Axe FX 3

mrkb · August 2021

Have a look at the Multiplexer block to switch instantly between two amp/cab input feeds. Also scene toggle is a good way to add a boost as you can simply add 3db to the scene output in OUT1 block - hence very low CPU.

WiresDreamDisasters · August 2021

Does the Axe3 have a momentary EHX Freeze type of effect????

I also have a part where I go from a lead line into a rhythm, and ideally I'd like to freeze the last note of the lead whilst playing the next riff, and then fade it away.

FarleyUK · August 2021

Roland said:

Just watching Marco Fanton, I’m wondering about toggling some of the scene buttons so that I can go in and out of a solo using the same button, or maybe get a little more volume for those times where the band has got too loud.

Yeah, that's what I do now. I have one 'main' patch with 4 amps - 2 plexi types, a CCV and the AFD100 - and the second press on the switch changes scene to the same amp but with input boost enabled (plus delays etc.).

paulmapp8306 · August 2021

the delay between channels is a lot less than it was is n the AFX2 mind. the more you change on 1 button the longer the delay is. dont rule anything out until you start playing with options. there are lots of ways to do the same thing - each with positives and negatives.

Roland · August 2021

paulmapp8306 said:

... dont rule anything out until you start playing with options. there are lots of ways to do the same thing - each with positives and negatives.

yeah, I'm expecting a voyage of discovery, which is why I'm interested in what other people have already learned

TeleMaster · August 2021

I do notice the delay. I just time my changes and it’s okay but I do wish it was as smooth as other devices.

Roland · August 2021

WiresDreamDisasters said:

Does the Axe3 have a momentary EHX Freeze type of effect?

I’m sure that’s possible. I was thinking of letting a 500 msec delay spill over. I’m sure that you could build a freeze using an infinitely repeating delay or looper.

mrkb · August 2021

Roland said:

WiresDreamDisasters said:

Does the Axe3 have a momentary EHX Freeze type of effect?

I’m sure that’s possible. I was thinking of letting a 500 msec delay spill over. I’m sure that you could build a freeze using an infinitely repeating delay or looper.

Theres a footswitchable Stack or Hold function in the reverb, delays, and plexdelay

Plex Delay block - Fractal Audio Wiki

Stack/Hold

Available in firmware Ares 12 and later.

When HOLD is activated, the wet input to the block is muted and feedback is set to infinity. This can be used to achieve pad sounds and drone notes/chords.

When set to STACK incoming audio is stacked on existing audio and held.

Hold/Stack can be controlled with an external controller. When attaching a pedal to Off/Stack/Hold, Heel is Off, Stack is middle and Toe is Hold.

Delay & Reverb Stack or Hold - Axe-Fx III & FM3 - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4EtcSlvHv8

TeleMaster · August 2021

I’m pretty sure @JohnCordy sent me a freeze patch to try out before.

Roland · August 2021

Well, the new box is here. First impression, after 5 minutes playing, is that it sounds a lot clearer than the II. That’s been the case with every advance in modelling since I started using an Ultra in 2009.

FarleyUK · August 2021

Enjoy!

Roland · August 2021

My plan is to start by replicating my current live setup on the AxeFX II, and use it at next week’s rehearsal. I can also set up the FC12 to mirror my MFC layout. Replicating will mean that I know here I am at any point, otherwise it’s too easy to spend hours exploring. That can come later.

The effects should copy across with limited changes. When I say copy I’m actually re-typing most of the values. Last night I set up my acoustic guitar simulation. I’ve already discovered that I need different threshold values for the multi-band compressor. It’s likely that I’ll need to change PEQ settings too. If I put the II in the III’s loop (Output3 and Input3) then I should be able to do A:B tests as I go.

After that I’ll configure a couple of Amp channels, and test the gap on channel and scene changes to see whether I can get away with one Amp and one Cab block. My kitchen sink preset is already at 75% cpu so it would be helpful to lose some blocks. Then there’s racking, pedal board, midi for the lighting ......

FarleyUK · August 2021

Roland said:

My plan is to start by replicating my current live setup on the AxeFX II, and use it at next week’s rehearsal. I can also set up the FC12 to mirror my MFC layout. Replicating will mean that I know here I am at any point, otherwise it’s too easy to spend hours exploring. That can come later.

The effects should copy across with limited changes. When I say copy I’m actually re-typing most of the values. Last night I set up my acoustic guitar simulation. I’ve already discovered that I need different threshold values for the multi-band compressor. It’s likely that I’ll need to change PEQ settings too. If I put the II in the III’s loop (Output3 and Input3) then I should be able to do A:B tests as I go.

After that I’ll configure a couple of Amp channels, and test the gap on channel and scene changes to see whether I can get away with one Amp and one Cab block. My kitchen sink preset is already at 75% cpu so it would be helpful to lose some blocks. Then there’s racking, pedal board, midi for the lighting ......

Don't forget you can reduce the quality of the reverb(s) to save a lot of CPU. I found a 2nd amp block doesn't actually use much CPU.

Roland · February 2022

Has anyone noticed a significant difference with firmware 19 or 19.1?

TeleMaster · February 2022

I don’t even know what firmware I’m on!

mrkb · February 2022

Roland said:

Has anyone noticed a significant difference with firmware 19 or 19.1?

I never notice much difference is sounds - my short term memory isn’t that good. It sounds good before and after.

-Ed- · February 2022

When it went to Cygnus back whenever that was I thought I could notice a difference. I don't notice anything really on rot releases only mainline and then it is usually subtle of because new functionality is delivered.

bingefeller · December 2022

Does anyone here still have the Axe-FX III? I need a favour...

Roland · December 2022

Yes. What do you need?

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