Offical Axe-Fx Q&A thread! - Page 21

orb451 · 09-15-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hxcdeathcore

A few questions
Does the Axe FX have a built in power amp?

So I can just buy it, plug it into computer moniters and listen back? And simply plug it in a PA and the sound will come out of both the PA speakers and moniters? Any specific cables I need for this?

Built in power amp sim, so yes, with powered monitors (computer/studio) you can plug it in and play. Same with powered PA speakers. You'd need 1/4" or XLR cables (or a combination thereof) to plug everything in.

JohnIce · 09-15-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hxcdeathcore

A few questions
Does the Axe FX have a built in power amp?

So I can just buy it, plug it into computer moniters and listen back? And simply plug it in a PA and the sound will come out of both the PA speakers and moniters? Any specific cables I need for this?

The things you mentioned don't require a power amp. And no, the Axe-Fx doesn't have one.

What you'd need a power amp for is if you want to use the Axe-Fx with for example a guitar cabinet or passive monitors, any kind of speaker that doesn't have its own power supply. In the case of passive monitors, if they're used in the context of a PA they will get their power from the sound tech's power amp, so you wouldn't need to bring one.

Cadavuh · 09-16-2010, 09:40 PM

Just snagged a standard off ebay! Finally!

mattofvengeance · 09-18-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadavuh

Just snagged a standard off ebay! Finally!

Congrats! Welcome to the club.

slapnutz · 09-18-2010, 07:25 PM

Question,

If youre dialing in say a Mesa Trip Rec or Peavey 5150 tone. Once you have it matched.... if you adjust the eq, does it still behave like those amps.

i.e. does it match a specific "knob setting" for an amp... or it matches the Basic amp first and then if you adjust gain/eq/etc... in the axe... it mirrors the sound of the amp its trying to model.

Hope this question makes sense.

Beast · 09-19-2010, 04:16 PM

I am contemplating getting the axe fx ultra, but since I am not very tech savvy, would this work: guitar > zed10fx mixer > QSC k12s.

If I love the axe fx, I will eventually get the fryette 2/90/2 and either a 4x12 or two 2x12s to go with it, but for now, I am wondering if the barebones setup will be sufficient. This is a solid thread too, I read the whole thing.

Thanks guys!

Larrikin666 · 09-19-2010, 06:33 PM

It definitely sounds pretty good through the K12s. I think you'll be happy with it for a bit until you get the rest of the rig together.

Cadavuh · 09-19-2010, 09:19 PM

Has anyone A/Bed the Fryette power amps with the Atomic Monoblock? If so, verdict?

mikernaut · 09-20-2010, 04:57 AM

Anybody else have issues with the "value" knob skipping when trying to change patches? Mine is really bad and skips back and forth and is a total pain in the ass to get to the desired patch location. I can't believe how bad this dial reacts considering how great and expensive the rest of the unit it. I really can't wait until I have a footswitch for it.

Larrikin666 · 09-20-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadavuh

Has anyone A/Bed the Fryette power amps with the Atomic Monoblock? If so, verdict?

I would ask Misha about that since they're using both in Periphery right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikernaut

Anybody else have issues with the "value" knob skipping when trying to change patches? Mine is really bad and skips back and forth and is a total pain in the ass to get to the desired patch location. I can't believe how bad this dial reacts considering how great and expensive the rest of the unit it. I really can't wait until I have a footswitch for it.

That's not something I've experienced. Mine works pretty damn well, but I don't think it's the greatest way of moving through patches.

Cadavuh · 09-20-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larrikin666

I would ask Misha about that since they're using both in Periphery right now.

Iight. I wanted a tube power amp but the VHT was wayyyyyy too expensive so i went with the monoblock. I havent been able to play through it yet though because the axe hasnt gotten here >_<.

Larrikin666 · 09-20-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadavuh

Iight. I wanted a tube power amp but the VHT was wayyyyyy too expensive so i went with the monoblock. I havent been able to play through it yet though because the axe hasnt gotten here >_<.

It sounded great when Misha posted a video of it. You definitely can't beat the weight and price. The VHT poweramps weigh a ton.

technomancer · 09-20-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadavuh

Iight. I wanted a tube power amp but the VHT was wayyyyyy too expensive so i went with the monoblock. I havent been able to play through it yet though because the axe hasnt gotten here >_<.

IIRC Misha gave the monoblock to one of the other guitarists and bought himself a VHT 2/50/2 for his rig.

Larrikin666 · 09-20-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

IIRC Misha gave the monoblock to one of the other guitarists and bought himself a VHT 2/50/2 for his rig.

You remember correctly.

AliceLG · 09-20-2010, 06:00 PM

After reading question for 11 pages I've decided I have a 55% change of asking a n00b question that hasn't been asked/answered yet. PREAMBLE: I don't have an AxeFx

and I'm not planning to buy one in the near future, too expensive for my cheapass wallet hehe…

I have the following scenario in mind: I have a gig in which I'll play 15 songs, and I have a set of presets for each one of them (I am that picky and spend that much time in front of my computer playing with presets). With the AxeFx, can I organized all the presets as a setlist, with a bank for each song? Does it depend on the foot controller?

Larrikin666 · 09-20-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliceLG

After reading question for 11 pages I've decided I have a 55% change of asking a n00b question that hasn't been asked/answered yet. PREAMBLE: I don't have an AxeFx

and I'm not planning to buy one in the near future, too expensive for my cheapass wallet hehe…

I have the following scenario in mind: I have a gig in which I'll play 15 songs, and I have a set of presets for each one of them (I am that picky and spend that much time in front of my computer playing with presets). With the AxeFx, can I organized all the presets as a setlist, with a bank for each song? Does it depend on the foot controller?

Definitely. A good midi controller makes that pretty darn easy.

Cadavuh · 09-20-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

IIRC Misha gave the monoblock to one of the other guitarists and bought himself a VHT 2/50/2 for his rig.

Because the VHT was rack mountable or because it sounded better? or both?

fallenz3ro · 09-22-2010, 07:11 AM

I'm going to start recording with the axe, and am looking for a simple recording set up. What kind of interface do i need between the axe and my PC?

slapnutz · 09-22-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapnutz

Question,

If youre dialing in say a Mesa Trip Rec or Peavey 5150 tone. Once you have it matched.... if you adjust the eq, does it still behave like those amps.

i.e. does it match a specific "knob setting" for an amp... or it matches the Basic amp first and then if you adjust gain/eq/etc... in the axe... it mirrors the sound of the amp its trying to model.

Hope this question makes sense.

No takers?

Sepultorture · 09-22-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapnutz

No takers?

i know this may sound odd to you, but try to make your amp sims sounds like recorded versions of those respective amps

in other words try to get your tone as close to a polished recorded guitar tone as you can, as apposed to a raw guitar amp sound

and i imagine the answer to your questions is yes, the structure of tone will change much like they do on the amps they simulate

JohnIce · 09-22-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikernaut

Anybody else have issues with the "value" knob skipping when trying to change patches? Mine is really bad and skips back and forth and is a total pain in the ass to get to the desired patch location. I can't believe how bad this dial reacts considering how great and expensive the rest of the unit it. I really can't wait until I have a footswitch for it.

Yes! That is the exact same problem as I have. I've finally got around to hooking it up with Axe-Edit so it doesn't bother me that much anymore, but still, if you find a solution let me know!

nojyeloot · 09-23-2010, 09:50 AM

On a tangent... I'm scrambling to fund an AFX Ultra. I'm debating on selling my Randall V2 head.

Question is, can I use my Randall V2 head (as is) for a power amp (instead of a Freyette or Mesa 2/90, etc)? If so, how would that work? (ie, through my clean channel??)

MaxOfMetal · 09-23-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nojyeloot

On a tangent... I'm scrambling to fund an AFX Ultra. I'm debating on selling my Randall V2 head.

Question is, can I use my Randall V2 head (as is) for a power amp (instead of a Freyette or Mesa 2/90, etc)? If so, how would that work? (ie, through my clean channel??)

You would route the output of the AxeFx into the amp's effects return for the loop. That would bypass the preamp of the Randall completely.

Cadavuh · 09-23-2010, 09:01 PM

UPS just delivered. .... yes axe is in!

Ola Englund · 09-24-2010, 04:28 AM

MOD EDIT: This is a thread for questions about the Axe-Fx. If you want to post clips and aren't sharing the patch as well post them in the Recording or General Music sections.

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slapnutz SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 345 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Question, If youre dialing in say a Mesa Trip Rec or Peavey 5150 tone. Once you have it matched.... if you adjust the eq, does it still behave like those amps. i.e. does it match a specific "knob setting" for an amp... or it matches the Basic amp first and then if you adjust gain/eq/etc... in the axe... it mirrors the sound of the amp its trying to model. Hope this question makes sense.

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Beast ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Berkeley, California Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am contemplating getting the axe fx ultra, but since I am not very tech savvy, would this work: guitar > zed10fx mixer > QSC k12s. If I love the axe fx, I will eventually get the fryette 2/90/2 and either a 4x12 or two 2x12s to go with it, but for now, I am wondering if the barebones setup will be sufficient. This is a solid thread too, I read the whole thing. Thanks guys!

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Cadavuh Bounce The Tits Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 1,522 Thanked: 77 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Has anyone A/Bed the Fryette power amps with the Atomic Monoblock? If so, verdict?

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mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,384 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Anybody else have issues with the "value" knob skipping when trying to change patches? Mine is really bad and skips back and forth and is a total pain in the ass to get to the desired patch location. I can't believe how bad this dial reacts considering how great and expensive the rest of the unit it. I really can't wait until I have a footswitch for it.

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fallenz3ro SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 260 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm going to start recording with the axe, and am looking for a simple recording set up. What kind of interface do i need between the axe and my PC?

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Cadavuh Bounce The Tits Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 1,522 Thanked: 77 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	UPS just delivered. .... yes axe is in!

09-24-2010, 04:28 AM	#525
Ola Englund Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stockholm Posts: 80 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	MOD EDIT: This is a thread for questions about the Axe-Fx. If you want to post clips and aren't sharing the patch as well post them in the Recording or General Music sections.