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    FX8 U2 presets exchange

    Yes and no. I've never been interested in precisely nailing someone's tone. I have my preferred amp, favorite sounds, etc. and when I play covers often add my own interpretation to the notes. But in many cases a certain guitar tone or effect is central to the song, and U2 are an often cited...
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    ambient swells using fx8

    For many, going to a system like FX8, AFX, Eclipse, H3000, etc is a shock as there are far more parameters available to the user. Take some time to really learn the system and it will become much more intuitive.
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    ambient swells using fx8

    Attach a modifier to the volume level parameter. Assign a controller to it-- Exp pedal for manual, or ADSR for auto. the trick to ADSR controlled swells is to set the attack fairly slow, like a few hundred milliseconds, run the level up to 100%, and then set sustain and release to taste. Then...
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    Volume Swell - delay

    Awesome pad here I just stumbled across! Sounds like you're playing Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent)? It's a great emulation of that pad... maybe just a little bit more of the higher octave voices and it would be spot on
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    Schematics of a footswitch with an indication LED.

    First, you of course should run everything by FAS tech support before testing anything out on the unit. Here's a simple circuit to get you started. I assume you're using the "pedal" jack on the AX8? The manual doesn't spec the signals, but I'm guessing ring = +5V (check this), tip = sense...
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    Happy Birthday Claude Shannon!

    It's hard to think of a figure more influential to modern electronics, aside from perhaps Shockley. Both impressive intellects and each effectively singlehandedly invented entirely new fields of study. For those interested, The Idea Factory by Gertner is a great read on the many developments by...
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    What's your string gauge? Manufacturer?

    You can also make your own calculator in an excel spreadsheet which is what I do. You would need to look up the string parameters for the brand & type you use. I do my own custom sets and buy in bulk from juststrings. Much cheaper than buying singles at the shop.
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    Schematics of a footswitch with an indication LED.

    What are you switching and what are you using to switch it?
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    Instant preset switching with preset information on screen

    All these complaints about annoying spillover issues are, ironically, annoyingly spilling over into lots of threads :D
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    FX8 U2 presets exchange

    We only ever play Pride or Where the Streets and I don't nail Edge's tone precisely, but this patch gets the job done for me. Quite addicting actually! Tweak to your own taste... I run mono but I can only imagine how juicy this could sound with the delays/reverb in stereo. 4CM mode guitar in...
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    Ethical or Un-Ethical?

    I wish you all the best with your family. IMO I wouldn't mention anything about a family member with disabilities, medical expenses, etc. on a crowdfunding page not specifically intended to raise money to support them. I think many people would perceive that as exploitative, particularly if the...
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    Are there no Black EV-1 pedals available at this time?

    I also want the black version. I had emailed Fractal sales earlier this week and they are indeed sold out... Said 6-8 weeks minimum to restock
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    xy Problems

    Yes I've noticed this issue with one of my delay blocks. I only rarely x/y that block so haven't bothered really investigating although i believe i only have to change presets rather than cycle power to restore functionality on the block. It did start occurring after I updated to fw 3.0. Nothing...
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    Multi-effects algorithms

    Dude I figured out how to get H9 effects without having to tweak the FX8... Buy an H9
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    Fryette 2/50/2 vs Fryette Power Station

    Well if we're talking Mesa 2/90 I think it's fair to mention VHT/Fyrette 2/90/2 and the venerable 2150. All beasts in their own right. If I were to go that direction again I would probably seek out a 2150. BUT, these are all different from the 2/50/2 / 2:50 / Power Station vibe
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    Can I use an additional pedal in the chain?

    Either out in front or in the loop will work, just make sure you're not clipping the inputs.
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    Alesis M1 Active 520 Monitors

    Yeah they're a decent budget monitor for home use. I mix on them and run other modeling software (not an AxeFx owner). Wouldn't use them for any critical applications though.
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    Fryette 2/50/2 vs Fryette Power Station

    Don't own the PS but have tried it. I liked the tone just as well as the 2/50/2--very similar open hifi-like character as Steve's power sections are known for. If I didn't already have a 2/50/2 I'd probably just go with the PS... still may switch down the road. I like that the PS is half the...
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    HELP PLEASE! 2x12 vertical cab vs 2x12 horizontal..

    All cab design details being equal (i.e. what actually influences "tone"), I personally prefer a slanted vertical 2x12 over horizontal 2x12 or a 4x12 for gigging. First, the upper speaker is angled up towards my ears so I can hear better when standing relatively close to the cab. Second, the...
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    Celestion G12K-85

    More love for the G12K85 here! I have them in an old Peavey vertical 2x12. Seemed to be Peavey's speaker of choice in the 80s. Definitely a nice smooth response and extended range in the low end. Plays great with brighter amps. I believe the story is that at some point after the release of the...
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    U2 EFFECTS, PATCHES AND STORING ARCHITECTURE ON THE FX8

    Sorry, it still won't let me upload any files--same error message. If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know.
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    U2 EFFECTS, PATCHES AND STORING ARCHITECTURE ON THE FX8

    I have a U2 patch I can share but the page won't let me upload the file... getting an error. I'll give it another shot later.
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    Show Us Your FX8 Rig!

    Bob, thanks for sharing all your research and details. Definitely will be a time saver
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    Show Us Your FX8 Rig!

    Agreed. And pretty much exactly what I'd envisioned in my mind for my own setup down to almost every detail. Looks like he's a few weeks ahead of me though. Really nice job. The key to me is the thin flat profile of that board. I was thinking of cutting a piece of lexan or similar to size, but...
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    The most stunning guitars ever !!! Tell me I'm wrong ?

    Would love to see a pic of this... Google search didn't turn anything up. Reminds me of Rudy's cafe out in Berkeley
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    Show Us Your FX8 Rig!

    So, urine is in fact the better option
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    Relay switching with Mesa

    Bob, I actually understood your plan fully, and I really like it (will probably steal the idea for my setup). I wasn't quite clear in my response. Since each relay output is actually switching 2 relays, as Joe mentioned, because the humbuster shorts one signal to shield on the amp end, you lose...
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    Need help to fill in the blanks

    Device 1 could be a simple Y splitter. Assuming you want to run both heads simultaneously.... Device 2 must safely load down both amps, then mix the signals and drive the cab. If the cab has multiple speakers wired separately you could drive them individually straight from the amps of course...
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    Global volume without 4cm?

    The soft path is already there... It's called Pre mode. I don't see this issue as a design flaw, but rather something that probably wasn't seen as necessary, since a volume block does exactly what OP wants to do, except with the unfortunate problem of actually using a FX block. The jumper is...
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    Relay switching with Mesa

    This would work if you only need one switching signal. One relay will switch the amp and the other will do nothing.
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    Dealing with Arthritis,Carpal Tunnel,and other Hand Aliments

    Simple sugars are indeed known to be pro-inflammatory. Dietary changes have done wonders for me personally.
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    Mini Amp Gizmo with Peavey JSX

    No ground loops here on my two high gain amps, and the FX8 introduces no audible noise or hum. I'm in 4CM, all cables 15ft, no humbusters.
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    Dealing with Arthritis,Carpal Tunnel,and other Hand Aliments

    Ha! I wish I could claim being old as the problem. Unfortunately I have a tendency to overdo things. My hand issues are from overworking my grip doing bodyweight/calisthenic type exercises. Guitar just aggravates it and slows the healing process.
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    Global volume without 4cm?

    What if you set the preset as 4cm, but just physically jumper pre out to post in with a patch cable, and then set different values for post input level per scene?
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    Dealing with Arthritis,Carpal Tunnel,and other Hand Aliments

    Many repetitive strain injuries and tendinitis problems here. Current issues are finger extensors, wrist extensors at the lateral epicondyle, and patellar tendons. I have found that no single treatment on its own does much, but rather a consistent and conservative approach combining as much as...
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    Using AxeII in cold temperatures outside. Concerns?

    No practical experience to relate as I live in FL, but commercial grade electronic components are generally speced to 0 degC. I personally would be worried about my hands!
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    VHT Pitbull Relays?

    Hey dude, I have a Pittbull 50CL. I have had the FX8 for only about a week now so haven't set up the switching yet, but it has a 5 pin DIN jack for the footswitch so I *think* all that's needed is a custom cable. I'll do a little tinkering with some spare parts soon and post back the results...
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    Went back to Axe FX II and MFC101 and here's why....

    IMO, ring-ground / tip-ground channel switching IS the most universally compatible configuration (and closest to an industry standard), and Fractal have covered this well. Any other proprietary switching system is, well, proprietary. If the amp manufacturer was willing to provide details on...
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    Basic Help in Navigation - Stompbox Mode

    Use the preset knob to find an empty preset. Now nav to any effect block. Value knob to select an effect. Do that again for a second block. Now page over to the cfg tab--it visually shows your signal chain. You can alter the routing to suit your setup. Empty series blocks are shunted through to...
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    Is FX8 going to obsolete when AX8 COMES OUT ????

    Well, RTFM method only works when a manual exists and is available. ;) Chris--thanks for the link, and great compilation of info... actually think I skimmed that post when researching FX8. Re-reading I do see Cliff's reference to the use of two DSPs, thanks for correcting my purely...
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    Is FX8 going to obsolete when AX8 COMES OUT ????

    As a soon-to-be (and excited) FX8 owner, I will share my theory... I think AxeFXII runs two processors--one DSP handles amp and cab sims, the other handles effects. FX8 is basically the effects DSP on it's own, plus the foot control and amp integration features. Owing to similar price points...
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