100mb for each file, Mik.
  98. M

    Any Luddites here?

    Every update brought some tonal improvements for me. Some updates were minor some were really major ... I bought mine with v3.18 on it. :? When v7 was released - I stopped thinking about the amps - AxeFX become an amp for me. I also ditched a VHT 2/90/2 in the favor of Carvin DCM600 solid...
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