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Second song just released!!! Mesa Dual Recto + Peavery 6150 = Awesome!

Here is our second song "Your World"! Recording turned out to be much better! Mesa Dual Recto + Peavery 6150 was the perfect combination I was looking for! Would love to hear your feedback! Don't forget to checkout the solo at the end!
- Izzyprad
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- Jul 29, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Original song - Axe FX II - Deizel VH4 and Peavery 6150!!

Original song recorded using Axe FX II - Deizel VH4 and Peavery 6150!! Kinda like Evanescence! Would love to hear your feedback!
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jul 25, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New EP - All recorded with AXE FX II!

I would love to hear your feedback! https://soundcloud.com/stellanovaband
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Fender Strat/Mesa Mark IV and JP2400/Marshall JMP = Love it!!!

Here is our new song - Leaving for good! Had a great time with tweaking guitar tones in Axe FX !!! All Rhythm tracks were done using Fender Strat guitar, and USA Clean and Suhr Badger model from Axe FX II Lead tracks were done using Ibanez JS2400 guitar and Marshall JMP amp model! I...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- May 27, 2014
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Finally got the tone I was looking for!!! Fender Strat+Marshall JVM Model=Kickass!

Here is our new song using Axe FX Brit Pre (Not JVM OD2 OR - please ignore the title :) ) and a fender strat with Cavern Reverb in Axe FX! I had been trying to get this tone for a long time! Finally got it! Guitar starts after the first verse!
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 26, 2014
- Replies: 47
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
"USA Rhythm" Amp model and Fender Strat

My first attempt on trying to make a decent sounding patch using "USA Rhythm" Amp model and Fender Strat. :) Would love to hear your feedback!
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 6, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Programming Peak 2005 Midi Controller for AXE FX II

Here are the instructions on programming Peak 2005 FCB8N Midi Controller for AXE FX II (For both Instant Access and Scenes)!!! I thought people would find this helpful! To setting to 4Pr mode please do steps below; 1) unplug the FCB8N power 2) Press and hold on C8 button (switch number#...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
What amp/cab can get me this tone?

This tone is jaw dropping good! What amp/cab can get me this tone? :) Anyone? MattRach - Adele "Someone like you" Guitar Cover - YouTube
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Apr 1, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
1/4" Unbalanced out from AXE FX II to Balanced XLR input (Mackie HD1221)?

I was wondering if the 1/4" Unbalanced out (Output II) from AXE FX II can be connected to the Balanced XLR inputs on Mackie HD1221? Will it work? I wanted to use "Output I (Balanced)" on Axe FX II for for FOH and "Output II (Unbalanced)" for my active speakers. Please advise.
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Mackie HD1221 - Line out issue!

Hello, I gigged with Mackie HD1221 for the first time yesterday, and believe it or not, I had to play the entire set without any guitar sound coming out of these speakers. First of all, my simple set up: Axe FX >> 2 x Mackie HD1221(XLR in) >> 2 x XLR from loop out to FOH We were getting...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
AXE FX II > Mackie HD1221 > PA system = OK?

Hello, I have a gig next week, and I have never gigged with my AXE FX II. I was planning to run stereo, and ask the sound guy to pan the two channels right and left. At practice I run AXE FX II to 2 x Mackie HD1221. For live I was thinking about using the same setup, and use the XLR out...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Axe FX II and Line6 G90 issue!

I recently bought a used Line6 G90 wireless system, and I was trying to plug it in last night to test it, but all I hear is some hiss/noise, and whenever I touch my guitar or the transmitter I hear like a small pop/static sound. I was wondering if I need to setup anything in G90. I thoght this...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
Ground Control PRO and Mission Engineering SP1

I was wondering if anyone here uses SP1 with Ground Control Pro? If yes, are there any known issues? Currently I am using Boss FV500 as an expression pedal, but the transition is not linear as I had expected. I was wondering if SP1 is going to do the same. Thanks
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2012
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Ground Control Pro - Expression pedal Calibration?

Hello, I just bought a Boss FV 500L expression pedal to use with my Ground Control Pro. Everything works fine but there is a sudden change around 30% when going from heel to toe position. I am thinking that is because I need to calibrate the pedal with Ground Control Pro. I went through the...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Question about looper!

1. Why does the volume of the patch become lower when I turn Looper ON? Currently, I have it setup at the end after the Reverb, and when the looper is ON, the volume goes down by a couple of dBs. >> Mix is set to 50%, level to 0db, balance to 0 2. Where do you guys normally set the looper...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug: Volume decreases with dynamics on some amp models?

Initially I thought I was doing something wrong, but as I went through some of the factory patches I found out that they have the same issue. Issue: The volume of the amp decreases with your picking dynamics, meaning if you strum hard it sounds like amp is being too compressed and volume...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Oct 16, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Tax on guitars ordered from Canada? Anyone?

Does anyone know how much tax do I have to pay here at US, if I order a USED guitar from Canada? Hope someone here knows...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Oct 13, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: The Lounge
Wireless system for Axe FX II - Any recommendation?

I am looking to buy a mid-range wireless system to go along with Axe FX II, any experience on what goes well with Axe FX II? Have heard some good reviews on Line 6 G90, but Line6 products are always little flacky. Any recommendation?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2012
- Replies: 34
- Forum: The Lounge
Ground Control Pro - IA switch toggle X/Y setting?

I have everything setup on GCP, and everything is working fine except one thing... I have IA switches on GCP set for Amp X/Y, Chorus, X/Y, Delay X/Y and Reverb X/Y. Looks like when the LEDs are ON on GPC, they correspond to X, and OFF correspond to Y. Is there a way to set up GCP or AXE FX II...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Our Demo recorded using Axe FX II

Please listen to our demo "Regret" and let us know what you guys think. Only guitar solos were recorded using Axe FX II - Deizel VH4 model
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jun 1, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Latency when changing presets?

Looks like v6.0 firmware has latency when changing presets. It's like 200ms, but very annoying. Also there is "pop" when changing presets. Has anyone encountered similar issue?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- May 5, 2012
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Using Input 2 as a Aux-in to play along, is it possible?

So is it possible to use Input 2 as an Aux-in to play along with other songs? If yes how? I tried with return block, but didn't work. Can anyone shed some light here?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 10, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Please recommend a FRFR Speaker for Axe FX II

Hello, I am in the market for buying a pair of FRFR speakers to be used with Axe FX II (I play mostly rock, hard rock and metal). Can you guys recommend some good ones? Also what FRFR speaker do you guys use, and type of music you play? Thanks
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2012
- Replies: 62
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Flat Frequency Response Speak Cabinet

I was wondering what speaker cabinet you guys use with the Axe FX II to get Flat Frequency response. I have Mesa Recto 2x12, and I am not really happy with it. I use Mesa Recto cab simulation in most of my presets in Axe FX and I create presets using headphones. I was hoping that when playing...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2012
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Ground Control Pro - Help Needed!

I just got my ground control pro a week ago. I played around for a few days and now it is ready to switch my presets in Axe FX II. But I am having one small problem. I have set a couple of instant access buttons to turn some of my the effects on/off and to change x/y. Everything works fine, but...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Axe FX v4.01 - Sounds Fat?

Not sure what changes were done in the Power Amp section, but now all of my presets seem to have a low mid hump (200-350 Hz), and I am having to cut like 15 dBs around that frequency for my high gain amp settings. Anyone having similar issues?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 30, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Why does ENGL or Bogner models does not sound good?

Has anyone been able to get a good high gain tone using ENGL or the Bogner amp models in Axe FX II? I have tried a lot but no matter what I do, they just do not sound as good as other amps. Are they not modeled right in the Axe FX II? Engl is just so trebly, and Bogner is so bassy. It is so...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Cheaper alternatives to MFC ?

Are there any cheaper alternative to Fractal Audio's MFC 101? $750 for a midi pedal is just wayyyyy too much for me. I am looking for something around $200. Behringer FCB does not look bad, but will it work it Axe FX II? Any Idea?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2011
- Replies: 38
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Reamp while mixing? Possible?

I am kind of new to this reamping stuff. I was wondering if we can do reamping in realtime while mixing. I have an RME Fireface 800 as my main audio interface, so can I use RME (for monitor out) and Axe FX II (only for reamping) both as an audio interface simulataneously when recording...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2011
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe fx I vs Axe FX II - Hain gain amps

One of the differences that I have found on high gain amps (esp. Recto, Peavey....) between Axe FX I and Axe FX II is that - in Axe FX I the high gain amp models used to saturate when the gain was set to around 4 (and master at 5), but with Axe fx II I need to crank the gain all the way to...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Nov 9, 2011
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Rhythm guitar track question - Metal/Rock

As stupid as it may sound, I have been using chorus effect on my rhythm guitar tracks. Not much, but just a touch to smooth out the track, and add some brightness (Settings: Rate 0.16 Hz, Depth 30%, Traingular wave, 8% mix). So I was wondering if anyone here or any professional band you know of...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Our new demos using Axe FX!

Please check out our new demos recorded using Axe fx - Standard! Cold Haven | Facebook If you like them, please click the "Like" button on our site and support us! Please note, only "Regret" and "Set me free" were recorded using Axe FX.
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2011
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Any difference in High Gain amps in Axe FX II compared to Standard/Ultra?

Well, I am planning to buy an Axe FX II soon for a recording project. I wanted to know, how much of difference is there in Axe FX II - High gain amp models compared to the Axe FX standard/ultra? Esp., the Rectifiier (old/new), Deizel, Peavey and Bogner. Is it worth paying $700 more for the...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Analog vs. USB recording in Axe fx II!

Hello, I have been thinking about this topic a lot for past couple of weeks. I know Axe FX II includes USB interface (thank god, finally!), so if I were to do some pro studio recording with Axe FX II, wouldn't it be the best to use USB port into a DAW rather than going through analog cable...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jul 6, 2011
- Replies: 57
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Some Rough Demos using Axe Fx

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- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Randall Guitar isolation cab?

Hello, I have been trying to get a good direct-recording tone (high gain) over the past few months, but I haven't been able to achieve something I like. I am currently working on an album, but this Axe-fx is not doing the job for me. Please note, I am doing direct recording from Axe fx because...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- May 24, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
RME Fire Face 400, is it worth buying?

Ok, currently I have an Echo Mia 24/96, and I use it to record my guitar tracks. All I need is 2 x Analog inputs and Analog outputs to record and monitor. Recently, I have been thinking about upgrading my audio interface to RME Fireface 400, but I am not sure if it is worth the upgrade. They are...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 14, 2011
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
How to connect Ernie Ball Expression Pedal?

Hello, I am having hard time connecting an Ernie ball 6181 Jr 25k Mono volume pedal as an expression pedal with the Axe fx. The pedal is new, the cables work fine. I have a TRS cable connected to "Pedal 1" of the axe fx, which splits into two mono 1/4" jacks. I have connected these two jacks...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2011
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Assigning LFO to delay time - from Controller tab in Editor

When I assign LFO from Controller tab in the axe editor to a parameter, say delay time, and select "Random" LFO type, why doesn't the parameter value change at all? Can anyone please shed some light?
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Question regarding recording with "Enhancer"

Ok, I haven't really been able to get a good high gain guitar tone in Axe Fx without using "Enhancer" effect at the end of the signal chain. It is just amazing how much better it sounds with the enhancer. I have been scratching my head regarding this topic for a few days, now. In coming few...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Dec 30, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Axe fx v10.03 - EMU midix 1x1 issue!

Hello, I recenly bought a new Axe FX standard from fractal audio, which came with v10.03. I also bought EMU midix 1x1 to use Axe-edit software with the unit. But, I am having hard time trying to make this work. I get this "Hardware Busy?" message everytime. I have already searched through the...
- Izzyprad
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2010
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers