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    Are all Furman power conditioners compatible with the Axe FX 2?

    Hey guys. I'm currently in the process of purchasing a Furman power conditioner. Both to help reduce EMI interference with the Axe FX, as well as protect the Axe FX and my other gear from power spikes. Anyway, I know there are a bunch of version of the rack mounted power conditioners, and I'm...
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    Advice needed on using the XLR D/A ouputs, into XLR A/D inputs of interface

    Okay guys I have a question. I am currently in the process of upgrading my current interface, I currently have an Avid Mbox 3. I am currently looking at a few Focusrite interfaces, particularly the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 interface. If you're interested in the specs, here they are Liquid...
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    SPDIF/XLR cable. Is one better than the other for recording interface?

    Alright I just have an odd question. Since I got my Axe fx a little over a year ago, I've just recording it via SPDIF output into my Avid Mbox 3 SPDIF input. Everything sounds great so far. I'm just wondering though, if there's any advantages or even changes in sound if I record the Axe fx via...
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    Help w/ Input Threshold/Ratio with EMG Active/SD HOT Pickups PLEASE!!!!

    Okay, so with my guitars that have EMG active, or very high output passive humbuckers, I get this little buzz sounds when I palm mute, or when I stop the strings. The sound last for about half a second, but it's like this annoying little buzz that sounds like there's something wrong with the...
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    Getting rid of ground loop buzz with Axe fx and Elec. Guitar. Good way of fixing it?

    Okay so I have found the problem on why I'm getting feedback after I stop playing with my electric guitar and my Axe fx 2. When I'm playing, especially distorted, on any guitar I have with active or passive pickups, I get that feedback buzz. I've asked around here, as well as doing some...
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    Guitarists with EMG or Active Pickups. What is you instrument level set to?

    I'm just wondering cuz I get some feedback after I stop playing, so I'm wondering if my instrument level is too high. It's currently at 47.
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    I need help getting rid of some buzz noises after I stop playing my guitar

    Okay so this has been bothering me for a while. With distorted patches, I get this little buzz or his sound for about half a second after I stop playing. At first I thought it was EM interference, but after seeing people on Youtube with the same pickups as me, (EMG active 81/60 in this case)...
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    Can I re amp without using the Axe Fx as my interface?

    Hey guys I'm still new to reamping so I just have a few questions on it. I have my Axe fx 2 which I would like to re amp with. I use my Avid Mbox 3rd gen as my audio interface into Pro Tools. I also use the Mbox to record my guitar from the Axe fx, either from it's SPDIF input, or its XLR input...
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    Question about guitar recording with Axe Fx into Pro Tools

    I record my guitar direct from the Axe Fx into my Mbox via SPDIF. All of my patches on the Axe are in Hi Res mono. For each guitar part, I set up 2 mono tracks in PT, set 1 track for the left SPDIF input, and the other for the right SPDIF input. My question though, is since I have my presets...
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    Just updated from 7.0 to 9.0 And some amps are missing?

    I updated my firmware from 7.0 to the beta 9.0 Some of the amps I read that were added on the new firmware like the supertweetd, and FAS crunch are not showing up on the axe fx or Axe edit. I refreshed both and they still don't show up. Anyone have an idea why?
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    Will someone PLEASE fix this patch for me so that the buzz is gone?

    Okay so I have this distorted patch that I get hum with when I play it with Active pickups. If someone that knows more about patches with the Axe fx would fix this, it would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know enough about the Axe fx yet fix it. I have the patch attached to this post.
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    Help getting rid of EM interference with active PU?

    Hey guys. When I use my axe fx with active pickups, I get EM interference when I sit close to my desktop screen, probably from the actives and computer monitor being so close. It goes away if I move about 10 feet away from the monitor, but than that's not a practical recording position for me...
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    Getting buzz with active pickups while recording. Help please

    Okay so I have an annoying problem with my axe fx. Whenever I am using a distorted patch with a guitar with active pickups while recording, after I get done playing, I get this buzz/hiss after noise. I know it's not the guitar cable since I tested it with other guitars and I got the same issue...
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    What's the best way to control the volume of a simple guitar patch?

    I have a bunch of various guitar patches that I have made with my Axe fx. My question though is, what's the best way to control the volume of a patch? I need the volume low since I record direct into PT10. So far my options are 1. Use a volume/pan block 2. Use the master volume knob in the...
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    Which frequencies in the amp EQ make for heaver sounds, more fuzz, etc.

    I am wondering what all the different numbers on the amp EQ mean. I know a little bit about eq, but I would like to know more to make sure I'm not getting too much fuzz in a patch or too much bass. What do the frequencies control?
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    How do I re amp a guitar track in my DAW?

    Okay so I record my Axe fx 2 via the SPDIF output from it into the SPDIF input of my Avid M box. I just record the guitars onto mono tracks, then pan them accordingly. My question is though, how do I re amp something? I haven't really messes around with my Axe fx much, so I'm kind of confused...
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    Record Axe Fx W/ SPDIF other than 48k?

    I was wondering if there is anyway you can record the Axe Fx besides 48k via the SPDIF output. I have a Pro Tools Mbox 3rd gen, and I use the SPDIF output on the Axe Fx into the Mbox SPDIF input. I have heard from many other people that there really, sonically speaking, wouldn't be any gain from...
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    A question about panning stereo cabs in the Axe Fx

    Okay so I have a question about panning with the cab block with the Axe Fx. When I record, I use the Axe Fx onto a stereo track via spdif output, and pan hard left and hard right. As far as panning with the cab blocks in the Axe Fx, it is a question about recording with a stereo cab block. When...
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    Any tips for tone matching?

    I watched a video the other day by another user on here about tone matching. It was really helpful and easy. Anyway, I can get the tone matched almost pretty good, but it doesn't sound exact. I've looked up the amp and cab combos for the artists I try to tone match, but still then it's not exact...
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    Why do I keep getting a buzzing sound with high gain patches?

    Okay so I keep getting a buzzing sound with high gain patches, but it's not like I have the gain turned up all the way or anything like that. At first I thought it was because I have active pickups on my ESP, but then I plugged in my Fender and I still got buzz with the same patches. My levels...
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    Is the Tone Match block suppose to show up in Axe Edit?

    I was just wondering because I just did a tone match with my Axe Fx, saved the preset, then when I switched back to it, my Axe Fx screen still says TMA on the block, but axe edit doesn't, and the sound of the patch just sounds like the guitar when recording a tone match, not the actual matched...
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    Wrong asset type for current model config?

    Okay so bare with me since I don't play around with my axe fx much, if this is a noob question. I downloaded a violin patch that I saw on Youtube and got it from the Fractal Forum. I went into axe-manage, clicked on import preset, clicked on the violin preset, and then got that message. How do I...
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    Bassy distortion when I palm mute my guitar w distorted patch, but not when strummed

    Okay so I have this distorted patch I made in my Axe Fx. It sounds great when I use it and strum my guitar, but sometime when I'm palm muting, I get this bassy low end distortion from my monitors. The Axe fx itself doesn't peak red when that happens, and my levels in Pro Tools stays at green. I...
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    Has anyone made a list of the best amp/cab combos?

    I was told by someone that owns the Axe Fx, that Scott Peterson, or someone that knows that Axe Fx very well made a list of some of the best amp/cab combos. I have been trying to find that list, but have not succeeded in finding it. So I'm just wondering if someone has made a list like that, or...
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    Electric guitar player in need of some bass guitar tips with the axe fx 2

    Hello. I make my own tracks by myself and recently got my bass guitar. Since I just need to lay down some bass tracks, nothing fancy, I just want a few tips with it. 1. What are some good amp/cab combos for a good rock bass guitar sound? I'm just looking for a nice simple sound. 2. My...
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    Wah settings for Dunlop Crybaby?

    What are the wah settings to emulate the sound of a Dunlop Crybaby? I've been trying to get that sound but I can't just seem to get it. I'm sure someone has gotten it so the specs would be nice :)
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    What is THE BEST amp/cab combo for clean?

    What is the best amp and cab combo for a clean guitar. I'm looking for something that isn't too bright, but isn't too bassy either. Something nice and warm in the middle.
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    Any tips for tightening a distorted patches muddy low end?

    I have a distortion patch that i made, and i love the tone of it. My only problem is that when i palm mute, or play mainly power chords, the lower end sounds a little muddy. Im still new to recording, so im wondering if using the axe fx'x built in eq should work, or if i need a plug in eq, or...
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    Is it okay to record with effects on with the Axe fx like chorus?

    I use my Axe fx 2 to record direct into Pro Tools 10 with SPDIF. Some things on the axe fx i absolutely love, like the delay presets, the chorus presets and other stuff like that. My question is if its okay to record with these effects on, even though there are plug ins like that you can use...
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    Axe Edit problems and Windows 7 64 bit.

    Hey im having problems with axe edit and my axe fx 2. When i turn on my axe fx, and connect it to the computer via usb, the computer detects that it is connected. When i use axe edit though, now it does not recognize that the axe fx is plugged in. I went to the midi settings for axe edit, and...
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    Axe Edit wont recognize Axe Fx.

    Okay so i am trying to use axe edit with my axe fx 2. I put the source to axe fx, but nothing happens. i then checked the midi settings, and tried to check axe fx midi in, and axe fx midi out for the midi, but it wouldnt select it. The midi would just stay blank. I just reinstalled axe edit, and...
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    Help with Mission EP-1 and whammy

    Okay so i have a Mission EP-1 pedal connected via TRS cable to the Axe fx 2. i read the instructions for how to setup the pedal for auto engage, by going to the i/o button, then going to control, then setting up ext ctrl 1 as pedal. I did that, and i have the pedal working. But my question is...
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    Any way to record with SPDIF output other than 48k?

    I record my axe fx 2 with the spdif output, into my pro tools mbox. I like it because it bypasses the preamps. Since i do that, i have to set up the pro tools session to 48k and use the axe fx as the midi sync clock for pro tools 10. I had people tell me that there is no sonic value of recording...
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