Triaxis problem

[shortyguitarplayer]

Hi everyone, please help me. Does anybody knows how to turn off something, i don't know what is it, but i can't save my presets. When i turn off triaxis, all presets that i was stored are gone next time when i turn on it. Does anybody know what's the problem? :?

 

[disassembled]

You either aren't hitting the copy button twice to save your preset or the battery for the memory has died. Call Mesa for more support.


Greg

 

[ZakkWylde91]

I got the same problem, but I found the solution After editing the preset, press shift and then loop sw button. Then, you could save the preset by pressing two times the enter button! You have to do that on 1-20 presets.

 

[shortyguitarplayer]

Yes, i was found the same solution few hours ago. Thank you anyway.

 

[ZakkWylde91]

No problems!

 

[Octavarius]

Anybody know why that is? Just curious.

Perhaps because those are factory presets and you have to "unlock" them this way to save the new settings?

 

[disassembled]

Anybody know why that is? Just curious.

Perhaps because those are factory presets and you have to "unlock" them this way to save the new settings?

You are right. It is written in the manual that the first 20 come "protected" unless the user wants to fill in those spots. IMO this option shouldn't even be included since you can reset the memory and bring back the factory patches at any time.


Greg

 

[Octavarius]

Anybody know why that is? Just curious.

Perhaps because those are factory presets and you have to "unlock" them this way to save the new settings?

You are right. It is written in the manual that the first 20 come "protected" unless the user wants to fill in those spots. IMO this option shouldn't even be included since you can reset the memory and bring back the factory patches at any time.


Greg

Though you would then also lose the other presets too, wouldn't you? :?

 

[disassembled]

Anybody know why that is? Just curious.

Perhaps because those are factory presets and you have to "unlock" them this way to save the new settings?

You are right. It is written in the manual that the first 20 come "protected" unless the user wants to fill in those spots. IMO this option shouldn't even be included since you can reset the memory and bring back the factory patches at any time.


Greg

Though you would then also lose the other presets too, wouldn't you? :?

No. There are 2 resets:

One restores patches 1-20 which can be done from the front panel

The other reset requires you to open the lid and jumper the "factory reset" pins which resets EVERYTHING to factory specs


Greg

 

[Octavarius]

You are right. It is written in the manual that the first 20 come "protected" unless the user wants to fill in those spots. IMO this option shouldn't even be included since you can reset the memory and bring back the factory patches at any time.


Greg

Though you would then also lose the other presets too, wouldn't you? :?

No. There are 2 resets:

One restores patches 1-20 which can be done from the front panel

The other reset requires you to open the lid and jumper the "factory reset" pins which resets EVERYTHING to factory specs


Greg

I see. I agree then, it is a pretty useless feature.

I really hope they'll update the TriAxis, or perhaps launch a similar model instead. It's really getting old with stuff like that. Not to mention the user interface, programming, etc. Could be done a lot more practical in a 1U chassis.

 

[disassembled]

Though you would then also lose the other presets too, wouldn't you? :?

No. There are 2 resets:

One restores patches 1-20 which can be done from the front panel

The other reset requires you to open the lid and jumper the "factory reset" pins which resets EVERYTHING to factory specs


Greg

I see. I agree then, it is a pretty useless feature.

I really hope they'll update the TriAxis, or perhaps launch a similar model instead. It's really getting old with stuff like that. Not to mention the user interface, programming, etc. Could be done a lot more practical in a 1U chassis.

I seriously doubt they will spend anytime worrying about improving or revamping the Triaxis. The only things that have changed with the TA since it's inception is CC implementation, Recto Lead1Red and now a searing boogie lead1Red. So in 17 years or so the Triaxis has had zero changes for 7 of the 8 channels and 1 firmware update. It's a cool piece and was ahead of it's time but is very much dated by today's standards.

Greg

 

[Octavarius]

No. There are 2 resets:

One restores patches 1-20 which can be done from the front panel

The other reset requires you to open the lid and jumper the "factory reset" pins which resets EVERYTHING to factory specs


Greg

I see. I agree then, it is a pretty useless feature.

I really hope they'll update the TriAxis, or perhaps launch a similar model instead. It's really getting old with stuff like that. Not to mention the user interface, programming, etc. Could be done a lot more practical in a 1U chassis.

I seriously doubt they will spend anytime worrying about improving or revamping the Triaxis. The only things that have changed with the TA since it's inception is CC implementation, Recto Lead1Red and now a searing boogie lead1Red. So in 17 years or so the Triaxis has had zero changes for 7 of the 8 channels and 1 firmware update. It's a cool piece and was ahead of it's time but is very much dated by today's standards.

Greg

True. But if that's the case they should start from scratch with a new preamp, in my opinion. A midi-based preamp with 90 presets is a really good idea, and they should keep that going. Even if it's not an encyclopedia of Mesa amp sounds, it should atleast be a Mark preamp of some sort. It's not that the TriAxis sounds bad, anyway, the technology is just dated.

And I think it's very lame to keep production going on a piece of gear that you know is not completely satisfying. Mesa's amp line is becoming more and more complete. Every other amp they make is pretty much completely up to date. There's no more old technology there. The Rectifier series, Lonestars, Stilettos, etc. All are aesthetically great and user friendly. They've updated the Mark IV to the new Mark 5 coming soon, obviously, and discontinued the two old Mark models, eliminating more old technology. My guess is that the TriAxis will be next. It'll be the only old piece of gear left in their current amp line, and the one single thing that's holding them back from getting the product lineup "perfect", so to speak. (or at least discontinue it and launch a Mark preamp to accompany the Recto Pre, for instance!) Don't know if you're following me, but anyway.. that's how I would think!

 

[Gregwor]

I was told by a guy at Mesa that they have the preliminary outlines for a new Triaxis. But apparently they haven't even started prototyping yet. aka it's in the works Should be awesome. I LOVE my Triaxis though and really have NO complaints.

 

[Octavarius]

That's fantastic news! Now I'm truly happy and excited for what's to come!

I'd love to have a new, up-to-date preamp like that! Imagine, just everything, unlimited tone options, all available with the touch of a button. These things are great especially for theater, shows and stuff like that where you need extremely many sounds. And it doesn't take much space either with a power amp and an effects unit. Certainly better than having five Mesa heads! (in practical sence, of course, cause I don't think anyone here would really mind having that)