Great vid, my dude. I've had an Axe-FX II for SEVEN YEARS...to celebrate, I ordered a shiny new Axe-FX III Mk2 Turbo that should be here in a few days. Been doing some homework in anticipation and it's actually quite a bit more "full featured" than the 2. To be expected, I suppose. Can't wait to play around with reamping! They made it SUPER easy on the 3!! Keep rockin'. 🤘
Thanks for making such an insightful video. I’ve been using Studio One and AXE FX III for a while now…but I learned quite a few things from your video. Thank you!!
I've been recording with my AF3 into Logic successfully for a while now.. but have not been recording a dry signal as I know I probably should (i.e. best practices) so your video encourages me to do just that.. the re-amping possibilities are SO convenient when you use your FAS device as an audio interface.. and I'll create these routings as part of a Logic template.. thanks!
Good stuff! Thanks for putting this together. I was curious what happens if your daw is set to 44.1 and we record at the fixed 48k sample rate in the AxeFX.
If you are just capturing the audio signals from the Axe output (i.e. you have analog cables from the Axe to an interface) then it would be fine. If you are using the digital I/O (USB, SPDIF) then you'll want your DAW session in 48k. FWIW I have everything in my home studio set at 48K
thanks.. I understand that the DI signal will be much weaker, but when I try this in logic, it’s usually only around -35db .. while yes, the fully processed signal has the right volume in the end, I still somehow have the feeling that it should be a bit higher (but I guess the strength of the DI signal doesn’t matter that much anyways, as this just means I have a lot of headroom that I can play with for reamping?)
Newb question. If I play at home would a good set up be fm3 and studio monitors. The fm3 could function as my AI as well and I could play right at my desk?
Hi Matthew, i’ve run you routing on axe fx3 and studio one but the cab block has no processing since it engage, i try to bypass and engage but nothing happened, just amp block without cab sound, could you help me? Thanks
Will I be able to still monitor the effects im using on my tracks? Also, Thank you. I really appreciate this. I also use Studio One and when I first got my FM3 there really weren't any helpful instructions on how to set it up in that particular DAW
Sure thing! Yes, you can. Specifically, are you asking about effects from the FM3 or effects on tracks in S1? Its still yes both ways- just requires some different things.
@@mathew_dale sorry, I guess I'm asking about monitoring and wet track in my DAW. Being able to hear a vst effect processing my audio from the FM3 in my DAW while playing. Just as it would work with other audio interfaces.
@@richardspillers6282 Yep. You'll just need to use "input monitoring" as opposed to monitoring straight from the Fractal. I'd add Out 2 to the grid and use your track source from that, enable input monitoring on the track, and bypass Out 1 on the grid so you are only hearing audio from the DAW.
You certainly could. I prefer two mono channels for the flexibility- if I don't want to necessarily hard pan each guitar track, set up a wet/dry routing, or quickly choose between two different IRs (that I typically set up in my presets) for a preferred mono track.
There's some basic stuff you're breezing over. When you plug the USB cable from the FM3 into the computer and send the signal to your DAW, what are you hearing and how? For example, I tell my computer that the signal is coming from the FM3, and the output should go to the computer's built-in speakers. The DAW's input meters indicate that it's hearing the signal, but I'm hearing nothing. Nothing is coming out of the internal speakers. Where am I going wrong?
Can FM-3 sum and allow monitoring of previously recorded tracks in DAW (pro tools) and then permit overdubbing guitar thru fm-3? Video only has FM-3 tracks. Thanks.
Is it possible to record Dry signal from output 1, wet from output 2 reverb and from output 3 wet only delay. I mean if it is possible to record delay and reverb separately?
Yes, depending on your routing and if you want your separate delay and reverb to be stereo or mono. The easy way would be using USB 5 to record the unprocessed direct sound, out1 (USB 1 or 2) for the dry amp tones, and out2 for the wet fx- delay hard panned L (USB 3) and verb hard panned R (USB4). Then set up the Axe grid to match. You can route the verb and delay in parallel to keep the signals free of the other effect.
So why would you use your "normal" audio interface? I have an Axe FX 3 and an RME Babyface. TBH I have not set up my Axe to be my audio interface. Should I make my Axe FX 3 what I monitor from?
Depends more on your computer and buffer size in your DAW than the Fractal. If I monitor from the DAW I'm usually at 6 ms. But you don't need to monitor from the Daw in a lot of cases- you can do hardware monitoring to eliminate the latency.
It's a workflow thing, If later on in the mixing process you hear things you'd like to change (gain level, try different IRs, dryer or wetter fx, etc) you can make adjustments while keeping the same performance.
I've also worked with a number of studio engineers remotely that always want a "dry" signal to use their own plugins so it's nice to build it into your workflow early.
@@mathew_dale I understand. That makes sense because the FM3 is not a plugin (where, in a plugin, you could tweak parameters after recording). So the workaround using a hardware device, like the FM3, is to also record a DI track for re-amping in case there are any parameter adjustments needed to improve the initial recorded track. Got it.
@@mathew_dale My Fractal FM3 amp modeler is arriving this week and I have a question. Currently, I have a Focusrite 2i2 audio interface connected to my PC that I was using for Neural DSP plugins in Reaper. I was able to select my Playback Device as the Focusrite where I could listen to UA-cam backing tracks in my headphones and play along with my guitar. When I replace the Focusrite and use the Fractal FM3 as my new audio interface, will I be able to select the FM3 as the Playback Device and still hear UA-cam when in headphones? Or...would I have to connect the FM3 to the Focusrite and use the Focusrite as my Playback Device?
What about setup in the FM3 device itself? I got mine set up in studio one but its clipping so freaking bad. Sounds like a amp sim without impulse response. Some kind of input gain issue. Can't figure out what it is!
Really depends on application and use. I’d hardly say that the guitar is solely a mono instrument these days with numerous uses of ping pong delays, circular delays, dual delays, etc. delay and reverb aside, using chorus, flanger, and other modulation effects often sound better in stereo. Greasy 80 pitch detuned tones are achieved in stereo. Having two IRs hardpanned can not only make your live tones more “3D” but give you more control for blending in the studio without having to reamp right away. And having separate amp tones on each channel can give you similar benefits for blending and mixing. Eric Johnson, Andy Timmons, the Edge and so many others all use stereo in their live rigs and in the studio, why not embrace it especially in a digital ecosystem where adding the second chanel is so easy.
@@mathew_dale excellent, thank you for the details. I meant the cable coming off of the guitar is mono But the output effects at the end of the chain might be stereo So just record stereo because it's easy In summary of what you said Edit: if you record stereo and Pan left or right, doesn't that defeat the purpose?
Hi Mathew I am new to AXE FX3 and tried what you showed om this video - do i have to set up other things on the DRY track? When i record all 3 tracks are the same after i recorded ? So how do I get the DRY track "DRY" :-)
Very helpful! I'm using Studio One and didn't realize I needed to add all of the inputs.
This would be a great series! More please! Thanks
will do!
Great vid, my dude. I've had an Axe-FX II for SEVEN YEARS...to celebrate, I ordered a shiny new Axe-FX III Mk2 Turbo that should be here in a few days. Been doing some homework in anticipation and it's actually quite a bit more "full featured" than the 2. To be expected, I suppose. Can't wait to play around with reamping! They made it SUPER easy on the 3!! Keep rockin'. 🤘
Congrats!
Thanks for making such an insightful video. I’ve been using Studio One and AXE FX III for a while now…but I learned quite a few things from your video. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mathew! I haven't found any other reamping tutorials that utilize the USB block - that's much more convenient.
Love the recording setup info. I use Studio One also. Thank You Matt.👍🏻
I've been recording with my AF3 into Logic successfully for a while now.. but have not been recording a dry signal as I know I probably should (i.e. best practices) so your video encourages me to do just that.. the re-amping possibilities are SO convenient when you use your FAS device as an audio interface.. and I'll create these routings as part of a Logic template.. thanks!
Sure thing. Thanks for watching!
Been searching for this video for ever. Thank you!!!!😁
Good stuff! Thanks for putting this together. I was curious what happens if your daw is set to 44.1 and we record at the fixed 48k sample rate in the AxeFX.
If you are just capturing the audio signals from the Axe output (i.e. you have analog cables from the Axe to an interface) then it would be fine. If you are using the digital I/O (USB, SPDIF) then you'll want your DAW session in 48k. FWIW I have everything in my home studio set at 48K
Awesome thanks so all this set up is just using the usb port from the FM… to the computer
Yep just going in USB to my Mac!
@@mathew_dale thanks 🙏
thanks.. I understand that the DI signal will be much weaker, but when I try this in logic, it’s usually only around -35db .. while yes, the fully processed signal has the right volume in the end, I still somehow have the feeling that it should be a bit higher (but I guess the strength of the DI signal doesn’t matter that much anyways, as this just means I have a lot of headroom that I can play with for reamping?)
Yeah as long as it’s re-amping okay having that low of a level is fine. Keep in mind that it’s just the raw signal from the pickups.
This is really cool. Thank you.
Newb question. If I play at home would a good set up be fm3 and studio monitors. The fm3 could function as my AI as well and I could play right at my desk?
Absolutly!
Hi Matthew, i’ve run you routing on axe fx3 and studio one but the cab block has no processing since it engage, i try to bypass and engage but nothing happened, just amp block without cab sound, could you help me? Thanks
Will I be able to still monitor the effects im using on my tracks?
Also, Thank you. I really appreciate this. I also use Studio One and when I first got my FM3 there really weren't any helpful instructions on how to set it up in that particular DAW
Sure thing! Yes, you can. Specifically, are you asking about effects from the FM3 or effects on tracks in S1? Its still yes both ways- just requires some different things.
@@mathew_dale sorry, I guess I'm asking about monitoring and wet track in my DAW. Being able to hear a vst effect processing my audio from the FM3 in my DAW while playing.
Just as it would work with other audio interfaces.
@@richardspillers6282 Yep. You'll just need to use "input monitoring" as opposed to monitoring straight from the Fractal. I'd add Out 2 to the grid and use your track source from that, enable input monitoring on the track, and bypass Out 1 on the grid so you are only hearing audio from the DAW.
@@mathew_dale ok cool. Well I just sent my FM3 to a friend. I just got the FM9 so I'm guessing it's still the same concept. Thank you again.
Why not change the channel mode to stereo instead of recording two monos and panning?
You certainly could. I prefer two mono channels for the flexibility- if I don't want to necessarily hard pan each guitar track, set up a wet/dry routing, or quickly choose between two different IRs (that I typically set up in my presets) for a preferred mono track.
@@mathew_dale after posting this I went off and tried it and came to the same conclusion
There's some basic stuff you're breezing over. When you plug the USB cable from the FM3 into the computer and send the signal to your DAW, what are you hearing and how? For example, I tell my computer that the signal is coming from the FM3, and the output should go to the computer's built-in speakers. The DAW's input meters indicate that it's hearing the signal, but I'm hearing nothing. Nothing is coming out of the internal speakers. Where am I going wrong?
Do you have the correct output selected on the Master bus in the DAW?
I'll probably be doing some more videos on this in the future as I've been seeing similar comments...
@@mathew_dale yes. I finally got some sound, but the latency was intolerable.
@@mathew_dale Great...I look forward to them. Most presenters assume too much knowledge is possessed by their viewers. We're not all that smart.
Hey! I’m really thinking about pulling the trigger on an AxeFX3. Do you know anything about workflow with one of these bad boys in regard to ableton?
Not terribly familiar with Ableton, but the general set up will be the same. Ableton will give you more more MIDI options for live use though.
Can FM-3 sum and allow monitoring of previously recorded tracks in DAW (pro tools) and then permit overdubbing guitar thru fm-3? Video only has FM-3 tracks. Thanks.
Yes it can!
Is it possible to record Dry signal from output 1, wet from output 2 reverb and from output 3 wet only delay. I mean if it is possible to record delay and reverb separately?
Yes, depending on your routing and if you want your separate delay and reverb to be stereo or mono. The easy way would be using USB 5 to record the unprocessed direct sound, out1 (USB 1 or 2) for the dry amp tones, and out2 for the wet fx- delay hard panned L (USB 3) and verb hard panned R (USB4). Then set up the Axe grid to match. You can route the verb and delay in parallel to keep the signals free of the other effect.
So why would you use your "normal" audio interface? I have an Axe FX 3 and an RME Babyface. TBH I have not set up my Axe to be my audio interface. Should I make my Axe FX 3 what I monitor from?
and what is the latency if you rerecord your guitar ?
Depends more on your computer and buffer size in your DAW than the Fractal. If I monitor from the DAW I'm usually at 6 ms. But you don't need to monitor from the Daw in a lot of cases- you can do hardware monitoring to eliminate the latency.
My FM3 is going to arrive next week. Do I connect it to my Focusrite 2i2 Audio Interface or just connect it direct to my PC?
Congrats! For the setup I used in this video, plug the FM3 into the computer by USB
Good tips, thanks! Maybe a dumb question but why would you reamp if you already recorded with the tone you wanted?
It's a workflow thing, If later on in the mixing process you hear things you'd like to change (gain level, try different IRs, dryer or wetter fx, etc) you can make adjustments while keeping the same performance.
I've also worked with a number of studio engineers remotely that always want a "dry" signal to use their own plugins so it's nice to build it into your workflow early.
@@mathew_dale I understand. That makes sense because the FM3 is not a plugin (where, in a plugin, you could tweak parameters after recording). So the workaround using a hardware device, like the FM3, is to also record a DI track for re-amping in case there are any parameter adjustments needed to improve the initial recorded track. Got it.
Correct!@@RayBachGuitar
@@mathew_dale My Fractal FM3 amp modeler is arriving this week and I have a question.
Currently, I have a Focusrite 2i2 audio interface connected to my PC that I was using for Neural DSP plugins in Reaper. I was able to select my Playback Device as the Focusrite where I could listen to UA-cam backing tracks in my headphones and play along with my guitar.
When I replace the Focusrite and use the Fractal FM3 as my new audio interface, will I be able to select the FM3 as the Playback Device and still hear UA-cam when in headphones?
Or...would I have to connect the FM3 to the Focusrite and use the Focusrite as my Playback Device?
What about setup in the FM3 device itself? I got mine set up in studio one but its clipping so freaking bad. Sounds like a amp sim without impulse response. Some kind of input gain issue. Can't figure out what it is!
Are you connecting the FM3 through USB?
Also, is Studio One clipping or the FM3?
@@mathew_dale yessir
@@mathew_dale studio one
Cool, I'll dig into this for tomorrow's upload...
Is the sound we are hearing coming out of studio monitors?
Yes the sound from the daw is going to the studio monitors from the FM3. When the FM3 is used as an AI the computer audio is sent through as well.
Why record in stereo at all? The instrument is mono
Really depends on application and use. I’d hardly say that the guitar is solely a mono instrument these days with numerous uses of ping pong delays, circular delays, dual delays, etc. delay and reverb aside, using chorus, flanger, and other modulation effects often sound better in stereo. Greasy 80 pitch detuned tones are achieved in stereo. Having two IRs hardpanned can not only make your live tones more “3D” but give you more control for blending in the studio without having to reamp right away. And having separate amp tones on each channel can give you similar benefits for blending and mixing. Eric Johnson, Andy Timmons, the Edge and so many others all use stereo in their live rigs and in the studio, why not embrace it especially in a digital ecosystem where adding the second chanel is so easy.
@@mathew_dale excellent, thank you for the details. I meant the cable coming off of the guitar is mono
But the output effects at the end of the chain might be stereo
So just record stereo because it's easy
In summary of what you said
Edit: if you record stereo and Pan left or right, doesn't that defeat the purpose?
I cant sit through 2 minutes of this video with that corny riff... I wanna jump out the dam window 🫠🥊
Please don't cut yourself on the broken glass...
Hi Mathew I am new to AXE FX3 and tried what you showed om this video - do i have to set up other things on the DRY track? When i record all 3 tracks are the same after i recorded ? So how do I get the DRY track "DRY" :-)
Ahhh. now i got it :-) Output war on USb7...when i put the DRY track to 1 OUT it worked :-)