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  1. TieDyedDevil

    Drive in Rotary Block is useless

    Perhaps you need a hotter signal at the input to the rotary block.
  2. TieDyedDevil

    Open Sourced Axe-Fx 2

    Want open-source firmware? Reverse-engineer the hardware and write new firmware from scratch[1]. How long could it take...? ;) Cliff has written about his process. It's not just thinking hard and making up code; things like the AFX happen because someone has the chops to design, conduct and...
  3. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Ares" Rev 1.00 Firmware Release

    My God, it's full of harmonics!
  4. TieDyedDevil

    Goal at the moment is to use finger style

    I play fingerstyle; the Twin is my usual amp. It's so cool to be able to get the "feel" of a Twin in a 12'x20' room without making my ears bleed. ;) Other amps that I've found "pair well" with fingerstyle playing include the Tweed Deluxe and one of the Trainwrecks (I think it was the Rocket; I...
  5. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II or AX8 for band practice and live shows?

    My gut feel is that you could be quite happy with an AX-8 given your musical preferences and experience. BTW, I really like that you've gigged with a stripped-down two-pedal rig into a DI. :) Maybe this becomes an aspirational question for you to answer. As in: what *else* do you think you...
  6. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II or AX8 for band practice and live shows?

    Vafam made me several panels while they were a going concern. I was always happy with their work. Thanks for the link to the Redco site. I wasn't aware they existed.
  7. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II or AX8 for band practice and live shows?

    For me, the reduced power of the AX8 versus the II was a show-stopper, despite the attraction of a reduced footprint. Is this your first? if so, it's difficult to know how much you can do with each unit. Maybe you should look at presets in the exchange to get an idea of what's possible. Start...
  8. TieDyedDevil

    High-pitch frequency issue

    Another shot in the dark: Route your headphone cable as far as possible from the guitar's pickups.
  9. TieDyedDevil

    Any dev/tech that can explain how this works?

    Its usability almost certainly depends upon you guitar, amplification, tuning and other FX. For me, the difference was quite noticeable.
  10. TieDyedDevil

    Any dev/tech that can explain how this works?

    Fact. I owned one briefly, sussed the operation by playing it, and asked EHX support to confirm my suspicion. They did.
  11. TieDyedDevil

    Any dev/tech that can explain how this works?

    It's a comb filter locked to the line frequency. You can do the same thing with a flanger. Disable the sweep and set the delay according to the power line frequency: 16.7ms (60Hz) or 20ms (50Hz). Put the block early in your FX chain, before any distortion. You probably won't like how this...
  12. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.04 Firmware Release

    This is new to me. Kudos to its creator.
  13. TieDyedDevil

    No Input Signal

    What was the fix?
  14. TieDyedDevil

    B Stock Sale!

    Ya have to wonder about some folk's priorities... ;)
  15. TieDyedDevil

    Axe Fx sounding better with FracPad?

    Never mind the impossibility... I say run with it.
  16. TieDyedDevil

    Any way to connect to axe edit without USB cable?

    Front panel?
  17. TieDyedDevil

    Live amp solution for the Axe Fx II

    I'd also recommend a FRFR setup, specifically a powered speaker. For example, a JBL EON 610 streets at around US$350 and has more than enough power to cover any small (e.g. up to 100 or so patrons) jazz venue. You can definitely spend more: I don't believe that it's necessary to do so.
  18. TieDyedDevil

    Computer is not Windows, or Mac... Linex

    If you don't mind the command line: https://github.com/TieDyedDevil/afx2usb-linux https://github.com/TieDyedDevil/afx2tool-linux I wrote these for my own use and use them regularly.
  19. TieDyedDevil

    NAMM looking real good! New DSP - One Chip with 4 X the power of TigerSharc

    That's OK. My music room is below grade. I run a convection heater most of the time, anyhow.
  20. TieDyedDevil

    axe FX II XL+ or ?

    You have until the 30th to grab an XL Ii+ for the best price you'll find until next November. Or you could wait indefinitely for a III...
  21. TieDyedDevil

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    After waffling for way too long (and being PO'd at the selection and pricing of Android tablets on Amazon), I impulse-bought a Packard Bell tablet for $80 at my local grocery store. Comes with a detachable keyboard, Android 7, and literally zero bloatware installed. (If anyone's keeping track of...
  22. TieDyedDevil

    Very Frustrated With AXE FX II XL+

    I'd like to add: If you're frustrated because you're doing a deep-dive past page 1 of your blocks and are getting frustrated by the apparent complexity... Yah, that can be very real. My best advice is to stick to the most basic controls in each block. Resist the urge to "fix" a problem with...
  23. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.01 Firmware Release

    Living on the edge, huh? ;)
  24. TieDyedDevil

    Weird thing happened with my LF+ JR+

    Glad you got it sorted.
  25. TieDyedDevil

    Weird thing happened with my LF+ JR+

    A more plausible explanation (besides mysterious identical failures in two separate cables) is that your firmware update changed something that required you to make a programming change on the LF+. Review the release notes, starting with the version that you were running before the upgrade; see...
  26. TieDyedDevil

    Automatically EDITED presets

    Is this still a problem?
  27. TieDyedDevil

    The Evolution Of Fractal Firmware

    It's really great to see the history collected in one place. Thanks to yek for the wiki and to Stratoblaster for posting the link.
  28. TieDyedDevil

    External synth which input?

    I run my synths through the FX return, which feeds into a couple of post-cab effects and the looper. The guitar plugs into the front and gets the complete signal chain.
  29. TieDyedDevil

    Strange Low End Issue - Don't Give Up On Me Folks!

    Lower the bass control.
  30. TieDyedDevil

    Reference quality loop switcher pedal

    Also, remember that the breaker will trip in a few tens of milliseconds.
  31. TieDyedDevil

    Reference quality loop switcher pedal

    The trick is to size and assemble everything properly such that the probability of fusing is very low. Not difficult.
  32. TieDyedDevil

    Reference quality loop switcher pedal

    I agree, up to a point. It'd be nice to see a certification. OTOH, silicon rectifiers tend to fail shorted, so the worst that's likely to happen on a ground fault is to trip the breaker and ruin the Hum-X's ability to isolate ground loops.
  33. TieDyedDevil

    Is anyone still using FAMC Liquid Foot models?

    If you want plug-and-play, you'll probably be happier with an MFC than an LF+. I was an early adopter of the 12+ (I believe that mine is from the first production run.) I no longer use 12+, which I bought for my (also retired) Eleven Rack system. My AFX is controlled by a Pro+. I just bought a...
  34. TieDyedDevil

    Reference quality loop switcher pedal

    OK, got it. Thanks. My preference, FWIW, is to try to fix ground loops without altering the audio path. I've had consistently good results using the Ebtech Hum-X. You plug it into the AC outlet and then plug one piece of gear (normally the one that, when added, causes hum.) You don't change...
  35. TieDyedDevil

    Reference quality loop switcher pedal

    I don't understand how a switcher is supposed to fix a ground loop. Can you explain what you're doing and how the switcher fits?
  36. TieDyedDevil

    Can't figure out hum issue..

    If the safety ground floats, the induced voltage can mimic an RFI issue. In this case, the position sensitivity says that there's an ambient EM field affecting the pickups. But a floating ground can exacerbate the problem.
  37. TieDyedDevil

    Can't figure out hum issue..

    What you've described is not microphonic pickups. There may be an ambient electromagnetic field that's being "heard" by your pickups. If you're playing single-coil PUs, switching to a guitar with humbuckers will help. If you're already playing humbuckers, well... Check grounding of the wall...
  38. TieDyedDevil

    the ultimate axe fx headphones

    The K240 is decent; another brand/model won't materially improve what you're hearing.
  39. TieDyedDevil

    Axe FX Rack Interface Panels In The UK!

    Thanks. I was wondering...
  40. TieDyedDevil

    Axe FX Rack Interface Panels In The UK!

    Why not use a pre-punched panel?
  41. TieDyedDevil

    My "Hammond" patch in action

    Cool. Thanks for the update.
  42. TieDyedDevil

    My "Hammond" patch in action

    How so?
  43. TieDyedDevil

    My "Hammond" patch in action

    http://psg.com/~dlamkins/ShortTerm/Preset513.syx
  44. TieDyedDevil

    My "Hammond" patch in action

    Sure. I'll post a syx file soon...
  45. TieDyedDevil

    My "Hammond" patch in action

    This link'll be available through the end of September: 8-string guitar > AFX > board 6-string bass > pedals > board acoustic drums > mics > board sampler > board board > 2-track recorder > mp3 Notice that both the guitar and the bass play an organ sound. Stephen uses an EHX C9; I use my...
  46. TieDyedDevil

    Why some amps initially sound bad?

    I've gotta say that I dig the "get off my lawn" vibe. ;) You and I are of like mind (well, partly... I've never had an interest in any PPV event :)). I started playing guitar (again, after a twenty-year layoff) eighteen years ago. For about a month, I rehashed what I had learned as a kid...
  47. TieDyedDevil

    What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

    Great pedal. One of these days I'll see whether I can program something similar on the AFX.
  48. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.02 Firmware Release

    Bandwidth increases as Q decreases
  49. TieDyedDevil

    Thinking about getting an Axe

    I'm both a latecomer to the AFX and an experienced user (in that I've recorded hundreds of tunes with my trio since I started using the AFX). I'll share some history (as I interpreted it at the time; I invite others to correct my misapprehensions), my impressions and some recalled newbie...
  50. TieDyedDevil

    What External Pedals Are You Using With your Axe-Fx?

    Normally none, but every now and then I'll plug just one pedal in front of the AFX. (I play "clean" 99% of the time.) Earthquaker Devices and Catalinbread have some really unique-sounding echo and delay pedals. I have a lot of those...
  51. TieDyedDevil

    How many expression pedals are you using?

    I have three on hand, and two plugged in, but am only using one at the moment. For wah. I'm trying to find a good use for the other two. I've tried things like linking them to a pitch control, echo feedback, echo delay or reverb decay, but haven't yet hit on anything compelling enough to keep...
  52. TieDyedDevil

    External input box to protect axe input?

    I believe that you can find "breakaway" instrument cables. The connectors are held on with magnets, so the cable will separate without (theoretically at least, I've never tried one) stressing the jack. Yes, you can use the rear input. IIUC there are some minor tradeoffs involved. Perhaps...
  53. TieDyedDevil

    Core Audio Apple Compatible?

    Fair enough, although ... If that was my concern, I wouldn't be any more confident of the digital ports on the iPad than I am of the headphone jack. I just mentioned the DI because that's what I see folks with iPads using around here. The headphone out may not be of audiophile quality, but it's...
  54. TieDyedDevil

    Core Audio Apple Compatible?

    Any reason you can't plug your iPad into a DI box...?
  55. TieDyedDevil

    Detuning with the Pitch Block working poorly?

    To the best of my knowledge, there's no such thing as an algorithm to "multiply the frequency" of an arbitrary waveform without latency. I think the manual probably explains a bit more about how pitch shifting works. If not, Wikipedia ought to say something... [EDIT] Well, I was wrong about...
  56. TieDyedDevil

    Detuning with the Pitch Block working poorly?

    Huh... I didn't know that. I tried this on my Hammond patch (two pitch blocks w/ some other stuff) and it made a noticeable improvement in how well the PIT blocks track chords. Thanks!
  57. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.02 Firmware Release

    True. But there are programmers, and there are Programmers...
  58. TieDyedDevil

    Advice for: Axe freezing and needing restart

    The power supply is "universal", meaning it'll tolerate inputs from (IIRC) 100 to 240 volts. It's not unheard of to see the line drop below 100 volts, especially in situations where the stage is powered by undersized lines. (Obviously, this'd be in countries where the nominal line voltage is...
  59. TieDyedDevil

    Bass is cut through phones output

    Oh, well...
  60. TieDyedDevil

    Bass is cut through phones output

    I wonder whether there may be a phasing problem. That could account for "sounds OK through output" (assuming a mono feed) but "sounds thin in headphones". IOW, if the left and right outputs are out-of-phase (I'm pretty sure that this could happen with certain chorus blocks between amp and...
  61. TieDyedDevil

    Audio Interface to FOH?

    No DI needed. The XLRs are already balanced to minimize hum. Do pick up a couple inline XLR pads and some short XLR cables to patch between the AFX and the stage box for those times when the mixer can't handle anything but a mic-level signal.
  62. TieDyedDevil

    Anybody confused with two different Fractal rigs?

    I think it depends upon your musical approach in the studio. If you record tracks one at a time, and especially if your workflow contains automation that includes MIDI control of external devices, then I can't think of a good reason to have a foot controller (unless maybe to trigger DAW...
  63. TieDyedDevil

    Clicking noise / metronome type noise - not good

    Good call on the watch. Cell phone, too.
  64. TieDyedDevil

    Headphone question

    Those ear buds really aren't suitable for much aside from listening to podcasts. No seal, no bass. Even a $10 set of flanged in-ear buds is dramatically better.
  65. TieDyedDevil

    New User Preset Dilemma

    I can confirm this. I spent the first week doing a deep dive into all the secondary settings, ruining all chance at a decent sound. Stick with the page 1 settings until you absolutely can't get the sound you want. Also, don't stick with the factory presets; it's easy to make your own.
  66. TieDyedDevil

    Probing Output Signal From AXE FX 2 XL Plus (Oscilloscope)

    It can be fun to look at waveforms, but try an FFT (frequency spectrum analysis) if your oscope has that function.
  67. TieDyedDevil

    My battle with Mr Fletcher-Munson.............

    Yup. Also, record everything if you're able. Your auditory perceptions are warped not only by volume, but by the fact that your attention is divided while playing. The recorder gives you an accurate rendition and helps to determine which adjustments to try at the next session.
  68. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Firmware Release

    I don't usually contribute to these threads, but this time... I have to say: I'm *really* digging the Vibro-King!
  69. TieDyedDevil

    Will fractal consider using nutube technology in the future?

    I flipped the bit on those bozos years ago, the first time I powered up their whatever-was-new-at-the-time Vox modeler with a tube. Why? I was impressed for about 150 milliseconds by the friendly orange glow "in the tube", then realized that it was an orange LED *behind* the tube. Why? Because...
  70. TieDyedDevil

    Axe XL+ won't start up after firmware update

    Also, install (on Linux) the loader for the AFX-side MIDI-over-USB firmware...
  71. TieDyedDevil

    Axe XL+ won't start up after firmware update

    Yup. I use amidi in a script from the Linux command line.
  72. TieDyedDevil

    an advise ......for FR/FR

    Honestly, there's nothing wrong with the fidelity of the Yamahas. If they sound like you're pushing them too hard, then maybe consider a monitor that's designed for a higher SPL. Otherwise, save your money...
  73. TieDyedDevil

    JEFF IS BACK, AND THERE'S GONNA BE TROUBLE!!!!

    4.55 is up. Last I looked, the web site still says 4.42. The linked archive is definitely 4.55, though. Confirmed by looking at the file dates (today) in the archive; then by installing on my PRO+. This one's a big deal for me, as it implements the formerly-overlooked ability to program the...
  74. TieDyedDevil

    Ground loop and Axe-Fx

    Is there hum without a USB connection? Is there hum with just guitar, AFX and headphones?
  75. TieDyedDevil

    Ground loop and Axe-Fx

    Let's back up a minute... Why do you say that your hum is caused by a ground loop? Not all hum is due to ground loops. A ground loop is caused by current flowing along the cable between two pieces of powered gear when the ground potential is slightly different. The ground potential difference...
  76. TieDyedDevil

    Ground loop and Axe-Fx

    Recording via ... what?
  77. TieDyedDevil

    JEFF IS BACK, AND THERE'S GONNA BE TROUBLE!!!!

    I asked about 4.50. Got held back. Next release (4.55) is in testing.
  78. TieDyedDevil

    JEFF IS BACK, AND THERE'S GONNA BE TROUBLE!!!!

    You're right. I saw the release notes on the forum and assumed that the firmware had been posted.
  79. TieDyedDevil

    JEFF IS BACK, AND THERE'S GONNA BE TROUBLE!!!!

    4.50 landed today. Lots of features and fixes.
  80. TieDyedDevil

    Clean Volume

    Start with a clean patch. Adjust the dirty patches to match. Read @steadystate's response, too.
  81. TieDyedDevil

    the trick to make any IR sound great, and make great ones sound RIDICULOUS

    Interesting. But I wonder... Are you tuning specifically for the way *you* (and by "you", I mean anyone who's following your procedure) hear, or will others (i.e. listeners, not Axe-FX operators) notice the difference, too?
  82. TieDyedDevil

    Backing Tracks Built-in to my Axe-FX Rig

    So... MIDI and power in; audio out? Can it record tracks, or do you use a computer to load them onto a memory card?
  83. TieDyedDevil

    Best Low watt amp model to build 'do it all' preset by altering guitar volume knob

    Tweed Deluxe. Princeton Reverb. As Cliff said, the "wattage" of the virtual amp doesn't matter; try the Twin Reverb, too. IIUC, this is modeled on a blackface amp that is way less clean than the later silverface versions.
  84. TieDyedDevil

    FracPad Android tablet recommendations?

    I finally had a chance to dig through my Big Box of Slightly Obsolete Technology. I have to recycle my gen-1 Nexus 7. It'll no longer take a charge. Too bad; I like the matching BT keyboard I bought to go with the Nexus... I do have an ASUS tablet running Android 5, plus an OTG adapter. Al...
  85. TieDyedDevil

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.02 Firmware Released

    OTOH, someone needs to guarantee full employment for graphic designers... ;) I hear ya. Aside from the web browser, I spend most of my computer time using a terminal window. Even Axe-Edit'd be a step too far for me. The front-panel LCD is just fine, thank you. :)
  86. TieDyedDevil

    Panel feed through 7-pin midi socket

    Those connectors are field-replaceable. No reason you shouldn't be able to get someone to make you a pigtail (connector + lead + plug) that you can install yourself on an existing panel.
  87. TieDyedDevil

    Preset Library Management on an XL+

    I keep all the factory banks intact. My presets start at 512; I use an offset parameter (can't remember whether it's in the AFX or my LF+ controller) to map 512 down to 0.
  88. TieDyedDevil

    FracPad Android tablet recommendations?

    What are the tradeoffs or issues w.r.t. the various Android system versions? The announcement says 4.4+ is OK. The program's download site says 4.2+, but prefer 6.0+. I might be able to repurpose an old tablet if I can use 4.2+, but I'll need to buy a new tablet to get 6.0.
  89. TieDyedDevil

    FracPad Android tablet recommendations?

    Although I've always programmed my AFX via its front panel, I'm tempted to purchase and use FracPad as I get more into sound design. I'm seeking recommendations for Android tablets (no IOS, please!) that are (a) in production, (b) available for purchase on Amazon and (c) known to run FracPad...
  90. TieDyedDevil

    Preset charging creators

    I apologize for not having waded through all ten (maybe more by the time I finish typing) pages; these points may already have been made: 1. Personally, I won't use ready-made presets whether they're paid or gratis. Given that I'm not interested in chasing someone else's sounds, there's a...
  91. TieDyedDevil

    Fractal Audio AMP Models: Yeks PDF Guide

    Thank you @yek and @simviz. This is a wonderful resource.
  92. TieDyedDevil

    Question for the Fractal Audio Team: is it legal to actually sell presets made with your products?

    I think that so-called "intellectual honesty" is far too slippery a term a to have any legally-useful definition. As I noted in my previous post, the sysex file is nothing but a list of parameters for the code in the AxeFX. Your argument, as I read it, seems to have something to do with the...
  93. TieDyedDevil

    Question for the Fractal Audio Team: is it legal to actually sell presets made with your products?

    Fair enough. How about this: You publish a book as an Adobe PDF (and, for the sake of this discussion, let's assume that you've used some feature that hasn't been adopted by the many PDF reader knockoffs...). Does selling that book as a PDF infringe upon Adobe in any way? Really, I don't see a...
  94. TieDyedDevil

    Question for the Fractal Audio Team: is it legal to actually sell presets made with your products?

    If all you're worried about is whether it's OK to sell presets, here's a little thought exercise... Is it OK to use a computer program to write a book for sale? AFAICT, that's exactly comparable: you're using software sold by some company to produce an artifact that others are willing to buy.
  95. TieDyedDevil

    Question for the Fractal Audio Team: is it legal to actually sell presets made with your products?

    I'm unclear on what you're asking... Is this about charging for presets, or is it about other vendors using the Fractal name?
  96. TieDyedDevil

    How does Cliff (or employees of Fractal) monitor this beast?

    I was waitlisted for about six months waiting for a pair of Opals to come in via Sweetwater. At the end I was told that Event had discontinued the product due to an inability to source the components at a reasonable price. So far as I can tell, they're not available anywhere. I ended up buying...
  97. TieDyedDevil

    Quantum Audio Cables any good?

    I have several of their instrument cables; I don't know offhand which line. They're made well. The wire's a bit stiff.
  98. TieDyedDevil

    External looper volume issue

    Well, the Ditto is designed for instruments level signals while the main outputs can go up to line level. My best guess is that you're overdriving the Ditto but can't hear that because you're playing a patch with distortion. Try a super-clean patch that's as loud as your usual patch. Set the...
  99. TieDyedDevil

    libaxefx2: Is it time to have a open source lib for talking to the Axefx?

    It'd be nice to have the library be written and supported by Fractal. They know all the details of all of the MIDI messages (not only the ones that have been reversed engineered by interested third parties) and could automatically keep the library up to date with new firmware releases. Such a...
  100. TieDyedDevil

    Lightweight Rig for Apartment & Skype Use

    Spend some time auditioning headphones. They will - by definition - be the weak link in any silent rig. I'm never heard the DT250s and am NOT saying there's anything at all wrong with them. I AM saying that your choice of headphones will make the biggest difference in how happy you'll be with...
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