Overview; Main Features; Figure 1-1: The Default Layout Of The Mfc-101 - Fractal Audio MFC-101 Owner's Manual

Fractal Audio Systems MFC-101 Manual

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Main Features

The Fractal Audio Systems MFC-101 is a powerful, versatile, easy-to-use MIDI foot controller designed for use with
the Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx and/or any other MIDI devices such as modules, amps, effects, synths, and more.
It is built with the professional musician in mind and features a rugged 16-gauge powder-coated steel chassis, 21
heavy-duty "Carling style" footswitches, a brilliant 20-character transflective display, 21 dual-color LEDs, jacks for 4
expression pedal and 4 external switches, an expansion port, plus the performance control features that musicians
have come to demand from a best-in-class controller.
In AXE-FX MODE, the MFC-101 offers hands-down the easiest way available to control your Fractal Audio Systems
Axe-Fx Standard or Ultra, offering hassle-free integration of preset names, intelligent control over effect bypass
switching, integrated tap tempo and tuner, and more.
MFC-101 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
 Simple to set up and use, but powerful enough to control even complex rigs.
 PRESET, SONG, and SET MODES are well-suited for a range of performance settings.
 The onboard memory stores 128 Presets, 100 Songs, and 10 Sets of up to 50 Songs each
 You can globally designate 0, 5, 10, or 15 footswitches for selecting PRESETS, which send:
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Up to 16 MIDI program change messages (one per channel).
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MIDI commands for the saved states of up to 41 instant access switches.
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ON or OFF messages for up to 17 Internal Control Change ("CC") messages.
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Up to 16 bytes of custom MIDI data. Anything goes!
 Those footswitches not assigned to Presets operate as INSTANT ACCESS ("IA") SWITCHES:
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Axe-Fx functions may be assigned to IA Switches simply by selecting from a list.
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IA Switches may be set for Toggle (aka "Latching") , Momentary ("Hold") or "Auto-Off" type.
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"General Use" IA Switches have independent ON and OFF command sets, each with:
o Up to two CC# messages with custom values
o One MIDI program change command
o Up to 16 bytes of custom MIDI data. Anything goes!
 Future enhancement and improvement made possible via user-upgradeable firmware capability
 REVEAL mode toggles Preset footswitches to their alternate functions as Instant Access functions.
 A planned optional expansion module will increase the number of onboard switches to 41
 Support for Phantom Power over 7-pin, plus bidirectional Axe-Fx MIDI data over a single cable.
 And more!
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Figure 1-1: The Default Layout of the MFC-101

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