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Cab Lab 4 Loudness Problem

Hi, I installed Cab Lab 4 to 2 different Macs, one intel-based, the other m2. I'm using the latest Logic Pro. On both Macs I'm having a consistent problem. Cab Lab is 7dbs louder than other IR loaders, and Axe FX itself. Let me iterate: I did my first test comparing Cab Lab to other IR...
- TGM
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2023
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cab-Lab Products
Fractal LB-2 any future plans ?

Playing with different impedance curves in Axe FX3, I thought it was amazing to see how much effect the impedance curves have on sound and feel. I know that Fractal LB-2 already provides 2 solid impedance curves. However, does fractal have any plans to further improve the product and provide...
- TGM
- Thread
- Mar 17, 2023
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Quality of the recording path AxeFX3, FM3, FM9

Hi folks, I have had the AXE FX3 for a long time now, but recently started recording direct with it rather than using my audio interface. Man, that was a big jump in the quality of the sound. Everyone around me has noticed the difference, and asking how did I improve my guitar sound. Now, I'm...
- TGM
- Thread
- Nov 19, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Exporting a Preset as text ?

Hi, Is there a way to export a preset as a text file? All the parameters dumped in a human readible file.. What I am trying to achieve is to compare two presets using a text editor.
- TGM
- Thread
- Oct 29, 2022
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
USB Routing/Mapping for multiple Outputs

Hi, I have a very simple preset: The full preset outs to output 1. Output 2 is connected directly to the amp block, therefore I'm trying to omit whatever comes after the amp block. Now on my DAW there are 8 Axe FX USB inputs as you know, but no matter which input I choose, I cannot get the...
- TGM
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2022
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Mesa TC based on Wizard?

Hi, The more I use the MESA TC amp, the more I feel that this amp is based on a Wizard. I had a brief time with a Wizard amp therefore I am not %100. Anybody can shade light on this?
- TGM
- Thread
- Apr 22, 2022
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
A Curious Case of Diezels

Today I faced a strange phenomenon which actually yielded great results. Let me explain: I have a preset that utilizes the 2+ channel of Herbie, and I love this channel for it's full sound. However it does not have enough juice to do some shredding. Today, I switched just the amp block to VH4...
- TGM
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2021
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Recordig AXE FX 3 with Audient ID4

Hi folks, I've been using the USB output of AXE FX for all recording purposes. However, I received some 96kHz projects, and need to record guitars at that sample rate. I have an Audient ID4 at hand which has only 2 inputs: jfet guitar and mic/line with mic pre amp. 1- Which output of AXE FX...
- TGM
- Thread
- Sep 2, 2021
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Decent bass sound with a guitar?

Hi, Leon Todd had a great preset for getting a bass sound using the guitar. I wonder if any body else has something that they can share?
- TGM
- Thread
- Jun 5, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Any SSL2 users?

Hi, I was looking for an interface to record my guitars. Most of the times it will be Axe FX 3 going into the interface, but there will be times where I will go direct to the interface. I was checking SSL2. Are there any users in the forum who would provide feedback? Any other interface...
- TGM
- Thread
- May 27, 2021
- Replies: 1
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Implemented Make Carol Ann OD2 great again :)

Hi, OD2 is my favourite amp in the unit, which happily pushed me to buy the real amp. Therefore I am very well accustomed to the signature singing-warm Carol Ann midrange. Even though the amp sounds great with Cygnus, I think it lost some of it signature mid range. It is just a bit colder now...
- TGM
- Thread
- May 6, 2021
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
AFIII Killer Fuzz Sound - Big Wreck - Help is On the Way

Hi folks, I am having a hard time deciphering the fuzz sound in the intro riff. Is this a distorted bass, or are there guitars accompanying it, basically playing the same thing? And most importantly, how can I get a similar sound with Axe FX?
- TGM
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Dumble HRM - Bonamassa/Rappoport inspired lick

Hi folks, Here is a lick recorded using the ODS HRM model. Hope you like it. The lick itself is inspired by Joe Bonamassa, Doug Rappoport and of course Eric Johnson.
- TGM
- Thread
- Jan 30, 2021
- doug rappoport dumble eric johnson joe bonamassa
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Covid Blues

Hope you like it:
- TGM
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2021
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Bob Rock Recording Trick

Hi guys, In the following vid, Bob Rock mentions that in order to have a wall of sound, he records the dry guitar signal on one speaker, and on another speaker he would spill just the delay: Then he does the reverse, and mixes 4 tracks. It might be a newbie question, yet how can you simulate...
- TGM
- Thread
- Jul 15, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Don Poniz Power Control

Hi guys, I've just heard this demo video. and this new overdrive sounded really sweet. It is like a marriage between an OD and Fuzz pedal, inheriting best of both worlds. What do you think would be a similar sounding pedal in Axe Fx?
- TGM
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Pete Thorn Blues Preset - Some Clips

Hi, Here are 3 blues lick I've played using the Pete Thorn's blues preset. Hope you like them.
- TGM
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Dunlop Rotovibe

Hi, I'm utilizing a dunlop rotovibe for most of my solos. I'm trying to emulate this effect using rotaries in axe fx but I was not successfull. Would you guys please help if I can get closer to this effect using Axe FX 2's pedals? I'm including a clip here, sorry for my sloppy playing, I was...
- TGM
- Thread
- May 30, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What is this effect? -link updated

Do yo guys know what effect is being used to create that flabby lows starting from 02.05. I hear it a lot in dance music, it is the first time I hear it with high gain guitars and it sounds good. Any recommended plugins, or axe effects to achieve that sound?
- TGM
- Thread
- Nov 27, 2017
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Need advice to achieve this tasty raw sound

Hi, There are excellent examples of tight/modern sounding guitar tracks in this forum. However, I'm trying to go for a different direction. Any advice on how to achieve the dirty sound here with Axe FX 2: I am looking for anything like, amp, cab, eq suggestions, recording tips, etc.
- TGM
- Thread
- Oct 14, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
IR Suggestions for hot rodded Marshall sound

Hi, What are your favourite IRs to use with Friedman HBE or other hot rodded Marshalls? I'm listening to clips from Ownhammer's Lynchback and EDVH Bogner, both seems to be good in their own ways. Any suggestions?
- TGM
- Thread
- Mar 19, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Axe fx 2 MKII Q7 New IRs

Hi, After the q7 upgrade everyone is talking about factory IR 149, yet when I check my axe fx, I only see 132 factory IRs. Will this IR be made available for regular Axe Fx 2 users? As In the case of Ultra Res folder we have in firmware updates.
- TGM
- Thread
- Mar 16, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Recording with the enhancer block

Would it be wise to record in stereo using Axe's enhancer block to achieve Haas effect? If I pan %100 to left and right, then record in stereo, the resulting track will also be panned %100 right?
- TGM
- Thread
- Mar 15, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
USB Recording Question

Hi, Recording with stereo cabs confuse me a bit. If I choose the record via USB connection, When I use a Stereo Cab in my preset, if cabs are panned %20 each side, What would I get in Input 1? How about if cabs are %100 panned?
- TGM
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Recording with Garageband

Hi, I've read all the past threads, yet Apple has been updating Garageband and I wonder what is the latest with this? Recording with garageband + Axe Fx is so easy yet I was not able to get a decent sound. Would that be the result of 24 bit, 44.1 khz sample rate? I've installed the demo...
- TGM
- Thread
- Feb 21, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Motor City Pickups

Hi, Anybody using Wade's pickups? I've watched Mark Day's Friedman vid, in which he has Hot Heads, and I was just blown away. Anybody tried them with Axe?
- TGM
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Modern George Lynch Tone

Hi Guys, I am aiming to come up with a present to sound like George Lynch's modern era tone, for instance: KXM Are there any suggestions on how to achieve this?
- TGM
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
First Recording - need feedback and tips

Hi, This is my first recording with axe fx and I really need tips and tricks to develop myself further in recording and mixing guitars with axe. I am mostly using Yek's HBE preset, which sounds great in the room. It really has an amp in the room feeling; so fat and organic. In the recording I...
- TGM
- Thread
- Oct 9, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Wish - Bogner Helios !!!

Dear Fractal, The only beast we are missing right now. I know people view it as a Plexi remake. however when you play it, the drive channel has a very raw and uncontrollable feeling. Also the sound has the Bogner thing going on. Check this out.
- TGM
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Using 2 amps, and putting latency on one of them

Hi When I record guitars, I generally put a small amount of latency, like 5ms between two tracks, if you haven't tried it yet you may be amazed by the results. I know it is possible to use two amps with axe, and we can also use a stereo cab. Is it possible to put this small latency on...
- TGM
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion