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  1. Space Firebird

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 11.04 Up

    sweet.
  2. Space Firebird

    PRIMUS using AxeFx II live!

    Cool stuff! I love me some Primus.
  3. Space Firebird

    Just got the axe and I'm having some troubs..

    Re: the hum, Have you tried flipping the ground lift switch on the back of the unit?
  4. Space Firebird

    Studio Monitors w/ Axe-FX II - Plug in back or thru computer?

    Thanks for that, I'll give it a try.
  5. Space Firebird

    Can anyone post a video of Axe 2 Vs. YJM100?

    I hd a DOD distortion pedal in 1980, it was pretty cool.
  6. Space Firebird

    Studio Monitors w/ Axe-FX II - Plug in back or thru computer?

    I run my Axe direct to the monitors when playing it solo. When recording, I prefer to track at 44.1K, so I run the line outs into the back of my DAW interface and run that USB into the computer (using the interface to connect to my headphones and the studio monitors).
  7. Space Firebird

    "Fizz is Good"

    Call me silly, but I kinda like noise. It is an essential tone quality in an authentic guitar/amp relationship. The instant I plug a guitar into an amp, it comes alive. Hum has its place as well, IMO.
  8. Space Firebird

    "Fizz is Good"

    That's the exact impression I've got from them so far. Some people really like to tweak, but I'm pretty happy with what I am finding already there. Good stuff, thanks!
  9. Space Firebird

    "Fizz is Good"

    That's pretty impressive. I see a lot of folks talk about building their own patches from scratch. I guess it is said that some companies tend to create presets that are geared towards selling a product more than for actual use by the end user. What are your thoughts on the factory patches in...
  10. Space Firebird

    "Fizz is Good"

    If you plug a guitar into them. Serotes Santos!
  11. Space Firebird

    How much improvement is 10 for you?

    I upped from 7 as well, so I didn't vote in your poll. I find the difference between 7 and 10, however, to be significant.
  12. Space Firebird

    Loading V10 preset banks

    Trippy stuff, thanks for posting it up. I'm now enjoying some tea while it transfers (j/k, I prefer black coffee).
  13. Space Firebird

    V10 Firmware

    Thank you Cliff, FAS, and Beta team! This is great!
  14. Space Firebird

    Brit Brown....STILL my favorite plexi style model

    Has anyone done that yet, made an amp based on a FAS model? I'm going to check out the Brit Brown. I've been too busy with work, and need to get my FW updated ASAP. I think I'm still on 6.0!
  15. Space Firebird

    Bug? Magic 8 ball in 8.01

    I wasn't referring to you, but that was a pretty snarky reply, thanks!
  16. Space Firebird

    Bug? Magic 8 ball in 8.01

    I'm a little late to the discussion, but I was impressed to see the the poll in the other thread. I think it was a good idea not just for the ball, but for for dealing with minority whiners in general. Having a few "squeaky wheels" snark a useful feature into oblivion seems like the...
  17. Space Firebird

    Anyway to preserve 6.02 tones in 7?

    To me, you kind of have to get on the bandwagon and trust MGMT to steer the horses if you are going to run an Axe-FX. It occurred to me once not to upgrade in order to preserve some sound, but it simply isn't practical, with all the improvements that come with the upgrades. I didn't do...
  18. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    The Double Verb seems to be the go-to clean fender, probably due to the amount of clean headroom. Seems on a modeler that the Princeton would be just as good, since it is a simple a matter to turn up the volume without adding gain. I add some spring reverb to the Princeton preset and it...
  19. Space Firebird

    Why no Fender Tweeds?

    Grease Monkey.
  20. Space Firebird

    Frustrated to the point of putting it all for sale

    I found it to be a pretty simple set-up. Don't overcomplicate things. Just the presets alone are plenty to get you up and running for playing out. Are you using Axe Edit? I can't do anything from the little screen, way too complicated for myself, while Axe Edit makes setting up patches...
  21. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    I haven't seen much mention of the Euro Uber. The gain on that thing with my Strat is crazy. I might try to use it for recording something. It truly is unlike any of the other amps in the Axe.
  22. Space Firebird

    First minutes with the new Axe...is it already broken? PLEASE HELP!

    "Zombie Apocolypse" - Doh! Glad you got to at least hear the box, it will have been well worth the effort once you have it squared away. I think that both you and your wife will soon be duly impressed!
  23. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    I agree about getting good sounds from all the amps. One thing I've found is it is important to listen carefully to how the amp sounds when you first bring it up. It is easy to let your ears do the tweaking and end up with a lot of stuff that sounds the same! The Friedman BE is awesome...
  24. Space Firebird

    Axe-fx Crackling with longer USB cables.

    Most of the USB crackilng issues I've run across have been solved by using a different USB port, don't ask me why....
  25. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    What about the Carol Ann? I was playing around with turning up the bass a lot and the mid some. I seems like a counterintuitive thing to do based on how I've set amps in the past, but there seems like there is something there that I am trying to find...
  26. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    Jeff Beck Signature Series. It's really nice.
  27. Space Firebird

    Axe FX II favorite amp models discussion

    I just figured out "Supertweed" last night. I have a Strat with hot noiseless pups and the bridge pick-up is connected to the tone control. I rolled the tone off to 5/6 and now the crunch with this model is now incredible on the upper notes. It didn't really come alive until I got the...
  28. Space Firebird

    Can't access Fractal website with Firefox

    Code Red for the OP!
  29. Space Firebird

    Who has " sold it all" and gone AXE FX??????

    I just got back into guitars after selling all my gear ~ 20 years ago. I have had only the AXE FX II for a few months, but after weeks of research I bought a hand wired Vox AC15 Combo with a 12" Blue Alnico Speaker a few weeks ago. I love my Axe FX II and I play it 90% of the time, it's...
  30. Space Firebird

    "AXE-FX II review" search results in GOOGLE - Not fair !!!

    I ran across his "review" when I was doing my homework (I think we all did). It had zero impact on my buying decision, and I doubt that he has dissuaded a single customer who was really interested in the AFII from getting one. You can't be public in this world without someone...
  31. Space Firebird

    A month after... 6.01 ??

    You guys are funny.
  32. Space Firebird

    A month after... 6.01 ??

    I'll bet the X.01's are at least as critical if not moreso than the "whole number" releases. No matter how much Beta testing you put the thing through, the odd bugs are bound to jump out when some thousands of people start using it.
  33. Space Firebird

    Just opened my July Guitar World...

    That's great news, well deserved accolades to FAS!
  34. Space Firebird

    A month after... 6.01 ??

    Where did you hear that?
  35. Space Firebird

    could this work? (axe fx ll through a stereo?)

    I run mine into a recently recapped Sansui AU-515 with tone controls bypassed, and monitor through passive Studio Monitors; works great. Living Room FRFR...
  36. Space Firebird

    Firmware 6.0 Rules

    I found exactly the same to be true, the first 40 or so presets sound fantastic, someone clearly spent some time on them. I had it installed for a few weeks and just ran through them again two nights ago, better than I remembered. I can do what I need to do with home recording using...
  37. Space Firebird

    JCM 800 sounds a bit muddy with FW 6.0 tips?

    This was some great amp setting advice. It would be cool if the WIKI listed suggestions for amp settings for the some of the more popular models for those of us who are less versed.
  38. Space Firebird

    Hints & tips on emulating amps that aren't modelled (yet)

    DC 30 also has mismatched, modded speakers, apparently. Is there an amp that is close to it already modeled? Any idea what is done to the speakers?
  39. Space Firebird

    Hints & tips on emulating amps that aren't modelled (yet)

    Funny Stuff. Anyone know how the Matchless DC30 would differ from the Chieftain if I were inclined to try to get there from here?
  40. Space Firebird

    Less headroom on clean fenders?

    I think the first half is the Axe-Fx.
  41. Space Firebird

    Tone Control Settings for Amps Without Them

    Where do you set tone controls that are not on the original amp if you don't want them to to influence the original tone. Like, say, the mid, presence and depth controls for the Prince Tone (which has none of these on the original amp). Some different than others (such as mid 5, presence 0)?
  42. Space Firebird

    Less headroom on clean fenders?

    What is unity gain for the AFII tone controls that are missing from the original amps, "5?" Also, am I correct in assuming that bright, fat, boost etc., are left turned off in the authentic models that don't sport those features?
  43. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Thanks for the update, Scott. Looking forward to the new preset builder video!
  44. Space Firebird

    Holy V.6 AC30 Batman!

    That's what I've been trying to tell you guys! The new Vox sims rock! Try cranking one up and put the treble booster in front of it.
  45. Space Firebird

    Version 6.0 is Great!!

    Please do, that would be awesome!
  46. Space Firebird

    Version 6.0 is Great!!

    To me the amps sound even more distinctly like the real amps. A perfect example being the Vox models; nice and chimey.
  47. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    Yup, turned into a real fiasco. Sorry about that...
  48. Space Firebird

    My thoughts on V6 Clean Fender and Mesa's

    I was using it last night, and spent some time with the AC15 sim. It sounds exactly like a Vox amp. Definitely more chime than the previous version. All the amps are more distinctive. Great upgrade!
  49. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    Me too, I was just voicing an observation that perhaps I should have originally just kept to myself, it was late and I had, unfortunately, imbibed. But to be clear, what I was saying in that last post is that "Sorry, I don't give out my patches" IS professional. Whereas, "What do you...
  50. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    Me? I'll just wait until he posts the best tone ever and then tone match it! Come on, Radley, let's hear it, post it up! :p
  51. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    Yes, direct, too: "I'm sorry, I don't give out my patches," end of conversation. Part of being a professional is acting professional. This would by definition require a measure of grace and precludes an artist from publicly calling potential fans lazy, regardless of how they may...
  52. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    I totally agree, I have no interest in his patches. I'm just saying that there are more refined ways to shut someone down if you would prefer not to share, especially after you were the one to bring up the matter in the first place.
  53. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    Sorry, but this is funny. I find amusing the contrast between this attitude compared to, for example various youtube vids of truly great artists like say, Edge, Brian May or EVH in which they explain in generous and pained detail to all the world how they arrived at their truly precious...
  54. Space Firebird

    ReAmp w Axe FX 2? Is it possible?

    Yes, I think you can record stereo wet and dry tracks at the same time, then re-amp the dry signal using the Axe FX.
  55. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    I wish I could get my 'puters to last that long. Seems like I end up with a new one almost every year.
  56. Space Firebird

    V6: Presets don't sound great == FRFR Monitors aren't great?

    Also, I read that it is advisable to use a single coil pickup for auditioning the presets, I think this point gets glossed over. I think the presets are great, a bunch of different amps and cabs already preprogrammed and set up for fine tuning by me.
  57. Space Firebird

    My 2¢ concerning the 6.0 update

    So, how do you use it, as an amp block alone with a cab?
  58. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    BTW, it's just a glitch, it will get fixed. Why can't your computer run axe edit?
  59. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    Try loading the Fender sim, then changing to the next preset up manually with the large dial, and then return to the Fender sim to see if it resolves.
  60. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    Yes, and if I then load the preset from inside of axe edit, using the axe fx as the bank file source it plays normally. Also, changing the preset on the axe fx hardware with the dial and then returning to the Bassman preset appears to remedy the fault.
  61. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    I think I found part of the issue. If I turn on the box without going through axe edit I get this (65 Bassguy). http://dl.dropbox.com/u/65994164/Bassman%2065%20test%2002.mp3
  62. Space Firebird

    Version 6.0 is Great!!

    +1, then I could afford to wear horizontal stripes. Wish List.
  63. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    My Fenders aren't distorting much at all. I mean there's a litte but they are pretty clean. Here's one with the '65 Bassguy Drive at 7. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/65994164/Bassman%2065%20test.mp3
  64. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    If the Fenders have no Master, then why do you set it to 9 instead of 10?
  65. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    BTW, change the reverb in Prince Tone to small spring for realism. Boost switch adds character, too.
  66. Space Firebird

    Version 6.0 is Great!!

    wow....
  67. Space Firebird

    New Deluxe Model.

    My Fender Sims are sounding sweet. I grew up (from age 12) with a '65 Fender Strat and a Princeton Reverb, so this is the one combination of which I KNOW the sound. This one in the box is the real deal.
  68. Space Firebird

    Le Fat Switch!

    It's perfect, it's got that vintage growl!
  69. Space Firebird

    How about that metronome!

    Great stuff guys, thanks for pointing it out! The level of information exchange for this product is simply amazing.
  70. Space Firebird

    Le Fat Switch!

    Oh My! I've been trying to get this tonal quality into my patches since I first bought my unit. This new Fat Switch is The Bomb. I just love it. I'm really digging the new FW in general, Way to go Fractal Guys!
  71. Space Firebird

    Video tutorial on loading the new V5 preset banks on to your Axe FX

    This is just brilliant. Winging it, I downloaded and unzipped the preset banks, got as far as moving the banks to where they live on my drive, and got lost after that. I came straight over here and in two seconds found Manny's Vid, did the deed and I'm all set. I'm still waiting for the maker...
  72. Space Firebird

    AXE FX 2 damaged with 9 volt battery

    I keep plugging my headphones and guitar into the wrong jacks, then I can't figure out why it isn't working until I sober up a bit.
  73. Space Firebird

    Is 6.0 supposed to be out today?

    Is it Tuesday yet? I heard it was coming out on Tuesday.
  74. Space Firebird

    CLIFF'S NEW 6.0 CLIP

    Careful what you wish for.
  75. Space Firebird

    CLIFF'S NEW 6.0 CLIP

    That's pretty funny. I listened once knowing that it was two parts and didn't hear it change...
  76. Space Firebird

    Wanna rid of board the complaint threads?

    Only if 6.0 has an added feature that electro-shocks whiners. See that? 100 quality posts!
  77. Space Firebird

    Another ProTools Question

    After several hours I finally tried using ASIO4ALL instead of the Axe Fx II for my Audio Engine and it worked. Weird. Probably perfectly logical somehow, too. It's not like I know what I'm doing!
  78. Space Firebird

    Another ProTools Question

    I'm thinking it's something simple that I am missing in ProTools, I hooked up my Focusrite 2i2 interface, and I am not getting anything through it either, but I am able record it as well as the Axe using Sony SF. I've also asked on the Avid forum, with no luck so far, I might add.
  79. Space Firebird

    Another ProTools Question

    Yes, armed in the track and in the transport window. I've also recorded several clips using sony sound forge pro via usb with no issues.
  80. Space Firebird

    Another ProTools Question

    So today is the day I am going to record a track from the Axe Fx II to ProTools. I've set everything up that I can think of. Hit both record buttons and no signal to ProTools. What am I missing, here? The Axe is connected via USB, it is the Audio Engine, it is selected in the tracks, I can...
  81. Space Firebird

    ProTools Question: Sampling Rate

    Does anyone know the Clock jitter spec for the Axe FX II?
  82. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Nice, I've got the Jeff Beck Signature Series, it is my only guitar right now (and no tube amp). It works well with the Axe FX II, but I am still learning how to get the tones out of the box. I'm noticing from the examples that I hear posted on the internet, that people do have varying...
  83. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Thank you for your explanation, I think Im going to get the RW collection. By the way I have the same guitar as in your avatar, well not the same guitar, but one that looks just like it!
  84. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    I also noticed, for example the high gain patch, that it appears you have combined a 4x12 cab with a 2x12 cab, is this correct? I'm having some luck improving my tones with this technique, thanks again for putting it up.
  85. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Is the JM 112 EMI Open Back in the stock cabs a FF even though it is not listed as such?
  86. Space Firebird

    ProTools Question: Sampling Rate

    Got it, so I just need to learn how to use the SRC in ProTools, that should be pretty easy.
  87. Space Firebird

    ProTools Question: Sampling Rate

    So, I'm all set up for working in my modest home studio with PT sampling at 44.1 k forever, and in now selecting the Axe FX II as my Audio Engine, 48 k appears to be my only option. What does this mean? Do I have to discard what I've done so far with Asio4all at 44.1 k or convert files to 48 k...
  88. Space Firebird

    Cliff I also have a question

    ^lolz^ You guys are funny.
  89. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Thanks for the info. Now I'm thinking that I need to learn what Scott is teaching here before I make it even more complicated for myself. I can't even understand my own sig line...
  90. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    I was wondering about this, so you are saying that the RW FF's will not work in the II without conversion? I've been thinking about getting the Big Box collection...
  91. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Thanks, what reverb settings do you use, and why the expression pedal?
  92. Space Firebird

    Taming the Monster - Building an Amp/Cab Preset in the Axe-FX II + Tweaking It

    Hey Scott, I received some constructive criticism about my tones and I think it has to do with my recorded signal sounding too "direct." Can you say a few words about the cab block room parameters, I was playing around with them and got it sounding better by setting room level around 50%...
  93. Space Firebird

    Clean patches too quiet.

    I was waiting for it...
  94. Space Firebird

    Bassy distortion when I palm mute my guitar w distorted patch, but not when strummed

    Sometimes I reduce the gain a bit, which will work as well.
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