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List of suggested Axe-Fx accessories

2009-09-29T19:33:15Z

Rodabt: /* Controllers */

== What this list is for ==

Taken from this [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=305&st=0&sk=t&sd=a thread]:

''oddb0d'': I started putting together a suggested list of accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx. I thought this might help out a lot of the newbies that show up here. A lot of time, there is new equipment to buy....

The list is not comprehensive, it has some gaps, but I wanted to put this out as a draft. I will add to it as you update this post, hopefully atthe end we can see what we have out there.... I thought it might be useful to do this like the way we do the feature enhancement voting. Copy the lines from the various areas for the equipment you use. I can add up the votes and update the post. Then people can see what are the most popular items in the forum.

Hopefully this makes sense.... Anyway, onto the list!

==Axe-Fx Accessories==

For blasting your Axe-Fx, here's the most popular solutions, either an FRFR or a Power Amp and Cabinet.

===Powered Monitors FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) ===
* Fractal Audio - Something's in the Air - [http://fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=81 Forum]
* QSC HPR 122i
* JBL PRX 512M
* RCF ART 322A
* Renkus Heinz CF121M
* Renkus Heinz Sygma 121
* [http://www.groovetubes.com/SFX_Space_Station_Mk._II_P2169.cfm SFX Space Station MK II Groove Tubes]
* [http://www.traynoramps.com/ Traynor] K4 (Keyboard Amp)
* [http://www.roland.com/products/en/KC-350/index.html Roland KC-350]

===Passive Monitors FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) ===
* [http://www.fbtusa.net/mx2.html FBT Maxx2]

===Guitar Cabs ===
* Flextone "POS" 4x12S
* Marshall 1960 4x12 Lead Cab
* Earcandy Cabs Buzzbomb 2x12
* [http://www.atomicamps.com/ Atomic] Reactor 112 50W / 212 50W
* [http://www.tech21nyc.com/pe60.html Tech 21] Power Engine 60
* [http://www.bogneramplification.com/customshop/SpeakersInfo.php Bogner Cabinets]

===Power Amp===
* QSC GX5
* [http://www.carvinguitars.com/poweramps Carvin DCM] series
* [http://sfdamp.com/poweramps.html VHT Two Ninety Two & Two Fifty Two]
* Mosvalve MV-962

===Racks===
* Gator GR-(2/4/6)S (shallow rack)
* SKB Roto Rack - 4U/6U/8U/10U/12U Space
* Road Runner
* [http://www.audiopile.net/products/Cases/Case_products_page.asp Audiopile Pro Audio] - Nice folks - good deals on rack cases, rack accessories & cables. Road case for pair of QSC HPR122i
* [http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/group.php?cid=59 Carvin] - 4/5/6/8/12/16 shallow 10.5" inner depth

===Rack Mount===
* [http://www.onstagestands.com/ On-Stage Stands Adjustable Amp/Mixer Stand]
* Ultimate Support JamStand

===Power Conditioners===
* Furman PL Series II
* Carvin AC120S
* [http://www.furmansound.com/product.php?id=AR-15_II Furman AR-15 II Voltage Regulating Power Conditioner] - Given the Axe-Fx's auto ranging power supply it's probably overkill. Maybe not.
* [http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Monster-Power-MP-PRO-2500-Rack-Power-Center?sku=182650= Monster Power Pro 2500]

===Cabling===
* Rocktron 7 Pin Midi Cable
* Insert Y Cable for Expression Cable - [http://www.lavacable.com/insert.html Lava Cable]
* 6" / 12" IEC Power Cables
* [http://stringdog.net/ String Dog Instrument Cables]
* Upgraded X2 Wireless Cable - [http://www.lavacable.com/wireless.html Lava Cable]
* [http://www.georgelsstore.com/ George L Cables] - Patch Cables
* [http://bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm Bluejeans Cable] - XLR Balanced (custom length)
* [http://www.bayoucables.com/index.php Bayou Audio Cables]- Custom cables. Small shop. Nice person.

===Near Field Monitors===
* Adam A7
* Mackie HR824
* KRK V8's
* Event TR 8
* Dynaudio BM5A

===Mixer / Headphone Amp - You do need something to drive headphones!===
* Mackie 402 / 802 VLZ3
* Behringer AMP800 MiniAMP 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

===Headphones===
* Sennheiser 600s
* Sennheiser 650s
* Sennheiser HD 25-I II
* AKG K240 MKII
* Grado SR225S
* Ultrasone HFI-700
* Custom In Ear Molds - [http://www.futuresonics.com/ Future Sonics], [http://www.sensaphonics.com/ Sensaphonics], [http://www.westone.com/ Westone], [http://www.ultimateears.com/ Ultimate Ears]

===Midi Interfaces===
* X-MU XMIDI 1x1
* X-MU XMIDI 2x2
* M-Audio MIDISport 2x2
* [http://www.motu.com/products/midi/fastlane_usb/body.html MOTU Fastlane]

===Controllers===
* Fractal Audio Systems MFC101 - Available Sep - [http://fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12 Forum]
* Rocktron Midi Mate
* Roland FC-300
* Behringer FCB1010 - programming help here: [http://www.voes.be/fcb1010/index.htm Voes]
* [http://www.rocktron.com/ Rocktron All Access]
[[Image:Rocktron_All_Access.jpg]]
* [http://www.liquid-foot.com/ Liquid-Foot Midi Controller]
* [http://www.axess-electronics.com/sc/FX1-MIDI-Footcontroller-p-16138.html Axess Electronics FX1]
[[Image:Axess_Electronics_FX1.jpg]]
* [http://www.gordius.be/ Gordius Little Giant ]
[[Image:Littlegiant.jpg]]
* [http://www.voodoolab.com/gcontrolpro.htm Ground Control Pro]
[[Image:Groundcontrolpro.jpg]]

===Expression Pedals===
* Ernie Ball Jr
* Boss FV-500L Volume / Expression pedal
* Rocktron Hex Pedal
* Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal
* Yamaha FC7 Volume Pedal
* M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
* Kurzweil CC-1 Continuous Control Pedal
* Mission SP1-R Expression Pedal with Switch http://www.mission-engineering.com

* Please note that the Behringer FCV100 Dual Mode Footcontroller is not an expression pedal and is not suitable for connecting to the pedal inputs of the Axe-Fx.

===Wireless ===
* X2 XDR95 or X2 XDS-Plus

===Fan Upgrades===

* The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind.

* [http://www.silenx.com/ixtremaprofans.asp?sku=ixp-34-16 SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan]

* The IXP-34-16 is rated at 16dB with 18CFM airflow while the stock fan is rated at 15.54 CFM

* There are 12 and 8 dB models available, but they have lower airflow ratings.

* [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835191005 SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan at newegg.com]

Most of these items can be purchased at http://www.RMCAudio.com http://www.sweetwater.com, http://www.musiciansfriend.com or http://www.guitarcenter.com. In the cases where it is a lot more specialist, we shall provide a link to the distributor.

List of suggested Axe-Fx accessories

2009-09-29T19:31:35Z

Rodabt: /* Near Field Monitors */

== What this list is for ==

Taken from this [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=305&st=0&sk=t&sd=a thread]:

''oddb0d'': I started putting together a suggested list of accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx. I thought this might help out a lot of the newbies that show up here. A lot of time, there is new equipment to buy....

The list is not comprehensive, it has some gaps, but I wanted to put this out as a draft. I will add to it as you update this post, hopefully atthe end we can see what we have out there.... I thought it might be useful to do this like the way we do the feature enhancement voting. Copy the lines from the various areas for the equipment you use. I can add up the votes and update the post. Then people can see what are the most popular items in the forum.

Hopefully this makes sense.... Anyway, onto the list!

==Axe-Fx Accessories==

For blasting your Axe-Fx, here's the most popular solutions, either an FRFR or a Power Amp and Cabinet.

===Powered Monitors FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) ===
* Fractal Audio - Something's in the Air - [http://fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=81 Forum]
* QSC HPR 122i
* JBL PRX 512M
* RCF ART 322A
* Renkus Heinz CF121M
* Renkus Heinz Sygma 121
* [http://www.groovetubes.com/SFX_Space_Station_Mk._II_P2169.cfm SFX Space Station MK II Groove Tubes]
* [http://www.traynoramps.com/ Traynor] K4 (Keyboard Amp)
* [http://www.roland.com/products/en/KC-350/index.html Roland KC-350]

===Passive Monitors FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) ===
* [http://www.fbtusa.net/mx2.html FBT Maxx2]

===Guitar Cabs ===
* Flextone "POS" 4x12S
* Marshall 1960 4x12 Lead Cab
* Earcandy Cabs Buzzbomb 2x12
* [http://www.atomicamps.com/ Atomic] Reactor 112 50W / 212 50W
* [http://www.tech21nyc.com/pe60.html Tech 21] Power Engine 60
* [http://www.bogneramplification.com/customshop/SpeakersInfo.php Bogner Cabinets]

===Power Amp===
* QSC GX5
* [http://www.carvinguitars.com/poweramps Carvin DCM] series
* [http://sfdamp.com/poweramps.html VHT Two Ninety Two & Two Fifty Two]
* Mosvalve MV-962

===Racks===
* Gator GR-(2/4/6)S (shallow rack)
* SKB Roto Rack - 4U/6U/8U/10U/12U Space
* Road Runner
* [http://www.audiopile.net/products/Cases/Case_products_page.asp Audiopile Pro Audio] - Nice folks - good deals on rack cases, rack accessories & cables. Road case for pair of QSC HPR122i
* [http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/group.php?cid=59 Carvin] - 4/5/6/8/12/16 shallow 10.5" inner depth

===Rack Mount===
* [http://www.onstagestands.com/ On-Stage Stands Adjustable Amp/Mixer Stand]
* Ultimate Support JamStand

===Power Conditioners===
* Furman PL Series II
* Carvin AC120S
* [http://www.furmansound.com/product.php?id=AR-15_II Furman AR-15 II Voltage Regulating Power Conditioner] - Given the Axe-Fx's auto ranging power supply it's probably overkill. Maybe not.
* [http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Monster-Power-MP-PRO-2500-Rack-Power-Center?sku=182650= Monster Power Pro 2500]

===Cabling===
* Rocktron 7 Pin Midi Cable
* Insert Y Cable for Expression Cable - [http://www.lavacable.com/insert.html Lava Cable]
* 6" / 12" IEC Power Cables
* [http://stringdog.net/ String Dog Instrument Cables]
* Upgraded X2 Wireless Cable - [http://www.lavacable.com/wireless.html Lava Cable]
* [http://www.georgelsstore.com/ George L Cables] - Patch Cables
* [http://bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htm Bluejeans Cable] - XLR Balanced (custom length)
* [http://www.bayoucables.com/index.php Bayou Audio Cables]- Custom cables. Small shop. Nice person.

===Near Field Monitors===
* Adam A7
* Mackie HR824
* KRK V8's
* Event TR 8
* Dynaudio BM5A

===Mixer / Headphone Amp - You do need something to drive headphones!===
* Mackie 402 / 802 VLZ3
* Behringer AMP800 MiniAMP 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

===Headphones===
* Sennheiser 600s
* Sennheiser 650s
* Sennheiser HD 25-I II
* AKG K240 MKII
* Grado SR225S
* Ultrasone HFI-700
* Custom In Ear Molds - [http://www.futuresonics.com/ Future Sonics], [http://www.sensaphonics.com/ Sensaphonics], [http://www.westone.com/ Westone], [http://www.ultimateears.com/ Ultimate Ears]

===Midi Interfaces===
* X-MU XMIDI 1x1
* X-MU XMIDI 2x2
* M-Audio MIDISport 2x2
* [http://www.motu.com/products/midi/fastlane_usb/body.html MOTU Fastlane]

===Controllers===
* Fractal Audio Systems MFC101 - Available Sep - [http://fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12 Forum]
* Rocktron Midi Mate
* Behringer FCB1010 - programming help here: [http://www.voes.be/fcb1010/index.htm Voes]
* [http://www.rocktron.com/ Rocktron All Access]
[[Image:Rocktron_All_Access.jpg]]
* [http://www.liquid-foot.com/ Liquid-Foot Midi Controller]
* [http://www.axess-electronics.com/sc/FX1-MIDI-Footcontroller-p-16138.html Axess Electronics FX1]
[[Image:Axess_Electronics_FX1.jpg]]
* [http://www.gordius.be/ Gordius Little Giant ]
[[Image:Littlegiant.jpg]]
* [http://www.voodoolab.com/gcontrolpro.htm Ground Control Pro]
[[Image:Groundcontrolpro.jpg]]

===Expression Pedals===
* Ernie Ball Jr
* Boss FV-500L Volume / Expression pedal
* Rocktron Hex Pedal
* Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal
* Yamaha FC7 Volume Pedal
* M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
* Kurzweil CC-1 Continuous Control Pedal
* Mission SP1-R Expression Pedal with Switch http://www.mission-engineering.com

* Please note that the Behringer FCV100 Dual Mode Footcontroller is not an expression pedal and is not suitable for connecting to the pedal inputs of the Axe-Fx.

===Wireless ===
* X2 XDR95 or X2 XDS-Plus

===Fan Upgrades===

* The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind.

* [http://www.silenx.com/ixtremaprofans.asp?sku=ixp-34-16 SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan]

* The IXP-34-16 is rated at 16dB with 18CFM airflow while the stock fan is rated at 15.54 CFM

* There are 12 and 8 dB models available, but they have lower airflow ratings.

* [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835191005 SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan at newegg.com]

Most of these items can be purchased at http://www.RMCAudio.com http://www.sweetwater.com, http://www.musiciansfriend.com or http://www.guitarcenter.com. In the cases where it is a lot more specialist, we shall provide a link to the distributor.