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    Reamping with Logic

    I am working on Reaper not Logic, but the steps should be similar. You have to record a DI track. So with the AXE set as your ASIO audio device, record your track. I record one wet track using output 1 and then I record one dry (DI) track from output 3 simultaneously. Outputs 3/4 will bypass...
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    Thoughts , worries , Feels ......and Perceptions ......on Firmwares....And Future.

    Sorry for the thread hijack, but I had one of those black stone pedals. Sounded pretty good!!
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    Ares 2.0 verdict?

    sorry about that!! Damn autocorrect!!
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    Ares 2.0 verdict?

    Reading through the comments in the firmware release left me guessing what the overall opinions were. I’m sure there are differences of opinion, but I was curious whether folks are using 2.0 or not? Thanks in advance for participating!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 8.01 Firmware Release & New Bank A Presets

    installed 8.01 and the new presets. Sound amazing. When the presets got done loading I had my bass plugged in to the axe. it came up on the bassman patch and sounded glorious! One of the amps that jumped out at me was the Maz38. The response is incredible. I also tried it through my studio...
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    Anyone have experience with K and K pick ups with the AxeFX?

    That was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for your feedback!
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    Anyone have experience with K and K pick ups with the AxeFX?

    Like the title suggests, I am considering buying an acoustic with a K&K pickup. Would love to hear if anyone currently uses this with the Axe and how you like it. Thanks!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.02 Public Beta

    So I didn't get in on 7.01, but loaded up 7.02 today and was blown away. I know the term is over used, but so many of the amps are so organic. Love it!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 7.00 Public Beta #2

    Anybody else feel like we are the kids in the back of the car repeatedly asking, "Are we there yet"?!?!?!
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    Eminence Patriot Ragin' Cajun 10"

    Just downloaded and tried mix #1. Really great IR! Tried with the 59 bassman, excellent combo!
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    Fractal Audio AMP models: 59 Bassguy ('59 Fender Tweed Bassman, 5F6-A)

    Just tried this and oh my god! With a strat it was a religious experience! Thank you so much for posting this. The only thing I changed was added the boost switch and bam just awesome! Such an expressive amp!!
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    Studio Monitor Frustration!

    At the risk of being somewhat controversial, instead of monitors, maybe think about a pair of Focal Monitoring headphones. They're pretty pricey, but they are really outstanding and very flat. This takes the room out of your mixes and if you subscribe to the left, right and center panning...
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    fw 7b with the factory preset Double Verb sounds great!

    Tone at end is really inspiring. Which overdrive are you using?
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    Paul Crook - Little Wing Instrumental - Axe-Fx II

    Great playing and tone!
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    Played my AxeFX through a real cab for the first time yesterday...

    I use a Fender mustang iii amp and definitely prefer it with cab sims on! Just sounds more better!
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    Piezo/Acoustic preset and video

    Really well done
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Firmware Released

    This is really awesome news! Thank you so much Cliff!! I was disappointed and satisfied at the same time when it looked like the end but am completely pumped about having this update! You sir, rock!
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    Another Satch Inspired Rock Tune

    That was really great. Nicely mixed too!
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.02 Firmware Release

    I had a similar experience and was really happy with the tone when I turned up the preamp harmonics to around .5. You might want to give this a try.
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 2.02 Firmware Release

    I play mostly strats and while I liked a lot about 2.01 the high end was harsh on my single coils, especially the bridge. I find 2.02 to be much smoother with a really sweet high end that doesn't have me dialing it out. Either way I can get the result I want, it's just how many changes I have...
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    Fractal Audio AMP models: AC-20 (Morgan AC20 Deluxe)

    Hadn't really tried the AC20, but after reading this I tried and fell in love with the EF86 with my strat. Really excellent edge of brekup tone that just wanted you to dig in. Loved it. Thanks yek for doing these threads. I'm sure it's a lot of work but I may not have discovered this jem had...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" 2.00 Public Beta Numero Tres

    This is the first time I tried a beta. Just had to give it a spin. I was completely blown away. I need to tweak my presets as the eq seemed to have shifted a bit, but the feel of the amps and the natural compression, response and overdrive was really inspiring! Fantastic update! Someone...
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    The Feel of studio monitors...

    I used to practice with monitors, but at least in my case the volume wasn't sufficient to give me a satisfying outcome. I now practice with the axe into a fender mustang via the effects return input. It is much more satisfying.
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    Small Stereo Combo Amp Suggestions

    Yep. You would definitely need the IV as it's a 2x12, but it should be stereo in that config. My III is mono. Does the AX8 have stereo outs? If so, then the IV would work.
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    Cheap and easy setup for bedroom with a cab?

    I'm a broken record for this type of question, but I use and absolutely love my Fender Mustang III V1. I have tried it with and without cabs on and I much prefer it with cabs on. Just run the output from the axe into the effects return and it bypasses the Fender's (quite capable) modeling. It...
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    Axe FX II live clean sound

    I'm a strat player. From the wiki, I recently setup the normal channel of the super reverb up as a pro reverb. It has a wonderful warm and touch sensitive clean tone. Not sure it'll solve your issue but it sounds fantastic on my end! Give it a shot... Good luck.
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    Small Stereo Combo Amp Suggestions

    I use a Fender mustang iii v1 as my means to amplify the axe fx. If you go into the effects return it bypasses the modeling and the speaker works really well with the axe and the cabinet IRs. The mustang IV v1 should be available pretty cheap used and has the left and right speakers of it's...
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    Intelligent Gate Question

    It's ironic that you mention this. I was just playing yesterday and thought to myself how much better the gate performed now versus when I had an axe fx standard several years ago. It's so transparent now that it's basically invisible! Another testament to Cliff's never ending pursuit of...
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    Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 1.05 Firmware Release

    Not one to post much and I didn't ever try 1.03, but my god 1.05 is just frickin great! I'm a clean fender and light breakup kinda player, and these amps just sound incredible. Love it. Great job!
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    Anyone using combo amps for monitoring?

    I've been using my fender mustang iii v1 into the effects return for monitoring. It sounds surprisingly great and I leave the cabs on. It sounds remarkably close to my focal monitors. I'm running the stock speaker. You can buy one of these used for $200 - 250, so not a huge investment and...
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    My first tonematch attempt

    So here's the .syx cab files I created from TMA export function. I really liked the result of using two high res cab blocks of U67 and U87. Of course, the TMA was done with my Taylor 300 with all tone controls set in the middle of the slider. Your results may not be the same. BTW, this is a...
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    My first tonematch attempt

    I don't have the tone match but I do have the .syx export. I'm not sure how to export them, but I'll try to figure it out and post it.
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    My first tonematch attempt

    So I just bought an axe fx II last week after selling my standard in 2011. Let's just say I'm really impressed! So today, I spent the day tone matching acoustics for use with my Taylor 300. I have a small project studio and really struggle to get good recordings with my Taylor. I've got...
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    So I played through a Two Rock combo yesterday.....

    This is a bit of a hijack, but for those that are using a power amp and cabinet, which speaker are you using? I've got a fender mustang 3 v1, and the effects return sounds good, but I'm wondering what speaker would be versatile enough to work with lots of different models? This setup does...
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    Question about firmware update process

    Thanks for the info and the tip about presets. Will definitely do that. Bix
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    Question about firmware update process

    I'm super excited to be coming back into the fold. I just bought an AXE FX II after a 4 year hiatus since selling my Standard in 2011. As such, I'm looking forward to learning the new deivce, and very thankful about not having to use midi to update firmwares! However, I do have a question...
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    9.02 Amp Model Poll

    Too dang funny!!! I about fell out of my chair when I read that! Great line!!! In all seriousness, I love 9.02. I have an AC30 patch that I liked in 9.00 but in 9.02 it was even better, with minimal to no tweaking. I'm really digging the fender tones too, I haven't found the right cab yet...
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    Ultra Version 9.01 Firmware Available

    A very excited (and patient) standard owner here that wants to simply say... Cliff you ROCK!!!
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    Recroding s/pdif vs Analog outs

    The interface I just got has been compared to a prism in a head to head loopback test and it compared very favorably. I actually used the AXE through my new interface, Steinberg MR816X, for the recording of a bass track, and it turned out extremely well, so I think I'm gonna continue to use the...
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    Parametric EQ tip - 'Contouring your sound'

    Radley Between the good advice offered here and the reverb how to thread, I started working on a new fender clean tone, and amd really pleased with how it's going. I just wanted to give a quick thanks for sharing your insight, as it has inspired me to try some of these ideas and the results...
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    Recroding s/pdif vs Analog outs

    I just got a new audio interface for my studio, the old one was crap! Anyway, I'm just curious if anyone has recorded both ways and what your thoughts are about which offers the best quality and why you feel that way... I could test this on my own, and may do so anyway, but I really wanted to...
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    AXE Freezing???

    Thanks for the heads up. I haven't used any midi when this has happened. I'm right in the middle of recording tracks for my first album, so once this is done, I'll contact support and see about getting work done as required. Thanks again. Bix
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    AXE Freezing???

    For the last month, very intermitently, I've had a problem with my AXE Std where after using the tuner the patch freezes. It won't repond to any of the controls, and sometimes makes sound and sometimes does not. It's happened most frequently when I am using my acoustic DI patch, and right...
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    V9.00 Reverb

    Thanks for the feedback. I've been primarily using the medium room preset, i'll give the large room a whirl. I've noticed in the past 24 hours that I like rolling off the hi-cut to get a little warmer sound. Bix
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    Use Axe-Fx with Bass guitar?

    I use the AXE for all of my bass recording duties. I've got a patch that mixes the bass amp/cab sound and a direct sound. Couple this with liberal amounts of compressions and it sounds great. Much better than any pure DI bass tracks I'd recorded before owning the AXE. Good luck Bix
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    V9.00 Reverb

    So I'm struggling to get the sound I want out of the reverb, and was wondering what presets you folks are using and how you go about dialing in your own sound? Similar to the 'Turn off Warmth and Thump thread', wondering if there are key parameters that are commonly adjusted. For me, I like a...
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    Standard and Ultra Firmware Version 9.00 Released

    Cliff Thank you so much! Ver. 9.0 sounds great and the AXE just keeps getting better!!! Quick question... I was able to update on my first try. Never been this successful before. Also noticed the latest relese of AXE Edit is working better than I've experienced before. Has there been any...
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    Red Wirez Cab Impulses

    Bought the big box set yesterday and spent this morning with a Soldano and Vox Preset. Using the different mic techniques available, I was able to get some really huge sounds... Really loving this... Hoping we'll have more than 10 user spots soon! I really like being able to have one cab...
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    What do you think of AxeFx after using it for a while?

    I've owned my AXE std since november, and the more i use it the more i think it is just fantastic. My primary use is recording, and although my music is primarily acoustic, i am just blown away by the sounds both while playing / rehearsing and when tracking. I can't tell you how many times...
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    Any tips or patches for simulating a pedal steel sound?

    Thanks for the reply gdross. I agree, there are playing techniques that can be used to simulate the sound of pedal steel. In addition to your suggestion, I also use my floyd rose to do some similar things when holding a chord, but my technique isn't strong enough! I seem to remember going to...
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    Any tips or patches for simulating a pedal steel sound?

    I'm pretty much a meat and potatoes type of AXE owner. I'm not really sure where I would start if I tried to accoplish this. But I am certainly willing to experiment if anyone has some ideas. A patch would be a really cool place to start in the event someone has something they've already...
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    Midi Request For Feeding Synths

    Well thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. Sorry to ask something that's already been requested... would be cool though! Mike
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    Midi Request For Feeding Synths

    I don't know if this has been suggested or whether it's even possible but it would be really cool if the AXE using it's pitch detection algo, could output these notes via midi. In my particular case, I record with VSTi's and it would be very handy if I could record the midi output from the AXE...
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    2 PC's, 2 MIDI devices, 3 SX senders, no update success.....

    Man I fought this for hours yesterday!!! But I believe my midi interface is mostly to blame... And on that note, if you're considering a Lexicon Omega for a midi interface... DON'T! Anyway, I was finally able to get the update by using Lars' old editor. I tried the new editor, MIDIOX...
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    Standard Firmware 7.18 Up

    So I haven't kept up on the firmware evolution in quite some time. Today I upgraded from 7.04 to 7.18 and I am still in shock how damn good it sounds. I love how the amps can take a really rough, aggressive, an I'm in the process of blowing up tone. It's absolutely inspiring. Thank you so...
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    recording acoustic guitars direct

    What Scott said... Most of what I record is acoustic, and I haven't been able to get anything direct that compares to the sound of my Taylor mic'd, and my mics and pre are low end! Good luck Bix
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    List Your 5 Most Used IRs

    I posted a patch on axechange when I used the mama bear, but after going to 7.04, I'm not as happy with it. But your welcome to check it out. I really need to re-tweak one, but I haven't had the time to that yet. I've been spending free time recording actual acoustics! Bix
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    List Your 5 Most Used IRs

    Just curious what folks are using? I'll start... 1. 2x12 Blue 2. 2x12 Brit 3. 2x12 Black 4. 4x12 German 5. Mama Bear Acoustic Simulation @ axechange I really like the Blue and Brit together and use this combination alot! Bix
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    Uploaded Patches for Acoustic w/ Piezo

    For anyone that might have tried this... Has it worked for you or was there too much eq based on my Taylor to make it useful? Mike
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    Uploaded Patches for Acoustic w/ Piezo

    You know I knew I had said the wrong thing when you posted earlier! Sorry about the confusion! Mike
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    Uploaded Patches for Acoustic w/ Piezo

    Here's links for those who are looking for the IRs... For the mama bear: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2180&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30 It's midway down the page and I ended up using the pk1 version. For the 2048 acoustic IR: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1634&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=acoustic+sim&start=20 Look at...
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    Uploaded Patches for Acoustic w/ Piezo

    Input on the front. I hope it works for you. I really had to EQ the hell out of it since I didn't use the Taylor's onboard EQ. You'll porbably have to season to taste, but I really liked it... but after three hours it was probably ear fatigue!! Mike
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    Uploaded Patches for Acoustic w/ Piezo

    If you search axechange, I just uploaded 2 patches that I put together today for a good piezo acoustic guitar patch. I was using my Taylor 314, it's a 2000 and has the old Fishman system, I forget the model. Anyway, the guitar's onboard eq is set flat and all eq is accomplished via the axefx...
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    Loading Fishman Aura "Sound Images" into the Axe-Fx.

    I found this IR to be really useful! Thanks for sharing it! Mike
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    Amp sim requests

    This has probably been suggested already, but just in case, Matchle$$ DC30 / HC30. The ef86 side! Glorious strat tones! Very Humbly, Mike
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    Can Someone Help w/ a Edge of Breakup Country Tone?

    Cool thanks for the tip, I'll try that. Last night I was playing with the blackface and tweed amps with a little verb and delay with great results. This thing sounds so good it makes me laugh out loud as I dial in presets. It's just bloody amazing. Thanks again. Mike
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    Can Someone Help w/ a Edge of Breakup Country Tone?

    I'm a noob, and have been trying to get this via a AC30 patch with 2x12 blues cab and Tele but am struggling. If someone has a patch that works well for this, I'd appreciate if you could share your settings. I don't have a means for uploading / downloading patches yet, so a list of settings...
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