I'm hoping this is the right group for this.  Seems metally.  Anyway, I'm all rigged to be able to make music in my apartment with headphones.  the problem is I don't really know what the hell I am doing, but I have heard examples of other artists using the same gear and I hope to one day get a decent sound and be able to record into Fruity Loops to my programmed drum tracks.  Right now I am just trying to find a good tone for my 7 string.  I've experimented with the numerous amps on the Metal Shop patch for Pod Farm and seem to have zeroed in on the Soldano type.  I started with everything neutral and made slight tweaks here and there to get maximum fuzz without muddying up.  Then I tried a few effects in an attempt to enhance what I had.  The Flanger seems to make a difference, but i can't figure out how to cut it anymore.  I have too much reverb and would like to figure out how to cut that down as well so the effects take a back seat to the main tone.  I would accept any and all advice from anyone who knows how to get the tone just right so it stops on a dime when palm muted but sounds bright and room filling when open.  Here is a link to what I have so far.  G# standard.  This isn't a song, just a tone check.  Thanks for anyone who pays this post any attention.

http://soundcloud.com/twsandberg/g-flangeriff