Yeks How Tos G2

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In time this page will contain questions and answers regarding the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II. The content below is for editing purposes only at this time.

Sources:

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL

What are the differences between first generation (Standard, Ultra) and second generation (Axe-Fx II) units

Where are the units manufactured

All units are made in USA. Source

AMPLIFICATION AND I/O

FIRMWARE, SYSTEM

SOFTWARE, AXE-EDIT

CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS

EFFECT BLOCKS

AMP BLOCK

Where are the Warmth and Thump parameters

These are removed from the Amp block. Source

CAB BLOCK

Where is the Drive parameter

This was removed from the Cab block. Instead, the Amp block has a Speaker Drive parameter. Source

SPECIAL SOUNDS AND ROUTINGS

INTERNAL CONTROLLERS AND MODIFIERS

PEDALS, SWITCHES, FOOT CONTROLLERS, MIDI

OLD STUFF:

INTRODUCTION

READ THIS FIRST

GENERAL

How to keep your knowledge up-to-date

How to get started quickly (for new users)

How to make sure it is set up correctly (gig checklist)

How to try the factory presets

How to find the right factory preset

How to view and hear the unit in action

How to mount it in a rack or rackbag

AMPLIFICATION AND I/O

How to switch it on and off

How to get sound from it (basics)

How to use it with FR amplification

How to connect it to a mixing table

How to integrate a (pre)amp

How to use it with a poweramp and speaker cabinet

How to use it with a guitar amplifier

How to set it up for mono or stereo output

How to get multiple output signals

How to use it for effects only

How to connect your guitar(s)

How to use its effects loop

How to set the input level

How to set the output level and avoid clipping

How to use it with headphones

How to make a digital connection

How to mute the signal when tuning

How to adjust the overall tone and volume level

How to deal with noise

FIRMWARE, SYSTEM

How to update its firmware

How to reset the unit

How to prevent overloading the CPU

How to save and restore stuff

How to replace the battery

'SOFTWARE, AXE-EDIT

How to connect to a computer

How to use it as an audio interface

How to use Axe-Edit

How to reamp

CREATING AND EDITING PRESETS

How to edit presets on a computer

How to use presets by other users

How to create a new preset from scratch

How to create your first preset

How to make editing easier

How to copy and paste effect settings between presets

How to reset an effect to its default state

How to adjust the global effects level or the master reverb level

How to insert more than 12 effects in a preset

How to add an effect to a preset

How to use effects in a parallel row

How to put effects before or after your own preamp

How to create a master bypass switch

How to run an effect in stereo or mono

How to set the correct bypass mode for an effect

How to set the volume level of an effect

How to adjust the volume level of a preset while playing

How to boost the signal for leads

How to avoid output clipping

How to decide where to put the cab block

How to enable spillover of delay trails and reverb

How to enable global control of any effects block

How to save and recall favorite amp settings (global amp)

How to minimize gaps in the signal when switching presets

How to print presets

How to keep your presets organized

How to insert an external pedal in the routing

EFFECTS

How to know which effects are available

AMPS

How to know which amps are simulated

How to dial in amp settings

How to set the Drive and Master controls

How to use the amp tone controls (tonestack)

How to use the Bright switch

How to use the Boost switch

How to use the Presence control

How to set the amp's advanced parameters

How to split the preamp and poweramp of an amp sim

How to get tight bass control

How to use a Drive block to add or control gain

How to add a gain stage

How to prevent crossover distortion

How to use multiple amps in a preset

How to solve this issue: "My tone changes when I start editing the Amp block"

How to get controlled feedback

CABINETS

How to choose between the stock cabinets

How to choose between the microphone sims

How to choose between a stereo or mono cabinet

How to use the Air and Drive parameters

How to use an external user cab (IR)

How to set the speaker resonance parameter

How to optimize your room tone as well as the FOH tone

OTHER EFFECTS

How to use this effect: Chorus and Quad-Chorus

How to use this effect: Compressor

How to use this effect: Crossover

How to use this effect: Delay

How to use this effect: Detune

How to use this effect: Drive

How to use this effect: Effects Loop (FXL)

How to use this effect: Stereo Enhancer

How to use this effect: Feedback Send/Return

How to use this effect: Filter

How to use this effect: Flanger

How to use this effect: Formant

How to use this effect: Envelope filter

How to use this effect: Graphic Equalizer

How to use this effect: Looper

How to use this effect: MegaTap Delay

How to use this effect: Mixer

How to use this effect: Multi-Delay

How to use this effect: Multiband Compressor

How to use this effect: Noise Gate

How to use this effect: Panner

How to use this effect: Parametric Equalizer

How to use this effect: Phaser

How to use this effect: Pitch Shifter

How to use this effect: Resonator

How to use this effect: Reverb

How to use this effect: Reversed delay

How to use this effect: Ring Modulator

How to use this effect: Rotary Cabinet (Leslie)

How to use this effect: Seek wah

How to use this effect: Synth

How to use this effect: Tremolo

How to use this effect: (Uni)Vibe

How to use this effect: Vocoder

How to use this effect: Wah

SPECIAL SOUNDS AND ROUTINGS

How to create an automated dive bomb

How to integrate a real talk box

How to create the vibrato effect

How to simulate a violin

How to simulate multiple violins (strings)

How to crossfade effects

How to automate volume swells

How to get or handle acoustic tones

How to create U2’s Mysterious Ways effect

How to create space(ship) and lasergun sounds

How to simulate a flute

How to simualte an organ

How to get the shimmer effect

How to simulate an E-Bow (infinite sustain)

How to simulate the sound of a windstorm

How to simulate a sitar or tampura

How to create infinite reverb (freeze, hold reverb, chord-drone)

How to simulate dropped tuning

How to simulate sirens

How to create automatic double-tracking (ADT)

How to use Buzz Feiten tuning

INTERNAL CONTROLLERS AND MODIFIERS

PEDALS, SWITCHES, FOOT CONTROLLERS, MIDI

How to get familiar with MIDI

How to configure the MIDI settings and stuff

How to handle MIDI problems

How to choose a MIDI foot controller

How to make your MIDI foot controller work

How to operate the MFC-101

How to power a MIDI foot controller through MIDI (phantom power)

How to access presets 128 and higher with a MIDI foot controller

How to switch effects on and off using a MIDI foot controller

How to activate the tuner using a MIDI foot controller

How to display the tuner on a MIDI foot controller's display

How to choose an expression pedal

How to connect and configure an expression pedal or switch

How to solve a "stuttering" expression pedal

How to turn an expression pedal into a wah

How to activate an effect automatically when moving an expression pedal

How to use a single pedal to control different effects without switching presets (dual-function pedal)

How to use a switch for global control of any effects block

How to reset a pedal when switching presets

How to mute the delay using an expression pedal or switch

How to switch between different effect settings using a single switch

How to use a pedal for volume boosts

RECORDINGS

VIDEOS

CATEGORIZED FACTORY PRESETS

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