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  1. K

    Problems with MFC 101 and Expression Pedals

    I am trying to set up my old Axe 2 for a friend (I''m using the 3). Everything was working OK and then, for some unexplained reason, Expression pedal 2 stopped working. I use EP2 to control delay mix. Its always worked fine (even yesterday). But, now, EP2 does not change delay mix...
  2. K

    Axe Edit 3 compatible with Axe 2?

    Hi All. This is probably a dumb question but I searched forum and fractal website and could not find the answer. I'm thinking of bringing my Axe 2 out of retirement for a buddy to use. Is Axe Edit 3 compatible with the Axe 2? Logic tells me it would be but I needed to be sure. Thx!
  3. K

    Help on Tone Match or IR?

    Sorry if this is a bit of a "newbie" question. But, I've checked the Wiki and other posts and am still a little confused. I have been using the Axe since early Ultra days and I LOVE it! I had a lot of issues early on with the "cab in the room" missing and, about 10 years ago, found the...
  4. K

    Which tuner is right?

    hi guys. I’m loving my Axe 3 Fc12. But, i’ve Run into a frustrating issue... let me say 1st that I’m a freak about my tuning. I can’t stand a guitar that’s out of tune. With my Axe II, I was almost ready to buy a Peterson Strobe because I never felt the Axe 2 was as accurate as I like...
  5. K

    Need some routing help

    Hi Guys: I am just getting my Axe 3 rolling (was waiting on my FC12 and it looks like tomorrow is the day!). One of the biggest pluses for me on the Axe 3 was the extra I/O. I run a pretty complex setup in the studio and with 3 in/ outs (hoping I don't need the 4th), I figured I could...
  6. K

    Mark Knopfler Tone

    I have only recently realized how truly great this guy's playing/ tone is (only took me 40 years!). Can any of you guys tell me where to start to try to replicate? I am particularly in love with his tone in this version of Brother's In Arms: I've read that he used a Les Paul on this...
  7. K

    Looking for shortcut to shoot IR

    I found the perfect solution (for me) to the FRFR issue a few years back. I have to have real cabs. I tried just about every FRFR solution and nothing did it for me. I needed the cab in the room. For me, the perfect solution was sending signal with no cab to a pair of 2 x 12s with EVM...
  8. K

    XL+ vs Axe FX 2

    I am considering upgrading to XL+ from Axe II. I am perfectly happy with my II with one exception: I run out of CPU a lot because I'm running 2 outputs (Output 1 to Power amp/ cab, Output 2 (includes a cab) to FRFR/ FOH. Because I often have to dupe a few EFX, I am virtually always hitting...
  9. K

    After 10 years, I'm done...

    I finally figured out how to rock this thing! After 10 years, dating from the Ultra, of whining and sniveling that the Axe just can't measure up to my amps and that there is no "truly great " FRFR solution, I believe I am at the end of my quest. I have found a solution that I gives me (maybe...
  10. K

    Is it possible to use external switch for tap tempo?

    I see from manual that Ext switches can only be used to control CCs. But, tempo is a CC (14). However, I'm assuming that you only have 2 values for tempo in an external switch so it could not be used for tap tempo. Anybody have any workarounds for this? Would love to use an external, off...
  11. K

    Using IAs to control multiple blocks

    I'm trying to reset my MFC now that I am running 2 separate outputs, Output 1 to SS amp/ cab with no cab and output 2 to FRFR w/ cab via FXL. This necessitates doubling blocks after the amp/ cab so I have 2 amps, 2 delays, 2 verbs... How can I set ONE MFC IA to simultaneously control states of...
  12. K

    Proper Exp pedal settings to accomplish this?

    I am redoing my rig, resetting MFC to do things a bit differently. I'd like exp pedal (1) to control the output levels of BOTH Output one and output of FXL (I am using outputs one and 2 to different places). I DON'T want a "pre-amplifier" volume pedal. I want a post amp volume pedal that can...
  13. K

    Axe Edit and MFC Mk 1: Can they coexist?

    Years ago (Ultra days), I gave up on trying to make these 2 "cooperate". Last night, I tried again and got repeated "communication time outs" in Axe Edit whenever I messed with MFC. I am back to doing a lot of preset editing (new rig) with Axe Edit and MFC on and wondering if anything has...
  14. K

    Syncing Axe via Midi

    I am experimenting, for the 1st time, with syncing Axe (primarily for delays) to my Pro Tools HD rig. Do I need to change any settings in the axe to "hear" midi clock and sync or is this just automatic? I know I've seen a lot of discussion re: MTC vs midi clock My Axe is connected to Pro...
  15. K

    Recoding signal for reamping without usb

    I typically record the axe 2 stereo signal into pro tools hd via the aes output into one of my lynx auroras. If I also want to record a signal for reamping, am I best using a shunt straight thru and out via aes and sending the stereo mix via analog 2 via fx loop to output 2? I think somebody...
  16. K

    Quick question: new to Solid State

    I am about to hook up my Bryston 4BSST to 2 2 X 12s each with 2 X EVM-12L. I was using a Mesa 2:90 before. I understand that the Bryston has no "impedance" issues but I want to make this rig work as well as it can and not blow anything up (the Bryston has no volume control). Currently, my...
  17. K

    Cab in the room and FRFR. How to have both?

    i have recently been playing my Axe ll thru my mesa 2;90 into 2 2 x 12s, each with an evm12-l and an alnico gold, cab sims off. I have been happy with this setup on some amp models but it is not so great on others. I am thinking of using a 'mix' of the 2 x 12s and my 2 RCF Nxm12s FRFR. I...
  18. K

    The end of the "amp in th room" discussion for me

    I have been using the Axe since the Ultra was 1st introduced. I have tried virtually every FRFR solution and have never been truly happy with the sound I got "live in the room/stage" although recording and FOH were excellent. I have been using a pair of RCF NX12SMAs for about 5 years. I am...
  19. K

    Cheat Sheet on Ultra Res IRs

    Hi All: I must admit to being overwhelmed by all the choices in IRs. Even though I've bought most of the cab packs and really like the Ultra Res IRs I've tried, I have never been able to find the time to put together a concerted effort to match UR IRs to my amps. So, despite having spent the...
  20. K

    Problems using Axe 2 as audio interface

    I just changed laptops and, for some reason, Pro Tools 10 does not seem to be working as it used to with the Axe. I can record tracks from the Axe (using the Axe as a USB interface). Levels are fine. But, when I go to play those recorded tracks from Pro Tools through the Axe, I am getting...
  21. K

    Axe FX 2 through cabs w/ speaker sims on?

    Hi Guys: I know I've seen this subject tossed about a lot over the years but, after 8 years of being a relatively satisfied FRFR user (last 4 thru RCF NX12s), I am getting the bug to try the power amp/ cab thing. Thing is: I love my Axe but I still love my amps and believe that there is some...
  22. K

    Workflow reccomendations for trying/ storing UR IRs

    I find myself a bit overwhelmed with all these great UR IRs. I'm finding it very hard to develop a "system" for trying/ keeping/ discarding them. Dropping them into Cab manager/ saving/ closing cab manager/ navigate to user cabs/ load new cab/ and trying them is not a good way to A/B. Ideally...
  23. K

    Celestion Gold IR

    In my "real" cabs, the Celestion Gold has been a go-to speaker for me, by itself but particularly in combination with other speakers (blues, G12H30...). The only Gold IR I've seen is Mitchell's far-field. I have the Redwirez Big Box, the new OH Ultra Res and all the Fractal cabs which have...
  24. K

    Backing up User cabs 51-100

    Now that we have all these great IRs (LOVE the OH UR!), I am perplexed by the instructions for backups. Manual and release notes say: "User Cabs 51-100 are not included in the SYSTEM and must be backed up or loaded individually" How would one back these up? Once we get our 100 favorites...
  25. K

    Blackface Fender Reverb

    I've spent some time trying to recreate the sound of the reverb in my 1965 Fender Pro Reverb and failed utterly. I'm hoping that one of you (much smarter than me!) can help. There is something pretty unique to these old Fender reverbs. They are lush and, even fairly wet, not in your face...
  26. K

    Mimicing POG attack settings

    Hi guys I've spent a long time trying to come up with a POG sound that has the delayed attack of the octave. No luck. My skills with Adsr and other modifiers are pretty weak. My goal is to get the octave attack slowed down a bit so it swells into the note or chord naturally. I tried using...
  27. K

    Starting looper in AE

    I'm sure this will qualify as a dumb question. But, why won't the looper start when I hit record in AE (or when set to "threshold")? When I hit record, it just flips back to off. Note: I can start recording using the front panel, but not AE. Also, I do not see anywhere to change the...
  28. K

    Saving EFX settings in AE3

    I know block libraries are not working for now. I used these heavily. Does anybody have a workaround until this works again? IE: I create the perfect tape delay (or Chorus or... in one preset and want to use it in a number of others. Is there some other way to easily access the 1st one or...
  29. K

    Total Sync and AE3

    Installed FW 11 and AE3. PERFECT!! Not a hiccup. I am SOOOO happy! Question Re Total Sync: AE3 is not showing changes made on the MFC & vice versa. The Axe FX makes the changes requested by either AE3 or MFC but there does not seem to be communication between the MFC and AE3. I know this...
  30. K

    Help for Dinosuars still on 7

    Thank You Fractal! Now, for those of us (please tell me I'm not the only chicken) who are still on 7.0, have never used the Bot, have not upgraded any Firmware or drivers for a year... What is the "smart" way to do this killer upgrade? IE: Install Fractal Bot, Install, 11 & presets, Install...
  31. K

    USING MFC101 with Axe 2 and external EFX--2 setups possible?

    Is it possible to store 2 completely different setups in my MFC 101, one for Axe II (in Axe FX Mode) and a second to use general use IAs to send PCs to external EFX modules when I'm not using the Axe? Basically, I want to use my MFC as a "dumb" midi PC controller so I don't have to carry around...
  32. K

    2 Humbusters for stereo 4CM?

    I am considering using the Axe II in a stereo setup with a pair of combo amps via 4CM (or should we call it 5CM?). Should I use 2 humbusters, one for each output to amp?
  33. K

    Why should I ever use MV instead of level?

    OK. I've been happily playing my Axe for 3+ years and never wanted to ask this question because it just sounds....well....dumb! I come from 40 years of playing tube amps where MVs were considered "evil", only to be used in the most dire of circumstances when the club owner is headed your way...
  34. K

    A challenge for someone a lot smarter than me :( Recreate AdrenaLinn?

    In my 3 years with the Axe, I've found that there are few things that it can't do, but a great many things that I can't figure out how to do :( However, with the help of those on this forum who are a lot more talented than I, I learn daily! Now, I've retired about $20K of EFX devices and rarely...
  35. K

    FX Loop Problem

    I'm embarresed. I'm sure I am missing something totally obvious. But, I have inserted the EFX loop to try a AdrenaLinn 3 and I am getting no output from Out 2. Input 2 seems to be functing normally. But, I cannot get signal from output 2 with the EFX loop engaged. I checked manual. There...
  36. K

    Still trying to find a way to change multiple blocks per preset w/ 1 IA

    Finally getting around to trying to set up my MFC the "right' way. I know this has been covered a lot: controlling multiple blocks with a single IA. But, I thought I had a solution by using the external switches which can be set "per preset" to override global settings. I actually built a 4...
  37. K

    FW 6--USA Clean 1 & 2 are bassy & muddy

    I've loved FW 6 so far. Actually, I hadn't even tried a single one of my 5 presets with 6. I just started rebuilding (and there are so many AWESOME sounds!). However, today I started to pull up some of my 5.0 clean presets. In general, after initializing the amp and making a few tweaks...
  38. K

    JTM 45... A new love affair

    Every FW revision is like exporing a new city. Yes, in some ways it can be frustrating because you don't know the streets and you have to muck about a bit. But, personally, just like getting a new amp, I love it. Today, I started messing with the JTM 45. We all know this is a great amp...
  39. K

    Resetting 5.04 amps in 6.0 via Axe Edit

    I've been hearing about the need to reset your 6.0 amps in presets from 5.04. So, if you are working in AE (which I do 95%), how exactly do you do this? I've seen "double-click bypass" but that doesn't do anything (maybe a front panel trick?). Related question: how to reset amps to their...
  40. K

    Help! I'm stuck on '59 Bassguy!

    It's WAY too cool to change to the next preset! 2 hours and still going... 6.0 = AMAZING! Update of Axe, AE & MFC? Smooth as silk. Thanks Cliff!
  41. K

    Perct Update!! Except... Total Sync??

    I followed Cobbler's instructions to the letter. Result? Perfect update! Thanks Cobbler! 6.0 is AWESOME!! No problems except (undoubtedly user error) Total Sync is not working as expected. When I change anything (except Presets) in Axe Edit or on the MFC, it works but the change is not...
  42. K

    Removing Tonestack from amp?

    I recently got an Allen Encore amp which is an "update" of the BF Vibroluxe. It's a very nice amp but it has a really cool feature I've not seen before. He calls it the "Raw" control. Apparently, it removes the tone stack from the circuit incrementally as you dial it up. It is a great tonal...
  43. K

    Easiest way to convert stereo to Mono

    I create my presets in stereo. I work mostly in the studio but, when I play live, I have to convert to mono. I know that SUM L&R can have issues in terms of phase cancelation and other things. I don't use short delays or the enhancer much. So, If I want to go Sum L+R and not have to listen...
  44. K

    Acoustic Guitar Presets

    I've been asked to post some of my acoustic guitar presets. I don't know how much they'll help as they are specific to my guitars. But, perhaps if I elaborate on my method a bit, this will help. I've posted 2 presets and 2 screen grabs. For those of you not on Axe 2, you can duplicate this...
  45. K

    New RCF NX12s—My personal monitor shootout

    My new RCF NX12s arrived today. I was super excited! I have multiple FRFR options but, having heard great things about these, and being too impatient to wait for Atomic’s Coax speakers, I decided to go for the RCFs. Mike Pyle did a great job for me and got them shipped very promptly and at a...
  46. K

    Digital IO for FXL?

    I am virtually certain the answer to this is "no". But, is it possible to use the digital IO for FXloop? If not, might this be something that could be implemented with FW? I have a pile of great efx devices with digital IO. And, their converters are not as good as the Axe. It would be so...
  47. K

    Peavey PC 1600X through Axe or MFC?

    I have found the Peavey PC 1600x to be a great tool for programming other EFX devices (IE my Eventide H8000). It has 16 assignable midi faders and 16 buttons. I'd love to use it with the Axe 2. But, I'm concerned about how it would integrate with the MFC & Axe Edit. Would it play nicely with...
  48. K

    Can someone explain "delay feedback loop" to me? or "How to create a DMM"

    In one of Smilefan's patches: "Brit Flavored Feedback loop", he describes the loop as being like a DMM. I am a vintage DMM junkie and would love to recreate it's sound in the Axe FX. I've come close with the analog delay a few times. Smilefan's comments and layout describe a "feedback loop"...
  49. K

    Inserting Empty Block changes sound???

    I was working on my Top Boost preset today and noticed an anomlie I've never noticed before: inserting an empty block before the amp (after the compressor) changes the sound substantially (see attached 2 captures--the only thing that was changed was I dragged an empty block from behind the...
  50. K

    Very cool new product. 3 expression pedals from 1!

    I was working with my local pedal guy to have him build an "expession pedal switcher" so I wouldn't have to use all these dang expression pedals with my Axe 2/MFC. Mission's SP2 doesn't do it for me because you have to go full-throw to switch (not good if you are controlling drive or input...
  51. K

    Run Like AC30

    OK. This is my 1st preset posting so please be gentle. I used to use the Run Like He.. preset in my G Force with my Triaxis and really liked it. The Run Like Heck Factory preset in the Axe 2 has a Hipower Brilliant amp that was kinda shredding my ears with SC pickups so I subbed the AC30...
  52. K

    Pro Tools 10 crashes with Midi Beat Clock to Axe

    I've had great success with recording the Axe 2 to my laptop via USB into PT10 while tweaking with Axe Edit. When I get serious, I go to my HD rig via AES. But, tonight, to sync some delays, I started sending Midi Beat Clock from PT to the Axe USB Midi in while recording. Axe Edit was open...
  53. K

    Best FRFR?? Atomic Actives Vs Studio Monitors Vs tubes & cabs

    First off, I LOVE my new Axe 2! And, it is a huge change from my Ultra. Now, in my quest for the best tone, I must turn to you guys for a question I cannot answer: Should I consider Atomic Actives? I have virtually any option EXCEPT the Atomics. I have multiple studio monitors ranging from...
  54. K

    Why does my "Y" amp have no level?

    Sorry if this has been asked/ answered. I just spent an hour scouring the forums and can't find it... When changing from X amp to "Y" amp in a preset, the Y amp has no gain. I can barely hear it. Switch back to X and get my ears blown off. I've checked every setting and can find no reason...
  55. K

    Using Axe 2 with acoustic guitars. Suggestions?

    I tried using my Axe 2 with acoustic for the 1st time last night and had issues with output levels. I don't want to use an amp that colors my guitar so I tried using Tube Preamp w/ drive turned down. But, even with master & level dimed, output (via AES) is meagre. I can get better output if I...
  56. K

    MFC 101, AXE 2 and Axe Edit not communicating well

    One of the things that I was most exited about on my new Axe 2 was the ability to use my MFC and Axe Edit at the same time. I do all my editing in Axe Edit. I got everything hooked up, upgraded etc and it's working. But, Axe Edit does not "see" the changes made by the MFC and the MFC does not...
  57. K

    If you are on the fence.... JUMP!

    I really struggled with the Axe 2. I was SOOOO happy with my Ultra and had it all dialed in! I hemmed & hawed and thought of the 2199 reasons NOT to buy the Axe 2. So, today it arrives. In 10 minutes, USB drivers install perfectly and it fires up without a hiccup. And, once again, I am...
  58. K

    Axe 2 arrives tomorrow! Need quick-start advice on MFC/ Axe Edit connects

    It arrives tomorrow! The big brown truck is coming my way! I'm hoping that a couple of you guys with similar setups can help me with best connection options. A few things peculiar to my Axe Ultra use previously: 1.) I work almost entirely out of Ax Edit (have never touched the front of...
  59. K

    Any hope of Preset compatability between Ultra & II?

    I suspect this question has been asked. But, I can't find it. To me, the biggest hurdle for the Axe II is having to redo all my hard work on Ultra presets. I've literally got hundreds of hours (I'm sure there are those w/ thousands) invested in my Ultra. Is there any hope we will be able...
  60. K

    Saving individual EFX blocks & Amps

    Sorry if this has been answered before. Answer in Wiki does not seem to work for me and answers I've seen elsewhere are not exactly on point. If it has been answered, maybe someone has a link? I LOVE my new Ultra! I d like to be able to save any individual block (EFX or amp settings) for...
  61. K

    Acoustic Guitars and Axe Ultra are awesome

    I continue to be amazed at my new Ultra. After 2 weeks, I've started experimenting with my acoustic guitars through my Ultra. It is as clean as the driven snow! I had read a few posts about the Axe being colored, ineffective for acoustic... I'm here to say that it is a gorgeous match for my...
  62. K

    No Stereo in new Ultra

    Hi Guys: Perhaps a dumb noob question (I can't believe this is not obvious...) I've had my new Ultra for 2 weeks. I LOVE it! But, I'm noticing that the factory presets are not working in stereo. Here's my rig: Axe FX Ultra (controlled currently by Axe Edit)> Stereo outs 1&2> Bryston 4B>...
  63. K

    WTB Axe-FX. Need advice

    Hi All. I'm a new member trying to get an Axe-FX. I'm on the west Coast. I've tried emailing Fractal last 3 days--no response. Store says unavailable for both standard and Ultra. These things are selling on eBay at a premium to Fractal's prices. What's up? Anybody got the skinny? Are...
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