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    FS 2 x RCF ART 732-A Active PA Speakers, with padded covers in Montreal Qc Canada area

    Amazing PA speakers. Everything sounds very clear and smooth without being harsh. If you are running a live band, with their 1.4" HF neodymium driver, titanium dome, 3.0" voice coil, these really help vocals cut through exceptionally well. These work exceptionally well as monitors also. I...
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    Looking for a second set of studio monitors

    I've been using ADAM AUDIO A7 for the longest time and quite happy with them. I'm looking for something equivalent for my cottage, I really don't want anything new or an upgrade... I've been looking for a used set of A7, A5X or A7X. They are really hard to find at a "reasonable price". Is...
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    6 String Bass preset

    Howdy, Is there a decent preset for a 6 string bass in the axe-fx 3? If not, any suggestions what amp and cab to use to build one? Thanks,
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    Billy Talent - End Of Me

    Any suggestions on how to best cop the tone for the start of this tune with the axe-FX?
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    Low latency wireless headphones

    I'd love to find some wireless headphones that are low latency. My search has come up empty. I figured with the amount of gamers out there there would be something! Anyone find anything?
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    EV2 polarity

    I have a small midi controller that uses the following polarity for the expression jack: Tip: Input Ring: Output Sleeve: Ground I'm trying to connect a Fractal EV2 and it does not seem to work well, anyone know the EV2 polarity, nothing in the manual? thanks,
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    Different Ring colour with long press

    Is it possible to have a different colour shown after a long press as opposed a short press?
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    FS RCF NX 12-SMA Active Coaxial Stage Monitor Speakers & Protective Covers

    I've got 2 of these available with protective covers. I'm in the Montreal area. 950 USD each.
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    New Macbook Pro

    Folks, I'm looking to get a new Macbook Pro, I am concerned about the lack of USB ports on the new Macbook Pro's. Are any of you using a USB-C to USB hub. Are you experiencing any issues with latency? Thanks for your input.
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    Headphone output

    Maybe I missed something. Is there a way to control the headphone output independently without affecting output 1? Thanks,
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    Looking for short balanced right angled cables for FC6 to EV2...

    I've used some Neutrik but they are pretty bulky, plugging more than 2 in the FC can be problematic. Any recommendation that would be narrow.
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    Midipipe and Axe-Fx 3

    Anyone using MidiPipe to send midi from an external controller to the AxeFX3? Works great using my Morningstar MC6 USB to MAC and then to AXE3. However, if I try to use Axeedit at the same time, axe edit does not work well. Is there a fix or a setting you guys know of?
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    Noise Gate settings for high gain patches

    On stock preset 039 "The Brown Sound", bridge pickup. I wind up with Threshold around -50, ratio of 2, Attack 1 Release 10. Does this seem normal? On the fence between Classic and Intelligent. Can you please post some of your settings for the noise gate for high gain? I want to compare what...
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    Morningstar MC6 to Mac to Axe3, is this possible?

    I have my morningstar connected via USB to my MAC and my MAC connected to my AXE3. This way I can make changes using my foot switch and turn on my Axe edit without disconnecting anything. The only thing is I cannot get the MC6 to make any changes on the axe3, am I missing something? This...
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    Morningstar MC6 to control AX8

    I have a connection question, could I connect the USB port of the MC6 to the USB port of the AX8 to control my setup and power the MC6 unit? Thanks,
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    Inserting External Audio in the signal chain

    What is the best way for me to inject an external audio source(ipad) into the AX8 so both my guitar and iPad audio come out the main L&R? I tried the effects loop block and that seems to work well. Just wondering if the is a better or different way to avoid using the effects loop block. Thanks,
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    Audio interface for IOS device

    Does anyone know if I would I be able to use the AXEIII as an audio interface for an IOS device?
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    Using AXEIII as a mixer for small venue gig

    If this thing has 8 inputs Lets say I'm playing a small place, I am thinking I could probably run up to 8 instruments through the Axe Output 1 to FOH and Output 2 to monitors... Would that work?
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    Ax8 Midi tempo changequestion

    I can send tempo changes from my iPad to the AX8 using the USB connection. Does anyone know if this change could be mirrored in the Midi out to send the tempo setting to another device?
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    Sax sound

    Is it possible with the AX8 to approximate a sax sound, what do you think?
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    Acoustic Preset for AX8

    I've been using an acoustic preset for years on my Axefx2, I kind of put it together over time. But I always wanted to tone match my Takamine EN40C with my axefx2, so I finally did it and also created a preset and cab IR for the AX8. I am mostly a live player, so I don't use much reverb and...
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    Ax8 Edit for IOS

    Can it be done? It would be the ultimate control surface, I think it would be so awesome
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    AXE8 features on MFC101

    After playing around with the Axe8 for a little while, I really like how it makes use of the function switches. Maybe the question has been axed:D, but is it possible to do the same with the MFC?
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    Tips on delay block

    Let me axe you a question?:D I use Reverb on all my patches, but not much really, just a little. But since the Reverb is such a resource hog, I was thinking of making better use delay blocks instead. Does anyone have any suggestions for delay settings that would approach a decent reverb...
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    Long USB cables?

    Has anyone tested long cable runs, do we have an idea what the max length is?
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    MFC101 Mark 1 vs Mark 3

    What's the difference with Mark 3 - Solid State Switches - FAS link - Ethercon - Scenes on bottom row Is there anything else?
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    Wicked Discovery - Setlist Maker + Ax8

    Using IPAD + Set List Maker + Camera connection kit and the USB cable. I can send program changes to the AX8, it works flawlessly. Yahoo, game changer for me...managing set lists and presets just became a lot easier... It also works on the AXE FX2!
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    Front panel editing on the AX-8

    I've had it for a week now, sounds real good. I was playing with the band the other night and wanted to copy some blocks from another present and could not figure out how to do it on the front panel. Whats the deal?
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    Delays in parallel

    I normally run 2 delays in parallel. Sometimes I use them individually and sometimes I use them together. If I use the multi delay, it uses less cup. Do you guys know if there is a way to achieve the same/similar results?
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    Wireless Midi

    The PUC, http://mipuc.com Anyone try this, looks pretty cool?
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    Brian Setzer

    In the process of learning an old Rockabilly tune, Brian Setzer is an annimal!
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    Axe-Edit iPad

    I would pay for a version of Axe-Edit that ran on iPad
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    EEK, did something to my setup

    Spent the last 90 minutes going through menus! AXE 2 + MFC Mark1 Bank size 5 Everything works prefect but every time I hit preset 6 on the MFC, the AXE FX jumps back to 1, and every time I hit preset 7, it jumps back to 2. All other presets behave normally, I have no idea what I did!
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    Midi over USB

    Does anyone know if I can send midi messages from the Axe 2 over USB to MainStage on my macbook to do patch changes?
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    Using Axe-FX for Bass Tracks

    Hello, I would like to use my guitar to lay down some basic bass tracks. I made a patch using a pitch block (fixed harmony) on the front end, with an SVT bass amp and 4 x10 cab and seemed OK. Does anyone have any tips or patched they could share to get the best results possible? Thanks
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    Using axe-fx Midi?!?

    Set up MacBook Pro to AxeFx (mark1) to (cat5)MFC-101 I have been using axe for many years and have no issues, however I have never been able to use the axe as a midi device to program the MFC. I am missing something but I don't know what!! This week I tried to start using MFC edit. I can...
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    Boosting for Solo's

    I normally just add a 3db boost for solo's, basically a null filter and the end of the signal chain. It works pretty good but sometimes I think an EQ change might help also. Do any of you do any EQ modifications in addition to a volume boost for solo's? What's your favorite recipe?
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    Ouput from AXE is too hot for Mixer!

    I usually go from output 1 left XLR to my mixwiz and engage the pad. Set output on axe at 12 o'clock and set the input trim accordingly. No issues. I plugged into a Yamaha board recently that had no Pad switch, my output was way too hot...so I had to reduced the gain on the graphic EQ in...
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    Issues running AXE 2 with SPDIF into Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

    This is not an AXE 2 issue. I'm running Windoze 7 and I set the audio interface to 48Khz and everything works fine. However, if start another application i.e. ITunes to play some music, the system freezes up or I get an error message. Or sometimes it switches back to 44.1Khz... I would prefer...
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    Friedman Models

    If you wanted to make their overall character a brighter. Starting from the default preset values in V11, which control would you recommend starting with?
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    USB audio

    I would like use the axe as my audio interface. Can I pass audio through the USB connection to and from the computer? Thanks
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    How would you go about tone matching an acoustic?

    I've never used the tone match block before. What would be the best process to tone match an acoustic tone? Thanks
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    Riding the Volume with V10...

    Seems like I can cover so much more ground than before with a good crunch preset....Is it just me or is riding the guitar volume with V10 just sick?!?
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    Tip for Friedman HB and HBE presets.

    For some reason these have always been my go to Crunch and High Gain amps. I just love em...They sound very good out of the box with the default values, however they get lost in a band context...and clash with Bass and Keyboards. So FWIW, if you lower the bass, bump up the mids and treble and...
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    Is it possible to add a "taser" button next to the "like" link?

    :twisted http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=26oRZCLHR1M
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    Anyone using the Gator GRB-4U with their axe 2?

    Will it fit in this bag with power cord and all going to a furman? http://www.gatorcases.com/p/49155-959/grb-4u Thanks
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    Amp model matrix

    There are a great deal of amps available in the axe, many of which I have never even heard, seen or tried. Do you think it would worth setting up some type of on line amp spreadsheet matrix where we could sort them by "general tone", I.e.: clean, mid gain, crunch, hi gain, the brutalz,... Some...
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    Clean amp models

    With all the amp models available in the axe 2, which ones in your opinion stand out as the best for cleans. No mid gain or just on the edge, just real nice cleans. Cheers,
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    Managing lots of presets

    Dudes, Last night was the last gig for 2012...Great gig, lots of fun...the 3am hot dog and french fry I could have done without!!! I'm planning to use some down time to upgrade to Firmare 9 and clean up some of my presets. Obviously Scenes open up new possibilities for all of us to...
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    RTA Mic for tone match

    Would an RTA mic give the best results for a tone match?
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    Has anyone created a convincing acoustic simulation yet?

    You know, something that would make a piezo bridge pointless!
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    Simulating a 12 string

    Today I dialed in a simulated 12 string using the pitch block. It's not perfect but I find it works pretty good. I used the fixed harmony and set the second harmony to 12 and your good to go. Try it out.
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    QSC K10 Polarity Modification

    I have a question about this mod. I use the QSC K10 as a monitor coming from the board (Aux out), I usually have vocals & guitar coming though it. Not understanding most of the technical verbage and charts in the sticky in this forum, how will the proposed modification affect or improve what I...
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    Alt Function - How do I deactivate it for all my presets?

    Anyone know how I can do this?
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    AXE-FX2 Output Volume

    I run my Axe 2 XLR outputs Left and Right to the inputs of my Delta 66 sound card and then to studio Monitors. I find the volume of the AXE is quite low when compared to when I used to run the Ultra. In other words, the ouput is not as hot. Is there an output setting somewhere I am missing?
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    What's your input level set at?

    With McCarty humbuckers and my suhr classic I need be around 100% to tickle the red... With EBMM Axis, we're looking at below 50 to tickle the red... Does this sound normal to you. What does tickle the red mean anyways? If I hit an open E chord with the front pickup, I'm always in the red...
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    7 pin midi Vs expansion port.

    Aside from having to have an extra wall wart, iS there any advantage of using the expansion port over the 7 pin midi?
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    Connecting external audio source to input 2?

    I connected my iPad to input 2, I can see the audio on the meters but nothing is coming out of the main outs. I tried quite a few options but no dice. Anyone have a clue? Thanks
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    MFC Problem after update to 2.0

    I successfully updated both the MFC and Axe. All works very well. When I change the program using the value knob on the front of the axe everything is good. However, if I toggle the presets with the MFC, the cab block changes from X to the Y states automatically. I went into the I/o menu and...
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    Initial impressions...

    Got a chance to play it last night for the first time and set up some patches. All hardware stuff aside. The axe2 sounds quite different than my Ultra. One thing that stuck me is that I find it's brighter or inherently brighter than my ultra. Also I find the RW cabs to be way too boomy on...
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    How does one get a fractal t shirt?

    Yeah!
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    Controlling effect "wetness" using expression pedal.

    I am currently using the ultra with MFC and mission pedals. Can someone guide me in the right direction for the most convenient way of controlling the overall wetness of a preset using one of my expression pedals. Mostly interested in controlling both reverb and delay wetness... Thanks
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    Changing banks without a program change

    When I change banks on the MFC101, there is a program change that happens at te same time. i.e.: If I select patch 1 on bank one and hit the bank up switch, the presret automatically changes to the first preset on the next bank. Is there any way to change banks without changing presets? Thanks
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    Ultimate Brootalz Patch

    I've done plenty of high gain stuff but never really had an amp that was in the brootalz zone. Can someone guide me to the most awesome patch or settings for an upcoming halloween gig?
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    Best-Tronics 7 Pin Midi-Cable

    I usually make my own cables and I am quite good at it. But in this case, I could not source the parts locally so I just ordered one. I just got my cable today and it's very well made and packed. Highly recommended if your looking for a 7 pin midi cable.
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    Labels for MFC-101 - Inexpensive and it works

    Avery 08167
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    It's in!!!

    First, it's expensive after you finish with the US exchange, shipping, brokerage and taxes...that pain lasted about 5 minutes. The people at Fractal really pay attention to detail. Very well packed with simple instructions. Did the firmware update, all programmed and ready to rock!!! What a...
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    Advice for a clean tone

    I'm looking for a clean tone that has lots of snap for some raggae grooves. I realize that lots of that is in the playing and I can do that, but any advice you can offer on getting a nice spanky clean out of the axe would be apreciated. I usually use a guitar equipped with humbuckers. Thanks
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    Great Match - AXE + QSC K10!!!

    - Sounds great - Flat response - Tight bottom end - Crisp and detailed top end - Lightweight - Sized right - Sits well as floor monitor - Powerfull (more than you'll ever need) - Sounds great at low volume - Excellent mixer section - Build quality looks very very good. - Good price - Excellent...
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    Tube amps are now obsolete for me!

    After 2 rehearsals & 1 gig with the Ultra direct to the FOH, I can safely conclude that my sound has never been soooo solid! Set up and tear down is lightning fast. Hardly anything to carry anymore, no spare tubes, fuses, cabs, heads, blah, blah......! Just awsome... :D :D :D
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    Do you think it's possible to make it sound better?

    After having played my Ultra for a little while, I have not explored every possibility, but lots. My impression so far from a tone, feel, point of view, I just don't think it's possible to do better! What do you think?
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