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Differences Between All the Fractal Audio Axe Fx Units

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Fractal Audio has a lot of Axe Fx units, and they are all different. I go over their differences and tell you what makes each unique!
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@rmp5s 11 месяцев назад

I've had an Axe-FX II for 6 years now and have no real desire to "upgrade"...sounds great and does everything I need and WAY more!!

@LeonTodd 5 лет назад

That Quad Chorus in the Ultra was beastly!

@johnsavchak8202 3 года назад

I just watched you sussing the Ultra out on your video "Axe FX Ultra in 2020"... always great stuff on your channel and glad I subscribed to it. Been thinking of jumping from my Pod FX floor live to the Hotone Ampero...and still thinking I oughta just Fractal. Found the Ultra at a doable price...so, that's me... not quite sorted!

@robbieredrum5953 5 лет назад

Remember when it first came out? People wanted that so bad for live performances. Fun video!

@PeterJohnson76 3 года назад

And then we realized album matched tones dont work live

@AlbrechtProductions 4 года назад

Thank you for the summary of the Fractal Audio product line. Can you please make a detailed comparison of the Axe FX III vs. FM3? 🙏🏼

@MarkPritchardGuitar 5 лет назад

Nice video Lucas, I have the AX8 and it keeps me wanting to play everyday for hours 👍🏻

@gabedraper7594 3 года назад

great information Lucas...!! just want to add that the FX8 does not work properly with amps mounting parallel loops, as the FX8 unit doesn't have kill dry or analog dry through. The FX8 will work well only with series loops amps.

@Lidocain777 4 года назад

Near 8:10, it's said that the AX8 has only 1 input. That's wrong. Look at the back : it has TWO inputs. 2nd input is the (stereo) FX return plugs. You can perfectly make 2 different signal chains for 2 different instruments.

@OWSJDC 4 года назад

Outstanding work thank you!!! This video has been very helpful for purchasing Fractal gear.

@mariuszgach3663 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks. What about sounds? If I take simple Marshall sound. Is there a huge difference between axe fx and axe fx2? I am wondering to get axe fx in 2022. Is it worth it? Just to mention I just need simple but solid sounds. I am not into many effects, running parallel amps at the same stuff etc….

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

3 is still better and gets better every firmware upgrade

@bobbycowdery 4 года назад

I’ve been eyeballing Fractal units for a while now. I’m currently using a Line 6 POD HD Pro X into a Focusrite Scarlett Solo, to my studio monitors. I found an Axe FX Ultra for about $650. Very heavily considering it. Thoughts?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

$650 for an ultra isnt that bad, but I would just save up a litlte more and get an axe fx II. The extra money will be will worth it for the II. Or you could get the AX8 or FM3 too. Just depends on what you want.

@polpottopg 4 года назад

Nice video man, exactly what I was after

@sloshvonrubenhoff3928 5 лет назад

Wow thanks Bucas, very cool

@AndreaMaccianti 5 лет назад

Cool video Lucas! Very interesting! 💪

@alexmetal 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video man! Thank you so much!

@kylekarich 5 лет назад

Thanks Bucas, very cool!

@solicitudeofsound 2 года назад

Awesome video Lucas. You and Leon todd are the dudes. Well done 👍

@theiranxican7412 4 года назад

Need some help here fellow rockers: I have been eyeing an axe fx standard at my local music store for $550. I currently own a Boss katana Artist amp (which is awesome) but want to go smaller-ish. Question is, would it be foolish of me to trade in my katana artist for the standard axe fx as the standard is old technology? Very torn here as I've always wanted to own a fractal unit...

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

Skip the standard. An ax8 uses for a few more hundred would be better. The standards have decent effects but the amp modeling isn't that great.

@BagusWibisono 3 года назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic hi sir.. how about the ultra?

@joeblack007forever 5 лет назад

Exactly the video I need! Thanks a lot for all this info :)

@dm_hater8388 3 года назад

Good to know I’m not missing much having just bought a II that I don’t believe is a Mark II. Ooh - doesn’t appear to be losing sound quality to an XL either. Nice.

@paulprice6330 4 года назад

Hi any thoughts if I run Ax8 direct in front of the amp?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

You could, but it would work even better if you plug it into the return jack of the effects loop, that way you are only using the power amp and bypass the amps preamp.

@hoosierdaddy2308 2 года назад

I'm thinking of the AxeFx 8 pedal board. I only use about 4 to 6 tones total. I need something wjth a clean, seni dirty or just at break up, a dirty rhythm and a lead which is the same as the rhythm except it will have reverb and delay maybe and I want a rhythm dirty with a pitch shifting like the Evintide harmonizer effect of having like o cents higher and 9 cents lower pitch. Etc.

@metallicafan7411 4 года назад

I consider to buy some “floor” version of Fractal, but... the FX8 vs. AX8 the main essential difference is only missing amp modelling in FM8 ? Is it correct ? Or the new FM3 is a better choice when I need the amp modelling ? Thanks

@TheSason666 3 года назад

Thanks for your coverage from me from Ukraine!

@afterthefox7 4 года назад

I'll wait for the Axe FX IV

@theders8590 Год назад

So the best bang for buck is probably the XL or XL plus? The AXE FX 3 is still kinda expensive and I figure I’ve heard the II and thought it sounded amazing so I don’t think I’m losing out too much.

@markhoward2659 5 месяцев назад

I could listen to Lucas, all day, every day. He can read me the news and tell me bedtime stories. He should receive a salary or commission from fractal as he sold me on the FXIII! Not because it's the best of the best, but it is the product of over a decade's worth of research. Not a crowded market place, but musicians are a fussy bunch. Lucas makes the complex clear. Give that man a medal...PEACE!

@alienlovesecrets9379 4 года назад

(Promised to myself to end this but... can't resist. One last time 😂:) Differences between the Kempers the last nine years: Nothing. Nada. Rien. Τίποτα. Niente. Best possible quality tube amp tone machine right from the start until the dusk of humanity. Thank you Christoph.

@bobcatt2294 3 года назад

Great overview - thumbs up.

@jaredy18 4 года назад

Cool vid my dude. Also nice shirt 🤘periphery is my jams

@blazk4935 5 лет назад

axe fx std vs axe ultra is such a small difference. you get all the sounds in the std, ultra offers you more exotic effects (if you play extreme prog music)

@bigchiefsmackaho387 3 года назад

The overall processing power is greater in the ultra as well, but you really cant tell that from listening to it.

@scotthill6406 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Well done!

@jacobrowsell 2 года назад

Thanks for the information.

@user-ij5ny6uc9f Месяц назад

IYHO when do you think Fractal will come out with an Axe-Fx IV???

@LucasLeCompteMusic Месяц назад

Maybe 3 years? There haven't been a jump in dsp power and cliff built the 3 with a lot of memory. They are still adding and redoing stuff for the 3.

@Jorgestrat 5 лет назад

Great video and info! Thank you!

@danc3746 3 года назад

Excellent job!

@Doomzdayxx 3 года назад

Great breakdown. I still haven't tapped in to the ax ultra that I got in 2009/2010. Ive gone on several "side missions" with other older gear (GSP 2101) Of course the same could be said for my PS3, which is also the newest game system Ive owned so far. Its almost like Im stuck in a time warp!

@paulsanders1 Год назад

Hey there, this was the perfect comparison video for fractal gear I hadn't even heard of and actually makes for easier choices for me when shopping for used gear. Thanks so much. Did you do a video on their humbuster cords and are they ultimately worth it? Thanks again, Paul Sanders

@LucasLeCompteMusic Год назад

I didn't do a video on those. I think it's worth it if you have issues with old wiring where you use your axe at.

@paulsanders1 Год назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic thank you brother

@lexloud 4 года назад

Thanks!

@stewiewonder2601 3 года назад

Thx Lucas!

@tlkshowhst 4 года назад

Thanks for this!

@skyriderfl2435 4 года назад

Great video. I was wondering. I have a fender hot rod deluxe amp. My lead guitar player has FXIII. During gigs we run in ears and have no amps or monitors on stage. So for me I guess I need to get a FX8 amp modeler correct? For me to run my own at our gigs and rehearsals.

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

Yes, if you want just effects only, the FX8 will work great with your Hot Rod Deluxe!

@BagusWibisono 3 года назад

if I buy the Ultra? How about you sir?

@aaronmarkham4424 Год назад

So you can’t change guitar tones like highs, mids or lows on the FX8??

@LucasLeCompteMusic Год назад

FX8 is effects only, no amp or cab/IR sounds.

@fredy_antony 5 лет назад

Perefect on this one video I got the complete understanding of the Fractal .. So My personal interest is on AX 8 cos I need a pedal board and Amps and Cabs for Gigs.. But this is perfect for gigs .. I have a Wah & Volume which I can loop also a Mesa Head .. so your view on it ??

@LucasLeCompteMusic 5 лет назад

That would work great! You could run your ax8 in the return part of the fx loop thus just using the power section for stage volume and could run the ax8 to the front of house. Running the wah and volume in front the ax8 wouldnt be an issue either.

@fredy_antony 5 лет назад

Lucas LeCompte How do you feel while recoding in a studio .. am kinda a sound guy like to capture trough mic and direct .. kinda quad tracking ..

@LucasLeCompteMusic 5 лет назад

@@fredy_antony The axe fx II and III are a little easier to work with in that studio than the ax8. II and the III can use their USB port along with the built in interface to record and track DIs. You can still do that with the ax8 but for the DIs you have to use a DI box like you would a real amp. Recording direct with the ax8 and using it's IRs is no problem though.

@fredy_antony 5 лет назад

Lucas LeCompte Got it Brother very informative Thank you

@jorgemm1000 3 года назад

Thouse Axe Fx 2, are the same thing talking about what we really need, the difference is maybe the numbers of the price !!

@jorgemm1000 3 года назад

I'ma Fractal Lover but hafta say it !!

@musicologist707 Год назад

Can the FX8 be used as a Audio Interface to record tracks in Logic Pro X?

@LucasLeCompteMusic Год назад

FX8 no it cant used as an interface.

@TheRideWithRoland 3 года назад

Good video, thanks :)

@Fallingoverbackwards 4 года назад

Loved this video

@DarinZane 2 года назад

Just bought an Axe Fx 2 for 900 in 2021 did I make a bad decision?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

No! That is an awesome deal!

@YesuAiNimen 3 года назад

Just bought my Ultra this year. A few tweaks on a few presets and it's all I need. Sounds great

@BagusWibisono 3 года назад

the Ultra still has a great sound? in 2020?

@YesuAiNimen 3 года назад

@@BagusWibisono why wouldn't it?

@bigchiefsmackaho387 3 года назад

@@BagusWibisono yeah, its weird, its almost like a newer unit coming out doesnt affect the older units sounds at all.

@rogerbrown5016 3 года назад

Would you recommend using the ultra in the effects loop of tube amp or not! Thanks! Really appreciate it!!

@YesuAiNimen 3 года назад

@@rogerbrown5016 I haven't tried that yet. I actually just play at home. I am a fulltime caregiver so I don't even own an amp due to space and noise concerns.

@GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

Now if Fractal provided customer support and did not make us wait forever on new product launches like the infinite delay in getting an FM3 that would be nice.

@seanmackay6739 4 года назад

Hey I remember you from the WG group

@radekbekielermusic 4 года назад

Thanks for all the knowledge. I'm new to that brand and You provide us with lots of info. The only thing to Your video.. Try to treat Your room acoustically, cause the reverb in Your voice makes it very unpleasant to listen especially together with this crazy music in the background.. Best regards

@thomasdrx90 2 года назад

At 1:05 you spoke about the difference between the ultra and the ultra what? (Sorry, i understood "ultra badge"...)

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

Standard and the ultra. There one only one ultra. Ultra is basically a axe fx I mark II

@thomasdrx90 2 года назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic okay thanks

@gordontubbs 4 года назад

So is the consensus that the AX8 is sort of the best all-rounder because it's better than the 1st gen stuff but not as expensive as the 3rd gen stuff?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

For a floorboard unit yes. If you dont need anything the two does, the ax8 is great

@Wagoo 4 года назад

thanks mang

@B2Rockin 4 года назад

Do the Axe FXII's and FXIII all use the same software/UI for building presets/scenes etc. on the computer?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

Axe Edit is used on both the Axe fx II and III, though axe edit III is made for the III. Both softwares are free and look and feel about the same.

@B2Rockin 4 года назад

Lucas LeCompte thank you!! Also wanted to ask, is there any disadvantage to starting with an Axe Fxii at this point with the recent announcement there will be no more updates to the firmware/no longer being supported? The unit won’t stop working over time correct? And you should still be able to continue downloading and sharing patches, etc. right?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

@@B2Rockin The Axe Fx II Units will be fine and you can still download/share patches on axe change. If you find an axe fx II for a nice deal then def get it! It is worth it!

@B2Rockin 4 года назад

Lucas LeCompte many thanks man! Definitely considering it! You’ve been a huge help! Cheers!!

@zymon. 2 года назад

wait, I can't use my ultra to record in my DAW?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

You can. Why do you think you cant?

@markslist1542 3 года назад

Thanks.

@nathanielmartinez8599 3 года назад

Can you do this with the helix

@LucasLeCompteMusic 3 года назад

That is a great idea! I will start working on it!

@terrydactylspontaneous2596 3 года назад

The standard didn’t have a headphones input.

@dan_perry 4 года назад

I'm just happy that Fractal did away with the 1995 era interface.

@BFHPET 2 года назад

hi how is the spec on the axe fx 3? is it a i9 4 core or something like that

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

The axe FX uses a texas Instrument DSP chip. It isn't like a normal computer CPU. The power in the axe 3 is plenty tbh.

@BFHPET 2 года назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic and the ram is so low?

@BFHPET 2 года назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic so there is zero lag at all when switching patches and navigate and adjust parameters cause i cant stand lag

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 года назад

Ram is fine on the axe 3.

@BFHPET 2 года назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic how about cpu

@johnpauldeguzman823 4 года назад

Am I still updated if buy an AX8 in 2020?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 года назад

The ax8 is still a great floorboard option. I don't exactly know how many more updates it will get being that the FM3 is due to come out soon.

@alangil40 10 месяцев назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic Hi, Thanks for the video. I am having trouble finding this out, but can the AX8 be plugged directly into powered studio monitors like the Axe FX II can so you can use it without an amp? Because the FX8 could not I don't think.

@LucasLeCompteMusic 10 месяцев назад

@@alangil40 yeah the AX8 can plug into speakers or monitors as long as they are powered.

@alangil40 10 месяцев назад

@@LucasLeCompteMusic Thanks!

@rogerbrown5016 3 года назад

Can't afford anything but ultra 600.00 , gonna run it to effects loop on tube amp any comments would be a big help! Thanks

@LucasLeCompteMusic 3 года назад

Look up the 4 cable method for connecting it to an amp. That is the best way to do it.

@Firewalkwithme_deux 4 года назад

Great video! Only 1 critique- it’s always dB, never dB’s.

@johnblume4500 3 года назад

I'd love to get either the Helix or Axe-Fx III Mk.2, but I'm concerned that as soon as I do they will come out with the next version.

@bigchiefsmackaho387 3 года назад

So? A new version being out isnt going to make either of those units sound worse. If it sounds good now, itll sound good in 20 years. Just bite the bullet and get one if you really want one. They are similarly powered and offer very similar options. It comes down to which brand name you prefer having on your gear.

@chrischris7180 3 года назад

Better go Axe fx 2 then helix.

@StuffBudDuz 9 месяцев назад

Ditch the background music. Super distracting. We're musicians, remember. So, for us, hearing that while you're talking is like hearing two people talk at the same time.

@LucasLeCompteMusic 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip! I havent used background music pretty much since I made this video.