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  1. Geoff

    Underwhelming Live Recordings

    For a simple check i agree with the comment above about using a small recorder in audience area. I also have a Zoom H2n.
  2. Geoff

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00

    I think I have. The only time I've ever had issues with my FM3 is when the CPU is real high, like when trying to load a preset designed for AXEIII. I've learned to be careful by and keep presets lower in CPU. I always stay below 75% (and usually much lower) just to give it some buffer, and I...
  3. Geoff

    Reverb Nimbostratus doesn't sound the same in FM3 as in AX3.. help

    What if you set them up from device interface instead of edit programs? Do you have current edit programs for both?
  4. Geoff

    Let's show some love! What is the thing about the Axe3 that made you grin recently?

    It just sounds so good. I put on my headphones to practice and just rock out.
  5. Geoff

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

    Woo Hoo. This gapless switching is awesome! Thanks. And so many other great additions. Double Thanks.
  6. Geoff

    Elusive Discreet Stereo Field

    What firmware?
  7. Geoff

    Axe Edit not liking when NI Kontact is in a session in Logic Pro

    Glad to hear it’s working now.
  8. Geoff

    Axe Edit not liking when NI Kontact is in a session in Logic Pro

    Try this setting in Logic. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/solved-logic-pro-crashing-with-axe-edit-running.190518/post-2365400
  9. Geoff

    Axe Edit not liking when NI Kontact is in a session in Logic Pro

    Ran out of time to try it this evening but did remember this thread. Maybe it’s similar. See: [Solved] Logic Pro Crashing with Axe-Edit running
  10. Geoff

    Axe Edit not liking when NI Kontact is in a session in Logic Pro

    That’s an old Komplete. Do you have all the Kontakt updates? what kontakt version? i haven’t noticed any issues. but may be able to try it this evening.
  11. Geoff

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.02

    I just finished my weekend gigs. Thanks - these big fonts really help me out!. And the sound awesome as always.
  12. Geoff

    Using Loopy Pro or Borderlands Granular iPad Apps with Axe III

    It’s been probably more than a year since I tried that and don’t remember the details. I’d say more use case and workflow. Loopy is cool software, but I found i prefer Ableton or Logic since i could add in virtual drums and other instruments more easily. But for a looper it’s great. i do...
  13. Geoff

    Using Loopy Pro or Borderlands Granular iPad Apps with Axe III

    I’ve used the original Loopy HDand Pro with Axe and others via usb and works great in a simple setup of multiple loops of guitar. I also used a blue tooth midi controller. using the fc would be too much hassle if it can be done. This all for practice sitting on my couch. It can be done...
  14. Geoff

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

    I tried this beta. No issues encountered while messing with it for an hour last night.
  15. Geoff

    [Solved] Logic Pro Crashing with Axe-Edit running

    I was having same issues as OP. I made the settings changes and no Logic crash since.
  16. Geoff

    The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power

    I liked it. I Agree that Giladriel is a bit of an angry youth, but like also said maybe she will change into what was portrayed on LOR movies over then next 1000 or whatever number of years. Elrond is also not exactly consistent with LOR, but also like his portrayal. It’s better than the...
  17. Geoff

    FM3 for REAL Jazz

    This was a great thread to learn something about jazz and jazz amps. However, OP if you are sincerely interested in having the forum help, you would answer some of the questions posed before (maybe i've missed those?). Like what are monitoring through (headphones, cheap monitors, high end...
  18. Geoff

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta (Beta 2)

    Just tried the OD-1 and did a quick comparison through headphones and OD-1 sounds about the same as mine. Nice! I can now recreate my ~20 year old self entire signal chain. That is one of the few pedals I've kept and had it since I think about 1991 (was well used before then). Used it for...
  19. Geoff

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta (Beta 2)

    Nice update! I’ve had this pedal a really long time.
  20. Geoff

    FM3: Allocate more CPU to Virtual Capo?

    Seems like a reasonable ask. I think the best place for this type of ask is in the FM3 Wishlist forum. Recommend the OP put it there.
  21. Geoff

    This is why I use pedals with AxeFX, why do you?

    For live i’ve taken to doing everything within the Fractal. But at home I like to fool around with running laptop plugins in the loop. That gives me a seemingly endless supply of effects, delays and reverb flavors. The fractal efx are great, but it’s always fun to try other things. Doing...
  22. Geoff

    Gift of Tone #23 - ALEX LIFESON

    Rush has such a special place in my heart since a kid. Wonderful to be able to play and Learn these effects. Thanks to all for this and all the other GOT.
  23. Geoff

    The Gift of Tone

    THANKS to all who had a hand in these GOT! All are so very much appreciated and will be played.
  24. Geoff

    What are your favorite Fender models? (Free IR and Preset)

    This is a great preset and IR! Thanks.
  25. Geoff

    the Eventide H90 leak reminds us of how good we have it with FM3

    The H90 looks great to me. Biggest complaint with the H9 was the interface and single preset. This seems to fix those and adds some new and upgraded algos. i want to be able to control it quickly from the front panel easily (and i never got comfortable with the H9 like that). I sold mine a...
  26. Geoff

    IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS!

    Last month a co worker is having strange on and off again network trouble with a new laptop and dock. He spends hours with remote IT troubleshooting and updating drivers etc. and they even send a new dock. I suggested trying a new ethernet cable, which fixes the problem.
  27. Geoff

    Amp Block Speaker Tab

    Thanks for all the ideas. I'll give the ~85HZ a try and some more manual tweaking of parameters. I also tried LT's method, but everything was vibrating and I couldn't pick out a specific frequency. I'm sure a big part of the problem is the bad acoustics of the room where I'm trying to get...
  28. Geoff

    Amp Block Speaker Tab

    I just started digging into use AXEIII with a speaker cab. Can someone please recommend what impedance curve I should start with for a Mesa 1x12 extension cab with a Black Shadow MC90 speaker. I've also turned off the cab block. I've turned down speaker drive and speaker compression...
  29. Geoff

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Public Beta (Beta 1)

    Bug? On the unit, when scrolling between Multitap Delay 1 types, the screen flashes dark between many but not all types. e. g. scroll the big wheel until it is on aurora delay, then scroll back fast between types, and it "flashes" or blanks between types for a split second. much more...
  30. Geoff

    FX-iii and Mac OS Monterey 12.4?

    No issues on my 2015 Macbook Pro with latest software.
  31. Geoff

    Resolved - Feedback Return only has one level meter

    Thanks for the replys and education. I now see that the blue lines are what are missing and understand the difference.
  32. Geoff

    Resolved - Feedback Return only has one level meter

    Curious if this is a bug? The image shows a factory preset that I modified to add a feedback send and then a feedback return (circled in center) on a new line. The return only has one level meter that is moving. All the other meters have dual meters moving. This is on 19.05 (and no ideas if...
  33. Geoff

    Using the Axe-Fx 3 as an everyday audio interface?

    I got an external motu M4 interface since I didn't want to always have the AXE running and to simplify plugging other things into it. It has a nice big dial for stereo monitor out and a small dial for headphones. It also has nice low latency for a usb device when playing soft synths. I've...
  34. Geoff

    They All Sound the Same Part Deux

    I was pretty happy with how 1, 2 and 5 sounded.
  35. Geoff

    Axe-Fx Firmware Release Version 18.02

    I can confirm same problem with Energyball Depth Control on 18.00. Haven't tried 18.02 yet.
  36. Geoff

    Axe-Fx Firmware Release Version 18.00 Public Beta

    I have not tried the new firmware beta yet, but I've encountered this issue with presets in the past when one of the blocks has really high levels. Take a look at all the blocks and make sure one does not have abnormal high levels (and usually another knob that is lower than normal to balance it...
  37. Geoff

    New reverb, delays modeled or presets?

    I think they took some blocks that people had created ("modeled") that sounded like a particular style/unit and made them TYPES so that we could more easily select them without using the block system. I welcome this change as I sometimes edit directly on the unit and blocks can't be recalled...
  38. Geoff

    Newbie seeks advice on system build

    If I were just starting in modeler land I’d get the FM9. Just to make sure you like it and for ease of it being a smaller all in one. The iii is great though and I’d get the top model i’d going that route- no compromise . I do have some presets on my iii that wouldn’t run on a FM3 or FM9 due...
  39. Geoff

    FullRes IR vs. Reverb

    Very similar and I think I prefer B, but I'll caveat that with I'm listening on crappy office headphones and the examples are not in any context. I think you could reduce the reverb mix a little to get them closer.
  40. Geoff

    How do you guys handle balancing Daw/Computer/AxeFX levels?

    That's the same way as me. There is also a setting for USB input levels in the III, which you could mess with a little also so you don't have to so drastically adjust the spotify level as much in the app.
  41. Geoff

    Moog ep3 won't calibrate.

    I have had two of these Moog EP-3 pedals for several years. But yesterday I was having trouble with the wah not working and I couldn't get one of them to calibrate. After all this time I never even realized there was a knob on the side. I turned the knob and now it's working fine again. I...
  42. Geoff

    Looper Block, limitations or not?

    I have Quantiloop Pro and definitely like it. I also sometimes use LoopyHD which is good too, but with a little less conventional UI. I've never used them with my AXEIII (that is used live or with Mac normally), but doubt you'd have any problems as they both work fine with HXStomp. You can...
  43. Geoff

    (Troubleshooting) Axe-Fx 3 as Audio Interface randomly fails

    I'd suggest you first try a different cable and make sure you are not going through a hub. I experienced some occasional disconnects from my 2015 MacBook Pro running Catalina last year and contacted support. They sent me an updated USB firmware (different than normal firmware) to load and...
  44. Geoff

    Convince Me Not to Sell My Axefx

    Are you really gonna play through a laptop and plugin next time you get to go live? Don't do anything this week - think it over for a week or two. I think you just need to dig in and fire up axe-edit and add some reverb and or other effects too if its too "dry".
  45. Geoff

    problem using axe fx 3 as audio interface

    Seems basic, but Is the audio output knob 1 turned up? Can u hear your own audio playing?
  46. Geoff

    Does anyone land on a single IR or IR blend for live use?

    I do this too. Usually one or two amps and same cabs throughout a set. My sets are normally 4 songs long so it's pretty easy for me. But then change various boost/drive, delays and reverbs to get what I want per song or part. Recently it's been the AC-20. At home practicing - I'll try...
  47. Geoff

    Forgot How Loud Tube Amps Are

    This has me thinking maybe I'd use my real amp (Mesa Lonestar Special) more if I had an attenuator. I use it mostly now for jamming with a few others in the basement, and it actually sounds pretty decent turning down the master volume, unlike other amps I've used before. Of course last few...
  48. Geoff

    Guitar Rig vs Axe-Fx III: is there really a better tone?

    Well - I've never seen them in a store around here. It's order online for me. I've played with GR5 a bunch over the years and the AXE (all of them) sound and play much better with less hassle. I was able to get good sounds out of GR5 with some tweaking and some IRs. But like others have...
  49. Geoff

    Battery lifetime

    I've had a Boss SE-50 for about 30 years. It gets a battery change every 5-10 years. I always liked that piece.
  50. Geoff

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.04

    Check output settings. System menu. I/O page.
  51. Geoff

    MacOS Catalina Core Audio Issue?

    Curious if this is fixing the issue? Looks like one person said no, but not a lot of feedback.
  52. Geoff

    Line 6 vs Helix Floor vs Fractal Axe FX III

    I definitely prefer Fractal sounds. But I also have a Stomp as backup and efx with a real amp. The stomp is tiny, easy and flexible and can sound great. The fractals just have some special sauce that is hard to describe that makes it more natural (for me).
  53. Geoff

    MacOS Catalina Core Audio Issue?

    I’ve had this happen before also. Closing some apps and rebooting axe or unplugging fixed it each time.
  54. Geoff

    No sound from Mac by USB

    I had something similar a few days ago, where I lost sound from Mac to AXEIII over USB. Only once so far, but here are some details. -2015 MacBook Pro Mojave (no issues ever - several months with AXEIII and years with other interfaces, mostly firewire) -just "upgraded" same computer to...
  55. Geoff

    Steven Stevens Artist Preset pack is up

    Thanks Fractal and Steve Stevens! Great Preset.
  56. Geoff

    The Elusive "Tube-ry Feel" of Axe-Fx III

    My 2cents having owned and used both Helix and Fractal. My modelers started with Zoom and then HD500x. With those I could never get to the point where I really liked working with them, but they got the job done and learned a lot. my gig and practice requires going direct (mostly IEM). Helix...
  57. Geoff

    Axe-edit question about lag

    Thanks for the quick reply’s.
  58. Geoff

    Axe-edit question about lag

    Hi. I’m thinking about getting an AXEIII (or FM3 when it is avail) and have a question. I have used AX8 for several years and found working with Axe-Manage Presets and Axe-Manage Cabs in AX8-Edit to be a chore for arranging, copying and pasting, moving and renaming presets, etc because it...
  59. Geoff

    Integrating AX8 with other midi fx (H9)

    Please be more specific with your issue. No sound at all? etc.
  60. Geoff

    AX8-Edit 1.9.0

    Right clicking doesn’t work for me either.
  61. Geoff

    FX8 V5.04 Released

    Dont' worry about it. 5.04 works fine, except the backup bug, which only affects full preset bank backups using fractal bot. I find it easiest to use FX8-EDIT to backup individual presets if needed.
  62. Geoff

    AX8 a-n-d FM3 Pros

    No intention of changing anytime soon. It’s not really an upgrade for me as i’m happy with the all-in-one approach of the AX8. But the new modeling and headphone jack might be nice. Smaller size is cool too, but that would be offset by adding FC. Also I don’t think anyone should assume FW...
  63. Geoff

    "Disk is too slow or System Overload" - MacOS 10.10 -> 10.14, Logic 9 -> Logic X

    Make sure other system icloud things are turned off like the option to sync Documents to the cloud options. Maybe it's trying to do too many other things in the background?
  64. Geoff

    Are you successfully using your AX8 via s/pdif?

    I have a Presonus interface and notice the same thing.
  65. Geoff

    AX8 with Eventide H9 Strymon BigSky

    In my experience the H9 can be picky about the input levels. It is meant for instrument level so you will always need to be careful to not give it too hot a signal. For that reason, I will normally just put it before the AX8, but I'm sure with careful preset setup and testing you could use the...
  66. Geoff

    AX8 with Eventide H9 Strymon BigSky

    Don't do that. Read the manual. That is not what the pedal jacks are for.
  67. Geoff

    Out of the loop for a long time...any plans for Fractal software sim like Helix Native?

    I do generally prefer the models in AX8, but the Helix Native is handy at times and can sound great. With Helix Native, an easy thing to over look is that you need to carefully keep an eye on the input levels. I run lower than I normally think I should, that is very important with the Helix...
  68. Geoff

    Use an external MIDI device to transmit MIDI Clock (as Clock Source) to the MIDI IN of the FX8.

    There is nothing to do on FX8, if the signal is present it will use it. Assuming you are trying to sync a delay, in the delay block, press edit,go to Page 2, scroll down to Tempo, change value to musical division you want.
  69. Geoff

    Use an external MIDI device to transmit MIDI Clock (as Clock Source) to the MIDI IN of the FX8.

    @Bob Marton plesse explain in more detail what you are trying to do and what you’ve done. Not sure what you mean by preset time?
  70. Geoff

    Use an external MIDI device to transmit MIDI Clock (as Clock Source) to the MIDI IN of the FX8.

    @Jurek. for me it syncs well for awhile (never tried beyond a minute or so), in my case getting a reliable clock beat from ableton over USB. However, my guess is that it can go out of sync faster on less reliable connections. I don’t believe it does any fancy compensation for clock increases...
  71. Geoff

    Setup Tap Temp BPM using external Midi Clock

    Basically just plug in a MIDI cable for the sending device OUT to the FX8 IN port. If a beat clock is received it will use that tempo. See the manual for setting the effects.
  72. Geoff

    Should I purchase an AX8 if..

    We don't really know enough about you to answer that question. If you are a new musician and you've never had a good real amp before, I'd say get that first. Something that fits your style. There is a lot to be learned from having a single amp and making it work for awhile while you build your...
  73. Geoff

    Saving Pedal effects issues..

    If I understand your correctly, the preset name does not always save when editing a preset with the Edit program. What I do to work around this is to always click Save twice when using the Edit program. Try it.
  74. Geoff

    FX8 Updates

    I have no idea. FWIW - There haven't been any updates to the AX8 or AxeFXII effects either since the same date (Nov 2017). Those have only had amp model related changes, so the FX8 is not behind.
  75. Geoff

    Using Axe-Fx II as a MIDI Controller for Eventide H9

    Well I have an AX8 and I think the axefx2 is the same. It doesn’t send MIDI tempo clock, so you need to send tap tempo from the H9.
  76. Geoff

    BOSS ES- 8 and Fractal Axe-Fx II

    I’m not trying to be flippant, but for this type of question you just need to dive into the MIDI pages of both manuals.
  77. Geoff

    FX8 Considerations

    If I were touring or playing a similar set every week with an amp, I would definitely use the FX8 more. If you are just experimenting with sounds, you may be better off with some dedicated pedals. For example, I have a delay pedal that I like more since it is easier to tweak on the fly for...
  78. Geoff

    Only taken 2 years

    Nice setup. I hear you about the compressor. I really like my Wampler Ego Mini. I also like the H9 compressor alot, but I prefer to go as much analog as I can, and If I am bothered to bring that the H9 it would likely be for some other effect. All that said, I am new to compressors, but with...
  79. Geoff

    Solved: FX Loop

    Also looking at your second image, I'm not sure about that bottom setting, "echo" doesn't seem right, but I don't have access to the manual or a real unit right now.
  80. Geoff

    Solved: FX Loop

    Do you have the knob on the front panel turned up?
  81. Geoff

    AX8 Verb vs Slate VerbSuite

    I think you just need to experiment some more with the different types and parameters. Really change some settings and use your ears instead of numbers. Why not try stereo if you really want the full Reverb experience, it’s much more fun. And try the enhancer block in stereo as well. I...
  82. Geoff

    AX8 - Good Audio Interface to record

    Oh okay - glancing at the web page for the Cambridge Audio device, it looked like it might accept inputs to the computer over usb, but maybe it doesn't. In that case, you might also look at the focusrite scarlett interfaces, they seem to get good reviews.
  83. Geoff

    AX8 - Good Audio Interface to record

    I looked up the specs to your interface and you should try with what you have first. It might work just fine. I doubt anyone needs SPDIF for home recording. You could run into a problem with latency depending on how your interface works with "hardware monitoring", but wouldn't know until you...
  84. Geoff

    Helix to Axe-Fx II: latency and compatibility of Axe-Fx II versions

    That is strange. I had a Helix before my AX8 and never noticed any latency. Guessing something was not working right with that setup, because it shouldn't have any noticable latency (all the units will have a few ms due to conversion). There are reasons to try something else, but latency...
  85. Geoff

    AX-8 10.00 Release Candidate #2

    Yes I noticed that "Off" as well.
  86. Geoff

    Removing AX8 Feet for Velcro?

    I like mine on a flat board, a sturdy piece of plywood. See my other posts above about drilling holes in the board for the feet and then using a little velcro to attach. I've left room on the right side for 2 expression pedals or other things. It fits in my old pedal train 2 bag. I've been...
  87. Geoff

    AX8 plus H9

    I have both as well. I like the H9 alot and when I use it, will put it in front of the AX8, it's easier to keep levels correct on the H9 that way and like the sound. However, my usual gig at church, is only 4 songs, some often new to me, so I normally just keep it simple and use only the AX8...
  88. Geoff

    Can a good DI-box help with noise?

    Is your USB plugged in? I get a small amount of noise when plugged into a computer. Only other times I have trouble with noise are with a tele style and I'm sure its the pickups.
  89. Geoff

    Improving home studio sound

    as the last post said. i’ll even go further, you will never get the big sound at home unless you have a big big room and play loud. room acoustics play a big deal too. with monitors experiment with placement. you should be able to get a good enough sound to practice with.
  90. Geoff

    Going wireless worth the switch?

    I'll be the sole dissent on this thread (for now). I detest wireless and I've never used it. I'm known for my lack of stage antics so a cable is just perfect for me. I'd quit any band that required me to walk around while soloing. About all I'm good for is a solid foot stomp during parts I...
  91. Geoff

    AX8 high gain issue - please help

    I just looked up the Thump15 and it is not claiming to be flat and I'm not surprised it could be challenging to get a guitar out of it without some EQ since it has built in speaker models. Anyway - welcome to the AX8. I love mine, usually play it through a high end church system and it sounds...
  92. Geoff

    Love my FX8 Mark II, but

    The latest release v5.04 does have a backup bug that was added, which is a step backwards. I do hope that Fractal fixes this. I assume we'll see another update when the AXII and AX8 are updated.
  93. Geoff

    How do you find the FX8 Fuzzes?

    I love the FX8 distortions and fuzzes. This is actually one of the reasons I went with the unit. Full disclosure - However, I rarely play out with a real amp (mostly use AX8 at church) and I am in no way a connoisseur of fuzz pedals. I can share my experience with distortion/crunches, which...
  94. Geoff

    FX8 V5.04 Released

    Can we please get an update to fix this bank backup bug.Thanks.
  95. Geoff

    Ooooh... Charts and Graphs

    Thanks to this forum, I think I've learned what aliasing is in concept and understand how this can affect the sound with unwanted frequency noise (thanks to the good example charts and commentary). I can see that the AXEIII has very good performance in this area. I read up on what sampling...
  96. Geoff

    So, is there a future for the FX8?

    For those looking for a phone/tablet app, check see this: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad-ios-android-mac-win-editor-for-the-axefx-ii-xl-xl-and-ax8-fx8.120946/ I've tried the mac version and liked it. I'm still deciding whether I want the IOS version enough since I'd have to...
  97. Geoff

    Fractal EV-1 making oscillating noise

    Are you connected via USB?
  98. Geoff

    Software FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9

    Hi AlGrenadine, I just tried the Mac version with FX8 and really like it. I'll probably buy the IOS version in a couple weeks. Thank You
  99. Geoff

    Bug? AX8 Reboot and distorted sound

    I haven't had that happen since my original report 8 months ago and I use AX8 ALOT (almost every day).
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