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  1. rdpar

    Advantage of 4cord method over straight into amp

    SO what exactly is the advantage of using the 4 cord method as opposed to just pluging your axe 8 into the front end of a combo to just to use the effects of the axe 8?
  2. rdpar

    Riders on the storm keys delay/reverb

    Can anyone help me craft the right effect that's on the keyboards in the decending minor scale in the entro to riders on the storm. thanks
  3. rdpar

    Dimensions of the FM9

    what are all the extra buttons
  4. rdpar

    Dimensions of the FM9

    thanks
  5. rdpar

    Rotovibe/ Univibe sounds

    Try putting a Face Fuzz , then a chorus(set it to dimension1 and mix at 40%) and then the phaser set to 40% mix, rate at 1.9 depth at 5.5 and tone at 10. then your amp and cab etc. works for me
  6. rdpar

    Dimensions of the FM9

    What are the dimensions of the FM9?
  7. rdpar

    HOW CAN i LOAD JUST BANKS 1-16 WITH FRACTAL BOT

    iS IT POSSIBLE TO JUST LOAD BANKS-1-16 OF THE FACTORY PRESETS INTO MY AXE8
  8. rdpar

    Scene Change with External Switches

    I have a very similar problem. I have my external switch set to toggle between scene 1 and scene 8( I don't remember how to set that up, and could use some advice on that actually). antway, when changing presets, I have to tap the switch twice for it to change scenes, but only the first time on...
  9. rdpar

    NEEDHELP WITH EXTERNAL SWITCH TO CHANGE SCENES

    I forgot how to get my external switch to change scenes in my ax8. I had it set up to toggle between 1 and 8. thanks
  10. rdpar

    AX 8 - Problem in accessing the setup screen

    Rex, the key, at least for my unit which is fully up to date, is : when in the preset name screen, tap " exit/shift/store" and baddabing:)
  11. rdpar

    AX 8 - Problem in accessing the setup screen

    I have tried numerous times. Reloaded latest firmware, which I already had. Have tried turning it off and back on and tried again. Still nothing at all happens when I press shift and then store
  12. rdpar

    AX 8 - Problem in accessing the setup screen

    This absolutely does not work on my axe 8. At some point they changed how to do it. But I forgot and now I'm in a home for the criminally insane axe8 owners. If anyone knows the secret please please let me know so I can get out of this place😣
  13. rdpar

    accessing the global menu on axe8

    That doesn't work.😣 doesn't access the setup menu. It does nothing at all.
  14. rdpar

    Global Volume Pedal Setup?

    For some reason i cant access the setup menu. Shift-setup doesn't work. Any suggestions please. Thanks.
  15. rdpar

    Axe 8 global memory access?

    My axe8 is acting up. I can't access the menu /global /i/o , or utility. Any ideas. Also my tuner is not coming up any more when I hold down the designated footswitch.
  16. rdpar

    accessing the global menu on axe8

    I forgot how to access the global menu on my axe 8. any help out there? :)
  17. rdpar

    Is there any way to use headphones

    Any way to use headphones with the axe8. A
  18. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    thanks sskkmm , very nice preset. The way I have used my axe 8 in the past is through an Atomic clr cab(not wedge). and it sounds incredible. I only use two scenes. 1 and 8 switched with an external switch. Now that I had a '62 bassman combo amp clone built , I am wanting to use that. Mainly...
  19. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    thanks I'll try that one when I get back to my studio. It seems the hardest part, when trying to use amp blocks is a irritating high frequency, but I got that worked out. The crunch sounds just sound bad altogether, but If I don't use an amp block, me freidman be-od peda lworks great in the fxloop.
  20. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    I am starting from scratch. The drive pedals in the axe 8 are just not making it at all for me except for a cleanish strat sound . Works best for me if I use an amp block(brit jm450) and boost that with the blues od drive pedal. sounds good. I am so glad you mentioned internal I/o/ levels. It...
  21. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    I made the instrument input pad -6db and that reduced the amount of input enough that the red led on the front panel never lights up. Still working on the right drive combo to get the sound I hear in my head, but I'm getting close:)
  22. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    thank you very much. Some real good ideas. I hope you are well and safe.
  23. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    Well, the main problem I'm having is, well, frankly the drive blocks sound really bad. They color the sound dramatically and just sound terrible no matter what I do. So I put a be-od in front of the axe 8 and it works pretty good. I'm thinking, to get the Hendrixy cleanish sound, I my have to...
  24. rdpar

    Tip for using the AX8 for effects only

    Looking for some tips on using my axe 8 for effects only in front of my 1962 baseman amp. Thanks
  25. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    Yup and I didn't see it when I posted it. LOL I'm having a senior day, not a senior moment .lol thanks for you patience.
  26. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    Because I'm a curious kinda guy and couldn't find the info you sent me in the manual. I looked again and still didn't find it. Was there some kinda update to the manual I don't know about? If not could you give me the page number, for my future reference. thanks
  27. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    Ahaaa, I got it. thanks.
  28. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    Please let me know what you find out.:)
  29. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    On my axe fx II it specified a "trs" cable for switches so I assumed it was the same for the axe 8. In order for "my" axe 8 to use ext. switch #2 for scene toggle , assigning the scene select to #2 did not work, however assigning it to 34 worked. Thans all for your input.
  30. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    GOT IT!!! For future ::: Go to I/o page(on the axe8)go to ctrl. page --set external 1 , 2 , 3 ,or 4 to 34--scroll down to scene select and assign to pedal 1 , 2, 3 , OR 4 ( depending on which switch jack you are using. BADA BING:):) this will toggle between scenes 1&8. NO MIDI SWITCH...
  31. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    Nope , that didn't work.
  32. rdpar

    external pedal to change scenes?

    I'm having a senior moment and I forgot how to get external pedal#2 to change scenes. I know it toggles between scene one and scene 8. I used to have my axe8 set that way but have been experimenting with using the axe8 with a combo amp(so far not good), using external pedal #2 to just change...
  33. rdpar

    AX8 as pedalboard in front of amp

    Soug47. I am having the same problem as you stated in your initial post. It's maddening. I just had an amp built, it sounds great until I try to go thru the ax8. My amp is a clone of a "62 bassman , so it's real clean. Using no cab or amp block. The drive pedals in the axe 8 sound terrible...
  34. rdpar

    PRESETS FOR AXE 8 STRAIGHT INTO COMBO AMP, NO LOOP

    Does anyone have any presets for running the axe 8 straight into a combo amp without an effects loop.?
  35. rdpar

    Best results for AX8 straight into a combo

    DO YO DO YOU KNOW IF I SHOULD CHANGE OUTPUT LEVEL1( MAIN) NOMINAL LEVEL FROM +4 TO -10?
  36. rdpar

    Best results for AX8 straight into a combo

    I will try that. Thanks
  37. rdpar

    Best results for AX8 straight into a combo

    Thanks for the reply. I have a manual. I am looking for other suggestions. Particularly using pedals in front of or after the axe8 for best results. My amp has no fx loop. I tried in vain to use a Friedman dirty Shirley mini with my axe and was not successful in getting the proper tone. Seems to...
  38. rdpar

    Best results for AX8 straight into a combo

    Can I get some suggestions for using my axe8 with my 1964 bassman clone. I've been using an atomic 500watt frff cab. I want to go back to a tube amp and use the axe8 for "some" effects. Also some suggestions on using external drive pedals please . Thanks
  39. rdpar

    looking for "man in the box" talk box effect:)

    looking for "man in the box" talk box effect:)
  40. rdpar

    Playing AX8 Through a Guitar Amp

    So is it wrong to use amp and cab blocks on the ax8 out 1 front end of amp. With a bit of tweeking (roll of a lot of high end) it sounds the best with my Freidman Dirty Shirley mini combo set pretty clean. I can send the patch I use the most if you like.
  41. rdpar

    AX8 as effects unit into real tube combo

    I am interested in some input as to the best way to utilize my actual hand wired Friedman Dirty shirley with the ax8. So far after a few hours of noodling around I have come up with a few good clean and not so clean Hendrixy SRV type tones. I have set my Shirley tones at 12'oclock , the master...
  42. rdpar

    AX8 into Friedman Dirty Shirley for effects only

    thanks got it:)
  43. rdpar

    AX8 into Friedman Dirty Shirley for effects only

    I guess I'm asking how to set up the ax8 to just use the effects . you know reverb , delay , pitch drive. when needed into a guitar amp.probably a dumb question but just asking
  44. rdpar

    AX8 into Friedman Dirty Shirley for effects only

    any suggestions for this patch. never tried it. amp is on order:)
  45. rdpar

    Who has a great Octavia sound?

    Thanks guys. I got it:)
  46. rdpar

    Who has a great Octavia sound?

    I have tried that but it takes a lot of tweeking and , well , still not right to my ears. Thanks for you're reply
  47. rdpar

    Who has a great Octavia sound?

    I heard a guy last night that had a great rig. A'65 bassman head into a jcm800 combo. but only used the speaker from the marshall . HIs pedal was a Precision electronics "experience pedal" . it's an octave fuzz. It sounded absolutely perfect. Not too bassey or nasally. Soooo , anybody got that...
  48. rdpar

    Fulltone OCD?

    awesome , thanks
  49. rdpar

    Fulltone OCD?

    Is one of the ax8 drive pedals a model of the fultone ocd ? Is there one that is a Klon?
  50. rdpar

    BILLY GIBBONS' SOUND

    Anybody got Billy Gibbons sound down pat:):) thanks
  51. rdpar

    WAH IS EITHER FULL ON OR FULL OFF

    OMG!!! DUH!!!! I need more coffee. thank you
  52. rdpar

    WAH IS EITHER FULL ON OR FULL OFF

    Why is my wah either full on or full off. I have it set to auto engage with my mission expression pedal. Always worked with my axe fx II?????
  53. rdpar

    toggle scenes with ext. switch 2?

    WhiteSpace….GOT IT!!! For future ::: Go to I/o page(on the axe8) --set external 1 , 2 , 3 ,or 4 to 34--scroll down to scene select and assign to pedal 1 , 2, 3 , OR 4 ( depending on which switch jack you are using. BADA BING:):) this will toggle between scenes 1&8. NO MIDI SWITCH REGUIRED...
  54. rdpar

    toggle scenes with ext. switch 2?

    @yek if you can remember what it is , it would save me some headache:):)
  55. rdpar

    toggle scenes with ext. switch 2?

    that's how I used it with my axe fx II. but I don't remember how I did it. only 1-8 though , I can make work. thanks
  56. rdpar

    toggle scenes with ext. switch 2?

    I can't seem to figure out how to get external foot switch 2 to toggle between scene 1 and 2. Any suggestions thanks:)
  57. rdpar

    Randy Rhoads tone?

    how does that work
  58. rdpar

    Randy Rhoads tone?

    English please. I'm American and am not bilingual , sorry. Like most of us . lol And I failed French in school …..twice:(:( I couldn't imagine being a rock star and having to learn a second language. lmao! So now I'm a has been wanna be rock star that is not bilingual:(
  59. rdpar

    Hendrix Univibe sound

    Ok thanks I'll try that. Just saw Phil Sayse do machine gun and now I gotta do it.lol but I had just packed up my ax8 so I couldn't try stuff , so thanks. About 4 days from now I'll have time to unpack the axe 8 and try it.
  60. rdpar

    Hendrix Univibe sound

    Anyone got a Hendrix type univibe sound:)??
  61. rdpar

    I have a different utility status meters????

    Thank you Chris. I'm so used to my axfxIIxl.
  62. rdpar

    I have a different utility status meters????

    I have these: INSTEAD OF THESE. why???
  63. rdpar

    Suggestions for an external scene switch

    I need an external switch to toggle between two scenes. I have one but the base is too small , any suggestions? I don't want to use Velcro. Just want it to sit on the floor.
  64. rdpar

    FracTool - for power users only

    drag and drop of presets is fine except I get no sound. I have checked to make sure all out puts on all blocks is proper and also out put of patch. just no sound and even if I delete my reverb block and make a new one it shuts off the reverb after I play a note and shows an exclamation point in...
  65. rdpar

    Can't access Setup mode AX8 [solved]

    Nope ,does not work for me. I'm guessing it's because I have the display "display large text-always". I have to tap exit and then shift+store. thanks for the response. I got it.
  66. rdpar

    Can't access Setup mode AX8 [solved]

    for some reason I can't access the setup mode on my ax8. any suggestions?
  67. rdpar

    Axe-Fx II XL/XL+ Presets Converted To AX8?

    Fractool???where is it?:)
  68. rdpar

    recomended small combo amp for AX8?

    Thanks jefferski. I might try one of those. I don't mind a bit of tweaking to make it sound better. It's the weight that I'm concerned with.
  69. rdpar

    recomended small combo amp for AX8?

    LMAO SO I was talkin to my wife about the guy in the quote above , and told her that he would probably return his brand new (helix) and yup HE did:):) So he's back to his 5150. Returned the power cab also and told me it sounded like S**t. I am sure he didn't quite know how to deal with the...
  70. rdpar

    recomended small combo amp for AX8?

    hmmm I like that power cab also. 15lbs lighter than what I have. I have a friend who replaced me in the last band I was in , who just bought one. I'll see how he likes it.
  71. rdpar

    recomended small combo amp for AX8?

    all great ideas ,,,,but I already have an Atomic clr cab not wedge. hard to beat that sound , however it's beating up my 5'5" 135lb 70 yr old frame. lol Yeah I know I don't look 70 in the pic. I was 67 at the time . My clr is 47.5 pounds,,ug. so , and I am not looking to spend another 1000 on a...
  72. rdpar

    recomended small combo amp for AX8?

    what's a good solid state combo amp for the ax 8. no more than 30lbs. :):) prefer 1x12 speaker.
  73. rdpar

    Axe-Fx II vs AX8

    Smittefar , thanks so much. Problem solved. Yes one preset for each if they are really different. I usually only use two scenes anyway.
  74. rdpar

    Axe-Fx II vs AX8

    SOOO it's a delay.
  75. rdpar

    Axe-Fx II vs AX8

    I have an axe fx II and almost always use two amps. One for scene one and usally the same amp beefed up for scene 2. I know with the axe fx II there is a bit of unacceptable delay if I use x/y changes. I have been experimenting with just using one amp and changing x/y settings and it works fine...
  76. rdpar

    FRACTAL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERFACE??

    Yes, and I get the same static even with everything unplugged except the power cord. You can see the leds lighting up. The issue is unquestionably the ID22. I have another very cheapbehringer interface for travel purposes and it works great , just not the quality.
  77. rdpar

    FRACTAL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERFACE??

    Thanks. Lifting the ground worked for the fractal to Audient problem . The sound is like an old radio between stations kind of static. So it seemed odd to me that lifting the ground would work since the static sounds nothing like a ground loop. But there is definitely some thing bad wrong with...
  78. rdpar

    FRACTAL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERFACE??

    So I have an Audient ID22. Here's the problem: I get continuous static (loud) whenever I plug in an xlr or 1/4 inch cable from any of the outputs of the fractal to any input of the ID22. So , it gets more weird. This happens even if the Fractal is off and no power connected. If I disconnect the...
  79. rdpar

    Need a more natural growl

    try this. It sounds great to me . Get it and then maybe tweak just a bit to taste.
  80. rdpar

    ANY HAVE AN AUDLEY FREED "COL" TONE PRESET?

    Still can't get it right , any help out there? thanks.
  81. rdpar

    Audley Freed COL sound

    Anyone have a good Audley Freed CRY OF LOVE tone preset. Pulling my hair out with this one. thanks
  82. rdpar

    One of my all-time favorite tones: Sting Me by The Black Crowes

    Anybody got a good preset for Audley Freed Cry of love tone?:):)
  83. rdpar

    pro tools 12 recording usb ax fx 11?

    how do I record using usb into pro tools. my pt crashes.
  84. rdpar

    Tom Sholtz tone?

    thank you:)
  85. rdpar

    Tom Sholtz tone?

    Anybody got a Tom Sholtz type patch?
  86. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    Yup dull and lifeless is a good description.
  87. rdpar

    Recording guitar thru usb

    AAARRRGGG. Can you tell me the advantages of recording straight from usb.?
  88. rdpar

    Recording guitar thru usb

    I'm a pro tools guy, though a long way from being an expert:). No offense:)
  89. rdpar

    Recording guitar thru usb

    How do you record a guitar with ax fx II thru usb without pro tools wanting to use the ax as a sound interface?
  90. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    Thanks I'll try that
  91. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    yes Atomic clr cab
  92. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    ah haaaaaaaa!!!!! I thought that was a suspicious looking parameter:):) Thank you
  93. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    the eq's are identical. thanks
  94. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    The eq's are identical. I don't have the copy option anywhere. I see it In the manual but not on my ax.
  95. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    How do I set the ax to copy 1-2. All I see is copy L>R ???
  96. rdpar

    Go to "recall " page when changing presets???

    duh yup that's it . thanks
  97. rdpar

    Go to "recall " page when changing presets???

    How do I make my ax fx II always show the "recall" page on the lcd screen after each preset change with my mfc-101-markIII???
  98. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    Yeah I have really worked on eliminating the mud. Tough task. New speakers on the horizon.:)
  99. rdpar

    Fractal to frff and pa

    Haven't been back to N.H. in 15yrs. Grew up in Bristol:)
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