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    Lollapalooza Live Stream

    I've lived in Chicago for 11 years now, and this is the first year I haven't gone. I'm both happy that i won't spend 700 bucks this weekend and sad I'm not there. The live streams for these shows are ridiculously good though. One of my Lolla buddies is coming over later today for couch Lolla...
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    Light bulbs....

    Cliff mentioned this earlier in the thread, and I gotta say I don't believe it at all. 1 LED bulb lasts something like 10 times as long as an incandescent, so right there is the wasted materials of the 10 bulbs, as well as the usage benefits using 6x less energy or so depending on the bulb...
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    AFIII Canadians playing Separate Ways using the AxeFx III

    This is really awesome!! I do however have one beef with it...there is not NEARLY enough denim, and playing keyboard against a the wall of a cargo container with AAANNNGNSSSST
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    Phantom power circuit fried?!

    A while ago...something like 4 years ago, one of the ferrite beads in the circuit blew. It was actually quite easy for me to just hardwire the input jack to the 7 pin midi circuit, but if you aren't familiar or comfortable with soldering then making a friend could do it? That is, if this is...
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    Synth and pitch block detection with bass

    Does the III have better tracking down at say the open E string on bass and for that matter lower. The II started to completely sputter on bass at about G# (4th fret, 4th string). This would be an actual reason for me to upgrade in the future. Especially the synth block. Note, I'm not...
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    My Piano Adventure.

    I was watching this thread as I was looking for a new keyboard. I had a Casio Privia which I used almost solely for piano sounds for the last 6 years or so. Key action was fairly decent for a lower end keyboard. Was looking at getting something like the motif rack unit or some kind of roland...
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    Gigging Cover FRFR Guys???

    I second this notion. I have 5 core amp sounds from Clean to mega distortion. They way I accomplish it is only with 3 amps and 2 cabs. This gives me 5 options, but keeps them VERY similar due to using minimal amps and more importantly IMO, only 2 cabs.
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    Earbuds

    Either the Westones or the Shure's would be great for your budget. I think any preferences between them are gonna be personal.
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    Who is using external Soundcards with their band for DI to FOH?

    I use Reaper with my MacBook output to a PreSonus Audiobox and run that to FOH. 2 channels. One containing click. One containing any kind of intro track we may use for the set.
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    4U Rack Case with wheels?

    I'm going to be another vote for a regular rack and a cart. I had a 4U rolling rack for a while, and it actually rattled loose screws from the Axe-fx lid. The little tiny wheels do TERRIBLE over bumps, and it puts a crazy amount of vibration into whatever is mounted inside. These days I use...
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    Headset Microphone

    So the distortion problem could be from 2 things. I'm not familiar with the Samson product, so I don't know if gain is adjustable on it. First is that when you sing loudly it actually overdrives the transducer in the mic. Probably not the case, but possible. More than likely you have some...
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    How many of you work a regular day job?

    I consider myself pretty lucky at this point. My first job out of college was a really cool job. Unfortunately it was horrible hours, crazy stressful, and my boss was emotionally abusive to everyone in his life. It sure as hell wasn't ever boring though!! Then I tried to start my own...
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    Anybody who uses Axe FX II with in-ear?

    I disagree with this slightly, but it stems from the purpose of using IEM's to me being different than yours. I both sing (lead) and play guitar and IEM's help me hear myself so much more clearly and at healthy volumes. My voice is so much more healthy for it. Sometimes I bring a 1x12 with a...
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    Wireless routers for Digital Mixers

    The only thing I would recommend is getting one that works in the 5ghz range as well as 2.4, which is most of them these days. This allows you to keep 2.4 a little clearer for any wireless systems that use that frequency. Honestly, any decent router will work great.
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    Synyster Gates on Fractal, working with them, and possible future of the Axe FX?

    I see your point, but don't really agree with it. The main purpose of Facebook (from a user standpoint) I would say is to share things and view things that your peers are sharing. That's basically what this place is. This place is here to help fractal make money. The forum offers users a...
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    Synyster Gates on Fractal, working with them, and possible future of the Axe FX?

    So, just like this EXACT place? Hey everyone I just got a new guitar today!!! (a thing that happened to you) There was recently a post about Cliff losing a Pet. (sad) In no way am I trying to minimize that those shouldn't be things here. It's definitely the place for it. I'm saying it's...
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    Black Hole Sun Cover

    This is close enough to the original in production that it freaks me out a little. Awesome job.
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    Facebook Marketing "Sponsored Ads"

    I have, and it worked for us. I play in a Muse tribute band in Chicago as a fun side project and we only play once a quarter because there just isn't the market for anything more and we don't want to travel for this. The most difficult part for us is letting people know we exist. At our last...
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    FOH Soundman tone input...opinions needed

    I just took a listen to both the files and everything seems pretty good to me. I might have put a smidge more bass on there, but nothing drastic. I don't even hear it being all that bright.
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    New FAS Amp Models Gallery & More Ares 02.00 - Axe FX II

    Thank you very much for the time and effort put in.
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    VM&P Naphtha on natural matte finished guitars?

    There will be no difference on matte/gloss guitars with regards to the type of cleaning product used. What WILL make a difference is any kind of abrasive act like rubbing it with a cloth or calling it names. This will eventually buff the matte finish to a semi gloss.
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    Best wheeled case for Axe FX 2?

    Fun fact, the SKB wheeled case rattled out a good amount of the screws holding the top to the axe-fx. It also started loosening the rack screws. I won't got with a wheeled case again. Instead a smaller, lighter, gator case, and a small Rock and Roller cart.
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    Rack Ears

    OP if you feel like having these made at a shop, they will most likely be a few hundred dollars at least. If you do want to do it, I'll mock you up a 3D model for fun though.
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    PA Speaker connected to Axe-FX burned up

    All in all I'd say it's a speaker defect. As in either the amp or speaker, but definitely an issue with the EV unit. You were in fact putting too hot of a signal in there as that's what "input clip" literally means. Either turn the output knob from the axe down or the input knob down on the...
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    Rack Ears

    Actually I doubt this would work. Brushed finishes are usually brushed THEN anodized/painted. Doing it to the rack ears of the axe would just rub away some of the paint, and therefore the corrosion resistance. Sorry OP, I don't have anything constructive to add as far as finding one.
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    For those playing out, who is using a minimal number of presets?

    I use a large number of presets but 3 amps, (5 different gain levels). AC30 for cleans and grit. Plexi for medium gain. VH4 channel 3 for high gain/mega gain. I have these setup as global amps (1-5) so that after updating, which I do much less than what appears to be normal on the forum i...
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    Danelectro Reel Echo Effect

    Howdy fractal folks...this post is now 6 years old...by me, and I'm wondering if anything new in the Axe has popped up to make this happen?
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    Jimmy Eat World Rig Rundown

    These guys are touring with Incubus this summer, and I'm pretty excited to see the show. Side note I actually dig the clean stage look. Big fan of Muse, and while they have tons of visuals and theatrics, their stage is practically as barebones as it gets.
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    Jimmy Eat World Rig Rundown

    I don't get pissed off. I get anxious and a little socially awkward. It's funny that their choice for axe-fx's was based mostly on the idea of making OTHER parts of the show better.
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    Danny Carey (drummer from Tool) sitting in with a teenage girl cover band

    First of all this is all kinds of awesome. I am honestly trying to wrap my head around a charity golf outing that would contain the following things: A live band at all (self burn) Said band being teenage girls Those teenage girls wanting to play Tool. Danny Carey being at the event. Mind blown.
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    CAB #62 VOTE NOW to SAVE (or not)

    Well I think it was mentioned to have a no opinion. This would give a better value to what the actual percentage of people saying yes is. Then someone suggested that wouldn't be good because they can just stay out of the poll. The problem is that now you have this poll that is entirely skewed...
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    Metallica to perform with Lady Gaga @ Grammys

    There is an incredible amount of irony in going out of your way to state that you don't care about something. I dunno, I wouldn't say snob. I'd say close minded. I love Rachmaninoff and almost anything done on the guitar in the history of the instrument is probably far away from the talent...
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    [Video] Shredding to EDM

    Nice work!
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    Muse - Fury

    Sure, I have a 15 of them or so for the songs the band plays. I need to back up my unit anyway so I'll see if I can post them up here soon. I have a MKI though, so if you have an XL or XL+ I think you need to do something to make them usable?
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    Muse - Fury

    Full cover. This is probably my favorite Muse song. Guitar and bass are Axe-fx. Vocals are through a Shure KSM 32. Superior Drummer for the drums. I'm in a Muse tribute in Chicago that started last year, and doing these is incrementally helping my mixing/audio engineering skills. Better...
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    How often do you change the Input Trim?

    I have never changed it.
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    Recommend a 7-String For P&W!

    I bought a PRS SE series 7 string about a year ago. For the money it's killer. I think I paid $650 for it out the door new. I'm sure there are better options for more cash, but for that price it's a great guitar.
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    Front Input vs Rear Input

    My wireless unit is permanently plugged into the back. At home most of the time I plug into the front out of convenience. Never noticed a difference. Don't really even care if there is.
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    Cheap band mates

    Well, personally, I don't think it's ever realistic to EXPECT someone else to have the same opinion on it as you do. If you want to spend the money on your own gear that's all well and good, I wouldn't ever expect anyone else to want to do the same. If this is something that is quite important...
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    What Rechargeable Batteries for Line 6 G50/G90 Wireless?

    One thing to note: the eneloop "pro" high capacity ones are slightly bigger and you may have a problem still. I have had 0 issues with the regular eneloops.
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    Wireless MIDI?

    I use this: http://pandamidi.com/midibeam/ So far it has worked pretty well. The only thing I don't like is to remove the batteries you have to unscrew the back although the batteries last a pretty long time. Pretty solid product.
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    What Rechargeable Batteries for Line 6 G50/G90 Wireless?

    Another vote for Eneloop. I use them for 2 shure wireless packs and a wireless handheld. Also, 2 xbox controllers, a harmony remote, and....I think that's it. They're great.
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    With the news of overseas assembly...

    I can certainly see both sides of it. Personally I think good customer service would be to offer some kind of rebate going back to a certain date. Regardless not everyone is going to be happy. Still though, a few days outside of the return period under the circumstances of just having...
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    Halloween Party - band costume ideas ?

    The muppets band, and learn something from the show...like the theme, which is surprisingly difficult.
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    Fractal vs. Helix: Let the comparisons begin! (Video series)

    I actually wouldn't be surprised if someone comes up with a better version of midi sometime in the near future. While it is currently a standard, there's always room for improvement, and the big upturn in digital equipment could drive a change. Just like C programming is great, there have been...
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    Muse - The Handler

    Yes, I recorded 2 separate guitar tracks. Panned them probably 75% each way.
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    Muse - The Handler

    I'm thinking the amp reset had to do with the fact that I had a global amp linked in there. I made a new preset and unlinked the amp globally. Hopefully this fixes it.
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    Muse - The Handler

    Hmm, I'm not real sure what happened there. It's not a 59 bassguy either. It looks like somehow the amp block just lost all info. I don't know if that was on my end for the save, or the file got corrupted somehow. The layout of all the blocks translated correctly. I'll download what I...
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    Muse - The Handler

    Here's the patch. It's for MK1/2.
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    Muse - The Handler

    If I have time after work tonight I'll post the preset, but honestly it's really simple. Diezel VH4 silver. My guess on knobs would be (o'clock) bass: 11, mids: 1:30, treble: noon. I think I actually turned the bright switch on because I think the VH4 model can be just a tad bit dark. I...
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    Muse - The Handler

    Made a full cover of this. Axe-fx for bass and guitar. Superior drummer for the drums. My voice for the vocals. this song has meant a lot to me in the past year, and I really enjoyed making it.
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    All in one, mixer and backtrack device?

    Unfortunately there is not at all anything that hits all those. The reason this device does not exist, is that doing each of those things you want to do WELL individually is expensive. Even doing them all terribly would be cost prohibitive. To put all that into a 2U rack? You're dreaming...
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    Disruptive, so TTK says... New wireless option.

    Yea, personally I'd just be wary of any product like this that doesn't list out the full specs. And to your point Signal to Noise isn't listed...and probably because it might not be very good.
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    Disruptive, so TTK says... New wireless option.

    It seems very odd they don't list any kind of latency spec.
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    Gigbag for MFC-101 + other bits

    I use a swiss gear backpack for my MFC, 2 boss exp pedals, and 2 cat5 cables. It's an older version of the one below. Edit: I can't post the damn amazon link, but its a Swiss Gear 17inch laptop backpack.
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    REV33

    I work somewhere where we bought one of these matched for a set of very popular earbuds, and did some real testing on it. First of all, the one we bought was just 2 inductors inside the box. It also completely obliterated the high end frequency response of the earbuds. It claims to not change...
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    Rotary placement?

    Just as a different point of view I love how the rotary block sounds before a crunchy amp. It's a really unique sound the way the distortion pulses with the rotary.
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    house hit by lightning somehow axe fx survived.

    On a lightening, when I was younger our house was hit by lightening. My super Nintendo didn't work after the strike. About a week later it started working again out of no where. I still think it was voodoo.
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    What's your string gauge? Manufacturer?

    EB 10-52's. The Cobalt ones.
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    Muse Reapers?

    While I realize this isn't much help, the solo is basically just a whammy. The problem is Matt automates it with whatever software they use for click/backing tracks etc. He does at least actually physically control it near the end of the solo live though. The same thing he did when they...
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    How can i get the "Royal Blood" sound?

    The axe by itself can still definitely not do it. You could as mentioned run a POG in the fx loop and position the 2nd amp after the loop.
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Well unfortunately after probably 6-8 hours of trying to get the liquid tracks to do what I want I have to say I'm going to get rid of it and I cannot recommend this product for what I wanted to do. For making say automated patch changes to your axe-fx or something similar it probably could do...
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    Neo FRFR speaker (or not FRFR) for 1x12

    Yea the number 1 goal here is to get a very light weight portable solution. It really doesn't have to be completely flat, but I'm thinking running a nice neo PA/monitor speaker inside the cabinet (more for the extended range) and using cabs sims is the way to go.
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    Neo FRFR speaker (or not FRFR) for 1x12

    I have an Egnater 1x12 that I bring to some shows especially when I use in ears just for *some* stage volume for actual feedback and such. It's got the stock celestion...elite 80? I think. I'm looking for a lightweight speaker to put in there. It's going to be powered by a matrix 1000 that's...
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Using the support ticket system. It's been a few days now, and I think I may have figured out a workaround, although it is becoming a much more frustrating venture than I thought it was going to be. Originally I exported a midi track from reaper, and put it onto the card. Exported as single...
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    Gig Bags instead of hard cases ?

    Another Mono Dual gigbag user here. You sacrifice a bit of protection, but going from carrying 2 hardcases to one gigbag on your back is a HUGE deal for me in the city.
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    So I got one of these, and I'm having issues getting my first preset setup. The unit is not recognizing the audio track on the USB stick. After watching all the youtube vids and reading a good chunk of the manual I opened a support ticket with FAMC. It's certainly not as easy to do as I...
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    Scene Incr/Decr Not Working

    Well I've been the only owner of my axe-fx, but I've had it since firmware 2.xx I think. I don't think I've ever actually performed a full reset on it. Might be about time to do so after backing up my presets since I'm completely redoing my midi control. First thing I did when I received the...
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    Scene Incr/Decr Not Working

    Got it! For some reason both scene inc/dec in the menu were set to pedal. I've never used/changed it, but either way that did it. Thanks.
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    Scene Incr/Decr Not Working

    I just got a used MFC off of reverb and I'm taking some of today to redo some presets and get the mfc setup. Axe MK1, MFC MKII. Axe-edit is NOT up and running. The axe is not connected via usb to the computer. Just axe and MFC like I would on stage. The MFC is set to total axe-fx sync. I...
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    Using the Axe with In Ear Monitors?

    Yep. Not really any other way around it. If you're willing to go to a more expensive setup you can at least get a single receiver for both the guitar and headset though. Shure ULX-D for example. Besides the fact that it would be incredibly difficult engineering wise to put a transmitter and...
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    MFC IA Switch Configurations

    Found the thread you are referring to and that makes sense. I have my 2nd expression pedal setup that way. I just have to go through and make sure it can be latched to everything I usually do. The only thing it won't be able to do is control the axe in some patches and another external device...
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    MFC IA Switch Configurations

    The mastermind GT stuff is great, but my all access does everything I need it to do. The reason I ask this is I just got a Liquid Tracks that I would like to go midi out into the axe-fx. To use both my all access and the LT I would need to get a midi converger, and then also use the all access...
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    MFC/Midi Question

    Cool. Thank you.
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    MFC IA Switch Configurations

    This was part of another question I was asking elsewhere in the forum but thought I'd ask it here as it's own question. Can the MFC be configured so that IA switches are either global or per preset. I have my all access setup in the following configuration: 1-5, change presets (I know this is...
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    MFC/Midi Question

    Can the Axe II (MK 1) use the Ethernet port and Midi ports (for midi) at the same time? The reason I ask is I've been running a rocktron all acess for damn near 10 years now. I currently have an issue where I'd like to run midi TO the axe both from the all access and another device. Now what...
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Mainly because of portability and robustness. I just don't really trust anything that has to run an operating system like windows or mac os at a show. Plus you have to drag along some kind of interface.
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    I have one of these in the mail that I am going to learn how to use for live use. I'll be happy to post again once I figure out what I'm doing so I can report on how this thing works. For the OP I plan on triggering tracks via either my foot controller or a drum pad. The tracks will be both...
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    Rackmounted Midi Sequencer/sender?

    Never got a hold of him, but oddly enough a Liquid tracks ended up popping up on reverb for about half retail price so I ended up snapping it up. I figure I'll be able to sell it for about what I got it for if it doesn't work out anyway. Appreciate the help!
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    Rackmounted Midi Sequencer/sender?

    Hey Stratman, you seem to have dealt with FAMC before. Does it usually take them a bit to get back to you? Shot them an email on Tuesday and they have yet to respond. No phone number, and I need a couple questions answered before I cough up the dough.
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    Hardware supplier - bass electronics

    Best Bass Gear has been my go to. Great customer service, huge amount of parts. I certainly can't guarantee they'll have what you need, but they will most likely know what it is and be able to help you. Obligatory disclaimer: No affiliation, just have had good experiences with them.
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    Rackmounted Midi Sequencer/sender?

    Thanks for the suggestions! The LT-100 looks like it was made for exactly the reasons I want it. It seems to have some other features built in as well that could be useful. I'll have to take a longer look at it. Seems to be what I need.
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    Muse Bass Tones

    Unfortunately no, the axe can't handle the low E on the bass below about the 5th fret so the synth block is not very useful for bass. People mention playing it an octave up and shifting it down, but that really changes the sound.
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    Rackmounted Midi Sequencer/sender?

    Alright I'm not even sure what to call this or what to search google for, but there seem to be some very music technology people around here. Basically right now I'm using reaper and a computer to send midi pcs and cc's to the axe and a few other items during a track to a set tempo. No note...
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    Muse Bass Tones

    I started with the Fat Rat sim. It's pretty hacked up though. I turned the low cut up pretty far, I used the variable clipping and messed around with that for a bit till I got something I liked. That's why I included the syx. This only gets people the core tones, and of course as mentioned...
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    Muse Bass Tones

    There's a few threads for people wanting this stuff, and I could post in the bass forum, but no one goes in there so here it is. I've been working on some of Chris' bass tones for a while and ended up picking up a pedal online which is his little secret weapon. The pedal is the Human Gear...
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    How many amp models do you tend to use?

    I only use 3 models. 5 basic sounds. Clean, gritty, crunch, distorted, lotso gain. Personally I think using tons of amps especially in one set has a very disconnected feel regardless if its original or cover music.
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    How important is the preset exchange for a new user?

    This is pretty much how I feel.
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    Lets talk IEM's!

    These days I would recommend the PSM300. I really don't think you can beat it for the price.
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    So whats your opinion on Apple music

    I've been a paying spotify member for a year and change now. I love it. I will be a member for the foreseeable future. The only thing I see that apple music has on it is the family plan (which could be huge for some).
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    Band wants me to consider In Ears....

    I believe this is one of the reasons the bigger guys haven't gone digital on the RF side. The PSM300 for example takes the analog audio, converts it to digital, transmits the 1's and 0's through analog RF, and then does the DA conversion on the other side. This keeps the latency down...
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    Band wants me to consider In Ears....

    At this point I'd check out the new Shure PSM300. I think it's 800 bucks for the metal pack option. Comes with the SE215's. If you don't like the 215's try and sell them for 50 bucks or so, and use that 250 (from the $1000 budget) to get a better set of IEMs. You'll have a quality wireless...
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    Small Modeler with headphone out

    Thank you guys for all the suggestions. Right now that Pandora mini has me really interested, but I'm going to do some research on all these. The only one of all these I even knew existed was the amplugs.
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    Small Modeler with headphone out

    I'm actually all android, but I'd also rather not have a potentially expensive tablet be what I'm carrying around with me. Thanks for the suggestion though!
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    Small Modeler with headphone out

    Admittedly I'm not all that up on what is available currently at the moment. What I'm looking for is the following. Very small modeler that has a headphone out. I'm just looking to get maybe 3 passable tones out of this thing. Clean, gritty, distorted. I don't even care if they are all...
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    One cab on all patches... What?

    If you use your cab live, I would either do it yourself or go to a studio and spend 1/2 hour to an hour shooting some IR's of your cab with the Axe. I did that for my bass cab and love the results. I did it for a while on guitar and finally started using a few different cabs live to FOH.
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    How can i get the "Royal Blood" sound?

    What he does is run the bass through a few different chains/amps. You can pretty much cop what he is doing by running 2 chains in the axe. Split the bass signal, run it to a bass amp and then pitch it up an octave and run it to a guitar amp. Various fuzz/distortions in between each as it...
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    Anyone able to help a brother

    Yea I'm with these guys. First part in 4/4. Second part in 6/4 (3/4 if the drums/bass lean that way instead.) That's a real nice catchy riff.
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    Royal blood no guitar involved...really ?

    Love these guys. Saw them at lolla last year on one of the smaller side stages and they killed it. There's a thread here about them and their sound and people trying to convincingly do what he's doing with the axe. Unfortunately I (and others) can't even remotely get the axe to track the...
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    Muse Hysteria bass tone help

    Here's the preset and my cab IR. I copy and pasted the preset to another one and tried some of the other cab IR's on it, but it never really sounded great to me...but someone else may love it that way. If you engage the pitch block it'll be similar to what it sounds like on the Helsinki jam...
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