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Tap Tempo and using the FCb1010

So yes, I'm a cheapskate and still trying to get the FCB1010 to function as a midi footswitch. haha I have it running turning effects on and off but I can't get the tap tempo function to work and need help. I have the pedal on the board set to CC14 - the tap tempo midi channel and have the axefx...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2016
- fcb1010 help tap tempo
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
HELP! Again..

So Im sitting in my hotel room trying to get MY Axefx 2 on Quantum 1.01 to send power to the bands MFCIII.. itd not powering up and it says on the trouble shooting guide to set the MFC Port on the Axefx to Ethercon... But theres no I/O: Midi - MFC Port to select???? Please anyone help if you...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 19, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC Emergency.

Hi, Im on the road with a band using 2 Axefx XL's and 2 MFC's. I have my personal Axefx 2 as our spare but it doesnt have the FASLINK out so i have the Ethernet cable and the XA1 connector to XLR for the pedal but when I plug it in it wont power up the MFC?? any help would be appreciated. I have...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Echoplex preamp in signal chain as preamp

Has anyone tried putting in the tape delay and turning off the repeats to try get that subtle echoplex preamp boost that so many people are getting from actual echoplex preamps in pedals ? eg the Dunlop Echoplex and EP Booster.. Ive done it with the dunlop and at home but wondering now Im on the...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 17, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Need Help Community

Hi All, Im just prepping my axefx to take on tour -Im a guitar tech- as a backup for the band Dr Hook. They are all using XL and Im on an older AxeFx2 , they have sent me presets to load into my axefx2 but as there XL files they wont load. Im assuming theres no way to convert them to older...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 5, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Looking for a complete Effects list

Hi, Im talking with a friend to convince them to make the move to an axefx. and was wondering if theres any paperwork that simply lists all the amos and effects that the unit contains. I know theres a Wiki page and its super helpful but i don't think this guys gonna spend the time looking...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
AX8?? any idea of release dates.

Hi All, Im trying to get my buddy to make the shift from his touring rig of heads and rental cabs and pedal boards to something smarter and smaller and saw this AX8 pic... is there any info floating around on this upcoming unit? its perfect for what he needs.
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 18, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
does anyone else get ticked off with those players

.. That talk crap about digital gear and only swear by "real gear" and tube amps -then plug into their massive pedal boards which tiny boxes that "emulate" overdriven amps, delays from reel to reel tapes, flangers and phasers and univibes and chorus.. but still turn their nose down at a player...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 30, 2014
- Replies: 28
- Forum: The Lounge
Thanks Fractal

Had one of those days where the repairing of someone else's Gretsch inspired me to dig my own out and spend the afternoon noodling around.. found some killer tones from the axefx and my Jc120 combined and was in Chris issak/ twin peaks land in no time at all... kinda think I wanna grow a quiff...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Excuse my Question that will have been asked already- A budget foostwitch

At the moment I am thinking of options for cheap but versatile foot switches. I dont play professionally never will more than likely but have been using an axefx2 on tour and in studios and think a cheap foot-switch for the guitarists that dont want to always use midi locked to tracks. so just a...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 14, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Robert Smith Inspired Live setup

This is the basic Live rig of Robert Smith of the band The Cure. Its a lush clean preset based around the Roland Jazz chorus and his use of Boss chorus pedals and the flanger effect on tap if wanted. A big ambient reverb finishes off the preset . This is a great all round clean setting from...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 13, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
80's style Synth -

Heres a preset I wanted to get a guitar to emulate some of the early synth tones like the yamaha DX7 and its pad and lead sounds . I have to admit i was listening to Save a Prayer by Duran Duran and the intro synth part was at the forefront of my mind.. Being in a covers band in my dark...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 13, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Fryette and Marshall in unison.

Power chord heaven and picking dynamics all rolled into one.. The modded 800 and the Fryette D60m into its own cab then out to a decent verb for some sustained goodness.. Enjoy..
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 12, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Neil and CarolAnn Preset

So this preset was based from a need to mix the neil young pushed tweed amp I had made with a more smoother amp with a distinct american voice so I chose the amazing Carol-Ann OD2.. I wanted a tone that would work well in recording and live use where the two amps really work together well. I...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 12, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Yet another 5150

Using the FAS 6160 as the starter then Tone matching the tone from a Throwdown track I love, I have been working on a real juicy metal/metalcore tone. Big Chunky stuff. threw a TS808 Mod in front as i couldn't quite get a Maxon OD but this seemed to fit the sound.. I'm a huge fan of the...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 10, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Mike Ness Social Distortion 65 Bassman +Cab

This is my take on the Mike Ness fender setup. My Take on Mike Ness Social Distortion Tone ., A hotted 65 Bassman running into a marshall cab. Tho I have i used the wellspring Basketweave Green 4x12 Mix - n, and a wellspring Bassman 4x10 Mix - n to achieve the closest I could get as to Mikes...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 9, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Old school BIlly Bragg Tone.

I know there seems to be more hard rock and metal tones out there but i wanted to capture a solo singer song writers basic simple setup that seeing live was a a great guitar tone. He plays a les paul jnr style guitar during this tonematch capture so it suits that kinda gnarly P90 growl. I...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 9, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Urge Overkill Sister Havana

One of my fave tones from this band and such a versatile rhythm sound. Marshall 800 plus a tone match off the album..
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 9, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Punk Rock Marshall.

After spending the day learning how to use the Tonematch block I went through some of my favourite guitar tones in my music collection and made some tone matches, This was the first . A really heavy hot Marshall tone matched from Punk Rock band PEGBOY and their anthem "Strong Reaction" .Its got...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 9, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Construct an Amp from scratch.

Ok, so I am getting better with adapting pre existing amp presets and taking amps and cabs and building a preset....But now i want to take the path of build an amp from scratch. As in either building an amp in my head or say trying to emulate an amp not in axefx like the Satelite amps. simple...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- May 1, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Sonny Mayo- Ugly Kid Joe Live Rig setup

I was just lucky enough to tour with one of my favourite alt/rock/metal /punk guitarists recently. Sonny mayo from Ugly Kid Joe , Sevendust, Amen and my fave Snot.. I was his guitar tech so I was setting u his rig each day and in doing that i have the settings of the amp etc so I have...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Reverse Delay or Reverse reverb? is there such an effect on the Axefx2?

I've been noodling through the effects and Im lost trying to find something to create that reverse playback delay or reverb. I used to have various pedals and effects units that all had a reverse verb or delay but i cant find anything on here and while its not an integral effect I do love...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Apr 25, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Original Celestion late 50's Alnico 12 Inch speakers.

I have a pair of Old silver Celestions , there the original Red Label speaker that was first used in the radiograms of the day and strarted appearing in guitar amplifiers before they started working on their guitar specific speaker. There a very efficient low wattage speaker. I emailed Celestion...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
My Six String Bliss Review

Howdy forum, I dont think Ive posted yet on here but this is a great first start.. This is my review on the FAS Axefx2 on the Podcast SixStringBliss Forum.. I make a living touring the planet as a guitar tech and production manager for bands so this is my background. I hope you enjoy the review...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Preset name shifting to next preset in order?

I'm just locked in Hansa studios berlin, guitar tech for a band doing some sessions on days off mid tour and we have the axefx 2 running our guitar tones and yes it's amazing . I've had design some classic and simple tones from the usual amps and editing using the axe edit on my mac . When...
- gunforhire
- Thread
- Jul 4, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs