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  1. jasonwb007

    Jazz/Blues Patches

    Hi all, Has anyone put together any really excellent jazz/blues patches? Something along the lines of Larry Carlton, BB King, Fourplay, Spyrogyra, etc? The key aspects would be a very good sensitivity to playing softer or turning down the guitar volume to get clean sounds. Give Sapphire Blue by...
  2. jasonwb007

    Adjusting Volume Level Across All Presets

    Absolutely, the amp block is the best way! You want the output block to be 0dB so different scenes can go up or down as needed.
  3. jasonwb007

    How even volume between front and rear inputs

    I didn't get that fancy, but yes, when compared, they sound identical in volume and tone. So, putting the Sennheiser to +18dB solves the problem, but I am not sure why it requires that high of an output. I will look into the wireless transmitter output gain as a culprit. Just in case anyone...
  4. jasonwb007

    How even volume between front and rear inputs

    No, it's just a standard 1/4", just like it would be if I were to plug a guitar directly in.
  5. jasonwb007

    How even volume between front and rear inputs

    Excellent point and great suggestion, thanks! I will do that, comparing cable front and back. In either case, can the input gains be separately adjusted? I am surprised a passive guitar output has the same volume as a +18dB active output from a Sennheiser. I wonder if I need a fancier cable...
  6. jasonwb007

    How even volume between front and rear inputs

    Hi guys, I have been jamming at home using the front input with a cord and gigs with the rear input from my Sennheiser wireless. I recently discovered the odd change in tone was because the rear input was a lot quieter. How to I balance these two the best? I increased the AF out of the...
  7. jasonwb007

    Sax and Whistle

    Does anyone have a good sax patch or whistle patch? Something that could be used for Bloody Well Right or the whistling part of The Stranger by Billy Joel?
  8. jasonwb007

    Wanted: Fripp and Belew King Crimson patches

    Title says it all - does anyone have really good Axe-Fx II patches for Robert Frip or Adrian Belew? (pardon probably misspell)
  9. jasonwb007

    Robert Fripp lead sound (Ultra)

    That is cool! Where can I find the patch?
  10. jasonwb007

    Where to find perfect pedal board

    Hi all, Does anyone know of a commercially available pedal board that is designed to house: 1. One or two Mission pedals 2. The MFC-101 3. A couple of external buttons Since I'm expanding the stuff, going from just the MFC to the MFC + a pedal, and want to add a couple external...
  11. jasonwb007

    Startling discovery... for me at least...

    I would think you are correct... this *should* be identical to setting the reverb mix differently, perhaps with different overall gain settings. Can anyone shed some light on why this might not be the case?
  12. jasonwb007

    Best way to alternate rhythm and lead

    Thanks, today I found that 3dB is really not enough to give me the boost I need to play a lead. I think 4-6dB sounds like a great suggestion. However, I did find a noticeable delay from the time I hit the Scene Inc button on the MFC-101 until it kicked in. Not that long, but noticeable, at least...
  13. jasonwb007

    Best way to alternate rhythm and lead

    Hey, thanks for all the replies! I played around with it tonight and tried both the final gain and the null filter and both work great. I'll try them out live tomorrow and let everyone know if I found any difference. Side question - when you DO put in the gain, how much do you use? I had been...
  14. jasonwb007

    Best way to alternate rhythm and lead

    You are probably right. From a UI perspective, it didn't seem intuitively obvious to me. I would have thought a Volume block. I may give that a shot. Sorry, just being a PITA engineer :-)
  15. jasonwb007

    Best way to alternate rhythm and lead

    It sounds like the top two answers are: 1. Scenes, possibly using the output volume 2. Using a volume block, apparently, optimally after the amp, but before post-amp effects I tried a volume block, but to no avail. I thought I had the wrong parameter changed, as there are a few. Which...
  16. jasonwb007

    Best way to alternate rhythm and lead

    Hi all, Is there a "best/standard" way to alternate from rhythm to lead? Primary is a volume boost, secondary is perhaps a tad more reverb or delay. Do people use scenes or two patches for that? I've heard someone mention a flat filter, but that seems like a bit of a kludge to me. I have my...
  17. jasonwb007

    Just a farewell thanks to Fractal and all the forum users

    Glucosamine! Try it, it may work.
  18. jasonwb007

    How can I use one volume control for stage, the other for PA

    Fantastic! So simple, and EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks much!
  19. jasonwb007

    How can I use one volume control for stage, the other for PA

    Yeah, I agree. When I said "I like...", I probably should have said, "The sound man likes..." because I just want to send him a nice steady signal that only changes if I change patches. Is there an easy way to do this for ALL patches, without having to modify every patch manually?
  20. jasonwb007

    Axe FX II and Kemper Profiler (Yes, another one...please read!)

    One minor comment...I've had software upgrade issues many versions ago, but that seems to have disappeared. No issues recently. Also, Fractal maintains a very nice library of patches, plus there are tons of pros using it.
  21. jasonwb007

    How can I use one volume control for stage, the other for PA

    I like having a constant PA output volume and adjust stage volume as needed. Sometimes up and sometimes down. My Marshall JMP-1 was actually perfect for this - you couldn't even control the speaker emulator output (other than via the patch settings) and the volume knob only controlled the output...
  22. jasonwb007

    How can I use one volume control for stage, the other for PA

    Hi all, I believe in general, the second volume control on the front of the Axe-Fx II is for the effect output. However, I see no need to have anything other than the Axe-Fx, so is there a *global* way to have VOL 1 control output 1 and VOL 2 control output 2, without having to explicitly add...
  23. jasonwb007

    What happens to new pathces for new SW releases?

    OK, thanks for the info. I should look at some of the new patches, although I seem to recall some cool ones being lost... I agree with the FW, although the industry definitions can get foggy. I've been writing FW for 25+ yr, so maybe I'm getting lazy with terms :-)
  24. jasonwb007

    What happens to new pathces for new SW releases?

    Hi all, When a new SW release comes out, what determines if the new patches are loaded into the unit? Must the original patches be virgin, with no changes? I only have about the first 10 or so custom, but would like to have the rest overwritten...and also if the first 10 have changed, it...
  25. jasonwb007

    Mission Engineering Gemini amps (FRFR)

    Sounds awesome, but way too pricey. I think for that much money, one is probably in a situation where they would be going direct through a really good PA and would only need a floor monitor (albeit quality one) onstage.
  26. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    Has anyone else been able to make this work? I believe I have it set up right because while I *am* in Looper Control Mode, it works. However, the pedal will not trigger REC or PLAY of the looper unless the MFC is in Looper Control Mode. Can anyone definitively say if this is possible?
  27. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    Strange...mine seems to require holding down the REVEAL button to enter Looper Control Mode. I am using a momentary contact switch (Korg PS-2), but that should not matter. Could there be anything different about the mode of the MFC when you did this? Older FW version? I have the latest.
  28. jasonwb007

    Undecided if the Axe FX II XL is for me

    Just my $0.02... I'd never use any amp but tubes, other than a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120, which is designed for clean sounds...or the Axe-Fx. Yes, there is a very small difference between the original amps and the FAS, but the versatility of different amps and sounds is more than 1000% worth...
  29. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    I have been able to make the external XS1 and XS3 work by setting them to MIDI commands #28 and #29, respectively. However... I still must put the MFC in Looper Control mode for them to function. Is there a way I can avoid this?
  30. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    That would be great. Could you provide a *slightly* longer answer? How would one do that? I could not see how from you video...at least not from an external switch maintaining 5 patch change buttons. I saw where you made everything an IA switch and set up links, but I'd rather have a record and...
  31. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    I don't *think* I answered the question - at least I didn't try to :-) I am just wondering if I can start recording with one external switch and start playback with another, without having to enter Looper Control Mode from the MFC-1?
  32. jasonwb007

    How to control Looper Mode from external pedal

    Hi all, I would like to use two external momentary contact switches plugged into the MFC switch inputs to execute the Record and Play functions of the Looper. However, can I do this without having to enable Looper Control Mode from the MFC-1? Since I do not need access to the looper control...
  33. jasonwb007

    Wah & Expression Pedal

    This is the video. It's really great; I suggest taking notes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVTDJGCmFdM
  34. jasonwb007

    More than 1A through Axe FX??

    Exactly! The power rating of the power supply is *almost* irrelevant. If it's rated for 1A, it will probably deliver quite a bit more than that. The maximum current draw of the load is what is key. If the manual specifies the PS current rating, it could probably be updated to be more accurate.
  35. jasonwb007

    Control the Axe with your Android Device

    Can we have Axe Edit for Android? :-)
  36. jasonwb007

    My "new" volume pedal

    Maybe like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVTDJGCmFdM
  37. jasonwb007

    Tone comparison with cabinet vs. PA

    Hi guys, I'm going to jam with a group in a few weeks and was trying to figure out what to take. Of course, my Axe-Fx II, but am deciding between either a Marshall cabinet with a Peavey 50/50 tube amp driving it or just going direct to the PA. In the past, I've only use the direct to PA...
  38. jasonwb007

    Amp model suggestions for worship music (rock)

    From what I've seen, almost all of the worship leaders use Vox amps. The AC-30 is really nice. I've got a Chris Tomlin patch based on that. For some reason, contemporary Christian music seems to have that sort of sound that comes with an amplifier that does not have negative feedback, such as...
  39. jasonwb007

    Why do Tone Matches seem so thin?

    Wow, I didn't think *that* many people would agree. The one thing I see as a common thread is that it is useful for placing sounds in a recording. For the record, I have never done tone matching myself, just downloaded patches that have it as one of the blocks. I think most everyone agrees that...
  40. jasonwb007

    Why do Tone Matches seem so thin?

    The title is the question... every time I download a patch with TM in it, it sounds really thin - almost like an AM radio, compared to most other patches. I don't think it's just me. So, unfortunately, I've not yet found a TM patch that seemed good to use. Got close with Spirit of Radio, though...
  41. jasonwb007

    Holdsworth with the XL

    I think he is still in the process of playing what he has already recorded at a speed for which others can actually hear the individual notes. That should take about 15yr right there...
  42. jasonwb007

    How do I set up Mission pedal for volume/wah and where are Katsukuri Youtube videos

    Thanks for all the response to this question. I would like to ask one other thing...does anyone know of an alternate (better) way of doing the same thing? By the "same thing", I mean setting up the pedal so it controls the Volume with the switch in one position and the Wah when it is in the...
  43. jasonwb007

    How do I set up Mission pedal for volume/wah and where are Katsukuri Youtube videos

    Actually, I had no idea he sold videos. In any case, this does the trick! I was missing assigning EP1 to MIDI parameter 16 and EP2 to MIDI parameter 17 and also, setting the initial value to PDL.
  44. jasonwb007

    How do I set up Mission pedal for volume/wah and where are Katsukuri Youtube videos

    Yes, that's the one! Thanks!
  45. jasonwb007

    How do I set up Mission pedal for volume/wah and where are Katsukuri Youtube videos

    Thanks, but that doesn't allow me to swap between volume and wah control with the switch. This one also uses the switch input, not the EP input. That was what was so cool about using the switch to drive the EP input - you could control either. Or, did I miss something in this video? It seemed a...
  46. jasonwb007

    How do I set up Mission pedal for volume/wah and where are Katsukuri Youtube videos

    The title summarizes it - I saw a great video a while back about how to set up the MFC so you could plug a Mission Pedal into Expression pedal 1 and 2 and use it to control both a volume and wah. Now, this has stopped working with the latest firmware upgrade and the video is gone. How do I do...
  47. jasonwb007

    Mission SP-1 Wah Volume Setup

    Yeah, me too! Why were they removed???
  48. jasonwb007

    AXE-FX NAME TIMEOUT! (again)

    I have had this same problem too and was not able to fix the problem using the EXPANSION port, but did with the MIDI port. I suspect that, with all of the updates to the MFC and the Axe-Fx, that at some time, it may have been connected improperly, that is with the CAT5 and external power supply...
  49. jasonwb007

    MFC (1st gen) Issue - Timeout

    Yes, I have and so have a lot of other people. Frankly, I am starting to suspect it is a hardware problem in the MFC-101, whereby it stops transmitting, possibly due to a bad transmitter chip on the CAT5 cable connection. All of the posts I have read had to do with it just stopping working. I...
  50. jasonwb007

    MFC MALFUNCTION (sorry for being in the wrong place but I'm desperate)

    Should it be EXPANSION for the Axe-Fx II with the CAT5 cable?
  51. jasonwb007

    NAME TIMEOUT with FW 3.06

    Hi all, It seems this NAME TIMEOUT issue is common and not easy to solve. I upgraded the MFC-101 to FW3.06 and now I get the name timeout error. I changed no settings and it was working before. I have the unit set to the Axe-FX II and Axe-Fx MIDI channel 1. Any ideas? Jason
  52. jasonwb007

    How do I know where to store the UltraRes cabs?

    OK, thanks. It might be nice if the "factory" ones were loaded 1-N and everyone followed that format.
  53. jasonwb007

    How do I know where to store the UltraRes cabs?

    Hi all, With every firmware release, come a set of ultra-res cabs. So user presets can find the right cab, how do I know where to store them. An example is here: Axe-Change - Download Preset - Brit Brown 'n Butter - by mayalvr This takes 1x12 TweedVerb R121 which is a high-res cab but...
  54. jasonwb007

    Request: Worship Presets Please

    Chris Tomlin Here's a Chris Tomlin patch. It has 4 useful scenes. Hope you like this... Oh...it uses an external volume pedal so you either want to delete the volume block or use a pedal or change the control input. Jason
  55. jasonwb007

    I swear I'm gonna effing flip out!

    Strangely, I found that *decreasing* the delay from 150ms to 80ms solved the problem! I have Windows 7 64-bit and connected to the MFC-101 original through a MIDI port out of a Lexicon Omega.
  56. jasonwb007

    What to do with UltraRes cabs

    Or perhaps...is there an easy way to just upload the who darn set to my Axe-Fx II?
  57. jasonwb007

    What to do with UltraRes cabs

    I guess what I was wondering is, are we supposed to replace the factory regular IRs with the high-res IRs in the same location? I had the possibly incorrect idea that the high-res cabs were simply an upgrade for what was already there.
  58. jasonwb007

    What to do with UltraRes cabs

    This is probably a silly question, but what should I do with the UltraRes cab .syx files that come with new FW? I get a warning that it is about to overwrite a location '1' if I try to upload it, so I am not sure I should do that. I don't want to destroy the data I have on my unit. Should they...
  59. jasonwb007

    USB Audio Driver seems to disable Lexicon Omega recording

    The title states the problem: It seems the FAS USB Audio driver precludes use of the other USB audio drivers when trying to record using a Lexicon Omega. Any thoughts?
  60. jasonwb007

    Hitting same patch used to reset to default effects

    Cool, thanks! Probably either would have worked for me, depending on what I'm doing. I think the Scene Revert is probably the best option, although there are times I could add in an OD and switch to Scene 2 for the Delay and want to keep the OD, but if I did all that, I think I'd spend more time...
  61. jasonwb007

    Hitting same patch used to reset to default effects

    A few FW updates back, stepping on a patch after a hitting one or more IA buttons to turn on OD, delay, etc, used to reset to the default settings when I first chose the patch. I can't figure out which setting I need to update to make it that way. Any thoughts? It's nice to turn on a bunch of...
  62. jasonwb007

    Adrian Belew and Axe-Fx II

    Cool mention of FAS and the AE2! Adrian Belew: History & Future of Guitar Noise- Pt 2/3 - YouTube
  63. jasonwb007

    Japanese-like Violin Melody

    I was wondering what to do with the Send and Receive? I get the violin without it, but not sure what goes in the loop and if it is necessary? How do you get the Ensemble sound? is it related to the send/receive combo? I apologize, I've not used the send/receive before because all I use is the...
  64. jasonwb007

    How much does a power amp affect the tone of the axe fx ? And in what way?

    I think plugging the Axe-Fx into a regular guitar amp would destroy the ability to emulate all of the amps it can model. Try to get as flat a response amp as you can, not a guitar amp.
  65. jasonwb007

    I'm Having Some Problems With Garageband.

    I had similar issues with Cubase Lite. It stopped working properly after I installed the FAS USB Audio driver. I had to select the FAS USB Audio driver in Cubase Lite AND...have the Axe-Fx II plugged in and running for it to work. I think they may be related.
  66. jasonwb007

    Has anyone else had to choose the Fractal Audio Audio driver for Cubase LE?

    Hi everyone, I have the latest Audio driver installed and now, Cubase LE won't output to my Lexicon Omega unless I choose the Fractal Audio USB Audio driver. In addition, it doesn't work at all unless I have my Axe-Fx II connected and powered up. If I don't, it says "No device connected"...
  67. jasonwb007

    Bug? Axe-Fx IA Switches need to be reassigned after installing FW 3.00 (MFC-101 Mk2/orig.)

    If you hold down button #11 while rebooting, it fixes the problem. Note: I did not have any custom assignments; I always left it as the defaults.
  68. jasonwb007

    Bug? Axe-Fx IA Switches need to be reassigned after installing FW 3.00 (MFC-101 Mk2/orig.)

    err
  69. jasonwb007

    MFC-101 Mark III Now Shipping to Waitlist Customers (USA/CAN)

    What's the difference between the Mark III and the older Mark I and II boards? Are there any compatibility issues with the different versions of the Axe-Fx II, or is that simply a difference in the connector type? Thanks, Jason
  70. jasonwb007

    What should I do with X/Y switching?

    So, the question is in the title. What's the best application for the X/Y switching? I haven't used it at all...perhaps because I'm not sure how, but wouldn't one just select a different patch? Thanks, Jason
  71. jasonwb007

    Something Cool I've Been Working On

    Have you considered using Daubechies wavelets to model the response?
  72. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    So, awesome it works! The answer was... uploading "clean-system-v11.syx". Thanks to everyone who helped! Jason
  73. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    OK, I tried a completely different computer and it does exactly the same thing, so I think the problem must lie with the Axe-Fx II unit itself. I started with Windows 7 and just got a new laptop with Windows 8, so I installed the USB driver and Axe Edit from scratch and got exactly the same...
  74. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Does anyone have any other thoughts? The most telling thing is that NONE of the drop-down menus contain any data or can be changed. I completely overwrote the patches with factory v11 presets and definitely have the latest USB driver and Axe Edit.
  75. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Thanks, that sounded like it could have been it, but no luck. Numerical values can be changed, switches can be updated, but none of the drop-down/scroll type boxes are populated with anything. I wonder what this could be? I even went back and completely overwrote the patches with v11 patches.
  76. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Actually... none of the dropdown or scroll buttons are populated for ANY patch. Any ideas why? Could I possibly have an old version of the patches loaded, even though I upgraded the firmware to 11.05?
  77. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    I can't seem to post a screen shot, but I can tell you that the field above labeled "Tempo" that contains "None", or "1/8th DOT" is blank. It seems I can edit it on the main unit front panel.
  78. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    I had 3.0.1, but upgraded to 3.0.2 and have the same results. I wish they would add a Help menu with an About box! In any case, I still get the same results and have 11.05 on my unit. I also can only connect when I follow the sequence of starting Axe-Edit and then powering on the Axe-Fx II. It...
  79. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Thanks for the reply. It makes total sense, but for some reason, I don't seem to have the same layout. I have the Tempo block empty (actually, I have a multi-tap, but the regular delay is the same) and I can't change it to anything. In addition, I have noticed that Save Preset To New Location...
  80. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Wow, great response, thanks much! I will look at it tonight.
  81. jasonwb007

    Can't edit Multitap Delay Time after copy

    Hi, I copied the Multi-tap delay block from the Recto Modern stock patch and it has delay times of 500mS and 250mS (both in parentheses) into the Dual Clean patch. It redid the delay times to be 2000mS and 1000mS and I can't change it. How do I change this? BTW, I cannot edit this from the...
  82. jasonwb007

    How to use external switches as IA effect on/off

    This was the answer - thanks! Where can I find that in the documentation? I thought the default, according to the manual for the MFC, was #124.
  83. jasonwb007

    How to use external switches as IA effect on/off

    Hi all, I would like to use an external momentary contact switch as a substitute/addition for an IA switch to turn an effect on/off. I want to be able to step on the external switch and HOLD it to keep the effect on and when I release it, the effect goes off. A sample application might be the...
  84. jasonwb007

    Brian May

    Thanks much not just for making this, but also for sharing! Great job!
  85. jasonwb007

    Please add About menu with version info (solved)

    The title says it all - could you please add an About menu item (Perhaps under a Help menu) that includes version information? Thanks!
  86. jasonwb007

    Communication failure

    I got the same response: 1. Started with Axe-Fx on, then started AE3, received error: Communication failure: Axe-Edit was unable to complete the communication request due to time-out 2. Per suggestions above, turned Axe-Fx off, then back on, got "Communcating", but ended with a similar...
  87. jasonwb007

    Axe-Edit 3.0 Sent to Final Testers

    Yes, thank you very all very much for the hard work!
  88. jasonwb007

    In need of more sustain

    Compression can help. Listen to Alan Holdsworth.
  89. jasonwb007

    .. Was about to order the axe II when

    IMHO, you should not consider the Ultra unless you are really trying to save money. It was the first of its kind and fantastic sounding, but the II is well worth the additional $$$.
  90. jasonwb007

    Roll back or not? Undecided

    I suppose we could simply not worry about it and just live with whatever sort of sounds we get...but then we'd all be buying Line XXX if that was our attitude :-)
  91. jasonwb007

    Strongly considering Axe-Fx II; just a couple questions

    My short response is this: I've never considered anything other than tube amps before the Axe-Fx II. I also have a Marshall JMP-1 that I use once in awhile, but not very often. The extreme versatility of the FAS *completely* obliterates any, practically undiscernible, difference between the FAS...
  92. jasonwb007

    Bug? I have to "double click" to get my patches right....

    I have the same problem, but I am using v10. I changed banks, stepped on a patch and no sound. I selected a different patch and then re-selected the original and I could hear it.
  93. jasonwb007

    Some patches have no sound until you select an alternate and re-select

    Hi everyone, I've updated my Axe-Fx II to v10 and uploaded all of the v10 patches to start clean. I noticed that when changing banks up and selecting a new patch, sometimes the patch has zero output. However, if I select an alternate patch and then re-select the patch, I can hear it. One...
  94. jasonwb007

    FW10 first thoughts

    Yes, it sounds very good with the new version! However, I did notice quite a bit of change in volume for some patches. Some are quieter and some are louder. I wish there was a simple way to level all patches, but that's probably quite difficult to do. I think the sounds were designed by the...
  95. jasonwb007

    Can 10.0 Beta be publicly released now?

    Soon :-)
  96. jasonwb007

    Difference between Atomic CLR wedge and cab active

    Just wondering - why is a right angle connector necessary?
  97. jasonwb007

    Taylor thru the Axe

    I've got a Taylor T5 (with Koa) and it sounds great! And, you can actually shred on that one a bit, albeit not as easily as on my PRS.
  98. jasonwb007

    Why wouldn't a soundman want to let you run your signal direct?

    Besides...their PA is probably set up for MIC level inputs and the Axe-Fx is LINE level outputs. You'd be pretty loud!
  99. jasonwb007

    Could I replace the MFC connector myself?

    Yes, you are correct. Is that what FAS did to upgrade the units or can you get a version of the Ethercon that fits directly into the board? Would anyone from FAS care to comment?
  100. jasonwb007

    Could I replace the MFC connector myself?

    Hi all, Just wondering...since I am an EE and competent at this, if I were to purchase the proper connectors, could I replace the connector for the MFC pedal myself to upgrade to the new cable? FAS guys, did you have to re-layout the PCB to get this new connector to fit or is it a drop-in...
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