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Axe drivers , Mac Pro and El Capitan?

Anyone using the newer Mac Pro on OSC 10.11? If so did you experience any issues with Fractal stuff? Like installing drivers and functionality of Axe Edit? Im thinking of upgrading my home studio to a Mac Pro ( from a wonderful but long in the tooth Mac Mini on 10.8.5). I recently switched to...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 16, 2016
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
DAW Latency

I use the Axe FX with a USB driver to record on Studio One. I thought you folks might find this Latency comparison between the 2 computers I have interesting ;)...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Any Axe FX users that use Studio 1?

After 20+ years of using Logic I made the switch to Studio 1 today. I am using it with an Axe FX 2 XL . Mac Mini is the computer platform. I have done a bit of research and it seems using it with Logic isnt quite as easy as with Logic. I have to create an Aggregate Device in the Audio/Midi...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 5, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
Cliff Chase -Archduke of Alliterative Actualization

One of the joys of printing out 600 pages of manuals, amps and speaker lists into notebook form (the job still exits at Staples Print Center but not sure if others can access it) is getting to read it cover to cover in the comfort of....well lets just say a place my desktop wont fit. ;) I...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Signing up for Tim Pierce Guitar Site access

After I get Pete Thorns "Homage" tune down (halfway there) Im going to be ready for a new inspirational adventure. From what little I know about the guy he not only seems like an extremely talented session guitarist, but he also seems like a mench (yiddish for good person). Since Im constantly...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Great G66 Article on Quantum 2

Great G66 Article on Quantum 2 http://www.g66.eu/en/news/latest-news/90-firmware-history/1695-quantum-2
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2016
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
The Cab Factory sample page just blew my mind & educated it too!

I recently bought the Cab Factory Platinum Big Box which was first available a while ago. In checking out the contents I came across a page of samples. Smoke is still coming out my ears, and Im a little more educated about speakers as well. http://www.thecabfactory.com/samples/
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 8, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Printed Manuals

I miss the days of printed manuals. They are fun to read in bed or the bathroom. Since my computer is a desktop I dont have that option. So I went to the Wiki that Yek does such a great job of maintaining and got printable versions of manuals and stuff. I sent all the stuff to Staples Printing...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 8, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Striving for a good Vox Wah sound for Voodoo Chile

At 16 this was a tune that I wanted to learn but it exceeded my skill set. Now at 61 I finally learned it and with the Axe FXs help it sounds pretty damn good. BUT I have extensively played with suggested and exploratory parameters in the Wah cause it just doesnt have the quack of my old Vox. I...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 6, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Cab Scratchpad function in Cab Lab 3-Browser not seeing certain sysx

I saw a video where Fremen used this creative technique of loading some cab IR sysx files into the Cab Lab LITE browser then linking CL to Axe Edit and auditioning the various files loaded from a folder in real time. I recently downloaded his new Presets and in them is a Free Folder of Cab IR...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2016
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Rip Maurice White....

Its interesting that while working out today I thought it would be fun to listen to only Earth, Wind and Fire tunes.
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: The Lounge
Thanks to Pete Thorn for revealing new sonic dimensions of Axe FX

With this new upgrade Ive started learning his tune "Homage". I want to thank him for making video, notation and tab info available on Jam Trax. I also want to thank whoever made the 6 patches available that are used in the song. I really admire his dexterity and technique. And share being...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jan 26, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Calibration Tone

As a professional video editor for 35 years https://www.facebook.com/tom.daigon I got used to calibrating all my equipment using tone and bars to set levels. Does my Axe FX 2 have anything analogous to use for calibration?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jan 25, 2016
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
For the curious - some Helix user feedback starts to roll in

For the curious - some Helix user feedback starts to roll in. This guy did have The Good and The Bad to say....then touched on some surprising short comings.... "THE UGLY Why do I feel like I am the villager shouting "The Emperor has no clothes" when it comes to Line6. The lack of amp...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Oct 9, 2015
- Replies: 134
- Forum: The Lounge
Honky and the 7 Dwarves!

I love this! I just set my system up for stereo PB thru 2 QSC K10s and as I was perusing the users manual I came across this educational cartoon. Priceless and accurate at the same time :)
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
I own one of the best guitar modeling/FX units - The Axe FX 2, but still get GAS...

I own one of the best guitar modeling/FX units - The Axe FX 2, but still get GAS when a thing like the Helix is being promoted and talked about by the community. I know the Axe FX has more power and the best tones Ive heard over my 45 year guitar playing experience. But the GAS virus still...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2015
- Replies: 26
- Forum: The Lounge
Creating a Hendrix rig for Voodoo Chile

So Im working on learning Voodoo Chile, a tune Ive wanted to know how to play since I was 15 (now 60). Im using the site Guitar Geek as a guide. Jimi Hendrix - Guitar Rig and Gear Setup - "Woodstock" - 1969 For the Vox Wah Im using ... For the Amp... For the Cab... I Tried the Face...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
For all guitar lovers

Heres a real cool site. Highlighting guitar allow you to hear it in context. FlatGuitars
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Confession of an Axe FX and Kemper owner ;)

I must admit, up until recently Ive primarily had my Kemper plugged into my CLR because the Michael Britt Marshall profile I recently bought was so damn much fun to play thru. But that all changed when I upgraded to FW 18. The Axe FX has dominated the CLR since then and I think will do so for...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 20, 2015
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Yeks Amazing G3 Presets.

I finally got a chance to dive into the updated Fractal hardware and software. I knew Yeks presets were the way to do it from past experience. They are a collection of basically just amps/cabs with some reverb or EQ in certain ones. No effects blocks per-see. I really wasnt prepared for...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 17, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Some Kemper FC dead on arrival for several users

There are several reports on Kemper website from folks that have the new foot controllers that have died soon after arriving. So far my MFC-101 is working fine ; )
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2015
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Lounge
New Axe FX Class on CreativeLive by Cooper Carter 12-12-2014

https://www.creativelive.com/courses/axe-fx-master-class-cooper-carter
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Yek, where are the Reamped Presets you made a while ago?

Yek, where are the Reamped Presets you made a while ago? I need to see what commercial IRs need to be loaded since you used quite a lot of them.
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Lounge
Cooper Carter just released another Axe tut on setting up Performance preset

Good old Cooper Carter just released another Axe tut on setting up Performance preset. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5amXhupCmAo It looks like a variation of the tut he did for the CreativeLive thing.
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Rock Guitar School with Paul Gilbert

I decided it was time to expand upon my abilities and techniques. Private lessons were to damn expensive. So joined the Rock Guitar School with Paul Gilbert. There are lots of lesson videos. Ive also been in contact with him thru email about what goals I want to accomplish. Since shredding speed...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Sep 7, 2014
- Replies: 32
- Forum: The Lounge
Majesty Inspiration

The result of my latest GAS is the Musicman Polar Noir Majesty. I feel very lucky to be playing such a fine instrument. So much so, Ive started to take lessons from a young talented guy. I want to build upon my rock/blues background and expand into new techniques that didnt exist when I...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 30, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
Ron Kirn set me a nice email surprise today.

Ron Kirn set me a nice email surprise today. Meet Ol' Blackie. Ron Kirn Telecaster - YouTube Play at 1080P and full frame for best results!
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 27, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Cooper does great demo of reamping in CreativeLive video

I always avoided checking into reamping because I thought it was complicated. Well, Cooper does great demo of reamping in CreativeLive video that made it clear to me how straight forward and powerful it really is. I just need to figure out how to access the Axe FXs Channel 3 output with Logic...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 23, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
NGD - My royal Majesty

NGD - My royal Majesty ;) I never thought I would come across a guitar that would rival the playability and style of my 2000 Jackson Soloist SL1 USA. Well, that day has come. After much research and mixed emotions I now have held and played Majesty. What a treat. It really looks nothing...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
About to buy my first Axe Fx Cab Pak (5)

I am about to buy my first Axe Fx Cab Pack. (5). I never felt the need before since the Axe Fx 2 XL has included a whole bunch. But Axe Maniac Yek has been posting and will soon make available a wonderful collection of presets for FW 15. To me they represent a great example of what the...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Wow! Just did Coopers tone matching tut for acoustic guitar.

Wow! Just did Coopers tone matching tut for acoustic guitar. Its really amazing how much my 2000 Jackson Soloist SL1 USA now sounds like my Taylor 810 CE. I feel very lucky to be living when amazing technologies like tone matching and profiling are available to mere mortals like me. :)
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2014
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
Where and when is Axe Fest 2014?

Where and when is Axe Fest 2014? I live in Vegas and would love it if it were here :)
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 14, 2014
- Replies: 33
- Forum: The Lounge
Noob learns MFC-101 doesn't support Preset 385+ correct light display

As an Axe FX 2 XL noob I thought I had bumped into a big bad bug when my custom presets I created along with the Cooper video wouldnt correctly display MFC-101 lights that indicated associated blocks in the presets when I switched between them. I spent hours going into troubleshooting mode...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Just Updated Axe FX 2 with MFC connected

Just Updated Axe FX 2 to 15.05 with MFC connected. Did I screw it up? I thought I remember reading somewhere to disconnect the MFC when updating the Axe FX firmware. I have a patch with no Flanger that the MFC indicates has a Flanger. Should I reinstall the latest MFC firmware?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Best combintations of Amp/ Speaker for Rock, Blues Rock Style?

Im a noob that primarily uses a Jackson Soloist SL1, Suhr Classic Strat and LP Traditional for the above styles of music. Ive started delving into building my own basic rigs since a lot of the XL presets have way more then I need. And its a great way to add to my understanding of the Axe Fx...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2014
- Replies: 37
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tried a MM John Petrucci BFR 6 KOA

I was curious so I went to GC and tried the Music Man John Petrucci BFR 6 KOA . I fell in love with it when I saw it online. Such beautiful Koa wood. But then I played it. I did not like the neck action at all. It was wide and thin. I much prefer the neck on my 2000 Jackson Soloist SL1.It...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2014
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
US customers of Stomp Labels for MFC-101 - How long?

I have a question for US customers of Stomp Labels. How long did it take to get your labels after ordering them. I ordered 2 sets on June 25. Its July 8 and I havent gotten them yet.
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Any advice on mounting MFC-101 / 2 Mission Pedals on Pedaltrain 2?

Next week I will be mounting a MFC-101 Mark 3 / 2 Mission Pedals on Pedaltrain 2. So far Ive researched the tutorial videos on You Tube and saw the "Show Me Your MFC-101" pictures in the thread on this forum. Any suggestions on how best to do this is appreciated.
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jul 4, 2014
- Replies: 18
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Tyler Grunds SRV patch in FW 15.02

Tyler Grunds SRV patch sounds GREAT in FW 15.02. This noob learned how to save cabs in Users Cabs area in Axe Fx 2 using Fractal Bot and using Axe Edit to save shared preset in User Presets bank. :applouse:
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jul 3, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Axe FX & Kemper tone building process

As I move back and forth between Axe FX 2 and the Kemper, I find myself using the same technique of building presets/rigs. And getting nice results on both. I like to start with a clean amp/cab then save that and create a dirty one with gain. Then embellish with FX as needed for a third...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Tyler Grund - Watchtower Question

Heres a noob question for you. I downloaded your awesome Watchtower preset. But when I tried to download the IR it set me to a commercial site. Do I need to purchase it in order to replicate your tone on my Axe FX XL FW 15.02?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Noob Tone Observation

When playing my 2000 Jackson Soloist SL-1 USA with the Axe FX 15.02, I find when I select a factory preset, if I edit the amp setting by double clicking bypass (setting to default) I get a tone that works best with this guitar. Is this unusual or SOP?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Noob Observation - Loaded older presets from Axe Change - Sound funky

Ive updated my new Axe FX XL with most recent firmware for all devices. Also most recent versions of support software. Installed new presets which sound great! I wanted to use some Hendrix and SRV presets from the Ax Change. The wah which works fine on the new presets (XP1) didnt work and the...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Considering a CLR after reading this glowing detailed review

The poster is an Axe FX user, even though he posted it in the Kemper Forum Great details! Atomic CLR = Sonic bliss !!! - Other Gear - Kemper Amps Forum
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 28, 2014
- Replies: 142
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Medical Prescription for FAS Baseball Cap

My dermatologist told me to avoid skin cancer I now need to wear a baseball cap all the time when outside. I think that qualifies as a legal prescription. So where can I buy one of these medical dome covers. :)
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Noob Question - Axe Edit

I think I read somewhere that when using Axe Edit its best to have the MFC-101 turned off. Is this the case? Why?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Noob Question - Noise Gate

I am 2 days into have wild fun with the Axe FX 2 XL. :eagerness: When playing my Suhr Classic S, certain patches I dial up have a lot of noise. Im sure part of this is due to the classic single coils. On my Kemper there is a Noise Gate knob I can reach over and turn up a little to fix...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Busy Day!

As a noob owner I was highly motivated today. I downloaded all the new firmware for the Axe FX 2 XL and the MFC-101. Then downloaded all the new presets. As well as the new Mac midi drivers and the new Fractal Bot software. Then upgraded firmware, installed software and configured the Axe-FX 2...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 26, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Are Pete Thorn patches released last year for AFX2 compatible with AFX XL 15?

Noob question. Are Pete Thorn patches released last year for AFX 2 compatible with AFX XL 15? Fractal Audio Systems - Pete Thorn Preset Pack Released
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Updating MFC-101 using Axe FX2 XL Faslink?

Ive searched a lot and cant find any info on this topic. Is it possible to use the XLs Faslink connection in the updating of the MFC-101. I see a video using the Uno option and the wall wart /midi cable option and the Ethernet/midi cable option. If so, some detailed steps on how would be...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Newbie Question (just took delivery) How do I know which OS version?

Newbie Question (just took delivery this morning) How do I know which OS version? RTFM and Googled and havent found a screen with that info. Tried also to watch bootup splash screen but didnt see it.:?
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Just bought Axe FX2. Already own Kemper. Have best of both worlds.

Was having some long time issues with the Kemper not liking a 2014 Fender American Standard Strat. Real raspy distorted gain tones were driving me nuts. Decided to see if Axe liked it as much as I do. UPDATE. The guitar was the problem. It sounded real bad in the Axe FX as well. Sent it back...
- Rockguitarzan
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge