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  1. knoll

    Antirauhanturvaaja - Finnish Metal - 5 Song on YouTube

    Some of the songs are also already available on streaming services like Spotify:
  2. knoll

    Antirauhanturvaaja - Finnish Metal - 5 Song on YouTube

    ...and finally the next one "Täynnä kunniaa" after a short break (will be available in 30 mins) Täynnä kunniaa
  3. knoll

    Antirauhanturvaaja - Finnish Metal - 5 Song on YouTube

    Fourth release... This is a slower one with 6/4 time signature and some nice acoustic parts. Ihmisen uhri
  4. knoll

    Antirauhanturvaaja - Finnish Metal - 5 Song on YouTube

    Hi, I'm Knoll from Finnish metal band Antirauhanturvaaja. A longtime afx user. First the Ultra (which had the one year long wait list) and then the afx II. This is actually my first post with my/our own music. I've been a forum member here for ten years(?) or so, and even was on the old forums...
  5. knoll

    Karnivool Bass Tone - anyone nailed it?

    http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/77216-how-badass-bass-tone-karnivool-simple-boy-cover.html and http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/72164-raw-bass-tone-karnivool-%5Bw-patch%5D.html
  6. knoll

    Axe Fx 2 Fan Noise

    The fan size was increased to 80mm before Mark 2. Early models used 60mm fan.
  7. knoll

    TX Star Clean MV???

    Factory presets, default settings, etc: imo some work better with one guitar, others better with another guitar. Also, single coil vs humbucker (series vs parallel vs split) vs pickup selector all make big difference, and the guitar volume knob. I went through the factory presets using...
  8. knoll

    POLL for Week 2 of AOTW

    Very cool idea. My suggestions for amp of the week threads: - IMO, no need for own subforum. Instead, we could crosslink the threads and the "Amp: all models" wiki page. (wiki'd link to the '59 aotw thread.) - Also, no need to copy-paste the info from the wiki if the link to the wiki would be...
  9. knoll

    A compilation thread of free ultrares IRs

    Yes, that is easier. Plus all information stays in one thread. This forum has good mods, thanks.
  10. knoll

    A compilation thread of free ultrares IRs

    Start a second thread where you post new cabs. Put all the current cabs at the the beginning of the new thread and nicely describe that the new thread is only for your "adding cabs" posts and any discussion should go to the original thread, this thread.
  11. knoll

    Metallica tonematches/patches extravaganza v2.0!

    Instead of using the actual album sounds for Death Magnetic try to find Guitar Hero stems.
  12. knoll

    Do You Hear a Difference

    I did ABX comparison with Foobar2000 between the two after I had first aligned the clips in Reaper (hence different files names and format). Total: 18/20 (0.0% probability for guessing), details below. When listening closely, with headphones and loud enough to hear the details, there's...
  13. knoll

    RedBox Five - CAB Pack for AxeFx II

    Longer IR gives us two things. Early room reflections (if there are any) and better resolution. -previously: length 2048/48000Hz = 43ms, resolution 48000Hz/2048 = 23,4Hz -and today: length 8096/48000Hz =169ms, resolution 48000Hz/8096 = 5,9Hz No room reflections in these but better resolution...
  14. knoll

    RedBox Five - CAB Pack for AxeFx II

    Hi, could you please shoot us with the UR versions of these? I mean if you still have the box... and the time.. and the willingness.
  15. knoll

    Clark Kent's Petrucci IIC+ IR's

    I believe these are not in the ultrares format. Clark does have the long wav stored so ultrares files may be on their way.
  16. knoll

    Vocal Mic

    Shure SM7b paired with low noise preamp with enough gain.
  17. knoll

    Poll round two!

    Few seconds of silence between the clips will help. That gives ears time to "reset" and you don't compare the sound to the previous. Works at least for my ears. So what I did while listening these, I paused the player for a few seconds on IR changes. - Doing it this way, it was hard to pick...
  18. knoll

    Clark's FW12 SL68 test

    I do own all Redwirez IRs, and probably at some point will be purchasing OwnHammer IRs. I just think it should be legal to share the result of your own IR mix work, even though it consists of using copyrighted IRs. It's almost the same as capturing/mixing multiple IRs of a real cabinet and then...
  19. knoll

    Clark's FW12 SL68 test

    Technically IR is a very short track of sound and, more importantly, an impulse of an IR mix is not an "individual IMPULSE RESPONSE". Best to confirm from Redwirez before sharing. OwnHammer seems to be more strict and specific about not allowing sharing derivative works: "You may not .... (b)...
  20. knoll

    Clark's FW12 SL68 test

    I don't think there actually would anything illegal on sharing an IR of an IR mix that you've made. As long as the result of the IR mix does not equal any individual copyrighted IR, you should be fine. What do you think? What would be illegal is sharing the individual (copyrighted) IRs that are...
  21. knoll

    Sweet Rectifier!

    Bass sounds badass. What kind of signal chain did you use for that? Axe-Fx? Edit: Nevermind. I see that it's Nolly's. Should have read better post #6 :)
  22. knoll

    Axe-Fx II Firmware V12.00 Up

    You could get closer by adding some Room from the cab block or by using Reverb block.
  23. knoll

    Bypassed amp is enabled when other amp is inserted/deleted

    Hi, just a minor issue. I'm using fw 11.05. Steps to reproduce: 1. insert amp 1 2. bypass amp 1 3. insert amp 2 ---> amp 1 is enabled 4. bypass amp 1 5. delete amp 2 ---> amp 1 is enabled
  24. knoll

    My new go to High gain amp: Cornford MK50 II sim

    Axe or not, first one was way better sounding, imo.
  25. knoll

    Reverb goes where in a dual amp setup?

    I'd do it like this. Set the cabs' balance to left and right, join the rows and then run the reverb parallel to that.
  26. knoll

    Tap Tempo / metronome - How to sync it with a song?

    Is it possible to sync the tap tempo/metronome to a song? Lets say I start playing a song from iPod and want to sync the metronome exactly to the beats of the song. It seems impossible to do. What I'm wondering is why doesn't the tap tempo "reset" itself to the first tap when I start tapping...
  27. knoll

    How quiet is your setup with the II?

    Has anyone compared the noise level to actual amp without noise gates?
  28. knoll

    Axe Fest West Coast 2012 Video Comments Thread

    Any progress on the videos? Just checking if they're still being worked on and aren't forgotten.
  29. knoll

    Factory Cab 62 - 4x12 V30 LOVE, need infos ! :D

    #062 4x12 V30 visualized. Green for the cab, Orange for shunts only reference measurement.
  30. knoll

    RECTO!!!We finally got it right!!

    Recto - We finally got it right. SoundCloud - They finally got it right. All good now.
  31. knoll

    why is there a limit for blocks...why not 3 pitch blocks or 3 amp or whatever

    That would be great. Even possibility to switch existing drive blocks to stereo mode would be great.
  32. knoll

    Been Loving Playing My Acoustic Through The Axe-FX II

    I think the Fishman IRs thread got deleted or locked with links removed. Legal issues.
  33. knoll

    What happens when we hit FW11 ? (Axe FX III)

    When beta testers start selling their Axe-Fx II's.
  34. knoll

    Is Polarity an Issue when Plugging Axe-FX into 240 V Outlets?

    Polarity no, plug type yes. CEE7/7 (that you have) works in many countries but not all. E.g. In UK I think you need BS 1363 type plug. Check from Wikipedia what you need: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#Types_in_present_use
  35. knoll

    Anybody know what date Atomic is up to on CLR wait list?

    Sorry guys, I somehow thought this was about EU waiting list. I ordered the active wedge.
  36. knoll

    Does MIMIC clone gain taper as well besides eq?

    Is this based on you using actual Powerball with the same guitar and at about the same volume? Just saying that it maybe a perceived thing like others have said.
  37. knoll

    Amps that have surprised & impressed you in V10

    Are we listing the available amp models? ;)
  38. knoll

    V10 HIGH GAIN REVIEW

    ...but then you don't know how it feels ;)
  39. knoll

    Anybody know what date Atomic is up to on CLR wait list?

    Got on the EU list Feb 6, ordered yesterday, tracking number received today.
  40. knoll

    Will V10 make my Friday Night?

    Seems like it: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/66655-v10-update-19.html#post822626
  41. knoll

    Reamping I got hiss

    My guess is that he's using Radial to convert - low impedance, line level and balanced signal from interface's analog out to - high impedance, instrument level and unbalanced signal to axe's front input imho that is the correct way to do it (when going to the front input). Another imho...
  42. knoll

    JONESING FOR v10 RELEASE NOTES!!!

    I trust you, also trusting the release notes :) This update looks like the biggest one there's ever been. Thanks Cliff, and rest of the Fractal team.
  43. knoll

    JONESING FOR v10 RELEASE NOTES!!!

    Hah, so the whole MIMIC process has just been the biggest ever build up for an April Fool's. MIMIC P.A.F., don't know what the P stands for but A.F. must be April Fool's ;)
  44. knoll

    OwnHammer Mystery Meat!

    Yeah, it's not a mystery anymore if you let us know what they are. Besides, not knowing what they are force us to use our ears.
  45. knoll

    Apogee Users: +4dBu or -10dBv

    Apogee Symphony max input level for * +4dBu setting is +24dBu * -10dBV settins is +6dBV (that's about +8.2dBu) Axe-Fx II max output level is +20dBu which means you won't reach your interface's max input level with +4dBu setting. The difference between +24dBu and +20dBu is about 4.5V (RMS)...
  46. knoll

    The mother of all effects matching thread

    This has been interesting thread/blog to follow. Have you planned to continue this at some point?
  47. knoll

    Guess What Amp I Just Bought

    ...everyone can test the drop with their Axe-Fx and verify how well Cliff has nailed the model. You don't even need to replace the tubes or speaker.
  48. knoll

    Axe Fx II volume suddenly dropped in the output 1 (TRS)

    It may be unlikely that both crap out at the same time, but check the cables if you didn't use the same cables when you verified output 2
  49. knoll

    What do you set as your output level on the front panel?

    Around 1 o'clock into UFX line input. This gets me very close to 0dBFS in Axe-Fx = 0dBFS in UFX
  50. knoll

    Display issue or non-issue?

    I use Axe-Edit to update firmware (imo easier of the two). I'm on Windows 7 64bit. From the top of my head: - download, and extract the new firmware package to a folder - Axe: Utility -> On firmware tab press enter - Axe-Edit: From the menu choose Update Firmware --> choose the firmware .syx...
  51. knoll

    High pitched "ping" sound when playing loud

    I had some weird ping-ish noise, e.g. while strumming muted strings. Turned out the part of string between string locks and tunings posts was vibrating just enough to make the whole string vibrate a bit.
  52. knoll

    Best way to run Axe Fx II with Rme UFX and PT9???

    Guitar|Bass --> UFX instr input / (DAW) / UFX line outputs ==> Axe rear Input 1 L&R / Axe Output 1 L&R ==> UFX line inputs / (DAW) / UFX main outputs ==> Monitors or Guitar|Bass --> Preamp --> UFX line input ... or Guitar|Bass --> Axe front input ... I mostly use the first that allows alot...
  53. knoll

    Another V10 Preview II

    axe -> power amp -> original speaker
  54. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: Stereo - Using rear inputs, should L & R levels be the same?

    One faulty cable. I must have plugged the cables to same inputs when I thought that left was going to R and right to L. Apparently that's possible even if one of the cables was black and the other yellow. Usually I have bLack cable for Left channel and Red for Right channel. Next time I'm...
  55. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: Stereo - Using rear inputs, should L & R levels be the same?

    Nevermind, the analog inputs are ok. It was the usual suspect, Mr Faulty Cable.
  56. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: Stereo - Using rear inputs, should L & R levels be the same?

    Using input 2 gives the same result, left channel is much louder than right. Or actually the right channel is much quieter than the left channel, left channel levels seem normal. Using AES input, left and right channels are equal in level. So what's the thing with the analog inputs not being...
  57. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: Stereo - Using rear inputs, should L & R levels be the same?

    e.g. same recorded guitar track to both inputs. or two different tracks. Would be nice if the levels matched.
  58. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: Stereo - Using rear inputs, should L & R levels be the same?

    Settings: Main Input Source: Analog (In 1) Input 1 Left Select: Rear Input 1 Mode: Stereo Feeding the same signal to the rear inputs L & R (input 1), the input leds show that left channel is much louder than the right channel. Is this normal or do I have some incorrect settings? Swapping the...
  59. knoll

    MFC Tap Tempo = Tuner (response time)

    +1 for user configurable "long tap" timer.
  60. knoll

    Scene Incr & Scene Decr Are Not Working for Me

    Thanks. Scene increment/decrement showed "pedal". No wonder they didn't work.
  61. knoll

    Scene Incr & Scene Decr Are Not Working for Me

    MFC Firmware v2.15 Axe-Fx II Firmware v9.02 MFC <---CAT5---> Axe-Fx, no other cables connected to MFC MFC is in Axe-Fx II mode. TotalSync is On. IA09 Axe-Fx SCN DECR IA10 Axe-Fx SCN INCR When I press IA09, MFC display shows "SCENEx". x = number of previous scene. When I press IA10...
  62. knoll

    Using Scenes and Looper - Any advice on how to approach this?

    Short tap on reveal reveals IAs, long tap on reveal enables looper mode. That's how it's setup on my MFC.
  63. knoll

    MFC-101 New Firmware Version 2.15

    I noticed the same. Press IA with SCENE INCR --> MFC display shows the label of next scene but the scene doesn't change in the axe-fx. Didn't test SCENE DECR.
  64. knoll

    HELP!!! weird noise won't leave me alone

    Turn the gate off (temporarily). IMO these kind of issues are easier to analyze without gate.
  65. knoll

    Any chance of someone making an area here for beginners?

    Check these if you haven't already: Subforum for presets: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange Webpage for presets: Axe Change -The Official Site for Fractal Audio Presets, Cabs and More Wiki for Axe-Fx II: Axe-Fx II Wiki Home - Axe-Fx II Wiki
  66. knoll

    FAT BASS attempt / AXE FX II (no b7k haha)

    Awesome bass tone you've got there. I just checked the video / the song from your other thread. I lost count, how many riffs are there in that song? Looking forward for those patches.
  67. knoll

    I've recently been getting 'crackles' and 'pops' with my axefx2 when recording

    Buffer size should be ok. If the USB port change/reinstallation of driver won't fix the problem, try to see if maxing the buffer size changes anything. Of course raising the buffer size may not be what you want but just temporarily change it to make sure that it's not the cause.
  68. knoll

    Ways to split stereo signal into separate mono signals?

    Yes, just initial phase. First I quickly choose 4 IRs that I like and then start comparing them. Once I decide which one or two (blend) work best, I strip the vol blocks away and save the patch.
  69. knoll

    Ways to split stereo signal into separate mono signals?

    I can see a few applications for this but right now I'm comparing four IRs. Two stereo cabs into four Vol blocks. Vol block's Bypass Mode set to MUTE, enabling/disabling Vol blocks gives me sound through different IRs. It seems that I can also use Mixer block to "select" one of its inputs, e.g...
  70. knoll

    Ways to split stereo signal into separate mono signals?

    If I have a stereo signal, e.g. stereo cab block panned left and right, what is the best way to split the signal into two mono signals and process them separately? All I can think of is connecting stereo block into two Vol/Pan blocks and set their Input Select to Left Only and Right Only. Amp...
  71. knoll

    Will any new IRs be included in FW9?

    Yes, there was a mention about FAS going into a studio at some point. What ever happened to that?
  72. knoll

    Axe-Fest East

    You could name the event as Axe-Feast.
  73. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: L+R SUM - 6dB reduction for inputs but not for outputs

    My output 1 knob was maxed (as I was trying to get unity gain).
  74. knoll

    Input 1 Mode: L+R SUM - 6dB reduction for inputs but not for outputs

    Settings: Input 1 Left Select: Front Input 1 Mode: L+R Sum Output 1 Mode: Stereo Wiki Says: "If you would select Sum L+R instead, the signal level decreases with 6 dB." I run one row of shuts from input to output, no other blocks, noise gate is off, output balances are all centered. I feed...
  75. knoll

    Axe FX II - High gain amp showcase, 13 amp models

    This was great. Choosing different cabs/mics for each amp and making that combination sound good to you was the right way go. On most of the patches you used two cabs, did you pan both to center to create a mono blend? And while tracking/mixing, did you use the same patch and same post...
  76. knoll

    Quick Demo to show how the most subtle changes in IR make a difference

    Maybe Cliff could fit in some off axis mic models? That would give more options for stock cabs.
  77. knoll

    Ernie Ball VP JR as expression?

    I'm using EBjr and Rocktron Hex but on both you have to replace the taper if you want linear operation. Mission Engineering pedals seem popular but shipping to Europe is too expensive, IMO. Boss pedals (don't remember which models) have also been mentioned on the forums.
  78. knoll

    Why Master on "9" to emulate non-master amps and not "10"?

    It would be cool if it would go to 11 :), from 0 to 11.
  79. knoll

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 7.00 Public Beta

    5.04b was official release. b does not equal beta. Anyway, I'm also waiting for the actual 7.00 release.
  80. knoll

    Axe fx not booting up

    Do you get sound if you plug in and play? I had one of the led/screen cables loose inside the unit when I received it. Pushed the cable gently back to its connector and everything was ok.
  81. knoll

    Shunts?

    Editing using Axe-edit, yes. Editing using Axe-Fx front panel, no.
  82. knoll

    5.07 Freezes?

    So does v6 solve this freezing issue?
  83. knoll

    How "FRFR" is your hearing?

    At normal volume settings I can hear clearly up to 19kHz, also 20kHz but significantly quieter. If I turn up the volume, I definitely hear the 20kHz and maybe the 21kHz. I'm 32.
  84. knoll

    USB cable in the MCF-101 port...again

    Probably just by trying to plug in the cable while not being able to see the back of the unit.
  85. knoll

    Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun?

    I did a bit of googling around the subject and it seems it was a real leslie cab. Also, quite recently Chris has bought the actual leslie used on the album for himself/soundgarden. You should try rotary, compressor and peq. I don't know the order of the effects. Set up a mid boost with the peq...
  86. knoll

    Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun?

    You seem to be close. Have you tried this for fine tuning?
  87. knoll

    Which Redwirez files go into Axe II?

    Actually when you log on you're redirected to the correct page, i.e. My Stuff page. Just scroll down and you'll find the axe-fx II files. Another option is to download the IR packages again as they now contain also Axe-Fx II files.
  88. knoll

    Which Redwirez files go into Axe II?

    Log on to your account and go to My Stuff -> Downloads -> Updates
  89. knoll

    Axe II and MOTU 828 MK II (or similar interface)

    Definitely use Axe-Fx's input to plug your guitar in. For output (axe to motu) you can use digital (spdif to spdif) or analog (xlr to trs, two cables for stereo). If you choose digital, you must use 48kHz sample rate and Axe-Fx needs to be master clock (set motu clock source to external/spdif)...
  90. knoll

    external noises go to the audio signal

    No solution yet. Suggestion was to bend the cable from the INSTR in to motherboard if it was resting against the case. It was, and I bent it enough to not touch the case. Didn't help much if at all. I also disconnected the cable and it seems that it is the motherboard that picks up the...
  91. knoll

    [AxeFX2] Collection Thread

    Big collection :) This could be more useful if it would contain a bit more information about the presets/irs. The way I'm doing it is that I have the preset and a shortcut to the post where the preset is shared. So for each .syx file there is corresponding "shortcut to the post" file...
  92. knoll

    Can't extract new Firmware file??

    I had a problem once with 7-zip opening zip file in where some of the file names had Chinese characters. Don't remember which one but I used either WinRAR, WinZIP, or Win7's zip util to decompress the zip successfully.
  93. knoll

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 3.03 Up

    No and no. Only amp's internal sample rate and filter resolution changed. Output from the amp block, and axe-fx, is still the same hertz and bit wise.
  94. knoll

    Anybody interested in doing a ROS reamp?

    I really like the distortion on this. The lows are big and tight. Care to share the patch? I'd like to learn from your patch building skills.
  95. knoll

    This new firmware sounds great...

    9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0... ok, where is it? :)
  96. knoll

    This new firmware sounds great...

    You could get second II and run dual :)
  97. knoll

    For FBT Verve 12Ma Owners Only: Inverse IRs

    I'm definately going to try these. Last weekend I was measuring my Verve and tried to flatten the frequency response with peq. It sounded much better with the eq and you really noticed the Verve's scoop when toggling the peq on and off. I think 12ma becomes very usable and good sounding monitor...
  98. knoll

    Does anyone have the axe fx 2 Redwirez Bigbox IR that they can email me?

    Your worry may be unfounded. Your band is guilty only if it is the organizer/venue of the event where the cover song is performed. It is the venue's/organizer's responsibility to report the played songs and pay the appropriate fees.
  99. knoll

    external noises go to the audio signal

    Another test: Axe-Fx AES out connected to audio interface connected to studio monitors. Again, there it is loud and clear. yet another test: Axe-Fx and headphones only. I can hear the tapping.
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