Fractal Audio AX8 | Sound Test

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I usually tend to stick to 3 main sounds on my AxeFx2:
1) an ultra-clean tone with no breakup at all
2) a crunch tone for classic rock/bluesy type stuff
3) a full on, balls to the wall, Marshall-flavored hi-gain tone
I literally dialed these sounds in on my new AX8 in less than an hour, so damn intuitive. I wanted to stick to factory cabs for these so what you hear is 100% AX8 going straight into a Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 and into Cubase, no post processing.
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[@davidegiancane]

Today I bought this unit from the used market. I was a Line6 pod user...I will never go back! Fractal all life long ❤️

[@rolibrother]

Finally someone who can introduce the gear as well as knows how to play the guitar. Rare pairing :)

[@DannyBrooks1]

And no talking too!

[@alanbaharani9612]

agree 100%

[@guitarzarfun]

Good tone absolutely requires good playing.

[@ENGL555]

Rocco is awesome. Sings great as well.

[@PauloRomaoZorba]

Youre probably the best ax8 tones ive ever seen in youtube, congratis. Your playing is outstanding as well.

[@2600hz]

This is seriously one of my favorite videos on the internet. The tones that this machine can make along with Rocco's skill is a match made in heaven! I've always been a fan of Fractal's gear. It's a shame they can't keep up with demand right now. I think I really want the FM3 and added myself to the wait list.

[@backslash68]

Man, you have basically played the encyclopedia of pop metal hits between 1984 and 1988, and did a great job too!

[@wizaxed]

Killer playing. Love the 80's metal!! Great tones bro!

[@WILLIEBUDDA123]

I bought an AX8 because of this video. Thank you sir.

[@StayHomeEatGreat]

Still enjoying the AX8? I have people telling me it lacks CPU power and Helix is where it's at. I'd like a fractal. I just don't know..

[@WILLIEBUDDA123]

@@StayHomeEatGreat Hi Steve. It might be lacking CPU power depending on your needs. I'm mostly using it for live work and while there is a learning curve, I'm getting excellent results. I'm very happy right now!

[@StayHomeEatGreat]

@@WILLIEBUDDA123 Thanks!

[@jreagle58]

Seeing your comment is one of the newer ones can I ask about whether there's much gap between switching from one preset to another mid song?

[@warrendavis9834]

That Yankeee Rose descending run got me... legit screamed. Great playing! 5:00

[@quickce]

I've been looking at this unit for a bit now. I think this video just convinced me to buy it. Well done man! Fractal should pay you for this .....

[@timh4369]

Thank God the ax8 sounds great. You did a fantastic job with this. Guitar in tune check, levels are good check, ideas organized well and no stupid noodling check. Two thumbs up!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

dang, you have some of the best tones on youtube.

[@chreld]

Your playing is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@MetalloAlkalino]

Love the 80's mode.... the choice of the same solo came instantly to my mind /m/ Those patches sound really good

[@glennnmurphy]

Flawless playing and kick ass Ax8

[@CammedFox]

The "Yankee Rose" tone (fucking nailed it btw) literally sold me on an Ax8 dude. Best demo I've seen! Monster playing too

[@AlLeclair]

wow thats the sound

[@rupdeeppaul]

Your Guitar playing efficiency can make anything sound super amazing. I came here for AX8 demo, but I'm amazed by your guitar playing......♥️🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@SFBGuitar]

Sounds awesome!! It just went from the AX8 to the AX80s. ;)

[@RoccoPezzin]

I know I just can't help it hahaha thanks man!

[@caseyartus4557]

PixxyLixxx what's the ax8os??

[@landon.cunningham]

Your turn to get one and showcase @PixxyLixxx

[@Xplora213]

Fucking awesome 80s licks

[@shea_o_keith]

Nice to hear someone play something else besides “djent” on a unit like this.

[@joelwenger921]

Absolutely insane playing! Very nice demo indeed man. Truely showcasing the capabilities of this unit - thx

[@bradleyvest6876]

Digging those Def Leppard licks! They’re my all time favorite.

[@levi7187]

Thanx for taking the time to share the sounds on this unit, been interested in this unit for a while looks like I will be getting one after watching your video...

[@guitarjunkie7124]

Probably the best KZbin video I’ve ever watched/listened to. Incredible playing, and oh btw the AX8 is pretty good too

[@arnoldr1746]

That tone at 02:53 is amazing

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

My kind of review! , all sound no bullshit talks for ages. I'm thinking of buying one and this help me a lot

[@Koneriasurasen]

Killer tones from the fractal and your fingers Rocco!

[@udamann88]

You are a fantastic player & your AX8 tones some of the best around!!!! Peace! X-Mann

[@flemminghedemann9672]

yahoo, that john sykes vibrato at the end, love it, thanks man.

[@VincenzoAvallone]

sti suoni si mixano da soli porca SSL! complimentoni come sempre :D

[@jorgemm1000]

To my humble taste, AX8 and Fractal is the Best (King)

[@IronSweep]

Man I totally forgot the fractal and focussed on your amazing play !!

[@DannyELoi]

Hi Rocco (where ever you are on the planet), I kind of forgot how much I love all those tunes you played for the demo and you played them really well, such a fine guitarist. Now I really want to look into one of those Fractals. Keep up the great playing!!!

[@kasnitch]

I have never gotten to play on gear with such good tone . It must be amazing and then some . great playing and feel as always Rocco.

[@RoccoPezzin]

thanks man! it is very inspiring to say the least

[@roba1899]

God is this some of the best tones with solid playing I've seen here on KZbin .. great work!

[@43loudman]

like the others have stated, YOU know how to PLAY the GUITAR, the demos are frickin EXCELLENT, thank you,.. please share more,...

[@markclinebell7671]

Rocco....I just subscribed. Finally someone who can play all styles and show how the effects sound musically. 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@CameronCooper]

Sounds killer man!!

[@gottfriedbrux]

Nicely done man! Love how you went from Dokken to Def Leppard to Whitesnake and others in between! 😊 Nice tones! Great playing!

[@francescolesi]

You played most of my fav songs, I’ll buy an AX8 Just beacuse of this video 🔝🥇😍

[@naxxonavarro7253]

3:28 the most eargasmic bend i've ever heard in my entier life

[@MaevisNoir]

TRUE

[@williyG70]

Man, if you live in Mexico, I will definitely hire you to teach me all this 80s songs you play so beautifully

[@mariorojas3724]

Man you play and sound awsome!!!!! Thanks for the demo

[@andreil1234]

Super nice demo, awesome playing and choice of riffs.

[@johnc7801]

Great playing. Nice job on the Steve Stevens!!!

[@jonwyatt4936]

Man, your playing is GREAT!!!

[@ZeNeonKnight]

Great selection of songs!

[@WhiteNoiseStudio86]

As if I wasn't sold on the ax8 already! Killer whitesnake riffage and the darkness riff was on point af!

[@SVTSteve]

brilliant playing!

[@AirDealerGuitar]

Porca eva! Che suoni... Quelli che mi han colpiti di più sono il clean sui Dokken (è identico cavolo), il neck sul plexi, la parte in cui suoni Billy Idol (anche quella, ad occhi chiusi avrei detto che era la traccia del disco isolata). Per l'originalità, la floydata a 4.47 vince un premio tutto suo ;) Complimenti per l'acquisto! :)

[@RoccoPezzin]

Air Dealer grazie Lorenzo!

[@MrSleepyj85]

That clean tone is perfect man well done! Still trying to get mine dialed in

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

Dayum..... sweet tones man... and awesome playing.

[@StephenDuros]

Wow man, great playing!

[@anthursan]

00:14 Dokken - Dream Warriors ( Pesadilla en la calle Elm) 0:41 Marcello Vestry - Gone

[@jwgreene86]

PLEASE upload these patches to the Exchange...sounds amazing!

[@D-8-Tone2]

Really nice job. Well done. Perfect demonstration and my favorite songs are played... 😊👏👍

[@brianstegall7941]

Great as Always RocKo!

[@JarickL]

I like your use of chorus + enhance to a similar effect as pitch detune with a simpler layout. I've always wanted chorus and pitch on the same patches without using up all the DSP. Totally stealing that!

[@Gogeta2oo2]

you sir, are a fckn awesome guitar player

[@gerrymcfarlane2615]

Excellent playing and sound demo. Bravo.

[@bigguns1965]

Great tones coming from the Fractal and cool song selection and playing bro!

[@Wildart2]

Loved what you did with Rebel Yell

[@micasgutierrezhernandez4931]

Congratulacions!!!! I’love 80’s sounds

[@EricJamesVideo]

Nice playing and tones, great job!

[@kriszrocks]

Love the tones and your song choices!! :D

[@Cantstandtherock]

Snuck in some Dream Theater!! Awesome dude!

[@tel5690]

freaking love the tones and 80's songs...Rocco🤘🤘🤘🤘....fractal all the way..

[@patrikfekete2nd]

OMG!!! Awesome tones!!!! Really good video, keep it up! :))

[@pierretombale3745]

i love the way how the effects section fill the space. the stéreo imaging appears to be very wide, chewy, and Cristalin

[@masumwahid9602]

Dream warrior by dokken , is this love ?.nothin else matters, hysteria , foxy lady . All my favourites

[@pavlobutorin]

Awesome sounds, awesome playing! Thanks a lot for inspiration!

[@kaancetinkaya4]

Dream Warriors, Rebel Yell.. Nice to hear 80's. Great test, thank you so much.

[@Thelearner1000]

Fantastic job 👍👌🎸

[@TheOzzburn1]

Awesome playing man, sounds great.!

[@johnreid2962]

Super-tasteful playing!

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Ottimo! The Dokken covers took me here and your a fantastic player. Much respect. New subscriber as well. Keep those deep sounds coming.

[@fretboardchronicles]

Mad skills!!! Beautiful playing.

[@bogg4n]

Great playing and tones!

[@victoryatallcost]

You are such a great player! Im downloading these presets thanks for sharing!

[@rossfordcrue9642]

Great playing.🙏

[@231danman]

Killer playing man

[@epicvsfvror]

Bravissimo Rocco, grande chitarrista e suoni molto bello!!!!

[@leonisalpha4537]

Sweet sounds and sweet playing. Well done sir 👏😉

[@bullcrapitis]

Great playing!

[@donatopiarulli3304]

Un video che fa sentire realmente come suona questa macchina! Complimenti!

[@hairilanuar5808]

The best compact demo ever

[@danielefontanella127]

best sounds ever

[@heliobluesrock]

Mother. Of. GOD! Sounds AWESOME!

[@exequielranalletta2333]

Yankee rose... yeahhhh

[@themarcosjunior93]

FUCKING AWESOME!!!! ALL SOUNDS IS SO INSANE... :O

[@caryverhalen]

Great demo for this board.

[@GuitarManiaytofficial]

Grande Rocco sei sempre il meglio.

[@jasonroberts718]

Choice 👌. I’m definitely debating if the Boss GT-1000 can really deliver compatible tones, Ax8 really sounded great on the friedman amps. I’m going to give the GT-1000 a few more days of review but the authenticity of that breakup was impressive definitely next level tone Top Shelf👌

[@jorgemauriciomercado288]

Wich one did you go for ??

[@BluesGetOrigin]

So did you make the switch? I’ve got the GT-1000 and thinking about it too

[@jasonroberts718]

@@BluesGetOrigin no I picked up a boss katana artist instead pretty much the same minus a things but you gain the new age speaker that you really need to take advantage of the new dist and to be able to get those new sounds especially if you’re tuning below 440

[@jasonroberts718]

@@BluesGetOrigin no i got the artist kantana the pedal can’t mess with katana artist plus u will need that new speaker to handle the hot channels i have a channel so hot i have to keep it at .05 on the watts because it’s crunch will bottom out speaker but perfect for recording at low levels for high level you should go after the boss half stack with the new speakers and that boss head thats solid state it’s not the katana its the other 1 it’s like a 1500 head but it’s got the dist off the new stuff so im sure its going to be 1 of the biggest flame 🔥 throwers on market id say you could go tour with it and play pantera with a little more fire than dimebag had

[@MrPrase]

awesome playing, man!

[@dadude7]

Uhhhh niiice!!!! Phenomenal. You’re awesome.

[@schlagdog]

Awesome demo.

[@jnanceguitar]

that Whitesnake was sooooooo on point bro

[@Bijando]

Very nice processor and nice playing

[@lucau7486]

great playing!!! Rocco rules..and excellent sounds. I bought an Ax8 (not new..) but now i have to learn how to use it, not so easy to understand

[@TheJoecoool]

Nothings beat Fractal Audio System 💪

[@ahmedrashed78]

excellent review!

[@FugalBaboon]

DAMN THAT WAS GREAT

[@HardRockHeavyMetal]

Wow! very nice skills!