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  1. J

    Hardware IR Loader

    These days I'm very into running my real amps into cab IRs. I've been doing this with my AxeFX2 for about a year now. I recently purchased an Atomic Ampli-Firebox intending to load it up with my favorite cab IRs so I could leave my AxeFX2 in my studio. Much simpler load in! Unfortunately, I...
  2. J

    Anyone noticed a weird high-mid breakup?

    I'm experimenting with using my Axe-Fx2 as an IR simulator - using my real amps into a Suhr Reactive Load and then into the front panel input of my Axe for cabinet sims. One kinda strange thing I'm noticing is that there always seems to be this "edge of breakup" thing going on in the high-mid...
  3. J

    Right Channel Going Out?

    It's the strangest thing. When being used as an audio interface, my AxeFX2's right channel will sometimes randomly fade out. I'll have to re-insert the headphones cable to fix it. I'm not sure if it's firmware related because it happens so randomly, but I do know it's not my headphones or any of...
  4. J

    Stereo Amp Volume Control

    I'm trying out running two amps with my AxeFX2 for a stereo setup as my stage rig. I have one amp connected to Output 2 L and one amp connected to Output 2 R. I have two expression pedals hooked up that I would like to assign to controlling amp 1 volume and amp 2 volume respectively. How would...
  5. J

    String Orchestral Tone

    I've been pretty interested in Eric Johnson's famous violin tone for a while. After playing around with some weird FX, I got inspired to try and up the ante by creating a full string orchestra in the Axe. I kinda stumbled onto the magic formula by accident. This was the end result. Everything...
  6. J

    AxeFX2 Monitor Output Slightly Panned

    Trying to do some tracking. Have my Axe set as my audio interface in Cubase 8. For some reason, the normal stereo output audio coming from my computer is panned slightly Left. Very strange. I tried switching back to my Focusrite interface and the audio comes out panned center. Back to the Axe...
  7. J

    USB Noise During Recording

    As usual, don't have a lot of time right to experiment with fixes for this right now. Sorry for what's going to be a short, low-information post. :( I'm trying to track some guitar parts, but I'm noticing this little USB whine happening in the background. When playing with a rock guitar tone...
  8. J

    Communication Timeout Issue Back since Quantum

    Haven't seen this issue since FW 10 or so, but it's back again. Any extended use with a DAW or AxeEdit (1-2 hours) and this error seems to rear its ugly head. No other fix works save for exiting AE and rebooting the AxeFX. I've been having this issue since I updated to Quantum. It was REALLY...
  9. J

    Axe-Edit and rtpMIDI

    I've made a partially successful connection over rtpMIDI, but when I open Axe-Edit the MIDI light on the Axe flashes a bit but ultimately I end up getting a time-out error. Any thoughts? I don't have a lot of experience with midi-over-network protocols.
  10. J

    Anyone Ever Try Using rptMIDI w/ Axe2?

    Delete Me Mods please delete.
  11. J

    Does the AxeFX2 work thru USB hub?

    Some devices struggle when connected through a USB hub. Anyone know how the Axe fairs?
  12. J

    Does anyone know anything about the USB driver?

    As the many threads I've started regarding issues related to this can attest, I'm on a mission to get my wireless Axe-Edit rig working. At this point, I've pretty much paired down the problem to a FAS driver or an AxeFX firmware issue. The backstory to this is long and complicated, but the...
  13. J

    Axe-Edit Over WiFi Driver Issues

    [Note to Mods: I had originally posted this in the Axe-Edit forum, but, given the prevalence of Axe-over-WiFi discussion going on in the Axe-FX II Discussion forum, I thought it may belong better here. The other post can be deleted. Sorry for the xpost] I'm not sure if this is the right...
  14. J

    Axe-Edit Over WiFi Driver Issues

    I'm not sure if this is the right forum to discuss this issue, but I figure its worth a shot. So I'm trying to get Axe-Edit to work over WiFi via this USB-to-Ethernet device called the AnywhereUSB/2. You just plug your USB device into the AnywhereUSB, plug the AnywhereUSB into a router via...
  15. J

    Serious CPU Bottleneck, Spillover (again)

    Anyone else running into some serious CPU bottleneck issues? I have one preset that has Wah, Drive, Vol, Trem, Delay, and Rev (Hi-fi) and that's 83% right there. That leaves two empty blocks. Forget trying to throw in another drive, 2nd delay block, or 2nd reverb block. The unit will start...
  16. J

    Assign Exp Pedal to Multiple Parameters?

    I can't figure out how to have one expression pedal do two things within the same preset, e.g. volume pedal sometimes, wah other times. It seems silly to me to lock a pedal into a single use. Why relegate a pedal to "useless unless Wah" when it could be "Volume until Wah" or " FXBlend until...
  17. J

    Humbuster Cables Still Normal Instrument Cables?

    Can cables that have been converted to Humbuster Cables still be used as normal instrument cables?
  18. J

    How to use drive pedals with FX8

    Dig the FX8 a lot, but I have a couple drive pedals I still intend on using along with it. I tend to use low-gain drive pedals with the output pretty high to drive an edge-of-breakup amp hard into overdrive. Normally I'd say just plug them right into the front of the FX8, but I've been noticing...
  19. J

    Editor Debug Mode?

    Is there a way to experiment around with the FX8 editor without having an FX8 connected? I'd like to get a feel for the differences and similarities between the FX8 and the AxeFX2 editors as well as a sense of workflow, but it looks like you can't actually do anything unless you're actually...
  20. J

    Drive Pedal In FXL - How to Set Input 2?

    I wasn't liking the way my preferred drive pedal was sounding in the Axe's FXL. I adjusted the Input 2 level (down to 50% from...I dunno...something much higher than that) and now it seems to be better. What's the method for setting Input 2 level when using a drive pedal?
  21. J

    Fully Functional Spillover: An Idea!

    After another session of beating my head against the wall dealing with spillover issues, I have an idea! So, i've heard over and over that fully functional spillover is impossible because it would double the processing power of the AxeFX. Apparently you need 2 monster DSPs to simulate all...
  22. J

    Output 2 Vol Incr/Decr?

    I'm using my Axe with an amp through one output and as an acoustic DI with another output. There are two issues I've been running into since doing this. 1) It's important to me to be able to change the overall output volume of patches in the AxeFX that run into my amp. The AxeFX has a great...
  23. J

    Changing Presets, DLA X/Y Causes Pop

    FW 17.00 Sounds like I'm using a stompbox or something. Is this a known issue? Corrected in later FW updates, maybe?
  24. J

    Delay Modulation Time Phase Issues

    Hey guys. Long story short, I want to create a sound where a single staccato note is played through a delay with 1/8th note repeats. Additionally, and this is the important bit, I want modulation to warble the pitch of those 8th notes...also in 8th notes. I have the mod set in 1/8 notes, but I...
  25. J

    AxeFX 2 Drop in Signal Fidelity

    I've been unhappy with my amp tone for a while now. Something about it just sounded...off...so I dismantled my rack to go hunting for gremlins. As soon as went guitar --> favorite OD --> amp the tone issues were gone. It went from thin, lacking in low-mid punch, with unfocused "lo-fi" sounding...
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    How can I make my spillover smoother (video)?

    Last weekend I had a recording session with an original artist I play with. We were recording a series of live videos that will be released soon. Her stuff requires a lot of ambient guitar sounds, so there's quite a bit of delay and reverb going on. Up to now, I've used a different preset in...
  27. J

    What's With The Secrecy?

    I've seen a couple requests for more info regarding specs and dimensions, at least once coming from me. This info is not featured on the FX8 page, and, unless I'm missing something, it's not bring provided here in the forum. As I understand it, we're not too far off from product launch. If...
  28. J

    Any word on weight?

    Lighter or heavier than an AxeFX2? I assume specifics on other dimensions still aren't out yet.
  29. J

    Midi Command for "Store Preset" Yet?

    I had a thread on this a while back but it didn't really go anywhere. I'm hoping some progress was made between then and now. Is there any way to send the Axe2 a type of MIDI command (of string of commands) that would instruct it to save the changes made to the current preset a la pressing...
  30. J

    How to Set Precise dB Value from Midi Controller

    After spending hours upon hours trying to figure out how to get control over the FXL's main volume fader with Sysex messages, I'm admitting defeat. The plan now is to use a controller to send precise dB values to a block's output knob via CC values. Now the trick is trying to figure out what CC...
  31. J

    SysEx Message for "Store" or "Save Preset" Command

    Anyone know it? Anyone know if it exists at all?
  32. J

    Vol Incr/Decr for Output2 and FXL Block

    Short Version: I know the Vol Incr/Decr function only works for Output 1, but is there a clever way to mimic this functionality with midi commands but apply it to Output 2 or the FXL block? Maybe something with Sysex Messages? I desperately need this. Long Version: As I've mentioned on the...
  33. J

    Possible to Send AxeFX2 Precise Tempo Commands?

    Is there any way to send the AxeFX2 direct, precise tempo change commands via midi messages? I'm trying to program a button on my controller that will let me send the tempos for a couple of songs with one midi message as opposed to using tap tempo. TT is imprecise and it takes time, time I don't...
  34. J

    Repeated Communication Time-Out Errors (Emergency)

    I'm sure I don't need to elaborate more on the error given how many posts on this I've seen while doing forum searches. Circumstances of error: - minor use of Axe-Edit triggers problem - no other USB devices plugged in - computer reboot temporarily fixes issue, Axe reboot does not -...
  35. J

    Getting the AX and TV Cabs UltraRes Soon?

    Anyone know about this? For me, nothing comes close to the 4x12 Basketweave AX Mix and 4x12 Basketwave TV Mix factory cab IRs. I've spent hours mixing IRs in Cab Lab, but nothing quite gives me the thunk, tightness, and cut of the AX/TV pairing. Whoever did those IRs deserves a raise...or...
  36. J

    50w Plexi Custom UltraRes Mix Vs Old HiRes Cab

    https://soundcloud.com/jazzmac251/sets/axefx2-50w-plexi-custom The UltraRes tone is coming from two UltraRes cabs in stereo. IIRC, left channel is a custom Pre-Rola Greenback mix from the Ownhammer collection and right channel is a custom Creamback mix from the same collection. The HiRes mix...
  37. J

    USB Noise w/ AxeFX2 into Plugged-In Laptop

    Disk I/O, general hiss, screen refresh interference - you name it and it's coming through my amp (4CM) whenever I'm tweaking my Axe2 via my laptop (USB) and the laptop is plugged into the power adapter. It doesn't seem to matter which wall socket the adapter is plugged into or whether or not...
  38. J

    Getting Sustained-Note Delays to Emphasize Rhythm

    I want to set a delay block to dotted 8th, hit a slide chord, pull it flat then back up to pitch, but still have the dotted 8th feel pulsing through the sustained stuff. I find that as soon as the delay starts processing the sustained stuff, the rhythmic pulse goes out the window pretty fast. I...
  39. J

    Multi-Delay in Series Only?

    I'm using the Quad-Tap delay block to try to get a multi-delay thing happening wherein some 1/8 note-triplet repeats happen on top of a bed of 1/8 note repeats. In the Quad-Tap block, I'm using the first delay chain for 1/8 notes, the second chain for 1/8 triplets, and the third and fourth delay...
  40. J

    Delay Modulation Down Only?

    I'm look to recreate a specific type of tape modulation and I'm having a hell of a time. I want the modulation setting to sag the pitch down and back up, but never make the pitch go higher than base. All the different controller waveforms I've experimented with seem to either dip the pitch...
  41. J

    Possible To Emulate Vol Incr/Decr on Out2?

    I just read about using the Vol Incr/Decr to help quickly level your patches on-the-fly. Sounds extremely handy, save for the fact that it only works for Output 1. I would love to use this to help me level my 4CM patches. Is there any way to use a MIDI controller (I have a Liquid Foot) to...
  42. J

    UltraRes Version of 4x12 Basketweave AX Mix

    With the OwnHammer UltraRes Pack Having trouble nailing this one down. Checked out the info here Cab: all models - Axe-Fx II Wiki but I'm not sure what speaker to go with. Any ideas?
  43. J

    Signal Split dB Increase?

    I have a few patches that need to be very close to the same output dB. I have them pretty close already, but I'm updating my cabs to the new UltraRes versions and this requires me to sometimes run two cabs blocks instead of one stereo block. Because the signal is now getting split then rejoined...
  44. J

    4CM and MIDI Noise

    The Axe2 seems to be passing noise from MIDI-related signals to my amp. For example, I have a Liquid Foot 12+ hooked up to the Axe via 4CM, and I get a "Tick Tick Tick" noise that correlates to the current tempo set in the Axe. Also, I get a static-y "ripping" noise when I move my expression...
  45. J

    Upgrading My Plexi Sound to v13

    The 50w Plexi Treble channel is one of my go-to sounds. I've been using the stock stereo cabinet mix of 4x12 Basketweave AX and 4x12 Basketweave AT with great success, but I'd like to see what the UltraRes cabs can do. Can someone suggest an IR that would give me the UltraRes version of the cab...
  46. J

    Having Sustain Issues

    Ever since I've started using the AxeFX2 as my main rig for gigs that require no stage volume, I've had problems with sustain. I use the Plexi, Matchless, Trainwreck, and Friedman BE sims most often. It seems like no matter how much gain I throw at some of those amps (esp Plexi), I just can't...
  47. J

    Envelope Modifier Curve Help

    I'm trying to get a good "Living On A Prayer" thing going on with the Formant block and the Envelope modifier. I've checked out the various threads on creating presets for this song exactly, and they've helped, but my issues are more along the lines of creating a better curve that fits my guitar...
  48. J

    Using AxeFX to Correct for Phase Issues

    I recently put an internal mic into my acoustic guitar. It sounds okay, but I bet it would sound a lot better if I could mix it with the under-saddler transducer and mac pickups that came preinstalled on this guitar. I've already got this guitar to run stereo (mic L, Pups R) with both channels...
  49. J

    Delay Spillover & X/Y

    I've done the reading on the whole "spillover" issue. It breaks my heart, but it is what it is. What I don't understand is how the delay blocks process X/Y changes. It seems like you can't NOT have spillover. I've been tasked with reproducing an artist's original music live, and doing so...
  50. J

    Tape Delay Hold Isn't Infinite

    Anyone know why this is? It seems like the other delays hold properly, but Mono/Stereo Tape just slowly dies away.
  51. J

    Headphones Out, No Right Channel?

    Suddenly I'm only getting the left channel out of the front panel headphones jack. I checked with multiple pairs of 'phones and the problem was consistent. This happened suddenly, and no wiggling-around would fix it (suggesting a loose connection). On probably the 5th or 6th time I removed and...
  52. J

    Emergency! Weird 4cm issue...about to leave for gig...

    Ok I have to make this as brief as possible. I'm using my AxeFX2 via 4CM with my ZWreck. Since the ZW doesn't have an FX Loop, I have to use a BadCat Unleash as my FXL and attenuator. I have done this many times. Today I plugged in to make a new 4CM preset and suddenly I'm getting this weird...
  53. J

    Tips for frqnt Switching btw 4CM and FOH Direct

    I'm running my Axe2 primarily as an FX processor with my amp (4CM, Rear Input 1 used as guitar input), but I also plan on using it regularly for digital-only (stereo direct FOH, front INSTR input as guitar input) gigs as well. I was wondering if anyone could offer any tips for minimizing the...
  54. J

    4CM Level Difficulties

    I'm running my Axe2 4-cable-method style and I'm having difficulty setting levels for everything. I'm also using a Switchblade 8 to route my signal to and from the Axe2. The first issue I'm having is simply getting Input 1 to tickle the red. I'm guessing this has something to do with the...
  55. J

    What do you guys think of the audio quality using the 4CM method?

    I've spent a lot of time and money over the years getting my pedalboard to sound as transparent as possible. I think I'm currently extremely close to achieving that with my current setup. Now that I have an Axe2, I'm interested in ditching my current board and using the Axe instead. In the past...
  56. J

    Pete Thorn's "Wrecker 1" Preset Demo Tone

    Any suggestions on how do I get this tone? Axe FX 2 Clean to mid-gain amp clips, by Pete Thorn - YouTube To start, I'm using the Wrecker preset in FW10. Obviously I can see his settings on that page displayed in the upper left hand corner. I've matched those settings exactly using the same...
  57. J

    Does anyone know why the Axe2 doesn't have midi toggle CCs?

    One of the more annoying aspects of using a midi controller is getting your IA switches to behave intuitively like actual switches. The standard way IA switches work is for the first press to send a CC "on" message and the second press to send a CC "off" message. The problem is with this...
  58. J

    Can FCB1010 send Two Distinct PC msgs, Up/Down, like it can for CC?

    I'd love to be able to do this. With the way I'm using the first bank, I currently only have space for 3 patches. If I could get the FCB1010 to send a different PC msg for on/off like it does with CC messages, then I could turn that into 6. When I try to set this up, the FCB1010 ends up...
  59. J

    Can the FCB1010 send CC on button hold, chip/no-chip?

    I'd like to use one of the FCB1010's buttons to toggle between Delay1 X/Y when pressed normally, to simply bypass the delay altogether when held. Is this possible? From what I can tell, the FCB1010 doesn't send messages on long-press, chip or no. I'm hoping this conclusion is incorrect. Since...
  60. J

    How to Global-Disable Auto-Engage for EXP? (Wah)

    Autoengage is awesome, but my Wah is right next to my volume and I ride my volume a lot. This makes me prone to bumping the wah on accident. I don't want it to engage when this happens. I can see how to turn off auto-engage in the "Control" section of a preset, but I can't figure out how to turn...
  61. J

    AxeFX USB + Audio Interface = Ground Problem?

    Hi all. I'm trying to get the most out of my AxeFX 2 setup. I was trying to figure out how I could achieve these things with my setup: 1) Use my Axe2 to interface with my DAW (Cubase 5) so I can easily record. 2) Interface the Axe2 with my computer via USB so I can still use Axe Edit to...
  62. J

    Eric Johnson lead tone a la Instructional DVD

    I know...weird place to cop a tone. However, this is the most beautiful lead guitar tone I've ever heard in my life. Man...I absolutely love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htobScsOB70 :shock: I'm trying really hard to cop it with my Ultra. Let me know what you think so far. I'm having...
  63. J

    Can't get stereo out to work properly - SOLVED

    alright if I could be permitted a quick stupid question: How do you get stereo output on this thing? I've consulted the forum and both manuals as well as Yeks how-to. I have Input 1 selected Left Only (for guitar), and output 1 mode is "stereo". I have Output 1 unbalanced L and R each going...
  64. J

    Help me like my Axe!

    I've been checking out this thing for over a year now, and I've been lurking on the forums for quite sometime as well. Last week I finally decided to pull the trigger and try one out. For background, I have a Hot Rod Deluxe I use with an epic pedalboard I've spent the last year (and 4,000...
  65. J

    axe-FX through fender acoustasonic junior DSP?

    Does anyone know offhand if this amp (acoustasonic jr DSP) is FRFR? I'm playing my Ultra through one of these things until my Atomic cab gets here and I must say...so far the tone is not impressive at all. I'm hoping its the amp? :|
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