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    Why does my unit have such low volume through my interface?

    I have a Scarlett 6i6 2nd gen. I have the output 1 volume on the FM3 on max, set to stereo. Out1 to inputs 3 and 4 on the scarlett. I use the preset leveling meters to make sure everything hits right at the red lineor as close as possible. When I listen to Youtube, or spotify or any audio...
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    Using a Fryette Power Station and impedance curves?

    I've read around the forum, and in the wiki that when plugging into the Fryette Power Station that one should set the global impedance curve to "Resistive Load". Is this really necessary? Maybe I have bad ears but I honestly cannot hear the difference between any of the different impedance...
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    How would I plug the FM3 into a Fryette Power Station just for post amp effects?

    If I just wanted to use the FM3 for post amp effects like delay and reverb, and I don't plan on using any of the drives, how would it work? Right now I have my guitar into my Marshall, then the Marshall speaker out into the Power Station, and the Power Station's speaker out to the cab. The...
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    Am I the only one who plays with the Room settings in the cab block cranked?

    Room Level : 100% Room Reflections: 100% Room Diffusion: 50% Mic Spacing: 100% I don't know why but this is what I personally mean when I say "amp in the room" tone. I love playing with a tone that sounds like it's been recorded with the mic far away. It sounds more "real" and less...
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    Any way to replicate a Tremolo/Vibrato Bar/Bigsby effect with an expression pedal?

    I play hardtail guitars, but always loved that chord shimmer that strat players add when they sustain a chord. Anyway to replicate this in the FM3? Ideally with an expression pedal where I can move the pedal forward to apply the effect? Here is an example: When he uses the bar to add slight...
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    Giving fractal another shot

    This is a continuation of the following thread, which many thought was a troll post, until I clarified that I was legit : https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/owned-axe-fx-2-3-fm3-and-sold-them-all-couldnt-get-decent-tones-what-was-i-doing-wrong.179629/ So I was able to mess with my FM3 that...
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    Owned Axe FX 2, 3, FM3, and sold them all. Couldn't get decent tones. What was I doing wrong?

    Kept coming back to see whether I was wrong but every time I felt the same. I live in an apartment and play late at night, midnight, etc. Don't like using headphones so I would play through my JBL305 studio monitors at a low volume. The tones just didn't feel right, especially clean tones...
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    I want to use the FM3 in front of the amp as a pedalboard (No Effects Loop), How would I set it up?

    I have an amp with no effects loop. I want to plug the fm3 into the front of the amp and use only the drives and effects. How would I set this up? I'm afraid of possibly harming the amp with the output of the fm3 being too strong. Do I use Output 2 of the FM3? I read that Output 2 is unity...
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    Is it possible to set each single L and R Output to it's own independent source?

    For example, Output 2 L would copy Output 1, but Output 2 R would copy Input 1?
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    One thing I don't understand about some things not being ported from Axe-Fx 3

    The argument is always that it would take up too much CPU. For example, the drives and the pitch block. My question is, why not just do it anyways? Do it anyways and accept that you won't be able to use as many blocks, remove all the presets that go over the cpu limit, and accept that you...
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    Will the Axe FX 3 improved Pitch block be added to the FM3?

    My understanding is that the Axe FX 3 has a greatly improved pitch block that allows you to detune with incredible tracking accuracy. Is there plans to get these improvements in the FM3?
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    Axe-Fx > SPDIF > Scarlett 6i6. No output level meters?

    I have the axe plugged into the scarlett 6i6 via spdif. I set the 6i6 to direct monitor the spdif, in standalone mode, meaning I don't need to have the PC turned on to use it. I'm noticing on the Axe, none of the output level meters light up. Meaning I don't know if I am clipping when turning...
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    What is the purpose of input gain, if it doesn't affect tone, unless the value is low?

    it says it wouldn't affect gain or tone unless the value was really low such at 5%. but people try to set it as high as possible with their hottest guitar so that it tickles the reds. What is this setting actually doing and does it matter? If it doesn't affect tone at all, why not leave it at...
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    Ready to purchase III, but knowing my luck, a MK2 would probably show up soon...

    Knowing my luck with purchases like this, I get it and then 1 month later a MK2 version comes out. I'm curious, for those who got the original Axe FX 2 MK1, and stuck with it till the very end. Was the tone the exact same? From what I read, the original one was supported up to the very end...
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    Any bedroom only players using an Axe-Fx 3?

    I recently sold my Xl+ specifically to offset the cost and purchase a 3. Haven't done it yet because I've been second guessing it. I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it as a bedroom only player? When I had the XL+ I would dial up pretty basic patches. Mostly Amp-Cab and some type of reverb...
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    Is 10" depth case good enough?

    I want to get something that takes up as little room as possible, and still allows me to place things on top (computer monitor, etc) I am looking at the following case: https://www.audiopile.net/R3UE-10 When I had the Axe Fx 2, I had the same case but it was 2U and was 14", the axe fx 2...
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    Worth upgrading from XL+?

    I'm wondering if there is enough of a difference to justify selling the XL+ and picking up the 3? One thing I am thinking is that I am getting more in to electronic music, and perhaps the 3 has greater possibility for weird and crazy sounds? Making the guitar sound like not a guitar, etc? Are...
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    Best way to set volume on axe fx?

    I'm just a bedroom player, but the way I've been doing it has been to increase the amp block level until it starts to clip, then back off slightly, then use the output level knob on the front of the axe to adjust overall volume. Is that the way to do it, or is it best to leave the front output...
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    Possible to have spdif and output 1 connected at the same time?

    Right now I have the axe connected to my audio interface (control audio 6) using the stereo XLR outputs. This interface only works when the PC is running. So If I want to just noodle around, I have to turn the PC on too. I don't like this setup. Is it possible to plug the Axe into the...
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    I have owned the Axe Fx 2 XL+ for a year, and I am still not satisfied with the tone.

    I will say that the unit in a recording sounds great, but in terms of just general bedroom practice, there has always been something missing. I play through JBL 305's. The type of music I play is all over the place, but usually defaults to John Mayer/SRV style blues. I can never get that bell...
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    Can someone help me connect Axe Fx 2 to Audio Interface?

    I want to connect my axe fx 2 to a complete audio 6 interface. I don't want to use spdif, but I want to go from the axe outputs to input 1 and 2 on the interface. Do I need to have the axe's output level knob set to max and then adjust the input gain for each input on the interface?
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    Is this possible? Axe Fx with external interface.

    Is it possible to have both the interface and the axe fx both plugged in via USB. Have the monitor speakers connected to the interface, and then in a DAW set the Axe Fx as the input, and the interface as the output for monitoring? Or do you have to plug the axe fx into the interface? The...
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    Using Axe Fx with an audio interface.

    I know the Axe can be used as its own audio interface, but I believe I will need a separate interface for recording with my midi keyboard and having my monitors plugged into the interface. Here is what I want to accomplish: 1. I want to have my monitors plugged in to a separate audio...
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    How to get the cleanest signal for VST plugins?

    I would like to play around with Jam Origin's Midi Guitar, and was wondering what the best way to get a clean direct signal from the Axe? Tube Pre model without a cab?
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    JBL LSR305's vs Yamaha HS5's?

    I currently have the JBL LSR305's but I still have a couple of weeks left in my guitar center return policy. When I watch guitar videos on youtube, I notice that a lot of people own the Yamaha HS series of monitors with their axe fx. I wanted to get some opinions on whether the HS5's are...
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    Brad Paisley Tone. Without A Fight

    This song caught my ear on the radio recently and i fell in love with the tone. Tried to recreate it in the Axe. Dr Z Maz 38 amp with 2x12 AC30 Top Boost cab w/ Celestion Blues. Analog slap back delay and a small amount of spring reverb. The studio recording might be a bit drier, but I do...
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    A depressing realization (and unpopular opinion): most of the amps sound very similar.

    I have found through experimentation that most of the amps sound very similar. I found that you can usually group the amps in to two categories low/mid gain, and high gain. The amps in each category honestly sound very similar to each other. Yeah, some amps may have some emphasis on certain...
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    John Mayer Tone

    Still getting used to the Axe Fx. I did a tone match of John Mayer's tone from his song Belief off of Where The Light Is. Before deciding on the Axe, I was considering the Ax8, but I thought the Tone Match feature would be useful. Well, it proved its worth to me. Very powerful feature as...
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    Got my Axe Fx.....but not impressed so far.

    I've been playing with it all day today, but from what I am hearing so far, I'll be honest and say I am not really impressed. I want to be up front and say that I do not have a pair of studio monitors. I so far have monitored the axe two ways. One with headphones, and one through my Roland...
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    Big wave of buyer's remorse.....help calm me down.

    Pulled the trigger on a XL+ a couple days ago. Hasn't even gotten here yet and I am already feeling a huge wave of buyer's remorse. People may be familiar with my past posts about having a hard time deciding between an Ax8 and a Axe Fx 2. I ordered the XL+ and a rack case for it, but now have...
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    Good 2u or 3u case? Power Conditioner necessary?

    I'm looking for a good 2u or 3u case for home use. The axe would be sitting on my desk at all times, but I'd like to have a case to offer some more protection. Hopefully something slim, and not bulky like the Gator cases I see. I'm not looking to spend too much money, so hopefully around...
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    Fender 4 button footswitch useable?

    I have a 4 button fender footswitch that is used for the fender mustang. Is it possible to use the buttons on there for scene switching and/or looper play/stop/record?
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    Can the axe fx be plugged into the computer to use axe edit, but not be acting as a sound card?

    I'd like to be able to have the axe fx plugged in via usb but only for using Axe Edit. Is it possible to "turn off" the sound card portion? I'd still want music to come out of my pc speakers, while the axe fx sound comes out of a different source.
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    Any word on XL+ availability?

    I read a previous post that parts were shipped late may and that units would be available early june. Any update on that?
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    With the news of TigerSharcs stopping production, what does that mean for the Axe Fx?

    It seems whenever I am ready to make a large purchase, I show up during news like this. TigerSharc chips seem to be stopping production. I speculate that this is probably why the Axe Fx has been out of stock for a while. But what does this mean for the future of the Axe Fx in general? I...
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    Can the Axe Fx emulate the in the room "thump"?

    Thats the best way I can describe it. That in the room miced sound where you can hear the "thump" from the cabinet. Sounds more organic rather than a direct input type of sound. Here is an example of what I'm talking about. The isolated guitar track for Bold As Love. You can hear it any...
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    Can anyone take some time to try to create these patches on the Ax8?

    I want to see what the CPU usage is for patches with these exact settings. Van Halen Brown Sound 2 videos, part 1 and part 2 part 1: part 2: so basically everything you see there. Amp, Cab, high quality reverb, 2 delays, phaser, flanger. Do you run into CPU issues? Same exact settings...
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    Very hard time trying to decide between Axe Fx 2 and Ax8.

    I posted last week about trying to decide between a Line 6 Helix and Ax8. After some thinking I realized that what I really want is a Fractal device, with all the amps it offers, etc. I am trying to build a home studio/practice area that will allow me to easily recording at a moments notice...
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    If the Ax8 can achieve these tones without CPU trouble, I'd be satisfied.

    Still deciding between an Axe Fx 2 and Ax8. I've been thinking about what tones I am looking to get out of either unit and have come up with the following. If I can cop these tones on the Ax8 without having CPU trouble and without having to compromise by rearranging things because of CPU, I...
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    will I be missing anything by using 5" monitors?

    I am looking at monitors to complete my home studio setup, making measurements, etc. Specifically I am looking at Yamaha Hs5's or Hs7's. From what I am seeing, 7's would be pushing it space wise where as 5's would be perfect. I am afraid that 5's would not sound good with modelers, although...
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    Confused about Axe FX amp controls

    I'm still in the research phase, preparing for a purchase of either an Axe Fx 2 or Ax8 (Haven't decided yet). Anyways, I've been going through Yek's Amp write-ups and they have been helpful, but still a little bit confusing to me in regards to some of the knobs and their uses. For example...
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    Torn between Ax8 and Helix

    My goal is to primarily use the device as a home practice/recording solution with the flexibility to take it to occasional jams with friends (At this time, I have no plans on gigging any time soon). The device will be propped up on my office desk 95% of the time (meaning the footswitches will...
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    Will the Axe FX be my solution?

    My ideal piece of gear would be something that I can use for low volume "bedroom" playing, use for recording, and have it sound great, and also be able to use it in a band situation if I wanted to. everything I look at has 1 or 2 of these criteria, but never all 3. I have been looking at...
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