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Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits (FX-8 pre effects + volume pedal)

@Jurek - Thx for your encouraging feedback. I appreciate a lot and will pass it to my Duopartner! I forced myself to do "The slow hand-playing", because all pre-recordings with more speed in the outro-licks turned out to be over the top what is appropriate to that tune. Unfortunately the...
- wolbai
- Post #3
- Dec 31, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits (FX-8 pre effects + volume pedal)

We always wanted to play and record this most atmospheric Dire Straits song in my view. And we are happy to get it done shortly before end of year. The beat is 5 bpm slower than the original. We think it is more grooving. May be a question of age, I guess This tune is crying out for a...
- wolbai
- Thread
- Dec 31, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

@Ken Wolfe Any new outcomes regarding the unwanted noise of your AX8/Marshall JVM410 (via 4CM) ? As your rig is not just a simple digital signal chain with one piece of gear (where just by fiddling around with the threshold knob can fix it), the investigation of the root cause(s) can take some...
- wolbai
- Post #26
- Nov 21, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

@Ken Wolfe As requested, please have a look at the two attached FX8-Presets I use for High Gain sounds. OD-1 Orange R - 350: rhythm tone using the OD-1 JVM410 channel in Orange mode. The Ducking Delay is set to 350 ms. OD-2 Red L - 350: lead tone using the OD-2 JVM410 channel in Red mode. The...
- wolbai
- Post #22
- Nov 15, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Well, there could be more than one source for the unwanted noise as already mentioned (and I am not really sure anymore, if we are talking about the same type of noise ...) Nevertheless: To get a Marshall JVM410h quite while playing on the OD1/OD2- channels in Orange or Red mode at...
- wolbai
- Post #21
- Nov 14, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Ok, just keep working on the Hiss noise ... 1. What you tell me, confirms my assumption that you are dealing with a "normal" Hiss/Hum issue that any Tube amp will more or less generate when it comes to High Gain sounds. Don't be irritated, don't think that your equipment is bad. I think it is...
- wolbai
- Post #19
- Nov 14, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Hmm ... some questions and some thoughts ... 1. As far as I am informed, my FX8 presets will not work on your AX8 and vice versa. So any presets from me will likely not help you. 2. Everything you have done regarding the db-settings, the FX loop connectivity and the GateEXP settings on the AX8...
- wolbai
- Post #17
- Nov 13, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

@Rex you was just a tick faster than me :-)
- wolbai
- Post #13
- Nov 11, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Shouldn't be that complicated to find a Video on YouTube that explains MIDI in general terms. Just search for ... Here is a link to the Fractal specific MIDI-capabilities: http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=MIDI For the Marshall JVM specific MIDI-capabilities: just have a...
- wolbai
- Post #12
- Nov 11, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Well, if +4dB on both units works fine, then all is good. I use 6 out of 12 modes over all 4 channels of the JVM410h. The Reverb on the Marshall is disabled, because the AX8/FX8 reverbs are much better (although they are CPU intensive). I initially have matched the channel volumes (Modes) with...
- wolbai
- Post #9
- Nov 11, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Although my FX8 + JVM410h is in the rehearsal room, I am pretty sure that I have matched the db-levels to -10dB on both sides (FX8 + FX loop of Marshall amp). I wouldn't care initially on the volume drop. I initially would take care to get rid off unwanted hiss & hum. If that is fixed, then...
- wolbai
- Post #7
- Nov 9, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

Ken, I have my Marshall and FX8 Multi-FX in the rehearsal room. I will be there next week. I then can have a closer look for more details how I set up the I/O-impedance. I then can send you some presets via PM. Having that said, here are a couple of questions / thoughts up front: 1. Do have...
- wolbai
- Post #5
- Nov 8, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
'Hotel California' - rehearsal recording

@Lopp: thank you for the feedback, I appreciate a lot:)
- wolbai
- Post #5
- Nov 3, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
'Hotel California' - rehearsal recording

@Jurek: Thx for your well meaning feedback! Your statement regarding the work, until such a tune is recorded, indicates me that this song is part of your own song arsenal too ? wolbai
- wolbai
- Post #3
- Nov 3, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
'Hotel California' - rehearsal recording

Playing Hotel California in a Live-Duo as the only guitar player can be challenging ... In the intro guitar part (12-string e-guitar) I have used a FX8 shimmer delay preset, I have got somewhere from this forum. All in all it is not completely sounding like the original, but it sounds...
- wolbai
- Thread
- Nov 3, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 V5.04 Released

Before the FX8, I had the Line6 POD HD500 for several years. I can confirm: The harmonizer wasn't that good sounding, BUT: pretty fast, nearly no latency. At the end of the day: I prefer a Harmonizer with a lower quality algorithm and low latency over a harmonizer with high quality algorithm...
- wolbai
- Post #61
- Sep 24, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Europa-Song directly recorded with FX8-presets + Marshall JVM410

@X-Mann: Thank you - great feedback! In case of interest for everyone dealing with high gain tones, here is what I do with the FX8: I use two noise gates to reduce pickup hum/feedback and hiss from the pre amp section of my Marshall. The first one in the signal chain is the preset noise gate...
- wolbai
- Post #7
- Sep 17, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Europa-Song directly recorded with FX8-presets + Marshall JVM410

Thx guys for your feedback - I appreciate that a lot ! TO THE ADMIN: I accidently have posted this Thread in the MFC-Forum. Can someone from the Admin move my Thread to the FX8-Forum please ? EDIT: Ok, I helped myself by duplicating the initial Post to the FX-8 forum. Thx wolbai
- wolbai
- Post #4
- Sep 16, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Europa-Song directly recorded with FX8-presets + Marshall JVM410

Bought the FX8 early 2016 and used it mainly for home recording so far, together with my Marshall JVM410 (4CM cabling), a Rivera Rockcrusher (power attenuator) and a Radial DI-box with a good cab-sim. I started to do Live-performances early this year with a duo-partner again. The FX8 has become...
- wolbai
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2018
- cover jvm marshall recording
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Most efficient setup?

You have to set the delay effect block also correctly in the "Config"-section. There you have to choose how many effects are in front of the amp (pre-effects) and how much are in the fx-loop (post-effects) (assuming you have one). As a standard "initial to go" rule: modulation effects (e.g...
- wolbai
- Post #13
- Sep 16, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 V5.04 Released

Overall, I am fine with the FX8 so far. Using it now for gigging too. The pitch block is the only effect which I am not satisfied. Although I have checked all the tips on reducing the CPU-load, the latency when playing harmonies at faster tempo, is just too much ... I put some hope in future...
- wolbai
- Post #59
- Sep 15, 2018
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Where to put BOSS NS-2 (Noise Suppresor)

I am with Bearti, although I cannot speak about the quality of the BOSS-NS2 noisegate ... I have a Marshall JVM410 which is well known for highgain noise on the OD-channels on the yellow and red modes. Also have connected the FX8 via 4CM and my OD-channels are quite as a mouse. How do I do...
- wolbai
- Post #3
- Aug 2, 2017
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Newbe pointers for effects locations pre/post

Yes, Genghis is right: modulation effects (e.g. phaser/flanger ---> van Halen) can sound good as well before the pre amp section. That is what I mentioned in my first post. You should experiment with especially with the modulation effects. wolbai
- wolbai
- Post #5
- Nov 17, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Newbe pointers for effects locations pre/post

I assume you connect the FX8 via the 4CM to your "amp": The following generic signal chain is the general rule of thumb how to place effects in a (E-guitar) signal chain: 1. effects before your pre amp section (that's what you described as "before amp") (- tuner) - noisegate-1 (to reduce...
- wolbai
- Post #2
- Nov 17, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 V4.00 Public Beta

Wow - this firmware update is an unexpected, nice improvement for my T808mod-OD :) I am currently recording a song with a Marshall crunch gain structure, a Fender Stratocaster and the T808mod in front (old school volume knob / PU-switching). With this firmware the T808mod-OD is less woolly...
- wolbai
- Post #6
- Oct 27, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Loving the FX8

Congrats to the FX8 ! I have setup the FX8 with my JVM410h since 10 months now. It has replaced my old Line6 POD HD500 MultiFX/midi controller. Unlike the JVM410HJs (with built in noise gates) the JVM410h needs good noise gates on the High gain channels (OD-1 orange/red / OD-2 orange/red). The...
- wolbai
- Post #2
- Oct 22, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
ISP or other Noise Gate?

... no need for additional pedals to deal with guitar noise (feedback, Single Coils) and / or noisy pre amp section with HiGain-sounds: my Marshall JVM410h is quite as a mouse on the OD-channels (orange/red mode) since I am using the FX noise gates without tone suck. wolbai
- wolbai
- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
How to set up noise gates for a high gain patch?

I have a Marshall JVM410. The JVM is well known for being noisy on the OD-channels in Orange and Red mode. With high gain amps you typically have TWO sources of noise / feedback / hum you want to eliminate with a noisegate: 1.) your guitar (feedback from the pickups or hum from single coils)...
- wolbai
- Post #3
- May 9, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Volume pedal control

A decent (tube amp) tone at low volumes heavily depends on whether the pre amp section of your tube amp contributes to the overall tone at a significant level or if your power section does this as well. If you have a "modern" amp like my Marshall JVM410, you can dial in a decent tone without...
- wolbai
- Post #7
- Feb 26, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion