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Features
  • The AX8 contains 512 different presets arranged in 64 numbered banks.
  • Each preset is like an entire rig, with its own amp, speaker cab, and effects.
  • 222 “Quantum” amp models utilize the same technology as our flagship Axe-Fx II.
  • Ultra-Res™ Speaker Cab sims provides a level of accuracy that only Fractal Audio Systems can offer.
  • AX8 is also compatible with our entire library of Cab-Packs.
  • Presets are extremely flexible with the familiar “Layout Grid” from the Axe-Fx II. You can even import blocks created in Axe-Edit.
  • Most blocks offer X/Y switching for twice as many sounds from the same number of blocks.
  • Each preset contains eight scenes. Think of a Scene as a preset within a preset. Scenes eliminate “tap dancing” by turning multiple effects on or off with a single tap, switching X/Y states, and more.
  • Every preset can have its own custom footswitch 1-8 assignments. There are over 16 different useful “Footswitch Blocks” such as “Scene 1/2 Toggle” or “Looper Control Mode”.
  • Footswitches can also be designated as “GLOBAL”, which gives them the same assignment across ALL presets in the AX8.
  • Three assignable Function Footswitches offer over a dozen options so you can create the perfect layout of “modes” for your musical performances.
  • On-board jacks for four external footswitches or expression pedals like the Fractal Audio Systems EV-1 make it easy to remote-control sound functions.
  • MIDI and USB also provide powerful options for control, editing, and more.
  • AX8-Edit, a free software editor, makes it possible to edit presets, effects, and more when connected to a Mac or PC.
  • And much more! AX8 firmware is upgradeable, so the best can always be yet to come...
 
Nice.

I like that there are 4 expression pedal inputs. I was always surprised that there were only two on the FX8.
 
ethomas1013 said:
Nice.

I like that there are 4 expression pedal inputs. I was always surprised that there were only two on the FX8.
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Space used by the relay jacks likely. The 4 on the AX8 can be used for expression pedals or switches. That's a nice option.

I also like the global switch assignment. Perfect for a lead boost you want on every preset.
 
Yes, the Global Switch assignment sounds great - but the effects block will have to be in every preset for it to work - that is assuming you do it using a block. There may be other ways to assign a boost globally without using a block (I typically use the Filter block set for a 3db boost). Guess we'll find out soon enough.
 
I'm wondering, can one expression input jack control 2 expression switches, like on the MFC? (I'm assuming so, since it takes a TRS cable...)
 
ethomas1013 said:
Yes, the Global Switch assignment sounds great - but the effects block will have to be in every preset for it to work - that is assuming you do it using a block. There may be other ways to assign a boost globally without using a block (I typically use the Filter block set for a 3db boost). Guess we'll find out soon enough.
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Yes it would be nice to assign a global block but maybe the manuals have more info or we need to wait for something like that in future.
 
ksandvik said:
Yes it would be nice to assign a global block but maybe the manuals have more info or we need to wait for something like that in future.
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If you assign an EFFECT BLOCK to a GLOBAL footswitch, and the EFFECT is not in your LAYOUT grid, then the footswitch block is grayed out and the footswitch does nothing.
 
jefferski said:
I'm wondering, can one expression input jack control 2 expression switches, like on the MFC? (I'm assuming so, since it takes a TRS cable...)
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it can't on the FX8 or the Axe-Fx, so I'd think no on the AX8 as well.

note that on the MFC-101, they are dedicated Switch ports, separate from the Expression Pedal ports. all on-board jacks of the Axe, FX8 and AX8 are just "pedal" jacks serving double duty.
 
Joe Rogers said:
If you assign an EFFECT BLOCK to a GLOBAL footswitch, and the EFFECT is not in your LAYOUT grid, then the footswitch block is grayed out and the footswitch does nothing.
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OK, thanks for the info. I guess it makes sense for routing the block for a specific effect chain scenario rather than having a first (or last) global effect block across all patches and patch configs -- but I'm all new to this world of Fractal systems programming - will study the manual inside-out when it's available.
 
ethomas1013 said:
Yes, the Global Switch assignment sounds great - but the effects block will have to be in every preset for it to work.
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If you assign a Global Switch to something like Scene 1/2, then you have a Scene 1/2 switch in every preset.
 
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