Sleestak
Power User
I have been doing some minor updates with my AxeFX III rig, and thought it might be fun to share the latest configuration. About six months ago I decided to experiment with WIDI (MIDI over Bluetooth). In my previous rig, I used Phantom Power box to connect the AxeFX III to my RJM Mastermind GT16, using a single 7 pin MIDI cable for power and bidirectional comms. That 7 pin MIDI cable was the most most fragile connection in my system, and I always had to carefully route the cable around the stage to minimize risk of damage (yes, I carry a spare). With the WIDI system, I only need to provide power to my pedalboard, and all of the communications occur via Bluetooth. So far, it's been super reliable, and I've been able to place my pedalboard more than 40 feet from the rack without any issues.
I use Sennheiser wireless IEM and instrument systems. The Korg Pitchblack tuner is only there because I wanted to have a way to tune instruments that aren't hooked up to the AxeFX III.
The back of the rack is pretty simple. I have a Digitech Freqout pedal in the back of the rack, which is in a loop in my presets. At some point, I'm guessing that FAS will release a model of that pedal, and I'll remove it. You can just see the WIDI Jack box sitting in the bottom of the rack.
My pedalboard is an RJM Mastermind MMGT16 with 2 Fractal EXP1 expression pedals. On the upper left corner, you can see the Neutrik PowerCon connection that provides power. No other connection is necessary with the WIDI system.
This is the back of my MMGT16. Again, you can see the WIDI Jack system, along the other jacks. The only connection I make at gigs is the Neutrik PowerCon input.
Here's a shot of the bottom of my board. I'm a bit of a nerd for neat wiring, even if nobody sees it. In the upper right corner, you can see the little patch panel where the Neutrik PowerCon feed is, along with the USB A and B connectors that are wired to the corresponding ports on the MMGT. This way I can connect to the laptop or USB drive to configure the MMGT without having cables coming from the audience-facing side of the board.
This is the best and cleanest rig I've used to date. The combination of the AxeFX III and MMGT is incredible.
I use Sennheiser wireless IEM and instrument systems. The Korg Pitchblack tuner is only there because I wanted to have a way to tune instruments that aren't hooked up to the AxeFX III.
The back of the rack is pretty simple. I have a Digitech Freqout pedal in the back of the rack, which is in a loop in my presets. At some point, I'm guessing that FAS will release a model of that pedal, and I'll remove it. You can just see the WIDI Jack box sitting in the bottom of the rack.
My pedalboard is an RJM Mastermind MMGT16 with 2 Fractal EXP1 expression pedals. On the upper left corner, you can see the Neutrik PowerCon connection that provides power. No other connection is necessary with the WIDI system.
This is the back of my MMGT16. Again, you can see the WIDI Jack system, along the other jacks. The only connection I make at gigs is the Neutrik PowerCon input.
Here's a shot of the bottom of my board. I'm a bit of a nerd for neat wiring, even if nobody sees it. In the upper right corner, you can see the little patch panel where the Neutrik PowerCon feed is, along with the USB A and B connectors that are wired to the corresponding ports on the MMGT. This way I can connect to the laptop or USB drive to configure the MMGT without having cables coming from the audience-facing side of the board.
This is the best and cleanest rig I've used to date. The combination of the AxeFX III and MMGT is incredible.