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    How to set WAH to BYPASS, when pedal is not connected

    The plot thickens. Through all of these suggestions, at some point it started sort of working. At power up, but first preset will have the wah block on (with no pedal connected), but if I change presets (up and back down to my initial preset), it will default to off. It seems to be a fine work...
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    How to set WAH to BYPASS, when pedal is not connected

    Those pictures were after a fresh restart. I have done all of the steps outlined thus far. PC Reset ON, saved heel down/WAH off, rebooted, etc. The WAH block is set to ON, no matter what I do, when the pedal is unplugged.
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    How to set WAH to BYPASS, when pedal is not connected

    Unless I'm missing something (entirely possible!), I would assume this should work? External Control mapped to PEDAL 1 Initial Value set to 0% WAH Block control set to External Control 1 As can be seen above, the initial value is still at 100%. Perhaps this is a bug? Who/where would I...
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    How to set WAH to BYPASS, when pedal is not connected

    I'll need to see if I can switch the position. My pedal's default position is Heel down.
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    How to set WAH to BYPASS, when pedal is not connected

    This is probably obvious, but I cannot seem to find the setting that will automatically set the WAH block to BYPASS when there is no pedal connected to the FM9. I have somehow set this correctly on my Axe FX III, my Axe FX II, and my AX8, but not my FM9. Does anyone out there know where to set...
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    Waitlist Email

    Joined Waitlist 8-29-21 @ 11:59 AM EST Received invite 9-1-22 @ 2:08 PM EST Purchase Completed 9-1-22 @ 2:15 PM EST
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    Axe-Fx III Waitlist

    On list: Sept 9, 2020 - 2:59 PM (US - Pacific) Invite Received: Nov 12, 2020 - 10:28 AM (US - Pacific)
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    MIDI Out-in loopback - any issues?

    I have my III setup with a MIDI loop back, so I can split my FC to control Amp Channels and Multiplexer Channels for two separate virtual rigs. I have found no downsides, except that I cannot add another MIDI controller, without looping a second MIDI cable back to the Axe FX III.
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    FS WTS: AX8 - $900 +Shipping

    Updated price
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    [solved] FM3 won’t connect to computer & FM3-Edit

    I had a similar issue. Nothing I did would get it to connect. I could see the FM3 in Fractal Bot, but it would never connect to FM3-Edit. I installed everything on a different PC and it worked fine. I eventually just built a new PC for the Studio, and FM3-Edit installed fine and worked on the...
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    Just got my FM3- has anyone else noticed this?

    I didn’t test all of the blocks, but it was only the standard delay that I noted as significant. I removed the delay block From my preset and was okay with the gap. Reverb was good, chorus seemed to add a small amount of gap, but it was still usable. I don’t really use very many effects, but...
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    Just got my FM3- has anyone else noticed this?

    I meant literally just adding the delay block on the grid, not even configuring or switching channels with it between different scenes. It didn’t matter if was in the signal chain or not. I absolutely trust that FAS will resolve this, as I would assume this is just a software/bug type of issue...
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    Just got my FM3- has anyone else noticed this?

    I noticed the audio gap when switching scenes with different amp models got considerably worse (unusably bad for me) when a delay block was present in the preset (it didn’t have to be connected or active, just present). Without a delay block, it switched very quickly, on par with the III. I...
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    FS WTS: AX8 - $900 +Shipping

    Bump!
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    FS WTS: AX8 - $900 +Shipping

    I have a great condition AX8 available for sale. It is fully updated and works perfectly. I am located in Western Washington, north of Seattle. Would prefer a FTF in the Everett/Marysville area. Willing to trade toward an Axe FX III.
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    Need Help With New FM3

    At this point, I'm just going to build a new computer. I'm sick of this one, anyway. :p Built a new PC and that resolved this issue. I'm not sure if the old version of Windows 10 is what was causing this, as the Old PC would not update to the latest version. But all PCs that worked were on at...
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    Need Help With New FM3

    Yeah, I did that just now and it all installed and worked as expected. It's definitely something with the other PC. I reinstalled Axe Edit III and it is back up and running. I did notice the secondary PC is a running a slightly newer version of Windows, so I am in the process of updating the...
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    Need Help With New FM3

    Not unless there a newer version than they have posted in the obvious places.
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    Need Help With New FM3

    Fractal Bot is functional, I haven’t seen a newer version of FM3-Edit than the one I downloaded today. Is there a newer version, somewhere not obvious?
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    Need Help With New FM3

    Thanks, but that's not it. Power management is set appropriately. Fractal Bot can see the FM3, Windows responds to plugging/unplugging, and both the AX8 & Axe FX III work with the same port/cable. ETA: I have run as Admin and disabled power management.
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    Need Help With New FM3

    Here is the issue I am experiencing: FM3-Edit does not connect to the FM3 Troubleshooting Steps Thus far: I have installed both the Drivers from the FM3 Downloads page. I have swapped cables and USB ports. I have uninstalled everything and re-installed. I have restarted all connected...
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    FM3 Now Shipping

    Just got my invite and ordered! Waitlist: April 23rd @ 10:48AM PST / 1:48PM EST
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.05

    This reference to "Shred Mode" would be indicative that it is a JP2C model. They are VERY similar, but have their Input gain set differently. Channel 2 is slightly lower gain than Channel 3. On the JP2C, the pulling the Gain knob is similar to Channel 3 with the gain knob pushed.
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    Using an Axe-Fx by Fractal Audio live?

    To quickly answer your question: The Fractal Audio Axe FX products (Axe FX III, AX8, etc.) are Pre-Amps. In order to make them loud, you will need some sort of amplification, such as a power amp or a PA. If you would like to use a standard guitar cabinet, like a 4x12, you will need a power amp...
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    Down tuning with Pitch block, III vs. II

    Yeah, the latency is not enjoyable. We only do one song with the downtuning and I use guitars with floyds, I've been trying to avoid bringing two more guitars to every gig for one song. I have done the whole 'bring one more guitar, using the downtune patch as a backup in place of a second...
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    What's your FC pedal waitlist signup date/time?

    May 17th, 10:11 (EST)
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    Down tuning with Pitch block, III vs. II

    I didn't like the pitch transposing in the Axe FX II XL+ and didn't use it to down-tune. In the III, I think it is much improved as far as responsiveness goes. There is still some latency that you can feel, but you cannot hear. That is to say, I feel like I can hear it, but no one else can...
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    Silence between scene switching/channel switching

    I'm not one to complain about the gap, but I have noticed it. It is not as bad as the gaps on my Mesa Boogie Amps, so it doesn't seem to be something worth complaining about. In particular, I've had an annoyance with the gap when changing to my lead tone. In my practice room it was grating on me...
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    Honest Thoughts On Axe-Fx III, II and AX8?

    I currently own the Axe FX III and AX8. I previously owned the Axe FX II XL+ and Axe FX Ultra. I owned the Axe FX II XL+ for almost two years and spent a lot of time dialing in tones and tweaking settings, chasing perfection. When I got the Axe FX III, I was at a happy place with the Axe FX II...
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    FC-12: These photos don't do it justice

    While I am sort of on the fence with the FC-6/12, my understanding is that there are up to 12 preset layouts (8 global and 4 user), meaning you can think of the layouts as completely different FC units. If we use the FC-6 as an example, maybe one Layout is 6 scenes, one layout looper controls...
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    Timing on availability of exact specs/photos of FC-6/12

    Bigfoot? There are several of us out there. I find that a lot of controllers have very close-spaced buttons, which isn't a problem at home. But as lead vocal and lead guitar, sometimes I find needing to use the foot controller while playing and singing challenging... especially due to the...
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    FC-12: These photos don't do it justice

    That's good news, if these don't do it justice. I was on the fence between any FC and a different controller and these pictures got me leaning toward the FC-12. What are the dimensions of the FC-12? Thanks!
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    Timing on availability of exact specs/photos of FC-6/12

    When I signed up for the waitlist, it took a long time to receive my confirmation, and then when it did arrive, it stated the confirmation email was sent within the same minute I sent in my request. It makes me wonder if they have a slow email server/service that is overwhelmed right now and it...
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    Timing on availability of exact specs/photos of FC-6/12

    These look great. Even better than I anticipated. Two questions: Are they phantom powered via FASLINK II (I would assume external power for firmware updates or possible when chain several together?) Is the FC12 two rows of 6, or something else, like three rows of four or two rows of five and...
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    Timing on availability of exact specs/photos of FC-6/12

    I saw that and thought it was the best/most brutal trolling I had ever seen! :D
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    Wish Wish List: New Amps

    Mesa Boogie TC100
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    I don't know that reprimands need to be doled out. The last thing I wrote in my message on May 3rd was: "...I'm not mad; I'm just disappointed." While I would have preferred a dialog or acknowledgement, it could be (after having myself spent years working electronics support) the support tech...
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    I believe that Sharka and I had the same issue. But my issue seems different from what some of the other returns I've seen. I regularly police my spam filters. There were no messages from Fractal. Just messages about lovely singles in my area. :D
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    Not a spam issue. I use their support portal for correspondence.
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    Where to start with this... I had expected "unprecedented customer support"; but unfortunately, in this case, I wouldn't say I received that. You received your unit within a week. I imagine that's why griping on the forums wasn't a consideration for you. I wouldn't have had an issue with the...
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    Best Way to hook up the Axe-Fx III

    Question, what happens with the following configuration: Choose the first preset or another preset that has not been altered. Guitar > Input 1 on Axe FX III > Output 1 (1/4") > Mesa 2:50 > Cabinet Do you get signal and good volume out of the cab with the Output 1 knob turned up a little?
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    Best Way to hook up the Axe-Fx III

    If you change the Output 1 block to Output 4, do you get signal at the 2:50? It may not sound good like this, since the cab block is on, but it would rule out hardware issues.
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    Best Way to hook up the Axe-Fx III

    Do you mean Output 1 & 2? I would recommend using Output 1 for FOH, as all of the presets will have their Cab simulations set to Output 1. You can get XLR>TS or XLR>TRS cables if you want to use Output 2 for the 2:50, or just use Output 3 or 4 with the 2:50. I don't think the 2:50's inputs are...
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    I used to work for an electronics company, one of the main players in our industry, and we would do cross-shipping of warranty repairs with a credit card number. I offered this as a potential solution, but the message went unaddressed. Yeah, there are always potential issues with new product...
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    Yeah, it's great. Though, I do use dual amps 90% of the time, so the Ax8 isn't a perfect replacement for me. But it is lightyears ahead of my other guitarist's Boss ME50 or whatever it is. That thing is so bad I got the AX8 for him use live (and for me as backup, hoping I would never need to use...
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    Oh, I do have a back up. It's just that I am not in the tax bracket to have two or more Axe FX IIIs, so my backup is inferior (an Ax8), which I will be using rather than my other guitarist, who will now be using a much more inferior, old Boss product. The missing Axe FX will definitely have an...
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    My Axe FX III is back at the factory :(

    I'm pretty frustrated with the support process at this point. If I'm lucky I will get the replacement unit next week, and out of the 6 weeks it will have been since I ordered the Axe FX III, UPS will have had it longer than I have. I was told the best they can do is send out a replacement the...
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    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    That will cause you problems. It would get really complicated to work around that, when the simplest thing would be to set the Wah like a physical wah pedal, on and off with the switch. I've just started using all of my SP1s with auto engage, rather than deal with the switch. You can do this...
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    Mission Engineering SP-1 Step twice to turn on/off Wah?

    Tog = Toggle, in this state the Wah should toggle on and off as expected within the same preset/scene. However, if you switch presets (of if the scene changes the state of the Wah block), the preset will revert the Wah to its default (or programmed) state, regardless of the switch's physical...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Yeah, it seems pretty clear from those quotes. Though, it changes nothing really, because those posts are mid/late March, prior to me successfully rerouting my Axe FX III to a UPS store in early/mid April. If I had to guess, I would assume it has to do with my having signed up with UPS My...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Is this a new change? As much as I'm not a fan of arguing on the internet, 100% of my several Fractal Orders have worked with the change delivery to UPS Store, including my Axe FX III, last month. I have no reason to think I have a special relationship with any of the companies involved, but...
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    So, my Axe FX III is off on its way back from whence it came. Hopefully, I'll have a replacement unit sooner rather than later, as I'd already sold off my Axe FX II and I have gigs coming up. Here is the video of the issue.One thing to note, the clicks and pops near the end with Output 1 & 1/4"...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Do you have a UPS account setup (they are free)? You can divert shipments to UPS Stores for free. I always have pricey shipments delivered to the UPS Store, including (especially) Fractal Audio packages. I just request the new pickup location on my phone.
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    Thank you! I have submitted a ticket. Was your situation identical to mine and if not, how was it different?
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    It behaves the same with the USB cable or not. I have also verified that it does send the pop and hiss to my DAW and PA via Output 2. I think I just never had the speakers on before the Axe FX III. In this test, the Matrix was completely disconnected. I have created a video of the loud...
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    My Axe FX III (and the Axe FX II before it) are setup in a 6U Rack with a Furman Power distributor and a 2U Matrix GT1000FX. I normally powered up and down with the Furman. This has never been an issue until I used the other outputs on the Axe FX III. The Matrix make a quiet pop when you power...
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    I appreciate the response, but it's not really helpful for the issue at hand. I'm not looking for a work-around (I already have one of those). The issue I'm experiencing was not present with the Axe FX II and behaves differently depending on the output and type of cable I use. I'd like to know...
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    Questions for my fellow Axe FX III Owners - Possible issues

    I am having an noise/popping issues, and I am not sure if they are normal/expected. I'm using the Axe FX III into a Matrix GT1000FX into a Mesa Recto 4x12 in stereo. Here is the way my Axe FX III is wired: Guitar > Input 1 > Output 2 (XLR Outs) > Input of a Matrix GT1000FX Cables: Standard...
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    Waitlist for FC should be offered in order of iii waitlist

    So, on one hand you have a group of verified customers, who are early adopters of your new flagship product; many of whom are eagerly awaiting an accessory for said product. On the other hand you have a group of potential customers for your flagship product, who absolutely cannot use the...
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    Timing on availability of exact specs/photos of FC-6/12

    Not on mine. I had to make all of the MIDI assignments.
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    So, I did something silly.

    Yes to this. I'm very much looking forward to the evolution. For my test, I didn't want to try the cab emulation, because I think that will be a MAJOR point of divergence between the II and the III. The III obviously can do SO much more (more easily) than the II with IRs. I did notice that...
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    So, I did something silly.

    I hooked my Axe FX II XL+ up with my Axe FX III and ran them together into my Matrix GT1000FX. I used a scene selector to A/B the units instantly with a footswitch. I matched signal chains and added: Input 1 > Output 4, and Input 3 > Output 1 I ran output 4 of the III to the input of the II...
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    My Axe-Fx III Arrived Yesterday...

    I played until bedtime and went through all of the presets. I am very pleased so far. I can't wait for the FC6/12 to be released so I can stop using my Rocktron All Access to switch scenes. The UI is way better, but I'm still looking forward to Axe-Edit. Now to start creating my own preset! I...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    I don't think this roll out is all that bad, considering. When the iPhone 6 Plus was released, I had one ordered within 4 minutes of the midnight opening (I'm not an Apple fan boy, I just happened to be up and able to order one). I didn't receive the phone for nearly 2 months due to demand. I...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    When I transitioned from the Kemper to the Axe FX II, they ONLY thing I felt I was missing was the feel/responsiveness/tone of the pitch transposing. I had some reservations about upgrading to the III (obviously they didn't matter too much, since I ordered a III when I got the chance). But, if...
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    FCs for multiple band members

    Thank you! I like the idea of having two chains, switching back and forth. I will start experimenting with the when my III gets here on Wednesday (Fingers crossed!) If I am reading that correctly, will it require two buttons? Ideally, Amp X/Y and clean/dirty FX chains would be toggled with one...
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    FCs for multiple band members

    I'm all ears, how? I was toying with the idea of using a Stereo panner and using the left and right channels to split out signal paths, but I'd assume I would need to stop using scenes and program a single IA switch to both the Amp X/Y and Panner L/R. The Rhythm guitarist's chain basically...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    I didn't say apps the you had on your iPhone 5 stopped working. I said the apps I had stopped working. They were reliant on outside systems which evolved and broke compatibility. Even though I had changed nothing, I couldn't continue to use my device as I had been. The Axe FX products are more...
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    FCs for multiple band members

    In my band, I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford Fractal gear, but unfortuantely the other guitar player is not in a position to buy higher end gear. His gear doesn't sound as good as I would like, so I used my Axe FX II XL+ for both guitarists, controlled with my MFC-101. I used 5 scenes...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    OK, incorrect. Take the iPad 1 for instance, it worked fine. The way Apple requires app maker to update their apps, all of the apps I used stopped working as newer, unsupported versions of IOS were released. I literally had to sell it because I couldn't run the apps I was already using. With...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    Yes, I also find this to be an interesting argument. The Axe FX II still does everything it could do before the III was announced. It's not like a laptop or an iPad that will eventually not be able to run the latest versions of operating systems or Apps/software and will eventually stop being...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    Yeah, that was a major selling point. I'm one of those that had a second guitar player running through my XL+... I doubt I'll do that again (he's using my AX8 Live for now), but if they ever decided to do something like 4 amps with 2 channels instead of 2 amps with 4 channels, I would consider...
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    Is that an FX block? How many instances can we run?
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    So far I'm not entirely sold on the Axe Fx 3....

    I wasn't entirely sold on the III either. I hopped on the wait-list expecting that I would decide not to buy the III. I got my first Fractal product in June of 2016, an Axe FX II XL+. Then I sold my Kemper. Then I bought an FX8 for my JP-2C. Then I got an AX8, because I'm lazy and lugging my...
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    1st post, long time lurker. Request Sent: 1/29/18 @ 11:00AM EST Confirmation Received: 1/29/18 @ 11:00AM EST Invite Received: 4/4/18 @ 2:12PM EST I'm still waffling. ETA: Scratch that. I'm no longer waffling. Order submitted. Now... what to do with my Axe FX II XL+ and MFC-101.
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