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  1. 3 Chord Rock

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00

    Boing! Those new springs are dripping wet
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I'll give you a solid maybe :) Not right away but I'm sure I could get around to it. I haven't kept up with the hissterectomy thread, so I'd have to get caught up to even know what to look for
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I have a few ways of enjoying my Fractal. For studio monitors a pair of HS8s, which translated nicely to a pair of CLRs. I have a few different speaker cabs, that I've played with different power amps that sound really good to me, but mind you I'm not trying to match anything here. Not a...
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    Is it to late to add my opinion? Been playing my new FR12 for one day now. So seriously in the honeymoon phase.... But seems it's seldom I buy any new gear, just plug it in and love it without doing any adjustments but this does for me. I'm giggling. First...the hiss issue. I seriously...
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    Falling behind

    ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ THIS is one of the things I LOVE about being part of the Fractal community. I don't remember owning any product, music or other toys, that has so much open communication from the top with it's users. I love the constant innovation, but also don't recall ever thinking my fractal...
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    Atomic CLR's on sale 899 https://atomicamps.com/

    Mine are the early non neo version as well. I suppose I should try to email again
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    Atomic CLR's on sale 899 https://atomicamps.com/

    Watching what happens here. I have two CLRs that are mostly paperweights at the moment as they only work intermittently and can't get any support. The biggest "problem" is they sound SO good other options I've tried don't seem to hit the mark. for me..... Am I crazy enough to buy again? I didn't...
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    I think at this point I at least owe it to myself to try one . Thanks for the push :) Exciting times when we get this level of sound at a price like this
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    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    This has me really interested. MY pair of CLRs has been the grail tone for me in terms of FRFR. Unfortunately, one is dead and the other dying, and after one failed attempt at customer service with Atomic not sure I'll ever hear them again ,and not willing to buy another pair. Tried the PXM...
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    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01

    I'm late to the party here, but just updated to 4.01 today and am extremely excited to try a feature that I have been wishing (but never asked) for and that's the bypass/engage fade on the wah. This is so perfect!! Such a simple thing that really opens some doors in my playing and how I can...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    Maybe I should re-name this thread to "Cool stuff we can do to CLRs that don't work anymore" LOL :) Because really that's where I'm at. At this point they are some really expensive enclosures I'd like to do SOMETHING with. Almost anything really. I've been curious about that F12x200 in a...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    That would be fantastic if somebody took it upon themselves to do all that hard work. I see in the Headrush thread where they did similar, it still is a far cry for being "good enough" for some, but others seem to be really happy with usable results out of an inexpensive option. I'd be plenty...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    Yeah, I think best case scenario is I'd be building something different Hopefully good. I remember when the CLRs were first introduced at least one of the members over at TGP went into some detail on what went into designing these and even the definition of C L R and what it meant. While it...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    Thanks........it's rainy here so may have some time to read up on this lol Thanks for clarifying. And that's where I'm at right now, I don't want to put effort into this if I don't think I'd ever be happy with the sound. On the same token, I'm sure I could be happy with something that isn't...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    I haven't checked there in awhile, so maybe I will. Last I saw over there were guys who sent stuff in were without gear for months with little to no contact in regard to progress. I would be totally down for sending stuff to them with a hint of assurance that it would be done in a timely manner...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    Mine are NOT the Neo version. I assume by a passive crossover developed you are referring to what was installed in the original passive wedges? Unless somebody has a great workaround I'm pretty much off the idea of repairing or using the original power amp and/or crossover. When you say there...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    And that's where I'm at right now lol I know many here really enjoy the discovery process, and for some things I sure do as well. This is not one of them :) Looking more for an end result than the joy of building. Sometimes I've learned in life it's better to cut your loses to, but that gets...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    I probably should be a little more specific in my question in that I really need some insight on how the crossover works, and how it's integrated to create the final sound. And for all I know the crossover is the problem. Only thing I know about them is that the active wedge is active and the...
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    Thoughts on converting active CLR to passive??

    I know anything is possible given enough effort...but does this make any sense? Currently I have two active CLR wedges that I've owned since the CLRs came out and they are pretty much perfect when they work correct. Like many, I started having issues with cutting out etc a few years back and...
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    Any tentative idea on when the AxeFx IV and the subsequent FM line updates are coming? (Looking to buy the FM3 but not sure if I should wait)

    So I'll chime in here., but maybe I'm an extreme case lol I'm still using and Axe FX 2 (mark1) after upgrading from an Ultra. The 2 has been discontinued for what, 3 or 4 years now? I've enjoyed the evolution of it from day 1. As good as the Ultra was, it was still early in the quest to...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware "Ares" 1.00 Public Beta

    Am I the only one who doesn't look forward to updates so much.....just when I finally dialed in 7.0 lol Tried 8 and went back to 7 and haven't touched it until now. Latest beta: everything is just better. Simply better. So far tweaking my favorite presets has been a piece of cake. Simply reset...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    Wow. What can I say. This box has exceeded my needs and expectations MANY firmware updates ago. I seem to like them all, but for me, this one is really good. Thanks Cliff
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.02 Firmware Release

    I still have trouble deciding which cabs to use even after buying a few of the packs. Then comes a "small" update that throws in a few more cabs just because. I made it to preset #3 "Deluxe Verb" which is still stock in my unit and simply replaced the cab with the new #54 and noodled for an...
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    TWO new Cab-Packs!

    I purchased cab pack 14 (almost) specifically for the TV Cab. Haven't even tried the others yet, but for my taste all I can say is WOW. Hardest part for me is deciding which one is best! I'm not into user cabs as much as some others, this is my third pack purchased, I have 3 and 5 also. Quite...
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    Make a humbucker sound like a single coil

    +1 on splitting the coils, that will get you the closest the quickest. If you are using what your Boss unit did as a benchmark I think the graphic EQ will do most of what that did. I had a similar feature on an old Digitech unit, and it was o.k. for getting some of the SC character out of a...
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    Expression pedals are out of whack after updating to FW 19.00

    Interesting. I'm running an expression pedal directly into the Axe Fx and had a go to preset of mine exhibit strange behavior after updating to 19. Preset has a Wah block set to auto engage with the pedal. Whenever I called up the preset the Wah was already on in a cocked wah sort of way. If I...
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    Struggling with dynamic and punchy cleans

    Yes! I was almost a bit intimidated to say the exact thing, but once you sift through all of the emotional responses there are a ton of great practical real world tips from the man himself and users that have taken a moment to try and help someone find a "feel" as much as a tone. This thread has...
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    New 18.00 Public Beta

    Maybe this has already been mentioned and I missed it....but if not One of the few things I've struggled with with the Axe Fx is getting a good Fuzz sound. Or maybe an "optimal" fuzz sound to my liking. As far as I've seen nothing in the drive blocks has changed, but I swear every preset with...
  29. 3 Chord Rock

    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    hmmm, this really has me thinking (in a good way) I've seen a couple of posts here speculating on using it as a back up/controller for the Axe Fx. This could really talk me into one if it did. I've been trying to justify a MFC since it came out, but it's really overkill for what I need and...
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    G3 modeling thread

    Sometimes it's great to live in blissful ignorance. As a guy who's only owned a few tube amps in my life and primarily plays in the house/garage I think I miss some of these subtle nuances. When I started with my Ultra on version 6 I DID miss real tubes, but the sounds were really good at...
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    Anyone ever try to emulate a Harmonica with the Axe?

    A few years ago I heard a pretty convincing harmonica sound played on guitar using EHX pedals. There is a detailed run down on what gear was used and settings here: EHX.com | Effectology, Vol. 1: Electric Guitar plays Blues Harmonica | Electro-Harmonix Forums I spent some time trying to...
  32. 3 Chord Rock

    Glenn Fricker reviews the Axe-fx II

    I disagree with a lot of what he says, but he sure is entertaining!
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    Coming Soon

    I'm amazed I'm this excited about a product I don't need. I keep having flashbacks looking at it thinking of the TC Nova system I had, this appears to be everything I wanted the Nova system to be but it wasn't. If I was still a tube amp guy I'd be all over this, and I imagine many will be.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 13.02 Released

    These updates just keep blowing me away. I stopped at a music store yesterday to check out some guitars and demoed through a number of different amps which I used to lust over and put on my wish list. At some point over the last year or so I've stopped lusting over those amps.....it's so...
  35. 3 Chord Rock

    Anyone else ride mortocycles?

    Motorcycles are why I never made it as a rock star. Well maybe. Bought my first bike at 17 and put the guitar down and didn't pick it up again for over 20 years (which is why I play like a mediocre teen in my 40s) But in that time toured the country , roadraced, dirt raced and all kinds of...
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    Atomic CLR - expectation/experience

    I figured this is the appropriate thread for a quick impression right? I've had two powered wedges for two weeks now ( I love playing in stereo). I've read all the stuff from guys with far more trained ears , technical knowledge and professional experience and I have to think I can't be the...
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    ...

    Count me as one of those faceless downloaders. I love the community here and have gotten so many of my go to patches from people who have taken the time to share. Don't know how often I'll comment but I think from now on if I download a patch that works for me I'll give the OP a "Like". Such...
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    George Lynch/DOKKEN Plexi tone (Back For The Attack era-1987) - (w/ PATCH)

    Patches like this are a big reason why I bought an AxeFX in the first place. Wow man, downloaded the patch and instant Lynch tone! On 11B and played every Lynch riff I could think of and looked at my speakers wondering if this was for real. Thanks for sharing!
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    Get Yer 11.0 Beta Here!

    Page 30, I guess I'm late to the party here, and I usually don't comment on firmware threads as there usually isn't anything I can add that hasn't already been said by more knowledgeable players. BUT.... I just came back from 4 days of camping, playing acoustic and a strat through a battery...
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    Haunting Octave

    Here's a "Sort of" ambient preset, really more of a backing sound. Basically a lead preset that morphs to an octave effect through a ducking delay and long reverb. The key is using the expression pedal to catch a single note and play lead over it. A picture is worth a thousand words so I...
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    Violin patch (+ Ensemble feature!)

    Incredible! I just got my Axe FX 2 today and was wondering about updating the old patch. Heard this for the first time a few minutes ago, and I'm not going to bother doing any work, yours sounds awesome, thanks for sharing.
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    Countdown 0.5...

    I can't believe some of the complaining going on in here. For those who've had theirs for a short time, let me tell you I've had mine since Firmware 6.XX and after the years I still feel there's so much more to this box I haven't explored it's like a new toy all the time. You guys are just...
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    Fractal Audio welcomes John Petrucci

    So does this mean when Jordan Rudess makes his keyboard sound like a guitar for a solo John can now try to make his guitar sound like a keyboard and out do him? :D Can't wait to see how he uses the Axe
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    White Lion Tell Me

    I like this mix better than the original. Seriously, I think to many 80s bands polished their sound with the guitar to much in the background, which is why I usually liked them better live. Playing your guitar over that track gives it a much better in-your-face guitar sound. Never paid much...
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    Something different....a little violin

    :lol: Thanks I've been away for awhile. When I came up with the violin patch I was unemployed and could spend days tweaking at a time, now I'm on a project that leaves me little time to play let alone experiment. I've got a couple of patches on the back burner, but nowhere close to being ready...
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    Any Standard users wish they would have gotten the Ultra

    I was in the same boat when I bought mine, the standard would work for most of what I do. If you bought the standard and never read this forum you'd think it was the best piece of gear ever. Here's how I rationalized it, I figure before the Axe FX I was a pedal junkie, always wanting to try...
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    Basic Marshall Preset

    Thank you. Enjoying the patch and IR very much, this one will stay in my Axe FX. The only downside with patches like this is I get lazy about creating my own when I can borrow something this good that somebody else has already invested the time to create. ;)
  48. 3 Chord Rock

    Tonebender (Cliff hit one out of the park with this one!)

    Any chance you could attach the file to this thread? Great tone and love the recording.
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    Ultra Firmware Version 8.02 Released

    I think 8.01 sounded much better. (of course I'm kidding) Just to echo what I said in the last thread, new drive block absolutely rocks. I've been playing with it all day an keep finding better uses for it. Thanks so much !!
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    Missing Presets

    I wasn't even aware of the preset update in the utility window until I read the release notes for 8.01. I already had my banks backed up and since I wasn't sure if I had older presets or not I went ahead an used the preset update in 7.18. I guessed running that wouldn't be a problem if they...
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    Ultra Firmware Version 8.01 Released

    The irony is that the old drive models really needed more EQ options where as the new models sound good without even touching it. But of course I'm glad it's there since it's a powerful tool for dialing tones.
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    Ultra Firmware Version 8.01 Released

    Tried loading with the new editor an got all the way to where the editor said it was done an to wait for the Axe to reboot, but the Axe wouldn't reboot an just showed the screen that said file transfer in progress with the bar at full. Did this twice. Then tried with the old editor, no problem...
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    The truth of the "micd up" guitar sound over "real" sound ?

    Excellent thread guys, thanks for sharing. At least for me I think I'll take the advice of if you're happy don't mess with it. ...at least until the new Atomic amp comes out
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    Share your "Amp In Room" Patches

    I seem to be having issues with the new preset manager at the moment :lol: I tried using the old editor an I think something got lost in the translation. I'll get the manager figured out an have a go at it again.
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    Share your "Amp In Room" Patches

    I was kinda actually hoping this thread wasn't going to go this direction as we've seen this debated time an again, but simply some people want that sound and it's been brought up that it's doable, and I'd like to see some good examples. Maybe it would be terrible for FOH, but that's not a...
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    Share your "Amp In Room" Patches

    I've been trying to see how close I can get to the "amp in room" sound that is discussed so often around here with my current set up of nearfield FRFR studio monitors. I always see vague references on how to achieve this, but usually not enough info to get me there. From what I've heard the key...
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    A la John Petrucci - The Best of Times solo

    Can you tell us any more about this IR? I've tried it out in many of my Mesa/Mark patches an it sounds great! Oh yeah, I'm really enjoying your patch as well, just seems like I got a two for one with this patch and IR.
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    Fractal Wind Quintet plays Debussy

    I think we all get it that the synth block is far from ideal, I've always thought it might be almost an after thought from Fractal, like "hey, we can make it do this too so lets give the Ultra users another toy" I've attempted some sounds that I've given up on just because the effect seems...
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    Fuzz tones - Hendrix / Stoner Metal...?

    Don't know if I have a solution for you, but an idea to at least try an see if it works. So far some of the best fuzz tones (I think) that I've got out of the Axe have been with the Mr Z amp with the master cranked and the drive set pretty high. Play with the bass level for a wide range of...
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    Andy Timmons - 7.18

    Just tried out this patch an it's wonderful, thanks for sharing. I used an Alder Strat, rosewood neck but I have a Duncan JB in the bridge, not sure how close that is to the DSH, but I didn't feel like changing a single setting on the patch. I poked around the signal chain an I've got to say...
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    fractal symphonic orchestra

    That was awesome! Man, you've taken the whole concept to another level between your patch creation and obvious ability with classical music. Who would have figured you actually play a real violin! Thanks for the insight on building the patches, it is funny how simple most of it is, it's just a...
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    Something different....a little violin

    Yes, you need the IR or at least a cab of some sort to hear sound. If you look at the cab in the patch it's programmed on "user 9" cab, if you don't have anything loaded there you won't get any sound. If you switch to another cab (anything other than the user settings, assuming none of yours are...
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    Something different....a little violin

    Great arrangement, perfect title for the clip to! I enjoyed that.
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    Something different....a little violin

    DUDE, that sounds great! If that was just a quick test I'd love to hear you really try :D It makes me so happy to hear yourself an others enjoying this preset an creating music with it. I've taken so much from this website that others have created and have really inspired my playing and it's...
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    Something different....a little violin

    Yeah, Time Odyssey is probably my favorite neo-classical album, even though I'm more of a blues based rock kinda guy. I think I about wore out that tape (did I just say Tape?)
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    Something different....a little violin

    Very nice indeed. Where did you set the shift on the Harmony?
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    Something different....a little violin

    So I've been playing around with this thing for awhile and think some of you have also ;) There's definitely a technique involved to keep the tracking sounding good. I'd love it if there was a way to dial out that aspect so I could play naturally, but I don't know if I can, I think it may...
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    GERMAN 2 Record

    Man, I really enjoy all the songs you post an this is no exception. Really, this is just some great straight on rock. Keep them coming.
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    first attempt at a string ensemble

    Don't know if you saw it, but I posted a violin patch in the recording section, and one of the key elements to getting away from the casio sound was that I used YOUR IR for the acoustic guitar(thanks!!). Really brought warmth an depth. Between that an the resonator it made it sound natural, if...
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    Something different....a little violin

    I'm learning new stuff by the minute :lol: Never done that before. You should have seen me try to convert wave to mp3 this morning..that was a project. So here's the preset guys (I hope) and the acoustic guitar IR. I've set the preset up with the IR in user slot 9, so adjust as needed. You...
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    Something different....a little violin

    The reply box is telling me "The extension syx is not allowed." This is the way the file was uploaded to my computer with the old editor. Do I need to convert the file? It's giving me the same message when I try to upload the IR :?:
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    Something different....a little violin

    Well, as I mentioned you do need to be careful how you play it or you'll get some weird sounds for certain, I don't know how to dial that out. So I use a bit different style than I usually do. Thanks for the quick tutorial on the links, I'll have the patch up in just a minute or two. I've been...
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    Something different....a little violin

    No pedal, just adjusted the attack. Although I've tried playing with a volume modifier an didn't think it really needed it, although the possibilties are endless.
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    Something different....a little violin

    Thanks! And no, it's not a joke. It's actually not to hard to get close to this sound using the synth block. I did spend hours playing with different waveforms and finding two that complemented each other really well (I think). It's amazing how many possibilities there are in the parameters an...
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    Something different....a little violin

    After seeing a thread about the EHX HOG I was inspired to try creating some similar sounds. Up until now all of my own patches have been regular guitar sounds. This is the first time I've seriously attempted a "special effects" type of patch from scratch. I tried to create a Violin sound as...
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    Electric guitar as a blues harp?

    Yeah that is cool. Just imagine playing at a blues jam an switching to a patch that has everyone looking around to see who brought the harmonica. I've tried to see if I can get a similar sound and it's quickly become apparent that my lack of knowledge of many of the Axes effects/parameters is...
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    Axe-FX for natural sounding verge of breakup tones?

    +1 Especially on that second patch, what a great blues tone. Is it a patch in the Axechange archive?
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    Pickups with Axe FX

    I'd suggest anything balanced with medium output for an all around pickup to work well with as many patches. For instance I have a guitar with a Super Distortion in the bridge that sounds great for my 80's metal tones patches, and one with a Seymour JB that handles classic rock /medium...
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    my plexi sound

    Great tone and really dig the groove! How about some info on settings and gear used? Very nice.
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    no instant gratification

    I'll repeat the advice I read on here: Start with a blank patch and add just an amp (and cab if FRFR) and explore just the raw amp sounds. I was really impressed, an then started to add effects. I felt the same way about some presets when I first got mine, very few seemed usable for me. After...
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    Full commital to the AxeFX: How long did it take you?

    I wasn't sure at first, but I was just playing presets. After taking the advice to start with a blank patch an experiment with just an amp an cab block to find sounds the Axe came alive for me and as I tried to copy tones from my favorite amps I found I was coming up with (to my ears) better...
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    Mesa medium gain lead

    Really enjoyed the patch, works well with all of my guitars. The stereo image fills the room an makes me sound better than I really am. I think I'm also going to modify it to use a pedal to decrease or even get rid of the delay as your basic amp tone makes for a great rhythm sound to.
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    Eric Johnsonish 2-amp A/B Preset (Edit new Download Link)

    Re: Eric Johnsonish 2-amp A/B Preset (Edit: NEW CLIP!) Thank You!! This patch has inspired my playing so much! I usually save the single coils for cleans an light dirt, but am now getting lead sounds with my Strat that I've never heard before. The whole A/B thing has got me trying a different...
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    Trying some Marshall Stuff

    Sounds great. What amp settings did you use to get that lead sound in the neck PU? I've been trying to find a lead setting for my strat neck without much success an yours about nailed it. Great use of the tremelo there, a bit subtle and perfect. I seem to always put it to "in your face" but...
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    blues jr revisited

    Nice clips, I really enjoyed the sound on both. Jus curious, which SD single coils were you using? I've never owned a Blues Jr, but everytime I've played through one I've been tempted,even though it wouldn't be my main amp, just somthing about the sound of a small amp. With the AXE I feel like...
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    ATTENTION!!ACHTUNG!!FRACTAL AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

    I was going to start a thread as well, but I'll post here as I had a similar experience recently. After owning my Ultra for about a month, I was playing one morning and as I leaned forward to make an adjustment on the Axe sparks flew out of my guitar and everything went silent. After the...
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    Andy Timmons patch request

    Sorry I don't have a patch for you guys, but I stumbled on something that reminded me of this thread and would be a good place to start tweaking and is actually close enough to fake it. I thought about this after watching Andys You Tube video with the BB preamp. Patch #006 on original presets...
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