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    AXE-CHANGE IS EMPTY

    4! Pretty cool feature.
  2. Q

    My new tech!

    Looks very serious about tone ... you should be in good paws!
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    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Thanks ... clear that I have some debug work to do but I've gotten a lot of good directions to explore from all of you.
  4. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Yes, the last preset that I play before turning off the Axe is the one that comes up when I reboot. Just unplugging all expression pedals doesn't do the trick. Booted up this morning into factory preset 65 Bassguy and it was quite bright, almost shrill, switched to the next higher preset and...
  5. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Will do ... thank you all for the help, this has been bugging me for awhile ... as always, very impressed with the knowledge base on this forum ..
  6. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Thank you very much Bakerman (and Chris) ... you're explanation is very much appreciated ... I will explore those options ... thanks again .. be well ..
  7. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Any thoughts on why switching to a new preset and then back to the original would make a change in the wah block? I'm obviously missing something here.
  8. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Thanks Chris, I'll check that but these are unedited Factory Presets and the one that I noticed it on last was Shiver. Strident when first called up and then mellow when I switch to another preset and then switch back. I'll keep exploring.
  9. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    Just upgraded to 20.04 beta1 but I first noticed the issue on whichever firmware preceded it.
  10. Q

    Did I miss something in recent updates?

    I noticed that when I first turn on the Axe Fx III that no matter what preset I'm on, it sounds rather brittle, almost ice-picky, but all I have to do is switch to another preset and then back to the original and the original now sounds much more mellow. Definitely get a significant change in...
  11. Q

    Shipping Boxes Gear Arrived In

    Flatten them out, store 'em, and re-tape them if needed.
  12. Q

    Not a Bug Axe Edit Song Export doesn't appear correct

    Okay, got it. I was planning on using the import/export function as a way to create multiple setlists for various purposes and I was going to edit the exported setlists with a python script to input data. Easy enough to "add 1" to the preset number in the python code. Thanks ..
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    Not a Bug Axe Edit Song Export doesn't appear correct

    I was playing around with the new setlist function and created some "dummy songs" for test. The first Song has presets 68, 69, 70,71,72,73 for Song 001 sections 1-6. When I exported this song list, the exported file contained the following data: <Song id="0" name="Song 001"> <Section...
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    Axe-Edit III 1.11.01

    Thank you both very much ... got it!
  15. Q

    Axe-Edit III 1.11.01

    Where is the export/import for songs/setlists located on Axe-Edit? Anyone find it?
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    TrueFire Video Shoutouts

    Big fan of Truefire and of Tim Pierce. Truefire's main strength, in the past, has been somewhat music theory related. They focus on not just what to play but why. Big on licks, techniques, and concepts taught by some incredible guitarists like Tommy Emmanuel, Robben Ford, and Frank Vignola to...
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    Preview! Axe-Fx III Factory Presets 19.04

    Absolutely, awesome ... Thank you!
  18. Q

    Wish Add a Favorites menu

    I'd be happy with a set list manager ( soon! ) that would allow me to create a setlist called favorites and load it with a click.
  19. Q

    Saving Bookmarks

    At some point there may be a setlist utility and that might give you some more options for grouping presets without having to physically move them on the unit.
  20. Q

    Tim Pierce Master class thoughts?

    Tim is a master guitarist who can really point out the nuances of a lick or line but I think it takes a pretty experienced guitarist to benefit from his offerings. Unless things have changed, I don't think he provides much in terms of pdfs or guitar pro files. You might want to take a look at...
  21. Q

    Poll: MK1 owners, 1024 User 2 cab slots or 32 FullRes cab slots?

    Might involve two separate firmware releases - FullRes/StdRes - but yes, extra overhead for the developers.
  22. Q

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 17.00 Public Beta

    Can someone provide a link to this poll. I'd like to cast my vote to sacrifice User2 slots in the MK1.
  23. Q

    Hard sounding presets

    Certainly don't want to hijack this thread but I'm curious as to what strings you are using? I am using D'Addario EXL110-10P Nickel wound 10-46.
  24. Q

    Hard sounding presets

    I have a PRS 513 and have run it with the tone knob at 10 and always been dissatisfied with the "ice pick" character of my tones. I tried compensating via the presets and while that's important my biggest improvement came from exactly what @zafreemusic said. Turned my tone knob down to 5-6 and...
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    Access presets

    You can also setup a scramble table using midi-mapping - Setup->Midi-Remote->Mapping. This will speed things up if know which presets you are interested in beforehand. Also, SetLists are coming SOON and that could help you as well. Otherwise, mr_fenders comment is probably the best now for...
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    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    "SET/SONG/SECTION is on the to do list for the FC Controllers" Intriguing ... anyone have any thoughts/speculations about what Song and Section might refer to? I could imagine that Song might refer to a collection of presets that you could call up as a group for a particular Song but Section...
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    Looking for a simple Windows metronome with Tap Tempo function

    One of the coolest and most sophisticated metronomes I've ever come across is Bounce Metronome ... I wouldn't call it a simple to use metronome but it does have some amazing capabilities ... fun to watch some of the polyrhythms in the 3D bounce options ...
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    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    I'm not a programmer but the Axe-Fx III already has storage allocation for a midi mapping function which you can access from Setup->Midi-Remote->Mapping. Using this I can map preset 0 to say preset 192, preset 1 to say 358, etc,. This is the heart of a setlist function and the FC's respect...
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    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    Step back for a moment from thinking of setlists as only being useful for putting together the presets you want on a gig. Yes, there are ways to handle this - you can use midi-mapping, you can have an empty bank, you can load and delete presets into this empty bank, etc. These methods work...
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    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    Totally agree when it comes to putting together a working setlist for a gig. You can also use the midi-mapping function to set that up without having to move presets into an empty bank. What I'm talking about is the process of auditioning presets for a particular tune that you eventually want...
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    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    I know the lack of a setlist utility is an old issue but I just wanted to give an example of how frustrating it is not to have one. I've sorted all of my presets into folders for particular genres of music. When I am working on a new song, I will scan through these genre specific folders to...
  32. Q

    FC-12 Bug?: Scribble Strips don't reflect "Display Offset" Setting

    That's interesting, when I set the mini-display label to Current Name or Current Number the scribble strip displays what I have in the Custom Label slot! If I clear out my Custom Label Text and go back to Current Name or Current Number, then yes, the scribble strip is blank. So I see the same...
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    FC-12 Bug?: Scribble Strips don't reflect "Display Offset" Setting

    Thanks for checking ... try setting a switch to Toggle In Bank between 2 presets and set the mini-display to "Both #". Then go into the front panel Setup->Midi/Remote->General and flip the display offset from 0 to 1. On my system, the main display toggles as expected but the scribble...
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    FC-12 Bug?: Scribble Strips don't reflect "Display Offset" Setting

    Have a switch setup to "toggle in bank" between the 1st and 6 preset in the bank. When I set Display Offset to 0, the preset shown on the main FC screen is 147 and the FC switch mini-display shows 147. When I set Display Offset to 1, the main FC screen shows 148 but the scribble strip...
  35. Q

    Wish Assign 2 different colors for scene toggle

    Could the same idea work for the hold function as well. Right now, I have a bank size of 10 and uses 5 switches to access those 10 presets. I get the first 5 with a tap and the 2nd 5 with either a toggle or a hold function. In either case, the ring lights when I tap but goes dim with either...
  36. Q

    Axe-Fx III Cygnus Factory Preset Banks A, B, and C

    Agreeded ... we need a Yek appreciation day for all of his incredible contributions to this community!
  37. Q

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    If I remember correctly, I think that MFC-Edit was actually contracted out and created by a 3rd party software designer. Couldn't the same be done for a Set List Creator for the FC's and still allow for "other cool stuff" that requires more in-depth knowledge of the system software to be done...
  38. Q

    Everything you've always wanted to know about: Resetting an Amp

    Thanks, Yek .... you are an amazing contributor to this forum ...
  39. Q

    Axe-Fx III Cygnus Presets - Banks A & B Preview

    Hey Matt, On my system, Plex Verb 8x2 preset uses User Cab #19. No need to respond, just an FYI.
  40. Q

    Is there a way to batch change Wah controller from External 1 to FC Pedal 1?

    Thanks Moke, that's perfect and I do appreciate you taking the time to provide the details.
  41. Q

    Is there a way to batch change Wah controller from External 1 to FC Pedal 1?

    Very glad to have updated presets for 16.01 but not looking forward to manually changing the Wah Controller from External 1 to FC Pedal 1 on these presets. Thought Fractool might be a way to make a batch change but it doesn't look like it. Has anyone come up with a way to do something like...
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    Jeff McErlain discusses effects order using his FM3

    Sure, 1 minute unless you are interested in the reasons why this is his recommended effect ordering, or the difference in sound when effects are placed in different order, or how your favorite guitarists ordered effects in various ways to achieve specific sounds that are unique them. If you...
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    Axe-Edit III 1.08.13

    Sounds like this utility could actually use a set-up page where you select which parameters you want to update and which you want to leave alone and perhaps even an undo-redo button. Might work best if this was a stand-alone utility and didn't consume Axe resources to create temporary files for...
  44. Q

    Axe-Edit III 1.08.13

    In the process of running Reset Amp Blocks on all of my stored presets and Axe-Edit decided to do a "new firmware" reset 3x's during the process. Is this a possible bug when you run "Reset Amp Blocks" on a large number of presets? I had already installed this current Axe-Edit version and it...
  45. Q

    Axe-Edit III 1.08.13

    Yes, Reset Amp Blocks is a very welcome addition! Thanks ...
  46. Q

    Converting older patches?

    ... and a big thanks to Mr. Grenadine for creating and continuing to support Fractool ... the missing piece of the Fractal software suite ...
  47. Q

    Owner's Manual Update

    Did you check the blocks guide for the missing info? https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/fas-guides/Fractal-Audio-Blocks-Guide.pdf
  48. Q

    We Will Rock You RIg & Lesson

    Very cool ... thank you very much for the lesson and the preset ... nicely done, - will check out your other work here and on U-Tube
  49. Q

    [Planned] Support for Set Lists?

    Sure there is always a work around but that still does not compensate for the lack of a dedicated set list function. Another work around is to use the Mapping Scramble Table on the front panel. You get to it via Setup->Midi/Remote->Mapping. If you use this you don't have to leave space for...
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    [Planned] Support for Set Lists?

    The thirst is real and has been real for a very long time. I'm afraid you are just not going to be seeing it. Why fractal continues to ignore this glaring oversight in the functionality of the FC's is mind boggling considering how easy the programming task is compared to other things they do...
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    My Unit is Possessed: Random Patch Changes

    Had a similar problem not to long ago and contacted support. They gave me instructions on how to pop the cover and remove and reseat certain connections. May also have put contact cleaner on the rotary dial. Fixed the problem immediately and hasn't recurred since. I think your best bet is to...
  52. Q

    Remember the dead Jammit app?

    Went to crammit site and downloaded a sample they have there. No idea how you would "play" those files. Anyone know how you would play the sample?
  53. Q

    Best how-to/tutorial video?

    Here are a few sites that might get you going: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfP7Kwj4AbDu3AHJJRFGRg/videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlsD6OalGm8pIqKVo81k6A https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQYrE8e3UkxRLu04zloBSA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIR5Lnw3HW6LKEQZUoSmoRw This list...
  54. Q

    Do major firmware updates make commercial preset packs obsolete?

    For those of you who purchase commercial preset packs, do you find that those presets hold up after a firmware revision like 16.01? If you go in and reset your amp block and/or other blocks to bring in the settings required by 16.01, how does that affect the quality of the presets that were...
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    Simple Explanation of Presets vs Channels vs Scenes?

    I guess the user also asked how he can switch to one of the 4 channels when he has a particular preset and scene combination called up. I'll just leave it to anyone who already put down a great explanation of the 3 terms - preset, scene, channel to help him out there. I might also learn...
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    I'm new to Fractal, found an interesting YouTube channel

    Agree 100%. I'm finding these videos to be very well done - relatively short and to the point and very insightful. How they've stayed in the background so long is a mystery but I'm very glad that @Blueprint raised their visibility. Great work Rosh ... thanks ...
  57. Q

    I'm new to Fractal, found an interesting YouTube channel

    Thanks ... looks like a very interesting and complete channel ... will spend some time with it ...
  58. Q

    Soft-Reset for Presets on Disk?

    I have lots of presets on disk that I accumulated over time and I would like to upgrade the parameters in the amp models to Cygnus. Is there anyway to do that without having to load and store the presets on the device, run Fractool to update the amp block, and then export them all back to disk...
  59. Q

    Confused about when/why to reset amp block - could use some help

    The Amp Resetter in Fractool gives you the option of determining which parameters to leave untouched and which will be updated to the new defaults that match the new algorithms in the firmware update. It also does it in batch mode. Really quite handy - for so many things.
  60. Q

    Confused about when/why to reset amp block - could use some help

    My understanding of presets and firmware is that the firmware does the processing of input signals via it's algorithms which can, in principle, be different with every firmware release. Presets on the other hand, are collections of parameters which customize exactly how the algorithm will do...
  61. Q

    Cygnus Tech Notes

    Link for Marco's presentation please ...
  62. Q

    Presets "jumping" at random

    I had that problem at one point and support indicated that it was a hardware problem ... nothing series as I recall and involved pulling and resetting some cables inside the Axe. Fixed problem and it has not recurred since. I can't give you more detail on the solution but suggest you contact...
  63. Q

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    Kind of hard to understand why a company who is generally so response to the needs of its customers, continues to not provide the basic capability of a set list feature on the FC's. The need has been expressed for a number of years now and yet no set list option has been provided. Obviously...
  64. Q

    Listening to the Axe with wireless headphones?

    So tired of getting wrapped up with headphone and guitar chords when I practice! The dog barks to go out and not only do headphones and guitar have to be disentangled but hat and glasses usually hit the ground as well. Has anyone come across a wireless system that works well with the axe? I...
  65. Q

    Everything you've always wanted to know about LEVELS (III, FM3, FM9)

    Hi Yek, thanks for this. Do you know under what topic this will appear in the wiki (I assume it will). I was searching but didn't find it .. maybe not there yet and maybe I missed it.
  66. Q

    Camilo Velandia listed in Rick Beato's top 10 Instagram guitarists

    Money well spent! Honestly, from watching and listening to you play, it is a very well deserved accolade - you have some amazing skills on the instrument.
  67. Q

    FM3 My new Format: 1 minute 1 factory preset '59 Bassguy'

    Very nice Marco. Are you running the preset with stock settings or have you made some adjustments along the way? If so, it might be nice to show how you have the amp and cab set up. Agree with Knaggtster - they never sound like that when I play them ... more the fingers than the preset but...
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    Axe-Edit 3.14.6 (public beta for Big Sur)

    "In general after updating: If Axe-Edit does not connect to your Axe-Fx II, manually de-select and re-select the ports under Settings: Preferences: General. If Axe-Edit does not show new Axe-Fx parameters after a firmware update, do a Block Definitions refresh under Settings: Preferences...
  69. Q

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    Great ... very helpful ... thank you very much ...
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    FC Setlist and Song modes

    Do you have an estimate as to when you expect it to be released?
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    New USB driver for Windows

    Well, in my particular case, there was a post not too long ago that pointed out that a new driver was available. I think that unless you happened to check the Fractal website under Downloads->AxeFx III, you wouldn't have seen it when it first came out but once that post made me aware of it, it...
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    New USB driver for Windows

    Well, I probably wouldn't have done it either if the FAS driver was the only issue, but I had also been having issues with Windows telling me I have an update pending, then I update, and then it tells me that it was unable to install the update. This happened repeatedly and I thought maybe this...
  73. Q

    New USB driver for Windows

    I ended up reinstalling Windows 10, installing the driver and all is working fine now, so I guess the problem was local with my particular PC. It was an unusual problem in that Control Panel would show that the driver was installed but when I went over to Device Manager it showed that the AXE...
  74. Q

    New USB driver for Windows

    Just installed new driver and now Axe-Edit won't connect. Anyone else having trouble here? Tried reinstalling the driver and Axe-Edit a number of times and still no luck. Will try reinstalling old driver.
  75. Q

    Wish Access scenes within Manage Presets tool browser

    When you open a directory in axe-edit->tools->manage presets->browser you select a directory and you get a list of presets in the directory which you can audition. A few wishes to improve this function: 1) Make the last chosen directory "sticky" 2) Provide access to the scenes contained within...
  76. Q

    FC Setlist and Song modes

    I've given up hoping. It seems like a fairly simple bit of programming compared to everything else they do and the fact that it hasn't happened in all this time makes me think it's just not going to happen.
  77. Q

    AFIII Axe-Fx III sounds great via monitors and speakers- recording with any software via USB it has crackling / oversaturated sound quality

    It's free only if you decide not to pay for it. You can use it indefinitely for as long as you want, but the price is something like $60 - well worth it and just compensation for their effort.
  78. Q

    Yek's presets for cover songs [updated: Oct 11 2023]

    Personally I like the zip idea better. If you keep all of Yek's presets in one folder, then just delete the old files and repopulate the whole thing with the new zip file. And yes, it is very cool that such a super-user would be willing to share his presets. Lots to learn from him!
  79. Q

    Did I get a returned Axe-Fx III?

    This is not the way to welcome a new member to the forum. He has a valid concern and was looking for input from other Fractal Users. Be kind.
  80. Q

    Wish Pickups simulation

    If this could work, then you could also apply it to cabs and create an IR which perfectly neutralizes your current cab and then apply the target cab IR to emulate the actual cab you want. In principle, I suppose that could work ... interesting idea - but also spitballin :)
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    Wish Pickups simulation

    How would this work since you can't turn your personal pick-ups off but can only run them through a pick-up simulator which will overlay your pick-ups with the pick-up simulator? Sort of like running a cab-sim through a non-FRFR cab - that's why the recommendation is to turn cab-sims off when...
  82. Q

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    Love the updated factory presets ... that seems to be happening more frequently lately ... hope it continues .. thanks Fractal Team ...
  83. Q

    Condensation under LCD Screen?

    Well, it was worth a shot ... at least you know it's not condensation which in principle could have hurt the electrical components as well.
  84. Q

    Yek's presets for cover songs [updated: Oct 11 2023]

    Thanks, Yek, your contributions to the forum are immense ...
  85. Q

    Condensation under LCD Screen?

    Silica gel is a good solution ... you can buy packets of them fairly cheaply. One important point is to make sure that the item to be dried and the silica gel are put into air tight containers. I usually put the item in a plastic box, fill it will gel packs, then wrap the box in baggies, and...
  86. Q

    Fractal Audio Artist Preset Series - Pete Thorn

    Wow ... very cool ... thank you Fractal and Pete!
  87. Q

    Free Preset of the week

    Hi Marco, Thanks for the preset, I look forward to playing with it as well as your future offerings. One thought I had is that it would be instructive if you could discuss what changes you made to the factory presets and what your goal was in making those changes. It's nice to get presets...
  88. Q

    U2 presets uploaded to Axe-Change

    Hi Massimo, This is a (very) long shot but there is a Massimo Varini who teaches on True Fire ... any connection? Thanks for the presets will check them out. Ciao ..
  89. Q

    5 Great Free Rigs from Axe-Change

    Haven't tried these yet but did you find that they hold up pretty well under 12.08 or did you have to make some changes?
  90. Q

    Added my U2 presets to Axe-Change

    These are really nice ... thank you ...
  91. Q

    Don't F**k With Cats

    if you like crazy check out "The Midnight Gospel" on Netflix. Kind of mind-blowing in a very good way IMO.
  92. Q

    Optical Pickup

    Does this go directly from optical to analog or is there DSP processing in-between? If at some point there is DSP processing, then the potential is very high and most problems associated with "stray noise" can be easily eliminated while optimizing and customizing the response to mimic an...
  93. Q

    Closed Simplifying the preset system

    Well, I'm not the designer but I would guess that a preset represents a particular structure that is loaded into computer memory and that scenes are variations on that structure populated with different parameter values. Creating the structure takes time whereas populating the structure with...
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    FC Setlist and Song modes

    I hear you ... I'm not saying that MIDI mapping is the ultimate solution ... it's not, it just happens to be better, IMO, than shuffling presets around. What you are describing is certainly along the lines of what I hope is eventually implemented.
  95. Q

    Quarantine Concert Streams

    If you are just looking for a collection of high quality concerts ( not live ), you might want to check this out. In particular, check out the "search" area not just the front page. They literally have thousands of concerts ... like a Netflix for concerts. They are offering some free views...
  96. Q

    The 10 Best Mid-Gain Factory Presets Demo

    I think it's more a function of which factory presets are being used rather than firmware. I can't find an AC-15 in the latest preset distribution so I assume Corey is using an older set of factory presets. Wonder how his list would change based on the newer factory presets?
  97. Q

    AFIII Martin Miller & Mark Lettieri - Purple Rain

    Awesome .. that song never fails to bring a tear to my eye ... something very touching about it .. thanks for posting ...
  98. Q

    Implemented Removing frameworks from Feed thru blocks in Editor (see Picture)

    Yes, much better visually ... the outlined boxes don't add any more information than the lines ... would be an improvement IMO.
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