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  1. M

    Presets scrolling and won't stop

    Just curious if anyone ever had an issue where the preset scroll is stuck in perpetual motion. This is happening on a Axe II XL+ I just sold someone and trying to help out on what it may be short of them opening a ticket or me having to take it back. All was well before I sent it. The things I...
  2. M

    For those who have gone AxeFX II to AX8 for live workflow...

    ...anything you miss about the AxeFX II? I've got a AxeFX II XL+ and have owned AxeFX rack units for a while now. Before I was using the Liquid Foot Jr and now I've been using the MFC. 90% of what I do with it is for live use in cover band situation...maybe 12 times a year. With an AX8, I...
  3. M

    Adding delay is clipping Output - need a little guidance

    I've got a rig patch built with the following scenes Amp 2 y = Class A 30w at -6dB level at 5.5 Gain Amp 1 x = 1959SLP Jump at -14dB level and 5 Gain Amp 1 y = Friedman BE V1 at -14.5dB level and 7 Gain Amp 2 x = Comet 60 at -8dB and 5.5 Gain (note I kick in a PEQ that cuts at 150hz and 6500hz)...
  4. M

    CPU safe zone?

    I've been working on a new single patch method per each of my guitars with scenes to get to 4+ rigs...lo gain, mid gain, hi gain, lead 1 and lead 2. A fellow Fractal'er turned me on to this. Anyhow. I'm getting up around 92-93% cpu tops. Will I run into any cut-out or performance issues at that...
  5. M

    2 amps or 1 amp w/ scene modifiers for Lead Tones

    This is coming from a live performance through FRFR perspective... Right now I am doing scenes and using a drive block in front of the amp and a PEQ block at the end of the chain to goose the front and boost volume on the back end. My rigs are all Brit based...pretty much. I've been toying with...
  6. M

    Rack Case vs. Rack Bag

    I'm struggling through the best vehicle for my use cases and was hoping to get some suggestions. Unfortunately I don't think there is a one-size fits all. I've owned 4 different styles for my Axe and I've gone with different configs in terms of rack spaces. I started with a 3u Gator short rack...
  7. M

    Mix IRs vs. Single Mic IRs for live FRFR use

    Just curious to hear about the current philosophies and what's working for folks. With all the improvements on the product and the IRs, it's getting easier than ever. I have found that the single SM57 IRs with Dephase around 3.5 work very well and I've gone back and forth between those and the...
  8. M

    Beer spill on my MFC

    A nice fan offered me a beer at a gig but put it on the sub right next to my setup. I didn't thing about it, but the sub vibrated it off eventually and broke the glass of beer...right over my MFC somehow. I noticed and then all of a sudden it started changing patches on its own and having issue...
  9. M

    Axe FX II audio driver keeps resetting my Focusrite Forte frm 44K to 48K

    Anyone else have the Forte (or another sound card) that gets confused by the Fractal audio driver and fixes your other sound card at 48K? Kind of a pain in the butt as I use the Forte as my main PC sound card and most times after I've fired up the AxeFX, the next time I start the computer, the...
  10. M

    Completely lost

    Boy...and I thought the FAMC stuff was complicated. I guess not coming from a computer programming logic and paradigm makes this stuff needlessly confusing. I think the main issue is that I don't have connectivity to MFC-Edit. I've tried the instructions but the problem I'm seeing is there is...
  11. M

    Speaker Settings on Amp Block for a 2x12 closed back, ported cab?

    Many of the amps have stock settings with them based on the cabs they normally are paired with. Most of them are 4x12s and they typically look like 110, 2, and 5.83 on the Low Resonance and 1100, 3.x, and 6.x on the High Resonance. Most of the 2x12s in there are open backs (Vox, etc.) and have...
  12. M

    FW 18.x + Matrix GT1000FX vs. FW 18.x + Tube Amp

    FW 18.x + Matrix GT1000FX vs. FW 18.x + Tube Amp? Anyone have a chance to A/B the two configs above? I'm going to have more of an opportunity/requirement to use a amp/cab approach more than I have. I can't directly compare tube to Matrix though and just wondered if 18.x FW with SS power amps...
  13. M

    Fuchs ODS question

    Don't know much about that amp or how it'supposed to sound, but I tried it and it sounds like a glorious fuzz pedal breaking up with rich harmonics and tone, especially the deep mode model. Is that how the real deal is? It's G3'd, so I guess so!
  14. M

    FW 18 Beta - Diezel Silver VH4 Channel 3 [FIXED]

    Just something I noticed and thought I'd pass along. On that model, I was getting constant background noise, almost like someone driving with car window open. Did not get that with other models. It would waver and become more pronounced at times. I did play around withe noise gate and turning...
  15. M

    LF+ JR+ - very slow switching presets

    Not sure if it's the way I'm connected or not, but the button/switching performance on the LF+JR+ is noticeably less reliable than the original LF JR for me. When trying to go between presets, it takes longer for the signals to send and sometimes, the button press doesn't even take. I never had...
  16. M

    M160 IRs?

    I stumbled on this mic via IRs in CP5 (a CP which no one seems to really like or talk much about???). Wonder why this mic isn't used more often. Seems to be a one mic solution to what many are trying to do through mixes? I have to say though, the IR captures are VERY inconsistent among those...
  17. M

    Toggling Scenes on a LF+JR+?

    Just picked one of these up used and finally got it working as far as the editor. I couldn't get the driver to work in Windows 8 but my work laptop is Windows 7. It's not the most elegant or intuitive thing in the world, but I've figured out enough to set it up the way I want it now...I think...
  18. M

    IR Strategies for live applications

    I'm curious what folks are doing these days for playing live gigs in smaller spaces using a PA/FRFR. Stock cabs? Single mics? Mixes? Are you cutting low or high end at all or is everything full tilt. Since the product is ever evolving and we're getting new IRs coming in, I think it's a bit of a...
  19. M

    Are the Matrix amps compatible with Furman power strips/conditioners?

    I thought I had read someone having a problem running the Matrix power through a 1u Furman strip. I've got the M-8LX basic model. I was going to sell it because I had split my rack into two portable units. A 1U gig bag for the AxeFX and a 2u shallow rack for my GT1000FX. I left out the...
  20. M

    Confused on AFX Low Res Frequency vs. Speaker Resonant Frequency

    So I'm a little confused...but I hope not to be for much longer. When raising or lowering the Low Res Frequency in the Amp/Speaker page, it seem to increase bass response i.e. more bass comes through as it is raised and then bass is cut as you reduce it. However, my understanding is that when...
  21. M

    Weird power issue killed my Axe FX

    Wondering if anyone had something like this happen. Not a problem in the world with my Axe. My buddy's new house has commercial grade power outlets built into a sub floor and I just plug right into that and 1/4" jack. All has been fine through 3-4 practices. Used my Axe earlier today and all...
  22. M

    Matching Ownhammer to TAF - IRs

    Just some of my own trial and error that I thought I'd share for folks. It's built off of playing around with the IRs and also learning some things from folks on this forum. I've decided to lock in on using a SM57 (or variant) and R121 combo. It's a tried and true combo that gives the...
  23. M

    Anyone measure the resonance of a Port City 2x12 OS (Vertical even better)?

    Title pretty much spells it out. When I go amp/cab, I'm assuming 100 LRF and a 5 Low Res i.e. something less than a 4x12 loaded with Greenbacks. The speakers are a Scumback M75/H75 combo. It sounds pretty good but I can't dial by ear at loud volume at my place nor my rehearsal spots either.
  24. M

    Ground Loop Hum with my GT1000FX

    Just got the GT1000FX 1U in and hooked it up yesterday to try it out. I wanted to replace my Atomic Mono Block as I'm creating an integrated "head" with a Stagecraft Marshall head case. Sound wise I think it's going to work great and I'll certainly have enough power to go through my 130W 2x12...
  25. M

    AxeFX as preamp for a bass rig

    I think I'm going to take on an originals gig as a bassist. It actually felt very fun to play bass again. Is anyone using their AxeFX successfully as a preamp for the stage? I'm thinking I'd need a power amp (500W or better?) and probably pair it with a 4x10. Of course the other option is to...
  26. M

    Orange AD30 Hi Cut Default?

    There is no Hi Cut (or presence) on an AD30. Let me see if I've got this right on how to get things "defualt" for the Orange (or any other amp for that matter)... Hi Cut/Presence = "0" setting to be default on amps that don't have these controls TMB = "5" on amps that don't have those...
  27. M

    Can this be done with the Synth block?

    I'm interested in emulating the type of synth/scratch effect used in the song Sabotage by the Beastie Boys. Not necessarily that song but coming up with that type of sound for some other tunes in that neighborhood. I can pick scratch some stuff but that doesn't allow me to change the pitch as...
  28. M

    Getting a lot of fizz when turning the cab sim off and going to real cab

    Getting noticeable fizz when using a real cab I'm posting this here now...originally I posted in the amp and cab forum but I think this may be something else. It's kind of odd and maddening really. I used to have a Marshall 4x12. A 1960AV to be exact with well broken in V30 speakers. Now I...
  29. M

    Will some speakers/cabs introduce fizz?

    I used to have a Marshall 1960AV 4x12. That's the one with V30s. It was well broken in. I just took receipt of my Port City 2x12 OS Vertical and it's loaded with a Scumback M75 65W in the top and a H75 65W in the bottom. It sounds great...but...I'm hearing a little fizzy overtone in the...
  30. M

    Portable Rack Case Options

    I was using a 3U Gator shallow rack for a number of years but one of the latches loosened so I decided to step it up to a nicer deal and went with the 4U Road Runner effects case. That thing is solid but it is huge and pretty heavy in comparison to the Gator. I'm not touring and probably never...
  31. M

    NOOOO!!!! First problem ever with a Fractal Product (solved)

    Any of you guys have an issue where you power up the Axe FX and it's stuck in reboot mode? That's where I'm at with mine. It cycles through the lights and tries to boot to the patch, but it immediately cycles back through and will never arrive at the patch. I've tried unplugging everything...
  32. M

    Any of the distortion pedals cop the Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion?

    Title spells it out. Do any of the current drive pedals share the same sound/circuit as the Boss DS-2 turbo distortion? Trying to replicate John Frusciante's rig for my Strat sounds.
  33. M

    Is seamless X/Y switching with scenes possible when the amp changes entirely?

    This question was buried in another thread of mine so pulling this front and center. From what I can tell, when using scenes to change the X/Y state of an amp and if the Y state is a completely different amp, there is a noticeable hiccup or delay in sound. My patch in question is a JCM 800 (X)...
  34. M

    Need help on Scenes - Using LF Jr Controller

    I've set up my LF Jr to change scenes via IAs. I have 4 scenes...Base, Lead, Base FX, Lead FX. The two left buttons (vertically) are used to change between patches/amps and the right two buttons are for volume increments +/-. Instead of using an "off" command, I only have on commands for the...
  35. M

    INSTR IN adjustments vs. global amp gain/input trim

    I believe the only way to try and compensate for different pickups outputs if you want that by patch is via global amp gain or per patch input trim. However, this isn't the same as adjusting the response of INSTR IN on the I/O panel, correct? In my tests, I like the way turning up from 38% to...
  36. M

    Did Axe 2 V10 break the auto load for your old Liquid Foot?

    I'm using the LF Jr. In the past, the Axe II updates have broken the way this works with the LF JR and at the time, FAMC would update FW to address. Now, I think the LF Jr is done for updates. I was not able to auto-load my patch changes. Anyone else have the same set up and find the same...
  37. M

    Question of proper AXE EQ values for amps that don't have them

    Few examples of this... Swart - just has a tone, no TMB and no presence. Not sure if the tone is a hi-cut type or one that adds treble as you increase. Axe has a hi-cut. Orange RV50 - no presence AC30 - no mid control or presence, but the hi-cut matches Now with MIMIC, what is the...
  38. M

    Levels and Clipping

    Just curious if you guys are seeing the same thing. The levels and clipping are pretty varied in V10 (moreso than in 9) and it seems like you have to really back off of some models to avoid it (like the Atomica High for example). This is with the new Producer Pack IRs so maybe that's the...
  39. M

    Noise Gate Settings & Single Coil Guitars

    Been reading up a little bit on this topic but thought I would focus it in a bit more on my specific needs. Today I'm using the the noise gate by patch in the layout page. I only use it on the high gain patches as I'm OK with a little amp hiss on the vintage Marshall stuff or the dirty amps...
  40. M

    Any MFC limitations connecting through MIDI cables?

    So...I'm one of the few idiots who plugged my USB cable into the ethernet port on my MK1 Axe II. Was groggy one morning and not paying attention when I first bought it. Killed that port for me. I've decided that I'll wait until the III comes around until I deal with fixing that mistake. Been...
  41. M

    EQ/Routing questions for handling the stage

    I'm going to try messing around with routing a different sound to my monitor (through Output 2) vs. the sound I send to the board (Output 1). Here's what I'm thinking for different options: 1) Run a normal Ownhammer IR to Output 1 and then run the Live N Loud OH equivalent to Output 2. I...
  42. M

    Some questions on the Old Ownhammer vs. the the "New"

    I've been playing with the old Ownhammer stuff. The release products with the SLM, Mesa, and Mills cabs (primarily). First of all, I forgot how good those IRs are. This time around, I found the MA200 + TC30 sounds very full and rich. The MA200 gives the richness and the TC30 evens it out with...
  43. M

    Axe-Edit OK for renaming patches? Is it really that unstable now?

    I need to rename a number of presets and thought, it couldn't be that risky for that endeavor, could it? Then again, apparently it has really screwed up some other folks presets based on what I've read. I know that is the current message from Fractal...don't use Axe-Edit until it's redone...
  44. M

    Input Level Question...for dealing with different Pickups

    I'm not 100% sure on this, so I'm asking. There is the Input I/O from 0-100% on the global side of things where you set your input to the barely clipping point. That was the same as always. There is also an "input trim" on each amp block/preset that works like a preamp gain level? What I'd...
  45. M

    MIDI throughput and speed question

    So I'm not sure if this an Axe Edit or Windows 8 issue, but I'm noticing that the speed at which cabs can be ported over to the box and the updates to FW has slowed quite a bit. I'm not sure if others notice this or not. Trying to narrow down if it's a Windows 8 issue and using he Win 7...
  46. M

    Patch Leveling Question

    So I've attempted to level patches between guitars and I'm not sure it's going right. I've been using the sound meter Scott P uses and "trying" to do this. I'm finding that when switching guitars, i'm still getting volume differences even though I will go through each patch and with the levels...
  47. M

    What are you guys using for IRs in live situations these days?

    Which IRs and are you doing anything to cut lows and highs if using close mic'd IRs? Would just like to poll the latest and get some new ideas. I'm kind of chasing in this area...
  48. M

    6.0 Question regarding amp controls

    I've read a big part of the 6.0 release is matching the real life amp parameters to the exact response of the virtual amp parameters in the Axe FX. For NMV amps, does this mean the MASTER will be "fixed" and you'll just have GAIN (VOLUME) and LEVEL? One thing I don't like is trying to search...
  49. M

    Presence & Hi-Cut Default Value for Amps that don't have these?

    Specific examples are the Orange RV50 and the Budda Twinmaster. Neither of the real amps has a presence or hi-cut respectively yet that value is there. The Orange with the presence at 0 is definitely darker, but I think that amp is too. The Budda defaulted the Hi-Cut to 5 but that might have...
  50. M

    Help with the Rotary Block

    Controlling with a LF Jr. I've only got one expression pedal assigned to Wah (Auto-Engage) and to External 1 in the AxeFX...and that mapped to the LF Jr. I have a button to turn on the Rotary in 8IA mode but don't have a means to vary the speed. I'm also not getting sounds I like. Kind of...
  51. M

    Orange Rockerverb 50

    Just wanted to say this one with the stock RW Orange 4x12 IR sounds a lot different to my ears compared to the Ultra and RW Orange 4x12 IR w/ various mics...as in much better. Wow! VERY meaty and fuzzy...it has a distinct sound to it. Maybe a hair too dark (not sure how accurate it is) but low...
  52. M

    Few questions on Output Volume, Amp Level, & Clipping

    This was always a bit of a challenge for me with the Ultra and seems, in some ways, more of a challenge with the Axe II just because of the taper on the output volume knob vs. the taper on the Ultra. With the output volume knob, I guess I'm OK. I just have to turn up more than I used to to...
  53. M

    Some questions related to X/Y switching and the Recto Orange vs. Recto Red

    OK...so after a painstaking amount of time, I got re-hooked to my LF Jr. Controller. I had a different MIDI interface in the past and my M-Audio 610 was giving me trouble. Oddly enough, opening MIDI-OX seemed to help the issue. Anyway, got everything pretty much set up properly. One hanging...
  54. M

    Live tweaks with the Axe-FX II? IRs that are working for you?

    So the most common in the days of gen 1 for me were really the blocking PEQs. Eventually moving to FW 10 and beyond...particularly 11, I was able to do away with the PEQs. I also moved to the Ownhammer IRs at the time...primarily anything with the MA200 in position 3. Finally, I also used...
  55. M

    Axe II Output vs. Ultra Output

    So just got my Axe II today. Going straight from Output 2 XLR to my little Mackie 402 mixer then to my Yamaha monitors. Exact same setup with the Ultra and 50% on the output and i get a nice volume. Go to the Axe II and the 50% on Output 1, Have to move the channel volume up, and the channel...
  56. M

    Global EQ setting suggestions

    So we had an eye-opening practice on Monday with my cover band. We rented a club house and pointed the mains back at us from a distance to dial in and get rid of some gremlins. We use the JBL 15s as our mains...apparently the "better" ones. I'm not going to win that battle so please no "get...
  57. M

    Question on the output of the Atomic MB50

    I've got a Marshall 1960AV cab. From what I can tell, it will do 4ohm or 16 ohm in Mono depending on which side you plug into when on the mono switch side. It will do 8ohm a side in stereo. If I buy the MB50, it looks like it only has an 8ohm option but two outputs. Is the only way to...
  58. M

    Question regarding using the AxeFX into a guitar amp input

    I've got a Marshall 2061x and it has no effects loop. It can be set up to run as a clean platform and for some stages where I need a bigger stage sound or I can't rely on the PA as it's unknown, then I'd want to carry some sound with my amp. I'm thinking my AxeFX drives are better than the...
  59. M

    Carrying case for FBT Verve 8ma?

    I noticed RMC Audio has a "case" but in the picture, it looks like a slip cover and not a case with handles. As the 8ma has no means to carry other than like a watermelon, what are you 8ma owners using that have a case?
  60. M

    Rocktron All Access is overiding my saved IA values

    ...I think. I'm noticing that when I change patches, the default effects that I want on when the patch changes are overridden by the values on the controller. Is there a way at the AxeFX level or at the All Access level to address this? It makes sense now why the edited light comes on any...
  61. M

    Rocktron All Access vs. Voodoo Lab GCP

    I have a Rocktron MIDI mate at the moment but I can see that for live use, it could be troublesome on the tap dance. I have the old version of the MIDI Mate so it's either all bank controls or all IAs. I don't need a ton, but I do like to go between patches and use the rigs under the patches...
  62. M

    Rack Tube Amp vs. Amp Head Effects Loop

    This is my 2nd attempt with the AxeFX. So far I haven't been able to get the time to dial in the patches yet...but I'll get there. Work and a new move...but I digress. I was thinking through my possible setups and I have a Marshall 2061cx (2x12 shaped like a mini 4x12) that I'd like to use...
  63. M

    How do you clear user slots?

    Subject somes it up...because I can't name them, I lost track of what was in what slot and would just like to start over by clearing out those slots.
  64. M

    Rack mounting question on the AxeFX

    Kind of an embarrasing question...I'm guessing that because the Axe is fairly light, there are no means to rackmount the back of it? I've never used a rack for anything. I assumed there would need to be something to support the back like rails to sit on or a kit to screw in the back, but I...
  65. M

    Question on Output Routing

    Question on the I/O mode and the "Audio" tab... For the Output 1 Mode, I've noticed that when setting it to L+R Sum on a particular patch, it gets a certain "phasey" quality to it. When running in stereo (and selecting that as well), that tone is there but less pronounced. When running in...
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