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Hi,
I've had my Axe-Fx II that I purchased second hand for a while now. I've been using it for recordings at home and have always kind've just made do, but I have always noticed that whenever I download a preset from Axechange or look at the presets that came pre-loaded from the old user, the...
Hey everyone,
Im new to the fractal community. Recently purchased a used axe fx II Mark II and im having issues with recording into protools. I have the latest driver installed (2019 version), latest quantum firmware (tried Aries II and found something lacking in tone). Everything works with...
Wondering if anyone knows how to get a decent sound out of the Tesseract presets once you're in Ares 2.00.
I understand that pickups change things, but even after adjusting the gate threshold and increase input gain, the brootal preset is lacking and sounds pretty thin.
Would really appreciate...
Available together or separatedly:
Both - £1,400 ONO
Axe Fx - £1,200 ONO
MFC-101 - £300 ONO
Axe Fx II and MFC-101 (Mark 1). Toured and used at home pretty much every day since I bought it. So has the expected wear and tear from touring. But they both function perfectly and still killer pieces...
Hi all, new Axe-Fx user here.
I'm having some issues with Logic Pro - whenever I open it with the Axe-Fx II running (USB connection to computer) the Axe-Fx flashes 'Bypassed' and no sound is produced. My setup is guitar to front Axe-Fx input, Axe-fx acting as interface with USB connection to...
Hey guys, very new to the Axe FX so forgive me. I believe I have everything setup correctly but when I attempt to record multiple tracks through FL Studio (rhythm with a separate lead) I'm having an issue where it will double record whatever I lay down first. It will also record the metronome if...
So back in 2016, I recorded a cover of Queensryche's classic song "Another Rainy Night" using my Axe-Fx II at the time. I have a backing track featuring the original vocals, drums and bass, so I decided to update the cover using my Axe-Fx III and I made a quick play through video. All the...
Hey guys,
dont know whether I'm right here or not.
I couldn't find anything about this by using google or youtube:
I recently got an Axe FX II and have been using the Ultra for about 6 years now.
My question now is:
Is there a way to transfer my Ultra presets to the II?
I tried exporting .syx...
Hi
this is a new noob in the axe fx world. My issue, for which i didnt find a solution is next:
using Axe Fx II and MFC-101 mark II in default mode, i have seen that "reveal" button should enable switches 1 - 5 to become scene selector, however mine only switches (switch 4) between scene 1 and...
Hey guys, I need some of your insights here. I have been running the Axe FX II's USB port directly into my PC for recording and Axe-Editing for years now. Over the years, I have seen videos of guitar players being able to have the sound of the Axe FX played out directly from what looks like...
Hi guys
Swear this ES-8 will be the death of me but here goes nothing. So most functions I've sussed out to control the Axe Fx II, however I cannot for the life of me get expression pedals working. So this is what I am using to control the axe fx:
- Boss ES8
- Mission Engineering SP1 (to turn...
Hey all,
I am trying to go directly through the client in Steam/Discord with Line-In, my friend has an amp that is able to go directly through amp to the other person ( different amp), but I can't get the axe to.
It registers on the mic line in and everything and I have it set as default.
Is...
I appositely love the AX8! I've had the AXE FX II since it was released and was completely satisfied with it. I do have to say after now having the AX8 I'm even happier with that though! I play away from home a lot so I'm sure that is a big factor but so far I haven't had any CPU limitations or...
I've had the axe fx ii for a couple weeks. I'm able to create great sounding patches, but when I am tracking in my daw (ableton live 8) the sound quality noticeably decreases as opposed to jamming straight out of the axe fx. In the daw it sounds tinny, digital, hollow... etc.
I'm using the axe...
Hey,
Has anyone else noticed that when you set a reverb up, if you set the mix to 100%, you still ALWAYS hear your guitar coming directly through, un-affected?
Is there anyway to just hear the actual 100% reverb signal - no dry signal?
Cheers,
Chris.
Hello, everyone. I got my axe fx a while and still get familiarized with, so this must be a very easy solution for most of you guys (but I'd really, really appreciate any help on it).
Basically, I have a Axe FX II, two Rokit monitors and one matrix gt 800 (plugged into a 2x12 cab).
What I'd...
Hey guys! I hope you enjoy! Here are the first 10 presets! I tried to keep it short so the video wouldn't be 10 minutes long! Hopefully you guys dig it! :)
Hi!
I'm gonna have a gig soon where I have to use scene change/volume swells, the things is I have no pedalboard or money to buy one soon, it's nothing so complex that I can't do one the axe it self, I've automated the volume swells, and I can manage to change scenes.
But I do have a rolland...
Would like to hear what ideas are out there......
So I will be transitioning to the III asap. I am keeping my Axe FX II and MFC101 though.. I would like to make it a very simple travel practice rig... Take to work, Bedroom level jam with the bros, outside patio rig for the summer... Something...
Here is a version I did of Hotel California solo, All the solos I have posted on this forum I have done using the Princeton Reverb amp! I love that amp! I also have a certain cab IR I have been using for years and it's my favorite, If you like the tone I might just give it up.
Thanks for...
Hi Guys,
Finally got to install Fw 9.03 on my Axe and revisited some of the latest batch of Factory presets ( I believe 8.02 was the latest). Anyway, they never sounded better imho, and "Cameron High" is pretty awesome straight out of the box. I just engaged compressor block without tweaking...
Hi Guys,
Here's my take on this one. Recorded with my GG Charvel guitar, which is awesome btw :) and Axe Fx II directly to Logic X Pro. Middle part is improvised by Guthrie so I also improvised my stuff there with few outlines of original improvisation. Also, I decided to end it on the...
Hey good fellas, haven't posted here in a while.
I decided to start recording some of my favourite Rock Solos from the '80s and this is the 1st one.
Preset is one off Leon Todd's AX8 list (converted of course) (Brit Pre), but with different Cabs and other changes.
Hope You guys like it!
Cheers!
Hi, fellas!
I just wanted to share a cover I just made of Linkin Park's Runaway, from their record Hybrid Theory, as some sort of tribute to the band due to the recent death of Chester Bennington.
I used Axe FX II for guitars (5153 sim) and bass (SVT sim).
I hope you like it!
Oh, and...
Hi Folks!
Since I always share here some covers, here's, for a change, one of my original instrumental songs I wrote some 5 years ago, and just found some video shots for it, shooted also while ago, so I decided to compile quick video for it :)
It's recorded with Axe Fx of course, so, hope You...
Hey guys,
When running program changes for live switching in Pro Tools (have not tested in other DAWs) My simple patch of amp & cab sounds different after it is switched to via a program change in Pro Tools.
My saved patch sounds fine, a distorted rhythm sound with decent gain.
When...
I recently found this awesome preset on Axechange by marklumsley.
You can download it at http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=4133
Here is a video featuring the sound.
Hey folks!
It's been a while!
Decided to try some amps this afternoon.
Buttery (Middle Section)
Dual Recto Red Channel
Having a little trouble sitting the bass on this mix! (lots to learn on bass mixing aspects!)
Welcome any feedback!
Cheers
I've had a pretty stressful last couple hours trying to solve this issue and I think I did. I just recently started recording via USB audio and everything was running smoothly, even though I have my Axe Fx II connected to my computer via a USB hub.
Yesterday I dismantled my setup to clean my...
Just lost 5 kg playing this stuff :) Anyway, since I've recently obtained YJM signature Stratocaster, it was perfect excuse to cover something from master :)
Using Axe Fx II, of course :)
Hope You gonna like it.
Cheers!
Here's one bluesy improvisation I came up today inspired with a bit of a Jeff Beck influence. I am NOT trying to play as Jeff, which is pretty much impossible of course, neither suggesting this is his style :) Just a few Jeff moves, rest is pretty much my own stuff. Anyway, recorded with my Axe...
Hi everybody,
Here's one improvisation over very simple Dorian backing track by amazing Rick Graham. Axe FX II, of course, as always :) I've had a lot of fun with this one
Hope You gonna like it!
Cheers!
I recently purchased a Power Station II. I am using it as a stand-alone amp with my AXE FX II at my house. So far I am really impressed with the sound. I am a little unclear as to whether the PS II give you a flat non-colored sound. I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly to...
Hey I'm new here, still unsure of where to post stuff but I have a question. I just bought a second hand Axe Fx II Mark 2 and I've figured out how to get around it for the most part but I am having trouble figuring out how to activate the Cut, Fat and Bright switches from the unit itself. I...
Hey guys,
we just released a video we made in our practice space.
Very simple, but good :)
all the guitar tones are from AXE FX II.
enjoy, like, share!
Thanks for the support.
All Axe FX II, including synth and bass! SD2 for drums.
Guitar amps used:
Rhythm - Recto 1 Orange Modern/Friedman HBE
Leads - FAS Crunch
Cleans - Shiver Clean/USA Clean.
I scored one of these relatively rare 'The Game Changer' birds today. The first thing I put through the ringer was its piezo qualities. Crikey, they are SO good. So, regardless of the other zillion cool things about these guitars (basically cyber Axis), I immediately set about writing an...
Starting today I am charing my weekly tips and tricks about the Fractal audio Axe Fx. This week I will show you how you can use the quick control on the front of the Axe Fx. In this video we go true how to sign up the level control on your amp block to one of the knobs on the quick controls on...
Hi guys,
Here's one theme, not whole song, from amazing Andy Timmons, but what a theme! :) This one's really hard to execute, so pardon me for few minor glitches here and there. Anyway, recorded with my Axe Fx II and my custom Ibanez with scalloped neck.
Hope you gonna like it!
Cheers!
Hello,
I've had my Axe-Fx II for a few months. Recently I started hearing noise whenever I play anything on my guitar and it disappears when I stop playing. Even if I'm not muting anything and I have my guitar volume knob on max, I don't hear it.
It kind of sounds like interference, but I...
Hi guys! This is the video i made of "Capriccio n. 20" by Niccolò Paganini, recorded via USB with AXE-FX II preset CAE3 Clean.
Not perfect but i tried :)
I hope you like it!
Hello Axe FX community,
I'm new, and I'm crossposting from Reddit here. I have a Ground Control Pro that I bought, and I want to configure it with my AxeFXII and I am having a hell of a time finding ways to do so. Things I want to know:
1. How did you configure it / Best way to configure your...
Hi Guys!
Here's my attempt to recreate Yngwie's sound from his early era.
It's Quantum 4.0. Preset is using 3 scenes - main lead, his ''echo etude'' delay, and his ''slap back'' delay as he calls it. I am just playing some random Yngwie's licks and excerpts. Everything is recorded with Axe Fx...
Two-man cover video of "Song of Solomon" by Animals as Leaders recorded by me and my buddy Vinicius Cavalieri. Hope you enjoy it! (Watch in HD)
We used Schecter Guitars for this, and a Fractal's Axe-FX II for the tones.
AX8 is perfect for me... My main use il Live.
Portability is perfect... switching system is nice... the tone is incredible.
But I 've to say... without global block it's a nightmare to manage my new setup.
My mistake... in every post about differences I did not notice this big problem.
I don't...
Been messing with it for a bit and enjoying it. Wanted to get a full song recorded from scratch to practice getting used to it recording and to practice mixing. This is a song my cousins band recorded like 10 years ago which I recreated.
Drums: Superior Drummer
Guitar: Axe FX II
Bass: Axe FX...
I recently purchased a used axe 2 at what I think is a decent price. Long story short I sold a ver 2 at the end of 2014 and now I have one again.
I have a multiple head setup for my rig and started to buy strymon pedals when I realized I could buy a used axe cheaper and have more flexibility...
I played with Enter Sandman a while back and i have been tweaking it a bit lately esp with the new USAIIc++ amp. This time i used an LTD Hetfield Iron Cross guitar for rhythms. The EMG Het Set was my missing ingredient. I posted my preset on Axechange and i used the Gift to Mankind IR and...
I am in search for some clarification and a guide to wiring up my rack correctly using the effects Loop.
My old set up in my Rack case was as followed:
Suppressor--> BBE sonic maximizer ---> 16-Band EQ----> Into MY MESA triple Rectifier's EFFECTS Loop. (I don't remember what goes into the...
Just started playing with FAS Reverb, and here's a quick try of Eruption. Few mistakes here and there, though... :) I recorded dry guitar with Axe FX II and then applied FAS Reverb in Logic.
Btw, Reverb is AWESOME (that's why I cranked MIX more, compared to original recording, lol), too many...
Hi guys,
I just tested the new Q3.02 and tried to achieve a unique guitar sound and i must admit that we are pretty happy with the result. The axf II become more and more polyvalent, love this :).
Please enjoy guys.
Hi Guys!
Here's my take on this amazing tune. Quantum 3.2, of course, and my custom scalloped strat in action.
Yes, we all know how Eric's tone is incredibly hard to achive, but I'm good with this one. Again it's my weird combination of Tone Match block along with the Cab, but it works for me...
Hi guys,
Here's one short take on this YJM classic. I used Axe Fx II, Quantum 2.0 firmware, with new modeled Marshall 50w HI, it's really great amp, which I think it can amazingly recreate YJM early sound (which sounds much better to me then new one, btw).
Anyway, recorded a whole song a while...
Here's one attempt on EJ clean sound. This is really though one, I know, and I really needs your opinion guys. I am ''kind off a'' satisified with this one, but there's always much more place for improvement. Anyway, I used Super Verb vib amp and cab from ''Cabs from the Attic" - 2x12 3 Monkeys...
Hi, just acquired the Axe FX II +. Very cool rig.
I also have the H&K GrandMeister and an RJM Effects Gizmo and am using the H&K FSM-432 as a midi controller. I like it for its simplicity.
I want to keep the FSM-432 in my rig and use it to switch the patches in the AXE.
The Problem :
When I...
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a MFC-101 Mk III to use with my Axe Fx II and have some questions that perhaps go beyond the "basic" setup of it.
I have watched quite a few of the popular tutorial videos and have to say, they were really very helpful, I knew how to set up the MFC with AFX...
Hey all,
Just bought a Axe Fx 2 and MFC 101 today. Complete noob with how the MFC works, so wondering if there is anyway that I can assign different presets to different buttons on the MFC? I use 3 different tones when I play live (Rhythm, Lead, Clean) and need to switch between them quickly so...
Hi everyone,
I'm not sure if there's some better place to post this and if there is my apologies.
It occurs to me that the Fractal lineup is diverging, but many of the functions and techniques used with the AFX models are also used with the AX8 and FX8.
This is of course directly acknowledged...
I'm always amazed at the incredible talent of the forum members, and hesitate to post clips as I know others can pull these things off much better. But I did adapt one of Fremen's great patches a while back to create this one, which is perfect for a small band like mine (bass, guitar, drums) to...
I currently use a Mastermind GT22 with a rack mounted preamp, amp, and (2) rack shelves of actual pedals all going into a midi looper/switcher.
I am considering buying a new AXE FX in place of all the pedals.
For those who have done both, what's your opinion on best way to go. Money really no...
Hi, friends!
I´ve just recorded a metal cover of Roxette´s The Look, using a Schecter KM7 and MTD Kingston Heir through my Axe FX II.
Here´s the result. I hope you like it. Cheers!!
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