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Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 10)

“Trans” would be a better name; shorter and more succinct and doesn’t confuse with the musical definition. I can’t see any argument against this nomenclature.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #63
- May 12, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.03

14.03 -- system outputs max out and fails when loading / switching to this preset.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #53
- Oct 15, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Tuner Poll

A thought - simplify all this with a note display option on the tuner allowing the user to: Display enharmonic equivalents as A) sharp B) flat This options would get you out of guessing what key or tuning the use is targeting and avoid the potential added confusion of displaying relative tuner...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #94
- Oct 11, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Flange from Within Your Reach by The Replacements

I've been toying around with trying to approximate the flange from this song - link to a recording for those who are interested: I've seen a thread or two on flange effects and realize that what I don't know about how to work with flange could fill at least a wiki post or two. Is there...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- May 26, 2019
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
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Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy's 1400+ NAKED AMPS TonePack for firmware Cygnus X2

I know it's meant for a tele - but sounds great with a LP on rhythm pickup as well. So inspiring that I've written a lick so catchy it will return the guitar to pop music primacy.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #640
- May 26, 2019
- Forum: Vendors
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Presets MASTER THREAD - AustinBuddy's 1400+ NAKED AMPS TonePack for firmware Cygnus X2

Bought the pack yesterday and want to reiterate how good and helpful this is to bringing the whole axe fx unit into focus. This helps make sense of the tremendous number of tools in the tool box. You've built useable and high quality modules out of a dizzying array of discrete parts that are...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #632
- May 26, 2019
- Forum: Vendors
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Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.00 Beta

Very, very good stuff with 5.0. Very good.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #277
- Mar 12, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Setting Delays on the Axe-Fx III?

Setting the delay characteristics via subdividing a beat vs. setting a specific millisecond delay time are mutually exclusive concepts. Try this to get over the hump: Enter the beats per minute (BPM) of the song you're playing as the tempo for the song THEN set the subdivision. This will...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #33
- Jun 12, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Can't get a good sound

Is this is something that can auto set to 5.00 when power amp modeling is turned off to lessen the knowledge burden on the user. I bet it could go back to its original value when power amp modeling is turned back on as well.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #29
- Dec 9, 2017
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Public Beta

I don't join the congratulatory/thank-you circle J after firmware releases. I monitor the forum to make sure I'm aware of everything going on but I don't post. The last FW update (7.01) and the motor drive beta (7.02b) are different; Different enough that I'm joining the group grope. These...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #161
- Mar 19, 2017
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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SRV little wing

Starting patch for strats looking for something like SRV's tone on little wing. Playing with Larry Mitchell's patches and found that in combination they approached an SRV tone. Was not actively looking for this sounds but thought I'd throw together a recording of the patch with as much of...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
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User cabs not working after upgrading to 2.04

Just installed 3.00b and it fixed the problem......
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #2
- Apr 16, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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User cabs not working after upgrading to 2.04

Sure there's some user error going on here however after upgrading to 2.04 my user cabs are no longer working/producing any sound. As a specific example - I had installed the preset 'ML Brit 1959' from cab pack 15 and saved the cab to user block #29. This preset had worked previously and now...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Will Fractal commercialize presets?

Makes all the sense in the world. Looking forward to the presets.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #23
- Mar 28, 2016
- Forum: The Lounge
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Help/Challenge for the strat players in the group

I can't believe he didn't mention this tone - 'cause it's great. Maybe it's too soon...maybe not? love, m
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #2
- Feb 5, 2016
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
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Help/Challenge for the strat players in the group

All - Many significant improvements to amp modeling and amp collection as we've moved from Qv1 to Qv2 that have moved us ever closer to the tonal mecca. Of course this statement also holds true for many prior FW advancements. A couple of the strattiest of the strat players that I've worked to...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2016
- strat tone
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
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Axe-Fx II Firmware 20.00 Public Beta

Maybe I'm ascribing benefits to the beta that don't exist and I'm making things up - but it seems like the latency on the pitch-shifter has been reduced.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #330
- Aug 30, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Note

Cool - thanks for the tip. I'll give it a whirl.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #5
- Jun 26, 2015
- Forum: MFC-Edit
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Note

Tried to dump the edited .syx file several times with no success. transmitter indicated that things were going swimmingly but the display on the MFC never moved off the 'loading presets I' indicator. No change in the set up and the transfer never successfully happened. Surely there's an...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #2
- Jun 25, 2015
- Forum: MFC-Edit
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Note

After having updated the MFC firmware to the latest version I'm now trying to put the old button layout back in place (not sure why it was changed in the first place.) In the process of getting a current SysEx dump from the unit and got a pop-up prompt which needs to be corrected (mac osx)...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC-Edit
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MFC not controlling IA's after update - Help

Noticed the same thing after updating - all my effect block controls on the MFC have been switched around and messed up.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #9
- Jun 16, 2015
- Forum: MFC Discussion
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18+ firmware & EV-1/MFC -101 Mk III issues that I could use a hand with

Thanks for the help - just thinking through the questions you asked pointed me to the answer.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #3
- Jun 13, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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18+ firmware & EV-1/MFC -101 Mk III issues that I could use a hand with

Sweet, sweet fractal forum: Since the 18FW upgrade (I've advanced recently to FW19 beta 'cus I had'ta) I've lost controllable connection from my EV-1 pedal thru my MFC 101 Mark III to my presets. Simply put - she no longer controls anything when moved on presets that worked like a charm...
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Jun 12, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Why is there such a difference between Axe II mk1 and mk2?

Good question. I'm interested in the response.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #14
- Mar 31, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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FW18+PLEXI100=WOW!!! But CCV behind blankets?

Not just you - I've noticed the same thing.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #4
- Mar 16, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Sweetwater TC Electronic G System

Fair points on TC's g-force/g-system longevity. Maybe I'm just frustrated with the overall pace of innovation in the fx computer processing industry (fractal by and large notwithstanding). The radical improvements in consumer electronics over the past 15 (e.g. touch interface, exponential...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #5
- Mar 9, 2015
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Sweetwater TC Electronic G System

I just sold one of these that I picked up on 2010 --> TC quit supporting it in ~2011. It's built on tech that was relevant in ~2007 making the unit an unsupported computer that is 7+ years old. They shouldn't be able to give these things away let alone make $1K a pop. They're still...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #2
- Mar 9, 2015
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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The elusive 'money for nothing' tone...

Sure thing - I'll post when I'm able tomorrow night. Sorry for the delay - hadn't checked this thread in awhile. M
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #20
- Mar 8, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
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Wish Another wish for the mfc

Ability to show small tuner arrows on the screen at all times. I had a tc elec. g-force that had this feature and on a much smaller screen than the mfc. Very handy feature that saved having to enter a dedicated tuner mode to quickly check tune.
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
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Newbe needs help

Should work on startup. Factory presets will be Switchable out of the box. If the mfc is not starting up or allowing you to cycle through factory presets on startup when connected via faslink then something could be wrong with the hardware or firmware of the unit(s).
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #5
- Mar 4, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Undecided if the Axe FX II XL is for me

Sell your '98 honda civic and take the plunge.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #30
- Feb 13, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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The elusive 'money for nothing' tone...

Thanks kavoo - this is great. I've set up a subscription as well. m
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #10
- Feb 11, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
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The elusive 'money for nothing' tone...

So I was playing through the presets after getting the unit out of the box - came across [193] 'I'm Nationwide' and realized that it was already pretty close. Added a tone match and stereo enhance block and stopped. The full chain then is: T800 OD --> Deluxe tweed --> 1x12 deluxe tweed cab...
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #9
- Feb 11, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
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The elusive 'money for nothing' tone...

Thanks - Point taken on the lack of body - l'll see if I can't fatten it up.
- Michaelkwatts
- Post #5
- Feb 11, 2015
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match
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The elusive 'money for nothing' tone...

My take on a classic. Do enjoy the brief sample
- Michaelkwatts
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2015
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Tone Match