chopshop777
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The fractal audio axe fx ultra is a preamp, so this means you can hook up your guitar cabinet alone to it and work with it that way am I not correct ?
Cheers
Ed
Cheers
Ed
chopshop777 said:The fractal audio axe fx ultra is a preamp, so this means you can hook up your guitar cabinet alone to it and work with it that way am I not correct ?
Cheers
Ed
Scott Peterson said:chopshop777 said:The fractal audio axe fx ultra is a preamp, so this means you can hook up your guitar cabinet alone to it and work with it that way am I not correct ?
Cheers
Ed
You need a power amp. The Axe-FX does have a power amp inside it to power your speaker cab.
TimmyM said:Hi chopshop777
No need to be sorry. Good on you for asking the question. I'll try and clear it up for you.
What you need in order of signal chain:
1. Guitar
2. Guitar Lead
3. Axe-FX (use front input)
4. XLR (microphone cable) from Axe-FX output 1
5. XLR cable to mixing desk
6. Mixing Desk to full range PA speakers
7. Midi pedal board to switch Axe-FX
8. Expression pedal for Wah/Whammy/Expression duties.
If you want to hook it up to your guitar amplifier, then you can from step 4 but plug it into the effects loop return of your amp. If you don't have an effects loop return, then you won't be getting the full benefit of the Axe-FX amp modelling. It won't sound very good. SO - use a special amp like the ART SLA2 to power your speaker cabinet from the Axe-FX.
Hope that helps
TimmyM
Scott Peterson said:chopshop777 said:The fractal audio axe fx ultra is a preamp, so this means you can hook up your guitar cabinet alone to it and work with it that way am I not correct ?
Cheers
Ed
You need a power amp. The Axe-FX does have a power amp inside it to power your speaker cab.
Dutch said:Is this guy for real? In the other thread he was asking how to change presets?
If you don't know that a pre-amp needs a power amp to drive a guitar cab... Or how to change presets on a multi-effect? Or that you might need to look at the manual when trying to operate a complex machine like the Axe-FX?
My sincerest apologies if you are for real, we've had a couple of trolls here. Still, if these things trouble you already I'm thinking a satisfying experience with the Axe-FX is a long and winding road of education away...
angello120 said:TimmyM said:Hi chopshop777
No need to be sorry. Good on you for asking the question. I'll try and clear it up for you.
What you need in order of signal chain:
1. Guitar
2. Guitar Lead
3. Axe-FX (use front input)
4. XLR (microphone cable) from Axe-FX output 1
5. XLR cable to mixing desk
6. Mixing Desk to full range PA speakers
7. Midi pedal board to switch Axe-FX
8. Expression pedal for Wah/Whammy/Expression duties.
If you want to hook it up to your guitar amplifier, then you can from step 4 but plug it into the effects loop return of your amp. If you don't have an effects loop return, then you won't be getting the full benefit of the Axe-FX amp modelling. It won't sound very good. SO - use a special amp like the ART SLA2 to power your speaker cabinet from the Axe-FX.
Hope that helps
TimmyM
Just one point on good job tim, 5 to desk- jack to line-in socket, xlr is for mic input and can
in worst-case send 48v phantom power back to axe' :shock: and will if not well padded over-drive input sounding harsh .
Dutch said:I offer my apology to chopshop777 for my previous contribution to this thread. I regret having made fun of him and inciting any ridicule from others.
Even if chopshop777 might not be serious in his pursuit, my reaction was uncalled for and I have no excuse for my behaviour.
I will repeat this in the other thread.