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    Tips for filling out tones in a rock trio?

    One other thing to consider. Your drummer and bass player need to adapt to playing in a three piece. They might be able to play just a bit busier to fill things up. Listen to what bands like ZZ Top or Van Halen sound like versus a band with two guitars, keyboard, etc.
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    FM3 gigbag or case?

    @Willis @Willis Did you get this case because it Don't Treat You Bad or because it's your Love Of A Lifetime?
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    Bug? CPU warning = crash

    I’ve had that happen to me also.
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    Heavy metal preset (Looking for your final touches)

    The A string frequency is 110 Hz if you’re tuned standard so I guess you could use an EQ to boost that frequency a bit and see what happens. 🤷‍♂️
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    FC Controllers: Config problem

    Hopefully you can see these crappy phone pics...
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    FC Controllers: Config problem

    Hey all. I seem to be having a problem with the Config section of FC Controllers. Whether I'm on the front panel or FM3-Edit I don't see FC-6/FC-12 Compatibility Mode or FC Master Layout Switch Combo that is supposed to be set for OMG9. Has something changed since the directions were made or am...
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    FM9 Really challenging solo I saw Rick Beato cover

    If you have never heard them, check Gino’s albums Brother To Brother and the follow up album Nightwalker.
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    Does anyone know of a place where I can download block libraries?

    You can find some great stuff here: https://www.simeonharris.co.uk/fractal.html
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    Does FM9 Support Two Independent Signal Paths?

    You can even run your old Roland sequencer thru one of those signal paths.
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    FM3 Scene Change Noises

    Can you post a recording of this problem? It might help figure out what’s wrong if people can hear the glitch.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.00 "Cygnus"

    Maybe level the presets with pink noise? 😂
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    FM3 Pat Metheny Style Song

    Wherever you read that the Synth block is not available in the FM3 is incorrect. The Synth block is definitely in the FM3.
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    New FM3 - seems like too much low end on amps/cabs

    And, even if you could magically capture a perfect representation of the sound you hear standing in a room with a real cabinet, it’s not gonna sound/feel the same when you listen to it on different speaker systems. When you play thru a modeler you’re basically playing thru two speakers. The IR...
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    Etna eruption

    I hate to admit it, but I came here expecting to hear some guitar player named Etna doing EVH’s Eruption. 😂
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    Anybody else try Vivaldi browser?

    I hear Netscape Navigator is good.
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    China

    So, how much more would you guys be willing to pay for Fractal products that are 100% made in USA? 5%? 10%?
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    WTB Looking For an Axe II

    Yeah. I have pictures. Do you want them here or emailed to you?
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    WTB Looking For an Axe II

    I was thinking around $1200 plus shipping for everything. Lower 48 only.
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    WTB Looking For an Axe II

    I’ve got an Axe-Fx II Mark II in a rack with a rack panel I’m wanting to sell.
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    All the numbers everyone has posted here since the beginning of this are basically meaningless. All they are is projections of what will probably happen if things continue exactly as they are now. Trump could impose martial law and force everyone to stay home for a month, or he could tell all...
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    USA! USA! USA!
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    March 16: the day the music died (bars/restaurants in the USA)

    South Carolina statewide as of today.
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    Help the Fight Against COVID-19

    I wasn’t there, but I’m betting when the first person died of Spanish Flu in 1918 no one was too worried about that either.
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    Big Flange sound

    Flanger AFTER Amp & Cab? Isn't that against the Geneva Convention? o_O
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    Guitar in direct sound too muddy

    What sort of preset are using when you do this? I would say you need a preset with nothing but shunts.
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    Classic Songs whose mixes still hold up this day

    Toy Matinee - Self Titled Jellyfish - Bellybutton Jellyfish - Spilt Milk
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    How do I delete an entire bank?

    If you’re getting rid of your XL the easiest thing to do might be to reload the factory presets.
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    Axe-Fx II XL+ to MFC-101 Mark III Display Problem

    I was using it with an AxeFX II Mark II.
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    Axe-Fx II XL+ to MFC-101 Mark III Display Problem

    I attempted to make my original post clear, but obviously that didn't work out as planned. LOL I guess something could have happened in shipping, but the guy that bought it did not mention anything about the box being damaged or anything along those lines.
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    Axe-Fx II XL+ to MFC-101 Mark III Display Problem

    My original posts said he's using it with an Axe II XL+. He says he's tried Ethercon (which is what I checked it with before shipping) and FASLINK, both with the same result.
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    Axe-Fx II XL+ to MFC-101 Mark III Display Problem

    Hey gang, Hope y'all can help me out with a quick problem. I recently sold my MFC-101 Mark III to someone. He is using it with an Axe II XL+. My MFC-101 was working perfectly before I boxed it up and shipped it. Now it is displaying a bunch of weird characters where the preset names should...
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    AFIII Music Man Luke III + Fractal Axe-Fx III = <3

    Steve Morse is left handed, plays right handed. He won Guitar Player magazine Best Overall Guitarist five years in a row. Seems to have worked out ok for him.
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    Wireless Mic Recommendations

    I would say those two are pretty equal on the wireless side of things, so it would just be a matter of choosing which mic sounds best for your particular singers.
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    I wouldn't want to be like you (Guitar Solo)

    Nice! Are you tuned down 1/2 step?
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    Trying to Make This Work

    I was just going by the credits on the album. Rick may not have played a single note on there for all I know.
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    Trying to Make This Work

    Rick Springfield, Robben Ford and Neil Geraldo did all the guitars on that album. The solo on Jessie’s Girl is Geraldo, not sure who played the rhythm parts. Rick’s next album is when Tim Pierce came on board.
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    Stereo or Wet-Dry-Wet?

    How are you doing the routing in the AX8 to achieve W/D/W?
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    Bug? FW Q10 Lock Up / Hang

    I too am curious what Fractal considers “an extended period of time.” 12 hours vs 12 days? For me, if I get to a gig a couple hours early, turn it on, do a four hour gig, that’s six hours. I consider that a “normal” amount of time, not “extended” time. But Fractal may disagree. I’m not...
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    Marshall on 10 tone

    I always thought of the “everything on 10” as a Pre-JCM800 thing.
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    AX-8 10.00 Release Candidate #2

    It is if you own a III.
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    Metronome won't shut up

    Where did he mention he was using a recording program?
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    AFIII Canadians playing Separate Ways using the AxeFx III

    I like the new one musically. There’s just something about the old one that seems to make the vocals pop a little more. It could just be my listening source.
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    Ares on XL+ ... mission possible or impossible!

    I own an Axe-Fx Standard (remember those?) an Axe-Fx II Mark II and an AX8. They all sound great. I’ve never once expected that Cliff would make Quantum available for the Standard, that’s not how the world works. A lot of days I think the Standard is the best sounding of the three. Why...
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    AFIII Canadians playing Separate Ways using the AxeFx III

    Quite good obviously Mark, but I still think I like this one better. I think it’s maybe something about the vocal mix I like just a little better in that one.
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    Some AX8 plexi love

    Great video Larry! Although I did think it was a little rude to never pan the camera around to show the guys in your backing band.
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    AFIII Cooper Carter - The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) Axe-Fx II - Star Wars

    What's Star Wars?
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    Duplex wireless for guitar and in-ears... does it exist?

    And don’t forget about that third beltpack for your wireless headset microphone if your name is Garth Brooks.
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    AustinBuddy Naked Amps Tone Pack (still) Rules! ... New Website up...FM3...coming soon(ish)

    I’ve seen a couple of folks say this amp pack is a bit too much money. But if you consider that some folks are changing about ten dollars for one preset, this seems like a bargain. Some folks say an Axe-Fx or an AX8 is high. But if you just bought for example a new Boogie Mark V head for around...
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    Sweetwater

    Robert Williams. Ext 1371. Fractal user.
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    Slash's Sound on Royer Labs website

    I'm surprised you didn't post the King's X clips also.
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    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    He's in the credits for the Thriller album.
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    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    Like I said before, who knows? If you've ever been to a studio session and had to wade thru a sea of beer bottles, or make your way thru a coke blizzard, you wouldn't be surprised to see the track notes messed up.
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    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    David Williams is credited on the songs Wanna Be Startin' Something, Baby Be Mine and Thriller. My guess is there was too much coke powder flying around at the time to get all the players per song notes correct.
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    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    http://albumlinernotes.com/Thriller__1982_.html
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    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    I don't have the album in front of me, but I think Dean Parks was on Billie Jean. Lukather only played on three or so of the songs.
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    13/8 - 2011: An ode to FAS and forum folks!

    Darn. I was hoping 13/8 was the time signature.
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    Recordings using power amp/real cabs?

    Even if you find some clips like you are looking for, you still won't know for sure as you won't know how much of what you hear is what the Axe/Amp/Cab is responsible for versus the mic(s) mic technique, preamps, processing, etc. It may help you some, but it may just present another set of...
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    This Is Gonna Hurt

    I can hear a touch of the Zappa others have mentioned, but to me this sounds more like it would have been on Mr Vai's Flex-Able album than a Zappa album.
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    Steve Lukather Soldano X88R preset

    I think if you listen closely you would hear that the effect on English Eyes and Gift With A Golden Gun was a flanger. It is more subtle on Gift than Eyes, but still a flange sound. Also R.D., you definitely are NOT the only fan of Fergie's voice. I always liked him more than Joseph, at least...
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    Attention Led Zeppelin Fans...

    Old news. Very old news. Like really old news. Glad you finally bumped into them. It's a fun listen/watch.
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    Packard Goose - Frank Zappa | Performed by Scott Szeryk

    Killer professional job Scott. Pulling off a Zappa piece is not for amateurs. LOL. I would also like to send my compliments to the drummer. You gotta have balls to attempt a Vinnie C. drum part on a Zappa song.
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    Between You and Me - Martin Miller (Deluxe Verb Factory Preset)

    I thought it was illegal to play those kind of jazz licks on a guitar with a vibrato bar.
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    Worship Service in Florianopolis w/ Quantum

    Hmmm, I'm not too sure about that. I think Lincoln Brewster has done pretty well with his Strats. :)
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    AX8 Teaser Video

    That's a pretty darn good demo. Except for that singer's weird accent.
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    Mikko's Mesa Boogie Mark IV Preset-Cab Bundle Test

    Wow. You don't hear a lot of Los Lobotomoys around here. Maybe this clip will sell Lukather an Axe-Fx.
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    Just can't get FRFR vs amp/cab to work for me?

    Since it's just not working for you, I will give you 50 dollars for your CLR cab. (I can't believe "someone else" didn't make a ridiculous offer like this already.)
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    Imitating an Acoustic Simulator

    That's better than simulating an imitator.
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    New presets for v18?

    Isn't a 50 watt Marshall a low wattage version of a 100 watt Marshall? ;)
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    EV-1 in Europe?

    In case you ever need to say soon, but don't want to say soon: Soon Synonyms, Soon Antonyms | Thesaurus.com
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    Anyone Want to Test This Beta Firmware

    Unless other companies are doing something like Cliff is doing with this new FW and not disclosing it, it means every IR on the planet suffers from this.
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    Modes, help a theory idiot

    Here's another theory about modes and theory. Who cares? Knowing all the scales, modes etc. can't hurt, but I think of it more simply. Which may explain my very simple playing. LOL If I ever start thinking about scales and modes, it will sound like I'm practicing a scale and mode lesson to my...
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    Question for FAS: Can you Daisy Chain two AXEFXIIs?

    Maybe just the FX-8 is all you would need, unless you're needing more amps.
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    Disco? Um.. well..

    Here's another version of Stayin' Alive by a fellow Fractal user. This was done pre-Fractal, but still worth a listen I think.
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    Question About Making Humbuster Cables

    Good suggestions mr_fender. Perhaps a better suggestion is to use a different brand of connector for each end. In my experience tape will get old and fall off and paint will chip away over time if your cable gets much use, is stored outside, etc. But then it's still up to you to remember "the...
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    Rhythm - Tone (Paramore-esque) (Not nearly there yet!)

    Nothing to add here. I just thought the words I outlined below were a pretty good quote for a future Fractal Audio ad. ;)
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    ERG Heavy Funk Pop (Axe II, Marshall JVM and Fender Vibro Champ) London, UK

    I assume most people that are used to working with digital audio are familiar with lining tracks up. But that is a great tip for recording if you didn't know about it already. I always thought the majority of the people on here complaining about the latency of the pitch block are talking about...
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    How loud you play?

    I didn't say that the people that say the things I was commenting on were correct, just stated that is the reasons I hear them say they don't care for the electronic stuff. I personally would vote for the electronic keyboard and drums unless I was doing arena sized stuff. In smaller venues it...
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    How loud you play?

    Most drummers I know don't say the e-drums don't sound as good as the real deal, but that the feel of playing them is a lot different. I think the feel of e-drums has come light years from the days of Simmons drums, but I don't know if anyone is making an e-kit that has the tactile feel and...
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    EVH's original Plexi and the FAS Brit Brown amp

    Let me comment on this here. I always hear on forums (and in the "real world" as well) that "tone's in the bone" or "it's not the gear" or "it's all in their fingers" or whatever. Anyone that says and thinks that is full of what comes out of the south end of a northbound bull. Of course the...
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    New Reverb Demo

    That's the first thing I thought of when I heard that first snare hit. Is the drum verb from the Axe as well as the verb on the geetar?
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    Axe VST Plugin on the Horizon?

    Yes, they were working on a plugin awhile back, and as far as I knew they dropped the idea (at least partially) due to piracy concerns. If they could do as someone else stated and have the plugin only work if an Axe-Fx was plugged in, using the Axe as a dongle, that may slow things down on the...
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    Cab Packs - are they necessary?

    I would say that's kind of liking asking is having more than one guitar necessary. I don't mean necessary as in having a backup for a gig obviously, but necessary for coming up with different tones. If you can get every sound you want with whatever you currently have, then nothing additional is...
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    Pick Two Factory Cabs to Replace

    I think 99% of us (I know there will always be a few naysayers) would be happy with almost any decision Cliff makes about removing a current cabinet or two, as long as it was available to download and use in a user cab slot. I know some of you out there may be doing so, but it's still hard for...
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    First Show with Axe!

    That's right! Any true rock-n-roller knows you use a teleprompter, not a music stand.
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    Is Steve Vai the best ambassador for Fractal Audio Systems ?

    No disrespect whatsoever to Mr. Vai, but I personally have read more posts on this forum stating they bought their Axe-Fxs because of Mark Day than because of Stevie.
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    A Great Story

    I would say that not only is that the first time that ever happened to you in YOUR 20+ years of gigging, it's the first time it's ever happened to ANY musician since the dawn of time.
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    Randall NB King 100 Nuno Bettencourt signature amp

    Actually, you pretty much kinda sorta have heard one soloed. We stood a few feet from it in Charlotte.
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    Welcome Pete Lesperance From Harem Scarem To Our Family Of Artists!

    As Mark said above, if you are into AOR, Melodic Rock, whatever you wanna call it, definitely check out Harem Scarem. Great songs, superb vocal, and awesome guitar work. And to Pete; glad to see HS's retirement was a short one.
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    Funky/Slappy new single - "Fly" (SlapChop part II)

    I think you did an awesome job on that tune. Loved the song. I respectfully disagree with UnsungHeroGuitars comment about losing the pause before the chorus. If you were going to try to sell this song as a dance song, then I would definitely kill the pause. But I assume that was not your...
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    Hey gang. Check my tones for me please.

    By the way, to anyone reading these comments between me and Narzugon thinking I'm an a-hole starting a flame war. Me and Narzugon have known each other in "real life" for 35+ years and this is how we talk to each other face to face, so no need for anyone to get their panties in a wad. Narzugon...
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    Hey gang. Check my tones for me please.

    That's all you got? I was expecting something like "That's better than dressing up every night like the Indian from the Village People like you do"
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    Hey gang. Check my tones for me please.

    Thanks for the compliments Narzugon. Although I don't know how flattered I should be, considering that you spend most of your nights alone in your computer chair listening to Justin Bieber while you stare at your Jonas Brothers and One Direction posters.
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    Hey gang. Check my tones for me please.

    Hey Calle. Thanks for the advice on opening up the sound on the solo. That's just how that particular solo sounded on that particular day. I did a whole album with this buddy of mine where this song came from, so there are a few different solo tones on there. While I do appreciate the advice...
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    Hey gang. Check my tones for me please.

    Here's a song I recorded all the guitars on for a friend of mine. Don't waste your time critiquing my playing , I already know I suck. Just looking to see what you guys think of the tones I managed to come up with. All Axe-Fx of course. Saying "they suck" is an acceptable response, my feelings...
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    Dual Guitar Gigbag

    I've had good luck with the Access stuff. And like any other company, they make several different levels to get you at the price point you may want to stay in.
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    Metallica RAR 2014 Axe-fx II?!!

    Well, as I originally stated, I don't care one way or the other about Metallica. I also never said they were or were not talented nor successful. I also never said that I thought those other artists I mentioned are better than Metallica, because I don't think that. I was just referring to your...
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    Metallica RAR 2014 Axe-fx II?!!

    Which half? LOL
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    Metallica RAR 2014 Axe-fx II?!!

    I don't care one way or the other about Metallica. But you can't really go by the "selling out concert" logic to determine how talented people are can you? If so, that means that Bon Jovi, Pink, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, One Direction, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5...
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    Tooth and Nail/the new Mark Day--I love this guy!

    Wow. I hope I can rock out like that when I'm his age. Oh wait... I'm older than him. Never mind.
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    New tune, all guitars are with Axe-FX II

    Wow! That sounds like Allan Holdsworth and Eddie Van Halen had a kid that grew up and took lessons from Guthrie Govan. (Hopefully you take that as the compliment it was intended to be.)
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