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I need your help... please. :)

I have just bought a used mesa Mark V head and cab... I wanted to know how to use the axe fx 2 just for effects...thru the FX loop of the amp Anyone have this setup? I've never used it for just fx yet... I'm stumped...i've been on yeks site and no luck yet...I followed the...
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- Aug 2, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe fx II Preset #19 Shiver LD Recording with Jam

Hey guy, I'm really digging the tone on this one...I was jamming with it last night so i decided to record it and share... cheers! Shiver LD #19 preset V 10.10 watch in HD 1080 for best sound and picture...
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- Jul 16, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Why all the Metal??????

I've noticed that there is a lot of metal guitarists on here...and I come on here every night to see whats happening and all these Metal style recordings are showing up...don't get me wrong I like some metal....but the axe can go far beyond that as we all know...I'm just surprised that other...
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- Jul 15, 2013
- Replies: 229
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Original 1976 Deluxe Telecaster with AXE FX II!!! TONE!

Hey guy, I just did this recording tonight... I love the tone! AXE FX II Rules...her's the JCM800 model
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- Jul 9, 2013
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX 2 1965 RELIC STRAT Fender custom Shop

watch in 1080p for best sound and picture....here is a little recording with the axe fx 2 and a 1965 relic fender custom shop that I recorded today... cheers!
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- Jun 30, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Gigged with axe fx 2 for first time... Not what I expected... :(

It was pretty good but sounded harsh in the mix... The cleans we're lost in the mix... Any suggestions on how to get the guitar to cut more.... I'm so tired of experimenting... There's got to be a solution? I went direct to FOH and used 4x12 Marshall cab and matrix power amp on stage...
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- Jun 27, 2013
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
do you guys turn off mic's on the cabs when going FRFR?

I noticed that when i turned of the mics on my presets the sound was more realistic going thru 2 of my QSC K12's? do any of you guys do the same when building your presets? thanks.
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- Jun 19, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Anyone use QCS 12's with their AXE FX 2? QUESTION!

hey if you use these K12's, how do you set your GLOBAL EQ ?? I've been setting it at 31 band @ -12 and 63 band at -9.00.....do you think that is a good setting to decrease the bass output in these speakers? everything else is set flat.... how do you guy set your GLOBAL EQ? I'd like to...
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- Jun 18, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
HELP!! How do you set up your patches for live shows and quick patch selections??

Hey guys, i have a live show on Friday and saturday coming june 21/22. I wanted to set up scenes on my mfc101 but can't find a midi cable to update anywhere here in town... So for now, i want to use the axefx as is...with the mcc I find myself switching all over the banks to get my...
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- Jun 17, 2013
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Can someone direct me to info on "scenes"?

I've been thinking about setting my axe fx up for scenes...I have a gig coming up on the 21st of june and it sure would make life easier on stage I'm thinking... do I need a certain cable for the MFC 101 to update it? is it a midi cable or something... I'm lost. lol Thanks in advance...
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- Jun 15, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
JMT 45 amp with '59 Les Paul VOS (Lemon Burst)

Watch in HD 1080p for best image results... click on the option below on the video screen... :) here is a blues improv I did today with the AXE FX II using the stock preset JTM45 and a '59 Les Paul Standard VOS...cheers!
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- Jun 12, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX 2 Guitar competition video TONE!!!! :)

here is a competition that i tried to enter...
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- Jun 1, 2013
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Can I use a USB cable to update to V10.0?

Its been so long since I lasted update firmware that i can't remember how I did it? I never used a midi cable because i don't own one...can someone please help? thanks...cheers! :)
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- Apr 7, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
PAUL REED SMITH CUSTOM 24 & AXE FX 2

here is a demo of the PRS Custom 24 I own with the axe fx 2... if you are interested have a listen... using the plexi treble model....
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- Mar 31, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX 2 with REBELRELIC Guitar / Euro Blue "Bogner Ecstasy"

here is a demo video i did for REBELRELIC Guitars based out of The Netherlands. I'm using the Euro Blue model...factory preset and direct from the axe fx 2 into a Apogee duet 2 audio interface and then recorded in LOGIC Pro 9 on a iMac7. At some point in the video I switch on the multi delay...
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- Mar 27, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
What really gets to me on this forum so far!!!

Sorry for sounding like an ass here....but I just don't why guitarists on this forum are whining about axe edit all the time.... I've had an axe fx 2 for about 3 months now... I don't see why people can't live without this "rushed" version of axe edit.... for gods sake...stop your whining and...
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- Mar 14, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
ARE YOU A OPEN MINDED GUITARIST? 100%?

Hey people...one thing I've noticed is I never met a guitarists in my life that was 100% open to try any type of music... do you consider yourself like this.... I've always liked/ try to listen to all genres of music...I can 100% say that i'm open minded when it comes to music... cheers! Most...
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- Mar 12, 2013
- Replies: 99
- Forum: The Lounge
REBEL YELL COVER - VIDEO AXE FX 2

her's my version of REBEL YELL...I changed the guitar parts for some parts of the tune and added my own personal touch...I love the tone though... cheers
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- Mar 9, 2013
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX 2 GANGASTA STYLE!!!!!!

me just being silly....sometimes you have to cut loose...lol Using a recto amp model on the axe fx 2... cheers
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- Mar 9, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
59 LES PAUL & BRIT 800 AMP- AXE FX 2 DEMO

I was requested by a lot of people to demo my 59 les paul with the same amp after My previous demo with my fender custom shop 69 strat...well here goes...i'm really digging the tone from this amp in the axe fx 2...again this is just the preset...no big changes...i rolled off the mix of delay a...
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- Mar 7, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX 2 Britt800 with 69 stratocaster fender custom shop

here is a quick jam i put together today with the axe fx 2...cheers! WATCH IN 720p... for better audio and video...
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- Mar 6, 2013
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Matchless Cheiftain AXE FX II---Jimmy Page inspired riffage...

here is aome quick video taken with my camera and built in mic...but the tone still comes across pretty good... I used a preset and changed the amp and speaker to experiment with the Matchless Chieftain ....Lovin' it as well....God I love this thing! Thanks Fractal! setup: FRACTAL AXE FX II...
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- Mar 2, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
AXE FX II-----JIMI HENDRIX influenced TONE!

what a combination! AXE FX 2 two QSC K12's Marshall JVM410H JS Joe satriani amp Fender custom shop limited edition '69 stratocaster Heavy Relic ( 1 of 30 ) produced...reverse headstock..ala Jimi Hendrix Thought I'd share with you guys...I'm digging these tones with the AXE FX 2... cheers
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- Mar 1, 2013
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Some new competition for Axe FX 2!! breaking news.

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- Feb 25, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Hendrixy tones with octavia and 69 FCS Strat

was experiment with the axe fx 2 today and got some cool hendrixy tones....using a dumble OD special and octavia both using the axe fx 2
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- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
just had a few words to say to " chucklehead" lol

have you guys heard of this guy? I've been watching a couple of his videos on the kemper stuff and he keep referring to the axe fx 2 as "that other company"...so I wrote him and said, ..... see below... what a goof ball... My comment to him: the other one is called Fractal Audio Axe...
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- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 99
- Forum: The Lounge
More AXE FX 2 with custom shop 69 strat...
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- Feb 9, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
My new '69 fender custom shop Heavy Relic Limited Edition 1 of 30 with Axe fx2

here are some jimi hendrix/stevie ray vaughan type tones i got with my axe fx 2....thought you guys might like to see this... its just the camera mic but not to bad... sounds amazing in the room. cheers
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- Feb 9, 2013
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Just wondering how many people leave the plastic left on?

lol, I realize that many people leave the plastic left on their axe fx's...myself included, lol. how many other here do the same.. and why is it i can't bring myself to tear that piece of plastic off that screen??? haha cheers!
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- Feb 1, 2013
- Replies: 79
- Forum: The Lounge
Recording with an acoustic guitar demo thru the Axe Fx 2...

hey guys....I just received a handmade one of a kind acoustic yesterday from Gagnon & Son Guitar based out of Canada....They build each one by hand and in a 50 year old barn...built to your specifications ....how cool is that... I recorded it thru the Axe Fx 2 ...I figured out how to get a...
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- Jan 29, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Best seup for me with the Axe fx 2 and my marshall...

BEST SETUP for me with the AXE FX 2 and my Marshall Im using 2 QSC K12's with the axe fx 2 Gibson Les paul custom shop '59 tom murphy aged historic 50th anniversary Marshall JVM410HJS special limited edition in blue head and matching 4x12 cab lehle dual amp switcher lets hear your thoughts...
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- Jan 26, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
My Axe Fx 2 and 59 gibby tom murphy - marshall tones

its just the camera mic...but not too bad. click on the 720p for best quality... cheers
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- Jan 24, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
hey guys, how do I update my MFC 101 to scenes?

I have a video of how to do it....but I need to know how to connect it to my computer iMac via midi cable...how do you do this....does the cable have midi on one end and midi on the other....my mac has no midi input on it..... do things really have to be this complicated?? really. :) Jason
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- Jan 23, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
too funny!! Axe FX 2

I had this saved to my favourites for a while now...don't know if any of you guys have seen it but it struck me very funny...cheers!
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- Jan 2, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Can You mic 4x12 CAB and send signal FOH as well?

I'm currently running 2 setups: using a ABY box...here goes: Marshall JVM410hJS with 4X12 CAB and Axe Fx 2 with two QSC K12's this will be my stage setup.. I want to send the AXE FX 2 to FOH and I'd like to combine that tone with my marshall JVM410 as well by miking it... My question is...
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- Jan 1, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
VIDEO: Newest setup with the axe fx 2 using matrix power amp and marshall jvm410

well, after a lot of frustration...I've found my setup for the axe fx 2 and the best thing is that i get to use my marshall JVM410HJS as well... Please watch in 720p for better picture and audio.. cheers!
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- Dec 19, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Is it possible to even do this????

hey guys, what would i do without guys like you? lol This forum is great! My Question: I have a marshall 300Watt stereo cab, ok I'd like to run a marshall head (dry)...along with the matrix GT1500FXBD power amp and axe fx 2 thru this stereo CAB I hear you can split the cab into stereo...
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- Dec 19, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
AXE FX 2 - gave up trying to make this work in a live situation :(

well i've had the axe fx 2 for about a month or more now and here's my honest opinion. let me first start by saying that I've played thru real amps all my life and I've had a lot of nice ones along the way. One thing I've noticed about the axe fx 2 is that you really have to know what...
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- Dec 19, 2012
- Replies: 46
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
4 cable method: Sounds great but getting annoying HUM ?????

Hey 4CM guys...It would be great if you guys could help me get rid of this annoying HUM or buzzing I'm getting from my setup when using the 4 cable method. I've been trying to figure this out all day and can't seem to get rid of this buzz or hum if you want to call it that. I have everything...
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- Dec 18, 2012
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
how to update my MFC-101 for scenes with the 2.15 version?

Hey guys, just wondering how to do this...? do you do it in axe edit or something...looked up yek's but seems too confusing to me...just like to know what i need to upgrade... I know how to set the scenes in order but i first need to upgrade the mfc101...do I need a midi cord to this this...
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- Dec 14, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
camera recording this morning ..."Buttery" amp patch i came up with... just noodling

here is a video( watch in 1080p for best audio) i created after i made a tone patch on my Axe Fx2.....I didn't go thru the trouble of recording it with software,,,this is just the audio from my camera (which isn't that great) but it was 10 times better in the room.... I'm convinced that the...
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- Dec 8, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Here's a BRIT SILVER tone that I dialed in....

Well I'd like to say thanks for the guys that helped me with uploading the new 9.0 firmware for my axe fx....I can't thank you enough for you help, you guys (you know who you are) are simply awesome and great people to have on this forum. :) here is a demo of the amp I've been longing to try on...
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- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe FX 2 Christmas tune "silent night"

Yes, I went there...lol I recordrd a little holiday tune and put it on youtube...guitars are recorded with the axe fx 2 095 preset EJ clean...i added a little overdrive as well a tubescreamer. very simple here the youtube link: Silent Night - Lincoln Brewster Style with AXE FX 2 - YouTube
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- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
New Update 9.0???

Ok, I'm loving this AXe FX 2 I bought but man....I've noticed that everything i try to do with this thing is simple to some but made like heck to figure out for newbies like me.... let me tell ya, if ya want to sell more of these things, make a better manual cause I'm just about ready to burn...
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- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Any chance of someone making an area here for beginners?

Hello all, I'm new here on the forum, My name is Jason and I'm completely overwhelmed with the discussions happening here about the Axe fx, lol I just bought a Axe FX II and I know how to make my own simple patches now and I'm getting familiar with the rig... What I'd really like is to start...
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- Dec 3, 2012
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Newbie to the AXE FX 2..heres my new setup

Hi, guys I'm new to this fabulous forum and I have to say that this has got to be one of the best forums out there! you guys rock! Thanks. This is my AXE FX 2 current setup... My Rack: Samson PowerBrite PB15 power conditioner AXE FX 2 Matrix GT1500FXBD power amp Full QSC system : 2-...
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- Dec 2, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews