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  1. Philip

    Help with a CLR repair

    I don't know about Xitone, or about the quality of the power amp in the Atomic CLR, but my wedge worked like a champ for like 10 years without issues before it died. If I get another 10 years out of it, I will be stoked.
  2. Philip

    Help with a CLR repair

    Just wanted to give a shout out to Tom King. I contacted him in January with a CLR that needed repair. Immediate response on a Saturday from Tom. Got me an RMA set up and mailed up the "guts" of the wedge. Got the unit back on 2/27/23 and it's all good. I forgot how good the CLR sounded...
  3. Philip

    Atomic Amps - Tom King won't return my amp - IT'S BEEN A YEAR!!!

    I just wanted to put some fresh ink on this topic. I got a CLR about a decade ago and it was absolutely brilliant until it blew about a year ago. I let it collect dust for a while and finally got around to email Atomic. I spent 6 weeks or a couple months without a response, which brought me...
  4. Philip

    U2's The Edge plays through my Axe-Fx2

    Two observations from body language: (1) Edge totally digs the drive sound you have dialed in for the beginning of the second verse (04:22). (2) Edge is totally afraid to share a mic with your singer for the double vocal part after the drum break down (05:20-:50)- probably learned that lesson...
  5. Philip

    Best way to eliminate hum?

    Hey all- I am experiencing more hum\buzz than I would like. Other than getting an electrician over here to my condo, I would like some suggestions to make it better. I already have all my gear running into a Monster Pro Power 2500 conditioner (Axe-FX II + CLR). I have tried the ground...
  6. Philip

    Hearing Protection - Anyone Try These? "EARasers Musicians Filtered Earplugs"

    When I got mine, I just called a local audiologist and went in. Cost a couple hundred I think. They poured molds in my ear and fitted them perfectly to my ear. Then on the outside there is an opening and you can pop in different filters depending on the application. -Phil
  7. Philip

    Power Conditioner

    Me too. The thing I like most about the Monster is that it powers on (and off) in "stages" so the CLR comes on last and there is no "pop" because the Axe is already booted up by the time the CLR comes on. Works in reverse too, so when I flip the off switch, I don't get any pop either. -Phil
  8. Philip

    Using what works for you

    The AC30 is a CC2X. Has the mercury magnetic upgrades done.
  9. Philip

    Using what works for you

    I have seen probably more than 100 posts over the past few years where people write some variation of "I just can't get a good sound from the Axe-FX, I prefer my amp, bla bla bla," and someone inevitably responds with something like, "no sweat dude. If your amp works better for you, just sell...
  10. Philip

    Bought a Les Paul Junior!

    What I am really digging about the P90 is the punch of it, but it still has the sharpness. Just awesome. Not as versatile sounding as many other guitars, but very cool in the right moment!
  11. Philip

    Bought a Les Paul Junior!

    Just got a Les Paul Jr. last week and have been playing it to death. It is a 1958 VOS from the Custom Shop. TV Model. Double Cut. The neck is huge. Sound is awesome. Really having fun with it. My first venture into P90 land. Really cool sounds and so simple- one pup, on tone knob, and...
  12. Philip

    Atomic CLR after 2 months

    I think FRFR is the way to go with the Axe-II. Obvi, if you like your sound and your rig works for you, then roll with it, but if you are using a real cab you are missing out on a huge piece of what the Axe can do- all the cabs. They sound great. I do mainly U2 with my setup. Used to lug...
  13. Philip

    Atomic CLR after 2 months

    I got a CLR wedge about mid September. When I plugged it in, I expected to be totally blown away. I wasn't. I think the main reason was that I really liked the sound that I had dialed in on my previous atomic FRFR cab and wedge. I re worked my main core amp block for a few weeks and really...
  14. Philip

    Axe FX II vs. Ultra: Effects Processing Only

    An Wah! Models now, not just parameters....
  15. Philip

    Anybody know what date Atomic is up to on CLR wait list?

    April 6, 2013. Got the invite today. -Phil
  16. Philip

    AC30 on V11

    The low end is much improved. Punchier. Very nice.
  17. Philip

    GAS-ing for an explorer - epiphone or full monty?

    I have both a Gibson and an Epi. I do a U2 show, so I got the Epi to do plane travel with. I think the epi is pretty close to the Gibson. It is not right on, obviously, but it is pretty good considering that the Epi was used for like $350 and the Gibson was I think $1100. The Gibson feels a...
  18. Philip

    Does your Axe FX have a pet name ?

    I call it my "Edge in a box," and I always sing the name when I say it. You know, step 1, cut a hole in a box; step 2, put The Edge in that box... -Phil
  19. Philip

    Finally, The EDGE (U2) Using an AXE-FX II !!!!

    I heard that he is waiting to upgrade until there was a working version of Axe-Edit. <grin>
  20. Philip

    Advice on electric 12-strings

    + 1 for the Rick. I have a 330 that I love.
  21. Philip

    From GSP2101 to Axe FX II = i miss some stuff and it's 20 Years ago...

    This.
  22. Philip

    VOX AC30 MID SETTING to ZERO ?!?!

    The quote refers to something else. This keeps getting quoted out of context. What Cliff was saying is that on old AC30s if you cranked the bass knob like up to 10, it would create a huge mid range "notch" but that unique sound was due to a flaw in the tone stack- it was corrected on newer...
  23. Philip

    Fractal bot so much faster, why?

    If only the development and release of Axe-Edit 3.0 was as fast as the FractalBot protocol...... I kid, I kid.... -Phil
  24. Philip

    VOX AC30 MID SETTING to ZERO ?!?!

    Cliff- I am going to hi-jack this thread because I have always wanted some guidance straight from the horses mouth about setting up the TOP BOOST AC-30. I play in a U2 show and want that Edge amp sound. I have a real AC30 so all of the "extra" digital knobs have always freaked me out, like mid...
  25. Philip

    From GSP2101 to Axe FX II = i miss some stuff and it's 20 Years ago...

    I had a 2120\2112 from like 1997 - 2007 when I bought the Axe-FX standard. I LOVED it. I would still be using it if there wasn't an Axe-FX. The 2112 was very similar to the 2101, but the routing wasn't as open as the 2101 and the AxeFX. There were about 20 different routing configuration...
  26. Philip

    Isolated Knopfler from the soundboard at last night's gig.

    I think the Creed one is the best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctoQ0z88cG4
  27. Philip

    What recording software.....

    Reaper over here. I also still have an Ensoniq Paris system that I LOVE. Ensoniq Paris - the most "analog" sounding DAW? - Gearslutz.com Reaper is my substitute for Paris. -Phil
  28. Philip

    Name 7 guitar players you really like...

    1. Jimi Page 2. Lindsey Buckingham 3. Steve Bartek 4. Jonny Greenwood 5. The Edge That's all I need. I am more into bands than gunslingers anyway... -Phil
  29. Philip

    Preferred PDF Software?

    thanks all
  30. Philip

    Guitar wall hangers - Neck damage?

    A friend warned me that he thinks the neck of one of his basses was damaged by hanging it on a wall hanger. I have a few guitars hanging on my wall and never really thought about the effect on the neck, given it seems like every music store I have ever been to hangs guitars on display...
  31. Philip

    Preferred PDF Software?

    I don't have a forum other than this one that I frequent. Does anyone have any thoughts about the best PDF software? I have been using Acrobat Pro 8 for several years and just got a new computer. It came with a trial of PDF Nitro that seems like a pretty nice program so far. Wondering...
  32. Philip

    Can 10.0 Beta be publicly released now?

    "What?!?!?! A public beta of 10 before it is ready! Why didn't I think of that?!?! That would make my life so much easier. Quick, put it on the website so people can download it, lock up their units and complain to me that 11 isn't done! Oh, and while your at it, throw AxeEdit2 up there as...
  33. Philip

    Version 10.0 Sample

    That's nothing. Wait for V11 and you Axe-FX will start looking at your wife like she is the other woman....
  34. Philip

    James Hetfield Silliness.....

    Supposed to be every "yeah" James Hetfield has uttered... Funny for the first 30 seconds or so. https://soundcloud.com/kcclips/hetfield-grunts
  35. Philip

    Release the Kraken

    At least the Kraken wasn't Axe-Edit. Threads asking for the new firmware to be released are practically a breath of fresh air these days.... :) -Phil
  36. Philip

    Windows 8 support in the next drop?

    I am on Win8 64. All I did was run the compatibility trouble shooter. No problems. Recording Axe-FX via usb into reaper on my 27" acer touch screen. coooooooooool. -Phil
  37. Philip

    Noise and clicking sound from axe 2

    Check your CPU usage. I know that when I get up there on the CPU I get random sonic artifacts that are unpleasant. Sometimes even stock presets can cause a problem with CPU load. -Phil
  38. Philip

    tuning down to Eb

    Depends on the guitar for me. I love my strat dropped to Eb, but my les paul just has to be in standard to make it sing like it should.
  39. Philip

    Delta Airlines SMASHES $10,000 Gibson ES-335!

    I had my explorer head stock broken off by delta. I told them over and over that it was a terrible idea to check it, but they wouldn't listen. Fortunately for me, they paid every penny of the replacement and the guitar was new and I didn't have any special attachment to it. -Phil
  40. Philip

    Am I the only Axe User in Indianapolis? Or even Indiana for that matter?

    The old forum had a link to google map on it where people tagged their home state. Not sure if it is still around. A long time ago, before mentions of Axe-Edit would cause huge blow outs, people would sometimes wonder how many axe-fx units had been sold and it would turn into a huge battle...
  41. Philip

    U2 - Even Better Than the real thing help

    I don't think so. I think you are just hearing the octave string on the 12-string Rick.
  42. Philip

    U2 - Even Better Than the real thing help

    Like this, dude... U2 - Even Better Than The Real Thing Guitar Cover - YouTube
  43. Philip

    Am I crazy?

    Sell it if you need some $$. Buy a II later. You might miss it, but you can always replace it. They're not like guitars, you can always get an Ultra again and it will sound just the same as the one you have now.
  44. Philip

    Hey Vocalists... Anyone have experience with live pitch correction?

    So, I asked him. The pitch correction on Mike's videos is done in post with Melodyne. FWIW -Phil
  45. Philip

    Hey Vocalists... Anyone have experience with live pitch correction?

    I will say again that I am sure there is no live pitch correction going on. He records direct out of the mixing board. What happens in the post I don't know. What I can tell you is that he does use an "auto-face" correcter that makes him look like Louis CK at all times, including live. That...
  46. Philip

    Hey Vocalists... Anyone have experience with live pitch correction?

    Those guys do rock. I know them from our day jobs, and I actually play with them some times and sit in on the U2 songs. Mike is awesome. He works for the county's public defenders office and is a great guy. He has received some local news attention recently because his very young son was...
  47. Philip

    What version of 9.01 do you have?

    This is me when the audience member realized that the Wrecker transformer value was wrong and I was playing through a digital unit not a tube amp... Family Guy - Big Fat Phony. - YouTube
  48. Philip

    randomisation of deep parameters to emulate real world variances

    Seems like Axe-Edit already causes random changes in my settings, even without the button. ;) -Phil
  49. Philip

    got kicked out of my band last night.

    I have never regretted quitting a band, getting fired from a band or firing someone from a band. Just plow on dude. When you get in a new band and get comfortable, you will probably look back and wish that you had been kicked out of your old band long ago.
  50. Philip

    Just had a preview of Windows 8

    I was really stoked about the Surface until I saw it is expected to be WiFi only. I will wait for one with a cellular connection, or perhaps pick up a Windows 8 tablet with cellular from Asus, or Samsung etc. I have not put Win 8 on any computers yet, but I am a Windows Phone guy. I can see...
  51. Philip

    U2's "One" Cover with Axe-Fx II v8.01a

    Real nice........
  52. Philip

    Oh Baby FW 8 2290 U2 - True Love...

    New preset for Where The Streets Have No Names in FW 8.01. Heaven. U2 - Streets - 2290 Love on the Axe-FX II Firmware 8.01a by wildmorphlaw on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free Oh, and here is my new Bad preset for 8 as well...
  53. Philip

    Has anyone else on here just @#%$ing HAD IT with work?

    I love my job... I am small business and I am my only employee. I work in a shared office space of colleagues who do similar work, so I don't get lonely and have the lunch time spring board for ideas and brainstorming, but no one cares when I come or go, how much work I do, or how\when I do...
  54. Philip

    Always answer when your guitar calls...

    This is a story of a saved guitar. I picked up an Epiphone Casino to keep at my office. It is nice because it is a guitar I really wanted for my collection and being a semi hollow, it can actually create enough acoustic volume to make it okay to play it at the office unplugged. And it looks...
  55. Philip

    Simulating a 12 string

    Do you do anything to deal with the top two strings that are "doubled" but not "octaved" on a 12 string? I do what you do for creating a "12-string in a pinch" on the axe and then just kind of avoid those top strings when strumming chords. I also have a foot switch set up so that during solos...
  56. Philip

    8.01 and 8.01a - Is there a difference?

    Did I miss a discussion about the difference between FW 8.01 and 8.01a? I installed 8.01 when I saw Cliff's post to the link and then saw 8.01a had replaced it the next day. The release notes don't explain whether there is a difference. Thanks, Phil
  57. Philip

    FW 8.01 wierd behaviour AND SCREEN FROZEN , AXE FX CRASHED !!

    I went from 7.0 to 8.01 and have this same issue. I was connected to axe-edit briefly for FW upgrade and recalled one of the presets- that's when the 59 bassguy thing happened to the patches. -Phil
  58. Philip

    Anyone use a Line6 HD500 as a backup for their Axe?

    I think it is a decent back up in a pinch. I bought one and did a tour in Iraq with my U2 band using the 500 and a Variax. It was a great solution because we were very limited with how much gear we could take. Obviously the Axe-fx blows it away, but it is fine for live use and very quick and...
  59. Philip

    best way to use pitch shift for drop tune

    It is a 2 octave up pitch. Also the usual edge stuff....delay, ac30 etc...
  60. Philip

    Bit and sample rate reduction - 2290 delay?

    My main question is relating to using the 2290 delay model- but generally speaking, other than for the obvious change in sound, how can I figure out when to use sample rate and bit reduction when trying to recreate vintage units? For instance- the 2290- is it a 24 bit unit, and I shouldn't do...
  61. Philip

    The history of Axe Fx so far.

    One of the big drawbacks to the first few firmware revisions was that it was only possible to record the Axe-FX for online posting if it was playing metal or U2 covers.... :) -Phil
  62. Philip

    ...

    Read all of the posts and I don't think my #1 of all time made it in any of the lists. Drum roll........... Contact Kick ass flick. Love the repeat value.
  63. Philip

    Best Practices: Preset Ordering

    I do mine chronologically.
  64. Philip

    Best "cover songs" to get the crowd onto the dance floor?

    To get a dance floor going, I don't think you can beat 80's top 40 songs. If girls will dance to it, men will join in. Typically, only really drunk guys will dance without women. Living on a prayer, 8675309 jenny, blister in the sun, girls just wanna have fun, material girl, oh, and Jesse's...
  65. Philip

    What music theory tricks did you learn early on guitar that blew your mind?

    Couldn't just "like" this, I had to comment because I agree completely. When I was reaching and trying to play as well as a bunch of players I thought were far better than I was, I did it by trying to play a bunch of different notes and being all over the fret board while improvising in a blues...
  66. Philip

    FAS effect's rack

    If there was a new FX only box, I wonder if an Ultra could be flashed with a high-quality-effects-only firmware, or is that CPU up to the challenge? Of course there would be IO\hardware drawbacks, but might breath some alternative life into the old units.
  67. Philip

    Mysterious Ways clip

    In listening to the clips again, I do hear a difference in the sound- oddly, I think I actually prefer the "brighter" sound of the AXE-FX version...
  68. Philip

    Mysterious Ways clip

    I think what he is trying to say is that if you have "taken" things from this forum, presets, settings, recordings, etc- you ought to "give" back. I have never shared a preset .syx file with anyone online, so I don't have any reason to think anyone should share a preset with me. But I did do...
  69. Philip

    Mysterious Ways clip

    Very nice.
  70. Philip

    50 years of music gear in one box

    Digitech did that in the 90s with their flagship unit. The 2112 was re-released as the "2120 Artist" and it included a bunch of artist presets built in as factory selections. My guess is that when Axe-change finally works, we might artists doing that on some level anyway. -Phil
  71. Philip

    AxeFX2 feedback issue:

    I had a really bad feed back problem with my Atomic cabs. This is a known issue. The feedback I had was the awful microphone to a monitor feedback sound. Oddly- version 6.0 has eliminated it for the most part. Some of my super high gain presets, on single coils will still do it, but it is...
  72. Philip

    Axe-2 The Fly by U2

    The internet needs more Axe-FX U2 covers, so I thought I would fill this huge void. This is all Axe-2 into reaper. Nothing done post production. Guitar Cover - U2 - The Fly (Chicago and Glastonbury) - YouTube
  73. Philip

    One of the Most Powerful Controls in the Amp Block

    The only match for Transformers is Voltron.
  74. Philip

    Holy V.6 AC30 Batman!

    I use a few different setups with speaker selection. One thing I would suggest all try is to run stereo cab and mix and match between irs and mics.
  75. Philip

    Bank Naming

    I still really want to see the "preset name scrolling" on bank change feature from the GCP on the MFC. Adding the preset numbers to the display on bank change = none is a good start. If the preset name scrolling is not possible, the next best thing for me would be if I could name the banks and...
  76. Philip

    Will you guys still use RWs, Kalthallen, etc after 6.0?

    I use some of the Redwirez that come in the II. I will continue to use them. I bought a few IRs from them directly. Some of the Vox and Fenders. I have never even loaded them into my unit because I have been happy with my sounds using the stocks. -Phil
  77. Philip

    Holy V.6 AC30 Batman!

    I have a real AC30. Is is a CCX, with the blue speakers. Also, the components have been swapped with Mercury Magnetics output, power, and choke. I think my real amp sounds awesome too. I will agree that my Axe-FX doesn't come close to my AC30 when you compare how loud each one is, but the...
  78. Philip

    Holy V.6 AC30 Batman!

    Most of my presets use the AC30 sim. Holy cow. I don't know how to describe what has changed, but it sounds epic. It is some how "spongier" and "more biting" at the same time- whatever that means. Anyway- Awesome. -Phil
  79. Philip

    Gain and Taper Question in V6

    I have read a bunch of threads and tried to answer my question, but wanted to confirm that I am understanding what I am reading in other threads. Since updating to V6, almost all of my presets now clip output 1. I am using mainly AC30 and Fender models. Question: To fix this output...
  80. Philip

    Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

    Cliff- please, if you are releasing 6 today, wait until 5 mountain time. I REALLY need to stay at work and get some things done in between checking the forum....
  81. Philip

    Firmware 6: any changes to cpu usage?

    Oooh....very interesting. So, it sounds like the new firmware is actually pushing some of the amp processing off of the amp CPU and onto the the "master" CPU which is the one that does all the effects? Is that new, or has that always been the case- that some of the amp processing was done by...
  82. Philip

    Firmware 6: any changes to cpu usage?

    I don't think that the extra CPU usage by the amps will matter to any users because one CPU is dedicated to the amp blocks (and nothing else) and the number of instances of amp blocks allowed in the chain is limited to two. My understanding is the CPU meter in the utility menu is displaying the...
  83. Philip

    Firmware 6: any changes to cpu usage?

    "Improved some filter efficiencies resulting in lower CPU usage for some blocks" From the release notes......
  84. Philip

    Firmware 6: any changes to cpu usage?

    Maybe, maybe not. I seem to remember a firmware update on the Ultra\Standard that actually streamlined the code and made the CPU usage drop slightly. Others remember that, or am I inventing memories? - my gen 1 unit seems like the 90's at this point... -Phil
  85. Philip

    Feedback when playing through mains/monitor wedges

    I have the same issue with my Atomics. This is only a problem with single coils though. I can't make humbuckers squeal like the strats do. A few thoughts: This was TERRIBLE on my Standard, and for some reason is not as prevalent on the II. Turning down the volume of the monitor- without any...
  86. Philip

    can you preview patches like gcp?

    BUMP - Any info on this in a future FW update?
  87. Philip

    First - Srolling preview by change Bank

    Bump
  88. Philip

    Does this ever happen to you guys/gals?

    That is typical life for me. I don't even need to change settings. Some days I play and can't believe how great everything sounds. Then a week later, I am playing (without changing anything in the axe-fx or my setup) and it just doesn't seem to be glowing like it was before. Maybe it's my...
  89. Philip

    3.03 preset change time?

    Can Cliff or anyone else say how much increase in drop out there will be during preset changes when running high res amps? Is it so significant that will be noticeable to the players ears? I have some tunes I play that use up to 5 presets. Would be nice to be able to disable hi res mode for...
  90. Philip

    Silversun Pickups - lazy eye?

    Do you mean the really wet delay\reverb guitar? If so, I don't think there is too much to getting close to the sound. Maybe start with the multi-delay block, or mega tap and set up a delay with a very long tail.
  91. Philip

    Mission pedals - experience/quality report

    I picked up one from a seller on eBay. I have had it for about 2 weeks. So far, I think it is a great pedal. I like it much more than the Boss it replaced. -Phil
  92. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    This is where I invoke the fine line difference between a "cover band" doing songs, and a "tribute band." putting your own spin on things is okay if you are running covers. In a tribute show, my U2 show for instance, the audience expects to hear the Edge, period. Putting your own spin on the...
  93. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    Thanks- this is action I am looking for. -Phil
  94. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    Sorry to be snarky, but you are missing the point. If you read my original post, I am not asking Cliff to model every drive pedal, including my nasty sounding ones for my stupid cover tunes that aren't worth his time and apparently aren't cool enough for you. My request was for constructive...
  95. Philip

    Reaper.......fantastic

    Yes- just piling on. Reaper is a great DAW, even without considering the price. When you factor in the price, it becomes amazing.
  96. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    I agree with many of the comments here about the quality of the sounds generated by the pedals I have mentioned. I also agree that adding drive blocks to the chain in the Axe usually just takes away from how pleasing and full the amp sounds are. However- For a "cover song" guy like me, even if...
  97. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    Is that actually going to come back, or just being hopeful? That would be awesome. I remember it vaguely from long ago...
  98. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    I think that this will be the ticket. I hope that over the next few months there is an expansion of this kind of stuff. I remember I got settings for a DynaComp out of the wiki and I really liked it. Hope that some more drive pedals will pop up.
  99. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    Mainly some Boss stuff: Like some of the 3or so ODs that they make, DS1 and DS2 for 90's stuff. Also, would love some models of some Death By Audio stuff. Or a Fulltone OCD. Off the top of my head. No offense, but don't lose too much sleep over this hypothetical audience. I am sure that...
  100. Philip

    I am greedy for more drive pedals, help?

    I want more drive models in the Axe-FX. I have seen this requested before and the resounding response from the experts is something to the effect of, "With the advanced editing parameters revealed, you can model any pedal you want with what is already in the Axe-FX." While I am sure that is...
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