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Big Connection problem with AXEFX3

My AXEFX3 has been to the shop 3 times now. They can't find error. The 3rd time they upgraded the USB port just as a fail safe. Each time i get it back, it functions as it should....for a day or 2. Then it all starts again. My issue is.... (first let me say that i have the FM9 and FM3 and have...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2023
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
OLD FIRMWARE RELEASE - PRE CYGNUS

Could someone please point me to the firmware release just before CYGNUS? http://archive.axefx.fr/ .....seems to be a dead link. I can't seem to find it. Thanks Peter
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Oct 13, 2021
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Help with - LOGIC sending MIDI patch change via USB

CAN'T SEE "FM3" as a select option in PORT on LOGIC. I have a bunch of songs I use for live streaming. I have had to use actual MIDI cables (to USB) into my IMAC PRO to make it work. It does work and i have scene changes working also. In the LOGIC "PORT" selection (of my EXTERNAL MIDI track)...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2021
- Replies: 8
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
SOLVED. HELP. Just loaded new patches for CYGNUS on my FM3. It crashed. Can't get past Startup

Hi, have tried : PAGE L & PAGE R hold on Startup. Checked memory. All good. Loaded 3.02 back in. Still can't get past startup Screen. HOME held on Startup. Same. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jun 11, 2021
- Replies: 24
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
CC BYPASS MAP FOR FM3?

I've looked. Can't find. Anyone? Thanks Pete
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2021
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
AUSTIN BUDDY verses MY PATCH sounds different. Can't figure out why.

So i have been working on an AUSTIN BUDDY LIVE GOLD TONEPACK patch. I've copied his BLOCKS into my Layout (standard i use for almost every patch i have) however they both sound different ....in attack, volume and feel. (although minimal, i still like and want the attack, volume and feel of the...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2020
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
PATCH SWITCHING GAPS - any tips?

Hi, I am, and have always used Patches rather than scenes. (The reasons are varied and unimportant to explain here.) But i'm still getting glitches when changing patches. Does anyone have any world shattering tips that I may not know of? Thanks in advance. (PS. Yes, AXE EDIT is off!)
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
HELP WITH AX8 X/Y switching please (RESOLVED.)

RESOLVED Hi, Just had my 3 do messed up shit, is about to be sent off for repair. So, im using my AX8 this weekend....havent used it in a while, but need to now. Programming as we speak. I can not figure out how the buttons select X/Y on each ; 1) EFFECT assigned button GLOBAL is set to...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
[fixed] FC12 PROBLEM (& FC6)....3 BUTTONS (ALL BUTTONS) not functioning..but light up.

Hi all, (UPDATE...(this happens on my FC6 also) This problem started yesterday. After a AXE EDIT update. And after a LAYOUT LINKS edit. Bottom Right 3 buttons are not working, yet are on. They work once or twice very slowly then clap out. The whole bottom LEFT 3 buttons are slow but still...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2020
- Replies: 95
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Wish VOLUME CONTROL on SATURATION SWITCH (On ideal) For live use.

I'm using this a as a 'live' boost more often. (rather than the INPUT BOOST) I have it assigned to a button. But it would be good to have the control of how much level it boosts, not just drive. It works amazing for Fender style amps. (Sorry if this has been asked for before. I did do a search...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Dec 24, 2019
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Resistive Load (imp #55)

Hi, I've been keeping the original (FW10 etc) 'Speaker imp. curve' (RESISTIVE LOAD) on my patches. (image 1.) But when i change to any other and revert back to RESISTIVE LOAD, the curve is completely different. (image 2.) Any ideas?
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Nov 27, 2019
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Keeping settings on my FC12, creating new settings on my FC6 (without changing the FC12)

Hi, I have both the FC12 and FC6. I have a gig coming up with a zillion guitarists. We need to keep our pedalboards to a minimum. So, i want to set up the FC6. But i don't want to mess with my FC12 settings. How do i do that?
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Nov 6, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Problem: button on FC-12 not displaying name

All of a sudden at a gig on the weekend, my button controlling my TREM lost name display. It lights up, but no text. When i reboot, i can see the --- on each other BUTTON, but not on the one that is blank. Ive tried changing text etc, but nudda! The functionality still works. (TREM on/off is...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2019
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
How is your live rig? Post your phone videos here.

Here is a quick demo i did at the Byron Bay Guitar Festival in NSW Australia.
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2019
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
OPTION to have the SCENE NUMBER display on FC12 to display current LAYOUT instead.

OPTION to have the SCENE NUMBER display on FC12 to display current LAYOUT instead.
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
HELP with BANKS (SOLVED)

Hi, I'm having problems with my BANK layout (LAYOUT 4) returning to my main layout (LAYOUT 1) after just one button press. i have a HOME layout (LAYOUT 1). Thats where i do most of my work. here is the what the PRESETS do i have a layout set for BANKS. Here it is.. here is what the...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Sep 5, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Toggle By Number

Yes, GLOBAL PRESET is a HUGE feature i miss. As i have been using the MFC with the AXEFX3 via a midi/power cable, when using the GLOBAL PRESET function, it works a little different (i think) (it may be they way i have it set on the MFC). So, how it works: If i am in my bank of 5 and on patch 4...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Aug 28, 2019
- Replies: 10
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Is it me? Does 6.03 suck? My live sounds are now terrible.

I'm going back. Anyone else find this? I have always updated firmware, but my gig tonight changed everything. Not happy Jan. Help...what changed?
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jul 11, 2019
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
GLOBAL BOOST problem. Help. Axe-Fx III & MFC-101

Hi, doing a global boost (as per ). Using AXFX111 with MFC101 (everything else works as I want it to). The issue being that: * It works but when i change patches, the boost is still on. (it then takes 2 hits to get back to MIN) How do i get it to reset to MIN on new PRESET selection? Thanks...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jun 4, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
My LIVE sounds
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- May 13, 2019
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Live Tips

AXEFX LIVE TIPS My thing is about working the AXEFX live. We all know how amazing and perfect it is for recording or home systems. But I often get people asking me for help with their AXEFX ‘Live sound’ because it sounds too ‘Processed’ or ‘HIFI’. I have been through many incarnations of using...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Oct 5, 2018
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Creating a Fender Deluxe sound. Tips for amp compression and speaker attack.
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Aug 10, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
TIPS on getting rid of that 'HIFI' sound. 1st look at '3'
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2018
- Replies: 35
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Help needed loading an IR in WAV format into AXEFX2

Just downloaded the Xelestion demo ir before i buy. How do i convert it to use on my AXEFX2? Thanks in advance
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jan 30, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Problems with AXE-MANAGE PRESETS? XL+

At the moment i can only move one patch/preset at a time, then save. I used to be able to move a bunch....and save all at once. Any ideas? Anyone else having this issue? UPDATE. Im still having this problem. This is not a "copy/paste" problem. I am if nothing else 'computer literate'. So i...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
XS taking two hits to change scenes etc. YEK i need your help

i have 4 EXTERNAL SWITCHES (you know the extension box with 4 switches made in Italy i think, by the guy who doesn't make them anymore.) OUT 1/2 to SWITCHES 1/2 on MFC (stereo cable) OUT 3/4 to SWITCHES 3/4 on MFC (stereo cable) XS1 set to change DELAY LEVEL from 12 to 40. (CC#19 (EXT CRTL 5 -...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Aug 3, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: MFC Discussion
XS (External Switch) problem. NEED HELP

I have 4 'External Switches' connected to my MFC. I have one of the XS controlling something that works great....But there is a problem.... (I have an INSTANT ACCESS SWITCH for a DELAY on/off. Then i have an XS connected to a CONTROLLER within the DELAY BLOCK that switches between 2 volumes...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Aug 1, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
HELP...AXE-EDIT soooooo SLOW

Surely im not the only one. I have an AX8, AXEFX11 and an XL11+ They all are soooo slow when any change is made via the software. WHY???/ Im on a SURFACE 4 with one USB cable direct. It's killing me. Please, any ideas rather than the obvious. Ive tried them all. Thanks Peter
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Fixed EXTERNAL PEDAL not working with CC anymore

Ive just spent a couple of hours trying to figure this out. I had this working and after an update, i lost the function. I had a BOSS FS-51 connected to PEDAL 4 input on AX8. DRIVE 1 BYP (CC 49) to PEDAL 4. (in I/O page) This allowed me to have the SWITCH as a global on and off for the DRIVE...
- PETER NORTHCOTE
- Thread
- Nov 7, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs