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Presets from Old firmware?

Hi All, Anyone got the presets from an earlier firmware? say from arraign FW6 or 7? I am redoing a song we have not played in years and i used to use an odd pitch shifting preset called "Night Creatures" ?? or something and it is not in the latest batch from what I can see ... wanted to...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Tips on working with different SC and HB guitars?

Just going to redo my patches from scratch, I take the new firmware as an opportunity to do this every so often. I recently got an ES-335 and am enjoying noodling about with it, but my main guitars are Fender Tele's ... So obviously they are opposite ends of the bright / dark scale. Anyone...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 28, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
The waiting is over FW 11 is out..

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- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 28, 2013
- Replies: 60
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Info on the new Bias Tremolo feature in the Amp Block?

Hi All, Disclaimer - I have never used a real bias tremolo, that i am aware of. Just been playing around with the new bias trem feature and some amps sound really amazing ("peli cachu sanctaidd" - Welsh for you know what!) with it and some sound, well .. just erm "balls"? I am guessing that...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Apr 15, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Computer Sounds like a Ring Mod thru Axe-FX II

Just bought a Mac Mini and doing something stupid, but can think what. All audio coming from the computer via USB sounds to the Axe-FX sounds like it is going through a ring mod... tried iTunes, tried Logic RingMod all sound the same. just tried it on my MacBook Pro, which was working ok...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2013
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MIDI out available as well as RJ45?

Any chance of allowing the normal 5 pin MIDI Out / Through to function at the same time as Cat5 connection? Reason? Would be good to control other devices via MIDI on the floor, rather than either running the pedals in a rack or having to run an extra midi cable from the back of the Axe to...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Atmospheric Soundscape thingy

Another pitchshifting modulated reverb.... this time more kinda Blackhole ....so the preset is called "Space Balls" Play slowly and let the reverb ring and modulate in the background. EXT-1 is mapped to Epression pedal .... this brings the guitar signal in and out ... so you can play the...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Shimmer Preset based on my "Eno Ascent" preset

Thought I would try and use the "Eno Ascent" preset as the basis for a more traditional "Shimmer" type preset. Axe-Change - Download Preset - BMF Shimmer - by BadMelonFarmer Bad quick demo..... EXT-1 is mapped to an expression pedal which brings the shimmer in and out.
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Eno-esque Sounds from Axe-FX II Version 7 Beta

I listened and tried M@'s Spacious preset..... liked the reverb, so I took that block and made it bigger and longer ... 20 Seconds.... wish it could go longer :mrgreen I added the reverb block to another preset and put it at the end of chain with some pitch shifting, modulation delay and an...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Delay Hold ... help smoothing out?

Hi all, Has anyone got any tips on smoothing out the delay hold feature, when I hit hold it has a pulsating sound rather than smooth repeat. I have tried volume swelling into the delay but instead of a smooth 'drooooooooooooooooooooooone' I always seem to end up with "Drone, drone, drone...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug? "FX-Loop" Bypass/Engage not working via MIDI

I just upgraded to 2.02 .... I did not notice if this issue was present in 2.01....But I know it used to work fine with the previous firmware. I have IA Switch 15 set to Axe-FX - FX-Loop and the red light does not come on and it does not go green when engaging, nor does the screen display...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- May 6, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
ToneMatch drive pedals or pedals that add "Flavour"

Hi guys, Anyone tried to ToneMatch unusual drive pedals, fuzz etc... Would this even work? I know the manual says to get the "Amp" as close to the original as you can.... But what about, say.... A Fuzz Factory? I don't own a fuzz factory, but do own some PTD fuzzes that are unique sounding...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Naming IA's that are Axe-FX Mode "NONE" ... is this new?

Naming IA's that are Axe-FX Mode "NONE" I have not noticed it before. if you set an Instant Access switch to "None" ... to do say M@'s "Boost" trick ....but I also do it for Delay "Hold" I noticed today since upgrading to version 2 ...it displays "IA SW 16" when pressing the "Boost"...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MFC-101 firmware 1.05

From the fractal twitter feed ... "MFC-101 Firmware version 1.05 is just around the corner... Faster MIDI transmission, smarter bank names, and a new feature for those using the unit without the Axe-FX." Hope patch sync between Axe-FX and MFC has been added. ( ... When you change patches on...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Mar 5, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Wish Update MFC-101 when bank changed on Axe-FX

I know this has been mentioned in threads before, but is there any way you can think of to get this functionality? Sometimes it is easier to use the scroll wheel to get to a preset that might be work in progress or a new jam at rehearsal etc... The. You loose the ability to control the axe-Fx...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2012
- Replies: 38
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Bug? Mac USB Issues

there seems to be a lot of issues around the way Mac's are getting pops and crackles whilst monitoring and recording. Other than Macs We have not been able to track anything specific down, it appears to be happening in Snow Leopard, Lion and Macs of different ages and chipsets. It does not...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Oct 19, 2011
- Replies: 119
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Song Mode - Program Changes to Non Axe-FX?

Hi all, I am wondering if I am missing something here....in Preset mode you can set any preset to be any preset on the Axe-FX AND any preset on other equipment.....you cant seem to do this in Song mode. I can not find a way in Song mode to send a Preset Change to other equipment other than...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Oct 15, 2011
- Replies: 20
- Forum: MFC Discussion
El Capistan - Saturated Wash

Hi guys, here is my first more successful attempt to warm up the Tape Delay and get more of the El Capistan kinda vibe. I used the El Capsitan mainly on a tuned to my taste version of the Strymon "Saturated Wash". The "Shiva Sat El Cap.syx" is a full preset based on Sean's excellent "Shiva on...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2011
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Firmware 1.04 released for MFC-101

Just stumbled on this... http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware+presets/mfc-101/mfc101_104.zip ************* MFC-101 RELEASE NOTES ************* ------------------------------------------------- v1.04 ------------------------------------------------- 1. Fixed a bug with...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Bugs in Presets 088 Night Creatures and 378 Spaceverb

Bugs in Presets 088 Night Creatures and 378 Space Verb - Solved I noticed Night creatures sounds nothing like it did on the Ultra as it had no pitchshifting in and having compared the settings to the Ultra preset and having a play it seems to be a bug in the Filter Blocks....if I bypass both...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
088 Night Creatures - Preset

Just got an Axe-Fx II and one of the Ultra presets I used was Night Creatures. The preset on the II is nothing like the preset on the Ultra, it has the same swell feature...but all the pitch shifting goodness is missing. Anyone else noticed this? Cheers Martin
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Sep 13, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
IA Secondary CC's in Axe-FX mode?

Hi guys, Just trying to set up my MFC-101 ready for the Axe-FX II... (Which I will not be getting for another month or so... So can't try it out at the moment). I have been battling to get TapTemp working across the Axe-FX ultra and other midi devices, long story! I have a few options open...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 24, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MFC-101 Plugged another device first?

Hi, Just ordered an MFC-101 to replace a Ground Control Pro. It has not arrived yet, but is there any problem plugging the MFC-101 into a device before the Axe-FX? The reason ask is that I currently plug the GCP into an Eclipse to get MIDI Clock and sync the tap tempo of the Axe-FX withe...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MIDI Clock Transmit?

The Axe-FX has the option to receive a MIDI clock so the tempo can be in sync with other devices that transmit the MIDI clock, but I would like an option for the Axe-FX to act as the source for other devices and allow transmission of Midi clock. I would like to be able to keep the taptempo in...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Dec 28, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
MIDI Tap Tempo ...ideas?

Hi All, I have a Rocktron MIDI Mate for my Axe-FX ultra and it's all good. (I got it used really cheap) So I have button 9 set to CC9 and then on the Axe-FX I set Tap Tempo to CC9 .... all good! BUT, I am now trying to incorporate another MIDI device into the mix, an Eventide TimeFactor, and...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Dec 6, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
MIDI - Axe-FX as a MIDI controller?

Hi all, First off, I am a MIDI noob, so assume I know nothing! LOL anyone know of any guides for using the Axe-FX to control other MIDI devices? all the stuff i can find in the manual and the wiki is around using a MIDI controller to control the Axe-FX, which I have followed and have my...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Dec 4, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
FX-Loop....Am I missing something??

Hi guys, Never used the FX loop before on my ULTRA, just tried tonight and as soon as I put it into a block I get no output, I have had a quick play with the levels in the block, but still nothing. I had a quick search and could not find anything that jumped out at me.... is there anything i...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Nov 19, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Freeze Effect

thought you guys might be interested in this.... (it is a little quirky at first, but stick with it!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjFth1mg ... r_embedded Bills effectology series is always really interesting. I am hoping that a freeze effect will come to the Axe-FX Hope you enjoy it, I...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
TimeFactor "Guitars In Space" Preset 3:1?

Hi guys, I have one song that is based on this Eventide preset, does anyone have an Axe-Fx version of this preset? It is a BandDelay based preset that REALLY works and I have not found a BandDelay preset close enough yet. I created one from the eventide info, but it just does not have the...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- May 28, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Feedback loop / fuzz - David Torn type OTT Fuzz sound?

Hi Guys, any ideas on how to get that "Feedback Loop / Fuzz" like the OTT fuzz sound that David Torn gets. Not looking for the EXACT same tone, but something in that ball park. it is more that just a Fuzz. I know he uses a PTD Tornita http://www.myspace.com/paultrombettadesign which is a...
- BadMelonFarmer
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2010
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange