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Why is MIDI So slow?

Apologies if I am just being dumb here. I heard you can use midi to communicate axe-edit with the axe fx without the usb, and since I don't have a usb-b long enough for my ideal setup at the moment I thought I'd give it a go. Scarlett 8i6 MIDI OUT -> Axe-FX 2 MIDI IN Scarlett 8i6 MIDI IN ->...
- Mixa Mortiferum
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2024
- axe 2 xl+ axe fx 2 midi slow connection timed out
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Recording Music with my fractal axe fx 2

Hello everyone, during these months, I've recorded some tracks that will make up a future album (hopefully). in my axe fx 2 i used the 5150 with an ir (i think its a diezel) found on ax change. here are the videos. if you want to try my patch, i put the axe change link in the description...
- Jack_Zan
- Thread
- Mar 2, 2023
- 5150 axe 2 xl+ axe change diezel djent ibanez metal modern metal original music
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
No Sound with Behringer Power Amp into 4x12 Peavey Invective speaker PLEASE HELP

I'm new to using Axe-FX products but I tried hooking up my Axe-Fx II into my Behringer power amp into my Peavey Invective speaker using the 4 cable method (2 XLR cables from output 1 and 2 speakerON cables) but I can't seem to get any sound what so ever and it's starting to get frustrating...
- Slunk12345
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2023
- axe 2 xl+ behringer help me peavey peavey invective
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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All my sounds got muddy

Hello everyone, I've bought an axe fx 2 XL+ few months ago and made the lastest update. All my presets sounded just fine (the stocks and the ones i downloaded) until something strange happened. For basically no reason (as far as I know), all my presets started to sound muddy. They now clearly...
- jcpwn
- Thread
- Jan 25, 2022
- axe 2 xl+ axe fx axe fx 2 dull muddy patch preset problem sound update
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II 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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MIDI CC#0 Does Not Change Bank

IF ANYONE COULD PLEASE GIVE ME SOME DIRECTION WITH THIS ISSUE IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I am programing backtrack MIDI switches, via interface MIDI out, using Logic Pro X, on Catalina; to an Axe FX II XL+. All firmware, driver, etc., has been updated. I am well versed in MIDI switching...
- nothingspectacular
- Thread
- Oct 10, 2020
- axe 2 xl+ bank change cc#0
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe II XL+ Ares 2.0 - Tips for the 5153 models?

Hey Hey People, I have an old 50W 5153 IRL and interestingly this is the only amp on the Axe IIxl+ I cant figure out for the life of me. All the tricks I use on my amp dont seem to translate to the Axe model, and attempting to create tones from scratch never leads to satisfying tones. For...
- Iatros
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- Sep 27, 2020
- 5153 axe 2 xl+ high gain metal own hammer
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Cannot use CC assignment to bypass a block

For Axe FX II XL+ I want to engage/bypass a block via midi. I know I can assign midi cc to the 12 external controls and then use these to modify bypass mode, but I want to use the external controls for other things. The manual (page 194) says there are default assignments to bypass each type...
- DrStu
- Thread
- Feb 15, 2020
- axe 2 xl+ block midi
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Low end response and the Two Notes Torpedo Studio

Hey Hey people, I've been playing around with a two notes torpedo studio and a dual rec, namely trying to mimic the combo using Axe FX II XL+'s modelling, and I've run into a snag. What I've noticed is that my Axe dupes of the DR lack the low end response of the Rec+Torpedo S, namely, in...
- Iatros
- Thread
- Feb 4, 2020
- axe 2 xl+ dual rectifier mesa boogie recto1 red torpedo
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
How to connect Axe-Fx II XL+ to Studio Monitors! Newbie here...Please HELP!

Hello dear all Axe-Fx fanatics, I recently bought an Axe-Fx II XL+ . I am going to run this through a pair of studio monitors that I am going to buy soon. I think I am going to buy a pair of PreSonus Eris E8. But I don't know what kind cables I should buy for using my Axe-Fx. My main purpose is...
- guitarair
- Thread
- Aug 13, 2019
- axe axe 2 axe 2 xl axe 2 xl+ studio monitors
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Headrush FRFR-108 vs Studio monitors. Please help me choose!

Dear adept Axe-Fx users, Newbie here. I just bought my Axe-Fx II XL+. Now I am confused how to use my Axe-Fx, whether an FRFR speaker or studio monitors. I will be using it basically for home practice. I won't be gigging next few months, so my main purpose is home practice and recording. I...
- guitarair
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- Jul 22, 2019
- axe axe 2 xl axe 2 xl+ axefx axefx 2 xl axefx 2 xl+ fractal audio frfr frfr cabs studio monitors
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Axe-Fx with Studio Monitors or FRFR speaker? Newbie here, need urgent HELP!

Dear all Axe-Fx fanatics, Before I ask, I beg your pardon for asking questions that have been asked and discussed here numerous times. I am a pure newbie. I just bought an Axe-Fx II XL+. As I never used this complicated digital unit, after buying this I am feeling like I am just a drop of water...
- guitarair
- Thread
- Jul 16, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ frfr cabs frfr speakers krk krk6 studio monitors yamaha yamaha hs8 yamaha hs80
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is this achievable within the XL+?

Hi fellow forumites, I came across this post in Instagram and man, I was blown away! Is there someone capable of guiding me through the process, or sharing a preset or insight ti get something as fabulous as this in the trusty Axe FX II? Here's the link: Cheers!
- Ophidiuchus
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- Jul 2, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ delay fuzz help strymon
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
Connecting Presonus Eris E3

Hello everyone what kind of cables do I need to connect the Presonus Eris E3 to the Axe fx ll XL+. Since the 1/4" output -1 L and R of the Axe-fx are TS (unbalanced), and the Eris E3 has only L and R TRS (balanced) inputs. Should I use a TS --TS cable at both ends or should I go with the...
- Anese
- Thread
- Mar 1, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ monitors presonus eris e3
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
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FS Axe-Fx II XL+ MFC-101 MKIII plus EV-1 NOVO 24 PEDALBOARD

Hey Guys, For sale is my AXE-FX II XL+, MFC 101 MKIII, EV-1 pedal, Novo 24 pedalboard and bag, Gator 3U case, as well as the MFC glow in the dark kick tags. Does not include any cables. Package price $2,400 shipped. Never gigged. Ismoke free studio, literally bought this and installed into my...
- Yianni54
- Thread
- Feb 25, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ mfc 101 mkiii
- Replies: 6
- Forum: For Sale
Popping noises during recording playbacks?

I have my FX 2 XL+ running into my laptop via USB cable. The software I am using is Presonus Studio One 3. At the moment the Axe 2 is set as the soundcard. When I record any audio I get pops and crackles through the recorded audio in various spots. Any suggestions? Also on a side note, is...
- Joero6
- Thread
- Feb 24, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ presonus recording
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
FS Axe-Fx II XL Plus (UK/EU) Price Drop!

SOLD! Fractal Audio Axe FX II XL+ up for sale which are in immaculate condition. The Axe FX has spent all of its time in the rack case in my home studio from the day I received it brand new and it has never left the house. The unit hasn't been used much at all as I use a second Axe FX unit for...
- Rich Wood
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2018
- axe 2 xl+ axe fx 2 xl for sale axe fx 2 xl plus axefxiixl+
- Replies: 3
- Forum: For Sale
Joe Bonamassa Drive presets

I would like to share my Joe Bonamassa's Drive preset. I've used it to record his song. The preset is based on a 59 Bassman. For the solo i changed the amp and used a extra reverb Axe fx 2 xl+ Firmware 10.01 Its work great on a single coil with the neck pickup...
- Dynamic1022
- Thread
- Jun 23, 2018
- axe 2 xl+ fender bassman firmware 10 joe bonamassa preset
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
New to the Axe-Fx world

So I'm currently traveling in Europe and saw the sale price for the AXE FX XL+ and pulled the trigger. I won't be back for 2 months to use the unit so i have time to research and prepare. I currently have a mac with logic pro x, Scarlett 2i4 interface and some M-audio monitors. As far as...
- will romero
- Thread
- Jun 7, 2018
- axe 2 xl+ logic pro x scarlett2i4
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Would you like to run Axe-Edit as a plug on you DAW?

Wouldn't it be cool if we could use our Fractal units DSP like the UAD Apollo units DSP to run Axe edits patches as a plug in our DAW? Thoughts?
- Joseph J C
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2018
- apollo axe 2 xl+ dsp future running axe fx as a plug in daw uad
- Replies: 67
- Forum: Plug-Ins
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AxeFx II into Roland JC-40

Hi Guys! Could anyone tell me the best way to hook up my AxeFx II into my Roland JC-40, please? 1. Should I connect direct into main JC-40 input? 2. Should I use the send/return loop on the JC-40? 3. Or (and I hope this doesn't sound crazy) should I connect the AxeFx II directly into the...
- TonySchiz
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2018
- axe 2 xl+ roland-jc-40
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Bass Tones dissapearing in a live mix

Hello everyone, recently I picked up an Axefx 2xl+ and a matrix gt1600fx poweramp. Ive been playing around with it for a few weeks now and im not really getting where i want to be, so i figured id ask you guys for help. Im using the axe for bass through an ampeg 810 cab, but i just cant seem to...
- wiseburger
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2017
- axe 2 xl+ bass dissapearing live matrix gt1600fx mix thin sound
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Bass & Other Instruments
MARSHALL JCM 800 MOD

Has 6 Scenes. Available also for AX8 I hope you enjoy! :)
- Andrea Maccianti
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- Oct 26, 2017
- andrea maccianti ax 8 axe 2 xl axe 2 xl+ axefx 2 fractal audio fractalaudiosystems guitar jcm800 les paul
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
wahwah always on?

I'm using an Axe-FX II XL+ with MFC-101 and Mission Engineering SP-1. All firmware and presets are the latest. SP-1 is connected to XP1 (pedal sweep) and XP2 (toe switch) with TRS cables. I followed AxeFXtutorials.com on how to set the SP-1 up for use as a way and the switch as on/off. Then...
- rcv24
- Thread
- Aug 13, 2017
- axe 2 xl+ axe-fx ii xl+ controller mission engineering mission sp-1 modifier modifiers wah and volume
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Blue mofi headphone vs Yamaha hs5

Hi, I live in an apartment and can't get too loud that is why leaning towards the mofi . What do you guys think? I am going to mainly use it for home studio and recording songs. Thank you.
- jacksonrr24
- Thread
- Aug 7, 2017
- axe 2 xl+ blue mofi mo-fi recording studio studio monitors yamaha yamaha hs8
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
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Transformer Sim Help

Hey guys, I'm having a little trouble finding a lot of info on this around the forums. I've been looking around for about 45 minutes, so either there isn't a whole lot of info or I'm just really bad at searching. I'm a bit of an electronics noob, which brings me here. I am building a Deluxe...
- Spaceace90
- Thread
- Jul 30, 2017
- amp block axe 2 xl+ deluxe reverb fender deluxe transformer xformer xfrmr xl+
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Equalizing in AMP block vs equalising it in DAW (Axe fx xl+)

Hi, A noob here :) I was just wondering where do you guys prefer to equalize your guitar tone. Do you do it in the amp block or in something like logic ( which I use)? Where should I be doing it? Thank you
- jacksonrr24
- Thread
- Jul 18, 2017
- axe 2 xl+ axefx logic pro x recording axe fx
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Suggestions for a 2U Rack Case for the Axe FX 2 XL+

Hello Everyone, My last post was asking everyone over here to convince me to get an AXE FX 2 and it worked! I finally got the Axe FX 2 XL+ :) I'm planning to get the Gator GR-2S rack case. Is anybody over here using the case? Does the AF2 XL+ properly fit inside the rack? Is it durable ...
- chugsandtone
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- Jun 23, 2017
- axe 2 xl+ gator rack rack shelf suggestion
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion

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