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    AX8 Resale Value

    But the fm3 cut a lot of corners as far as foot switches etc. For live use the FM9 is all the ax8 was plus new software. The price on the FM9 is way more so in that sense the ax8 is almost half the price. I personally own an ax8 and if I ever upgrade it will be when the next one comes out...
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    Would you sell your AX8 to buy a new FM3?

    For me it comes down to the money. For me personally. i can't keep sinking this kind of money into modeling gear that is only marginally better than previous generations. I do not own the FM3 but i have had a pod x3, hd500, eleven rack (which i still love) and the ax8. I've heard some pretty...
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    Fractal Audio FM3 vs AX8 | Raw Amp Comparison

    Sorry I must have missed that part. A bit surprised at the difference in the morgan amp especially. The low end was so much more definded. Having that moment of GAS.
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    Fractal Audio FM3 vs AX8 | Raw Amp Comparison

    Please do a comparison using the same ir on both units so we can see how just the amp modeling compares.
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    3rd Party IRs a solution for stemming off "obsolescence"?

    Or sell your ax8 now while they are still selling high and buy the fm3
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    3rd Party IRs a solution for stemming off "obsolescence"?

    I get that. I guess that could be an issue. Just like pro tools 2019.5 does not work on my old windows 8 machine. This may be my last year paying for upgrades since it seems they arent bringing out much new anyway. So in the same way my suggestion is start saving your money now for when...
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    3rd Party IRs a solution for stemming off "obsolescence"?

    The ax8 either does already sound as good as real amp or it doesn't. If it does there is no need for someone like me to ever need anything else as long as it doesn't break. As far as ir's it may depend on if the technology changes where it is not able to use the new type of files...
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    Any word on an update for the AX8?

    Totally my point. I think it is time to be content with what I have. I do not need any new amp models. The only thing I care about at all is seamless amp switching and the potential for even closer authenticity. But really is the ares modeling enough better to justify an upgrade. Maybe by...
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    Any word on an update for the AX8?

    I knew I would piss off people with that comment but we we're told probably a year ago this was still a new product early in it's life cycle. Just a little disapointed it is being replaced so soon. I just don't see it smart to keep seeking the next model. It's a certain amount of marketing...
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    Any word on an update for the AX8?

    Kind of getting to a point where I just want to settle for what i got or find something that isn't going to be replaced every 5 years. I know these modelers have so many amp models but keeping up with the updates is like keeping up with new computers. I can't see spending another 1000 just to...
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    Axe-FX III Causes YouTube to Freeze?

    Can not speak of Mac but on a PC you should be able to change the sample rate of the PC audio to 48k. You should be able to use the ax to play all PC audio. I do this with my audiobox interface. The problem is most definitely the sample rate trying to change midstream.
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    Uber Love

    Thought at first this thread was about ride-sharing. Now we need musician sharing.
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    Improving home studio sound

    I agree also if it sounds good at band practice it may simply be a volume issue. Try cranking the headphone volume temporarily to see how that works for you.
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    Best workaround for less switch latency with Ax8

    I find that you can manage to create most tones with a couple different amps. I stick with two or three on most every patch I make. I hate to tell you that even though there are over two hundred amps you won't be using them all. Scene switches to control gain is the best solution I've found...
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    Confused about missing pedal presets policy

    most analog pedals are going to fall between 100 to 200 dollars or more. Nice reverb pedals probably 300 to 400. Lets just say they fall cheaper at the 100 range. Every guitar pedal board at minimum is probably going to have a compressor, drive, delay and reverb. That's at minimum 400 spent...
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    Question about stereo vs mono effects live

    i always run mono if nothing else because I don't want to confuse the sound person. This brings me to another point or question. when I setup patches using my headphones I usually use one of the studio reverbs and it sounds awesome because of the width it adds but really is there any real...
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    How do i take the harshness or the bite out?

    Are you sure you are not clipping somewhere? I have to pad my input at 12 I think
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    Will we see improvements/new tech regarding speaker cabinets?

    my guess would be these are things modelers have been working on for over a decade already. The webpage says: Featuring Universal Audio’s breakthrough Dynamic Speaker Modeling, OX is the first system to accurately emulate speaker drive, breakup, and cone cry — making it the world’s finest...
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    AX 8 Newbie Question

    if I was intentionally price gouging I doubt I would tell anyone.
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    AX 8 Newbie Question

    just looked at the fractal website and they are definitely still made in the USA. The price has dropped at lot since release. They started out at like 1400. My guess they have had to be very competitive because of the helix and other floor units around the same price point.
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    AX 8 Newbie Question

    are you joking about it being manufactured in china? my guess would be they are price gouging because fractal units are on back order so often.
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    Are you successfully using your AX8 via s/pdif?

    The pops are probably coming from the clock sync. Set the clock to spdif not internal. Spdif cable should be out of ax8 and run to input of spdif on your interface. Then you either need to run a daw or use monitoring on your interface if you have it. On daw add a stereo track with input as...
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    Are you successfully using your AX8 via s/pdif?

    No issues with audiobox 1818 or eleven rack. Two things you must do is make sure you are at 48k and clock is set to spdif otherwise no troubles
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    Thinking of going from FX8 to Ax8

    I personally wonder why fractal hasn't discontinued the fx8 and put all their efforts into the ax8. I use mine direct to house. no amp even for monitoring. I use a cheap in ear solution and it works especially in a small church setting with less than ideal acoustics. The main differences are...
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    I'm worried about the Ax8 future...

    I feel like I saw somewhere in the past 2 or 3 months that a comment was made by cliff that the ax8 is still a young product and would not be discontinued but I could be wrong. I do wonder if we will receive the newer amp technology but I would question the ability of the hardware. the...
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    Which exact Keystone DSP in the Axe-Fx III?

    Doritos
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    What is the base sampling rate?

    I hate to turn this into a sampling rate debate but every CD is only 44.1 anyway. If 48k is good enough for an axe fx then I just can not believe the difference is audible. There is no way the human ear can hear that.
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    Channel switching

    Any chance the ax8 could get channel switching like iii or is that now even possible with CPU limitations? Will we get any of the new amp modelling or will that be reserved for the ii
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    What is the base sampling rate?

    i really think the whole sampling rate thing is hype but I am surprised with even the cheapest of audio interfaces doing 192k that they did not upgrade this. Have they announced the price point for the iii. Honestly all I would care about is seamless switching and amp and effects being even...
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    Scene 3/4, 5/6, etc... toggle for footswitch 1-8 on the AX8?

    I do not own this but i thought a few times about buying this when i was using my eleven rack live. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FCB1010
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    Got my AX8 today......

    not sure which version of the audiobox you have. the biggest version, the 1818vsl which is what I have, the first two inputs are instrument inputs made for a clean guitar direct without active pickups. You would not use these inputs unless connecting via the xlr's as they are combo inputs. if...
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    Disabled block?

    when you say 85% left, are you sure it is not saying you are using 85%? If so, a reverb block will push that into excess I'm sure. You can try going to normal mode on reverb instead of the high mode. You can also try turning down the amount of echo. I think it's called echo density.
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    ax8 fw 9.01

    No issues of a weak sound in 9.01 by anyone else. Has to be another issue. If anything it sound beefier to me.
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    3 Sigma IR's?

    I've got to the point that you can waste a lot of money buying these things when all the tools are already in the ax8 to begin with. However acoustic irs are kind of an untapped market. I like what their irs do to my acoustic electric. Maybe if other companies jump on board making those...
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    Reaper Sounds Like Crap?

    i have used pro tools, reaper, and studio one and I can't tell a difference. The threads about one sounding better than another is bogus. has to be a config issue. make sure if you are recording usb that the project is actually set to 48k. try that and let us know if that isn't the problem.
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    AX8 V9.01 Public Beta

    I haven't noticed any new gaps. I'm sure the gap between x/y amp is still there. I haven't even changed my preset with the new firmware. I think it sounded good the way I already had it set, just better. Seems less bright in a good way and warmer sounding.
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    Fractal Devices are Incompatible with Each Other

    I had a similar problem when I bought mine. I couldn't import any of my pod hd presets. I also couldn't get the built in expression pedal work. It's like it wasn't even there. I think your best bet is to use it as an ornament on a Christmas tree.
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    new music

    Is it just me or is a lot of new Rock music is kind of boring. I'm especially finding harder rock and metal to just be so produced now that is doesn't have any creativity. Maybe I'm just reaching that age where there is a generation gap now.....
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    Two AX-8's at a time

    PC Load Letter?
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    Two AX-8's at a time

    and one more thing is the axe fx ii has effects the ax8 doesn't so if I was at the point of having two I just can't see why not to go ahead and just buy the big brother.
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    Two AX-8's at a time

    i guess for me if i was at the point of buying another one or an fx-8 I would probably just buy an axe fx ii. just about the only thing that is lacking in my opinion with the ax8 is x/y switching amps and cabs. The sounds, the effects are all I could ever need really. But for the price of...
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    best amps for clean to dirty

    Looking for opinions of what amps in the fractal unit are the best for doing super clean to dirty with just a gain knob. I know most of the vox type amps do this well and that's not what I'm looking for. I am looking for suggestions on amps that would be good for higher gain hard rock and...
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    Converting 44.1 to 48 khz without affecting audio? (for Cubase)

    again I know nothing of how Cubase works. I'm not sure what limitations artist may have. Do you know if you can export all the files individually into a folder? If so, if no other option you could probably do the conversion in reaper if Cubase can't. Someone else here may need to chime in...
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    Converting 44.1 to 48 khz without affecting audio? (for Cubase)

    Not sure how you are converting the files but tempo and pitch should not be an issue unless maybe you are forcing the interface into 48k but leaving the files at 44.1. I do not know cubase but in pro tools you can export into a new session and convert to a different sample rate. The Daw handles...
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    Fractal units not cutting thru vs regular amps in rehersal

    maybe I'm wrong but I would think the first question to ask is how are you monitoring yourself vs how are they monitoring? are they using an amp to monitor and are you just using the pa monitors? I find it always best to have a personal monitor for yourself that you can control only your...
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    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    Would love to also get a translation of their presents for the ax8 using whatever tone matched cabs they probably use.
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    Metallica's latest rig rundown has an interesting nugget!

    I just thought it was awesome that a band with probably some of the most picky of tones is able to use no real amps. Meaning us average guys with ax8s should be able to get very similar results with way less money.
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    How do i record with the ax8?

    Sorry, had to. But seriously, you can record via spdif if your interface has that option, the line outs or the xlr outs.
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    How do i record with the ax8?

    press the record button on the AX8. it will record your parts for you, mix and deliver. You don't have to do a thing!
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    Dialling In The AC20

    still my favorite amp in there. can't say I have this issue either and my ears are kind of sensitive to really high frequencies. I guess make sure you don't have something crazy going on in your global eq or another eq in your preset. a real morgan has no eq knobs other than a high cut and I...
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    TREMONTI

    didn't really say it bothered me. just being curious. not trying to start anything here.
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    TREMONTI

    everyone has their taste and that's cool and I'm sure there are some great musicians that I hate that others like. Personally I think he is great. Even when he was with Creed his guitar tone was one of my favorites and inspired a lot of the sound I was going for at that time. I guess most of...
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    TREMONTI

    I was browsing youtube and found a rig rundown with Mark Tremonti. I found it interesting that he said he doesn't use anything digital and he doesn't think modelers are as good as real amps. He was more or less dissing the kemper. He didn't specially mention his thoughts on the axe. He also...
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    Tips for making the amps sound more raw??

    If you are running a real cab make sure your cab block is disabled otherwise it is like running a cab into another cab. Unless it is a flat freq cab designed for modelers or a pa monitor. It will more than likely sound shrill if you don't.
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    Should I as a NEWBIE purchase amp packs ?

    Just my opinion as I think about all the money I spent on things I ended up not using in the past. If you got the money and you don't have more important things though then my opinion may not apply. For me though everything that comes with the fractal unit without even loading third party irs...
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    Preset changing - slower than anything I had before

    correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't there also be a slight delay in switching from one channel to another on a real amp? every option has some limitations. would it be great if they could fix this on the ax8, absolutely but if not remember the real amps have limitations as well. as for...
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    SPDIF vs ANALOG out MAIN1 level varies

    I think he is clipping in the Daw after adding other instruments. Every instrument does add a certain amount of db so if all the faders are at 0 you probably need to start mixing with all faders at least -6 down. Even if every instrument is not clipping it's own track doesn't mean collectively...
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    SPDIF vs ANALOG out MAIN1 level varies

    Not sure why the Daw would be clipping unless you got a plug-in or volume boost in the Daw. What Daw are you using?
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    SPDIF vs ANALOG out MAIN1 level varies

    I have wondered the same thing. My output when using spdif is usually up well over half because it is quite low. It must be normal since it sounds like we both are experiencing similar results.
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    Why place delay, reverb chorus etc *after* cab

    I think it makes a big difference if you are running stereo. Not sure if when someone says it makes no difference that they may be referring to a mono setup. A stereo reverb will collapse to mono if you are using a mono cab after it. Try it both ways with a pair of headphones with a wide...
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    Impulse responses

    Some of the stock impulses have been changed I think but third party irs would not be affected and in general I don't think the stock ones are changed very often either. I know of one of the recent firmwares brought new cabs or a few updated ones. The biggest upgrade in processing irs was the...
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    How should I set up Ax8?

    Forum members are not paid. Anyone can join the forum and anyone can respond. Staying or leaving doesn't affect anyone's pay check. If you want to leave I doubt anyone will lose any sleep over it. In general I think everyone tries to help but when so many questions have already been...
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    Re-amping Analog 96kHz

    I'm a little lost on everything you mentioned but this is what I would do but you may not have all the same equipment. I do not have an axe but an ax8 instead. I would use my eleven rack to record dry why simultaneously recording a wet signal through the ax8. Ax8 out through xlr or 1/4 inch...
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    Cab last thing in signal?

    It would seem to me it would depend a lot of if you plan on going stereo or mono and if you want a more authentic sound or the ability to do things that couldn't always have been done. A reverb being a stereo effect has a lot of width and will be squished into being a mono effect if you put it...
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    Good Case for AX8 ??

    this is what I used. had it when I had the pod hd500. it is a bit longer but it leaves enough room for an expression pedal. certainly a cheap solution.
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    Ax8 as a cab sim ONLY?

    I got a logidy epsi I'm probably going to be selling. If all you need is a cab loader then it may work for you. The only thing I do not like about it is there is no way to change to different cabs with midi or with your feet but if you are using only one cab sim per song it wouldn't matter...
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    Wicked Discovery - Setlist Maker + Ax8

    any chance anyone making anything like this for android?
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    Why place delay, reverb chorus etc *after* cab

    as a lot of the recording guys say, use your ears and not your eyes. I would think this would depend mostly on a mono vs stereo setup. reverb is going to give you width in stereo that you do not get in mono. if using a mono cab block, you would surely hear a significant difference in the...
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    Mono or stereo

    in most small venues a cab would have a mic on it tradditionally which means one microphone and it would be mono on the board. I kind of look at my patches like that since It recreates a cab with a mic on it and i never get out beyond a small venue or church. If you have a sound guy willing...
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    Vs The Real Thing

    It varies some depending on the guitar also. My fender cleans up much better than my Les Paul. You could try using the input trim controls instead of the guitar volume. It can be controlled via scene changes using a modifier.
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    Impulse

    Need an impulse response of the speaker used in back to the Future. Also requesting fractal make an amp model of the amp.
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    AX8 V8.02 Released!

    Anyone else seem to think some of the amps are a little harsh sounding. I got a joyo American sound to let someone at my church use cause they have no kind of amp and are running direct. I was super surprised just how good this thing sounded for only like 40 bucks. I tried to find a similar...
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    Help With Overall Sound

    one more thing to mention. if you have a wah block programmed in the chain but do not have an expression pedal hooked in the wah block can come on automatically and it sounds terrible.
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    Help With Overall Sound

    I'm no expert on this machine by no means but one other thing to consider is if your sound is harsh is to make sure you are not running anything too hot at any given point in the signal chain. there is an input meter that will indicate if your signal coming in is too strong. I doubt that...
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    Importing commercial IR into AX8, looking for acoustic IR's

    just chiming in here that the 3sigma files do work nicely with the ax8. I have the ir for the taylor acoustic and it helps my acoustic sound so much warmer when going direct.
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    bluetooth monitoring

    I might could but I was really trying to get options for something through headphones or ear buds. that way I can put it at any level I choose without bothering anyone else. it is also a fairly small room with a small stage. stage volume is also a concern. if I had everything I wanted I...
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    bluetooth monitoring

    I'm looking at a inexpensive way to monitor myself onstage. The church I play at does not like a messy stage so amps are out of the question. They have monitors of course but not enough for everyone to have their own and even when I'm in the monitors I feel like it is hard to get the level...
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    Ax8 volume output

    It seems to me if the volume knob is set to noon that it more or less follows the volume of the built in meter. So if your patches are hitting around 0 on that meter then a volume knob at noon should be a good recording level as well as for a live board. Can anyone else verify that 50% volume...
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    AX8/AxeFX Acoustic DI Tone Quest

    3sigma audio sells irs of acoustic guitars.
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    Why isn't there an "Amp in the room" IR?

    they do exist but it seems most companies do not include them. the redwirez ir's normally have stereo room ir's that you can mix with the other ir's. not sure what is going on with this company though as it seems they do no updates anymore. You would also need to run stereo to get the effect...
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    Leaving the AX8 on for a long time...

    i would be curious as what someone from fractal has to say about this answer. my guess is it's basically like a computer and a lot of people leave them on all the time. the only thing I would question is since there is no sleep function, would the ax8's cpu being constantly working as well as...
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    Direct Recording from AX8 - Are the Stems Good Enough?

    I don't know much about the interface you are using but I briefly looked at it online and it appears it only has one input and a 1/8 stereo aux input. if I'm wrong about that then most of what I'm about to say is not going to be correct. It's not the best setup for dry / wet recording but...
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    Patches sound weak after upgrade to 7.01

    I do think there is a noticeable difference in the new firmware but in a good way. did you try resetting the amp block? As far as less meat or umph, I do not feel like that is the case for me. I know in beta there were some issues with the wrong cab being set on presets. Is there any chance...
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    today I built some acoustic guitar patches with IRs

    have you heard of 3sigma audio. they are the first commercial site I have found making ir's for acoustic guitar. it can make that piezo pickup sound like the acoustic is in a high end studio. very neat stuff. they are adding other acoustic instruments as well now.
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    Well I ordered an AX8...selling the Axe Fx II XL

    1.4 seconds Is a long gap. has anyone actually timed that cause to my ears it does not seem nearly that long. I do not own the axe fx to compare. however if I was already an ax fx owner and had that investment already made I'm not sure I would change. This gap we speak of is only when...
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    Killer AX8 tone on this video

    Interested in these presets but all the links to the ir's are not available on Dropbox any longer.
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    Please Suggest a LOUD, CLEAN amp/preset

    right now I use the ac-20 amp for everything from super clean to dirty. the way I get my clean is turn the drive way down. probably less than 1 on the drive. then you can turn the amp volume or mix volume up to get the volume you need. If it doesn't sound full enough add a little low end...
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    Frfr when the other guy is traditional?

    i guess my thought on this is if you aren't playing live then what are your plans? are you recording? essentially if you are recording then his cab will end up being miced which is essentially the same as what the ax8 is designed to do. If you play live, you will still mike his cab unless...
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    OwnHammer V4 Impulse Response Libraries

    will there be any plans to update old librarys to v4? if so, will those updates be free or would there possibly at least be a discounted upgrade price?
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    Good Case for AX8 ??

    if you are looking for a cheap option this is what I do. it fits with enough room for at least one pedal. I think I saw someone else post they were able to stack their pedals and fit two but I haven't tried more than one in mine.
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    Wish export factory cabs into cab lab

    I would like to see the ability to export user cabs into cab lab so we could mix user cabs for our own personal mixes. This also allows us to add eq via impulse responses which helps with cpu usage. this may really need to be in the cab lab section so I may also put it there.
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    AX8 V7.00 Public Beta

    not familiar with the cab you are referring to but you could make an ir of the cab by sending a test signal through the ax8 and then put in back in as a user cab. fractal may frown on that but I personally feel like if we own those cabs by owning the unit we should be able to mix and manipulate...
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    Setting up scenes - Input Drive/Input Trim - independent settings?

    You are allowed two modifiers that are controlled by scenes. Only certain things can be chosen but in your case you can control gain and trim via these controllers. You have to click on the input gain and it may be right click that brings up the menu. Select scene 1 for modifier for gain...
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    Scene volume

    also just in case you need to know the fx loop can be adjusted per scene and is completely independent of the main volume. I use the fx loop as a separate output to my cab and I couldn't figure out why the output on my scenes was not affecting my stage volume.
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    Using a drive block as a clean amp

    I haven't tried specifically what you are saying but I would personally always want an amp block active. I think you would be missing some things. my personal work around for the lag in scene switching is to only use one amp and use the two scene modifiers. it seems the only lag is with the...
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    AX8 Reamping via Out 2 (FX SEND) Echo?

    not sure if this will help or not given you don't have an eleven rack but here is how I was able to re-amp mine. and I did not realize you could do the echo option but that's good to know. since I own an eleven rack I used the input of it to record the dry signal while running one of the amp...
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    Finally part of the club! - One small concern

    I don't think it is necessarily wrong to use the humbuster cables in other scenarios than the fx loop. The main 1/4 output of the ax8 is trs not ts. The fx loop is also trs. it would depend on the input of the interface and if it is a ts or trs connection. I would imagine most are trs so you...
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    Higher gain companion to AC15?

    The Morgan ac-20 is my current favorite amp. personally like it better than the vox's. if you need an ir for it, there is a free one with the larry Mitchell presets.
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    Ax8 latency

    what I have found is the lag is in changing x/y states on amp or cab or both. if you use modifiers instead of xy on amp or cab that is a workaround. however I do hope they can find a way to make this better because changing amps would be nice. my go to amp currently is the morgan ac-20...
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    Preset/Scene Issues and Audio Lag/Latency when switching

    so far the only option I have found to eliminate audio lag is to use the same amp with scenes instead of presets and use control modifiers to push the amp into overdrive. this may not work well if you are using a real high gain amp but a good example of an amp that works perfectly for this is...
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