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  • FarleyUKFarleyUK Frets: 2377
    Fw 9.03 is now released...!
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  • FarleyUK said:
    Fw 9.03 is now released...!
    I'm a firmware virgin, is this going to be a challenge?
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  • FarleyUK said:
    Fw 9.03 is now released...!
    I'm a firmware virgin, is this going to be a challenge?
    For AX8 as well or just AxeFx?
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  • Clarky said:
    Clarky said:
    Quick question regarding CPU limits. I am running a 'do it all' patch which is currently 72%. When I switch from Amp/Cab X to amp/Cab Y I get an error warning that the reverb has been disengaged to save CPU. Any way around this?
    don't do absolutely everything in a single preset..
    you have 384 presets available
    split the functionality..
    build a 'core preset' that'll cover most songs you play..
    for the odd song it can't address, make a copy of it, take out what you don't need and add it what you do..
    that way you change presets between songs and not mid-song
    and there's no need to dial back the quality
    You're right, I need to get my head around the modes to make it work. 
    it's about planning what you need for specific songs and building presets to meet these needs
    Sussed that the reverb density was set to max, reduced it and problem went away...
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  • RolandRoland Frets: 8590
    FarleyUK said:
    Fw 9.03 is now released...!
    I'm a firmware virgin, is this going to be a challenge?
    For AX8 as well or just AxeFx?

    AX8. 9.03 For AxeFX has been out for a week or so.

    How much of a challenge depends on what version you’re upgrading from, and whether the new features affect your sound. In going from 8.x to 9.02 (or 9.03) the key change is speaker compression. Some people find this adds clarity. Some find it thins out their sound. I find that it allows me to get more clarity for the same level of amp drive. It’s an adjustable parameter, so you can turn it off.
    Tree recycler, and guitarist with  https://www.undercoversband.com/.
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  • FarleyUKFarleyUK Frets: 2377
    You guys seen this...? Interesting... Will be trying it with 9.03 tomorrow.

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommended-adjustment.133602/

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  • ClarkyClarky Frets: 3261
    Clarky said:
    Clarky said:
    Quick question regarding CPU limits. I am running a 'do it all' patch which is currently 72%. When I switch from Amp/Cab X to amp/Cab Y I get an error warning that the reverb has been disengaged to save CPU. Any way around this?
    don't do absolutely everything in a single preset..
    you have 384 presets available
    split the functionality..
    build a 'core preset' that'll cover most songs you play..
    for the odd song it can't address, make a copy of it, take out what you don't need and add it what you do..
    that way you change presets between songs and not mid-song
    and there's no need to dial back the quality
    You're right, I need to get my head around the modes to make it work. 
    it's about planning what you need for specific songs and building presets to meet these needs
    Sussed that the reverb density was set to max, reduced it and problem went away...
    ahhh... not seen an issue like that before
    play every note as if it were your first
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  • firepaulmusicfirepaulmusic Frets: 362
    edited December 2017
    Did first gig with Ax8 tonight. Had 3 patches planned with clean + pedals and OD tones. The pedal ODs sounded great but the OD Amps sounded pants. Can't seem to nail a great OD amp sound...currently using FAS lead 1 and Mk 2c+. Any recommendations for a generic high gain sound to try?
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  • That surprises me, high gain is where it excells IMO. Have you looked at some of Leon Todd’s patches? That may be a good place to start. 
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    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283
    I’m getting great mileage out of the JCM800, JVM and Mark IV amps. Another vote for watching Leon’s videos. 

    Also - maybe think about the Naked Amps pack?

    is it a problem of over compression? I think that’s easy to do with all modellers 
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  • peteri said:
    I’m getting great mileage out of the JCM800, JVM and Mark IV amps. Another vote for watching Leon’s videos. 

    Also - maybe think about the Naked Amps pack?

    is it a problem of over compression? I think that’s easy to do with all modellers 
    They seem to sound slightly nasal and false in comparison to a DR with OD pedal in front, I'll give those amps a go, thanks
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  • Read my guitar/gear blog at medium.com/redchairriffs

    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
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  • Jonathanthomas83Jonathanthomas83 Frets: 3466
    edited December 2017
    @firepaulmusic just watched one where he shows you how to build a great Mark IV tone too, sounds good!

    EDITAnd now I've dialled it in, it's definitely one of my favourite presets!
     

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    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283
    He’s just posted one today about the hardness setting might be relevant to you as well
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  • peteri said:
    He’s just posted one today about the hardness setting might be relevant to you as well
    Bloody hell, didn't even know I had a hardness setting I could play with!
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  • Placebo effect is making me like that hardness setting, cos I prefer it at 7.5 but don’t hear any difference ;-)
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  • The Leon Todd videos have helped a lot, thanks chaps!
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  • FarleyUKFarleyUK Frets: 2377
    Anyone else use something like Set List Maker on an iPad to change the preset on the AX8? Quite interested in learning how this can be done!
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  • RolandRoland Frets: 8590
    I looked at doing it, but sometimes when I’m in a solo our singer will wander across and scan ahead down the set list on my iPad.
    Tree recycler, and guitarist with  https://www.undercoversband.com/.
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  • Can I ask: does anyone here have an AX8 or Axe FX 2, and a pedalboard/amp set-up?

    Financially I'm not in any way in the market for one, and I'm not gigging with the guitars just now. Just interested to hear.
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