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9 MODIFIERS
Our previous example used a pedal, but there are in fact over 60 different choices to use for modifier sources.
INTERNAL CONTROLLERS
Internal controllers are built into the Axe-Fx III and can
be programmed in every preset. You will find one Tempo,
two LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators), two ADSRs, a
Sequencer, a Pitch Detector, an Envelope Follower, and
four Scene Controllers. See
p. 105
for more.
To show the Controllers menu, press the CONTROLLERS
button on the Home page (Push-knob D) or Layout menu
(E), or press the
TEMPO
button once.
ONBOARD & FC PEDALS & SWITCHES
The onboard Expression jacks and the Pedal or Switch
jacks of a connected FC series controller can be
assigned directly as modifier sources. In comparison to
previous products, it is no longer necessary to assign
these to an External Controller first (though this is still
possible).
EXTERNAL CONTROLLERS
External controllers are modifier sources which in turn
have their own custom global assignments to determine
what controls them. External Controllers are a great
choice for presets you might share, because different
people will use different controllers in different setups.
For example: you send your friend a preset containing a
Wah operated by External 1. On your system, External 1
is globally assigned to “PEDAL 1”— one of the onboard
expression jacks. On your friend’s system, External 1 is
assigned to “CC#16” because an older MIDI controller is
being used. The Wah works perfectly on both rigs with
no changes required!
The Axe-Fx III contains 16 external controllers.
Each one can be assigned to your choice of:
MODIFIER SOURCES OVERVIEW
LFO 1
Sequencer
Pitch
Envelope
Scene Ctrl
LFO 2
ADSR 1
ADSR 2
Ext 1
Ext 2
Ext 3
Ext 4
Ext 5
Ext 6
Ext 7
Ext 8
Ext 9
Ext 10
Ext 11
Ext 12
Ext 13
Ext 14
Ext 15
Ext 16
Any MIDI Control Change (CC#) message.
One of the onboard Expression (Pedal) jacks.
One of the Pedal or Switch jacks of a connected FC series controller.
Learn more about External controllers on
p. 106
.
