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Bug? FM3 Crackling/buzzing in loop

I have my FM3 in the loop of a Soldano SLO-30, and it's giving me a weird crackle that I can't seem to get rid of. Any insight would be awesome. Cabled up in "FX PROCESSOR ONLY (“POST”)" mode, per the user manual Input 2 mode is set to Left Only Input 2 padding set to 0, but adjusting it makes...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2021
- crackle
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM3 Bugs
Midimate preset change bypasses effect block

I'm sure I'm missing something simple here, but hopefully someone's run into this and can help me out. I'm setting up a new MidiMate, and I have everything working correctly other than one small detail - any time I trigger a preset change on the MM, it changes presets - but the effects blocks...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Can you guess the pickups/guitar?

So check this out. This is the Axe-II, and my buddy Drew, through The Mystery Guitar. :) At a listen, what do you think this wood/pickup combo is? It's not meant to be a flashy playing example - I just said "play something bluesy", and this is what came out...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
FXL block (low) output levels for DI

Quick question with a probably-obvious answer. When I record, I shove an FXL block in the preset I'm tracking with, leave it default, and use that for a DI (via Output 2). In the past I've had no problem sending that dry signal (via my DAW) back into the Axe for reamping. I'm fiddling...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 23, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
BAK feature still not backtrack-ing

I was running an older firmware before the original fix of this issue, and just updated my MFC-101 to the latest version along with a full reset. If I change the setting to an ALT preset (or anything else) it functions properly, but setting it to BAK does nothing - the current preset just stays...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Dec 15, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Wah pedal auto disengage / auto off

I have a Mission SP-2, which is a two channel switchable pedal that functions as two expression pedals, instead of a pedal with an on-off switch. I'm trying to setup a wah to auto disengage/bypass when the pedal is anywhere form 3/4" up to 100% in the toe position. In the control menu, I've...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Nov 11, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Mission TT for external IA?

I'm looking for an external switch to assign the boost toggle to now that FW9 is out. I've had great luck with Mission's expression pedals, and from what I can tell, the Mission TT: Mission TT - missionengineering.com Should do the job as a standalone single switch, correct? Any reason...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Cab sims on only one output

I know I've done this before, but I'm trying to sort it out this morning and I must be missing something. I have a basic preset that looks like this (kinda.. Axe-Edit lost it's connection in the middle of editing it, but that's another story altogether *grumble*). I read in a few places here...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Sep 29, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
YT: Axe-II 6160 / Suhr Standard

I finally took the plunge and pulled the trigger on a Suhr and am completely enamored with the thing. Here's a quick video of through the Axe-II, with a patch that I actually have setup for my Carvin (mahogany/aftermaths), but sounds pretty damn good with the Suhr as well. PVH6160 model with...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Quick video: PVH 6160

I'm doing a guest lead on a buddy's album, and just working out some ideas. I'm digging the hell out of this tone, so figured I'd whip up a video. I'm using a CrunchLab/Liquifire which isn't the best setup for it (I hate the CrunchLab), but with a smoother pickup and cleaner playing, I think...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Clever things to do with external controllers

I've had a Mission SP-1 for quite a while, and admittedly never really looked into what I could do with it other than setup a couple of wahs and then pretty much ignore it. I was fiddling around with the Looper tonight, and assigned the SP-1 to the Mix value, so that I could roll the volume...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- May 3, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Output 1 vs Output 2 (clips/pics)

I've always used Output 2 for the signal to my DAW, because Output 1 runs my FRFR wedges and it's convenient to have two separate volume controls for the sources. After reading a few posts about Output 2, on here I figured I'd run them both into my interface (MOTU 828) and into Reaper to see if...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- May 1, 2012
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tone Matched preset from my 6505+

I'm still fiddling around with the whole process, but this is getting pretty close. This patch is meant to be used as a starting point - it's pretty boomy and will no doubt be too dark/bright for some people depending (obviously) on your taste. This is my 6505+ with Ruby Tubes and a Tungsol in...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
First attempt: Peavey 6505+ Tone match

Pardon the shit playing, I just picked up a guitar and noodled something for the matching. Guitar is a mahogany Carvin CS4 with BKP Aftermaths. This clip has the stock 4x12 v30 cab on it. Signal path: THD (bright/deep on) out -> MOTU 828 -> Reaper -> Axe-Fx PVH6160 block I'm not sure...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 28, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Tone Matching a direct amp signal w/Behringer Ultra-DI

I've seen this mentioned a few times, but before I plug a $34 Behringer product into my slightly more expensive Axe-II.. This guy here: BEHRINGER: DI100 I have a 6505+ and a Roadster that I'd love to get tone matched without having to deal with several different mics and positions, and I'd...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
TM Request: Dream Theater - The Mirror

Since I'm stuck at work long hours this week and am dying to give this a go.. Dream Theater - The Mirror - YouTube Anyone able to do me a solid and see how that comes out?
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Super basic how to video - Assigning IA switches to blocks

I've had an MFC for quite some time now, and never really got around to doing this. This is really basic, but I figure it might save someone a few minutes if they're curious. Here's how to assign the IA switches to blocks: Fractal Audio MFC-101 IA Switch Programming - YouTube If anyone wants...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: MFC Discussion
A/B Switcher vs Output 1 TRS+XLR

Pretty basic question here but I figured it was worth throwing out. I just picked up a Power Amp/Cab setup for my II, giving me 3 total signal paths. Right now I send the balanced (XLR) outputs on Output 1 to a pair of HD1221 wedges, and then the TRS outputs on Output 2 go to my interface into...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
YT: Monitor Comparison (Rokit 8 vs HS80Ms)

This may or may not be useful to folks here, but I figured it was worth sharing. I did a full write-up here of how I set the camera up, and why the room reverb combined with my inexpensive camcorder mic doesn't do a very good job of capturing the differences. It does to some extent though, so...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Need a hand identifying an EMI/noise issue

This is a new issue that popped up in the last couple of weeks, and before I call an electrician to check/replace my house ground, I figured it was worth throwing out here. I'm getting EMI noise on every one of my guitars, through both my Axe-II and my 6505+. My house is a side-by-side two...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Dec 9, 2011
- Replies: 66
- Forum: The Lounge
Troubleshooting/solving AC hum (clip)

I'm getting some AC hum, and it's especially loud whenever I run a boost on any model. Basically any boost is unusable right now, unless I run ridiculously high gate settings. Here's what I've tried so far: - Different cables (instrument and speaker) - Different guitars (obviously) - Front vs...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Marco Sfogli's Mark V Tone?

From this thread here: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/lounge/40617-now-some-tone-marco-sfogli-video-mesa-mark-v-content.html Anyone managed to get close to his tone here? My goodness, that is some seriously smooth stuff. He's got a little delay going on as well. (You can hear it around 0:40).
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
DI out USB port only?

Is this possible? I'm RTFM-ing and I don't see it mentioned. I've seen threads that mention using only the USB, but I'd like to send the modeled single through Output 1, and use the USB port for a straight DI. (Output 2 goes to my FRFR).
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Taming the loud snap at power on/off

My Ultra would give a quiet thump through my monitors/rig when I shut it off. The II, on the other hand, is a pretty unhealthy sounding snap. I'm getting around it by making sure that the Axe is the first thing I turn on and the last thing that I turn off, but is there some more-lazy way that...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Nov 11, 2011
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Assigning an external pedal to a wah - where's the control selection?

I'm following the wiki: Wahwah (FX block) - Axe-Fx II Wiki I fired up a patch and added "Wahwah 1" to the beginning of the chain. The next step in the Wiki is to find the control parameter, and assign it to the pedal. However when I edit the block, I have the Basic screen (type, fmin...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Oct 19, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
The best delay/verb combo I've ever heard

Can someone get close to this with the Ultra? This sounds absolutely amazing! Strymon Brigadier Delay and blueSky Reverberator - Verbed Delay Demo - YouTube
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Sep 21, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Part # for Output 2 Pot? (Scratchy)

The Output 2 pot on my Ultra is scratchy, and doesn't seem to want to settle on a level. Sometimes halfway up is actually halfway up, sometimes it'll run extremely low output. I've got a ton of guys at work that can do a swap for me, but I'd like to get the part number, if anyone has it...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Axe-Edit via Computer + Floor Controller at the same time (MIDI question)

Apologies if this is basic stuff, I'm a relative MIDI newbie so go easy on me. ;) I have a Mac Mini sitting on top of my rack that I use to control the Axe and run some outboard Plugins. Hanging off of that is an M-Audio Uno USB to MIDI that I plug into my Ultra when I want to use Axe-Edit...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Jul 23, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Taming boominess with certain mic/cab combos

Gents, This is probably a pretty basic question, so my apologies if it is. I have a patch that I'm dialing in for a certain guitar/track that I'm getting close on. I like the tone itself, but I'm having a serious problem with the bottom end being too boomy when I use the U87 Condenser mic...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Looking for a solid Mark V patch (no cabinet sims)

Hey gents, I'm dialing in a few different dry amp models, and I'm having a bit of a time getting a Mark tone. I'm running into a Roadster and a Mesa 4x12, and am hunting around for something re-Mark-able (haw haw) that stands on it's own from an amp model perspective without any Cab sims...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Jun 18, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Three bass patches, SVT, Hiwatt, Butler, from MG.ORG

Disclaimer: I am not a bassist, nor do I play one on TV. A guy on my site got together with a bassist and came up with these. I tossed some sound clips here, with just some quick bullshit playing. I'm sure an actual bassist not using a pick would do them more justice. Axe-Fx Bass Patches...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Quick clip, new Ultra, opinions/suggestions please.

Here's a quick clip with the Ultra using Recto Orange/Recto 30W and the gain around noon. It's boring, repetitive, and the playing is sloppy, but I'm just trying to nail a tone (or get close) so if you're looking to be blown away by rad metal licks, you may want to look elsewhere. :lol I have...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Globally enabling output 2

Copying Output 1 to Output 2 Hey folks, I'm using the XLR's on Output 1 to send into my DAW, and I'm using output 2 to send (mono) to my power amp. (In this case, a Roadster) It works well enough, however the signal going to my DAW seems to be a lot brighter than what's going to my PA and...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Apr 19, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
4CM with separate outputs?

Hey gents, I've been back and forth between cabling setups with my Axe-Fx a few times, and right now I'm liking 4CM, but with one caveat. If I run it simply in the loop (non-4CM), I can route it so that the amp models head out the XLR jacks to my DAW, while my Mesa only gets effects. This works...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Dec 18, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Quick clip with the Powerball model

Not the cleanest/tightest thing I've ever played, and the riffing is boring as hell, but just looking for opinions on this guy. 150bpm is hard with only one cup of coffee in you, heh. Powerball Test w/Boring Drums
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
External preamp in AFX Ultra's loop

Hi folks, I'm currently setup 4CM, with a Mesa Roadster and an Ultra. I'm trying to build a few patches that use the preamp in the Mesa in front of the AFX's effects. Right now I have a blank patch, with just the effects loop in it. I was assuming that the loop would pull the preamp models...
- MM-Chris
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion