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- wezx
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-FX II Template Tip for "newbies"

A lot of new Axe II owners ask questions about how to lay out their patches on the grid. Using a template is a great way to gain some consistency in your grid across multiple patches. Here is a template example that I use for most of my patches. Obviously, your grid may be different...IE...
- wezx
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tip for those getting strange compression/attack upgrading to 8

When my Axe went down last week I was on 6.02...haven't had a gig break so I could upgrade. When I got it back yesterday I used my 6.02 backup bank and then upgraded to 8.01a. Some patches (Fender Twin) had a very strange overly compressed attack. Upon checking the amp block I noticed that the...
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to use the "Magic 8-Ball" in the tuner.

The "Magic 8-Ball" is an innovative tool designed for precision tuning. NOTE: You are NOT required to use the "Magic 8-Ball". You can continue to use the grid and arrows alone and achieve excellent results.*The "Magic 8-Ball" is designed to give you strobe tuner type accuracy and can be very...
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 9, 2012
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
No word from support...perhaps not in today?

No word from support...perhaps not in today?
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2012
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fixed: Axe-FX not working at gig

Well I turned on the Axe at my show a few minutes ago and all the metter lights are on and the screen is green and blank...WTF! Obviously I'll be emailing support... Doesn't help here at the gig!
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2012
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe FX II & MFC featured on QVC Television for the 3rd year...

Actually it was the Ultra the first year, but.... I'll be performing live on QVC Television for the 3rd year Saturday & Sunday during their Christmas in July Event. Of course, prominently featured will be my Axe II and MFC, but I'll be playing keys, soprano & tenor saxes, and Irish whistle...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jul 19, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Discovering the SYNTH Block

Never really paid much attention to the SYNTH Block...started fiddling around with it this week...getting a really nice lead synth tone out of it. Will come in handy on mellower shows with fusiony instrumentals!
- wezx
- Thread
- May 9, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug? Momentary switch requires 2 taps to work when initially going to a preset.

I had FINALLY gotten this to work SOMEHOW about a year ago. Now here is the same problem again after updating the MFC/Axe II. I have an external momentary switch setup to bypass/unbypass a delay block. I have the switch type as MOMENTARY under SETUP and as TOGGLE under MIDI, and yet when first...
- wezx
- Thread
- May 1, 2012
- Replies: 15
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Here we go again with external switches requiring 2 taps to work after update!

OK, I had FINALLY gotten this to work SOMEHOW about a year ago. Now here is the same problem again after updating the MFC. I have an external momentary switch setup to bypass/unbypass a delay block. I have the switch type as MOMENTARY under SETUP and as TOGGLE under MIDI, and yet when first...
- wezx
- Thread
- May 1, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
REF is set to LEFT and yet STILL phasey/flangey useless results...?

Have tried with blank preset, my own presets, factory presets...same problem. 1. amp block followed by Tone Match block 2. set Tone Match block input to USB, REF to LEFT 3. Capture reference 4. Capture local 5. Hit ENTER and process resulting sound is phasey/flangey bad...out of phase...
- wezx
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
LIVE AT 11 - COMPRESSION CONUNDRUM!!!

OK, I'm probably fighting physics here, but I'd like to see if any of the fine tone gurus here have any ideas? 1. I LOVE using my guitar volume knob to get various tones by taking a heavier signal and cleaning it up in various stages for various tones. (a la Ty Tabor perhaps?) 2. I LOVE...
- wezx
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Weird phasing?

I admittedly just messed around with the tone match for a half hour or so, but every time I hit "enter" to process the tone match the resulting tone had a weird phasing sound to it, almost like it was out of phase? Guess I'll have to spend some more time when I get back from the road...anyone...
- wezx
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2012
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Qustion for tube amp gurus...which amp in the Axe II would be closest to a Two-Rock?

a la John Mayer...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Global EQ presets

Maybe this should be in the "Wishlist" thread? I would love to have the ability to use presets with the Global EQ. My studio tweaked patches are always a little muddy live through my FRFR cabs. You could also save presets for various venues. Also it would be really great to have a button to push...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Just makin' sure I'm not crazy! LOL

I'm feeling like my patches have a good deal more high end (much brighter) with ver. 5? Anyone else notice that? Not a big deal...pulled the bright switch off my Twin patches...just wondered if it's the ears playin' tricks on me? LOL
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Question for Cliff (or anyone that knows) about word clock sync through Axe II AES

Cliff, is it possible to run out of my word clock (Black Lion Audio) into the AES "in" of the Axe II to sync the Axe with my MOTU HD192 which is also running off of the Black Lion word clock? I've never used a unit that didn't have a dedicated word clock "in" and I'm wondering if the Axe and...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
If you're using EMG SA's with the Fender sims...

Just curious where you're setting your input trim in the amp block, specifically on the Fender Twin? People always think EMG's are really hot, but they aren't. I had my amp input trim at 1.000, but have since kicked it up a bit (around 2.000)...what is anyone else doing?
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
HOLD tap tempo randomly doesn't turn on tuner

I've noticed that every so often, seemingly randomly, the HOLD tap tempo function doesn't turn on the tuner. Most of the time it works very well, but every now and again it fails...anyone else noticed this? Bug?
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 17, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Still random clicks and pops in Axe audio with new USB driver

New driver has not fixed random clicks and pops. Windows XP 32 bit Sonar 8.5, Soundforge 10, Vegas 10 MOTU HD192 w/ Black Lion Mods ASIO4 ALL Tried every buffer and configuration setting known to man both in the DAW and in the Axe USB settings window...recorded audio from the Axe always has...
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 14, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
To bright switch or not to bright switch? That is the question.

I don't gravitate toward overly bright tones, but I've been experimenting with having the bright switch on in my Twin patches...anyone else using/not using the bright switch on Fender and other amps? Curious what others here are doing?
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 12, 2011
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Ethercon connection at Axe II

This is kind of a continuation of the thread below about the Ethercon mod for the MFC... http://forum.fractalaudio.com/mfc-discussion/40223-ethercon-midi-foot-controller-101-missing-link.html here are pics of the Axe end... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3874357/IMG_0681.jpg...
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Multi-Delay spillover?

I'm guessing "no", but is there any way to get the Multi-Delay to spillover to another preset?
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 14, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Pops and clicks in Axe II USB audio in windows

There have been a couple of threads I believe about this issue for Mac. Having the same issue on a Windows XP machine with Sonar 8.5. Glitches appear randomly and are in the recorded audio. Have tried every possible driver setting. No clipping anywhere. Some glitches sound a bit like...
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tip: DON'T FORGET TO RESET YOUR INSTRUMENT TRIM AFTER UPGRADING TO 3.0!

...or you'll end up like me; tweaking for an hour wondering why I wasn't getting the same "oomph" on the front end! DOH!
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2011
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
My new MFC labels...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3874357/MFC%20labels.jpg I like 'em simple and functional.
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2011
- Replies: 26
- Forum: MFC Discussion
2X12 Tweed

Really like the 2X12 Tweed cab on several patches in my Ultra...kinda missing it in the Axe II...I'm guessing there's no way to pull it out of the Ultra as an IR and put it in one of the user slots in the II...or is there?
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 6, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Great right out of the box.

Axe II came today...plugged in and ran through the first 20 or so presets...really great. Not sure how someone could play through those first few presets and not get a great tone? Also noticed how little amp noise/hum there is...really pleased with that. The fan doesn't sound noticeably...
- wezx
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
A helpful reminder about availability/shipping...

Just wanted to remind people (I believe Cliff posted this somewhere in the threads pertaining to the MFC?) that Fractal only puts as many units in the Yahoo store as they feel they can ship in a day...this is a GOOD thing people - when you are able to purchase a unit you know it will be shipped...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Really like the RJ45 for controlling MFC

...what a great idea! After having some QC issues with various 7 pin cables and them being expensive thus not conducive to having several different lengths for various situations, this really solves the problem.
- wezx
- Thread
- May 11, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
So much for the build quality of Rocktron midi cables...

Been using a Rocktron 7 pin midi cable with my Axe/MFC for maybe 6 months or so...last night it started not transmitting data correctly and I had to use my backup cable...a HOSA! LOL
- wezx
- Thread
- Apr 17, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
New Label Deal

I've just signed a contract with JMD/INgrooves/Universal. They are a subsidiary of Universal and I'll be releasing my initial album with them in early 2011 distributed through Universal Music Group. This will, of course, feature the Axe-FX. :)
- wezx
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
Normally "CLOSED" switch works...Normally "OPEN" switch NOT

The manual mentions that the MFC supports both "MAKE" (normally open) & "BREAK" (normally closed) switches...however, I cannot get a normally "OPEN" switch to work. I have a normally "CLOSED" switch that works fine. The manual never goes on to say anything about settings for each type, so I'm...
- wezx
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2010
- Replies: 17
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Don't think there's a way to do this..anyone have any ideas?

I have a switch set up into the MFC to kick the rotary from "low" (where it's saved in the patch) to "high" similar to the switch on a Hammond. What would be great is if when I go to another preset and come back to the rotary patch the switch could somehow be reset to "low" speed again without...
- wezx
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Axe & MFC expression pedal tip

I have been using 2 expression pedals with my Axe, and now have them setup to use with the MFC. However, I switched back just to make sure everything was working if I needed to use the Axe and expression pedals without the MFC. When I did this the pedals weren't doing anything. After 10...
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MFC 101 = AWESOME

Got it this afternoon. Perfect size for me...very substantial feeling...built like a tank. Buttons feel great. WOW, the display is HUGE...NO PROBLEM seeing this from half-way across the room! Tuner looks great...very easy to read Follow the "Quickstart Steps"...VERY easy to setup. (Hosa 7...
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 28, 2010
- Replies: 29
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Trying to decide???

I bought my Axe-FX late last year and got on the MFC-101 waiting list in January 2010, so I'm thinking I'm WAAAYYY down the list. I'm not desperate for a controller, but I'm thinking maybe I should just go ahead and order it??....don't want to wait and they run out of them and I'm waiting...
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 23, 2010
- Replies: 14
- Forum: MFC Discussion
I love the Fender tone in the Axe!

Just a short clip with a Twin and a slight bit of BB pre in front... http://db.tt/wvxo5br
- wezx
- Thread
- Sep 21, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Axe-FX pics from QVC performances

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- wezx
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
"Backup & Sync" grammar error - missing apostrophe

Don't know if this has been mentioned...during the "Backup & Sync" process Bank B says "Hows the java?" Should be "How's the java."
- wezx
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Bugs
Will be using Axe-FX on QVC Television July 23 & 24

I will be using my Axe-FX Ultra on QVC Television for their "Christmas In July" Promotion July 24 & 25. I will be performing clips from the Christmas CD that I wrote & produced for Twin Sisters Productions (twinsisters.com) They will be marketing the CD the whole weekend. It appears that I...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jul 5, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Jingle Mockup

This is a mockup of a jingle I recently did for a radio talk show using the Axe-FX... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3874357/Earley% ... 0Theme.mp3
- wezx
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
MFC-101 hope springs eternal

From the Axe-Edit download page under "WHAT'S NEXT"...dare we hope? Here is a glimpse at some of what's on the table for Axe-Edit: * Preset Manager overhaul - simpler, more user friendly, more powerful * Axe-Change Innovations - We'll reinvent sharing cabs, presets, and more. *...
- wezx
- Thread
- Mar 14, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Boys of Summer

So I'm playing one of my patches and it occurs to me..."wow, I bet this patch would sound great on Boys of Summer by Don Henley", so...since I don't have a track for this song in my One-Man show, I whipped one up and here it is... :lol: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3874357/Boys%20 ... 20Clip.mp3
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2010
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Comparing 2 bluesy lead clips

Hey folks, I'm working on a "beefy", "bluesy" single-coil lead tone and I'm having a hard time deciding how much low-mid "beef" I want in it. I'd be curious as to peoples opinions between these 2 clips? Clip A http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3874357/Clip%20A.mp3 Clip B...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Tube Driver tip (probably obvious)

OK, this is probably obvious to everyone but me. I never had a bunch of pedals, as a matter of fact I don't think I had ANY pedals so this was kind of a revelation to me :lol: I have been struggling to get (for lack of a better word) sustain with held lead notes on my medium gain bluesy lead...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 20, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
THANK YOU "Filter tip" person

THANK YOU to whoever put the "Tighten low end with a filter block before the amp" in the wiki...AWESOME. Makes lower strings not so flubby and yet retains low end character on higher strings...BRILLIANT! Using this now on my Bassman and new Trainwreck patch.
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 19, 2010
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Trainwreck tips?

Just started working with a Trainwreck tone on the advice of someone here on the forum...liking it quite a bit. Is anyone out there a Trainwreck amp expert? Any tweaking tips? Curious where you might be setting the master volume? I had to cut the lows a bit as it was getting "flubby" at high...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 19, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Question for the tube amp gurus here...

I'm hoping some of you more experienced "tweakers" may have some advice for me. I am always in search of a "5th Element" tone...in other words, a general purpose tone...a really great beefy lead tone (not too heavy) that will clean up when rolling back the guitar volume knob to an almost clean...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 19, 2010
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Amp reinitializing?

I've seen several people refer to "amp reinitializing" after the latest firmware...I've looked through the wiki, but I don't see anything about this?? Is there a way to set an amp settings back to "stock"? I had thought that changing the amp type would do this, but the settings (EQ, drive...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
2 drive blocks...is anyone doing this or am I insane?

I have a main lead patch which is the Brownface with the BB Preamp in front (I switched from the Bassman). I really like the tone, but it was just missing "something"...I have the tone compressed, but it's almost like the sustain and "feel" is just not quite there. Sooo....on a whim I put a...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Fender and BB tweaking after 9.02 update

Just curious as to what some of you did to tweak your Fender patches after the 9.02 update to get them to where you wanted? Specifically the Bassman. I like to use various amps, but I generally have a "go to" amp that I can use to cover a lot of ground. For some reason I tend to gravitate...
- wezx
- Thread
- Feb 14, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Morphing between 2 signal chains

If I set up 2 independent lines in the matrix...say a heavy sound and a clean sound...and I want to use an expression pedal to "morph" between them...heel down=amp line 1 toe down=amp line 2...would I use a mixer block to accomplish this? I haven't set it up yet...I'm thinking someone here...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Drive Block "Mix" level?

Just out of curiosity, where is everyone setting their "mix" level on a drive block in front of a clean or medium gain amp (like the Bassman)...I've been fiddling with it either 50% or up all the way to 100%...just wondering what others here are doing?
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
MOCKUP mix...

This is a MOCKUP mix of a track from an album I'm working on for a corporate client and QVC. I know it's past Christmas, but QVC does everything a year ahead of time...my deadline for the record is February 1st. Playing through the Axe-FX is like a warm knife through butter! Hopefully this...
- wezx
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Front input Jack "looser" than other jacks

Not sure if this is normal and there are no signal issues, but the front panel input jack feels pretty "loose" when you plug in a cable. There is a VERY slight "click" as it engages. By contrast, the jacks on the back have a very solid "click" when plugged in.
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Couldn't resist any longer...

Just ordered the Ultra...
- wezx
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- Dec 15, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
I need a Liquid Foot "Medium"

What I really need (and apparently no one makes) is something in between the LF pro and Jr. The Pro is just too darn big and the Jr. is too small. I've been stuck with 4 presets per bank by Line 6 and Boss for forever and I really don't want to continue with that. I'd be happy with even 5 per...
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 15, 2009
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Greetings and a little advice...

Hello all, I have been frequenting this forum for a week or so and learning about the Axe-fx...a little background. I own a music production company. We do corporate jingle work (Hasbro, American Greetings, etc.) as well as nationally touring tribute band shows. www.cponline.us I have been...
- wezx
- Thread
- Dec 9, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion