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Axe FX volume question for recording

Hi everybody, I have a question about levels when recording. So I've created some patches that sound good going through my DAW and they are not clipping at the axe fx end or the DAW end. So that's good. When I use EZdrummer 2 I get a little bit of clipping from that in the DAW so I lower the...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Custom Faceplate or Sticker?

Anybody out there ever made a different colour faceplate for their Axe FX, or made a giant decal to go over it to change the look of it? Not to hide what it is or anything, but just to have it different from everybody elses? I'm thinking of having a sticker made.
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jan 18, 2016
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Bug? Quantum 1.06 Spawn Nitrous sounds weak?

So today I updated to Quantum 1.06 and my Spawn Nitrous preset sounds weak. Not sure how to describe it. I even remade the patch and started EQing all over again and it sounds like it's missing tone now. Almost like when Quantum version 1.00 had the Mesa that had way too much gain all the time...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2016
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
My very first Axe Recording

Hey everybody, So this is just a small little thing I did, nothing serious, just to test out the quality of recording. Axe FX, Ben Weinman signature guitar, EZDrummer2
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Video of my Axe FX Rig

Hey everybody, So I made a video about my guitar Rig, but it's mostly directed towards my fans on YouTube which don't know anything abut the Axe FX, so I explain things I'm sure we all know here already, but if you want to check it out you're free to of course. Video - -Dan
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Is there a best mic placement for IR's?

Hey everybody, So I've bought a bunch of IR's and I'm wondering if you guys have go-to's when it comes to mic placement? Like, do you go straight to the ones right on the cone or off to the side, or a specific distance away? I'm finding it exhausting going through and finding the best ones. I...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Nov 24, 2015
- Replies: 19
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Question about syncing axe to DAW

Hey everybody, So I'm able to sync my axe to Logic Pro X and I'm getting sound, but I'm wondering if I have to set things the same? I mean like Khz and bit rate and stuff like that? I can see my IR's have a variety of different Khz and bit rates I can choose from, does my DAW have to match...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Turned up my Axe FX for the first time

Hey everybody, This post is not meant to be helpful in any way. It's just another post saying how awesome the Axe FX is. I've had mine for about 7 months now and it's only been in my apartment. I got the Axe so I could rejuvenate my passion to play and it has. I've finally started looking for...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
Best IR's to buy?

Hey everybody, Could you guys please give me some good recommendations for some IR's to buy? I bought some Redwire ones, and I have Fractal cab pack 7. I'm not looking for djent tone at all, but something that can make some good heavy tones. Something that sounds a bit loose and gritty...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Oct 30, 2015
- Replies: 17
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Not getting any sound when trying to record

Hi everybody, Ok so I've asked a lot of newbie questions here and I hope this is my last haha. I'm connecting my Axe Fx II to my computer using the Axe as my audio interface via USB. I'm using Logic Pro X on a mac. I have the input set as Axe FX II and the output set to my audio interface...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Oct 23, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Add an EQ bock with wah? How?

Hi everybody, I have come up with a really nice wah block and would like to add an EQ after it so I have full control much like the rack wah cry baby system. How could I add an EQ after the wah and only have the EQ active when the wah is active? Also, which type of EQ do you think would be...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Oct 22, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Help Please - Using IR's for the first time

Hi everybody, So I've decided I'm going to hook up my AxeII to my computer and do some recording but I've never used IR's before. I just run it through a power amp and cab. So my real question is, are the IR's that come stock in the Quantum 1.01 good enough, or should I buy some more? I...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Working on a Tool (Adam Jones) tone.

So, I'm a big believer of creating your own tone, which I've made many of. But I'm trying to create Adam Jone's guitar tone on the Axe just for experimentation purposes. I know he blends a blue face Diesel VH4 with a vintage Marshall Bassmaster. Diesel for high end, bass master for low end. I...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2015
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
You got any thoughts on the Evertune Bridge system?

So a while back I found out about the Evertune system. I'm not going to describe what it is here, but you can YouTube it and see everything about it. Anyways, I decided to try one out and bought an LTD guitar with it installed. I literally didn't have to tune my guitar for 2 months before I...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 29, 2015
- Replies: 34
- Forum: The Lounge
What made you decide to go Axe FX?

Just thought I'd start a thread about why we went to the Axe Fx instead of our tube amps. Also, if you still use a tube amp and the axe just for FX it would be cool to hear your story as well. For me, I came to a point with my playing where I was bored. Really bored. Not in a band for a few...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 27, 2015
- Replies: 112
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is MFC-EDIT worth it?

Hi everybody, I just noticed that Fractal offers a computer program for programming the MFC-101, but it costs money. I'm wondering, do you use it, and is it worth the money? I'm actually quite surprised that Fractal charges people for it. I love my MFC-101, but let's face it, it's quite an...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2015
- Replies: 17
- Forum: MFC Discussion
How organized do you keep yourself with your axe?

We know that the Axe has a ton of features, amps, presets, etc. There is a LOT to keep track of. As a new Axe owner of 5 months I am just now getting over the overwhelmed feeling I got when I first got it. Mostly because I have learned to become organized. What I mean by this, is I have a...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2015
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What 2 amps are your favourite to blend together?

When I first got the Axe FX II, I never really thought about blending 2 different amps together. I have been experimenting with different amps. Some have really nice low end and others have really nice high end, so I blend the two and get great tones. I'm just wondering what your guys...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 9, 2015
- Replies: 40
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is the Axe Noise Gate as good as Decimator Rack unit?

Hi guys, I have never really experimented with many gates, I just play with something and if it works it works. Before the axe I typically just used the Boss Noise Reduction pedal and that did the job. So, I have seen and played on a Decimator Pro Rack G noise reduction unit and it was...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Sep 6, 2015
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What is this effect being used?

Hey everybody, I saw a video on YouTube and I hear an effect that is being used that I can't quite figure out. Here is the video, the effect is at 2:25 in the video, and it's the long drawn out swirly kind of sound behind what the guitar is playing...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Well, I just can't figure this one out.

I can't for the life of me figure out how to set up the Axe II and my MFC101 so the tap tempo button on the MFC next to the tuner button will control a delay block. All I want to do is be able to tap with what I'm playing and have the delay react to that. I'm either really oblivious to the...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jul 27, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How many of you use REAL cabs still?

Hey Guys, I have nothing against IR's at all, but I don't use them. I use a real cab with my axe FX and it pounds! I'm wondering, after reading the forum for a while, it comes off like most people use IR's instead of real cabs. Is this the case? What do you prefer? If you use a cab...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2015
- Replies: 70
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What do you think of this preset?

Hi guys, I created a Fryette based preset. Scene 1 is clean from another amp and scene 2 is my fryette gain tone. I'm not a master tweaker, but I think I got some nice punch dialled in. Can you tell me what you think of this, and also if you're into metal, please make any modifications of this...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
How do these translate together?

Hi everybody, sorry if this is a newb question, but I'm trying to set up my wah block. I've always been a fan of Kirk Hammet's wah sound. I've found his settings for his wah, and found the wah section in the Axe manual, and I'm not sure how these settings correspond with each other. I've listed...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
How to prevent 2 signals from coming through

Hi everybody, I have been building a preset to use and I have two amps in it. It seems that when I bypass my first amp block which is for cleans and have the gain amp block active, I'm still getting a clean signal along with it. If you could help me understand why I'm still getting a clean...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Jun 14, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Lag when switching presets. Can it be fixed?

Hey guys, I tried searching the forum for this, but could not find it. Sorry if this is something that's been answered before. I have lag when switching presets. I can't just switch instantaneously from one patch to another. Is there some setting on the axe fx that could fix this? The lag is...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- May 12, 2015
- Replies: 51
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Requesting resets WITHOUT cab IR's. Using a real cab.

*EDIT, I meant "presets" in the title, not sure how to fix the title. Hey everybody. I'm a fan of running the axe through a power amp and through speakers. I'm looking for some presets you guys/gals might have the were designed without cab IR's, something you may have created for use with a...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 23, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Gritty Sounding Clean Tones

Hey guys, maybe some of you have had this problem and have learned to resolve it. I've been finding new tones and creating my own and it's been working great. However, I'm yet to find a clean tone that is purely clean. Every clean tone I find, preset or not, has a gritty sound to it. Almost...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 11, 2015
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Trying to understand IR's, help wanted.

Hey everybody. So I've been playing around with my Axe FX the past couple of days and I'm trying to wrap my head around impulse responses. So because I'm running my Axe FX through a Matrix power amp, then into my Orange 4x12 cabinet, when I create a new preset I DON'T create a cab block? I...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
My first day impressions of the Axe FX 2

Hey guys, first, thanks for all the responses I've had in my previous threads. As a new Fractal Forum member, I feel welcome. So I got my Axe FX yesterday and tried only a few presets last night and then went to town on it today. I had heard about this unit for a long time, heard it was...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Reviews
How To Stick MFC101 To PedalBoard

Hey everybody, I ordered a custom fit pedalboard from NYCPedalboards. I know that I have to use velcro, and I ordered some strips from NYC as well. What I'm failing to understand though, is how do I attach the MFC to the board using velcro when it has those rubber feet, which keep the MFC...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Custom Length Cabling Help?

Hi, I've been looking through the forum and seen a lot of pedalboards and people having cables the perfect length for the distance between their expression pedals and MFC101. Is there a website or something like that where I can buy kits to make my own cables and the site also lets me choose...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Can wah be set to be on all the time?

Hey guys, first thing, I appreciate all the responses about my previous posts. My Axe FX 2, MFC101 and 2 Fractal expression pedals shipped out today! Thanks for helping me decide. Question for you guys, I also ordered a Mission EP1 with the spring so it always goes back to heel down position...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Is the Axe FX 2 the same sound quality as the XL?

Hey guys, I'm just wondering. I'm buying an Axe FX soon along with the MFC and a couple expression pedals. Is the sound quality of the II just as good as the XL? I see they have a deal on for the Mark II and the MFC for 500 dollars cheaper than the XL and the MFC. Is the XL really that much...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2015
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Please help me figure something out please! (my first post)

Hey guys, I think only certain individuals will be able to answer my question. I'm buying a MFC-101 and also 2 of Fractals expression pedals. I'm going to order a pedalboard from NYC Pedalboards. Not having the midi controller quite yet or the expression pedals, I don't know the true...
- CrazyBadGuitarist
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion