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  1. Big Joe Daddy

    Three Sessions In... What's not to Love?

    I've just completed three full evening sessions getting to know the AX8 and I just felt I owed Team Fractal the courtesy of a response. For the record, I'm running a MM Majesty >> AX8 >> Atomic CLR. (My usual rig consists of the AxeFX II along with the MFC 101 direct to the PA, and we all run...
  2. Big Joe Daddy

    MFC Sending Unexplained Midi Signals to Axe FX

    Axe FX II Original - Firmware Quantum 1.01 MFC 101 Mark III - Firmware 3.08 (2) Mission SP1-R Pedals - XP1 & XP2 XA-1 FASLINK Adapter On two separate occasions recently, I've experienced some unwanted midi instructions being sent from my MFC to the Axe FX. I read on some older threads of others...
  3. Big Joe Daddy

    Wah Block Causing Clipping

    FIXED! Thanks GM and Chris. I'm in the process of updating my presets to Quantum v1.01. I've got one preset with the Shiver Clean amp that works fine until I engage the wah block. To start with, I've got the amp settings on the patch tipping the output meters at about 0.0 dB. But when I...
  4. Big Joe Daddy

    Preset Output Level Not Returning to Saved State

    SOLVED! See Bakerman's post below. AXE FX II - FW: Quantum 1.0 MFC 101 Mission pedal SP1-R I've got an odd quirk I can't seem to figure out while building some new presets in Quantum. I've introduced a Mixer block to some of my presets so that I can use an expression pedal to shift from Amp...
  5. Big Joe Daddy

    The New Editor is the Bomb

    Feeling obliged to sing praises to the new Axe Edit. I can remember way back when the editor was a real sore spot for a lot of people (including me). I never imagined it being as good as it is now. It's easy to see that a ton of effort has gone into making it so robust, user friendly, and rock...
  6. Big Joe Daddy

    Cab Parameters - Mono LO-RES vs Stereo

    Should I expect a significant difference between Mono LO-RES vs Stereo in the Cab Parameters section? I've listened but can't hear any difference. I'm just trying to shave some CPU usage and the manual states it will reduce it by 7%. Seems legit from what I can tell.
  7. Big Joe Daddy

    Preset Recall Fails to Return to Original State

    I've still got an issue with my JCM800 patch that on occasion, fails to return to it's original state when I recall it on my MFC. I can't put my finger on the exact chain of events that leads up to it. Basically it happens when I've called up some other preset or even when I turn on some effects...
  8. Big Joe Daddy

    Missing Pixels

    I've got a vertical stripe of missing pixels on the screen of my Axe II. Wondering if there is something I can do at my end to remedy it.
  9. Big Joe Daddy

    IA Switch Configuration Has Me Puzzled

    I just upgraded the firmware on my MFC to v2.15. As suggested in the release notes it modified a bunch of my IA switch settings. Not all of them but most. I reset them all and took it for a test drive. On IA12 I have a boost switch configured. I set this up a long time ago by selecting...
  10. Big Joe Daddy

    Is it just me or has the forum been running extremely sluggish?

    Seems the problem has been on again, off again, but for the most part, the Fractal forum has never performed as efficiently as other sites I frequent. Sometimes I'll click a link to a page and it takes 30 seconds or more for the page to load. Anybody else?
  11. Big Joe Daddy

    Input Level Dropped Out

    I was just in the middle of a song at church a few minutes ago when the audio on my Axe II just quit. Don't know if its my PRS or the Axe. The input meter is only lighting the first LED. I can hear just a faint but of audio. It seems to be the input level is the problem. Checked input settings...
  12. Big Joe Daddy

    Tone Quest

  13. Big Joe Daddy

    Cable Management - Braided Sleeve

    A buddy of mine hooked me up with the idea of braided sleeve for cable management on my Axe II rig. I had used the type with the split up the side before but this stuff doesn't have a split. You can get it in a variety of diameters and lengths. In this video, it's the 3/4" size. You can find...
  14. Big Joe Daddy

    Beginner's Luck

    Hey Boys, As a rookie, I've spent many hours over the past several days trying to get my arms around this v6 release. I skipped the v5.X releases because I was busy playing out and I was content with the handful of presets I was running. So I've been struggling to get my tones back in order...
  15. Big Joe Daddy

    Another candle? Don't know if I can take the heat!

    Scott Peterson Hey Scotty, here's to another candle on your birthday cake. :mrgreen
  16. Big Joe Daddy

    Subwoofer Suggestions?

    Typically, I audition my Axe II through a k12 wedge, which is what I typically use playing live. Our PA also consists of QSC tops and subs. Recently, I've just begun to dabble in recording, often using my Presonus StudioLive as an interface and Studio One v2 for a DAW. I have a pair of...
  17. Big Joe Daddy

    Ducking Delay

    I was tweaking and experimenting with my effects blocks and saving some of my favorites for future recall. I stumbled across the ducking delay and was impressed with how nicely it 'ducked out' when playing harder, resulting in the mix sounding a lot less crowded, not overly saturated with delay...
  18. Big Joe Daddy

    Compression? Sign me up!

    I was just perusing Yek's How To Wiki, and as so often happens, I got sidetracked and wandered off the road and down a thread on compression. I ended up on another thread in the Ultra forum that Radley had put together...
  19. Big Joe Daddy

    Tweakin' with v3.0

    I've spent the last couple of hours tweaking v3.0 and I haven't even scratched the surface. This rabbit hole just keeps getting deeper.:? I installed the factory Bank A presets that came bundled with v3.0 to Bank B on my Axe II. That way I could keep my Bank A presets intact and compare the...
  20. Big Joe Daddy

    Output 1 Clipping when using Axe II as audio interface

    Hey Boys, I'm a complete noobi to recording with the Axe FX. Since I run a Presonus StudioLive mixing desk, I've elected to run with Studio One software. Step 1: Connect the USB cable to the Axe II. Step 2: Launch Studio One software Step 3: Select Axe II as audio interface in Studio One...
  21. Big Joe Daddy

    More Great Surprises

    Every time I turn on the Magic Box I seem to discover some new surprises. It's been such an enjoyable journey I sometimes have to force myself to "Shut up and play yer guitar!" One such example is the Shiva Clean patch. I've been running it for a while now. I made a few tweaks to it, such as...
  22. Big Joe Daddy

    Mission Pedal Upgrade

    FYI I'm running a pair of Mission SP1's with my MFC-101. I keep one of the pedals in a toe up position using the tension adjustment on the hinge pin. Even with the tensioner as tight as it would go, the weight of the pedal would often result in the pedal dropping a little while playing. I...
  23. Big Joe Daddy

    Axe FX II Live

    Here's a brief clip of Larry Mitchell tonight. I was lucky enough to catch him in a little pub as he makes his way south on a 2 week west coast tour. He was workin' his Axe II and MFC-101. He is really a great player. And a very nice gentleman also, I might add. Very friendly, and very...
  24. Big Joe Daddy

    How does dual cabs affect gain structure?

    I'm curious about properly dialing in patches with dual cabs in the chain. I've noticed that on some presets with identical amp blocks, clipping can occur on the preset with dual cabs, yet no clipping on the single cab preset. So I'm assuming there is some summing taking place with the two cab...
  25. Big Joe Daddy

    Color me dumb headphones!

    A year or so ago, I bought a set of Sony MDR 7506 headphones after polling some forumites on their opinion of something in the $100 range. These are the first set of decent headphones I've ever owned. Well a couple of days ago, I needed another set of headphones but just needed a budget set...
  26. Big Joe Daddy

    Effects Loop Block Affecting Level???

    I've been dissecting one of Yek's presets and studying his template. As you can see in the screenshot below there's an effect loop block. After RTFM I discovered that the effects loop directs the signal chain to OUTPUT 2. In this example, it effectively bypasses the CAB which makes sense...
  27. Big Joe Daddy

    Wah Block Mystery

    Hey Boys, I'm wrestling with creating some new patches based on a couple of Yek's gems. His Wah setup is slightly different than mine. I've got a Mission SP1-R setup to engage the Wah only when the toe switch is switched on. I couldn't get any wah effect out of Yek's Wah so I deleted it, then...
  28. Big Joe Daddy

    Firmware Update - All is good.......

    I just realized there was a firmware update to 1.04 that I was unaware of so not being able to leave the black box alone, I elected to install it. The first thing that caught my eye was the fact that it can be updated using the USB connection and Axe Edit. 'Settings>Update Firmware'. How cool...
  29. Big Joe Daddy

    Axe FX II One-on-One Training

    I've had the Axe II for almost a month now. Day by day I'm becoming more and more pleased with this black box. Last week I had the good fortune to spend two long days+ with Scott Peterson in an intense one-on-one training session that covered a long punch list that I'd put together in an effort...
  30. Big Joe Daddy

    Configuring Axe II as audio interface with Studio One

    I'm taking my first stab at recording using the Axe II as an audio interface and I can't seem to get to first base and get the darn thing configured with the Studio One software. So please excuse my questions if they seem too elementary, but this is completely foreign to me. Here's my setup...
  31. Big Joe Daddy

    First Time Live with the Axe II

    We did an outdoor gig for about 175 folks at a classy French country estate yesterday. We’re running a Presonus StudioLive board that offers some pretty cool features. One example is the ability to do a ‘virtual sound check’. Before the guests arrived I played some Capture tracks that we...
  32. Big Joe Daddy

    Just a test

    Just a test
  33. Big Joe Daddy

    Axe FX II - First Impressions - Part 1

    Hopefully I don't get slammed for being a rookie player attempting to share some thoughts on a very sophisticated piece of equipment. I guess I'll take my chances in the hopes that there are others out there like me with limited experience but may benefit from a rookies perspective. I'm in my...
  34. Big Joe Daddy

    Forum Behavior Seems Peculiar

    Anybody else experiencing any funky behavior with the forum this morning? I'm finding the performance extremely sluggish, often choking and timing out. In addition, I sometimes get a permissions error message explaining I may not have the necessary permissions to view certain pages. I'm just...
  35. Big Joe Daddy

    Proper Boot Sequence for Midi Connection?

    I'm wondering if there is a proper boot sequence for connecting the Axe-FX to my Mac via the M-Audio MidiSport 2X2. When I first got the Midisport 2X2 a few days ago, I hooked it up and got it working without too much trouble. I disconnected it a couple days ago and hooked everything up again...
  36. Big Joe Daddy

    Live Setup Suggestions Please

    I've had my Ultra for a few weeks now and I'm close to introducing it to my live rig. I'm running the Ultra, MFC-101, and a QSC K12. (I have two K12's but I'm trying to keep things simple and light by running only one). We run a Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 board with QSC K10 tops and K Subs...
  37. Big Joe Daddy

    Difficulty Uploading Cab Sims

    I'm still having trouble uploading some cab sims. I thought I had it the other night but no go. I've got the Ownhammer collection and I went through Yeks list of cabs since I'm working with his presets. I created a folder and placed 10 selected cab sims to match Yek's. I renamed the cab sim...
  38. Big Joe Daddy

    Global Settings Question

    Noobie here. Please excuse my inexperience. I'm trying to get a full understanding of how the global settings are intended to work. I'm auditioning some of Yek's presets via Axe-Edit. I was experimenting with the amp block in a couple of presets and 'enabled' the global setting. When I did so...
  39. Big Joe Daddy

    Rookie Cab Sims Question

    The past few days I've been working my way through midi interfaces, Axe-Edit, shared presets, etc. Whew! A lot to learn. I downloaded Yek's presets and found some of his presets that I really like. Other presets wouldn't provide any audio and thenI discovered that the cabs were 'User1' and...
  40. Big Joe Daddy

    What happens with patches with 3rd party cab IR's?

    I'm curious how the patches with 3rd party cab IR's work when shared with other users. In other words if a user shares a preset containing Ownhammer cabs, and I upload the preset without having the Ownhammer cab sims, how does the Axe-FX handle that? Thanks, BJD
  41. Big Joe Daddy

    Gettin' Organized

    I'm a noobi here so please bear with me. Just tonight, I figured out how to download and audition some contributed presets. Many, many thanks to Yek for putting so much effort into this and being so generous. I'm running an Ultra with a PRS Custom 22 through a QSC K12. The first patch I...
  42. Big Joe Daddy

    Parametric EQ Questions

    I've downloaded a few of the presets Scott Petersen has shared here on the forum and I'm puzzled by all the parametric EQ's in a single preset (four of them). The curve on each one is very similar to the others and none of them are enabled. What gives? Also, if each of them is bypassed by...
  43. Big Joe Daddy

    Parametric EQ (mimicking the on-board Mesa Mark series graphic eq's "Classic V" curve

    Got my Axe-FX recently and I've just begun what appears to be a huge learning curve for me. Nevertheless, I've been able to coax some pretty amazing tones out of this thing, even if it is mostly due to blind luck. But I'm learning. I'm curious about the Mesa Mark 'Classic V' curve eq settings...
  44. Big Joe Daddy

    Gate Functionality - Which One?

    Pardon me for the rookie question but I'm new to the Fractal world, and to say I'm a little overwhelmed would be an understatement. It appears there are two options for introducing a gate into the signal chain. The first option would be to use the Gate 'page' in the Layout menu. and the other...
  45. Big Joe Daddy

    Mission SP1 Expression Pedal - NEWB Help Please

    Hey Boys, I'm brand new to the world of Fractal. I've looked in all the normal places for some answers (Yek's Wiki, manuals, forum) but I'm still stumped. I apologize if this question has been answered before. I've got the volume pedal working but I'd like to know what I'm doing wrong in my...
  46. Big Joe Daddy

    Setting up the MFC-101 for the first time

    Thanks in advance for a little guidance. I'm a complete NOOB to the Fractal and Midi world. I recently rec'd an Ultra and MFC-101 and I'm still trying to get my head around it all. It's got me a bit frazzled. Here's what I'd like to do. I want to configure the first five IA switches to...
  47. Big Joe Daddy

    Axe-FX Ultra Pricing

    Can someone please tell me why used Axe-FX Ultras are bringing $2500+ on eBay when you can buy a brand new one direct from Fractal for $1999?
  48. Big Joe Daddy

    Pre-Sales Questions

    Hey All, I'm working on my shopping list for an Axe-FX Ultra rig and could use some advice. I'm just a weekend warrior but I enjoy having great gear. After reading all the great reviews on the Ultra, my appetite is high. My primary application would be for live use. 5 piece, classic rock is...
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