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  1. zenkick

    Ableton live control with MFC-101 and USB

    @svaha1728 - I use a Mac too. I've since sold my MFC, and don't recognize the error messages as anything I've seen when I did use the MFC, so I'm afraid I can't offer any real help here. Good luck!
  2. zenkick

    Help on midi sync with looper and spillover

    Cool workflow. It's very similar to mine with Live/Push/Boomerang -- aside from using the AX8 looper. I've only synced time-based effects and relied on Live and the Boomerang for loops. I'm happy to hear it all "just works", for the most part. As far as the sync slipping when you change...
  3. zenkick

    Broadway Stand

    Has anyone purchased one of these? Looks like a great solution for a mic stand with a pedalboard. - https://www.facebook.com/broadwaystand/
  4. zenkick

    After market looper

    I currently put my looper(s) i/o on separate mixer channels and route whatever I need to it via the mixer. Without a mixer in your configuration, I would recommend putting it last. Axe -> Looper -> monitors/amp/etc. That's a pretty common configuration. HTH.
  5. zenkick

    Question on SYSEX via MIDI pedal

    This probably won't help, but it's a good reference: http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=MIDI_SysEx From my cursory review, I see no details about selecting an amp type directly. You may be able to snoop the MIDI traffic between Axe Edit and the Axe FX II via Midi Monitor or...
  6. zenkick

    HELP! MFC101 issue and sure it's not programmed right....

    Since it seems you are understandably anxious for someone at Fractal to know of your support needs, you may have better luck contacting them directly through their ticketing system, if you haven't already.
  7. zenkick

    Axe Edit & Axe FX II Mark II ..... easiest Tablet option ?

    It means what I stated: as long as your computer/tablet/toaster can connect via MIDI to the Axe FX. If your computer has USB, then it can connect to the Axe FX via MIDI over USB. If your computer has MIDI, then it can connect to the Axe FX via MIDI over MIDI.
  8. zenkick

    Axe Edit & Axe FX II Mark II ..... easiest Tablet option ?

    I've seen posts from people successfully using inexpensive "Winbook"s to do just this. As long as your computer/tablet/toaster has a supported OS and can connect via MIDI to the Axe FX, it should function as expected. Regarding usability, no idea. Hopefully others chime in. In the meantime...
  9. zenkick

    David Wallimann "Secret Amp Modeler" Video

    Correct. I asked the other day and he replied that was the case.
  10. zenkick

    What Recording DAW & Interface............?

    I use Logic Pro X (user since Emagic), Ableton Live and Reason. I find Logic Pro X a bit "clunky" for my live/improvisational workflow, but otherwise a great DAW. For $200 you can't go wrong. I've been using Live since pre-1.0 and it's my go-to. I've upgraded to Push 2 and am enjoying the...
  11. zenkick

    Anyone using the Axe-Fx with an Apollo Interface?

    Yes, that makes sense. I'm using an RME Fireface UFX. I believe its auto clock setting makes it a bit more seamless in my case.
  12. zenkick

    Anyone using the Axe-Fx with an Apollo Interface?

    I don't think this is true anymore. Currently, I use AES for my dry out and re-amp input, and the only change I need to make on the AFX II is changing the input source to AES/SPDIF. Here is Sasha's thread of the same...
  13. zenkick

    What iOS application do you use for reading the new forum?

    Triple-click your home button. (And if by default it doesn't work for you: Settings > General > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut > Invert Colors.)
  14. zenkick

    test thread *Ignore*

    For what it's worth... It looks like this morning I received a batch of emails from the forum, whereas until overnight, I've received none for topics that I've sub'ed or liked. The core SMTP headers show delivery overnight (to Gmail), whereas the "Date: " mail header was back-dated to the...
  15. zenkick

    Why is Reverb and Delay used in parallel mixed at 100%?

    I might add that in parallel, with mix at 100% (wet only, iow), that Input Gain is typically used to control the amount of the effect -- dial *that* to taste. Otherwise, as @iaresee said -- you'll be adding dry signal to the parallel path, increasing your output.
  16. zenkick

    ML Brit Collection: The Mothership!

    I almost clicked the "Report" button to exclaim how awesome this is.
  17. zenkick

    Wish Global settings from Axe Edit

    +1 This would be really helpful when re-amping, for those that have the Axe out of immediate reach.
  18. zenkick

    Why isn't axechange integrated in axe-edit?

    Sneak peek, perhaps: https://www.facebook.com/fractalaudio/videos/10154266626624517/
  19. zenkick

    MIDI time sync problems

    Sub'ed. Curious as to FAS's input here, or other experts. While I use Ableton fairly extensively with my AxeFX, I'm only really relying on the Axe's delays being in time with Ableton's tempo. I've done numerous tests when setting up my looping workflow, and have never noticed the hiccups you...
  20. zenkick

    External Loop pedal..connecting to the axe

    I use a bus on my mixer to send anything to my loopers. This is pretty standard practice when using multiple instruments, mic, etc. and allows the most flexibility. If you are not using a mixer, then I would suggest adding the looper between Axe output and your amplification. You can also try...
  21. zenkick

    Clark Kent Job - First Time (Official Music Video) [CHECK OUT MY BAND]

    Did you follow a side-chain on the kick for the pulsing video effect?
  22. zenkick

    Ableton live control with MFC-101 and USB

    Yes. Midi Monitor: snoize: MIDI Monitor If your AxeFX is recognized by your computer (AxeEdit or FractalBot can see it) , you will typically see real-time messages immediately appearing when you load Midi Monitor. Use the Midi Monitor filtering to turn off the real-time and unknown messages...
  23. zenkick

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.04 Released

    LOL. That's always my answer too. :-) The 404 was "/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/18.0/axefx2_18p043.zip", which looks like a typo to me, rather than an older-no-longer-available-version that may have been cached. In any case, it looks resolved now. Happy someone fixed it up quick...
  24. zenkick

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.04 Released

    There is a typo in the Mark II download URL on the support page, so it's rendering a 404. The correct URL appears to be http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/18.0/axefx2_18p04.zip
  25. zenkick

    Is this a stupid idea?

    I would presume that a user-cabs-for-factory-slots.syx file could be assembled and then merged with a firmware-without-factor-cabs.syx file, using a proper utility, resulting in a fully functional and properly hashed firmware for loading into our black boxes. I can envision FractalBot being up...
  26. zenkick

    Any way to connect two MFC's in Series or Parallel?

    If you are asking me this question, it is due to my live looping workflow. I control 8 Live loopers with my FCB, as well as some custom M4L patches. All my MIDI is routed to a multiplexer I built using Node to handle the MIDI implementation limitations in Ableton Live. The FCB, plus the MFC...
  27. zenkick

    Any way to connect two MFC's in Series or Parallel?

    +1. I'm keeping an eye out for a good deal to replace my MFC + FCB1010 + 4xFS-5U's + my custom node.js MIDI multiplexer. I still haven't decided between the 16 and the 22. It'll probably be the 22. I also remember early on hearing or reading something about the ethernet port in the MFC...
  28. zenkick

    Axe-Edit for iPad?

    There have been numerous threads regarding this topic: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=site%3Aforum.fractalaudio.com%20axe%20edit%20ipad
  29. zenkick

    #113 Ferris Wheel Preset..?

    Here is an archive of presets going back to v4: axefx.fr
  30. zenkick

    delay trails question...

    Keep in mind, the OP is talking about the FX8, and yet the answer was a reference to the AxeFX-II manual.
  31. zenkick

    AxeFxTutorials.com - New Site

    Yes, it's not too difficult to figure it out, for those who know where to look or bother to login using the web interface. For those that don't, it would be convenient if there was something on the page that said "Have your own client already? We're in #aft-chat and #aft-support on...
  32. zenkick

    AxeFxTutorials.com - New Site

    What IRC server and channel are you using? It would be nice to have that info made available for those who prefer to use their own client.
  33. zenkick

    If you're looking for a backup option

    +1
  34. zenkick

    More than one Fishman Tripleplay

    The receiver should be able to be used with multiple pickups. It's just a bluetooth endpoint. You may have to re-sync/re-discover each time you want to use a different pickup with it (push the sync button on receiver and then the led button on pickup control.) Personally, I'd use two...
  35. zenkick

    Major Axe-Edit Problems

    Also, in Windows, make sure nothing else is connected to the Axe's MIDI (DAW, bot, etc.) I think I remember someone mentioning an issue with "releasing the midi driver" in Windows when multitasking.
  36. zenkick

    Welcome to the new FX8 General Discussion Area

    Now it really begins...
  37. zenkick

    Does anybody use a UPS system? (uninterruptible power supply)

    So you had problems with noise before purchasing your APC units?
  38. zenkick

    Please make it possible to type also a "," instead only the "." for all values

    It's C++ on top of the JUCE framework/lib. It has some internalization support, but I don't recall how robust it is.
  39. zenkick

    pedal jack question

    I can appreciate absolutely everything you do for Fractal, be that sanctioned or not. You are very helpful to everyone. That's awesome. However, if you are diverting valid questions from the forum to your personal site, would you please be so kind to at least follow-up on any diverted threads...
  40. zenkick

    Guitar Wing!!!

    I should clarify -- for my taste, the pads need to be more sensitive. I'm used to Ableton's Push, APC-40, MPC's, etc. The good thing about my experience with the Guitar Wing though, is it encouraged me to mount my Push up high and somewhat vertical, just to the right side of me, which gives me...
  41. zenkick

    Guitar Wing!!!

    My feedback, FWIW: I'm sending mine back after five days of use. It is a great idea, but it could definitely use some better pads/sensors. Another thing that I didn't care for, and not the deal-breaker for me, is that the wing moves on me when playing sitting down with my strat, which...
  42. zenkick

    Any tips for buying an electro-acoustic guitar?

    +1 I have three low/medium-end Takamines. A good value for the money, especially used. They sound good going into a board (or your Axe) and play decent for the price.
  43. zenkick

    lost all of my effects after FW 3.05

    In the first MFC firmware update to support scenes (I believe this was the one), after the update you needed to reconfigure your IAs because the indexing was changed. This may be what you are encountering if you haven't upgraded since scenes were introduced. Anyway, just a thought in case it...
  44. zenkick

    Stick-on guitar midi switch

    Livid was successful on Kickstarter with their GuitarWing, which is available for pre-order.
  45. zenkick

    V13 - was there an issue with global blocks?

    The search engine here is crap -- Google works better in most cases for me. I just preface my search phrase with "site:forum.fractalaudio.com" (or whichever) to limit the results to that particular site.
  46. zenkick

    Atmospheric Presets

    Last time someone reported this issue when loading a preset it was due to mismatched firmwares. I loaded the preset under 13.07 and it worked well. Maybe you are on something other than 13.07. HTH.
  47. zenkick

    Ableton PUSH put to musical use

    Not a Push, but push device(s) similar, nonetheless: Drangar - Enginn Tími/Ekkert Svar (Live on KEXP) Drangar's bass is usually touch driven. Gives you a different context for touch/pad based midi controllers.
  48. zenkick

    Looper purchase advise please

    This is a very good looper. It is mono, so you need two in order to get stereo. Even though it is a fairly dated product, the functionality it provides is rather extensive, especially if you are running the LoopIV rom. A good resource is Loopers Delight. Their mailing list archives have a...
  49. zenkick

    Looper purchase advise please

    +1. I think I've owned every looper out there over time (aside from Ditto and Pigtronix), and the Boomerang is the best of the bunch, IMO. The sound quality is excellent, it is stereo, and gives you up to four distinct loops. Of course if you need storage, you are out of luck.
  50. zenkick

    Axe-Edit 3.0.3 Developers Diary

    Have I missed a Developers Diary in the last couple months?
  51. zenkick

    just got a brand new axe 2 and have some questions

    The edit-block glitches you are reporting sound exactly like what Cliff suggested - using the front panel on the hardware while axe edit is connected. As every thread brought up reporting this "issue" states as a response -- don't do that. And the beta thread definitely mentions the preset...
  52. zenkick

    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    In case anyone searching finds this post, I wanted to share the solution: Turn up to output 2 volume Thanks to iaresee for the reminder. :-)
  53. zenkick

    Who Wants to Test Some New Firmware? (12.03 Beta 5 UPDATE)

    Same here. No FXL in patch. Using Input 1 L via front panel. Output 2 Echo set to "Input 1". Output 2 Mode set to "Stereo". Cable ran from Output 2 L to my Fireface. I'm not seeing/hearing input at all on my Fireface. Can someone please confirm that this feature works?
  54. zenkick

    New utility for the AxeChange

    I use it all the time with v12. I've had no issues.
  55. zenkick

    When To Reset Blocks?

    I would suppose, considering if the midi spec between the Axe Edit software and the hardware allows it, it could simply be a macro in Axe Edit. BTW - Scripting within Axe Edit would be bad ass. You should open up an API.
  56. zenkick

    Axe-Fx II Firmware V12.00 Up

    What a coincidence, I had some trainwreck tonight. +1 on this feature. It'll give patches some more guts.
  57. zenkick

    Display resolution

    Curious... what is your notebook resolution?
  58. zenkick

    Axe-II, who's using what for a DAW interface?

    AxeFX via AES to RME Fireface UFX to OSX via firewire for audio. AxeFX via USB to OSX via USB for midi. OSX runs many goodies as needed - Ableton Live, Reason, Logic Pro, MidiPipe and Midi Patchbay. My audio latency ranges depending on the app from ~4ms - ~7ms.
  59. zenkick

    Cleanning up Twin Reverb model

    +1 Good work on that preset, LVC. Looking forward to your humbucker version.
  60. zenkick

    Haven`t updated in a while...

    If you have some older presets that you want to keep (<10 I think), you'll need a couple intermediate steps. Always read the release notes -- don't just take the first couple answers you get in the forum, as that may not be the best advice.
  61. zenkick

    Something's definitly screwed up

    Cliff or M@ mentioned this earlier -- you can click on a "dead" spot in the AE3 grid (the black background, so nothing is selected), and the software will stop "using" the Axe. It works. I use the technique in order to use the front panel to save the buffer to different locations.
  62. zenkick

    Wish Preference Item for Working Folder

    I did the same thing for the time being. Still a valid feature request, IMO -- a basic feature in many apps (and the old AE.)
  63. zenkick

    Wish Preference Item for Working Folder

    It would be great if the user could specify the AE3 working/data folder, like in the old AE. Personally, I keep certain apps' data folders within my DropBox, so I always have a backup of any settings/snapshots/projects/etc.
  64. zenkick

    Stupid question: How do I turn knobs?

    Or set it up in System Preferences so that a double tap+hold (not click) emulates click+hold -- much easier that way, imo. You may also want to check the AE3 preferences. I think JUCE has built-in support for linear and/or rotary on their "knob" controls, so you can twist your finger around...
  65. zenkick

    Which expression pedal?

    I just switched from my three Missions (blasphemy, eh?) and a T1M expression dial to two Yamaha FS7's with two T1M dials. Personally, although the Missions are rock-solid and did the job, they were a bit too small for me. I actually forgot about my FS7's from back in the day on Yamaha synths...
  66. zenkick

    Got to hear someone else play my rig - any lingering doubt is gone

    Or use the/a looper.
  67. zenkick

    I can't get the looper be in perfect timing

    Interesting. I personally don't use the looper on the Axe, but I do use midi sync for effects, and is why I offered the correction. (I'm using Live and/or Reason and sending clock to my Boomerang and Axe for syncing loops and effects, and that works wonderfully.) That said -- the manual should...
  68. zenkick

    I can't get the looper be in perfect timing

    It may just be a timing thing then, as mentioned earlier -- practice those start/stop taps! :) Maybe try a simple test with a single note on each beat (like a metronome) and see if the issue persists?
  69. zenkick

    I can't get the looper be in perfect timing

    This is not true. If the Axe receives MIDI clock over the USB stream or the MIDI in port, it will sync global tempo to it. To the OP, the Looper also has a quantize feature (uses global tempo). See page 73 of the manual. This may be helpful.
  70. zenkick

    Clarification re: MIDI Clock - Axe USB or MIDI in passing Clock to Axe MIDI Thru Port

    Yes, I saw that post in the release notes. To me it was a bit vague, thus my post. Well, in my specific case, I'm using the incoming midi stream on the Axe's USB bus to receive clock. If I were using the MIDI in port, sure -- a splitter would be smaller than a patchbay, but I have ax 8x8 in my...
  71. zenkick

    Clarification re: MIDI Clock - Axe USB or MIDI in passing Clock to Axe MIDI Thru Port

    Bump. FAS? Anyone else have an authoritative answer?
  72. zenkick

    Clarification re: MIDI Clock - Axe USB or MIDI in passing Clock to Axe MIDI Thru Port

    (Originally posted to Axe-FX II Bugs... but I'm not really reporting bug -- just looking for clarification.) Will the Axe, receiving MIDI clock at either the MIDI in port, or the USB MIDI stream, pass MIDI clock to its MIDI thru port? I found these posts, but no answer from an...
  73. zenkick

    Clarification re: MIDI Clock - Axe USB or MIDI in passing Clock to Axe MIDI Thru Port

    Will the Axe, receiving MIDI clock at either the MIDI in port, or the USB MIDI stream, pass MIDI clock to its MIDI thru port? I found these posts, but no answer from an authoritative source: Possibly disabled in 10.02...
  74. zenkick

    Small single footswitch?

    T1M [MT] Mini Tap Tempo Switch | T1M EFFECTS
  75. zenkick

    Axe-Edit Developer's Diary, Apr 22 2013

    Idea: Can we have a locked thread that only contains "Developer Diary" posts? It would make subscribing less noisy for those that want to be updated only on the development status. Of course please continue to post copies here for discussion, accolades and other feedback.
  76. zenkick

    FW10 Amp bank

    Keka is a nice archiver for OSX that supports 7z: Keka - the free Mac OS X file archiver
  77. zenkick

    Guitar Noise - Requesting Help Solving Problem

    I suspect it's lights (CFL and or dimmer) and computer proximity. Move away from computer/axe. Turn off light switch completely. Get rid of CFL and dimmers around your equipment. Play. GL.
  78. zenkick

    How can I get overdrive in just the repeats of my delays ?

    Wouldn't this be possible by putting a delay in parallel and then the overdrive directly after the delay in series? |--[AMP]--[CAB]--+--------------+-----[OUT] | | +-[DLY]--[OD]--+ Like that?
  79. zenkick

    v10 Presets Seem Harsh to Me - Help?

    Well, all things being equal, aside from the new firmware+factory-presets, I suspect the firmware is just responding to what my guitar is pushing out, and the environment around it. My Kinman's have quite a bit of bite to them, and the firmware is just doing its job. So... I just threw a...
  80. zenkick

    v10 Presets Seem Harsh to Me - Help?

    Oh I mis-read you. Yes, my initial troubleshooting was to grab my backup strat as that was quicker than reverting-- same issue. I then reverted to v9 and v9 presets, no harshness. Then I upgraded again (well a few different times and ways - lol). This is where I'm at now...
  81. zenkick

    v10 Presets Seem Harsh to Me - Help?

    My global settings are as expected. I really don't want to turn new features off (MIMIC), as that just messes with my troubleshooting mindset and defeats the purpose, I think. (Edit: I just tried turning MIMIC off on a couple of patches, and it mostly de-harshed it for my ears -- so that's a...
  82. zenkick

    v10 Presets Seem Harsh to Me - Help?

    Part of my process after upgrading my firmware is to audition the factory presets, assuming a release included them. I then take copious notes, identify any new amps I may want to create new presets from, and integrate what I've learned into my modest collection of presets. I've been doing this...
  83. zenkick

    Problems w/ v10

    Similar post in case it helps: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/66758-v10-firmware-4.html#post824172
  84. zenkick

    V10 Update

    http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-edit-general-discussion/66760-axe-edit-1-9-beta-important-information.html
  85. zenkick

    So will Rls 10 Downloads Overwhelm FAS' network capacity?

    If it were the IT janitor, I'd offload the downloads to S3 buckets.
  86. zenkick

    LOOPER PEDALS .... WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ???

    +1 on Boomerang. Sonically it's very good. I don't require "loop" storage because I'm always recording everything via my RME's usb drive, so if anything cool comes out of it I have it. Also, you can probably score a Looperlative LP1 if you watch eBay for a bit. It has 8 loops and with the...
  87. zenkick

    Axe-Change QC?

    It has been stated that AxeChange is *supposed* to strip the bits out of the uploaded patches to prevent them from overwriting an existing patch location, and force them to only load in the audition buffer. This was in response to a post I made regarding the same. I reported the offending patch...
  88. zenkick

    Firmware update idea to squelch questions post update

    I have had success running the few apps I need from the Windows world virtualized in OSX. YMMV, of course.
  89. zenkick

    Expression Pedal to Control Scenes?

    Maybe. Set the min to 0 and max to 7 for cc #34 on your expression pedal and report back. :)
  90. zenkick

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 9.0 and MFC-101 Firmware 2.15

    Anyone else have their IA's reset to perform different functions after the MFC update? I didn't do a factory restore or anything. All other config items were rendered untouched -- I just had to setup all 15 of my IA's again. I upgraded from 2.13. If someone else had the issue I'll create a...
  91. zenkick

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 9.0 and MFC-101 Firmware 2.15

    I doubt it. FWIW, I don't have that on mine. Those ._ files are typically a Mac-ism. Either my OSX unpacker removed it (I checked via command line too), or it's just a fragment from Fractal when they zipped it. If you don't have the 170K pdf, I'd say redownload.
  92. zenkick

    Axe-Change

    This is the offending patch: Axe-Change - Download Preset - Soldano - by Jazzhooligan
  93. zenkick

    Axe-Change

    Oh good to know! Maybe it slipped through the cracks or I have some other strange issue. :) I'll be able to say for certain when home in a couple hours, but it was definitely one of the three that was returned when I searched for "Hendrix". It was not LPD's patch, for sure. It was one of the...
  94. zenkick

    Axe-Change

    Feature Request: Scan all of the uploaded presets to find the ones that have the preset number/location/destination stored in the sysex (see this post) and either (1) flag them with a big-ass warning; or preferably (2) clean them up so they load into the "audition" slot and modify your upload...
  95. zenkick

    Thought id post one more time. Contest! Help!

    You got my vote about 8 times, but that's when I was testing the frailty of the WordPress voting plugin that CS decided to use. (I then removed my 7 extraneous votes.) :-)
  96. zenkick

    Thought id post one more time. Contest! Help!

    The "user_voted" and "disabled" classes should be removed from the form element after you vote, in addition to not accepting cookies -- that way you don't have to reload. The contest is poorly designed, IMO.
  97. zenkick

    Friedman HBE - v9 with my new Signature Fibenare

    Sounds awesome. Which RW IR or recipe did you use?
  98. zenkick

    Allow Switches in exp pedal ports

    Untested: Maybe use a pedal to set a specific min/max during calibration and then see if the pedal will send those values on the CC when depressed/lifted. In any case, +1 on the request. It would be sweet if the pedal inputs had a switch mode that worked like switch inputs 1/2 and 3/4.
  99. zenkick

    preset editing question

    Might be a day late with this input, but thought I'd share. I've been reworking all of my patches against 9, and have been using AE for the task. My technique was to make sure that the Total Sync feature was off, and to not have AE auto-connect to the Axe. Then I opened my stored bank...
  100. zenkick

    Quick Bit of Help - Amp Reset Oddity

    Sane advice: Find the bright switch. Turn it off.
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