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 Standard, Ultra, or Axe-Fx II 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 the easiest way available to control your Axe-Fx, 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 and flexible enough to control complex rigs.
 PRESET, SONG, and SET MODES are well-suited for a range of performance settings.
 The onboard memory stores 384 Presets, 100 Songs, and 10 Sets of up to 50 Songs each.
 You can globally designate any number of footswitches for selecting PRESETS, each of which sends:
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Up to 16 MIDI program change messages (one per channel).
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ON or OFF messages for up to 17 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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"General Use" IA Switches (i.e. those not assigned to Axe-Fx functions) 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!
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IA Switches may be set for Toggle (aka "Latching") , Momentary ("Hold") or "Auto-Off" function.
 REVEAL mode temporarily toggles Preset footswitches to their "hidden" Instant Access functions.
 Axe-Fx LOOPER CONTROL MODE gives access to all Looper functions with no programming required.
 Full support for Axe-Fx II SCENES
 Future enhancement and improvement made possible via user-upgradeable firmware capability.
 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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