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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    This is great advice that really helped. Created a shunt preset as suggested, and I could see the line input from the back of Scarlett was a bit too low, and when using the input from the front of the scarlet it was way high. Now I understand why I was hearing things as noisy- The front input...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Thanks guys. Appreciate you helping me. Just to clarify- I have the guitar plugged into the BACK of the Scarlett- using the Scarlett software mixer, I send the guitar input to the SPDIF OUT with the guitar input level at maximum. The signal reaching the AXE-FX is pretty low compared to what...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    From the Input 1 meter on the front of the Axe-FX II, I can visually see that the S/PDIF signal coming in from the Scarlett is lower than what I usually have the guitar input at, and comparing the same preset while using the Axe-FX instrument input on front vs. the S/PDIF signal coming from the...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Ok- Problem solved. This one really got the better of me. Today I connected Scarlett straight through USB to Reaper. I removed Axe-FX from the equation. I was using a guitar plugin, and everything sounded terrible, and I kept wondering why Scarlett has good reviews. I tried both headphone...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    I am starting to re-think my cheap S/PDIF cables....
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Just did a few tests, and unless I have something configured incorrectly somewhere, the 8i6 is hurting the Axe-FX sound. Here is my simple test... Feed back on if my thinking is incorrect is welcome: 1) Normal Axe-FX operation, no 8i6: Headphones plugged into PHONES on front, guitar plugged...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    @GlennO Thanks for this. I've been experimenting with an 8i6 today. It may be my imagination, but the Axe-FX processed and recorded guitar signal seems to be picking up a bunch more noise when going through the 8i6 front input. I've tried with both the "INSTR" setting ON and OFF in the 8i6...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Thanks- I will give it another shot. In the meantime, I thought a much easier way would be to purchase a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface for the microphone... so I did. After hooking it up I realized the limitation- Reaper and Windows 10 can only use one ASIO driver at a time...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Ok... Sorry to be so dense. I cannot get this to work. I plugged microphone and guitar cables into IN 2 (L/R) on the back. I physically cabled Out 2L and Out 2R to In 1L and In 1R on the back. I've set both IN1 and IN2 in I/O settings to stereo. I set Input 1 LEFT SELECT to REAR. Output 1...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Makes sense. I wonder if the tricking part could've been handled in firmware vs. physical cabling. Just out of curiosity, does the Axe-FX 3 work in the same way? I though I read something about IN 7 and IN 8 being directly connected to an input that could be used for a microphone. Thanks...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Thanks! I will try this out. I would have never figured that out. There is a section in the user manual that presents the following: But this doesn't really explain how to send "Four SIMULTANEOUS Channels," to the computer. The explanation tells how to send Output 1 -or- Output 2. (Or...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    Ok… So taking a step back, lets say I still have the microphone connected to Input 2 Left on the back. I can add a FX Return block in one of my guitar presets (different row). I then put that through some blocks to turn it into a stereo signal. So in the grid i have 2 paths… stereo guitar and...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    OK thanks. So from what I can tell, the microphone would need to be run through a preset.… There is no way to route the Input 2 LEFT to USB channel 3 or 4 (direct) while I am also playing guitar through a preset. This means I would need to modify every preset to get the microphone to go...
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    Cannot get sound out of microphone - Is what I am trying possible with Axe-FX II?

    I currently run my guitar through presets and record in DAW (Reaper), and would like to simultaneously send a microphone signal directly to DAW. My guitar is connected through INSTR on front of Axe-FX, and output gets sent over USB to DAW. Within DAW, I have 4 audio inputs listed (IN 1, IN 2...
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    Not sure- But in my case, I have never used Fractool, or connected anything other than the MFC (no other pedals). (also, for clarification, I don't have the XL... I have the version before... Axe FX II)
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    BINGO! This worked. Thank you. For a LONG TIME I have been thinking .... "All these presets are really terrible!" I have been talked down from the trippin ledge!
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    Okay... I just restored BANK A presets using "AxeFX_II_Bank_A_V15.syx." This did not fix the problem. Reverb is still at 12.15 sec for 59 Bassguy patch, and unchanged on all the other patches mentioned.
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    Reverb is insanely prevalent. It sounds like playing in a cavern that goes on forever :) The only Global Parameter I can find for Reverb is the mix (0-50%). It is at 0%. Never user Fractool. When I go into any of the presets, I can right click on Reverb block, Edit, and select "Reset Block."...
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    It seems like all of them... Here are some examples: Preset 0 - 59 Bassguy - Reverb = Medium Room; Time=12.15 sec ... the next several also have Medium Room Reverb at 12.15 sec. Preset 3 - Deluxe Verb - Reverb = Small Hall; Time=8.38 sec. Preset 18 - Shiver Clean - Reverb = Large Room; Time...
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    All preset reverb times seem really long....

    All, Can single blocks across ALL presets get corrupted? While I mostly use only a few presets, I have recently been experimenting with some stock presets. But presets with Reverb, for example, have HUGE reverb times of like 10 seconds, 13 seconds, etc. Every preset with Reverb seems to...
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    Thanks everyone for the great advice- Admin M@ - Exactly the detailed info I was looking for as places to look
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    All good points, and completely understood. Lots of variables. I have just been trying to eliminate them one at a time, and get a close sound, especially since I have pretty much the same guitar and am listening from headphones. My issue with this particular preset was immediate hum, noise...
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    Thanks for the clarification. It is good to understand, but given this information makes me thing that Axe-FX patches are not truly backward compatible. I was hoping I could run any older patch on newer firmware-
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    Please elaborate- Not trying to challenge, just trying to understand-
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    Thanks- I am running Quantum (november 2016 timeframe). For the ones that work, it is like the gains are off, maybe input levels, etc. Humming, hissing, etc- My guess is that even with the same firmware, there are some settings that are not captured/stores in the preset files.
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    By the way, the video above, the player and the sound are excellent! I am just trying to figure out how to reproduce.
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    Downloading presets- terrible sounding?

    I am starting to get into my Axe-FX II a bit more these days, and have been finding great patches online through this community. My issue is that I watch videos of people playing with a particular patch, like the sound/tone, then download the patch. But many times the patch sounds terrible...
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    Newb question to MFC-101

    Thanks all- I will perform a reset to get things back to stock-
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    Newb question to MFC-101

    Nope- I haven't programmed anything- I was assuming it was somehow embedded in the preset (which I downloaded through Axexchange) After hitting button 6 a few times, the volume gets noticeable louder. But it is not reflected in the output slider on AxeEdit- But I think this is normal-...
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    Newb question to MFC-101

    Although I have owned an MFC-101 for awhile, I really haven't done any experimentation with it- I basically use it to select a preset. So now I am starting to experiment, and I cannot figure something out- When I press button 6- The volume increments. But in AxeEdit, I cannot find any mapping...
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    Question about CAB Packs for sale

    Perhaps this is a really dumb question, but in looking at the Fractal Store, there are all sorts of CAB Packs available for purchase. Are these different than what comes stock in my AXE FX MARK II? There are some with similar (or the same) names-
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    [18.01 UPDATE] G3 preset collection (XL) for starters

    I couldn't agree more with PMD097- I too would love to use these presets- but cannot, as my AxeFX II MKII is apparently already obsolete.... I would love to compliment you on your work YEK, but they won't work with my gear. :(
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    General Question on Axe-FX II presets

    I don't have anywhere to post, but it you PM me your email address, I can attach a few.
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    Steve Vai Preset

    In trying to import this into AxeFX II (not XL or XL plus), I cannot- I do have up-to-date firmware... I guess if you made this in XL, or XL plus, then this is not compatible with my now "Old" unit :(
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    General Question on Axe-FX II presets

    So after a helpful PM, I started looking through many of the presets I've found online. All of the downloaded presets that are 3K in size do not import (showing as invalid). The versions that are 7K and 11K load fine. But I need to continue experimenting, as many are clipping, etc... Perhaps...
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    General Question on Axe-FX II presets

    Thanks- my issues appear to be more along the lines of: 1) "Unable to Import. The selected file is not a valid preset file" 2) If it does import correctly, certain Effects/Amps are terrible sounding My assumption is this: syx files are not always compatible across different firmware versions...
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    Total Rookie Question

    Lets assume an amp has a dirty channel, and a clean channel. Would these be in two separate AMP models? I am looking for something close to a Vai Legacy clean channel.
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    General Question on Axe-FX II presets

    I generally use only a handful of "go-to" standard presets on my Axe-FX II (which sound great). I have recently been branching out, trying to find and download presets. I am into 80s metal, Vai, Satriani, etc. I find a video of some guy using a patch which sounds great. Then I download it...
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    I had my input set to STEREO- I changed it to mono, so now everything seems *better*, but still not able to get what I want- In reading through the manual, it appears that each connection between blocks is STEREO- it contains the left and the right. So how does one split these??? I would...
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    This seems to be opposite of what I would expect. I will experiment more later tonite
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    OK- it is not the CAB. I tried Preset 277-Comp Clean. Sounds great, in stereo. If you turn off every block, output only comes through left headphone/monitor.
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    It appears that for the stock presets, the CAB is what turns things into stereo signals.
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    Yes- Left only on monitors as well.
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    Thanks, but I am still not getting it- I started with something simple- Guitar plugged into front of unit, headphones connected to front. I create a simple patch feeding signal directly from input to output. I strum guitar. I only hear it from left side of headphone. This makes sense, as it...
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    Very beginner question about Axe-FX and mono/stereo

    Since I have had my Axe-Fx II, I have been basically playing with presets (not building my own). My setup is as follows: 1) Guitar connected to front of AxeFx II 2) I either use headphones, or KRK Rokit 5 speakers for output 3) The Axe-Fx II is also connected to a PC (I use Reaper DAW)...
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    Question about input levels

    Thanks! So the only way to adjust to "optimal" is just to strum away and monitor the input light to make sure it does not clip?
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    Question about input levels

    I finally got around to adding my rack-mount tuner into signal chain. So instead of guitar plugging into INSTRUMENT in the front of AXE-FX, I am running guitar into rack tuner, and tuner-out into AXE-FX rear input (Input 1) . I switched the appropriate setting to recognize the input from the...
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    Suggestion on speakers

    I would be in for somewhere under 1K. I don't play out- this is for home use only. But I am older now, and some money to spend on some toys :) Actually, most of the presets I am using are stock- or downloaded, with very little tweeking.
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    Suggestion on speakers

    So after playing with my AXE-FX II for awhile, I am pretty pleased with my sound.... coming through a pair of $100 Audio Technica headphones. A few months ago I purchase some KRK5 powered speakers, and must tell you I am either not using them correctly, or they are just bad speakers for guitar...
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    V10.02 hangs?

    I guess the question which begs to be asked- If this is a USB driver issue, why is it now appearing with the new firmware, and not before? Does the new firmware handle USB communication differently, or make use of different USB libraries/functionality? Additionally, should Axe-FX CPU...
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    Tone match challenge, Steve Vai Legacy 3

    Anyone ever get this patch? Thanks!
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    V10.02 hangs?

    I just reproduced this- I was playing preset 37 (Das Metal). I edited the preset through front of unit and turned on the Multitap delay. I edited it, but did not save it. I was then playing along to "Amazing Slow Downer" and "Reaper" applications. After about 40 minutes, sound cut out and...
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    V10.02 hangs?

    Add me to the list with v10.02. It has happened twice since upgrade a few days ago- I am connected via USB. I will post more info when it happens again.
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    Firmware Version 10.02 Now Available

    Strange = not good. I read the entire sticky, and I guess I am the first one to report this.
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    Firmware Version 10.02 Now Available

    Installed new firmware yesterday into Axe-FX 2. I have not read this entire sticky, but I have noticed a problem with this new firmware: After playing for awhile, the unit just stops outputing any sound. This has now happened twice since the firmware update. Never happened before. My setup...
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    I think this may be action related - When I 12th fret harmonic on G, or play open, note rings forever. Technically, I can see this in the Axe-FX II by selecting TUNER, and watching the signal strength. When I fret the G string at 21, it fizzles out quick. This ALSO happens on my JS1000...
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    Thanks all. I have tried so many different things: 1) I am not near any appliances - no fans, etc. 2) I lowereed the pickups very low - no change, other than lower output 3) I have all other strings muted when I fret at 12th fret 4) It also does it on an open G - all other strings muted. With...
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    I think it is more of a harmonic thing - if I roll back my tone know to kill the highs, it seems to be minimized. I am just wondering if this is normal for a distorted sound.
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    I am starting to think it is not the Axe-FX Here is a thread I found that has the same issue: maintenance - Strange guitar warble sound - Musical Practice and Performance Beta - Stack Exchange It also has a link to an audio sample that sounds similar to mine. It is most noticible on the JEM.
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    Thanks all. Strings are brand new. I did try to lower the pickups - no real change, other than dropped volume. I will next try the "tickle the red" procedure. It is actually odd - I can hear the "warble effect" with no distortion, but very faint - it actually sounds like multiple higher...
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    General Question about single-not tone difficulties

    Hi - hoping for some help. I have been playing guitar on and off for about 30 years, sometimes with years of no playing in between. I have a renewed interest, and I am finally starting to pay attention to my "tone." I recently purchase a JEM, as well as a new Axe-FX II. I also have an Ibanex...
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    Help with Basic distortion with echo (Vai/Satriani)

    Agreed. I just couldn't figure out why so many patches sounded so terrible - even through headphones.
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    Help with Basic distortion with echo (Vai/Satriani)

    Thank you for your response. I think that was it.... In the Global settings the Cabinet Sim was disabled. So I enabled it, and patches seem to sound much better... I will experiment more later. I have the L-R outs (XLR) connected to KRK powered monitors Thanks!
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    Help with Basic distortion with echo (Vai/Satriani)

    So I was in the local Guitar Center and plugged in an Ibanez JEM into their BOSS demo rack. I was using nothing more than one of the boss distortion pedals (similar to the DS-1), some light digital delay, and a little reverb, going into clean channel of amp. It sounded fantastic. So I bought...
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    Using Axe 2 as soundcard with Reaper?

    I am having issues here as well (latency). Here is my current setup, which is not acceptible: 1) I am using ASIO driver for input and output 2) If I load an mp3 into Reaper, I can play it and hear it through the front headphone jack on the front of the Ax-FX II. It also is output through the...
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    I tried 2 options - PC soundcard connected to PC speakers, as well routing output back to Axe-FX II and connecting rear unbalanced outs to 2 marshalls. Set in Windows? Or recording/mixing software? In the recording software, I cannot figure out how to get rid of the delay. I am unsure if I...
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    Ahhhh - There is a MONITORING button on the individual tracks. I am all set I think! Thanks!
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    So playback (in Windows) is set as "Speakers - High definition audio device," which is my windows soundcard. And recording is set as "Line - Axe-FX Audio." Here is what is weird - I cannot hear myself playing as it is recording my guitar in Reaper.... but once recoredr, Reaper will play the...
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    Thanks. I have been doing some experimenting- The digital audio is coming in through USB (I have set up a left and right track, and can see the audio on the meters on the REAPER software). But I CANNOT seem to get the guitar audio to play... very confusing, as I also have an music audio track...
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    I just noticed my Delta 1010LT has an SPDIF in - so I guess I could connect the SPDIF out from the Axe-FX II to the Delta 1010LT SPDIF-IN to get the digital audio signal to the PC... I guess?
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    Very New - Need setup assistance

    Hi All, just got my new Ax-FX II via UPS yesterday. SO far I am loving it through headphones and direct connect to dual amps I have. But what I would really like to do is the following: 1) Interface with PC to record, and play along with tracks on PC 2) I have in the past done this...
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