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SCENE IGNORE
Axe-Fx III firmware 19.05 introduced Scene Ignore. This feature is designed to allow more flexible switching
based on the operation of certain multi-component analog rigs. With Scene Ignore enabled, a block operates
outside of the usual automatic control by scenes. A block with Scene Ignore ON can still be bypassed/engaged or
change channels when you use a footswitch, or any other means of “manual” control—just like a fully independent
pedal or amp could be.
Scene Ignore is a per-channel setting found in many blocks. The fact that it is “per-channel” allows a “best of
both worlds” approach. Some channels can be set to respond to scene changes while others ignore them. If this
idea seems tricky, think of it as a radio control receiver. Once you select any channel where Scene Ignore is on,
the radio is switched off and the block is no longer “listening” to scenes. No scene can then take control of the
block, regardless of other settings—but YOU can, using a footswitch, etc.
Example: Channels A, B, and C of a drive block have Scene Ignore turned OFF. They work in the classic manner,
and you can program your scenes to control bypass/engage and change channel. Meanwhile, channel D has
Scene Ignore ON. If any scene selects Channel D (or if you switch to D using a footswitch or any other means)
the block will stop responding to further scene commands. The “radio” is off. In this state, the block can still be
switched manually using FC footswitches, MIDI, etc.—just like a fully independent pedal or amp could be. If you
manually switch the block back to A,B, or C where Scene Ignore is OFF, it will again begin to “listen” to scene
instructions.
If you want a mixed scenario with Scene Ignore sometimes ON and sometimes OFF, you’ll need a footswitch or
some other way to change the channel of your block back to a channel that does not ignore scenes. Extending
the example above, this might be an FC footswitch. TAP is set to Bypass Drive and HOLD is set to Toggle between
Channels A and D. Toggle to A for scene control. Toggle to D for manual control. Tap on or off at will.
TIP: If you always want full scene Independence, a good safeguard is to turn Scene Ignore to ON in every channel.
Similarly, if you want a block to be controlled only by scenes, make sure that Scene Ignore is OFF for every one of
that block’s channels. If not, one of them may be selected by a scene and cause that block to stop responding to
subsequent scene changes.
Find the Scene Ignore option in the Edit menu for most blocks.
