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  1. muleskinner

    Copy / Paste Amp Settings Whilst Keeping Modifiers?

    If you mean saving and loading blocks then, no. This also loads mod settings.
  2. muleskinner

    Copy / Paste Amp Settings Whilst Keeping Modifiers?

    Hi, Is there a way to copy/paste settings between blocks whilst maintaining the modifier states of the original? E.g - I want to copy amp settings from preset 1 to preset 2 but maintain all modifiers I have already set up on preset 2? Only way I have found to do it so far is copy X and Y...
  3. muleskinner

    Stereo Drive Block?

    Personally I'd love it if we had the option to run either one stereo drive block or two mono drive blocks. Same with amps. Sometimes I want distortion after a stereo effect. Often I use this thing as a studio effect on drum loops and the like. You can match two mono blocks by copy/paste in...
  4. muleskinner

    Signature Fender spring reverb sound?

    Yeah - it sounds great on some amps but I think it sounds like shite on the Fenders (which are my most used). Also there's not much control over the trem shape. But you're right, on the right amp it's ace.
  5. muleskinner

    Signature Fender spring reverb sound?

    Have you tried PSP Springbox? To really nail it I think you need the verb between preamp and poweramp which we can't do with the Axe (at least not yet). Same with trem fx. I prefer the verb before the amp for surfy type stuff and often (on non mv amps) attaching an lfo to master volume...
  6. muleskinner

    Axe-FX II as channel strip in DAW

    Input 1 Left -> Output 2 Left (via fx send block) Input 1 Right -> Output 2 Right (via fx send block) Input 2 Left (fx send block) -> Output 1 Left Input 2 Right (fx send block) -> Output 1 Right Takes a bit of fiddling about to set the preset up and it's a bit counter-intuitive but it seems...
  7. muleskinner

    Axe-FX II as channel strip in DAW

    I've just bought a patch bay and have been setting up some presets to use the Axe more as a hardware fx unit. It's pretty cool that, by using the fx send block you can get 4 separate mono fx chains out of it. And the fx sound great of course. I just wish we had the option to run the amps and...
  8. muleskinner

    Bass consistency

    Another suggestion - have you got weird resonating frequencies in your listening environment? If you have the facility try playing a sin wave at a consistent volume (using a soft synth or something) gradually moving up the lower registers. If you get notes that suddenly 'jump out' then this is...
  9. muleskinner

    Bass consistency

    First - that recording sounds fine to me so I think you might be being over critical to an extent. Second - if I'm playing more melodic bass parts further up the neck I often separate that out onto an entirely different track in Logic and apply different processing. Sometimes it's impossible to...
  10. muleskinner

    Keeley Compressor Inside the Axe-Fx

    I dunno - I've never used one. generally the FMRs are very well regarded in terms of offering 'bang for the buck' but their other two compressors (the RNC and RNLA) don't really cut it for bass IMO. Some people liken the PBC to a poor man's distressor but I've never really used one of those...
  11. muleskinner

    Keeley Compressor Inside the Axe-Fx

    Check out the FMR PBC-6A - I think this is awesome for bass (and vocals and many other things). I'd like to get another one for stereo processing. I also enjoy my EH Black Finger, though it's a bit noisy and somewhat fiddly to tweak because of the massive volume differences between the various...
  12. muleskinner

    Opinion on Eureka Prom vs Uno Chip

    I use the Uno and it's perfectly reliable - it was so long ago though I can't remember why I went down that path now! The Uno is very customisable and easy to configure via a desktop app. Does the Eureka have something like that? Eureka looks more tailored for the Axe but perhaps less...
  13. muleskinner

    Using the Axe for vocals

    I use mine for simple vocal processing all the time. I tend to just use a passive eq block and a cab block with a 'null' IR just so that I can use the preamp distortion. Sometimes I add a bit of tube pre but usually I find I prefer subtle preamp distortion and that that's enough on it's own. I...
  14. muleskinner

    Axe Fx just for home: who else does it?

    I use it solely for home playing and recording - I'm a kind of 'serious hobbyist' in that I actually release albums which have been reviewed in the mainstream press (sometimes pretty favourably) but they sell absolutely f-all so I'll never get to give up the day job unfortunately. When I play...
  15. muleskinner

    Turned Motor Drive to zero and AIR to 100%...anyone do this?

    Too much 'air' always sounded like a wasp in a tin can to me!
  16. muleskinner

    Other than Wah and Volume, what do you use your expression pedal(s) for?

    Delay feedback.
  17. muleskinner

    It's been an interesting run

    Well - the OP has been around on this forum for a long time and has contributed a lot so I think it's fair enough to give the reasons for his departure. If people never posted about what they found lacking in the AFX then there'd be a lot less impetus to drive things forward.
  18. muleskinner

    Fractal Audio AMP models: Vibrato Lux (Fender Vibrolux, 6G11)

    I'm surprised there's not more love out there for this amp - it's my 'go to' on the Axe. I think it sounds great with the input trim cranked as well as for cleaner stuff. Jon Fogerty, of whom I am a massive fan, used these on many of the CCR studio recordings. He played a Les Paul which is...
  19. muleskinner

    When monitoring through Logic X, audio goes out of sync sometimes

    I have similar issues with my setup. Do you have the AFX connected to yr interface via SPDIF or analogue? I thought the culprit was something to do with SPDIF clocking. When it happens changing the clock source on my interface from master to slave and back again usually sorts it. It is very...
  20. muleskinner

    Fractal Audio AMP models: Tube Pre

    Yeah - good for vocals and bass. Preamp saturation in the cab block also great on vocals!
  21. muleskinner

    What are you all filling your preset slots with since scenes became a part of the AxeFX?

    Presets.
  22. muleskinner

    Bass - Middle - Treble on the fly

    No, probably not. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Rac12 uses sysex messages to control parameters rather than standard midi ccs, ie it basically operates like a hardware axe edit as someone said earlier. This is why you can control all parameters rather than just the...
  23. muleskinner

    Drive Block In Parallel Causes Phase Issues

    If you have a drive block in parallel the row(s) without the drive block need the compressor to compensate for latency. When I say 'need' I just speak from experience and am mainly referring to bass tones on which the phasing issue is more obvious to my ears. Of course YMMV. Would be nice to...
  24. muleskinner

    Blocks order in Axe-Fx signal chain

    Oh how I wish we could run the amp block in stereo. Having the option to merge amp 1 and 2 into one stereo amp would be so ace...
  25. muleskinner

    Blocks order in Axe-Fx signal chain

    There's no 'proper' - just do what you think sounds best. In plenty of mix situations fx would be post-cab. They are different - but I think it's pre and post amp that makes the difference rather than pre and post cab.
  26. muleskinner

    Not sure what I'm doing. Bash my bass sounds!

    Using a drive block in parallel will cause latency which will screw with the phase of your signal and (in my opinion) sounds particularly bad on bass. You can compensate using the lookahead in a compressor block. I can't remember the settings offhand but a search here should uncover it. Edit...
  27. muleskinner

    My Bad Habit With The Axe FX

    Ear fatigue sets in after a few hours. It's not your strings. Common issue with lengthy mixing sessions - you keep making everything brighter and the next morning your mix sounds like someone's running their nails down a blackboard. Take regular breaks and (maybe) recalibrate your ears by...
  28. muleskinner

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    Clif - thanks very much for your input! If it happens - great. I'd rather the CPU hit than the latency but either way I appreciate it's very much a 'nice to have'. There seem to be a lot of people out there who aren't bothered about such a feature. cheers
  29. muleskinner

    Amps models.....too many?

    I think there are too many posts in this thread.
  30. muleskinner

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    That is pretty much what I had in mind. A send/receive block pairing like the current grid send/receive - anything between gets inserted between pre and power amp. I guess you'd need one of each for amp 1 and amp 2.
  31. muleskinner

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.00 Firmware Release

    Sorry but I call BS on this. There are many people on this forum (myself included ) who would love the ability to put FX between preamp and poweramp. It's not the same as adding post-amp at all, particularly when you have a lot of poweramp breakup going on. Not that one is better than the...
  32. muleskinner

    Anyone using the Axe-Fx with an Apollo Interface?

    You used to have to do this but not anymore. Axe will now act as slave to audio interface whatever. I reamp via spdif all the time and this was a fantastic improvement on the previous scenario. I'm using a uln-2 rather than an apollo.
  33. muleskinner

    Amps models.....too many?

    I love that Keith Urban amp. It's not something I'd have asked for in a million years but now it's there it's become one of my favourites!
  34. muleskinner

    Are the XL Factory Cabs Available For Mark I/II Owners

    Ah OK thanks - I hadn't looked there for a while.
  35. muleskinner

    Are the XL Factory Cabs Available For Mark I/II Owners

    Hi, Thread title says it all really. Is there any way us I/II owners can download the XL factory cabs (that aren't available in cab packs) for use in user cab slots? I was looking through the cab list on the wiki and presume cab numbers > 132 are XL only... cheers
  36. muleskinner

    Is an Axe fx really for me?

    I'm pretty sure that the amps run on a dedicated CPU so not using them won't free up any CPU cycles for more FX. Cab blocks will free up a bit. Have you considered the FX8? Not as many routing possibilities I know. Not saying the Axe isn't for you but it's the amps that get most of the...
  37. muleskinner

    Midi changes in Logic Pro X

    Are you just trying to copy/paste the midi (which should work) or the actual track settings (which won't work). I use Logic a lot but have never used it for this purpose. Do you just have the Axe set up as an external instrument and output straight to that or do you have something fancy going...
  38. muleskinner

    Turning A Controller On/Off With MIDI

    I'm using ramp down or reverse sawtooth or whatever it's called on the Axe. Thanks for the hints - I'll look into it. Off down my rabbit hole again... cheers
  39. muleskinner

    Turning A Controller On/Off With MIDI

    Resurrecting this! The 'depth' trick doesn't really work as I want it to as it sets the modulated parameter to halfway between min and max values when set to zero. I want master volume to reset to 10 when the modulation is turned off. Is there another way of achieving this?
  40. muleskinner

    Vocals through the axe... What pre amp?

    Budget? I used an FMR RNP for a while - it worked out great. Pretty transparent but you can get all the colour you need from the Axe. Also the FMR PBC compressor sounds awesome on vocals.
  41. muleskinner

    Turning A Controller On/Off With MIDI

    OK, thanks very much for the input. I will try it with depth. I don't think automating a volume block will sound the same as automating the master.
  42. muleskinner

    Turning A Controller On/Off With MIDI

    Hi, I've never been that keen on the Tremolo block in the Axe but have been getting results that I like by using an LFO to modify power amp volume and tweaking various parameters (this is on Fender amps, mainly the Vibrolux). Is there a way I can turn activate/deactivate this with a MIDI...
  43. muleskinner

    Reamping via SPDIF is my new favourite hobby

    I do it by having a 'draft' patch in mono on one channel and the unprocessed signal on the other channel. Only monitor the 'draft' channel whilst recording, use the unprocessed channel later for reamping (which can be done in stereo if necessary). I record a stereo track rather than two mono...
  44. muleskinner

    $7500 guitar pick

    I use a Blue Chip pick. Expensive but awesome - particularly for acoustic/bluegrass stuff. Great on the tele too though - and bass. One pick to rule them all!
  45. muleskinner

    Completely OT: Any gamers out there?

    Thanks - it's built using MonoGame on a Mac. I've been using MonoGame for about 18 months now and really like it. cheers
  46. muleskinner

    Completely OT: Any gamers out there?

    Thanks!
  47. muleskinner

    Completely OT: Any gamers out there?

    Hi, Please forgive this unashamed effort to draw a bit more publicity to one of my projects. I've just released the first gameplay trailer for a retro-style videogame I've been working on with one other guy for the past year. It's a pretty idiosyncratic project that features a fat, naked guy...
  48. muleskinner

    What's a good effect to "double" vocals?

    I would use a tape delay. Modulate delay time with a random LFO. Add some damping to the modulation. Nothing ever sounds as good as actually double-tracking though and God knows I've tried.
  49. muleskinner

    External Effects

    Zvex Fat Fuzz Factory Malekko B:Assmaster (on bass)
  50. muleskinner

    Latency consistent?

    Drive blocks definitely cause latency which screws with the phase if you're using them in parallel. I use a compressor block on the other path to compensate, set mix to 0% and lookahead to 0.69ms. This seemed to work for me unless the latency has changed since the drives got G3d.
  51. muleskinner

    If you would have to give up on your Fractal...

    I used to like my Vox Tonelab modeller. It's nothing like the Axe FX but I thought it sounded better than any other modeller I'd tried in that price range (including Line 6 and plug-ins), though it was more limited in functionality/fx. I don't know what their range is like at the moment - no-one...
  52. muleskinner

    Biased tremolo effect of the Fender EC Twin-olux

    I've never had Bias Trem sound like that on the Fenders!
  53. muleskinner

    New Keith Urban Amp

    I really like this amp!
  54. muleskinner

    Expression pedals are out of whack after updating to FW 19.00

    Support didn't say anything very much - they began taking me through some troubleshooting but in the process of doing that and just trying some other stuff in an attempt to isolate the issue the problem righted itself. I don't think think this is a general problem otherwise more people would be...
  55. muleskinner

    Expression pedals are out of whack after updating to FW 19.00

    Thanks Clif. It was set to continuous. I did contact support who responded very promptly. In the end I've managed to solve the issue by some random turning on/off, unplugging of cables and resetting of pedal parameters. Not sure what the problem was but it seems resolved now!
  56. muleskinner

    Expression pedals are out of whack after updating to FW 19.00

    There is definitely something screwy here. Ext 1 is always showing max value whatever I do with the pedal. Pedal seems to work fine as I've just tested it on something else. No MIDI controller connected. Also shows max value when nothing's connected. I have tried calibrating the pedal. Looks...
  57. muleskinner

    CAB block frequency range?

    This is true. Depending on the mix you may actually want to cut (or lower) the fundamental frequencies. It's worth knowing what they are though as you can get really weird results if you start cutting in the fundamental range, esp with filters that have very steep curves. You'll end up cutting...
  58. muleskinner

    Expression pedals are out of whack after updating to FW 19.00

    Hmmm - I've noticed my wah blocks (controlled by expression pedal set to auto on/off) turning on automatically since 19 and the betas. As soon as a select the preset the block is on when it's saved with the block off. I presumed it was user error and haven't really had time to look into it yet...
  59. muleskinner

    Axe fx II with a hurdy gurdy, two years after

    I dunno why this got moved but that was awesome. Really. Probably the most interesting thing I've seen posted here. Respect.
  60. muleskinner

    What can axe do?

    How about we stop lambasting the guy - the AFX can't do that without some kind of foot controller. I'm not sure if that was the OP's point but it's a fair one to consider when you're spending $$$ on gear. Buy an AFX and you really need to buy some form of foot controller too, buy a Helix or FX8...
  61. muleskinner

    Axe FX II, wsill it be obselete?

    It'll become obsolete when great guitar tone goes out of fashion.
  62. muleskinner

    Warning!

    Had they tried to replace them with tubes?
  63. muleskinner

    Best Midi for Axe fx II under 400

    It won't output MIDI pitch bend data from the expression pedals, only CCs. This isn't an issue with the AFX but could be if you want to use it to control synth gear as well. I just got a mission pedal for that though and I have to say it feels 1000 times better than the pedals on the FCB...
  64. muleskinner

    Best Midi for Axe fx II under 400

    FCB1010 with Uno mod + software represents fantastic value for money. I've only run into one thing I wanted to do with it but couldn't - and that was for controlling something other than the AFX.
  65. muleskinner

    AXE-FX vs BIAS Comparison

    I agree with you to an extent - not because of the aesthetics but because of the functionality involved. It's particularly the case with the drives etc on the Axe. You can get the tone with tweaking but it just doesn't have the same immediacy as tweaking one knob on a drive/delay/blah pedal...
  66. muleskinner

    The Drive block is being "G3'd" for the next firmware release

    +infinity!
  67. muleskinner

    Tips for a Tele newb?

    I've always played a Tele so don't really have any comparison. Never had much of a problem getting a tone I'm happy with from the Axe but what I would say is that I have found a lot of the IRs rather ice-picky. Dialling down the high-res in the speaker tab can help eliminate this but I'm finding...
  68. muleskinner

    Miss the "Vintage" preamp tube ?

    Haha. You've been reading my mail. I seem to gravitate towards anything labelled 'vintage' and sometimes I think if it were labelled 'modern digital' I wouldn't be quite so keen. Maybe these options should just be labelled ' type 1', 'type 2', 'type 3' etc so we know we're really using our ears!
  69. muleskinner

    Getting the right tone from a Tele

    I play a Ron Kirn Tele (barnbuster). Sounds great. No major trickery necessary. I'd just start with a basic 'flat' amp/cab setup and go from there.
  70. muleskinner

    Vibrolux G3 with the new IR is just....RIDICULOUS!!!

    It's been my 'go to' amp in the Axe for some time and it's even better now. The Vibrolux is just plain awesome. I like it with the input trim cranked! Gotta try some of those new IRs...
  71. muleskinner

    Fw18... news?

    Ditto. And I've just joined a band for the first time since I was in my early twenties. Bluegrass though - so looks like the Axe will be staying at home!
  72. muleskinner

    Your "Standard' tone

    First port of call - Vibrolux really cranked (input trim increased), but generally tweed/brownface Fenders. Also digging the Swart recently. Dr.Z 38 for clean and twang, though liking the Twin in FW18. AC30 sometimes. Marshalls never! Any high gain never! I play a Ron Kirn Barnbuster and tend...
  73. muleskinner

    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    I dunno why so many people object to a model where you can get the hardware cheap(ish) and pay extra for additional software content, or pay more up front for all the software. Many software companies already operate this way - look at NI with Komplete, or Waves with the many bundles they...
  74. muleskinner

    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    No I hadn't - thanks. Looks very interesting - not half as sexy as your stuff though!
  75. muleskinner

    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    Just give me a really basic unit that simply has those rotary encoders/LEDs and I can connect to my AxeFX via the MFC port (I don't own an MFC). Then my life will be complete. This device looks awesome though.
  76. muleskinner

    B9 Organ Machine. Can the Axefx do this?

    Actually I've bought and sold a lot of plug-ins and have always found them to maintain their value as well as hardware - as long as the developer is still keeping it up-to-date and has a decent resale policy.
  77. muleskinner

    Getting GAS for Tremolo - not happy with the Axe one

    All excellent advice - thank you. I have begun to play with modifying power amp volume using the LFOs and tweaking the curves and it's starting to sound and feel much more like the kind of thing I'm after. Hadn't thought of trying the damping either... Great! This might have saved me a few...
  78. muleskinner

    Getting GAS for Tremolo - not happy with the Axe one

    Well I'm not trying to replicate anything directly, it's more of a feel thing - but these are some classic CCR trem tones... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T00eJSQimIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjUY3pjN8E I've seen a few references to a 'sharkfin' type waveform on vintage trems. Maybe...
  79. muleskinner

    Getting GAS for Tremolo - not happy with the Axe one

    Ta for the feedback - which pedals did you try?
  80. muleskinner

    Getting GAS for Tremolo - not happy with the Axe one

    Bias trem has always sounded like arse when I've tried it on the tweed/brown Fenders - actually seems to do very little at all. I will give it another crack though. I couldn't get the feel I was after from the sine wave trem. cheers
  81. muleskinner

    Getting GAS for Tremolo - not happy with the Axe one

    Hi, I know tremolo isn't the most exotic effect but it's one that I like to use a lot (big CCR/John Fogerty fan) and I've always been a bit underwhelmed by the one on the Axe. Seems ridiculous for something that 'just' modulates the volume but the Axe one always seems too clinical to me or...
  82. muleskinner

    want to do feedback without speakers

    I had one of those back in the day and used to use it on bass. It was awesome (when used sparingly). Tone right down, distortion right up, sounded cool! I keep meaning to try and to rig something similar up in the Axe with the Synth block...
  83. muleskinner

    FCB1010 UNO Confusion

    Yeah, FCB control centre is ace.
  84. muleskinner

    Digital Users - Don't Like Being Stuck With 48kHz?

    It's not necessarily about the 22k 'limit' - it's about the fact that, if the sampling rate isn't high enough, certain dsp processing can create aliasing artefacts that are well within the audible range - or even outside the audible range but mess up other processors which in turn create...
  85. muleskinner

    Digital Users - Don't Like Being Stuck With 48kHz?

    Unprocessed audio possibly - if you're running DSP processing on that audio (plug-ins, whatever) then there is a difference. Nyquist rate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  86. muleskinner

    linking two blocs AMP

    I'm talking about on the second DSP chip (the one reserved for amps). Presumably there's not enough CPU there to run two amps in stereo. This is true, but it's not like tweaking in realtime and feels like a kludge. If you're working with complex source material (ie a drum kit) you need to get...
  87. muleskinner

    linking two blocs AMP

    This is the only weakness in the Axe in my opinion. It's the thing way above anything else on my wishlist. Not necessary the ability to 'link' amps but just to run the amp block in stereo - please, PLEASE - pretty pretty please! I know it would take twice the CPU - only enable it on amp1 and...
  88. muleskinner

    Trent Reznor Distortion

    These might help you in your quest for lo-fi. A few IRs I shot a while back from an amp I have that's made from a biscuit tin and powered by a 9-volt battery! Enjoy ps The amp itself is pictured here - where it says 'First Production Run' it's the blue one in the middle on the bottom...
  89. muleskinner

    Mama's back ... again (AE 3.x): The Mother Of All Pedal and Effect Emulations thread

    This block has two different attempts at a Klon emulation on X/Y - one was from the legendary Smilefan, the other I can't remember who it was from (sorry)! I tweaked them slightly to my taste. Never tried a real Klon so no idea how accurate they are.
  90. muleskinner

    I don't understand the hate for the green screen...

    +1 This would get me thinking about upgrading - dedicated knobs for the key amp params that work whatever screen you're on, ideally drive, bass, mid, treble, presence, level. Maybe a toggle switch to go between amp 1 and 2. Colour screen - I wouldn't bother. Dunno where the buggers would...
  91. muleskinner

    Solved strange noise in note attack

    Interesting. What I've found works well to get the screws on my saddle to sit tight is that ptfe tape you get for thread-sealing plumbing joints! Bit fiddly but works a charm and is completely invisible if you do it right.
  92. muleskinner

    Copy/Paste Just X or Y Block Settings?

    Ah - looks like an update to AE was in order! Thanks!
  93. muleskinner

    Copy/Paste Just X or Y Block Settings?

    OK, thanks - but how? I can't see anything to copy/paste just X or Y and normal copy/paste does the whole block... cheers
  94. muleskinner

    Copy/Paste Just X or Y Block Settings?

    Hi, Is it possible to copy just the X or Y settings of one block and paste onto another either on the front panel or in Axe Edit? E.g. copy X setting of Delay 2, paste to Y setting of Delay 1. cheers
  95. muleskinner

    FCB1010 - is it possible?

    Yes
  96. muleskinner

    FCB1010 - is it possible?

    It should be entirely possible. I don't know about the Eureka ROM - I have the Uno. Only thing there though that looks like it's not covered by 'standard' FCB functionality though is if you want pedals 1-5 to activate in a 'stompbox' type manner. Uno will do this (though I think only with the...
  97. muleskinner

    Drive Block In Parallel Causes Phase Issues

    Compressor block. Look ahead 0.69ms. Mix 0%. That seems to sort it - compressor block seems to delay the dry signal by the same amount as the lookahead value so no need for any other shenanigans. Amazing what a difference 0.69ms makes - haven't tried all the drive types but the ones I did try...
  98. muleskinner

    Best compressor settings for country twang?

    Turn look ahead off and get a Tele.
  99. muleskinner

    Drive Block In Parallel Causes Phase Issues

    My issue is to do with phase problems caused by latency, one parallel signal is 'out of phase' with the other due to the latency introduced by the drive block - simple as that. I am NOT talking about phasing issues caused by blending a filtered signal with a unfiltered one. As you say, there's...
  100. muleskinner

    Drive Block In Parallel Causes Phase Issues

    I have no idea which blocks cause latency and which don't but it would be interesting to know. I'd imagine the effect is a lot less apparent on modulation fx as you expect some kind of 'phaseiness' with these anyway. I respectfully disagree ;) My favourite drive pedal for bass (Barker...
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