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  1. J

    I changed strings recently, now the guitar only performs half step bends on the G string

    I noticed something very odd after I changed strings on my Les Paul. On the G string if I perform a whole step bend it only sounds like a half step bend. It does this on every fret. The guitar is in tune. I’m using 10’s. The bends are correct on the B and high E string. It had been a couple of...
  2. J

    Guitar Specific DAW that is loop based?

    I’m looking for something similar to what Riffworks does. Riffworks is like a daw but different. it lets you record small guitar measures with a drum track and form songs quickly. It is like a riff based DAW. The only problem is that riffworks is now almost 10 years old and is a little dated. I...
  3. J

    Recording all sound with with Photobooth or Quicktime

    On a Mac, is there any way to record a backing track playing on the computer and the guitar signal from the Axe FX III or II? I'm using the Axe FX as the soundcard hooked to the Mac via USB. photobooth and quicktime only record the guitar signal from the Axe FX. I'm kinda confused cause I...
  4. J

    Leveling the Preset Volume

    I know the manual says in order to balance the preset volume you should adjust the amp block level. My question is why is this the preferred method? Seems like just adjusting the output block level is the more intuitive way especially if there are exceptions to the rule of using the amp block...
  5. J

    Default list of amps for presets?

    there used to be a sticky of amps and channels (clean/dirty) used/designed for the presets in the FX8? What happened to that list?
  6. J

    How do I get this tone??

    It's Neal schon's tone jamming in a store. Pretty sure he's not using a crate amp. I'm sure a lot is in his fingers as well. The sound seems like a fuzz but not sure. It seems to have a sizzle and seems alive as if almost every note has vibrato even when he's not using any. I know he uses...
  7. J

    Dumping banks into FX8 via legacy midi with 3rd party utility

    Long story but fractal bot does not work on my old pc machine. I do firmware updates and bank dumps to the FX8 the old way, 5 pin midi and midi ox. It's slow but works. When doing a bank dump to the fx8 there is no bank transfer in progress bar on the fx8. midi ox just finishes. But it...
  8. J

    A very simple issue, adding an effect block

    I'm simply trying to add an effect block to the fx8. In stompbox mode I go to any blank slot. I turn the value knob. only things like scenes, presets, and midi come up as options. No effects blocks (chorus, drive etc). What am I doing wrong?? I'm following the manual exactly. I just updated...
  9. J

    After FW 3.0 I have CPU issues

    after installing FW 3.0 I'm getting cpu overload on a patch. I never had overload on at patch in FW 2.0. The reverb block flashes and I get the message about cpu overload. I followed all the instructions when installing the FW including the utility refresh. I don't see anybody having this issue...
  10. J

    Implemented Globally turn off the noise gate threshold

    I would like to see on option to turn all noise gate thresholds to none for all presets. When crossing the noise gate threshold the fx8 makes an unpleasant crackle sound. I thought there was something wrong with the unit when I heard this sound. or smoothen this crackle sound out and offer the...
  11. J

    Strange crackle/ cutting in and out issue

    using the fx8 at practice yesterday I noticed a strange cutting in and out sound or crackle sound using one of the presets. When I got home I noticed it only happens on that preset and not others but I didn't try every preset. I'm using the 4 cable method and no humbucker cables. In bypass mode...
  12. J

    Improvising

    This has been something I've been working on for some time now. Just play any YouTube backing track and come up with some lead on the guitar that sounds good. I'm stumped. Any ideas or advice on how to truly improvise on guitar and sound good? I've researched this topic. I've seen some good...
  13. J

    List of Presets Here

    I typed out all of the FX8 presets for myself, thought I'd share them. I didn't post it here as an attachment I hope that's ok. Does anybody have any good amp setting suggestions for any of these presets? Like try L6 on a super dirty setting or something like that. Anyway here it is: A1...
  14. J

    Questions regarding FX8, just arrived yesterday

    Got the FX8 yesterday. Set it up straight into the amp, no 4 cable method yet. awesome sounds. As I was browsing through the 4 cable method presets I was wondering, there isn't any guide as to what amp settings these presets were created for (set your amp for a little dirt, super high gain?)...
  15. J

    Best software for rendering video?

    Let me start by saying I'm a reaper user. Like most people who record videos of themselves playing I record my audio with a DAW (reaper for me) and record a video with my iPhone and sync the two in reaper. Reaper has a render video option but it has stopped working for me for whatever reason...
  16. J

    Not all patches appear in axe-edit

    So I'm still an Ultra user and I'm using an older version of axe-edit because the new versions won't work with my older computer (vista operating system). That being said, when I load a preset folder from axe-edit (source then preset folder) it will load most but not all patches in that folder...
  17. J

    Finding Bandmates...frustrated

    I'm looking for any advice on finding bandmates. I've tried craigslist in the past with reasonable success but lately not so much. I live in a good music town. Actually a great music town, Austin Texas but I can't find dedicated people who want to work. I'm Looking for any suggestions or...
  18. J

    That cool Korg A3 website is gone :( ......

    If you're a korg A3 user you know which one I'm talking about. I'm specifically looking for info regarding all the patches on all the cards that were available. That website had a list of all the presets on all the cards with a description of which patches were designed for an amp and which...
  19. J

    Help removing spring cavity cover on guitar

    I recently sent a gibson Axcess style les paul in to get set up. These guitars have whammy bars. The guy told me he could not remove the cavity cover covering where the springs are located on the back. He removed the screws but the cover was somehow stuck as if the sides of the guitar had...
  20. J

    Rhythm guitar, rhythm guitar !!

    That's some of the whining I hear sometimes from my band. I'm the only guitar in the band and I do leads and rhythm. But lately they want a rhythm guitar player to fatten up the sound especially on solos. I personally like one guitar, one bass, one drummer and a singer and I feel it's fine...
  21. J

    Question about syncing video and audio

    1st off I've been a pc guy for the longest time. I'm thinking about getting an iMac soon. I understand the iMacs have an onboard video camera and come loaded with garage band. Right now I video record myself with my iphone and then sync the video to the direct recording In Reaper in my pc. This...
  22. J

    Interfaces for ultra and iMac

    I'm looking for all interface possibilities for the ultra and an iMac. The apogee duet seems like the logical choice but I was wondering what other alternatives exist. Looking for something with 1/4" inputs and outputs, stereo. Also with midi I/O. Thanks!!
  23. J

    updating MFC

    I'm an Ultra user. I haven't updated my MFC since the last Ultra firmware update (11). Will updating my MFC to the latest firmware somehow make it not work correctly with the Ultra? In otherwords are the updates for the MFC since the Axe FX II came out just for the Axe Fx II with no benefit...
  24. J

    Import duties for guitar shipped to U.S.

    I'm trying to purchase a guitar from Europe and have it shipped to me here in the U.S. I'm having a little trouble figuring out the import duties I will have to pay once it arrives. Has anybody done this before? Thanks.
  25. J

    Expression Pedal Ideas

    Can anyone share ideas for using an expression pedal via the MFC with an Ultra or standard to achieve effects. In other words what are some things you set the expression pedal to modify to get cool effects? Look at this link for example, how does he get the riff to loop at about 1:15 min. I...
  26. J

    Volume pedal before the amp

    How do u setup the volume pedal so that it controls the volume first in the chain. So that lowering the volume cleans up the signal to the amp. I think I remember a firmware update where they added the option to put the volume pedal to the front of the chain.
  27. J

    good video and audio recorder software

    What is a good software to use for PC to simultaneously record video and audio? Specifically, I want to mic a guitar cab run it into a mic preamp into my sound card and record video at the same time w/o having to record video and audio separately then sync them later. Also, I plug my axe fx...
  28. J

    Setting up pedals on MFC 101

    Ok I know this has to be simple. I'm a little confused after reading the axe manual and MFC 101 manual. If I want to control say the drive block on a preset with an expression pedal how exactly do I set this up? I want to hook the pedal up to the MFC. Do I have to assign the pedal input to an...
  29. J

    USB audio

    I don't own the axe II but would like some clarification after reading the manual. My questions are with regards to the USB audio and internal soundcard: So the USB 2.0 connection now provides audio to the computer and allows midi signals to be sent to the axe II? So you no longer need to...
  30. J

    Compared to ultra

    I've read the axe II manual and several posts but what I'm trying to figure out is if it sounds better and feels better than the ultra. To me the ultra is great and honestly can't imagine it sounding better. From what I read it looks like it has a lot more power and routing options and it seems...
  31. J

    Backing tracks

    does anyone know a good website or technique to remove lead guitar parts on recorded tracks so you can jam to the music? I'm aware of this site: Free Guitar Backing Tracks @ GuitarBackingTrack.com but some songs I want are missing. I'm also aware of the technique of splitting a stereo track...
  32. J

    harmony pitch shift

    what is a good intelligent harmony pitch shift setting for rock/metal type solos? I was tinkering with the setting and I settled with one extra voice a whole step up. I see the pitch shift has an option for two voices but using the second extra voice seems almost too much. I was curious what...
  33. J

    how to eliminate the boomy sound

    When I run my ultra through the house PA I sometimes get a boomy bass response on some notes on high gain presets. It's a nasty sound that is felt and heard but only when certain frequencies are played (notes I guess). I tried adjusting the equalization and removing the delay but to no avail...
  34. J

    song names again

    The only way to display song names in song mode is to change the bank style to "none" correct?
  35. J

    song names in song mode

    How do you get the song names to appear in song mode? I've created a song name per the manual but in song mode it still shows the names as "song 1", "song 2" etc.
  36. J

    using mic with powered atomic

    I tried using a shure dynamic mic through one of my powered atomic reactors and the volume was very low. I raised the volume on the atomic and it was still low. The mic does not require phantom power. I emailed support and I was told I needed some more gain for the mic. Has anybody used a...
  37. J

    showing an effect that isn't there

    My MFC showed the IA reverb switch as on (green) for a given preset. However, that effect was nowhere in the chain for that preset. Has anyone else encountered this? just a hicup? when I changed presets and went back to that preset it no longer showed the reverb in the chain on the MFC (no...
  38. J

    updating MFC 101 to 1.02

    I completed the update however I used Axe edit and I never received a confirmation of firmware completed, it simply kept saying "saving" once it hit 100%. the MFC showed firmware update complete. when I canceled the screen on the axe edit I received an error 18 I believe on the MFC. However...
  39. J

    tube replacement and Bias question

    So it appears one of my powered atomics needs the power tubes replaced. The volume and umph have dropped and it's not the preamp tube. My question is about replacing the power tubes and the bias adjustment. Can I simply put in new 6l6 tubes and not worry about the bias? Will I simply risk...
  40. J

    removing songs

    let's say I have prepared several songs loaded with various presets in songmode. I would like to wipe them out and start over. Erase the songs basically. what's the best way to do that? The factory rest?
  41. J

    sparkle to atomic grill

    I bought an atomic powered wedge when they 1st came out. The grill cloth seems pretty normal. I decided a month or so ago to get a second one to complete the stereo feel. The grillcloth on this one is sparkly. other than that they look the same and sound the same. did they change...
  42. J

    links to old forum?

    Is there a way to access old posts on the old forum? I found the old forum somehow on the web but it only has 2008 and 2007 posts. I was looking for posts from 2010. thanks
  43. J

    effect bypas switch sometimes doesn't change state of effect correctly.

    I'm wondering if this is sometimes an issue or if my axe is acting up. Sometimes it takes a few firm presses of the effect bypass to change the state of an effect from on and off or pressing it will quickly switch it from on to off back to on again. If I reboot sometimes it works just fine no...
  44. J

    soft click for "up" IA switch

    just checking if this is normal. On my MFC 101 all the IA switches make a pretty good "click" when depressed except for the "up, incr" switch. It works properly but it is a much softer feel and sound compared to the others. Is this by design since it is probably used the most?
  45. J

    Are the presets on the support page the latest ones?

    I have ultra presets dated 3/8/2010 in a folder labeled ultra presets 9.0. I thought these were the most current. However, the ones on the support page are dated 11/15/2009 and once you download and unzip them there is not much description on them. I believe I got mine from fractal's document...
  46. J

    MFC 101 in stock as of wed night 2/9

    ordered mine I hope if you were waiting you can get one.
  47. J

    So...which 7 pin midi cables work??

    I've read on the old forum that the rocktron 7 pin works great, now I read it doesn't. Mixed reviews on the Hosa cable. Which is the best one to use with the MFC in axe fx mode to get 2-way communication and power. I just don't read about any consistency on any cable.
  48. J

    List of presets by type??

    Sometime ago someone listed all the axe fx presets and their number by type (for example all the cleans, all the crunchier, all the leads, all the ambient effects etc). I can't seem to find this. does anybody know where that is? thansk. John
  49. J

    question for the Tech 21 midi mouse users

    I ordered this for a quick solution to change patches till the MFC 101 is available again. It works correctly except when it runs in battery mode, sometimes, when I hit the activate switch and move to another preset it will flash but sometimes for more than ten seconds before it goes into...
  50. J

    anything like jamvox but just software?

    Is there anything like jamvox out there where you can remove the guitar portion of an mp3 and play the guitar yourself to your favorite songs? I don't like that you have to have this jamvox monitor attached all the time. I did a search and I can't find anything else like it.
  51. J

    instructions for axe change?

    I read somewhere that the instructions on getting into axe change are located in the manual for the axe edit but I don't see it. are there instructions somewhere on how to access axe change through the editor?
  52. J

    Question about scrolling beyond preset 127 with midi device

    I'm thinking of getting a tech 21 midi mouse to simply changes presets. Is it possible to access all 384 presets? the axe fx manual states that in order to do this the midi device must be capable of transmitting a midi bank select coarse controller message (controller #0). I have no idea what...
  53. J

    Guitar rig as a midi foot controller?

    I have guitar rig 2 with the footboard and it has midi in and out. I was wondering if this could be used to at least change patches in the axe fx. One issue I see is that it is normally powered via usb to the computer so I don't know how it would get power. anybody try this?
  54. J

    anyone know when the MFC 101 will be available again?

    I tried to purchase one and it said out of stock. I emailed support but no response I guess they are swamped.
  55. J

    Neal Schon tone

    I'm looking for a Neal Schon tone for the ultra (Journey). Of course the man is lightning fast but it seems to me I hear an open wah sound in his solos. Can anyone confirm this? anyway, anybody with a patch? thanks. John
  56. J

    Just checking on the list...

    I signed up 7/15/2008 and no email. Has anybody received an email who signed up after me? curious wherabouts they are on sending emails.
  57. J

    anybody still holding out for email?

    seems like several people have said to heck with the $100 email/coupon and just ordered it. I'm still holding out but wondering everyday why. It appears there's no indication as to when to expect an email as far as I can tell. Am I correct? I got on the list in July 2008.
  58. J

    can't load presets, help

    All of a sudden my axe fx won't accept patches I'm sending. the midi in light flashes but the patch doesn't load. I usually use Bomes sendsx and never had a problem. The only thing I have done is upgraded firmware to the latest 10 version. I also tried midi-ox. I haven't changed any midi...
  59. J

    Rack mounts for Axe fx

    what are most people using for rack mounts for the axe fx? It looks like raxxess kinda is the default for this kinda thing. I like the slant one that's about 2' tall but I can't find one that has a cover in front to protect the axe fx. It seems they are all exposed in the front. is there...
  60. J

    connecting acustic guitar to atomic FR

    I'm no expert on connecting guitars to PA systems etc. I tried to connect my taylor acoustic to my atomic FR using a guitar 1/4" to 1/4" and there was essentially no sound or I had to crank the atomic to get sound. can't be right. So I learned the correct way is to use a TRS 1/4" to xlr cable...
  61. J

    mono output one more time

    I did a search and had a hard time finding this. what is the proper output setting on the axe fx to output in mono w/o phasing issues? and do you use the left output of the axe fx? thanks
  62. J

    XLR or 1/4" input into atomic FR

    I looked for this question but couldn't find much. Which is better, the XLR to XLR connection to the atomic FR or the 1/4" to 1/4"? what are the advantages and disadvantages. I have the atomic FR wedge and it sounds awesome through the 1/4" don't have an xlr cable with me.
  63. J

    feedback issue

    I used my ultra at practice yesterday and noticed some back feedback using my single coil strat , bridge position using high gain patches. I was going straight into the P.A. The feedback was eliminated when I used another pickup position or a clean patch. Now there was a mic for the singer...
  64. J

    Axe fx at Austin Amp Show

    Thanks Tom and Matt for walking me through the axe fx and axe edit at the austin amp show. I thought you guys had the best display this past weekend. My concerns were put to rest on the volume of the FR atomics. way loud if need be, they sounded awesome!! John
  65. J

    where are the latest presets?

    were the latest presets sent out with firmware 8.09 upgrade or was there one with the 9.0 firmware release? where is the best place to check for the latest presets? I can't tell if the support page has the latest presets, it's not really labeled. I assume the presets in the 9.0 documents...
  66. J

    anybody try the Roland BA 330 with axe fx

    looks like it takes stereo and outputs stereo. has tweeters. seems cool but was wondering if anyboy has tested it out yet. http://www.rolandus.com/products/produc ... uctId=1025
  67. J

    Looper Question

    is it possible to record a loop say in one patch (patch A) move the delay block to another patch (patch B) have patch A loop play while you play patch B? I tried this yesterday but I was probably doing something wrong and it was late. if it's possible can someone post the steps on doing this...
  68. J

    Emerald Ocean Patch clip issue

    I like this preset #8, however I noticed that when you strum this patch occasionally you'll get a clipping type sound. I made sure the output and input levels are low and they don't show any clipping. Is this a result of the crystals effect or compressor overloading? I know most people...
  69. J

    any Bass simulator patches

    does someone have a bass patch I can use that's designed for a guitar (a bass simulator)? The bass presets #255 "detune slap" I'm not sure if it's designed for guitar or bass. It doesn't sound too good with guitar. I don't own a bass and want to lay some bass tracks down.
  70. J

    How about a model for the Haunting mids fuzz

    I heard this pedal once and it sounded cool, later I find out it's a great mystery with people saying only 50 pedals were made. impossible to find and the pedal itself apparently has the name hauntingmids.com on the pedal itself that leads to a forum you have to register to get in. anyway it...
  71. J

    Bass presets

    I was wondering, The Bass presets like 255 (Detune slap) don't know if there are others, are they designed for a Bass to be played through the axe fx or are they for a guitar that simulates a bass sound. Thanks
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