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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Your answer was perfect and very helpful. I lelt it open ended on purpose because I wanted to know how people were working with their dry signal for whatever application it may be. Whether it be during recording or live use or whatever. No answer should be wrong.
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    I'm curious about this as well and your dry setup when recording.
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Show me my incomplete sentences and lack of grammar. If you don't understand what "best practices" means when using a DI box or not I don't know what to tell you. You need to read the thread a couple of more times my man.
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Thanks super helpful. I was having the same issue with the Outs being too loud into my mic pres and having to use the pad as well. How about recording a dry signal along with your wet signal?
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    This is the exact reason I hesitated to post this thread because I knew Chris would jump in with, "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!?!?!" If I'm hesitating to ask a question after using the Axe for 5 years I can't imagine how other users feel. I was really hoping others would reply even if giving the...
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Correct. I've written this before and two other people understood and answered. Correct. "Can someone please provide the latest best practices? DI box or not? Hookup suggestions etc." This was my first post. Did you really not understand that line and feel the need to rewrite my first post...
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Cool. I recently bought a Radial JDV as well and just deciding if it's even needed for recording or live use. So, you're basically going GTR > Radial > Front of Axe? Have you tried using the OUT 2 and Effect Loop block method yet without the DI box? The reamp I have down and there's plenty...
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    "Okay cool. Yeah I didn't do anything special using the 1/4" outs in regards to the preset. I was just messing with the 1/4" Out 1's to see if my DI's would add some mojo. Didn't pan out. The XLR Out 1 and the 1/4" Out 1 into a high end DI sounded virtually identical." Richard Let me see if I'm...
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    No reamp info. Just straight info about DI hookups and best practices with or without using an external box.
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    This is the kind of info I was looking for. So you just used your OUT 2 into your DAW? What was the connection setup and where did you put the effects loop block? Any specific area within the chain or row?
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    No offense, and this is not a personal attack. I'd honestly like to hear from others about this topic besides how you use the AxeFX and it's applications.
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    DI Recommendations / Suggestions

    Can someone please provide the latest best practices? DI box or not? Hookup suggestions etc. I've spent the last couple of hours going through many old and misinformed threads. It shouldn't be this difficult to find accurate info. Thanks so much.
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    Your go to advanced paramaters?

    These seem to be working for me. I find myself raising the dynamics then raising the dynamics time while having the preamp dynamics around 50% while lowering the preamp dyn time. My ears are guiding me towards a more/less compressed / present tone when working with these knobs. Is that correct?
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    Your go to advanced paramaters?

    Just curious which advanced parameters people are digging most that I should be concentrating more on. Somewhere between V7 and V9 the feel of my presets have drifted towards very stiff and compressed. My setup is very basic with just an amp block that's clean w/ slight breakup and a light...
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    Fractal's thought process in organizing the presets in Banks

    Actually, there is a "should be" otherwise the first 50 presets would all be at 12 noon instead of the custom settings they are currently at. Most users barely edit the first 50 presets for a reason. There's a wealth of info in those first 50 presets which would benefit every other amp if they...
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    Fractal's thought process in organizing the presets in Banks

    I think what he's trying to say, is it would be great if each amp had it's own preset so the user can see how the amp's front end settings (drive, treble, mid, bass, volume, etc) should be as a starting point. I've been waiting for this since the Ultra and with every new firmware / new preset...
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    Recording problem with pro tools 10

    It's latency. Flip between between Auto Input or Input Only Monitoring. In Pro Tools go here: Track > Input or Auto Monitoring. Also go into Options > Low Latency Monitoring. Make sure that's checked. You should be fine.
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    help with EQ please! (PEQ, GEQ and Global EQ)

    Unfortunately, I don't us EQ blocks so I can't really recco stock settings. Honestly, I don't think you need to go that far yet. The first 20+ stock presets should be mind blowing with that Matrix. I hated when guys wrote that and just didn't feel the same way with my setup until I realized it...
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    help with EQ please! (PEQ, GEQ and Global EQ)

    Hey man. Here's what I learned from having both the Ultra and FXII. It is critical you understand the basics and foundation of EQ outside of this forum. I'm not talking about EQ on an amp (bass, mid, treble, etc), which we're all used to but EQ in terms of engineering and mixing. I've spent too...
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    Ethernet Cable (Cat 5) No Click / Secure?

    Strange. Which brand clicked for you? Rocketfish and Dynex wasn't clicking in place on my Axe.
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    Ethernet Cable (Cat 5) No Click / Secure?

    All 3 cables (different) have the boots around the plug. It's just not clicking in place in the back.
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    Ethernet Cable (Cat 5) No Click / Secure?

    Is it normal for the ethernet cable (Cat 5) to not click in place on the back of the Axe FX (MFC)? I've tried 3 cables so far w/ no click in place like it does on the foot controller.
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    New guy needs help with protools.

    Slightly different take from the responses above. From memory. If you are using PT 10 go AXE OUT1 > Ensemble Line/Mic IN (I think the line level for the ensemble is CH Seven or CH Eight). Use that CH# Instead of CH 1-4. Go into the your playback engine in PT and choose ENSEMBLE as your...
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    Anybody using the II with 4 cable method, I tried it tonight

    Same here. Unable to use 4CM with external pedals and rack gear :(
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    P90 Pickup Noise/Hum

    Yeah, I've been trying the move away method as well but very little decrease on my end. I'm going through an audio interface (Line). Do you get the same noise with your reg amps / Is it consistent or just through the Axe?
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    P90 Pickup Noise/Hum

    Would anyone have a solution for this? These are the newer P90 pickups made by Dusenberg. None of my real amps or even my Kemper are picking up the noise (all dead silent) like the Axe II is. It's pretty intense / currently can't use this guitar with the Axe II. I've tried the noise gate but it...
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    Why was Output 2 designed to be wideband?

    ... and guitars have strings. It would be great if you read the rest of the thread as it is not only about amps but almost everything using OUT 2 and the info in the manual about OUT 2 being inconsistent with some users AXE II. See Trazan's AXE test to see if your unit has issues.
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    Why was Output 2 designed to be wideband?

    It's been listed many times that it is not only amps but other gear like external pedals and delays all using OUT 2 and hissing. Just listing amps is not getting to heart of the issue. Click on Trazan's screen name to see his MP3 upload of using his timefactor and OUT 2 (pre mod).
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    That would be ideal.
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    Do you know of any US companies that do this mod?
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    Nice. Did you notice any change in tone?
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    So what connection routing are using to minimize the hiss? Bypass OUT 2 altogether and just put your TF pedal in front then connecting to INSTR and/or INPUT 2?
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    So, basically the effects loop (mostly OUT 2) is unusable with any type of stomp, right? How is this not a bigger issue? When you say most users don't do it this way so they do not notice (4CM) are they just connecting their external stomp pedals together and then feeding the last pedal's line...
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    I have the exact same situation as you using the same tone w/ the same results. I'm not using a high gain amp in the loop or amp choice (Cliff's response for the issue we are having). Are you putting the FX Loop block first in the chain before AMP and CAB? If so, I am as well. Reading over...
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    I've read that thread and it's 50% Yes / 50% No going back and forth debate. Then Cliff chimes in and says don't get the mod they can alter your Axe II for high gain amps minus the hiss/noise. My situation is not high gain amps. It's just 1-2 external pedals that have no noise / no hiss while...
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    Does anyone else know what's up when using an FX loop block before the amp for external pedals in conjunction with OUT 2 - why it delivers such significant hiss/noise level? Is this a known hardware issue? The above method worked but drastically changes the tone and leaves out the core use of...
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    This method worked. Reduced the hiss. Just confirming, I'm going Guitar > Pedal IN > Pedal OUT > Input 2 (Axe Return). No Output 2 and No connection to the INSTR on the front of the Axe?
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    Input 2 / Output 2 Hiss Solution

    Just curious if anyone has a solution for the hiss issue I'm having when using the effects loop (In 2 / Out 2) and FX block in a preset. With the FX Loop block before the amp it's quite noticeable whereas after the cab block it's gone. Unfortunately, my effects loop based pedals (1-2 light...
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    A Tip For Those Still A Little Confused With The Amp Speaker Resonator Parameters

    Honestly, that looper idea should be a sticky. I can't believe I didn't think to use that function all this time. What a time saver and seamless workflow idea.
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    Again about 5.04b

    Update: Worked on it pretty hard and even tweaked other advanced parameters, sounds cool and get what you're saying. Then I went back to 5.01 and loaded up my backup presets and there's just a dynamic relationship between that firmware, my Halo and 3rd party IR's that's hard to top. Amp and Cab...
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    Again about 5.04b

    Doah. When I switched back to 5.01 I still had the previous Axe Edit loaded. I'll try it now. Any other parameters you think would help to pull back the tone to more of a balanced/smooth/creamy feel that made 5.01 so special? 99% of the time I am using clean and light/mid drive amps. The...
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    Again about 5.04b

    I see the Low Res but where's the High Res in that tab? Only Low + Mid Res. With 5.01 your directions were awesome with just stick to the dynamics, damp, speaker drive and motor drive (maybe tri hardness). Which I barely even needed to edit with the last version. They all sounded great at...
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    Again about 5.04b

    How did you go back to 5.01 and get volume on the output? For some reason when I try to revert back to 5.01 I see meter levels but no sound. Checked everything in I/O Input/Output but can't figure it out since everything is the same. Agree about 5.01. With my setup (amp and cab only) 5.04b...
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    Again about 5.04b

    Agree. I've been asking this question for a while now hoping with any of these firmware updates there would at least be default amp presets for the rest of the amps instead of less than half of them (0-40). For me there's barely any tweaking needed w/ the default first 40 presets. Also, it's the...
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    Amp List pdf for Quick Easy Viewing

    Super helpful. Thanks.
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    Amb & Cab Block Quick Reference Guide

    Great job! Thx
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    New Axe-Fx II Firmware 5.04b released

    Got it. So if I dropped the damp down and lowered the speaker drive and raised the the motor on my custom presets those don't change back to default when I load the new firmware? I promise that was the last question. Way too much work/tweaking was put towards the last release for me to lose it...
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    New Axe-Fx II Firmware 5.04b released

    java - See the full thread. He's playing 4.0 in 5.01 by not resetting the amp. Which holds his updated parameters in tact. When I'm writing "prior firmware version" its meant that he didn't reset the amp block which does not load the default parameters for that firmware release (new) - ex...
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    New Axe-Fx II Firmware 5.04b released

    So what Luke recco'd is incorrect? Users won't be playing a prior firmware version in this new version within their amps. Right?
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    New Axe-Fx II Firmware 5.04b released

    So, wait. The changes are automatically applied to your custom patches even if you don't reset the amp? Just trying to understand what was written below and your quote.
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    simple levels question

    I have my Axe going Line Out > Metric Halo which PT 10 sees when I record. Post Scott's tip. I have my Input at 51% and Outs 1/2 (knobs) at 12 o'clock and never clip w/ enough room to make adjustments in vol/gain when recording. Before I read Scott's tips about Outputs I had my Input (I/O) at...
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    Problems upgrading firmware - not going well

    Lou - When you shut down the Axe II (hardware) and reboot does it show 5.1 in the utility page? I had the same issue with "firmware update unknown" (Macbook Pro) and in fact it did go through even with the same error msgs you are getting. Also, go into Axe Edit after the reboot and check the...
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    Axe Edit and updated presets for FW5 have been posted

    Blown away by V5 right out of the gate. It works very well w/ outboard gear, RW and OH IRs. So far, the stock presets are better than my custom 4.1 presets. Great job everyone involved...
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    What is to be gained? USB source NOT selectable??? Bogus!!!

    I haven't gone through all these pages in the thread yet but have you tried PT10? For me it works flawlessly with AxeFX and other third party gear. Plus it solves the direct monitoring issue in PT9.
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    FW Updates and Axe Edit

    Makes sense. If the axe edit actually worked with minimal bugs instead of MAJOR ones almost every time with every firmware release to date. The few days wait line above is pretty much useless if the axe edit does not work properly with the firmware update changes. Again, I'm not talking minor...
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    FW Updates and Axe Edit

    I would factor in the first/second round of axe edit revisions are usually buggy with new firmware updates, especially when new functions/parameters are introduced. I'm in the same boat as you guys. Axe Edit only user due to studio setup.
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    Reset system parameters ?

    Counterproductive. Time spent writing vs tweaking (for me) With monthly or even bi-monthly updates being released so fast it still confuses me why half of the amps still do not have their own default setting / stripped down preset number (ex. 1-40 in Bank A) to coincide with firmware updates...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    That's smart. I've been doing it the long way by using axe manage and the "new view" side by side screen. V4 Bank A (left) and Custom Presets Bank B (right) and literally toggling between them both looking for errors. I like your way X/Y comparison better moving forward.
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Yeah, you're good to go. I just wouldn't toggle around amps and then back to the orig in axe edit if you want to go back to their default setting. Kinks aren't worked out yet in axe edit. I always do a soft and hard reset anyway, just in case.
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    It's mostly the Power Tube Hardness, Speaker Drive and Triode Hardness that don't go back when you toggle amps. I went through every amp and tested them all. Now back to all and new amps having their own stripped down file to DL and/or select preset number :)
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Axe-Edit just isn't changing back to the amps prior settings when you toggle amps in axe edit. Specifically in the advanced tab where most of the work has been done with this new update. This is only on the axe-edit. The reset function is on the Axe which doesn't fix it in axe-edit. Hopefully...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Disagree. A reference point for the way "things are done" should be stripped down presets like there are in Bank A (0-40) when new amps come on board. There are 383 presets in the axe. If there isn't room then a download file should be avail as a starting point. Also, the amps used with effects...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Here's why a preset or at least a syx download for each new amp should be avail. I just posted this on the axe edit page. "Heads up. When you toggle between amps they do not go back to their intended default new 4.0-4.1 settings. Not talking about the eq's, gain, MV, etc which shouldn't...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    And some of us would like to see what the default settings used to dial in these new amps. Also, there a bunch of us that go pretty deep on our amp pages, and with the latest update you don't have to go that heavy w/ tweaking.
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    ... and then for the +90% of players using the Axe to customize their patches and preset order can download that "removed" preset (which was replaced by a stripped down amp preset) from a previous bank through the axe-manage. It's very simple to bring in an older bank and save a single preset...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    That would be ideal for many players...
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Does anyone know why recently intro'd amps still aren't showcased with a basic preset (amp, cab, reverb) vs. the majority of presets still being effects and sounds? Even with new banks being updated so frequently from the admin side.
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    New Updates / New Presets?

    Just confirming if any of these new amps in the last update have their own stripped down preset #? Amp, Cab, Delay and Reverb only like the amps upfront in Bank A.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 4.01 Up

    You have to use the drop down bar in the pop up window to point to where the 4.0 syx file is. Which is probably on your desktop since you've unzipped the file already. Click it.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 4.01 Up

    AXE FX - Press UTILITY>FIRMWARE>ENTER Button Then go to AXE EDIT>SETTINGS>UPDATE FIRMWARE>CLICK ON 4.0 syx FILE>DONE
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 4.01 Up

    Super fast download/update. Just curious why with each new amp coming out they don't have their own stripped down preset like some of the others upfront (Bank A) - 59 Bassguy, 65 Bassguy, Brownface, Deluxe Verb, etc. Would love to see/hear the default setting your using on these new amps to...
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    Axe-FX II changes Pro Tool's default audio device...

    You have to launch Axe Edit last in the chain of turning your units on. Pro Tools is picking up your Axe as your audio interface first through Axe-Edit because it has been turned on before the PT session has been loaded / sees your ULN. I had the same issue and I have the same setup as you. Just...
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    Recording level?

    Sorry, meant straight out of the box the levels should translate seamlessly or close to any users setup. I remember I had to do some light tweaking cause of clipping when it first arrived but then again I don't use the Axe as my interface in PT. Sounds like it might be your sound card settings...
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    Recording level?

    Yeah, I don't use the AXE as my interface since I am doing other things in PT. Honestly, I've tried every configuration in PT even when I had my ULTRA. The converters in the 002 are awful so I used to go Line Out (ULTRA) into a Lavry AD10 then went SPDIF into 002 / PT 8. Which sounded really...
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    Recording level?

    You need to go into the I/O and adjust your INSTR IN level then balance out your output volume (OUT 1). I work in PT 10 and my INSTR IN is about 49.8% and my OUT 1 is at about 1 o'clock. I have my AXEII going line out into an audio interface which PT10 sees in the playback engine.
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    Axe FX II and PT 9...

    Shotgunn / Others: If you're gonna stick with PT 9 this is what a lot guys are using to get around the 3rd party interface monitoring issue which was fixed in PT 10...
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    Axe FX II and PT 9...

    My experience: Upgrade to PT 10 before you get the Axe II. You'll save yourself so much time trying to figure out where the latency and delay compensation is coming from in PT 9 when recording and monitoring. And that's even if you're running off a suped up mac. There's an issue with low latency...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 3.00 Up

    Sounds amazing. The output volume taper improvement is perfect. Please keep this setting for future releases. It works so well with outboard gear.
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 2.00 Up

    I think with the new update (2.0C) you have to re-download the factory presets for the changes to be heard. Then edit or upload your custom patches. I was asking above if your custom patches that were edited in 1.05 auto update/change with the new firmware 2.0C when you upload them back in...
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 2.00 Up

    Just curious if you've done this yet or does anyone have the best recco? I am in the same boat. I've updated to 2.0c and have replaced all my custom patches with the new v2 factory patches and just wondering if I can now upload my backed up custom patches all at once (Bank A-C). Will my custom...
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    Cab Block Room Effects

    Nice. That's a great tip about the RW settings. So, for OH you're zeroing out Mic Spacing but leaving your Room Level and Room Size settings? Editing of course those two by OH amp/mic. I've been riding your stock settings (w/ lower room level) and they just make all my custom patches shine.
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    Cab Block Room Effects

    Scott - Do you alter your stock cab settings when you're importing IR's as well or do you leave the above settings even when the mic choice is NONE for IR imports? There's such a huge difference in tone with those 3 cab settings and using the cabs/mics inside the Axe II vs. importing IR's...
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    Importing IR's and Room Size and Cabinet Spacing

    Do you have reverb enabled while you're auditioning? Would love to just have solid base line setting amount for room level, room size and mic spacing to audition IR's where I am not overly coloring the tone? A little is fine. I have reverb enabled in a small room setting w/ the mix at about 8-9...
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    Importing IR's and Room Size and Cabinet Spacing

    Ok. So I should leave them as is when auditioning IR's so I am not additionally coloring tone? Thx for the reply!
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    Importing IR's and Room Size and Cabinet Spacing

    Quick question. Would it be ideal to zero out the "Room Size" and "Cabinet Spacing" when importing custom IR's from RW and OH? On the wiki it just says to use choose "None" in the mic drop down menu, but doesn't say anything about editing or just leaving the "Room Size" and "Cabinet Spacing %"...
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    Quick Input/Instr In Question

    Yeah. I thought I switched it back after reamping and doing DI work. Doah
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    Quick Input/Instr In Question

    I see. I am only using the front (guitar) INSTR. Currently nothing is plugged into INPUT 1. Wouldn't INPUT 1 then not have an effect on volume, since nothing is plugged into it (back)? Both are playing a role in volume with my setup.
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    Quick Input/Instr In Question

    I've searched the forum a couple of times and was unable to find a direct answer. Is it best to dial the INSTR In and INPUT 1 levels close/exact to each other or keep the INPUT 1 higher and roll back the INSTR In level? Right now, I have both at around 80+% using a low output guitar...
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    Quick question/help about DI hookup

    I've searched through the forum a bunch of times, but yet still seemed really lost on how to apply DI recording into my setup. All I'm trying to do is record 2 tracks simultaneously in pro tools. Track 1 is wet and Track 2 is dry to reamp later. Track 1 (wet): Axe > Front (instr) > RPQ Pre >...
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