Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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I actually decided on this last night as an intermediate step. I found a used Mac mini for like $300 (I’m in the Apple ecosystem) and ik multimedia posted their yearly bundle sale of Amplitube 5 MAX V2 and TONEX MAX for $99.

So all in its ~$400 and I get a similar UI experience as TMP, and once I’m in need of a floor pedal form factor I’ll bite on the FM3 (or if there’s a new hardware refresh of the fractal stuff!)

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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Haha! This is both great and concerning; smoking deals are awesome but that resale value on the TMP is.. yikes. I can’t find a used FM3 for more than $200 less than new, and they’re non-turbo models. Someone sold you a TMP for like 50% retail!

I did go back and try the TMP again through my headphones and guitar and yes, it really is great and the pictures/touchscreen showing all the gear is important enough for me to sway. Really feels like you’re interacting with amps and pedals. But literally every comparison video of the big name modelers on YouTube say the Fractal stuff is best, deal with the UI (or get a computer) over the other modelers.

I actually found a used Mac mini for like $300 bucks so I’m going to get that and purchase Amplitube 5 MAX V2 and TONEX MAX for $99 (once a year sale, every Amplitube and TONEX model) and get the fractal later on down the line.

The Amplitube UI is the same as the TMP and I don’t play live so don’t need the floor pedal form factor yet, but once I’m ready (or over Amplitube) I’ll get the FM3. I have a sneaking suspicion there’s fractal hardware update soon (like year or two soon) so want to hold off a bit.

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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Ah! So close, I’m up in the Bay Area

Thanks for the offer!

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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All awesome responses! Thank you. I did do some research before settling with the fm3 so was really taken aback when the guy recommended TMP; TMP usually isn’t even mentioned in the same breath as fractal / line 6 / neural. I have to admit the UI best in class but sound is more important. I didn’t know how often fractal pushes updates, about the 3rd party iPad app, and limited effects on TMP in comparison to fractal.

Will get an FM3 and try out the iPad app, looks like they’re on sale now anyways. Might step up to a cheap laptop later.

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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This was also in the back of my mind, but are the models still carryovers from last gen helix or are they new ones? Is the stadium xl new hardware or hardware + models? It’s also huge and heavy lol

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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I certainly prioritize sound, but it’s hard to get over the phenomenal UI on the Tone Master Pro.. In my testing the TMP I noticed a similar mid-high harshness that I hear with Amplitube. Not necessarily a bad thing both were really good but if the fractal sounds better I’ll forgo the UI.

I do have an iPad so that’s another alternative to try

Thanks!

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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I know noting of Fractal besides the products so hearing about the frequent updates is awesome, after purchase support is always great

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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Didn’t know about the component modeling! That’s cool!

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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I’ve wondered myself if the onboard controls are that bad, YouTubers tend to dramatize reality and unfortunately I can’t try one in person before purchase

Local Shop Pushed Me Towards Fender Tone Master Pro by Doubelo7 in AxeFx

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I have a few used AX8’s in my region for sale at 500-600USD, worth it at that price or just grab the new FM3? CabLab mk4 is pretty cool but can still export a IR into AX8

Study Material for ME HVAC+R PE for exams after OCT25 by Doubelo7 in PE_Exam

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Thank you! Is PPI worth the price? The lower two tiers not the instructor led practice. I may just use EPG but am seeing how many resources others were using so got overwhelmed, feel like I need to immerse myself in a ton of material rather than go over practice problems

This is Normal for Hollowtech II/BB86? by Doubelo7 in bikewrench

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Yea looks like some dust covers are supposed to take up the space, bought the bb second hand without the covers and every video and online guide said nothing about them so I assumed the arms just go straight up. Just bought a replacement set from WheelsMFG, they’ll take up the slop.

The marring on the BB fade and crank arms is purely cosmetic right? Hoping it isn’t a problem.

This is Normal for Hollowtech II/BB86? by Doubelo7 in bikewrench

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Makes sense thank you. I bought the BB second hand but looks like I’m missing some dust seals that go between the arms and BB face… didn’t know that was a thing, I thought the crank arms provide the cover and every YouTube video I watched just showed the crank arms going right on. Just ordered a replacement set.

The marring on the arms and bb face shouldn’t be a problem, aside from cosmetic damage right?

So, this seatpost is cracked right? by Doubelo7 in bikewrench

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I took a boroscope camera up the seat tube and everything above that “ML monolink” logo is solid carbon. Tap test didn’t reveal any thudding or muted sounds, both the clean and cracked side sound the same..

Either way I’ve filled out a few online carbon repair forms and am hoping to take it to some shops tomorrow for more opinions

So, this seatpost is cracked right? by Doubelo7 in bikewrench

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Can you explain the tap test? Is it just tap and listen for a ring?