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1 INTRODUCTION
Behind every Axe-Fx III preset is the Grid, a matrix of rows and columns that is the key to unlocking the true
potential of this unit. In the world of traditional gear, our options are limited by budget, space, weight, and the
limits of the equipment itself. Building a rig means hard choices. With the Axe-Fx III however, a limited selection
of gear is instead replaced by a vast, ever-growing “inventory” of virtual amps, cabs, effects, and more. Every
preset gives you the flexibility to design a unique rig composed of different components.
Let’s lay out the terms of preset creation. To create a preset, virtual pieces of gear are selected from the
inventory and placed as blocks into the slots of the layout grid. Each block represents a different component like
a wah pedal, amp, or reverb unit. Blocks are then connected together using virtual cables. You can create splits,
merges or multiple parallel paths as needed. Passive shunts carry signal through otherwise empty spaces on the
grid. Special input and output blocks connect to the various jacks and USB signals of the Axe-Fx III.
The following illustration shows the inventory concept with several items placed on the grid as blocks.
INTRO TO THE LAYOUT GRID
Let’s review what is happening above. Signal flow begins at the Input block on the left. It is then routed to a
Wah block, which in turn feeds a shunt. The shunt has no effect on the sound and is shown only to introduce the
idea of how it carries signal from one location to another. The shunt is connected to an Amp block (we might
set its type to “Plexi 100W High”), which in turn feeds a Cab (one of the many “4×12” options, perhaps). This is
connected to a Reverb and then to an Output block. In this limited example, many grid spaces are empty, and only
half of the columns are actually shown! The size of a preset is limited only by the grid structure, block inventory,
and total processing power (“CPU”). You will find that you can create very large virtual rigs with multiple amps,
cabs, and effects.
A new “ZOOM” feature shows the whole grid at once. Look for the ZOOM button on Layout menu pages.