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    Best IRs available today for a Deluxe Reverb - Cab Pack 10?

    Been using Cab Pack 10 - 1x12 Deluxe Verb (Based on a Fender™ Black Face Deluxe Reverb™) as my main IRs to simulate recording my Vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb. Wondering if there are any other IRs available now that I should look into to replace those that are superior (new capture methods, etc)...
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    Tone Tubby Hempcone IRs?

    I recently started using a Tone Tubby Alnico Purple Haze Hempcone speaker and absolutely love it. Does anyone know if there are any IRs available of Tone Tubby Speakers? If not, I might have to capture my own IR of my speaker...it's just too good.
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    Reamping via SPDIF rather than USB

    I am trying to determine how to record for reamping later via SPDIF, rather than USB (which I've used in the past, with inputs 1 and 2 being the wet signal and 3 being a DI signal)....not sure how to do this via SPDIF? I have the Axe connected to my RME Fireface UC and am getting the wet on...
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    Help: Output 1 Control only going from 34% to 91% volume

    I'm not sure when this started happening (firmware update?) but the output 1 control on my Axe FX XL only goes from 34% to 91% (not 0 to 100 like output 2)...i noticed this when listening to the headphone out and realizing that i couldn't get much of an output volume sweep...I've tried reseting...
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    Which Cab IR for "Shiver Clean" Amp (ala Trey Anastasio 2016)

    After seeing Phish this past New Years run, I've been very inspired by Trey's sound (his tone sounded incredible at MSG)...Bogner Shiva, Clean Channel, Master Volume maxed I believe (so it functions like a non master volume amp), Gain/Volume on the edge of breakup (about 8ish), Treble up high...
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    2 amp blocks vs 1 - Can you hear the difference in quality?

    I understand that there is a better quality sound when using a single amp block rather than 2...I've been a/bing presets just with a single amp and cab block and then a second amp block (bypassed so it doesn't change the tone other than whatever "lesser quality" 2 amp blocks are supposed to...
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    Axe FX via SPDIF to Interface - Midi Clock

    I use Ableton and a Fireface UC which handles various tempo changes, sends program and cc message etc. etc. It basically acts as the Master Midi Clock. If I wanted to route my Axe FX into Ableton via SPDIF, would that through this off as the Axe would have to become the master clock, and thus...
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    Front / Reat Input, Instrument / Line Level, Wet /Dry Setup with External Pedals

    Read in another thread that if I'm running pedals/buffered signal in front of the Axe FX input, then I can use the rear input 1 as the front input "secret sauce" won't make a difference. However, on the WIKI I read: "Rear Input 1 has the same impedance as the front input (1 Mohm, for guitars)...
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    Axe FX XL into Interface - which cables?

    For Axe FX Output 1 L and R into my RME Fireface UC (which has 1/4" inputs)...short XLR to TRS balanced cables? Humbuster 1/4" unbalanced? Thanks
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    Axe FX as a delay/reverb processor only w/ tube amp - bypass?

    i love the delays and reverbs in the fractal so much! Occasionally I use a tube amp and in those cases I still want to use the axe fx as an effect processor just for delay and reverb in front of the amp (no fx loop in my amp). Wondering how the axe fx in line affects my analog tone? What's the...
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    Running an Axe FX + Tube Amp together

    im playing out with an axe FX that goes straight to the FOH as well as my in ears. I also send my signal to a fender deluxe reverb for stage volume/feedback, etc. I've run 2 amp setups in the past and had to use a splitter with a phase switch and ground loop eliminator to get the amps to play...
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    Syncing Delay Times and Looper to Ableton Midi Clock

    I just want to make sure it's possible to do the following, as I read on here some people were having issues with Midi Clock. Live, I play guitar along with backing tracks in Ableton Live. The tempo changes from song to song, and occasionally within a song. Ableton's sequencer/click is always...
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    Quantum & Mic + DI = New Tips on Dialing in Sounds

    I've read tons of information regarding advice to optimize and dial in sounds, for example, using the low and hi cuts on the cab block (80/15000 or lower) to better sit in a mix... Since Quantum and the new Mic + DI cab captures have been released, I'm wondering if there are new methods to...
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    How to set FX Loop for regular guitar pedals (trem, chorus, delay, verb)

    Running an analog Trem, Chorus, 2 delays and a reverb in front of my Axe FX and want to try them in the effects loop instead. They're all instrument level pedals (one of the delays can do line level though the others are all instrument level). Can someone explain step by step how to set the...
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    Blending New Cab Pack IRs (Mic + DI Method)

    I bought all the cab packs with the Mic + DI method and they sound phenomenal. Wondering if others are blending different IRs to get different cabinet styles and/or microphones? I know it's common in the studio to record a guitar with say a 57 and a 121 and blend them to taste. However I think I...
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    MFC for controlling 3 RJM Mini Effect Gizmos (15 Pedals) + a Few Axe Functions

    I am using 3 RJM mini effect gizmos to run 15 pedals in front of an Axe FX. I want the ability to turn them all on and off via a midi controller, as well as create about 5 presets per song that has various combinations of RJM loops/effects pedals. I don't need much control over the Axe as I...
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    Delay: How to set infinite feedback and equal level wet to dry?

    I've been trying to recreate a sound from a Boss DD-20 and haven't sufficiently programmed it yet in the Axe. The warp mode of the DD-20 functions like this: you step on the foot pedal and hold it down and it ramps the feedback of the delay up to infinite (meaning, as long as i hold down the...
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    Small foot controller to turn a few blocks on and off

    Looking for the best solution to control the on/off state of about 4 blocks. Is there a footswitch that would work well for this connected to the pedal inputs on the back of the axe fx? Or would it have to connect via midi? maybe 2 Boss FS-6 in latching mode connected to pedal 1 and 2? Is...
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    Axe FX as effects only in front of an amp.

    If I wanted to run the Axe FX for delay and reverb effects only in front of a tube amp without an effects loop, should I run it in parallel to preserve the all analog signal path to the amp? For those who run the Axe FX up front for effects, what is the best method to connect it?
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    Chop Tremolo settings

    How would I set the tremolo block to do a stutter/chop trem? The chop is like a square but a bit more extreme right? Should I set the trem to square and then alter some other settings? Is there anyway on the MFC to have X/Y trem states on one footswitch (holding down the switch or something)...
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    MFC to Engage/Select Whammy V setting via Midi?

    The Digitech Whammy V has midi control capability using Program Changes to choose a setting and a bypass state. I.E. Octave Up Active is CC#2 Octave Up Bypass is CC#23, Octave Down Active is CC#8 and Bypass is CC#29. Haven't bought an MFC yet but want to see if it will be possible to set 2 of...
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    In Ears and Ambience (bone dry sounds unnatural)

    Just started using in ear monitors and trying to find the best way to dial in some room sound since the bone dry amp sounds unnatural. Would rather not use reverb unless nevcesary so if Cliff or anyone can give recommended settings for room parameters in the can block or other methods to help...
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    Dialing in Reverbs for Live Shows (Basic Room, Effected, Mono vs Stereo, etc.)

    Dialing in my Axe FX for live shows. Will be going direct to FOH out of the Axe, and monitoring via In-Ears (no stage volume). I’m setting up 2 reverbs. A) A basic room sound to give the amp the feel of an actual amp in the room, as the dry signal is a bit too bone dry in our in-ears. Not...
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    Spdif, midi, analog connections

    For live performance I want my Axe to go through Ableton and also sync via midi for automatic block/preset changes as wel as midi tempo sync. I can't send midi info over spdif can I? My interface has both midi spdif and analog ins and outs. Is it okay to run the Axe via Spdif into Ableton or...
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    Reamping Troubleshooting (Feedback?)

    Running into a problem. I've got a patch with a delay block (set up like a Boss DD-6 in warp mode) that I use in conjunction with volume swells from my guitar. The patch works great when playing directly through. I decided to record a DI signal (via USB) without any volume swell from the...
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    Using the Multi Delay as Space Echo, Echoplex or simpler delay

    I have the need for a 3rd and possibly 4th delay block in a few presets and since there are only 2 delay blocks, I'm wondering how to set the multi delay to accomplish a simpler delay? I'd basically like something like an echoplex and something like a Roland space-echo, and I know there is a...
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    Syncing Axe FX w/ Midi from Logic X

    Using an external midi track in Logic to do some expression parameter automation on delay blocks in the Axe FX while reamping. My question is, does the Axe automatically sync to logic's tempo when reamping this way, or is there some settings I need to change on the Axe/Logic to make sure the...
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    Monitoring through DAW when tracking / reamping

    When recording via USB is it possible to not hear the Axe FX from the Axe and only monitor from the DAW? I'm trying to record without cabinets in the Axe and instead with cab lab pligin but would like to monitor it through the plug.if not I can just reamp though this would save a step. Also...
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    MFC Out of Stock for the next few months...update?

    Tried ordering an MFC-101 and noticed it was out of stock. I asked and was told it would be a few months before they're restocked...does this mean an upgrade/update is on the way? In the meantime are there other options that you would recommend?
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    Compressor Settings and Volume Swells

    I do a lot of volume swells with the volume knob on my guitar, into delays and ambient effects...i've never been much for compression on my guitar though i tried a compressor block with the studio compressor as the first block on my patch tonight and it really made my swells sound more full. it...
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    Multi Delay: mono tape echo / "true mono tape echo mode"

    In the Fractal Axe FX Wiki, it says: Multi Delay: mono tape echo - The Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode. How do I access this mode? Any presets that showcase this? What does "true" Mono Tape Echo mode mean?
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    External Pedals between Pre and Post Ins and Outs

    I am wondering if it's possible with the FX8 to go In Pre (wah, phaser, pitch, compressor) > Out Pre > External Fuzz and OD Pedals > In Post Delays/Modulation Effects > Out Post > Front of Fractal Axe FX (where I would use a couple of other delays and reverbs and amps). Is the FX8 true bypass...
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    MFC or RJM. Deciding on a Midi Foot Controller (Axe FX + External Pedals)

    I need to decide on a midi controller/pedal switching system, and am considering 2 options. The RJM PCB, or the MFC-101 w/ an RJM Mini Effects Gizmo. I would appreciate some advice to help figure out which is the better solution for my needs. Each song in our set has it’s own preset, set to...
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    X/Y Switching and how to avoid interruptions, pops, etc.

    I recently learned that there are some issues when using different XY states for blocks while switching scenes. For example, If I want a spring reverb on X and a plate or room on Y and to switch them with scene changes, I will get a pop/interruption. I believe the same goes for switching XY...
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    Analog Fuzz/OD Pedals after Fractal FX blocks. Possible?

    I am using a handful of analog fuzz pedals that I haven't been able to recreate within the Axe FX (A Shin-Ei style Fuzz for example, as well as some Analogman Fuzz Pedals). Certain effects such as wah, pitch shift, unvibe, etc. sound better to me after dirt pedals...is there anyway to set up the...
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    Stereo Reverbs and Panning / Mono Compatibility

    I have been using Rec Studio C, A, Large Hall, Sun Plate and London Plate reverbs, and they're all stereo reverbs. They sound gorgeous though I am wondering about their mono compatibility. Often when I track, I will double certain parts and pan them hard left and hard right. I can either just...
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    Non Master Volume Amps 10 vs. 9

    I only use non master volume amps in the Axe FX (Plexi 100, Deluxe Verb, Deluxe Tweed and AC30 mainly). I read that 10 on the master volume control is actually the equivalent to "11" on the real amps, and a setting of 9 is more accurate to the real thing. For those of you using non master volume...
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    DI signal for Reamping through the Axe

    I like to record my Bass DI through an Active DI > Neve or Chandler Preamp (mic input) > 1176 compressor > Interface. I also want to reamp the signal through the Axe FX via SPDIF in the mix, to blend in an amp sound that is catered to the mix/created while mixing. Is the DI signal I am...
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    Low Resonance Frequency and Speakers / Cabinet Choice

    Reading up on low resonance frequency and speaker/cabinet choice... So the idea is to use a cabinet that's matched to the amp based upon it's low res setting, or otherwise alter the low res setting to fit the chosen cabinet? So it's both the cabinet resonance and the speaker resonance that...
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    Drive Block: Mid Boost vs. Treble Boost (Copying an Analogman Beano Boost)

    I have an Analogman Beano Boost which is a Dallas Rangemaster Clone, that has 3 settings (Low, Mid and Treble). I am trying to clone it with the Drive Block,. Since I use a typically bright amp (Deluxe Reverb with treble on zero to remove brightness) and guitar (strat bridge pickup mostly), I...
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    Blending 2 amps, 2 cabs or 1 stereo cab, or 1 single cab?

    I like to blend 2 amps to get my tone. Not panned, just blended straight up the center. Right now my favorite is a Deluxe Reverb/Tweed Deluxe + 1959SLP Normal. For those who blend 2 amps for one sound, do you use 2 separate cabs, run them into a stereo cab (one amp panned hard left into the...
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    Volume Level when using Clean Boosts/ (Low Drive High Level)

    I love the tone using a TS808 Mod or similar clean boost to drive the power amp. Low Drive, High Level. I'm getting the tone I want, though the output volume level between the pedal off and on is a bit too drastic. If I lower the level of the boost pedal then the tone isn't what I'm going for...
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    Axe FX Working at 44.1K USB - why?

    I understand the Axe FX is 48K only, but it seems to be working with my 44.1K sessions just fine when connected via USB and using as my interface connected to speakers. Using Logic X. What is the problem with this? Using the Axe FX as my main interface and was going to convert all my sessions to...
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    Reamping via USB w/ expression pedal automation?

    I really am looking forward to taking advantage of the reamping function on the Axe when recording via USB, as I'd like to audition amp styles later in the mix. However, I do a fair amount of expression pedal work with Axe FX effects while performing (everything from wah, volume swells...
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    Suggested Cabs vs. Ultra Res

    3rd week with the Axe and loving it! I've picked out about 30 amp models that work really well with my style/guitar, and am now working on pairing them with cabinets. Initially, I created a master Stereo Ultra-Red Cabinet combining some of my favorite Ownhammer Ultra Res impulses, though...
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    Recording Bass - Amp + DI - how?

    When recording bass with the fractal, how do you get both an amp sound from the axe FX and just a dry DI if not using USB? Do you split the signal before it hits the input of the axe and go toa di/preamp -> interface? Do you send the whole bass through the Axe first and take a DI out along with...
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    Axe FX USB + High End DAC for mixing/monitoring

    I plan on recording guitar and bass via USB in the Axe (tracking/reamping). I also am buying a Dangerous Source DAC to connect my monitors for doing all my mixing work. I am not sure if it's possible to connect the 2 as an aggregate device via Mac/Logic (Dangerous Source is also a USB...
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    Stereo FX, Cabs and Mono Compatibility

    Got some questions about stereo effects and mono compatibility. I've been running mono effects up until the amp block, then 2 amp blocks blended into a stereo cab. The amps are hard panned L and R, going into the stereo cab so that I can choose speakers that interact with each amp best...my...
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    Help modeling a Boss DD-6/DD-20 Warp Function w/ the Axe FX

    I'm trying to recreate the warp function in my Boss DD-6 pedal (also available in the dd-20). Here is a description of the function from the manual. "As the pedal is depressed, the amount of feedback and the effect level increase above the levels determined by the knob positions. The WARP...
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    Mixer volume levels, amp volume, VU Meter, etc.

    Noticed a lot of presets go over 0db of the VU meter...wondering what's the optimal way to gainstage my own presets I am building? Currently I have 2 non master volume amps in parallel (master volume wide open, but mixer volume at -21 / -18db respectively) prior to hitting a single stereo...
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    New Axe FX rig advice - Live and Studio

    Planning my studio/live rig and want to make sure this works: axe fx connected via USB to Mac mini running logic for production, ableton for live. - tracking - 2 outs wet + 2 DI outs for reamping into the axe during mix incase I want to alter the tone - performing - axe sync'd today ableton...
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    CPU Maxing an XL w/ HQ and Ultra Res Amp/Cab/Verb and a few effects

    Been building my "rig" and dialed in an awesome sounds with a single amp, stereo cab block (2 different Ultra-Res IRs blended), Reverb on High Quality, Stereo Tape Delay, Multitap Plexi Detune Delay and 2 Drive pedals....and I am maxed out of CPU already... I am surprised at this since I got...
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    Axe FX setup - usb, FRFR, headphones, separate DA, etc.

    Planning my studio/live rig and want to make sure this works: axe fx connected via USB to Mac mini running logic for production, ableton for live. - tracking - 2 outs wet + 2 DI outs for reamping into the axe during mix incase I want to alter the tone - performing - axe sync'd today ableton...
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    Comparing Analog Rig to Fractal through same IRs...how?

    I am in the final stages of testing the Axe to see if I can replace my analog rig. So far, so good. For final comparisons I am running a dummy load on my amp, sending it into my daw and using Two Notes WOS plugin to simulate a cabinet. I want to directly compare the fractal fx and amp blocks...
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    Best way to combat digital high end w. Axe FX settings?

    Enjoying the Axe FX so far, though my main gripe is the digital high end. I've been a/bing a lot with my analog tube gear, and finding that the Axe is really close in terms of character, but has an extended high end that I'd like to tone down. Just using the treble knob on the amp block, as I...
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    FX Loop Levels of Input/Output 2

    I would like to run a Boss DD-6 pedal in the effects loop to use a function that's specific to the pedal (warp mode, infinite sustain when pedal is depressed - don't think the axe fx can do this one, though correct me if I'm wrong). Tried running it in front and in the loop and it seems in the...
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    Day One w/ Fractal: Pedals vs Drive Block - Noise, etc.

    Hey everyone, It's my first day with a Fractal Axe FX II XL and I'm giving it a spin to see if it will be able to replace my analog rig in the studio and on the road. I've been spending a lot of time a/bing with my fuzz and OD pedals, and I am getting pretty decent results with the drive...
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