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Vault V700 or Plano 36

I have the Temple Audio Duo 34 for the FM9. I am wanting to get a hard case for it and am considering these two options. Looks like the Vault is a bit heavy. Any advice from people that have these?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2023
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Thin, glassy sound first turned on,...

When I turn on the FM9 (turbo) the preset, doesn't matter which one, sounds thin, glassy, almost like wah engaged. If I switch to another preset and back again, it's gone, preset sounds normal. ???
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2023
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Frank Marino tone

Frank Marino (Mahogany Rush) has one of my fav tones. Esp the Mahogany Rush Live album tone. He is a tech wizard and designed and built his own amps and pedals, so his tone is quite unique. Has anyone created a preset that emulates his tone?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2023
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM9 Preset Exchange
Satch 'Dream Song' tone

I love the tone on Satriani's album Wormhole Wizards. It's greasy, juicy, smooth, almost violin like somehow. I had a preset with my AXE II that someone made copying the tone from a song on that album called 'Dream Song'. Does anyone have a preset with that tone for the FM9? I have looked on...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Mar 27, 2022
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM9 Preset Exchange
Wah mystery on one preset,...

Setting up Wah block on a few presets with the new FM9 and on one particular preset, Leon's FM9 Live, the wah won't turn off once it has been engaged. On the AXE edit I can see that the 'wah control' dial is in the turned off position but the 'bypass' light never goes on and it stays engaged...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2022
- Replies: 12
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
How are you attaching your FM9 to your pedal board?

I have a Temple Audio Duo pedal board
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2022
- Replies: 52
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
MFC froze - AXE-FX NAME TIMEOUT!

Started up the MFC and I am getting this message: "AXE-FX NAME TIMEOUT!" and nothing is working. Any way to reboot the unit to get it working again?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Feb 14, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Best Pedal Board for MFC + 2 exp pedals?

What is your choice?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2018
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Buzzing Fan

Turned on my AXE II yesterday and a loud buzzing sound started right away and would not stop. I took the cover off and sure enough it was the fan. I imagine it is wearing out. Any ideas on replacement fans? I have send an email to Fractal tech support but no response yet.
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Loud POPPING when changing scenes

After loading the new FW I found lots of presets were much louder and different sounding. The amps on the two presets that I use the most were very different and I re-selected them and tweaked them to get them close to the way I want them to sound. The other problem is that on those two...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
reloading amp model

updated from 6 to 8 firmware model and soe amp models are out of wack. It says in the FW 7 notes to reloaded by 'deselecting' and 're-selecting' the desired model,... probably a dumb question but that is why I come here,... how is this done?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Update,...

Haven't checked in here for a while, I am still on FW 6.00. What am I in for when I take some time in the next couple of days to update to the newest FW?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Sep 28, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
"That Lady" (Isley Brothers) tone

anyone got a preset with this fuzzy phasey tone?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jul 2, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
the levels thing on the Utility page?

I liked the new addition of the level meter on the utility page that helped to adjust and balance the volume output of the different presets - it does not work anymore with the new FW. Anyone know how to get it back online?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Tone Match block,... duh.

I have been using my nylon string acoustic with my band as we like to play some latin, rumba style stuff. I created a simple preset on the AXE FX that I switch over to when I change from my electric: COMP-PEQ-TUBEPRE-GEQ-DLY... It is a good tone and very much like the sound of the acoustic...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Sep 21, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
frozen

just turned on the AXE II and it is frozen - the input lights are all lit up as well as the edit, midi, and output lights, the screen is blank, nothing. tried re-starting it a couple of times, nothing. this has never happened to me before. qu'est qu'c'est?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- May 3, 2015
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
nylon string acoustic tone

I play my nylon string acoustic thru the axe and I simply use the tube pre and a bit of delay and some Graphic Eq but I would sure like to get a tone more like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcKcuPWDwxc any ideas?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Apr 24, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
new presets?

Is there a list of the new presets somewhere?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
bank transfer question

Hi guys, I have backed up my banks to the Fractal Bot and now I want to upload them onto my 2nd unit, my 'back up' AXE. can I do that from the Bot, or do I have to use AXE Edit? thanks
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2015
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
scenes Q

I am setting up scenes with 2 amps (X,Y) - the Y amp is automatically muted, no output. ??
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2014
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Where the Frac is the preset mix page?

I just updated from 15.03 and I hit layout for a particular preset that I wanted to adjust the overall volume of, went to page over to the 'mix' page so I could adjust the 'main' output,... not there. This is how I adjust the volumes between different presets. What the Frac is going on?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FAS 6160

I was auditioning a bunch of amp models since updating the FW and much to my surprise the FAS 6160 has become my go to lead amp - amazing. I never would have picked this one out of the many great amps in the AXE, but is it ever good. I just used my ears and didn't even know what I was playing...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Aug 7, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
looper/scenes question

I am using banks of 5 and I have presets on the first two sets of banks that I use, So I use the 'UP/DOWN' toggles to scroll between them. I also use the looper on some presets so I use the REVEAL button to access that, but now I no longer have the reveal button to access SCENES. Any way I can...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 15, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
changing preset names on the AXE

I remember doing this I think a few years ago but I can't remember how or find the info. How do you change the name of a preset on the AXE II?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
preset for acoustic guitar

how do you set up a simple preset to plug your acoustic guitar into, either steel string or nylon string? I play acoustic in some songs and I would like to run it thru the AXE rather than the board so I can use effects and volume pedal as well. thanks!
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
MFC artsy labels

Hi guys, I decided to do up some fancy painted stomp labels for the MFC. I got a pack of magnetic business cards from an office supply store, they are the perfect size when cut in 1/2. I then just had fun with spray paint, and then I wrote the names with a white-out pen, also from the office...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
expression pedal does not sweep all the way

I have a couple or Rocktron Hex pedals for volume and wah that I have been using with the Rocktron Allaccess controler. now that I have the MFC I set them up but they only sweep about 30% of the way for wah and volume. this is especially problematic with the wah function as I cannot do a full...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Aug 3, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
cat5 won't stay put

my MFC is a mark II, my Axe II is not (so no ethercon connection). I have a cat5 cable (from Futureshop) and it sticks into the MFC and locks into place but on the Axe it keeps popping out as it won't seat or lock into place. what kind of connection are you guys using for ethernet on the...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: MFC Discussion
switching scenes on the MFC

finally got the MFC and I set it up with the default settings - bank of 5 presets and 12 IAs for effects on/off. Is there a way to switch scenes within the presets on the MFC while keeping that same set-up? thanks.
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jul 27, 2013
- Replies: 13
- Forum: MFC Discussion
tap tempo - who uses it?

I have never paid any attention to the 'TEMPO' function on the AXE FX, except to notice that the little green light flashes. What do you guys use it for? I notice some people who post pics of their MFC set-ups (my MFC is on its way here this week so I am looking for ideas on how I want to...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jul 23, 2013
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
inputs on the RCF NX 12 SMA

I have an RCF NX 12 SMA and it has 2 inputs, 1/4" and an xlr. this might be a simple/dumb question but can I use both inputs simultaneously without damaging something? I would like to run the AXE into one of them and then the computer or something into the other for backing tracks for...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jun 7, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
10.06 - 9v cabs

Thanks Cliff! I was one of those that preferred the more slick polished sound (Cliff's description) of FW 9 for a couple of the high gain amps that I use. although I spent a lot of time tweaking to soften the edges of the new sound, which was a bit too bright, fizzy and biting for my...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jun 6, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC Mark I & II

can anyone tell me what the differences are between the MFC Mark I & II? Besides the new Ethercon connector mentioned on the Fractal site.
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- May 31, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Smooth Lead Preset

I have been searching the preset exchange for a smooth lead tone, similar to the one from the older firmware and factory preset versions on the Axe. I want it to be chewy and greasy and blendy and slick sounding,...if those adjectives help at all. thanks!
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Apr 29, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
creating a preset for acoustic guitars

I am wondering what the best approach would be to create a patch for acoustic guitars, both steel and nylon string. What would the signal chain look like? any need for amp or cab? compression, filter,...? I just know I would like some reverb. thanks.
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Apr 28, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
loud buzzing when engaging drive pedal

I am using the AXE II and a Rocktron Hex expression pedal into the Rocktron Allaccess. When I use the pedal to turn on and off the drive pedal in the Axe, it buzzes loud. It won't buzz if I just have a drive pedal in the signal chain but as soon as I link it to the expression pedal -...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Aug 23, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Satriani's tone on Black Swans...

Does anyone have a preset that cops this tone? listen to the solo starting around 2:30. I love this 'greasy' juicy lead tone: Joe Satriani- Wormhole Wizards (NEW) - YouTube Thanks, D
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2012
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
6.00?

what is the scoop on 6.00? major upgrade and changes? is it available yet?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Lounge
violin patch, no output vol

I guys, I just figured out, thanks to some help here, how to use the Axe-Edit to download user presets onto the Axe II. I got a couple from here, a Ford/Carlton Dumble one, and it works great. The second one was a Violin preset, but it has no output volume, can't hear it. whasup?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2012
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Firmware update using Axe Edit?

Got my AXE II about 3 weeks ago (have had the Standard since 07) and after spending some time learning how to use it and putting together some patches I am ready to get the latest firmware, 5.04. It has 4.01 right now. Is there a step by step tutorial for how to do this on the wiki page or...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2012
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
so what's up with high gain stuff on the II?

I think I read something about this on here a few months ago, but that was before I got my AXE II, and I can't track it down right now. I find the high gain amps sound 'grainy' and 'scratchy' with the same amount of gain on the dial compared to the gen 1 models. Do I have to approach how I...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
how do I get rid of the dotted line?

trying to set up a wah at the front of the chain but when I plug one into the block, it comes up with dotted lines around it, meaning it is off, and I can't get it to work with my pedal (external 1). I know I have done this before with my Standard, and it must be simple - BUT I JUST CAN'T REMEMBER!
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Jan 25, 2012
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
pedal problem

I have a Rocktron expression pedal that I am using for wah and to turn on and off Drive. The problem is the pedal turns off the volume of the entire preset when it is in the 'off' position, toe up. I know it must be a simple function that I am overlooking but I can't seem to find it... Help!!!
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Oct 27, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
deleting patches?

looks like I have all the patches on my Ultra used up (382, filled up by previous owner) is there any way to delete some of these so I can make more room for my own?
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- May 23, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Rocktron All Access set-up Q

Has anyone set up their All Access in the following manner? - here is what I want it to look like: 11. flange 12. phaser 13. pitch 14. rotary 15. synth 6. drive#1 7. drive #2 8. drive #3 9. delay 10. chorus 1. amp#1 2. amp#2 3. amp #3 4. amp#4 5. amp#5...
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- May 22, 2011
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
vol pedal q's

I have a hex pedal that I use for Wah and I think I might need a volume pedal as I do not have enough volume range to get on top of the mix for solos most of the time. Can you guys who use one with the Axe tell me how that all works? thanks, David
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2008
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Scott Petersons' Wah info

I had a chart of the sweep patern that Scott suggested for the Wah but I can't find it anymore - does anyone have that, or even know what I am referring to? Scott maybe, if you are around? it showed a good way to configure the Wah for a natural sounding sweep... thanks! David
- bluesmostly
- Thread
- Oct 19, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
quick wah/exp pedal q

I have my hex pedal hooked up to my Rocktron All Access and it is working fine for wah but I have a question that I saw answered some time ago but I can't track it down now... is there a way to make the wah function engage as soon as you move the pedal and shut off when you stop moving it...
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- Thread
- Sep 17, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers