Back then he was playing a mesa road king and he used the modern channel for rythm guitar and the vintage channel for lead and solos. The official source for presets and cabs for your axe fx. Every time i plug into it, im completely blown away and it. John petrucci original fx preset helix line 6 community. The pitch shifter can use one of two different algorithms when in the fixed harmony or whammy modes. I have always liked to tweak petrucci type tones, ever since the axe fx. Aug 17, 2008 the axefx was handsdown the best solution ive heard to date. The axe fx models are based on the dual rectifier modes with the bass boost switch off. The scenes arent in the factory patch, so heres it is with the scenes already made, 15.
Frequently asked questions fractal audio systems wiki. Fractal audio systems amp modeling and effects processor. As im researching into the axe fx i see theres a ton of different models. This is a common issue with this model and i purchased it like this 1 year ago, otherwise axe fx ultra is in perfect shape and sounds amazing. The axe fx quickly replaced my electric rig, but i still used the eureka preamp for my acoustic sound.
Oct 12, 2011 with a list of users that includes steve vai, john petrucci, jeff loomis and peripherys misha mansoor, fractals amp and fx loaded guitar preamp is one of the most talked up pieces of equipment in recent years. I got some feedback that the presetcab bundles i created for the ultrares 2. From playing in a metal, poppunk or cover band its covered everything i needed and more. But i am still looking for a good way to use it live. John petruccis signature amp in the axe fx iii patch.
Going from an axe fx ultra to a pod feels like youve just taken out a beautiful babe and then back to a cheap date. Hi there folks, this might have been done before, if not, i reckon it should be. How to downloadupload patches fractal audio systems axefx. Nothing special, other than the tweaks i made to the effects and amp for the release of the presets.
Got preset ultimate preset library guitar effect presets. Axe change the official site for fractal audio presets, cabs and more. The buyer must manually load them into the axe fx s user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. Fractal axe fx iii fm3 mesa mark iv patch viva santana. Downsides it has no interface so you will need to buy one and a midi to usb for transferring updates, axe edit, patches. The axefx iii has 384 factory presets, divided over 3 banks a b c.
Fractal audio axe fx ultra with behringer fcb1010 midi controller and maudio midi sport uno midi interface to add presets. By toggling the fx loop block on and off, it defeats the reamp and lets me really dial the inout levels to unity. Aug, 2018 prog titans tesseract were wellknown axe users, with the band using the axefx ultra and fas modern model. Fractal audio systems axefx ii with a list of users that includes steve vai, john petrucci, jeff loomis and peripherys misha mansoor, fractals amp and fx loaded guitar preamp is one of the most talked up pieces of equipment in recent years. Gtr amp input presets should be used in front of a real head or combo. The axe fx pitch shifter has six basic modes of operation.
John petruccis fractal axefx ii guitar effects processor equipboard. The ultra was a game changer for us both live and in the studio. Ive been using fractal audio gear since the axe fx ultra came on the market, and i didnt think anything could surpass that. Amid the current outbreak of covid19, our business remains almost fully operational and extra measures to ensure the safety of our customers and employees have been taken. Got preset was created to help musicians to find the presets, what they need. John petrucci s signature amp in the axe fx iii patch included.
In the axefx theres the recto red, recto orange and recto new so if anyone knows what. Here we are with the axe fx iii, and its in a completely different world of modeling. John petrucci s signature amp in the axe fx iii patch included youtu. Some hopefully useful advice for people who are new to. I build this quick script that allows you to use the cli to change patches. My plan right now is to get an axe fx and go through the return of the fx loop on boogie. Petrucci has even used axefx to tonematch his realworld amp rig, and. When i post a preset, ill try to provide some details e. Dial in to some of the biggest tones in rock with this ultimate collection of simulated amp, instrument, and artist tones and effects. My axe fx 2 patches, shredding standing up, picks, upcoming dvds duration.
Download presets and cabs, or upload your own creations. Fractal audio systems axe change the official site for. In the command and control tracks, i can get program changes to display using the learn button, but i do not know how to send them to the actual unit via midi. Use fractalbot to upload factory preset banks to the hardware. All my axefx ii preset packs for only 99 euros instead of 145 euros. Obviously you need the pack for the irs but other than that you should be good to go with these. Can anyone recommend some sources for quality third party axe fx ultra patches.
This forum is provided as a courtesy to our community. Axe fx family, this is an incredible place to start. As a result, its the logical place to start on the axefx iii. Axe change download preset petrucci rhythm by ccroyalsenders hope yall enjoy. The ultra is the old axe fx model with the old modelling and tech, its not supported anymore but people got very good tones out of it so it still holds up today. Detune, fixed harmony, intelligent harmony, whammy, octave divider, and crystals. Midi musical instrument digital interface is a very powerful protocol that allows musical instruments as well as computers to communicate with each other. Feb 27, 2014 rob from aechoes shows you how to dial in a basic direct in metal tone on his axe fx. Axe fx says the axe fx super plus ultra ultra now has more memory on the chip and more effects per patch and the bedroom player has to have it. John petrucci s signature amp in the axe fx iii patch included close. First, a bit of background that will put some of my findings into context. How to downloadupload patches fractal audio systems axe. Pods are okay man but honestly imo the axe fx destroys it.
Pitch shifter fractal audio systems axefx wiki landing page. As ive posted on other threads regarding it, i didnt want to like the axe fx. The pack includes the bass preset used on some songs, one of the clean presets and a rhythm preset. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or feature requests. About the ultra model the axe fx ultratm is a soupedup version of the axe fx. Overture 1928 axefx ii fw 18 petrucci preset the gear.
Mark holcomb on gain settings with fractal audio axe reverb. This thread is for shares and requests of axe fx patches. Hi guys im trying to emulate petrucci s tone on suspended animation. Description created to approximate petruccis earlymid 90s lead tones. Many of the amp models are featured in factory presets. There are a few different patches spread across the forum including some of. Its worth noting that the axe fx ultra was used to record the rhythm tracks. Guitar effect patches for the fractal audio axe fx ii the axe fx ii allinone preampeffects processor includes an incredible virtual collection of hundreds of vintage and modern guitar amps, speaker cabs, guitar stompbox and studio effects. Midi introduction fractal audio systems axefx wiki.
If you are looking for axe fx presets, then you found the place. List of amp simulations fractal audio systems axefx wiki. Whether its w a cab and a power amp or di into the board the axe fx has been the best rig choice ive ever made for my rig. We have then setup the preset to be as close to ultra patch as we can. Plugging the hotplate lineout directly into the instrument input of the axefx, i created a patch that consisted of a 4x12 greenback cab micd up with an sm57 and running into a medium room.
Fx is the guitar processor with 80s looks and 21st. Be smart and stay safe, and thank you for choosing fractal audio systems. Once you get to know the unit its easy to dial in any tone you like. Mar 14, 20 i had the a triaxis for a bit and it was great and all, but the axe fx was the winner hands down. Popular downloads axe change the official site for. Fractal axe fx ultra for sale, impeccable condition, factory patches still on it. Download preset dreamy lead by acosmichippo axechange. Fractal audio systems new flagship processor brings more power, features, and. Fractal audio systems has no legal affiliation with any of these individuals and does not officially endorse their services. Inspired by classics like the peavey 5150, according to fractal, it was an attempt to design an ideal metal amp that wouldnt have been possible in the real world. I thought i would start a thread to bring together all of the petrucci patches people have created and are using. I notice only a very, very subtle loss of highs with this method. Chris letchford ascends to new heights with the axefx ii fractal. If you are the owner of any of these files and would like them removed, please email us andor send a private message to chris and we will take care of it.
Just recently picked up a axe fx ultra myself 3 weeks ago and i have to say it is pretty awesome. Axefx ultra gearslutz gearslutz pro audio community. John petrucci patch thread fractal audio systems forum. Jul 25, 2017 no stranger to the reverb studio, mark holcomb of prog metal band periphery is back with another nugget of knowledge for us. My latest patch set for the fractal audio systems units pedal platform patches. The forces on the axe l of steel gear fx, fy were measured with strain gauges, as it is shown in fig. The ultra tm contains a large selection of effects and subalgorithms not present in the regular axe fx and is geared toward serious studio and live use. Axe fx users are the biggest suckers for that sort of thing. Dweezil was introducing john petrucci to the axefx on that whole. Axe fx ultra connect usb to midi inout adapter i have an axe fx ultra and ive also bought a usb to inout usb or one side and midi in and out on the other adapter so i can edit create presets using axe edit.
Most presets use one or more specific impulse responses irs that are included in the preset download. Patches for the fractal audio axefx standard, and ultra please note which model in the file comments. It has twice the power of the axe fx ultra while even the older. Everything works perfectly, sounds absolutely amazing, and has been meticulously cared for. Voices dream theater cover fractal audio axefx ii patches. None of the recto models in the axe fx have the post tonestack bass boost. However we used the tone match feature on the ii to capture the signal path and the custom ir used. It has been said that the axe fx restored digital to its rightful place as the superior solution to musical effects processing. You can choose to save the patch to the unit using the save button on the front of the axe fx. If we consider the effect of friction along the connection section, its clear that. I knew there was a way and finally figured out how to run both signals into my axe fx ultra, since there are multiple inputs and outputs. The guys from fractal took all my programs from the ultra, and john only uses one preset, its all of the effects just kind of like you would have in any other. A loop may be series or parallel and the preset needs to be built accordingly.
Today, the lesson is on gain staging using the fractal audio axe fx ii. The axe fx ii is the perfect solution for that guitar tone ive always had in my head. With my axefx i can now tour the world with my ultimate tone rig and its a carryon. Fractal audio axe fx ultra preampeffects processor reverb. After the prior record, the collective, i made patches on the ultra for all of.
This is the first product ive tried from fractal audio systems, and its one of a pair of guitar amp and effect simulators built by the company. View online or download fractal axe fx ultra user manual. I recently created presets for barstool warrior on the axe fx2 and i. This one being specific to the std ultra being that the axe fx ii isnt backward compatible. If you dont want to try and create your own patch, then check for petrucci stuff on customtone. When uploading a saved patch file from your computer to the axe fx the current edit buffer is replaced with the contents of the patch file and the edit light on the front of the unit will be lit. If you want to replicate the behavior of a single rectifier you need to put an 11 db bass boost after the preamp model. Suddenly the gear i needed was cut down and i only needed the axe fx and a powered speaker. Jul 20, 2017 after doing extensive research, reaching out to every axefx user i could find and deeply weighing my options, the axefx was hands down the way to go. Reamping fractal audio systems axefx wiki landing page. For the new axe fx ii, fractal has doubled the processing power and improved amp and speaker simulation. Fractal audio systems axe fx ultra standard ultimate presets with software cdr. I dont have a midi controller for my axefx ultra, so every time im recording and need to change patches i have to patiently spin the value wheel until i get to my desired patch.
I always believed the petrucci ir was rubbish its not fractal audio. Im 39 and have been playing guitar for 4 years, entirely selftaught. In that writeup he supplied his axe fx ii patches completely free for anyone to download, not because we asked him to but because he figured itd be a cool and useful thing part of his rig rundown. How to achieve a similar signal chain in helix native. Digi pre di ins you obviously need to pop an fx loop in your algorithm.
In a band situation those lush effects ideas go out the window, unless youre doing a solo symphony. Starting with an axefx ultra and upgrading to the axefx ii and finally to my current axefx ii xl, ive always had the latest version of an mfc101 midi foot controller nearby. Fractal audio systems axe fx 3 sound sample youtube. Every aspect of the axe fx ii has been designed to deliver the latest word in this commentary.
All the same great sounds but with a faster dsp and more memory. Free john petrucci presets for axefx ii and ax8 fractal. Just two years ago devin townsend wrote a rigged piece for metalsucks in which he detailed his live setup piece by piece. This midi section of axe fx wiki is intended to cover those features and uses as they apply to the axe fx standard and ultra by fractal audio. Especially with the latest update and the redwirez impulses. This axe fx ultra is an amazing piece of machinery and no doubt competes with newer units. The normal force fn was equal the applied load force fg, because each line of forces were same.
The axefx was followed by the axefx ultra in 2008, and now the. Below you will find recordings of patches ive built into my unit as well as the patch download for you to experiment. Fractal axe fx custom patches pack 1 by glenn delaune. Amp emulations have come a long way over the past decade, and the emulations on the axe fx are top notch. I was dead set against using a box versus the real deal. Fractal audio systems new flagship processor brings more power, features, and upgrades. The ultra adds advanced whammy, arpeggiator, custom shifter and auto pitch.
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