Differences Between All the Fractal Audio Axe Fx Units

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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 ай бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

That Quad Chorus in the Ultra was beastly!

@johnsavchak8202 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@PeterJohnson76 3 жыл бұрын

And then we realized album matched tones dont work live

@AlbrechtProductions 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@AndreaMaccianti 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video Lucas! Very interesting! 💪

@Lidocain777 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@gabedraper7594 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@OWSJDC 4 жыл бұрын

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

@alexmetal 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video man! Thank you so much!

@polpottopg 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video man, exactly what I was after

@bobbycowdery 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

$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.

@kylekarich 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bucas, very cool!

@sloshvonrubenhoff3928 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Bucas, very cool

@solicitudeofsound 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joeblack007forever 5 жыл бұрын

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

@afterthefox7 4 жыл бұрын

I'll wait for the Axe FX IV

@dm_hater8388 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hoosierdaddy2308 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobcatt2294 3 жыл бұрын

Great overview - thumbs up.

@scotthill6406 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Well done!

@paulsanders1 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic thank you brother

@TheSason666 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your coverage from me from Ukraine!

@mariuszgach3663 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

3 is still better and gets better every firmware upgrade

@YesuAiNimen 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BagusWibisono 3 жыл бұрын

the Ultra still has a great sound? in 2020?

@YesuAiNimen 3 жыл бұрын

@@BagusWibisono why wouldn't it?

@bigchiefsmackaho387 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rogerbrown5016 3 жыл бұрын

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

@YesuAiNimen 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@blazk4935 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@Jorgestrat 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and info! Thank you!

@theders8590 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jaredy18 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jacobrowsell 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@lexloud 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@theiranxican7412 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@user-ij5ny6uc9f 2 ай бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Doomzdayxx 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@danc3746 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job!

@alienlovesecrets9379 4 жыл бұрын

(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.

@paulprice6330 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@markhoward2659 5 ай бұрын

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!

@stewiewonder2601 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Lucas!

@metallicafan7411 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tlkshowhst 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@TheRideWithRoland 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks :)

@GuitarsAndSynths 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@fredy_antony 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

Lucas LeCompte Got it Brother very informative Thank you

@seanmackay6739 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I remember you from the WG group

@radekbekielermusic 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Fallingoverbackwards 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video

@skyriderfl2435 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@gordontubbs 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@aaronmarkham4424 Жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic Жыл бұрын

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

@musicologist707 Жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic Жыл бұрын

FX8 no it cant used as an interface.

@BagusWibisono 3 жыл бұрын

if I buy the Ultra? How about you sir?

@jorgemm1000 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

I'ma Fractal Lover but hafta say it !!

@DarinZane 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 жыл бұрын

No! That is an awesome deal!

@thomasdrx90 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasdrx90 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic okay thanks

@Wagoo 4 жыл бұрын

thanks mang

@markslist1542 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@B2Rockin 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

@terrydactylspontaneous2596 4 жыл бұрын

The standard didn’t have a headphones input.

@dan_perry 4 жыл бұрын

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

@zymon. 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You can. Why do you think you cant?

@johnblume4500 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Better go Axe fx 2 then helix.

@nathanielmartinez8599 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do this with the helix

@LucasLeCompteMusic 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BFHPET 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic and the ram is so low?

@BFHPET 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LucasLeCompteMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Ram is fine on the axe 3.

@BFHPET 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic how about cpu

@johnpauldeguzman823 4 жыл бұрын

Am I still updated if buy an AX8 in 2020?

@LucasLeCompteMusic 4 жыл бұрын

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 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

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

@alangil40 10 ай бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic Thanks!

@Firewalkwithme_deux 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rogerbrown5016 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@StuffBudDuz 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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