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Post subject: Backing tracks?
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:04 am
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Can backing tracks be played through the amp via laptop and Fuse as with the G-Dec 3 series?

Obviously not directly from the amp as there is no provision for this, nor is there an SD Card slot.

Mustang looks to be a better option than the G-Dec 3 if you intend to control amp via laptop.

Anybody have any thoughts re this?

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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:41 am
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Don't think so, looks like creating presets and changing parameters with effects and amp models only. Don't see mp3/wav playback capability. These price points are fairly low at $99/$199 to have the full functional capability of the GDEC.


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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:01 am
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If you download the new fender fuse 2.0 pdf manual, it says backing tracks can be played on your computer, just not through your amp. The backing tracks sound will be output through your computer speakers. I'm not sure though if you have your amp connected via usb or headphones out if it will output simultaneously along with the backing tracks through your computers output. I would think it should though.

At quick glance of all the info, it seems like all of the GDEC 3's backing tracks can be downloaded from the Fuse site and be played through fuse and be looped continuously. For the prices I've seen (199.99 for the mustang II), it's a great deal. I've been saving up for the GDEC 3 30 but, this might work for me at such a cost effective price. Very similar to the GDEC 3 without the looper, SD card and other functions. However, you do gain some other functions in Fuse such as amp cabinet and amp sag, that the GDEC doesn't have. Plus, you get 40 watts and a 12" speaker! The sound clips on the mustang's page are incredible. Nice job Fender!


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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:41 am
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Hey Guys,

That's true Bluesdelux. The Fender Mustang amps don't have audio playback capability like the G-DEC 3's do. However, you can play back MP3 and WAV files directly from Fender FUSE 2.0. What you can do is run an 3.5mm cable from your computer to the aux input on the amp. That should sound a lot better than most people's computer speakers. The Mustang I&II can output the guitar signal through USB to the computer, though.

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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:46 pm
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Thanks Loren! If connected via USB, does that mute the amps speaker? Also, are more amps available to the Mustang when using Fuse or are you still limited to the eight? What about the effects such as the stomp boxes? Are they available as well? What happened to the sound bytes on the Mustang's Web page?


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Post subject: Thanks
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:46 pm
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Loren thanks for the info.

Now I just have to wait for the Mustang to reach Australia so I can compare it with the G-dec 3 and decide which to buy.

Mustang with knobs seems a better bet than G-Dec 3 with buttons and LCD. Less to go wrong/wear out from constant use.


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Post subject: From the FAQ
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:59 pm
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"it is important to be aware that the Fender Mustang I & II amps are not capable of playing back audio, or acting as a "playback device". So, you will need to use an additional device for playback. This may be something as simple as your computer's built in playback device, audio output jack, etc., or a third-party audio interface."


http://fender.com/support/search.php?category_id=45


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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:39 am
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Wait, there's seems to be some confusion here. The amps have an AUX IN. They can definitely play back any audio from an MP3 player or whatever source coming in on a 1/8" stereo plug.

They just don't have any internal midi playback engine or an internal audio (WAV/MP3) playback engine as do the G-DEC 3's.


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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:24 am
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Excellent point Musicmaster2! A computer's 1/8 audio line out into the Mustang's AUX IN would be an option too. Thus eliminating the need to use the computer's speakers.


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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:43 pm
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I was wondering if it would be possible to plug an iPod some way into the aux port for playing backing tracks.


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Post subject: Aux Input
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:37 pm
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From the Mustang FAQ

"The Fender Mustang I & II offer an Aux input on the front panel. This can be used to connect a media player such as an mp3 or CD player. To connect a device to the Fender Mustang I or II, you will need a mini-stereo cable or adaptor. Use the device's volume control along with the Master volume on amp. "


Doesnt anybodt RTFM?


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Post subject: Re: Aux Input
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:34 am
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jbloggs wrote:
From the Mustang FAQ

"The Fender Mustang I & II offer an Aux input on the front panel. This can be used to connect a media player such as an mp3 or CD player. To connect a device to the Fender Mustang I or II, you will need a mini-stereo cable or adaptor. Use the device's volume control along with the Master volume on amp. "


Doesnt anybodt RTFM?


Don't have TFM. But thanks for the reply. I may have to spring for one of these instead of the G-Dec


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Post subject: The FAQ
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:37 pm
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Try Here-

http://fender.com/support/search.php?category_id=45


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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:33 pm
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The Mustang I works fine with an ipod playing backing tracks through aux in. However when I hook my computer headphones out to the aux in there is a lot of background noise. Any idea what might cause this and how to get rid of it? (Sony Vaio with Windows 7)


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Post subject: use PCs audio out
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:02 am
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use the pc audio out - may need an adapter for stereo to mono and another for change of phono-plug size.


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