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  1. J

    Anything like the Kemper "Space" setting for us headphone guys?

    So I have been long time Fractal guy since the AXE I Ultra. Recently, I got a Kemper to mess with and I quickly realized that the headphones through that unit just sounded so much more "real" and "amp like" to me than the Axe. After extensive testing I realized what was going on. The Kemper...
  2. J

    Fixed PC and DAW audio glitches and goes out of tune with digital artifacts every 10-15 seconds

    On 1.05 on USB, every 10-15 seconds that I play back audio, I get a bunch of crackle and the audio that pitches out of tune for a couple of seconds. If I record audio, I also have this occur on top of my recorded audio as well.
  3. J

    1.04 killed all audio other than guitar itself.

    Nothing coming from my PC will play. Not in my daw. Not in a browser. Not from windows media. Confirmed 1.03 still works.
  4. J

    Recorded audio in FM3 is a few MS ahead of where it should be.

    I have NEVER had this issue with my Axe II or III but my new FM3 is doing this every track. It's off by a noticeable amount after recording. Anyone seen this? I'm on studio one. Edit: I also have tons of pops and clicks when using the FM3 as DAW interface. never happened with previous Axe...
  5. J

    Any way to have the Axe interpret incoming PC messages as CC instead?

    Basically, I have a midi pedal that ONLY does PC messages. Is it in any way possible to have to axe interpret these as CC so I can swap scenes instead of only being limited to preset switch only?
  6. J

    Awful hum when connecting Mic -> Preamp> Axe-FX III USB

    I'm trying to take my condenser mic, run it into a Pre 73 preamp, and then run that into my Axe-fx III to record via USB in Studio One. No matter what input I use, there's an awful hum on the Axe-FX III. I can't get it out. tried a lot of stuff. Nothing works. Ideas?
  7. J

    I made a Vintage 30 IR shootout video with 12 cabs from various IR vendors

    I hope this is useful to you guys. I have a lot of IR's. It's an addiction. Besides the ones included in the AXE-FX III I have a lot of Ownhammer and Celestion IR's. I also have a lot from the Fractal store. I decided to use the AXE III to make a reamped IR shootout. I think you'll agree...
  8. J

    Detailed Amp Sim Walkthrough Video #2: Bogner Shiva!

    Some of you may remember me doing one of these on the Matchless Chieftain a couple of weeks ago. I had some positive feedback and also a lot of suggestions on how to improve. I took everyone's thoughts into account and tried to improve the format here. There are now a lot more sound clips, a...
  9. J

    I'm surprised people don't share their saved Blocks more

    With the usefulness of the Block Library, I'm surprised this isn't a thing. I know it has happened a couple of times in the past: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/50-delay-blocks-and-15-presets-available-v19.100655/ I'd love to see more people share their blocks with certain pedal...
  10. J

    Creative ways to use Axe-Fx III and FX8 together

    For a while now I have been controlling my AXE FX III with a crappy Meloaudio Midi Commander. It's terrible. You can't select scenes and it's basically useless to me. My plan long term was the purchase of an FC6. However, when I saw today that the FX8 was on sale for $500, I decided that I...
  11. J

    Detailed Amp Sim Tutorial Video: Matchless Chieftain

    I know I asked about the possibility of people's interest in this sort of thing. This is my trial run, and I'm very open to criticism. There are helpful time stamps in the descriptions. Already, I have a few nitpicks to work out next time. -Better sounds leveling between guitar/voice over...
  12. J

    Amp Model Specific Youtube Tutorials: Is this something you would be interested in?

    Long story short, I run a very modest but quality (I think) Youtube channel. I have been an Axe-FX user for almost 10 years now, and currently have an AXE III. Something I have always wanted is a Youtube series that goes deep into the nitty gritty of each model (like Yek's writeups) but does...
  13. J

    Anyone know the differences between these cloud reverbs?

    Nothing about them in the updates. I'm curious.
  14. J

    What cab pack should I buy? ML, AUSBuddy, York?

    So I see there's a few sales going on for Fractal, and in the past I have been a total Ownhammer devotee. I have a TON of Ownhammer stuff I've bought over the last 3-4 years, but haven't ventured into much else. I have the following from OH: Orange 4x12 Bogner 2x12 Bogner 4x12 Vox 2x12 GnR...
  15. J

    Favorite amp for 80's hair?

    Besides, of course...Big hair. ;)
  16. J

    Which Cab Pack should I get?

    Amps I use the most: Hot Cat AC15TB Chieftain AC20 Rockerverb Plexi
  17. J

    Updated after 6 months... I'm totally lost. Can someone give me the quick notes?

    Amps sounds super bassy. So many options. So much added stuff. What all happened?
  18. J

    Programming the Axe-fx to work with a poorly tapered expression pedal.

    I have an expression pedal tied to my input volume on all my presets. Unfortunately it is not the best. Basically, 60% of the on screen travel occurs within the first 10% of pedal's own movement. (If that doesn't make sense, I can try to be more clear) Anyway, what controls do I need to...
  19. J

    So is Producer Pack 3 the only Ultra Res IR's available right now?

    I'm a bit confused on this.
  20. J

    I need someone to run a test for me - (headphone vs output 1 jack)

    I just ran a test where I recorded both the 1/4 output from the front headphone jack and another from the rear left 1/4 Output 1. Listen for yourself, the difference is massive on my unit. For anyone who cares I used a Tascam 1641. I want someone to run the same test and upload the results...
  21. J

    How do I route my Computer audio through the Axe-fx matrix before it hits the output?

    When using the Axe-fx II as a sound card, I want to route my audio through the effects matrix before I hear it. There's got to be a way to do this but I can't find it in the wiki.
  22. J

    Questions about Axe-fx as sound card

    I decided to try using my Axe-fx II as a sound card/DAC for Studio One since the converters seemed very good. But I have a few questions. 1. For some reason the playback audio coming out of the Axe-fx sounds somewhat less bassy than the audio through my PC sound card. Now my first thought...
  23. J

    Do I need a headphone amp with the II if I use higher impedance cans?

    I just got some K701 headphones with are notorious for needing a good amp to drive them. Does the II have enough power to drive them already?
  24. J

    Brownface Deluxe? Or closest thing to it?

    I could have sworn there was a Brownface Deluxe in the Axe-fx... I can't find it. Did it get renamed or something? If not, what amp would be the closest tonally?
  25. J

    AD30 Clean into a real Matchless Cab (Worship stuff)

    So I have an actual AD30 head and this was my test to see how the model sounded "mixed." Since I play a lot at church I was really excited when this model came out. I decided to run it into a Matchless 2x12 I have and do a track with it. My review of the model is that it gets an A+...
  26. J

    I wish someone would do a Gretsch or Filtertron tone match.

    It would make me a happy happy man.
  27. J

    The Ruby Rocket has way too much gain?

    I may be crazy. But I've played a Rocket before and it doesn't have anywhere close to this much gain. Anybody notice this? Perhaps I've forgotten something.
  28. J

    Any way to simulate the AC20 dlx in 12AX7 mode?

    Surely there has to be? Otherwise I would think it would've been modelled.
  29. J

    Axe-fx II on my indie/pop solo record

    So this is something pretty different from most of the classic rock/metal recordings you'll find on here. I'm a 23 year old solo artist who used the Axe II on my new cd. It's very pop oriented but I feel like I got some really cool tones in there. I guess this is a good example of what the...
  30. J

    How to run the Ecstasy in Plexi mode?

    I know there's a way to do this because i think Cliff said how to at one point. But I can't find the thread to save my life, and since that was 5 or 6 firmwares ago it might have changed anyway.
  31. J

    Is anyone postponing recording until 10.00?

    I am....and it's making me crazy! I've got a solo album that's 80% of the way done right now. Set to release in March and it just needs guitar tracking done. But I am being a good soldier and awaiting the 10.00 to grace my songs! Anyone in the same boat?
  32. J

    Euro blue/red in plexi mode?

    I swear I read in the wiki that if you change the euro blue tonestack to plexi and then do a 2nd tweak, it will effectively put the model in "plexi" mode. I remember this because I tried it and it sounded great. But for some reason that tweak has disappeared. Anyone remember it?
  33. J

    Does anyone have a good 1x12 or 2x12 IR with Vintage 30's?

    Kinda want one for the suhr...
  34. J

    Questions about amp matching vs tone matching (confusion)

    I'm just totally lost here. Maybe I'm making it too complicated. Tell me if I'm correct or wrong. Tone Match: You are basically stuck with whatever tone you get. You aren't supposed to use the amp controls to change it. You can't use a cab sim with it since a cab was already captured...
  35. J

    Poll: Axe-fx II vs Empress Compressor shootout (clip included)

    One of the first things I wanted to do when I received my Axe-fx was to try and see if I could "clone" or even dial in a better "always on compressor" than my trusty Empress. A quick word on the Empress. It's a great compressor. Easily the best pedal comp I've ever had. It will pretty much...
  36. J

    Wish someone would do a Morgan/HC30 review!

    Haven't gotten to play these tone matches yet but I would really like it if someone who has played the real deal would chime in. I love love love the HC30 and the Morgan I played.
  37. J

    Going from the standard to the II... What do i need to know?

    I have had a standard for 3 years. Finally getting the 2. I have been out of the loop for a while. Just from browsing around it seems i have a lot of reading to catch up on. But what are the essentials that i need to know? What is most important?
  38. J

    HELP! My axe-fx is acting crazy!

    I've had this thing for 3 years and never had something like this happen. Let me explain. Last night I was playing as normal. Had an amp and cab block set up in a dry patch. Left the room for 2 minutes. Came back in. Picked up my guitar and noticed the signal was much quieter and it...
  39. J

    Peak FCB4N2 cc change question

    Is there any way to make this thing to cc on/off switching? I have read that there is a way but I can't figure it out.
  40. J

    The neverending "pedals in the loop or out in front" debate

    I have looked up every thread on this subject. And despite a lot of conflicting opinions and differing answers on the subject, this is what I've found. -Many pedals and especially Dirt pedals will always sound better out front because the axe-fx input wants to see an instrument level signal...
  41. J

    Scott's JCM800 guide for the Axe 1?

    I know he made a tweaking guide for the 800 and the matchless. Anyone know how to find those? I did a search but cannot find the exact ones.
  42. J

    Shimmer/organ preset for standard?

    There's tons of clips on youtube of people's shimmer presets. (You know the ones.) But I have searched and searched and cannot find one for the standard. I know one exists because I have seen people use a standard to get that sound. Help?
  43. J

    Using the Tube Pre sim as a vocal mic preamp in studio?

    First of all, this might be a ridiculous idea. I'm not sure. And that's why I'm asking. At the moment I'm setting up my home studio. Just got an SM7b for my vocals. Unfortunately I don't have the money right now for a big fancy RNP mic preamp or anything. But I was wondering...would...
  44. J

    I spent 3 years trying to like the delays in this box

    And I've finally given up. I love this unit. It does so many things so so well. Even if it didn't even have delays, I would still own it. But there's no telling how many hours I've spent staring into the green light trying to dial in a delay sound I don't hate, wondering why it...
  45. J

    M13 as midi controller (possibly silly question)

    So right now I have a ground control pro I'm using to control an Axe FX Standard. I only use it for simple patch changes. That's it basically. No cc changes or expression or anything. Just PC messages. I kind of feel like I'm wasting it. What I really want to do is get an M13 and use it...
  46. J

    Me doing some upbeat Hillsong on the Axe

    Here's something I threw together on youtube today when I got bored. Everything is axe-fx except the delays which is a Timefactor. I love the sound I got with the Brown Eye and an alnico/greenback combo sim. Chimey yet juicy. ‪Run - Hillsong United (guitar cover)‬‏ - YouTube
  47. J

    Question about Top Boost and other non-MV amps

    I know this has been answered 1,000 times but I can't remember and I can't find it in the wiki where it says. If I remember correctly, the Master Volume parameter in the Top Boost, as well as all the other amps with a single volume knob, acts as a db volume only while the drive acts as the...
  48. J

    Please no more 6L6 amps!!! (visual aid inside)

    I counted up every amp in the new Axe II and realized something quite surprising. Even with the new EL34 Cameron model, the contrast here is just crazy. Yes I know I should be thankful for what I'm getting, but for guys like me who really just stick to EL84's and 34's this is a bummer...
  49. J

    I've decided to use this time to take a break from the axe-fx

    I might get a little flak for posting this here, but I should say that this isn't meant to be negative at all. I'm still very much on board with you guys. This is all in light of the fact that I have a gig coming up in less than a month. After selling my standard over a week ago, and not...
  50. J

    Can we expect the same amount of add-ons via future updates?

    Particularly amp wise. Almost half the amps in the original were ported on in later updates. Will we see similar things with II?
  51. J

    We aren't all going to get "wait listed" after we buy these are we?

    Surely you guys have them on hand and ready to ship to everyone who gets a purchase in? Or more importantly...how deep is the stock going to be? Is everyone going to get one or are they going to sell out? I'm asking because I just sold my standard, and since I have a gig in late June I'm SOL...
  52. J

    Is the countdown ending at midnight or do we have to wait till tomorrow?

    Please?!!?!?! Cliff?!>!>!
  53. J

    AC30 tone without the monster treble?

    I'm fully aware that the lack of bass response is part of this amp's charm. But it's just too thin for me. I have one of those older Les Pauls that gets really crisp and I can't really dial the "icepicking" out of this amp. I really don't like having to go nuts on it with the GEQ. Any...
  54. J

    Do you find that the Euro Red is a lot better for leads than low rhythms?

    I love this model for high string rhythms and solos, but it seems whenever I go down the neck to grab a bar chord it just totally mushes out. And since it's not an amp that seems to respond nicely to low end cutting, there's not much I can do. Anyone feel the same?
  55. J

    How to use all the switches on the Liquid Foot for presets?

    Maybe I'm making this too complicated. I want to use ALL my switches as preset switches. With the exception of IA 13 which I use as my tuner switch. I realize I can PROGRAM IA's to do patch changes but they won't register the Patch name on the screen like the other Patch switches.
  56. J

    I can only load patches from the preset exchange. files on drive not accepted?

    I'm on newest version for everything. Axe-edit will load patches from the exchange just fine. But when I try to open a preset file from my pc and load it into the axe-fx, it just loads up as a bunch of blank blocks with no patch name. ???
  57. J

    I can't update from 10.00

    I didn't really get any replies in the other forum. Figured I'd try my luck here. I can't update to firmware version 10.04 on my standard. My axe-edit seems to work fine, but after I finish loading the firmware I get this error on axe-edit that says: "hardware still same version."...
  58. J

    Alternative to the 800 for solos?

    I really love the mid-gain crunch I get from the 800 and the Shiva lead. But when I start to hit those high strings, things get piercing. I've tried some little tweaks like high cut and GEQ, but for some reason I can't really dial out the frequency without compromising the tone. Are there any...
  59. J

    Can't seem to find my clean tone going direct

    I recently "bit the bullet" and quit using my external cabs since I bought the Red Wires big box. My first challenge obviously was converting all my old patches to direct...by putting cab sims in them basically. My crunch tones were pretty easy to nail. A bogner 4x12 or basketweave usually...
  60. J

    I did a comprehensive overview of the Top Boost sim

    This is a comprehensive overview of the Top Boost amp sim. What I'm going to do here is start with the amp sim at default settings and go over every parameter and what it does to the sound. We'll start with everything at noon and work our way through the ranks. For guitar I'm using an LP...
  61. J

    An idea about emulating analog delays

    I know a lot of you guys here are smarter than me by miles, so I'm sure someone will point out a flaw in my reasoning. But I think I might be on to something here. -First, we could take our favorite analog delays, and run them through a frequency analyzer to find out what frequencies are being...
  62. J

    If Cliff wants to model any of the old Egnaters...

    Here's all the schematics. http://www.jaredcoberly.com/egnater/tech.htm Jus' sayin. :roll:
  63. J

    How to get rid of AC30 low end haziness?

    Hear me out on this one. I'm a worship player, so I love the AC30 for clean/dirty sounds. The sparkle and chime is just heavenly. But I use mostly humbucker guitars and I notice that the low end on the top boost is frequently very mushy/hazy/fuzzy and undefined. I'm aware that this is simply...
  64. J

    What are your noise gate settings?

    Real simple question.
  65. J

    Citrus RV50 is a home run for me.

    I've been begging Cliff for an Orange model forever. For me, that's about the only thing that was missing from the Axe-fx. Now when I saw he had done the RV50, I was a bit doubtful. I had hoped for something more vintagy like the AD30 or the R30. The RV50 has 6V6's so I wasn't sure if I...
  66. J

    One of my cabs sounds shrill. What EQ to cut?

    I have a VHT 4x12 which is awesome because of how tight it is. But it has a harshness/shrillness in the high end that I can't seem to dial out. What would be the frequency to dial out here?
  67. J

    Carol Ann...Not what I was expecting?!

    It's so muddy it's ridiculous. Surely this isn't how that amp actually sounds? I thought the OD2 was a boutique vintage tone hound amp? This thing sounds like it was made for doom grind. What's going on? oh btw - Old amps sound awesome after update. lol
  68. J

    I've had a change of heart about the Mark IV sim

    You know guys, as a rule I stay away from anything 6L6. Nothing about them gets along with my desired tone. Relaxed mids? ew. Booming bass? Don't want it. Sizzly highs? bleh. I even had my reservations about the CAE lead model simply because it uses a Mesa poweramp sim. But I couldn't...
  69. J

    A tip about the presence knob

    This is probably common knowledge for some of you, but it was really eye opening for me when I learned it a few weeks ago. I had previously assumed that having the presence on "zero" or "flat" was the real life equivalent of having the knob at noon. In reality this setting is the same as...
  70. J

    More Euro model confusion

    There's a conflict of truth on what channels of the XTC the Euro models are actually made after. According to this page the Euro 1 is modelled after the blue channel while Euro 2 is the red. However, when you look in the manual it has something different to say. So which is it?
  71. J

    Show me your patches that have good reverb

    Because I was listening to the reverb on some of mine yesterday, and it kinds stinks. I need some references to make mine better.
  72. J

    FX loop makes huge drop in signal

    I just got a fuzz pedal. It sounds fine IN FRONT of the axe fx. But when I run it through the loop things go wacky. Even with the pedal not engaged, when I turn the fx loop on my signal goes way down. I have the inputs and outputs turned up fine too. I tried turning the output in the block...
  73. J

    Anyone have some compressor settings for clean sustain

    Cause the ones on the wiki aren't doing it for me. I mean don't get me wrong, they're alright. But I feel like they're seriously lacking. Anyone have their own settings they like?
  74. J

    Another tweak guide: Budda sim

    I got some time today to sit with one of my favorite amps. The Budda. I fervently believe this is the BEST mid gain sim in the axe fx. It's a perfect cross between a plexi and an AC30. Trust me. You can get some seriously awesome dirt tones from this thing. I'm trying to figure out how to...
  75. J

    Important question for Cliff or a very kowledgable user

    Today I tried an experiment. I'll first just tell you exactly what I did. 1.Loaded a JCM800 sim. Changed the tonestack to CAE 3+ 2.Changed all the preamp parameters in the JCM800 to reflect the CAE 3+ defaults. I did NOT change poweramp parameters. Left them as they were supposed to be...
  76. J

    A tweak guide I did for the CAE 3+ lead sim

    To kick off my project for adding content to the "emulating well known amps" page, I did one on the CAE 3+ SE lead sim. I felt that after 9.0, this sim got WAY better. So I decided it needed some attention. F If someone could add this to the wiki (link below) that would be great. I suck...
  77. J

    About the reworked amps

    I have a standard so I will have to wait to see for myself, but it looks to me like all the amps Cliff reworked are the ones that I thought sounded the most "off" before. This is good news. The Matchless and the XTC especially I thought were not very close and it seems he has done a lot to...
  78. J

    Anyone hear a nasty brightness in the Matchless sim

    This is a sim I always want to love but I can never dial out the brightness that I keep hearing in the upper mid-lower highs section. Doesn't matter what I do in the advanced parameters. The harshness just stays there. I tried EQing it out. It works, but then the amp is so bassy that it's...
  79. J

    Crown XLS series

    These good? I'm not looking for super high end top of the line but I hear they are better than Carvin?
  80. J

    How to emulate EL34/6l6 tubes in certain amps?

    This is a question that has been hinted on before yet never fully addressed. Back when we were asking cliff if he could make it possible to "mix and match" poweramps, he said that was a no go. But he also said that it was very much possible to "artificially" creat the changes we were talking...
  81. J

    Tips for using Mesa sims

    When I use sims like the USA Lead and Recto amps I get the feeling that I'm playing a really great amp. However, it's easy to tell that these sims are really hard to dial in. (like all mesa's) For those of you who frequently use these amps, what are some common rules of thumb to go by? Tips...
  82. J

    VHT VS High end SS power amps

    I'm still on the fence about this one. Let's say weight is no issue...and reliability isn't much of a factor. If you had a choice between a VHT (2902 or 2502) and say a Crown XLS series...what would it be? Which sounds better? Personally I just LOVE EL34's and I'm oh so tempted to get a...
  83. J

    For those of you who use Power amps with XLR/Speakon inputs

    What brand cables do you use?
  84. J

    Sick of solid state

    My Carvin DCM600 isn't doing it. Every since the first day I got it. Let me elaborate. I didn't really have much trouble with it until I finally played a show where it just couldn't get loud enough. Had it BRIDGED at 4 ohms into a 4x12 and all the way up. Just couldn't do it. I could hear...
  85. J

    HELP! FX loop not working!

    I have an M13 hooked into the fx loop. My FX loop block is right behind my amp in the signal chain. When the block is bypassed my sound comes through fine like it always does. When the loop is engaged I get nothing. My sound goes out. -I have tested all the cables. -I have plugged the M13...
  86. J

    WHOAH I officially LOVE the Das Metall amp

    You know, I was never this amp's biggest fan in the past. I always opted for something heavier like the Powerball or something calmer like the Mark IIC+. Then today I was looking for a tight heavy rock sound and I remembered hearing that Cynic used the VH4 on their last album. So I thought...
  87. J

    Help me out with "Mark" amp settings

    I'm talking about USA lead 1 and 2. How do you coax a thick midrangey high gain lead sound out of these? What tricks usually work? I like a lot of mids in my sound and most of the high gain amps I've been using (powerball, deliverance, diezel, recto) all have kind of a scooped character to...
  88. J

    Can somebody set me straight about the Euro models?

    Now if I understand correctly, both models are the Blue channel of the 101b? Is this right?
  89. J

    Using a tube head poweramp VS a rack poweramp

    I noticed there had been some discussion about this earlier and I wanted to get to the bottom of it. Let's say I have a VHT 2/90/2 and a high quality tube head with KT88's. How is the Axe going to sound through each power section respectively? Will the VHT clean up shop? Or will the tube...
  90. J

    Whoa at this MAZ 38!

    Another "eureka" story here. I play mostly in a worship band these days. And for those of you who aren't experts on worship guitar tone, we usually prefer EL84 amps. (specifically the AC30 lol) I've been using the AC30 for a lot of my patches and it's done the dang thing quite well. Cleans...
  91. J

    The $2000 Question (an experiment of sorts)

    This question applies specifically the Axe-fx owners who are primarily using the Axe for their amp sounds. Here's the question... The guitar gods have decided to reward you for your thrifty decision of using the Axe-FX so they give you $2000. The only catch is you MUST spend it on a tube...
  92. J

    I know this is a touchy subject but...

    I'm sorry, but some of the effects are just too transparent sometimes. I'm fully aware that this is because they are programmed for "optimum tonality" and I'm cool with that. I wouldn't have bought the unit if I didn't want that sound. But sometimes I just want an effect to sound dirty and...
  93. J

    Why wasn't Channel 1 on the CAE 3+ modelled?

    Just curious. I've heard that's the best channel so I was wondering if there was any reason why it didn't come aboard.
  94. J

    Tips on Getting a Modern, Throaty wah sound?

    I'm trying to get a wah sound that is very vocal and dramatic. Not to the point of "wacked out crazy" but pretty modern sounding I guess. So far not much luck. I'm not sure which parameters I need to playing with.
  95. J

    So what do you guys think is the absolute best poweramp?

    Let's assume money is no issue. A VHT 2150? A Mesa Coliseum? What's the best of the best?
  96. J

    Show me your labelled Liquid Foots!

    I'm getting mine in a couple days and I'm on the lookout for ideas about what I should put where and how to label it. Anybody got pics?
  97. J

    Lets talk tap tempo switches

    Maybe it's just me...but I can't use a metal switch for tap tempo. I don't get it. The tempo was always fine when I used a Boss style switch. Ever since I started using a metal switch it always seems wrong. Anybody agree?
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