Soilent
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I have an Axe Fx standard, but I'm looking to buy a II. What is the going price/what should I sell my standard for?
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Shask
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$800-$1000
NickVicious24
Dutchie
Hiya guys,
Quick question regarding the Axe-fx and Kemper. Since July this year I am using an Kemper profiling Rack with the Matrix GT800FX poweramp and a Bogner 4x12 cabinet.
This all works fine, one of my goals was to get a simpler set-up so I don't have to do the tapdancing anymore on a huge pedalboard etc etc.
However.. Soundwise i'm still not there yet.. Leaving aside the fact that I don't use the profiling capabilities at all (only presets/profiles), i'm missing the quality and quantity of the available effects.
On top of this I still haven't made peace with the high-gain sounds wich I have used and am using right now (have used free and commercial profiles).
Some time ago I had the pleasure of trying out an Axe-FX 2, and I have to say, from the first moment on there was a connection. Something that I didn't had with the Kemper at all. This moment has got me thinking for the last month or so to switch from kemper to Axe-fx.
Any tips/ideas on how to get this done? You think it's a good deal to trade an unpowered Kemper Rack for an Axe-fx 2 with some cash on the side?
Or maybe sell the kemper seperatly and then add some cash for a new axefx unit?
Ideas are welcome
thanks in advance,
gr,
nick
Quick question regarding the Axe-fx and Kemper. Since July this year I am using an Kemper profiling Rack with the Matrix GT800FX poweramp and a Bogner 4x12 cabinet.
This all works fine, one of my goals was to get a simpler set-up so I don't have to do the tapdancing anymore on a huge pedalboard etc etc.
However.. Soundwise i'm still not there yet.. Leaving aside the fact that I don't use the profiling capabilities at all (only presets/profiles), i'm missing the quality and quantity of the available effects.
On top of this I still haven't made peace with the high-gain sounds wich I have used and am using right now (have used free and commercial profiles).
Some time ago I had the pleasure of trying out an Axe-FX 2, and I have to say, from the first moment on there was a connection. Something that I didn't had with the Kemper at all. This moment has got me thinking for the last month or so to switch from kemper to Axe-fx.
Any tips/ideas on how to get this done? You think it's a good deal to trade an unpowered Kemper Rack for an Axe-fx 2 with some cash on the side?
Or maybe sell the kemper seperatly and then add some cash for a new axefx unit?
Ideas are welcome
thanks in advance,
gr,
nick
hikizume976
Well-Known Member
Hiya guys,
Quick question regarding the Axe-fx and Kemper. Since July this year I am using an Kemper profiling Rack with the Matrix GT800FX poweramp and a Bogner 4x12 cabinet.
This all works fine, one of my goals was to get a simpler set-up so I don't have to do the tapdancing anymore on a huge pedalboard etc etc.
However.. Soundwise i'm still not there yet.. Leaving aside the fact that I don't use the profiling capabilities at all (only presets/profiles), i'm missing the quality and quantity of the available effects.
On top of this I still haven't made peace with the high-gain sounds wich I have used and am using right now (have used free and commercial profiles).
Some time ago I had the pleasure of trying out an Axe-FX 2, and I have to say, from the first moment on there was a connection. Something that I didn't had with the Kemper at all. This moment has got me thinking for the last month or so to switch from kemper to Axe-fx.
Any tips/ideas on how to get this done? You think it's a good deal to trade an unpowered Kemper Rack for an Axe-fx 2 with some cash on the side?
Or maybe sell the kemper seperatly and then add some cash for a new axefx unit?
Ideas are welcome
thanks in advance,
gr,
nick
If you're missing the effects, aren't that happy with the tones, and felt a connection with the axe, why keep the kemper?
People out there are getting amazing results with both units anyway, if you're not feeling one, try the other!
NickVicious24
Dutchie
Thanks for your answer, and indeed that is exactly what im after.
I was only wondering if I have any chance of succeeding on trading an kemper for an axe-fx 2. Maybe some people with experience on this?
Unfortunatly i'm still quite a few posts away from being allowed to post in the "gear for sale" section. So trying to find out as much info as possible in advance,
cheers
,
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
Guys I recently started having some problems with Axe Edit.
I'm using the AxeFX Standard. I had it connected to my interface (M-Audio Midisport 4x4) and it was working fine for quite some time. The past few times I've attempted to run Axe Edit it doesn't even seem to acknowledge my interface.
When I do into the device manager for my computer it still says all the drivers are up-to-date and it doesn't seem to indicate that there are any problems with the device.
I have not yet checked to see if my DAW sees the interface; somehow it slipped my mind.
I'm using the AxeFX Standard. I had it connected to my interface (M-Audio Midisport 4x4) and it was working fine for quite some time. The past few times I've attempted to run Axe Edit it doesn't even seem to acknowledge my interface.
When I do into the device manager for my computer it still says all the drivers are up-to-date and it doesn't seem to indicate that there are any problems with the device.
I have not yet checked to see if my DAW sees the interface; somehow it slipped my mind.
molsoncanadian
Crunchy Riff, Eh?
Not sure if you are using a dedicated poweramp (ex ART SLA2) or running through a tube amp, however
I owned an ART poweramp and I ran it in stereo with 2 cabs. You can crank the output on the poweramp, and then use the output knobs on the axe to attenuate the signal, or you can just keep both levels low. My setup was reallllly quiet if need be
Webmaestro
Ibanez Fanatic
What version of AxeEdit are you using? Are you on the latest version, or have you been sticking with an older version? The reason I ask is because, at some point, companies sometimes decide to move on and stop supporting "older" hardware. Translation: the latest version of AxeEdit may not work with the AFx Standard anymore.
That's the only thing I can think of, and it's a total guess. When I hear that something involving hardware and software suddenly stops working, it's often the result of updating the software.
andyjanson
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Depends on the amp man. It may have an XLR input (balanced) or 1/4 inch (unbalanced). Either way you want to run either a standard XLR cable (sometimes called mic cables) or regular 1/4 inch jack - jack cable from output 1 of the axe fx into the amp, and then a speaker cable from the amp to the cab. If you are using just the one 2X12, use output 1 left.
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Do most guys run the Axe FX through a PA or with a rack mounted power amp?
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
Ha! Yea I went through some of that getting it to work in the beginning. I'm using an older version for exactly the reasons you stated. It used to work and only recently stopped.
It recognizes one of my interfaces but not the midi interface [anymore].
lewstherin006
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That is the highest the standard will go. They actually updated it not too long ago which is awesome for a unit that is older.
I heard that it's possible to down tune a guitar with the pitch shifter of the axe fx.
So, f.e. I can play with my drop D tuned guitar and hear it like in drop C?
How does it sound compared to a real down tuned guitar?
So, f.e. I can play with my drop D tuned guitar and hear it like in drop C?
How does it sound compared to a real down tuned guitar?
theo
Got Hype(machine)?
Yeah you sure can,
https://soundcloud.com/theo-goslett/djashoogz
https://soundcloud.com/theo-goslett/bwaw-bwaw-boaw
Both of those little clips are a 7 in B standard. Mixing isn't the best but you'll get an idea. (No Bass in there either, just guitar and drums)
I placed the pitch block absolutely first up in my chain, lowered the pitch with mix set to 100% and then normal signal path after that.
https://soundcloud.com/theo-goslett/djashoogz
https://soundcloud.com/theo-goslett/bwaw-bwaw-boaw
Both of those little clips are a 7 in B standard. Mixing isn't the best but you'll get an idea. (No Bass in there either, just guitar and drums)
I placed the pitch block absolutely first up in my chain, lowered the pitch with mix set to 100% and then normal signal path after that.
NickVicious24
Dutchie
Dunno the numbers, but I myself run it together with an Matrix GT800FX poweramp and bogner 4x12 cab
lewstherin006
Well-Known Member
Both. I have a Matrix GT1000FX power amp that I run to my cab, but I also run my axe to the front of house. Periphery does the same thing. They have cabs or monitors on stage and run to FOH.
theo
Got Hype(machine)?
I also do both, output one goes to FOH, output two goes to my matrix and then framus 2x12.
