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  1. dupere11497

    What a journey! ( FM3 VS Kemper content)

    I've been a long time Fractal user, from the Axe Fx Ultra, II, AX8, Axe Fx III and FM3. For the last few years, I've been going on and off between the Kemper and FM3. I'm not playing live anymore, I'm only playing in my home studio through headphones or studio monitors. The Kemper is a great...
  2. dupere11497

    Quarantine sucks but....

    .....Buying a new Axe Fx III helps killing time at home. Check! It should be here by the end of the week! Be well everybody out there and enjoy music in these hard times!
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    My honest review

    So my new Axe fx III arrived this afternoon. For the record, I'm quite familiar with almost all Fractal's product. I had a Standard, an Ultra, then the II when it came out, the XL and the AX8. So, I have good references to compare this big guy with. Have I've been a loyal Fractal's customer over...
  4. dupere11497

    Wainting for the Brown truck....

    Took a day off from work. I'm sitting by the window waiting for the UPS truck to deliver my Axe Fx III. Is there something better than that ''out for delivery'' notice while checking your tracking info progress?? I'll report back in the review section.
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    Bye bye Kemper, hello Axe fx III

    I was a long time Axe fx ultra, II and AX8 user. I tried the Kemper out of curiosity and quite liked it so I bought one and sold my AX8. The honeymoon lasted for 6 months. I mean don't get me wrong, the Kemper is a very good product. But there's a kind of signature tone you can hear and feel...
  6. dupere11497

    Cliff, do you sometimes still use the Ultra?

    I still have my beloved Axe fx Ultra and still use it from time to time and it still kick some serious ass IMHO!! It has a kind of polished tone VS the raw tone of the XL. The later excel at clean and breakup tone but I like the Ultra's Hi gain tone! I wonder if Cliff still use it from time to...
  7. dupere11497

    Do yourself a big favor, keep the drive LOW!!!!

    Q6.0 is awesome! Dynamics are spectacular. On past firmware, I would set the drive too high on my Higain patches thus I was struggling to get rid of the mudd on my tone. Now, depending on the amp model, I usually set the drive nomore than around 3-4. What a difference does it makes!! You...
  8. dupere11497

    New JS lead amp experimentation

    I really like this new Joe Satriani Marshall model. Just playing for fun with basic settings. No drive pedal, just amp, cab delay and reverb to get that JS vibe. First part of the clip is the JS lead OR, and second part is JS lead Red. Default value set the Master volume at only 2, and this...
  9. dupere11497

    Eq tips for 80's hard rock tone

    I'm really into THAT 80's shred modded Marshall kind of tone! Think of Mark Day as a reference. Creating presets for this kind of tone, I tend to use a PEQ after the amp with great results using those settings: 3 db shelving boost around 1.5k 1.5 db boost with mid Q around 1.2k 2 db cut around...
  10. dupere11497

    Output knob volume problem

    I receive my new XL (limited stock) last week! I'm not new to Axe fx, I had an Ultra, MKII and another XL before. There seems to be a problem with the output physical knob on the front of the unit! I've always use it to adjust overall level. Simple setup. Axe fx and Focal CMS 50 using XLR...
  11. dupere11497

    So Cliff, what about that Joe Satriani's amp!

    I never played one and there's not a bunch of good quality video review about it. What's special about it? Does it sound more on a Plexi side or a more modern Marshall? Anybody here owns one or played it before? I'm curious about this since I'm a diehard Marshall amps fan and don't know much...
  12. dupere11497

    Anyone uses the boost function?

    I really like the boost function within the amp section. It seems to retain the amp character with only more gain. Using a boost pedal in front of the amp is different. It cuts low end and boost mids which is also a good thing to cut through while soloing! The boost function works for me with...
  13. dupere11497

    Killer deal! Couldn't resist!!

    So I sold my XL+ to fund my awaiting AX8. But being axeless was killing me! So I bought one of those limited XL at this killer price! Well, it might have been even more killer if canadian dollar was healthier, but it still is a great deal! I have never experience Quantum yet, can't wait to try...
  14. dupere11497

    I wonder if...

    ...AX8 demand meet Fractal Audio expectation. I mean, when you launch a new product, you have to estimate approximatly how many customers are gonna buy it. So I wonder right now if they are on target. My guess is the demand is higher than expected and it's a good thing. I don't care to wait...
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    For those waiting, what are you using?

    I sold my XL+ in order to get my AX8 (home guitar player, no pro). I was on the list late (december 10th) but selling my XL at a fairly price, it helped for christmas gifts! Now, I guess I will wait several months before getting my invitation! It's hard playing on anything else than an Axe fx...
  16. dupere11497

    NGD! 100% Custom Made!

    I've been playing guitar for 27 years! I was tired to buy and sell guitars all the time always searching for THE guitar! So I ask my long time Luthier to build me one! Well this is it! What can I say? It's simply perfect! It plays like silk, sounds like heaven and looks awesome! (Makes my axe fx...
  17. dupere11497

    Best files format on Soundcloud

    When comparing some of my soundclouds clips with those of other members, I usually think mine sucks!! I mean, it's not loud and clear enough! I think it might have something to do with the files format I convert my audio recording! I use Cubase 7.5 on Windows 8 64 bits. Once the track is...
  18. dupere11497

    Focal Spirit Pro anyone?

    I use to own a pair of Sennheiser 280 Pro I would sometime use to monitor my Axe fx 2. It was not a pleasing experience! Highs were harsh, mids were kind of honkey and bass was simply not there!! Then I bought a pair of Focal Spirit Pro! They're not cheap but I understand why! It's a totaly...
  19. dupere11497

    Awesome JVM OD2 Orange FW18

    The new JVM is a big surprise. It sounds totally different than previous versions. It actually sounds like the real deal now. The trick here is to keep master volume real low, around 1.75 and gain as well. This amp has great dynamics and feel. A great modern Marshall tone. I use the new Friedman...
  20. dupere11497

    G3 modded Splawn OD1

    I was experimenting with the new Splawn models, gear 1 OD1. I've never played a real Splawn but I'm a hot-rodded Marshall guy so I liked every clip I saw about it on YT. But it always seemed kind of stiff. It's not open like a Friedman if you will. So I compare both amps models and the big...
  21. dupere11497

    UAD release two Friedman amp models

    friedman BE with the actual amp feature and a Dirty Shirley as well! Out of curiosity, I've listen the video demo and was not much impress! It dosen't sound near as huge as the real deal and the Axe fx model! Don't know about the feel, I should give it a try as I do have a UAD card and I'll...
  22. dupere11497

    Friedman cab IR?

    Since the Friedman models are among the most popular amps in the Axe, I guess it would be great to pair it witn an actual Friedman matching cab IR! Some has V30, Greenbacks or both in a X configuration. I've search around the web and this forum and I haven't find any Friedman cab IR. I'd really...
  23. dupere11497

    FW18 Brown sound (4 different amps)

    I recorded this quick clip using 4 different amps just to show different flavor of that brown sound we all love! There is no post-processing, no eq or compression of any sort, just amp dialing. Here are the amps models in the right order: FAS Brit, Bogfish Brown, Atomica High and PVH 6160. My...
  24. dupere11497

    Drive pedals and G3 modeling

    Out of curiosity, does G3 modeling will affect drive pedals models as well?
  25. dupere11497

    G3 Tucana Dynamics

    Here's a little clip I did with the new G3 Tucana model to show you the amazing dynamic range this amp provides. I cranked the gain fairly high just to show how clear the notes remains, you can't hide behind massive gain settings anymore. You can hear every notes...and mistakes!! Simple patch...
  26. dupere11497

    What about a Mark Day G3 HBE glorious preview??

    Title says it all. I'm waiting....and hoping... :)
  27. dupere11497

    Fret sizes discussion

    I have another Custom made guitar in progress. I have a luthier making them for me. Over the years, I played all kind of guitars you can't even imagine. I spend a lot of cash over the process!! I read a lot about frets and it's funny how you get so many different opinion about them from one and...
  28. dupere11497

    G3 modeling thread

    Well, who would had thought that a simple firmware update question would generate more than 9000 view! This G3 modeling technology announce by the wizard has cause a serie of crazy speculations! Yet, no more word about it from the man! Cliff, it's about time you give us some more details about...
  29. dupere11497

    Wenge guitar anyone?

    My beloved wizard luthier is gonna build me a custom guitar. I want something made of exotic wood. I want a natural oil finish so he suggest me Wenge wood. I never heard about it so he showed me a piece! It's beautiful with a unique grain. It's a dark color wood and quite heavy. The neck will be...
  30. dupere11497

    Larry Mitchell ambiant delay

    I really like Larry's tone and playing. He has a warm and wide tone. I like the way the delays he use creates a dense space. Reminds me of the kind of ambiant delay Andy Timmons uses! Now, I've been trying to replicate that with dual delay settings! It's close but not quite there! I'm not...
  31. dupere11497

    George Lynch Mr.Scary awesome tone!!

    I came across this Youtube video! This guy really play like George Lynch!! He even looks like him. His guitar tone is spot on with the Back for the attack exploding Plexi sound! I don't know if he's a member of this forum because I'd like to get information about the amp model and effects use on...
  32. dupere11497

    Ruckus drive pedal

    I'm not really a pedal lover. But lately, I've revisited all the drive models in front of a clean amp (Triptik clean). I was surprise of the warm tone I was getting! I much prefer this setup over putting a drive pedal in front of an overdriven amp. So I experimented a bit with the new Ruckus...
  33. dupere11497

    16.04 Plexis model showcase

    I've recorded 5 small clips using 5 different Plexi models. I kept things simple. Only amp, cab and reverb. No post-processing except for very subtle passive eq tweaking. I tried to balance the overall volume as much as I could. Settings were different from one amp to another in order to make...
  34. dupere11497

    Need help with monitors settings

    I'm pluging my axe fx 2 xl straight into my studio monitors using balance stereo outputs from the axe with xlr cables. Now, my monitors (Focal CMS 50) have a switch in the back giving me the options between -10 dbu, 0 and +4 dbu. They are set to 0 right now and I'm getting some unpleasant...
  35. dupere11497

    Let's see your custom built guitar!!

    Here are my 3 unique custom built guitars. These are Liberatore guitars. Mauro Liberatore is a famous luthier in Montreal Canada. His shop operates for 30 years (now close). In the 80's, he was building guitars for artist such as Aldo Nova and Jon Bon Jovi. He is the ultimate superstrats...
  36. dupere11497

    I left the boat on FW11, about to comeback, need advice!

    Hi guys! I've been away for a while ( heuu we didn't really notice dude, do we know you??), I sold my Axe II in January, it was on FW11 back then! I was an Ultra user from the early days of Fractal Audio and for some reasons, the Axe II never quite gave me the same joy the Ultra did. I'm a...
  37. dupere11497

    Best improve amp model: Mighty Splawn!

    I remember when the Splawn model was first introduce several firmwares ago, I was a bit disapointed. Cliff once stated the model was accurate and he didn't like much the original amp. Well, I gave the gear 1 a second chance with the new FW beta 12.04 and KABOOM!!! All I can say is WOW!! This...
  38. dupere11497

    Ultimate 80's shred pickups. Need advise.

    I have own a lot of different guitars over my 25 years playing guitar. I've come to the conclusion I'm definitely a strat kind of player. Superstrat in fact. I'm into 80's shredding so I much prefer humbucker sound. I own 2 Warmoth superstrat and planing to build a third one. It's gonna be an...
  39. dupere11497

    Cathode squish default settings?

    Acording to FW 12.03 release note, cathode squish value should be set to default associated with the amp selected. But cathode squish is set to 0% on all amps and squish time always set to 5.00 ms. Is this normal because it means to me that cathode squish is bypass by default on all amps?
  40. dupere11497

    Want to shred? I say Wrecker Liverpool!!

    I don't know about this amp? Does it actually exist or is it a FAS creation? I gave it a try today and I was shock!! This thing is a monster!! I was expecting a vintage mid gain amp but it's more a kind of british voicing amp that's been heavily modified to roar!!!! Plexi vibe on steroids, like...
  41. dupere11497

    Cameron old bitch amp...

    I'm a bit confuse about this one. Is this a mod or an amp on it's own? There's not much info about it on the net and just a few videos on youtube. But those few sure sounds awesome! Quite different compare to an Atomica and a CCV, in the same league and yet different! I've tried different amp...
  42. dupere11497

    Any Musicman Luke III owner here?

    Just wondering how you guys like it with your Axe fx? I've just purchase a new one on Ebay that should be home for christmas. It's the blue one with a rosted maple neck and 2 Dimarzio Transition humbuckers. I've played and owned many Musicman over the years but never played a Luke so I'm kind of...
  43. dupere11497

    Cliff, what is your favorite Axe amp model?

    Ok, I Kmow it's like asking which of your kids is your favorite, but there has to be THIS special one you always come back to! I know Cliff likes mid gain creamy tone, dumble and Plexis flavor! But I'm curious to know the amp model he uses the most! My guess is Plexi 100 high...
  44. dupere11497

    Need advice on chorus settings...

    For that overprocess 80's tone! I'm talking about overdriven tone like Steve Lukather. I know those guy were using many type of chorus effects. All of them can probably be replicated with Axe fx chorus block! Now, I've experimented quite a bit with different settings and while close, something's...
  45. dupere11497

    What's your pickups choice in your 80's hotrod guitar for that hairmetal tone?

    I own several guitars I use each for a specefic style! For that hair metal shredding thing, I use a custom made superstrat with a Mahagony body with a thick maple top and bolt on maple neck! It was made a famous Montreal Luthier, Liberatore qho's quite famous having built guitars for artists...
  46. dupere11497

    Kustom KSC-ML12 or Alto TS112-A

    I'm looking for cheap stereo wedges monitors for jamming at home! Right now, I'm using pretty good studio monitor for tracking and recording stuff, Focal CMS 50. They are pretty flats and transparent but not so good to monitor guitar for jamming with a 5 inches speaker, it souds thin! So for...
  47. dupere11497

    Bogner Strato and brown poweramp modeling...

    Those new models are awesome! Now, since they are preamp models, I wonder what poweramp was model. I suspect it's a 6L6 base PA since the feel is pretty tight but I could ne wrong! Maybe the brown model is pair with an EL34 PA, the brown sound tube of choice. Cliff, can you comment about this...
  48. dupere11497

    What are those little surprises comming with FW11??

    Please Cliff or beta testers? Can we at least have a hint? I mean, when Cliff stated there would be some other surprises along with the Plexi Jumped, this was a cruel statement considering I'm like a crazy kid staring at his christmas presents under the tree without having authorisation to open...
  49. dupere11497

    Dear Axe fx II, I must apologize for been such a...

    Here is my story: I first bought an Axe fx Standard back in 2009. It was, and still is an amazing guitar processor. Then came the II. I bought it as soon it came out. I actually drove 5 hours to pick it up at Fractal headquarters from the hand of the man himself! I kept the II till May 2013 when...
  50. dupere11497

    Fryette LXII New Poweramp...Any update about launching date??

    I saw videos on youtube of Steve Fryette demoing this new rackmount Tube power amp specially design to work along with preamps and modelers. It's a 40/80 watts 6L6 tube powered with a FRFR and Tube flavor switch, one space unit. Those videos were put online in august of 2012, no news eversince...
  51. dupere11497

    Need opinion on Suhr modern guitars for shredding!

    I've been doing some research lately on those Suhr modern guitars. I've been watching some videos on Youtube as well. Since there are no dealers near my area, I can't try one of them so maybe some users here could provide me with information about specific question I have: 1- How is the neck...
  52. dupere11497

    Backstar ID amps. How does it compare with the Axe fx 2?

    I've been searching for a low cost backup solution for my Axe fx rig and read a lot of threads about those new Blackstar series. I came across some videos on Youtube and they actualy sounds good. Blackstar staff claim these solidstate/ digital amps dynamics are like valve amps in sound and feel...
  53. dupere11497

    Celestion Lynchback. Anyone using them with Axe fx?

    Those George Lynch signature speakers are suppose to be kind of Greenbacks on steroids. Less top end and tight bottom. They are 50 watts speaker so twice the power of a greenback. Anyone here tried them along with the Axe fx? I'm planing to buy a Port city cab OS 1X12 with one of those. I've...
  54. dupere11497

    Cab sims and IR. To Lowpass or not?

    I wonder this: Since the average speaker frequency response is between 80Hz and 5500KHz, when using IR with a FRFR system, should I roll off Highs to around 6000KHz within the cab EQ section? It seems the sound becomes warmer and less harsh by doing so, just like playing through a real cab. But...
  55. dupere11497

    Matrix Q12 passive cab review.

    I've just receive this little boy at my door. I've put my order on Thursday and it got delivered on Monday, from England to Canada. Now this is what I call super fast delivery. At first sight, I thought it was kind of small compare to my Atomic passive cab (Not the CLR serie). I was using my Axe...
  56. dupere11497

    Transformer match. Don't under estimate the power of this feature...

    If you are like me, and love those percussive tone amps, you need to explore this absolutely fantastic feature. It's effect is more obvious on non-master volume amps. For awesome results, try this: Plexi high 50, gain around 5, MV al the way up, bass around 3, treble and presence around 7 and...
  57. dupere11497

    Matrix Q12 on the way, need advice!

    I already have a GT800fx feeding an Atomic passive cab. It's a good FRFR system, but I've read some good things about the Q12 so I will give it a try. It should sound great with the GT800FX. Anybody here is running this same set-up? And I wonder about the difference beetween the GT800FX and the...
  58. dupere11497

    Cliff's tribute. Because the man deserves it!!!

    I heard about this promising new modeling devise back in 2008. I saw an add in Guitar World about this breaktrough modeling technology call Axe fx. I was curious, as I'm always about guitar gear. So I checked on this website. I listened to the demos and was impress. I was using a POD xt back...
  59. dupere11497

    V10 Plexis......Are you kidding me????

    Those sounds simply fabulous!!! I like the extra kick you get with the 50Watt High model. Kick in the saturation switch and there you go you 80's Hotrod Marshall badboys outhere!! Seriously, I've been part of the Fractal adventure from the beginning and those Plexis have never sound and feel so...
  60. dupere11497

    Atomic ClR Active bypass option...

    With the active version, is it possible to bypass the internal amp and plug in an external power amp to use along with the speaker? You could do this with the Atomic reactor by selecting the external amp switch. I've read the manual and there's no such switch. Now I know there is a passive...
  61. dupere11497

    Atomic CLR lucky owners, bring on the demos NOW!!!

    It seems that more and more members here are now owner of the CLR, but the demos are limited. Would be nice for you guys to shoot more demos with the Axe fx trying different amps and cab sims while the rest of us patiently wait on the list for our number to come out of Tom's hat!! Common, bring...
  62. dupere11497

    Atomic CLR VS. Atomic reactor

    I've been wondering how those two compare? I have an Atomic powercab. Those are suppose to be flat response, but they are tube powered and they do color the tone of my axe fx 2. The highs are way too harsh. If I turn the poweramp sim off on the Axe fx, the tone gets warmer, but I can't benefit...
  63. dupere11497

    The missing link for the perfect Fractal Audio system is This....

    I own an Axe fx 2. I own a MFC controler as well. I'm a FRFR kind of guy and right now, I'm using an Atomic passive cabinet powered by a Matrix GT800fx poweramp. I'm a gear addict so I'm always sneaking around, curious about new stuff, new technology etc. I read that thread about Fractal cabs IR...
  64. dupere11497

    You say Marshall, I say FAS Brown!!!!

    As a guitar player, I'm a Marshall lover. It's not that I don't like USA modern amps, I just enjoy Brit amps flavors more. Now, there's a lot of those amps models inside the magic box and I've tried them all. And when I say I've tried, I mean I've experimented a lot with advance parameters to...
  65. dupere11497

    What's your 80's shredding hotrod settings...

    Like a lot of users here, I began to play guitar in the 80's hair metal era, obviously because it was cool to shred back then. It was all about tone and technique. All bands were gigging in full packed arena. And all bands had their lead guitar hero. Dokken had George Lynch, Ratt had Warren De...
  66. dupere11497

    How loud you play on your system at home...

    I think this thread is interesting for a lot of us, bedroom players only. I'm not a professionnal musician. I've been playing guitar and chasing tone for 25 years. I use to gig in clubs when I was still in school but eversince, I've been a so call bedroom player. And since tone has always been a...
  67. dupere11497

    About the upcomming Splawn model...

    Cliff, you mentioned previously there was gonna be a Superbrit model in the upcomming firmware. You also mentioned about a Splawn model. Are those both the same or two separate models inclued in 7.0?? Also, while we are impatiently (as usual ) waiting, can you give us a bit more detail about...
  68. dupere11497

    Perfect lead tone!! We need this amp to be model....

    Wow!!! I came across this video and it blew my mind away!!! This is a crazy lead tone. And an awesome performance by Any James, great shredder for sure!! He's playing through one of those new Laney Ironheart. It truly rocks!!! My guess is there's a drive pedal driving the front of the amp but...
  69. dupere11497

    FRFR amp/speaker. The obvious Fractal next product?

    According to some polls here and on other forums, a vast majority of guitarists use their Axefx with a FRFR system. There are already a lot of options out there to choose from. Atomic, Matrix, JBL... On some review here, there are complaints about the A2 not sounding good on their system. A good...
  70. dupere11497

    upcomming new amps and drive pedals speculations...

    Well well well.... I thought it would be funny to speculate about the upcomming firmware now that we know for sure some new amps and drive pedals will be on board! Ok, we already know a 3 channel EVH amp will be included. And an Exotic AC Booster as well. Now, just for the fun of it, I'd like to...
  71. dupere11497

    4X12 30W (Ultra)...WOW!!

    I came across this re-issued cab in V6. Is it me or it just freaking rocks!!! Lots of bottom ends and definition! It's simply perfect with all those Marshalls sims in the box, especially the Friedmans. Now, I'd be more than please if the 4X12 JCM 2000 in the Ultra could be inclued as well! Or is...
  72. dupere11497

    Firmware 5.0 review.

    Ok! Folks...be prepare to be fu!"/$% amaze by this one! OH MY GOD!! This is it!! This is the missing link this unit needed to be simply perfect!! The dynamic function, along with the speaker motor modeling is simply awesome! Now, everytime my pick hit the strings, it seems like I'm the master...
  73. dupere11497

    Blackstar HT-408 question.

    Anyone has play through this cab yet? It's a unique 4X8. my question is this: The speaker inside are 15W Blackbirds, thus, delevering 60 Watts. So it should behave like a 2X12 with 30 W speakers right?. Now, since it's a 4 speaker cab, will it push more air than a 2X12. Will it sound fuller with...
  74. dupere11497

    New secret product from line6??

    Well well, it seems Line6 can't help it but copying Cliff's marketing strategy!! When you go on their website, you can read this big title "See change 1-19-12". Whatever it is, it's about time they change their modeling technology, it's been the same since the launch of the first POD nearly 15...
  75. dupere11497

    Suhr Aldrich Pick-ups...

    I was thinking into buying those for my Les Paul. Anybody here have this combination? What do you think about it? I'm into 80's shredding and love hi gain hotrod Marshalls kind of tone! Oh, and I wonder about the 50 mm vs. 53 mm? If I'm correct, the 53mm is for guitars with floyd rose trem...
  76. dupere11497

    Merry ChristmAXE to Cliff and his team!

    I just thought it would be a good idea to start this thread to express our best wishes to Cliff and everyone involve in the big Fractal Audio family!! Oh, and this would be the ideal situation to express one wish for 2012. Mine would be an Elmwood Modena amp. About you? Merry christmAXE to you all!!
  77. dupere11497

    song for a friend...

    I wrote this song for a friend who just had a major operation for an agressive form of cancer. He is just 32. All guitars and Bass were recorded direct with Axe fx 2 V 2.0. A lot of thing is going on since it is an orchestral track. A lot of amp models were use. Now, keep in mind I'm an amateur...
  78. dupere11497

    MFC Jr. with integrated expression pedal!!

    Just wondering how many of you guys would like this product? Since the liquid foot Jr seems popular, I guess a lot of you would dig for this. The actual MFC has too much switch for my needs. Half of it would be more than enough and an integrated expression would be awesome, even two of them...
  79. dupere11497

    Thanks a lot Scott!!!

    There seems to be some controversy going on here about firmware 3.0 and up. A lot of you guys complaint about high gain amps lacking balls or sounding thins. This was the case for me as well first. I've been an Axe fx user from the beginning so I'm use to tweak the beast. Now, while non-master...
  80. dupere11497

    Am I the only freak on this forum...

    ... going on and off my computer every 5 minutes in hope firmware 3.0 is now release?? This is killing me and worst is that I'm off from the job till next monday, so I have nothing more to do than waiting and waiting! Oh and WTF, I'll play some guitar until then I guess!!! But I have high hopes...
  81. dupere11497

    Who's the best guitar player of all time to you and why?

    For me, it has to be Vito Bratta! He was very melodic and yet, unbelievably technic at the same time!! He would incorperate every guitar technic in one guitar solo and still, it would sound melodic!! This guy would be a god now if he would have play in a major band!! And his tone was to die...
  82. dupere11497

    Cliff! What system are you using when upgrading firmware??

    Just wondering! Are you going frfr or using tube poweramp or ss poweramp, or monitor? Whatever!! How do you use your Axe2 when playing at home??
  83. dupere11497

    Firmware 2.0

    Cliff mention he would add the Soldano X99 lead amp in the upcomming version with some solving bugs issue. Any chance we get some more new amp models as well?? Cliff? Or any member with exclusive news about it?
  84. dupere11497

    Look at what I've found...

    While reading the Axe II wiki, I found out that the Cameron High amp default setting has the saturation switch engage. So I check it out on my Axe II and indeed, the sat is on. That's explain why the amp sounds less louder than the other ones since when the switch is engage, you get a drop in...
  85. dupere11497

    Baron Custom amp with Axe fx II

    Here, I'm using my trusty Baron Custom amp with the Axe fx II. Tone is from the amp, using cab sims and Atomic passive cab. Effects are from the Axe. First part is the clean channel, then the lead channel. This amp is a little sucker with a lot of switch, bright, boost, raw, dry etc. Using it...
  86. dupere11497

    Axe fx II HBE Cornford, SLO-100 and Cameron amp demo!!!

    I've just record this with a cheap digital camera! Here's the signal path: Gibson LesPaul going through Axe Fx II, then going through Atomic powercab. No drive boost, nor amp boost. Just pure amp tone! Cab is the FAS V30 with no mic. A pinch of slapback delay and room reverb and that's it! It...
  87. dupere11497

    Fellow canadians, it seems like our voices have been heard...

    Take a look at the new store. It seems like UPS is now the new, and only way to send Fractal stuff! And new Canada/ USA flags logo is still there as order option!! Hope we get a confirmation about that!!
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    Axe fx II raw HBE solo!

    I've just record a cheezy 80's solo à la George Lynch to demo the great dynamics you can get out of this black box. It's one take, lots of crappy playing, I don't care, it's just for you to have an idea of how it can sounds great, with no eq and post processing. There is nothing more than the...
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    reserved cab?

    Anyone knows what it is? There are two of those on the cab section of the Axe 2, after stock cabs and user cabs. Can't find it in the manual!! Cliff??? Thanks!
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    Anyone here who tried the new Redwirez Bogner 2X12 and Mesa 2X12?

    I wonder how they sound!!! Anyone? EDIT. I just bought the Bogner 212!!! AMAZING!!! Simply rocks on everything, even the high gain stuff, just like the original!!! You are right Scott, it's a perfect match with the Shiva, but it sounds awesome with the Friedmans, Camerons, I'm speechless, the...
  91. dupere11497

    Axe fx 2 and Atomic passive...

    First, I have to say that I'm mostly a bedroom player when I'm not recording direct in my home studio! What I mean is that I don't crank amps, I play my Axe 2 at very low volume through my Rocktron Velocity 120 and Atomic passive cab! Now, when I first plug the Axe 2, I thought the G2 modeling...
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    Axe fx 2 amps sims review

    I had mine for 3 days now! So far, I've played it only through my Rocktron velocity power amp and Atomic passive cab ( Poweramp sim on ). The G2 modeling is really a big step foward. As soon as I started to play the first time, I notice the feel and dynamics was much improve. Everything is more...
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    Axe 2 review from a much than happy owner

    Ok! Here's what I know! I've been playing guitar for 23 years! My passion begun in the mid eightys where guitar heroes rule the world!! I would practice countless hours in hope of becoming the next Eddie, Vai, Satriani, Bratta, Lynch, those were my heroes! What inspired me, beside skills...
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    Road trip update...

    Just came back from Fractal headquarters where I had the privilege to meet the man himself, M.Chase!! He is a truly genuine and down to earth guy!! He seemed a bit tired, obviously, he's been hard working these last days, months!! Of course, he receive me in his office where I receive my Axe 2...
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    Road trip to Fractal...

    Leaving my Montreal hometown, Canada, tomorrow morning at 4 A.M., expecting to be at Fractal headquarters around 9 A.M. to buy my Axe 2!! If my Axe can't get to me, I'll get to her!! More to come, stay tune!!!
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    Buying direct from factory...

    I was wondering this! Since I live in Canada, and, for now, there won't be shipping over here, is it possible to go to Fractal offices in New Hampshire, not so far from where I live and buy an Axe fx 2 right there? Maybe Cliff could answer this one? Thanks!
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    Countdown to the next firmware...

    Ok! It's been almost a year now since te last major firmware update. I've been waiting eversince for the next surprises Cliff would bring under the tree. Do I need more? Of course not, the Axe gives me way more than one man could ever need but I'm a sick dude like a lot of guitar player here! So...
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    George Lynch tribute

    Ok! I know Mark Day already record some Dokken covers like Dream Warrior. It was good, really heavy, kind of modern tone. Well, I thought I should do my own version, vintage style. So here it is, Dokken Dream warrior like it use to be. I use a backing track for vocals, bass and drums. All...
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    What do you think about Rivera rock crusher...

    This seems to be a great promises for musicians like me who can't afford to crank their tube amps at home! From the sound test I heard on youtube, the tone of the amp remains intact while the volume is cut back by the Rivera. Of course, I can have great crank amp sound with my axefx, but lately...
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    ADA MP-1

    I think it is about time to ad a ADA MP-1 preamp sim in the Axe. I mean, of all the rack preamps already inclued, this one should had been there first. It really was a must have in the 80's for this hard rock sound every guitarist were going after, along with the mighty JCM 800. Even today, you...
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