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Ultimate bedside amp?

I've been looking for a simple and small solution for a bedside amp. I looked at all the various feature complete models (e.g. Katana Air, Yamaha THR, etc) but none of them have the feel and response of FA gear, at least for me. After getting an FM-3, I still have my AX-8 laying around so I...
- Matt_B_77
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- Feb 25, 2022
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Input Trim = Voltage Multiplier?

Hello folks, I recently broke out a guitar I haven't used with the FM3 yet and it has single coils. My patches have all been built for PAFs (Dimarzio 36ths to be exact) so besides the tonal differences, there is a gain difference as well since the single coils are not hot but any stretch...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2021
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Questions for FC Owners Re: Layouts

I've signed up for the FM-3 wait list but I've got a question about using layouts which is a feature that is shared, at least on some level, with the FC pedals. If I understand how layouts work I believe I should be able to set up the FM-3 footswitches for the following layouts. Would some...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Apr 24, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
Can In 2/FX Return level be controlled by Expression Pedal?

Hi, I was trying to determine if the In 2/FX Return level be assigned to an expression pedal? I looked at the manual online (not at home right now) and it doesn't appear to be possible. I want to do this so I can run backing tracks into In 2 and control its volume with an expression "knob". I...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2019
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Question on York Audio Bipolar Pack

In the Axe FX III there are two stock IRs from York Audio that I want: - 4x12 Recto ST 57M C YA - 4x12 Recto ST 121 Brt YA Does anyone know if these IRs are in the York Audio Bipolar Pack? Please advise. Thanks.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Feb 6, 2019
- Replies: 1
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
If you really miss tubes.....

...you can now have them in your pickups. :eek::oops::rolleyes:o_O Tube Driven Guitar Pickups
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
I don't normally try to predict things but.....

I have a sneaking suspicion that the release of Fractal's next generation of "all-in-one on-the-floor" product(s)(e.g. the AX-8 II) is on the horizon and here's why. 1) The AX-8 is almost 4 years old and based upon Fractal's track record, it's at the end of it's life. 2) The Axe-FX II XL+ is...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Nov 26, 2018
- Replies: 52
- Forum: The Lounge
Custom Pedal board breakout box

Hello folks, I'm looking to get a custom pedal board mounted breakout box for an AX-8 rig. I sent BPTA an inquiry this morning but I'm looking for other sources for this piece of gear, just to see what's out there. Any help would be appreciated.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Nov 21, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Anyone run audio into the FX Return?

Has anyone ever run audio into the FX loop return on the AX-8? I'm looking to connect the audio out of my Surface table into the FX Return (Input 2, Left and Right) of the AX-8. While I could use an external mixer for this I'd rather not.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Simple question about footswitch assignments

Hi, I've read through the AX8 manual and read through some posts here about footswitch assignments but I'm hoping someone can just answer a simple question for me. As far as I can tell, I can set up the 1-8 switches so switches 1-4 are presets and 5-8 are for scene selection. I know that if I...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2018
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 CPU Usage Check

Hello folks, I currently own an XL II+ and MFC-101 MKII and I'm thinking about getting an AX-8 as well, just for portability and simplicity. I don't push the Axe FX too hard so my preset requirements are too demanding. I've done some research on AX-8 CPU usage by visiting the page a forum...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Nov 8, 2018
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Easiest way to compare 2 presets?

Hello folks, I've got a 2 presets on the Axe-FX that should same pretty much the same but there is something noticeably different about them. I've tried copying over the block that I thought might affect this (Amp, Drive, Cab) but the difference is still there. To be clear, the other blocks...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Odd AX-8 Question

I'm kicking around the idea of getting an AX-8 had an odd question. Are the screw holes (for the screws that hold the bottom plate of the AX-8 on) are in the exact same spots as they are for the MFC-101 MKIII? I ask because I have a pedalboard built for the MFC and hope the screw holes will...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Best method to globally reduce output level?

I've got a pair of Xitone powered cabs that I want to easily balance the levels between which is most easily accomplished by just pegging their input level controls. Doing this makes the Axe FX hardware output control (physical knob) a little touchy. The difference between sort-of-quiet and...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Best-Tronics response times?

Hello folks, I want to get a Best-Tronics patch panel for my Axe FX rack so I sent them an e-mail via their website quote form a little over 3 days ago. So far I've not received any response from them, not even a "We received your email and will get back to you ASAP/within X days". I don't feel...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Sep 23, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Racks that won't fit Axe FX?

Hello folks, I need to order a rack for my Axe FX and as I recall there is at least one, maybe two different brands/types that won't fit an Axe FX because the front cover hits the handles. For the life of me I can't remember which ones are like this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jun 9, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Tips on building a simple cable loom?

I ordered some active Xitone cabs yesterday and I need to build some simple cable looms with a mic cable and power cable for each cab. My first thought is to just use cable ties to hold the cables together. Seems like it would work even if it wouldn't look very clean. Any other ideas on how...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- May 29, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Alto TS210/212 or EV ZLX-12P?

Looking for opinions from those who have tried or owned the Alto TS210 (or 212) and the EV ZLX-12P. I'm figuring out budget end FRFR solutions before I start looking at high-end solutions (Atomic, Xitone, etc.). Both the Altos and the EV are in the same range (sub $500) and my gut swings me...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- May 16, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
I'm in IR Heaven

I finally broke down and bought a couple of cab pack last weekend (#20 and #14 to be exact) and holy cow I am in heaven. To be clear, it's not that the new IRs are better than the stock ones but it's the variety that is awesome. For CP20 I just loaded in the Ace folder IRs and then all of the...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Alloy and/or Ace folders in CP14?

Because it's not mentioned on FAS' website I suspect that CP14 does not contain Alloy and/or Ace folders but I figured I'd confirm this one way or the other. Thanks.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Someone is selling their Axe FX on eBay.....

...and touting the fact that they're including some 3rd some party "paid for" IRs. I know that selling "used" 3rd party IRs here is forbidden and I agree with the philosophy behind this. I have an inkling of how hard folks work to make 3rd party IRs so when someone opts to just give them away...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2016
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
One MFC to use with Two Axe FXs

What I'm asking is I'm thinking about getting 2nd Axe FX so I'm wondering if swapping one MFC between two Axe FXs is quick and easy? To be clear I won't be using them at the same time.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Feb 11, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Pedal Train Soft Case and MFC101?

I'm researching pedal boards for the MFC101 and 1-2 expression pedals and I'm leaning towards a Pedal Train board. I won't be moving it that much so I don't want to pay for a hard case and want to keep the budget low. My only concern is that the current Pedal Train boards that are deep enough...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
How many expression pedals are you using?

As I'm thinking out my pedalboard (for MFC and expression pedals) I was thinking about what my future needs might be for expression pedals. Should I get a board that fits what I have now (MFC + 2 expression pedals) or get one large enough for a possible third pedal. That made me wonder how...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2016
- Replies: 34
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Passive or active cabs? That is the question

As I research what kind of FRFR speakers I want I was curious about why some folks go with passive vs active, assuming they're running solid state amps for the full FRFR experience. To be clear I'm not looking for opinions on which speakers or amps to go for but rather why you took one road vs...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jan 30, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Running cables for active FRFR cabs

I'm thinking through FRFR options for my Axe FX and I had a question about running cables for active FRFR cabs. What I'm specifically wondering about is running an balanced XLR cable and AC cable next to each other. I know in general that running power cables right next to audio cables is...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Jan 4, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Thinking about buying CP 20 but....

....wondering how folks manage to work their way through the huge amount of variety in it. Having 1,776 IRs to play with is mind boggling. There are a few that some folks have used to create some amazing presets with but that's like 2 or 3 out of the 1,776. I'd be interested to hear the...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 27, 2015
- Replies: 29
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
How much disk space does an IR take up?

I'm doing research on a new laptop/tablet just for Axe Edit and want to give myself some room for IRs. Would someone be so kind as to tell me how much disk space, worst case, a single IR takes up? I'm more interested in the ones released by FAS, OH and the like. Thanks.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Moved from Ultra to MK XL + and...

....rebuilding my presets is interesting to say the least. I backed up all my presets from my Ultra so I can look at them in Axe Edit but tonight I just did them from memory at least at a high level. I'm starting with the basics. Same drive, same amp, same cab (not sure about the IR being the...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 19, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Looking for IR of Mesa 112 Theile with EVM200

I'm looking for an IR of the Mesa 112 Theile cab loaded with an EVM200. I've searched the forum there and didn't see this specific IR (found some EVMs) so if anyone has it to share or could point me towards a company selling it I would really appreciate it. Thanks.,
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 12, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Migrating patch settings from Ultra to MKII XL+

I'm awaiting delivery today of the MKII XL+ and I want to "migrate" some patch settings from my Ultra to the new unit. To be clear I know I can't take a sysex patch file from the Ultra and upload it to the MKII. However I do recall some mention of being able to see a patch's settings in some...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Finally upgraded

After owning Axe FX Ultras for about 7 years or so now I finally got around to upgrading to a MK II XL+. I was going to hold out for the AX8 but decided I wanted to the fuller feature set of the rack version. I love combining different combinations of cabs, mics and sometimes amps which I could...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Quick Question on MFC

I've got quick and relatively simple question about a specific configuration of the MFC footswitches. I've glanced at the manual but don't really have much time to read it and to be clear I don't own one either. My questions is this - can I configured the switches like this: 1-5 Presets 6-10...
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 4, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Which Drivers for Midisport 2x2

After doing some cursory searching through the forum I didn't find a clear answer as to which drivers I should use for a Midisport 2x2. Do I want the latest ones from M-Audio or the default Windows drivers? I'm running Windows 8.1 and I'm working with an Ultra.
- Matt_B_77
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2015
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion