My Fractal Rig

[docsmith]

Rack: Fractal AxeFx2, Rocktron Velocity 300, Peterson Strobe Tuner, Furman Power Conditioner, Gator 6 space rack.

Pedalboard: Fractal MFC-101, Roland EV-5, Mission EP-1, NYC Pedalboards case.

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[Scott Peterson]

That's really clean. I have one of the white Mission pedals - they look great.

Great rig!

Here's my rig setup for how I run in my home studio:

Recording rig = performance rig for me.

Add USB cable in (for direct recording) and XLR into interface (for direct monitoring if necessary or desired).

Fractal Audio Axe-FX II
Fractal Audio MFC-101
Mission Engineering Expression pedals (X3) (All mounted on a Pedaltrain Pro Board)
RCF NX 12-SMA (powered monitor)


When I record, I use the studio NF monitors I have (Mackie 624/JBL 2310SP sub) and/or use the RCF. Usually I just use the RCF for fun at home; it's job is for direct monitoring on gigs.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/Picture8.jpg

Here are some recent "on the gig" shots (this was prior to my adding the third expression pedal and moving from my Pedaltrain II to the Pedaltrain Pro); rest of the rig the same:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/IMAG0412.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/IMAG0407.jpg
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[jb4674]

Where did you get the labels for the foot controller?

[m~Dan]

Nice rigs - very clean and good looking.

@Scott: I play the same FRFR monitor. It's very good :) How do you like the new Variax? Is it worth the money? I'm thinking about getting one of the Koreon ones to replace my Tele (that I really never play) and use it as an accoustic guitar replacement for live playing.
What do you do with 3 expression pedals? I hardly even use one (only for wahwah) :)

[gtnoise]

I love the neat pedalboards.

I did my first gig with my Ultra on 30/12 and here's what I went with.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/gtnoise/photo-1.jpg

I've done 5 gigs since and haven't updated the board yet.

I feel like a babe in the woods :)

[Scott Peterson]

Nice rigs - very clean and good looking.

@Scott: I play the same FRFR monitor. It's very good :) How do you like the new Variax? Is it worth the money? I'm thinking about getting one of the Koreon ones to replace my Tele (that I really never play) and use it as an accoustic guitar replacement for live playing.
What do you do with 3 expression pedals? I hardly even use one (only for wahwah) :)

Yes, the RCF is very good. I absolutely love the Variax. Mine is the USA model; it's an extraordinary instrument and with the added modeling, it's an incredible gigging and studio tool.

In my setup; the first expression pedal is an instant on/automatic off wah in every preset. The middle pedal is a wet/dry mix for effects for adjusting on the fly and the third is a 'more' pedal that turns up/down gains on drive/PEQ and effects rates (ie. Rotary speed). It's very fun.

I love the neat pedalboards.

I did my first gig with my Ultra on 30/12 and here's what I went with.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/gtnoise/photo-1.jpg

I've done 5 gigs since and haven't updated the board yet.

I feel like a babe in the woods :)

I ran the same way as you are for years. I like the cool labels; makes everything just look cool. Doesn't add function (though mine do glow in the dark if you charge them up) but they sure as hell look bad ass.

[SloeGin]

@ Scott Peterson: ever compared the RCF NX 12-SMA (powered monitor) to an Atomic powered wedge?

[blewis]

Did you guys make or buy those short TRS cables? I finding it real hard to track those down with 2 right angle ends.

Is there a template or vendor for those sticky labels? Are they sized to work with the GCP too?

[guitarnet70]

Is there a template or vendor for those sticky labels? Are they sized to work with the GCP too?

Yes

http://www.pedalboardlabels.com/epages/es138465.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es138465/Categories

[Scott Peterson]

@ Scott Peterson: ever compared the RCF NX 12-SMA (powered monitor) to an Atomic powered wedge?

Not directly at the same time. Different beasts.

[docsmith]

Where did you get the labels for the foot controller?

http://www.stomplabel.de/index.php?lang=en

[docsmith]

Did you guys make or buy those short TRS cables? I finding it real hard to track those down with 2 right angle ends.

Is there a template or vendor for those sticky labels? Are they sized to work with the GCP too?

http://best-tronics.com/guitar-cable/stereo-balanced.aspx

Give them a call and speak to a tech. They sell high quality custom made TRS cables. They also sell good Ethernet cables to connect the AxeFx to the MFC.

[toadfish]

@ Scott Peterson: ever compared the RCF NX 12-SMA (powered monitor) to an Atomic powered wedge?

Hey mate,

I have an RCF NX-12SMA on the way to me right now and still have my Atomic powered wedge here, so will be able to provide some comparisons in a couple of weeks or so.

Sukh

[paulmapp8306]

MY FRACTAL RIG.

So - Pretty Much finished my Rack and board. the exception is it still has an AFX Standard in it :( my AFX2 will be here Monday :)

So - From the Front:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/rackfront.jpg

From the Rear:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/rackrear.jpg

The Power Strip is a UK Surge protected 4 way screwed into the roof of the rack. Lead is secured and comes out of a gap which is possible as my rack has propper rails, not just holes. the 1U Rack blank at the top has 3 strips of Velcro secured round it for securing the power cable in transit:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/rackrearpower.jpg

[paulmapp8306]

The Patch panel close ups:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/rackrearcloseleft.jpg
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and just in case I forget which OP is for what:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/rackrearoutputclose.jpg

The MFC connection is Ethercon to prevent wear on the J45 connector. Currently its still via 7 Pin MIDI until the 2 gets here - however the board end:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/board.jpg

and the adaptor is secured tightly as well:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/etherconclose.jpg

[paulmapp8306]

For Completions sake, the whole thing including a full shot of the board;

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/P1020551.jpg

[paulmapp8306]

forgot these bits - small but important. The Rack Lids. Each lid has 2 pairs of velcro loops in. these house my speaker cable, my Ethercon cable, and two guitar leads (one as a spare) during transit. I really dont have to carry much :)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/paulmapp8306/RackLids.jpg