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  1. tony_cb

    FS Axe-Fx II and MFC-101 for sale on eBay

    I have listed my Axe-Fx II and MFC-101 on eBay. Here are links: https://www.ebay.com/itm/223021726699?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 https://www.ebay.com/itm/223021726201?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 If anyone on this forum wants me make me a...
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    Amp block question

    Hi Billbill, The Wiki has a lot of useful information and here's a link to the section that describes the controls your talking about: http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=AMP_block#INPUT_DRIVE.2C_OVERDRIVE.2C_MASTER_VOLUME Not sure if helps answer your specific question but...
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    Hi Stickman, Looks like you've got a good idea of what you want. As you say, finding a suitable enclosure at a good price isn't easy. I built a 10 switch / 10 LCD footswitch and ended up building an enclosure from thin plywood. I've worked predominantly with Arduinos and I'm interested to...
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    @Rex - I agree, the 8 rotary controls on the AX-8 are great (wish they had them on the Axe-Fx II) @ Muad'zin - Yeah, this unit might seem like overkill. If someone was selling one and it cost a few hundred dollars I wouldn't fork out the cash. I wanted to have a go at controlling the Axe-Fx...
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    Hi Pettymusic, If you've got some basic computer skills and can think logically then the Arduino programming is not too bad. I only started playing with them last year and feel like I'm reasonably proficient now. I was thinking of putting all the building information on www.instructables.com...
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    Hi Hotdogs, Interested that you're not happy with the MFC. I'm not a professional programmer but like many people I have managed to get things working by hacking through the code until it works OK. So you could probably pull my program to pieces and make it a lot more efficient. I found that...
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    I've just put a quick video together to give a bit more information on how the unit operates. Here's the link:
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    Axe-Fx MHC (Midi Hand Controller)

    Some time ago I saw the Fxunits RAC12 MKII which looked like a really useful controller. Then I saw Piing's discussion about his knob controller which he had not finished and also the great midi information by Nero which yek put on the Wiki. So I thought I would have a go at making an Arduino...
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    DIY MIDI Amp knobs.

    I don't think so. In order to communicate with the Axe-FX and exchange this amount of information you need a programmable controller like an Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc. The only external analog signals that you can send to the AXE-FX are the foot pedals. Fractal have done a great job of...
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    DIY MIDI Amp knobs.

    Wow indeed - thanks a bunch Nero, And thanks for the update Yek.
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    DIY MIDI Amp knobs.

    Actually I'm using "keystrokes" rather than "MIDI" at the moment. I've been using an Arduino Leonardo that can send keystrokes to your PC via USB. Sonar has such an extensive list of key bindings that I simply defined the commands I wanted to a series of keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+0, Ctrl+Alt+1...
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    DIY MIDI Amp knobs.

    Great information - thanks for sharing Piing. I've been working on a footswitch with different modes to use with my Axe-FX and also control my Sonar DAW. I was struggling a bit with the sysex messages to and from the Axe-FX (particularly the checksum) so this is great information. I'm going...
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    Y-Cable for piezo equipped guitar

    I just noticed that I made a mistake in my first post. I said the piezo input was "rear input 2 right" and I should have said "rear input 1 right". Sorry if I caused any confusion.
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    Y-Cable for piezo equipped guitar

    Also, take a look at a great instructional video by Chris at axefxtutorials. It give you a ton of useful tips. Here's a link: http://axefxtutorials.com/2011/12/using-2-guitars-with-1-axe-fx/
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    Y-Cable for piezo equipped guitar

    I have a couple of guitars with two outputs (either regular pickups wired in stereo mode or regular and piezo outputs). The type of cable you show is just the job. I usually run the regular pickups into the Axe-FX front instrument input 1 and the piezo into the rear input 2 right . Then you...
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    No Sound In Sonar Platinum

    Thanks GotMetalBoy. I ended up on a page for r8brain PRO and that's not free. I used your link and downloaded the free "standard" version and run a batch conversion. I'll give it a try.
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    No Sound In Sonar Platinum

    @GotMetalBoy - thanks for that info. It looks like it's not free so if I've got a lot of projects to convert that looks like the best way to go. @Lee2216 - Here's a link to info in the Axe-FX Wiki which also has a link to a youtube video about reamping...
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    No Sound In Sonar Platinum

    Hi Lee If I remember correctly, just switching the sampling rate did not solve the problem. I think I ended up creating a new blank project (after setting the audio driver to the Axe-FX and making sure to set it to 48000 Hz and 24 bit depth) and then imported the old audio track files into the...
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    Ticking Clock sound on Presets?

    A couple of years ago I played guitar just before I went to the gym and heard a clicking noise. I had a heartbeat monitor on and the electronics in the guitar were picking up the signal from it. It had me baffled for a few minutes !
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    No Sound In Sonar Platinum

    I use Sonar Platinum and typically use my Mackie Onyz 1220i as the audio interface. So I would plug my Axe-FX audio outputs into the Mackie and everything was great. Then I decided to record directly from my Axe-FX to Sonar via USB and had to change the sampling rate from 44100 to 48000 Hz...
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    Video: The Power Of A Single Preset [updated 2018 video]

    Thanks for taking the time to record the video Yek. Lots of great information. Haven't seen the Mastermind GT before and it certainly looks interesting. I see RJM also has an editor for the unit. Do you use it and how do you find it?
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    Using an Acoustic Guitar with the AXE FX

    I use my Axe-Fx with my Taylor acoustic guitars using their ES system. You need a clean amp, I just use the Tube Pre to give me enough signal boost without any distortion. I guess another amp that you could try would be the Jazz (Roland). I do not use a Cab. The only effects I use are PEQ...
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    MFC-Edit License

    I got the email with the license key the day after I placed the order. It was actually Thanksgiving so I was a bit surprised to receive it. The software would not operate without the license key even though they said it would. Once you get the key everything will be good.
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    Where do I download this MFC Edit

    Yeah, it's not obvious where it is. Got to Fractal Audio Systems Cab Packs and Software - User Cab IRs for the Axe-Fx II Ultra and Standard - Cab Lab Cab IR Mixer and Tools It's in the FA Store with all the Cab Packs at the top right
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    Licence

    So far I've found it pretty much intuitive. I don't think they've published a manual yet so I've just been browsing around it to see what's included and it looks like everything you can tweak is covered. You have to upload all the MFC settings using a SysEx Data Dump and then you can work on...
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    Licence

    Well the great guys at Fractal Audio sent me the license key yesterday (Thanksgiving!). Up and running now. Looks good so far.
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    Licence

    I have the same problem. Just paid for the software and got an email with a link to download it. Downloaded and installed it OK. They said they send a separate email with the license (licence) code but I haven't received it. They say you can run it in the meantime but it won't run and says...
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    Trying to use my acoustic with the Axe Fx 2

    I have three Taylor's all with the ES system. They work great with the Axe-Fx. I need a bit more gain compared with my electrics but no real problem. Do you have a TRS cable with your Taylor? The standard Taylor cable has a TRS jack for the guitar and a three pin microphone type connector...
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    Acoustic Guitar Recording Mics Vs. Tone Matched Direct Piezzo out/Advice needed

    I've tried it and basically the microphones always sounded better when recording in my studio. I do the same as Diego with two mics and my Taylor ES pickup. Use mostly the mic channels with a bit of ES to flavor it. In my experience tonematching is great for live performance to get a...
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    Axe manage

    Don't know if you're using Windows or Mac. The Release Notes explains how to do it. In Windows use the typical Ctrl and Shift key combinations for selecting multiple presets and then either swap, move or copy actions. I think FA are recommending no more than 10 selections at a time. It works...
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    MOAEE - Classic delays

    Thanks for the input Satch. Restarting didn't help. I went into preferences and refreshed Block Definitions but that didn't help either. I'm using Axe-Edit 3.00.03 and my Axe-Fx II Firmware is 12.00 so everything is the latest version. Actually I found that when I copied all the delay blocks...
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    MOAEE - Classic delays

    I 'm hoping someone can help me (maybe I'm missing something). I didn't think you could copy "blk" files to the the "Axe-Edit\blocks\Delay" folder. The Axe-FX II Wiki says you cannot do this manually because Axe-Edit renames them with a datestamp and also carries out a checksum. I couldn't...
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    Monitor Size

    Hi TonyD I have a pair of Yamaha HS80M which look the same as HS8 (I think the HS8 is the new model). I've used them in a small room and also a large room and they performed great. I use them for monitoring and mixing and feel that they give a true representation of the mix. When I first got...
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    Sultans of Swing

    Hi SarasotaSwing - that's a great YouTube link. I hadn't heard it before. I knew he did a bit of strumming in between but I didn't realize it was as much as that. Thanks for sharing.
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    Acoustic Settings..?

    I have a couple of Taylors (K14CE-L7 and 854CE-L7) and have been very pleased with the sound through the Axe-Fx. I assume you have an Expression System (rather than the older Fishman system). I've been a fan of the ES since it came out. Most of my presets are just a Tube Pre amp with PEQ or...
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    head phones

    I've read lost of reports and tried quite a few different headphones. I ended up with AKG K701 for recording. They're open back so there is some sound leakage (can be a problem when recording vocals). They have a reasonably flat response, they're very comfortable and I think they sound as...
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    Sultans of Swing

    The Amp is a Vibrato Verb (what else?). I cannot recall exactly where I started with this patch but I'm pretty sure it was something I downloaded on Axe-change (Whoever the author was - thanks). Cab1 is factory standard #10: 1x12 EMI Open Back (JM). Cab1 is "Acoustic Guitar Body" which doesn't...
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    Sultans of Swing

    Cliff did a great version of this recently and I've been thinking of learning it for some time but never got round to it. I recently put some Kinman pickups on my favorite Strat and love them. If you've been looking for a great single coil sound but want them noiseless then Kinman pickups...
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    Axe-FX II + Fender Tele and Strat

    +1 for Kinmans
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    How to sync Axe tempo with DAW tempo

    I've just tried it in Pro Tools 10 and basically it's the same as saturate68 said. You have to set up a midi track and it's output must be to the Axe-Fx. Then on that track send two midi signals using CC#14 with a value of 127 (on). They must be separated in time by the tap tempo. If you...
  41. tony_cb

    Trying to get Pro Tools to change Presets - Not Working

    OK, problem solved. I ran Pro Tools with Administrator Rights and it worked OK.
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    Trying to get Pro Tools to change Presets - Not Working

    Just wondering if anyone can help me with this. I think it's more a Pro Tolls problem than an Axe-FX problem. I’m having difficulty sending Midi Program Change messages to my Axe-Fx II from Pro Tools 10 to change presets. I’ve set it up the Axe-Fx in the Midi Studio and selected the...
  43. tony_cb

    How to even up output levels?

    I set two of my MFC-101 switches to "Volume Up" and "Volume Down". They're great because you don't have to save the preset after each adjustment, it's automatically remembered. Plus it only affects to final output level and doesn't change the amount of crunch, distortion etc. So it's quick...
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    v10 presets.. I can't find the link

    It's in the "V10 Firmware" sticky at the top of this forum section
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    Toontrack Drummer Users. HELP!!! Trying to do Axe-FX II stuff but need drums!!

    Hi there I've used Superior Drummer with Sonar. I originally bought EZ Drummer and then I bought the Vintage Rock set. A year or so ago I bought the Superior Drummer NY set. I've created midi tracks in Sonar to drive Superior Drummer. I recall having some problems once before with it asking...
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    Axe-FX II Preset Report Generator

    Great work CyberFerret and thanks for sharing for free. You must have spent a lot of time producing this! I even pulled a report into Excel (via XML) and you can filter out the various blocks and compare between two presets to see the differences - Cool. Thanks a bunch.
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    Firmware 7 Factory Presets - NICE !

    Sorry if I confused you. Compared to the original presets I had the ones between 043 and 050 have changed and incorporate the newer amps. I've never updated the factory presets before so I don't know when the change took place.
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    Firmware 7 Factory Presets - NICE !

    I've been updating firmware since I got my Axe-Fx II but just decided to download and try out the revised factory presets. I didn't fall in love with the Bassguy presets (001 & 002) when I first got the unit but these version 7 ones really blow me away. It looks to me like they've revised...
  49. tony_cb

    Mission SP1 Vol & Wah on same patch.

    I dropped an email to Mission and they just replied: Hi, "Thanks for the note. The reason that we recommend using the expression pedal inputs on the MFC-101, is that the switch out on the SP-1 uses a stereo (TRS) configuration rather than the typical mono TS switch output. This is because many...
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    MFC-101 and Expression Pedal N00b - Need Recommendations

    Actually, I just found a Mission Engineering video on YouTube: lebihanj's Channel - YouTube But it add a bit of confusion regarding where you plug the switch on the SP-1 into the MFC-101
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    Mission SP1 Vol & Wah on same patch.

    I just watched their video and although it's very helpful I'm also confused when they say you must plug the switch on the SP-1 into an expression pedal input rather than a switch input. I've got an SP-1 set up with the switch connected to a switch input and it works fine. Don't understand...
  52. tony_cb

    MFC-101 and Expression Pedal N00b - Need Recommendations

    Here's some more useful info on the Wiki that might help: Auto engage - Axe-Fx II Wiki
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    MFC-101 and Expression Pedal N00b - Need Recommendations

    Hi Thomas I bought an SP-1 with LED to use with my MFC-101 and it works great. I use the switch to change between volume and wah and again it works nicely. I didn't go with the spring loaded option because if you want to use it as a volume pedal you want it to stay in place (not return to the...
  54. tony_cb

    soft click for "up" IA switch

    Mine all feel the same. Maybe a faulty switch?
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    Bit the bullet and bought a MFC-101

    Assuming that you're still alive after your fiancee finishes with you ! - you're gonna love these toys. I just got an MFC-101 and I much prefer it to all the other controllers I've tried. I use a Mission SP-1 with LED. It has a toe switch and I use it to switch between volume and wah. Works...
  56. tony_cb

    MFC-101 Display Patch Name

    Thanks for the quick replies. Much appreciated.
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    MFC-101 Display Patch Name

    Having lots o' fun with my recently acquired MFC-101 :-) I noticed that if I change the patch using the wheel on the AXE-FX the patch name etc. doesn't update on the MFC-101. It's OK when you change the patch from the MFC-101. Is that normal?
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    MFC-101 Available

    Received mine on Friday and still playing with it to get used to all it's possibilities. First impression is excellent. Built really well, very solid. Plugged it in and got it up and running with all the default settings no problem. Plugged a mission pedal in and calibrated it easily (had to...
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    MFC-1010 and AXE-EDIT together

    Has anyone been able to get their MFC-101 to work while using AXE-EDIT at the same time? I used a midi merge unit on the input side but I lose some functionality. I can change patches with the MFC-101 but the patch name in the display disappears and the tuner doesn't display as well. I'm...
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    MFC-101 Available

    Looks like there's some narrow windows of opportunity here! I read someone else say that they checked every day until one day they showed as available. I guess I got lucky. Only problem is it didn't get delivered yesterday because of the snow yesterday and today. Hopefully before the weekend...
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    MFC-101 Available

    I don't know if other people have been waiting for MFC-101s to become available but Fractal Audio told me they would have some at the end of January. I just checked today and they were available so I ordered one. Can't wait to try it out.
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    MFC-101

    I've been politely emailing Fractal Audio for several months now and each time they tell me they will have some MFC-101s in a couple of weeks. Now they've stopped answering emails. Has anyone been able to buy one of these and is there some trick to getting on a short list or something? Or are...
  63. tony_cb

    Trying to order a Liquid Foot Jr

    I heard nothing after sending them an order request so I sent them an email and got this reply today: " I am trying to get ETA from metal factory- my enclosures (the metal cases) are delayed holding things up. Will report back. " I's funny because with most company's websites you hear nothing...
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    Trying to order a Liquid Foot Jr

    I've been trying to purchase a Liquid Foot Jr directly from Liquid Control. I sent two order requests through early in January and was told that units would be available in February. I've sent another one through and heard nothing. I assume they're backed up in manufacturing or something...
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    DIY midi interface for Axe-FX, footcontroller and computer

    Hi David, Nice work, it looks great. Are those from and back plates engraved? The lettering looks very neat. I've just been struggling with a Midi Solutions Merger setup but got it working once I found out there was a problem with the Merger itself. I was interested in your "manual"...
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    Simultaneous AXE-FX editing and Ground Control Pro

    OK, I found the problem. My Midi Solutions Merger was faulty. I purchased a new one and the system works perfectly now. Thanks for the help guys.
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    Simultaneous AXE-FX editing and Ground Control Pro

    Hi Josh, I'm only just learning how to drive the GCP but I don't think the GCP will typically change its setup by signals from the AXE-FX. I think that's one of the differences between the GCP and the LF models (and the price reflects that). Also, it certainly won't do that with this setup...
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    Simultaneous AXE-FX editing and Ground Control Pro

    Thanks griffin. Actually I should have mentioned that I'm also using a different interface to the one in the image. I've got a Midisport 2x2. I've checked that I've got the button on the interface in USB (not Thru) mode. I have Windows 7 on my PC and I did have a bit of difficulty getting...
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    Simultaneous AXE-FX editing and Ground Control Pro

    Hi guys, I was hoping someone might be able to help me. I've read all the threads on simultaneous editing of Liquid Foot Controllers and the AXE-FX. All I'm trying to do is run the AXE-FX Editor but have my Ground Control Connected at the same time. Here's what I've done (I hope you don't...
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