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How to use an H9 in the loop - but retain volume control?

Guys - so the way I currently have my AX8 set up - is that I send the Out 1 to FOH (and I can adjust the level of that using the Out 1 "Main" knob) - and I use Out 2 - to my own personal monitor - an RCF - on stage - so I can quickly adjust my on stage volume using Out 2 (FX send) . I...
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- Jul 23, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Audio drop outs on iMac/iTunes with 7.0 ??

I updated to 7.0 today (from 4.0 - its been a while!) I opened iTunes and went to play along with some backing tracks (using gate Axe - and XL+ as my Audio interface as usual) - but the audio from my iMac is dropping out on every few seconds or so...then it will catch up and play again? USB...
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- Mar 13, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Wireless - Shure GLXD16 or Line 6 G70 ???

Need to sort out a wireless for my AX8. I have just got rid of my Line 6 G90 and Line 6 G50 units (one was used in the rack of my Fractal FXII and one was on my analogue pedal board) - both systems performed well - albeit they did seem a little cheap in places - and for comforts/confidence sake...
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- Sep 17, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
First gig with the AX8 tonight!

So the FXII is being left at home tonight and the AX8 is getting its live debut..... It's a private function/party with 300 or so in the crowd so not too much pressure but I still hope it performs well. I've redone all my FXII presets for specific songs and had to ditch the second reverb for...
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- May 27, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Wish Large Bank Number Display when scrolling through

Whist having the lists on each bank is really useful - I can't really read them very well from 6 feet up! The unit is now VERY difficult to use in a Live application (especially if you are in a rush and maybe have less than prefect 20/20 vision) - and when you use a specific preset for each...
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- May 22, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Getting BIG Block numbers to display??

Guys, I'm really struggling here. I upgraded to 3.04 yesterday and have been working on a new set list - so been doing some new patches etc tonight..... Anyway - I normally have specific presets for each song and I save them in different banks...as you would. Normally I use the Preset switch -...
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- May 20, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
A Message to all US citizens (or former US citizens)......

A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of...
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- Mar 10, 2016
- Replies: 27
- Forum: The Lounge
Kasabian Underdog tone??

Guys, Has anyone got any idea how to achieve this clipped and bouncy sort of tone thats used in the main intro guitar riff to Kasabian's Underdog (thats played throughout the verse also)?? I've tried a few things but nothing seems to get me very close??....so think I've gone tone deaf to it!!
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- Mar 7, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Any idea how to get this Black Keys sound??

Guys, Need some help. We are doing The Black Keys song "Gold on the Ceiling" - got the intro all tone matched perfectly- got all the riffs as close as they can be.....and the other guitarist has nailed the keyboard parts with his GR55 synth. However there is one part/sound/tone that for me is...
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- Thread
- Feb 26, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
How is everyone setting their Master Volume pedal in the Menu??

So I was considering using my EV1 as a Master Volume pedal - and then have my sprung Mission pedal as the WAH. I went into the Menu for Midi and Pedals and it seems the unit is set to have External Control 1 - as Pedal 1......which would be fine.....except....most of all the nice PRESETS have a...
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- Feb 24, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 Boost Switch with Adjustable Level

We did a thread looking at ways to have a Global Matman stye boost - but the consensus was that there really wasn't an easy solution. http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/ax8-global-matman-style-volume-boost.110979/ So accepting that it looks like I am going to have to put a "boost/vol" block...
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- Feb 22, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 Global "Matman" style Volume Boost?

Guys, Anyone have any bright ideas on how to do a Global Volume boost - off an external switch - like a Matman stye boost on the FXII ??? To be clear -no I don't want to use a block in each Preset.
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- Feb 20, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 arrived - so lets put the FX8 into it..then put it into the FXII !!!

Ok so thanks to the most excellent Sussi at G66, the AX8 arrived today! - spent a few hours with it - what can I say? - just sublime tones straight out of the box! So I've been feeling a bit ill today - with nothing to do - so I thought - I wonder what happens if you put the FX8 - in Stereo -...
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- Feb 19, 2016
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Global Boost Switch for FX8

Still looking for a quick and easy way to add a Global Boost to the FX8 - ideally a separate switch. Does this announcement, as part of the FW 3.0 Beta - mean that I could potentially use a Boss FS5-L footswitch in one of the Pedal inputs and use it to switch the overall unit volume up a bit...
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- Jan 20, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Euro updates

I'm stoked the guys in the USA and Canada are getting their orders in - well done. Can we European users get an update of when the first shipment might be heading to G66 please?? Thanks!
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- Dec 15, 2015
- Replies: 309
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Helix as a foot controller for FXII ??

So I had a Helix - sent it back as I didn't like the tones at all and struggled with the interface. The screen and "scribble strips" however were good. I think there will be lots of cheap used Helix's around in the mid-term - and I was wondering whether at some point the Helix could be...
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- Dec 12, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
AX8 "First units shipped today" !!

So according to Cliff - they are already shipping!! Woohoo So come on then - who are the lucky recipients!!! ???
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- Nov 13, 2015
- Replies: 34
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Recording band via a mixing desk or dedicated interface?

Guys, Looking for some advice please. We want to start recording some of our practices both for our own pleasure and also to use as material to give out to prospective venues. We have tried small Zoom style recorders in the past - but could never get the position and balance right - and it was...
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- Thread
- Nov 13, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Balanced or Unbalanced cables / new mixing desk??

I need some help with methods of routing cables from my AXE FXII to the mixing desk we use in our practice room - it may be that I need to change my cabling method.....or we need to get a new Mixer/Desk......!! So until recently I have always just ran in mono - a mono feed "Output 1" to the PA...
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- Nov 8, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Helix and the Law of unintended consequences!

So I had the Helix for a few weeks and tried it hoping it could be an all in one floor mount "quick gig" solution....for those sort of multi-band gigs where you have limited set up and tear-down time. I persevered with it for a couple of weeks - but it simply wasn't for me - couldn't get the...
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- Nov 7, 2015
- Replies: 74
- Forum: The Lounge
Why are downloaded / Axe-Change Presets Louder on my XL+ ??

So I've recently done a fresh install of factory presets on the AXE - loving some of the presets on there actually. My AXE is an XL+ and I am running Quantum 1.01 I've recently downloaded a few presets from the Axe-CHange and they are all form older firmwares. (Most are brilliant by the way -...
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- Nov 7, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Boost pedal in the Loop ? an issues?

I am thinking that in order to give me a one switch boost solution across all patches - the best solution would be a separate clean boost/Line Driver pedal (TC Spark - MXR Boost or similar) in the return signal to the amp's loop - wth selectable amount of boost. Has anyone tried that or foresee...
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- Nov 1, 2015
- Replies: 23
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Nick Kershaw - AXE FXII SPOTTED!

At the Nick Kershaw gig tonight - he's an acknowledged tone freak - using an FXII!
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- Oct 29, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Pete Thorn is doing an FX8 video today.

So Pete Thorn has been testing an FX8 - and his video review is meant to go live on YouTube today - at around 14:00 Pacific I think. Just a heads up - I for one am looking forward to seeing it.
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- Oct 23, 2015
- Replies: 18
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Bandmate getting an AXE ....will MK1 Presets be compatible?

So after trying my FXII Mk1 a few times my bandmate has succumbed and is ordering an XL+. Does that mean that my pre-sets/patches won't play on his unit and vice versa??
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- Oct 22, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
My FX8 is on the way - let the fun begin!.....a question!

So thanks to a great user here my FX8 is on the way! My plan is to use it in a full 4 cable stereo rig....L channel going to my Friedman JJ100......and R channel to my Bogner Helios 100 ....with a nice dual delay giving a decent separation between both! Can't wait! One question - is...
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- Oct 19, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Can you trigger a Boost with an Expression pedal input??

So I have my AXE & MFC set up with the "Matman" boost - so that I currently have to hit switch 17 (the usual Tuner switch) to get a Global boost out of the unit. Works great....to an extent...... However this isn't very convenient - mainly because its right at the back of the MFC and I...
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- Oct 12, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is it possible to use FX8 with TWO amps - in Stereo?

So pondering an FX8. My favourite rig is two amps - a Marshall tone and Fender tone - for a nice spread of sound. Can the FX8 accommodate two amps in stereo - using the 4 cable method? So signal chain would be : Guitar > FX8 input > 1 L and 1 R to amp inputs for "front of amp" > 1 L and 1...
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- Oct 6, 2015
- Replies: 19
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Why would I buy an FX8 over an AX8 ???

So I have an Axe FXII and I'm on the wait list in Europe to get an FX8 (which are arriving imminently) - which I would use as a second rig with my Friedman amp.....but...I'm already getting tired of humping my large AXE rig, my MFC pedalboard and box, and a FRFR monitor to gigs....especially...
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- Jul 11, 2015
- Replies: 19
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Getting a sound that will cut through the mix? I'm struggling!

OK - I love my Axe FXII - when I play on my own - I can coax some wonderful sounds and tones out of it..... ...however whenever I play with the band at practice - or at a gig....I am really struggling to get it to cut through the band - it just gets lost in the cacophony of sound that the...
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- Jun 23, 2015
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Will there ever be a spring loaded EV1 pedal?

I for one really prefer spring loaded pedals - especially fro Wah and Whammy obviously - I like the look of the EV1's but the lack of a Spring loaded version means I will have to look elsewhere for my next rig..... ....do we think that Fractal will ever offer a spring option??
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- May 3, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
IEM advice for newbies? Rig set up?

So we are all sick of having terrible ringing in our ears after a gig...combination of somewhat over-enthusiastic back-line/drums volume and a singer who likes a LOT of stage volume.....plus many of the gigs we do - the sound guys like to ramp everything up and we end up with the PA bouncing...
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- Apr 26, 2015
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
MFC gone all freaky since updates?

Guys, I did the FW 14.0 update on my AXE FX and the 3.0 update on the MFC. I also updated to the latest Pre-Sets (version 12 onwards) I now have an MFC that does not show the lights when the Axe says they shoudl be - and Axe Edit and MFC LED's show that these certain effects aren't...
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- Apr 7, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Sudden MFC problems since upgraded Axe Firmware?

So I upgraded the Axe to 13.06/13.07 when they came out. I didn't do the MFC as I didn't want to mess around reassigning all my Expression pedals and settings etc..... Anyway....I have been having a few issues - the most interesting of which is that on certain Presets the "Chorus" light/switch...
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- Mar 14, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Anyone perfected a "Big Country" sound - MXR129 Pitch transposer effect?

Guys, Had a look but couldn't find anything ? Has anyone done a preset to replicate the classic Big Country sound- Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson were both big user of the MXR 129 Pitch transposer. Cheers.
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- Jan 20, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Anyone got/done a "bagpipes" patch?

Guys, has anyone attempted to get a bagpipe like tone ?? Any success they could share would be appreciated! Thanks! :encouragement:
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- Nov 11, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
MXR Pitch Transposer 129 Guitar Effect - how to achieve?

Guys, Looking to do a Big Country song in the set (Fields of Fire) - and I bleive they used this effect - any idea what it is ?? Is it a fixed pitch effect?? Thanks!
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- Nov 9, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
My CLR has arrived...but I'm in China!

So my wife tells me my CLR has arrived in England.....i am really happy...it's been a long wait........trouble is I am in China at the minute!...... Looking forward to getting home and trying it...and comparing it to the RCF Nx12SMA .......might try running them in stereo - and see which...
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- Nov 6, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
How to Make Axe Edit larger on screen??

So using Axe Edit on my 27" iMac screen - the Axe Edit box is like a 9" x 8" box ?? You used to be able to drag the corner and make it as large as you wanted........but that functionality seems to have disappeared with 3.0. Is there any other way to increase the size of the box?? Even on...
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- Oct 13, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
So when will we see the AXE FX II mark III ????

With the imminent introduction of the new MFC-101 mkIII - utilising the new XLR connection protocol - surely this means there will be a new AXE FX II Mk III coming along soon with the same connection on the back panel???.......this is what happened when Ethercon was launched on the MFC - the...
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- Oct 8, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Output 2 clipping ...but 1 isn't

One of my Presets is giving me a problem....in that Output 2 is clipping.....BUT output 1 isn't??? Any suggestions on how I try to control output 2 alone?? Am I missing something??
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- Sep 27, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Scene selection remains after preset change???

Played a gig last night - and had a couple of issues. I was using my MFC extension switch to change scenes mid song......then switching to different presets. Now I thought that the Axe always selected Scene 1 whenever you changed to a new pre-set?..........I was using Scene 2 and 3 on a...
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- Sep 15, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Help with a clip that is distorting and - clipping on Output 2??

Guys, This pre-set sounds great when used very gently - but I can't seem to use it at the same level as my other presets - or at a gigging volume. firstly because I am getting a sort of distortion / speaker breakup - at anything approaching decent levels of pick attack - such as the chorus...
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- Jul 28, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Moving or swapping presets??

Guys I can't seem to find a "swap" feature ? How do I say move two presets - so for instance I have preset 118 and I want to move it to position 004 - and 004 to go into the now vacant 118 ? Or is there a way to drag and drop presets via Axe Edit without them all renumbering themselves? (I'm...
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- Jul 27, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Problems with a specific pre-set - crackle and - dry only through output 2?

Guys, Maybe I am missing something - but I am struggling with the (excellent) preset of rewdogs that I downloaded - its the All I Want Is You (AIWIY) - Preset. I am having two problems with it - the main one is an intermittent sort of drop out/slight crackle (a very slight sort of gap in...
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- Jul 25, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Advantage of Running Stereo / Two FRFR ??

Guys, So I have had the AXE rig for a little while. I currently use one FRFR as my monitor and usually go out to FOH with a simple XLR feed - with the AXE set to SUM L&R - I got sick of waiting for the Matrix 2 x 12 vertical - so I have order ONE of the Atomic CLR's as these seem to be...
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- Jul 23, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Help! Going audition deaf! Recommend some Pre-sets please!!!!

Guys, I am honestly NOT lazy - but I am going totally tone deaf/pre-set deaf and lost the plot with trying to audition existing factory pre-sets as the basis for some of the songs on the set list for our next gig....there's literally too much choice and I have got to the point where I've lost...
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- Jul 19, 2013
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Recommend me some functions for my new MFC Extension please!!!

So my new MFC extension arrived - the last one made (so far I think!) - and its great - a nice piece of kit. So questions are now - what should I use it for. I dont want to use it for VOlume up and Volume Down - as I use the "Matman Global Boost" - and using volume always screws that up...
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- Jul 15, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
U2 Edge style "shimmer" with an expression pedal ? How to do it?

Guys, After installing 10.10 and 2.18 on the MFC I am starting to feel a little braver! To date I have only ever used the stock pre-sets (the first 50 or so of which I find useful - the other 330 - not do much!) - but I think it's time I took the bull by the horns and tried to modify a...
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- Jul 1, 2013
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Strange glitch since V10.....just me or a known fault?

So since I installed V10 and the V10 presets I've noticed a strange glitch with the Axe. Basically when I turn it on it reverts to the last preset I was using ......and using that preset (usually my favourite USA Lead)....it's noticeably louder at start up...BUT my "boost switch" using the...
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- Apr 21, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Quick question - how to tell if V10 presets loaded successfully?

Guys, As above - how can I tell if the 3 banks loaded correctly and I am running V10 presets? ....any telltale new ones?? Thanks! (I am sure someone did a list of the new ones somewhere??)
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- Apr 19, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Gary Moore - Gone but not forgotten!

Guys, It's 2 years ago today that Gary died.....I'm sure he's rocking out up there with Phil - but as perhaps one of the most well known LP players I thought it might be nice to remember him in this thread. One of my favourite performances of his (but there are many) was this '79 show -...
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- Feb 6, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Weird GarageBand issue since Axe FX connection??

Guys, Really struggling to get guitars to work with Garage Band?? So I always used a Saffire 6 USB interface into Garage band - never had any issues. Had the Axe FXII and Axe Edit running on the same Mac until recently - now in my practice room.....and Ive gone to revert back to the...
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- Jan 28, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Tyler Variax - JTV59 - any good?

Guys, Been toying with the idea of getting one of these mainly for gigging duties? I am a Les Paul player at heart and I like the concept of single cuts........and this would never replace my treasured Re-issues and vintage guitar - BUT it would be useful as a one-size-fits-all guitar that...
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- Jan 18, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
Talk me though a 2 Octave Pitch Shift - and Whammy pedal setting please?

Guys, Hope someone can help. Not using Axe Edit and still quite new to the front screen - and indeed the Axe itself. I want to set up a straight forward Pitch Shift - (for U2 songs) - with a +2 Octave Pitch shift higher - and with 100% mix - so you only hear the shifted notes......I then...
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- Jan 7, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Matman Global Boost not working right since update?

OK so I had a few issues with the MFC since the firmware update - so decided to do a factory reset - this sorted out all the problems with the IA switches being in all the wrong places - but meant I had to re-programme the Expression pedals, volume pedal and the Matman global boost. So I have a...
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- Dec 17, 2012
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
My Factory Presets changed under v9???

So practice tonight - first time after V9.01b Firmware, V9 Presets and MFC 2.15 upgraded last night. In fairness I hadn't really played with the Axe since the upgrade - but I assumed my favourite presets would be unaltered. So my favourite factory preset is number 13 - "USA lead"....and I...
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- Dec 16, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Got my first gig with FxII and MFC on Friday - think I'm ready!

So got the first real big try out of the new rig coming up on Friday night! - large local venue - we are headlining - two and a half hour set...... I've taken the last couple of months to get my head around the FXII and the MFC & RCF - after years of having a Tube amp and a big pedal board it...
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- Dec 3, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
I/O settings for PA setup - have I done it correctly?

Hi Guys, Just looking for some confirmation that I have done this right?? So I wanted two outputs - and XLR - XLR - from L of output 1 to the PA/Mixer... ...and a TRS > XLR to my RCF NX12 - from L of output 2 ...so in the I/O settings menu - I have selected for Output 1 "copy L to...
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- Nov 10, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
RCF NX 12SM - Initial set up advice for a FRFR newbie please!!!

So after much deliberation my RCH NX12SMA has arrived!! Thanks to the advice of various forum members for that! Aside from being a complete Newbie to the Modeller scene - I am also totally new to the concept of not having a Valve Head and a 4 X 12 thumping away behind me - so this is quite a...
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- Oct 16, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
My Axe seems to be "forgetting" a setting??

So I love the pre-set number 13 - and I decided to use my Mission Expression as a WAH pedal with it.....so modified the pre-set and had my MFC connected to the Expression pedal (Pedal 2 by the way - No 1 is used as volume) - and all was well with the world. However twice now I have left the...
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- Oct 16, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
So - what do you do with downloaded "IR's"??

So I am just about getting my head around downloading a pre-set (or set of pre-sets) - not that I've actually done it yet, but what if you also download some "IR's" - where do they go ?...and what do you do with them???? :?
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- Oct 6, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Boss Volume pedal now doesn't work by default on V7 ????

I have a Boss volume pedal - when I first got the AXE FXII a few weeks ago every Pre-set worked by default with the Volume pedal in Expression pedal 1 socket of the MFC101 - so to have full volume you had to have the Boss pedal fully "toe down" I have now upgraded to V7 and the Boss pedal...
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- Aug 31, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Making an Expression pedal change the Pitch on the Pitch shift block??

Guys, Sorry! Hope someone can point me in the right direction??? I want the Expression pedal to change the Pitch up/down parameter on the "Pitch" effect? (Line 6 have a setting on the Line 6 Spider - called Holy War - trying to replicate that - you can make it sound like a Synth - by...
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- Aug 28, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to make a WAH also give you a clean Boost??

Guys, 99% of the time I use my WAH at a gig is because I am doing a solo piece.....so I have figured out (thanks for your Videos Chris!) how to assign my Mission pedal to make it into a WAH..... ....BUT...is there any way to have your WAH (auto engage - spring loaded in my case) - also...
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- Aug 26, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Strange Glitch on my Axe FXII........

Guys, Noticed a strange glitch tonight on the AXE - when playing in one of the factory pre-sets I noticed that the screen , every so often, (about once every 30 seconds) would very quickly flash up the layout (I think) screen whilst I was playing. The Axe was connected to my computer (as a...
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- Aug 25, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Can someone talk me though taking a Pre-Set off Axe-Exchange & putting on FXII

Guys, Newbie question and I can't find a video or guide for it.... SO lets say I download a Patch/Pre-set from the exchange - lets say for arguments sake its JavaJunkie's "Streets Have No Name" pre-set..... So I have it in a folder on my desktop - how do I get it onto the Axe via...
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- Aug 25, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Yamaha DSR112 - any good as an RCF alternative?????

One guy I know (who is in the PA game) suggests that Yamaha DSR112 > RCF NX12SMA > QCS K12 I can get a good deal on them (versus no deal at all here in Europe on the RCF!!!) I've not hear them mentioned much on here....anyone have any experience of them and give some feedback?? Thanks!
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- Aug 21, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
First Practice tonight on my tube amp - after a week on the Axe !!! Bummer!

Well....had a four hour practice session with the band tonight - using my usual practice room & gigging resident rig of an Orange Thunderverb Tube head and Orange 4 x 12 - (and my huge pedalboard of mainly Eventide pedals, OCD, Keeley etc).......... ...I haven't introduced the band to the Axe...
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- Aug 20, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Any way to always have a "Boost" and a "Wah" in every Pre-set??

Guys, Still new and learning this as I go -(but really enjoying it!) ON my regular pedal board - I have an MXR line booster that has a selectable 1 to 7 dB lift - so that for solos I can cut through the mix - so irrespective of what other effects may be engaged I can always hit the Boost...
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- Thread
- Aug 20, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Guys - easy/quick way to check if the V7 pre-sets have loaded to the Axe???

So it looks like I have somehow managed to get the v7 firmware onto the Axe - and I followed the instructions (I think) on Cobblers corner to try to load the new V7 Pre-sets - but I'm not sure if I was successful or not??!!! I tried to load the A, B and C banks..... Is there an easy way to...
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- Aug 19, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Does anyone have a spreadsheet with all of the 383 Pre-sets listed for V7 ???

As above?? Does anyone have a viewable list they can share of the V7 presets? Thanks!
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- Aug 18, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Expression Pedal 1 in FW V7 - whats the default?? Still volume?

Guys Thinking about the imminent upgrade to V7 - what is the default setting for Expression pedal 1 on the MFC for the pre-sets?? Is it still Volume out ?? (i.e to use a Volume pedal) - I seem to recall reading somewhere on here that it changed in Version 7 ?? Thanks!
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- Thread
- Aug 18, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Help connecting my FXII to my iMac please?

Guys, OK spent most of the afternoon trying to get the AXE FXII to connect to my iMac - so I can attempt the 7.0 Firmware update! So I have downloaded the latest USB driver from the support page (its the very first AXE driver on the Mac) - that seemed to load fine. Then I downloaded...
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- Thread
- Aug 16, 2012
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Newbie very worried about firmware, axe-edit and Mac drivers!!!

So my AXE FX II arrived the other day - still on the last firmware......due to work all I have been able to do thus far is plug in some headphones and use the standard pre-sets - sounds good! Now I must state that I am a newbie when it comes to this sort of audio/modelling gear! I am OK with my...
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- Thread
- Aug 10, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How long for a "beta" normally to get to full release?

Still a newbie to the Axe - so a bit nervous on doing anything drastic. I think I will wait until 7.0 is on general release...BUT....how long is the typical time frame between the beta going out and the finished release being made available? Thanks!
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- Thread
- Aug 8, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Anyone know specs of the MFC Power Supply? Ring/Plug size and Centre Positive?

Guys, Can anyone help - I got my MFC - but I need to buy a UK version / plug fitting version (220v) of the Wall-wart AC Adapter. I know it is 9v Output at 1000mA - but I don't know if its center positive or center negative....and also I don't know the size/diameter of the adapter fitting...
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- Aug 6, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
"Axe-Exchange" - when available???

Hi One of the main reasons for me buying an Axe II was the hope that I could tap into other musicians talent and ability in creating patches (as this is something I am terrible at!!!) ....whilst my unit has not arrived with me yet - i do hope to be paying with it soon! When is the rumoured...
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- Thread
- Jul 30, 2012
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Anyone got clues on how to get Line 6 Spider IV "Holy War" patch sound??

A guy who occasionally plays with us uses a Line 6 Spider Amp for gigging - on one song we do he had started to play the intro using this "Holy War" patch on the Line 6 - and it sounded Mega. So we now use it whenever he plays. Unfortunately we cant always guarantee he can play with us - and i...
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- Thread
- Jul 28, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Exactly How much better is a RCF NX12SMA over a QSC K12 ?????

Guys Looking to buy a FRFR set up - for practice and gigging. I can't buy an RCF from my "usual" dealer (nor audition one) so I would need to pay full retail for it - whereas I can get a good deal from him on a QSC K12. So the question I am asking myself is exactly how much better is...
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- Thread
- Jul 26, 2012
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Best labels/tags for the MFC ????

Guys Looking to order some labels/tags. Had a look at the Pedalboards / kick tags site - but everything seems to be out of stock???? :? So - what are the other options and whats the view on the best ones on the market?? Thanks!
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- Thread
- Jul 21, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Any downside in running G90 output into rear of AXE ...and keeping front free?

Guys, looking to configure my rig. I will be running a G90 for gigs and was planning on using the rear (input 1 - L/mONO) input of the FXII from the G90 - ad that way i don't have to run a cable round the front input.....plus it also means the front input is free for when I am using the...
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- Thread
- Jul 21, 2012
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Woohoo! FXII and MFC ordered - what other must haves do I need?

So I have at long last ordered my FXII and MFC - this will be my first foray into processors.....and therefore hoping for some advice from the experienced users on here.......so the question is what other must haves should I now be ordering? I will be using it for home practice, rehearsals and...
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- Thread
- Jul 13, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion