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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    Simple - I LOVED the sound of 6.0 beta, and saw no reason to "upgrade" - especially once people (as I recall) started saying things about the speaker drive parameter having changed, or something like that. I'm a working musician, and I had a lot of gigs at the time, and saw very little reason to...
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    I have exactly the same experience as BAKE (I think I wrote about it here before him) - the experience with muffled sound/softer feeling/less defined sound has nothing to do with Dyna Cabs/Legacy. I use a York Audio (the 1 dollar IR deal he had) IR for EVERYTHING. It sounds amazing, full, clear...
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    I'm glad I'm not the only one. "Softness" is a good word for it. I lack the punch, definition and tightness that 6.0 has in spades.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    Hmmm... I only use the Klon Chiron, and it has a High Mid parameter on Beta 6.0, defaulted at 5. Maybe it's set a default at 0.00 on Beta 7.03? Can anyone confirm?
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    You may very well be right - perhaps that change was added somewhere between Beta 6.0 and the current 6.02?
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    Thanks, I'll take a look - although I have a hunch that the change of sound is in the firmware, since the muffled sound is there with the same (legacy cab - York Audio) cab I'm usually using. :neutral:
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    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    I updated to Beta 3, and everything has gone smooth and easy, Dyna Cabs are very easy to work with, but even when using my go-to YA cabs, everything sounded kinda... Muffled. I tried using a bit more treble and high mids, on the whole tweaking my eq, and I thought I was imagining things, but...
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    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 4

    Can anyone confirm/deny that the sound has changed from beta 3 (some earlier post has said that it was less warm, and more strident in the high end)? I updated to beta 3 when it came out, and absolutely love it, and don't want it to change.
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    AX-8 10.00 Release Candidate #2

    Got home from vacation Wednesday, installed and tweaked thursday and gigged today - Awesome firmware - definitely the best experience I've had with the Ax8, and I probably had one of the first in Europe - it's been great from the get go, but this firmware is just another level. Great punch...
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    AX-8 10.00 Release Candidate #2

    I have a show tomorrow, that didn't stop me from updating when I got home from our vacation yesterday. ;) Seriously, it really doesn't require much tweaking - somehow the levels are a tad lower than what I usually use, so I had to bump them all up 2-3 dB, but otherwise I just enjoyed the new...
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    Review: Dynacord Axm-12a used as modeller-monitor

    Yup. I tried every speaker model and all the "flat" modes. The speaker models sounded downright horrible to me - and the Flat mode sounded like a really cheap FRFR. Not recommended at all. I tried resetting it too, as I thought there was something wrong with it. I simply use a mono XLR out of...
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    Review: Dynacord Axm-12a used as modeller-monitor

    You've owned a CLR as well? Interesting! What are your thoughts about the Dynacord vs the CLR? The CLR has become sort of mythical to me, since they are so hard to try out in Europe.
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    Review: Dynacord Axm-12a used as modeller-monitor

    Hi guys - I just wanted to share my experience of my newly aquired Dynacord Axm-12a monitor. Preambel: I've been using modellers for the last 4.5 years, exclusively, for my live cover band. For the past 2.5 years, it's been the Ax8, and I don't see that changing - until the next generation...
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    Q10 Firmware for the AX8?

    Guys, really - come on. I'm sure I'll love Q10, and I am really looking forward to it, but be adults - it will be released when it's released. You're acting like spoiled kids; "are we there yet???" Be glad that we're still getting updates at all. I don't know what Cliff Chase is recovering...
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    My Ax8 seems to have gotten noisy...

    Update: I've only gotten around to testing the fx loop thing tonight, it's been a busy week. Sadly, the same amount of noise. I played a gig last night, a garden party, and the noise was very noticeable there as well. :( Weirdly enough, it's about the same, perhaps even more on my clean presets...
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    My Ax8 seems to have gotten noisy...

    Both.
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    My Ax8 seems to have gotten noisy...

    Nope, it's gone when my volume is down. And yes, I can eliminate it - but is has to be set quite high (around -50 db) to eliminate it, and I can hear it as soon as I start playing. The strange thing is that the noise is about the same, whether it's a guitar with single coils, noiseless single...
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    My Ax8 seems to have gotten noisy...

    Very electric mid range buzzing sounds right, and yes, on all presets. Edit: I just downloaded a frequency analyzer app. It says 753 hZ
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    My Ax8 seems to have gotten noisy...

    Hi guys. Very happy user of the Ax8 since january ´16. I've never experienced any sort of excessive noise before, but over the weekends gig it seems like it has developed a nasty noise - its there on clean or crunch, any amp, and I don't use much gain at all - I use the brit brown for example at...
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    THE BEST IR IN THE WORLD! (free)

    Had the chance to try it out at volume over the weekend - VERY impressed, it has taken over the place as my main IR - thank you very much! I could remove a lot of the eq'ing I had going on with the present IR, and it sounds much more natural, while being even more punchy. Great stuff!
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    First gig. Any advice?

    If you are used to playing through a TR, I would make 4 variations of that amp, on the bottom 4 buttons - Just so you have something different to try out, if a preset doesn't work at all. Then assign the top 4 buttons to effects, and use it like a standard pedalboard. When I mess with new...
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    THE BEST IR IN THE WORLD! (free)

    I've only tried it at low volume with headphones, but I'm already very positive about it - it seems very punchy, while being more clear than my favourite cab for a long time, Factory Cab 57, OH Pr-55. Great stuff, really looking forward to trying it out at volume. :) Thanks!
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    Some handy AX8 tips

    This is the second time I've seen people mention this - is there a tutorial or a preset that can help me with this? I'd love to try it out.
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    Back into the fold...

    Upon trying a buddy's Helix Native setup, I was really impressed by how easy it is to dial in - I had a great Friedman sound up and running in less than 2 minutes. Being the eternal tweaker I am, I quickly found a used Helix Floor in great condition, and got it home. I made my four basic sounds...
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    Eq tips for live tones

    Nonetheless, the 4k boost is part of what really makes it cut through to me, and none of my bandmates (of which 2 have really good ears for tones) have complained - actually, they've commented on how much better my tone is.
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    More Brit 800 #34 goodiness

    Nice preset - although I needed to roll of the bass quite a bit, like you've said yourself. :) Also - cool to see you're also using Jason Sadites Eq-tips from the Helix video - works great, don't they?
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    Eq tips for live tones

    Hi guys. I stumbled upon one of Jason Sadites Helix videos - while he is part of the Helix dark side, when a player such as him talks, I listen. Most of the video is him talking about his philosophy towards live sound, but towards the end there are some eq tips. To sum it up: Harshness can...
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    Bug? Axe Manage presets

    Is this thing on?
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    Bug? Axe Manage presets

    I think I've found a bug with FW 9.04 - Axe-Manage Presets seems to have gotten very unstable. When I select multiple presets, it seems to start copying them and pasting them at random - It worked fine with the first 8 presets I copied, then the next 8 it started going haywire. I've tried...
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    AX8 Firmware 9.04 Released

    Thanks for the fast job! However, I think I've found a bug - Axe-Manage Presets seems to have gotten very unstable. When I select multiple presets, it seems to start copying them and pasting them at random - It worked fine with the first 8 presets I copied, then the next 8 it started going...
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    AX-8 comparing to AX-FX II

    It's the EXACT same sounds. The Axe Fx has more input/output capabilities, you can run two amps at the same time, and theres more processor power = more effects pr. patch. None of which I've ever needed in my 2 years of owning, being extremely happy with, and using my Ax8 live. My buddy has an...
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    AX8 V9.01 Public Beta

    I'm still blown away - my fingers are sore for the first time since I can't remember when - I can't stop playing it. This truly is a quantum leap for the little black box. Even the kitten approves:
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    AX8 V9.01 Public Beta

    Wow!!! I just updated, after having used Q8.02 for a lot of gigs, so I know it pretty well; Q9.01 is by far the best firmware I've tried. Seeing Leons video this afternoon left me a little sceptical - it seemed that some clarity was gone. Fear not, it has clarity and especially punch in spades...
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    Stupid question - F1 switch X/Y Switching?

    Bummer. Thanks for the replies. :)
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    Stupid question - F1 switch X/Y Switching?

    Ok - I may be able to come up with a workaround - if this is possible: Is it possible to use 1-4 as presets, and then have for example S7 as a amp X/Y toggle and having it "stick"? I'm just sitting here at the computer messing with it, and I can get it to toggle, but as soon as I change scene...
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    Stupid question - F1 switch X/Y Switching?

    Okay - So I may have misunderstood the behaviour completely - just follow me on this one: So I have to have a block active (lets say Delay for example), press F1, then press the same delay switch, in order to get to the Y-state? If so - damn. That wasn't at all what I was hoping for. My...
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    Stupid question - F1 switch X/Y Switching?

    Hi guys - sorry if this is a stupid question, but I can't seem to figure out how to assign X/Y switching to my F1. It's set to X/Y alright, but how do I assign which block I want to be X/Y switched? I want it to change between X/Y states of my amp block, in any given preset. Thanks in advance...
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    7.0 will find you a new amp love

    I'm pretty sure you're confusing german with spanish there, Cliff. ;)
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    MAC's & Fractal Edit?

    My Macbook pro 2014 runs Ax8-edit okay, but it drags a lot, and generating the amp/presets lists takes some time, compared to my 2013 laptop. I've tried asking here on the forum, but no-one seems to get why. My wifes Macbook Air (2016) does the same - lagging and slow.
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Yup. I made it myself out of some cheap flight case wood scraps and a couple of other scraps of wood. If you're a bit handy, you could easily do it yourself - just buy some wood in a hardware store, and you can probably get the guys there to saw it out for you for a couple of bucks. The power...
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    AX8 V6.01 Released

    Getting somewhat mixed signals here. :D I find 6.01 beta a bit brighter than Q5, but I quite like it. I'm hanging on to my beta 6.01 for a bit to hear if others find it darker as well.
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    AX8 V6.01 Public Beta

    Thanks for the explanation. :)
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    AX8 V6.01 Public Beta

    Thanks for the reply - may I ask why it is designed like this? I mean, I'm sure a lot of people will tweak a preset, using only the gain, treble, level, etc. knobs, and then want to save - why is the extra step needed?
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    AX8 V6.01 Public Beta

    Possible bug: I'm using "large display - always" (It is so great to have that as an option - I'm loving it!), and tweak a preset on the unit (just some levels finetuning), I can't store the preset, unless I press "Exit" to go to the "stomp box screen". Is this intended or is it a bug? On...
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    FAS, you do me no good ... ;-)

    You seriously need to evaluate what the important things in life are. Not a joke. (Coming from a former semi-pro musician, who've destroyed a couple of relationsships in the past, in always putting music first)
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    AX8 V6.00 Public Beta

    Awesome - I'm really happy about the persistent large preset display. Much appreciated! :)
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    Low Cut, High Cut

    I'd definitely be interested. :-)
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    Dual Lock Size?

    May I be so bold as to NOT recommend Dual Lock? I've used it a lot 7-8 years back, and I grew more and more annoyed with it being so tough to take off that I practically destroyed the strips each time I tried. And it's very expensive too. Today I use original VELCRO PS-18. Much easier to use and...
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    Quantum 4 beta for AX8?

    These threads can be summed up as: :D
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    Top 5 AX8 amp models

    Cleans: AC30 Recent favourite: HWY 66 with Ac30 blue mix cab - try it! Dirt: Friedman Dirty Shirley Friedmand BE 5153 100 watt blue channel (recent favourite - real nice, at about 3-4 gain.)
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    Bigger Title - beta on Instagram?

    Yep - but I (and I could imagine quite a few others) run it as 1-4 presets, with 5-8 instant access effects switches, so it's not really relevant for me to see the FS page - I always use the same IA locations (Drive, Delay, Mod, etc), for muscle memory when I'm playing live.
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    Bigger Title - beta on Instagram?

    Of course, you're right, now that I see it again... If we could just get it to stay.
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    Bigger Title - beta on Instagram?

    I would love a bigger title - and the ability to make the title stay during performance. I think the max is 4 or ten seconds as is, and I would really like the option to make it just stay on the title. I almost never edit my patches during performance, but I could use the title to instantly tell...
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    Ax8 output knob not turning completely down?

    Okeydokey - just wondering if there was a fault with my unit. Can anybody help me with the XY switching on my F1?
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    Ax8 output knob not turning completely down?

    Okay? Pardon my dumb question, but where do I turn down then?
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    Ax8 output knob not turning completely down?

    Hi again guys - just wondering - shouldn't the output knob be able to turn the volume all the way down? Even when it can't be turned counterclockwise any more, there's still enough volume to be clearly heard. Also - I can't seem to figure out how to assign F1 X/Y switch to a parameter (e.g. Amp...
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    Sluggish Ax8 edit with Macbook?

    Thanks - I'm just still a bit baffled as to why my GF's Macbook Air (which only has 4gb of ram) is running very smoothly (scrolling cab and preset lists, etc), so is my PC, but my MacBook Pro with 8gb is dragging and lagging.
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    Sluggish Ax8 edit with Macbook?

    Hmm... I've been googling a bit, and can't seem to find any solutions - any help would be much appreciated?
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    Sluggish Ax8 edit with Macbook?

    Hi. I've just tried with a different cable - didn't help any. However, using my girlfriends Macbook Air (4gb ram, intel i5), there wasn't any problems. One of the problems is severe lag, when scrolling in the preset or cab list - that doesn't happen at all with the missus' macbook. I just took...
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    Sluggish Ax8 edit with Macbook?

    Hi guys - just had my Ax8 home from rehearsal to get some finetuning done with controllers, etc, in the comfort of my couch. I usually bring my Macbook Pro (2.4 gHz, i5, 8 gb ram) to the rehearsal space, to use it for Ax8 edit, and it works fine, although a bit sluggish - it takes some time to...
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    Wishlist; Locking the grid = no audio dropout?

    My impression, like I mentioned, is that it is NOT the change in amp algorithms that cause the dropout between presets - it is a byproduct of it being necessary to reconfigure the grid, as I've understood it. My idea is that by locking the grid, it would not be neccessary to mute the sound, even...
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    Wishlist; Locking the grid = no audio dropout?

    I'm in love with my Ax8 - best piece of amplification/modelling/effects device I've ever owned. There. I said it. However; I've used a Pod HD500, preamp pedals with Torpedo cab, and later an Amplifier, just before I got the Ax8. None of those can touch the Ax8 in feel or sound, but they do have...
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    AX8 V3.02 Release Available Now!

    Wow... Very impressed, not only by the update, but by the quick fix of Ax8-edit. Kudos! I just spent the last two hours discovering that the new firmware plexi, with Pete Thorns IR, is amazing. Just amazing. Seriously, try it out.
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    Of course, volume helps, but I'm still not convinced it's the direction I need to go - I've heard the punchiness in countless youtube videos, most notably Pete Thorns, and the Torpedo cab setup does it too - Pete uses an Axe as well, so I know it can be done. @ Cliff (I suppose?) First of all...
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    Well, now I've tried out some of your suggestions; The compression thing sort of works - it's more punchy, but I also lose some of the feel of the amp, which is a major tradeoff for me - a lot of the touch sensitivity and dynamics seem to disappear. At least with the amps built in compressor...
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    I usually use the boutique mix 2x12 for the top boost, and Green tv mix for the Plexi and Dirty Shirley.
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    Very interesting - I've never seemed to be able to get that out of it - do you have any examples of settings you could share?
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    Thanks for the tips - I'll give them a try, although I'm a bit sceptic about the compressor thing - I usually find compressors seem to take away a bit of punch? I just want some more clarity/punchiness of sound, not neccesarily a different or stiffer feel.
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    Ax8 - more punchiness/in your face-iness?

    Hi guys - new member of the fractal family, but a pretty experienced modelling user here. I've had my Ax8 for about 2 months now, and while I'm very excited about it, I'm having a little trouble; I'm primarily using the Top Boost, Dirty Shirley and Plexi amps, for all round cover band duty...
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    Would you really ditch your tube amp for an FRFR monitor?

    Yep - probably not if it's firing on all cylinders, but if you're doing that, I can't help you - you probably can't hear anything, anyway. ;) In the context of a live setting, with pretty standard stage volume for a tube amp, the Dxr10 is having no problems competing with his combos.
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    What expression pedal to buy?

    Can't remember who, but someone here recommended the Moog EP-3, so I bought one to try it out - it feels pretty solid, has great taper, and is a good height for standing next to the Ax8 - very inexpensive as well. :)
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    Would you really ditch your tube amp for an FRFR monitor?

    :)I sold my two last tube amps (Vox ac30 and Engl Blackmore with 4x12) about 2.5 years ago, when I dove headfirst into the modelling world - haven't looked back since. No, it's not the same as a "real" amp - but I have better sound than I've ever had before, I can hear myself great everytime...
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    Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

    Hi guys - new user here. Here's my board I built today, with my brand spanking new amazing Ax8. I already love it, and I cant wait to play this weekends gig. :D (Edit: pics fixed)
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