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Introduction
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What is the Axe FX II XL?
The Axe-Fx II XL is an advanced digital preamp and multi-effects processor for guitar, bass, and other instruments.
It is As the flagship product from Fractal Audio Systems, it delivers the world’s most advanced amp modeling, plus
our best-ever effects technology with state-of-the-art algorithms of outstanding quality. It replaces amps,
speakers, effects, studio equipment, and more, with an all-in-one, end-to-end
total tone solution
in a single black
box. It is the latest hardware revision Axe-Fx II, following the Axe-Fx II Mark II, adding more preset/cab memory
and a FASLINK™ port.
Inside, a vast virtual environment allows you to build your dream rig (hundreds of them in fact). Choose from an
inventory with the best of vintage treasures and modern masterpieces. Arrange components any way you like,
limited only by your imagination and the unit’s “CPU” power. Dial in your sound using basic controls, go deeper
with optional advanced parameters, then save presets for instant recall when playing or performing. The sound is
of uncompromising quality, due both to extremely high standards of hardware design and advanced proprietary
software.
The Axe-Fx II creates great tone by paying great respect to its heritage. We’ve performed thousands of hours of
analysis of the best amps, cabs, and effects of all time, painstakingly replicating the sound and feel of the originals.
But while emulations are impressive, the Axe-Fx II goes well beyond mere “models” to become a do-it-yourself
platform, where musical creativity is free to go beyond traditional limits with unrivaled flexibility. You don’t need
to be an engineer, either; the unit is very user-friendly, especially when connected to Axe-Edit, our free companion
software product. Musicians tell us that the Axe-Fx II is inspiring and fun. Here are some highlights:
Freely Routable:
Place effects freely in any order and layout—series, parallel, or complex networks, including
feedback loops, plus external send and return at any point in the signal chain.
Totally Programmable:
Every effect has a full complement of parameters offering desired features and
tremendous range. Gone are the limits of processors with restrictive options or insufficient depth.
Extensively Controllable:
The “MODIFIER” system provides great real-time control options. You can use pedals,
switches, MIDI, or internal “Controllers” to remote control or automate parameters with extreme flexibility.
Of the Utmost Quality
: Sound quality is first-and-foremost in the hardware design, and in every detail of our
proprietary natural processing software algorithms. Many of these replicate patterns that occur in nature (thus
“
Fractal”
Audio Systems.) The amp models use multiple unique, dynamic, non-linearity generators that produce
smooth, even-ordered harmonics, giving dynamics and dimensionality that other processors lack. Our effects have
been vetted and championed by some of the world’s most demanding and discriminating players.
Able to Replace Entire Rigs:
The complete integration of all components into a single system offers many distinct
advantages, among them great consistency, simplicity, and control. And of course, after you’ve replaced a rig, the
Axe-Fx II lets you continually re-invent it without ever touching Velcro, rack screws, or your credit card.
All said, given everything the Axe-Fx is, it is really about
you
, and everything it
becomes
in your hands.
“Akin to the invention of the wheel” — Steve Vai
“This is the new real thing” — Misha Mansoor
“Das Awesome!” — Alex Lifeson
“The next level” — John Petrucci
“I consider it… Indespensible”— Tosin Abasi
“Amazing feel and endless tone” — Dweezil Zappa
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