Axe-FX Ultra

[squealie]

Really? I have to run the output below 9 o'clock on the Axe if I set the inputs of where ever it goes to mic level.

Exactly, this thing has plenty of output. If I were to argue either way, I'd say it's on the hot side.

I haven't done a side by side comparison yet... but my soundman screams at me when I run OUT1(on XLR) hotter than say 10 o'clock... and I feel that the 1/4" outs aren't giving me much juice when I go to my poweramp. I run OUT2 at say....3o'clock, and it's not loud compared to my old MP-1.

Not really empirical data, ha! But I'm just reckoning I see both sides of this conv.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

man this thing is insane. I dialed in a heavy rhythm sound using the plexi and an sd-1 to boost it.

Question about using 2 amps. I tried a 2nd amp in a block below my original one but I don't hear any difference in sound when scrolling through the amps. When I put it in the same chain with the 1st amp, I hear the changes. Is there a setting to allow the 2nd amp to work in its own block?

 

[mctallica1]

Seriously, reading the manual which I'm no fan of with anything is a must with the box. Better yet, read the wiki.

No doubt. But, still a daunting task when you try to take it all in, in one sitting.

In my opinion the first 27 pages are mandatory before really tinkering. The FX block details can be read when you're working with the individual FX but not learning how the base unit operates is a recipe for frustration.

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Agreed 100%

 

[mctallica1]

Really? I have to run the output below 9 o'clock on the Axe if I set the inputs of where ever it goes to mic level.

Exactly, this thing has plenty of output. If I were to argue either way, I'd say it's on the hot side.

Also agreed 100%

 

[stratotone]

Regarding low output, what's your input volume look like? If you aren't hitting the red light every now and then, turn up your input.

On setting up a footswitch, I think this was easier than setting up my G-major. I'm currently using a Rocktron MidiMate, and if you don't need more than 5 CC assignments and 5 patches at a time, it's a great pedal. There's a youtube video detailing setting up CC assignments with the axe and the MidiMate that's awesome.

Having said that, I'm probably going to get a ground control pro soon, as it has the ability to use 8 CCs and 4 patches at a time... the Rocktron All Access has more (10 CC, 5 patches) but is around twice the price.

Pete

 

[Bob Savage]

man this thing is insane. I dialed in a heavy rhythm sound using the plexi and an sd-1 to boost it.

Question about using 2 amps. I tried a 2nd amp in a block below my original one but I don't hear any difference in sound when scrolling through the amps. When I put it in the same chain with the 1st amp, I hear the changes. Is there a setting to allow the 2nd amp to work in its own block?

Did you connect the 2nd amp to the/a cab and make sure the cab (you can use just one cab because they're stereo)?

Have you read the first 27 pages of the manual? If you haven't quit tinkering and get to some reading! It's not that bad. I had the preset for my first clip programmed after an hour or less of reading and tweaking. Unless reading is against your religion, dive in!

 

[SkyhighRocks]

Did you connect the 2nd amp to the/a cab and make sure the cab (you can use just one cab because they're stereo)?

Have you read the first 27 pages of the manual? If you haven't quit tinkering and get to some reading! It's not that bad. I had the preset for my first clip programmed after an hour or less of reading and tweaking. Unless reading is against your religion, dive in!

I have started reading...probably on page 20 or so now.

So if I want to add another amp to a seperate block, there has to be a cab attached to it? i'm not sure I had a cab with my first block.

 

[Bob Savage]

I have started reading...probably on page 20 or so now.

So if I want to add another amp to a seperate block, there has to be a cab attached to it? i'm not sure I had a cab with my first block.

You don't have to have another cab, just put a shunt between the 2nd amp and the same cab you are using for the first amp and then pan the amps to either side.

 

[degenaro]

Go into your I/O options and make sure it's switch to analog fron, left only.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

You don't have to have another cab, just put a shunt between the 2nd amp and the same cab you are using for the first amp and then pan the amps to either side.

that's the thing. I'm only using a drive, amp, chorus and reverb...no cab in the first block.

 

[degenaro]

You don't have to have another cab, just put a shunt between the 2nd amp and the same cab you are using for the first amp and then pan the amps to either side.

that's the thing. I'm only using a drive, amp, chorus and reverb...no cab in the first block.

connect the second head like this with shuts...

.............. fx loop
in-drive< ..... >chorus-verb-out
. ..............amp 1

Could'nt get the formatting without the periods..sorry, but in other ords split the signal by using diagonal routing of the shunt.

Also there's a good chance you'll have some whistling pg. bath tub duck squealing...which is a groundloop. Lift ground for that.

 

[Bob Savage]

that's the thing. I'm only using a drive, amp, chorus and reverb...no cab in the first block.

If you don't want to use a cab, you need to put shunts all the way from the last block to the output. Think of the visual display of the grid as a physical electronic layout with each shunt being wires and each block being amps, processors, cabs, etc. If you don't connect from the input to the output, you get no sound out.

 

[degenaro]

that's the thing. I'm only using a drive, amp, chorus and reverb...no cab in the first block.

If you don't want to use a cab, you need to put shunts all the way from the last block to the output. Think of the visual display of the grid as a physical electronic layout with each shunt being wires and each block being amps, processors, cabs, etc. If you don't connect from the input to the output, you get no sound out.

Except that will give him the amp only...no good since I'd say he wants to have the OD/Chours/Verb on that as well.
So he needs to split the signal going from the OD to the fx loop sending to the pre of the JVM as we ll as to the sim, and then join it again to get both of them to the tim based fx.

 

[Bob Savage]

Except that will give him the amp only...no good since I'd say he wants to have the OD/Chours/Verb on that as well.
So he needs to split the signal going from the OD to the fx loop sending to the pre of the JVM as we ll as to the sim, and then join it again to get both of them to the tim based fx.

I somehow missed that he's using an amp too. I thought he was just running through the Axe-Fx, serially through drive, amp, fx...

 

[SkyhighRocks]

OK...shunts is the key. I'll give that a try later (and read more of the manual!) Thanks guys. I'll try to upload the patch when I'm done to get your thoughts.

 

[Bob Savage]

OK...shunts is the key. I'll give that a try later (and read more of the manual!) Thanks guys. I'll try to upload the patch when I'm done to get your thoughts.

I'd rather hear a clip.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

OK...shunts is the key. I'll give that a try later (and read more of the manual!) Thanks guys. I'll try to upload the patch when I'm done to get your thoughts.

I'd rather hear a clip.

so would I but I have no way of recording anything.

 

[ampjunkie]

Personally, I wouldn't go into the input of the JVM .... I always got the best results going out of the Axe FX to the effects return of the host amp. Then there's no preamp coloration at all.

 

[cliffc8488]

Personally, I wouldn't go into the input of the JVM .... I always got the best results going out of the Axe FX to the effects return of the host amp. Then there's no preamp coloration at all.

+1

 

[SkyhighRocks]

Personally, I wouldn't go into the input of the JVM .... I always got the best results going out of the Axe FX to the effects return of the host amp. Then there's no preamp coloration at all.

so no 4cm? That's how I originally plugged in but was directed to the other way.