AxeFX II Firmware 6.00 is UP

[nojyeloot]

After a couple of days of Cliff and the gang taunting us with videos, clips and threads... it is finally upon us.

Gentlemen, those of you that have one knows what this means!

http://fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware+presets/axe-fx-2/6.0/axefx2_6p00.zip

You'll need the banks too

http://fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware+presets/axe-fx-2/6.0/V6_presets.zip

I'm updating now

 

[Augminished]

I'm at school!!!

I may have to leave, but I have a final... Fuck it I don't need the credit.

When its done let me know how it is please.

 

[nojyeloot]

Haha, THAT sucks.

I just updated, then my 2yr old just woke up before I could tinker (mr mom this afternoon), so I'm in the same boat

 

[Larrikin666]

Haha, THAT sucks.

I just updated, then my 2yr old just woke up before I could tinker (mr mom this afternoon), so I'm in the same boat

Sounds like someone is getting a sippy cup with a dose of children's Tylenol in about two minutes. LOL

 

[nojyeloot]

Sounds like someone is getting a sippy cup with a dose of children's Tylenol in about two minutes. LOL

 

[Rook]

Here are my first impressions.

I already posted in the Q&A thread but what the hell.

Fractal Audio Axe FX II V6 Demo v2 by Praxis111 on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

It's a recto patch, nothing fancy involved, I just took one of my old rhythm patches and noodled with the settings a bit. Also the kick's too loud and is ducking the limiter on the master but if you can ignore that you get the idea haha.

The controls actually feel fantastic, theres a new level of tactility and they seem to communicate with each other in a really authentic way. There's also a really great sponginess that comes with bringing up the master that makes it feel really responsive under your fingers.

I haven't even touched 90% of the new stuff, but even the mods Cliff's done on the amps (largely the ones I use by the sounds of it) have brought a whole new world of 'wow' to my axe. I'm one happy customer.

EDIT: Updated my clip, sounds a little fatter now. It's the same recording but the mix was screwed before. Its still kinda screwed now but at least you can hear it a little better.

 

[nojyeloot]

^Couldn't hear it, soundcloud is temporarily down

Only had a small time frame to check it out last night:

• Plexi & AC-30/15 sound killer
• Really like the new tuner (8 ball feature)
• Need to tweak my main metal tone (UBER). Was a bit fizzy, but I'm sure I can fix it up
• Verb and Delay patch to patch spillover acting VERY weird now :/ . Not sure how to fix that. Lots of "wobbling" in and out of patches.

 

[j_m_s]

About to update mine! Stoked!

 

[themike]

I wanna hear you kids try some tonematching! I heard a few JP clips that were SPOT on.

 

[nojyeloot]

^@th3m1ke: Just you wait on that. I'll be on it quite soon.


Here's an elaboration on my problem. I just posted it on the FAS forums:

With 5.07 I set up my spill over settings following this Wicked Wiki's steps under "Across Different Presets" since I use multiple presets paying special attention to "You must use Delay 1 and Delay 1 vs. Delay 1 and Delay 2":
Spillover of reverb/delay trails - Axe-Fx II Wiki

I have two groups of patches. Metal patches (simple: lead and rhythm) and Church/P&W patches (heavy delay/verb). Didn't notice any issues with my Metal patches, but definitely did with my Church patches.

When I would switch between patches with my Church patches my AxeFX II would almost make a hiccup/burping sound (I assume it's translating the delay spillover) trying to "gather its wits" going between patches it would take about a second to fully switch over and there's a spike in volume. Again, these EXACT patches worked TOTALLY fine before I upgraded to 6.00.

So, in attempt to remedy, I turned the spillover feature OFF in the global options. Still have the same problem. So, I then tried to strategically change the appropriate delays 1/2 to conflict (opposite between certain patches) to see if they would NOT spill over/hiccup/burp, but it still has the same problem. Haven't had any more time to try and tinker, but I will be tonight.

Any Ideas?

...

 

[Hirschberger]

YES! So stoked for to go home and try 6.0 out. Oh wait, I can't, because my guitar is terrible and is in the shop for repairs. For a week.

















Oh god I don't think I can wait a week for this.

 

[xeonblade]

Haha, THAT sucks.

I just updated, then my 2yr old just woke up before I could tinker (mr mom this afternoon), so I'm in the same boat

That isn't an excuse!

 

[Andromalia]

I wanna hear you kids try some tonematching! I heard a few JP clips that were SPOT on.

Will likely do one with Orion from metallica using the IIC+ bright and 4x12 Cali cab. Basic patch is ready I must setup the tonematch now.
Edit

Done it, it's a quickie but the general idea is there. I onlu had the stero track from youtube so I included everything for reference:
1) my patch
2) the tonematch patch
3) the original guitar file

The match is noticeably more bassy but the tone is there, I think with a few tweaks and actually knowing what the fuck I'm doing the result can be quite awesome.

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11598115

 

[nojyeloot]

That isn't an excuse!

 

[HighGain510]

Here are my first impressions.

I already posted in the Q&A thread but what the hell.

Fractal Audio Axe FX II V6 Demo v2 by Praxis111 on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

It's a recto patch, nothing fancy involved, I just took one of my old rhythm patches and noodled with the settings a bit. Also the kick's too loud and is ducking the limiter on the master but if you can ignore that you get the idea haha.

The controls actually feel fantastic, theres a new level of tactility and they seem to communicate with each other in a really authentic way. There's also a really great sponginess that comes with bringing up the master that makes it feel really responsive under your fingers.

I haven't even touched 90% of the new stuff, but even the mods Cliff's done on the amps (largely the ones I use by the sounds of it) have brought a whole new world of 'wow' to my axe. I'm one happy customer.

EDIT: Updated my clip, sounds a little fatter now. It's the same recording but the mix was screwed before. Its still kinda screwed now but at least you can hear it a little better.

Wow that sounds fantastic man! I updated my firmware (also a note for everyone else, make sure you update the BANKS as well, or all previous stock patches will sound like shit ) but I'm still pretty sick and have a headache as well so I haven't tried messing with it much. Any chance you would be willing to share that patch? It sounds killer!

 

[nojyeloot]

^Just now heard it too and it's so nice and thick. Delicious.

Also hook me up with that patch/IR if you would

 

[Rook]

Haha, inbox me your email addresses guys, I don't mind sharing the love

When you get it, if you're running a mono setup to play it'll sound weird because the cabs are panned left and right so I can track and mix them separately. I haven't set up a live patch with them blended yet.

 

[nojyeloot]

PM'd

EDIT: ...and stereo, always

 

[HighGain510]

I'm running stereo so that should work great! Thanks dude, sent you a PM!

 

[Rook]

Sent, enjoy chaps.