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    FS FM9 for sale- 6 weeks old

    All I love my FM9, but I just don't need all that power, so I am selling it Perfect working order as I have hardly used it Never gigged, never left my music room I know there won't be any shipments of new FM9s until next year, so here is your chance to get one now instead of waiting months...
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    wah stays on once engaged. This is frustrating

    Hi all I am stuck. I have checked other posts on this topic and I even watched a video on Youtube with Leon Todd showing how to set up an expression pedal to serve as a wah. I have followed everything Here is what happens I set up the pedal, and I put med speed, along with 95% for the off...
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    Closed The latest FM3-Edit update

    All I don't know if there is somewhere else I should post this to get Cliff's attention, but the latest FM3 edit is causing problems I have not changed the presets and now I am getting this damn warning I was just using this present 10 minutes ago and it was fine I removed the FM3 edit from...
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    FS SOLD ON DEC 9. FM3 for sale- 7 days old $1095

    All I got this seven days ago. After waiting many months I've since decided to go in a different direction. There is nothing wrong with it. I only bought it to try it out. It has less than two hours of playing time on it I will split shipping with you. $30 for shipping in addition to the...
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    To turn off power amp modeling or not?

    All I am running my FM3 into an amp head and cabinet I turned off the cabinet simulation since I have a real guitar cab Any thoughts on whether it is better to leave the power amp modeling on or off when running the FM3 into the effects loop of the amp head?? I want to get the sound of the FM3...
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    FS 1-day old FM3 for sale. Feeler

    All Putting a feeler out there. I received my FM3 yesterday, but due to some unforeseen circumstances may need to sell it for some funds. There is nothing wrong with it. I am putting this out there to see if anyone is interested. I am kind of on the fence but leaning towards selling it...
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    Expression pedal not working with AX8

    Hello all I hope you are safe during this time Anyone have any ideas as to why the expression pedal is not working with the AX8? Here is some info I have a Mission Engineering pedal I have been using for two years. Never had a problem I know how to set up an expression pedal and calibrate...
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    Debating returning my FM3 and using my AX8. Thoughts?

    Hello all I hope you are safe and healthy I got the FM3 and there are many things I like about it. I do really like the layout of the AX8, more buttons, and of course the general knobs on top for bass, treble, etc Before I return my FM3 I wanted to ask any of you who have made the switch...
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    FM3 won't change presets

    Hello Got my FM3 yesterday All has been good, but over the last couple of hours, the presets won't change. I moved my FM3 edit to the trash and reinstalled it. That helped for a bit, but now it won't change presets again This is the case if I try to change a preset on my FM3 edit software, or...
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    You had the AX8 and now you have the FM3...because the sound

    I love my AX8, but I just got the FM3. I do miss all the extra buttons that the AX8 has I will say, my first impression is that the amp models in the FM3 sound a bit better. I do like the screen on the unit itself. Does anyone else feel the am models sound a bit better?
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    Just got my FM3- has anyone else noticed this?

    Hello all I hope you are all safe and healthy Just got my FM3. Sounds are great, but I noticed when you switch scenes, not only is there is brief gap in sound (which I understand happens when you switch scenes) but I noticed on several occasions there would be like a minuscule hiccup in the...
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    FM3: play connect your iOS, Android or PC or Mac?

    All I saw this from the FM3 FAQ page and wanted clarification. I am waiting to get the email so I can order one. How do I play along with songs and backing tracks? It’s easy! You can connect your iOS, Android, PC, or Mac via USB and play through the FM3 audio device. Note that you may want to...
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    Humbuster cable question...possibly a dumb one

    All I run my AX8 into my Friedman Runt 50W 1X12 amp. I disable the cab modeler and use the amps in the AX8 while using the Friedman for power I know the humbuster cables help cut the hum I just realized that I have been using the expression pedal cables, and NOT the actual humbuster cables...
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    Alternatives to 4-cable method??

    All I have an AX8 and a Friedman 50W 1X12 combo Sometimes I will use the AX8 for effects and sometimes I may want an EVH or something and use the Friedman just for power. I had quite a bit of hum when I tried both the 4 cable method AND when I tried the out 2 to the FX return. For the...
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    Implemented Editing on smartphone

    This wish applies to all Fractal products How about an app so we can easily edit basic parameters and effects on the units?? I saw a demo on the new BOSS GT1000 and they have that I would gladly pay, say another $150 per Fractal unit to have editing capabilities on a phone app Like how you...
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    Any word on an update for the AX8?

    Anyone hear anything about an update for the AX8? It's been a while
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    AX8 Discontinued?

    So it looks as though the AX8 will be discontinued Question is, is there any point in buying one if it will be discontinued? The thing they are replacing it with, isn't a replacement for the AX8, but to be used with the FC foot controller
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    FS Looking to buy AX8 or AXE FX III

    Hello Send me a message or email if you have one of these csassakb@gmail.com
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    Bug? Wah acting funny

    Hello I noticed something when using the wah that either never happened before, or it has happened, and I somehow didn't notice it I was using the wah as normal, and when I released the pedal (to disengage it) you can hear the wah sound disappear, but then there was like a half-one second time...
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    New to recording with AX8- help please

    All I am fairly new to recording. I have a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2, and I use Logic ProX. I also have the AX8 (duh:) I did a search on "recording" in the forums and didn't find anything useful, nor did I see anything in the manual If anyone has any experience in using the AX8 (or AXE) for...
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    An observation regarding supply sag

    All I run my AX8 through a combo amp, using the amp as the power section, while picking an amp from the AX8 I believe the general thought is when using the AX8 this way, the ideal thing is to turn the supply sag to zero Putting aside personal taste, I have found that this can make the amp...
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    I am debating on a solid state power amp-have a question

    All I have seen many discussions about running a Fractal through a FRFR, or power amp, or SS power amp, or slaving an amp, and so forth, but I have a specific question: What I have been doing is running my Fractal AX8 through the effects loop of a Fender blues deluxe combo. I was told that if...
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    Help understanding the details

    All I have read the owners manual to explain things like supply sag, hi cut, low cut, etc, but I am looking for more Does anyone have a resource that goes into more detail about what all of these details are? Cathode bias, input trim, etc etc etc I would appreciate it
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    AX8 cutting volume to my amp?

    Hey all I am running my AX8 into a Fender blues deluxe amp. Sometimes I use the effects only, and use the amp sound, but often I pull up an amp in the AX8, and turn off the cabinet I noticed something, and would love some feedback please If I plug directly into my amp, and turn it to 2, for...
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    After switching to Kemper, I am back to Fractal AX8

    All OK, I have tried the big boys of modeling so back to AX8 Question about tweaking I am running my AX8 through an amp for the time being (I will get some kind of cab and power amp later) For the time being, I have found that sometimes certain amp models sound better with some sag, and some...
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    Solid state or tube power amp?

    All I am torn. I want my tone to be as close to a real guitar amp as possible Do you recommend a tube power amp into a guitar cabinet, or a solid state power amp into a guitar cabinet??? If I am correct, by using a solid state power amp you can keep the power amp section of the Fractal on...
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    AX8 modifications???

    All I have been hearing more and more about this company called Revive Audio. They do modifications on electronic items. Seems they have a Fractal modification to help improve the amp model tones. Anyone have any experience with them?
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    Tips for making the amps sound more raw??

    All I love the Fractal, but my only gripe is that it tends to sound a bit too much like a recorded guitar tone. This is where I give Kemper a slight edge when it comes to guitar tone. I am looking for any tips on how I can get my amp models in the Fractal to sound a bit more like an amp that...
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    Decisions....tube or solid state power amp?

    All I know the Matrix power amps are quite popular, but because I have a slight preference for a tube amp over a modeler, I am thinking of running the Fractal into a tube power amp, and guitar cab Thoughts?
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    Stacking overdrives=mushy sound?

    All I have tried the four cable method and it is great. I did have trouble with one thing: When I stack overdrives into my amp ( Mesa dual rectifier) it sounds great. When I stack overdrives in my AX8, it sounds mushy, and like it's clipping. I have turned down the drive, the mix level and...
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    Using the AX8 with a real amp

    All I have read the owners manual, and I am not new to the AX8, but after discussions with a few other Fractal users, I found there seems to be a few different ways to do this thing, and wanted your thoughts I use my AX8 with a real amp. Mesa Dual Rectifier. I sometimes use the AX8 for just...
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    Can I get my AX8 to sound like a Binson Echorec?

    All I am looking for a delay sound like the famous vintage Binson Echorec Can anyone give me any suggestions? To be specific, I not only want delay, but that decay and modulation that the Binson creates I played one of those Echosex delay pedals, and they sound KILLER!!! Help is appreciated...
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    New to AX8. Question about setting my presets for my taste

    All I have been using the AXE FX2 at home for a couple years. I just got the AX8 yesterday Here is where I need help with setting up the AX8 for my gig. Let's say I am gigging, and the guitar solo needs rotary speaker, compression, and chorus. Here I have a situation where I need three...
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    New to AX8 from AXE FX2- transferring presets

    All I have an AX8 on it's way. I was wondering if anyone knows the easiest way for me to take the presets in the AXE FX 2, and put them in the AX8 As I recall from the owners manual, you can't just copy and paste them, or transfer them, but thought someone may have a suggestion. The first...
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    Cannot get my expression pedal working

    All I have AXE FX 2, and cannot get the expression pedal to work First, please note, I did a search for setting up expression pedal in the forum, and could not find my answer I also followed the instructions in the manual, and I have watched a video in youtube, and still not luck I have...
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    Just received the AX8- quick question

    All I have both the AXE FX2, and I just received the AX8. In the AXE FX2, there are tons of presets. In the AX8, it says it has 512 presets, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get to all those other presets. In my AXE FX2, there are Eric Johnson's tones, weird sounding tones...
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    AX8 for recording from anyone with hands on experience

    All I currently have an AXE FX2. I have read the comparison between the AX8 and FX2 in the AX8 owners manual, so I am aware of the basic differences Is there any downside to using the AX8 for recording as compared to the AXE FX 2? (note-I have an interface already) I know in the AX8 you...
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    My AXE FX 2 is dulling the sound of my amp

    All I was using my AXE FX2 into my Marshall amp for effects only, but was curious about something When I am using a gain channel and I am plugged DIRECTLY into the Marshall, I get more gain When I go into my Fractal the gain is lessened. Like the amp sounds weaker Here is how I did it...
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    AX8 new model

    All I know I am jumping the gun, but I am curious if anyone at all has heard anything about the next generation AX8? I want one, but I never by the first generation anything...car, AX8, iPhone, etc Only wondering out loud.
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    Utilizing Master Volume to full effect

    All Let me try to explain this. On a good quality amp that has a master volume and regular volume, you can crank the master volume to 10, keep the regular volume and the gain at a reasonable level. By doing this the amp becomes much more responsive to the volume knob on the guitar and your...
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    Having trouble loading a preset. Help

    All I have loaded presets into my AXE FX2 when there has been firmware updates, but I am stuck here I went on the preset exchange page to get a SRV preset. It is a .syx file I am feeling stupid here. Can anyone please tell me exactly how to get it into my fractal. I tried using the AXE...
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    I am having trouble deciding on a MIDI foot controller for AXE FX 2

    All I have read all good and bad things about the MFC 101, and others, like Roland, Voodoo Labs, etc I went in the search part of the forums and typed in foot controller, but didn't really find anything that answered my question Anyone care to share what MIDI foot controller they are using...
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    Is anyone else not blown away by the rotary speaker in the AXE?

    The effects are killer in the AXE, but I have to say, I feel the rotary speaker and uni vibe are not my fav Everything else.............Killer!!
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    Understanding the differences in EQ

    Hey guys I know what EQ is, but I truly do not understand the difference between graphic and parametric EQ. In addition, I would be grateful if someone could point me in the direction of some good reading to help me understand what the different frequencies are and how exactly they affect my...
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    Can you make your guitar sound like a bass in AXE?

    All I swear I have seen this posted before but can't find it I thought I saw that the AXE FX ii has a setting where you can make your guitar sound like a bass Is this true, or am I delusional? Curt
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    Benefits of running parallel

    all I know only the basics of my Axe I see some of the presets have two lines in the layout.....in other words not all effects, can and amp in one straight line When should I be running a second line?? Curt
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    I don't understand this modeler debate

    ive had friends who own Fractals tell me their rig soubds great alone, but in a band, sounds flat and thin I've never tested this theory I've heard some say certain amp sims sound better in band settings I would appreciate it if someone could give some insight into this It's like when people...
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    Is there a difference in MFC?

    all There's the MFC 101 Mark 1,2&3 At big difference in them? C
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    Two Quick Question about the benefits of 4 cable method

    All Two quick questions. I have read the manual, and either I missed it, or the answer isn't there 1. If you are using the 4 cable method, is that a good way to route if you want to use the amp sims with an actual amp? 2. If I want to use ONLY the effects of the Fractal through a real amp...
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    Does anyone know how to make hum buster cables?

    All I don't feel like spending $80 on four hum buster cables from Fractal store. I heard it is easy to make your own hum buster cables but just cutting one end of a 1/4" jack and replacing it, but I don't know where to start Help is appreciated Curt
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    I just noticed something odd when using effects only

    I love my Fractal AXE FX ii, but I also like to use an actual amp at times. I noticed something tonight that I found kind of odd I ran my guitar into my Fractal, and then in the front of the amp, to use the effects only in the Fractal. I went to the Global setting to bypass the cabinet, and...
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    New to using AXE FX 2 with an amp

    All I just bought a Marshall JVM 210C 100 W amp. (I have had the AXE for a while) I want to use the Fractal only for effects as I like my amp's tone, but I am having trouble. I have followed the instructions according to the Fractal manual for hooking the Fractal up to my amp to use it only...
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    Thinking of switching from my AXE FX ii to an AX8

    All I already know the pros and cons of both, so I want to ask just one question from those who have personally used the AX8 I understand the AX8 doesn't have a sound card like the AXE FX ii, which is fine. My question is, if I have an audio interface, can I still record fine with the AX8...
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    Buffered or non buffered effects loop...would love some guidance

    All I am considering buying a mid 90's Marshall JCM 900 2X12 combo amp which has a NON BUFFERED effects loop. My plan is to have a combo I can take out as is for convenience, but I want to run my Fractal through it, disengaging the cab function. My plan is to use the amp models in the Fractal...
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    Marshall JTM preset clipping....stuck here

    All I have the AXE FX 2. For some reason only certain presets clip. I have had success adjusting other presets to prevent the clipping, but the Marshall JTM preset is still clipping, even after adjusting as I did the other presets that were clipping I would appreciate some input Here are...
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    Question about FRFR speakers and Fractal......too "bassy"

    All I know guitar amps have something built in which helps cut some excess bass I just bought a Friedman ASM-12 FRFR speaker for use with my AXE FX 2 and it sounds killer!!!!.... except one thing......when I use clean amp settings, to play jazz, or some SRV clean stuff, there is HUGE...
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    I'm Considering getting an AX*. Thoughts?

    All I have the Fractal AXE FX 2. Since I still need to get a midi pedal and cabinet to use it live, I thought maybe I will get the AX8 and run it through a powered cabinet like Atomic or something My question is, putting aside the differences I can find in the manual, what are the pros and...
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    Curious about new Fractal

    Just curious, but has anyone heard about when the newest Fractal model will come out, and what possible differences there may be?
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    I am able to Tone Match, but stuck on one thing

    All For those of you who replied to my other thread........Thank you for your help. Here is where I am stuck. When you tone match, you have the EQ looking curve on the source of what you are trying to match, and then the EQ curve of your guitar I Tone Matched a guitar tone and my EQ curve...
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    How do I download and isolated guitar track

    All I have watched some tutorials, but I cannot figure out exactly how to get an isolated guitar track downloaded from the web, to my Fractal I am new to this. I found a Screaming for Vengeance isolated guitar track on Youtube, but I have no idea how to get that into my Fractal. Or do...
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    New guy here. Question about using the return in FX loop

    All Right now I am running my Fractal into the return of my FX loop in my EVH 5150iii 50W head, and using a Dr Z cab. I am considering selling the EVH head and Dr Z cab, and getting an EVH 5150iii combo amp to save me one big item to tote around to gigs. My question is this: The...
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    Setting up Axe for recording...........hisss

    All I got everything figured out so I can use the Fractal to record into my Logic Pro X. I have one question that I could not find anywhere in the forums: When I listen to the playback, there is a hiss, or static, kind of like when you have a high gain amp that you are not playing, and it...
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    Routing Fractal for live use. I am new here

    Hello all I have been using a Fractal for a week now. I have been doing some homework, but want more opinions please. What I want is for my rig to feel as much like a Guitar going straight to Amp setup. With that said, I do not want to run the Fractal directly into PA, while not having...
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    I'm new here-Amp question

    How often does Fractal release new amp models?? I'm really looking for some Divided by 13 amps Help is appreciated Curt
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    EVH 5150 for Axe

    Hi I'm new here Anyone know of a 5150 preset?
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    NEW TO AXE....NEED HELP WITH THIS QUESTION

    All A friend of mine is letting me borrow his extra Axe (yes he has several) for a week so I can see if I want to buy it How do I restore factory presets? This is the AXE FX 2. Not the XL or Mark 2 or whatever Regards Curt
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