Can you plug two guitars in at the same time?

richb

richb

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Here is the scenario, I might be playing my Taylor T5 during one portion of the song, then I would like to play a solo on my lap steel. Ideally I would like to have both of these instruments plugged into the AX8, at the same time and hit a preset as needed for each instrument.
 
richb said:
Here is the scenario, I might be playing my Taylor T5 during one portion of the song, then I would like to play a solo on my lap steel. Ideally I would like to have both of these instruments plugged into the AX8, at the same time and hit a preset as needed for each instrument.
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You can use both inputs and make different paths for them to the output. See Page 11 (#14) in the manual. An example of a preset is on Page 59.
 
Yes, with the FX loop you can use Input 2 for a second signal.

But this does not accomplish what I was hoping to accomplish. I want to use input 1 for my pickups and input 2 for my piezo. I also want to use the Echo function to copy Output 1 to Output 2 so I can send the same signal to my monitor and to FOH. With the Echo function, I can turn up my monitor without affecting the FOH signal. Unfortunately, when the FX Loop block is inserted in the grid, it disables the Echo function.

I had this discussion the FAS Support and in the end it came down to a new feature that I would like to see added. I have not posted it yet because I was waiting to see if we get an AX8 Wish-List sub-forum. I would like to see the ability to use Input 2 as an input with separate signal routing in the AX8 without the need to insert an FX loop. This will allow users to use the Echo Output 1 to Output 2 function. The way they have it configured now disabling the Echo function makes sense if the FX loop is being used as a loop, but does not really make sense if you want to use Input 2 for a separate signal. They would also have to add the mixer block or some other way to assign Input 1 and Input 2 to two separate signal paths since the AX8 is really set up for just a single mono input. I hope that makes sense...
 
ethomas1013 said:
Yes, with the FX loop you can use Input 2 for a second signal.

But this does not accomplish what I was hoping to accomplish. I want to use input 1 for my pickups and input 2 for my piezo. I also want to use the Echo function to copy Output 1 to Output 2 so I can send the same signal to my monitor and to FOH. With the Echo function, I can turn up my monitor without affecting the FOH signal. Unfortunately, when the FX Loop block is inserted in the grid, it disables the Echo function.

I had this discussion the FAS Support and in the end it came down to a new feature that I would like to see added. I have not posted it yet because I was waiting to see if we get an AX8 Wish-List sub-forum. I would like to see the ability to use Input 2 as an input with separate signal routing in the AX8 without the need to insert an FX loop. This will allow users to use the Echo Output 1 to Output 2 function. The way they have it configured now disabling the Echo function makes sense if the FX loop is being used as a loop, but does not really make sense if you want to use Input 2 for a separate signal. They would also have to add the mixer block or some other way to assign Input 1 and Input 2 to two separate signal paths since the AX8 is really set up for just a single mono input. I hope that makes sense...
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Makes perfect sense, both the explanation and the wish list item!
 
I don't think that would even be necessary. One block is fine and works great. If the loop block is in the preset, then disable Echo Output 1 to Output 2. If not, then the FX Return can be used as an input. All that really needs to happen is a way to assign Input 1 and Input 2 to two separate signal paths - the missing Mixer block from the AxeII.
 
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