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    Who made you start playing guitar?

    Cliche'd answer, but, the Beatles.
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    Dan Campbell FTL

    "Taking the points," "Leaving points on the board." Assumes these FG's were automatic. They weren't! Have you familiarized yourself with the Lions' kicker?
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    Fractal's Wahs-- appreciation thread

    I use the Mission Engineering spring model for Wah and the EV-1 for everything else. On the Fractal I also usually use Cry Baby or Clyde.
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    Fractal's Wahs-- appreciation thread

    I've tried all different wah wah pedals with my tube amp rig and I can't find any that I like nearly as much as the wahs in my Fractal units. Seems like the Fractal ones are just smoother or something.
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    Falling behind

    Thanks! (Glad I asked).
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    Falling behind

    Now that's a childish post.
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    Falling behind

    Mania? Seriously? That's how you read my post?
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    Falling behind

    Would like to take my FM9 out instead of my FXIII, but we are starting to fall further and further behind on substantive (e.g. amp modelling) upgrades. I know there's no point asking "when" the FM9 will receive some of the more recent upgrades, but . . . is it even being worked on?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

    Cliff himself said he agreed actually.
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    Amp speaker tab - FRFR vs SS PWR AMP

    What would you recommend if you're using both at same time live?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

    As I and others have pointed out, the ultimate thread derail is 100 posts saying nothing but "OMG, Cliff, thank you!"
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    Dyna-cab, general consensus is that they're "better" than legacy?

    Yeah this is a bit of an emperor's new clothes thing for me. Sure my ears are the problem.
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    What doesn't the Axe Fx do effect wise

    I've been able to reproduce a good Envelope Filter but it would be nice to have a separate effect.
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    Are you considering an Axe-FX ? Here is what I learned.

    I have never been able to get on with the presets for some reason.
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    Trying to cancel Sirius/XM

    Don’t blame the customer service reps. They have scripts they’re required to follow.
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    Kirk Hammett On Rick Beato (Fractal content)

    Understood, but Kirk went well beyond that, saying it would take him an hour to make any changes on his own. And it's clear that Beato never spent any real time with the system.
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    Kirk Hammett On Rick Beato (Fractal content)

    Cool shoutout for Fractal, but I have to shake my head when they talk about how it's so hard to make changes on the fly and you can't just twist knobs like on a real amp. I assume at least Kirk knows about performance pages.
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    School me on the different Les Paul guitars!

    Those look great. Are they heavy?
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    New Axe III User - Need Help Getting Going!

    Start with an amp block and a cab block.
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    Dyna Cab questions?

    I'm noticing the Dyna-Cabs sound very "thin" to me compared to what I'm used to.
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    Case, stand or hang?

    Floor
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    What Dyna Cab recipes are people using for Plexis?

    As title says. Share your cabs, mics and settings.
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    In praise of LT TV Mix #2

    Already a ton of "TV" IRs in the Axe: https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cabinet_models_list. Also in Dyna Cab. Not just a Leon thing. https://marshall.com/amps/products/cabinets/1960tv. And yes, I think it stands for "Tall Vintage."
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    In praise of LT TV Mix #2

    I've bought tons of professional cab packs. Have tried all different Dyna Cabs. To my ears, this cab mix that good old Leon Todd @2112 did in his basement years ago is still my favorite!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

    Or as I call it, "slow hockey."
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    Here are my Impulse Responses

    Same, except I play an A chord.
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    FM3 Joe Satriani cover Circles

    Awesome.
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    Metallica live on Jimmy Kimmel

    Great performances.
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    Can we have separate threads for the thank yous?

    It is when you're trying to wade through an 18 page thread looking for info about an update and half the threads are just "OMG, thank you Cliff". Just not necessary for every .01 update. Cliff says above he agrees. He knows you're thankful. It's about making the site more usable.
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    With Matrix Out of Stock What SS Power Amp is Best?

    Ok, how about this one: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/a-good-alternative-to-matrix-amps.190994/#post-2372810
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    With Matrix Out of Stock What SS Power Amp is Best?

    Here are a couple: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/best-power-amps-for-axe-fx-3.171237/ https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/looking-for-a-power-amp.179938/ https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/best-power-amp-for-modelers.164406/
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    With Matrix Out of Stock What SS Power Amp is Best?

    There are tons of long threads on this already.
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    Suggested cover songs for a trio?

    Hendrix
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    Can we have separate threads for the thank yous?

    No disrespect. Been a user since the Ultra. We all love what Cliff does and the firmware updates are amazing. But every single update or beta, at least half the long thread are posts just saying “thank you Cliff”. I want to read the thread to see how people are getting on with the firmware...
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    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Personally, I play mostly through SS pwr amo and cab and I don’t hear a difference. But use your ears.
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    Suhr Modern - Dead spots

    I had a modern satin that had a massive dead spot. Sent it to Suhr to look at. They replaced the neck. For free. Even though I bought it used! Other Suhrs I’ve had haven’t had a problem, although I will say that same Modern Satin requires almost constant truss rod adjustment for some reason.
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    U2 is now officially a Las Vegas lounge act!

    A bunch of BS. If the drummer isn’t healthy enough to play and he gives his blessing who’s to second guess?
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    Half time show

    Chiefs would have won anyway.
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    A good alternative To Matrix Amps?

    I’ve used a Fryette Powerstation and a Quilter 202 with good results. Lots of people use Seymour Duncan Powerstage. Do a search. There are tons of threads on this.
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    Matrix GT1000FX Amp failure and Customer Support

    I posted above that the repair of my GT1000 was taking a long time. Just wanted to add they did eventually come through and fixed it for free out of warranty.
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    Are new amps really needed?

    No, but I’d like an Ampeg.
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    Gift of Tone #23 - ALEX LIFESON

    People are going to have a stroke.
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    Seymour Duncan Power Stage 700 with Ax Fx 3

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/is-a-humbuster-just-a-ts-to-trs-cable.184836/
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    Seymour Duncan Power Stage 700 with Ax Fx 3

    It’s not.
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    Pitch - Virtual Capo Sound

    When you say it's not working, is that with the band and regular volume or is that at home? Because if it's at home you may be hearing the strings in regular tuning as you're strumming them at the same time as the sound with the virtual capo, which will sound weird.
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    Low End out of control

    Cut Switch is the first thing I do on every preset.
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    Is it me or are others in the same boat?

    I feel the same way as the OP. Nothing sounds as good to me as through amp and cab. Yes, I know it's apples and oranges. I just don't get anywhere close to the satisfaction I get through amp and cap when using FRFR. I've tried shooting an IR of my actual cab but doesn't help much. And again...
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    Cheap XLR cables

    Fractal’s selling their own now. I assume they’re good. https://shop.fractalaudio.com/faslink-cable/
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    Welcome MATT BELLAMY of MUSE to the Fractal Audio Artist Roster

    Makes sense. He’s not exactly a “guitar, cord, amp” kinda guy.
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    An MIR analysis of real amp versus captures and profiles

    I bet @FractalAudio would have thoughts.
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    MATRIX is still in business.

    To be clear, they have communicated with me it just hasn’t been helpful. “Oh, I’ll check on it.” That sort of thing.
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    MATRIX is still in business.

    Sent my malfunctioning GT1000 to them in August at their suggestion. No evidence they’ve even opened it yet.
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Plus one on this.
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    Wish A couple easy UI wishes

    Do you use Performance Pages?
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    Question regarding FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE

    I personally don’t hear a difference.
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    Question regarding FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE

    No need for two amps. Just split off two outputs. One before cab one after. There’s a preset that’s a template for this. It’s also shown in the manual.
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 20.05 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Man, I’m loving that SV20 model. Yes, if you “correct” it please retain it somewhere else.
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    Why are all the factory presets so bass heavy??

    I’ve always had same impression. I gave some examples here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm9-factory-presets-version-3-0-release.186043/page-2#post-2301702
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    Wish Honey Bee OD

    Bumping my thread/request from 2019. Still my favorite type of OD.
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 20.05 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Does this affect only certain drive models?
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    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 20.05 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Ah, already packed it up for a gig.
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    MATRIX is still in business.

    Having communication issues with them right now about a GT1000 I sent in for repair.
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    Best power amps for Axe fx 3

    So what did you end up with?
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    Simulate KT88's in a Plexi

    You know there's an option to change tube type to KT88 in the Axe right?
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    Implemented Crowther Hot Cake

    I previously offered to send you mine and I still would but I see that it is gooped so probably no point. Edit: Btw, opening it up for the first time ever I notice it has dip switches.
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    Lower Hudson Valley N.Y. have any decent luthiers for fret work and repairs?

    All good. It’s actually a cool little shop. And Paul’s been around a long time. He used to be at Ossining music. Very skilled but also fast and reasonably priced. Make sure he’s in before you go.
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    Lower Hudson Valley N.Y. have any decent luthiers for fret work and repairs?

    Yeah that’s why I recommended.
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    Lower Hudson Valley N.Y. have any decent luthiers for fret work and repairs?

    May not be “lower” enough for you but Paul at Division Street Music in Peekskill.
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    How Many Amps Have You Owned, & Can You Remember Them All?

    Figured out I've owned 38 amps, of which I still have 8. I've found Amp GAS to be even worse than Guitar GAS.
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    FM9 Factory Presets version 3.0 Release

    In case anyone cares, I was skipping around kind of randomly and noted examples of some presets/scenes that in my opinion, to my ears, sound way too dark or muffled for me to ever use them live as is. If others disagree that's fine, I'll move on. And to reiterate, I appreciate the massive amount...
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    FM9 Factory Presets version 3.0 Release

    To be clear I didn’t say all 384 sounded dark and muffled, I said “many” of them do. And I play them both through amp and cab with cab sims off and through Matrix CLR monitors with cab sims on. AFAIK the CLR’s are still the gold standard for FRFR. Anyway, if it’s just me then I guess it’s just...
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    FM9 Factory Presets version 3.0 Release

    Appreciate the effort that goes into this but as an owner of multiple Fractal units going back to the Ultra I always think the presets do a poor job of representing the quality of sounds in the unit. So many of them are so dark and muffled. It’s not hard to fix with EQ, the Cut switch and...
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    FM3 into Front of Quilter Amp - A gigging success!

    I recently had to send my Matrix power amp on for repair so I’ve been using my 202 with my III. Sounds great! Running it into Effects loop return.
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    Horrible. Absolutely mortifying playing experience last night.

    Agree
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    Horrible. Absolutely mortifying playing experience last night.

    Gotta admit I was expecting a lot worse from title and build up. Bartender/soundman said something dickish? Yeah, and?
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    Can Axe III do a horn sound?

    Same here.
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    Can Axe III do a horn sound?

    I couldn’t get sound out of it.
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    Can Axe III do a horn sound?

    Wow! So nice of you. And you're being modest. It sounds awesome!
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    Can Axe III do a horn sound?

    Have a gig coming up where it would be useful to be able to emulate a trumpet section. Anything in the magic box?
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    Matrix GT1000FX Amp failure and Customer Support

    Have used my 1000 1u for many years without any issue. Recently it started turning off for no particular reason. Not doubting or negating the OP’s experience but so far communications with Matrix have been very helpful and prompt. After walking through some things with them I sent it in recently...
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    Can the Axe-Fx II sustain?

    I did this with an Axe II. Seems plenty sustain-y to me.
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    Implemented Crowther Hot Cake

    I’m a lot closer than Australia and I’ll send you mine if you want to try it. PM me if so.
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    Is the Klone coming to FM9 in 3.0?

    It sounds different.
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    FM9 USB Firmware V 1.01 Public Beta

    Includes teh Klon?
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    Middle of gig right now panic. Help

    Note to self: bring extra XLR cable.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Public Beta 2

    Sorry if this has been answered, but if I’m playing through Power amp and (non FRFR) guitar cab/speaker (I.e. cab sims off) is the “correct” approach to match SIC to amp model type or actual speaker I’m using?
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    Banned from TGP

    I agree. For those who weren't around, no user contributed more to the Axe-Fx community in the old days than Scott. I bought my first Axe-Fx because of Scott singing its praises on TGP, as did a lot of people. Before he decided to become less active for whatever reason Scott was kind of like the...
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    Goodbye, Todd D. "bishop5150" Bishop

    Didn't know him but always enjoyed his input here. Very sad.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00 Public Beta (Beta 4)

    Exact same for me, as reported above. Filter 1 became Amp 1. I also had a couple of presets using Filter 2 and they became something else.
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00 Public Beta (Beta 4)

    Weird bug. On all my presets I have a switch on my FC-12 set to turn on and off a Filter block for a lead boost. Now with this firmware that same FC-12 switch on all presets is set to turn on and off the AMP 1 block. Edit: A couple of other FC assignments in some presets screwed up also.
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    Out1 to FOH, Out2 to SS Poweramp and Cab, which output mode to use?

    Personally I don't hear or feel a difference so I don't worry about it, but if I'm doing a gig and doing both I assume what the audience hears through the PA is the most important so I leave it on FRFR.
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    Best way to use IEM with axfx3?

    Here’s what I do: Out 1 goes to FOH. Send out 2 of Fractal unit to one channel of personal mixer. Ask soundman to send back full band monitor mix preferably without guitar and put that into other channel of mixer. Send mixer output (balanced how you like) to IEM unit. Edit: when I was doing...
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    The single block you wish would get more attention?

    Something that can easily cop a Jerry Garcia-type envelope filter sound.
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    Question regarding FRONT-OF-HOUSE + GUITAR SPEAKER BACKLINE

    Yeah you have to pick one or the other if you’re using one amp. Personally I can’t hear a difference :)
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    Anybody Else Pulling Their Hair Out Over Taxes and This 1099-K Crap for Selling Used Gear?

    The current rule is not new--you had to pay taxes on this income before. Yes, the new reporting requirement is a pain in the neck. But this isn't a real tax increase. A real tax increase was what happened under the last administration when they eliminated the deduction for all state and local...
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    19.05 not working out

    Thanks Cliff. Does that "mistake" affect the new FM9 beta too?
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    Banned from TGP

    Still the best place to buy and sell gear though.
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    Whatcha guys using in a live context to place your rack with AXE-FX on?

    Amp stand.
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    Which "hi-fi" (lossless) streaming service do you use?

    Amazon HD
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    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    The FM9 is too expensive a piece of gear to be just ignored like this.
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