This video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. Axe fx ii vs axe fx iii you can browse forums as a guest but you have to register before you can post. Similarly powered by a pair of highspec dsp processors, there is certainly enough punch to handle a stereo set of amps laden in effects. Hit ok the editor will automatically command your axefx to send the appropriate bank. But the kemper just seems like a harsh version of the amp its trying to imitate and lacks in accurate spectral balance. Select which bank you want to grab from your axefx. Guitar effect patches for fractal audio axe fx standard. The axefx standard was good enough to make me ditch my tube amps but the axefx 2 with its current firmware is just much, much better in every way.
The first generation of the axefx processor featured two models. Be sure to audition any presets created before quantum 7. Axefx ii vs axefx iii you can browse forums as a guest but you have to register before you can post. The reason i ask this recently i was playing listening to helix while another person was playing axe fx ii. With my studio friends the results are completely random all over the place since tone is 100% subjective. Axefx ii megapack all my axefx ii preset packs for only 99 euros instead of 145 euros. The new home menu provides access to presets, meters, with soft button access to.
The firmware of the axefx iii keeps evolving, introducing more and more features. Although it is technically possible to convert axe fx iii preset into fm3 presets using the editor most of my axe fx iii preset versions make use of parallel signal paths in one form or another, including dual amps, cabs, special routings to accomplish various goals, etc. Housed in a two rack unit, the axe fx runs a 500mhz, dualcore processor and is able to process 2 billion floatingpoint instructions per second. At the moment im in lust with the suhr badger 35 and the mesa mini rec. For the new axefx ii, fractal has doubled the processing power and improved amp and speaker simulation.
Add new speaker cab sounds to your axe fx ii or ax8 with our cab pack collections of professionally produced impulse response ir files. This will overwrite any patches you have saved in a given bank on your axefx. Hit ok the editor will automatically command your axe fx to send the appropriate bank. Fractal audio systems axe change the official site for. This model is a little more aggressive than the regular model. Six months with the fractal audio axe fx ii listeninggame. Fractal audio systems cab packs user cab irs for the axefx. Oct 12, 2011 the axe fx ii is also loaded with all the usual effects groups drives, mods, pitchbased effects, filters and so on but the delay sounds really caught our attention. A handle on the axe the axefx ii is so feature packed we couldnt possibly discuss it all here. Tone matching in ultrares, no difference between offline and live modes. This site has been developed to document my exploration of this powerful guitar tool. Fx is the guitar processor with 80s looks and 21st.
Axe fx ultra vs axe fx mk ii presets evolution youtube. You can also monitor or process computer audio tracks with the axefx ii. Nollys lead is a lot more traditional, so i figured i would go for something a little different, but this one is really fun and designed to work well with the bridge pickup. Select which bank you want to grab from your axe fx. Most presets use one or more specific impulse responses irs that are included in the preset download. Axefx ii another brick in the wall part 1 with drone duration.
To make it even more interesting include sound reamps from axe fx standard and ultra fw. Aug 29, 2014 comparing the presets i used with an axe fx gen 1 i had a standard, not an ultra to those i use in the axe fx mk ii today. It provides quantum amp modeling and ultrares speaker cab sims. Fractal audio has a lot of axe fx units, and they are all different. So, does anybody who uses the ultra only capabilities think that. Sep 11, 2017 helix, axe fx ii, do you hear a big difference. When i was playing the axe i always felt like i was playing the guitar and managing the axe fx at the same time.
Truth be told, i was anti axe fx before the axe fx ii hit. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire andertons blog. The axefx ii preamp and effects processor was discontinued in 2019. Each new version is more of an evolution than the last, but when something has been through 21 evolutions compared to a product at its final development, it really does. 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. Hello buddy, i recently got my axe std, and downloaded your bank and got it in my axe, im not sure why most of the patches doesnt work is because i have the standard not ultra. All the same great sounds but with a faster dsp and more memory. As im researching into the axe fx i see theres a ton of different models. Although it is technically possible to convert axefx iii preset into fm3 presets using the editor most of my axefx iii preset versions make use of parallel signal paths in one form or another, including dual amps, cabs, special routings to accomplish various goals, etc. The hardware user interface is a bit crap on both and the new ax8 isnt much better but having axe edit makes it all better. How to install cab irs with the axe fx ii and axe edit. Fractal calls the axefx an advanced guitar effects processor. Comparing the axefx iii to the axefx ii fractal audio wiki.
With the release of the axe fx ii in may 2011, fractal discontinued the standard and ultra models. Differences between all the fractal audio axe fx units. After checking out the axefx on the website and you tube i decided to place an order for the standard unit. The ultra tm contains a large selection of effects and subalgorithms not present in the regular axefx and is geared toward serious studio and live use. From my point of view the axe is nothing more than a cool multi fx unit with a very cool floorboard and a very nice editor. Fractool leads you load axefx ii presets into the axefx iii, but not the other way around. However, after having had one for about 6 weeks or so, i think it is money wellspent. The buyer must manually load them into the axefxs user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. Time for another vintage history lesson and patches. The axe fx standard was good enough to make me ditch my tube amps but the axe fx 2 with its current firmware is just much, much better in every way. Amp emulations have come a long way over the past decade, and the emulations on the axe fx are top notch. When i post a preset, ill try to provide some details e. Fractal axe fx 3 page 2 other gear kemper profiler forum.
The amp models on both the axe fx iii and the helix that are being compared are a marshall jcm800, a mesa boogie dual rectifier, and a peavey 5150. The official source for presets and cabs for your axe fx. When i had to use one fortunately not because i have kpa i would use it like the big players vai, petrucci and many many more superstars use it only as an fx unit in a rack. Here im focusing on my main tones, not special effects. With a list of users that includes steve vai, john petrucci, jeff loomis and peripherys misha mansoor, fractals amp and fxloaded guitar preamp is one of the most talked up pieces of equipment in recent years. Comparing the axefx ii, ax8 and fx8 fractal audio wiki. The first generation of the axe fx processor featured two models. Axechange download preset bulb lead patch by periphery. The conventional slapback, pingpong and temposyncd delays are all in there, but where it really scores is with its long, evaporating, crystalline delays. If care about portability, consider that while the axe fx ii is 2u, its 14. Axe fx ii mark ii ethercon port for connecting mfc101. The axefx ultratm is a soupedup version of the axefx. Below you will find recordings of patches ive built into my unit as well as the patch download for you to experiment. I really consdiered the ultra but it seemed like the added soundspatches i already have covered with an eventide.
Maybe there have been some more bassfriendly tweaks that improve things for bass players in the axefx 2 and if i had more spare cash and time for experimenting would definitely give it a go again. To start viewing posts, click the forum link in the menu bar above. Description this is a lead tone that i made that is going for a very ampy sound. And also, many use most of the available axe fx iii cpu power.
That might not sound like much, but its the difference between a shallow rack and a full depth rack case. This will overwrite any patches you have saved in a given bank on your axe fx. Aug 17, 2008 fractal calls the axe fx an advanced guitar effects processor. Presets for the axefx standard and ultra are not compatible with later. Dial in to some of the biggest tones in rock with this ultimate collection of simulated amp, instrument, and artist tones and effects. This allows you to record the main processed outputs and simultaneously capture a dry track for reamping later. How to downloadupload patches fractal audio systems axefx. If the marketing is true, the test result would show a very clear preference of axe fx 2 pointing from 118. With the release of the axefx ii in may 2011, fractal discontinued the standard and ultra models. While thats certainly true, its really an understatement. In comparison to the axefx, it also disables blocks automatically if cpu usage gets too high. After checking out the axe fx on the website and you tube i decided to place an order for the standard unit. The ultra had twice the processing power of the standard, more memory and added ultraonly effects.
It is nearly infinitely configurable, which is a good thing though some people may not like that. Please make sure that the preset or presets you purchase are for the fractal. I really consdiered the ultra but it seemed like the added sounds patches i already have covered with an eventide. Firmware release notes axefx ii fractal audio wiki. The hardware user interface is a bit crap on both and the new ax8 isnt much better but having axeedit makes it all better. While the default patches may not be as strong or inspiring outofthebox as the axe fx, with a bit of tweaking the quality is evident and matches up brilliantly. For many years i have been a tube purist using and building vintage circuits for my tone.
The main change is the addition of an ethercon jack, replacing the standard rj45 port for connecting an mfc101. A complete rackmounted system for guitar amplification modeling and effects, the fractal audio axe fx ii improves on the acclaimed original by providing even better sound, more presets and. Only thing the gsp was better at was doing a whammy effect but this could be subjective. Comparing the presets i used with an axefx gen 1 i had a standard, not an ultra to those i use in the axefx mk ii today. I still use these tube amps, but everyday i discover another reason the axe fx ii could be the future of guitar in todays modern gigging and recording situations. Differences between all the fractal audio axe fx units youtube. I go over their differences and tell you what makes each unique. Guitar effect patches for fractal audio axefx standard. Fractal audio systems axefx ultrastandard ultimate presets with software cdr. This bundle includes 6 4cm patches shown in the video. Actually, ive just sold an axe standard to a friend of mine who was using a 1101. Add new speaker cab sounds to your axefx ii or ax8 with our cab pack collections of professionally produced impulse response ir files.
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. The front panels had an overhaul too, with a larger screen, a quartet of. Except for the axe fx 5153 advance clip and the helix epic clip the rest of the patches were using basic controls on the amp block with no extra eq and hopefully show what a person may be able to dial in with minimal effort which is a major factor for many, both of us included. Fractal audio axe fx ii preampeffects processor reverb. I still use these tube amps, but everyday i discover another reason the axefx ii could be the future of guitar in todays modern gigging and. Mar 31, 2019 fractal audio has a lot of axe fx units, and they are all different. And also, many use most of the available axefx iii cpu power. Unfollow fractal audio axe fx 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Even if you just used the axefx ii for its effects, youd have a phenomenalsounding and almost limitless effects palette at your disposal. Sonically speaking, the main reason to care about pre vs. The official source for presets and cabs for your axefx. The ax8 has an impressive amount of cpu powerbut not as much as the flagship axefx ii. Axe change the official site for fractal audio presets. The difference, even with the first generation axe latest fw, in terms of preamps and shear effect quality is unquestionable night and day in the axes favor. Fractal audio systems axe fx ultra standard ultimate presets with software cdr. Fractal audio axe fx iii vs line 6 helix comparison and. Fractal audio systems cab packs user cab irs for the axe. Line 6 helix vs fractal axe fx 2 vs evh 5150iii amps. How to downloadupload patches fractal audio systems axe. Many of these were ported from the axefx ii and optimized for the iii, adding scenes and new features. Housed in a two rack unit, the axefx runs a 500mhz, dualcore processor and is able to process 2 billion floatingpoint instructions per second. The amp models used are based on a fender deluxe 64, marshall jcm 800 and mesa.
Also, if they release the rumoured fx only model im sure to buy one, but for now i can get everything i want from my amp and pedaltrain mini. Axe fx ii original dual tigersharc, 384 presets, 100 user cab slots, rj45 mfc101 port, mechanical main encoder, midi in and outthru jacks, single pedal jack, 60mm fan. Download presets and cabs, or upload your own creations. The axefx ii offers a host of usb connectivity features. Use my vip link for 7% off your first years membership with. If using the axe fx ii with a tube power amp and conventional guitar cab you may want to reduce this value to 0. My plan right now is to get an axe fx and go through the return of the fx loop on boogie. Jul 04, 2018 problem no2 this doesnt feel like a tube amp.