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Simple Cable Loom for 4 CM?

Hey All, I am looking for a cable loom for a 4CM set up. So, I would need 3 humbuster cables together. The 4th cable which is from the guitar would separate. Correct? Who makes a good, 3 cable loom with humbuster cables? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 22, 2023
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
The Who - Won't Get Fooled....

Hey All, Has anyone been able to to come up with a preset that mimics the organ / synth sound on 'Won't Get Fooled Again'. I know there are some older ones for other models but I haven't been able to convert them. Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Sep 22, 2022
- Replies: 10
- Forum: FM9 Preset Exchange
Real vs. Modeled Amps X/Y Test

Hey All, I posted this in the FM9 forum but it would apply here as well..... Let me know if the following layout looks do-able, or if there is a better way to do this. So, I would like to be able to run the effects of the FM9 through a real amp using the 4 Cable Method. I would also like to...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2021
- multiplexer
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Real + Modeled Amp in a Layout

Hey All, Let me know if the following layout looks do-able, or if there is a better way to do this. So, I would like to be able to run the effects of the FM9 through a real amp using the 4 Cable Method. I would also like to be able to run the same set of effects through a modeled amp and...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Nov 1, 2021
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
PanTrm or Tremolo/Panner terms

Hey all, This may go across all platforms but I am posting it here. It relates to the Block, 'PanTrm' So, in the FM9 edit the icon says 'PanTrm' however if you go to select a block, the menu says 'Tremolo/Panner' On the FM9 itself it says 'Trm'. Could this be made consistent? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 12, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM3, FM3+FC6, FM3+FC12

What are you using with your FM3?
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 27, 2021
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
FC-12 in 19" Rack Case

Hey All, Will the FC-12 fit in a standard 19" rack case. For example if I have a 5U case with an Axe III, could the FC-12 slide in on top for transport?
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 10, 2021
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Preset Increment Issue

Hey All, I have a problem that I can't figure out. I want to use HOLD Function of footswitch 3 to increment the Preset number by 1. I use 6 presets, numbers 480 thru 485. I have it set up as shown below. Pressing HOLD on the Footswitch should increment the Preset by 1 until it gets to 485...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2021
- Replies: 23
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
MIDI Light always on

Hey All, I recently bought a Tech 21 Mongoose to use as a MIDI controller to quickly change my presets. A couple of days ago I noticed that the MIDI IN light is always on and I am no longer able to change the presets via my controller. I am running Beta 2. Any thoughts?
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 5, 2021
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Using Out 1 for FoH and Out 2 to Real Amp

Hey all, I recently have lost the use of my full range cabinet. One of our vocal monitors has died and it has been pressed into use for vox coverage. I was faced with using a tube amp on stage. I have about 8 presets that I use during our gigs. My first thought was to pull the Amp and Cab...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 3, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose

Hey All, Is anyone using the Mongoose to control a Fractal product? I have an FM3 and just picked you the MIDI Mongoose Except for preset and scene changes, is there anything else that you can do with this unit? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- May 29, 2021
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Footswitch not working

Hey All, I have an issues with Footswitch 3. It has stopped working. No color change when pressed, no effect on any preset. I have done a factory reset but there is no change. Is there anything else I can try? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
4CM Question

Hey All, I am setting up my FM3 to use the 4 Cable Method. The manual clearly shows how to do this. My question is.... Why do you go from IN1 to OUT2 (and IN2 to OUT1) wouldn't it be more intuitive to go from IN1 to OUT1 etc. ? My only thought is that for humbuster cables this is the best...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Switching Trick for Live Use

Hey All, This may have been covered a hundred times, but here is something I have for live use. Say you want to be able to change between a little crunch or a LOT of crunch in a single preset. I set up a Drive with Channel A as a soft crunch and Channel B as a hard crunch. Before the song I...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Updating Firmware on FC-6

Hey All, Is there a way to update the firmware on my FC-6. I do not have and Axe III only an FM-3 Firmware is at 1.08 currently. Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Venmo Rip Off - Rant

Just got to get this off my chest and see if there is any help..... So, I've been looking for an FC-6. I put up a WTB ad here and after a couple of weeks I get a message from from a guy who says he can help me with a lead. He says he's dealt with this guy 'Tony' a few times and he's been good...
- mferrand
- Thread
- May 4, 2020
- Replies: 14
- Forum: The Lounge
We've Lost 2 Columns on our Grid

I've been trying to port over some of presets from my AX8 using FracTool. I've just realized that the 12x4 grid on the Axe8 does not include the Input and Output blocks. On the FM3, they must be part of the grid. So, we really have 10x4 to work with. Am I missing something? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2020
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
USB Powering Screen and LEDs

To All, I received my FM3 2 days ago. Trying to get my head wrapped around the new switching arrangements. I came into my studio early (dark) this morning and to my surprise the FM3 was glowing away. I had turned the power off last night but had left the USB cable plugged in. 1 - The...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2020
- Replies: 16
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Informal Poll - How many pedals are you using?

Hey All, I have been using two pedals with my Ax8 since I've had it. One is a volume and the other is an assignable expression / wah. I am thinking now that I really don't need a volume pedal as I rarely change the setting and if I needed to, I could adjust the volume from the board. I do use...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 23, 2019
- Replies: 23
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Non-musical distortion in AX8

Hey All After 3 years of constant use I am now having an issue with my Ax8. There is a non-musical distortion that occurs whenever I hit a note. This is regardless of preset or settings. Levels are good. I reloaded software, no change. I have had the unit nearly 3 years. This has...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Looking for Stereo Patch

Hey All, Can anyone post or recommend a patch to show off the stereo capabilities of the AX8? I am considering moving to dual cabinets and want to see if it's worth the expense. What have you got? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 9, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Volume Step Up / Step Down via Foot Switch??

Hey All, Is there a way to do this? I would like to step my volume up via the footswitches. So say I want F5 to step the volume up and F1 to step it down? Is there a way to do this? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8-Edit Issue

Hey All, I hope this is the right forum for this. When I start up Ax8-Edit I get a message that it is 'Reading Block Definitions'. This takes about two minutes. When it is finished I get two error messages. One says Errors were encountered reading Block Library entries. When I read the...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Apr 10, 2017
- Replies: 21
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Turning on Wah via Footswitch

Hey All, Is there a way to do this..... I would like to be able to use a footswitch, say F1 to turn on my Wah, however I would like to have the wah stay off until the pedal is moved. What do you think? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Effects in Series or Parallel

Hey All, What are the advantages or differences in using delay, reverb or modulations effects in Series vs. Parallel?
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 29, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Reverse delay

Hey All, Does anyone have a patch to do a reverse delay / echo? Any thoughts? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
The AX8 vs. pools and misters

Hey All, We seem to have had a number of pool party gigs this summer. Many times we set up within feet of the water. I have a clear drop cloth that I put over the AXE8 and pedals to make sure it doesn't get soaked. It works well enough. Last night we were on a deck far enough from the...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 31, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
LA Woman Intro help

Hey All, I would like to try and reproduce Robbie Kreiger's into to LA Woman. It sounds like he depresses the whammy bar, hits the strings open and simultaneously releases the whammy and turns up the volume. There must be some neat way to do this now with our momentary switches. Any...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Filter Block for Single vs. Humbuckers

Hey All, I play in a classic rock band and need to switch off between two guitars, usually Strat and a Les Paul. I was constantly twiddling with my settings to get the sound I wanted. What would work for one guitar didn't suit me for the other. I was able to use X/Y a Filter Block block to...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Anyone Using Stereo Cabs

Hey All, Is anyone using two cabinets in their presets? Is it worth the extra CPU power for that slightly fuller response? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Mar 18, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Up and Running!

Hey All, I received my Axe8 this morning. Pulled it out of the box, plugged into Axe8edit and started dragging over blocks from my Axe II. I had my first 8 presets done in an hour! I am extremely happy with the user interface, no apparent bugs and great sound. This could not have been...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Looking for Horn Patches

Hey All, I am looking for some funky horn patches to use in a live performance. Is there anything out there? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
RAC12 - USB Connector

Hey All, Does anyone know what the tiny USB connector on the rear of the RAC12 is called. The supplied cable is way too short is reach my computer. I would like to by a longer cable but have already guessed wrong once. Alex said it was a 'Micro' but the cable I ordered with one does not...
- mferrand
- Thread
- May 18, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Turning Wah On / Off with Switch

O.K. - I'd like to do it the old fashioned way. I have a MFX-101 and a Mission Pedal. I'd like to change the wah value (Frequency) with a cable into External 3. I'm good here I can see the value move. I'd like to turn the wah on and off via the footswitch in the pedal. I don't see an...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Nov 3, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Suggest a dual TRS Cable for using a 4CM

Hey All, I need a recommendation for a dual cable with 1/4" TRS connectors. In other words two TRS connectors on one end and two on the other. I am looking for something maybe 15 to 20 ft. long. This would be used for the effects send/return. Any suggestions? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 29, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Live Performance Presets

Hey All, Can you recommend to me some good, live performance presets? We play classic rock and play it loud. Anything from clean, Chilli Peppers sounds, to AC/DC to Grunge. What ya got? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2014
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Classic Bass Sound Tone Match

Hey All, Has anyone tried to TM any of the isolated bass tracks that you can find on YouTube? I know there are a couple of tracks from James Jamerson tracks and John Entwistle. I'm sure there are a few others as well. Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Auto Engage keeps... auto engaging

Hey All I have a wah set up to auto engage. Just recently it has started coming on by itself. The pedal is calibrated and the parameters are set as follows: Auto engage - Slow Speed Damping 10mS Off Value 5% If I watch the screen the little indicator dot moves around all by itself...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Not Seeing New Parameters

Hey All, I've installed FW 13.07 everything looks and works fine. I installed Axe Edit 3.0.6 today but I don't see the new 'Bright' knob. I have rebooted the unit, restated Axe Edit a couple of times but no change. Anything obvious that I'm doing wrong? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Modifiers in X/Y Blocks

To All, I'm not sure if this is a bug or not.... It seems that Modifiers are copied between states in the X/Y Blocks. Here's a quick example: I want to use the Tremolo on Amp 'Y' using a Modifier to control the Tremolo Depth. In this way I can switch from Amp 'X' to Amp 'Y' when I...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Modifiers in X/Y Blocks

To All, It seems that Modifiers are copied from the X state to the Y state in the X/Y Blocks. Here's a quick example: I want to use the Tremolo on Amp 'Y' using a Modifier to control the Tremolo Depth. In this way I can switch from Amp 'X' to Amp 'Y' when I want Tremolo and use the...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Won't Get Fooled Again - Synth Sounds

To All, Anyone know how to get the synth sound effect like used on Won't Get Fooled Again. I think I remember seeing an interview where Pete Thousand said that he used a Lowpass filter on the synth controlled by a sample and hold. Any thoughts? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2013
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Thoughts on SC vs. HB Settings

Hey All, I am working on a series of patches for live performance. I use the following in order from cleanest to dirtiest: USA Clean 2 Deluxe 'Verb Class A 15W TB Brit JM45 Jump PVH 6160 Block I have these pretty well dialed in for my Les Paul. I would like to take these same...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to load effects

O.K. I'm sure I'm missing something simple. How do I load in a single effect with AE3? Thanks to All. Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Adding More Switches on the Cheap

Hey All, An easy way to add 4 more switches to the MFC is to build a simple box. I use Mammoth Electronics, Parts for Electronics: DIY Guitar Kits, Instrument Knobs, Effect Pedals for Guitar & More for the part to build. Use the following: Diecast Aluminum Enclosure, 1032L at $9.35...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Hard Mounting the MFC and Pedals

Hey All, Has anyone 'hard mounted' their MFC? What I mean is removing the mounting feet and using the screws (or longer ones) to attach it to their pedal board. I have a Diego case and was thinking of hard mounting the MFC and my two Mission Pedals. The thought of ever having to rip the...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 23, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Stands for the Axe Fx on stage?

Hey All, Just wanting to hear some comments from guys who are using the Fx II live. I am using a FRFR type cabinet to monitor what I'm playing and stage fill. This cabinet is sometimes in front of me by my monitor and sometimes behind me depending on the stage/venue. My cabinet is a...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2013
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Scene Changes and the MFC

Hey All, A seemingly simple question, but I cannot find an answer..... Can a scene be increased (or decreased) using the Up / Down buttons? Right now, I am set up like this. For example I have preset 078 on IA1, preset 380 on IA2, etc. up to IA5. I would like to use the UP / DOWN...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 26, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Tuner Mute

Hey All, This may have been addressed elsewhere.... I would like to mute the signal when I switch the tuner on. How is this done? So far, I can only think of have the same switch kill the volume in a vol/pan block? Any thoughts? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 18, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Question on MFC and Mission Pedal

Hey All, I am trying to set up my Mission EP-1 on the MFC-101. I have read through the manual and watched a couple videos. Here is what is happening. I am in the setup mode under Xp1. I go to set the Min value and it will sweep from 0-127. I set it at zero. I go to the max setting and...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Why use a power conditioner

Hey All, It seems everyone uses a power conditioner with their Axe Fx. Is the consensus that this is necessary? We have a well regulated rehearsal studio and most of the venues that we play seem to be well wired. What do you think? Cheers, Mike
- mferrand
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2013
- Replies: 35
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
'Almost' Full Range System

Hey All, Here is my GM-50 mounted in a 2x12 Hard Truckers cabinet. I am using two Eminence Beta LTA-12's for an 'almost' full range response. The cabinet sounds great and the amp will take everything that I throw at it and more. I am posting this as I've wanted to keep a more traditional...
- mferrand
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs