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FM3 pitch block (vs AX8)

Hello, it's been a long time since I've been active on this forum. I actually made several youtube demos for G66 of both the Axe-Fx Ultra, Axe-Fx II, and the AX8 several years ago, when these units were new in Europe. But since I got my AX8, I've been so happy with it, it's been all that I've...
- rednebb
- Thread
- May 2, 2021
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
AX8 Guitar Christmas/Advent Calendar 2020 :-)

Hello, fellow AX8 users; here's this year's Guitar Christmas/Advent Calendar from me :-) This year there are no christmas songs, instead I'm paying tribute to the many great musicians/composeres who have passed away the last couple of years...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 4, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
New solo album with AX8

Just released my new solo album, all tracks/guitars played and recorded through AX8. And for those of you (if any) that remember my previous albums, you might be in for a little surprise.. ;-) Ketil Strand www.ketilstrand.com
- rednebb
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 Guitar Advent Calendar :-)

This is part 1 of this year's Guitar Advent Calendar. I will post a new video every day now, playing 24 different christmas songs on 24 different guitars, through my AX8 🎸🎵 🎄
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2019
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Guitar/AX8 Advent Calendar 2018

- And here's this year's guitar advent calendar, using my AX8 and 24 different guitars as usual..: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI5glGH57T7rbl3h4CRqWxnYjYoUOk3xe
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2018
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
FX Loop/master volume question..

When I play solo gigs, I normally use my AX8 with 4 exp pedals, a Boomerang III phrase sampler (looper), sometimes a stomp/"bass drum" pedal and a separate mixing desk controlling the ins and outs of the AX8 and the looper, and then again from there to the house PA and/or my Seymour Duncan...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8-edit custom scales?

How do you create custom scales for the pitch block in AX8-edit? It's kind of strange, when I choose effect type: Cust.shift, no custom scale option shows up, but if I choose effect type: Intel Harm, I can choose key/scale: Custom. But when i try to set up the notes I want in the bottom row...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 22, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Parker tremolo tuning problem

I just posted this on the Parker forum too, but noticed that the last post on that forum was two months ago, so I figured maybe I'm more likely to get replies here.. :-) So, I just bought a used Parker PM24 Pro, and I love the guitar, but I'm having problems with the tremolo, or more...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 21, 2018
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 + Seymour Duncan Powerstage 700 + Matrix Q12x2 = :-)

Hello, I just wanted to share my experiences with this new setup. I've had the AX8 and two Matrix Q12 coaxial cabs for a while, but recently I bought the new Seymour Duncan Powerstage 700 to power my Q12's. It's got plenty of volume, it fits perfectly on top of one of my Q12's (attached with...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 15, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Happy New Year, fellow AX8 users :-)
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Guitar Advent Calendar

Like last year, I'm making a Guitar Advent Calendar for 2017, uploading a new video every day until christmas, playing 24 different christmas/advent/winter songs on 24 different guitars (or similar stringed instruments..), all recorded directly through my AX8. Here's a link to the playlist; a...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2017
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Strange and scary amp/cab incident..

I have two Matrix Q12A's, but I've had some problems with one of them mysteriously switching itself on and off unexceptedly, so I bought an Ehx 44 Magnum for backup. I tried it for the first time with my AX8 and Matrix Q12A (bypassing the power amp, using the speaker input only) for a band...
- rednebb
- Thread
- May 2, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
AX8 harmonizer not so intelligent..?

Let me first say that in general I love my AX8, and I don't regret going from Axe-Fx II (and earlier Ultra) + MFC-101 to AX8. But I'm sorry to say that I'm very disappointed with the pitch block, especially the intelligent harmonizer.. Although I never had the chance to compare the units...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2017
- Replies: 26
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Christmas Song Advent Calendar..

Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I'll be making a Christmas Song Advent Calendar with 24 Christmas Songs played on 24 different guitars, through my AX8 of course.. :-) Here's the link to the first one: And there will be a new one every day until Christmas, just check my youtube...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Genelecs for stage monitoring?

Many here on the forum have mentioned Genelec as an excellent choice for studio monitors, but I wonder if anyone have tried using them for live stage monitoring for their Axe-Fx/AX8? I have a friend who's a keyboard player, and he swears by his Genelecs (I think he has both a pair of 8030 and...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Squealing/feedback problem..

I have used my AX8 several times for solo gigs where I've connected it directly to various house PA systems and haven't had any problems with feedback or anything, but today I used it with my Matrix Q12A at a band rehearsal for the first time, and it squealed/fed back like crazy on drive/high...
- rednebb
- Thread
- May 23, 2016
- Replies: 37
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
New AX8 demo video :-)
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2016
- Replies: 26
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Global exp pedal volume with Dly/Rev spillover?

I have 4 exp pedals hooked up to the AX8, and I want to use #1 for wah (which seems to be default with auto engage already on all (?) AX8 presets, which is excellent!), #2 for global volume, #3 for global delay level (if possible, I'll come back to that later..), and #4 as a general exp pedal...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 22, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
How many factory presets..?

I just got my AX8, started playing through the different presets, but was surprised to find that only banks 1-16 (plus bank 64) contained factory presets, banks 17-63 were completely empty.. The manual says: "The AX8 contains 512 different presets arranged in 64 numbered banks" But the AX8...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 20, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Featured Axe-Fx II album on g66.eu - Ketil Strand - II

G66 - KETILs SOLO ALBUM
- rednebb
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Ketil Strand - II - new album out now

My second solo album, aptly named "II" ;-), is now available for digital download, currently only at cdbaby.com, but it will also appear on iTunes and misc. other music download sites soon. I'm using the Axe-Fx II exclusively for all electric guitars and basses, with a few small exceptions...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
How to use one IA switch to turn one effect on and another off simultaneously?

So, what I want to do is this: When Pitch1 is on, I want to be able to turn Pitch2 on, simultaneously switching Pitch1 off with the same IA switch (and maybe even vice versa), but I cannot seem to find a way to do this. I followed the instructions in the manual, 12.4.10: Switch program change...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jun 14, 2013
- Replies: 22
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Toccata from Organ Symphony no.5 by C.M. Widor

Just one of my crazy ideas..: Toccata from Organ Symphony No.5 by C.M. Widor, played by Ketil Strand; electric guitar - YouTube
- rednebb
- Thread
- May 5, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Out level knobs creating annoying clicking noise

Out level knobs creating annoying clicking noise: I just got my pair of Matrix Q12A active monitors today, and after just basic testing at bedroom level, they seem to work excellently! But after being used to just connecting my Axe-Fx II directly to a mixer/PA for quite a long time...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2013
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Expression pedal volume issue

Hello, first I have a wish that the MFC-101's default expression pedal 1 function would be master volume BEFORE delay and reverb, and not like it is now, output volume, also cutting off delay and reverb abruptly. I would guess I'm not the only one wanting this..? So, as it is now, you would...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Budget coaxial active cabs-new contestant

In my quest for budget light-weight coaxial active cabs/monitors for my Axe-Fx II I just found these; Alto Tourmax SXM112A: Alto Professional - TOURMAX Series > SXM112A They seem to have everything I'm looking for: 12" coaxial speakers, enough power (800 W (really??)), weigh under 12 kg (!)...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2011
- Replies: 159
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Are coaxial cabs better, and why..?

I've noticed that both FBT Verve 12 MA (and 8MA), which previously were widely considered the best FRFR active cabs for the Axe-Fx here on the forum, and the current new favourite RCF NX 12-SMA, are coaxial. Is this just a coincidence, or do coaxial speakers for some reason work better with the...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
low budget active cabs?

While waiting for Santa giving me a pair of RCF NX12SMA's for christmas, can anyone give a tip on cheap active FR cabs/monitors that will work ok for live personal monitoring of the Axe-Fx? I'm on a tight budget, so we're talking really cheap here, like Behringer or similar. (sorry for almost...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Using headphones live..?

I currently don't have any monitors/active cabs for my Axe-Fx II for live use, and for financial reasons it may take quite a while before I can get myself a pair of RCF NX12(or NX10)SMA's, which seems to be the new "holy grail" here on the forum ;-) I've tried different solutions before; most...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 14, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
(R)evolution of Rock Guitar part 6-Fusion/Jazzrock - Axe-Fx II

New video "(R)evolution of Rock Guitar part 6-Fusion/Jazzrock - Axe-Fx II" featuring tunes from John Scofield, Mike Stern, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Shawn Lane and Guthrie Govan - now uploaded on youtube: (R)evolution of Rock Guitar part 6-Fusion/Jazzrock - Axe-Fx II - Ketil Strand - YouTube
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2011
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
(R)evolution of Rock Guitar part 5-Fusion/Jazzrock - Axe-Fx II

Hello, some of you may have seen my previous "(R)evolution of Rock Guitar" -Axe-Fx Ultra video series on youtube. Now I've made a follow-up to this, using my new Axe-Fx II, so please check it out if you want. I've also made a video of Zappa's Peaches En Regalia, taking extensive use of the...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Oct 12, 2011
- Replies: 39
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
4 button footswitch?

I'm trying to find small footprint and as-cheap-as-possible 4-button footswitch (preferrably with leds) to use as ext footswitches on my mfc-101. Of course it also needs to have two stereo jack connectors going to the mfc. I've seen a few 4-button footswitches designed for different amps etc...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Sep 25, 2011
- Replies: 12
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Switch #1 won't work as IA switch..

Hello, I've been trying to set up things with my new Axe-Fx II and my "old" MFC-101 now, and making them work together like I want. I installed the latest firmware for the MFC, and after a while I've finally been able to set it up like I want for the most part, but I have a strange problem: I...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Exp pedal setup and more..

I want to set up my 4 expression pedals in this way: #1: master volume, #2: wah, #3: delay level and #4:various other stuff.. #1:volume is preset from the factory, so that one's ok, of course, but can the other three be assigned globally to do what I want them to do on any preset, or will I...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Apr 9, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MFC-101 keeping up with Axe-Fx..

I wish the MFC-101 could follow preset changes done on the Axe-Fx directly. Sometimes it's more convenient to change presets via the Axe's value wheel, especially if you're going from, let's say, preset 001 to preset 380..
- rednebb
- Thread
- Apr 9, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Can you make the MFC-101 follow preset changes done from the Axe-Fx directly?

Can you make the MFC-101 follow preset changes done on the Axe-Fx directly? Sometimes it's more convenient to change presets via the Axe's value wheel, especially if you're going from, let's say, preset 001 to preset 380..
- rednebb
- Thread
- Apr 9, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
"Axe-Files" - new album featuring the Axe-FX Ultra

Hello, I've previously posted several videos on youtube featuring the Axe-Fx Ultra, for instance my "(R)evolution of Rock Guitar-Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra" video series in 4 parts. The amazing feedback I got on these and my other videos inspired me to finally make the solo album I've been...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Jan 17, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
FBT Verve 8ma loud enough?

Has anyone been using the FBT verve 8ma (or rather 2 of them) for live gigs, and does it provide enough power/headroom for on-stage use with a live band with a loud drummer and all..?
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Harmonizer shortcomings and wishes..

I'm extremely happy with my Axe-Fx, and it can almost replace all my previous pedals. Almost.. So here are my wishes for the next firmware upgrade, specifically for the Axe-Fx's intelligent harmonizer: Make the key and harmony scale degree for voice 1 and 2 controllable parameters too, so you...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Apr 4, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
(R)evolution of Rock Guitar - Axe FX Ultra demo part 4

Hello, I've just posted (the last) part 4 of my video series "(R)evolution of Rock Guitar - Axe FX Ultra" on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXP4Q83--eI Hope you like it! And here are my patches for parts 3 and 4: http://www.4shared.com/dir/30049940/edc ... ar_ax.html Ketil Strand aka...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2010
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
(R)evolution of Rock Guitar - Axe FX Ultra demo

Hello, some of you might already have seen the first two parts of this video series, where I'm walking through rock guitar history using only my Axe-Fx Ultra plus many different guitars.. I've just finished part three now, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEwxZsZqJbA And here are...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Dec 31, 2009
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
RCF ART 310A?

Anyone tried these? I actually had my mind set on a Yamaha Stagepas 500 (same as Yamaha 250, but complete with mixer and 2 speakers), but then I stumbled upon some very good reviews on the RCF ART 310 A, which is the same size and weight as the Yamaha Stagepas/250, and I think they're about the...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 27, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Yamaha Stagepas 500

Has anyone tried the Yamaha Stagepas 500 with their AxeFx? I want something that's lightweight and fairly cheap and that can also double as a mini PA (it's got built-in mixer with phantom power), and this fits the bill. I guess it's not in the same league as QSC, FBT verve and the Atomic FR's...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
"(R)evolution of Rock Guitar - Axe Fx Ultra" patches

Hello, and thanks for all the nice comments on my "(R)evolution of Rock Guitar - Axe Fx Ultra" -videos on Youtube and http://www.g66.eu: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-nHCW0eg0E Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ1-rF_rG7I Many have asked about my settings and patches for...
- rednebb
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2009
- Replies: 49
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange