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1 INTRODUCTION
GLOBAL VOLUME PEDAL SETUP
The Axe-Fx III allows remote control of the volume at all input and output blocks. If you have a second pedal, or if
you want to use one pedal for global volume instead of expression, follow the instructions below to set it up.
Adjusting Input volume affects gain/distortion and the behavior of level-dependent blocks like the compressor or
gate. Adjusting Output volume does not affect level-dependent blocks, but scales everything you hear including
effect tails. For all other volume options, you can insert a Volume block anywhere in your preset and control it
with a pedal as described in
“Modifiers” on p. 99
.
First ensure that you have an expression pedal connected and ready to use. Then:
1. From the Home page, open SETUP: MIDI/Remote: Other.
2.
NAV
to the entry for the volume you want to control: Input 1, 2, 3, or 4, or Output 1, 2, 3, or 4.
3. Turn the
A
or
VALUE
knob to assign a controller to your selected entry.
Select “PEDAL 1 or PEDAL 2” for the onboard Expression jacks
Select “FC__ PEDAL __” for a pedal connected via an FC series controller.
Select a number if your pedal is transmitting a MIDI CC#. For example, by default, the Fractal Audio
Systems MFC-101 transmits CC#11 for XP1 and CC#16 for XP2.
4. Test and EXIT when finished.
Learn about other options for global remote control in
“The MIDI/Remote Menu” on p. 117
.
GLOBAL EXPRESSION PEDAL SETUP
Once you have connected and calibrated a pedal according to the instructions on the previous page, or if you are
using a MIDI or FC-connected pedal, you can globally assign it as “External 1”. Numerous factory presets are set
up to respond to this global controller.
To set up “External 1” to respond to your connected pedal:
1. From the Home page, open SETUP: MIDI/Remote: External.
2.
NAV
to External 1.
3. Turn the
A
or
VALUE
knob to assign the external controller to your selected entry:
Select “PEDAL 1” or “PEDAL 2” for the onboard Expression jacks.
Select “FC__ PEDAL __” for a pedal connected via an FC series controller.
Select a number if your pedal is transmitting a MIDI CC#. For example, by default, the Fractal Audio
Systems MFC-101 transmits CC#11 for XP1 and CC#16 for XP2.
4. EXIT when finished. Most of the first 100 Factory Presets contain a Wah block you can test with.
Learn more about assigning pedals and switches to sound parameters in
Section 9: Modifiers
.
