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Not a Bug Bug? - Sound glitch with FW 7.0 and SPDIF if not sync'd with audio card

Hi, I've installed FW 7.0 beta 1 and FW 7.0 on my FM9. On beta this issue was gone, it was present in FW 6.0, now it came back on 7.0. Basically, with every preset, if I don't sync the clock of my scarlett focusrite 8i6 with the SPDIF there are audio glitches resembling an high-hat / bit...
- Dimitri Carrer
- Thread
- Apr 17, 2024
- clock focusrite glitch internal scarlett spdif sync
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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FM 9 re-amping in ProTools with UAD Apollo

So, my setup is a bit complicated. I'm using ProTools, and my main interface is an Apollo 8p. I'm trying to see if I can re-amp without having to switch to the FM 9 as my interface. The main reason for this, btw, is that when I tried to switch to the FM9 as the interface, I was having trouble...
- mjjohnson
- Thread
- Nov 27, 2023
- protools re-amping spdif uad apollo
- Replies: 2
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Spdif out and global EQ

i noticed the global eq settings while can be heard when i plug through xlr or 1/4" are not affecting the tone through spdif. is this by design or am i missing something?
- ConstantM
- Thread
- May 31, 2023
- global eq spdif
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
SPDIF into Apollo Twin X issue?

So I just upgraded my interface setup, got an Apollo Twin X. The interface works perfectly fine, but I'm not entirely sure what's going on with my routing. I'm trying to achieve setup #5 of GlennO's recording guide since I also record acoustic guitars and vocals, and I'd like to have my...
- heanjurrera
- Thread
- Feb 7, 2023
- apollo twin coax to toslink spdif
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Recording FM9 + Apollo Twin USB on Windows

I've been trying to do my research and search before posting, but still haven't been able to find the answers I need. I can't be the only one dealing with this, so I'm hoping someone on this forum can help. I finally got my waitlist invitation for the FM9 Turbo and ordered it. Now I want to...
- likethehotels
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2022
- ableton apollo twin asio4all fm9 spdif two interfaces
- Replies: 8
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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SPDIF - Fairly Low Level in DAW. How to compensate?

Hi all, This is my first post here! Been lurking the forums quite a bit over the last couple weeks, nice to finally meet y'all. Got the AFX III recently, and am also extremely new to recording, after having played guitar most of my life. I've been overwhelmed with all this (learning...
- meshugganner
- Thread
- Jul 31, 2022
- axe 3 axe-fx 3 cubase mixing recording recording axe fx spdif
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe III - Apollo Quad - Beat Buddy - Aeros Looper

Currently I run my Axe III into an Apollo Quad with a single S/PDIF cable. Using the Console software I have Logic on one virtual channel and my iMac on another. Easy blend for my monitor mix for jamming to youtube lessons or backing tracks or recording sessions in Logic. Love the way it works...
- mwd
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2022
- aeros apollo beat buddy s/pdif spdif
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Re-amping issues with pro tools/ Axe Fx 2

Hey Guys, I need assistance with re-amping, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong but it may be to do with the world clock or routing, I am using a Mbox 3 pro as my interface, the Axe Fx 2 to send a wet tone and D.I signal via spdif cables and I’m using pro tools 9 as my DAW, I can record the D.I...
- KRKRokit
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2021
- axe 2 xl issues pro tools re amping signal spdif
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need help with SPDIF not working

Hi guys, I currently have my AxeIII SPDIF OUT to my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 which is connected to a pair of monitors for output. I am able to have output from the monitors which is also observed in the spdif meters in Focusrite Panel (screen attached). However, when I attempt to record a track...
- teof
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2021
- spdif
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM3 S/PDiF routing / signal flow

I just received my FM3 and I am blown away by what it offers (even though I own the AXE-FX III). At the moment, it is connected to a Lynx HiLo via S/PDiF, examining an issue with a pretty low input level led to the following findings: • The FM3 S/PDiF output is dependent on the levels set on...
- VanDaven
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2021
- fm3 out routing s/pdif signal flow spdif
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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[solved] Axe-Fx II as a DAC via SPDIF not outputting audio

Hi, i'm trying to use the axe fx ii as a DAC, via SPDIF. I bought an Rme Raydat interface, which has no DA converters, so i want to monitor my Computer audio with the axe fx ii, till my new DAC arrives. Is this possible to begin with? I connected the cable from my Rme Raydat spdif out to Axe...
- John Mor
- Thread
- Jun 22, 2020
- dac raydat spdif
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe 3 with LiveLoop

I'm trying to use the Axe 3 with an app called LiveLoop which is live looping software. It runs as a standalone on Mac so I am thinking I would take the audio from the Axe 3 and send it to the Mac laptop via SPDIF via a simple USB audio device; then take the output from LiveLoop and route it...
- ZenX
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2019
- axe 3 liveloop looping spdif usb
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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AFIII Axe-Fx III as Audio Device

Hi everyone, I have an Axe Fx III and a MOTU 4Pre In this last period I started using my axe fx as main audio device using usb recording I need a opinion, Is better using my axe fx as audio device only for guitar and bass recordings and using my MOTU for working on midi programming, editings...
- Andrea Sora
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2019
- axe fx 3 motu recording spdif usb
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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[SOLVED] No recording/playback when recording into Logic Pro X on AX8

Questioning the relevancy of this thread considering the Axe FX III and FM3 are very much a thing, but I just bought an AX8 and am having trouble recording into Logic Pro X. My setup is a the unit itself going into my Focusrite 6i6 via S/PDIF, of which is going through my Yamaha HS5's through...
- MPrela
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2019
- ax8 axe fx daw focusrite 6i6 focusrite control fractal ax8 logic pro playback issues recording spdif
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Rear Ports Play Seems Excessive

Hello, Recently I've noticed some play in the USB, spdif, and even xlr ports on the rear of my XL unit. Everything functions normal and I've never had a cable pulled or tugged off accidentally. However, I did previously let the cables just hang, but now I route them so their weight isn't at the...
- scottyknows6
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2019
- axe 2 xl connection loose play ports rear spdif usb adaptor mode
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
[Not a Bug] Tuner (Sample Rate)

So here's a weird one. I don't know if this is intended behavior or not, seems like a bug. Using fw 2.04. I have my Axe Fx III hooked up to a Presonus Studio 192 via SPDIF. I keep it hooked up this way but normally monitor through a poweramp/cab. So the Presonus is free to switch sample...
- NaturalScience
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2019
- bug sample rate spdif tuner
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Random digital cracks with SPDIF

Hello to the Fractal community ! I'm posting here to maybe have some good advices as I'm trying to figure out how to solve an annoying issue. I'm currently recording a band and the guitarist is passing through my Axe FX 2 XL. I'm using the SPDIF out of the Axe to the SPDIF in of my sound card...
- Armageddon
- Thread
- Dec 18, 2018
- cracks spdif
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
[solved] Not getting signal, using SPDIF, Fast Track Pro, Axe-Fx Fx II, and Logic

I'm having issues getting my axe fx to register a signal in Logic. I have my axe fx connected to a fast track pro (FTP) using spdif cables, then my monitors are connected to the fast track pro with trs to xlr cables. audio preferences in logic are set to use fast track pro sample rate in logic...
- jdiz86
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2018
- axe fx 2 xl+ fast track pro logic logic pro x no signal spdif
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fast Track Pro with Axe-Fx II XL+: bad idea?

I've been using the axe fx II xl+ as an audio interface since purchasing it about 6 months. I have an old Fast Track Pro (FTP) that I used for recording previously by micing my amps, but since having the axe fx it's been collecting dust and I haven't really though about using it... until...
- jdiz86
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2018
- bad idea? converters dac fast track pro recording serviceable sound quality spdif upgrade
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug? AX8 loses S/PDIF sync occasionally after Q10 Firmware Update

Hello, I am a professional performer - composer from Turkey/Istanbul. I have been using AX8 for about one year. I am quite familiar with digital stuff. Having updated AX8 to the latest firmware, I have been suffering dropouts from digital (spdif) sync while working with Logic Pro X and Ableton...
- ozanerk78
- Thread
- Oct 2, 2018
- crash dropout firmware update freeze q10 spdif sync
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Axe FX II to Digital Optical In of Audio Interface

Hello, I have an Axe FX II (Mark II) and an Audient ID14 (https://audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id14/overview/) interface. I want to use the digital output of the Axe Fx into the optical input of the interface, what are my options for doing this? And is it better to use the SPDIF or the...
- Armando
- Thread
- Apr 1, 2018
- aes axe fx 2 digital digital io interface spdif
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How to connect AX8 to Focusrite Clarett 2pre by digital data channel?

From AX8 manual: S/PDIF OUT – This outputs a digital copy of the Main Output. The S/PDIF clock is fixed at 48kHz. Unfortunately Clarett doesn't have S/PDIF input. But it has optical one. From Clarett manual: OPTICAL INPUT – a TOSLINK connector carrying eight channels of digital audio in ADAT...
- Yura Evtushenko
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2018
- ax8 clarett spdif toslink
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Axe fx II interface

Hi, sorry for some silly questions coming up. I have just bought an axe II and I am looking to start recording and mixing on my pc (with pro tools 12). My questions are do I need to buy a separate interface? If I'm using the axe as an interface, will it be ok to use to mix on, running superior...
- David1710
- Thread
- Feb 7, 2018
- axe 2 focurite interface pro tools spdif
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
SPDIF vs ANALOG out MAIN1 level varies

Hello, after reading some articles here I decided to try and record my AX8 directly via SPDIF. After some reading I have decided to post in relation to that: Do you guys experience any variation in level between the SPDIF and the Analog? I know SPDIF is supposed to emulate the signal from...
- Monchito
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2017
- analog gain recording spdif volume
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Axe II XL to Apollo Quad via SPDIF and XLR

I've been tracking via SPDIF to my Apollo Quad and would like to try the analog outs. I am using balanced XLR cables. The Quad says 'microphone input' on the XLR inputs and, as well, they are Unison inputs. 1. Am I still good to run this way? 2. Anything in particular to know or watch for? 3...
- mwd
- Thread
- Jun 3, 2017
- analog out apollo quad spdif xlr
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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SPDIF dropouts and noise since FW 6.02

I've noticed that I keep getting occasional SPDIF connection dropouts and noise since upgrading to FW 6.02 (cpu is below 85%). Everything will be fine for 15 or so minutes and then the connection seems to loose sync with my Focusrite 6i6 which causes the 6i6 to switch sync source back to...
- AZG
- Thread
- Jan 27, 2017
- dropout noise spdif
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
SPDIF at 96k

Hello all, As mentioned many times before, Axe Fx XL+ will only work with SPDIF at 48k.... but I have recently opened a session in Pro Tools 11 to record at 96k and didn't notice any problems. My interface is a RME Fireface 800. I found this interesting, but I'm sure I am missing something...
- ibanman555
- Thread
- Mar 7, 2016
- digital pro-tools recording spdif
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Re-amping via spdif ONLY - Illustrated Guide (edit)

Hey guys! My recently acquired AX8 will be become my main rig for now on. Yesterday it became official when I loaded the XL+ to my humble home studio rack. I've watch all the videos I've been able to find and I have a read the re-amp wiki. I have been able to duplicate all the different...
- Orbm1
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2016
- ax8 amps axe 2 xl re-amping spdif
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Is this routing possible? Guitar to analog out; Spdif in to headphone out without guitar signal.

So I am trying to see if I can keep my portable recording / band practice rig to a minimal. I have been sending an axe analog out to digital mixer. Then doing all monitoring from the mixer headphone outs. Now, I need 1 more monitor mix and was not using the Axe headphone output at all. So, I...
- darinj96
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2016
- headphones routing spdif
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Workaround for Multiple Soundcards in my DAW

I've been scouring the net and this forum for posts related to using the Axe FX via USB in conjunction with another sound card in my DAW. From what I've read, a multiple sound card setup seems to work for some people because their DAW allows for multiple sound cards, however it's a real issue...
- Jason Scott
- Thread
- Dec 19, 2015
- big knob focusrite mackie reamp saffire samplitude soundcard spdif usb windows
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Here is some question about Axe's SPDIF Jack

Hi! Recently,I reset my re-amp system.My audio interface is SPL Crimson which sends the digital signal via SPDIF out to the Axe Fx.Crimson acts as the wordclock master and Axe Fx will be the slave. Q1:Only 48kHz sample rate can I set in my project and wordclock? Can I set 44.1kHz? Q2:I am...
- Peng Huang
- Thread
- Nov 5, 2015
- digital io spdif wordclock
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion

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