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Cubase 9.5 Elements and AXE FX II not giving audio

Hey everyone! Just got an AXE FX II and am using Cubase Elements 9.5. I am trying to record guitars directly from USB to the computer and am having trouble hearing anything while the program is running. My inputs and outputs are showing as "FAS USB Audio ASIO Drive," my MIDI Port Setup is...
- Greymaster97
- Thread
- Feb 9, 2024
- axe-fx ii cubase daw
- Replies: 6
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
TIP: Increase MIDI Time Code resolution to fix popping when syncing time based effects

Howdy. For those of you who are syncing your Axe Fx units to your DAW, you may experience popping/clicking when adjusting the playback head when using time based effects. I managed to fix this in my own case by adjusting the parameters described below. This also fixed my tempo deviation between...
- Boomer
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2024
- daw midi time code timecode
- Replies: 0
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
AFIII TIP: Increase MIDI Time Code resolution to fix popping when syncing time based effects

Howdy. For those of you who are syncing your Axe Fx units to your DAW, you may experience popping/clicking when adjusting the playback head when using time based effects. I managed to fix this in my own case by adjusting the parameters described below. This also fixed my tempo deviation between...
- Boomer
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2024
- daw midi timecode
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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MIDI automation (USB or MIDI Port)

I've been trying to set up some automations in my DAW (Reaper) and for reamping, but I've been experiencing some latency issues when switching scenes, presets, and controls. I'm using USB, could that be the problem? Is there any config I should do? Should I invest in a MIDI cable to connect the...
- pedro.moreno
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2023
- automation daw midi usb
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Only Two Cab Slots? No Problem!

I've seen a few people asking about this, so here's a tutorial I put together on how to Combine Impulse Responses using an FM3, a DAW, and Impulse Response Utility. There's a few reasons why you might want to do this. For example: You want to run additional cabinets but the two available cab...
- ruso
- Thread
- Jan 16, 2022
- cab cabinet combine daw fm3 impulse response logic merge
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
No Tone Match? No Problem!

I wanted to give back to this awesome community by sharing a little tutorial I put together on how to EQ Match using your FM3, a DAW, and an isolated guitar track. This can be performed in any DAW, using one of the many EQ plug-ins available, but for this particular example, I will be using the...
- ruso
- Thread
- Dec 18, 2021
- daw fm3 logic loopback match match eq tone tonematch
- Replies: 11
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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Axe FX II as interface

Hey all, I'm feeling super frustrated - I am trying to set up the AXE FX II as part of an aggregate device with my Focusrite Scarlett Solo. I had this setup working about a month ago, but then I went on vacation and stored everything away until I got back. Now I'm experiencing 2 problems: 1...
- ChipsInMyBeard
- Thread
- Aug 10, 2021
- daw help interface reamping routing
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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AFIII Recording issues with my Axe FX III

Hi to all, i deeply try to find any similar thread about this issues, but nothing so i try here. I'm an owner of an FX III from one and a half year and i always used my Axe through the power section of my amp, plugging the mono output of the Axe through the return of the amp, switching often...
- Superema222
- Thread
- Jul 29, 2021
- daw higaintones issues lack legato logicprox preamp preampproblems recording tones
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Midi Keyboard to Reaper DAW Through AXE FX III 3

I have searched the forums and keep failing miserably! Is it possible to play piano using a midi keyboard connected by a 7-pin midi cord thru the AXE FX III which is connected by USB to a Mac laptop running Reaper? I don't care about controlling anything by midi, I just want to be able to...
- kbrown455
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2021
- axe fx iii daw keyboard midi reaper
- Replies: 1
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
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Recording in adobe audition with axe ultra and interface

So I got an axe ultra MKII for christmas as it's all I could afford and I love it except for having to use an audio interface instead of USB. I'm fairly new to recording my own stuff using a daw and even newer to ideas like DI and reamping. But I have a friend who is helping explain. My issue is...
- Christianx_xkhaos
- Thread
- Dec 30, 2020
- adobe audition axe ultra daw direct feedback presonus reamp recording troubleshoot
- Replies: 0
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
Crystal Echoes DAW Plugin

I'm not sure if this has ever been discussed before. But has there ever been a VST plugin designed for crystal echoes? Perhaps even a user version of it from another vst? I want to try applying that sound to strings!
- Michael Scarabino
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2020
- crystal echoes daw vst
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Plug-Ins
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Axe-Fx III Cubase setup help

Hello, I just got my Axe-FX III and it is working totally fine and i can edit the presets with Axe-Edit III without problems. Now i try to connect it to my DAW (Cubase 10), but i don't get any input on the meters and no sound comes from the DAW. Just for testing, i activated and added all...
- Chromatic
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2019
- axe-fx iii cubase daw
- Replies: 24
- Forum: DAWs and Recording
VG-99 + GP-10 USB Audio as digital source for Axe-Fx II XL+ over USB Audio (via DAW)

There are several threads here about failed attempts to use SPDIF to connect the VG-99/Axe-Fx II. Obviously, the different/locked sample rates proved to be an issue. I’ve posted about this issue on several forums throughout the process of trying to find an answer and I think this now is the...
- vaultnaemsae
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2019
- axe-fx ii daw digital audio gp-10 usb audio vg-99
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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[SOLVED] No recording/playback when recording into Logic Pro X on AX8

Questioning the relevancy of this thread considering the Axe FX III and FM3 are very much a thing, but I just bought an AX8 and am having trouble recording into Logic Pro X. My setup is a the unit itself going into my Focusrite 6i6 via S/PDIF, of which is going through my Yamaha HS5's through...
- MPrela
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2019
- ax8 axe fx daw focusrite 6i6 focusrite control fractal ax8 logic pro playback issues recording spdif
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AFIII Video: Original track using Logic Pro to automate patch and scene changes

For those of you that like the idea of automating patches/scenes on the Axe Fx 3 with your DAW (recording software), I did an updated video of using Logic Pro (it can apply to most other DAWs) to do this. Check it out!
- orion32773
- Thread
- May 3, 2019
- automation daw
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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High DI Level & Low Playback Volume through DAW when recording w/ Axe-Fx III

Hello Fractal Community, I have been having a few issues with trying to record through my Axe-Fx III and Studio One 2 (DAW). I am connected Direct/FRFR as instructed on the manual. I have also followed the Input Level instructions in the manual to where the Input Level on the front of my Axe-Fx...
- JD Owen
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2019
- axe fx 3 daw di signal re-amping recording axe fx recording help
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
How are some of you recording direct from Axe-Fx II XL into an interface?

I am currently going from my output 2 jacks into a Tascam interface, but on high gain sounds, I am still getting that farty digital distortion sound. I am using Studio One for my DAW, but I had the same problem using a Digidesign interface and Pro Tools and also Reaper. Please let me know how...
- Andrew Sullivan
- Thread
- Jan 14, 2019
- axefx iixl daw high gain recording
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Advice needed to make guitar video’s!

So I have an AX8 and a Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 interface. My laptop died the other day and am thinking of getting an iMac. I need advice in what DAW to get to make guitar videos and how to use my iPhone to film then to sync the audio. I don’t think I need anything too complicated to do this but...
- Mark Pritchard
- Thread
- Sep 11, 2018
- 6i6 ax8 daw guitar cover videos recording
- Replies: 19
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Reaper as DAW replacement?

Hey, It seems like there are quite a few Reaper users on this forum. After using Studio One, Ableton and Maschine for general recording purposes my band brought the idea up to use reaper as the main DAW for the band. Mostly because of it's cost and the rather simple installer (no big download...
- Stagepig
- Thread
- May 24, 2018
- daw reaper
- Replies: 16
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 Not Showing Up As A Sound Device??

My Axe-Fx II is identified as Line (Axe-Fx II Audio) device in Sonar X3 Producer but I can't find the AX8 in the audio devices anywhere on my computer. The AX8 is definitely communicating with the computer, I use AX8-Edit routinely. What have I missed? Can someone help? P.S. I'm using Sonar...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Mar 19, 2018
- audio input daw record sonar
- Replies: 18
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Control looper and other momentary switches from DAW

Hi Guys, my II is now back from repair after the fire in my rehearsal room and while I´m about to create all the old sounds again I also want to get rid of my MFC live. Changing of presets and scenes as well as expression curves work propertly. But i just cant force the looper to do his work...
- Carmacore
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2018
- aleton axe 2 daw looper mfc101 midi momentary switch tap
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Reamping 2 DI Tracks Simultaneously

Hello, Is there a way to reamp 2 DI tracks simultaneously with the Axe Fx II? I want to see how things sound when they're double tracked, is there a quick way of doing this? Thanks!
- Armando
- Thread
- Jan 2, 2018
- axefx 2 daw di guitar reamp
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Using Axe-Fx II for FX in Reaper?

Hey guys, I've got a question for the routing and signal path geeks. I'm hoping I can explain myself clearly on this one: Before I start, here's the gear I'm using: AxeFX II Mark II Digi 002 Rack Reaper (DAW) I want to use my AxeFX as an FX box for my mixes in Reaper. For example, I'd like to...
- JustinBourdeau
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2017
- daw fx send mixing reaper recording help routing s/pdif
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Best DAW?

hey dudes, what DAW do you guys recommend or prefer for recording with your axe fx for studio quality recordings?
- Flippy2good
- Thread
- Nov 9, 2017
- daw
- Replies: 76
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Axe into DAW

For those that use the Axe as an audio interface, how do you guys run it into your DAW? I use Protools and have been using the FAS USB Audio ASIO Driver, but today it just doesn't want to work after I got a new cooling pad for my laptop (usb powered). It must be a driver thing as that's all...
- damo_512
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2016
- asio4all daw drivers help protools
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Audio Drop out when switching patches/scenes

Hey guys, VERY new to this world and had searched high and low on an answer for the past 4 days and havent found an answer yet So i apologize if this is a duplicate. We run Reaper live for backing tracks, click, and midi programming to change 2 Avid Eleven Racks and 1 AxeFx XLII+ (firmware on...
- Sean Reichenberger
- Thread
- Sep 6, 2016
- audio cut daw drop out dropout midi out programming reaper
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
ToneMatch in Reaper plus freeware

I am still hoping, FAS will release a tone match VST plugin that will be able to export a cab file. I will buy it instantly. I wanted to do a video showing how to do this - it is very easy and quite quick, but it will be soooo long, before I have time to do a proper video. In the meantime, I...
- Smittefar
- Thread
- Sep 1, 2016
- acoustic ax8 daw reaper tone match
- Replies: 3
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Why do you like Reaper?

I started on Cakewalk in the 90's. I tried Cubase in the interim then migrated to Logic several years ago. But I notice many users love Reaper and I was wondering 'exactly' why and what it is you like about this program? Obviously the price is very reasonable so I'm looking for reasons not so...
- mwd
- Thread
- Aug 11, 2016
- daw reaper
- Replies: 34
- Forum: The Lounge
What effects you using in your DAW when recording with Axe FX?

Just curious what the "pros" are doing when they lay an Axe FX track down in your DAW. Here is my setup: Guitar > Axe FX >Logic Pro. Recording direct via USB, using the Axe as my audio interface in Logic. When I record a track into Logic Pro, it sounds good but never as good as hearing...
- kelstervonshredster
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2016
- daw logic pro recording
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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MIDI Program Change on two units at a time

Hello everyone, I'm quite new to the MIDI thing. Here's my question: Say we have two Axe's in a band and we want the DAW to change programs/presets automatically on both units. How do we set the thing going? I mean both technically (what hardware is needed?) and software-side (how do I set MIDI...
- intellidjent
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2015
- axe fx daw midi program change
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
What Recording DAW & Interface............?

Hey guys, I'm new to Fractal & have a quick questions for everyone. What DAW are you using & interface to connect to your Axe-Fx? Do you like it/love it & what would you recommend? Note: I've only used Pro-Tools LE (for the last 5-years) & my interface has been the Eleven Rack. It's what got...
- X-Mann
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2015
- ax8 daw pro-tools recording recording help tips
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings

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