The operating modes of the AXON AX 100 MKII
The many options of your AXON require a wide range of parameters that you can adjust to suit your require-
ments. The following explanation of the user interface will help you find your way around quickly.
For a clear overview, the operating functions of your AXON have been organised in four different modes or
sections that can be selected using the buttons on the front panel. Each of these modes (GLOBAL, PRESET,
UTILITY, CHAIN) contain a number of parameters that can be displayed using the PAR/- buttons
after pressing the appropriate mode button.
Press the PAR button to switch to the next parameter. PARAMETER - returns you to the previous
parameter. Change the values of the individual parameters using the VALUE +/- buttons, using VALUE + to
raise the value and VALUE - to lower it. The VALUE +/- buttons feature an acceleration function to help ensure
that you don't get a repetitive strain injury. You can accelerate the counting even more by pressing both but-
tons (+ and -) at the same time while counting up or down.
A number of parameters contain submenus with additional parameters. Dots at the end of the parameter name
indicate the presence of a submenu. To open a submenu, press the ENTER button. Press the PARAMETER
+/- buttons to access the various parameters within the submenu. The EXIT button will return the AXON to the
original parameter. The EXIT button will also return the AXON to its default Preset mode.
Global Mode
The global parameters contain all higher-level parameters related to the MIDI channels, the instrument used,
the reference tuning and input sensitivity of the individual strings. You should check a number of the global
parameters before using your AXON for the first time to ensure its best possible interaction with your instru-
ment.
Preset Mode
All of the parameters that your AXON needs for managing individual presets can be found here. Preset mode
is the most extensive mode, with a wide range of split and effect settings. This is the mode that is active by
default whenever you have not selected one of the other modes.
Utility Mode
This mode contains a wide range of settings for drum sequences. It also contains the functions for loading and
storing settings via MIDI (SysEx), letting you manage and save the parameter settings of your AXON on your
computer. It's easier using the included Editor, by the way. ;-)
Chain Mode
The Chain parameters let you define preset chains for easy access to presets sorted by style for live perform-
ances.
CAUTION:
For greater ease of use, they are divided up a little differently in the Software Editor. The areas
there are: Global, Presets, Arpeggiator/Sequencer, Chains, CC Defaults, MIDI Mapping and About.
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