Official Axe-Fx Q&A thread!

[noUser01]

Hey guys.

So I just wanted to know what the best idea would be as far as setting up the AxeFX 2 to use live. More importantly, what GEAR I should go with to make it work.

Before I start, do I need a power amp if I'm NOT using a guitar cabinet?

Anyways. I was thinking the best idea would be to run Output 1 to the board via BALANCED XLR cables (I'm assuming no DI is needed), and somehow I wanted to buy my own FRFR monitor (so my monitor sounds exactly the same as my KRK's at home, no need to tweak tones at venues as much) but I want to have the same mix that the rest of the band is getting.

So yeah, any recommendations on how that setup works gear-wise or, other setup options, I'd like to hear what you guys do. Thanks!

 

[Kristianx510]

I think if you want to run it FRFR all you need is the Axe FX

 

[noUser01]

I think if you want to run it FRFR all you need is the Axe FX

Thanks man. So basically Output 1 > PA and Output 2 > FRFR monitor? Only issue is how do I get the band in that mix... I'd need to snag the Sound Guy's mix somehow, and send it through my monitor.

 

[cyb]

yeah you wont need a power amp if you are using an active FRFR monitor. You will probably still have to tweak because FRFR monitors won't sound exactly like KRK monitors. (in my experience at least)

 

[noUser01]

yeah you wont need a power amp if you are using an active FRFR monitor. You will probably still have to tweak because FRFR monitors won't sound exactly like KRK monitors. (in my experience at least)

Yeah I assumed they'd just be pretty close, but not spot on. Plus in a bass heavy room like mine... =/

 

[Scrubface05]

Glad to hear all the good things about the FCB1010! Haha. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[Rook]

If you want to get the monitor feed from up front, you just need to buy a little mixer. You run your monitor feed from the axe into the mixer, take the monitor feed the sound guy would be sending to your monitor into the mixer and output with your own monitor mix to your own monitor.

You probably don't need your own monitor tbh, it'll sound pretty similar through house monitors however I have one so I can not only play at home or with a drummer (and without PA) but also so I can sit it at the back of the stage facing out should the need for a little more be there.

 

[walleye]

i would disagree, i think you need your own monitor

 

[Rook]

^based on what?

Everywhere I've played (mostly shit venues) have decent monitors. If you're going to have your own monitor just to put everybody else through it anyway it's sort of redundant.

As I have my own monitor, I'd have everybody else's feed separate and use mine just for me. It won't give any better a representation of the FOH sound though because the changes of FOH using £800 a time HD1221's is pretty slim.

I'm not arguing with you, but you made a statement and didn't give any reasoning.

 

[2ManyShoes]

Anyone else use the Behringer FCB1010? I ordered one from the store I work at so I'm excited to try it out. I've heard awesome things considering the price.

I have one. I use it to control my TC rack stuff. You can also channel switche amps as part of a preset, which is nice. Haven't gigged it in a while (haven't gigged at all in a while), but it was rock solid when I did.

 

[2ManyShoes]

Sorry if this is old news, but I was checking the waitlist thread at Fractal (I should get my code in about 2 or 3 weeks, I think) and noticed that the MFC-101 foot controller is also sold out and waitlisted now. In other words, to get the FX-II and the foot controller, you need to be on two lists.

Here's the link if you're interested.

MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller - Order Online

 

[Seanthesheep]

Yea I noticed. What happened thatcaused the mfc to spike in sales?

 

[flint757]

nothing they regularly have them in stock. The waitlist is for $100 off...or it least that was what it was about before.

 

[2ManyShoes]

nothing they regularly have them in stock. The waitlist is for $100 off...or it least that was what it was about before.

I tried to put one in my cart and it told me they are out of stock.

 

[flint757]

Well yeah they probably are, what I meant was that they come in stock pretty regularly as in they restock periodically.

 

[Seanthesheep]

And the waitlist is to actually buy one, there is no coupon discount. Says right on the MFC's product page

 

[flint757]

Well like I said I hadn't checked in awhile. Just 6 months ago when I was interested the waitlist was only for the discount. Ya know I appreciate Cliff for what he does, but he really needs a better work model because it just doesn't work anymore. it's kind of selfish, he knows the demand is un-waivering so its almost like he refuses to increase cost and expand. He can be a bit of a douche in his own forum too.

 

[nojyeloot]

FYI from Cliff over at the Gear Page:

6.01 is in beta test. The testers are raving about the new Leslie sim, the new amp models and the new drive models.

I am out-of-town until next Monday so it won't get released until I get back.

 

[Seanthesheep]

I saw that too. Does that mean this mondy coming up or a week from that monday?

All 3 channels of the 5153 plus possibly new diezel sims

 

[2ManyShoes]

Arg! wish my code would hurry up and get here!