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Single Switch on FC Pedal Input Behaviour - Help Please!

I have a single momentary switch plugged into FC Pedal Input 4 (an expression pedal input, as opposed to one of the switch inputs) of an FC-6 connected with a TS cable as per page 8 of the FC manual. I’m having a lot of trouble trying to get it to behave like my other momentary switches that are...
- npx
- Thread
- Apr 18, 2024
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Is there any way to assign View to a switch on an Expression pedal port?

I know that a single switch can be plugged into an expression pedal port on an FC or FM9, that works fine, but I can't for the life of me work out how to assign it to the View command. Am I missing something obvious, or is this currently impossible?
- npx
- Thread
- Apr 4, 2024
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Wish Synth Block: Option for old behaviour of Shift parameter when tied to modifier

I’m trying to recreate some personal live presets from my Axe-Fx II in my Axe-Fx III, and when I connect the Shift parameter in the Synth block to an LFO it behaves very differently between the two units. On the II, the LFO creates a smooth pitch glide, whereas on the III, the pitch change is...
- npx
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2023
- lfo modifier shift synth
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Help please! Troubleshooting Noisy Fishman Fluence Tele Pickups

Does anybody on the forum have experience with the (active) Fishman Fluence Greg Koch Tele pickups? Are they supposed to be this noisy? (I didn’t want to bury this question in @iaresee ’s Kinman thread since I’m requesting help, not do I wish to hijack that thread with my own issue!) I...
- npx
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2022
- fishman fluence koch noiseless pickups tele
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Guitars
Wish Tuner - Increase offset range to full +/- 50 cents

1. I would love an option for tuner offsets to be a full +/- 50 cents. (The current limit is only +/- 25 cents)* 2. Add the mini tuner to the top of the offsets page for simple calibration of the reference pitch When using devices like a Hipshot Xtender for quick drop tuning, the offset...
- npx
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2022
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Axe-Fx III Tuner Offsets

Has there been any change to the range of the tuner offsets in the Axe-Fx III? Personally, it's my only wish for the new tuner... I would love it if the offsets could be increased from +/- 25 cents to +/- 50 cents. I use the offset for simple, quick and accurate tuning with a Hipshot Xtender on...
- npx
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
v3.3.1 Stereo UltraRes Swap X and Y Bug

I just noticed a bug using v3.3.1 (OSX) and an Axe-Fx II Mark 1 running Quantum 1.0 FW. 1. Set a cab block to Stereo UltraRes in both X and Y states 2. Select "Swap X and Y" in the editor 3. The X and Y states swap, but the cab block becomes bypassed on the Axe-Fx, while still appearing...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 22, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Axe-Fx II / USB / Pro Tools 11 / OSX issue - Help would be appreciated!

I’m running Mac OS X 10.9.5, a Presonus Firestudio Mobile Interface and an Axe-Fx II Mark 1 with Quantum 1.0 FW. My usual DAW of choice is Logic X, or sometimes I use Presonus Studio One 2, tracking guitars from the Axe-Fx over USB with no problems. I have owned Pro Tools 11 for a couple of...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
16.01

******************************************************************************* 16.01 Improved Drive block algorithms for types based on the Tube Screamer. Fixed thumping when switching amp types. Fixed crackling when running two instances of the same amp...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 25, 2014
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Significance of italics in Axe-Manage Presets window

I just upgraded and noticed that many of my presets (and the new v15 factory presets) appear italicized in the Axe-Manage Presets window in Axe-Edit version 3.0.12. I know that both the cab picker and the cab window of Axe-Manage use italics to designate Ultra-Res cabs. I can't figure out what...
- npx
- Thread
- Jul 27, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Bulk Rename Scripts for OwnHammer IRs! (Cab-Lab/OwnHammer .wav Conversion Content)

UPDATE APRIL 4: INFO FOR WINDOWS USERS ADDED BELOW For the folks who have downloaded the Ownhammer MIX library WAV files and are converting them to UltraRes IRs using Cab-Lab 2.0, you'll notice that when you import a newly converted IR into Axe Edit, some of the name gets cut off. After...
- npx
- Thread
- Mar 29, 2014
- Replies: 35
- Forum: Cab-Lab Products
Axe Edit not obtaining correct data with custom MFC Scene IA ON/OFF

I have been using all 8 scenes on my MFC recently and have programmed the IA switch controlling scene 7 to trigger scene 3 when it is pressed a second time. This works great, however when recalling a new patch using Axe Edit, the hardware will be set to scene 3 while Axe Edit displays scene 1...
- npx
- Thread
- Mar 7, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit Wishes + Bugs
Steve Vai Home and Mothership Studio for sale

$1,795,000 No mention of any guitars included in the sale. :) Steve Vai's - Hollywood Home and Studio Steve Vai lists Hollywood Hills house and studio - latimes.com
- npx
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2013
- Replies: 19
- Forum: The Lounge
Bug? TMA Export Naming Issue

FW 11.03 No USB connection 1. Select a patch containing a Tone Match and go to the EXPORT tab in the TMA block. 2. Select a user cab block to save over. 3. Using the Y button, delete the name of the cab you want to save over. 4. Begin naming your new cab. 5. If you add a space (or several)...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 5, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Bug? Modifier changes, no EDITED light.

I checked a bunch of other modifier related bug threads but didn't see this one mentioned. My apologies if it has already been reported. - Axe-Edit Version 3.00 - Axe-Fx II FW 11.01 - Mac OSX 10.8.4 - Detailed steps to reproduce the problem: 1. Bring up a preset in Axe Edit. 2. Click on any...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 3, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Edit Wishes + Bugs
Bug? FW10 Output Tab Interface Anomaly

When changing scenes in the Layout -> Output tab by using the Quick Control A knob, the current patch's CAB BLOCK number is (very) briefly displayed in the dB field. For example, the stock Friedman BE preset reads 0.00 dB, but will briefly stutter "FACTORY 103" when changing between scenes...
- npx
- Thread
- Apr 9, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Bug? Scenes on Reveal overriding Looper Control Mode

Axe FX II FW 9 MFC FW 2.15 (Factory reset of MFC after FW update due to switch reprogramming weirdness) Steps to reproduce: 1. Set up scenes 1-5 on IA switches 1-5 in Reveal mode. 2. When in Looper Control Mode, pressing switch 5 (supposed to be Tempo) engages scene 5. Switches 1/2/3/4...
- npx
- Thread
- Dec 6, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
MFC -> Axe II Ethernet Troubleshooting

I'm trying to troubleshoot a problem with the Ethernet communication between my MFC-101 (FW 2.02) and my Axe FX II (FW 6.02). This connection has worked flawlessly for the 4 months that I have had the Axe II until suddenly a few days ago patch names no longer displayed on the MFC and I...
- npx
- Thread
- Jul 15, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Tone Match frequency analysis - TMA block, exported cab and double tone matching.

After having a bit of a play with V6 tone matching, I found my most accurate matches were obtained when I applied a high pass blocking filter at 80Hz after the TMA block. Just for my own curiosity I ran a frequency analysis (using FuzzMeasure for OS X) to compare between the original, TMA block...
- npx
- Thread
- May 2, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Totalsync - Does it need to be enabled?

I just updated to V6 and FW 2.01 for the MFC and I'm using a cat5 cable for communication. Does the new Totalsync feature need to be enabled in a menu somewhere? By default, changes from the front panel of the Axe II aren't changing the MFC. I'm not using song or set mode or preset remapping. I...
- npx
- Thread
- Apr 24, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
DIY Ethercon Passthrough Box w/ Selectable External Stomp Switches for MFC 101

Just thought I'd share a simple wiring diagram for a box I made a couple months ago that I am finding extremely useful. It enables the use of all 4 external switch inputs on the MFC without the physical footprint of 4 stomp switches, using a sliding switch to choose between external switch...
- npx
- Thread
- Apr 23, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Unce. Tice. FEE TINES I'M AXELESS!!

By the power of Buckwheat - help me through these late night first world problems!! It's 2:45am and the gods of frustration are upon me. After receipt of my Axe II 10 days ago I immediately had some issues and started this thread. You can read about the issues in more detail there, but at the...
- npx
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe II issues - Blank screen, audio crackles.

So picked up my Axe II yesterday afternoon, patiently left it boxed up and went to my bass gig last night. When I got home at 2:30 am, I thought I'd better not start on a full night of endless new-axe-tweekery, so I left my guitar to the side and just loaded the OSX (I'm running 10.7.3) usb...
- npx
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Axe II + Presonus Firestudio Mobile Aggregate Device?

I'm running Logic on a mid 2011 iMac running OSX 10.7.2. Can anyone tell me if the Presonus Firestudio Mobile and the Axe II behave themselves nicely when set up as an aggregate device? I know some interfaces don't seem to like it.
- npx
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Expression pedal value override / PC Reset troubles

I'm using an expression pedal tied to External 2, and connected to an MFC-101, to control the Master Feedback (between 45% and 100%) in a delay block in one of my patches. This works fine. I am having some trouble trying to configure the patch using PC Reset so that when it initially loads, the...
- npx
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Devin Townsend patches and IR's

I just noticed a tweet from Devin Townsend that reads: "Doing a 'rigged' feature for MetalSucks. Will post links to my Axe-fx presets and cab ir's as well. thanks for everything." This could be interesting!
- npx
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2011
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Single preset routing challenge: Wah Whammy & Volume. Difficulty: 1 expression pedal

I have been using 1 spring loaded expression pedal to auto-engage Wah, and have an IA switch on my MFC configured to switch between wah/whammy (via a mixer block tied to external 8, CC#23 ) when needed. This works great. Since the recent MFC firmware enabled tap tempo and tuner on the one...
- npx
- Thread
- Jul 18, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Solution to Wah/Whammy routing issue when MFC not plugged in needed! Any ideas?

I'm using an MFC-101 with a spring-loaded Mission pedal connected to expression 1. My patches are set up so that the expression pedal auto-engages wah by default, and with a button on the MFC I can switch this (via a mixer block) to Whammy or other pitch block activities - as described in the...
- npx
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers