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FM9 as Audio Interface - Buffer Size

Hi everyone, I've been using the FM9 as an audio interface while working on Reaper, and I'm absolutely loving it. The versatility is insane with how easy it is to reamp tracks. Recently though I've been working on some songs that contain large-ish amounts of tracks (30 to 60 tracks), and I'm...
- Federico Favaro
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2024
- audio interface buffer fm9
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
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How to send MIDI via USB to computer?

Hi there, I do a lot of transcribing and I wondered if there was a way to use a Roland DP-10 (the only footpedal I have available, which uses a TRS jack) to send a MIDI signal to my Mac from the AXE FX III via the USB connection? The transcription software I am using is called Transcribe! and...
- RobboChobbo
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2023
- audio interface mac midi usb
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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Conversion from +4dBu to -10dBV

I did some googling but couldn't seem to find a direct answer to my question: If I want to (in essence) down convert from a +4dBu output to a device input expecting -10dBV, can I reduce the output device by 12dB to "match" the signal to avoid clipping? For background/specifics: I tried running...
- dvdwerki
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2023
- +4dbu -10dbv audio interface consumer input clipping input level line level output level professional
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Monitor DAW output w/o Direct monitoring

I am a simple man and I hope this simple question can be answered simply.. I want to monitor my sound as-is from the DAW without hearing my direct guitar signal on top of it. I feel like I’ve done it before effortlessly, and it’s so simple, but right now it’s totally escaping me and driving me...
- supersonic182
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2022
- audio interface axe fx 3 direct signal
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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AFIII Recording into Cubase 11

I'm fairly new to the recording process and just picked up a copy of Cubase Artist 11. Took me a while to set this thing up but I'm finally getting signal and am able to record. My question is, whenever I hit the yellow monitor button under the input/output channel, I'm getting quite a bit of...
- zero1238
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2021
- audio interface cubase recording axe fx
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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Connectivity with Axe FX 3 and other DACs and headphone amps and Audio interfaces!

I don't know how much of this is going to make sense or what a NEWB I am but here's my situation. I have a pretty darn high quality Teac DAC that just sounds 10 times better than the one built into the Axe FX 3. Up until now I have an ifi Audio purifier coming out of a USB port on my PC and goes...
- soundlessdawn777
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2021
- aes/spdif audio interface audiophile dac digital headphones spidf
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Any Linux bros here? (Axe-FX III as interface)

I'm going through my yearly "threatening to drop macOS" phase again and it got me thinking... has anyone used their Axe-FX III as an audio interface under Linux?
- swartzfeger
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2021
- audio interface linux
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Firmware 3.0 audio over USB not working / Windows 10

Hello, I've finally received my FM3 and I've tried using it with default FW on MBP 2015 and it worked, I updated to 2.0 when and it still worked, then 3.0 update came out and everything works on MBP. Then I decided to try the FM3 on my Windows 10 desktop, I installed drivers required and FM3...
- xeonblade
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2020
- audio interface bug firmware 3.0 interface usb audio windows 10 windows 10 problem
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD - does anyone here use it?

Hello, I'm looking into some audio interfaces, entry level obviously, and I'm particularly interested in the Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD. I've read some reviews, some oddball reddit posts and all that jazz, but I haven't found anything Axe FX related. Now, I'm not buying this to bypass the...
- Sieve
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2020
- audio interface axe 2 xl+ behringer
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Can you hook up the Axe FX 3 in multiple ways at the same time?

Can you hook up the Axe FX 3 in multiple ways at the same time? For example, if I'm using 4CM because I want to use only the effects with my real amp/cab, can I then easily switch to just the Axe FX 3 (so using amp sims, and bypassing my real amp completely)? Or would you have to change all...
- bartnijman94
- Thread
- Sep 13, 2020
- 4cm audio interface axe 3 axe fx 3 i/o
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Using the FM3 as Audio Interface, but muting non-DAW output

Hello! I'm trying to figure out how to use the FM3 as an audio interface with my particular setup. My goal is to be able to record a DI signal and the main output at the same time, but I only want to hear what is being routed through my DAW (yes, I know this won't be zero latency), the reason...
- Brandon7s
- Thread
- Jun 13, 2020
- audio interface recording
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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Noob FM3 Connection to Audio Interface

Hey guys, I apologize because I'm sure this question has been answered before, but I have been digging through the forums and googling but have not found an answer to my specific case. I just ordered my FM3 and it's my first fractal product which will hopefully be here this coming week. I...
- Steven Reisman
- Thread
- Apr 26, 2020
- audio interface connection fm3
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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AFIII Using Axe fx 3 as audio interface, with microphone. Need setup help

Ok. So I have a focusrite solo that I used to used to record guitar an vocals. I am trying to get things set up so I can only use the fractal only, because using 2 different ASIO drives isn't possible without a ton of sacrifices. So I still need to use the focusrite's preamp. So this is my...
- prizzy
- Thread
- Feb 14, 2020
- audio interface axe 3 focusrite solo microphones
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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Audiointerface question - Mute original signal from AX8

Hi, Does anyone use AX8 with Steinberg's UR44 by any chance? I can't figure out how to mute the signal from the input channel, so that the only sound coming out of the interface/speaker when I play guitar is from the output channels. I'd like to add effects in Ableton and play in real-time...
- Tao
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2020
- ableton audio interface ax8 mac steinberg ur44
- Replies: 0
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Using Axe-Fx III as interface to software VST guitar amp/effect sims

Hello, all: I have the Windows (10) ASIO drivers installed on my PC, and I can select the Axe FX III as the input and output channels in my software sim (in this case, Scuffham S-Gear 2.7). I have two issues I can't find a way around, even after trying to gain insight from the manual and basic...
- rmg471
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2020
- audio interface usb
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III flakiness as an interface

I've been using the axe-fx 3 as my main computer interface for a few weeks now. For some reason, 6+ times computer audio playback has stopped and I have needed to reboot the axe-fx to get it working again. Anyone else experiencing issues or have any insight? There haven't been any apparent...
- Kelleys Heroes
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2019
- audio interface axe 3 mac os
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Recommendations for simple quality audio interface for iMac

We are setting up our singer her first mini studio and we are looking for a simple but quality audio interface for her to use. There is no need to record more than 2 channels at once and we will mostly record at 24/48. Protocol can be USB or FW400/800. Our most important factor is monitoring...
- mwd
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2019
- audio interface recording
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Lounge
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Axe-Fx III buzzing as an Audio Interface

Just finished a gig with the axe fx iii where I didn’t even use it to play guitar. It was solely running tracks from a MacBook Pro via usb. We were fighting a buzz the whole night with it. However, intermittently, there was also a “pop” in the buzz. The ground lift took some of the buzz away...
- Brady Lee
- Thread
- Mar 27, 2019
- ableton live audio interface buzzing computer hum laptop output 2 usb
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Sound suddenly missing

I use my III as my audio interface with my imac running Mojave. I recently updated to 1.19 and started having intermentant problems with my sound(from iTunes, VLC, etc.) cutting out I reverted to 1.18 with the same results so I don't think it's the firmware? Now, today I can't get any sound from...
- Jeffrey G Coburn
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2018
- audio interface imac no sound
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FX8 with audio interface and Ableton 10

Hi there, I apologize if the answers are somewhere in the forum, but i have looked all over then internet and haven't found any answers. I'm curious if anyone has used the FX8 direct into an interface and into a DAW from there? I use Ableton for looping in shows and for recording. Ive been...
- Stacy Mack
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2018
- ableton live audio interface fx8
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Improving home studio sound

Hi all, I need some advice. I've had my AX8 for over a year now and i love the way it sounds when playing with the band at our rehearsal room, going through a mixer and Mackie powered speakers. At home however I've been pretty underwhelmed. Not only does it not sound good but i find it almost...
- EricBic
- Thread
- Jun 12, 2018
- audio interface headphone monitors studio
- Replies: 36
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Sound issue using the AX8 with audio interface and headphones

Hey! I recently got the AX8 and I want to use it with headphones. I hooked the unit up to a Roland Rubix 22 sound interface with a single Roland RMC-B10 XLR cable. Then I just use the headphone output on the Rubix 22. So far so good. However, I have tested a bund of presets and the sound is a...
- VincentV
- Thread
- Apr 20, 2018
- audio interface headphones sound design xlr
- Replies: 5
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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New RME interface delivers very different tone on my patches

Hi there, nice people from Fractal forum, first post here! :) So recently I upgraded my home studio and bought a new audiointerface, a RME UFX II USB, wich I enjoy a lot. The thing is, I had spent some good hours making some good patches for my simple UR22 and was quite pleased with waht I...
- LucasRays
- Thread
- Apr 17, 2018
- audio interface ax8 hi gain music man
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Looking for an affordable audio interface

Hey guys, I am looking for a good audio interface for recording. Not to fancy, just doing what it has to do. In the price range of a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or Presonus Audiobox iTwo. Are there any other alternatives around this price? Or are the above two interfaces the best to get? Greetz...
- Jos Pelkman
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2018
- audio interface focusrite presonus
- Replies: 7
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Cliff? An Audio interface?

Could be nice to have a FAS Audio interface with secret sauce and super top notch components. An interface that would perfectly fit Ax8 users and could maybe used as a dongle for FAS plugins. I can assume it would be a HUGE success. And a mobile version too. Not that much work for Fractal as...
- Guitarboy
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2018
- audio interface
- Replies: 13
- Forum: The Lounge
XL+ and DI box Question

Im wanting to recording both wet and dry tracks so I can reamp later if I need to. I just picked up a Countryman Type 85, assuming that I could split the signal from my guitar and record both tracks this way.. but I don’t think I did my homework, and I need help. My signal chain, without the...
- Chris S.
- Thread
- Jan 31, 2018
- audio interface axe fx 2 di guitar reamp reamping
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Anyone using the Axe w/ the ZEN TOUR?

I'm thinking about purchasing an Antelope ZEN TOUR interface due to its flexible routing, compact size and the advantage of their for free native plugs. this interface can take the AXE via SPDIF or analog anyone try the ZEN TOUR?
- Guitarmandan
- Thread
- Jan 14, 2018
- antelope audio interface zen tour
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Recording with the AX8 (PC)

Hi guys! Just got myself a brand new AX8 (got it yesterday), and I am truly amazed about how GOOD this beast sounds straight out of the box. Just plugged the thing to my amp and I could get amazing tones in no time. I have been using a Pod X3 for the past 7 years and I always recorded demos...
- Mizsht
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2017
- audio interface ax8 recording recording interfaces
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Audio interface or axe fx II

Hello, i got an axe fx mk2 capule a weeks ago, and i also have Rme hdsp 9632 audio interface. And i just cant decide whether to use the axe through spdif to rme, or to use the axe as main audio interface. According to your guys experience which is the best method ? Thanks.
- Nirco
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2017
- audio interface rme
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Phantom Power with Axe Fx Out

Hi, I'm planning to add my audio interface to my axe fx rack. What would happen if I accidentally engage the phantom power of my Focusrite Scarlett while having my axe fx2 out connected to the input at the front? Just would want to avoid damaging the AXFX. Thanks!
- Ytolyccuz
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2016
- audio interface phantom power
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion

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