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  1. MattBowman

    Rick Beato interviews Ian Thornley from Big Wreck

    That was their first single, cool tune but not one of my favorites.
  2. MattBowman

    Rick Beato interviews Ian Thornley from Big Wreck

    That's tough...here's some of my favorite songs off the top of my head: Albatross A Million Days (killer solo) Ghosts Voices Too Far Gone Under The Lighthouse In Fair Light There's honestly so many! The only album I never cared for was "The Passion and the Greed," I just never took to that one...
  3. MattBowman

    Rick Beato interviews Ian Thornley from Big Wreck

    I've said it before, Big Wreck is my favorite band, and Ian is just incredible. IMO he's got the best voice in rock, and they're just criminally unknown outside of Canada. I first saw them opening for Dream Theater back in 1997 and was blown away back then! They were using Axe-Fx III's for their...
  4. MattBowman

    Post An Old Music Related Pic Of You

    This is about 1992 I think. That was my first electric guitar and I've got a pretty sweet stack of tapes next to me 😂
  5. MattBowman

    What’s your Main Gee-tar!!! And why….

    Is this the one you had the Boston Amp Show back in 2019? If so, I can agree that this thing plays and sounds amazing!
  6. MattBowman

    AFIII Matteo Mancuso Axe-FX III preset

    That would be correct!
  7. MattBowman

    AFIII Matteo Mancuso Axe-FX III preset

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-24-03-release.200627/
  8. MattBowman

    AFIII Matteo Mancuso Axe-FX III preset

    Thank you! This is the latest firmware.
  9. MattBowman

    AFIII Matteo Mancuso Axe-FX III preset

    So I went on a deep dive last night watching a bunch of Matteo's videos about his rig. He's using pretty much 4 sounds in his live trio, so I tried to copy those in my Axe-Fx III. Obviously I can't play like him, so here's a quick demo of the different tones and the preset is attached for you to...
  10. MattBowman

    New Big Wreck EP

    I'm so disappointed as I was hoping to get down to Phoenix and catch them on Friday, but I won't be able to. And that they're using only the Axe-FX III's now is an even bigger bummer! Totally loving the new EP btw, just some killer tunes!
  11. MattBowman

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

    try this https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p04.zip
  12. MattBowman

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFF!

    Happy Birthday to the legend!
  13. MattBowman

    How do you setup your guitars?

    I use NYXL 10-46 right now (go back and forth between those and Paradigms). I like my action low, I'm not a fan of fighting the guitar, but that's just personal preference. I played a buddies Jackson the other day and he likes his action high, and it was like I couldn't play anything. So for me...
  14. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    I might come down for this show. I live in Vegas and would rather go to Phoenix than LA.
  15. MattBowman

    Excellent soloing

    Man that was just awesome! Lari was so tasteful and god I love the sound of that drum kit! Martin is amazing as always, never heard him play something that wasn't incredible!
  16. MattBowman

    Martin Miller serves up another…70’s medley

    Martin is just so ridiculously good!
  17. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Thank you! That's called the Performaxe, https://guitarscientist.com.
  18. MattBowman

    AFIII Mateus Asato Solo Cover

    Thank you for the compliment as well, but man you've got some great skills!
  19. MattBowman

    AFIII Mateus Asato Solo Cover

    Crushed it! Great job!
  20. MattBowman

    Increasing finger speed when playing lead!

    Oh yes for sure about small does. In that Martin Miller video, he calls in chunking, I think Troy calls it that too. But basically it's take a small group/chunk of notes, maybe 4 or 8, and play them and get comfortable with those at speeds faster than you're comfortable with. Martin says...
  21. MattBowman

    Increasing finger speed when playing lead!

    I agree with you when you say slowing it down is a necessary requirement for building speed, you need to work out those movements slowly so they become natural for you and the fundamental cleanliness is there, however those alone will not increase your speed. There's something to be said for...
  22. MattBowman

    Increasing finger speed when playing lead!

    Playing something slow over and over develops muscle memory and helps you figure out the technique, but will not increase your speed. Think of it this way, when you're a toddler you first learn to crawl, then take baby steps, then start walking. Those all develop coordination and the necessary...
  23. MattBowman

    AFIII Queensryche Empire Cover with Preset

    Amazing as always my friend!
  24. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Awesome! I'm hoping they come back to the West Coast again, it's been since 2019! Was he still using an Axe-Fx II for effects?
  25. MattBowman

    Guitar shops in Las Vegas?

    Unfortunately for a large city, we don't have a lot of good options. The Guitar Center in Town Square has a Platinum room and is a Suhr dealer, so they have some good stuff! There was a decent shop open not far from the airport called J & E Guitars, but I guess they shut down. There are 2 guitar...
  26. MattBowman

    Mark Day and the AFIII - Breaking the Silence

    Mark is the best! An amazing human and just an incredible player as well!
  27. MattBowman

    Scott Henderson cab- York Audio

    thanks, didn't see this!
  28. MattBowman

    Scott Henderson cab- York Audio

    Can't wait to hear some audio samples!
  29. MattBowman

    Power Amp Modeling with SS Power Amp + Direct FOH Setup

    With a neutral SS power amp, just leave the power amp modeling on.
  30. MattBowman

    Martín Miller’s new single

    Martin is so ridiculously talented! I love this!
  31. MattBowman

    NGD Charvel

    I ordered this guitar back in October, just got it last night! Congrats to us both, I LOVE it so far!
  32. MattBowman

    AFIII Guthrie Govan - Ancestral Solo with tone match preset

    Thank you for the kind words! Yep, GG is the GOAT! This post is from 2019, so I have no idea about the backing track still. I just searched on YouTube and this one should work for you
  33. MattBowman

    NYE.PARTY.2023 - Free Axe-Fx III Preset!

    Wow M@, just amazing!
  34. MattBowman

    HELP!!!! Need an "instant 80s" preset collection

    When ROA was here in Vegas they were using EVH amps for the whole show. They had Fractal as a backup and I helped them set up all the presets in the Axe-Fx II's (at the time). All presets were created to just mimic how the EVH amps were being used, effects etc. The main Guitar 1 at the time was...
  35. MattBowman

    Gift of Tone #22 - JOHN PETRUCCI

    Thanks Cooper! You're the best!
  36. MattBowman

    Gift of Tone #22 - JOHN PETRUCCI

    YESSSSSSS!!!!
  37. MattBowman

    Gift of Tone #21 - GUTHRIE GOVAN

    YESSSS!! Thank you GG and Fractal!
  38. MattBowman

    A Christmas Story - 2022 Edition

    I watched the new Christmas Story Christmas the other day and it was awesome! Loved it!
  39. MattBowman

    AFIII Steve Vai inspired Gift of Tone 16 preset

    Thanks for the heads up! 🤦‍♂️
  40. MattBowman

    AFIII Steve Vai inspired Gift of Tone 16 preset

    Thanks so much for the kind words! All is well and hope the same for you! I can’t wait to see what other GOT’s there are!!
  41. MattBowman

    AFIII Steve Vai inspired Gift of Tone 16 preset

    Hey everyone! A few years ago I recorded a cover of Steve Vai's version of Christmas Time is Here and I used that preset as a base for the effects blocks FAS and Steve released today as part of their gift of tone series. I put in a couple of the delay blocks, chorus blocks, pitch blocks, multi...
  42. MattBowman

    Gift of Tone #16: STEVE VAI

    Amazing!! Thank you Steve and Fractal!
  43. MattBowman

    Acoustic / Electric Plectrum Preference?

    I love the Dunlop Flow picks, Red Bear, Petrucci Trinity picks etc. I have a pick problem 😂
  44. MattBowman

    TSO sounded Fractalicious

    He's on the East Coast touring band.
  45. MattBowman

    What Prompted You To Buy A Fractal?

    For me it was Dweezil Zappa. He had posted about why he was using a Fractal now as it made international travel so much easier, and cheaper, so I looked into them and ordered a Standard back in 2009. Much to my surprise, I got an email the next day asking if I wanted to come pick up the unit in...
  46. MattBowman

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFF! + Feline Friends Fundraiser

    Happy Birthday @FractalAudio!
  47. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Check them out, they're my favorite band. Ian is a monster guitar player, singer, and songwriter, he's got it all!
  48. MattBowman

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

    Thanks Fractal!!
  49. MattBowman

    Welcome MATT BELLAMY of MUSE to the Fractal Audio Artist Roster

    Amazing! Seeing them here in Vegas in April!
  50. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    😂 Drop D in Eb! Honestly I don't know, I just figured out the solo and I was in standard tuning.
  51. MattBowman

    FM9 Finally! got my Super Reverb patch happening

    I saw this on one of the Fractal Facebook groups the other day and was just floored. Such killer playing and tone! Thanks for sharing some of your settings!
  52. MattBowman

    AFIII Joe Satriani- “Summer Song” complete cover

    Thank you! This was a few years ago, but I can guarantee you it was stock settings. I have a Mission Engineering SP-1 expression pedal that I used to record this. When I'd play it live, I just set a modifier assigned to LFO1A so I wouldn't have to use the pedal.
  53. MattBowman

    AFIII Steve Vai - Building the Church cover

    Sounds great! Nice job!
  54. MattBowman

    New Victory V1 pedals

    Just got the email about these this morning, I've got to say, the Kraken and the Jack both sound killer! https://www.victoryamps.com/the-v1-series/?mc_cid=d1b02e5d7d&mc_eid=92728e1289.
  55. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    I was at that Suhr event, Ian killed it! I saw BW for the first time open for Dream Theater back in 1997, been a fan ever since!
  56. MattBowman

    FM9 Billy Joel - Just the way you are - Sax solo cover - FM9

    That one made me lol! Thank you!
  57. MattBowman

    An evening with Nick Johnston

    Badass Marco! Thanks for sharing!
  58. MattBowman

    Neal Schon FM9 Rig Tour

    Yes. In that different preset just select which parameter of the delay you want to control, for example the mix, or level, and right click that parameter to assign the modifier to where you have the pedal (Pedal 1, 2, 3 etc). Now if you're controlling the mix, you'll want to set a max percent...
  59. MattBowman

    Neal Schon FM9 Rig Tour

    This was awesome! I made a basic preset using those amp models, with stock settings on the 3 channels, and a simple reverb and delay and wow, they sound amazing! I don't think i've ever used those models before, now i'm in love. I'm running through a Matrix GT1000FX into a Suhr 2x12, so haven't...
  60. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    Check out this really quick video from @Cooper Carter on how to blend between two amps using an expression pedal .
  61. MattBowman

    AFIII You Better Wait Steve Perry Solo Cover

    Love it my friend! I did a cover of Lincoln Brewster's Miraculum (christmas song) back in 2020 and man he's an absolute monster, just like you!!
  62. MattBowman

    FM9 Factory Presets 3.0 - Full Preview!

    Thanks Matt and all the beta team!
  63. MattBowman

    Vai Academy 6.0 - 2022, Las Vegas

    I live here does that count haha? Enjoy, wish I could've gone (as I write this from 30 minutes away).
  64. MattBowman

    The Pets Thread

    Here's my girl Mango. We rescued her from South Korea in March. I won't go into the details, but she had a very difficult life prior to making her way to Las Vegas. She's the sweetest pup I've ever met, afraid of pretty much everything, but just so loving. I kid you not, she uses my FM9 as a...
  65. MattBowman

    Shoutout to Mark Day for his Support yesterday with my FM9

    @Mark Day is just a genuinely fantastic person! FAS, and all of us, are lucky for his amazing customer service and just overall knowledge. Glad to hear your memory loss came back @Scanman39, and I hope you'll continue to improve!
  66. MattBowman

    Who Is On Your Mt. Rushmore Of Guitar Players?

    Wow thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words!
  67. MattBowman

    Who Is On Your Mt. Rushmore Of Guitar Players?

    Guthrie Govan Steve Vai John Petrucci Joe Satriani
  68. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    How is that new MIJ? I have a MIM Charvel Pro Mod DK24 and I've got some serious GAS for that new GG Charvel.
  69. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    I haven't tried any other of the new stuff, this one really caught my ear and I had to figure it out. I'm not sure what he used on the last recording, on "...but for the sun" I think he was using a Hedgehog which I'd love to have modeled in the Fractal!
  70. MattBowman

    I saw The Aristocrats last night

    I live in Vegas and really wanted to go the Vai Academy. They originally told me there was no commuter discount, then they offered one, albeit only $200 less than staying there so basically no discount. If there are any other Fractal Forum people in town for that, would love to meet up and say hi!
  71. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    I haven't seen any recordings of these shows pop up anywhere, can't wait to hear one though! I wish they were coming through Vegas on the tour.
  72. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Friedman HBE V1 Fat
  73. MattBowman

    Neal Schon’s FM9

    @Cooper Carter you might be able to shed some light on this.
  74. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Yep Richie is an just incredible as well. I've seen him a couple times in Vegas with the Winery Dogs and man him and Ian have my two favorite voices in rock.
  75. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Thank you! And I agree, he has it all!
  76. MattBowman

    Thornley Does It Again! - Big Wreck 7.2

    I'm loving this EP so far, I did a cover of the solo on Fear & Cowardice yesterday, Ian's such a monster!! https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/big-wreck-fear-cowardice-guitar-solo.184944/
  77. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Thanks Bakerman, clearly not all in on the fast descending line after the groups of 5 yet, want to take a stab at that one haha?
  78. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Thanks for watching everyone! And for anyone that isn't familiar with Ian and Big Wreck, check them out!
  79. MattBowman

    FM9 Big Wreck - Fear & Cowardice guitar solo

    Any Big Wreck fans here? Have you listened to the new ep 7.2 yet? My favorite track is “Fear & Cowardice” which has the badass guitar solo from Ian Thornley! I’m transcribing this by ear so I’m not sure if the positions are where Ian plays them, and the fast descending lock towards the end...
  80. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    Sorry about that, removed the link and just added the picture to the original post.
  81. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    Thank you! I had just copied a link from the group I saw it posted in, was only the pic so thank you for sharing the video as well!
  82. MattBowman

    Guthrie Govan using an FM9

    Saw this on one of the Fractal Users Facebook groups. GG is the GOAT!
  83. MattBowman

    AFIII Guthrie Govan - Fives

    Nice job man, killer technique!!
  84. MattBowman

    Goodbye, Todd D. "bishop5150" Bishop

    Even though we only got to meet in person at the Boston Amp Show back in 2019, we've stayed in touch ever since and Todd was just the most genuinely good guy. I messaged him back on 5/13 and surprisingly got a reply from him, so I'm thankful to have been able to let him know just how much he was...
  85. MattBowman

    Jamming with Brett Garsed (AXE FX3)

    Wow, just awesome Marco!
  86. MattBowman

    Vai Academy 6.0 - 2022, Las Vegas

    Thanks Tim, yeah I saw that, was literally I think a $200 discount which is pretty ridiculous haha. Would love to meet up with anyone attending, but I won't likely be in attendance.
  87. MattBowman

    String Choice: Ernie Ball or D'addario?

    I'm a Paradigm 10 - 46 or NYXL 10 - 46, both seem to last forever and I've never broken a string from either of them.
  88. MattBowman

    FM9 Billy Joel - Just the way you are - Sax solo cover - FM9

    In keeping up with the Sax solo's in Pop/Rock music, here's the sax solo from "Time of your life" from Dirty Dancing. Same set up, different patch as the above post.
  89. MattBowman

    FM9 Billy Joel - Just the way you are - Sax solo cover - FM9

    Thanks! Yeah that is called a PerformAxe, https://guitarscientist.com/performaxe/. I love mine!
  90. MattBowman

    FM9 Billy Joel - Just the way you are - Sax solo cover - FM9

    Thanks for watching! That solos been stuck in my head for a couple weeks so had to figure it out.
  91. MattBowman

    FM9 Billy Joel - Just the way you are - Sax solo cover - FM9

    I transcribed the saxophone solo from Billy Joel's incredible song “Just The Way You Are” and of course I had to play it with an obscene amount of distortion because why not. Using my Suhr Modern into my FM9 and then into my Matrix GT1000FX to power my Suhr PT15 2x12.
  92. MattBowman

    What was your first Digital Modeler?

    I believe my first was an Ibanez PT3DX after I saw Dave Uhrich do a clinic using one. My next I believe was a Digitech RP10. In college I had a Rocktron Chameleon. I'm old
  93. MattBowman

    FM9 Toto - Rosanna 1st solo with FM9

    Thank you! I honestly don't remember which preset I used for this. Probably one of my Solo 100 Presets.
  94. MattBowman

    FM9 Working on a Cliffs of Dover preset

    This sounds fantastic! Share the preset if you get a chance!
  95. MattBowman

    Petrucci Rig Patch

    I tried these amp settings yesterday afternoon running into my Matrix GT1000FX and Suhr PT15 2x12 and next thing I knew 4 hours had passed. I've never played through a real JP2C so I can't compare, but man I had a blast and I LOVE the tone.
  96. MattBowman

    Ah gotcha, thanks so much my friend! I hope you're doing well!

    Ah gotcha, thanks so much my friend! I hope you're doing well!
  97. MattBowman

    Thank you Marco! Enjoy your holiday!

    Thank you Marco! Enjoy your holiday!
  98. MattBowman

    Hey Marco, I have the FM9. Happy to purchase it from you, it sounds so good!

    Hey Marco, I have the FM9. Happy to purchase it from you, it sounds so good!
  99. MattBowman

    FM9 on P.A. from my last Clinic

    Is this a preset you have available Marco?
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