You\'re buying a brand new Axe Fx 2 XL. This is the latest and greatest from Fractal Audio Systems. The AF2 features top of the line amp and cabinetmodeling, in addition to the best effects on the market. FAS released the Axe Fx 2 XL in March. There\'s currently await-listin order to buy one. Buying it from me means jumping the line and getting your hands on an unmatched processor immediately, rather than waiting months for your turn to come up. It\'s got the latest firmware, 14.03.
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The Axe-Fx II XL is our newest Axe-Fx II. It has the same DSP and amp/effect modeling capabilities as the Axe-Fx II Mark II, but adds expanded memory and connectivity:
- Non-volatile Super-FLASH memory allows for storage of up to 512 presets and 512 user cabinets (plus reserves for future expansion...)
- Built-in FASLINK™ port for connection to MFC-101 Mark III over conventional XLR cables.
- Dedicated MIDI THRU jack provides lower latency MIDI relaying (vs. shared OUT/THRU in the Mark II).
- Two onboard PEDAL jacks (vs. one in the Mark II).
- VALUE knob now features an optical encoder with a lifespan of 1,000,000+ rotations.
- “Secret Sauce III” instrument input features an even lower noise floor.
- Double-capacity preset size allows for expanded functionality including X/Y switching on more blocks and more instances of effects. (Note that the processing power of the XL is the same as that of the Mark II, so whereas more effect instances might be offered, the total limit for overall preset CPU usage remains the same.)
- Built-in backup firmware allows recovery in the event of complications during update.
- Backward compatibility with Axe-Fx II Mark I/II presets via Axe-Edit software.
The Axe-Fx II XL is an advanced digital preamp and effects processor for guitar, bass, and other musical instruments. It provides an end-to-end signal chain for recording or live use, with the sound and feel of real amps. Onboard, an extensive collection of virtual effects, amps, speaker cabs, microphones, studio processing, and more lets you \"wire up\" your own virtual rigs to save in any of 512 onboard preset memories. The Axe-Fx II is known for ease of use, powerful automation and remote control capabilities, and incredible flexibility. With extensive professional I/O, it is ready to be connected to full range powered speakers (or PA), traditional power amp and cabs, or mixing desk/recorder.
TheFractal Audio Systems MFC-101Mark IIIis a powerful, versatile, easy-to-useMIDI foot controllerdesigned for use with the Axe-Fx II, Axe-Fx Ultra, Axe-Fx Standard, and/or any other MIDI devices. It puts total control at your feet, with capabilities that musicians have come to demand from a best-in-class foot controller, plus innovations that put the MFC-101 in a class by itself. In comparison to the previous models, the Mark III offers a Faslink in addition to a rugged EtherCon connector and standard MIDI connector.
The MFC-101 is designed and built to last, ready for life on the road and great night after night on-stage performance:
- 16-gauge powder-coated steel chassis.
- Twenty-one quiet SOLID STATE SWITCHES in 3 ergonomic tiers
- Patented SSS switches are easy to operate, very quiet, and far more failure resistant than traditional footswitches.
- Twenty one bi-color LEDs
- Brilliant 20-character transflective display
- Jacks for 4 expression pedals and 4 external switches
- RJ-45 Port (Ethernet) to connect an Axe-Fx II (Eliminates AC adapter AND Phantom power!)
- FASLINK port to connect an Axe-Fx II over a single XLR cable.
- 7-pin MIDI out supports phantom powering the unit
With incredibly flexible MIDI capabilities and a range of connector options, the MFC-101 is designed to fit diverse needs. A typical scenario is depicted below, showing the MFC-101 with 4 external expression pedals and 4 external switches connected to anAxe-Fx IIby a CAT5 cable (which also powers the MFC-101 without the need for an AC adapter.) An outboard MIDI device is connected at the THRU port of the Axe-Fx II, which is itself connected via USB to a computer for simultaneous editing/recording. Nearly infinite possible scenarios exist; see theMFC-101 or Axe-Fx II user manualsfor more ideas.
