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New FX Processing Features and Enhancements
The effects-processing capabilities of the Axe-Fx II have been vetted and endorsed by some of the most
discriminating players in the world. The sound and features of our effects provide extremely authentic
representations of many classic originals, plus the range to take you where no tone has gone before. Now, with a
TYPE control to instantly set all other parameters, it is easier than ever to dial in classic settings on many effect
blocks. “Types” include tape and analog "bucket brigade" delay effects, “script" and "block" logo phasers,
“dimension” chorus, jet flanger, vibe phaser, many classic wah pedals, whammy, and too many more to list here.
Share Settings Across Multiple Presets with Global Blocks
Those familiar with “Global Amps” from previous Axe-Fx products will appreciate Global Blocks. Those new to Axe-
Fx products will appreciate how this feature allows centralized control of a preset collection. You can save any
effect “block” to a special memory area, then load it into multiple presets with a "link" to keep all copies
synchronized to the master. You can even update the master from any linked instance. Should you choose to
remove a link, this leaves both the original and the new copy fully independent of each other.
Axe-Fx II XL/XL+ New Features
This manual covers both the
Axe-Fx II Mark II
and the newer
Axe-Fx II XL and XL+
. All Axe-Fx II units have the same
DSP and amp modeling capabilities, but the XL offers the additions of expanded memory and peripherals as
detailed below:
Built-in FASLINK™ port for connection to MFC-101 Mark III over conventional XLR cables.
Dedicated MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU jacks (vs. shared OUT/THRU in the Mark II).
Two onboard PEDAL jacks (vs. one in the Mark II).
Primary VALUE entry via optical encoder with a lifespan of 1,000,000+ rotations.
“Secret Sauce III” instrument input features an even lower noise floor.
128 Mb of non-volatile Super-FLASH memory allows for storing 768 presets and 1024 user cabinets, plus
copious memory reserves for future expansion (384 presets and 100 cabs on the original/Mark II)
Double-capacity preset size allows for expanded functionality including X/Y switching on more blocks and
possible future implementation of more effect instances per preset.
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 XL+ has an even lower noise floor and a sharper, brighter display.
Improvements and Enhancements, plus More to Come...
Aside from the many features covered in this brief introduction, there are many more things in the Axe-Fx II that
we hope will make it one of the most exciting and rewarding products you have ever owned. The upgradeable
firmware of our products means that we are able to offer free updates in the form of easy-to-install downloads.
These include exciting improvements to amp modeling quality, new models, cabs, effects, and more.
