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  1. ralphonz

    Pro Tools?

    Just discovered this, kind of shocked. I thought providing an AXX version of a plugin was pretty standard in 2024, free or not.
  2. ralphonz

    Can't buy Reverb Upgrade?

    Cheers guys, got a reply from support, check the page again and it's all working so who knows!
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    Can't buy Reverb Upgrade?

    Hey all, I can't see the option to buy the reverb upgrade on the shop page? What gives? https://shop.fractalaudio.com/fas-fx-reverb-1-5/
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    Can we have a FAS Delay plugin?

    As a studio engineer (and guitarist on the side) I would absolutely LOVE this!
  5. ralphonz

    Can we have a FAS Delay plugin?

    I'm primarily a recording/mixing engineer and producer but I own an Axe FX II. I always absolutely loved the delay blocks on the Axe FX II. While there's a ton of delay plugins out there, I'd still love to have a FAS delay available to me in the DAW. I think I'd prefer it to having FAS reverb :)
  6. ralphonz

    Do G66.eu ever have sales?

    If I'm honest it was the recent emails from fractal regarding "Holiday Deals" that got me thinking why do only the US get things "on sale"? This isn't the same for any other company that manufactures gear sitting in my studio. UAD, SSL, Audient and a huge number of others - they all have sales...
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    Do G66.eu ever have sales?

    I agree with all Maud'zin's points I must admit. Other companies manage, except super-boutique single pedal or one-off manufacturers perhaps. Who knows, I'm a customer, I'm not running the company! But I didn't come here to argue with anyone so I'll just assume that the answer to my question...
  8. ralphonz

    Do G66.eu ever have sales?

    Yeah I know, I've bought from them before. I was asking if they ever put anything on sale like fractal do in the US! Hope you're enjoying your AFX3 though!
  9. ralphonz

    Do G66.eu ever have sales?

    Yeah they've been great for me ( i bought my axe FX II from them), but no need to plug the company lol. Always feel gutted when I see the fractal sales in the US.
  10. ralphonz

    Do G66.eu ever have sales?

    Anyone know if the AXE FX, or any fractal products for that matter, ever go on sale in Europe? Specifically, the UK.
  11. ralphonz

    Arduino Controller - Rotary encoders jumping around

    It uses the Midi control surface library and PJRC Encoder Library
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    Arduino Controller - Rotary encoders jumping around

    Of course! Here it is, pretty simple stuff: #include <Encoder.h> // Encoder must be included before Control Surface //Include the MIDI control surface library #include <Control_Surface.h> // Instantiate a Serial MIDI interface that will be used by Control Surface HardwareSerialMIDI_Interface...
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    Arduino Controller - Rotary encoders jumping around

    Hi All, I'm a total novice when it comes to this but hopefully someone with a little more experience can help me out? I'm building a small MIDI controller to use with my Axe FX II. It's four endless rotary encoders (pulled from a BCR2000) connected to an arduino uno. It transmits midi on...
  14. ralphonz

    Would you like to run Axe-Edit as a plug on you DAW?

    Absolutely!! Not only that, but it'd convince me once and for all to upgrade from Axe FX II to III, it'd save me that much time in the studio it'd be worth the $$
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    Would you like to run Axe-Edit as a plug on you DAW?

    Wow, a ton of people have got the wrong end of the stick with this. It's not talking about getting rid of hardware and having only software instead, rather it's taking about having Axe edit as a plugin in your DAW to improve studio workflow. All sounds and processing is still taking place on...
  16. ralphonz

    Bass control for USA amps?

    Ok guys, firmware update didn't change it. However, starting a new preset with the USA Amp model did. Looks like a corrupt preset.
  17. ralphonz

    Bass control for USA amps?

    I'm going to backup and reinstall the firmware to see if that fixes it. Good to know you both have working bass controls.
  18. ralphonz

    Bass control for USA amps?

    Hi Bakerman, thanks for the suggestions. Restart makes no difference, as it has been like this for a little while now. It's not happening on any other amps, just USA Clean, Rhythm and Lead. Blocks library setting makes no difference, that was only in my screenshot because I'd just saved it to...
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    Bass control for USA amps?

    Cheers Chris. So I ran the refresh. Afterwards the Bass control was no longer graded out, although it still read (20.00 Hz) above it. As soon as I tried to move it it went back to how it is in the picture. I have the same thing on the axe front panel - reads 20 Hz, stuck on max and...
  20. ralphonz

    Bass control for USA amps?

    Hi all, Whats up with the lack of bass control in the Mark IV amp models? I'm running the latest firmware (Ares1.03) See my screenshot:
  21. ralphonz

    What's the worst thing about the Axe-Fx III? (kidding)

    The worst thing about the axe fx III is that I don't have one! Not enough pennies in the jar. I wish there was a european sale...
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    Fractal Audio AMP models: USA Clean / USA Lead / USA Rhythm (MESA/Boogie Mark IV)

    Whats with the Bass control on the USA Clean model (AxeFX II)? Can't move it, it just reads 20hz.
  23. ralphonz

    Prevent Axe-Edit pausing when being sent MIDI clock

    Hi fractal humans, This seems like a no-bariner to me so please correct me if I'm wrong (I hope I am) but it seems that you can't send the Axe Fx II a tempo via MIDI without Axe Edit pausing communications. This makes re-amping and tweaking from a DAW a major pain. I need to be able to tweak...
  24. ralphonz

    How to get the Tremolo in sync?

    I don't expect it to replace a drum machine or synthesiser, I only mentioned it as a time-tested method of syncing up modulation effects to midi clock. My point was It's something that's been around for a long time (midi start/stop that is) and it's such a shame the axe doesn't do it. Again...
  25. ralphonz

    How to get the Tremolo in sync?

    I agree it completely cumbersome. It reminds me of the kind of sequencer guitar pedals I specifically avoid cos you can't get the sequences lined up with the beat! What the use is that!?? (other than to make weird random texture things) The way most step sequencers on DAW's or synths/drum...
  26. ralphonz

    How to get the Tremolo in sync?

    As far as I understand it the Axe FX doesn't listen to mdi start/stop messages which is how most devices do it I think, though I'm no expert I might be wrong about that. It's especially annoying when a £200 drum machine or synth will do it via midi but your £2500 axe fx won't!!
  27. ralphonz

    Does the Axe-Fx III align tempo-based effect to the downbeat?

    Does the Axe FX III align the start of the tremolo (for example) to the downbeat? Using MIDI clock and play/stop messages like a synth or drum machine would. So the start of the modulation waveform is aligned with the downbeat of the incoming midi clock?
  28. ralphonz

    How to get the Tremolo in sync?

    By the way you can use the LFO to volume or pan and do what I said by triggering the waveform "Run" on the beat also, but again, tempo drift is inevitable.
  29. ralphonz

    How to get the Tremolo in sync?

    The tremolo starts when you engage the block so you need to engage the block on the beat and set the phase accordingly. If I'm using a daw I engage the block via a midi message to get it bang on the beat - It drifts out though eventually which is annoying. This whole mechanism is also...
  30. ralphonz

    Wish Modifier/External Controller for "Tempo" in Delay Block

    You my friend, are a saint! Thank you.
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    Wish Modifier/External Controller for "Tempo" in Delay Block

    for me personally, I want to be able to quickly cycle through a set of tempo-values and back again - don't just want to go from A to B. Like you would with a tempo synced synthesiser or hardware delay. Try it with a DAW plugin, makes for great glitch effects and used extensively in electronic...
  32. ralphonz

    Wish Modifier/External Controller for "Tempo" in Delay Block

    Sorry to hijack this wish but could you share what sysex messages you need to accomplish this using the II XL? I've been trying to change tempo values via midi on it for years!!
  33. ralphonz

    axe fx 3 in europe?

    :( I wish that weren't the case.
  34. ralphonz

    Synth block polyphonic?

    The tracking for the pitch block has a apparently been improved on the Axe III so hopefully we can expect improved tracking on the synth block too.
  35. ralphonz

    axe fx 3 in europe?

    Well yeah, I cannot complain at all about the service from g66, and the price difference probably has more to do with the exchange rate between GBP and EUR and the fact that GBP to USD is rather good by comparison, but £300 isn't exactly a moot point when you're a skint musician. Plus in Europe...
  36. ralphonz

    axe fx 3 in europe?

    Using this calculator: https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/ It's roughly £300 cheaper to import an Axe FX III to the UK from the USA than to buy it from G66 in EUR.
  37. ralphonz

    Synth block polyphonic?

    So, as no one has answered the original question yet it looks like the Axe III won't have a polyphonic synth block :(
  38. ralphonz

    So What's New on the III? ...(Axe-Fx II vs III)

    No it doesn't Start phase determines the start phase of the waveform (duh!) but it doesn't align the waveform to the beat unless you activate the block or preset exactly on the beat because the modulating waveform just starts running as soon as the block is active, it doesn't wait for the...
  39. ralphonz

    So What's New on the III? ...(Axe-Fx II vs III)

    Strictly speaking thats not wrong but there are ways to sync things to the downbeat which the Axe FX II doesn't do. Hopefully it will sync all the modulation waveforms and LFO's using the Start/stop message from the DAW. I'm sick to death of programming block on/off messages on a separate MIDI...
  40. ralphonz

    axe fx 3 in europe?

    G66 said it'd be around 2800€. By todays exchange rates thats over £600 more expensive than it is in the states! Damn that's a lot!
  41. ralphonz

    Not a Bug Weird latency problem with Logic Pro X and AxeFx2

    Hola Señor, can you elaborate? Why are you bouncing after recording? If I can understand your process maybe I can help. Are you saying that you bounce a track and then it moves in the project?
  42. ralphonz

    Wish: Assign modifiers to any parameter

    So, in my previous post here:https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/control-tempo-synced-rates-with-modifiers.90803/page-3 I've just discovered that the Axe FX II actually has the ability to assign a modifier to ANY parameter and this can be done with FracPad but not Axe Edit. This seems...
  43. ralphonz

    Headrush FRFR $349

    Anyone tried one of these with the Axe FX? Any good?
  44. ralphonz

    RJM Mastermind GT 22 vs. Liquid Foot Pro+

    I waited for years for liquid foot to release a product. The support was crumby and unhelpful. They couldn't give me a release date on the x-series but I waited and waited and nothing ever happened for a couple of years. Eventually I got sick of waiting. The Mastermind GT/16 was a lot more...
  45. ralphonz

    Synth block - pink noise height loss

    Could an on off switch for the filters be implemented? I use the synth block a lot, it's one of my staples :)
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    Synth block - pink noise height loss

    Wow good find 1vl.
  47. ralphonz

    Yes it definitely does! It's not the tools so much as what you do with them that counts. Many...

    Yes it definitely does! It's not the tools so much as what you do with them that counts. Many of the hit records that people aspire too were made with "worse" equipment than what a teenager could have in their bedroom today!
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    2)No afraid not. It's a MIDAS Venice F32. It does the job but not the best option for a...

    2)No afraid not. It's a MIDAS Venice F32. It does the job but not the best option for a studio. Still I'm stuck with it for now and I've made some great recordings with it.
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  49. ralphonz

    1) Just because it has more buttons available at once without an extra press to see more...

    1) Just because it has more buttons available at once without an extra press to see more. Preset selection takes up the whole bottom row so it'd be better to have an extra row of buttons. I like buttons. Especially ones with big, glowing labels!
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  50. ralphonz

    Mission Pedals: to spring or not to spring, that is the question...

    If you get the RJM then get the mission pedal with the LED in it which will correspond to an external switch on the mastermind: https://missionengineering.com/shop-2/products/expression/specific-use-exp/sp1-rjm/?v=79cba1185463 I'd highly recommend the Mastermind GT/16. Only thing is I wish i...
  51. ralphonz

    News of the MidyAX2 - Pilot the AXE-FX with MIDI controllers (X-Touch, BCR2000, Guitar Wing, ...)

    Thanks a lot, can't wait to try it :)
  52. ralphonz

    News of the MidyAX2 - Pilot the AXE-FX with MIDI controllers (X-Touch, BCR2000, Guitar Wing, ...)

    Hey PALYGAP, I can't see a download link for the mac version. Or am I just plain stupid?...
  53. ralphonz

    News of the MidyAX2 - Pilot the AXE-FX with MIDI controllers (X-Touch, BCR2000, Guitar Wing, ...)

    Hey there, looks like a great project. I'd love to try a Mac version if you have a chance to build it :)
  54. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Usually I do all of these things except studio comp is a must for me on most of my presets, and the spring reverb doesn't cut it for spacey sounds where the reverb is a prominent part of the sound. Like I said earlier these aren't your 'standard' guitar patches.
  55. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Yes, an FX8 rack mount would be nice. Good for the studio too ;)
  56. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Thought about it - yes. Done it - no. I use a lot of modifiers on the axe too. I would like to keep it simple. Do you have any recommendations? I need MIDI control as I don't want to add to the floor board and want to control the whole rig via the RJM and connected expression pedals.
  57. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    If only! Alas, I am but a poor man and spent my inheritance on the Axe... One day perhaps, one day...
  58. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Yeah I knew someone would suggest that but believe me, it's not possible to skin them down any further. They're whacky sounds, not just your standard guitar tones! But thats why I got the axe, it allows me flexibility on par with a synth for the guitar. On many presets I've even reduced the...
  59. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Thanks guys, Firstly, a lot of my presets are over 90%, simply can't be helped if I'm going to do what I'm going to do. I need more processing power!! The only midi connection is the Mastermind GT so I can rule out midi collisions. I never have the USB connected on stage. My cables seem...
  60. ralphonz

    Crashed at a gig!!

    Played a gig last friday night, and my axe fx completely froze on me in the middle of a song. I'm using a Mastermind GT/16 to change presets. During one song I changed presets and no sound was coming out of the Axe. I turned around to look at the front panel of the axe at the back of the...
  61. ralphonz

    Phase issues mixing outputs 1 and 2

    Wow a Bricasti :) Probably the Bricasti signal chain has a touch more latency than the chain that goes direct to the mixer so thats why you're hearing the phase. You could try delaying the output 1 (direct) chain with a delay by a few milliseconds then try the phase inversion, but personally...
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    Wish Organise presets by colour or tags in axe edit

    I just watched a video of someone making a preset on AX8 Edit. On there the banks are arranged in as white-grey pattern and as soon as I saw I thought "thats what I need!" How about the ability to create user defined "bank" sizes for axe edit/axe fx II to make it clearer? These don't need to...
  63. ralphonz

    Wish Block Library for Sequencer

    Ok, That was dumb of me. Basically it already does what i need it too!! Sorry!
  64. ralphonz

    Wish Block Library for Sequencer

    Oh really! I'm not at the axe right now, but I'll check it out later ;)
  65. ralphonz

    Wish Block Library for Sequencer

    Yeah, that would also be good, allowing us to save LFO and ADSR settings etc... Personally I'd rather be able to save an LFO setting independently from a sequencer setting but it's a minor point. Either implementation would be more useful than neither :)
  66. ralphonz

    Wish Block Library for Sequencer

    It would be a huge bonus to be able to recall sequencer patterns somehow. Entering the same basic starting patterns all the time is tedious to say the least. Anyone else find this?
  67. ralphonz

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.02 Firmware Release

    Note to self: Send further wish requests to Kirik Hammet! Thanks for the update, the more modifier controllable parameters the better.
  68. ralphonz

    DIY Axe-Fx Foot Controller for $50 (Open Project)

    Thanks, that looks like what I want. I'd like to find a way to only use one midi cable with two-way communication like the RJM mastermind does, otherwise I have to run more long cables on stage. Midi out from my rotary controller would go into midi in/thru on the mastermind and be powered from...
  69. ralphonz

    DIY Axe-Fx Foot Controller for $50 (Open Project)

    This looks fantastic, I want to make something with rotaries for amp control and external modifiers(CC) with LCD or LED ring feedback from the axe which changes to show current values on preset load. I'll be following closely, keep up the good work! It'd be awesome to see some videos if you...
  70. ralphonz

    Wish Axe Edit Notation to denote the "Real" amp controls

    Way cool, I'll keep my eye on this. Thanks! Still not sure why this "original control" feature isn't just part of axe edit though? Not asking for a fancy graphical UI, just some way to distinguish the original amp controls from the non-original ones within the editor.
  71. ralphonz

    Wish Axe Edit Notation to denote the "Real" amp controls

    I don't have an iPad, just an iPhone and its too small. Not really going to buy an iPad just for the axe fx!! Thanks for the suggestions though. Really it's amazing that you guys have made such cool software but it begs the question of why hasn't fractal baked some of this functionality into...
  72. ralphonz

    Wish Axe Edit Notation to denote the "Real" amp controls

    Looks great but can't use it at the same time as Axe edit so not great for editing presets. I really need the grid and modifier controls.
  73. ralphonz

    Wish Axe Edit Notation to denote the "Real" amp controls

    I'm sure this has been stated many times before, but it seems kind of stupid how I need to sit here with Yek's amp guide open at the same time as axe edit - only so I can reference what the Amp controls are on the real thing. It seems to me that, one way or another, this information could...
  74. ralphonz

    Axechange needs a revamp and some TLC!

    Yeah, thats true but having some tags is at least more helpful than having none isn't it, even if you don't agree 100% with them it can help you find stuff more easily.
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    Axechange needs a revamp and some TLC!

    I've always liked the idea of Axechange but it's not really a very nice website and it's dreadful to use. Any chance we might see a re-vamp in the future? A better way to browse presets would be nice, offering tags such based on timbre/effect (i.e. clean, distorted, crunch, synth, bright...
  76. ralphonz

    When are they going to elect a new USB Driver?

    Just to chime in, I'm not having any issues, mac os x 10.12.4, logic pro either on its own or as a aggregate sound device with a firewire mixing console. Axe Edit working normally.
  77. ralphonz

    Wish VU Meters in AXE-EDIT

    That would be very handy! +1 :)
  78. ralphonz

    Extract all individual presets from Bank file?

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if there is a way to extract all of the presets quickly and easily from a bank sysex to individual presets sysex files? I'd like to organise the factory presets a little differently on my computer so I have access to them as a library. My plan is to organise the files...
  79. ralphonz

    Does anyone else have issues trying to organise presets?

    Cheers guys, it's useful to know what you all do to keep it organised. Keep em coming ;-) Yek, your response is very helpful. I think a system similar to yours would help me but I still think it needs more detail to suit my needs... I guess I'm going to really have to set a lot of time aside...
  80. ralphonz

    Does anyone else have issues trying to organise presets?

    Oh sorry, it requires more explanation of my situation I think. So when my band has a song and I know what sounds I'm using, I will create a song on the RJM mastermind and assign the presets to it, then I make a set list of songs for the mastermind. Sorted for gigs, that is the easy part...
  81. ralphonz

    Does anyone else have issues trying to organise presets?

    There are 767 slots on my axe fx II XL. Managing them while allowing space for the creation of new sounds is a daunting task. Should they be organised by timbre? Where you leave spaces for new sounds? What happens when new versions of factory presets are released? I'm using a RJM mastermind...
  82. ralphonz

    Tips wanted for VU monitoring levels

    I haven't quite found the right balance yet between clean and gain, however recently I've been thinking I need more headroom in general - that would mean turning down ALL my tones to about -6db on the VU meter and then turning up the ones I want really loud. I'm yet to try it out though as it's...
  83. ralphonz

    Splitting a signal into channels??

    Just split the chain on the axe grid and use the balance control in the mixer section to keep each signal path either left or right - you only really need to do this on the last block on each of the two chains. With some blocks you can set the input to either left or right so set that...
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    Wish Organise presets by colour or tags in axe edit

    Just how the cabs are categorised by colours, it would be fantastic to be able to do the same with presets. The worst thing about using the axe regularly is finding the sounds you want when jamming. Any sort of system that makes displaying, say all"Clean" presets, quicker would be great...
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    Why do I suck at using the AXE 2 as an interface?

    Ok lets go back to the beginning to isolate the problem. If you set the sound card on your mac as the axe FX (system preferences->sound - set it as the input and output device), leave the Main input source setting on the axe to Analog, and then play a track through iTunes or youtube or whatever...
  86. ralphonz

    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Firmware Release

    Appologies, just wanted to answer the question above in relation to my post. Now I'll stop.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Firmware Release

    Exactly, If you're playing to a bpm and your expression pedal can cycle through a pre-selected list of time-synced values it would be great for all sorts of things. Or how about assigning the sequencer to trigger different time-synced values across a bar or two? Many possibilities but it...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Firmware Release

    At the risk of sounding a little cheeky - Can we get modifier control of tempo-fixed time values?? My amps sound totally awesome, and I am eternally grateful for the continuing improvements but would love more fx/modifier flexibility!
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    Why do I suck at using the AXE 2 as an interface?

    You don't need the scarlet. Playback should be ok through the axe fx the way you have it. One step at a time. What exactly does it sound like when you play the recorded track back? You say "It's fine" but also that its not in the same sentence. What is wrong with it? Are you on Windows...
  90. ralphonz

    Axe-FX II as channel strip in DAW

    Now i just need enough cash to buy several more Axe FX units so the band can sound just like the album ;)
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    Axe-FX II as channel strip in DAW

    I used the axe for loads of stuff like this on my latest album. I used it on nearly every instrument along with logic plugins and for nearly all my reverbs - you can listen here if you like. The studio compressor, eq and multi compressor blocks along with the enhancer, reverb and delay were...
  92. ralphonz

    Reverb Hold Default State

    Thanks dude, this led me to find the answer, I had a preset action sending CC 127 from the GT which was causing it to turn on, I know not how it got there but its working as expected with PC Reset on. All CC init values were set to 0%, they always are! Thanks for the help :)
  93. ralphonz

    Reverb Hold Default State

    Hi All, Whenever I assign an external controller to the reverb hold, it's default state is on when it should be off. I think this is a bug but posting here first... First i unplug my mastermind GT completely from the axe fx. Then I set the hold switch to off in the reverb block (using axe...
  94. ralphonz

    Wish Axe-Edit Toggle for Authentic 'Front/Back Panel' Controls

    Yeah man, as a fellow geordie i think its a good idea :)
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    Just diving in, and have a few questions

    In addition to what others have already said, I would recommend cutting the lows from your reverbs and delays more than the highs - although i usually end up with a bandpass setting (cutting the lows and highs) the low frequencies will muddy up the sound much more than the high ones, especially...
  96. ralphonz

    Studio Monitor Frustration!

    The speakers are only ever half as important as the room you listen in. You should always spend as much on room treatment as you do on monitors (at least). If you do it right, you won't regret it!
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    Bug? Why does Axe FX II freeze?

    Actually "All the time" might be a bit of an exaggeration but still it's been happening often enough recently to raise an eyebrow.
  98. ralphonz

    Bug? Why does Axe FX II freeze?

    Mine crashes all the time but I'm yet to notice a pattern. I have a lot of very complex, multi-layered sounds, often the Axe CPU is running at over 90%. I use an RJM Mastermind GT/16 to control it, and used to use an FCB1010. I've never had it crash without a foot controller so I think it's...
  99. ralphonz

    Axe-Edit 3.12.3 Released

    Can someone please explain this? This version change is to allow customers who downloaded (and installed) 3.12.1 or 3.12.2 a clean downgrade path to 3.12.0 functionality. I'm still on 3.12.0. Read the release notes for 3.12.1 and 3.12.2 and they sound reasonable but now I'm stuck because I...
  100. ralphonz

    Not your average guitar-based music

    Thanks a lot dude! The violins are played on an electric violin through the Axe FX. Same with the clarinet, that was mic'ed up with a condenser and put through the axe FX. It's all Axe FX but not all guitar! I think most people would be surprised to find out which sounds the guitar is plying...
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