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Recent content by brads4

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Got my FX8 Mk 1, hooked up but massive noise

Yes sir. I find it easier to seek the problem without constraint (live considerations, in this instance) and then apply the constraints once the problem is understood.. I find it's easier that way.
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- Post #10
- Dec 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Got my FX8 Mk 1, hooked up but massive noise

I went from pedals to the FX8, and my rig got a lot quieter.. If it's adding noise in any way, perhaps contact support and see if they have any ideas. Do try what the other gentleman suggested, even if it won't work live, it may point to a power related problem, and troubleshooting can be...
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- Post #8
- Dec 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Got my FX8 Mk 1, hooked up but massive noise

Yes, there is +4 db and -10db. You should not need to use the noise gates to get no noise. I have a ISP Decimator G-String in the loop, to catch pre-amp noise, but I only need it for the most extreme settings. I can live without it. It's silent without gates in every other scenario.
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- Post #4
- Dec 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 and Fryette Power Station Problems and Conversation with Steven Fryette

No, there's a button on the back of the unit specifically for ground lifting.
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- Post #19
- Dec 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Got my FX8 Mk 1, hooked up but massive noise

That's not expected. I have a mark 1 and it is silent in all my amps. Check fx loop gain settings compared to your amp, that could be something.. but this unit is so quiet it's not even funny. My amps for ref: Mesa Boogie Mark IV, Dual Recto.
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- Post #2
- Dec 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 and Fryette Power Station Problems and Conversation with Steven Fryette

What is your cable configuration in detail?
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- Post #16
- Dec 23, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 is in da' house :)

True, but some scenes are good for jamming. I often have a 'jam' song preset.. clean, dirty, etc.. plus some standard stomps to fill in the blanks.. However I always 100% use scenes to switch amp channels, due to the avoidance of a using a block, and other benefits such as triggering of fx.
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- Post #13
- Dec 23, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 is in da' house :)

I have also found that to be true. Even for after market parts, I got assistance late on a Friday night from an employee and he located me parts not even on the website in under an hour at a really fair price. I didn't expect to hear anything until Monday, and it was already packed before the...
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- Post #12
- Dec 23, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 is in da' house :)

You should use scenes. Scenes allow you to set relays in either tip, sleeve, or both configs. It allows you to avoid using a block for that functionality. I have a Mesa Mark IV and I can use 4 functions of the amp in any combination i want. Also works great for my dual rec. Scenes are key :)
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- Post #9
- Dec 21, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 and Fryette Power Station Problems and Conversation with Steven Fryette

My issues were purely gain based. With too much output vol, the fryette squeals like a pig. There are impedance changes when new output sources are jacked in (I had line out plugged in), so sometimes levels need to be dropped a bit to avoid the squeal. That's what I found.
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- Post #14
- Dec 18, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 MK I vs MK II noise level?

The mark 1 is so damn quiet, i doubt it gets MUCH better.
- brads4
- Post #14
- Dec 10, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX-8 / Mesa Mark IV Switching Questions

I also run a Mark IV with the existing 4 relays no problem.. I think it's one of the best all around amps ever made. I considered an amp gizmo to do the whole works, but like the other poster here, I found I was fine with the 4 available relays no problem.
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- Post #9
- Dec 10, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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FX8 Relay Switching issue with Friedman

That's the issue. When X/Y is on, the change happens on button release. Disable X/Y and it will change instantly. You can still use XY, by assigning an F switch to XY switch. a reasonable compromise IMO.
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- Post #4
- Dec 10, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Help - new user - need to get started

I'd start with reading the manual. Grab FX8-Edit. It will make editing easier and more intuitive. Have a listen to other people's presets, and try and learn from them. There are a number of good Youtube videos on patch creation. They are linked here in the forums, have a look around...
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- Post #2
- Dec 3, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Wish Ability to Name Scene Blocks

No, not currently. It's a work in progress.
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- Post #11
- Nov 12, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Wish List