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  1. NMG

    Getting a user cab from Axe 2 to AX8

    Can anyone advise me the best way to get a user cab I made from my axe fx 2 onto my axe 8?
  2. NMG

    Guitar Riff into looper, half speed into pitch crystals into reverb =

    I really enjoy making these tracks. I use axe edit to alter various elements once the sound is generated and stored in a looper. in the case of this track in the real world i am only using a Fender guitar and axefx 2 into logic 9
  3. NMG

    AFIII Anyone with a 7 string, fancy recording me a dry signal?

    Anyone with a 7 string, fancy recording me a dry signal? I want to experiment with my axe and see what kind of tones i can achieve- one thing, i dont have a 7 string at the moment! just want to mess about with amp settings with a 10 second loop of guitar playing - something rhythmic. Anyone...
  4. NMG

    My new rock backing track for your soloing pleasure

    here it is, Enjoy
  5. NMG

    Bug? FAS Class -A / Loud popping

    I really digging into this FAS class A model which sounds really nice. I’m not sure if this is an editor problem or an axe fx problem. I have noticed that when I adjust the bass control in axe edit there is an all mighty pop sound at the output. I have just realised It’s on fast movements only
  6. NMG

    Any advice on Matrix GT1000FX overload

    Hey peeps, I wonder if any of you could offer me advice. I use a axe fx 2, matrix amp gt1000fx, and a laney IRT 1/12 cabinet. Recently I been pushing this little thing louder and that purple light on the amp is pretty much solid! And it’s super loud! I can feel my trousers vibrating. Now...
  7. NMG

    Bug Found with output mixer on 3.14.5

    In 3.14.5 the OUTPUT Mixer section does not show whether the mixer is using a global blocks function and consequently the user cannot edit the global block options in axe edit. Thanks
  8. NMG

    Help with Scene volumes

    in axe fx 2 you can set a controller to adjust the output level on a per scene basis. im using the mfc 101 to do this. It works fine but at the moment it seems to be adjust the output level per scene but across all presets! Can this be right? how do i stop this so the volume changes accros...
  9. NMG

    Recommend me a cab?

    Hi guys, im playing in a covers band playing the cure, muse, nick cave and the bad seeds a few heavier numbers and I’m the only guitarist in the band. I’m running axe fx II in to a stereo matrix gt1000 and currently my speaker cab is a small single 12 inch speaker Laney cabinet. For the...
  10. NMG

    Controllers stored with Global Blocks?

    Hi, Could someone tell if there is a problem here? I have two presets sharing Global Amp Block 1. In one preset the controller is attached to the Saturation control, and the other it is attached to the Boost switch. Arent Controller modifiers linked on global blocks?
  11. NMG

    Electronics Tutorial on Vacuum Tubes

    I came across this today and i found it interesting. I am into electronics and i run my own auto diagnostics and repairs business, i am a technician myself. The video is about vacuum tubes and how and why they work.
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  12. NMG

    Not a Bug Ares 1.03 Delay mix

    Has anybody noticed that the delay mix control doesn't seem to be as affective? id say that the first repeat seems very loud, louder than the dry even at 40% I cant seem to control the mix level to where i want it to be very well at all at the moment. The delay im using is digital mono. I...
  13. NMG

    Wish LED OFF/red

    Hello, I’ve started using the mode function of OFF state indicated with no led illuminated, it makes a darker and clearer readout of the current states. I have noticed however that the x/y states in this mode are also OFF/green. It would be wonderful if in this mode the x/y state continues to...
  14. NMG

    Drive Pedal 4 Clean

    Hi everyone. I thought i would just share what i have been doing recently. Using a high gain amp and wanting a clean tone. Rather than using x/y to switch to a cleaner tone within the amp, i have dialled a Tape Drive pedal before that amp and set drive to 0 and adjust the tone controls to give...
  15. NMG

    no thru Signal- help

    Hi Can someone help me, i have no signal coming out of this shunted path to the output, when i turn on an amp there is a signal but i want a dry signal, is something up?
  16. NMG

    Reverb licence after reinstall os

    I’ve edited this post realising this not a licence issue. FAS reverb was not running due to Logic Pro 9 launching in 32bit mode. Will work and show up in au list when in 64bit mode.
  17. NMG

    Live Presets DI

    Hi everyone. I been using axe fx into pa when live for about 3 years, always used a Drive Pedal into a clean amp, through my own cab sim straight to the desk. Recently i switched away from relying on a drive pedal for the gain and start using AMP X/Y (or could that be A/B) to switch between a...
  18. NMG

    My lastest solo

    im in a band and i dont usually get a chance to solo in our songs, but the opportunity came on our song Lazerus (working title). Really enjoyed working on the phrases. One or two mistakes there. Axe fx obviously.
  19. NMG

    Pitch shifts , reverbs and fx loops

    I ran a mic through the back and recorded my nearly silent environment. i sang a bit to trigger the loop. Signal passes through pitch shift on crystals type, through a reverb and fx loop. the result is recorded.
  20. NMG

    Maybe a bug or strange behaviour in pitch block

    Happy New year to everyone in the community!! The pitch block in Crystal mode. Im not sure if this correct behaviour. but the splice time for each voice is limited by the pitch adjust. So on a +24 pitch adjustment the splice time when set on 2000ms seems to be around 500ms and when set to -24...
  21. NMG

    Q4 anyone?

    Hey all, Could somebody link me to the last few Q4 releases, i want to step back from 5 for a while. Many Thanks
  22. NMG

    Q5 Ruckus pedal

    so, some big changes in the latest firmware. notable is this drive pedals have been rematched. Had anybody figured out how to get the "bite" back in the Ruckus model. my drive level before was around 0.87 and just simply turning up the drive to achieve the same affect doesnt seem to work...
  23. NMG

    Ableton Live and Axefx 2 scenes

    A comment on my channel asked me to make a demo of using Ableton Live to control Axe fx 2 scenes, here is the video
  24. NMG

    Last minute advice frfr

    Going for the first time cabs sims to a foh tonight on a big stage. I took a capture of my cab side-on w/sm 57. Sounds good in the studio. Any last minute advice you can give me? Cutting lo/hi etc I will have my cab on stage Thanks
  25. NMG

    Just how long are those delays..

    This piece was already in full action before i decided to hit record. I used a fbc1010 for the changes and pedal adjustments with in the preset. Its 16 minutes long and designed for a specific purpose of aiding concentration and focus when working in the evening. Recorded live, in one take..
  26. NMG

    What is Fremen?

    im gonna feel like a complete idiot i reckon, could someone explain what or who Fremen is?
  27. NMG

    Question about grid Gate

    Hey, just a quick question. Does the input gate on grid have an x y function. If it doesnt, then it should!
  28. NMG

    Rate my mix

    Axe fx 2 was used on guitars but i wont be specific on the details unless requested. Let me know how you feel about production, mix, and performance Its mp3 on a dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xzsk10dapz3wdo/Entirety90-mix.mp3?dl=0
  29. NMG

    Experiences and suggestions - lending to support acts etc

    There comes a time, you are asked by event organisers to help out by allowing one of more of the support act to "use your amp". Now, this has come up once before for a solo female singer who didnt own an amp. She couldnt understand why i was getting stressed on the days before. So i was standing...
  30. NMG

    Delay Mix Control strange

    Has anyone else noticed the mix control taper has a different shape? I have a pretty much fixed level and a higher mixed control on Y/X. But since updating i noticed i had to turn everything down to about 15% from 35% Ping pong delay, global output summed LR. The only thing that has changed...
  31. NMG

    Thanks you so much...

    .....For adding such a simple interface enhancement, the XY state of blocks on the Layout page, in Q2.0
  32. NMG

    Axefx 2 for effects only into combo amp

    i usually use axfx2 into matrix amp into guitar speaker cabinet. Axefx 2 mk1 2012 build. On occasions where im requested to use a venues/stages backline guitar amplifier, also for my convience during restricted setup times, is it ok/wise/normal to use a preset with amplifier blocks removed and...
  33. NMG

    Ampless preset

    disregard this post.
  34. NMG

    output has global block!

    I found this out today by accident. Global store on output block! This is very useful as the output level can also be scene specific, meaning that adjustments made on vol up/down in a any scene of one preset, will transfer to another preset sharing the block. I can see the potential for this in...
  35. NMG

    Found a neat little trick with the phaser

    You can shape the contorted tone and keep it there. Set depth to 0. Rate is now a redundant control. Feedback and frequency are your new best friends. I like the effect it gives- there are sweet spots to be found in adjustment of the 2 controls. Try attaching a LFO to the frequency for an...
  36. NMG

    Can't access forum - safari

    Has anyone else this problem or can assist. It seems that I can never access the forum from a mac using safari. I just get the page not loaded message as if someone has disconnected the network cable. Imac is 2012 model running yosemite with latest sw on safari. I had this problen on and...
  37. NMG

    Opeth

    Axe fx 2 and mfc 101
  38. NMG

    Bug? fw 19b3 synth pop on bypass

    fw 19b3 synth block pops on bypass fw19b3 Synth block output will very quickly "pop" a sudden peak in volume then silent) as it is bypassed during a running synth, when and only when the bypass mode is set to THRU
  39. NMG

    FASlink adapters still available

    1 do these adapters require a separate power supply. 2 Are the adaptors still available?
  40. NMG

    Me and my band - take a look

    i started videoing rehearsals, i record the sound with a separate device and mix after. ooops , i realised after, that i had cab sim switched on in this recording, was using matrix into a 4x12 and 2x12 marshall cabinets in stereo. https://youtu.be/FlcIQ-WTrXg
  41. NMG

    Share your rig video

    I saw the offsprings rig rundown video which is just a axe fx and another midi control. Noticing the lack depth of information on the use of it in a lot of these rig video I thought I would be great to how everyone else is using there axe fx s, in a rig rundown video styley! Why not make a...
  42. NMG

    Advise please on LCD lamp flicker

    Hi everyone , u have an axe fx 2 since 2011. Very recently the back light for the LCD will start to flicker to a lower brightness as if a loose connection was being tweaked a bit. Has anyone witness this behaviour, should I be concerned ? Many thanks Latest firmware, no usb
  43. NMG

    Original Backing Track for soloists

    Hi Axe fx veteran here, made a backing track with my axe fx 2 and and my recently acquired prs custom. Thought i would make a backing track from scratch. its mainly in C Major but it has a few accidentals towards the end. Hopeful a challenge for you :-) I used in-the-box presets and superior...
  44. NMG

    Intonation out after string change.

    Hi i just changed the strings on my guitar to a set that are not massively different to the original and the intonation is out on all strings and on the lower strings it is way out! So much so that any chords above fret 7 sound awful. i adjusted them but the A string can no longer be adjusted as...
  45. NMG

    FW 15 user cabs are silent

    FW 15 user cabs are silent [SOLVED] I just load 15.02 and also all the presets of fw15 When i select anything from the user cab slots all i get is silence. Any clues why this is? FRONT PANEL USE
  46. NMG

    Tape delay not right?

    I started use the tape delay for the first time today in a long time. It seems the content that is recorded in the tape (from a previous revolution) is some what erased by new signal from the recording head. So that means that the tape loop does not get saturated with lots of signal from each...
  47. NMG

    delay feedback goes minus?

    on axe fx 2 front panel operation the delay feedback can be set to -100% Why and what is this?
  48. NMG

    Scene level for fxloop?

    Tonight i tried out a new routing, for me. 2 stereo cab sims to output 1 FOH and a pre cab take off to FXloop to run to my outboard amp and cabinet. The scene levels that i can control with designated up/switches on mfc101 only control the output 1 and not the sound come from my real on stage...
  49. NMG

    Wish mix law in delay block

    i think maybe there may be a problem in the ping pong type delay when BYPASSed and Bypass mode set to MUTE FX OUT, the mix knob 0---50% still lowers the dry signal. I haven't checked other delays.
  50. NMG

    help me understand Vol incr and Vol decr

    i have these new IA switches set up for vol up and down which is a great addition to the mfc. But i was wonder where is the axe fx2 is this change happening and how do i reset a volume back to normal and where can i monitor the current level as a number? Is it per preset or scene?
  51. NMG

    Cabinet Simulation and its accuracy.

    Wow, today i took my first IR of my cabinet in the hopes of sending a cab sim signal to the FOH desk. I was amazed at how accurate it sounded Can you tell which is the real cab? The player will play through both take automatically on PLAY. Press info to know which take is playing.
  52. NMG

    A question about start-up time

    I know FAS programmed in a delay on the mfc to allow time for the axe fx to fire up, but since v12 i think it take 7 seconds for the axe fx to start. I get a blank screen that lit up with all leds on test. I don't recall it taking this long in the past. Any other experiences out there, should...
  53. NMG

    Low rumble

    Can anybody understand me when i say " a low rumbling/non musical low roar sound like a commercial jet on higain modern amp models" if so what is causing this. Regards, Regards,
  54. NMG

    fw 1 compared with fw 11.05

    jus a simple comparison. The clips are all stock settings but i would say there is definitely some tweaking required on the latest version. Tube driver into jcm800 into 1x6 oval.
  55. NMG

    After The Garden 'All AXE' Songs

    I Dont very often spam my songs but i thought i would today. This started as a demo in Nov 12 without a vocal track, then i found someone to collaborate with and this is what was formed.
  56. NMG

    Talking about amp volumes with a modeller.

    Has anybody used an axe fx like a real amp in respect to using the master volume to control the actual volume? Sometime i read posts about presets not cutting through and wonder whether part of it is a consequence of being able to operate the modelled amp master control way beyond acceptable...
  57. NMG

    All the modulation effect

    Perhaps some one could help me out. The chorus and phaser, but not so flanger seem really weak. So much so that sometimes i can tell if its active at all!. My set up is axe fx 2 fw 11.01 into matrix chA to atomic cabinet. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  58. NMG

    Bug? Pitch Block Bug (solved)

    Pitch block on fix pitch type (may be all types) Unable to select the correct pitch shift, it jumps to -24 then will only go back up to 0 with knob all the way to the right but not up to +24
  59. NMG

    Let me mix your demos and jamin tracks

    I receive lots and lots of compliments on the mix and production of our bands songs and because i enjoy doing it so much and because lots of experience will only make me better i want the opportunity to mix YOUR songs. I use Logic Pro 9 and a bunch of hardware, i been do it for 10 years (4...
  60. NMG

    Any experience with Matrix to Orange?

    Has anybody here had any experience running a Axe FX 2 into a Matrix GT1000FX into a Orange PPC212OB 2×12? I would like to hear you thoughts Thanks a lot,
  61. NMG

    Bug? fw11 sound changes on cab edit

    Preset below. That sound of the preset changes when you hit EDIT on the cab block. The cab in this preset is cab14 so make sure you have something in that spot. The sound changes. If you reload the preset the original sound is back, until you hit cab edit again. sound clip...
  62. NMG

    looper on 3rd dub causes crash

    Looper set to half speed recording. Initial recording ok, First overdub ok, second overdub caused unit to crash and restart.
  63. NMG

    Bug? Drive Mix Knob configuration

    In the drive block the mix knob when set to 0 percent the level is still affected but the level. I would have thought that the level control would only change the level of the drive effect and not the dry signal, as it does.
  64. NMG

    I got audio gap between scenes changes

    I thought an advantage of scenes is that such gaps are a thing of the past. Any advice out there?
  65. NMG

    My first FW Version 10 Recording

    This track is After The Garden's song Severance. All Guitars axefx2 fw 10. Recorded in Logic. Tech: Main rhythm section A fender strat and a les paul studio through a Euro Uber amp sim. Lead Guitars les paul through a Herbie ch3 sim. I think the bass sound is not great but it does its job...
  66. NMG

    Bug? Found an issue when TMing then exporting to a CAB then loading CAB

    I TM an acoustic of mine at input 1 from the guitars internal amp. Then sampled an electric and ENTER. TM'd. When exporting the screen didnt say "SAVED" or anything like with a preset. So i put a cab block in the next slot and loaded the TMd IR. There was an almighty squeal when i loaded the...
  67. NMG

    Anyone else notice the value knobs speed since 10?

    I think ever since FW7 it has been laggy, a right pig to use. But now in fw10 it is as smooth and quick as it should be. I love these UI advancements new firmware brings, like the extra controls available during the amp selection page. Very done FAS.
  68. NMG

    Division13 CJ

    Anyone else getting extremely low output on this amp model?
  69. NMG

    division13 cj

    Is a very quiet model. is this right?
  70. NMG

    Tip- Scene revert

    This may be obvious to some but Scene Revert is not just a performance tool. Tip- Using Scene revert 'OFF' in I/O midi tab enables you to design your scene's uses and layouts using your pedal board instead of the from panel. Then hit save of the front panel to commit. Additional info...
  71. NMG

    Bug? fw 9.00 first bug? sorry, not looking for a fight but..

    Preparation: Power up unit, hit Control. I notice a certain degree of latency in controlling the curser and the page buttons when the unit is showing the control menus (press control to enter). This makes navigating and editing a real drag, literally. Also when in the Manual page of the...
  72. NMG

    Tip - Get the best from your drive block by...

    Get the best from your drive block by defaulting everything and start drive level at zero. Increase as per taste.
  73. NMG

    Van halen why cant this be love sythersizer

    I was kindly asked by a fellow forum user to build a preset for the lead synthersizer tone of Van halen's why cant this be love so he can play this track with his band. This video documents my process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwrCSyglBww&feature=youtube_gdata_player
  74. NMG

    Atomic Reactor Tube Bias setup - A Detailed video in English

    Today i adjusted the bias of my atomic reactor. Here is how i did it Atomic reactor bias check - YouTube PS i dont know how to have the video within this post so i will just link you to it. but someone please fill me it!
  75. NMG

    WAH- Anyone else getting better results AMP>WAH

    Anyone else getting better results with the wah placed AFTER the amp? When its before I tend to get lots of the resonant frequencies of the amp coming alive which is not what I want with a wah. How you people getting the best (out of the best)?
  76. NMG

    Scenes video

    This video was posted up on the new firmware thread so plenty have seen already it. I didnt get a chance to put it up here myself so thank you morpheus. For those who didnt read the new firmware thread all the way to page 20! Here is the video, check part 2 also...
  77. NMG

    Assistance required- Lfo control

    i want lfo 1 to control a parameter in the wah block and i want the depth of lfo 1 to be control with a ex pedal. I can manage all this so far. The hurdle i am facing is when the pedal is at 0% the Lfo rests at 50%. The problem for me is that i wish to set the wah block to auto engage above...
  78. NMG

    ADSR confusion

    Hi folks i am attempting to use ADSR to control a Filter Frequency for a secret patch im building. Problem is, The Adsr will not retrigger unless the signal is silenced for a split second. I have tried setting Retrig on, setting a higher thresh level, but it still wont respond to my...
  79. NMG

    Pink Floyd Welcome To the Machine Ending Synth Solo

    For the Synth block i took settings from a youtube video where the guy is using a plugin synth to recreate rick wrights EMS VCS 3 so i just made the best version with what we got on axe fx 2. Using ADSR 1&2 Lfo1 and Envelope follow is not enough. The player will need an Exp Pedal in Jack 1 to...
  80. NMG

    Bug? Delay block internal clipping on repeats- sound clip and patch included

    the delay block is clipping when the input to it is too hot. I have create a patch with an exaggerated amp block output setting of +20 just for a safe example but PLEASE NOTE i did first notice this with out any extreme output level from the block. I have compensated the high volume at the...
  81. NMG

    have a listen and tell me where the distortion is from

    I have a bit of crackle in a preset that i think is coming from the delay block, im not sure if it is usual for a 2290 type delay so forgive my ignorance. Here the clip Cleanspread by Neil Gard on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free EDIT: another clip here see...
  82. NMG

    Bug? Post midi change audio drop - 100ms.

    THIS TEXT IS A POST DISCUSSION EDIT AS THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM IS FOUND. When a preset had a looper with a mode set to anything but the default of STEREO UNDO there is an audio dropout shortly after a change up or down from that preset. This is the bug I am reporting. ORIGINAL POST...
  83. NMG

    A question about amp cpu usage headroom

    I understand 1 cpu takes care the amp blocks. When I use 2 amp blocks and no effects, the cpu usage is aprox. 17% Does this mean the axe fx 2 has about 80% cpu usage before its maxed out, allowing for many future amp modelling enhancement (if thats such a possible thing after fw7!) If its an...
  84. NMG

    Usb/axefx as soundcard, level dictated by DAW.

    I always found it odd that when recording into ableton live, the sound of the axe fx is output to the monitors without the track being armed, when It was armed you would hear track input and axefx simulatiously, making it imposible to balance the signal against another track that is playing. I...
  85. NMG

    Global tonestack active/passive

    The manual says the default tone stack type is governed by a global Parameter. Will someone tell me how I can do this? Thank you
  86. NMG

    Bug? A particular menu option causes a freeze up.

    Midi menu: Attepting to adjust the axefx ia's when the unit is NOT in axe fx mode causes the unit to freeze.
  87. NMG

    Ia looper once not right.

    In non axe fx mode I have dedication ia 1 to trigger the once function of the looper. Set to toggle cc#30 on 127 and 000 off. Pressing ia 1 engages the once function, the file plays til the end and stops, but when I disengages ai1 the once function runs again. I wonder how this can be...
  88. NMG

    Wish Mfc to suspend the total sync feature whilst holding bank up/down

    Problem- Holding bank up/down is great for achieving any preset very quickly, cycle though every preset in a matter of moments. However whilst "total sync" is "ON" this fast find operation is not so cool, it goes up for a bit, flickers about then carries on, repeating this cycle, slowing the...
  89. NMG

    Found a great "need for more control" Solution

    I did a bit of research for MIDI controllers that i could use additionally to the MFC 101 to give me fast access to the parameters of the axe fx and 2. Making it more tweak-able in the moment whether it be live on in the studio. It is a midi controller with 16 midi knobs, all assignable and...
  90. NMG

    PC RST ON OFF

    Could someone run a modifier on a parameter and tell me if the pc rst on off function is working correctly? Doesnt seem to do much, to me. Thanks
  91. NMG

    If you got no output read this.

    I have realized that if you have a midi controller of any sort connected and one of its control cc's is assigned to cc 10 or 11 and is set low then this this would disrupt the output signal as cc 10 and 11 is, by default, input level and output level. There is no visual representation of this...
  92. NMG

    I really need help recording

    Follow this link for the orinal post, if you will http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/51508-i-need-help-setting-up-axe-fx-2-daw-recording.html
  93. NMG

    I need help setting up Axe fx 2 to DAW for recording.

    I want to be able to use the axe fx 2 as the audio interface. I have connected our monitors to the axe output and the usb to the Mac. I have set up my Daw Preferences to use the axe fx 2 and in and out ports. The part i cant work out is that the axe fx 2 sound always comes out the monitors...
  94. NMG

    this is great for match different guitars.

    Just running video on youtube, sampling different guitar and matching them to my js100. Done several acoustics, nylons and a Resonator played by mark knopfler. Much fun.
  95. NMG

    How to update factory presets in axe fx 2 for flash ROM

    In the utility menu there is an option to restore factory presets. Currently these preset are an old preset list that was released with V5. How do we update this memory with the new preset list that came with v6?
  96. NMG

    Bug? V6.0 unit rebooted after using looper

    Was using the looper in the attached patch in stereo undo. The screen blanked and the unit rebooted showing the opening title screen then loaded the next preset. Unfortunately, for diagnostic proposes, it does not happen every time. Heres the patch. note. patch was made in...
  97. NMG

    A ponder on global store

    I notice that a global save function save not only the values of the block, but also its bypass state. Is storing its bypass state a good idea? and for what reason? My initial thought is that it would become a pain in the ass when i go to call up the patch with it engaged and find that it is...
  98. NMG

    Manual knobs

    Shouldnt the manual knobs in the control menu have sub titles detailing which parameteres/modifiers they control, like REV MIX etc?
  99. NMG

    Touch wah settings

    Can anyone recommend touch wah settings with regards to the controller circuit? Thanks
  100. NMG

    preset offset maybe not following suite

    Hi all!! im using mfc in non axe fx mode for the moment. I have axe fx ultra set to Display offset 1 and midi PC offset 0 so that my presets start at 001, simples! I have the MFC set to axe fx display offset 1 and mfc offset to 1. In preset mode when i hit preset pedal 1 mfc display...
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