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  1. J

    New Interface. Best way to connect my Axe Fx III?

    I just got an Audient iD24 b/c my old MOTU 828 MKII won't work with my Mac Studio. I'd prefer to use the Audient as my interface instead of my Axe Fx, so I'll connect the Audient directly to my Mac Studio, and then connect the Axe FX III to the Audient. I'm just wondering what the best way to...
  2. J

    Looper/MIDI Questions

    Is it possible to sync the looper with a DAW or a plugin running inside the DAW? I guess what I'm thinking about doing is creating a rhythm loop using EZ Drummer/EZ Bass inside Logic, and then using the looper as a song writing tool. Could I use MIDI to sync the tempos of the looper and my DAW...
  3. J

    AF3/Logic: Audio through one channel only

    Hi, New AF3 user here. I'm using input 1 and output 1 (L/R) and connecting directly to my monitors via XLR. When I am playing, I get stereo sound, but when I play anything back through Logic, I get audio out of one channel only. I keep checking all of my I/O connections in the AF3, and I've...
  4. J

    FS Axe FX II and FX8

    US, Indiana Axe FX II and FX8 both in excellent condition. Neither has left my smoke-free studio. Axe FX still has the plastic across the screen. Axe FX: $900 FX8: $600 Can discuss shipping options/cost. I would prefer to limit sales to the CONUS, but can discuss, if others are interested.
  5. J

    Preset vs. FX Levels

    What's the best way to get preset levels right (I realize "right" is fairly subjective. I suppose I should say "balanced" or "optimized")? Is it better to adjust the output level(s) of individual fx blocks, or should those be left alone in favor of adjusting the overall output level of the...
  6. J

    Wish Set List Mode?

    Forgive me if we already have this ability, but...um...if we don't, is there a way to quickly drag/drop presets so that we can throw them into various set lists? That we I could quickly load "set 1", "set 2" (etc.) from FX8 Edit, and it would quickly and painlessly have the FX8 ready to go with...
  7. J

    Octave Fuzz for "Elevation"

    The octave fuzz is modeled on the Kay fuzz, correct? That's the pedal The Edge uses for "Elevation." I have a Kay fuzz clone, and I've been able to A/B it with my settings on the octave fuzz. I have the exp pedal set to modify the tone of the fuzz. I'm very, very close to having it all dialed...
  8. J

    X/Y Settings with Expression Pedal

    Hi, Scene 1: I have a Fuzz that has its tone control tied to an external controller--an expression pedal. Works great. This is my Drive 1 "X" setting. Scene 2: For my "Y" setting (same Drive block), I change to a TS 808. The problem: The tone control of the TS 808 is still tied to the...
  9. J

    My Wah Sucks

    It actually doesn't completely suck, but I could use some help. ;) The short version is that the wah sound I'm currently using (and I don't use wahs much, so that's part of the problem here...my lack of experience and know how) gets pretty shrill when my pedal is in the full toe-down position...
  10. J

    Updated to FW 9.01...Getting Really Strange Noise.

    I upgraded my FW last night. Tonight I started to hear a strange sound coming through my monitors. It's a predictable, short burst of what sounds to me like static (or at least static-like) that lasts for not even half a second. It repeats every 5 seconds or so. It's relatively faint, but it's...
  11. J

    My Shimmer Sucks

    I'm trying to set up a good shimmer sound (classic ex. Edge on "With or Without You"). In a nutshell, mine sucks. I'm trying the Crystals setting on the Pitch algo. I also tried fixed harm for kicks. It has that typical fake pitch-shifted sound, and it's choppy. The shimmer/crystals sound takes...
  12. J

    DMM Model Question

    When I use the DMM model, I'm finding that it sounds a bit washed out and reverb-y. My guitar doesn't quite cut through like I think it should. I haven't used an original DMM in quite a while, but I don't remember it sounding like this. I was wondering what parameters I should be looking at...
  13. J

    For Tightwads...

    I have a friend who is a tightwad. He's looking for a used Axe FX ii. I think he's delusional about the price he expects to get it for, but it doesn't dissuade him. He also has some old Tannoy monitors that I sold him a few years ago, (I was grateful, of course, but I also knew he wouldn't buy...
  14. J

    Axe II + MOTU 828 + Mac: Setup Question

    I have my Axe II connected to my iMac via USB. I also have my Axe II L/R outputs going to two inputs on my MOTU 828. The main outs of my MOTU are connected to my monitors. To play through the Axe II, I have been assuming that I had to have it connected to my MOTU directly, and then the audio...
  15. J

    Need Help: FX8 Edit Cfg Page

    I just updated to FW 3.01. I also updated to the latest version of FX8 Edit. I've watched some YouTube tutorials about how the Config page works, so I understand how/why it's different than the FS page. However, when using FX8 Edit, I'm unclear about how to place fx into the 8 available fx...
  16. J

    Firmware Updates

    When FW updates are announced/posted, is there a way to get notification by email? Or is the best way to learn about them to visit the forum or the FA home page? Thanks, Jeff
  17. J

    Editor Question: Creating a Setlist

    As usual (cough...cough...) the answers to my questions may already be contained in a manual, but my head has been buried in it lately for other things, and I just want a quick answer to this burning question. Yes...I'm seeking instant gratification, folks. :) I've set up my FX8 so that the...
  18. J

    Is It a Bug, or Is It Me?

    Using the Octavia, I set up my exp pedal to control the sweep of the tone. I saved these settings as Drive 1 (x). For my Drive 1 (y) sound, I used a TS 808 Mod. The issue: The tone of my TS 808 on my "y" setting is still tied to the exp pedal. In other words, the modifier I used for the...
  19. J

    Filter/Autowah Help

    I've been playing with the FX8's filters a lot lately because I've been working on trying to match the Korg A3's patch that The Edge uses in "Mysterious Ways". But today I also started programming "Discotheque", and I ran into a new challenge. At the very end of the live version of that song...
  20. J

    Recording with Logic X

    Greetings, Any Logic X users on the forum? I could use a little help getting my Axe recording level right in Logic. As far as I can tell, there is no slider to increase/decrease levels within Logic, so I'm trying to dial in the best recording level by using the master output level of the amp...
  21. J

    Best Mode of Use For My Needs? Setup Help?

    I'm finding that the FX8 works best for me if I rely exclusively on scenes. A simple song may only need one scene--or it may need 5. It just depends. I need the FX8 to stay in scene mode (by using the scene sticky function, right?), so I can move from scene to scene within a song--basically a...
  22. J

    Wish Model My [Insert Effect Name Here]?

    If you're taking requests, I'd send some pedals to model. Are you guys open to the idea? Or do you have your own list of fx you hope to add? Thanks.
  23. J

    Want To Model My [Insert Effect Name Here]?

    Is FAS taking any requests to model effects, if users will send them in?
  24. J

    It'd Be So Great If We Could Name Scenes

    Header says it all. It really would be a most welcome feature update. Is it not logistically possible? I'm not gripin'...It'd just be all kinds of great if it was doable. Thank for reading/listening.
  25. J

    Copy Preset to New Location?

    Can't find info. about how to copy presets in the manual, so I thought I'd ask. Is it possible to copy/paste an entire preset to another location? Thanks, Jeff
  26. J

    Songs with several presets

    I know I'm going to have to sort this problem out on my own, and when it comes down to it it may vary from song to song, but I thought I'd seek some general advice. Here goes. I have a fairly big rack with a Switchblade, some racked pedals, and another multi-fx unit or two. In that rig, I...
  27. J

    Mix Levels

    Is there a tutorial or a Wiki somewhere about general guidelines for mix levels in one's fx chain? (I'm including the amp in that chain.) What knob should I mess with first, for instance? The overall level of the amp (or effect) or its mix level? I've got all kinds of questions, but I...
  28. J

    Help Me Understand a 2290

    I'm trying to dial in my 2290 sound on a particular preset, and it seems like I need to work with some of the deeper 2290 parameters to get what I want. (Perhaps not...but that's where I feel like I'm headed). Honestly, I don't understand them. It really boils down to that basic problem. Q...
  29. J

    Connecting to a new iMac

    Just updated my computer to a new iMac. When I tried to connect my Axe to the iMac via USB, Fractal Bot could not see my machine. I think what's going on is that the USB cable I was using was a very old USB 1 cable. The USB ports on the iMac are USB3, but are backwards compatible to USB2. I...
  30. J

    Using FX8 with More Than One Amp--But Not at the Same Time

    I'll probably use the FX8 with more than one amp, but with only one amp at a time. Some of the amps have fx loops. Others do not. For the amps without fx loops, I obviously won't use the post ins/outs at all. For the amps with fx loops, I will probably use the post ins/outs a lot, but perhaps...
  31. J

    Can I Insert other pedals/gear?

    This has to have been covered somewhere already, but I haven't found it yet. My apologies in advance. Can I insert any other gear, whether it's a pedal or two, or another piece of rack gear, into the FX8? I realize it doesn't have a send/return loop. But I was wondering if one of the other...
  32. J

    Dr. Z Route 66 Model

    Simple question: Is this amp model gone? Thanks.
  33. J

    Axe FX II Mark I or Mark II?

    I may have to sell my Axe FX. I hope I can hang onto it, but I'm not certain yet if I can. Anyway, I recently found out that there was a Mark II Axe FX II release that superseded the original Axe II. (Yep...I really had no clue until recently). I did a quick forum search to try to find out...
  34. J

    JTM 45 Flabby, Farty Bass

    I'm digging the sounds I'm getting from the JTM 45 model overall, but the low E string is very flabby and farty, so much so that it's almost like the note has a hard time coming through and gets choked off (sounds like a blanket is over it too). It's as if there's a gate on it, or a compressor...
  35. J

    I/O Level and Clipping Question in 10.0.5

    Okay, I've already read this helpful thread, but I have a couple questions--just to make sure I know what I'm doing: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/read-me/47443-about-clipping.html#post774164 I just loaded 10.0.5 after quite a bit of time away from the Axe II. I noticed right away that I was...
  36. J

    Axe II Gone Haywire on Startup

    Just turned on my Axe for the first time in several days, and nothing on the front panel works. The screen is "frozen" (for lack of a better word) on preset #12, and turning the value dial does nothing. None of the front panel buttons do anything either. I powered down and then powered back...
  37. J

    Mesa MK I?

    Anyone have any pointers for how to get the old-school Mesa Boogie MK I, smooth lead tone out of the Axe? I'm really going to feel like an idiot if there's already a model of a MK I in the Axe, but I thought the only Mesa was the II C+, with variations on that theme. Anyway, just curious...
  38. J

    Noob Question: Saving Presets

    Okay, so I've had my Axe II for a while now, but I've spent most of my time playing through some of my favorite presets, tweaking them to taste, and then saving them in the same bank/preset slot that they came in. But I'm getting to the point where I want to create several tweaks of the same amp...
  39. J

    Mac OSX Driver?

    I downloaded the Mac OSX USB driver, but when I tried to install it, I'm getting an error that states: "The installer could not install the software because there was no software found to install." Any idea what's up? Thanks.
  40. J

    I/O Question: Setting Front Input Level

    This may be covered in the Wiki, but I'm asking here anyway. :) I'm plugged into the Axe's front input, and when I adjust the input level using the I/O menu, there's no discernible difference in volume, no matter if I'm at 0% or 100%. I am connecting from the main (unbalanced) Axe outputs...
  41. J

    2 x 10 and 1 x 15 cabs?

    Does anyone know if there is a 2 x 10 alnico speaker (old-school, vintage Fender style) cab IR out there somewhere (third party)? Same thing for a 1 x 15 IR (Jensen Alnico)? Just curious where to turn for those. Thanks in advance. Jeff
  42. J

    I Need A Shredder Guitar

    These days I study jazz, and I love old-school, vintage tones from old AC30s, Tweeds, and that kind of thing most of all. I have plenty of Strats, Les Pauls with humbuckers, P-90s, you name it. However, the kid in me still loves to shred from time to time. And now that I have an Axe, and I...
  43. J

    Adjusting Speaker Size

    There's a forum member who has often touted the importance of adjusting speaker size to get the best tone out of one's particular setup. I forget who you are, but I hope you see this post b/c I want to ask you a couple questions. :) Thanks, Jeff
  44. J

    Beyer DT880s

    Been reading a lot about these Beyer headphones. I have an older pair of DT770s, and they are beat to hell; actually, they fell apart on me. I thought they sounded like crap with the Ultra, too, but a lot of people are raving about the DT880s, so, reluctantly, I'm considering giving Beyer...
  45. J

    Plugged in Axe II For First Time Last Night...

    And this thing is pretty darn cool. ;) Just flipped the knob scrolling through first 100 or so presets (v. 6.0), and the vast majority sounded great with my setup with no tweaking whatsoever. The one thing I want to work on, though, is getting good tones at lower volumes through my studio...
  46. J

    Upgrade (older) Tannoy Studio Monitors?

    I have a pair of old Tannoy Reveals--the blue ones. I'm not sure if they are comparable to the 601A Reveals Tannoy currently makes, or whether they have better specs than Tannoy's current offerings. Tannoy also makes (or made?) a Reveal D series that looks identical to my old blue ones. In...
  47. J

    Focal CMS 65s or Solo 6 Bes?

    I just ordered my Axe today, and I'm thinking of upgrading my studio monitors as well. Right now I have Tannoy Reveals (the older, blue ones). Who knows, maybe the Axe will be great through them, but I can't help myself... I'm pretty much set on going with Focals, but I'm not sure if I should...
  48. J

    Would Love to Hear...

    Some guys post recordings of the updated MAZ 38, Hiwatt, SuperTweed, 59 Bassguy and other medium gain amps. Any takers? :) Thanks in advance.
  49. J

    Basic IR Question

    Is it possible to make IRs from combo amps, or is it just for use with cabs only? I have some vintage AC30s. Could I make IRs of them so that I could attempt to capture the tone of their vintage Celestions, and then use my IRs with the Axe's AC30 model? Of course, when 6.0 comes, I guess I...
  50. J

    Using a DI?

    Okay, I'm about to ask either a very dumb question or a very thoughtful one. I obviously have no idea which, but I'm sure someone will kindly set me straight. Let's say I have a very high quality DI. Would it be a) possible, or b) worthwhile to plug a guitar into it, and then go out to the...
  51. J

    Focal CMS 65 Monitors with Axe II?

    Is anyone using these monitors with the Axe II? If so, what do you think? Gracias. Jeff
  52. J

    Axe II and MOTU 828 MK II (or similar interface)

    Is anyone using their Axe 2 with an audio interface like the MOTU 828 MKII? I'm just curious about how I'd go about connecting it. I could go straight into the 828's mic/guitar input 1, and then use the send from that input to go into the Axe, and then back to the MOTU. But I would be using...
  53. J

    Axe II Delays

    Hi, I'm considering getting an Axe II, mostly to use just for its fx through a couple of my amps. (I might get into its amp modeling capabilities, too, at some point, but that's not my primary interest at the moment.) I'm thinking of replacing another high end fx processor with the Axe II...
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