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Not a Bug Sound interruption during FX3 playback

Is it permissible to post questions here? The FX3 is recognized by my computer, but when playing music on platforms like Spotify or YouTube, the sound suddenly cuts out. Playback continues without sound. Additionally, when there's no sound, connecting headphones doesn't produce any audio...
- kimrkdals
- Thread
- Mar 29, 2024
- audio cutting out axefx3 mark1 cutoff error fx3 fx3 mark1 sound cutting out sound issue usb audio
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
USB Audio (Apple Music) glitching with FM3?

Seems like audio from Apple Music is glitching specifically with the FM3 connected. This is weird - restarted computer, restarted FM3, etc. My Helix never presented this issue. Has anyone else ever come across this with USB audio?
- sick pickle
- Thread
- Sep 11, 2022
- apple music glitch usb audio
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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Axe Fx III USB Audio Issues (SOLVED)

I have been getting clicks/pops when playing audio from my computer, through Axe Fx, to my monitors. This problem has been occurring for several weeks now at least and I've tried absolutely everything I could think of/looked through many Forum posts for anything that could help. Clicks happen...
- Fishmonger
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2022
- clicking usb audio
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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No sound from PC through USB - SOLVED -

Hi guys, I'm new to the Fractal world. I just purchased a used FM3 in pristine condition, still under warranty. The unit is great for how it sounds, no need to tell you. Today however I was trying to use it as an interface in order to play over some backing tracks. I have connected it via USB...
- mussolo
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2021
- usb audio
- Replies: 4
- Forum: FM3 Bugs
My AF3 doesn't work as USB soundcard anymore and I'm out of troubleshooting ideas

As per subject, my Axe is on 16.04, I'm connecting it to a Mac using a usb cable, no hubs, and I can't get a sound of it if I select it as soundcard from my audio options (OS, not DAW, but with a DAW the problem is the same). Connecting to Axe Edit works fine. I'm baffled and not sure what to...
- luckymethod
- Thread
- Jun 25, 2021
- usb audio
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Separate channels for USB and guitar output?

Hi I just got an Axe FX 2 XL and I cant seem to figure out if I can listen to music on one channel and have my guitar on another channel. I adjusted the volume of the USB input audio to 0db the highest it will go, but my guitar is still louder than the audio. I was wondering if there's a way to...
- Christianx_xkhaos
- Thread
- Feb 25, 2021
- axe 2 axe 2 xl i/o i/o help usb audio
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Windows Audio on Out 1 AND Out 2

Hi all, I'm new here, so forgive me if this is a noob question but I've looked pretty hard and haven't found a good answer yet. I'm trying to replace my audio interface with the Axe-FX III so that I don't have to purchase a separate mixer. Yes, I understand that the Axe-FX III is not a mixer...
- Ostrichaccio
- Thread
- Jan 19, 2021
- routing usb audio
- Replies: 2
- 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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FM3 Snap Crackle Pop with USB

I have been using strictly USB audio with my FM3 and kept getting cracking noises. I always checked the input and output to see if I was getting clipping or CPU overload. Fractal Support suggested I check the FM3 headphone out to see if the noise went away...and it did! So, the assumption was...
- seanmmu
- Thread
- Dec 9, 2020
- fm3 firmware usb audio
- Replies: 7
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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USB drivers will not install!

Hi there, I just got my hands on a mark II unit and I’m trying to set it up as an interface for my pc using USB. I’ve tried 4 different cables in 6 usb 2.0 ports and always get the same issue. In the Windows device manager the Axe appears twice in the Sound, video and game controllers section...
- Chestnut4862
- Thread
- Oct 13, 2020
- error code 10 fractal audio drivers usb audio windows 10
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Can't get sound via USB

I have a Dell XPS that I got this Jan. I downloaded the TWO drivers for FM3 and installed both. There was a confusing message when installing the USB Audio Setup driver installation (disconnect/connect) but I seemed to work past it. I can see the FM3 in both the input and output and set it to...
- guitarslave1
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2020
- usb audio
- Replies: 9
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
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(Troubleshooting) Axe-Fx 3 as Audio Interface randomly fails

Hello! First off, sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. Please let me know if I'm doing anything wrong :) I've owned my Axe FX 3 for several months, but these last few weeks (3-4 weeks?) I've been having a problem. I use the Axe as my primary audio interface, and sometimes it just...
- Teun
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2020
- troubleshooting usb usb audio usb communication problems pc windows windows 10 problem
- Replies: 70
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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Help Needed Recording from USB Axe FX III USB Out to QuickTime on a MacBook`

The first night I did this, it worked great. Now, when I record, I am also getting an unprocessed guitar along with the processed guitar tone going through the various blocks in the chain. No idea what happened or changed. On ONLY want the stereo signal from rows 2 and 4 in the grid. I do NOT...
- DFauvre
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2020
- usb audio
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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USB out to MacBook Pro including clean signal I don't want

I want to record a hard rock preset to QuickTime using the USB cable to my MacBook Pro. I did so last night and it worked great. This morning, the signal from the USB to QuickTime is now including an unprocessed guitar AND the guitar going through the chain in the preset. Why? I need to turn OFF...
- DFauvre
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2020
- usb audio
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Intermittent USB Connection Axe FX II

My current problem right now is that when recording my Axe FX II suddenly started connecting and disconnecting, and keeps selecting or deselecting the Axe Fx as the primary audio device or not. I'm using Logic Pro X I did recently change from a late 2011 Macbook pro to a mid 2015 Macbook Pro...
- Krut917
- Thread
- May 13, 2020
- mojave thunderbolt usb audio
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Independent monitors/headphones volume control

Hi. Can I have independent volume control for headphones (output 1) and monitors (output 2 XLR) with Axe Fx III? It is working for guitar input by setting 'Copy Output 1' on OUTPUT 2 CONFIGURATION but i am struggling with settings this for pc/usb connection. Sound from pc always goes to output 1.
- jira
- Thread
- Oct 7, 2019
- output usb audio
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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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Axe-Fx USB into DAW trouble

Yo so my dumbass is trying to do AxeFx usb into Mac, out my scarlet interface and into monitors? Better way? I wanna keep the monitors through my interface so I can listen to shit but also want an axe fx direct into my DAW with USB because it’s way more clear than into the interface. Running...
- Grimbly65
- Thread
- Jul 17, 2019
- audio input interface mac os reaper scarlet 18i8 usb usb audio
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Axe-Fx III Studio Setup questions

Hello, I have setup my axe 3 as my main interface to my Mac via USB. I chose the XLR output 2 for my studio monitors so that I would still be able to simultaneously route to my amp via the Humbuster 1/4 jacks. Everything works, but It seems like there is a better way of doing this, since I am...
- Kelleys Heroes
- Thread
- Apr 17, 2019
- interface macbook pro usb audio
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Computer Audio Volume

Is there a workaround for adjusting the computer audio volume that is returned to USB 1/2? Computer is very loud compared to the guitar sound. So far, I’ve had to make sure to adjust volume sliders on all apps or videos before pressing play.
- Dunconia
- Thread
- Nov 28, 2018
- usb audio
- Replies: 34
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Is there an equivalent of "USB Return Level" on the III?

Sorry if this has been covered before, I've exhaustively searched the manual, and did a search around the forum first, but... Is there an equivalent on the III to the II's "USB RETURN LEVEL" parameter? I use my AxeFX with headphones and I'd rather not constantly chase the individual app audio...
- h.c.e.
- Thread
- May 13, 2018
- headphones level output 1 usb audio
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
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[Not a Bug] [Solved] USB audio data loss while connecting to Macbook Pro

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...
- Wishiwasfinnish
- Thread
- Mar 19, 2017
- axe fx ii mac macbook pro usb usb audio
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs

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