new owner and a few questions

[tenseurmetrique]

Hi all!
I would first like to say that I am stoked on the axe like everybody I guess !
So I received it yesterday, played a little bit with the factory presets, was blown away, so everything is great.
But I find it to be a bit noisy. I would just like to know if it is normal or not?

Now my setup goes like this :
rocktron velocity 300
axe fx 2
home made 1*12 cab.
I also own a macbook pro.

I think I've read that with this setup I should disable the cab sim?
So I would like to know what do I need to hook up the axe to the computer for axe change or axe edit for example?
could you give me an example of a product known for working fine and not too expensive if possible?

And would it be better for bedroom playing to invest in a FRFR monitor? I was considering the yamaha HS80m..

any tip for a beginner ? (I still don't know yet how to create a patch haha !)

Thanks a lot, I hope I posted in the right forum

 

[Thomas-Hawk]

Welcome to the forum! Looks of good folks and advice to be had here.

It is not normal for the Axe to be noisy. Can you describe the noise? Could be a ground loop issue.

To use your Macbook with the Axe for using Axe Edit (AxeChange is a future feature of AxeEdit) you'll need a USB cable. That's it!

You might like using studio/FRFR monitors for bedroom playing... only way to know is to give it a try for yourself. Would suggest purchasing monitors from a store with a good return policy, should you not like the FRFR setup.

Tips for beginners... read the manual. And the Wiki. The Wiki can be found here: Axe-Fx II Wiki Home - Axe-Fx II Wiki

When doing your own presets, start out simple, just amp, cab, maybe a reverb and delay block. Go slow, and tweak around!

Again, welcome!