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Floorboard and Rack space unit?

Does anyone use or know of a company that offers a case like this? I know there was the SKB-100 or something like that, but it looks hideous and seems horrible to try and pack. What I'd be looking for is a floorboard with enough space for the unit, and an expression pedal. In front at the...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Selling my Ultra...

It is a sad day...but in order to put the best lipstick and mascara on my baby for its new mate....should I factory reset or just reload the original presets back to the banks... Does a Factory Reset push the firmware back or will it stay at 11.0 and only reset global/preset settings? Bonus...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 9, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Custom unique rack design....

I tried using the search button, but I think this topic was from the late Ultra's years and maybe the first years of the II and possibly from the old forum. Someone had posted a picture or link to a unique rack design that was a floorboard with a 2 or 3 space rack at like a 45 degree angle at...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
x/y vs. scenes vs. presets

I'm sure this has been asked a bunch, but my learning style just needs things worded in my own thinking/vocabulary for it to click...sorry... Moving from the ultra to the II's firmware ideas...am I correct in this thought process Banks > Presets > Scenes > X/Y as the order of 'nesting'...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2016
- Replies: 15
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Function button question...simple...

Looking through the manual...(which by the way is only making the fire in my pocket hotter), it looks like I can reassign the functions of the F1,2,3 keys. If I read it right, I can set them up as: F1 - Tuner F2 - Bank Up/Down F3 - Preset Up/Down Correct? Sorry for the simple questions, I'm...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
probably asked too much...but...waiting period

any idea what the turn around time is for them to back in stock? Might have opportunity to sell my original ultra/foot controller...so am considering 'down sizing' and would need to try and time it so that I am not without a rig...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Running 2 instruments, separate chains

Hey guys... I've tried the search option on this topic a few times and can never find the direct straight answer...thinking maybe it was originally on the old forum and never translated to this one and other online searches seem to not work for me trying to use others setups. I'm looking to...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Effects pedals emulated....referencing old thread

Does anyone have a good library of the effects pedals from that "Mother of all effects thread" a few years ago? Now that I've finally got my amp sounds dialed in, I'd like to experiment with different boost pedal configurations, or other effects. I usually always end up in the same boat and...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Ok, I know...I know...he gets bashed a lot...but.....

I can't help wanting to dial in CC Deville's guitar sound(s) from the Flesh N Blood album. It's much different from the previous Poison albums. I don't want this to turn into a Poison bashing thread, cause that isn't the point. On a different forum, when I had asked they had mentioned that it...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
5150 amp sim

So, I know lots have loved this amp....I know its got a huge history in all forms of rock/metal. I just cannot jive with this amp model. I've learned to dial in the SLO100 sim for rhythm (can't get a lead tone I'm happy with feel-wise), but the 5150 still illudes me. I had a JSX (Joe...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
I think I'm at the end of my tweaking rope!!

So...I think I'm deciding that I'm done with trying to tweak tones via headphones/IEM's. Mainly for the following reasons: 1) The gain structure of patches seems different through headphones/IEM's than live. So I dial in a patch for a specific gainy (or not so gainy) crunchy or ballsy sound...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
using a filter block to find frequencies

I tried searching, but I suck..... I've seen threads on the II section about using a filter block to help find frequencies....can someone explain how to do this with some depth so I can try this?
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Well...there's EVH, Randy Rhoads, SRV, Zakk Wylde, Slash, James Hetfield, Richie....

Sambora, Dave Mustain, Dimebag Darrell....etc, etc, etc. Don't care about your opinions of their playing styles or writing abilities, or about my lack of skill or playing technique, lack of theory education whatever..... While those guys frustrate the hell out of me....as I play in a cover...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 13, 2015
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Need some harmony help....

So, for the July 4th gig, I'm gonna take the plunge (read: hopefully not make an ass of myself) and play our national anthem at the beginning of our show, which we then kick off with "American Band". I have how to play it down...but need some help adding something to it to make it have more...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Anyone willing to help a delay idiot....

Maybe I'll learn something out of this...... Ok, so I'm passable at setting delays for leads just to add the ambient type echo to fill space.....what I really suck at is dialing in a delay specific to help a song. Such as Everything by Buckcherry. The beginning part with the clean delays...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Part 2 my tone issues....

Ok...so of course thank you for your input in my first attempt at redoing my tones and figuring out where my issues with setting up useable presets are coming from. After all my previous work, I learned some things about my setup of presets (corrected in this latest batch)....and also some...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 20, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Well....Here I am again........(sorry for the length)

I have presets....like all of us......I love them, then hate them...tweak them, love them then hate them.... The most recent batch I took a different approach and really tried to dial in some additional amps to help cover some of the inadequacies of the tones I was using. For instance my...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Liquid Foot+ 12+ Axe Ultra preset sync/update issues

So I posted this on the LAMF forums, but they are quite slower and I'm under the gun timewise. With 2 shows this week, and work hours compensating for the holiday, and family Thanksgiving at our house this year for the first time....I'm bout ready to search for a noose, or rent a gun...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Nov 24, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
So.....70+ amps.....and

while I can find several usable sounds using a variety of amps........there are still (after this many years) amps...that I just can't figure out what their 'voice' is. I recently spent the last couple weeks, trying to dial in some amps I haven't spent a lot of time trying to figure out. And...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Extremely newb type question about boosting....

So....because of my available funds (read: lack there of), I've never been able to afford a nice Marshall/Mesa/insert brand name type amp....and enjoy the boosted goodness. I run my patches now with a boost in front of some of them...and I like the general sound/feel that I get from...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Preset help, uploaded patches

Hey guys, So long story short (i'll try not to babble), I have 60+ presets setup using my Liquid Foot+ controller in Setlist Mode. Those presets all sound great, and have the appropriate boost level between rhythm/lead patches. In setting up another page on my controller to have just a...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Pitch block for Eb tuning....

Ok...this is a different type of question regarding this block's use. I have it set for -1 step shifting, mix 100%. I basically lifted the Fractal settings from the factory preset and just switched it from -2 to -1. Works great, no latency, accuracy is good enough for live use with 4 other...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
quality, affordable mic stands.....any 'real' opinions...

Looking for a quality mic stand. I would prefer tripod, not against the heavier rounded bases...but they load akwardly in the car on top of stuff.... I need it to be well balanced when extended, as I have a double mic clip that I use two mic's on for talk box purposes. My current board is...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 5, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
LAMF+12+ present name sync issue

Anyone know how to sync the names so they show in the editor as correct? I did an initial sync....then setup the LF+ and have the page/IA's and such all programmed correctly. I then went back to my Ultra and programmed the sound presets I'll need to run in Song/Setlist mode. When I did...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Noise Gate/Expander block....clarification please...

So, I've always had this noisy type hiss going on my patches (see my other insanely long thread trying to figure it out)......I recently tried adding the noise gate/expander block after the amp block and it's really cleaned it up. What I wanna learn more about is the sidechain aspect....as...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Posted this in the Ultra Gen 1 forum, but still applies in general to the II

Ok....So I've got a new LAMF+12+ on the way......really opens up some programming possibilities I was limted to with my current Ground Control Pro (even more so with the couple menu buttons not working). Anyway...I've mapped out my new presets I'll be making so I can use them in a Setlist/Song...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Exp Pedal use....what you use it for....and more importantly....why??

Ok....So I've got a new LAMF+12+ on the way......really opens up some programming possibilities I was limted to with my current Ground Control Pro (even more so with the couple menu buttons not working). Anyway...I've mapped out my new presets I'll be making so I can use them in a Setlist/Song...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2014
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Noise Gate/Gain levels and patch issues/questions....kinda long (sorry)

Ok....first the usual clarifications. I know not every guitar is going to sound the same through the rig....blah blah. I'm actually looking to diagnose some noise type issues as...I can't seem to figure them out at all. I dont have the ability to post clips...I'm working on a work...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 11, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Does MFC Version matter if I have a Gen 1 Ultra?

Probably looking for a used one soon....Does the version of it matter for Gen 1 unit uses?
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 3, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
money is inbound the next few months....

and I can finally upgrade from my Ground Control Pro to a more advanced foot controller. My options I'm interested in are: Mastermind GT10/pc editor 1299.99 Liquid Foot+ 12+/pc editor 899.00 MFC 101 749.95 The pc editor is key to me, coming from the GCP's lack of any ease of...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 25, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Ultra/GCP/Ctrl Pedal help

Ok...So i'm not sure what I've done...but I havent been able to figure out where the issue is happening. So a few weeks ago I went to FL...saw a gal there play with a looper and inspired me to try it with my axe for my acoustic shows....about halfway through programming I figured out that my...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 15, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Gig tonight, then on vacation....

Off to Fort Lauderdale, FL for a week vacation. Anything interesting to check out? Any of you cats playing anywhere during the week?
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
synth help - Night Ranger - Don't Tell Me You Love me

I apologize, but I'm not very good at all at programming synth type stuff...I've read tutorials...and just don't 'get it'.......can someone help me program a synth I can use during the verses and bridge section of this song....we have a second guitar...so I wanna thicken it up by adding some synth.
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Mar 26, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Fractal Patch Math....

So I'm taking a slightly new approach to my patches. And need to confirm some things before I copy/past some blocks from my new 'stock' patches into my song patches. I currently setup a song per patch, which of course means that some patches are single amp, some are dual amp. I have a great...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Routing type question - stock patches versus my live patches

So, I'm full of questions lately apparently..... I'm doing a reunion show with an old band, and decided to dial in about 10 basic amp patches....amp/cab/reverb. So far I think I have a clean Deluxe, Dr. Z, JCM800, Shiva Lead, Dual Recto (New), Brown Amp. Why is it I love the tones I dial in...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
SLO100 settings....rhythm/lead

I know this is a monster amp in real life....but I have a hard time dialing it in to something I like. Do you have any settings I can try to maybe get me in the ballpark?
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
odd effect i've noticed in my clean sounds....

I dont have the ability to post a clip.....I dont think....I have to listen to recording of this weekends shows...and see if its there. I play direct to FOH, and we all have IEM's so there are no cabs on stage with us as a three piece. We cover Poison's Every Rose Has It's Thorn...and I turn...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
So, I read Cliff's post about power tubes not really having 'tone'....

And although I know less than 0.01% of his knowledge regarding the magic inside my block box of heaven.....I understand what he is talking about. Kudos to him for a wonderful lamens terms explanation of it. Makes total sense when I think back to my 'real' amps and cabs what I used to play...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jan 10, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
something I noticed with my new guitar

loving being able to dial in patches now without all the noise stuff going on from my last guitar...but I'm noticing I'm getting quite a bit of 'chirp' when I solo. When I go into leads, i typically have a boost in front of the amp of some sort, and also have a filter/delay that turns on as...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 30, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
ok...so here's a tip to help you tweak...(may need some help figuring it out though)

So the big problem I have found with dialing in patches is that its hard to tweak, play a riff, tweak, play a riff tweak...it would be so much easier to be able to just play and have someone else tweak it...or vice versa. I remember when my other guitarists always got a new multi effects unit...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 27, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Roland FC300 midi pedal

anyone using one of these to control their black magic box?
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 13, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Behringer FCB1010...how many use them?

I have a gen 1 Ultra, how many people are using the FCB1010? I used one years ago with a Gmajor. It was a nightmare to program, but only cause it was my first midi experience. I know you can program a tap tempo....how well does the Axe FX read the expression pedals? If I remember...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
so...we all talk about amp parameters...what about.....

the drive block parameters.....I dont know if I recall any major discussions about what each of the advanced parameters do. I usually adjust the obvious ones, but i sometimes really only tweak the low/high cut....most times I'll choose some of the clip types to a different kind cause i like the...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
all you with good ears for pitch....need some help with a tune...

Would any of you be able to help me out with tabbing a part from a song? I know what key it is, I just have a horrible ear with picking out quicker single note lines... ok, now....dont kill me for this....lol....but I'm looking to figure out the whistle part of "Walk Like An Egyptian" by...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
For you awesome PC guitar fiddly guys

I read a thread on another forum, and it got me thinking regarding my practice rig. Now the black box I have is great for live shows and all, but for practice at the bands rehearsal spot, i'm thinking I can slim my rig a bit. Being that I basically have to carry my live rig with me to practice...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
B.B. King gear

ok, so all talk about tone is in the fingers and you dont play with his exact rig and such...i understand all of that. I have the 'Live in San Quinton' album, and think his tone is rather unique on this album. I tried searching his rig that he plays through, and all i got was a weak artible...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Delay and pitch block question

ok, so my band is doing a song...King Nothing by Metallica. Not my choice of songs, but one the rest of the guys can handle. I have the pitch setup to add an octave higher while I play the 9th fret g-string, it sounds close, but sounds mechanical. I have the pitch block in series, and...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
vocal mic....Hetfield??

What kind of mic is he using live? I know he has been using it live for awhile...what kind is it? What is the advantage of that mic over others...curious if anyone has any info....
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
synth help....please....

I am looking to program a synth sound for the middle section of Billy Ido's, "Rebel Yell". I am not very educated on the synth programing...I have no issues trying to program it myself, but its short notice (tomorrow night) that I need it, and would like some guidance or settings to help me get...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
solo shows

So, those of you using the Ultra with an acoustic...are you using the axe as the sole device? How do you have your patch setup for guitar/vocals together? I'd like to do this for my solo acoustic shows, but curious how others have achieved it.
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jun 12, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Instrumental Intro music

ok, I've been searching and searching.....and searching....and just can't find anything worthy of what i'm looking for. I'm looking for an mp3 that my band can use as intro music before we bust into our first song. We are a 80's/90's/modern cover rock band. I'd like something that kinda...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 28, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
recording software

Looking for some free recording software that has some drum samples in it as well. Nothing too fancy, just for recording some demo type stuff to play for the guys and see if there is interest.
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 27, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: The Lounge
question for you smarties and Cliff if he feels like chiming in....

Ok first couple things first....Yes I have a Gen 1, and I'm happy with my tone(s) and my little black box. I do not plan to upgrade to the 2 anytime soon. I understand that the Gen 1 Ultra/Standard are maxed out with firmwares due to the hardware limitations. I was merely thinking this...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 18, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Help with coping a tone

Hey guys, gen 1 Ultra user here. so now that thats out of the way.... I dont plan on or have the funds to buy a II...so now that thats out of the way... I have been trying to dial in a good Slash tone for my 'core' Marshall sound. I get close, then I tweak something, i get close, then I...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- May 16, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
gassin for a new guitar

So I've been very happy with my rig, tones etc...for pretty much the past 2 years. The only thing I havent ever upgraded has been my guitars. i'm playing through 4-600 guitars that have been gigged and not really taken care of, are difficult to play, and i'm just not happy with the...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2013
- Replies: 32
- Forum: The Lounge
raygun again....

does anyone have an effects block I can copy/download that does the raygun effect? I found one of my old threads, but it just links to the fractal home page...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Mar 16, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
ok...so....IR's/Acoustic sounds/patches

So some night after a show ( a few beers as well, ) I downloaded an IR folder. A TON of very kick ass IR's in there, which have already breathed new life into my patches I've been created. So one of the folders has a TON of acoustic IRs....and I'm confused on how exactly to apply these...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
tweaking my presets in a more efficient way...

So, in trying to make my creating/tweaking of presets more efficient, now that I have some proper tools (laptop,axe edit, good IR's). I am running across an idea that I thought someone had mentioned to me and just wanted to ask if i'm on the right path. If I am creating a preset and just...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
ok....now we are talking......questions though....

Ok...So finally got a laptop that will run Axe Edit...never mind any bugs...I'm just happy my laptop runs it, lol. So...I got my gen 1 Ultra....I got axe edit..and I'm really excited to dig in and really tweak every patch now. I overlooked some of the advanced parameters before, only cause it...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
GCP is about to be on its last leg...so.....

I am interested in what other controllers are out there. Here is some info about my situation. I'm a weekend guy, maybe 2-3 gigs a month. I need 2 exp pedal inputs on the Midi controller...price is an issue as I'm not that well 'off' as they say. Things I would like that my GCP doesnt...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Output 2 volume clipping

So I have my patches set up for running FRFR. I for the most part run effects in parallel with only a single 'input/output' in my chain connected to the ends. I run all my patches with the mixer turned down 5db (page 3, I believe when viewing the grid). Output 2, I had setup to go to my...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jan 17, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
just a small rant of annoyance....

Any other Gen 1 Ultra/Std users annoyed how everyone just assumes you have a II, or that we have disposable income to just sell our machines and purchase a II because someone on here says we should when we ask a question about OUR machines? I understand that there are limitations in features...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jan 11, 2013
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
using IEM's for tweaking...

so, I run FRFR for my band shows. I have a good deal on some good IEM's that I can mount in my rack. If I mount them in my rack, can I run an XLR cable from axe fx to my IEM for tweaking? or do I need some other type of device. I've previously had a small mixer which I could connect...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jan 11, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Those that run solo vocals and guitar type shows....

and use your afx as the input for both. From a signal chain routing I get it. When I play with my other guitar player I have a patch for both guitars through the axe, panned L/R for output sake. If I wanted to achieve the same thing for solo shows, Guitar > Front input, Mic to back...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Wah help....and curiosities

Hey guys... So i've tweaked the wah on its own, I've offered here on the forums my idea for throwing a graphic/parametric eq in front of the wah and engaging both at the same time to give a more customized sweep. I'm more happy with my wahs than ever with the Axe Ultra.... What i'm...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
recreating my presets....your help needed.

So, some time between shows again and am retooling my presets again. This time instead of dialing in a tone that matches the song I'm covering, i'm going to come up with 'my' sounds and port those amp/drive/cab blocks from that patch into the patch for the song. That way I get a more...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 18, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
question about output 2 clipping....

so I'm doing some patches/guitar work on a song for a buddy who wrote a song for his lady on their anniversary...Got a killer rhythm/lead sounds going. I'm running a very simple Drive > Amp > cab > vol patch...I have the drive (T808 Mod, my fav) as the usual boost level cranked drive about...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Factory Guitar Specs....help...

Hey Guys, Now i havent been blessed with the ability to purchase any sort of 'good' guitars, but the ones I have, have treated me just fine over the years. I will be upgrading, now that I'm clearing some debt. But in the meantime, I have the ones I have. My buddy is going to help me do a...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
Ground Control Pro PC Editor

Has anyone used it successfully? I downloaded it. Seemed pretty easy to use, but when I went to dump the data back to the gcp, it didnt finish the dump and messed up all patch configurations in my gcp... just curious if others have used it successfully or if there is something better...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Ground Control/Ultra settings

I have been using this setup for the past year and a half or so with 4 presets/8 IA buttons....worked fine, cause I always needed 1 /2 IA buttons but not 8 so had to go this way. I can now setup my GCP in 10 preset mode....question is when I am going through and naming my presets in the...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Graphic EQ + Wah = WOW!!!!

So, been trying to find a way to 'boost' the wah. While I've always felt the afx wahs are great, and greatly tweakable, always felt something was lacking when compared to the wahs I hear on tour with Kirk Hammet and Slash from the 90's. I've read what type of wahs they were using. I even once...
- The_Kid
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- Jan 26, 2012
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
adding a parameter to WAH Block

So I know some 'real' wahs add a touch of a gain boost to the signal when engaged. I believe the Slash Wah adds 3db boost of gain when turned on. The Kirk Hammet Sig model I believe also added some gain to the input. I had as BYOC Wah that had an adjustable trim pot as well that when added...
- The_Kid
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- Dec 19, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Static in my Output 1 knob....

Just curious if I can just spray contact cleaner in there and rotate it around, or should approach a different way....
- The_Kid
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- Dec 11, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Violin??

Anyone have or using a version 11 patch? I'd like to use something like this and get creative, but all the ones I find are old as hell (in AFX years).
- The_Kid
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- Aug 5, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
issues with my spillovers....dont know where problem is coming from

I seemed to have lost some delays and spillovers....... I have the global spillover set to delays. I could have sworn that the bypass settings were to be set at 0% mix. It seems that my delays now have to have the bypass set to mute in, in order for the spillover to work. Let me...
- The_Kid
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- Jul 31, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Expression pedals - how many can I use with this setup....

So I've got a Ground Control Pro, which allows 2 expression pedals. The back of the Axe also allows 2 Expression pedals. A 3rd pedal would do wonders for my routing/controllability of patches....is it possible to run 3 or 4 expressin pedals...if 2 are in the GCP, and 1/2 are in the Axe directly?
- The_Kid
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- Jul 21, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Global Amps question

Ok, at first I used Global amps....I really only use about 3 or 4 amp stylings, maybe 5 at best. I run a separate patch for every song in our setlist, but style the sound of that patch to fit the original recording of the song. Most songs fall under a clean, crunch, 80's Marshall, Metal...
- The_Kid
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- Jul 4, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Question about Whammy settings....

In the video involving this link, YouTube - ‪Metallica - Devil's Dance(S&M)‬&rlm; How can I dial in the sound that Kirk is using for his Whammy. It has the sound like your doing something very wrong to a cat. Everything I use the whammy on sounds more 'slide whistle' like rather than having...
- The_Kid
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- Jun 28, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Dual amp bypass state, single IA with GCP

Got some patches that are running a clean and heavy amp sound. I know some people have set them up so their bypass status changes with a single IA press. I'd like to do this using my GCP. I have an IA set to the Amp 1 bypass CC (#38). My initial thought was that I would save the patch as...
- The_Kid
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- Jun 23, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Ok, GCP/AXE/Mission EP-1 help

Ok, So I've borrowed a buddy's EP-1 for my show, while my Mission pedal is being made. I got it hooked up with a TRS cable that he provided me. On this specific patch, I use the expression pedal to trigger the turning on of a drive/delay/filter for my lead sound. With my EB expression...
- The_Kid
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- Jun 22, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
ok, 2nd EB Pedal took a S&$* on me....need replacement

Looking for replacements. I was using 2 EB Volume pedals...loved the range of the pedal, didnt love how the Axe tracked this pedal, really had to adjust the curve to make it seem "smooth". Anyway, looking for a replacement by this saturday. I searched the threads for some replacements and...
- The_Kid
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- Jun 20, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Question about routing using Output 1 Left and Right, Output 2....

Ok, so I have my talkbox all setup right now running on output 2 left. Output 1 is set for FOH (cab sims on). I am adding a poweramp to my rig to help with stage fill as my powered wedge doesnt have enough juice to carry stage volume. I never bought it for that reason, so i'm not...
- The_Kid
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- May 17, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Pedal Guys: Help blow my mind,

Let me start by saying, I've almost always been an Amp guy. I would maybe use an EQ pedal in the loop of an amp with a delay to get my lead boosts. Since I started with the Boss GT series and especially now the Ultra, I have started using the drive into an amp/Filterboost/delay type settings...
- The_Kid
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- May 11, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Looper that allows for simultaneous tweaking

Wasnt sure how to describe it... I had a Boss GT-10, which had a mode that you could record something with the looper about a 10 second loop, and then it would play back and repeat. But you could adjust the amp/effect settings and hear it back immediately. It was really great for tweaking...
- The_Kid
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- May 5, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
INC/DEC adjustments, post show adjustments help

Ok, so I setup my controller to have IA buttons for the INC/DEC trick for live real time adjustments to patches that were too loud/quiet. WORKED GREAT!!! (as expected) But, What I am doing is using the adjustments I made as feedback after the show to go into my patches and readjust my...
- The_Kid
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- May 4, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Using the INC/DEC trick to level patches, feedback after show

Ok, so I setup my controller to have IA buttons for the INC/DEC trick for live real time adjustments to patches that were too loud/quiet. WORKED GREAT!!! (as expected) But, What I am doing is using the adjustments I made as feedback after the show to go into my patches and readjust...
- The_Kid
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- May 3, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
m-audio 2x2 vs 2x2 anniversary edition as well as other simple questions.

ok, so I'd like to be able to bring my laptop to shows for some quick editing before we go on, or even at home be able to connect the Axe, GCP and laptop all together. Right now I'm only running the M-Audio Uno, and its fine for just simple editing, but it seems to mess with some parameters...
- The_Kid
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- Apr 22, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
1/2 step pitch block tuning issues....am i missing something?

Been looking to setup a pitch block for ½ step down tuning to make our setlist more open arrangement wise. Half of our setlist is in each tuning. I have tried some of the pitchblock suggestions I have seen. There seems to be a big tonal difference when bypassing/unbypassing the block. There...
- The_Kid
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- Apr 18, 2011
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
MISSION PEDALS WITH A SWITCH

So I havent looked too far into it, only been reading threads that i've seen that caught my eye. I believe i am correct that the MFC can do 4 EXP pedals.... What I'd like to do is have 3 pedals, Mission pedals preferably, with the ones that have the toe switch, i thought I remember reading...
- The_Kid
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- Apr 14, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Sending FX Send to Banshee....what am I missing....

Ok, I've searched the threads, I know that this 'routing' will work, but i'm missing something. Probably something easy. I'm running my Banshee Talkbox in the fx send of the axe. I usually send Output 1 direct to board. I dont wanna run the banshee at the input of the axe, because I...
- The_Kid
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- Apr 9, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Once again....great sound guy review....

Hey Guys, played a show last night at a place about a mile from my house that is not really a live 'hot spot' locally. Show went much better than expected. BUT!!!! The guy we had running sound, as a background, was asking our drummer (who he has mainly run in a previous band) if I...
- The_Kid
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- Apr 9, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
mental personal delay breakthrough...

So I've always had trouble getting delays to sound right in my chain...yeah when i would stop playing you'd hear the trails, but was always amazed at how delays sound with other guys patches/rigs and could never dial it in right. I'm sure my reverb approach is in a similar rut, i dont use a...
- The_Kid
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- Mar 26, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
ok, ok.....syx files...how to open....

I'm not a complete idiot, not yet anyway, but how do I open the .syx files that I saved from Yek's page with all the great effect posts in it? I've used Axe Edit for editing my patches and moving songs around, but I wanna open those patches and save the settings so I can call them up quickly...
- The_Kid
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- Mar 24, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Para EQ as a wah?

Just curious about what the AFX Geeks, know about this concept and its application. Back when I had a Boss GT-(insert number here), several people were unhappy with the sound of the wah’s. The workaround was to attach the expression pedal to a frequency in an eq and sweep it that way. To my...
- The_Kid
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- Mar 21, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Those using Ernie Ball Volume...settings?

I have been using Ernie Ball Volume Pedals as my expression pedals now for almost a year. I like the size and amount of travel with these pedals, however, I do not like the way the pedals travel in relation to how the axe receives it. I get full use out of the pedals range of motion, which is...
- The_Kid
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- Mar 9, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
doubling of the last word on a line...

Anyone else moderately annoyed by this. reading a post and several of the last words on a line are repeated as the first word on the next line. just annoyingly frustrating....I had a guitar player that was a proofreader and its rubbed off on me so I notice these things. rant over.
- The_Kid
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- Mar 2, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
Question about output routing.

ok, so I have a powered wedge that I would like to route an output to for onstage monitoring. We use IEM's, but there is still a general lack of stage "ambience' with just drums being heard if your in front of us. So I wanna have some stage fill. So, some simple and maybe not so simple (for...
- The_Kid
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- Jan 23, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Question about working with Axe Edit on patches that involve pedal modifiers

Sorry for the cross post, but have limited time before the shows to get stuff tweaked and wanna see what my options are. I love using the editor to edit patches as visually it makes more sense most times. However... I have the Uno Device, so I can only connect the laptop or my...
- The_Kid
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- Jan 19, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Weird change in presets when Axe first turned on.

Don't know what I changed or what, but for whatever reason when I first turn my AFX on, my drive/delay/filter are all engaged. I use those as my 'lead' boost settings. they are attached to a modifier/expression 2 pedal. The patches are supposed to default with them disengaged. It's only...
- The_Kid
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- Jan 7, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
I'm confused....similar patches, different volumes

....using global amps. So I'm retooling my patches for use with my cabs and power amps. I am using the Das Metal amp sim....as global amp sim 4. I am using the same global amp on a patch. I've checked patch volume, both set to -6. so thats not it. The only differences have been that in...
- The_Kid
- Thread
- Dec 14, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion