Did I fry my pedal jack?

F

fizzoftheburn

Member
I've been using the pedal jack on the rear of my AxeFx II mk.1 with a TR cable, and mesa single foot switch. With my I/O set up to switch the x/y on Amp 1 block. All was well...

But about an hour ago I tried a few other pedals to see if they would function the same way. I tried a Boss LS-2 line selector, and a Whirlwind Selector. Neither pedal worked with a TR or TRS cable.

But now going back the mesa foot switch... Its just not working. I've tried multiple cables, 2 different mesa foot switches. I've reset my system parameters a few times. Restarted the Axe a few times. But nada!

Anyone have any ideas on what I could have missed, or something new I can try, or maybe I'm up a creek.

Thanks for the help
 
After resetting system parameters, did you check/set the correct pedal type (latching or momentary, whatever your Mesa switch actually is) and assign the pedal port to Amp 1 XY again?

Those other devices are meant for routing audio signals, not this type of footswitch control port use. You might want to contact FAS support.
 
Sometimes just because something fits in hole you have to realise that it doesn't mean it's a good idea.

On a more serious note see what happens after following the advice above and hopefully there is no permanent damage.
 
Bakerman said:
After resetting system parameters, did you check/set the correct pedal type (latching or momentary, whatever your Mesa switch actually is) and assign the pedal port to Amp 1 XY again?

Those other devices are meant for routing audio signals, not this type of footswitch control port use. You might want to contact FAS support.
Click to expand...

Yeah I've tried that a few times with no luck in remedying the issue. But thanks for taking a stab at it Bakerman
 
Shenks said:
Sometimes just because something fits in hole you have to realise that it doesn't mean it's a good idea.

On a more serious note see what happens after following the advice above and hopefully there is no permanent damage.
Click to expand...
HAHAHA thats what she said....
 
Shenks said:
Sometimes just because something fits in hole you have to realise that it doesn't mean it's a good idea.

On a more serious note see what happens after following the advice above and hopefully there is no permanent damage.
Click to expand...

Ha this won't be the first time I'm learning that the hard way!
 
Still haven't managed to get restore functionality to the pedal jack.

What do you all reckon is the best way to contact FAS support?
 
Check polarity of the pedal and Ax8. There may be a polarity reverse on either the pedal or AX8. Next reload the firmware. My AX8 sometimes goes awry and a firmware reload always fixes it. Also, could be a bug from newer firmware (although I just setup a SP-2 pedal and after a few frustrating hours, finally got it set up.
 
Adinfinitum said:
Check polarity of the pedal and Ax8. There may be a polarity reverse on either the pedal or AX8. Next reload the firmware. My AX8 sometimes goes awry and a firmware reload always fixes it. Also, could be a bug from newer firmware (although I just setup a SP-2 pedal and after a few frustrating hours, finally got it set up.
Click to expand...

I'll definitely try re-installing/updating the firmware. Thank you!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom