Peter Autschbach explains the Axe Fx by Fractal Audio

[@nojyeloot]

This video is my go-to promotion I send people when I begin to explain the pure genius that AxeFX is. Peter, you're awesome.

[@BettchersGuitar]

That is the most pure tone I've heard in a long time. Great job bro. You've convinced me to buy one :)

[@lakeguild]

Excellent demonstration, Peter. And great guitar playing. Thanks very much for posting.

[@ShredMiyagi]

This is the best axe fx demonstration I've seen. I'm sold- the tone diversity+quality is unparalleled. All I've been hearing are prog / metal videos so I couldnt get a good read. Thanks!

[@aninstrumentalvision]

Excellent demo. And your set up looks very efficient and small. Love it!

[@duskcrawler]

Beyond impressive demonstration of what looks like a super amazing unit. I'm not sure where to get one, but if I ever get my hands on this, I know that I will enjoy this unit.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hi Peter, richtig geiles Video und super Sounds. Du hast mich bekehrt ;) LG, Frank

[@adam872]

I haven't had gear lust for a very long time, but bloody hell I have it now. This is the most amazing guitar effects processor I've heard since hearing an Eventide H3000 for the first time.

[@AutschbachPeter]

Thanks. For this sound (not a preset) I'm using the power-amp simulation of the Axe-Fx for a bit of distortion. Bridge-and middle PU on the guitar - that's it.

[@drkam6]

Great demo! The Holdsworth examples were AWESOME!

[@hrp66]

Great demo Peter! Sounds are top notch but is it really so simple to achieve such great tones with AXE-FX? Do you think a EL34 Power Amplifier will be a good match or a rounder 6L6 type would be better? I have two 4x12 cabs with X pattern Greenback '25 e G12H heritage series. Thanks, Nick

[@AutschbachPeter]

@wowspare No, there's an amp needed. It can be a power amp or a guitar amp. The unit is not equipped with a power amp.

[@spectorkid31]

Oh my goodness. 1:32 Sexiest thing I have pretty much ever heard on clean guitar. Tone and chords combine!

[@voodoochild0403]

Excellent demo! You really showed the huge range of tones this unit can handle. I do have a question though, I see in the vid you are running the Axe-FX into a Marshall power amp and as explained into two 1x12 cabs. Is it also possible to run the Axe-FX with active monitor loudspeakers without an amplifier in between?

[@AutschbachPeter]

Hi commonlanguage, have you tried the Axe-Fx with a power amp and real guitar speakers and the cab simulation turned off? This makes a huge difference in feel. And it's very rewarding to spend some time optimizing your custom sounds. It might take a while but - as you can hear - it sounds good!

[@ZenturaAudio]

Great Video Dude!!! very interesting, informative, well laid out, and loved your Holdsworth playing!

[@Siah2000]

sorry I'm new to the whole rack thingy, but would it be possible to combined this processor, with a normal tube amp? I'm very much happy with the tone I create off my 6506+, but combining it with this thing, so I can have my very own signature sound would be amazing. Would it be possible? or over the top? Thanks man. Excellent video! I'm totally researching this bad boy out right now.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@bonuzround I think it is, it has better reverb sounds and you can add more effects at a time. But it depends on what you want to do with the unit. The standard amp and cab sounds are exactly the same...

[@whoopgnash]

best demo out there, nice job man! thanks!!! thinking of getting one...

[@AutschbachPeter]

@EnveBeats NEVER EVER would I dare to question your BELIEF. This is a demonstration of part of what the unit can do. Personally I experienced that tube amps sound different each and every day you turn the power on. I decided to rather play an amp that I can trust because it reproduces what I want, no matter if the weather changes.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@seandog1234 No, you don't necessarily need a power amp. Plug the Axe-Fx into your stereo or whatever device, fullrange or not.

[@cfmetal]

@roadifier Thank you! now, can any poweramp connect to my marshall cabinet? Or must I be specific about that? I'm looking at the Crown XLS1000 DriveCore Series Power Amp. I'm not sure if this will do.

[@cast390]

That was a great demo thanks for your insight!

[@wannabehendrix]

Well done Peter! Thank you very much

[@Zalu617]

Very nice tone & playing I love the jazz tone at 2:37!

[@AutschbachPeter]

@lazur1 There's no power amp in the unit. So you can plug it into the P.A. or use active speakers or use a power amp and speakers.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@Snownote I really don't remember. I sold the cabinets because the Axe-Fx speaker sims became better and better. Now I play the Axe-Fx directly into the board or I use 2 AER Acousticubes. Sounds awesome. See my new video "Axe-Fx & MFC101 English Demo 2010 by Peter Autschbach"

[@gunshow86de]

Your point is well taken. I think most guitarists are quite happy with a nice amp, like a 6505, and a few pedals. I should clarify "boutique." I meant to say things like ENGL, Orange, VHT or Bogner type amps. I guess high-end production amps would have been a better description. You should read over the manual on Fractal Audio's website. This is a good video, but he doesn't even scratch the surface of what you can do with an Axe Fx.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@Siah2000 yes, it's possible to just use the Axe-Fx as multiple effects device. Check it out...

[@AutschbachPeter]

@jocheluich Cab sim was turned off. A few weeks ago I got a pair of Atomic Reactors. Because they are full range, I turned the cab sims on. Sounds great. I will post another video with that sound.

[@AutschbachPeter]

You can do that by setting up a delay with your desired time on a second layer and put reverb on it.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@schecter707 It has to be an active cab because the Axe-Fx doesn't have a built-in Poweramp.

[@sincitymusic]

I love the glasses. Its totally 80's..! and Great sound!

[@vanderbilly]

Very nice playing!

[@phatbirdy3689]

Your guitar is EFFING EPIC!!! I want one!! Oh and the amp and effects too =]

[@AutschbachPeter]

@allanjenny I'm using an old Yamaha FC9 for volume control while I'm waiting for the Fractal Board to be available one day...

[@haniakmusic]

Thank you for the great review!!

[@courtcomposer]

Thanx man. I loved your review and your playing!

[@RLeem7b5]

that jazz setting melted my face

[@reverbrules]

Hi Peter,Excellent playing and video ! But can the AXE-FX do surf music like Dick Dale ? Thanks and keep up the good work !

[@akaboo69]

@HotImprovisor where do i find one of these man sounds excelent

[@AutschbachPeter]

Very good! You have to enable the speaker simulation, choose a cabinet that matches your taste and play directly into the PA. Many players do it like this, I still use the sound of my speakers cause I got used to it.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@cbastriani These are some chords that I use in my song "P's Tune". With open strings. People keep asking, so here's what it is (frets from low to high): 0 11 11 11 12 11, 099 9 10 9, x06600, x04504, 4x4302, 2x4302, 7x7600, 7x7544, 0 11 11 11 12 11. x means muted string. Have fun!

[@AutschbachPeter]

Hi Nick, yes, it's easy and simple! I just tried a big 6L6 valve power amp and I like my EL 34 better. It's more "in the face". It sounds a little harder than the 6L6 but it fits my playing well. And it's very small and light. But this is just my personal taste, I guess a lot of people (if not most) like the 6L6 better.

[@blakedoingthings]

I'm curious though, I haven't seen anyone do any patch changes in the middle of playing, is their some type of lag when switching tones? On an amp if you hit the channel switch it immediately will be on the other channel, does the axe fx have any noticeable delay when switching tones like some lesser guitar processing units?

[@KKrystof]

IS the Ultra controlable via footswitch?....can you switch betweene patches via footswitch?.....Great vid.

[@jnh73]

If you want to run it through speakers, you'll need either a power amp and a cabinet or a powered PA speaker/monitor. You could also just go direct into the PA or recording console and monitor the sound that way.

[@Giogiogio4]

What people just dont seem to understand is that the Axe Fx while sounds amazing Live, Also pulls it's weight in the studio as well. Thats the difference. it's not just another Amp sim, its a real piece of studio equipment. Sounds amazing directly put into the mix without having to Mic and do everything, And It sounds great mic'ed lol. Whats the differance btween a 2k PC and a 500 dollar one? They both surf the web but it's what you need it for.

[@jocheluich]

Hi Pete... When using the AxeFx with your EVM12L's do you use the cab sims or turned them off? I am debating between a pair of EVM12L or a FR cab

[@AutschbachPeter]

@UnchainTheNight1 No, you can freely route the signal and leave amps out.

[@roadifier]

@rickyjshiznit yes, If your amp has a series FX loop, you can run the preamp out into the fx return of the loop. but your amp has to have a series loop for this to work. Don't try to run the preamp into the front of the amp, It wont sound so good, since it is running one preamp into another. Hope this helps :)

[@SufferDYT]

@roadifier so it wouldnt damage my amp to have nothing plugged into the send of the fx loop but have axe fx going into the return?

[@AutschbachPeter]

@leehamX3 This is the ending of my guitar instrumental "Fairy Tale" which I usually play in the key of E, here it's in Eb. Search for my last name and "Fairy Tale" and you can see three versions (all in the key of E). The score and Tab can be found in the book "On Stage".

[@crx1vtec]

Grat unit, great playing, great video!!! Thanks

[@SufferDYT]

@roadifier is there a way of running it into the power amp of another head?

[@brymacbluesband]

am impressed..am going to buy one now..thanks..

[@lavemange77]

Thank you, Hotlmprovisor!

[@thekingchilli]

I haven't had a go of one of these things yet, they look very impressive, but I heard a guy playing one in a shop and I have seen a few videos and I have to get one thing straight "nothing will ever replace a proper tube amp in sound...nothing" I have tried all these gizmo's and they all remind me of my old Zoom 505.

[@cfmetal]

Can I plug this directly into my marshall cabinet and use it as a head? And will it go loud? Please tell me! This is the only thing that is stopping me from getting it

[@AutschbachPeter]

@guitarinsteve check back soon, there's more to come in october. With a description of the new fractal board MFC 101.

[@rale89]

Can i connect it to my fender frontman r25 and play trough it?

[@schecter707]

@HotImprovisor do you even need a head or can you hook up the axe fx straight to a cab?

[@lazur1]

I'm still not sure of one thing: Is this -all- I need,(aside from speakers), to play live, no power amp? If so, how powerful is it ?

[@UnchainTheNight1]

i am blown away by the effects but i dont want fake distortion do i have to use an amp model?

[@AutschbachPeter]

@TurdFurgusonABF No, the MFC101 pedal is not included in the price.

[@daveesco1]

Librarian lady was wearing your glasses. Rock on!

[@roadifier]

@cfmetal No, You will need to buy a power amp to run this into a cab. it goes Preamp (axe FX) ---->Poweramp--->cab

[@Swagaroni]

Getting mine tomorrow. Cant fuckin wait.

[@ladicius]

so does that thing plug into my (amp) head, directly into the cab, just into a computer...? i'm pretty unfamiliar with this thing. i can't really tell how you have it hooked up.

[@AutschbachPeter]

I think The Axe-Fx can reproduce every sound you're looking for. I didn't try surf music but I'm sure it's possible.

[@meatballllll]

So can I use a Volume Pedal to control Wah and Whammy and any other effects?

[@jared_s2]

he does too......there is a video that is somewhat recent from him at a clinic with good sound and video that it looks like he was using this.........................it sounded JUST like his mesa setup from that short andromeda vid where he is tracking...

[@CAGED1702]

Nice one :-) Very convincing, man. And I like the sound of your cuntz guitar - just for info: Seymour Duncan's JB is NOT a Jeff Beck pick up, but means "jazz & blues", since Jeff Beck is a Fender endorser and has never ever played with SD pick ups...cheers..!

[@jeffdisario]

hello...do i need to use a power amp or it's possible to connect it directly into a cab? thanx

[@AutschbachPeter]

@VIIZEROIIV it's the chord progression of an acoustic guitar solo piece of mine called "Fairy Tale". It's on KZbin. And the TAB is in my book "On Stage".

[@corbin1bleu1fan123]

i have a question. if i buy the axe fx, what else should i have to buy to get the best sound if i want to hook it into my laptop?

[@VampolkaXL]

Are you able to plug this into a marshall jcm 2000 say? Or would this colour the tone form the amp too much?

[@Doomzdayxx]

@shreddernuo I have sold the 2101 now. But that thing is still awesome and was way ahead of it's time. But man, the ax fx? SICK!

[@luciopooh]

hi, but you use Amp or Pa in this video? in amp is better in the return or front?

[@jamiesea]

Are the patches you used in this video stock patches that come with the Axe FX Ultra? Thanks!

[@BaritonePapi]

Does this come with any pedals to switch back and forth sounds?

[@dlowrie290]

I think this is a really cool piece of gear. I can definitely see how this thing would be great in a professional studio. I can't justify the price personally. My rig sounds exactly how I want it to without effects and I use that as the base of my tone so when I do add what few effects I have, it just compliments the already pleasing tone and I do that for a whole lot less than what the axe-fx costs. But, if I wanted to play with a bunch of amps and weird effects all the time, I would get this.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@JoelRorsethOfficial Thanks, it's the chord progression of an acoustic guitar solo piece of mine called "Fairy Tale". It's on KZbin.

[@Morain42]

I NEED ONE OF THESES! how much do they go for?

[@5urg3x]

This is great, but uber expensive Does it have USB audio out (or firewire) with ASIO drivers?

[@cbastriani]

what was that you played at the 1:25 with the volume swells?

[@5amuu]

2:20 allan holdsworth - devil take the hindmost!! please tell me where you got the notes from !

[@dlowrie290]

Yeah I understood you when you said boutique and I think that is a very good argument for the Axe-FX. I am actually VERY impressed with the fractal product line and they do reproduce a ton of boutique amps almost perfectly. I guess I am arguing from more of a live rig/touring POV. I am just one of those people who don't think there is such thing as bad tone just the right or wrong tone.

[@AutschbachPeter]

@MattWilson02 Hi Matt, I think I did the kneeslapping accidentally while concentrating on what I wanted to say next. Yes, it looks weird and I didn't do it in my last videos. Check out my new English AxeFx Video (see video response). No more kneeslapping ;-)

[@AutschbachPeter]

@ShredMiyagi Thanks! You might want to check out my new Axe-Fx-Demo (still in German, I'm working on the English version). But I'm not talking when I'm showing how it sounds... Search for "Axe-Fx & MFC101 Demo 2010 von Peter Autschbach"

[@anotherbedroomguitarist]

Loving the Holdsworth stuff, great playing. Now if only I could afford one...

[@AutschbachPeter]

@kage6565 That means "Tube power amp". Like the Marshall 20/20 stereo Power amp that I'm using for the video (golden device on the bottom of the rack). Check my new video where I'm using the active tube "atomic reactor" cabs.

[@Dudujjsjwjdudjjejwuduujr]

so what should i get people, The Axe fx ultra or the Digidesign eleven rack?

[@toxicity28]

i love how you have that facial expression of "FUCK YEAH" when you started playing metal fatigue

[@hotlion81]

I love how the one amp model is called "Sold 100"

[@Kompei]

good question, anyone know if there's a pedal with it to switch between differents sounds?

[@Adventrium]

@bonuzround The main advantages of the ULTRA (as far as I'm concerned) are the synth sounds which might be fun to play around with and the on board compressor. For my money, those are the only things I would have liked from the ULTRA so I went with the standard and it's brilliant. There's no way you'd need the added processing speed of the UTRA (which I would assume accounts for most of its higher price tag).

[@westernfilet]

Other than the Axe-fx, what do u have in your rack?

[@64wy4x8s]

hey i wanna ask a question to everyone... PLEEEEASE answer. so... in order to use this thing, all you need is a speaker cabinet, a guitar, and this preamp unit?

[@roadifier]

@rickyjshiznit it wouldn't damage your amp. I use this method with some of my amps and it works perfectly.