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    Das Metal/Dizzy

    The Das Metal model was done purely on the schematic / by ear where as the Dizzy models are modelled from the real amp.
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    ernie vp jr as expression pedal

    I modded my EB VP Jr for linear rather than logarithmic taper. It was as good as useless before (with the All Access). Recently the string broke though and it's a complete pain in the arse to fix so I've decided to get a couple of the Boss ones. I prefer them I think. Sure, they're bigger...
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    The EUs AFX2s are HERE! Cliff! Everyone!

    I checked my tracking last night to see mine was stuck in Melle DE. But it surprised me and arrived this morning at my door in the UK. Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky!!! :D
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    The EUs AFX2s are HERE! Cliff! Everyone!

    Paid for mine today. Expecting it to ship next week. Signed up 10th of May.
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    how to make a REAL comparrison between real amps and axe fx II

    1. Set up 'real amp' recording chain: Guitar --> Amp --> Cab -->Microphone --> Desk 2. Take IR of the above Cab and Microphone combo, but using your favourite linear power amp. Put that in your Axe-FX preset. 3. Split guitar signal using buffered device, play in to the two rigs. 4. Compare...
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    Two amps are better than one....

    I like to run two amps. I don't have the II yet, but with my Ultra I like to run two amps together. One dirty, one crunch. Or one clean and one slightly dirty. An AC30 and a Twin, or a Diezel and a JTM45. I wonder if this will still be the case when I get my hands on a II. Anyone...
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    MFC-101 doesn't like Linear Expression Pedals?

    Yes, this is it! The All Access does require a reverse taper. A simple soldering operation later and I'm back up and running. Thanks to you and JJ. I can confirm the MFC-101 DOES like linear expression pedals. Just make sure you got it the right way round. ;)
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    MFC-101 doesn't like Linear Expression Pedals?

    Possibly. When I modded the pedal I set it up so that it would work over one TRS cable. So, I guess it could be backwards, but if so it was backwards for the All Access which works fine.
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    MFC-101 doesn't like Linear Expression Pedals?

    I have calibrated it, yes.
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    MFC-101 doesn't like Linear Expression Pedals?

    I've just switched over from the Rocktron All Access to the MFC-101. The MFC-101 has the latest firmware. I'm having a problem with my expression pedal though. It's a Ernie Ball VPJr modded to have a linear tapered pot in it. This works 100% fine with the All Access. Halfway on the...
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    Able to create Presets based on IA states using the same Axe FX Preset

    I'm with everyone on this. From the manual: Whenever you load a new preset, the On/Off states of Axe-Fx IA switches are determined dynamically based what is saved in the Axe-Fx, and shown on the LEDs of the MFC-101 to indicate what is found for the assigned effect: GREEN=Effect Present &...
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    The new MATRIX GT800FX. THE amp for THE Axe-Fx

    I'd like to hear more opinions too! Especially as the Marshall 8008 is pretty much £400 cheaper! (based on used price). I think the 8008 might struggle for power though on loud gigs, particularly with the impedance mismatch between amp and cab. There's either something I'm just not getting...
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    The new MATRIX GT800FX. THE amp for THE Axe-Fx

    I got one of these recently. Was quite surprised to hear that it is almost indistinguishable from my Marshall 8008 when running through an Orange 4x12. Any sonic difference is so so slight to my ears. Tin ears perhaps? Lol. The Matrix is better spec'd. 2.7kg lighter too.
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    Axe-Fx Frontplate / Faceplate turned brown - seller said this was normal ... is it?

    Looks awesome!
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    vandal and fractal fx

    Great playing and sounds. Band sounds great. I nearly always turn the mid control all the way up!
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    New Firmware Day!!!

    ******************************************************************************* 10.05 Fixed periodicity issue with white and pink noise generators in Synth block (Ultra only). Fixed frequency errors in Resonator block (Ultra only)...
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    Orange Amp with axe fx using 4 cm (4 cable method)

    1) My levels were set pretty similar to yours actually. I didn't adjust any levels inside the unit once my patches were setup, just adjusted the front control knobs. Although I remember one of my output knobs was variable depending on the level of the Rockerverb. 2) No, I sold the Rockerverb...
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    Orange Amp with axe fx using 4 cm (4 cable method)

    Might be replying a bit late for you to still be checking on this post... But I had the exact set-up you were describing. Axe-FX and Rockerverb 50. It was good. I always thought the clean on the Rockerverb was too clean, and I didn't really think it worked out great with pedals. But the gain...
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    Do Any of You Use AES/EBU?

    I use it to connect to a Motu 896HD.
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    triggering presets from another midi unit?

    The manual suggests it receives program change commands. Again, going by the manual, it doesn't receive control change though, which is a shame. I like to sequence some changes.
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    How to run 2 amps at once???

    Indeed. The Axe-FX matrix works a lot like real life. Just think of each of those empty squares as a bit of space in your studio / music room / bedroom. And you got loads of patch cables.
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    Usage of an American Axe-Fx in Europe

    Nope. Axe-FX power input is auto-ranging.
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    Delays make the tone worse?

    An amateur mistake is to not raise the level accordingly in relation to the mix control (I just run my delays in parallel, 100% wet, so I don't have this problem) If you don't adjust the level properly then when you engage the delay you loose a little bit of volume.
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    Speaker Frequency Range Question?

    Well yeah. You asked if you should. Well you don't have to, but you could! Scott Peterson filters a lot of the low frequencies and the high frequencies. Search his threads. Or it might be on the wiki somewhere. The speaker can produce the frequency, as you can clearly see there is a SPL in...
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    Can you run bass guitar or even voice through the Axe Fx?

    Re: Can you run bass guitar or even voice through the Axe Fx The analog/digital converter cannot be damaged, because all it does is detect the electric impulses coming from the guitar, and sends those out in digital numbers. The electric voltage coming from a bass guitar or a microphone is not...
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    Speaker Frequency Range Question?

    Because after 5000Hz you can see the Sound Pressure Level drops off rapidly by around 20-30dB which is more than enough to make it pretty much inaudible compared to the stuff. Same with the bass end. Remember decibels is a logarithmic scale! For example: If you are standing next to a jack...
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    The Expanded Atomic Reactor Series Is Now In Stock!

    Nice stuff!! Very interested in the monoblock power amp. Couple of questions: 1. Any plans for a rack-mount kit, or indeed a rack mountable version? 2. 8 ohm output only? Will it cope with an 8 ohm --> 16ohm mismatch?
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    Axe-Fx Std. and Ultra Version 9.03 Firmware Available

    Cheers for the Orange RV sim Cliff!!! One thing I voted for on the wish list and added to the amp wish list thread because (before Axe-FX) I had a Rockerverb 50, and thought it was the best channel switcher I had owned. Loving this model of it.
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    Atomic Family Photo (from NAMM)

    Is there a rack mount kit to rack the power-amp?
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    Is Your Axe Fx Enough?

    If you want to run two amps, and two cab blocks I recommend the Ultra, as the rest of the space runs out fast.
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    Fractal Audio News @ NAMM 2010

    Monoblock power amp. Excellent. Should be sweet with some real cabs.
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    What's a good solution for converting from 48KHz to 44.1KHz?

    My audio-interface, a Motu 896HD, does sample rate conversion internally. That might be a spec on yours too.
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    we need a better wha block??

    From the Wiki: Clyde Wah You can Emulate the Clyde Wah by setting the Wah Block to: * TYPE: Bandpass * FMIN: 369hz * FMAX: 2369hz * RES: 4.17 * TRACK: 5.08 Bad Horsie Wah Here are the settings for a limited edition, signed by Vai himself, white model Bad Horsie: Type...
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    Fender Deluxe - Am I crazy?

    Deltones, What is your recording chain? Are you using the digital or analogue outputs? If digital, have you set your sample rate correctly?
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    Tele into cranked Plexi clip.

    How are you recording by the way? Analogue out? or digital outs?
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    Fender Deluxe - Am I crazy?

    Yep!!! Drive is akin to 'volume' on the amps of yesteryear.
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    Ultra Firmware Version 9.00 Released

    Thanks for the update Cliff!!! :D Why are a lot of you guys hitting the "update all presets" button? I thought we only did that when instructed to do so by the release notes? Some of you old dogs tell me I'm correct on this please!
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    Upgraded from 7.x to 8.09 and . . .

    Didn't know this feature was in there either. Must have defaulted to 0 on my Axe-FX when I upgraded. That's a great use for it there though! Thanks.
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    Mixing clean parallel with a heavily distorted signal?

    For my dirt sounds I mix a high gain amp, with a crunchy mid-gain amp. I just control the relative levels using the level control in each block. Although, using a pan-control would probably be easier. For my clean sounds I mix a pristine clean amp, with a dirty clean amp. One that's on the edge...
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    Atomic Reactor FR amp with Pod X3 Live into FOH

    I think you'd get closer to the sound you are hearing out of the Atomic Reactor by using the 'Thru' rather than micing it up! But if you want to mic it up, don't forget it is a 2-way design so you will want a microphone on the main driver, and a microphone on the tweeter if you want to capture...
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    Patiently waiting for 9.0?

    That would be sweet.
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    Can the Axe-fx handle REAL surf reverb?!

    +1 on a boing parameter!
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    The Trumpet Challenge (TTC)

    Nice idea. Would be cool for that Muse - Darkshines solo effect.
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    Ultra Firmware Version 8.02 Released

    To those guys that are complaining about the clean boost thing: I haven't installed the firmware yet so I can't try this, but... ...what if you turn the gain up a notch? Just a little bit? That should hopefully bring all your level back whilst still being clean.
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    Download Complete, but problems.

    +1 to this. Always read the release notes!
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    Who can count high?

    Hmm, I'm gonna need Cliff to add in more space for user presets.... :lol:
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    List that correlates an amp to an Artist/Song...

    Re: List that correlates an amp to a specific song... Aren't Boutique 1, and Boutique 2 Matchless Chieftain simulations, and aren't those guys Dumble users?
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    New ATOMIC/FRACTAL AMP.....

    +1
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    Amp sim requests

    +1 to this. I'd like to see this amp. Or my personal preference, the Orange AD series.
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    Nearfields inaccurate, NS10s??

    Have a read of this: http://www.soundonsound.com/pdfs/ns10m.pdf It will tell you lots about the NS10s and why they are popular as a reference monitor. I also like looking at the waterfall plots showing the decay time, which seems to be something people rarely consider. Here's the summary...
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    Better Noise Gate algorithm

    I'm in the same boat as JJ, except I don't use the gate at all so I don't want a 2% increase to ambient CPU use. Apologies to those who want the gate!
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    Axe-FX Ultra reviewed in Sound on Sound magazine.

    Noticed the Axe-FX Ultra is reviewed in the June 2009 issue of "The worlds best music recording magazine" Sound on Sound. The review can be found in the magazine, or on the site here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun09/a ... /axefx.htm (But you can only read the first 2 paragraphs unless you...
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    Thanks! But the exceptional work is all yours! I mean I hardly did anything, I didn't use the advanced parameters and obtaining the IR wasn't that difficult after reading a few posts in the IR section of the forum.
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    I plan to upload it to the new Axechange site when it materialises.
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    I'm flattered!! I really think someone with better ears than mine, and a better listening environment, could do a much better job though, and get it dead on. As I mentioned, I didn't use any of the advanced parameters to get this close, just Drive, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, and of course...
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    Thanks. I just checked the saved amp settings to the default. Turns out I didn't use any of the advanced parameters, or indeed the odd ones on page 2. Just the ones that feature on the front of the real amp. Drive, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Master. It wasn't a stock JTM either.
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    The jokes on all of you, these clips were both from the same Peavey Bass amp. :D Actually, all the As were the Axe-FX, and all the Bs were the real amp and cab. It's been interesting reading your thoughts and opinions, thanks for sharing them. A = Axe-FX B = Real amp and real cab.
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    Generic Axe-FX vs Real Amp clips + the Joy of IRs.

    Long post alert!! (A clone of my post at HRI) I was experimenting with creating and uploading my own impulse responses to the Axe-FX cabinet modelling block the other day. (Turns out it’s not that hard, I was inspired by Armin's guide.) A friend of mine was round with his Marshall JTM45 RI...
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    Unofficial upate on the Fractal MFC-101 Midi Floor Ctrl...

    Those are 8 modifiers in the Axe-FX, not 8 IA's aren't they? There seems to be some discrepancy around these parts as to what an 'Instant Access' button actually does. Some seem to describe it to access different patches, but I've always heard the term used to describe a button that can bring...
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    Keep Global Cab Sims On Even Though I Use a Guitar Cab?

    +1!!
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    digitech whammy effect? with fractal?

    I imagine the best thing to use to get a whammy sound out of the Axe-FX would be the Pitch block set to Whammy mode. Just a guess though. ;) 8-) Your wah pedal won't be able to control it, you will need an expression pedal, or a volume pedal and a insert-lead. I use one of the Ernie Ball...
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    Axe vs. the "real" thing...

    Psychoacoustic perception is a bit more than just that. It applies to all sounds!
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    New IR test (three guitars)

    Nice work, I'll be keeping an eye out for this if it is shared. Or if it has already be shared, I shall have a go.
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    Midi Wishlist

    Should have read the manual. Twice. ;) Hope you haven't spent too long programming controllers!
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    Amp sim requests

    Nice additions. I look forward to them. I'd like to see an Orange Rockerverb 50. 4 x 6V6 output section so perhaps offers something different? Also I'd like to see an Orange AD30 or AD15, just because I have the real deal. Cornford Mk50 would be cool as well. Of course, there are more amp...
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    Using Axe-FX "As an Effects Unit with a Combo Amp"

    It means you can use the Axe-FX as a preamp using it's amp models, or you can use it just for effects. The sentence you quoted means that if you want to use your 'real' amp then you need to make sure the Axe-FXs effects loop block is in your virtual signal chain with in the Axe-FX. If you do...
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    Axe PC

    And possibly also what makes it work so well with playing dynamics, and guitar volume knob adjustment? Which presumably Cliff would want as part of the VST version as well? Otherwise, my fail.
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    Axe PC

    Because the Axe-FX front end, contained in this bit of hardware is rumoured to contain "secret-sauce" that is crucial to the Axe-FXs good sound.
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    MFC 101 - Price? European availability

    I've got an All Access with an Ernie Ball Jnr Controller plugged in to it that I use to control the Axe-FX. Can't think of any issues off of the top of my head.
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    MFC 101 - Price? European availability

    Whoops.
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    MFC 101 - Price? European availability

    I reckon you can. I think you can buy the All Access at that price you mentioned and then sell it in a few months or so for about the same amount. I think the FAS is still a few months away.
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    FAS and Axe-Fx Logo Gear?

    Maybe I'm just a fashion whore with narcissistic tenancies, but I couldn't see myself wearing Fractal Audio branded clothes, especially with slogans like "redefining digital audio" It's just not rock 'n' roll! But there are people that would buy Fractal branded stuff, so it is potentially a...
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    Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR - UPDATED 7/27/09

    Re: Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR Well it's still FRFR so in theory you should be hearing what the audience hears. No FRFR is going to completely match what the audience hears though, because they're all different. The closest match is probably if your current monitor matches the PA system...
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    Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR - UPDATED 7/27/09

    Re: Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR I think it is possible to have the punch of a real speaker from a FRFR. First of all, a FRFR of course contains a real speaker which suggest it to be possible. Atomic might have come up with a system with a time response that exhibits a better than average...
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    Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR - UPDATED 7/27/09

    Re: Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR I think sometimes people get so caught up over flat frequency thing that they forget or don't realise about the time response aspects of a speaker. Possibly the time response can show some of those differences in those hard to define adjectives like sweet...
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    Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR - UPDATED 7/27/09

    Re: Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR The tubes are simply just used for amplification, providing volume, just like in tube hifi amps. The only reason you crank a tube-amp is to get them to break up to provide that distortion desirable to guitar amps. With an amp like this you want to run it...
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    Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR - UPDATED 7/27/09

    Re: Announcement: Atomic Reactor FR To me it sounds like you will need 2 powered versions for true stereo.
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    Psionic Triad / Korg SDD-3000 Pre-Amp in the Axe FX

    I'm guessing 'legal' also means it is going to be an official model, named with the brand name rather than some generic name.
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