Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 7.00 Public Beta

Just finished tracking a song today and used the Herbert and new VH4.... good god they sound good. I'm finally able to get that throaty mid-range punch the real amps have. Just wow is all I have to say about this update!
 
Also forgotten in the release notes...?

- the stuff in the delay Cliff did for fremen (haven't checked if it's in)
- wasn't the tuner more stabilized yet again?
 
From the release notes:

Removed matching data from some of the amp models because the new algorithms makes it unnecessary.
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Why only for some? In need for a new ephipany for the other ones?
 
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Damn I'm not home to try the 7b out!! Sounds really promising.
On a month trip in China, so there's no guitar related activities until I get back home. On the other hand, a 0.2 gal of nice, cold beer cost 50 cents so I guess I'll just use my remaining 2 weeks building a nice, soft belly for my guitar to rest on when I get home...8)
 
This company just keeps proving over and over why they reign supreme. Kudos to Cliff and all the guys at Fractal!!!
 
bammbamm said:
I think they will redo the presets to reflect the updated stuff. Try resetting the amp block and see if it is still muffled.
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Thanks for the advice. I've been working late a lot lately and only had about 20 minutes to play after the firmware update. I'm going to try to dig into it more tonight.
 
vAmp said:
Also forgotten in the release notes...?

- the stuff in the delay Cliff did for fremen (haven't checked if it's in)
- wasn't the tuner more stabilized yet again?
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Yes, forgot to put that stuff in the notes. Probably a few other things I've forgot too.
 
what's the new tape style chorus like? i'm holding off until the official version is released, but i'm chomping at the bit here.... :)
 
javajunkie said:
Very nice for a subtle chorus.
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excited like a little girl? me? never!

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Really looking forward to the final release of V7!
I hope the beta wasn't released because the final version won't come out any time soon..
 
vAmp said:
Many of the high gain factory presets were immediate "high squeal city" (GT800FX driving Atomics in passive mode).
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Forget this remark (if you hadn't already ;))
Turns out it had something to do with going through the DTR-1 tuner first. Maybe I pushed the mic selection or it is crossing over inside...
Axe tuner is reacting perfectly now :)

"Ranting" about my definition of the "dynamic maximum" again...: After 6 hrs of playing, what I meant in previous messages here and there doesn't seem to be changed. I can hit a string harder and harder and still harder and not feel like there's no limit. The "dynamic maximum" limit feels to be there pretty soon, like it always was (I *was* playing EMGs which are said to be compressing though; I couldn't even get in the red by slamming, or maybe that's the input limiter working?).
What I do feel is there seems a fair bit more range for picking dynamics in the range that already *was* available :)
So still room for improvement, I would guess, but starting to fear it's just not possible w digital, unless sacrificing input level on purpose?

Anyway, I've entered the "10 hrs a day zone" just the same :D
 
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Cliff any chance of adding the suhr riot drive box in the official release? I'm on vacation so i haven't tried the beta yet, but I'm psyched to give the zen drive a try, thanks!
 
FW 7.0 Initial Review

FractalAudio said:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware+presets/axe-fx-2/beta/axefx2_7p00_public_beta.zip

THIS IS BETA FIRMWARE. IT MAY HAVE BUGS. IT MAY RENDER SMALL ANIMALS UNCONSCIOUS OR CAUSE YOUR FACE TO MELT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Cliff, it's great to see you taking satirical swipes at your customers' liguistic exaggerations (I'm in that group). Good to know you don't take yourself too seriously

BUGS FIRST: 1) Looper, when engaged, drops the preset volume; 2) Dynamics control maxed-out or cut all the way on many presets (though this may not be a bug, but rather a consequence of new algorithms); 3) When resetting an amp block, the GEQ section markers all go to the bottom- big deal? no, but can be fixed

NOW THE GOOD STUFF:
1) The OD pedals seem to "fit" better with the amps...feels like a real, analog signal chain, but w/o the signal loss & chaotic pedal/cable mosaic.

2) I had to make some minor changes to my presets, mostly on "Sag" and "Dynamics." However, I have deleted PEQ's in nearly every preset! This is significant on so many levels. What I'm seeing now on my presets is that the closer I stay at noon/default on most of the parameters, the better my sound is (except on Boogie amps, of course).

3) Reverb is stellar, needing only so much as a quick time, tone, & mix tweak. I'm using Westone UM3x IEM's, and I got scared because I thought the amp was really there in front of me. Didn't happen before.

This is probably the biggest improvement yet for players going direct (& back into IEM's via Aviom-type system), as the power amp section has had an "awakening." I can hear the filaments purring!

Cliff, as insignificant as it may be, you have my utmost respect. Jump into the Axe-verse was the best musical decision I ever made.
 
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I just upgraded to 7.0 without changing anything on the AxeFx2
THe latency is now huge! It doesn't feel right. I must be missing something.....please someone help!

The latency is high even when the unit is standalone (USB disconnected)
 
I almost forgot!

The Tuner is leaps and bounds improved. Maybe it was my guitar that goes out of tune easily, but the tuner is now much more stable.
 
vAmp said:
, but starting to fear it's just not possible w digital, unless sacrificing input level on purpose?
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Actually digital is not the dynamic limitation, it's the analog side you need to worry on.
Technically, 24bit is capable of 144 DBFS S/N (24*6=144).
 
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