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Recording with USB glitch !

Hi guys I have just come to record with my axe FX II using USB for the first time. I am into a newish iMac running latest Logic ProX. When I play through logic or record I get an occasional click sound that sounds like a glitch to me. I checked I'm not running the signal to hot, so it's not...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
No signal on fire up

Hi guys. On some of my patches where I am using my SP1 volume pedal through my foot controller in the usual way when I first go to these patches there is no volume till I rock the volume pedal back n forth, then it all works as normal again ? Would anyone know why this is please ? Thanks, matt.
- mattseed
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Awesome Mystery ???

Hi guys. I updated from 17 to 18 last week all good. One of my patches that was a Marshall now shows the amp block to be a Dumble, the OD 100 HRM. Now the odd bit is if I change the amp block to another amp and then back to either the Dumble or the original Marshall it's not anywhere near the...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2015
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Can't update my MFC 101 III

Hi gang I just updated my axe fx II to latest firmware today.....all cool there. I have just now tried to update my MFC III and when I plug it into my ace fx via a midi cable and use the supplied power adaptor and change the two parameters on the axe all as instructed. The MFC display reads...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Mar 19, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Wah wah problem !

Hi guys, I have a little problem which is my Mission SP1 pedal acts as my wah. In the presets I have made its fine but in the ones I havnt touched, I go to one and by default the wah is on but the pedal isn't working so I can't really turn it off. I know I can manually turn it off, that's not...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
PLEASE PLEASE HELP IM STUMPED!!!

Hi guys i have posted this once but not sure i have explained it well enough, so please allow me start again. My MFC III as attached to my Axe FX as per normal. For a long while everything is just fine. I just updated the software on the Axe FX and the MFC to the latest. All good except my...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC assign issue

Hi guys, I set my MFC 101 mkIII up ages ago so that switches 1 to 4 move up presets so, Switch1 preset 200 Switch2 preset 201 Etc Just updated to latest firmware on the MFC and that's all got lost somehow and for the life of me I can not find out how I did it. Just looking at the Manuel about...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Expression pedal to alter gain ?

Hi gang. Could I just ask, I am trying to set up just one patch so that my SP1 expression pedal controls the gain of the amp. Is this posable please and if so could some kind person tell me how please ? Thank you Matthew
- mattseed
- Thread
- Sep 20, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What's the worst that could happen ???

Hi guys I have and AxeFXII and I had my favourite tone set which was a Soldano 100 right up to version 13 (I think or was it 12) when something about the amps changed and we were told to do an amp reset. Since then I havnt been able to replicate the same tone......I saved the preset without...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Sep 17, 2014
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
New cabs - how to upload them ?

Hi guys, I finally took the plunge and bought a cab pack, I went for the cab pack5 4X12 set. Stupid question I guess but there's no instructions for how to get them into the axe. Do I need cab lab ? I opened the folder and there is 3 folders, one is for the axe FX II which is what I have, but...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
USB Latency problem

Hi guys I have just done an A/B test recording using an analog out XLR and a USB cable. No matter what I do I can't get rid of some latency that's driving me mad. I use Logic Pro X I even put the input buffer down to 32 and it is still there. It's not there at all using the XLR......but I want...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jul 9, 2014
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
OwnHammer question

Hi guys can I just ask those that have the ownhammer cab pack volume3 ultra res, is it really worth buying over the stock cabs in the axe FX II currently. I am tempted to give them a go but would love to hear someone who owns them let me know what your thoughts are? Is it a subtle difference or...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Shaking the room!!!!

Hi guys I use my axe FX with a Matrix GT1000 and Matrix Q12A speaker. I have struggled for a while with an odd little problem that I feel daft bringing up. When I use this rig in my home recording room full of kit, boxes, stands etc etc stuff all over the room buzzes when I play low chunky...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2014
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Options for 44.1K recording only

Hi guys, I want to record some tracks onto existing songs that were all done at 44.1K. Now I know the Axe a FX is 48K output only on the USB but is that the same for a SPDIF connection. I'm not to familiar with how SPDIF works technically speaking? I also don't really understand what an AES...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jun 22, 2014
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
When does Beta end

Hi guys at what point does 15 stop being Beta and go to a fully trusted version. I'm too much of a chicken to try the Beta? Thank you
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2014
- Replies: 123
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to upload ultra Rez

Hi guys, I just updated to the latest 14 firmware and noticed there was a folder with some new ultra Rez ir's in. I take it these don't load auto. How do you get these into the axe fx? I tried dropping them into fractal bot but when I click begin it only seems to give me amp presets to dump into...
- mattseed
- Thread
- May 26, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC switching an XY

Hello guys. I have been trying to figure out how to make a switch on the MFC change to the Y of an XY effect I have set. I have a reverb set to a switch on the MFC but then when I press another switch I want it to go to the Y effect of the same reverb and of course stop the original X setting...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2014
- Replies: 26
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Can one effect stop another on a MFC ?

Hi guys is it posable for instance to have two separate delays in one patch and assign them to two different switches on the MFC. Then while was is already engaged you step on the switch for the other and it cancels the first. Basically swapping between the two delays or reverbs or any effects...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
A bit stuck on assigning to MFC

Hi guys I have tried and tried but I can't figure out how to assign my tuner to be on preset button number 5 on MFC. I went into edit, midi, moved across to AI 5 and it had preset 5 there originally so I selected it and scrolled till it said tuner. Then I exited it, and nothing.......there's no...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Setting up record help!

Hi guys I am new usb to the axe fx. Just spent the last few months working my way round it and making good progress. For the first time just now I have tried to set up to record and it's gone a bit sour. I am using an Apple iMac running latest logic proX and my first plan was to use a high...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Upload Ultrares cabs

Hi guys....just a quick question. I have just updated my axe fx II to 14 from 12 and have just noticed that there is a folder in the download with 3 sub folders full of UltraRes cabs. I thought it might have uploaded them but it hasn't. I tried to upload one as a test using fractal bot but...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Cable Choice ??? Please help ???

Hi guys I have asked something similar once before but please help ? I am now ready to connect my axe fx 2 to my mac to record.... My problem is it's 8 metres away from the computer I record too and I need to make the right choice of cable that will work at that length. I have had so many...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Feb 22, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
OHammer......Don't understand?

Hi guys, as someone who hasn't delved to deep into my axe fx yet, all the talk about the new 14 FW seems to based around these great sounding ir's. Can I just ask seeing as Cliff is a blumin genius, why is the Own Hammer stuff regarded to be so much better than what fractal produce as far as...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Feb 8, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
DONT pick amps with your eyes!

I'm new to the world of Fractal Axe FXII and loving it. One bit of advice that I'd like to share with anyone else who is either new or about to buy is something I learnt very quickly. DONT pick presets with your eyes, use your ears instead! The point being, when I got mine working for the...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2014
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Wah's on every time?

Hi guys I have just set up for the first time my Mission Sp-1 expression pedal. I followed the YouTube tutorial by Katsukuri Media (thanks for that video it's brilliant guys and really helped me out) and it all works fine as a volume pedal then a wah upon click. Did the exact same thing to 2 or...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fractal just started buzzing !

Hi gang. Only just git my fractal before Xmas and due to my guitar being away I have only started using it this past 2 weeks. Tonight out of the blue a buzzing inside the fractal started, to my lay mans ears sounds like a loud fan......or a very small motorbike. I can't believe it's broke down...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe FX Tuition ?

Hi guys is there any good tuition videos out there to learn all about how to use the axe FX ? I am mildly dyslexic and struggle to take in Manuel's like the axe one. For years now I've always used videos like MacPro videos to learn Logic Pro etc. I've seen a few on YouTube but they just tend to...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jan 19, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fractal bot problem - newbie.

Hi guys I am very new to my fractal and for the first time I am trying to set up axe edit and also use fractal bot to upload a few presets etc. From what I gather from a YouTube vid from G66 you just need to connect you axe via a USB to use both softwares. I have plugged a USB in and nether are...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Jan 17, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Faslink, Ethernet or Ethercon ?

Hi guys I am looking to get a cable to connect my new axe fx to my new MFC III. Now I know they have the new faslink cable option on there but this seems to cost a fair bit and from what I gather the advantage is that it's super solid, however I don't ever play live so that's not really an issue...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2013
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Fractal Audio Ruined My Christmas

A bit of advice for next Christmas. Don't do what I did this year and go out and buy an entire Fractal rig a few days before Christmas. The problem comes when friends and relatives give you there we'll thought out gifts a few days later on Christmas Day.....all's you end up doing is comparing...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 27, 2013
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Mono help please ?

Hi guys I have just got my axe fx II, Matrix Gt1000 and Matrix Q12. Just going through the Manuel's and there seems to be all the options under the sun for a stereo hook up but not mono. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've thought that you would use the Matrix GT1000 in stereo mode and just use...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 24, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What's the best way to record

Hi guys just about to order an axe fx II and an MFC III foot controller.....can't wait! Just trying to get things lined up that I might need to record with it. I use an Apple Mac with Logic pro9 I also have an RME interface. From what I read there are different ways to hook up an axe fx. So...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 14, 2013
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC III ???

Hi gang, does anyone know when the new MFCIII will be released. I'm waiting to buy and axe fx II and wanted to buy it all together ? Thanks guys Matthew
- mattseed
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Matrix New Stuff

Can anyone who went to axe Fest tell me what the products from Matrix were please. I believe some sort of new 2x12 and a cool white amp I could see on there Facebook page but no details yet. Matt
- mattseed
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
FRFR 1x12 V's 2x12 Question

Hi guys. Ya know the difference between a 1x12 and a 2x12 in normal guitar cab world that we all know so well. Does the same thing apply to an FRFR based set up. I guessed it might not as the displacement of the FRFR is much wider and when it's not about more volume is there any advantage to a...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Where is the volume set ? Please help ?

Hi guys I am about to buy my first axe FXII and looking to get a Matrix GT1000 amp and Q12 cab or there Q12 active cab......still can't decide that yet.....mainly for bedroom volumes. Anyway my question is when using an axe FX into a powered FRFR set up like this can you control the volume of...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Oct 2, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
North West UK Owner Axe FXII please

Hi guys anyone have an Axe FXII in and around the North West UK that wouldn't mind me popping over for an hour to have a quick demo. I'm 99% there in deciding to buy one but would love the chance to try one out first. I don't know how to let you know that I'm not a crazy man....the only thing I...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Sep 21, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
New to forum | should I buy one then?

Hi guys I have been thinking about getting an FXII for some time. I only write and record at home these days classic rock to prog metal. I ave been through many amps but struggled to get great tones at back bedroom volumes. I have heard so much about these things but I live in the uk so I just...
- mattseed
- Thread
- Sep 20, 2013
- Replies: 46
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion