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MIDI PC OFFSET
0–255
Adds the value specified to all incoming MIDI Program Change requests before they
are processed. This makes it possible, for instance, for the same foot controller
programs to access presets 0-127 for one gig, presets 128-255 for another, and
presets 256-383 for a third.
EXT CTRL # INIT VAL
0% OR 100%
This specifies an initial value to be used for each of the 12 External Controllers (p.
) until remote data is received. This also applies when the controller is absent.
For example, if you normally use an expression pedal to control the
VOLUME
block
in a particular preset, the absence of that pedal might mean that the preset gets
“stuck” in a silent position. Setting an initial value of 100% for the EXTERNAL
CONTROLLER mapped to that pedal would ensure that when the pedal is not
connected, the volume will be all the way up instead of all the way off.
Control Parameters
9.4
The Control page (“CTRL”) of the I/O menu allows external controllers to be assigned to onboard functions. Besides
extensive MODIFIER capabilities (p.
), the Axe-Fx II also has 100+ dedicated functions that can be assigned for
remote control via MIDI CC messages or the onboard PEDAL jack. These include global input and output volumes,
tap tempo, tuner, the bypass functions for every individual block in the inventory, the block X/Y switches, the
Looper controls, and more.
To assign a controller to a desired item, select it and turn the
dial to select a MIDI CC number, or choose
“PEDAL 1” or “PEDAL 2” for the onboard jacks. (An Axe-Fx II Mark II or older has only one pedal jack.) Set to NONE
to disable remote control. The Axe-Fx II also has a “learn” feature that allows it to detect control sources
automatically. Select the desired item, press ENTER, use the controller to send some data, and the source will be
set automatically. This is also a good way to ensure that remote devices are in fact transmitting correctly.
Unless otherwise noted, all functions interpret MIDI CC values of 0–63 as “OFF” and 64–127 as “ON.”
PARAMETER
Description
INPUT VOLUME
NONE/PEDAL…/0-127
This controls the global input volume at the start of the preset chain and is useful to
assign when you want to emulate the behavior of a volume pedal between the guitar
and the amp. Changes in level equate to changes in distortion amount, and effect tails
ring out when volume is lowered.
OUT 1 VOLUME
NONE/PEDAL…/0-127
This controls global OUTPUT 1 volume (after the preset’s output mixer) and is useful
to assign when you want to control playback levels without changing any other aspect
of the sound. Amplifier input levels are unaffected for consistent distortion at any
level, and effect tail levels will be adjusted as well.
OUT 2 VOLUME
NONE/PEDAL…/0-127
This controls global OUTPUT 2 volume (after the output the FX Block, or after it is
copied from OUT1, see section
). This is useful when you want to control playback
levels for OUT1 and OUT2 independently, without changing any other aspect of the
sound, or if you want a pedal to control the SEND level to an outboard device in the
loop.
