Search results for query: *

  1. C

    Setting Up Reamping With Interface and AxeFX USB

    I'm trying to figure out if this setup is doable. I have some space restrictions that make it difficult for my AxeFX to be anywhere near my computer where I record. I want to plug my guitar into my interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) to record directly into Reaper, but also have it live-reamp...
  2. C

    [BUG] Can't change amps

    When using Axe-Edit (latest version 3.13.2) and trying to edit an amp block, I can't change the amp model I'm using. It won't let me click the dropdown menu, and it doesn't even show the current amp, just a blank box. I'm using Mac OS X 10.9.5
  3. C

    Reamping issues

    So I tracked a part through a DI and split the signal, the DI out went to my interface, and the "thru" went to the AxeFX II. I've edited the part and now want to reamp it and tweak the tone, but when I reamp it there seems to be a certain fuzziness and messiness around the notes. The main tone...
  4. C

    Questions About IR Conversion

    I've got a large library of IR's that I want to convert to AxeFX II format, but I have some questions first. My understanding is that the unit can only take specific .WAV files for conversion, and I believe that requirement is essentially meeting a certain length of the audio file (I read...
  5. C

    WISH: Axe-Edit DAW Plugin

    Having an Axe-Edit plugin I could insert on individual guitar tracks would be awesome, as it would allow me to switch to a track, open that instance of Axe-Edit, and it will automatically recall the last settings you used on that track. You open the plugin, and it'll either automatically change...
  6. C

    Krank Krankenstein?

    Wondering if there's anything in the AxeFX II similar to a Krank Krankenstein. I've ignored these amps for years as they seemed vey gimmicky and odd to me, and the demos were not flattering, but I had the chance to try one out the other day and it was actually really awesome. I know there's no...
  7. C

    Reamping with no latency?

    I've got my AxeFX II setup for me to reamp easily, but there's quite a bit of latency so I can't actually tweak my tones while the entire mix is playing. I'm reamping in an "analog" setup, with the DI going out of my interface into the back of the AxeFX, and that goes to the front of my...
  8. C

    Any tips for going from cabs to IRs?

    I've used the AxeFX II with a power amp and cab for years, but I want to start getting into using IR's with it, for recording and for getting a good sound for practicing with in-ear monitors. I messed around for a few hours with different cabs, trying to get ones similar to my Avatar V30 cab...
  9. C

    Hit a brick wall with rhythm tone.

    Been trying to revamp my rhythm tone lately and it seems I keep running in circles. I'll try different amps, try dialing them in and I just can't get happy with anything I do, despite trying different amp models and starting things over from scratch. What do you guys tend to do when this...
  10. C

    Wish - DAW-like EQ Controls

    I would love if Axe-Edit allowed the parametric EQ block to be controlled like an EQ plugin one would find in a DAW. The ability to click and drag points would make tone carving immensely easier. In almost every parametric EQ plugin I've used you can click and drag each point to modify the...
  11. C

    Anyone running an IR of their own cab live?

    Anyone running an IR of their own rig live? I run a cab on stage live, but I wanted to make an IR of my power amp and cab to have the option of running to FOH in addition to my cab. This means if I tweak my tone, I know how it will sound at FOH because of my cab. It provides a nice consistency...
  12. C

    Who here uses real pedals along with their AxeFX?

    Just curious to see who uses some real analog gear with their AxeFX, and why you do. With the extreme flexibility and Tone Match feature the unit can pretty much do anything, but sometimes it's just nice to use a pedal or it's too hard to recreate a specific effect. So who's using what? :)
  13. C

    Minor EQ, major payoff!

    I made some EQ adjustments to my main rhythm tone (I play modern metal) and it made a huge difference. I've got a High Pass Filter at 100Hz to roll off the lows and leave room for the bass, did a very narrow cut at 1kHz and a bit wider cut at 300Hz and 700Hz to open up the tone some more...
  14. C

    Wish - RTA in Axe-Edit

    I know a real time frequency analyzer is just not possible on the AxeFX itslef because the screen is such a low resolution, but I think putting one into Axe-Edit would be immensely helpful. It's much easier than trying to route the AxeFX signal into your DAW, or having to buy a DAW in order to...
  15. C

    Very specific noise gate theory/questions...

    I've used noise gates for years. I know how they work, I know how to get the best out of them while still retaining the amount of sustain or tightness I want depending on the application. I've used everything from the NS-2 to rackmount ISP Decimators to crazy plugins with dozens of buttons...
  16. C

    MusicMan HD-150 Tone?

    Looking to emulate (from scratch, not just tone matched) a MusicMan HD-150 bass tone that I used on a recording with my band. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on where to start with this kind of tone. Is this an amp that really needs its own amp model, or is there a pretty good place to...
  17. C

    Patch changes with click?

    Was wondering if there was a way I could have my patches change automatically. I understand a laptop with midi signal output into the AxeFX II works but as of now we just have click tracks on an iPod and it works perfectly, so I'd rather not have to buy a laptop just to do the switching. Is...
  18. C

    Most annoying part of being a musician?

    Lets all vent just a bit. We all have things that annoy us when it comes to being a musician. Things we have to do that just suck. Things that make it difficult to do what you love, or maybe things that are hugely beneficial for your band but are really difficult or tedious to do. So tell me...
  19. C

    MIDI Patch Changes Slow?

    I'm finding the patch changes with my Behringer FCB1010 a bit slow. Every time I change it ducks volume and take a bit too long to switch patches and fade the volume back in for my liking. Kind of takes away from a lot of parts of songs where a big impact is needed or I need to change between...
  20. C

    Demiurge Intro Patch?

    Anyone got a good patch for the intro to Demiurge with the ambient synth-like part? I've seen them play it live and sometimes it's sampled but I've also seen them play it on guitar so I'm assuming they've got a patch for it on the AxeFX II. I've dabbled with my unit and came up with a patch...
  21. C

    Harmonic Scrapes/Death Scrapes Drowned Out?

    I played through a 6505 the other day and was playing some metal stuff and I went to do a harmonic scrape and the harmonics just leapt out and punched you in the face. :lol For some reason whenever I try and do the same thing on my AxeFX II patches (one is a 6505 the other is 6505 mixed with a...
  22. C

    Nailing this clean tone?

    Trying to nail this gorgeous 8 string clean tone. I've been messing with the USA Clean amp since it's got a nice sparkle to it, trying to use a decent amount of treble, cutting mids some, and cutting everything below about 150Hz and it's getting me on the right track but I still feel very far...
  23. C

    Help with Synth Block and Envelope

    I've got a synth patch I whipped up and I've set the tracking to Pitch+Env so that I can bend the notes. For some reason some notes (seems like everything below E on the 12th fret of the high E string) work fine when I bend them, but anything higher and I just get a single pitch. I figured I...
  24. C

    After The Burial Cover - AxeFX II in Action! (Tabs, Patch)

    My friend Andrew Baena (from Galactic Pegasus) and I put together a cover of After the Burial's new single A Wolf Amongst Ravens. I used the AxeFX II for my solo which comes in about half-way through, everything else was done by Andrew. The patch and tabs for the solo are available in the...
  25. C

    Automated Scoop Effect

    I'm trying to automate a very quick whammy effect, similar to when you depress the whammy bar (not all the way where the strings are floppy), play the note and rise up into the proper pitch from below. Sort of a whammy bar scoop. I'm trying to mess with automating it so that it does so every...
  26. C

    Metal Amp Models - What do you use?

    I play a lot of metal (death metal, progressive metal and deathcore) and in my deathcore band have mostly been using the FAS Modern model. I've been messing with the FAS 6160 and I have to say I think I like it a bit more! It's got slightly better attack and a very growly midrange, though I'm...
  27. C

    MultiComp works WONDERS!

    I just got an Ibanez RG8 to mess with and the guys in my band wanted to try it in some of our songs. With the stock pickups the low end support wasn't great, and until my new pickups arrive I figured I'd just have to deal with that. When messing around at practice I thought it would be cool to...
  28. C

    Questions about live EQ/high pass

    I'm trying to improve the live sound of myself and my band and was trying to think of how to EQ things so the guitar leaves more room for the bass, while also giving more clarity to the guitars. Here's what I'm thinking: I tried a High Pass at about 90Hz for fun (since that's what is usually...
  29. C

    Axe-Edit Communication Error? (resolved)

    I've been using Axe-Edit 3 just fine since it came out until today. I opened up a patch on my AxeFX II and went to rename it. I change the name and hit enter and I wait while it processes. It comes back with an error message saying: "Communication Failure: Axe-Edit was unable to complete the...
  30. C

    Proper Preset Volume Adjusting?

    I hear a lot of talk about correct and incorrect ways to adjust the volume between your different presets to make sure they are the same volume (or different when desired), things like perceived volume versus actual volume and so on. So, what's the proper way to measure the output of my patches...
  31. C

    VERY odd question... (Reverse Impulse?)

    I've got a preset that I love to use, and it's a very distinctive sound. Long story short, the only way I can get that sound is by going direct and not using a cab model at all. The preset gets its sound by going direct to the PA WITHOUT any cab modeling. Now, the way things are now I prefer...
  32. C

    Am I setting my gate wrong?

    Hey guys. I use the AxeFX II with my metal band and when we rehearse I'm getting some gnarly feedback when I stop playing or when I'm palm muting. What am I doing wrong? I've got the threshold and ratio set just past noon and still get some pretty loud feedback when I palm mute or even just stop...
  33. C

    Patch doesn't cut through live?

    Hey guys. I've got this awesome metal/djent patch that I love to death, but when I'm practicing with my band it just doesn't cut through. I've got a 150 poweramp with the volume on 2 o'clock and it's decent volume, but my other guitar player has his 100 watt amp on like 4 and has no issues being...
  34. C

    Bug? Can't edit a blank preset?

    Hey guys. I'm on firmware 9.01b I believe and I've run into a bug. I went to patch 56 and decided to wipe the whole thing to make a patch from scratch, basically I set it so there are no effects blocks, just shunts running from input to output. I then saved the settings. I hit "Layout" to start...
  35. C

    Anyone else feel... disconnected from their unit?

    Hey guys! First off let me say how happy I am that I bought the AxeFX II, it's the best recording tool ever made, and for most of us the best live tool ever. Here's the thing... I feel disconnected from the unit. I have all these goals and hopes and dreams for my AxeFX setup, but sometimes...
  36. C

    This FCB1010 is driving me insane...

    Hey. :) I've owned the FCB1010 for a while now and have been using it as a MIDI controller for my AxeFX II. I've figured out how to use either of the two patch selection modes, and configured one of the expression pedals, but that's it. I've read the manual a dozen times and it still makes no...
  37. C

    I've got a good 1,000+ .syx files to organize... advice?

    Hey guys. So I run a very small, humble home studio and this year has been massive for me with recording my band's EP, and doing a lot of recording work for composers who wish to track their work and even small re-amping jobs. The AxeFX II has been the center of it all for guitar sounds, and...
  38. C

    Modern Punk Patches?

    Hey! :) Anyone got some modern punk patches along the lines of Alexisonfire, Rise Against, My Chemical Romance or similar? I'm trying to find a good punk rhythm tone to record an album with, but it's surprisingly difficult. I can honestly say it's been one of the toughest tones for me to...
  39. C

    Having effects swell in?

    Hey guys! :) I've made some patches I really dig and I was wondering if there's a way to have certain effects (such as delay and reverb) swell in instead of triggering right away. The direct sound (or one of the rows) would be unaffected, but another parallel row with say chorus, reverb or...
  40. C

    Just can't get this Djent patch right!

    Hey guys! :) Over the past few months I've slowly learned how to nail, or get close to nailing almost every tone I could think of. The one that still eludes me to this day though is getting a nice progressive metal/djent rhythm patch. I can't seem to get it to sound present/real enough and with...
  41. C

    Michael Jackson Guitar Tones?

    Hey! Since I was a little kid I've been completely captivated by Michael Jackson and his music, years down the road I became a guitar player and since getting the AxeFX I've really wanted to nail some of the guitar tones you hear on songs like "I Want You Back" (Jackson 5), "Beat It", "Black Or...
  42. C

    Help with unconventional clean tone?

    Hey guys. I'm trying to nail this clean tone (which comes from an AxeFX II user) but I am not having luck with one essential part of it. It's the clean tone in the beginning. It basically sounds like a very thin electric tone but a very prominent frequency of a "woody" sort of attack. I have...
  43. C

    How should I set up for this gig?

    I've got a performance at my music school as part of my program, and we're trying to figure out what setup to use. I just got a new 2x12 cab, and have a 20 watt head too. I want to use my AxeFX as I have all the patches made for the song including a harmonized solo section, a dead ringer for...
  44. C

    Some 8-bit sounds?

    I was messing with the synth block the other day trying to get some cool 8-bit sounds out of it and got fantastic results, but they need refining. I can't seem to find a way to make sure that the volume is constant. I want to make it as even as possible, and even with consistent picking and...
  45. C

    Increased pick attack?

    I'm trying to increase my pick attack like in this video: Axe Fx 2 - Shred!! - Alex Trowski - YouTube I've got a lead tone I really like that is very similar to this video and I love it to death, but I'm still not getting quite the dynamics and pick attack he does. Not just attack, but the...
  46. C

    Minor bug, should I be worried?

    I had a buddy over the other day to try out the AxeFX II and we were going through patches, having some fun, then I turned on the tuner and tuned up again to try a new guitar. Then we talked for about 5 minutes and when I turned to look at the AxeFX The screen was a bit glitchy. The tuner...
  47. C

    Firmware 7.00 Manual?

    Hey guys. Just wanted to know when the updated manual would be out for v7 Firmware? I noticed it's still 6.0c on the website. Thanks!
  48. C

    AxeFX, MFC, Tuning and Signal Routing

    Hey guys! So I decided instead of getting a separate rig, or even a DI for my acoustic guitar, that I would just run it through the AxeFX II instead, along with my electric guitars. I'm looking into getting an A/B box or something similar so that both guitars are ALWAYS plugged into the AxeFX...
  49. C

    Question about what these lead tones share...

    I need a bit of help making some lead tones. Here's some examples and a list of what I like about them: Axe Fx 2 - Shred!! - Alex Trowski - YouTube Periphery - "Jetpacks Was Yes!" Distort Ent - YouTube (Just the solo at 1:56) - Lots of pick attack, very sharp pick attack too - Loads of...
  50. C

    Electric/Acoustic Patch Journey! (Tutorial, Patches etc.)

    Howdy. So I've been messing with creating a good acoustic patch on the AxeFX for those of us who don't have acoustic guitars or electrics with piezo pickups or bridges. I decided to make a thread that will be dedicated to getting as close as possible with the AxeFX only. This first post will not...
  51. C

    Tone Matching Acoustics? (No Piezo)

    I've seen several people try taking their electrics (without any piezo pickups, just a standard guitar) and trying to tone match them to acoustic guitars and it working quite well, though I'm having some issues trying to do that myself. Can anyone walk my through the process? I tried putting...
  52. C

    Tone Matching sounds accurate, but...

    I wanted to record a cover using my first tone match but am having issues with it. I've got the original guitar track isolated and tone matched it, and it sounds pretty spot on!! But when I go to play along with the song (everything except the lead guitar) it just doesn't cut through the way it...
  53. C

    Output(s) Question

    I'm going to be getting a powered monitor for my AxeFX setup and was wondering how I should wire everything up. I run mono in most places but stereo at church (where I play quite a bit), so I pretty much always have two XLR's plugged into the back of Output 1. If I'm running a powered monitor...
  54. C

    Using Pitch Block To Change Tuning?

    Hey guys. I wanted to see how successful other users attempts at this technique were. I tried using the Pitch block set to Advanced Whammy and setting it two half steps down, to play in D standard. It works, and there are no latency issues, but the feel changes, it's not as sensitive, and the...
  55. C

    Tone Match Help (no signal)

    I'm trying to Tone Match for the first time but the AxeFX isn't getting the reference signal. I've connected the AxeFX to my laptop (MacBook) over USB (which DOES work, as I can use AxeEdit just fine, so it's not the cable) and I've opened a .ogg file in Audacity. In the AxeFX I've got Drive >...
  56. C

    Trouble using SuperOD

    Hey guys. I own a Boss SD-1 and love it to death, it's a big part of my tone, but I'm having trouble getting it to sound the same when using the SuperOD drive model in my AxeFX. Any idea on how I can get it to sound like the real deal? I wouldn't mind having to take the pedal with me to gigs...
  57. C

    TRUE FRFR Headphones AND Monitors

    Hi there, Right now to make AxeFX patches I use KRK KNS-6400 headphones which sounds great, and translate fairly well to when I plug into a PA. I was wondering what's the best TRUE FRFR solution for headphones and stage monitors? Someone mentioned Audeze LCD-2's for headphones and many people...
  58. C

    Could use a hand... (Fusion Lead tone)

    Hey guys! I've been loving my AxeFX 2 and now I have some AWESOME patches made that I'm very proud of. One thing I don't have though is any lead patches, just rhythm or "general use" patches. For my first lead patch I wanted to make a jazz fusion patch in the style of Guthrie Govan. I'm very...
  59. C

    Setting a noise gate?

    Hey guys. I was wondering if I could get a bit of help on setting a noise gate for metal. I do a lot of djent/progressive metal stuff and in that specific style there's always a noise gate set to be VERY tight and quick to react, but also a compressor is used to sort of fight the gate and still...
  60. C

    Trouble using the AxeFX 2 Live

    Hey! So I've just got my AxeFX 2 last week (LOVE IT) and I'm wondering how to set it up for live use. I don't want to run it through a guitar cabinet, I want the EXACT sound coming from the PA's. I'm told that if I want it set up to go to the PA I would use OUTPUT 1 for the board, then...
  61. C

    Which guitar to use?

    Hey guys. I'm trying to get a tone very similar to (Okay fine, EXACTLY THE SAME AS) Red Flag by Billy Talent on my AxeFX from scratch. I know Ian uses a Fat Strat with a humbucker, but I don't have one. I've got a SSS Strat, or HH guitars. Which one should I use if I'm trying to get a tone close...
  62. C

    Suicidal Tendencies/Whammy Tone?

    Suicidal Tendencies - Possessed To Skate (2010) - YouTube I can't seem to get the same whammy sound he does in this song. Does anybody know how to dial something in like this? Anything I do with the pitch shift just sounds shrill, thin, and just AWFUL to listen to. Any ideas?
Back
Top Bottom