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== What this list is for ==
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==What this list is for==
  
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Taken from this [http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=305&st=0&sk=t&sd=a thread]:
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[http://www.fractalaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=305&st=0&sk=t&sd=a Original source]
  
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''oddb0d'': I started putting together a suggested list of accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx. I thought this might help out a lot of the newbies that show up here.
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Here's a list of suggested accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx.
  
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==Axe-Fx Accessories==
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==Monitors (active, passive, FRFR)==  
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* Atomic CLR Series at www.atomicamps.com
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* Matrix Q12 and CFR series at http://matrixguitaramplification.com
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* RCF at http://www.rcf.it/products/pro-speaker-systems/nx-series
  
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For blasting your Axe-Fx, here are the most popular solutions.
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==Power Amps==
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* Atomic Reactor 50/50 at http://www.g66.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=89&Itemid=304
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===Powered Monitors FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) ===  
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* Carvin at http://www.carvinworld.com/proaudio/
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* Atomic Reactor ARFR-AG - Full Range tube powered guitar cabinet [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-at-reactor.html]
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* Fryette at http://www.sfdamp.com/poweramps.html
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* Atomic Reactor ARFR-AW - Full Range Flat Response wedge cabinet [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-at-reactor.html]
 
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* Yamaha DSR112 [http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/speakers/dsr_series/dsr112.html]
 
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* QSC HPR 122i
 
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* JBL PRX 512M
 
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* RCF ART 322A
 
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* Renkus Heinz CF121M
 
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* Renkus Heinz Sygma 121
 
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* [http://www.groovetubes.com/SFX_Space_Station_Mk._II_P2169.cfm SFX Space Station MK II Groove Tubes]
 
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* [http://www.traynoramps.com/ Traynor] K4 (Keyboard Amp)
 
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* [http://www.roland.com/products/en/KC-350/index.html Roland KC-350]
 
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* Atomic Reactor ARFR-PG passive cabinet [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-at-reactor.html]
 
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* Atomic Reactor ARFR-PW passive wedge [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-at-reactor.html]
 
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* [http://www.fbtusa.net/mx2.html FBT Maxx2]
 
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* [http://www.fbtusa.net/FBTVerve12mmonitortc.html FBT Verve 12m]
 
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* [http://www.fbtusa.net/FBTVerve8mmonitortc.html FBT Verve 8m]
 
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===Power Amp===
 
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* Atomic Reactor 50w Monoblock Power Amp [http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-at-reactor.html]
 
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* QSC GX5
 
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* [http://www.carvinguitars.com/poweramps Carvin DCM] series
 
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* [http://sfdamp.com/poweramps.html VHT Two Ninety Two & Two Fifty Two]
 
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* Mosvalve MV-962
 
  
 
===Racks and Rackbags===
 
===Racks and Rackbags===

Revision as of 08:37, 17 June 2013

What this list is for

Original source

Here's a list of suggested accessories you might want to consider when you purchase an Axe-Fx.

Monitors (active, passive, FRFR)

Power Amps

Racks and Rackbags

  • SKB 2U Soft Rack [1]
  • SKB 2U Roto Rack [2]
  • SKB 2U Shallow Rack [3]
  • SKB 2U Standard Rack [4]
  • SKB 2U Studio Flyer [5]
  • Gator GR-(2/4/6)S (shallow rack)
  • Road Runner
  • Audiopile Pro Audio - Nice folks - good deals on rack cases, rack accessories & cables. Road case for pair of QSC HPR122i
  • Carvin - 4/5/6/8/12/16 shallow 10.5" inner depth
  • Warwick Rackbag 24200

Rack Mount

Power Conditioners

If you are planning to use a power conditioner to protect an Axe-Fx and other equipment, generally it will be the other equipment that sets the requirements for the power conditioner. The Axe-Fx has a universal switching power supply which can accept a wide range of input voltages; for this reason Cliff has stated that a voltage regulator is not needed for the Axe-Fx. Switching supplies incorporate high frequency filtering on the input, so any TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppression) device should be adequate since noise filtering is also not required.

I contacted two leading suppliers, Furman and SurgeX, for recommendations: Frank Frombach at SurgeX recommends the SX1115RL model; Furman did not respond with a recommendation.

Cabling

Near Field Monitors

  • Adam A7
  • Mackie HR824
  • KRK V8's
  • Event TR 8
  • Dynaudio BM5A

Mixer / Headphone Amp

  • Mackie 402 / 802 VLZ3
  • Behringer AMP800 MiniAMP 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

Headphones

Midi Interfaces

Controllers

A chart comparing the features of many currently available MIDI floor controllers can be found here MIDI Floor Controller Comparison Chart

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Expression Pedals

  • Ernie Ball Jr
  • Boss FV-500L Volume / Expression pedal
  • Rocktron Hex Pedal (Will work but some users have not had satisfactory results)
  • Moog EP-2 Expression Pedal
  • Yamaha FC7 Volume Pedal
  • M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
  • Kurzweil CC-1 Continuous Control Pedal
  • Mission Engineering
  • Please note that the Behringer FCV100 Dual Mode Footcontroller is not an expression pedal and is not suitable for connecting to the pedal inputs of the Axe-Fx.

Wireless

  • X2 XDR95 or X2 XDS-Plus
  • Line 6 Relay

Fan Upgrades

  • The ultimate in airflow to noise ratio, iXtrema Pro Quiet Fans are the only fans in the industry to be designed with silence and optimal airflow in mind: SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan
  • The IXP-34-16 is rated at 16dB with 18CFM airflow while the stock fan is rated at 15.54 CFM
  • There are 12 and 8 dB models available, but they have lower airflow ratings.
  • SilenX IXP-34-16 60mm Case Fan at newegg.com
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