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Need help with random Program Changes, MIDI board or AxeFx??

I have been using my Ultra with the Yamaha MFC10 MIDI foot controller for a number of years with no problems. I use the MFC10 in Mixed mode, so the top row are AIs to turn pedals & efx on & off, and the bottom row do Program Changes, to change amp presets. Last week I started getting a problem...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Anyone going wet/dry with FRFR and pre-out to tube power (dry) ?

I see many users posting on their stereo/mono Matrix power amp set ups, which seem light and transport friendly. I know taping a second signal out ( after the amp block, efx loop to output 2 ) to a tube power amp is more work, but it does sound good. Anyone out there using this set-up? What...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Setting great sounds with Ax-Edit, saving to AxeFx, disconnect laptop, not saved.

I recently updated my Ultra to Vr 11 and Axe-Edit 10. My midisport is connected and showes a transfer (both ways) of sysex files. When working on a preset in the Editor ( with AxeFx as source ), I go through my presets, one by one, tweeking as I go, and before leaving the preset, I save hitting...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jun 2, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
If you edit on your front panel, watch out for jumpy knob settings!

As an Ultra owner since 2009, I wanted to post this info under the Bugs folder. I did post about this in discessions and found out that others had had this issue. For two years I had been editing my Ultra from the front panel. I noticed that my Value knob was giving me numbers going up and down...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- May 23, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Bugs
Firmware and Ax-Edit updates bring jumpy Value knob errors to light

I have had my Ultra since 2009. For a while I updated firmware and Ax-Edit as they came along. At one point the Ax-Edit and the MIDI connections became a hassel, so I just did my changes from the front of the box ( the Value knob ). Now, I have lots of digital equipment and I take care of my...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- May 22, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Balancing level settings - from Ax-Fx to Verve 12ma's

I'm using Verve 12ma &/or 8ma's as my FRFR system. They are fed through output #1. Lately I have had to get more level from them for gigs and to do this I increased the output at knob #1. After a few gigs, my clean tones are harsh and very hard on the ears. I have tried adjusting Damp & Sag...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Feb 19, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
While playing out--mono/stereo cabs?

I have been using the standard stereo cab set up with my "giging" presets. A few weeks ago I loaded up redwirez for the first time. As I was re-tweeking my presets, I tried changing my cab to mono, and seemed to get a more lively sound. A big boost in speaker "feel". What is everyone else...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Input knob as a p/p, two guitars, two levels for giging

Take the input knob we have, make it a push/pull dual gang pot, plug in your strat, turn the input pot to set the level, hit enter to save, then, pull the knob to activate the other half of the pot, unplug strat and plug in les paul, turn pot to set les paul level, hit enter. During a gig when...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
A "Shunt" question with fx's?

I am programing presets and trying FXs in different positions. One preset had my delay and reverb in series, so I moved the delay to the side channel without putting a Shunt to connect the main series of blocks, from where I had moved it from. No problem. Then, I connected a shunt in that empty...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jan 18, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
A quick way to bypass FX blocks, while tracking problems?

I have been using the PEQ block to eliminate overloads in some presets after changing Warmth and Thump levels (a result of updating to v 9.00). I am doing OK with it but some presets are problems and require bypassing all blocks but the basics. Other than reducing the level of all FX's or...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jan 17, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Updated to 9.00 - adjustment suggestions?

I just updated to 9.00 this week. A big improvement, more lively, great amp feel. I read other posts about rolling back Thump and Warmth in the AP section. I use a FRFR Verve speaker system and at near gig volume the high gain amps get fizzy and harsh on the ears. I try and tweek with backing...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
update to 9.00, Delay1, can't adj. time

I just got to update my Ultra this week (8.06 to 9.00). Great new feel to some amps. I started to edit the preset Still Got The Blues, which has a simple Stereo Delay. I tried to move the default setting for the delay time, but when I turn the dial nothing happens. Other settings are fine. Have...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Further down the gig road - worst fears, PT2

Yea, I'm sorry it's been a while, since my frist gig out with my Ultra went south last month. Well as fate would have it, I was back at the same club last Friday. Filling the lead slot for a buddy of mine, doing Chicago style blues. Basically a do-over of last months horror show where I...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Dec 14, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
My first gig with Axe-Fx...worst fears realised

OK, first let me say I'm new around here but not new to the stage (since the 70's), so I know how to prep, so that at the gig I only have to think about music. I love the concept of the Axe-Fx, and on the plus side set-up was a breeze, I didn't break my back luggin a tube amp, I didn't worry...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Nov 21, 2009
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Difference in running Efx in series to parallel???

Ok, so this week I got my MIDI floor controller hooked up to my Axe-Fx. I started to think out how I should lay out my presets and my IA's. As I read through all the great info in the manual, wiki, and alex's site, I am trying to understand why I would want to move from having my Efx blocks in...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Trying to program on-off Fx IA's NEED HELP

I am MIDI challenged and trying to program IA's for the first time on my midi board. I understand the pedal board OK it's how to set the CC# to the Axe-Fx. Read many posts but its just not clicking with me. So, lets say I wouild like to turn Fx on & off in a preset. Like a DRIVE module. I...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
A beginners rig - wow what a difference

Ok, I've had my Ultra for a little over a week. I was using Dynaudio BM6a's through out 1 and was Eq'ing pretty good tones while playing to backing tracks. I went with the BM6a's cause I could not get hold of a pair of Verve 8ma's. This weekend I added a single Verve 12ma through out 2 (copy out...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 28, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Cooling fan started to vibrate with played low notes.

I have had my Axe-Fx about a week. I've been playing every day. I love it. Today I noticed that the internal cooling fan has started to vibrate (with a noise) when I hit certain notes on the 6th & 5th strings. Not the regular fan noise, which is OK to me. I don't know how it is attached...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
How to activate Global Bypass in an efx block??

I am trying to activate Global Bypass in a Drive or Efx block so I can use a momentary pedal to switch blocks on and off in a preset. I have my pedal set to Pedal 1 input and then Pedal 1 to Global Bypass, but how do you set the blocks to receive on and off GB commands?? :? I am using my...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Amp "Boost" function, pressed enter, Help

Hi, the new guy again. I have an Ultra with Firmware 8.09. Having read the manual and wiki about the boost function, I go to Amp on the front panel, I highlight it and push Enter. At that point I expect to hear a volume jump from the amp as the Boost is engaged, but what happens is a Modifier...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Ultra user - use for the "outside" presets

The presets have many great useable guitar tones, and then there's many spacey efx presets that, while they sound great, how many of them can really be gig useful? What do other forum members use them for??? Are they just spots to be overwritten as a "user preset" place?? As a new user I'm...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2009
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Use of Dbl. Momentary Switch pedal - tip & ring sends

I have found a momentary footswitch, with two switches on it. One switch sends the signal through the tip, and the other switch sends through the ring. On Axe-Fx, the pedal inputs call for a stereo chord to be plugged-in. Does anyone know if there is a way to program the Axe-fx to accept the two...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Just getting going - Need users help

I got my Ultra a day ago and I'm getting to know it by going through the presets. Because of the volume differences in the presets, I've been using the Input 1 and Output 1 level knobs to adjust the volume of the presets. What is the best way to adjust the volume of the presets, without...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 17, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Anyone using a Korg EXP-2 expression pedal with Axe-Fx???

I've been to the Wiki and looked at the list. I have a Boss FV-500H, which I know is wrong for expression. I am trying to see what else I can put my hands on to use. Has anyone tried a Korg EXP-2?? Its kind of like a Boss, with a rotary pot on the side. Can anyone make another suggestion...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
My Ultra arrived today - Thoughts and thanks...

Its here! :D Through all the east coast rain. I did about 3 weeks of pre-prep on this forum and the wiki. Thanks to all for suggestions on FRFR speakers. I ended up with Dynaudio BM6a's cause I'm still chaising two Verve 8ma's at a non-responsive distributor, but that's another story. :x I...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Buying Controller-which one for functions+ease of use???

I'm looking to buy a controller for the Ultra. I printed the controller function list but I'm new to MIDI controllers. The step-through function seems like it would be handy. To cycle through changes of a single preset ( volume, solo volume, efx in and out). Can any owners weigh-in on what...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 12, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Buying FBT 8ma's - Front End Audio or Midwest Pro S&L ???

Anyone had experience with these dealers. I like Midwest's price, but emailed 2x with no reply (tue. of this week). Can anyone make a suggestion??? Thanks :?
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Oct 9, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Where to find a "how to" sys-ex updates via MIDI librarian??

Can anyone point me in the direction of a how to for updating the firmware with a MIDI librarian? I've been to the Wiki and after searching I see reference to IR2sysex and also Midi-Ox. What is everybody using? :? I've never entered Sys-Ex before and don't understand the process. :oops...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Help from owners with whats included with purchase.

I'm about to mail my M.O. and invoice on an Ultra, but I can't get a couple of questions answered. Does anyone know... 1. Can I have Fractal update the unite with the latest Firmware for an extra charge? 2. Is the MIDI power adapter, that gets plugged into the back, included with your Ultra...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Sep 29, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Hello FBT users, kindly give some advice to a new guy

hello Forum members. After reading through the Forum for advice, I have decided to go the FRFR route. I have never used any FBT products. I have narrowed my choices to the following: Verve 8ma, Verve 10a, or Maxx 2a 1. should I forget the Maxx 2a, because their to close to the Verve...
- j8stringer
- Thread
- Sep 27, 2009
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Amps and Cabs