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  1. phitho

    What is "it" that the axe fx is missing?

    It's missing a "Talent" block...which I am sorely in need of.
  2. phitho

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.04 Firmware Release

    Just curious (and not a flamebait question), how come we are being given the choice between the 3 firmware's?
  3. phitho

    Basic vs tweaking under the hood

    Also, can anyone explain the Input Trim vs Input Gain?
  4. phitho

    Basic vs tweaking under the hood

    Sorry, should have been more specific; I meant no PEQ or GEQ blocks. I'm definitely using the GEQ on the amp block.
  5. phitho

    Basic vs tweaking under the hood

    I'm using an UltraRes Boogie 4x12 from Cab Pack 7 (SM57/MD421). My baseline is a tight rhythm sound a la Metallica/DT. I don't want to sound like them, and I'm not unrealistic about assuming I can or should be able to, but there's a certain ferocity to their sound that I really like but I...
  6. phitho

    Basic vs tweaking under the hood

    I'm getting back into playing, and cannot believe how good the Axe is sounding with Quantum...it makes this bedroom warrior a real happy fellow! That being said, my favorite amp brand has always been Mesa Boogie (I owned a Studio Pre/VHT, a Roadking V2, and finally a Mark V). I got rid of all...
  7. phitho

    Spreading the love...

    I want to loan my Axe Fx to my best friend but I play it too much! :-p
  8. phitho

    do we really need more amps ?

    Seeing as how Cliff was able to get Mr. Petrucci to loan an authentic Mesa IIC+, maybe we can find a way to get Mr. Van Halen to send his Plexi and a variac over to Cliff. I say more amps....
  9. phitho

    A little Axe FX Love

    Nice...I love ignorant bandmates, they make the experience that much more enjoyable. :roll
  10. phitho

    I'm officially a part of the Fractal Family

    Congrats from the other side of the world!
  11. phitho

    Another Cliff and Fractal Rock Thread

    I agree....the Axe II and MFC101 are 2 of the best purchases I've ever made in my life. The quality of the units being one huge reason, and the even bigger reason is the service from Cliff and his team.
  12. phitho

    Are we wrapped up in the tech of the axe fx

    Sometimes you get people like me who don't have the time to even play guitar, let alone tinker with the Axe...I can't spend any time tweaking what's under the hood of the Axe due to life/work/health priorities (diagnosed as diabetic so now I've given myself no choice but to go to the gym at...
  13. phitho

    Axe volume vs usb volume

    Sorry for adding a thread on a subject that's been mentioned plenty of times before...in my defence, I did skip over 18.01 :? Thanks for the help nonetheless! :encouragement:
  14. phitho

    Axe volume vs usb volume

    I've got a strange issue where the volume of my guitar signal is extremely loud, whereas audio from my macbook is a whisper. Anyone have any idea what could be causing this?
  15. phitho

    awesome NGD

    Weirdish looking, but awesome sounding...congrats on the unique axe, too bad about the arm :( Be well
  16. phitho

    Fw18... news?

    That ain't no joke!!!
  17. phitho

    To those who have upgraded to 18

    You think that one parameter being removed makes the Axe any less versatile?? And to jump to a conclusion before the final version is release along with the Release Notes?
  18. phitho

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.00 Public Beta

    Is that warning because my head is going to explode when I hear how awesome 18 sounds???
  19. phitho

    John Petrucci Triaxis/2:90 Rig Tour 2014

    Probably because he knows that the last 5% is where things go from "that sounds amazing and non-guitarists won't be able to tell the difference" to "The Holy Grail".
  20. phitho

    Headphone for monitoring

    Right but it turns down the headphone level of everything globally, I tested out having the output of Logic being sent through the Mac and monitoring my guitar signal through the track and it works the way I was hoping. Thanks for the help though, Hubertus! :encouragement:
  21. phitho

    Headphone for monitoring

    That turns everything down...I think I will have to monitor through the MBP's headphone jack...
  22. phitho

    Headphone for monitoring

    I'm using headphones when I play/record. I use USB into my Macbook Pro and my DAW is Logic X Pro. I am using the Axe to monitor my guitar rather than use the monitoring in Logic, but in order to get the levels loud in Logic I've had to tweak my patches. That is all find and good, except that now...
  23. phitho

    1st time setup in Logic Pro X

    The Axe's sample rate is 48k, you need to match your DAW to this when using the Axe as your audio interface.
  24. phitho

    1st time setup in Logic Pro X

    Also try setting the sample rate in Logic to 48k if you are recording using the usb connection.
  25. phitho

    Amazing what wire can do

    Goes to show that we all take for granted the importance of wires in the equation, even the master himself.
  26. phitho

    Frozen green screen at boot :(

    Contact Fractal. This happened to me when I updated and turned the Axe off before it was truly finished updating. They may suggest you ship the unit back to them, but the solution is a small jumper that they *could* ship out to you with the instruction as to where to place it within the unit...
  27. phitho

    High gain, high notes dying

    Check the settings on the gate, make sure it isn't choking your sound.
  28. phitho

    How about a 'tweakers guide' to tone?

    Treat the Axe like like everything in it is real: real amps, with real pedals and real cabs. Can you tweak all those advanced settings in real life? Chances are the answer is no unless you're an electrical engineer who actually understands what all the components "under the hood" are, and what...
  29. phitho

    Ethernet cable length

    The maximum length for transferring on even a Cat 6 cable is 100m (328ft.), as was mentioned by rsf1977_again
  30. phitho

    Scene selection and revert?

    Not sure, because from what I've read back track is for presets not scenes.
  31. phitho

    Scene selection and revert?

    Can anyone tell me if it is possible (and how it would be done if it is possible) to do the following: I have IA switches 1 -5 programmed to select Scenes 1-5. Because of how I want my scenes to work, 1 is main rhythm, and 5 is solo. Is it possible for me to activate scene 5, and then go back...
  32. phitho

    Live tone pointers

    Has anyone had any experience where their Axe wasn't cutting in a band mix? Is that down to the user not tweaking parameters properly or the Axe not having the X-Factor that a real amp/cab have? My band practices up till now have been disasters because I'm playing through a real POS powered...
  33. phitho

    Live tone pointers

    So I've got a gig this weekend (happens as often as an eclipse), and now that we have v13 and UR Cabs, I have a question for you know-it-betters of the forum. :) Is there a need to add PEQ to a patch to block the high and low frequencies if I were to play direct through FOH? Are there any...
  34. phitho

    Midi-ox over usb for boot rom

    Very odd...I tried sending through midi-ox with usb, Axe says no good...I try through FractalBot....nope. I decide to reboot the unit, and VOILA! Somehow it's back to life. I can breathe easy again!
  35. phitho

    Midi-ox over usb for boot rom

    Its a straight process? I have a sheet from Fractal stating that to install the FW I should not be using Fractal Bot, yet on the forum I read there is a boot rom mode?
  36. phitho

    Midi-ox over usb for boot rom

    Hey can anyone tell me how to upload FW13 over usb as I don't have any way to send the data over midi cable? Or can someone tell me how to send the FW through fractal bot?
  37. phitho

    How to re-program the Axe?

    Several months ago I had an issue with my axe when after upgrading FW and rebooting, all the lights on the Axe would light up but not boot at all. This problem was solved by Fractal by me shipping it down to them and them re-programming it. Once again, tonight I've upgraded FW with both the usb...
  38. phitho

    Does Axe ever freeze up on stage

    When playing live it's best not to use Axe Edit. There is a setting (I think it's Total Sync) that should be set to off.
  39. phitho

    Controlling gain through an expression

    Well I can understand how if I control the levels of both amps I can do a "cross fade", but then I'd have to have another amp block which is what I was trying to avoid. Controlling the Drive of the amp results in a volume loss...
  40. phitho

    Controlling gain through an expression

    I've been fooling around with this and have gotten results...just not the ones I'm looking for. What I'm trying to do is have a dirty tone, and roll off an expression pedal to get a completely clean tone. I have a drive block pushing my amp block, anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!
  41. phitho

    Understanding programming the Axe

    Hi all, I'm trying to understand how to do a programming change and would appreciate the insight of those who are a lot more versed in the ways of the Axe... Here's the scenario: in my preset I want to be able to use IASw 5 to turn on my Filter, Phaser, and Drive blocks, and switch my delay...
  42. phitho

    Question about Axe Edit

    Ixnay on the problem, I somehow managed to swap 2 effects around that may or may not have played a part in my crappy sound issue. Me so smart.
  43. phitho

    Question about Axe Edit

    I'm using the latest versions of everything. If I'm understanding this properly, were I to edit a preset and save it with the volume pedal heel down, and then reboot with the volume toe up, its going to sound "different"? To imagine what I'm talking about, take Mark Day's HBE patch (which is...
  44. phitho

    Question about Axe Edit

    This might be moved, but I'm curious as to why when I make modifications to my presets in AE, the sound will completely change and I'll have to reboot my AFII?
  45. phitho

    AFII doesn't start

    Here's what it looks like when I power up....it stays like this.
  46. phitho

    AFII doesn't start

    I am busy but mostly with my business, I haven't even been able to try that...
  47. phitho

    AFII doesn't start

    My unit does not boot up at all, so I can't install or reinstall anything. I've turned it off and on a few times, with no positive results....
  48. phitho

    AFII doesn't start

    After not having used it for about 3 months, I tried to fire it up for a guy who wanted to buy one of my guitars. To my amazement the screen and front lights all went on, and stayed on. Nothing else happened. Anybody know what could be the cause and does this sound like an issue for Fractal tech...
  49. phitho

    Spillover on delay with Scenes?

    Hi Axe nation! Can someone explain how to create delay spillover within one patch using scenes? Thanks!! Phil
  50. phitho

    If you want to learn the Axe IIs capabilities

    Fremen, I used your presets last night at a gig....before the show my bandmates were a little hesitant with me using a digital device like the Axe ("I hope it doesn't crash mid way through a song!?!). Thanks to you (and Fractal for making a great product), I cannot thank you enough for sharing...
  51. phitho

    V7 and new amps....

    That did it....thanks quonsar! :)
  52. phitho

    V7 and new amps....

    I've upgraded and recieved no errors, yet when I look at the list of amps in Axe Edit, I cannot see the Dizzy, or any other new amps. I've rebooted my computer and the Axe a couple of times. The only thing I have not done is update the presets with the files Cliff posted along with the V7...
  53. phitho

    Patch sound changed after Axe reboot

    I have a mission acting as a wah and a volume pedal as well.... They weren't connected when I rebooted, but all my created patches sound off.
  54. phitho

    Patch sound changed after Axe reboot

    Howdy, I created a patch based off of Mark Day's HBE preset. I added a bunch of effects to this new preset but left Mark's setting as is while I worked out what I did and did not want as far as effects go.... I have attached a screen grab of this new layout. The reason why I added so many...
  55. phitho

    Position of Preset locations on MFC?

    Is it possible to assign the preset switches to occupy switches 11-15?
  56. phitho

    3 expression pedals

    Howdy, I've got a Mission SP-1, and 2 Boss FV-500's. The Mission acts as a wah, 1 FV is a volume, and the other is an whammy/misc. I have the volume plugged into Exp 1, the whammy into 2, and the wah into 3. How should I have these set up in the Axe and the MFC? Right now I can get the wah to...
  57. phitho

    First gig coming up and freaking out

    My band has a PA, but the board is pretty crappy, the speakers aren't "top notch" and none of us are sound engineers. The complaints are mostly due to my bassist and self appointed band leader not being able to hear himself, and not really wanting to stand around tweaking all our sounds. For...
  58. phitho

    First gig coming up and freaking out

    Sorry for the delay, I was swamped with work. I'm really surprised at how much of a reaction I've gotten with this thread, but every response is greatly appreciated! I posted my initial post on my iphone so i didn't go into great detail due to the time of night and my lack of a real keyboard...
  59. phitho

    First gig coming up and freaking out

    Well I have my first gig with the axe this Friday and I have to admit I'm freaking out. I had a rehearsal last week with my band and my bassist had nothing but complaints on how there was no attack and that the guitar disappeared. From my standpoint, I know I was buried because my sound was more...
  60. phitho

    Slaving amp heads....

    Well I guess that pretty much sums it up for me. Thanks for the info! :)
  61. phitho

    Slaving amp heads....

    I'd like to know if it's possible to slave the preamp section of one amp into the poweramp section of another amp, a la Metallica (Mk IV into a Marshall)?
  62. phitho

    Wah acting more like volume pedal?

    Change of question....if I want to assign an IA to act as my switch to turn on my wah, can I do so? My thinking is I'd rather use one of those switches to activate the wah, this way I know for sure if it is on or off...
  63. phitho

    Wah acting more like volume pedal?

    Uhh, no.....(sheepishly plugs SP1 into port 2)
  64. phitho

    Wah acting more like volume pedal?

    I am trying to get my Mission SP-1 up and running 100% after having had a bout of Lazyitis, and though I can get the SP1 to function, when I roll back on the pedal the volume goes down to 0. What is it that I have done wrong?
  65. phitho

    Switching back from tune goes to Alt 00

    Ditto....would love to know what is going on?
  66. phitho

    PC Software editor for the MFC?

    +100000
  67. phitho

    Who here got rid of ALL of their pedals for Axe-Fx?

    I had a Mesa Boogie MkV, Genz Benz 2x12, TC 2290, Dunlop 1st gen. rack wah, and various pedals. The amp, cab, TC and the rack wah are gone and I'm slowly selling off the rest of my pedals. Good riddance....I don't care if the Axe isn't 100% precise in terms of emulating the different amps and...
  68. phitho

    New to all this programming....

    Found the answer in the manual....RTFM!!!! :-)
  69. phitho

    New to all this programming....

    Wow! Thanks Matt, when I get some more miles under me I'll definitely be trying that out. Rather than start another thread, another question I have about the MFC is "is it possible to press the UP or DOWN switch and not have it automatically switch to the preset in the next/previous bank? What...
  70. phitho

    Quick Poll......Axe Fx Mode ON or OFF?

    Sorry if this has been asked already, but what is your preference when using the MFC?
  71. phitho

    New to all this programming....

    Cool video, I had just read how to assign IA's about 10 minutes earlier, and it showed me I was on the right track. Question: Is it possible to have a patch with an IA that will add a volume boost, along with changing the settings for the reverb and delay (perhaps using the X/Y functionality)?
  72. phitho

    New to all this programming....

    Hey guys! Thanks for the replies.... Well really the issue I'm having is not related to the equipment at all. I run in Axe FX II mode and am able to do all the switching as one would expect. My problem is I want to be able to have the most custom designed system I would need, and I'm trying to...
  73. phitho

    New to all this programming....

    Hello all!! :) I recieved my II about a month ago, and took the plunge (with the blessing of my better half) and purchased the MFC on Monday and recieved it today (Fractal is AMAZING!!). The thing is, I am absolutely TERRIBLE at understanding how to program the MFC. Funny thing is, I'm a...
  74. phitho

    Can one word sum it all up?

    I'd like to think "Wow" would be the only one I would need, but that would be too easy. I just got my axe II in the mail today (Thursday), after having ordered it Tuesday. The first "wow" moment came when I received my "your product has shipped" email came a day later. The biggest wow came when...
  75. phitho

    Wait list for AFX II

    I requested a coupon last July and have gotten nothing, my fiancée (the sweetheart) requested one without me knowing in november and she too has not gotten a reply either.....very strange and disheartening :-(
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