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Preset jump problem

I have a Mark 2 that is updated to the firmware 5.03 2017. The problem has happened a few times. I am playing guitar with my preset then it suddenly changes presets all by itself to some funky wah wah preset that came with the unit. Its frustrating because when I am playing with my band it...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jan 15, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
AX8 Question mono and stereo

I am getting a new AX8 and only have 1 FRFR speaker is there a setting that I need to set to play it in mono?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Aug 21, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Do You Use 1 or 2 Cabs With Your AX8?

I know that 2 FRFR cabs sounds incredible especially in stereo but how many of you guys just run 1 FRFR cabinet? Does it sound good? I am debating on getting 1 more cab for that stereo sound but another $800-$1000 for another cabinet is a lot of cash. Is it worth it?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2018
- Replies: 17
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Matrix FR12 Question

I have 2 Matrix FR12 speaker cabinets that I use with my AX8 and was wondering if I could use a speaker with my Mesa Boogie MarkV25 Head that has a direct XLR OUT on the back of the amp.
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Aug 11, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Help with 4CM

I want to use my AX8 with my Mesa amp as an Effects only for a gig tonight and I know a FX8 would be better but I don’t have the cash to have both. So I have the 4CM set up the right way through the fx loop on my amp and I have my FX block setup on AX EDIT and I have overdrive, wah, before the...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- May 26, 2018
- Replies: 17
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Boomerang Phrase iii Looper with AX8?

Has anyone had any luck using the Boomerang Phrase iii looper with the AX8?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Fracbot Backup Taking Forever

I am trying to update my AX8 to 9.02 from 9.01 and its been sitting at 0% Now receiving : Preset banks for over an hour and a half now is this normal?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2017
- Replies: 19
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
The Bigger Picture Solo. Help

Hey guys I created this patch for one of Dream Theaters songs The Bigger Picture a while back and have since sold my FX8 and bought an AX8 for my main rig and I cant figure out how to recreate it up because I plain forgot lol. Could someone download it for me and take shots of it and post it...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Matrix

got this figured out. Had a question about the FR12 cabs and took a while to get an answer but it was because they were n the middle of moving. Got my questions answered by Andy who is a great helpful guy.
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Oct 2, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Atomic CLR Wait List??

I am in the market for a set of FRFR monitors and I was originally going to go with the QSC K12.2 but I read some lousy reviews so the next on the list was the Atomic CLR monitors but I guess there is a waiting list. Well I have been on that list for about a month and am running out of patience...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Really how much better could it be??

So I am currently using a set of Yamaha 600i powered speakers with my AX8 and I have a little play money and am considering replacing those with either the new QSC K 10.2 or 12.2 speakers or the Friedman ASM12's. Don't get me wrong the 600i sound great but I have never had any FRFR speakers or...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Sep 20, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Wah Volume Expression pedal help needed

I recently purchased the Freman metal presets and I want to have the volume setup for expression pedal #1 and the wah for expression pedal # 2 and also all the factory presets so that they are all the same. Do I have to go through each preset to change these or is there a quicker way?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Sep 3, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Looper Setup Help

Hey guys for some reason I am having dome difficulty setting up my looper. I am using the 4 cable method in IN PRE mode on the FX8 with a Mesa Mark V 25 and I am recording a clean song and when I go to turn on the dirty channel with my mesa footswitch the looped clean goes to dirty. How do I set...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Apr 22, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Dream Theater The Bigger Picture Pitch Harmonizer??

Hi guys I am currently working on learning "The Bigger Picture" and I am really stumped on setting up the Pitch harmonizer for the guitar solo and I was wondering if someone could give me some pointers on how to set it up. I have seen videos of guys doing a cover of the song and they were using...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Mesa JP-2C and FX8 Question

Hey guys I am not all that familiar with setting up my FX8 with my Mesa JP2C and I looked for topics on this but I could not find info. I am wanting to set up relays so I can do away with my foot switch. My question is the relay on the FX8 is 1/4" jack but the foot switch cable on my amp is a 7...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2017
- Replies: 37
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Newbe pointers for effects locations pre/post

Looking for some pointers on where to place my effects either before or after the amp. How do you guys have yours set up. Thanks!
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Anyone use a powered sub with powered speakers?

I am running my AX8 through a pair of QSC K10's and I have been wondering if a sub would improve my sound or just flub it out. Anyone else using a sub with their setup and if so do you like or dislike it?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Levels the Same on every preset?

I'm sure this has been extensively discussed but how to I set the volume levels on my presets? It seems like when I go from one preset to another the volume jumps or drops quite a bit. I just want to set all of them around the same level. I appreciate the help.
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Dream Theater "The Bigger Picture Solo Harmony

I have been trying to duplicate the harmonizer in the lead solo john petrucci does in this song but apparently I'm to stupid to figure it out. Can someone please help me? Thanks!
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Sep 24, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Freman Presets Vs. Stock Presets?

Just wondering what the huge differences are and what you prefer. I downloaded the Freman presets and love them but I am blind to what the stock presets are and wonder if I'm missing anything really cool
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Sep 17, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
Advise?

Well I will be taking the AX8 out to my first ever open mic jam tomorrow. We get 3 songs or 20 minutes of playing time and I'm bringing the AX8 and my Ernie Ball Music Man Luke AKA the Ferarri. So I was told from the guy who hosts this open mic (Rod DeGeorge) and he told me all I would have to...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2016
- Replies: 18
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Tablet or Laptop to control AX8 at practice?

What Tablet will work good to take to practice that will control the AX8? Or will a Laptop be a better choice?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jul 2, 2016
- Replies: 15
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
How Reliable is the AX8 At A Gig?

Just wondering how reliable the AX8 is in a gig setting for you guys that have been using it a lot. I am really wanting to use it but have come across a few "problems" as far as bugs when at rehearsal and am kind of nervous. A couple of times on a clean patch I get a random "crystal" effect...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 20, 2016
- Replies: 26
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Scene Question

So I am trying to setup a song that I am playing using scenes so say for instance I use Mesa Mark V Lead setting and I set that to scene #1 (Heavy overdrive) and then I want to set the gain of the amp at a lower setting for scene #2 for light overdrive. Everytime I lower the gain it also...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 18, 2016
- Replies: 10
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Help Please

I have had my AX8 for a couple months now and I updated the new firmware 3.50 and I was playing and all of a sudden a loud electronic noise happened and the lights were flashing out of control and so I shut it off. I turned it back on and it did it again and I turned it off again and then back...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 15, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Backup Amp or not?

I have had the AX8 for about a month now and am very happy with it so far. I run it through 2 QSC K10 powered monitors with XLR cables and it sounds great. I bought the Fremen presets and I use 4 different clean sounds and 4 different overdrive settings exclusively when I play and I love them...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2016
- Replies: 26
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Yamaha FC-7 Expression pedal W/AX8?

Anyone have any luck with this expression pedal? I heard you have to swap the wires to make it compatible with the AX8
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 5, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
QSC K10's or 12's with my AX8?

Thinking about running down to guitar center today and getting a pair of the K10's to pair with my AX8 that I'm getting today. Are these going to be a good choice or should I go for the K12's? I play in a typical garage band that is thinking of playing out. Thanks for the help guys!
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- May 11, 2016
- Replies: 45
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
What do I need?

I received my invitation for my AX8 but I'm on the fence deciding whether to buy it or not. I currently have a Mesa V25 and 2-1x12 rectifier cabinets. So if I were to go ahead and buy the AX8 all I would have to do is sell my Mesa, buy a power amp and the AX8 and use the two Mesa rectifier cabs...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- May 7, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
After Warranty Expires Then What?

So if I have a problem with my FX8 after my warranty is up and an issue arises with the unit what do I do? Not saying there is a problem with it now but I just worry if there ever was an issue how expensive would it be to fix it and how much of a pain in the ass would it be with an expired...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Drive Tone Levels

When I am listening to the different choices of Drives on the FX8 some of them are WAY louder than the others, is the best way to bring those levels down by adding a GEQ block and adjusting it with the Graphic Equalizer Mixer? Or is there a better way?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Mar 12, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Acoustic Sim Problem

Hey guys I having a problem with the acoustic sim making a noise when I strike the strings. Everything is set to the factory setting on the acoustic sim and when I strum or even put my hand on the strings it makes a white noise then bleeds off. I am running through a Mesa Mark V25 with a Gibson...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Mar 8, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How do you like the Acoustic Sim?

what tweaks (if any) have you guys made on this setting? It sounds fairly close but something is a little off to me as far as the factory preset. Thanks!
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Feb 27, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Can I use an additional pedal in the chain?

I have a really cool Hermida Zendrive pedal that I absolutely love and I might want to throw it in the chain every once in a while but my question is if I am using the 4CM where do I put it in the chain?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Feb 13, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Expression pedal with FX8?

Not sure if there is a existing topic on this question but will a Roland EV-5 work with the FX 8? Thanks for your help
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Another Wait list question

I know another wait list question but I got on the list on 1-3-16 and was wondering if anyone knew how long I might be waiting. I also got on the list for the AX8 as well. Any help is appreciated
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Feb 8, 2016
- Replies: 27
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Pitch Detune question.

I am using the factory A5 "Down Full Step" by itself detune preset and I am noticing a slight warble or almost tremolo sound when playing is this normal? The lower I step down the tuning the worse it gets. Is there a way to fix it? I have not changes any of the settings.
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jul 25, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Harmonizer?

I am trying to duplicate Dream Theatre song The Bigger Picture particularly the solo with Harmonizer. Can someone point me in the right direction?
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Fx8 Road Cases?

What soft and hard road cases are you using? Pictures? I'm trying to find a good case for my FX8.
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jul 9, 2015
- Replies: 211
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Can't update firmware ultra

I am almost ready to just sell the ultra I just got. I am so frustrated with trying to figure out how to update the firmware. I bought a Yamaha USB TO MIDI interface cable and I can't get the computer to recognize the ultra. I have windows 7. The instructions are really not clear for me at...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 20, 2015
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Ultra Through a Mesa Mark V 25??

Hey all I have a question. I have a Mesa Boogie Mark V:25 and a Mesa Boogie 2x12 Rectifier cabinet. I just acquired a Axe Fx Ultra and I am wondering how that is going to work through the effects loop on that amp. Would it sound ok or is it better to run through a power amp instead? I generally...
- Izzwardo
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion