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    dual input patch - mute input scene by scene basis

    is this possible i have a prs se piezo hollobody and it lacks the switch that the core models have to switch from mags to piezo i have a dual input preset using volume blocks at the start of each line in the preset so that they one works with the piezo through right rear input and the other...
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    Default io settings

    Can someone confirm the default io settings for one guitar into front and stereo studio monitors I have been testing out a piezo mag guitar using front and rear and would like to make sure that when I use a standard guitar I don't cock up the default io settings
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    how to set up a dual patch for a piezo equiped guitar which also has magnetic pups

    just wondering what is the best way of setting this up. Its the PRS SE hollobody and whilst it has 2 outputs i was going to simply use the combined piezo and magnetic output and use the guitars volume to switch between piezo and standard pups. I know simply option is just set up 2 seperate...
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    midi THRU

    does anyone know whether its possible to pass a midi message through the axe fx 2 to another device and control that device for example i have a mornimgstar pedal which i use to control the axe fx 2. i am in the process of buying a midi controllable looper to insert into the fx chain so i...
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    adding a looper pedal - do i need a stereo pedal

    I currently have an axe fx 2 but in next month am taking the leap to either the FM3 but most probably the axe fx III. I note that the routing options are different and more flexible on the Axe 3 but my query will hopefully be as applicable now on the unit i have as to the unit i intend to get...
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    Adding a looper pedal

    I am looking into adding a looper pedal into my axe fx chain. I currently play at home only into a pair of monitors . How would I add a physical pedal into my layout etc I am not sure how decent the looper is on the axe. I hsve a morningstar switch but whilst the record instant there is always...
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    Looper and Morningstar MC6

    Apologies but I have looked for a solution When using the looper does each preset have to have a looper block in it to use the looper or does the axe fx 2 have a general looper utility that you can enable which is not preset specific I have set up the morningstar with the correct cc numbers...
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    Looking for the best value simple MIDI controller for Axe-Fx 2 - need Looper and scene functions

    i am a bedroom player so just want something to play at home. i see that harley benton have a midi pedal out that looks good value but not sure that it deals with a looper i am in the UK so want something that will be shipped from the EU so there are no additional fees etc i note that both...
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    Apologies - how do i export a Tone Match to a Cab file?

    looking to export a tonematch file i have located and export it as a cab file - i understand that its possible cheers
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    Is there a decent acoustic patch for use with an actual acoustic guitar?

    i have purchased a martin with a baggs anthem system and am looking to see if there is a neutral patch that someone can recommenced for running the martin through the axe fx 2 i have used some acoustic patches with my electric guitar but what about a setting simply for an acoustic guitar cheers
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    Best u2 Pride I have heard

    http://forum.u2guitartutorials.com/showthread.php?7906-Pride-(2-Amp-2Cab-Demo-Test) Gob smacked by this Bravo mate
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    do effects settings change with firmware updates

    I am in the process of updating some old U2 patches (pre quantum). I have settled on some new quantum amp and cab models and want to simply copy across the old delay blocks and drive blocks. i know that amps have changed with new firmware - just wondering if the effects blocks had similar changes
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    copying blocks to another preset

    Can anyone confirm how this is done. I want to take a new amp and cab blocks models and replace some older presets which had some older firmware amps and cabs - same amps and cabs etc
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    how do i use 2 cab IR's in one cabinet

    I am not sure this is possible basically i came across a post on a U2 forum where a user had used 2 seperate vox30 cabs in one cab this is what he said "I use them together in one cab, one panned 50% right, the other panned 50% left." how is that done
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    looking for a simple foot controller with looper and scene control

    I am a home guitarist so dont need anything sturdy as such. i am looking for a simple controller that will take a pedal and allow me to select scenes (separate stomp option would be good but not critical) i am in the UK so some of the usual suspects are not available to me. there was a...
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    upgrading from 19 to quantum 10

    I have not used my axe fx 2 for a long time and still have firmware 19 on my unit. I am thinking of having a major clean out of my patches. i assume i should update and then run the new banks and then load some of my older patches and see what they sound like if i input some of my saved...
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    Will putting a monitor on the axe fx unit be a bad thing to do

    Just wondering how sturdy the metal case of the unit is. Currently have a man cave set up using the axe with a set of bx 5 monitors. Would putting one of the speakers on the axe fx itself cause any issues ie weight or vibration from speaker Speaker is probably less than 2 kg
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    how do i change backing track volume on monitors independently without changing guitar volume

    I use an axe fx 2 with a set of monitors and run it through a surface pro for axe edit etc. i am a studio player and want to get into playing against backing tracks. i know i can turn down the volume of the guitar to match the sound of the backing track playing through the pc and the monitors...
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    tips on coldplay jonny buckland delay settings

    anyone know what delay settings he uses for the more recent stuff there is a good preset on the exchange but the delay block seems out
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    blonde moment

    I am taking the plunge into firmware 18.07 from the 18 beta. Are there any new G3 banks to install or do the presets automatically update to the G3 amp models. also is there any need to now use the old method of selecting a new amp in a patch and then going back to your chosen one or is...
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    very impressed with the blackstar ID range

    Due to my home set up my axe fx lives in a cupboard and its sometimes a pain having to set it up each time. So i picked up a second hand Blackstar ID15 tvp on the weekend to try. Its very impressive. In fact i don't know whether its my monitors that i use with my axe fx but the blackstar...
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    any reason why pc connected to axe unit freezes youtube

    I have a strange issue that when i connect my laptop to my axe fx 2 and run youtube it freezes the videos. If i unplug the usb connector they play. Anyone know whats up. It never used to have a problem
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    any axe fx users use any ios amp apps

    Just took delivery of a ipad air and was wondering whether any regular axe users can recomend any decent apps. I live in a household where i dont have a dedicated man cave and sometimes i cant set up my axe due to family issues. however being able to plug into an ipad would be great - any...
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    is there any axe fx goodies on the apple store

    just took delivery of a nice ipad air - is there any apps out there specifically for the ipad - last time i looked there was a wish that axe edit be put on the store but dont think that happened.
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    new game - which artists/songs are the standard presets on the axe fx 2

    I have never seen a list of which artists and or songs the presets that come as standard on the axe represent. some are very obvious but some are quite cryptic. has a list ever been compiled.
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    when were the presets last updated and housekeeping tips

    I cant remember the last time i updated the axe fx presets. I am still runninng firmware 16.01 (i thinK) so when i update to the new reversion i know i can use the utility menu to update my amps - does this have the same effect as updating the presets or should I download the new presets...
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    looking for a Eric Clapton layla setting for firmware 16

    does anyone have a decent patch or some tips on nailing a preset
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    any clipping shortcuts on patches (i am using an Eric Cklapton strat)

    I have picked up an Eric Clapton strat which has an inbuilt volume boost (gives a 25 db boost) , its an amazing guitar but plays havok with the axe fx if the boost is turned up. Is there a way to turn down the output of each patch in bulk or do i have to go into each preset. I can control...
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    tips for upgrading firmware

    can anyone give some pointers on what to do before i upgrade to firmware 15. i know about amp resetting -- is there anything else i should do. i know in the release notes its recomended to save presets - does that mean save to pc or back up on the axe itself (i get confused over the...
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    Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro or peak FCB8N

    I can pick up either of these for around £220 in the uk second hand which is the better controller for the axe fx 2. looking at basic control of patches and scenes and looper.
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    looking for tips on getting Bijou Queen tone

    Queen - Bijou - YouTube from queens inuendo album any thoughts
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    Looking for a neutral patch to use with a JTV Variax acoustic setting

    I have recently purchased a variax JTX69 which is surprisingly good. I am trying to find i assume a neutral sounding patch on the axe fx to suit the acoustic modeling of the variax. I have a decent acoustic patch (thanks to Scott) which sounds fine through my standard electric guitar but does...
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    views on the James Tyler Variax

    I note that a few axe power users (Freeman, Scott etc) have posted a few comments about the variax. I have the chance to swap a new epiphone tribute i bought for a mint JTV-69 (plus £200). I have always been interested in new technology and part of playing the guitar is to get some fun out...
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    weird issue using an autowah on scenes

    I have a sweet child of mine preset with a few scenes. for the lead solo scene where a wah is used i have put in a wah block and attatched a LFO controller to it so it gives me a generic wah sweep up and down. (dont have an external controller yet) Now for some reason even if that block is...
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    Guide to updating firmware please

    When updating to the new 13 firmware will this override current presets. Also are there new presets with the firmware or are presets updated with the firnware. If presets are overwritten is there a way to back up for example a block of 30 presets. I have my own user presets saved in...
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    sceene controller guide for complete dummy

    I have read a number of posts on scene controllers ie setting min and max levels 0% to 100% but can work out how to apply this to even a simply patch with a delay where the delay timing changes for example from 433 ms to a fixed 230 ms in scene 2. I currently use x/y to do this i save the delay...
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    Digitech FS3X switch

    Will this work with the axe fx 2 as a way of switching presets or even scenes.
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    Steve Vai interview 2013 axe fx 2

    Interesting interview - at the 19 minute mark he confirms that he uses the axe fx 2 as his complete live rig. Thought he only used it for effects only Steve Vai - RigRundown 2013 - Portuguese Subtitles. - YouTube
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    would this work with the axe fx 2

    4 Button USB MIDI Footswitch MIDI Foot Controller with external pedal input | eBay I am looking at buying a simple midi controller for the axe fx 2 - just want something that can change scenes in a preset and possibly change up and down a preset. would this work - i know nothing about...
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    scenes and x/y states guidance needed

    I am setting up a fairly complicated preset with 2 scenes. Its for a u2 song i still havent found looking for etc. Now for the opening of the song i use 2 delays in parrallel. (hence using up the 2 delay blocks - one for the main dotted 8 delay and anothe for a short slapback delay which sounds...
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    user IR's fail to load in desired slots (solved)

    I am having major issues in loading IR's. I am a new owner and have been able to load through fractalbot the 2 Peter Thorn IR's to my user IR banks and can then use them in a preset. However when i have tried the same with user IR's i cant work out how to load them into a specific slot , they...
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    tone matching reference settings

    Can someone confirm the best setting for the reference channel and the local channel ie should it be sum L&R or just one chanel L or R I know on the sticky above on coopers guide there is a reference to cliff recomending using L or R rather than sum L&R on the refernce channel, does anyone...
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    quick tone match question - can or no cab

    I have looked into tone matching and understand the process. I know that you get the basic tone first then bypass the cab and add the tone block etc. Now after i do the tone match on the tone match block do i simply connect that to the amp and remove the cab or do i use a chain like this - amp -...
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    sorry another newbie question - playing backing tracks through the axe

    I am getting to know the beloved axe better every day ( now on my 3rd day of ownership) and would be interested in playing some backing tracks i have on my laptop through either monitors or headphones whilst playing through the axe fx. i have my axe connected to laptop by usb. Is this a...
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    newbie question loading user presets without axe edit

    I have looked at the wikki but it made no sense to me as it mentioned sending the preset by MIDI. Could someone explain how i load a user preset from axe exchange onto the axe fx 2 without axe edit. I tried using fractolbot by picking the sys file and sending it to the unit - there was then...
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    horray my axe fx 2 is arriving today - useful tips appreciated

    After sitting on an almighty fence over whether to buy ot not to buy i took the desicion to buy the axe fx 2 and its being dropped off by UPS today. I have already taken delivery of a basic set of studio monitors M_Audio BX5's as it will be used for now only at home. I also have a very expensive...
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    looking for a cheap FRFR speaker for axe 2 use

    I am putting together a wish list to get with my axe fx 2. I intend to use the axe soley for home use ie playing and recording. I therefore dont need a huge power amp/cab set up. Can any users recomend a cheapish FRFR set up. I understand that a set of studio monitors would work ok. I was...
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    newbie rack case advice for axe fx2

    I confess to being somewhat confussed over the various cases that are out there. I am looking to get a cheap case for my axe fx 2 (i dont intend to gig- just want some protection for my house/desktop) will this work ok Img Stage Line MR-102 2u Flight Case: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments
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    axe II and make shift speaker set up (av receiver/speakers)

    I am waiting for my axe to arrive and most of its use would likely be home livingroom use through headphones. I have a very decent set of full range headphones so that will be the typical use. It would be nice though to use a set of speakers to output the sound. I have been using a vox...
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    will the FX3 come out as soon as i buy the Fx2

    Does anyone know the estimated further lifespan of the fx2. I have a history of buying a product only for a new version to come out shortly thereafter. :mrgreen As i am looking at buying a fx 2 this week should i be concerned
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    Uk buyer - can i pay by credit card

    I am looking to buy an axe from the EU distributer but there does not seem to be any way of buying by credit card. However some user reviews mention that the chespest way of getting one in the UK is to avoid using paypal and purchase by credit card yet there does not seem to be this option on...
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