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  1. robertolopes

    Troy Grady's Camera Mount "The Magnet"

    Sorry for my mistake. I’ll fix it. I am not involved at all with that project. thanks, Rob
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    Troy Grady's Camera Mount "The Magnet"

    Hi, A few years ago Troy Grady created a Kickstart project for his "The Magnet" camera mount for guitars. I did pledge at that time, but unfortunately, it didn't go through. This year they restructured the product and project and created another Kickstart project. I just posted my pledge, but I...
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Hi, @Steve South and @Azael Montejo., first of all, my deep apologies. The November date was a follow up, and not the date that I entered the waiting list. The right date was June 18, 2018 9:45AM. Sorry for that. Regarding either model, yes, I could pick the model that I wanted. here is the...
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    In the subject I mentioned FC-12, but the invite is for both. I can choose whatever I want. I picked FC-12.
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Ok, finally I’ve got my invitation email this week and ordered yesterday. Now, just waiting for my FC-12! I signed up to the waiting list on Nov 21, 2018. Cheers, Rob
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    Waiting for my FC-12 invite...

    Waiting for my FC-12 invite...
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Ok, now that FC is up as a product at Fractal's website, I have some hope that I will finally be able to get my FC-12, and in the website it is saying that shipping will start in December, matching "Admin M@" 's post. If anybody from the waiting list already received the invite, please let me...
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    Talk box

    Hey Moke, you did an awesome job! As soon as I get a foot controller for my axe (still patiently waiting for the FC), I will buy your preset. I love it. Thanks for making it, great job! Cheers, Rob
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    Talk box

    Actually I just found this youtube video showing Bon Jovi's song, using the Talk Box. Pretty cool.
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    Talk box

    Hi, I was watching Jennifer Batten’s rig rundown, and at 18:20 she mentions a DigiTech effect thar reminds the talk box. Did anybody reproduce that in Axe FX? Sounds pretty cool. Cheers, Rob
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Thanks a lot for the detailed info regarding the GT. I actually almost bought one, but fractal announced the FC, and I decided to hold for a while. I had no idea that the “a while “ would be so long. Based on the last update, I’ll hold for couple months. If nothing, maybe that would be also my...
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Hey Rick, that is Petrucci foot switch, isn’t it? I’m not sure now, but it was quite expensive. However I only hear good things about it. Do you know the feature that I love from MFC and FC (I hope)? Faslink. The ability to use a regular xlr to communicate and power is awesome. Thanks for...
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Thanks! I didn’t see that before. At least some info. Thanks, Rob
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Since I am blind here, with no official updates at all, I have to start considering alternative options. This one sounds interesting. I will research about it. Thanks!
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Is there any hope to get this by 2018?! It sucks using axe fx III with no foot control... Thanks, Rob
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Oh. Didn’t know that. I really hope thaf the FC doesn’t take too long to come out. While learning and customizing FX III I can skip the controller, but I need one when ready for using it for production.
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Oh my... Now I’m doomed, under anxiety control... :)
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    FC Series Controllers Waitlist

    Hi, I couldn't find the answer anywhere, so I am posting here. Any idea on the schedule for the FC? My Axe FX III is arriving tomorrow (Yey!!!), but since FC is coming, I didn't buy MFC-101. I'm at the waiting list, but it would be great having a schedule when FCs will start being shipped...
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    Volume zero when turning on Axe FX with volume pedal

    I'll try that. Sounds a solution per preset. Thanks!
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    Volume zero when turning on Axe FX with volume pedal

    That's what I was looking for... Thanks!
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    Volume zero when turning on Axe FX with volume pedal

    Hi, All my presets have a volume linked to an expression pedal in the end of the chain. Every time that I turn on my Axe, the preset is mute, despite of the expression position. Is this expected (by design), or am I missing a configuration somewhere? The configuration that I did was just assign...
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    [SOLVED] Strange behaviour - MFC preset name clears out and AFX screen blanks

    You should be able to find Furman in UK. I looked at amazon.co.uk and found some...
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    [SOLVED] Strange behaviour - MFC preset name clears out and AFX screen blanks

    I think that better than an UPS would be a power conditioner. I think that it is a must, because this is a very sensitive equipment, and power variations can not just damage, but affect the audio, tones or behavior. With a furman you can even monitor the voltage oscillation. I'm not an...
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    What a coincidence... I am willing to hear your thoughts on this. Why hardware instead a computer, any particular reason? BTW, this setup sounds really fun to do.
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Wow, that sounds great. Thanks for sharing. Sorry if I wasn't clear in my question, but we are not discarding the computer option. We were just wondering if there was a common piece of hardware that people was using, and we didn't know, what doesn't seems to be the case. Thank you very much to...
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    The non-computer is just because we were thinking that nowadays should have dedicated piece of hardware that we could stick to a rack with axe fx just to do that, however doesn't seems to be the case. Thenks for the detailed description!
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    I checked few, but they weren't MIDI triggerable.
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Hi @Tsunamijuan, Thanks for the response. As long as it is possible to trigger via MIDI, and it is really reliable, that would do the trick... Thanks! Rob
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    Digital backing track MIDI controlled

    Hi, Do you guys know any backing track hardware that I could control via MIDI? We are looking for a (non-computer) solution that could be triggered by a MIDI foot-controller, ideally providing the tempo beats for the drummer. Any ideas? Cheers, Rob
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    outputs have i got it right

    @andyp13 , Love your setup. Specially the rack stand. That's great.
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    outputs have i got it right

    Awesome @barhrecords Thanks!
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    outputs have i got it right

    Output 1 has XLR and 1/4" connectors. Is there any harm of using XLR to FOH and 1/4" for my tuner? I mean, any tone/signal strength loss? Also, how do I properly (right way) copy output 1 to output 2? I mean, just setting "Output 2 ECHO" to Output 1? Thanks!
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    Anyone ever have random preset changes at a show?

    What happened to me was stepping by mistake in the bank down button, when trying to hit the button 5 (right beside). That makes the preset page go down, screwing up my tones. There should be a way to disable the bank ip and down (pressing it for 5 secs for example).
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    Double guitar harmonizer

    Awesome. I'll try that. Thanks! Rob
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    Double guitar harmonizer

    Hi. I was playing around Europe's Final countdown song, but I couldn't find any way to make the double guitar solo part sounding good. Any tips on how to use the harmonizer or any other pitch for 3rds or 5ths? I would appreciate if anybody could share a patch or a tutorial, so I can learn...
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    Forum Migration Complete

    Thanks for the update. I use TapaTalk to read and monitor the forum is it still supported? Cheers, Rob
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    Need some help troubleshooting

    I would try: - Reboot the computer - Try a different USB cable - Try remembering if you installed any software recently, and try uninstalling it - Try a different computer - If you have a recent backup, factory reset I hope it helps Cheers, Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rack front panel connections

    Beautiful result. Congrats! Yes, what is your vendor? I ordered the components at Bestronics (thanks @svl), and I'll build myself too. BTW, Vafam contacted me, however only after I ordered everything with Bestronics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MFC Price

    I would love having the MFC with LCD-like displays, like Mastermind GT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rack front panel connections

    Hi, I've been trying to connect with Vafam, but since they do not take phone calls, do not respond to voice messages and no response from emails, I am assuming that after the passing of the owner, they are out of business. I can buy those connectors and plate from ebay, and do it myself, but it...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.01 Firmware Release

    Loved the last enhancement (Improved CPU usage)!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    MFC-101 Bank UP/DOWN - Performance Question

    What a coincidence... That happened to me last week. My lead scene is #5, and when I pressed the bank down button by mistake, instead of a high gain with deep delay tone, my solo was with a clean and loud tone. Took me few seconds to realize what happened. I would strongly second any initiative...
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    when MCF- 202?

    Expecting any specific feature/enhancement ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I simply love my Axe-FX.

    I second that. I am far away to be a heavy user, but when playing around with it, the pleasure of having control over all aspects of the tones and effects is huge. I really love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Quantum?....meh...

    I loved the saturation switch. It's a great addition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 19.00 Public Beta #2

    Awesome. Thanks Cliff!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 19.00 Public Beta

    Awesome. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.12 Released

    Is this official or beta? The support page is still 18.08. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.06 Released

    Awesome. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Learning MIDI Programming

    Hi, I am a software developer and was thinking about learning MIDI programming to build some tools to interact with my gear, however I have no idea about good books to start with. I would like to learn: - MIDI Programming Fundamentals - MIDI Libraries (.Net or Java) Does anybody have any...
  51. robertolopes

    The Flash Aint Got Nuttin' on Matt

    Awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Top 10 Female Guitarists of all time

    Jenifer Batten, for sure... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Batten Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Backing up the MFC-101

    Thanks a lot for the very detailed steps. It worked great for me. Thanks!
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    Wait for Axe 3 or buy 2XL

    I would second that. Axe FX 2 is extremely powerful to justify a new hardware now. FAS just expanded the bank capacity recently for XL. But that's just a personal opinion... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Steps to backup MFC-101 via Axe Fx

    Thanks a lot Yek! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Steps to backup MFC-101 via Axe Fx

    I have an Axe Fx XL Fw17, and an MFC-101 Fw3.04 connected via Faslink. I want to upgrade the MFC Fw, but before that I want to backup my current configuration. When I try doing that via USB through AXE Fx, no data is received. Tried a tip from another thread, to configure the parameters below in...
  57. robertolopes

    Problems to backup MFC-101

    I am experiencing the same issue. Any luck on this? I have an AXE Fx XL and MFC101 Mark III. Tried changing both parameters as well, and nothing. Thanks!
  58. robertolopes

    Also Available in Black...

    Thanks Cliff & Matt, just noticed the expression pedals on the website. Sweet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Also Available in Black...

    Hey @FractalAudio, are you on track with the release estimated time? I am holding my expression purchase for couple months now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Using an AxeFX2 to change Mesa Simul Class 2:90 voicings

    Actually, MFC101 does have 4 external switches (at least Mark III has) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Using an AxeFX2 to change Mesa Simul Class 2:90 voicings

    @naka2112, it looks even better than the voodoo control switcher. Do you control from a MFC101? Did you try by any chance to combine firing a scene and the amp switch with one single mfc button action? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Using an AxeFX2 to change Mesa Simul Class 2:90 voicings

    I also have a Mesa 90:2, but not using any voicing. However I was considering a Voodoo Lac Control Switcher for that. Any thoughts on this? I was trying to find an used one for sale nearby, so I could test first. My plan was to program my MFC101 to send a midi command to it when needed. Would be...
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    Also Available in Black...

    Beautiful! Waiting for it. It will have optional switch/engage button? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Delay when switching scenes/amps when using Drive pedal (not using X/Y)

    When you say Amp2, you mean a second amp box? When I use two different amos in my Amp1, one for X and one for Y, I have no issues. It used to be two amp boxes, and after I moved from two amp boxes to one amp box with X/Y, CPU usage was reduced from 74% to 50ish%. Cheers, Rob Sent from my...
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    A question for Cliff

    I also put my Mission Engineering Sp-1 on hold to see: 1. If there will be an option for a switch 2. Price Still waiting. Hope that I don't get disappointed :) Cheers, Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A question for Cliff

    I am in the same situation. What I did was buy a very cheap expression pedal ($20.00 M-Audio), and I will live with that until fractal ones are released. I only hope that Cliff will make one model with a switch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Do you have a tuner in your pedalboard? How did you configure?

    Researched a little bit on this, and it seems that some players use a splitter (A/B) for that. One example that I found is using a Framptone, originally designed to split the signal between two amps, but then it actually split with one output going to the rig and another one going to the tuner...
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    Do you have a tuner in your pedalboard? How did you configure?

    That's a great tip. Probably rhe way I want to go. Thanks a lot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Do you have a tuner in your pedalboard? How did you configure?

    The MFC tuner is not as good as in Axe Fx. Also, it is quite hard to see while in a gig, in betwen songs. But it is just personal preference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Do you have a tuner in your pedalboard? How did you configure?

    I am planning to add a tuner to my pedalboard, and was wondering the best option to use. I would prefer having my guitar signal going straight to Axe FX II, and having the signal going to the tuner from there. Some people use Y cable or a splitter pedal right before the preamp, but (maybe I am...
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    A question for Cliff

    I second that! Cheers, Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Coming Soon

    I actually really appreciate Cloff sharing with us that the product is coming. I hate being caught with a surprise that a new and better product is released, right after I bought similar product from a competitor. This usually happens with Apple, and I don't like it at all. What would help is...
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    Coming Soon

    I'm waiting for one or maybe couple more weeks. I am looking for a sp-1 and an ep-1.
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    Coming Soon

    Is it coming with an option for an engage button, like the Mission Engineering's SP-1? I know about the auto-engage option, but I still prefer the button. I was about to buy the SP-1, but I put on-hold because of this. Any idea when it will be available? Cheers, Rob
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware 15.05 Released

    Thanks Cliff! Didn't update yet, but I love the extra 256 presets. I don't have to backup/delete my "lab" tones so often. I guess a new bank was added, so I can keep one bank just for my labs... Many thanks!!!!
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    Song name

    Thanks @RockDebris. You nailed it. I tested, and worked. Thanks a lot! Rob.
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    Song name

    Hi, I am trying the set/song mode, but the song name being displayed is the preset name. Since the same preset is used by multiple songs, that won't work. BTW, I changed the song name in the set/song menu. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
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    Any 'easy' way to shift presets one bank up?

    Got it. Fractal Bot is the answer :) Thanks a lot! Rob.
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    Any 'easy' way to shift presets one bank up?

    Hi, I am thinking in switching all factory presets one bank up (C to D, B to C and A to B), leaving bank A with my own presets, however I couldn't find any "smarter" way to do it. I only found the one-by-one copy option. Even using Axe-Edit, it is an annoying task (384 presets!). Thanks in...
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    How to access #385+ presets in MFC101?

    Actually, I would love having those presets in a "read-only" area, even if an initial copy from the read-only would be in the editable range. That would be a great feature in my opinion.
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    Bug? While tuning, Axe FX added a 2 sec delay to the tone

    Hi @mrechtien. That's a good question... Yesterday I was recording, and I moved my headphones from Axe FX to my Mac. I am not 100% sure it was in Axe or Mac at that time. I will pay attention on this next time and report here if happens again. Cheers, Rob.
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    How to access #385+ presets in MFC101?

    Thanks a lot for the help @iaresee and @bwanagary. I will check it out. Cheers, Rob.
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    How to access #385+ presets in MFC101?

    Hi, In order to avoid changing the factory presets, I created my presets starting from the #400. Last week I received my MFC101, but I noticed that I can only setup my songs with presets up to #384. Is there a way for me to access presets numbers above 384? Cheers, Rob.
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    Bug? While tuning, Axe FX added a 2 sec delay to the tone

    I have an Axe FX XL, connected to MFC101 Mark III, and at the time of the problem, I was also connected to Axe-Edit (Mac). I was playing using the "Dual Detune", having my guitar connected to the front input, using headphones. I pressed the "Tuner" button in the Axe FX, and started tuning my...
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    Wah switch

    Thanks A LOT everybody for the great insight. I know exactly how it works, and I can now make my decision. I am old school as well, and after trying the auto-engage few times, I missed a lot the engage button. I didn't think about it, but @luke has a very good point on his comment. I also found...
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    Wah switch

    Thanks guys for the great help. So, with this kind of pedal I should connect one cable to one of the MFC's Pedal connectors and the other cable to the switch connector. Did I get it right? Cheers, Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wah switch

    @Daribo, that sounds interesting, but I am curious how the pedal switch would turn on or off the wah. Assuming that I am using a MFC, how that would work? Expression pedals have only a TRS cable connected. Is it using a midi cable? Cheers, Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  88. robertolopes

    Wah switch

    Hi, I am a crybaby user (pedal, not rack), and was wondering how to switch on an expression pedal for the wah. I am asking, because when the wah is on, the tune is very "thin". Crybaby has a switch right in the pedsl, but expression pedals don't. Do I have to tap a switch in my mfc and run to...
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    Help with Pedal 1 and Axe FX II XL

    @rodzimguitar68, Thanks for the help! Now it works like a charm!!! Thanks a lot! I LOVE this forum... :) Cheers, Rob.
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    Help with Pedal 1 and Axe FX II XL

    Hi, I am trying to understand how to link my expression pedal (M-Audio Ex-P) and the Wah effect in my Axe FX II (Pedal 1 input, in the back of the unit). I followed the instructions in the manual, setting up the pedal in the I/O menu, Pedal page (going up and down to get the values) and after...
  91. robertolopes

    My Axe FX II XL is coming!

    Hi guys, Just would like to share with you that after months of savings, I finally managed to order my first Axe FX. I ordered the Axe FX II XL. I am very happy and excited to [now] be able to apply all the tips around great tones that you post here. Just would like to say thanks to Matt for...
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    Is Axe FX II and Axe FX II Mark II the same thing?

    Hi, I know this is a quite fundamental question, but I searched through the forum, and couldn't find the answer. I usually hear about Axe FX II and sometimes Axe FX II Mark II. Are they the same thing, or there are two versions of Axe FX II (other than XL)?! If there are two different...
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    What should I consider when buying an used Axe FX II?

    Hi, I am about to buy an used Fractal Axe FX 2, and besides being extremely excited for that (waiting to buy one for a long time), I am not sure if there is any known issue that I should test before closing the deal. Is there anything specific that I should consider before buying an used...
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