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Why no RELAYS in new fractal products ?

the Voodoo Labs switcher should not make any difference to noise as it’s not in the audio signal chain. 👍
- Lydian
- Post #12
- Apr 2, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Why no RELAYS in new fractal products ?

I have one for sale, UK. 😀 The Voodoo Labs control switcher will do the job via MIDI if you have no relays. 👍
- Lydian
- Post #10
- Mar 30, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

Ah, right, bugger, we could have done a deal on my FX8! :-)
- Lydian
- Post #20
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

this is why I’m going down the MIDI switching route. I get all the “one button” control but with the ease of use of dedicated pedals. where are you based?
- Lydian
- Post #18
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

yep, that’s one if the reasons I liked it. worked fine with my Victory V100.
- Lydian
- Post #17
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

Good luck with it, I hope it works for you. The FX8 is fantastically powerful, I'm just a simple chap who prefers to tweak a dial - less choice is better for me!!!
- Lydian
- Post #13
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Was headed towards Strymon but the $$ are adding up

Interesting thread, which I'm late to, but none the less I'll contribute! I had a board with the big three Strymons, a loop switcher and a bunch of preamp pedals. I wanted a more integrated solution as it felt cumbersome hauling all that gear around. So I bit the bullet and sold the lot and...
- Lydian
- Post #11
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Does anyone use analog Drive Pedal w/ their FX8?

I am about to purchase a Morningstar ML5 (well worth a look) so I can control my pedals via MIDI (Well, sort of!) I tried the drives etc from the FX8, but couldn't get on with them, so have (re)purchased a bunch of stuff, a Timmy, EP Booster, Wampler Ego comp.....My sound with drives straight in...
- Lydian
- Post #23
- Dec 11, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
MIDI Question: FX8 and Morningstar ML5

Cheers for that! Sound promising - I have the manual open on another tab, and will when I can bring myself to it dive into the MIDI chapter! useful to know there a promising starting point. Andy
- Lydian
- Post #3
- Dec 5, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
MIDI Question: FX8 and Morningstar ML5

Hi All, How's it hanging? :-) You'll be pleased to know I hung onto the FX8 this time round. Some slight changes however, after a lot of faffing at gigs and rehearsals, I've decided to ditch 4cm and use it in the FX loop for time based stuff modulations etc. I just don't get on with the drives...
- Lydian
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Drive Stacking Suggestions

I'll give that a shot! Cheers! :-)
- Lydian
- Post #6
- Aug 9, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Xotic SL Drive/Fractal FX8 Commentary

You sound exactly where I see myself being after my first gig this coming Saturday (10th August) I mainly use my Victory V100 for drive/boost, but occasionally like a different flavor/sound, so would like to really get to grips with the drives at gig volumes - I really really want to use the...
- Lydian
- Post #15
- Aug 6, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Drive Stacking Suggestions

Thanks for the input chaps - I'll give those a try! :-)
- Lydian
- Post #4
- Aug 6, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
New FX8 Mark 2 owner and forum member

Hey man! I was thinking about going down this route, I'm still not sold on the drives and have a nice couple of analogue pedals. Which MIDI loop switcher do you use? I like the idea of going straight into the front of my amp and having the FX8 in the FX loop, but really don't want to tap dance...
- Lydian
- Post #8
- Aug 5, 2019
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Drive Stacking Suggestions

Hi All, So, just got another FX8...(Long story) and really want to make it work this time. So, in this pursuit, what drive stacking suggestions have you all got? Anybody do this? I predominantly use the drive form my Victory V100, but every now and then fancy some different flavours. Cheers
- Lydian
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 New Effects.

Where do the FX8 updates get posted chaps?
- Lydian
- Post #6
- Mar 28, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Channel switching question

I assume your footswitch cable has a TRS jack on the end. Seems odd that it doesn't work with another TRS cable. Have you tested the TRS cable you're using to make sure it works? (I had one of mine fail this week!). Other than that, have you checked all the settings on the relays, I.e. latching...
- Lydian
- Post #4
- Mar 25, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Channel switching question

What type of cable are you using? Do you have a TRS cable?
- Lydian
- Post #2
- Mar 24, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Muted Output With Certain FX

Oddness - solved it.....turned it off and n again..seemed Drive, Delay, Phase, Reverb just wouldn't work!
- Lydian
- Post #2
- Mar 23, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Muted Output With Certain FX

Hi Guys So go the FX8 home today - hooked it up, got channel switching working, scenes etc very quickly. Then I went to listen to some of the presets....Did that for two mins - went back to my very basic 'Test' preset - No sound! Faffed around for ages, eventually it turns out that when I put...
- Lydian
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Expression Pedal Question

Good Day All! Quick question: In the user manual regarding expression pedals it says: I have two Boss FV500H pedals which are leftover from my brief Axe FX II days. which did indeed work well with the AFX - which I bought on the advice of AFX users themselves. But looking at the spec these...
- Lydian
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 - Basic Operating Principles?

Thanks for the replies chaps!
- Lydian
- Post #4
- Mar 21, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 - Basic Operating Principles?

Hi All, So prior to the arrival on Thursday I wanted to get my head around the various methods of using the FX8 live, particularly in relation to using scenes and presets. So here are a few questions if I may? Can you set the state of the two relays independently per scene? I.e. So Scene 1...
- Lydian
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 On Order: The Journey Continues!

Ha, indeed! If it's good enough for Guthrie 'n all that.... Should arrive Thursday, can't flippin wait!
- Lydian
- Post #4
- Mar 20, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 On Order: The Journey Continues!

Hi Guys, How's it going? Well, I've been on quite a journey over the last couple of years gear wise! I've had an Axe FXII, a TC G System, various pedals (which is my current set up) and never been truly happy, for various reasons! So to cut a long story short, i have just ordered an FX8...
- Lydian
- Thread
- Mar 20, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FX8 Discussion