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AFIII New Guitar Instrumental Album - All guitars on AxeFX III

Released this album recently: I'm pretty proud of it, and pretty pumped to say that every guitar part was recorded with AxeFX III. See what you think. What's your favorite track? https://music.lnk.to/AHTyWp
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 16, 2024
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe Edit not liking when NI Kontact is in a session in Logic Pro

Anyone else having or had this issue? I'm in Logic Pro X 10.7.8 Computer is iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) macOS Monterey 12.6.1 Processor: 3.7 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5 Memory: 128 GB 2667 MHz DDR4 Installed NI Komplete 7 last week and now if I have a Logic session with Kontact in it, Axe...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2023
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Madonna - Like A Prayer - guitar sound?

I'm wanting to recreate this incredible clean funky sound in Madonna's Like A Prayer song. I believe it was Dann Huff. I'm thinking maybe direct with a strat on position 2 or 4, with some chorus and of course, compression. Any suggestions for compression settings especially to get that super...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2021
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Kirk Hammett Wah emulation

Hey guys, I'm looking to emulate Kirk Hammet's Wah sound in the Enter Sandman solo. A quick search really didn't give me any usable results.... Anyone got ideas on how to tweak the AXe Fx III wah to replicate this? Thanks!
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2020
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Bagpipes Patch - Updated for AxeFx III - Firmware 22

Added patch for Cygnus 16.05 firmware on Sep 18 2021 Added patch for Firmware 22 beta 7 on April 11, 2023 Added patch for Firmware 22 beta 7 on April 17, 2023 Modified patch to have 3 different Keys G, A & Bb on April 17, 2023 Scene 1 = Key G Scene 1 = Key A Scene 1 = Key Bb Hey everyone, I...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Nov 29, 2019
- Replies: 40
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
FS Axe-Fx II + Furman Power Conditioner (in road case), MFC-101 Mk III + EV1

Location: San Diego Price: was $2400, now $2000 (Shipping is included for US contiguous states.) EDIT: EV1 Sold, MFC-101 Mk III Sold Pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8tm9df7qo2u3snj/AAC87vY9s6maStH5C4suzbUUa?dl=0 If you are interested in this, you probably already know what you are...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- May 24, 2019
- Replies: 13
- Forum: For Sale
Axe-Fx III not completing start up when plugged into FC-12

After I updated to 1.06 the Axe-Fx does not complete it's start-up cycle. It stops at "Initializing GUI": right before the Graphic progress bar screen... right before the Graphic progress bar screen... When I disconnect the FC-12 it completes the start-up and I can reconnect the FC-12 and...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- May 15, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FC-12 and FC-6 Controllers
MFC 101 display dims out completely

Hey guys, I have an issue with my MFC 101 Mk III. A few days ago I noticed the LCD screen getting hard to read. Now it has gone so dim I can no longer read it. It.s not dead because it shows a little when I change patches, and in the power up sequence. I have the Display Contrast set to 10...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jan 15, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Revised Bagpipes Patch v19

Hey guys, I've had a few guys asking for an updated version of the Bagpipes patch I made (about 3 years ago). Here it is for Firmware 19. Patch:
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2015
- Replies: 43
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
MFC-101 Strange start up problem - HELP!

I'm having a frustrating problem with my MFC-101 Mk III over the last 2-3 months, that seems to be getting worse. When I plug it in, instead of the led's going through the start up sequence as normal, all the led's light up red and stay that way. Sometimes I could get it to start normally...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- May 20, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Bug? 11b bug or MFC problem?

Not sure if this is a Axe-Fx Firmware bug or my MFC unit has a physical malfunction... The 4th IA Switch in the middle row is not working for me since I updated to Firmware 11beta. The light functions in both red and green on the start-up sequence and when I select a patch that uses that switch...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2013
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
IA Swith Not Working - Can Someone Help Me?

Not sure if this is a bug or my unit has a physical malfunction... The 4th IA Switch in the middle row is not working for me since I updated to Firmware 11beta. The light functions in both red and green on the start-up sequence and when I select a patch that uses that switch (which I have...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Help loading Presets using SysEx Librarian

I am trying to load presets into the Axe Fx II using SysEx Librarian. When I send a preset it seems to go to the unit and actually saves in some random spot (I can't figure out the logic of where it turns up) This is a problem because it overwrites presets and I can't predict which ones...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Oct 3, 2012
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Video - "America, The Beautiful"

https://vimeo.com/45050079 Hey there everyone, This is a video from last Sunday (July 1st) of America, The Beautiful The band is: Mark Cullen - vocal and guitar Scott Wilkie - Piano Greg Holmes - B3 Organ David Owens - Drums Tommy Heinsen - Bass Happy Birthday America, and may...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jul 6, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Bagpipes Attempt

Hi everyone, This is an attempt at getting a Bagpipes sound from guitar. I'm using a strat (not that the guitar type matters much for this sound). I also made use of Tone Matching to get the texture/tone a bit closer. If I could figure out how to get a constant signal to the Synth block...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- May 25, 2012
- Replies: 133
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe II Rocks My Record!

Just finished a new EP. I used Axe II on all electric guitars except a few lines that were done with the Ultra. On this track I used a strat for all parts except the main solo which is a Gretch Anniversary Junior. Click this link and then press the play button... Amazed | Mark Cullen
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2011
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Can anyone help with IA setup MFC with AxeII?

Here is the problem: AxeFxII MFC-101 - I did the Firmware upgrade to 1.02. No problem. I am in Axe II mode. Have set up my external pedals and switches and are working. I have gone into the MFC and changed the defaults for the IA's. For example i use IA 11 for drive 1 and IA 12 for Drive...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Dumble ODS1 Joy! (Patch attached)

One of my favorite amp models in the Axe is the Dumble ODS1. It can be very similar to a Plexi. I used it on this track with a Strat. What do you think? http://music.markcullen.me/track/joy-to ... akable-joy
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Dec 18, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Merry Christmaxe! (50% off!)

Hey guys, I've been using this amazing black box (Axe-Fx) for about 18 months or so and loving it! I recently completed an EP for Christmas and used the Axe Fx on all electric guitars. (Of course, as always, guitars were eq'd and compressed and some delay / reverb effects were added as...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2010
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Ultra/Std Recordings
Ground Control (not Pro) question

After several hours of scratching my head I have the Axe Fx and the Ground Control talking to each other... I'm using 4 button Preset mode which leaves me the top 6 buttons for IA. I have the IA's working like I want them to but I have a strange problem with the lights... I program my preset...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Third option for Tempo - Last used

Under the Tempo button there are currently 2 settings - Use Preset, Global I'd like to suggest a third - Last used This setting would be saved per preset An example: I have ten songs that each have their own separate basic patch. Each of these songs is at a different tempo which is saved with...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Feb 21, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
LF Jnr - Can you have different CC's for different presets?

I've been searching but haven't been able to find an answer to this... I want to know if it's possible to program the LF Jnr so that, for example, in preset 10, IA switch 1 controls drive 1, but in preset 12 it can be a different CC and control tremolo, and perhaps in preset 14 it can have a...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
MOTU micro lite for multi midi IO?

I'm wanting to have midi in and out from a floor controller, as well as midi control of a Line 6 M13 from the Axe-FX and to be able to have the computer attached via midi at the same time... so I guess I need at least 3 midi I/O.
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2009
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Amp Boost via midi IA

I would love to be able to control the "boost" via midi so I can assign an IA to it. (This is the boost of the amp you get when you press edit on AMP TYPE, PG1) How about you?
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 18, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
Bias - it's role and effect in amp models

After having some issues with some of my patches saving with 0.000 bias settings (I think this was when using the editor), I tried to find info on what exactly bias is and does in an amp. I searched this forum and the Axe Wiki and could shed very little light on the subject. Since we have that...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 18, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Has anyone used POD XTLive as Controller?

My Axe-Fx Ultra should arrive today! Woohoo! I'm going to wait it out for the Fractal MFC 101. Until the great day when I can have one, I have a POD XTLive that I was thinking could give me limited control of the Axe-Fx. Has anyone tried this successfully? What level of control would I have...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Mr Mister sounds anyone?

Hey everyone! I'm brand new here. I ordered my ULTRA last Monday and am hoping to pick it up tomorrow. The wait is killing me! (7 days felt like 7 months!) Because of this I have spent a lot of time on these forums reading, learning, listening to clips, reading the manual etc... Some great...
- Mark Cullen
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2009
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange