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| − | This is a FAQ for the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx (AFXII) II. I copied content from forum messages by Fractal Audio, Fractal forum administrators/moderators and other experienced users (Matman, Javajunkie, Bakerman, Jay Mitchell, Scott Peterson, Don Petersen, Rex, GuitarDojo etc.) and added missing stuff.
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| − | This FAQ is not officially supported by Fractal Audio.
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| − | Note: THIS FAQ IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
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| − | Only content from the forum is added for now. Bulk content will be migrated from the previous How-Tos and adjusted for the AFXII, after distribution of the Axe-Fx II has begun.
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| − | Enjoy your Axe-Fx and have fun.
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| | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/members/yek.html Alexander van Engelen (Yek)] | | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/members/yek.html Alexander van Engelen (Yek)] |
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| − | ='''ABOUT THE AXE-FX II'''=
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| − | ==Does it exactly model existing amps and other effects==
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| − | ==What are the differences with Standard/Ultra==
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| − | See [http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/Axe-Fx_II_Product_Brief.pdf AFXII Product Brief] and [http://fractalaudio.com/products-fas-axe-fx-ii-2.html Fractal Audio website].
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| − | ==What are the technical specifications==
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| − | [http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/Axe-Fx_II_Product_Brief.pdf AFXII Product Brief]
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| − | ==How do the unit and the circuit board look==
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| − | # [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-general-discussion/35905-blastoff.html#post489021 Circuit board]
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| − | # [http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/front.jpg High resolution picture of the front panel]
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| − | # [http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/rear.jpg High resolution picture of the rear panel]
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| − | ==Where is it manufactured==
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| − | All units are made in USA. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490183&viewfull=1#post490183 Source] The units are identical for all global regions and support 100-240V.
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| − | ==What are the dimensions==
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| − | 19" x 3,5" x 14". An inch or two deeper than the Standard/Ultra. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-69.html#post493889 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-general-discussion/36278-axefx-ii-dimensions.html#post495090 Source2]
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| − | The depth according to the Product Brief is 12" but this is incorrect.
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| − | ==Which poweramp and speakers are used by Fractal Audio to compare the amp models to the real amps==
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| − | Cliff: "A Mesa 4x12 with my Carvin F1200 power amp. The patches were dry because I do A/B comparisons using an A/B box. I run the cab stereo and put the amp being modeled into one side and the Axe-Fx II into the other side. I run my guitar to the A/B box. One output to the amp and one to the Axe-Fx. Then I can quickly switch back and forth to verify the model is working properly." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-52.html#post492536 Source]
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| − | ==Are the rack ears removable==
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| − | Yes. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491607 Source]
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| − | ==Can I mount it in a rack or rackbag==
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| − | The Axe-Fx is a 19” 2HE device. It can easily be mounted in a rack or rackbag. If necessary combined with a racked poweramp and/or power conditioner. You can put the rack or bag on a stand such as [http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/ProLine-PLAS-Adjustable-Amp-Stand?sku=581185 this] or [http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_as2001.htm this].
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| − | ==Where do I find video clips and sound samples==
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| − | # [http://www.fractalaudio.com/experience.html Fractal Audio website > Media]
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| − | # [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx/recordings Fractal Audio forum > Recordings]
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| − | # [http://www.facebook.com/fractalaudio Fractal Audio on Facebook]
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| − | # [http://www.youtube.com/user/AxeFxChannel Axe-Fx on YouTube]
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| − | # [http://soundcloud.com/fractalaudio Fractal Audio on SoundCloud]
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| − | Here are some direct links:
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| − | # http://javajunkiemusic.com/Audio/clean_demo.mp3
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| − | # http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/bg.mp3
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| − | # http://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/sgtb.mp3
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| − | # http://soundcloud.com/spetersonmusic...11-rectored-ii
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| − | # http://soundcloud.com/spetersonmusic...-axe-fx-ii-wah
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| − | # http://soundcloud.com/spetersonmusic...win-trainwreck
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| − | # http://soundcloud.com/spetersonmusic...l-audio-axe-fx
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| − | ==Where do I find FAQs for other Fractal Audio products==
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| − | # [http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/index.php?title=Yeks_How_Tos for Standard and Ultra]
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| − | # [http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/index.php?title=Yeks_MFC-101_How-Tos_page for MFC-101]
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| − | ==How do I stay up-to-date==
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| − | # [http://www.fractalaudio.com Fractal Audio website]
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| − | # [http://forum.fractalaudio.com Fractal Audio forum]
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| − | # [http://axefxwiki.guitarlogic.org Axe-Fx Wiki]
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| − | # (...) Axe-Fx II manual
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| − | # (...) Firmware release notes
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| − | # [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/search.php?do=finduser&userid=7762&contenttype=vBForum_Post&showposts=1 Posts from the President of Fractal Audio]
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| − | # [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread.html Technical questions thread]
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| − | # [http://www.facebook.com/fractalaudio Fractal Audio Facebook]
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| − | # [http://twitter.com/#!/fractalaudio Twitter]
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| − | If you subscribe to [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/32028-Fractal-Audio-Systems-News this forum thread], you’ll receive notifications of important news, such as the release of new firmware.
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| − | ='''AUDIO AND TONE IN GENERAL'''=
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| − | ==Should I use balanced or unbalanced cabling==
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| − | ==What is the difference between "close-mic'd" and "amp-in-the-room" tones==
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| − | ==Fletcher-Munson, huh?==
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| − | ==What's the difference between instrument level and line level==
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| − | ==Stereo or mono==
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| − | ='''STARTER TIPS'''=
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| − | ==New users: how to get started quickly==
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| − | ==How do I make sure everything is set up correctly for the gig==
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| − | ==How do I experience the factory presets in the best way==
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| − | Most factory presets are ported from the Ultra. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491613 Source1]
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| − | ='''CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER'''=
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| − | ==Do I need a MIDI interface to connect to a computer==
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| − | No, USB suffices (MIDI-over-USB). The AFXII itself is an USB-to-MIDI adapter. MIDI connections can still be used and editing over MIDI is still possible.
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| − | ==Do I need an audio interface to record==
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| − | No. The AFXII already contains the required circuitry to send a digital signal into the computer over USB. If you're monitoring from the AFXII itself there's no latency. When monitoring the signal from the computer, the latency is determined by the host computer.
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| − | ==Which digital I/O connections are supported==
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| − | # S/PDIF (RCA coaxial)
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| − | # AES/EBU (XLR)
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| − | ==Can I use the digital input simultaneously with analog inputs and outputs==
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| − | You can use the digital input with analog Output 1 (and simultaneously digital out). You can use Input 2 and Output 2 while using the digital input. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490196&viewfull=1#post490196 Source]
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| − | ==Is the digital sample rate fixed==
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| − | Yes, at 48kHz. Resampling is handled in software. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490246&viewfull=1#post490246 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490272&viewfull=1#post490272 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490960&viewfull=1#post490960 Source3] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=491020&viewfull=1#post491020 Source4]
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| − | ==How does it use USB==
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| − | # The USB is Audio Class 2.0 compliant. On a Mac you don't need to install any drivers but you do need to install the firmware loader for the USB chip (it is a "soft" processor and downloads its code from the host on start-up). On a PC you also have to install the Audio Class 2.0 drivers. The driver supports ASIO, SRC, etc. etc. You can use the USB just for remote control via Axe-Edit if you want. You don't have to use the audio features. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-2.html#post490183 Source]
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| − | # In the I/O > MIDI menu set "USB ADAPTER MODE" to ON and it functions as a USB-to-MIDI adapter. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-22.html#post490982 Source]
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| − | # You can edit and simultaneously record through USB. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490353&viewfull=1#post490353 Source]
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| − | # It cannot connect to a USB stick. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491613 Source]
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| − | # The Axe-Fx will respond to MIDI events sent over USB. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-81.html#post495041 Source]
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| − | # You can update the AFXII over USB. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36446-axe-fx-ii-firmware-updates.html#post496822 Source]
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| − | ==How does the unit show up in a DAW==
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| − | As a 3-In, 2-Out device. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490246&viewfull=1#post490246 Source]
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| − | ==How do I use it for reamping==
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| − | The 3rd and 4th channels on the USB stream from AFXII to the computer contain the raw data from the Instrument Input. This can be mono or stereo. You record this. You then play this track back into the AFXII and set Input Source to USB. Then tweak until you get the sound you want. When you are happy, record the first two channels which are the processed audio. You can save the raw tracks if you want to go back later and reamp the track again. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490445&viewfull=1#post490445 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35992-sad-day.html#post497510 Source2]
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| − | The dry signal level is fixed, and for good reason. When you send that signal back in it is the same as the original signal sent to the grid. This means you don't have to adjust anything when reamping. You simply send the signal back. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-16.html#post490696 Source]
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| − | ='''USING AXE-EDIT'''=
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| − | ==Where do I download Axe-Edit==
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| − | [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-axe-edit.html Axe-Edit product page]
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| − | ==Can I use Axe-Edit and the MFC-101 simultaneously==
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| − | Yes. There's no need (anymore) to use a MIDI Merger.
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| − | ==Where do I find information about the upcoming Axe-Edit 1.0 release==
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| − | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35962-fate-axe-edit.html Thread]
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| − | ='''SYSTEM, FIRMWARE'''=
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| − | ==Where do I download the latest firmware==
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| − | [http://www.fractalaudio.com/support-fractal.html Fractal Support]
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| − | ==How do I update the firmware==
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| − | You can update it over USB. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36446-axe-fx-ii-firmware-updates.html#post496822 Source]
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| − | ==Do I need to update the presets after updating the firmware==
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| − | Only if instructed so in the firmware release notes.
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| − | C and assembly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490641&viewfull=1#post490641 Source]
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| − | ==What happens if Bypass is on==
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| − | After A/D conversion the signal is routed directly to the D/A converters. Inbetween there's no signal processing.
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| − | It's like a row of just shunts.
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| − | ==How do backup and restore work==
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| − | The AFXII contains onboard backup memory.
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| − | No.
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| − | Use the front panel knob to switch the unit on or off. Or disconnect the power. As often as you want, it doesn't hurt. Just remember to store your preset changes first, it saves all other changes automatically.
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| − | ='''CONNECTING THE INPUT / INSTRUMENTS'''=
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| − | ==How do I connect my guitar==
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| − | The front panel input uses a proprietary circuit and dedicated A/D converter for low noise. Always use the front input for guitar, whether wired or wireless. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-24.html#post491050 Source]
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| − | The front input does not disable the rear input (different from Standard/Ultra). Use the menu to select either the front or the rear for Input 1. You can leave everything plugged in. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-22.html#post490982 Source]
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| − | The front input impedance is 1 Mohm, or less if Input Impdance is adjusted.
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| − | All rear analog inputs are balanced like the onboard XLR outputs. The inputs detect whether the incoming signal is balanced or not.
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| − | The same way as with your guitar: to the front input, to take advantage of the front input's "special sauce" for noise reduction. The rear inputs (both 1 and 2) operate at line level, the front input operates at instrument level.
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| − | Instead of knobs on the front panel, there are soft Input knobs in the I/O menu. The input levels are controlled via digitally-controlled potentiometer. These work globally, not per preset. The setting doesn't affect the input gain of the Amp and Drive blocks. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490268&viewfull=1#post490268 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36299-input-level-knob.html#post495033 Source2]
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| − | ==How do I use the onboard effects loop (Input 2)==
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| − | Yes, connect the player to the USB slot. The signal will be mixed into the output signal. Adjust the volume on the player. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490273&viewfull=1#post490273 Source]
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| − | ='''CONNECTING THE OUTPUT / AMPLIFYING'''=
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| − | ==How do I get sound from it (basics)==
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| − | The AFXII supports unity gain when settings things up for 4CM: Four Cable Method. To obtain unity gain turn both Output knobs on the front panel fully up. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490260&viewfull=1#post490260 Source]
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| − | ==How do I use it with my own power amp and speaker cabinet==
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| − | # FR
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| − | The 1/4" outputs have a "remote ground sense" feature. You take a TRS cable and on one end you put a TRS plug and on the other end you put a regular TS plug. On the TS end you tie the ring conductor to ground. Plug the TRS end into the Axe-Fx II. The ground noise of the attached equipment is sensed and added to the output signal thereby cancelling the common-mode noise (hum). This is especially useful when doing the 4CM since that's when you usually get the worst ground loops. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-38.html#post491850 Source]
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| − | Use the Output 1 knob. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490353&viewfull=1#post490353 Source]
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| − | See Noise Gate.
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| − | ='''CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS'''=
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| − | ==How many presets can I use==
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| − | 384.
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| − | ==Can I load Standard and Ultra presets==
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| − | No. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490194&viewfull=1#post490194 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490305&viewfull=1#post490305 Source2]
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| − | A patch that uses 94% of the DSP on an Ultra will use around 70% on the AFXII. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35989-fx-inventory-ii.html#post490116 Source]
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| − | ==How do I prevent overloading the DSPs==
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| − | ==How do I keep my presets organized==
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| − | ==How do I use the presets of other users==
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| − | ==Does it have a Compare function for presets or effect blocks==
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| − | No(t) yet. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36036-compare-button.html#post490847 Source]
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| − | Alternatively you can set up two presets, use the X/Y function or use Axe-Edit's Snapshot to compare.
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| − | You can use them to quickly scroll through presets instead of using the Value Wheel. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-60.html#post493071 Source]
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| − | And they can be assigned to any modifiable parameter per patch. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-52.html#post492530 Source]
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| − | Or configure them to function as pedals. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490451&viewfull=1#post490451 Source]
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| − | ==What's the DIR tab on the main preset screen for==
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| − | It lists preset names and numbers for quick recall. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-60.html#post493068 Source]
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| − | ==What's the EFFECT tab on the main preset screen for==
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| − | ==How does Input Impedance work==
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| − | It is a parameter in the layout menu that affects a hardware switch. It can be set to automatic (detects the appropriate setting based on your first effect) or you can set it manually. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-62.html#post493117 Source]
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| − | Its range is 70k - 1Meg. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490276&viewfull=1#post490276 Source]
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| − | The input impedance is selectable from a dozen or so values. It is done right at the instrument input using analog switches. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-52.html#post492539 Source]
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| − | It changes based on the amp model, however amps are always 1 Meg. If the first active effect is a Drive, for example, the impedance will change based on the Drive model. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-62.html#post493130 Source]
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| − | It can be saved per preset. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-72.html#post494106 Source]
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| − | The impedance feature will only have an audible effect if you are plugging your guitar directly in. It operates by loading down the guitar's pickups. If you have anything buffering the guitar then you won't be loading the pickups. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-81.html#post495039 Source]
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| − | ==What are Global Blocks==
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| − | An effect block can be saved as a Global Block. It then can be linked to from other presets, just like Global Amps. A change to the "master" will affect all linked blocks.
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| − | ==How do I edit presets on the computer==
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| − | Use Axe-Edit.
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| − | ==How do I create a new preset==
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| − | ==How do I make editing easier and faster==
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| − | ==How do I use settings from other presets==
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| − | ==How do I reset an effect to its defaults==
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| − | ==How do I insert more than 12 effects in a preset==
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| − | ==How do I add an effect to a preset==
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| − | ==What's the advantage of putting an effect in a parallel row==
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| − | ==How do I put effects before and after my own preamp or amplifier==
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| − | ==What do I need to know about running an effect in mono or stereo==
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| − | ==What's the correct Bypass Mode for an effect==
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| − | ==How do I correcly set the level of an effect==
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| − | ==How do I avoid output clipping==
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| − | ==How do I globally control the Bypass Mode of an effect block==
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| − | ==How do I insert an external pedal or effect device into my routing==
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| − |
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| − | ='''USING PRESETS / PLAYING'''=
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| − | ==How fast does it switch between presets==
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| − |
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| − | About 20ms.
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| − | ==Does it support spillover of delay trails and reverb between presets==
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| − | Yes, in the same way as the 1st-generation units.
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| − | (...)
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| − | ==How do I use a Master Bypass switch==
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| − | ==Can I adjust the levels of presets during play==
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| − | ==How do I boost the signal for leads==
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| − | ==How do I switch between amps in a preset==
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| − | ==How do I adjust effect settings globally to the room==
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| − | ==How do I crossfade between effects==
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| − | ==How does the X/Y function work==
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| − |
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| − | # You can set up certain effect blocks to switch between two sets of parameters. For example, with Amp blocks you can have 4 configured amps per preset, of which two can be active. Then use the X/Y knob on the front panel, or an IA switch (toggle) on a MIDI foot controller, to switch between the sets. This essentially doubles the number of those blocks within a preset. X and Y can be the same type of effect, say a RAT drive, but with different parameters. There's no transition between the two. Switching occurs at block level using a MID CC, not on preset level. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-36.html#post491710 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490219&viewfull=1#post490219 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-40.html#post491945 Source3] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-42.html#post492017 Source4] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-42.html#post492024 Source5] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-43.html#post492049 Source6]
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| − | # Cliff: "The idea behind X/Y is that people often have multiple distortion/chorus/delay/etc. pedals on their board but they rarely have more than one on at a time. So rather than creating more instances of effects, which sucks up CPU, have each instance capable of more than one sound." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-42.html#post492028 Source]
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| − | # X/Y switching is nearly instantaneous. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-39.html#post491930 Source]
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| − | # X/Y doesn't support spillover. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-41.html#post492003 Source]
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| − | # On the MFC-101 X is green, Y is Red. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490451&viewfull=1#post490451 Source]
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| − | # The X and Y buttons also double as user-definable Quick-Jump keys, which can be set to open the EDIT menus of any 2 blocks without going through the grid.
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| − |
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| − | ='''AMP BLOCK'''=
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| − |
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| − | ==How many amp models can it hold==
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| − |
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| − | Lots. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490310&viewfull=1#post490310 Source]
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| − | Each preset can have two Amp blocks. There's no impact on the DSP capacity because one of the two AFXII DSPs is devoted entirely to amp modeling.
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| − | Each Amp block can also use the X/Y feature to switch between sets of parameters.
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| − |
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| − | ==Can I rename the amp types==
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| − |
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| − | No. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490268&viewfull=1#post490268 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==How much DSP-capacity does an amp block require==
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| − | One Amp block uses about 40%. One of the two DSPs is dedicated to Amp blocks. So you can run 2 of those. The other DSP is for other effects. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490451&viewfull=1#post490451 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==Does the amp modeling differ from Standard/Ultra==
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| − | # Yes. It's called G2 and Virtual Vaccuum Modeling modeling. See Fractal Audio website.
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| − | # A part of it has been ported to Standard/Ultra firmware (firmware 11).
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| − | # CLiff: "As you listen to clips from modelers what you start to recognize is a certain "stationary" aspect to the tone compared to the every-changing tonality of a tube amp. Another thing is finger response. With a good tube amp you can vary the tone quite a bit just by how you fret the note and attack it. Modelers tend to make every note sound the same. So I tested some hypotheses and came to the conclusion that it's because a real vacuum tube has a transfer function that is not static. The transfer function is dependent on time, frequency and amplitude. Where you really hear it is in the in-between regions where the tube is just starting to distort. At first I tried some dynamic transfer functions but that was a lesson in futility. So then I created the VVT stuff. In VVT there is an actual vacuum-tube replica in software. You enter the values of the resistors and capacitors on the grid, cathode, etc. and it behaves just like a tube complete with Miller effect, cathode memory, etc. The problem is that it requires an obscene amount of horsepower so the only solution was a dedicated DSP. The other big part of the G2 sound is the output transformer modeling. The OT distorts and as it distorts its inductance decreases which changes the bandwidth and loop characteristics." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36159-where-axe-ii-samples-come-beta-testers-18.html#post497893 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I know which cab type to use with an amp==
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| − |
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| − | ==Where is the 8-band EQ positioned in the Amp block==
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| − |
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| − | It's fixed in position at the very output. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-30.html#post491401 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==What are Global Amps==
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| − |
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| − | (...)
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| − | It supports 10 Global Amps.
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| − | You can save Amp block settings to a Global Amp slot without being in that slot already. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-52.html#post492523 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==Do amps still have negative presence==
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| − |
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| − | No. However for amps with no negative feedback (damp at 0) it turns into a Hicut parameter. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-64.html#post493267 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==Can I split the preamp and poweramp==
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| − |
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| − | ==Are all amp parameters assignable to MIDI controllers==
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| − |
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| − | No. Cliff stated it now has the ability to do that for all parameters so maybe down the road. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-24.html#post491055 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-91.html#post495969 Source2]
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I dial in an amp==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I set the Drive and Master controls==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I use the Tonestack==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I use the Boost switch==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I use the Bright switch==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I use Presence==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==How does Input Trim work==
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| − |
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| − | Changing the input trim doesn't affect the amount of distortion. This the whole idea. You set the trim to optimize the signal level into the converters. Internally the unit applies the inverse of the trim so that the signal into the grid is constant. In other words, if you put 1V into the input the input to the grid is 1V regardless of the trim setting. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-34.html#post491611 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==What do I need to know about the advanced parameters==
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| − |
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| − | # Saturation switch: it switches in a zener diode clipping stage right before the tone stack. This is the "Arrendondo Mod". [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-76.html#post494304 Source]
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| − | # Warmth and Thump: these Standard/Ultra parameters haven been removed from the Amp block in the AFXII. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490168&viewfull=1#post490168 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I add gain to the amp==
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| − |
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| − |
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| − | ==What about Standard/Ultra amp types that are not in the list (yet)==
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| − |
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| − | Cliff: "The amps I haven't ported yet are because I don't have the real amp yet. I could use theoretical values but I would rather not." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-10.html#post492166 Source]
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| − |
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| − | Javajunkie: "Plexi2 on Ultra = Plexi 1 w/ different bright cap val, xformer hi freq, and presence freq. I have the values written down. You can do the same with the Plexi normal on the II. From what I understand (and Cliff can correct if I am wrong) - Plexi 1 and 2 are the same models with different default values. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-7.html#post491728 Source]
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| − |
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| − | Cliff: "As for Eggie... It's just a Blues Jr. with no negative feedback." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-3.html#post490634 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==Which amps are modeled==
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| − |
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| − | # Below is the lst of modeled amps in the AFXII. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-3.html#post490611 Source]
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| − | # Cliff: "Almost all the amps in the AFXII are based on actual amps. The amps I haven't ported yet are because I don't have the real amp yet. I could use theoretical values but I would rather not." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-10.html#post492166 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ===59 BASSGUY===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Bassman (5F6A circuit), tweed, 4x10" Jensen or Eminence speakers, normal and bright channels
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # Try with a Treble Booster Drive block
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| − | # Despite the fact that it was originally designed for bass guitars, it was more famous for its use with normal electric guitar
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Bassman Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===65 BASSGUY===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Bassman
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ... No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # Despite the fact that it was originally designed for bass guitars, it was more famous for its use with normal electric guitar
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| − | # Cliff: "Definitely not your father's Bassman. Has a pissed-off Marshall vibe to it." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-5.html#post490912 Source]
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Bassman Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===VIBRATO VERB===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Vibroverb (6G16 circuit), 40W, brownface, 2x10" Oxford speakers, normal and bright channels
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bass, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: the original amp has a “tapped” treble circuit, meaning that treble is “flat” at setting “5”. Cutting or boosting the treble was possible by turning the knob down (below 5) or up (above 5). Crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Vibroverb Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===DELUXE VERB===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Deluxe Reverb (AB763 circuit), 22W, blackface, 1x Jensen C12Q 12" speaker
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bass, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Deluxe_Reverb Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===DOUBLE VERB===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Twin Reverb (AB763 circuit), normal and vibrato channels, blackface, 100W, 2x12" Jensen C12N or JBL-D-120 or Oxford 12T6 or EVM-12L speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls for normal channel: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Bright switch (works with Volume below 6). No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume
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| − | # The Fender Twin Reverb is considered a standard model for players seeking a clean sound
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Twin Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===JR BLUES===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fender Blues Jr, 15W, 1x12" Jensen C12N or P12R speaker
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Gain, Volume, FAT boost (not modelled)
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.fender.com Fender website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Blues_Junior Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===CLASS-A 15W TB===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Vox AC-15, 15W, EL84 tubes, 1x12" Celestion G12M greenback speaker
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the master, set Drive to taste
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| − | # [http://www.voxamps.com Vox website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===CLASS-A 30W===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Vox AC-30, EL84, 2x12" Celestion G12M greenback or Alnico (Blue or Silver) speaker
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Tone. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: off
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| − | # For authentic tone: Crank the master, set Drive to taste. Leave the tone controls at noon and use Presence (= Cut) to cut treble
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| − | # Try with a Tonebender or Treble Booster Drive block. Try with the Plexi tonestack. Or try the AC30TB tone stack (Bright on)
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| − | # Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control"
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| − | # [http://www.voxamps.com Vox website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===CLASS-A 30W TB===
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| − |
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| − | # Real amp: Vox AC-30 Topboost, EL84, 2x12" Celestion G12M greenback or Alnico (Blue or Silver) speaker
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Cut (= Presence), Bass, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: on
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master, set Drive to taste, Mid at noon. Use Presence only to cut the treble
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| − | # Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control"
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| − | # Instead of turning up Drive, try boosting the input signal before the amp, for example with a Tape Dist or FET Boost Drive block
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| − | # [http://www.voxamps.com Vox website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_AC30 Wikipedia]
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| − | # Wikipedia: "The "Top Boost" (or "Brilliance") feature was Vox's optional addition of a circuit that introduced an extra gain stage and tone controls for bass and treble (as opposed to the single "tone" control of early AC30s)."
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| − |
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| − | ===BRIT JM45===
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| − |
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| − | # Real amp: Marshall JTM 45, 45W, 4x12" Celestion greenback speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default:
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| − | # For authentic tone: keep Bass low, crank the master, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # [http://www.marshallamps.com Marshall website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Amplification Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===PLEXI NORMAL / TREBLE===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Marshall Super Lead (model 1959 aka Plexi)
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===1987X NORMAL / TREBLE===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Marshall 1987 Plexi (...)
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − | ===BRIT 800===
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| − | # Original amp: Marshall JCM800 (model 2204)
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − | ===BRIT 800 MOD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Marshall JCM800, modded
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − | ===HIPOWER NORMAL / BRILLIANT===
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| − | # Original amp: Hiwatt DR103, normal / brilliant channel
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===USA CLEAN / CLEAN 2===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===USA RHYTHM===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===USA IIC+ NORM / BRIGHT===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===USA LEAD 1 / LEAD 2===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===RECTO ORANGE / RED===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===RECTO NEW ORANGE / NEW RED===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===EURO BLUE / RED===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | ## [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===SHIVER CLN / LEAD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===EURO UBER===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Bogner Uberschall, high gain channel, 120W, EL34, 4x12" Celestion V30 and G12T75 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.bogneramplification.com/customshop/UberschallInfo.php Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.bogneramplification.com Bogner website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogner Wikipedia]
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| − | # Bogner: "One of the most unique items is our "Presence" control. It's an amazing combination of a midrange-presence control. As you sweep through its range you will notice an incredible variety of tones this one control allows. For an extremely aggressive sub-harmonic bass and scooped-midrange sound, keep the presence off or very low. A huge 3-dimensional tone can be found by running the presence around 2 o'clock. Pushing the "Presence" control to maximum will allow you to cut a sonic path through the mix by reinforcing your midrange and slightly rolling off the sub-bass. Trust us: REALLY check out the presence control to unleash the hidden secrets of the UBERSCHALL. The "Midrange" control is very interactive with all the other tone controls, you can go from a hollow scooped-mid setting to an aggressive in your face and on your throat kind of intensity. The "Bass" control allows almost a sub-harmonic low-end to be added, at high volumes be sure to keep the bass down a bit to keep your tone focused like a laser beam"
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| − | ===SOLO 99 CLN / RHY===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Soldano X99 tube MIDI preamp, 3 channels
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: n/a
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.soldano.com Soldano website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldano Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===SOLO 100 LD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Soldano Super Lead Overdrive (SLO-100), overdrive channel, 100W, 4x12" Eminence Legend V1216 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master, Presence. Bright switch only on normal channel
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: keep the Master volume low (3 -4). It's a very bright amp, keep Presence and Treble low
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| − | # [http://www.soldano.com Soldano website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldano Wikipedia]
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| − | # Cliff: "The SLO100 is the loudest amp I've ever used. It feels like there's a small nuclear explosion going off inside when ever you hit a power chord. It's a wicked amp but not something I would recommend for anything but large gigs. If you like the SLO 100 model you might want to try the Recto models too. It's not widely known but the Rectifier preamp is a derivative of the SLO100. Some minor changes but the basic topology is identical"
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| − |
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| − | ===FRIEDMAN BE / HBE===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Friedman Brown Eye, EL34, one channel with two voicings, 50 or 100W. Used to be called "Marsha"
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.tonemerchants.com/products/amplifiers/Friedman Website]
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| − |
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| − | ===PVH 6160===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Peavey 5150 (block letter model), lead channel, hi input, 6L6, 120W, 4x12" Sheffield 1200 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: pre- and post-Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Resonance, Bright switch (rhythm channel only)
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.peavey-eu.com/index.php#product/5/88 Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.peavey-eu.com Peavey website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peavey_Electronics Wikipedia]
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| − | # Cilff: "I have a block letter 5150 that I based the model on." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35930-list-models-13.html#post494191 Source]
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| − | # Cliff: "The hi-input on the Lead channel is modelled. It has lots of gain. Even at noon it's already very saturated"
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| − |
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| − | ===MR Z 38 SR===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Dr.Z Maz 38 Sr., EL84 tubes, 38W, combination of or Alnico Blue/G12H30 or Celestion V30/G12H30 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Cut (turn up for chime)
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.drzamps.com/manuals.html Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.drzamps.com/amp/maz38sr Dr.Z website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Z_Amplification Wikipedia]
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| − | # Cliff: "It's a low output amp. Turn up the Master"
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| − | # [http://www.a42.net/maz18 Amp settings database]
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| − |
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| − | ===CA3+ RHY / LD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE preamp, rhythm / lead channel
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: n/a
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, post EQ (punch, presence), Bright switch for each channel
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/resources/manuals/3+SEPreamp.pdf Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.customaudioelectronics.com CAE website]
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| − | # Cliff: "Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin (Double Verb model)"
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| − |
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| − | ===WRECKER 1===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Trainwreck Express, EL34 or 6V6
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bas, Mid, Treble, Presence, Bright switch. No Master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: crank the Master volume, use Drive for volume and gain
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| − | # [http://www.trainwreck.com/?page_id=7 FAQ]
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| − | # [http://www.trainwreck.com Trainwreck website]
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| − | # Cliff: "The Trainwreck depends on power amp distortion. The OT has a high impedance which causes the power tubes to enter clipping early. I would not recommend using that model as preamp."
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| − |
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| − | ===CORNCOB M50===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Cornford MB50, 50w, 6L6/5881, 1 channel, Celestion V30 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle (500Hz), Treble, Volume, Presence, Resonance
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.cornfordamps.com/docs/mk50h.pdf Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.cornfordamps.com Cornford website]
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| − |
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| − | ===CAROLANN OD-2===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Carol-Ann OD-2R, overdrive channel, 50W, EL34 or 6L6, 1x12" EVM-12L speaker or 2x12" Celeston Classic Lead 80 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Master, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Bright switch (clan and overdrive channel), Shift switch
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.carolannamps.com/manuals.htm Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.carolannamps.com Carol-Ann website]
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| − | # Alan Phillips: "In the real world the OD2 is very very fussy on speaker choice too. The real world speakers of choice are EVM12L in a 1x12 rear ported and 2x12 with Celestion Classic Lead 80's. I found the 12L emulation did a pretty good job. Some of the others sounded so artificial with that model. Like a rockman. Coupled with the right cab the emulated model does a good job of representing the basic tonal signature of the amp". And: "It's not a competitive model, it's a live demo of an OD2 as tweaked by me. Damn sight better than sound clips for auditioning to guys that haven't got the ability to get to a Dealer. Clearly it doesn't give you the full experience of the full amp, but is a good tonal taster. I repaired a Soldano SLO for him one day and when he came over my house to pick it up we just decided it would be a good idea to put a CA model in there. Having the actual builder involved kind of closes the loop fully. I'm happy to endorse that model because I put a lot of hours testing it and putting together a ton of technical information, fourier analysis graphs, frequency response graphs, schematics etc that would make validation of a mathematical model much easier. In reality even though the power amp and the preamp are modelled the pre-amp got the most effort. As I said in another thread, I tuned that by putting the axe in to the actual power amp of an OD2 and running that side by side with a full OD2. The final tweaks were made like that using parametric eq blocks that were hard coded in to the model. You could call that the icing on the cake and basically put the same level of tuning in to the model as I do with a actual OD2. The only difference was I was using a GUI, not resistors and capacitors."
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| − | ===FRYETTE D60 Less / More===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Fryette D60, Less resp. More mode, 60W, KT88 or 6550, 2x12"or 4x12" Eminence P50E speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth, More/less switch
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.fryette.com/support_manuals.html#deliverance Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.sfdamp.com Fryette website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fryette_Amplification Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===BROWN===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Eddie Van Halen's modded Marshall
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright cap
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # For authentic tone: ...
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| − | # [http://www.marshallamps.com Marshall website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_1959 Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===CITRUS RV50===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Orange Rockerverb 50, dirty channel, EL34, 50W, Celestion V30 speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls on dirty channel: Volume, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.orangeamps.com/downloads Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.orangeamps.com Orange website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Amplifiers Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===JAZZ 120===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Roland Jazz Chorus 120 (JC-120), solid state, 120W (stereo: 2x 60), 2x12"
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble. No master volume
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://backstage.rolandus.com/product_manuals/?group=4 Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.roland.com Roland website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Jazz_Chorus Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===ENERGYBALL===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Engl Powerball, lead channel, 100W, 6L6, 4x12" Celestion V30 (or custom V60) speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth, Bottom, Open/Focused mode, Bright switch for low gain channels only
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.engl-amps.com/manuals/e645-om.pdf Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.engl-amps.com Engl website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engl Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===ODS-100 CLEAN / LEAD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp:
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [ Original manual]
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| − | # [ ... website]
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| − | # [ Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===FAS RHYTHM===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: n/a
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: n/a
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − |
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| − | ===FAS LEAD===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: n/a
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: n/a
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − |
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| − | ===FAS MODERN===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: n/a
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: n/a
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − |
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| − | ===DAS METALL===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Diezel VH4, 4 channels, 6550 tubes (or EL34 or 6L6), 4x12" Celestion G12K100 or V30
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence (4kHz), Deep (80Hz)
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://diezel.typo3.inpublica.de/uploads/tx_ohelement/VH4englnew.pdf Original manual]
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| − | # [http://diezel.typo3.inpublica.de/welcome-to-Diezel-Amplifi.10.0.html Diezel website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diezel Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===BRIT PRE===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Marshall JMP-1, tube preamp with MIDI
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: n/a
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| − | # Original controls: Volume, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Bass shift
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.marshallamps.com/downloads/files/JMP_1%20Hbk.pdf Original manual]
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| − | # [http://www.marshallamps.com Marshall website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Amplification Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ===SV BASS===
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| − |
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| − | # Original amp: Ampeg SVT (Super Vacuum Tube) bass amp, 300W, 8x10" speakers
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| − | # Official description: ...
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| − | # Stock cabinet suggestion: ...
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| − | # Original controls: ...
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| − | # Bright default: ...
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| − | # [http://www.ampeg.com Ampeg website]
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| − | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampeg Wikipedia]
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| − |
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| − | ='''CAB BLOCK'''=
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| − |
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| − | ==How many cab slots does it have==
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| − |
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| − | # 64 factory (stock) cabs.
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| − | # 50 user cab slot for external IRs.
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| − | # Each Cab block can also use the X/Y feature to switch between sets of parameters. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36618-why-isnt-reverb-x-y-block.html#post499337 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==Which new parameters are added to the cab block==
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| − |
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| − | Room Level, Room Size, Mic Spacing, Low Cut and High Cut. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490268&viewfull=1#post490268 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==What are 2048-point IRs good for==
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| − | Cliff: "Depends on the cab. Certain cabs benefit more than others. I started out with 8192 but didn't hear any difference so couldn't justify wasting all that space and CPU. You can hear it with room mics but the room simulation sounds nearly identical. There are a couple reasons for 2048. Probably most important is that it allows 1024 in stereo mode. To be able to do stereo 1024 requires a 2048 convolution engine. Secondly, some IRs benefit from longer IRs. Better to have the ability and not need it than the converse." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=491042&viewfull=1#post491042 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-89.html#post495810 Source2]
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| − |
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| − | A stereo cab (LoRes) now uses two 1024 IRs (instead of 512 on Standard/Ultra). [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-77.html#post494492 Source]
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| − | Jay Mitchell's comments on 512-, 1024- and 2048-point IRs: [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-84.html#post495507 Source1] and [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-86.html#post495694 Source2] and [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-87.html#post495705 Source3] and [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-89.html#post495792 Source4].
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| − |
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| − | It's no use converting 1024-point IRs to 2048 since they don't contain the necessary data. You need a WAV-file to convert to 2048. A conversation utility is not yet available.
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| − |
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| − | ==Where do I find 3rd-party IRs==
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| − | Sources for 3rd-party IRs:
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| − | * [http://www.ownhammer.com Ownhammer]
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| − | * [http://www.RedWirez.com RedWirez]
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| − | These companies create and sell high-quality IRs for Standard/Ultra as well as AFXII.
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| − | You can load these IRs into the user cab slots using Axe-Edit.
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| − | Some of their IRs are included with the AFXII as stock cabs.
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| − | No. But there's a thread on the forum that contains Fishman Aurex IRs (1024-point). And there's an IR available of an acoustic body that has been converted to 2048 points.
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| − | ==How do I manage the user cab slots==
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| − | ==Can I rename cabs in the user cab slots==
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| − | Yes, using Axe-Edit. The AFXII uses the name contained in the sysex data of the IR-file to show on its display with a maximum of 32 characters. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490268&viewfull=1#post490268 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=491040&viewfull=1#post491040 Source2]
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| − | ==Can I make it sound more like an amp in the room==
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| − | # Select a farfield cab type (not close-mic'd).
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| − | # Set the Mic Type to none, to keep tone colorizing by the mic away.
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| − | # Use the room simulation controls in the Cab block. These can be used with any IR. It's a special reverb algoritm.
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| − | ==What's the AIR parameter for==
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| − | ==How do I know which cab type to use with an amp==
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| − | ='''THE OTHER EFFECTS'''=
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| − | ==About Global EQ==
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| − | It's always on. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-24.html#post491055 Source]
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| − | The 10-band frequencies are: 31, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-59.html#post493044 Source]
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| − | ==About CHORUS==
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| − | # Chorus blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports X/Y function.
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| − | # Offers fixed types: digital mono, digital stereo, analog mono, analog stereo, japan ce-2, warm stereo, 80s style, triangle, 8-voice stereo.
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| − | # The Chorus block of the AFXII models bucket-brigade delay lines (BBD). [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490206&viewfull=1#post490206 Source]
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| − | ==About COMPRESSOR==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − |
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| − | ==About CROSSOVER==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About DELAY==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | # The AFXII adds improvements to the Delay block: a two-band parametric EQ for the wet signal with low-cut and high-cut with adjustable slopes for the cut filters. The EQ stuff is on a separate GUI page with a graphical display. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=491040&viewfull=1#post491040 Source]
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| − | # Delay blocks now have a master feedback that goes to 200% for oscillating delay effects. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-45.html#post492139 Source]
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| − | # Offers fixed types: digital mono, digital stereo, analog mono, analog stereo, mono tape, stereo tape, ping-pong, dual, reverse, sweep, ducking, vintage digital, 2290 w/ mod, ambient stereo. The tape delays model the preamp too. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-100.html#post496787 Source]
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| − | # Reverse delay: (...).
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| − | # Matman: "Axe-Fx II leaves the Ultra in the dust for delay flexibility. ALL your sounds are in here. Bit reduction. 4-band parametric EQ in the loop Hi and Low Cut... 12/24/48 db slope... Q control. 2 mid bands with selectable Q, gain, freq. HOLD switch. Master feedback goes over 100%. 60+ different tempo settings. Better TIME parameter resolution. Plus all the original flexibility of the Ultra/Standard." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36472-quality-delays-axefx-ii-3.html#post498573 Source]
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| − | ==About DRIVE==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # No hopes for more Drive blocks. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-12.html#post490463 Source]
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | ==About EFFECTS LOOP (FXL)==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − |
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| − | ==About ENHANCER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − | ==About FEEDBACK SEND/RETURN==
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| − | # Blocks: 1. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-29.html#post491359 Source]
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| − | # This block can be used to route the signal. A common use is to extend the possible number of effects (have more than 12 blocks) by routing the signal from row to row.
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| − |
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| − | ==About FILTER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 4.
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| − |
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| − | ==About FLANGER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | # The Flanger block of the AFXII models bucket-brigade delay lines (BBD). [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490206&viewfull=1#post490206 Source]
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| − | # Offers fixed types: digital mono, digital stereo, analog mono, analog stereo, thru zero, stereo jet.
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| − |
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| − | ==About FORMANT==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − |
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| − | ==About GATE/EXPANDER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # There also is a global Noise Gate in the Layout menu. These separate Gate blocks are available for additional noise control.
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| − | # You can use SCSEL (SideChain Select) to select the signal the gate is working with. If the gate is the first block in the routing there's no need to use SCSEL. But if the gate is placed after other blocks in the routing, it can be useful to use SCSEL to set an optimal source signal. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-general-discussion/36145-isp-decimator-gate-expander-question.html Source]
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| − | ==About GRAPHIC EQ==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 4.
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| − | # It's a 10-band EQ. Frequencies: 31, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-60.html#post493063 Source]
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| − | ==About LOOPER==
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| − | # Blocks: 1. It's a dedicated block (instead of a Delay mode as on the Standard/Ultra).
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| − | # The same features as on the Ultra (with stack and reverse) but with 60 seconds loop time. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35931-axe-ii-looper-functionality.html#post489541 Source]
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| − |
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| − | ==About MEGATAP DELAY==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − |
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| − | ==About MIXER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − |
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| − | ==About MULTIBAND COMPRESSOR==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − |
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| − | ==About MULTI-DELAY==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About TREMOLO/PANNER==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About PARAMETRIC EQ==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About PHASER==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | # Offers fixed types: digital mono, digital stereo, script 45, script 90, block 90, classic vibe, stereo 8 stage - plus vibe mode.
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| − |
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| − | ==About PITCH==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | # The Pitch block has a Learn function. Turn it on, play a note, hold it. The AFXII now sets the key according to the note you played. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-30.html#post491405 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-76.html#post494304 Source2]
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| − | ==About QUAD-CHORUS==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About RESONATOR==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About REVERB==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36159-where-axe-ii-samples-come-beta-testers-13.html#post496334 Source1] and [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/36618-why-isnt-reverb-x-y-block.html#post499337 Source2]
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| − | # The AFXII adds improvements to the Reverb block: there are improvements in the tail decay plus a two-band parametric EQ for the wet signal with low-cut and high-cut. The EQ stuff is on a separate GUI page with a graphical display. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=491040&viewfull=1#post491040 Source]
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| − | ==About RING MODULATOR==
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − |
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| − | ==About ROTARY CABINET==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | ==About SYNTH==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # It has two voices.
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| − |
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| − | ==About VOCODER==
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| − |
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| − | # Blocks: 1.
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| − |
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| − | ==About VOLUME/PAN==
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| − | # Blocks: 4.
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| − | ==About WAH==
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| − | # Blocks: 2.
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| − | # Supports the X/Y function.
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| − | # The Wah block of the AFXII models the Fasel Inductor. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490206&viewfull=1#post490206 Source]
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| − | # Seek wah: (...).
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| − | ='''SPECIAL SOUNDS AND ROUTINGS'''=
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| − | ==Does it have a (Uni)Vibe effect==
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| − | Yes, see Phaser.
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| − | ==Does it have a Detune effect==
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| − | Yes, see Pitch.
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| − | ==Does it have an Envelope Filter (Autowah) effect==
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| − | See (...).
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| − | ==Does it have a Freeze or Hold effect==
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| − | Yes, it's built into the Delay effect. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-22.html#post490985 Source]
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| − | ==How can I obtain feedback/sustain at any level==
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| − | ==Does it have a Bit Crusher effect==
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| − | No. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490251&viewfull=1#post490251 Source]
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| − | ==How do I create an automated "dive bomb"==
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| − | ==How do I integrate my talk box==
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| − | ==How do I create the Vibrato effect==
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| − | See Chorus.
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| − | ==How do I emulate a violin==
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| − | ==How do I get automatic volume swells==
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| − | ==How should I set up a preset for my acoustic guitar==
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| − | ==How do I emulate a 12-string guitar==
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| − | ==How do I create U2’s Mysterious Ways effect==
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| − | ==How do I create space(ship) and lasergun sounds==
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| − | ==How do I create a flute sound==
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| − | ==How do I create an organ sound==
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| − | ==How do I create a "shimmer" effect==
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| − | ==How do I emulate an E-Bow (infinite sustain)==
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| − | ==How do I to create the sound of the wind==
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| − | ==How do I emulate a sitar and tampura==
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| − | ==What's a good way to simulate a drop-tuned guitar==
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| − | See Pitch.
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| − | ==How do I create a siren==
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| − | ==How do I create automatic double-tracking (ADT)==
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| − | ='''CONTROLLERS, MODIFIERS'''=
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| − | ==How do I use internal controllers and modifiers==
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| − | # The internal controllers in the AFXII are the same as in the Standard/Ultra. The LFOP range is slightly greater. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-108.html#post497883 Source]
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| − | ==How many external controllers can I use==
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| − | 12.
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| − | ==How many steps does the Sequencer have==
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| − | 16.
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| − | ==Can a modifier be set to min and max values==
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| − | In the AFXII there are MIN and MAX values. These are the actual parameter values. For example, if you want to change the delay time from 500 ms to 700 ms, you simply set MIN to 500 ms and MAX to 700 ms. So 0% corresponds to 500 ms and 100% corresponds to 700 ms. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490193&viewfull=1#post490193 Source]
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| − | ==Can it act a MIDI source for MIDI Clock to other devices==
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| − | No. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-100.html#post496787 Source]
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| − | ='''PEDALS, SWITCHES, FOOT CONTROLLERS'''=
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| − | ==Where do I find tips and tricks for the Fractal Audio MFC-101==
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| − | [http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/index.php?title=Yeks_MFC-101_How-Tos_page MFC-101 HowTos]
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| − | ==Can I use the Quick Control knobs as pedals==
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| − | Yes. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490451&viewfull=1#post490451 Source]
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| − | ==What's the purpose of the Rj45 port==
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| − | Use this to connect the MFC-101, instead of using a MIDI cable. It uses a regular CAT-5 network cable and a propietary protocol. This supports bidirectional communication and phantom power. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-30.html#post491404 Source]
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| − | When using the CAT-5 cable a 9V adapter is no longer needed to provide phantom power. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492331 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492332 Source2]
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| − | When switching off the AFXII, the MFC-101 also switches off. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490763&viewfull=1#post490763 Source]
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| − | All four pairs are used. The two normally unused pairs are used to carry power and ground. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-104.html#post497339 Source]
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| − | ==Does it support a future MFC-101 expansion unit==
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| − | Yes. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-45.html#post492119 Source]
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| − | ==How many pedals can be connected directly==
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| − | One.
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| − | ==How do I configure settings for MIDI communication==
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| − | ==How do I solve issues with MIDI communication==
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| − | ==What are the MIDI CCs and what do they control==
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| − | ==Which MIDI foot controllers can I use==
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| − | ==Can my MIDI foot controller display the tuner==
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| − | ==Can I use phantom power over a MIDI cable to power my MIDI foot controller==
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| − | Yes. You need a 7-pin cable. Pins 6 and 7 carry phantom power.
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| − | ==How do I access presets 128 and higher (Banks B and C) with my MIDI foot controller==
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| − | ==How do I switch effects on and off with my MIDI foot controller==
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| − | ==How do I activate the tuner with my MIDI foot controller==
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| − | ==Which expression pedal(s) can I use==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I configure my expression pedal==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I configure an external switch==
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| − |
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| − | ==My expression pedal stutters, how do I solve this==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I turn my expression pedal into a wah==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I activate an effect automatically by moving my expression pedal==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I use a single pedal to control different effects without switching presets (dual-function pedal)==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I control the bypass state of an effect block globally==
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| − |
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| − | ==How do I reset my expression pedal when switching presets==
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| − |
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| − | ==What's the best way to mute the delay with my expression pedal or external switch==
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| − | ==How do I use my expression pedal or external switch to boost the signal level==
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