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Wish Third Man Records Plasma Coil fuzz pedal

I haven't purchased any new gear in a very long time, except for a few guitars, pickups, and other guitar parts. Pedals, amps, etc have been off my radar as well. Who needs 'em with an.AxeFX III on hand. Bur I saw this demo (linked below): Third Man Records Plasma Coil fozz pedal This is a...
- Deaj
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- Mar 6, 2024
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
FS The Axe-Fx II and MFC-101 have been !!SOLD!!

Hello all, I just upgraded to the AxeFX III so I'm selling my AxeFX II Mk1 and MFC-101 Mk1 foot pedal. The AxeFX II is in excellent condition. Firmware Ares 2.0 is installed. It was taken out of the factory packaging when it arrived new and placed in the Gator rack case where it has remained...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Dec 10, 2019
- Replies: 10
- Forum: For Sale
New Axe-Fx III arrived today!!

I received my new AxeFX III today and had just an hour to play before leaving for another Thanksgiving dinner (non-traditional, with Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo as the main course, and a flour-less chocolate cake with a raspberry dipping sauce - gourmet goodness, 6 hours ago, and I'm still...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Reviews
Axe-Fx III inbound!

I've been holding off upgrading from my AxeFX II to the AxeFX III since the III's release, a wait made much easier of late with some of Ares amp modeling being ported to the II. The speaker impedance modeling and the holiday sale were the things that pushed me over the edge. I need me some III :)
- Deaj
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
The Supremo Trem amp model is a monster!!

I remember demo'ing the Supremo Trem when I upgraded to the AxeFX II (at f/w 5.0). I remember thinking I should come back to it and cycle through some 1x12 and 2x12 IR's to find one I dig with the amp. Well, with as much stuff there is to go through on the AxeFX II I'd pretty well forgotten...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jul 15, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Best Fractal UltraRes Cab Pack for 60's/70's classic rock (4x12's - Marshall, etc)

Title says it all. I have all cab packs except 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. I also have TAF and Ownhammer's IR's. This is for 60's/70's classic rock. Just looking for some more options. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! :)
- Deaj
- Thread
- Sep 3, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
PSA: The FAS Bass amp model.....

...kicks @$$!!!! That is all.
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2015
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Received a second CLR active wedge today. In stereo they're breathtaking!!!

I purchased my first CLR active wedge from the first run / first wait list and it's been a fantastic way to amplify the AxeFX II. Perfect for playing out, at rehearsals, and at jam sessions. In my music room at home the CLR is a much better option than my KRK Rokit5 nearfield monitors (the...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jul 3, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Quick Fox ODS (Fuchs ODS) model demo - Games People Play / Alan Parsons Project

This is just a quick-n-dirty recording. I was playing with the Fox ODS factory preset and it reminded me of this Alan Parsons Project tune. Found a backing track online and threw a few lead tracks on it in Sonar. Guitar used was a PRS Johnny Hiland sig. I didn't burn any time trying to dial in a...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New USACG bass build (well, very recent anyway)! Pics included

I've been working on a new USACG build for tha past few weeks and I completed it on Friday. The last one was a guitar, this one is a 4-string bass. I wanted a P-Bass sound with a Music Man Bongo neck profile, a Bart soapbar in the bridge position, a Bart 918 NTMB preamp withn active/passive...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Sep 13, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
Used my AxeFX II / Atomic CLR for the first time playing out and....

...It went very well! :) This was at a local blues jam. I played a 45 minute set with a Super/Pro Reverb (Super Reverb, set at the verge of breakup, with the Pro Reverb 2x12 cab mix IR) patch I built and tested at full volume earlier today. This was a simple preset (amp>cab>reverb). It...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jul 16, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
I know this is nothing new but....

.... the AxeFX II / Atomic CLR is without a doubt the best sounding rig I've ever owned! I had some time to dial in a few patches this morning at performance volume (nothing special - just basic amp/cab/reverb stuff with a bypassed boost up front and and bypassed delay). Super Reverb, 100w...
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 8, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro headphones - Wow!

I recently received a set of Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro's (250 ohm) the other day and I have to say I'm really impressed with them! I have several quality headphones from Audio Technica, Sennheiser, and Sony and, of the lot, I think I prefer the 880's for use with my AxeFX II and for casual...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Dec 28, 2012
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
The Deluxe Verb model is....

...FREAKING FANTASTIC!!!! That is all. :)
- Deaj
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2012
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Evil Robot - Axe FX II Tone Match

Thought I'd post this for folks interested. This is my attempt to Tone Match the Evil Robot amp. I didn't have time to record anything but - trust me - this preset is cool! home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Evil_Robot.syx
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
I'm The One / Van Halen I -- Tone Match preset

Here's my attempt at a VH1 sound: home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Im_The_One-Van_Halen_1.syx
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Bryan Adams / Run to you -- Tone Match preset

Here's another Tone Match attempt: Bryan Adams / Run to you: home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Run_To_You.syx
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Here's a couple of Queensryche Tone Match presets

Sorry - no recording of these two at this time. These are simple patches, just amp, TMB. and plate reverb. First one is off of Operation: Mindcrime - I Don't Believe In Love: http://home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Queensryche-I_Dont_Believe.syx Next on is off of Empire - One and...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Quick first Tone Match attempt - Blackberry / The Black Crowes

This was my first Tone Match effort. It's close but what's better is that it's a really great sounding Hiwatt rock tone. Here's the patch: home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Crowes-Blackberry.syx
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
One more Gilmour Axe FX II clip - 2nd solo from Dogs on Animals

I think this is the last one I'm going to be able to record for a bit - my joints HURT!!!! (...but this stuff is so fun to play I can't stop it!?!). This one is the second solo from Dog on Pink Floyd's Animals album. ...and here's the modified Axe FX II preset I used...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 17, 2012
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Another David Gilmour clip - 1st solo from 'Dogs' (Animals album)

Wes37 just posted some more Gilmour presets in the Exchange (link: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-preset-exchange/50606-some-pink-floyd-tones.html ) I thought I'd have a go at learning / recording the first solo from Dogs:
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Comfortably Numb solo

I wish I could remember who posted this preset - I'm really diggin' it! (Thanks! :) ) I was playing along with a Pink Floyd / Comfortably Numb backing track and remembered most of the solo from, well.... I can't remember - it's been years. Anyway, I opened Sonar and recorded it (punched in a...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2012
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Fender Deluxe Reverb preset clip

I built a Fender Deluxe Reverb preset this morning that sounds pretty good to my ears. I thought I'd post a little audio here to see what you guys think. I'm trying to work only with the stock IR's for the time being so this preset uses the '1x12 Black' IR and the '421 DYN' mic sim. I have a...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Mar 8, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Fender Deluxe Reverb preset - lightly overdriven

I put this one together today - it's a Fender Deluxe Reverb set for just a little overdrive and a splash of spring reverb. I'm trying to stick with the stock IR's with these patches so that they may be shared freely. I also put a DynaComp, a TS808, and a stereo tape delay in the signal chain...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Looking for some feedback on how this sounds: AC15 Top Boost cranked - AxeFXII

Hello all, I'm working quite a bot with just the amp and cab blocks in an effort to improve my patch building at the core (well, develop an approach to building patches - I'm just starting out with the Axe FX II). I'm hoping to get some feedback on how this sounds as a mic'd recording...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AC15TC cranked patch

AC15TB cranked patch The basic amp/cab setup on this patch turned out well and I thought I'd share it. The amp model is the AC15TB and the cab is the 1x12 Brit Blue (RW) with the R121 mic selected. There's a Fuzz Face in front of the amp (bypassed) and a stereo analog delay (bypassed) in the...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Hiwatt bright - low gain patch, revised Plexi Treble patch - how do these sound?

Deaj's patches - Hiwatt, Plexi, AC30, more to come.... Here's a Hiwatt patch I finished this morning. Just like the Plexi patch I posted yesterday this one is pretty stripped down: Mid Boost Drive (bypassed) -> Amp -> Cab -> Delay -> Reverb...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
My first Axe FX II preset (first posted anyway...)

My first Axe FX II preset (first posted anyway...) Let me know what you think... I started with preset #007 - Plexi Treble and made some changes with Scott Peterson's recently posted video tutorial in mind. Cab is now a NF/FF mix and speaker resonance has been adjusted. Master volume set closer...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Quick Axe Edit tip....

I was on the phone with my brother today discussing methods for building presets (he has a Standard, I have a II) and as I was bypassing a Phaser block it occurred to me that the settings for various effect presets in the Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, and Delay blocks in the AxeFXII might translate...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Bought AxeFX II, just sold my Ultra last night via Ebay. Is the buyer here?

Well, I had no plans to purchase an AxeFX II for at least another year when audiťo clips of firmware v5 were posted. I had placed myself on the wait list a while back just to keep the option open and my name came up.just before AxeII v5. I ordered an AxeII and I've had in for a few days now -...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Just a few quick comments regarding the AxeFX II that I received today.....

HOLY CR@P!!?! Firmware v5.01 is... ....stunning! Amp builders should probably start learning to write code now. UPS arrived early enough for me to have time to install the AxeII in a portable rack case, set it up and check to see that it was functioning properly. Beyond this I...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
My name came up on the waiting list... Ordered an AxeFX II today!

I was planning on sitting tight with my Ultra for a year or so following the release of the AxeII but the recent firmware v5 audio clips sound so damn good I decided to upgrade now. My name actually came up on the waiting list a month ago and I gave it no thought at that time. There has been...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Amp suggestion (no patch to upload yet) - MesaMarsha...

Thought I'd post a suggestion my brother called with the other day. Select the Marsha HBE amp, go to 'Amp Geek' tab, and select the 'USA Lead' tone stack. Load up your favorite 4x12 (sounded cool with every one that I tried). Set gain, bass, mid, treble, presence, and master to taste...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Fuzzed-out synth - Axe-FX Ultra clip

This one's a bit weird. Four synth voices set up with a fast portamento then run through a fuzz and a TS808 in parallel, then a Plexi, 4x12-25w, and finally a side-chained delay 100% wet through a flanger. Whew..... http://home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Synth1-clip-AxeFX-Ultra-v11.mp3
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 20, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
'Dream Theatre / Pull Me Under' intro clip - v11.0

I built this from memory. When I had a listen to the original track I realized it was recorded with an acoustic - oops! Oh well... it was a cool sounding patch and seemed close at the time. Don't mind the playing - I'm rusty (and don't know the song besides). :)...
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 20, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
AC30 clip - v11.0

The only processing in this patch is a touch of room verb to mimic reflection caught by the mic. Don't mind the playing - I'm rusty. :) http://home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/AC30-clip-AxeFX-Ultra-v11.mp3
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 20, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Twin Reverb clip - v11.0

The only processing in this patch is a touch of room verb to mimic reflection caught by the mic. Don't mind the playing - I'm rusty. :) http://home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/Axe-FX/Twin-clip-AxeFX-Ultra-v11.mp3
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 20, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Standard / Ultra patch - Country Clean

Not much special going on here except for a great clean Fender blackface tone (Deluxe Reverb mixed with a Twin Reverb / brownface tone stack through a stereo cab block - amps and cabs panned hard L/R). There's a bypassed comp pedal and a bypassed slapback delay in front of the amp - that's where...
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 10, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
New Ultra patch - F**ked Up Synth

Here's my first attempt at a synth sound. Slight string noise creates interesting results. Give it a go and let me know what you think. :)
- Deaj
- Thread
- May 10, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
FCB1010 / UnO --- Amazing power/performance for the money!!!

Last night I installed the UnO EPROM in my new FCB1010 MIDI foot controller, set the controller up for extended memory and stompbox mode, and began learning to program it for my Ultra with the Ripwerx application. I now have several patches set up for live use with wah, volume pedal, comp, vibe...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2011
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
First crack at a tweed Deluxe

This is actually more like a Tweed Deluxe with a solid state rectifier (I used to run mine with a drop-in SS rectifier quite a bit). This patch reminds me of that setup quite a lot but it lacks some of the bell chime. A work in progress...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
A few FCB1010 / M-Audio MidiSport 2x2 questions...

I'm going to be using a Behringer FCB1010 UNO as a foot controller for my Axe-FX and I want to keep my netbook connected with Axe-Edit runnning. *Will a M-Audio MidiSport 2x2 support two-way MIDI communication between the Axe-FX and Axe-Edit on the netbook and one-way MIDI communication from...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Quick MIDI question...

A quick MIDI question... Mis-titled - please disregard.
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Done with tube amps (waited ~15 years for this)

Let me start by saying that I have been a tube amp nut for nearly 30 years (owned 44 to date, collected vintage amps for quite a few years). I personally find amplifier choice to be more important than guitar choice. ~15 years ago I saw what Line6 was attempting to accomplish with digital...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Behringer FCB1010 / UNO questions

I'm thinking about grabbing a Behringer FCB1010 and an UNO EPROM for use with the Axe-FX Ultra. I have a couple of questions for those using this controller. 1. Do the Expression Pedals provide smooth continuous control information? IOW - is there any stutter, skipping, stepping, etc when...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 15, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Holy CR@P!!!! The Wah effect in the Axe-FX ROCKS!!!!!

I should start out by saying that I'm not really a wah pedal user. I'm familiar with how a good wah pedal ought to sound though. I've restored a few older Thomas Organ CryBaby's and I've built several custom wah pedals for friends. I like to toy with them but I've only once ever used a wah for...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Disregard....

I'm having trouble following instructions today. :D
- Deaj
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- Apr 11, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
The Who / Pete Townshend -- Won't get fooled again

Hello all, I didn't have much time to figure out how to upload this patch to Axe-Exchange out this evening so I thought I'd post this here. This is my first attempt at trying to reproduce a sound from an album. I wasn't looking for an exact match but rather an attempt to get reasonably close...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Axe-FX Ultra and FRFR monitor inbound. My tube amps may not survive this...

I'm a new Axe-FX user - just received a new Standard model this past Wednesday. I found the initial learning curve quick and painless. I was building my first preset within the an hour of unboxing it, and using some deep editing parameters to good effect by hour four. I'm using Axe-Edit but I...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 10, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Axe-FX Standard just arrived! I'll post first impressions later today.

I'm pretty excited to finally try this thing out for myself! I'll post some first impressions later today.
- Deaj
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2011
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Axe-FX Standard CPU/memory usage and limitation question

I think I asked this question over at TGP a couple of years ago but I couldn't find the post or its responses. It seems a bit late to be asking the question now with a Standard on the way but I just wanted to verify something with those in the know. The most complex signal chain I am likely...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
I've waited several years for this.... Fractal Audio Axe-FX Standard inbound!

My name is Deaj. I've been registered here for little while but have not been an active partipant in discussion as I don't have an Axe-FX. Yet... I have wanted to give the Axe-FX a go since first reading about it 3-4 years ago. I've not acted on it though - mostly because of a lack of time to...
- Deaj
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- Mar 30, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Axe-FX for natural sounding verge of breakup tones?

Much of the Axe-FX recorded audio I've found online demonstrates just how natural the overdriven amp emulations sound though there are precious few demonstrating Axe-FX emulating a tube amp of the verge of breakup. I play blues and rock mostly and I often play with the amp teetering between...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Questions regarding controllable feedback and note bloom...

One of the most enjoyable characteristics of my current guitar amp (Fuchs ODS) is how effortlessly notes bloom into controllable harmonic feedback. Depending on volume note bloom is predictably easy to coax from the amp even when played clean. Can this sort of thing be coaxed out of the Axe-FX...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
New to forum, soon to be an Axe-FX user

Hello all, I've been lurking here recently and I've been following the many Axe-FX related discussions on The Gear Page forums. I'm hoping to complete a transaction for a used Axe-FX standard this weekend. I'm very excited about this purchase and hopeful that it works as well for me as it has...
- Deaj
- Thread
- Jun 20, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion