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PRESETS & PRESET MODE
4.2 Bank Style
Bank Style determines which preset will load automatically (or not...) when a new BANK or SONG is selected. The
default behavior is for the CURRENT preset footswitch to remain selected across bank changes. Other options
include loading the FIRST preset in the bank, or loading NOTHING until a preset footswitch is pressed. Note that
when the Bank Size is set to 0 or 1 the single preset per bank is always sent automatically. See section 12.5.7 on p.
61 for more information on changing the Bank Style.
4.3 Presets and Program Changes
As stated above, presets and banks in PRESET MODE are arranged in strict numerical order. The flexibility to have
footswitches load your choice of sounds, however, is offered in a number of ways:
By default, each numbered MFC-101 preset sends 16 Program Change commands—one on each MIDI
channel. These can be changed freely using the preset's Program Change parameters. Preset numbers
0-999 may be specified. Bank select messages (CC#0) are automatic. See p. 42 for details.
In Axe-Fx Mode, the Preset Program Change for the MIDI channel of the Axe-Fx is determined by the
Axe-Fx Preset Transmit Map of the MFC-101. By default, this map is 1:1, but can be changed freely.
See p. 52 for details.
SONG MODE introduces a different type of flexibility. Songs are like banks, except you decide which
presets they contain, and in what order. An advantage of using Songs is that you can still switch back
to PRESET MODE at any time if you want the traditionally sequenced switching. See SONGS & SETS on
p. 35 for more details.
Finally, the Axe-Fx and many 3
functions. See documentation provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE: As described above, each MFC-101 preset can send MIDI commands which cause any Axe-Fx preset to be recalled, plus
up to 15 other MIDI Program Change messages for additional connected devices. Be aware of the distinction between "MFC-101
Presets" and "Presets" on your connected device(s). The MFC-101 always displays the number of its own preset, NOT that of the
current Axe-Fx preset or that of another device.
4.4 Other Preset Capabilities
In addition to MIDI Program Change Commands described above, presets also have a number of additional
capabilities:
Presets store a snapshot of General Use IA Switch ON/OFF states. When the preset loads, the switch
states are set as stored and the corresponding burst of MIDI commands is set. Note: IA Switches with
Axe-Fx functions are NOT handled in this way. See Chapter 5 for more on IA Switches.
Presets store a snapshot of Internal CC states. Think of these of these as "virtual switches" which cause
a burst of MIDI commands when the preset is loaded. See Chapter 6 for more on Internal CCs.
Presets can be set up with a 16 byte custom MIDI message. See section 12.1.6.
rd
party MIDI device(s) have their own internal Custom MIDI Map
Fractal Audio Systems MFC-101 Manual
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