FRACTAL AXE USERS - porady, pomysły, presety.

[Lechu_]

19.00 Public Beta #2

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100329-axe-fx-ii-firmware-19-00-public-beta-2-a.html

"No release notes at this time. Primary differences between this and the previous beta are more G3'd drive models and a few bug fixes related to the combined preset+cab dump."

[skolka]

Skoro porady, jest może ktoś chętny w okolicach opolskiego do podzielenia się brzmieniem? Zastanawiam się nad kupnem ale potrzebuję jeszcze posłuchać, może wziąć parę lekcji obsługi, zobaczyć jak to działa?

[Lechu_]

19.00 Public Beta #3

This is close to a release version. The only difference may be that some factory cabs are replaced by IRs that we will be capturing in the studio this week.

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100791-axe-fx-ii-firmware-19-00-public-beta-3-a.html

Release notes :

Spoiler

Release notes 19.00

Improved many of the Drive models by applying “G3” techniques. Note that this
may cause significant changes to the behavior of some models. Of particular
note is that the taper of the Drive and Level controls has changed in many of
the models and may differ substantially from previous firmware. Models that have been fully converted to G3 models are indicated in the name.

Added a new Clip Type to the Drive block. The “Variable” type allows the user
to adjust the shape of the clipping using the new “Clip Shape” parameter. Low
values of Clip Shape give a smooth, focused tone while high values give a
harder, brasher sound.

Improved Cabinet block Motor Drive algorith. The new algorithm more accurately
models power compression.

Improved Amp block power tube plate current calculation. This results in
increased clarity, improved feel/attack and better edge of breakup distortion
texture. The default Power Tube Bias values have been updated to reflect this
change and existing presets will be updated automatically to the new values.

Changed all references to “CK” in the Cab block to “ML”.

The Output Compressor in the Amp block now features two modes of operation:
Output and Feedback. These modes are set using the new Comp Type parameter.

“Output” is the previous type where the compressor acts on the output of the
block. “Feedback” also compresses the block output but applies dynamics to the
input of the block based on the output compression. The “Comp Clarity”
parameter adjusts the bass response of the input dynamics and can be used to add
clarity to the bass.

Added EQ Location parameter to Amp block. The sets the position of the graphic
EQ. The default value of “Post P.A.” places the EQ at the output of the power
amp. “Pre P.A.” places the EQ between the preamp and power amp.

Increased the maximum Drive available in the Delay block. This allows adding
distortion to the echoes when using the Delay block before an Amp block.

Existing presets will automatically be updated to reduce the Drive accordingly.

Increased the maximum Drive available in the Multi-Delay block. This allows
adding distortion to the echoes when using the Multi-Delay block before an Amp
block. Existing presets will automatically be updated to reduce the Drive
accordingly.

Increased Frequency Multiplier range in Ring Modulator block to 0.25-4.0.

Existing presets using the Ring Mod should be auditioned to ensure proper
operation.

“G3'd” the Citrus A30 amp models.

Improved detector performance in Multiband Compressor.

Improved detector performance in Compressor block Dynamics mode.

Fixed “Thordendal” amp models referencing wrong default tone stack.

[p0ison]

Zamieniłem moją Ultrę na Axe-Fx 2 Mark 2 - po kilku godzinach grania stwierdzam, że rzeczywiście da się na tym dużo łatwiej wyciągnąć odpowiadające mi brzmienie, a FAS 6160 + TS808 + Uberkab V30/T75 brzmi niesamowicie

[Nightmarishreaper]

Zamieniłem moją Ultrę na Axe-Fx 2 Mark 2 - po kilku godzinach grania stwierdzam, że rzeczywiście da się na tym dużo łatwiej wyciągnąć odpowiadające mi brzmienie, a FAS 6160 + TS808 + Uberkab V30/T75 brzmi niesamowicie

GOOD FOR YOU

Btw, polecam ten wątek z forum FAS http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100655-50-delay-blocks-15-presets-available.html. Sporo dobrych praktyk i inspiracji można znaleźć.

[Lechu_]

FW 19 (ofiszjal)

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/101213-axe-fx-ii-firmware-19-00-released.html

Release notes :

Spoiler

19.00
Improved many of the Drive models by applying “G3” techniques. Note that this may cause significant changes to the behavior of some models. Of particular note is that the taper of the Drive and Level controls has changed in many of the models and may differ substantially from previous firmware. Models that have been fully converted to G3 models are indicated in the name.

Added a new Clip Type to the Drive block. The “Variable” type allows the user to adjust the shape of the clipping using the new “Clip Shape” parameter. Low values of Clip Shape give a smooth, focused tone while high values give a harder, brasher sound.

Improved Cabinet block Motor Drive algorithm. The new algorithm more accurately models power compression.

Improved Amp block power tube plate current calculation. This results in increased clarity, improved feel/attack and better edge of breakup distortion texture. The default Power Tube Bias values have been updated to reflect this change and existing presets will be updated automatically to the new values.

Changed all references to “CK” in the Cab block to “ML”.

The Output Compressor in the Amp block now features two modes of operation: Output and Feedback. These modes are set using the new Comp Type parameter. “Output” is the previous type where the compressor acts on the output of the block. “Feedback” also compresses the block output but applies dynamics to the input of the block based on the output compression. The “Comp Clarity” parameter adjusts the bass response of the input dynamics and can be used to add clarity to the bass.

Added EQ Location parameter to Amp block. The sets the position of the graphic EQ. The default value of “Post P.A.” places the EQ at the output of the power amp. “Pre P.A.” places the EQ between the preamp and power amp.

Increased the maximum Drive available in the Delay block. This allows adding distortion to the echoes when using the Delay block before an Amp block. Existing presets will automatically be updated to reduce the Drive accordingly.

Increased the maximum Drive available in the Multi-Delay block. This allows adding distortion to the echoes when using the Multi-Delay block before an Amp block. Existing presets will automatically be updated to reduce the Drive accordingly.

Increased Frequency Multiplier range in Ring Modulator block to 0.25-4.0. Existing presets using the Ring Mod should be auditioned to ensure proper operation.

“G3’d” the Citrus A30 amp models and 6G4 Super amp model.

Improved detector performance in Multiband Compressor.

Improved detector performance in Compressor block Dynamics mode.

Replaced factory cabs 19, 20, 21, 104, 105 and 127 with “Mic+DI” UltraRes IRs from upcoming “Universal Noise Storage 3” cab pack.

Added “5F8 Tweed” amp model based on a 1959 Fender Twin Amp. This particular model is based on Keith Urban’s “#1”. Thank you Keith for allowing us the use of your prized amplifier.

Amp block Type dialog now wraps around when using Nav Up or Nav Down buttons.

Fixed “Thordendal” amp models referencing wrong default tone stack.

[Nightmarishreaper]

Nowy firmware..., nowe wiosło.... hmmmmm

Spoiler

Posty połączone: 19 Cze, 2015, 22:22:04Axe-Edit 3.2 Released

http://www.fractalaudio.com/p-axe-edit-software.php

[Nightmarishreaper]

[Nightmarishreaper]

[Nightmarishreaper]

[corvus]

Witam,

Szukam kogoś z Warszawy/Piaseczna, kto odpłatnie pomoże mi ogarnąć Axe FX II i FB 1010 z chipem UnO:)
zupełnie poległem:(

[lordgreg33]

Uderz do tego gościa - https://www.facebook.com/lukasz.matysek.1
Sam się mierzyłem z konfiguracją axe z fcb 1010 z chipem uno więc wiem co to znaczy. Pomógł mi Łukasz i teraz wszystko chodzi jak należy ( sam dziś już bym chyba tego nie powtórzył  ). To super miły człowiek, poświęcił mi pół niedzieli prowadząc krok po kroku do celu  Na pewno coś poradzi. Pozdrawiam

[Lechu_]

FW 19.01 Public Beta (1)

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/102915-axe-fx-ii-firmware-19-01-public-beta-1-a.html

Release notes :

Spoiler

Axe-Fx II Firmware Release Notes


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19.01

Added “Dephase” control to Cabinet block. This parameter controls a sophisticated process that removes the “phasiness” from IRs and can yield a more “in the room” experience. Note that the processing required is extreme and the control can have some lag and this will also add slightly to preset change time.

Added a new mode to the “Character” controls in the Amp block. A Char Type of “Dynamic” engages an exciting new mode of tone control. This can be used to fatten or scoop the tone as a function of picking strength. For example, set the Type to Dynamic, Char Freq to 450.0, Char Q to 0.7 and Char Amt to 4.0. This will cause the tone to get fatter and thicker as you play hard but without getting honky when playing soft.

“G3’d” the Vibrato Verb AA and AB amp models. Also added a “Vibrato Verb CS” model which is based on a Vibroverb Custom Reissue with the Mod switch on. Note that the Transformer Matching value for this model is based on the output transformer in the actual amp. Legend has it that SRV used a Bassman transformer which would lead to significant overmatching. To replicate this increase Xfrmr Match to around 1.8.

Fixed Dry Delay Shift parameter not working in Flanger block. The parameter has been renamed to Dry Delay and works differently (and more intuitively). The parameter now sets the delay time of the dry signal as a percentage of the maximum delay time of the wet signal. For classic thru-zero flanging this parameter should be set to 50%. For interesting new sounds experiment with lower or higher values. Note that this parameter has no effect if Through Zero is set to Off.

[Lechu_]

FW 20.00 Public Beta

http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/103218-axe-fx-ii-firmware-20-00-public-beta.html

Release notes :

Spoiler

20.00
Added “Dephase” control to Cabinet block. This parameter controls a sophisticated process that removes the “phasiness” from IRs and can yield a more “in the room” experience. Note that the processing required is extreme and the control can have some lag. No extra CPU usage or audio latency, however, is incurred.

Greatly improved cathode follower model in Amp block. New model more accurately simulates dynamic resistance of follower. This results in a more pleasing distortion character and better feel, especially at high compression settings. The associated “CF Comp” parameter has been renamed “Preamp Comp” because most
guitar players don’t know and don’t care what is a Cathode Follower. Due to the new follower model existing presets will be updated with new default compression, time and ratio values.

Added a new mode to the “Character” controls in the Amp block. A Char Type of “Dynamic” engages an exciting new mode of tone control. This can be used to fatten or scoop the tone as a function of picking strength. For example, set the Type to Dynamic, Char Freq to 450.0, Char Q to 0.7 and Char Amt to 4.0. This will cause the tone to get fatter and thicker as you play hard but without getting honky when playing soft.

“G3’d” the Vibrato Verb AA and AB amp models. Also added a “Vibrato Verb CS” model which is based on a Vibroverb Custom Reissue with the Mod switch on. Note that the Transformer Matching value for this model is based on the output transformer in the actual amp. Legend has it that SRV used a Bassman transformer which would lead to significant overmatching. To replicate this increase Xfrmr Match to around 1.8.

“G3’d” the Solo 99 models. Note that the actual preamp’s bright switch in the Lead mode is different than a typical bright switch and works after the gain stages. To simulate this set the Bright knob to around 4.0 dB.

Added four “JMPre-1” models based on a Marshall JMP-1 rack preamp. The existing “Brit Pre” model was not changed as it is used by several prominent “A-list” artists. Instead, four new models were added. The models with “BS” in the name indicate that the Bass Shift function is engaged. Note that the model defaults to the power amp simulation active. The power amp model is based on a typical Marshall 100W power amp of that era.

Added 512 more User Cab slots to XL and XL+ models.

Fixed Dry Delay Shift parameter not working in Flanger block. The parameter has been renamed to Dry Delay and works differently (and more intuitively). The parameter now sets the delay time of the dry signal as a percentage of the maximum delay time of the wet signal. For classic thru-zero flanging this parameter should be set to 50%. For interesting new sounds experiment with lower or higher values. Note that this parameter has no effect if Through Zero is set to Off.

Fixed a wrong DC bias in the Recto models. Probably not audible but done for sake of accuracy.

[corvus]

Hej,

Jako świerzak mam pytanie (mam nadzieję, że komuś będzie chciało się odpowiadać:) pls

Obejrzałem wideo na YT: Misha Mansoor's Guitar Recording Tips
Dlaczego Axe-FXII jest nagrywany przez Focusrite, a nie bezpośrednio przez USB?

zbudowałem sobie taki zestaw, ale ciągle tego nie rozumiem:)

[Lechu_]

Widoczne tak akurat chciał. To nie ma większego znaczenia.

[corvus]

No ja myślę, że tak chciał:)

Tylko jeżeli można poprostu po USB z Axe wyjść do Cubase,
to po co wybierać rozwiązanie, które:
zmienia poprzez DA na analog w Axe, idzie po kablu do AD Focusrite i wtedy wchodzi cyfrowo do Cubasa.
Napewno te wszystkie przeróbki wpływają na dźwięk

Zadam w takim razie inne pytanie.
Jak nagrywacie w Cubasie z Axe to bezpośrednio? Czy wybieracie jakieś przejścia przez interfejsy?

[Nightmarishreaper]

Tak, bezpośrednio.

[Bjørn]

Bezpośrednio wpinam gitarę w gniazdko w ścianie. Jest moc.

[Donnie]

No ja myślę, że tak chciał:)

Tylko jeżeli można poprostu po USB z Axe wyjść do Cubase,
to po co wybierać rozwiązanie, które:
zmienia poprzez DA na analog w Axe, idzie po kablu do AD Focusrite i wtedy wchodzi cyfrowo do Cubasa.
Napewno te wszystkie przeróbki wpływają na dźwięk

Zadam w takim razie inne pytanie.
Jak nagrywacie w Cubasie z Axe to bezpośrednio? Czy wybieracie jakieś przejścia przez interfejsy?

Bo samo nagrywanie gitar to ułamek pracy, a do miksu vst/vsti i innych taki kombajn jak axe mi nie potrzebny?
Tak wypływa - chociaż gwarantuje Ci, że przy dobrym interfejsie nie usłyszysz różnicy. Mimo to jak nagrywam - robię to po USB.
Czemu Bulb tak robi? Stawiam, że to przyzwyczajenie z Axe 1.

[Lechu_]

Mówiąc ,że to nie ma większego znaczenia popieram się faktem ABSOLUTNEGO braku różnicy przy nagrywaniu przez USB i interfejs Presonus 2626.  Sprawdzone i sprawdzane wciąż organoleptycznie.

[corvus]

OK, to jak już jesteście tacy dobrzy, że mi odpowiadacie, za co wam serdecznie dziękuję,
to was jeszcze pomęcze:)

Mam taki zestaw:
Axe FXII + Cubase + Scarlett 2i2 + Adam A7X + Marix'y
Oczywiście chcę to najsensowniej połączyć.

Teraz mam następujące połączenia:
1. Axe po USB do kompa
2. Axe Output 1(L+P) do Scarlett ; Scarlett po USB do kompa
3. Scarlett do Adam A7X
4. Axe do Matrix GT1000FX + Matrix Q12

Nagrałem w jednym śladzie gitarkę przez Scarlett i bezpośrednio z Axe i ten fragment z Axe jest jakiś taki obniżony. Są jakieś konflikty pomiędzy 48 i 44,1
Dzięki za pomoc

Cel mam taki:
1. normalnie audio komputera chodzi na Scarlett, żeby nie męczyć Axe
2. nagrywam tylko gitarki dla zabawy i wtedy wykorzystuję Axe.

Próbowałem pomysłu z podłączeniem gitary do gniazdka prądowego w ścianie, ale mi korki wywaliło:))))

[Stivo2005]

2. nagrywam tylko gitarki dla zabawy i wtedy wykorzystuję Axe.

To po co masz Scarlett? Serio, nie widzę sensu. Axe, aż tak się nie męczy jak robi za dźwiękówkę, a oszczędzasz czasu i przewodów

[Lechu_]

Ja bym to połączył tak jak mam u siebie :

Axe -> 2x XLR-> Scarlett 2i2 - USB do kompa (pełna panorama , na monitorach masz opcje przetestowania przestrzennych stereo efektów)
     \                                       \
      \                                       \- >Adam A7X (odsłuch tego co nagrasz w stereo/mono , łotewa)
       \
        \->Out1->Matrix GT->Q12

[Ewolter]

OK, to jak już jesteście tacy dobrzy, że mi odpowiadacie, za co wam serdecznie dziękuję,
to was jeszcze pomęcze:)

Mam taki zestaw:
Axe FXII + Cubase + Scarlett 2i2 + Adam A7X + Marix'y
Oczywiście chcę to najsensowniej połączyć.

Teraz mam następujące połączenia:
1. Axe po USB do kompa
2. Axe Output 1(L+P) do Scarlett ; Scarlett po USB do kompa
3. Scarlett do Adam A7X
4. Axe do Matrix GT1000FX + Matrix Q12

Nagrałem w jednym śladzie gitarkę przez Scarlett i bezpośrednio z Axe i ten fragment z Axe jest jakiś taki obniżony. Są jakieś konflikty pomiędzy 48 i 44,1
Dzięki za pomoc

Cel mam taki:
1. normalnie audio komputera chodzi na Scarlett, żeby nie męczyć Axe
2. nagrywam tylko gitarki dla zabawy i wtedy wykorzystuję Axe.

Próbowałem pomysłu z podłączeniem gitary do gniazdka prądowego w ścianie, ale mi korki wywaliło:))))

axe pracuje w 48 i tak ustaw na interfece inaczej duzo na jakosci leci jak masz na 44.1 ustawione interface