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    Is there a way to tie the use of one effect (block?) to the use of another?

    You can set one of the footswitches to act as a Control Switch (works as a modifier like external switches, but you can use an onboard footswitch of your choice), and use that to control the bypass mode of the blocks you want to use together. You can even set the on/off state of the switch per...
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    So, what's everyone's favourite amp model?

    I only really use two models: 1987X JUMP for crunch and Band-Commander for clean. Given the nature of my band's music (progressive metal), I use the 1987X the majority of the time, but the Band-Commander sounds so great, it really is hard to pick just one. (Still, two out of 200+ is pretty good...
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    Help with external footswitch

    That is just the way they work. I'm kind of disappointed that this issue has never been solved in a software update at some point.
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    Talk to me about pickups

    My only guitar with stock pickups is the one I specced out myself - go figure :rolleyes: But yeah, like someone has said already, I hear MORE of a difference with pickups than with any other amp/FX system I've had, and while you might get close to what you want by altering the core tone using...
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    Which Line 6 Relay do you use with the AX8?

    I use the G30, and I've never had a problem with the range, and I've only once experienced drop-outs in a Wifi-heavy environment. Using channel 2 instead of instead 1 solved the issue. I wouldn't want to drop the transmitter though, it doesn't feel overly sturdy. I place mine in my back pocket...
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    Scene 3/4, 5/6, etc... toggle for footswitch 1-8 on the AX8?

    But we already have this "problem" with the scene 1/2 switch. If you map out your scenes in a clever way, it won't be a problem. If you for instance program scenes 1, 3, 5 and 7 to be your "main" sounds, and scenes 2, 4, 6 and 8 to be a slight variation of these sounds with maybe delay or a mod...
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    How do YOU record?

    I use a Scarlett 18i8 interface with the AX8 output 1 to input 5-6 and output 2 to input 7-8. This way I can record two different signals at once - usually that means dry amp sound on one track and wet effects to another track. I don't always record the wet signal, but for leads it's nice to be...
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    Your AX8 home studio

    I prefer it to be on the floor, so I can use the footswitches and expression pedals. I don't have space for a 60*40cm board on my desk anyways.
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    Favourite superclean amps atm?

    I really like the JM45 for the time being. I find it less stiff than the Fender models I used to use for clean sounds, and it works great when I'm switching back and forth from JM45 for clean and Dirty Shirley for crunch.
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    How to output 2 stereo channels 1/2 and 3/4 from AX8

    I split my signal as well, when I'm recording, but I have decided not to recording the dry guitar tone. I never reamp anyways. Instead, I split my signal in raw amp, and 100% wet (delay, reverb, multidelay), so I can adjust the wet level after recording, and it works great for me.
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    Can you have reveal, only reveal IA for the top 4 presets?

    Unfortunately, you can't do that at the moment. I have added to the wishlist to have two customisable footswitch layouts per preset, which would allow you to do this, but it has not been implemented.
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    5 ways to use an expression pedal (that aren't a wah)

    I have two expression pedals - one set permanently to wah (even though I hate wah - go figure ;) ) and the other one set permanently to control the amount of ambience - input gain on multidelay (shimmer), and two different (one for dotted eights, and one for eighth and quarter notes) delay...
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    HSS

    I use all four of my guitars (HSS Charvel, HH Mayones Setius, Telecaster, Epiphone ES-339 Pro) into the same four patches (Clean, Break-up, Crunch and High gain), and I quite like how the character of each guitar with varying output, EQ curve etc. shines through across all the patches. YMMV, but...
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    AX8 pedal extension by Voes.be

    I'm building something like this with a friend of mine in an old Rivera footswitch I got for free. I'm excited to see if we can work it out, but he's pretty good at the technical stuff and knows how to program, so I believe I am in good hands. ;)
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    Wireless without a pedal board?

    The XVive wireless system has a reciever that runs on batteries. Both the reciever and the transmitter can be charged with a USB charger. I've tried it shortly and it worked fine with great range and no serious signal degradation. It's very easy to use - almost as easy as the Line 6 G10, which...
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    AX8 Pedalboard Build

    Thank you! I found something similar and ordered it for my own board (I'm pretty sure it's the same kind, except I ordered blue). Hopefully it will arrive in time for my rebuild.
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    AX8 Pedalboard Build

    It looks great! What is that LED light rope thingy? I really like how it's not overbearing like some LED strips, but just outlines the edge of the board. I will be rebuilding my board soon, so if it's not too expensive, I might want something similar.
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    For those of you that go direct to the PA.. do you also have your own FRFR solution on stage?

    I bring my own monitor (Yamaha DXR10) that I use only for my guitar. I connect it to output 2, so I can control the volume on my monitor, without screwing with the FOH mix. For my other monitoring needs, I use whatever the venue supplies.
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    Using External Switches to trigger harmony momentarily

    Yes, this is how it would work - you could set the switch that toggles between the two harmonies to be latching. But M@'s solution is better - I didn't realise that the pitch block had two harmonies. I think M@ suggested EXT 5 and 6 becaues EXT 1 is set to control wah or volume in a lot of...
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    Using External Switches to trigger harmony momentarily

    You can use external switches to control the X/Y state of the pitch block, and/or to control the bypass state of the pitch block. Another way to do it, if you don't want to use X/Y would be to assign one external switch to control the harmony (toggle between minor 3rd and perfect 4th) You can't...
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    Bypassing a block by engaging another with footswitches

    Under any circumstances the switches only have two states if you don't want to use the press and hold function - on or off, you can't use one switch to toggle three states (off, dly 1, dly 2)
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    Bypassing a block by engaging another with footswitches

    If I wanted to do this, I would use two control switches - one set to the bypass state of both delay blocks, which would control which delay block is active. I would use the other switch as a "delay mute" switch - for instance by assigning it to the "fx input" on both delays so that it mutes the...
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    New pickups, Bareknuckle, which?

    I have the Rebel Yell in the bridge and the VH II in the neck in my Mayones Setius, and that is an awesome combo. I couldn't imagine anything better for this guitar. I have another Setius on order (a HSS version with a Floyd), and that will feature a Rebel Yell in the bridge (because I love it...
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    Wish Footswitch assign Szene 3/4 (5/6, 7/8)

    If you find this undesirable, you could just use the normal scene switches - this is just an extended version of the "Scene 1/2" switch. It doesn't take anything away from the other options.
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    Problems with DELAY1 and REVERB parameters MIX, LEVEL

    Not necessarily. If you want to have true spill-over with your time-based effects, you should set bypass mode to "mute FX in", as this will allow the repeats to be heard. And generally, you will not need to touch the "Level" parameter, when you have your delay in a serial connection - in this...
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    External controller switch question

    This is the way external switches work in the AX8. PC reset does not solve the problem completely, as you still have to "turn the switch off" before you can engage the effect. Very impractical IMO!
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    Needing 2 switches to operate at the same time.

    You can set the default state of each control switch for each scene.
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    Using external footswitches, head-scratcher

    Using external switches to control BYPASS mode on blocks, has been a disappointing experience for me. It kind of works, but not as smoothly as it should IMO. If you don't change presets or scenes, it works fine, but everytime you change preset or scene, you need to "reset" the internal...
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    Scene reverb-delay spillover

    You don't need to put the blocks in parallel, you can just set the BYPASS parameter to MUTE FX IN.
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    problem: extern. pedal to switch x/y...?

    External switches can in fact control X/Y states of effects, but my experience with external switches is that you might have to "reset" them every time you go to a new preset - a bug that remains unfixed. Is the switch set to continuous, momentary or latching? If you have a momentary switch...
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    is it possible to switch amp and cab x to y by one switch...?

    You could, however use an external switch for this by configuring both X/Y states to the same switch. The only problem is that external switches don't work as smoothly as you would expect - if you change presets in the Y state, you might have to "reset" the switch by pressing it - on the "reset"...
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    Creating AX8 presets for live use

    I agree with Smittefar - don't overthink it. The presets I've made through my KRK R5s translate fine to playing with a band.
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    Top 5 AX8 amp models

    For cleans: Band-Commander USA Pre Clean (VERY clean!) For drive: The Friedmans - duh! USA Pre LD2 Ylw - the best (and easiest to dial in) Mesa gain flavour in the box IMO The Cameron CCV models - great for Hi-gain rhythms
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    I was wondering what you guys do with button layout...

    I use the lower four switches for preset/scene 1/2 switching so that the switch that corresponds to the current preset is the scene 1/2 switch.¨ I use the upper four switches for IA and these vary depending on the preset.
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    Volume Pedal before AX-8

    You would need two mono cables to the volume pedal and one stereo to the AX8.
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    Volume pedal before AX8 or as an expression with volume block?

    Another argument to use it to control a volume block (even if that volume block is the very first block in the AX8 grid) is that the noise gate will work better, because you're not turning the signal going into the AX8 down.
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    Pitch detune --> Chorus

    Do you really need both at the same time? The pitch block has X/Y, so you could have detune in the X setting and the intelligent harmonizer in the Y setting.
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    If the Ax8 can achieve these tones without CPU trouble, I'd be satisfied.

    Smittefar hit the nail on the head - it will do it, but not in one single preset.
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Here are the patches: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qcqmh1vwfzw303q/AADQYvy48m5_0MZN284-mecla?dl=0 I recommend you put them in the preset slots 1-4 in a bank, as the footswitch layout is optimised for that configuration.
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Which one of them? KLEAN, SEMI-KLN, KNAS (Crunch) and LARM! (Drive) are four different patches. Since I made the demo, I may have altered some of the patches, but I can share the current versions. I will upload the to my Dropbox public folder when I get near my AX8 tonight.
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    Wish Two customizable footswitch layouts per preset

    It's great to see some support and further thought on this idea guys! Thank you! And yes, IA is an often used abbreviation for Instant Acces.
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    Wish Two customizable footswitch layouts per preset

    I would set one of the F-switches to toggle between the two pages. Yes, it requires an extra press of a switch, but for those moments I think it would work okay. Kind of like the "Reveal" button on the MFC-101. Maybe a switch that made the bottom half of the switches work as preset buttons would...
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    Wish Two customizable footswitch layouts per preset

    Hi I think it would be very cool, if you could have two customizable footswitch layouts per preset. I like to be able to select scenes along with presets without having to push any extra buttons, but I sometimes like to be able to add another effect, and sometimes I don't have enough buttons to...
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    Wish Reset controllers controlled by momentary switches

    Can anyone from FAS comment on this? Since the MFC-101 and Axe-Fx already work like this, I guess it should be an easy fix?
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    Wish Footswitch assign Szene 3/4 (5/6, 7/8)

    I think this sounds like a great idea! And yes, one press on either switch should activate the first of the two scenes, and the second scene would be active at second press.
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    Which are the new BE/HBE models?

    You should. When I got my AX8 I immediately pulled up the Friedman BE as I had imagined it would be the perfect amp for me. I was greatly disappointed, and found I did not like it at all. When I loaded the new firmware, I decided to give the new ones a spin, and the BE V1 has been my main amp...
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    Which are the new BE/HBE models?

    The Marsha models have always simply been called Friedman BE and Friedman HBE. Their names have NOT changed with the recent firmware update (3.idontremember) The new models based on Mark Day's amp are called Friedman BE V1/V2 and Friedman HBE V1/V2
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    Wish Reset controllers controlled by momentary switches

    It would be great if a controller controlled by a momentary switch would reset its state once a new preset is loaded. This would make external switches much more suited to controlling effects in the AX8. See my other thread to understand the problem...
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    Delay Oscillation possible with tap tempo held down?

    Maybe it will be possible to assign the switches on the unit to controllers inside the unit, but for now, it is not possible.
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    Which are the new BE/HBE models?

    I believe Yek is right, although it sure seems a little confusing based on the quotes you have found. All I can say is that I like the V1 a lot more than I liked the original model that I tried when I bought the unit (on a earlier firmware).
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    External switches behaviour

    It's not that I can't get the switches to control the rotary block at all, but it doesn't behave like I want it to. EXAMPLE 1: I'm on my Semi-Clean preset. I engage the rotary. I disengage the rotary again and go to my crunch preset (KNAS). I press the switch, and the rotary engages. So, no...
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    External switches behaviour

    I thought about using an expression pedal setup to do auto engage as well, but I would much rather turn it on/off like a normal stompbox and toggle between slow/fast. Besides I can't fit an extra expression pedal on my board, as it is quite crammed already:
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    AX8 Wishes

    It would be nice if the status of external switches could reset when changing presets. See my other thread to understand my problem: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/external-switches-behaviour.113425/#post-1366964
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    External switches behaviour

    Well, at least I am not the problem... Anyways, I will do as you say and add a change in the behaviour to the wish list - it might be an easy fix for the FAS team that can be implemented in the next firmware.
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    My board is finally clean enough that I'll let anyone see it. I am still trying to make the two external switches work the right way, but overall I am very happy with it! The AX8 is truly awesomely awesome (yes, it's that awesome!). You can hear it here:
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    External switches behaviour

    No, it is set to "momentary". If I set it to "continuous" the effect will only be active when I hold down the switch. The rotary block is always bypassed when any preset is loaded (because it is saved that way), but if I used the switch to turn the rotary ON and did not turn it OFF again before...
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    External switches behaviour

    Ok, now I have installed momentary switches, but it still doesn't work. If I use the switch to turn the rotary ON in one preset, but do not turn it off and then go to another preset, the rotary will be OFF, but I still have to press twice in order to turn it ON again (like I have to tell the AX8...
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    AX8 Rig… Should I do it?

    Wow, that it is a very impressive board! I would also like to know how you use the pedals with the AX8.
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    Always start on Preset 1 when changing banks?

    I agree with Smittefar. On top of that, I would like to have a function, where you could select the scene you want the preset to load, before you load the preset, but I guess that won't happen.
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    What Are Your Favorite Clean Tones

    I use the Band Master for my "real" clean sounds, and the Dirty Shirley for semi-clean sounds.
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    Pimped my ride (now with video)

    I have thought about doing this exact thing as well! IKEA has some LED lights pretty much like this, that I may buy at some point.
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    Reverb Settings - Blind Test

    I'm in the same boat as the others - I can definitely hear a difference in the diffusion going on, but I have no real preference. The first thing I did when I loaded up a reverb block in my own presets was to set it to normal quality and lowest resolution, and I have absolutely no complains...
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    External switches behaviour

    Yes, I have decided to modify my switches. Can anyone recommend a good momentary switch I can buy in EU? (just the switch itself, I will install it in the boxes I have from the switches I have now) I have looked at Banzaimusic, but it is a jungle to figure it out. I guess I don't need more...
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    External switches behaviour

    Thank you! However, it doesn't solve my problem. This way, I can ensure that my rotary will never be switched ON when I load a new preset, but if the pedal is in the ON position, I need to turn it OFF, and the turn it ON, so it might not be so useful after all. I guess the AX8 just doesn't work...
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    External switches behaviour

    Hi I’m using two external latching switches with my AX8. I want them to control rotary bypass and rotary rate, but I can’t get it to work like I want it to. I want it to work, so that, regardless of the state (open or closed) of the switch, the rotary block will revert to the saved settings for...
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    How do you setup delays for your leads?

    I use the Stereo BBD with the high cut turned up to about 3kHz. The tempo is synced to 1/4 notes, and the feedback is turned back slightly. I run my delay in parallel to my reverb as well, but I rarely use reverb anyway, unless it's to create an ambient feel to it.
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    Wish: S1/2 switch would show Preset status instead of S1/2 status

    I'm looking forward to seeing what it will look like - I use one preset per amp sound (Clean, semi, crunch and drive), and once I've selected the preset, I can only know which one is active by looking at the display where the preset name is quite small.
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    Wish: S1/2 switch would show Preset status instead of S1/2 status

    I guess what he wants, is the green LED to show the preset, and then being able to see the active scene by looking at the red scene LEDs, but I might be wrong. It's a great idea though, IMO.
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    Euro updates

    I paid for my AX8 already! Now to the waiting...
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    Question on how long we have to purchase after invited?

    I did exactly this, and they allowed me to stay on top of the list and wait for the next batch to arrive, but I don't know how Fractal handles this in America - I'm on the european waitlist.
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    Mission engineering expression pedal and AX8

    Yes. I believe you could assign the toe switch to the bypass state of both blocks, so that one press enables one and disables the other one, however I might be wrong (I haven't got my AX8 yet)
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    Stutter when using Vol Incr/Decr function

    Would it be possible to make it so that it just saves the preset when you select a new one? The audio gap might be slightly longer, but then you would be able to control it.
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    Expansion module

    If you just need one extra switch, you could have a small "tap tempo" style switch made with just one footswitch on and move the expression pedal on the left forward a bit. EDIT: Like this one: http://www.brightonion.co.uk/micro-momentary-footswitch/
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    Euro updates

    A few days before the official waitlist opened. I was offered my AX8 in February but had to skip because of my financial situation at the time, but they were cool and let me stay on top of the list. Now I have the money and I'm eagerly awaiting my invite. :cool:
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    Euro updates

    I haven't heard anything yet (and I'm certain I will get mine in the next batch).
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    X-Files: "One Night in Akron" w/ Neil Zaza & the AX8

    They work fine here. Sure sounds like you had a great evening!
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    AX8 Takes a Different Way of Thinking.... How do you set switches for live use?

    I think I will use two presets (clean and dirty) to cover most of what I will need. On my Eleven Rack I only use two core amp sounds anyway. So one switch to go to "the other" preset (meaning that when I am on the clean preset, it will take me to the dirty preset and vice versa) I think the four...
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    Just help me with my indecision..

    If you can't decide, just ask if you can stay on top of the list for a little while. Then you will get notified when the next batch arrives, and be able to make a decision then. EDIT: I did just that, but for financial reasons, and fortunately it seems that I will be able to buy it when the...
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    Euro updates

    I got my invite as well, but due to my financial situation, I won't be getting mine before the next batch arrives :( God damn it why does nobody want to buy my stuff?
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    AX8 Board layout

    Is it really that much of a problem? I mean, it would take a lot of beer to soak the unit so much in the bottom, that it would get inside, and even if that happened, I highly doubt that the electronics inside are touching the bottom of the chassis. I would worry more about fluids coming from the...
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    Lag on the AX8 when switching presets.

    Well, the unit that's made to be cheaper is the one with less power, end of story. I don't think it was Cliff's intention to build a unit with slower switching time - it was all about packing as much as what the Axe Fx does in a cheaper box.
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    AX8 Board layout

    Wow, you guys have some weird units of measurement :confused: J/k, this looks like a great project!
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    No problem! I thought you'd want to know, instead of learning it the hard way as I did - shipping back to Thomann was 440DKK...
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    I think the height will be a problem with the Amarhyll. I had a Amarhyll that I wanted to use with my Nova System, but the case wouldn't close, so I had to send it back. I guess the AX8 will be approximately the same height as the Nova. I bought a Thon Effect Pedal Case Small instead. It is now...
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    For those waiting, what are you using?

    I'm using Eleven Rack with a Line 6 M9 in the loop. (Mainly used for delay)
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    Steve Lukather Soldano X88R preset

    Impressive! I'm a huge fan of Steve Lukather, and I love his version of Little Wing from the Paris Show. The delays create a huge sound. With that said, my favourite Lukather tones (and favorite live playing) are from the Live in Poland DVD - everything is so much more upfront, and it really...
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    What are you using your expression pedal for?

    In my (currently non-Fractal-setup) I use two expression pedals: One for wah/rotary speed One for delay mix/feedback control +whammy and other weird stuff. When I finally get an AX8 (it might take a while as I live in Europe) I'm planning on using one expression pedal strictly for Delay...
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    3-year warranty available in Europe?

    Check the G66 homepage. Everything they sell is with a 3-year warranty at no extra cost: http://g66.eu/da/support/service
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    What setup are you gonna build with AX8

    It's this one: http://www.thomann.de/gb/thon_effect_pedal_case_small.htm I had one before I bought my Eleven Rack, and it is a really solid case. The lid can be removed completely when the board is being used, so you don't have to remove the pedal board from the case - the bottom of the case...
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    Current NON-Fractal Audio users making the switch ?

    I'm new to Fractal as well. I have been playing the Eleven Rack for quite some time now, but it is IMO pretty limited in the FX, and the amps could be better. When I bought the Eleven Rack, the intention was to swap it out for an Axe-Fx II eventually, so the AX8 is a welcome addition IMO, as I...
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    What setup are you gonna build with AX8

    I'm planning on placing the AX8 on a pedalboard along with a Line 6 G30 wireless and two Roland EV-5 expression pedals - according to my calculations this should fit perfectly on the smallest pedalboard Thomann makes (60x40cm)
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