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    Invite received!

    That makes sense. Good luck on your sale!
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    Invite received!

    I got my invite as well. 5:16 was the time I signed up. Unfortunately, I'm in Canada, so the exchange monster is crushing me under his furry paw and I need to pass on the invite. Hopefully it will get passed on to one of you fine people!
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    Need help with scenes for gig tomorrow.....

    Any chance there is a reverb getting switched on when you engage that scene with the scene controller? Oops...looks like Chris confirmed the issue just before my post. Please ignore...:)
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    USB audio crapping out

    I don't have an Axe-Fx at the moment, but I know a lot of people have been complaining about the latest Mac OS X (El Capitan) causing issues when recording over USB. I know Line 6 have been having troubles with the Helix in this regard. I don't know if the OP is running the latest OS or not...
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    Canadian exchange rate

    The exchange rate really does suck right now. It may cause me to hold off on the purchase for a least a few months, to see if our dollar recovers a bit....or it could bite me and the thing stays below .70 until the end of time! lol
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    AX-8 Price

    This is certainly appealing. I have a couple of quick questions: 1/ I assume this will also use Quantum firmware? 2/ Regarding switching: I understand Fractal products use Scenes and X/Y for each block. Can I also easily turn individual blocks on/off within a preset? For example, say I have a...
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    Sell to Canada, But Hold Shipments - Idea

    Is this an issue purchasing from Fractal? I buy all kinds of things from the web on my Canadian credit card and have it shipped to a PMB in the states, where I go to pick it up.
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    I'm doing some IR EQ matching!

    Sweet! Looking forward to it :) Mark
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    I'm doing some IR EQ matching!

    Hey Clark. I'd love to try your IR's, but alas, I don't have an AxeFx anymore. I would like to try them in my DAW though. Any chance of you uploading the .wav files? Thanks, Mark
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    Very loose input jack

    I had something similar with mine, i.e. the nut holding the jack was loose. However, the threads on my jack were stripped, so I was unable to tighten the nut. I emailed support, they sent me a new one within a couple of days and all was well. Their support is really terrific.
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    Still having problems with loose front input jack

    Plastic threads are easily stripped. Did you perhaps over-tighten it when you installed it? The only action I can imagine would be to get another one from G66. Mark
  12. M

    Silly Video of my AxeFx Live Rig FW 9.03

    As usual, Mark, I really like it. Is this sound a combination of room/direct? Also, do you plan on getting an Atomic FR cab/wedge when they come out? Do you think it may replace your current backline? Mark
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    Is Your Axe Fx Enough?

    Thanks for the hint. I'll mess with that. Mark
  14. M

    Is Your Axe Fx Enough?

    I'd be interested in how you did this, Jay. Could you elaborate? Thanks, Mark
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    9.02 Amp Model Poll

    Well, I can't comment on live settings, but I've been tracking guitars at 9:30, 10 oclock. I feel this gives a much tighter low end. You can also up the preamp a bit w/o it getting too mushy. Mark
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    9.02 Amp Model Poll

    What amp are you using, and what is the Master set at? Mark
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    Clark Kent CLIP: CALI + Redwirez Recto V30 Mix Experiment

    Well, I can post a clip. However, I wouldn't call the guitars 'snarly'. They're actually fairly.....woolly? lol...I don't know. Anyway, here it is http://www.netmusicians.org/index.php?section=id&value=5984 Btw, I'm going to mess around with your Cali combo and see how it works for me. Thanks...
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    Clark Kent CLIP: CALI + Redwirez Recto V30 Mix Experiment

    If you have the EnglV30pro redwire sims, try: sm57 cap edge off axis 1" at 0db mixed with an sm57 cap 1/2" mixed at around -10db. I like the snarl I get from this mix. Btw, I agree with your assessment. 3 may end up being better in the mix, although not quite as pleasing to the ear when played...
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    Fractal Audio Welcomes Lincoln Brewster, Devin Townsend...

    Chris Broderick? GSP1101 is gone bye-bye I guess. How long before Mustaine changes also? 8-) Mark
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    9.02 Amp Model Poll

    I'm not going to vote until I can get a bit more time in with the new firmware. Right away, I noticed the cleans were better. However, I'm a predominately high gain player (unless I'm playing at church). There is something different in the high-gain models that I can't quite put my finger on...
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    Axe-Fx Std. and Ultra Version 9.02 Firmware Available

    I agree, especially with the cab choices. I've found that the amps tend to be a bit easier to tweak, however, I think I need to choose some different cabs. Scott, have you chosen a different G12M for this update? Mark
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    Red Wire Upcoming BigBox Cabs

    On a slight tangent, were you / are you still working on the updated far-field impulses for the original BigBox series? Mark
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    Frustration trying to get a custom impulse into the axe...

    Not sure I can be much help. I use a demo version of r8brain pro to change to sample rates of 48khz, and I've never had any issues using Alberta's conversion utility. Perhaps you want to give r8brain a go? If you do, I use the following settings: Out samplerate: 48000 Out bit depth: Original...
  24. M

    CYNIC & Devin Townsend Project on tour

    Devin seems to be clipping the output with regularity! Tymon, you need to tell him to adjust his levels a bit :lol: Mark
  25. M

    Calling All Non-FRFR Guitar Cab Users

    In theory, when you run output from the Axe to the Mesa's FX return, you should only be hitting the Mesa's poweramp. Mark
  26. M

    Calling All Non-FRFR Guitar Cab Users

    Have you tried running the Axe through the FX loop of the Tremoverb? That might let you see if there is a problem with the 50/50's tubes. Mark
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    How to fix Sputtering Noise Gate?

    I don't tend to use the noise gate, even though I use high gain. However, I remember lots of complaints about it last year. That's from Cliff's release notes. I'm pretty sure if you mess with the attack/release settings you should be able to tune it properly. Sorry I'm not much more help...
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    Brootalz Shootout Vid

    Thank you, sir! :) Mark
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    Brootalz Shootout Vid

    Which IR did you end up using? The same for all? Sounds terrific, btw! :D Mark
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    S/PDIF Sync still not working...anyone?

    I've used SPDIF for at least 8 months now without an issue. However, I think I need to go back and try the Analog inputs into my audio interface to see if I notice any sound quality difference. This has been an informative thread. Mark
  31. M

    Using the Axe Fx to droptune your guitar?

    I use the harmonizer for droptuning on the Standard, however, I've never been thrilled with the change in the tone. It's ok for 1/2 step and maybe 1 step, but any lower gets pretty unnatural sounding to me. I may look into the Morpheus. If anyone has any reviews on it, please chime in. Mark
  32. M

    Low End Weak Without Cab Sims On With Non-FRFR Guitar Cabs?

    Are the power amp sims on? You probably want these on if you are using SS power amps... Mark
  33. M

    My Latest IR Mixes: G12M+V30, P12R, Celestion Blues

    That one is part of the Speakerbox set. It is not included in the BigBox set. Mark
  34. M

    Metal chewiness...

    Which Catharsis impulse do you tend to use? Mark
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    V9, Red Wire, PEQ, Reverb - Fender Deluxe/JCM 800

    I really liked the Marshall tone, Scott. I assume you are using the Redwire Marshall Greenback cab for this patch? Mark
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    One month of madness... Red Wire IR's, EQ, Reverb and a clip

    This is some great information Scott. Thank you. I have been having a lot of difficulties in the last couple of months nailing down IR's I am happy with, to the point where I was thinking of just getting rid of the Axe for an amp just to simplify my life. I think I am getting too complex in my...
  37. M

    Fredman IR's are metal bliss

    The two cabs you've listed aren't in that zip file. Mark
  38. M

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

    My Standard has them, and I've had it for a year now. Are you sure you're not crazy? :o :lol: Mark
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    red wirez sounding thin and weird for me - uploaded example

    I don't have any time to get this done tonight, but I'm off tomorrow, and I should be able to do this test if no one else gets to it first. I have no hosting space, so perhaps I could get in touch with you to upload? I should state that I don't think I'm having any issues with the red wire...
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    red wirez sounding thin and weird for me - uploaded example

    IMO, I don't know if comparing to the 4x12 V30 in the Axe is all that valid. I've always hated that cab for high gain, mostly because of the almost uncontrollable low-end. With a high gain amp, I've found I always had to up the low-cut, plus dial out a whole lot of low frequencies just to make...
  41. M

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

    Hey Daniel. Could you give me an idea how much you paid for these? Interested in maybe trying to get some myself from Long / McQuade. thanks, Mark
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    Please help me improve this patch...

    Hmm...the Axe clip sounds MUCH better to me in this clip versus the Axe in the last clip. Much fuller. Different IR/Mic position? The clips are much closer, although the 3/100 sounds a bit more 'in your face' in this sample. Probably something an IR or possibly EQ could fix. Mark
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    Please help me improve this patch...

    I've been messing with that Orange IR set as well. I found that sm57 on cap edge was still too bright/thin. I mixed it with the r121 on the cap edge about 6 in out to get a bit of that thump. I honestly think you're going to be stuck with that thin tone if you use the sm57 right on the cap at 0...
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    Please help me improve this patch...

    Geez, maybe I'm deaf, but I thought the Axe-Fx was more 'present' than the 3/100. However, I thought the 3/100 sounded better. The first clip sounded a bit 'thin' to me, like you need a bit more thump in the sound. Perhaps a slightly different IR, or a different mic on the IR. Which IR are you...
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    Understanding controllers

    Thanks for the help, guys. I'm starting to get my head around this controller stuff, and I've only had the unit for almost 1 year! Aren't I something! :lol: Mark
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    Understanding controllers

    Thanks for the info, Dpoirier. The reason I was asking about default values was regarding Cliff's post about 'tight metal tones'. I was having an issue with the envelope not changing the filter settings. It turns out that the values, particularly the threshold, was way off from default. I found...
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    Understanding controllers

    Hey guys. I don't quite understand controllers. For instance, if I want to attach an LFO to a frequency and I adjust the settings for that LFO (i.e. rate, depth, etc), are these settings saved ONLY for the patch, i.e. I can make new settings using the same LFO for a different patch, and have the...
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    red wirez impulses sounding thin and weird

    I use that one as well, but I mix it with a Royer 121 on the cone...it seems to fill in the bits that the sm57 by itself is lacking. Mark
  49. M

    Double amp stereo shred

    Sounds good...would have sounded better on an Ultra :twisted: Mark
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    Midi/FCB1010 noob question

    Awesome! I figured there was a way to do it, but my peabrain would not allow me to figure it out. I really need to go through the Axe with a fine tooth comb and figure out the different things that are controllable. Hats off to you, Patrick! Mark
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    Midi/FCB1010 noob question

    Yes, I pretty much always have delay 1 on in the rhythm patch... Mark
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    delay mix/level with fcb1010 pedal?

    Another noob question. Right now, my fcb1010 is setup for wah and volume. However, when reading a tutorial by Patrick, I saw that when I hit one of my I/A switches, I could change the CC that one of the pedals sent. So, for instance, I want to change the volume from sending CC 4 to a different...
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    Midi/FCB1010 noob question

    ahhh..ok, I understand now. So, doing what I am asking is impossible on one switch. I would need to have another switch to turn off delay 1, and use the 'lead' switch to activate the drive and delay 2. Mark
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    Midi/FCB1010 noob question

    Alright, thanks. Now taking it just one step further... Say I have a small delay on my rhythm patch, and want to switch to a 'wetter' delay... If delay 1 was active when I do a program change, and the lead drive and delay aren't active...If all are set for CC 26, and I hit my 'lead' pedal...
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    Midi/FCB1010 noob question

    Hey guys. I'm pretty stunned when it comes to midi/controller stuff, so I come to you with this question: I have an FCB1010 w/ Uno. I use the Ripwerx software. I have it setup for stompbox mode. Is there any way for me to turn on/off 2 effects in a patch with 1 stomp? e.g. if I want a pedal...
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    First attempt to capture digital output fails - HELP

    I'm using an M-Audio Fast Track Pro. It has 2 xlr analog inputs, and spdif in/out on the back. There is also midi in/out on the back as well. I've never had any issues with this device. Works really well. I'm almost positive it is compatible with a Mac, as well. Mark
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    Fender sparkle?.... Try these IRs !

    You have many questions, Mista Sparkle! Mark
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    Missing amps?

    These amps are definitely in the standard firmware. Are you sure you have ver 7.18? Mark
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    Mindless 5150 riffage

    Yes, I do. I'll see if I can get it up to axechange tonight, assuming I can get that figured out :D Mark
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    Mindless 5150 riffage

    Here we go. Some mindless riffage, in stereo, none the less! No other instruments. I was bored and decided to put this up after I heard Zent's 5150 on HC. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7805050 Mark
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    Cutting Bass before amp block, then boosting bass after?

    If I have a high-gain patch, and use, for instance, the V30 cab, I tend to have better luck notching at around 140 hz with a high Q on a PEQ. I've never found that the lowcut on the amp does enough for me, w/o jacking it up to over 300 Hz. Do you know how the lowcut on the amp works? It doesn't...
  62. M

    Challenge: Alice in Chains

    That's sounds absolutely delicious, Scott. :D Mark
  63. M

    Axe VHT 2/50/2 Video

    That sounds great, Mark. Have you also tried running the Axe through a SS power amp as well as the VHT for comparison? I'd like to hear your take... Mark
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    First Ultra Freeze up

    I've had my Standard for about 7 months, and the only freeze ups I got was when I was using the old editor, and that was only about 3 times (was adjusting paramaters). I've never had it lock up any other time. Mark
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    For those who love Mk 2, 3 & 4 Boogie sounds! :o)

    Hmm...I'll have to give that a go later...save me from dialing in that PEQ block. Thanks for the tip! Mark
  66. M

    better FOH sound?

    True enough....that's what I do at my church :) Mark
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    better FOH sound?

    Unless your mixer board has no pad for the inputs... Mark
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    Tweaking the high cut frequency

    Slightly OT, but do the low-cut and high-cut parameters on the amp act exactly as if I had a para-EQ doing the job instead of said parameters on the amp? Mark
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    My attempt at a Mark IIc+ patch.

    I always try to record with at least a drum kit on the backing track. A guitar sound that sounds a bit 'off' by itself will sound great in a mix. As for guitars, I usually record 2 stereo tracks; the first one I pan hard L/R. The second I pan around 70% L/R. Usually sounds pretty good...
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    My attempt at a Mark IIc+ patch.

    When I hear people talk about 'fizz', I always associate it with that digital-type hiss that occurs in the 5-6 khz range with other modellers. I don't think this occurs in the axe, so I wouldn't worry about having a low cut in that range. True, some of the amps can have more 'beez in a jar'...
  71. M

    Which Stereo DI Box with the Axe?

    Agree 100% on the radial...we've got a few different ones at our church, and the radial blows them away. Excellent product, IMO. Mark
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    Output 1 clipping problem

    You mean you're getting the Output1 red led on the front clipping when you play? If so, turn down the mix level on one of your blocks. I typically do this on the amp block. The output1 knob actually controls the level of the signal coming out of the xlr/ 1/4" outs, while the output1 clip led...
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    Ultra restarts with certain settings on the Jazz Amp model

    I have a Std, and I also get a reboot problem there. However, I found mine rebooted when I started upping the tonestack frequency. I first changed bass to 0, and maxed out high-cut, presence and Transformer HF. However, when I changed the tonestack freq, I hit 604Hz and it rebooted. I tried a...
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    LOL at genius! I have no idea what I'm doing, but thanks for the compliment. And, I want to thank you personally for that IR...I use it for almost everything now, especially high-gain. It's got a nice, tight low-end and some cooking mids. Sounds awesome with the Das Metal, as well as most other...
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    Running stereo?

    Hey everyone. I've always setup my patches mono, as I only ever had a mono monitor setup and found that doing a sum L+R on stereo patches introduced phasing issues. I'm looking for the best way to edit patches to make them stereo. Ideally, I'd like to run a dual amp setup and have each panned...
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    Did the New Recto XFormer get changed in last update?

    Not sure what you mean...i created a new patch with the editor using the recto new....xformer low was 19.9 and xformer high was 20000....low cut was 100...high cut was 6988. I then created a new patch on the axe w/o using the editor....I got the exact same values. I don't think there is anything...
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    Ordering from Canada

    Bonjour, Marmot. I got mine last Novemnber, when Fractal started shipping USPS. There was minimal brokerage, but you're still going to have to foot the taxes. I think I ended up paying around $230 or so, depending on what the exchange was at the time. I can't remember how long it took...a week...
  78. M

    Trigger tremolo & Pull me under clean

    Love that Canon patch, man! Tell me though, which user cab are you using in slot 2? Mark
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Here you go. http://www.axechange.net/preset.aspx?preset_id=736 Note that the gain is probably a bit high if you want to quad-track the guitars. I only recorded one guitar per side, as I found quad-tracking them made them a bit mushy. Mark
  80. M

    Playing Direct LIVE: Any Tips?

    When you play live, do you typically have a monitor just with your guitar in it, then another with the whole band mix? Mark
  81. M

    Lamb of God tone not in my Axe-fx?

    They use Mark IV's, don't they? I imagine with the USA Lead 1 (Mark IV i think?), a para EQ and a Cali cab perhaps, you'd get pretty close? Mark
  82. M

    More thrash on the Axe-FX (youtube vid)

    I like it. Being a thrasher myself, it's definitely my cup of tea. BTW, the sound on the vid is not direct? You mic'd your Bx5a's? \ Mark
  83. M

    X99 and Mark IIC+ team up for some thrash!!

    Sounds great, as usual! What cabs are you using for these amps? Mark
  84. M

    Thrash/speed metal with a Lundgren M6 equipped LP Baritone.

    Awesome! I was banging away to that (at my desk) :D Sounds fantabulous. I really like the drums, too....S2.0? Mark
  85. M

    Is there a Genz Benz G-Flex 2x12 IR?

    Once you select the cabinet folder, and click OK, when you return to the editor screen, the available .syx cabinet IR's should be shown in the window to the right. Note that the IR's have to be of the correct format for them to show up. Mark
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Thanks Jocke! I was wondering what the 'hunter' part of it was. And I will for sure to thank him, as well as thank you right now! I really like that IR. It's funny, I wasn't really trying to nail any tone. I was just trying to nail a tone in my head. It was coincidence I tested the tone with...
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Not much, really. I didn't touch the advanced settings. Just messed a bit with the EQ. Adding the GEQ after the cab really helped though. That Diezel is a fairly mid heavy cab, and the Bogner sim isn't scooped, so I had to scoop a bit with the GEQ. Check out the patch if you want to see the...
  88. M

    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Thanks. I down-pick everything I can when I play Metallica...however, I haven't been playing it much lately, so it was a little sloppy at 220 bpm (actually, it was sloppy when I recorded it, as well :mrgreen: ) I've uploaded the patch, btw. It's called Diezel Rhythm3...I'd link it, but...
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    hehe...ya, it's only 1 track per side. I usually quad track, i.e. 2 per side, but I think the patch has a bit too much gain, since quad tracking tended to make the guitars sound 'distant' for lack of a better term. I think that tone is going to be more of a live thing anyway. Thanks to all who...
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Ya, I can upload it a bit later. One caveat; it has a custom IR from Clawfinger's impulse site, although I can't remember the name. I'll include that when I up the preset. Mark
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    New Clip...intro to Master of Puppets

    Hey gang. Just did the intro to puppets. Had to slow it down a bit (200 bpm) because my downpicking is rusty right now. Need to get my stamina up. Anyway, all postive/negative comments welcome. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7335235 Thanks Mark
  92. M

    Quick clip - Metallica Dyer's Eve fragment

    Sounds great, man! It's funny, I was messing with the IIc+ sim, and was thinking of covering this song as well! Mayhap I'll do shortest straw instead! And thanks for finally putting the patches up. Took you long enough ;) Mark
  93. M

    Petrucci-ish IIC+ Clip

    That does sound really good! You should upload the patch when you get a chance :) Mark
  94. M

    Last tone test for awhile

    Ok. Thanks to everyone who listened...this is the final test for awhile. Switched to Soldano sim and and different cab...same riff/lousy playing. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7315628
  95. M

    Amp sim requests

    You are awesome, Cliff. I've got the biggest man-crush on you.... :oops: Mark
  96. M

    Axe-fx tone test 2

    Ok. Another take. BTW, thanks to all that listened to the last one. This is the diezel sim again, this time with a V30 speaker sim by James Peters. I've also managed to track some bass on this one, although I had to use my guitar and then set up a patch with a pitch shifter, so it's less than...
  97. M

    New quick clip... riding the djenty meshuggah wave

    Dammit, how did I miss this one? Sounds great, man. Guitars sound huge! So, when are you ever going to upload a patch? Perhaps this one? :lol: Mark
  98. M

    Tone test...please comment

    Yeah, I could do that tonight. I can give you an idea now, though I'm using the Das Metal sim. It's just the amp and the cab. The cab is Jay Mitchell's g12-65 IR. I think I'm also using the R121 mic sim. Guitar is a 20 year old Yamaha ( I love it) It's got Dimarzio pickups, but I have no idea...
  99. M

    New heavy clip...

    Heavvvyyyyy!!! I really like it. What cab sims were you using for each sim? Mark
  100. M

    Tone test...please comment

    It's kind of quad tracked. What I mean is, I did one track, hard panned left, and another, hard panned right. Then, I copy/pasted the left track, made a new one and put at 67% left, and did the same with the right side. This is cheating, yes? I've never actually tracked 4 separate tracks...
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