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How To Get Consistent Volume Levels with Patches

Hi all, How do you get consistent volume levels with different patches? Some of the amp models are preset louder than other ones. For example, the CAE+ is louder than a Wrecker or a Dirty Shirley. I'd like to have uniform volume output - even when switching...
- ksmithdc
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- May 14, 2014
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Favorite Drive Blocks

All, What's your favorite drive blocks? For me, I like the ones which are the most transparent and serve to goose the input of the amp for some smoother singing overdrive. So for me, the ones I tend to utilize the most are: 1. Zen Drive 2. TS 808 3. BB Preamp (although...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- May 13, 2014
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Setting Up My General Sounds On My Axe2

I've been trying to arrange my basic sounds in a logical order. Here's where I'm at right now: I'm using the first 5 banks of the A bank. (A000, A001, A002, A003, A004). So here's what I'm doing: A000 = Fender Clean (I'm setting this for blackface twin reverb sounds...just...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 30, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Distortion Tone That Cleans Up With Volume Knob

I was fiddling around with some Led Zeppelin tunes today...and was attempting to dynamically go from dirty to clean by backing off on the volume knob on the guitar. And I noticed it was more of an all-on and all-off kind of thing vs. dynamic shades of gain. This was occurring with nearly all...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Mar 17, 2012
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Recommendation for Digital Audio Workstation

Hi all, I need a recommendation for a good but reasonably priced digital audio workstation. I previously got Reaper. But I've been pulling out the hair left on my head. It simply will not recognize my drum program...and I'm sick of it. (Turns out this is a very widespread...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2012
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Recommendation for Studio Monitors

All, I need a recommendation for powered studio monitors. Doesn't have to be "the best". But I also don't want the basement level either. Prefer something in the middle range...good bang for the buck. Thanks, Kevin
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Recording Bass

All, I'm a newbie with recording. And I wanted to ask what other people are doing to lay down bass tracks. I'm using Reaper for my DAW. And I wanted to better understand what to do about the bass lines. One option is to go out and buy a bass guitar and get some kind of interface...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Are There Tutorial Videos for Reaper?

Hi all, I know this isn't exactly an Axe-Fx2 topic, but anyway... A couple of people in the forum recommended I get Reaper software. I wanted to know if anyone knows of some good video tutorials for learning how to record. I'd like to import backing tracks and then use my Axe-Fx2...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Got My Clean Sound!

I've been trying to dial in a great clean sound. I know there's not a whole lot of discussion about clean tones...they're not as sexy as the wild paint-peeling tones most people are working on. Still, it's essential to have at least one really decent clean sound. (Kinda like you need at least...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Advice for TRS Cables

Hi all, I need advice for purchasing TRS cables. I'm putting together my NYC Pedalboard. I've got the MFC, a Roland expression pedal (for volume only), and a Mission EP-1. I need the TRS cables for connecting the Mission to the MFC. What length should I buy? Brand? I would prefer...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Dumb Question Regarding Friedman Amps

Hi all, I need to ask a dumb question - and at risk of me looking like a complete fool. What is the "Marsha" amp that I've seen others talk about? All I know about the Friedman amps are the BE (Brown Eye), and the HBE (Hairy Brown Eye). I'm not seeing anything called a Marsha...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Recommendation for Reaper Plugins

Hi all, I have Reaper DAW. And I need some recommendations for plugins. My goals are to create backing tracks / sketch pad type stuff and use my AxeFx2 for the guitar tracks. I know of EZ Drummer (from Toontrack). I watched the demo for that, and it seems like what I'm looking for...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
What's The Best Potentiometer for Expression Pedals w/ MFC?

Hi all, I'm shopping volume/expression pedals for use with my MFC. Some of them use a 250k pot; a 500k pot or a 25K pot. Since I'm using the pedal to control volume with the Fractal device, what pot spec is ideal? I've read reviews in other sites where people were using a 250k pot to...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Why Use Multiple Expression Pedals with MFC?

Hi all, I have an AxeFx2 & the MFC. I'm getting ready to get a Mission expression pedal. From looking at other user's pedalboards, I noticed many of them have two expression pedals. Given how flexible & editable the Axe-FX/MFC is, why use more than one expression pedal? I mean, you...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Volume Levels for Amps

Hi all, I've got a question. Why is it on my Axe-Fx II that the amp sims have wildly different volume outputs? Some of them (like the Uber) are so loud, it causes clipping. The Recto Orange is much louder than the Recto Red (and that's with the preamp, poweramp & output levels all set...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Sep 25, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Feedback Welcome - Kevin Smith Patches

Hi all, In the patch exchange part of the forum, I've uploaded home made patches. I'd like to ask for feedback & comments from others. It helps me to learn & grow. Thanks in advance, Kevin Smith
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Sep 21, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
What Should I Get For Recording?

I'd like to get into recording. (Especially clips). What do you recommend for recording software?
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2011
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Kevin Smith's Patches

Here's a new patch I created last night. It's a classic rock lead tone. Please let me know what you think! Thanks, Kevin
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2011
- Replies: 47
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Kevin Smith's Patches

Here's a new patch I created last night. It's a classic rock lead tone. Please let me know what you think! Thanks, Kevin
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Problems With Exporting Patch

Hi all, I dialed in a cool sounding patch (which I'd like to share with the forum). I clicked on "Save As", named the patch and saved it to the "Workspace" folder. When I open Windows Explorer, it appears as a MS Excel file (Not a .csv file). I've tried to upload it to a post a few...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 21, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Favorite High Gain Models

Hi all, Well I've had my Axe-Fx2 for a couple of weeks now, and (so far), here are my favorite high gain models: 1. Recto Orange (OMG, I'm in love!) :razz 2. Corncob 3. Friedman HBE 4. Friedman HB BTW, I'm playing through short scale guitars with two humbucking pickups...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2011
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Help Troubleshooting Something

Hi all, I downloaded Mark Day's presets. Put them into the correct folder on my computer's harddrive...and Axe-Edit showed they were there. Hooked up the Axe-Fx2 to my computer via the USB cable...and assigned the patches to specific preset numbers. On the Axe-Fx, they're showing up...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fractal: Rolls Royce Quality with Disney Like Customer Service

All, My name is Dr. Kevin Smith. I've been playing guitar since 1984. I've bought a LOT of guitar gear since then. And I've never encountered a company that had such astonishing quality as Fractal (both in terms of the products as well as with the customer service). The Axe-Fx2 is...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2011
- Replies: 37
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
What's "IR" mean?

Please don't laugh at my ignorance, but can somebody please explain to me what "IR" means? I've seen that term used frequently in the forum, and didn't know what it meant. Thanks, Kevin
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Dialing In A George Lynch / Lynch Mob Tone

All, I'm wanting to dial in a Lynch Mob era George Lynch tone. What would you recommend for the amp model, effects chain, etc.. for this? I'm pretty sure he was using Soldano SLO-100's in the studio. (But that doesn't necessarily mean the SLO model is the ideal one). Kevin
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Choosing The Right USB Cable

All, I want to connect my Axe-Fx 2 to my computer via USB cable. The USB jack on the back of the Axe-Fx2 is a "type B", and on the PC it's a "type A". When I was looking at USB cables on e-bay (the cheapest place to buy them), all of the USB cables that were "A to B" were described as...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 13, 2011
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How Many Patches Do You Work On?

When using modeling machines, you're working in a completely different universe than the traditional amp, effects, speaker world. We have much more flexibility and tons more options. They're more limited in what they can do. A traditional tone seeker will set up a few basic sounds: clean...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 10, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-FX II with Peterson Strobe Tuner

Hi all, I have a small rack rig I'm trying to put together. Here are the components: 1. Fuhrman Power Conditioner / Surge Protector. 2. Peterson Strobe Tuner 3. Fractal Axe-FX II 4. Rocktron Velocity 300 (Power amp) When I plug my guitar into the front...
- ksmithdc
- Thread
- Aug 2, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Rigs and Routing