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  1. Josh Lachapelle

    Axe FX II - Help!?

    I left the input gain at default which was dead middle. I'm using headphones and/or running it into my DAW. So I know it isn't just the headphones. I've tried other headphones and other (crappy) speakers like phone speakers and laptop speakers (I need to go buy some Studio Monitors yet). Sounds...
  2. Josh Lachapelle

    Axe FX II - Help!?

    So after realizing I can't afford multiple thousands of dollars on a good Amp/Cab setup, I figured an Axe FX second hand would be a good idea. I've had it for a couple days and I just can't get a solid tone from it. Everything I try lacks clarity and has a muddy sound to it. Anyone have any...
  3. Josh Lachapelle

    Advice on Tube Amp? (I'm looking to upgrade my old amp)

    Lots to consider, I'll have to check it out! Thanks for all that! So in short, it seems like the 6505 and 5150 or any amps based off of those are great for that sort of versatility I'm looking for? And do you think it's better to get an Axe FX over a Physical Amp?
  4. Josh Lachapelle

    Advice on Tube Amp? (I'm looking to upgrade my old amp)

    I guess it's one of those things where, if it's out of my budget I can wait a little longer. But I was debating an Axe FX II. Seen a couple used for a fair price. Then again, I'm not super familiar with how they work either haha
  5. Josh Lachapelle

    Advice on Tube Amp? (I'm looking to upgrade my old amp)

    Hey everyone! Hope your week is going well. So I wanted to finally get a Tube Amp, I've been using a crappy Peavey Bandit 112 for the past 10 years or so haha I'm just super torn what to go with. I play a lot of Metal like A7X style, but also a lot of lighter distorted stuff like Hard...
  6. Josh Lachapelle

    What lessons would you like to see added?

    Honestly, you guys both having so much studio experience, I’d love to see lessons on maybe how to track your own guitar recordings with Pro Tools. I don’t know if that’s deviating too much from the core of the lessons, which is to learn how to PLAY guitar better and better. But if it’s in the...
  7. Josh Lachapelle

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    @BrianHanerSR. (I have no idea how to actually directly respond to people on here haha) Great point on how all dreams come with sacrifices. I can definitely see that having a family of my own. It’d suck being away from them for periods of times. At the same time, I’ve always had such a burning...
  8. Josh Lachapelle

    Need help Rhythm guitar

    Imagine drumming on guitar. That’s how James Hetfield looks at it in a way. Practice strumming along to your favourite songs. Practice chugging on chords like all down strokes. Sometimes you can alternate strum up and down, but other times there’s a unique sound from just chugging on the down...
  9. Josh Lachapelle

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    Thank you, Lachlan! 🙂 I wish you nothing but the best as well my friend! 😀
  10. Josh Lachapelle

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    @andres Pierce What an incredibly small world haha I’m assuming you realize who I am right? or no? 😛 Haha Anyways that aside, I appreciate that you have the same outlook, man! One thing that’s hard to find are people with a similar drive! It’s nice to find people who share those feelings and...
  11. Josh Lachapelle

    Top 5 favourite guitarists

    Man, tough one! There’s so many amazing guitarists out there, but if I’m going off ones who influence ME the most, I’d have to say. 1: Zacky V (the reason is that as a guitarist, I feel most similar to him. I play solid Rhythm but I need to improve my Leads as he’s done over the years and from...
  12. Josh Lachapelle

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    Hey, Lachlan! Thanks for the kind words 🙂 You may be young, but you have ambition it seems! I think you’re right to say never give up! Wayne Gretzky, one of the best Hockey Players ever, said “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” You got to take the shot for there to be a chance! If you...
  13. Josh Lachapelle

    S T R E S S E D

    It seems as though most responses here were very well put! But sometimes the more encouragement the better, so I’ll add mine! 🙂 Learning Music isn’t easy, especially guitar. There are some days where I get so frustrated I wonder how I’ll ever play a certain part or if I’ll ever! I’m definitely...
  14. Josh Lachapelle

    Finally Seen A7X Live | Dreams & Goals As a Musician

    So, this post is semi off topic, but also sort of on topic (of being a musician that is). Bare with me, but I needed a place to rant to some fellow Musicians and A7X fans if I may. You see, on January 21st of this year, I finally got to see my favourite band (Avenged Sevenfold) Live in Ottawa...
  15. Josh Lachapelle

    What settings do you put your amp on?

    I use to scoop my Mids like I’m sure a lot of us have or still may do! Bad idea. That’ll drown your guitar severely in a mix. For that reason I keep my Mids just a tad past 12 O’Clock! I like to have a good mix of Highs & Lows for a chunky yet punchy sound! To be honest, if you ever seen a rig...
  16. Josh Lachapelle

    A message from Syn Gates

    I really appreciate and respect the Community you guys are trying to build! Especially as a player who may be well rounded in Rhythm Guitar, but my Leads are definitely lacking xD I always feel a bit intimated by Lead players who can shred like crazy. Often feels like Lead players crap on Rhythm...
  17. Josh Lachapelle

    Favourite Avenged Sevenfold song and why

    There’s a ton I love for a lot of reasons. Some songs are just killer, some are sentimental, some just bring back memories. But if I had to choose ONE – Unholy Confessions. It’s classic Avenged, it has the most metal/punkish Riffs which I dig, and it’s the one song I can play both Zacky & Syn’s...
  18. Josh Lachapelle

    Changing strings

    I’d change mine every week if 1: I could afford it and 2:I didn’t hate changing my strings so much lol! That said, I usually change them maybe every 3-4 months, mostly cause I hate the process of doing it xD It really depends how often you play. For how often I play, I should change them every...
  19. Josh Lachapelle

    Ernie Ball

    Love em! They’re seriously the best strings ever. They’re quality strings that last forever and sound and feel great!
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