Does Axe FX III needs any load on output jacks when using SPDIF?

[Dimebucker]

I would like to know does i need plugged any output jacks on my soundcard input, if i just want to use SPDIF out to my soundcard SPDIF in to playing guitar? I remember amplifiers needs some kind of load always, but what is case on Axe FX III would it be safe to use it just one SPDIF cable and nothing plugged on outputs?

 

[frankenbeans]

The Axe Fx isn't an amplifier. You don't need a load on the outputs to use it.

 

[OrganicZed]

It is perfectly fine to use with only the SPDIF cable connected. Needing a load is only an issue for tube amplifiers.

 

[Dimebucker]

The Axe Fx isn't an amplifier. You don't need a load on the outputs to use it.

Ye, i was thinking same, but i did want make sure.

It is perfectly fine to use with only the SPDIF cable connected. Needing a load is only an issue for tube amplifiers.

Ok good to know.

 

[Dimebucker]

Depends on what you wanna achieve. Playing around can be fun and yes, with just one SPDIF cable connected is safe to use.

Ok, nice to hear.

 

[GuitarLife]

But we´ll have to choose which type of output (1 or 2) we wanna listen to. SPDIF out will then copy that.

 

[Dimebucker]

But we´ll have to choose which type of output (1 or 2) we wanna listen to. SPDIF out will then copy that.

Wait what that means some kind of settings what should we change to use it or?

 

[GuitarLife]

Your output setting on axe fx (axe edit) can be diffirent for output 1 or 2, out 1 can be dry and 2 can be et wet. You can choose what out SPDIF will copy (dry or wet). But you prefere maybe to record dry.

 

[Dimebucker]

Your output setting on axe fx (axe edit) can be diffirent for output 1 or 2, out 1 can be dry and 2 can be et wet. You can choose what out SPDIF will copy (dry or wet). But you prefere maybe to record dry.

Ok good to know

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

Ok good to know

Depending on your intentions and setup, you can use spdif for your affected sound and take a separate analog output for recording a dry direct track to reamp later. This is how I’m set up but no you don’t need to load it down.

 

[GlennO]

Your output setting on axe fx (axe edit) can be diffirent for output 1 or 2, out 1 can be dry and 2 can be et wet. You can choose what out SPDIF will copy (dry or wet). But you prefere maybe to record dry.

You don't need to choose one or the other, you can record both wet and DI digitally when using spdif. See the recording guide for instructions:

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-for-the-recording-musician.177592/

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

You don't need to choose one or the other, you can record both wet and DI digitally when using spdif. See the recording guide for instructions:

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-for-the-recording-musician.177592/

Wet in stereo and when not using the fractal as an interface?

 

[GlennO]

Wet in stereo and when not using the fractal as an interface?

Yes, that's how I (and probably many people I would imagine) work with the Axe-FX when using a separate audio interface. Employing the fall back compromises of using mono wet or analog DI can be problematic, so I wouldn't recommend that, at least not as a first choice. See the recording guide for instructions.

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

Yes, that's how I (and probably many people I would imagine) work with the Axe-FX when using a separate audio interface. Employing the fall back compromises of using mono wet or analog DI can be problematic, so I wouldn't recommend that, at least not as a first choice. See the recording guide for instructions.

I’ll take a look, thanks. A little confused about assigning my IO in my daw. I have a spdif left and right. That’s my stereo wet. Where’s the 3rd channel come from for direct?

 

[GuitarLife]

You don't need to choose one or the other, you can record both wet and DI digitally when using spdif. See the recording guide for instructions:

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-for-the-recording-musician.177592/

I wrote ´listen´ to and he ask why we should choose, and there of was the answer.. there is not a SPDIF out 1 and 2 in axe fx.

 

[GlennO]

I’ll take a look, thanks. A little confused about assigning my IO in my daw. I have a spdif left and right. That’s my stereo wet. Where’s the 3rd channel come from for direct?

It'd probably be simpler to just refer to the recording guide since that has diagrams and detailed instructions to answer the question about how to simultaneously digitally record stereo wet and a digital DI when using an external audio interface. My point is just that it isn't necessary to choose one or the other, you can have both.