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='''INTRODUCTION'''= | ='''INTRODUCTION'''= | ||
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==How to switch it on and off== | ==How to switch it on and off== | ||
==How to get sound from it (basics)== | ==How to get sound from it (basics)== | ||
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==How to use it with FR amplification== | ==How to use it with FR amplification== | ||
==How to connect it to a mixing table== | ==How to connect it to a mixing table== | ||
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==How to make a digital connection== | ==How to make a digital connection== | ||
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==How to mute the signal when tuning== | ==How to mute the signal when tuning== | ||
==How to adjust the overall tone and volume level== | ==How to adjust the overall tone and volume level== | ||
==How to deal with noise== | ==How to deal with noise== | ||
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==How to save and restore stuff== | ==How to save and restore stuff== | ||
==How to replace the battery== | ==How to replace the battery== | ||
| + | ='''SOFTWARE, AXE-EDIT''= | ||
| + | ==How to connect to a computer== | ||
| + | ==How to use it as an audio interface== | ||
| + | ==How to use Axe-Edit== | ||
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='''CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS'''= | ='''CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS'''= | ||
==How to edit presets on a computer== | ==How to edit presets on a computer== | ||
Revision as of 13:55, 12 May 2011
At this moment this page is just a placeholder. In time this page will contain How-Tos concerning the Axe-Fx II. The content below is for editing purposes.
Sources:
http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-fas-axe-fx-ii-2.html http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/Axe-Fx_II_Product_Brief.pdf http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=7762&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=1&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=8142&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=7847&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=7936&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=8733&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/index.php?title=Yeks_How_Tos http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=7770&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35930 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61 http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997
Contents
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- 2 READ THIS FIRST
- 3 GENERAL
- 3.1 How to choose between the first (Standard, Ultra) and second generation (Axe-Fx II) units
- 3.2 How to keep your knowledge up-to-date
- 3.3 How to get started quickly (for new users)
- 3.4 How to make sure it is set up correctly (gig checklist)
- 3.5 How to try the factory presets
- 3.6 How to find the right factory preset
- 3.7 How to view and hear the unit in action
- 3.8 How to mount it in a rack or rackbag
- 4 AMPLIFICATION AND I/O
- 4.1 How to switch it on and off
- 4.2 How to get sound from it (basics)
- 4.3 How to use it with FR amplification
- 4.4 How to connect it to a mixing table
- 4.5 How to integrate a (pre)amp
- 4.6 How to use it with a poweramp and speaker cabinet
- 4.7 How to use it with a guitar amplifier
- 4.8 How to set it up for mono or stereo output
- 4.9 How to get multiple output signals
- 4.10 How to use it for effects only
- 4.11 How to connect your guitar(s)
- 4.12 How to use its effects loop
- 4.13 How to set the input level
- 4.14 How to set the output level and avoid clipping
- 4.15 How to use it with headphones
- 4.16 How to make a digital connection
- 4.17 How to mute the signal when tuning
- 4.18 How to adjust the overall tone and volume level
- 4.19 How to deal with noise
- 5 FIRMWARE, SYSTEM
- 6 'SOFTWARE, AXE-EDIT
- 7 CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS
- 7.1 How to edit presets on a computer
- 7.2 How to use presets by other users
- 7.3 How to create a new preset from scratch
- 7.4 How to create your first preset
- 7.5 How to make editing easier
- 7.6 How to copy and paste effect settings between presets
- 7.7 How to reset an effect to its default state
- 7.8 How to adjust the global effects level or the master reverb level
- 7.9 How to insert more than 12 effects in a preset
- 7.10 How to add an effect to a preset
- 7.11 How to use effects in a parallel row
- 7.12 How to put effects before or after your own preamp
- 7.13 How to create a master bypass switch
- 7.14 How to run an effect in stereo or mono
- 7.15 How to set the correct bypass mode for an effect
- 7.16 How to set the volume level of an effect
- 7.17 How to adjust the volume level of a preset while playing
- 7.18 How to boost the signal for leads
- 7.19 How to avoid output clipping
- 7.20 How to decide where to put the cab block
- 7.21 How to enable spillover of delay trails and reverb
- 7.22 How to enable global control of any effects block
- 7.23 How to save and recall favorite amp settings (global amp)
- 7.24 How to minimize gaps in the signal when switching presets
- 7.25 How to print presets
- 7.26 How to keep your presets organized
- 7.27 How to insert an external pedal in the routing
- 8 EFFECTS
- 8.1 How to know which effects are available
- 8.2 AMPS
- 8.2.1 How to know which amps are simulated
- 8.2.2 How to dial in amp settings
- 8.2.3 How to set the Drive and Master controls
- 8.2.4 How to use the amp tone controls (tonestack)
- 8.2.5 How to use the Bright switch
- 8.2.6 How to use the Boost switch
- 8.2.7 How to use the Presence control
- 8.2.8 How to set the amp's advanced parameters
- 8.2.9 How to split the preamp and poweramp of an amp sim
- 8.2.10 How to get tight bass control
- 8.2.11 How to use a Drive block to add or control gain
- 8.2.12 How to add a gain stage
- 8.2.13 How to prevent crossover distortion
- 8.2.14 How to use multiple amps in a preset
- 8.2.15 How to solve this issue: "My tone changes when I start editing the Amp block"
- 8.2.16 How to get controlled feedback
- 8.3 CABINETS
- 8.3.1 How to choose between the stock cabinets
- 8.3.2 How to choose between the microphone sims
- 8.3.3 How to choose between a stereo or mono cabinet
- 8.3.4 How to use the Air and Drive parameters
- 8.3.5 How to use an external user cab (IR)
- 8.3.6 How to set the speaker resonance parameter
- 8.3.7 How to optimize your room tone as well as the FOH tone
- 8.4 OTHER EFFECTS
- 8.4.1 How to use this effect: Chorus and Quad-Chorus
- 8.4.2 How to use this effect: Compressor
- 8.4.3 How to use this effect: Crossover
- 8.4.4 How to use this effect: Delay
- 8.4.5 How to use this effect: Detune
- 8.4.6 How to use this effect: Drive
- 8.4.7 How to use this effect: Effects Loop (FXL)
- 8.4.8 How to use this effect: Stereo Enhancer
- 8.4.9 How to use this effect: Feedback Send/Return
- 8.4.10 How to use this effect: Filter
- 8.4.11 How to use this effect: Flanger
- 8.4.12 How to use this effect: Formant
- 8.4.13 How to use this effect: Envelope filter
- 8.4.14 How to use this effect: Graphic Equalizer
- 8.4.15 How to use this effect: Looper
- 8.4.16 How to use this effect: MegaTap Delay
- 8.4.17 How to use this effect: Mixer
- 8.4.18 How to use this effect: Multi-Delay
- 8.4.19 How to use this effect: Multiband Compressor
- 8.4.20 How to use this effect: Noise Gate
- 8.4.21 How to use this effect: Panner
- 8.4.22 How to use this effect: Parametric Equalizer
- 8.4.23 How to use this effect: Phaser
- 8.4.24 How to use this effect: Pitch Shifter
- 8.4.25 How to use this effect: Resonator
- 8.4.26 How to use this effect: Reverb
- 8.4.27 How to use this effect: Reversed delay
- 8.4.28 How to use this effect: Ring Modulator
- 8.4.29 How to use this effect: Rotary Cabinet (Leslie)
- 8.4.30 How to use this effect: Seek wah
- 8.4.31 How to use this effect: Synth
- 8.4.32 How to use this effect: Tremolo
- 8.4.33 How to use this effect: (Uni)Vibe
- 8.4.34 How to use this effect: Vocoder
- 8.4.35 How to use this effect: Wah
- 8.5 SPECIAL SOUNDS AND ROUTINGS
- 8.5.1 How to create an automated dive bomb
- 8.5.2 How to integrate a real talk box
- 8.5.3 How to create the vibrato effect
- 8.5.4 How to simulate a violin
- 8.5.5 How to simulate multiple violins (strings)
- 8.5.6 How to crossfade effects
- 8.5.7 How to automate volume swells
- 8.5.8 How to get or handle acoustic tones
- 8.5.9 How to create U2’s Mysterious Ways effect
- 8.5.10 How to create space(ship) and lasergun sounds
- 8.5.11 How to simulate a flute
- 8.5.12 How to simualte an organ
- 8.5.13 How to get the shimmer effect
- 8.5.14 How to simulate an E-Bow (infinite sustain)
- 8.5.15 How to simulate the sound of a windstorm
- 8.5.16 How to simulate a sitar or tampura
- 8.5.17 How to create infinite reverb (freeze, hold reverb, chord-drone)
- 8.5.18 How to simulate dropped tuning
- 8.5.19 How to simulate sirens
- 8.5.20 How to create automatic double-tracking (ADT)
- 8.5.21 How to use Buzz Feiten tuning
- 8.6 INTERNAL CONTROLLERS AND MODIFIERS
- 9 PEDALS, SWITCHES, FOOT CONTROLLERS, MIDI
- 9.1 How to get familiar with MIDI
- 9.2 How to configure the MIDI settings and stuff
- 9.3 How to handle MIDI problems
- 9.4 How to choose a MIDI foot controller
- 9.5 How to make your MIDI foot controller work
- 9.6 How to operate the MFC-101
- 9.7 How to power a MIDI foot controller through MIDI (phantom power)
- 9.8 How to access presets 128 and higher with a MIDI foot controller
- 9.9 How to switch effects on and off using a MIDI foot controller
- 9.10 How to activate the tuner using a MIDI foot controller
- 9.11 How to display the tuner on a MIDI foot controller's display
- 9.12 How to choose an expression pedal
- 9.13 How to connect and configure an expression pedal or switch
- 9.14 How to solve a "stuttering" expression pedal
- 9.15 How to turn an expression pedal into a wah
- 9.16 How to activate an effect automatically when moving an expression pedal
- 9.17 How to use a single pedal to control different effects without switching presets (dual-function pedal)
- 9.18 How to use a switch for global control of any effects block
- 9.19 How to reset a pedal when switching presets
- 9.20 How to mute the delay using an expression pedal or switch
- 9.21 How to switch between different effect settings using a single switch
- 9.22 How to use a pedal for volume boosts
- 10 RECORDINGS
- 11 VIDEOS
- 12 CATEGORIZED FACTORY PRESETS
INTRODUCTION
READ THIS FIRST
GENERAL
How to choose between the first (Standard, Ultra) and second generation (Axe-Fx II) units
All units are made in USA. Source
How to keep your knowledge up-to-date
How to get started quickly (for new users)
How to make sure it is set up correctly (gig checklist)
How to try the factory presets
How to find the right factory preset
How to view and hear the unit in action
How to mount it in a rack or rackbag
AMPLIFICATION AND I/O
How to switch it on and off
How to get sound from it (basics)
How to use it with FR amplification
How to connect it to a mixing table
How to integrate a (pre)amp
How to use it with a poweramp and speaker cabinet
How to use it with a guitar amplifier
How to set it up for mono or stereo output
How to get multiple output signals
How to use it for effects only
How to connect your guitar(s)
How to use its effects loop
How to set the input level
How to set the output level and avoid clipping
How to use it with headphones
How to make a digital connection
How to mute the signal when tuning
How to adjust the overall tone and volume level
How to deal with noise
FIRMWARE, SYSTEM
How to update its firmware
How to reset the unit
How to prevent overloading the CPU
How to save and restore stuff
How to replace the battery
'SOFTWARE, AXE-EDIT
How to connect to a computer
How to use it as an audio interface
How to use Axe-Edit
How to reamp
CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS
How to edit presets on a computer
How to use presets by other users
How to create a new preset from scratch
How to create your first preset
How to make editing easier
How to copy and paste effect settings between presets
How to reset an effect to its default state
How to adjust the global effects level or the master reverb level
How to insert more than 12 effects in a preset
How to add an effect to a preset
How to use effects in a parallel row
How to put effects before or after your own preamp
How to create a master bypass switch
How to run an effect in stereo or mono
How to set the correct bypass mode for an effect
How to set the volume level of an effect
How to adjust the volume level of a preset while playing
How to boost the signal for leads
How to avoid output clipping
How to decide where to put the cab block
How to enable spillover of delay trails and reverb
How to enable global control of any effects block
How to save and recall favorite amp settings (global amp)
How to minimize gaps in the signal when switching presets
How to print presets
How to keep your presets organized
How to insert an external pedal in the routing
EFFECTS
How to know which effects are available
AMPS
How to know which amps are simulated
How to dial in amp settings
How to set the Drive and Master controls
How to use the amp tone controls (tonestack)
How to use the Bright switch
How to use the Boost switch
How to use the Presence control
How to set the amp's advanced parameters
The Axe-Fx II's Amp block doesn't have the Warmth and Thump parameters anymore. Source
How to split the preamp and poweramp of an amp sim
How to get tight bass control
How to use a Drive block to add or control gain
How to add a gain stage
How to prevent crossover distortion
How to use multiple amps in a preset
How to solve this issue: "My tone changes when I start editing the Amp block"
How to get controlled feedback
CABINETS
How to choose between the stock cabinets
How to choose between the microphone sims
How to choose between a stereo or mono cabinet
How to use the Air and Drive parameters
The Axe-Fx II's Cab block doesn't have a Drive parameter anymore. Instead, the Amp block has a Speaker Drive parameter. Source
