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  1. benson

    AX8 Does Bon Jovi // Dead Or Alive // GoPro Video

    Thanks mate, hugely appreciated!
  2. benson

    AX8 Does Bon Jovi // Dead Or Alive // GoPro Video

    Sounds great man, any chance you could share the preset please? My band are covering the same song and it would be good to make proper use of the Ax8 and not resort to the Variax.
  3. benson

    Re-Load or Reset an amp...???

    Is this necessary for any other blocks after a firmware upgrade?
  4. benson

    Atomic CLR - can't buy one

    I bought one from Andertons three months ago, it's developed a fault whereby one of the channels has gone dead. Andertons can't give me a replacement and they've been repeatedly let down by Atomic. In fairness Andertons did agree to refund me if I wanted it, read lots about CLR quality control...
  5. benson

    With the news of overseas assembly...

    Don't be xenophobes folks, FAS are a global business and there's a big world out there full of high quality products which were made outside of the US of A.
  6. benson

    Clean Fender Funk with 8 scenes and envelope filters

    Did this very cool looking preset ever get converted to the AX8 or do the blocks translate well with Fractool?
  7. benson

    Bug? AX8 not displaying reverse auto-engaged effects properly

    Yes it is. Wouldn't be auto-engage without :) (Edit) auto-off value of 95% did it - thanks!
  8. benson

    Bug? AX8 not displaying reverse auto-engaged effects properly

    When you auto-engage an effect block using an expression pedal with the min value set to 0% and max 100% the AX8 display changes to reflect the block is enabled or disabled as you would expect. However, the display does not correctly reflect the block status if the reverse min and max values...
  9. benson

    Wireless - Shure GLXD16 or Line 6 G70 ???

    The Shure doesn't have a replaceable battery AFAIK, when they eventually wear out as they are prone to do over time then you'll struggle. The G70 on the other hand is equally as rugged yet takes batteries you can buy anywhere.
  10. benson

    New AX8 video - My Live Direct Preset/Tones

    Hey Rich, great video mate, how about a video on using the Banshee? Could use some tips from setup, tube placement, settings and technique.
  11. benson

    Rehearsal volume without clipping

    As has already been suggested, take the time to understand clipping and how it relates to your volume. I had very similar issues with my Ax8 but I just read the available material and watched a video or two and problem solved.
  12. benson

    Kudos to Chris and the videos!

    Not sure what you're asking for. Your post was to thank Chris and give your personal endorsement to his products, which you did. The cynical might be forgiven for thinking the intention was to drum up business for him :)
  13. benson

    AX8 in front of 10,000!

    Sounds awesome, question, how are you integrating the Banshee? Do you have it the traditional inline method or through the Ax8 FX loop? If the latter do you use the gain of the Banshee or the gain of an Ax8 amp or drive block?
  14. benson

    Ax8 in the video of the making of Hardwired by Metallica

    Isn't the FX8 mkII cosmetically very similar to the AX8?
  15. benson

    Tweaking controller parameters for tone morphing

    I'm using a pedal to morph between a high gain (toe down) and a clean tone (heel down). I've achieved this by assigning a controller to lower the input gain and trim appropriately but because this also drops the volume I'm also increasing the amp block output level for the clean tone only. It...
  16. benson

    Anybody own two...

    Depends on what you do with your AX8. The (albeit modest) complexity of my preset setup means I couldn't simply pick up any old device for a gig and the time to program two different technologies identically, and maintain them, is entirely uneconomical.
  17. benson

    Other than Wah and Volume, what do you use your expression pedal(s) for?

    I use four expression pedals: 1st is FX depending on preset (Wah, whammy, vibe, mix for pitch) 2nd is solo (adds volume, gain, delay mix and delay feedback) 3rd is clean tone to hi-gain morph 4th is straight output volume I know I can do this stuff with scenes, I prefer the control and...
  18. benson

    Wish Per preset free text field

    I'd like to be able to add some basic text notes to a preset such as "AX8 CLR" or "AX8 FOH" or "Use with piezo set to xyz" etc.. without them showing up in the preset name. I don't need to see them from the LED display but they are useful when working in Ax8 Edit.
  19. benson

    The Clangers

    This is an ambient trippy preset which generates a whole load of cool noise. It does react a little to your playing especially harmonics and dive bombs but not much, ultimately this really is just a white noise preset. I use this as the immediate pre-synth intro to One Vision by Queen for my...
  20. benson

    in instrument clipping....

    Stupid question, is the input level, clip led and pad setting irrespective of the preset or any other block related parameter?
  21. benson

    Can't see where I am!

    Agree, I love my Ax8 but the display is a big issue.
  22. benson

    *BRAND NEW* AX8 Labelling System imminent!! Next gen KickTags launching in September!!!

    This is so cool, the best labels money can buy are about to get even better ...
  23. benson

    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    New build in progress, trying the AX8 for size first ...
  24. benson

    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Nice setup, what's the switchback connected to the LGX?
  25. benson

    Can you achieve the functionality of the Mission Expressionator with AxeFXII?

    Thanks @iaresee, that's a really good point to make about potential issues with a floating modifier. I'll take a look at the scene link.
  26. benson

    Can you achieve the functionality of the Mission Expressionator with AxeFXII?

    Mission make ine(the Expresionator) but I was hoping to avoid the cost and bulk of an additional item on the board. I think I'll try and achieve my objective with scenes until the MFC evolves.
  27. benson

    Can you achieve the functionality of the Mission Expressionator with AxeFXII?

    Apologies, I wasn't veryclear. What I'm looking to do is cycle the effect the expression pedal is controlling within a preset. So one expression pedal could have multiple separate (not combined) uses depending on the IA you've selected in a smiler way to how the Expresionater works.
  28. benson

    Can you achieve the functionality of the Mission Expressionator with AxeFXII?

    Or even the Ax8? Basically I currently have several expression pedals which I'd like to reduce down to one (yes I use them all and no I can't achieve what I want with scenes). The Expressionator allows you to use multiple modifier functions on a single pedal which sounds great but it's...
  29. benson

    Buying a second CLR cab - active or passive?

    That's a good point, but the price differential is still £200 or $280 between the two here in the UK :(
  30. benson

    Buying a second CLR cab - active or passive?

    Hi folks looking for some FRFR advice. I have an active CLR cab and am considering buying a second to fill the sound out more. A passive cab appeals because it's cheaper and lighter but an active cab would give me a little more flexibility in terms of leaving one cab in my music room and the...
  31. benson

    Can't Get Enough - Bad Company

    Does anyone have a preset with a pitch shifter block for the harmony solo? I've been struggling to get the second part of the solo when it changes key.
  32. benson

    Cpu horsepower AX8 vs AxeFXII mk1

    Are there any specs available to compare the cpu horsepower of the above? Looking to work out how much I'd need to tweek my presets to shrink my rig.
  33. benson

    Just a heads up! win 10 x64 OS update trashed USB drv

    I followed the proper uninstall procedure at ... http://support.fractalaudio.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/12/0/verify-usb-driver-installation-on-windows ... Which was not what I'd done before (note to self, the instructions are there for a reason). I reinstalled and followed the...
  34. benson

    Just a heads up! win 10 x64 OS update trashed USB drv

    Has anyone tried going back to a pre Quantum version of firmware?
  35. benson

    Just a heads up! win 10 x64 OS update trashed USB drv

    Tried reboots plus driver and AxeEdit reinstalls to no avail. It's odd that the ports are showing connected but nothing else. At first I thought it was a faulty USB cable but eliminated that.
  36. benson

    Just a heads up! win 10 x64 OS update trashed USB drv

    Same issue here with Windows 10 x64 and Quantum 1.06 and AxeEdit 3.4.0. The port shows as connected (green ticks) in AxeEdit settings, as does the indicator in the top left, but the preset is blank and I get various timeout messages on startup. The instructions above don't fix. Same USB cable...
  37. benson

    AOTW 4 Friedman (H)BE

    To dust off an old thread, any HBE dial-in or IR tips under Quantum?
  38. benson

    A few new shots of the Edge's 2015 rig

    And a beanie
  39. benson

    Matrix NL212 tweaks

    Hi Jollo, are you able to re-post your attachments? They seem to have disappeared.
  40. benson

    Using Saturation switch on an expression pedal

    That's a great idea fella but I've already got a busy patch using two amps :) The alternative is to not use the saturation switch and add some more gain and a volume boost to the same controller.
  41. benson

    Using Saturation switch on an expression pedal

    Not looking to use a switch, happy with an expression pedal once I find a way around this :)
  42. benson

    Using Saturation switch on an expression pedal

    Don't really want an IA for a solo boost, I use the pedal frequently for fills and I'd be constantly balancing on one leg :) Thanks for the LFO tip, I'll have a play.
  43. benson

    Using Saturation switch on an expression pedal

    I guess I can live with a jump up as ultimately that's what I'm trying to achieve with the boost.
  44. benson

    Using Saturation switch on an expression pedal

    Hi guys, Using an expression pedal pedal as a solo boost and, among other things, I'd like it to morph the Saturation Switch from Off to Ideal. I've set it up and it works but its not smooth, at around the half way point of the sweep theres a noticeable drop in volume whilst the sweep traverses...
  45. benson

    Just made a Quantum leap

    Wow, never tried with cab sims on hefore, always thought it was taboo. Any recommended amp and cab IR combos with this setup?
  46. benson

    Just made a Quantum leap

    Thanks, any tips on which why and by how much? I'm probably an hour from Southampton.
  47. benson

    Just made a Quantum leap

    Many thanks, I'm using an NL212 guitar cab so don't use cab sims. That's why I went down that route, far too much choice for a simpleton like me to cope with otherwise!
  48. benson

    Just made a Quantum leap

    So just upgraded from v14.02 to Q1.05, love what I'm hearing so far but now faced with the daunting prospect of rebuilding all my presets. I'm playing through a mk1 AxeFXII, Matrix GT1000FX and NL212 so no cab sims. In the past I've used numerous GEQ and PEQ blocks following advice on the forum...
  49. benson

    Upgrading from Version 10.02 to Quantum

    Not everyone wants to tinker, some people are happy with their tone and prefer to play guitar rather than play computer.
  50. benson

    Previous Version archive?

    Perfect, thank you :)
  51. benson

    Previous Version archive?

    Hi, Any download links for AxeEdit for Windows 7 that supports the AxeFXII running v14.02 ? I do plan on upgrading to v15+ but need to make some changes using a borrowed laptop first. Cheers, Tony
  52. benson

    Power conditioner, yes or nay?

    As I already said, in the rear of the rack. So why would anybody mount an AFX in a 2u rack which clearly has no airflow? It's all relative, my Furman and G90 generate no heat so being butted up causes no issue. The AFX and Matrix have as much airflow as they would without the Furman. It isn't...
  53. benson

    Power conditioner, yes or nay?

    Don't want a 6u, happy with a 4u and no issues since the AFX2 launch.
  54. benson

    Power conditioner, yes or nay?

    Because the AFX2 is quite deep I'm able to mount a Furman in the rear of my rack. I have the AFX2, Line 6 G90, Matrix GT1000FX and a Furman all in a 4u rack.
  55. benson

    KickTags Pro - new labels for MFC coming soon!

    These look awesome, take my money dude!!!
  56. benson

    Question for Cliff and the Fractal Team!

    Now try doing the same thing whilst retaining the FXLoop for an external device. That's where it gets really interesting :)
  57. benson

    Mixer and Controller Question

    Thanks Bakerman, I'll give it a try.
  58. benson

    Mixer and Controller Question

    Yeah, thats what I've done, I made the same pedal control the trim and drive on both amps, its not perfect but its a work in progress and gives a little more flexibility.
  59. benson

    Mixer and Controller Question

    I have two amps, one clean one dirty, feeding into a single mixer block. I use an expression pedal to switch between the amps by switching the levels of the preceding inputs (1 is clean, 3 is dirty) which works fine. Although I didn’t tend to use the in-between morphed tones I found it useful to...
  60. benson

    MFC v3.0 and external controller limit - Is this a bug?

    Yup, that was it, it was OFF. I am irritated at myself for not spotting this, bemused how it was ever disabled and grateful to you in equal measures - thanks :)
  61. benson

    MFC v3.0 and external controller limit - Is this a bug?

    Hey folks, I have three external controllers and two external switches all working fine connected to my first gen MFC running v3.0. I'm running 14.02 on my AxeII. I'm expanding my board to add another expression pedal but can't get the MFC to recognise a fourth controller on the physical pedal...
  62. benson

    Boosting for Solo's

    Thank you Johan!
  63. benson

    Adding low end oomph to Brit-Super on v14.02

    Increasing the dynamic depth parameter from the default value of 1 up to 3 did the trick without making the bass player redundant - didn't help with his playing though :D
  64. benson

    Boosting for Solo's

    Can you folks elaborate on null filter use? What does it do and how do you set it?
  65. benson

    Adding low end oomph to Brit-Super on v14.02

    Thanks for the tip!
  66. benson

    Adding low end oomph to Brit-Super on v14.02

    That's a good point made well, now if only I could get my bass player to play the right nights, is there a parameter for that? ;)
  67. benson

    Adding low end oomph to Brit-Super on v14.02

    Thanks mate, will give it a try.
  68. benson

    Adding low end oomph to Brit-Super on v14.02

    So I've finally found the tone I was looking for with my AxeFXII, Brit-Super model, BB drive model, Matrix GT1000FX and a Matrix NL212 guitar cab. I also use a Matrix CFR12 wedge with an IR for dialling in FOH tones and monitoring live. I love the openness, the squelch and the tone but I'd...
  69. benson

    is it ok for axe to work while standing on the side?

    Depends on how much you weigh :)
  70. benson

    A Frenchman in New York

    Back in 2008 a friend and I went to NYC for a long weekend. I'd seen a TV program about The Iridium club in Times Square and we decided to swing by and see who was playing. It was none other than Les Paul himself the year before he passed away and they still had tickets left. What followed was...
  71. benson

    Matrix Neolight NL212 traditional cab

    Has anyone tried one of these cabs live? I play small clubs and pubs and with the CFR12s I suffer from tweeter squeal on high gain tones. I guess they struggle with the combination of hi gain, hi volume and very close proximity. Would the NFR12 be any better?
  72. benson

    Matrix Neolight NL212 traditional cab

  73. benson

    Connection time Outs AE#

    Ok, just tried a shorter cable and just had an enjoyable two hour editing session without any errors whatsoever. Odd, I wouldn't expect a digital interface like USB to be susceptible to loss, it's just 1s and 0s.
  74. benson

    Connection time Outs AE#

    Issues here on OSX 10.7.4 too. If I switch USB ports (no hub, direct) then it works for a while. Then I get the communications error so switch ports again and so on and so forth. When I run out of ports I reboot the Mac and it works on the port it errored on previously. I thought my USB Cable...
  75. benson

    Managing preset volume balance on the fly

    You know, since the last few software releases, and now v11 and AE3, I'm even more in love with my AxeFX and little gems like this just make it even better. Gawd bless Cliff, the team and this community.
  76. benson

    Managing preset volume balance on the fly

    Ok so have this set up now and it works a treat, hopefully this has saved me a ton of time at rehearsals and gigs. A word to the wise though, when you assign the midi cc's to your IAs don't accidentally use a value of 37 instead of 36 because that causes Amp1 to bypass as soon as you switch to...
  77. benson

    Overkill Axe2+G-System

    Just one, why????
  78. benson

    Managing preset volume balance on the fly

    Thanks Yek, me and my back are very grateful :)
  79. benson

    Managing preset volume balance on the fly

    Loving v11 and the new AE3! Is there a quick and easy way to tweak preset output volume in order to balance them for live use? I'd love one of the ABCD modifiers to be linked to output level so I could quickly tweak it up or down then hit save during sound check or even a gig if necessary. As it...
  80. benson

    I was scared of v9 and v10 ....

    I was lurking in the shadows reading posts from those brave enough to have upgraded already and were either waxing lyrical about the newer versions or were complaining about issues. I had a mixture of envy and relief, what was I missing vs thank heavens I'm not having that problem! I stayed...
  81. benson

    Identifying old ambient preset

    It is cool, and it reacts to input. I had lots of fun working out what harmonics could induce different crazy noises. I'll have a play with the amp level and see how it goes.
  82. benson

    Identifying old ambient preset

    Hi Folks, Trying to identify the attached preset to see if theres a v10 update. I've had this since the Ultra and managed to recreate it all the way through to v8.02 on the II but now it just doesn't sound the same and I was wondering whether the creator has updated it? Its a swooshing...
  83. benson

    Swapping X and Y parameters via the front panel?

    Hey folks, is it possible to do a simultaneous flip of X and Y parameters when editing via the front panel? I know how to copy from X to Y and Y to X but not to simply switch them.
  84. benson

    On a Mission - let's go for FOUR...

    Scott, would all four pedals and right angled cables fit on the board in a level position?
  85. benson

    FW10 has really F-d UP my Mesa Patches :( ... lot's of work or back to V6???

    The mods need to lock this thread down to give the girls time to un bunch their panties.
  86. benson

    Firmware Version 10.05 Now Available

    I'm going to take the plunge to update from v8 over the weekend. I read that a new version may be released shortly but will that just be bug fixes and new models or will it be a tone changer?
  87. benson

    Why Matrix?

    Haha ... I once wandered out into the street with my guitar and an old AKG wireless system to test how much could be heard outside my detached house (alcohol was involved). It was silent so I thought 'result' and played loudly into the night safe in the knowledge I wasn't pissing anyone off...
  88. benson

    Why Matrix?

    In no particular order: Tone, power, headroom, flexibility, weight, price, service, silent, form factor, LEDs :D I love my GT1000FX.
  89. benson

    G66 Customer Service is second to NONE.

    +100 .. G66 have helped me many times and Sussi is a real sweetheart.
  90. benson

    whats the difference between stomp labels and kicktags?

    So I think to answer the OP there are numerous differences but the USP for KickTags is the very unique glow feature. If you don't gig or prefer to use a light then I understand this might not be important to you in which case your mileage may vary. However, there is little cooler than seeing...
  91. benson

    whats the difference between stomp labels and kicktags?

    But I didnt think Stomplabels glowed in the dark, or is that not the case?
  92. benson

    whats the difference between stomp labels and kicktags?

    As a regular gigging muso who's seen both, i can say the Kicktags have stronger magnets, are more flexible and glow in the dark too ... Definitely my preference. Plus Steve Vai uses them ... What more of an accolade do you need? :)
  93. benson

    emergency axe won't boot at soundcheck

    Line 6 Pocket Pod. Tiny and the tones are usable in an emergency into a Matrix GT1000FX. If the Matrix blows then its the AFX2 direct and just foldback.
  94. benson

    It's Been Awhile, Def Leppard Cover VIDEO

    Loved the cover and my wife says your home is nice and tidy :)
  95. benson

    MFC and Kicktag labels.

    My new Pedalboard Labels from Sukh arrived yesterday and I'm blown away by them! I was a customer of the original labels and loved them but I understand Sukh's insane drive to make them better and better and blimey he's only gone and done it! The increased thickness gives them some additional...
  96. benson

    Could I replace the MFC connector myself?

    Yes it's possible, search the forum, there's a thread on this with instructions and images. You will of course invalidate your warranty with FAS.
  97. benson

    How many UK users and where you based?

    Basingrad, Hampshire ... AxeFxII and Matrix.
  98. benson

    What are your fav Ownhammer V2 IR's?

    Ah ok, looks like I missed the beta. Thanks.
  99. benson

    Wedges and/or Cabs - Preferences?

    Another vote here for Matrix. I use a CFR12 in front and another on end as a regular cab behind. Sounds crazy good!
  100. benson

    What are your fav Ownhammer V2 IR's?

    I've purchased and downloaded the 12M IR's, can't find the 12H or V31 mentioned earlier to purchase for some of the suggested mixes.
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