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Fractal Audio Systems MFC-101 Manual
5.1.2 Axe-Fx IA Switch On/Off States
Whenever you load a new preset, the On/Off states of Axe-Fx IA switches are determined dynamically based what
is saved in the Axe-Fx, and shown on the LEDs of the MFC-101 to indicate what is found for the assigned effect:
GREEN=Effect Present & Active, RED=Effect Present & Bypassed, OFF=Effect Not Present in the current preset.
Although the MFC-101 allows you to set On/Off states for IA Switches set to Axe-Fx Functions (see 12.4.7) these
are IGNORED while Axe-Fx mode is on, in favor of the method described here.
5.1.3 "General Use" IA Switches in Axe-Fx mode
Setting an Axe-Fx IA switch to "NONE" disables its Axe-Fx function and enables its "general use" MIDI commands
(See section 5.2). Nothing prevents you from using General Use controlling the Axe-Fx; you will not get the
dynamic LED functions offered by "native" Axe-Fx IAs, but you will be able to save the ON or OFF state of the
switch in every individual MFC-101 preset, or use the switch as a Global IA. General use IA Switches are in fact
perfect for use as Axe-Fx External Controllers. These can be assigned to operate a wide range of functions. See
your Axe-Fx manual for more information on Modifiers and Controllers.
5.1.4 Axe-Fx I/O:CONTROL Settings
IMPORTANT! To operate properly, every Axe-Fx function assigned to an IA Switch must have a unique MIDI
CC# assigned under I/O:CONTROL on the Axe-Fx. Using the default settings is recommended. Using the
RESET function in the UTILITY menu provides a convenient way to ensure that the defaults are selected.
Although Axe-Fx mode makes it possible to assign the above functions without your needing to know or refer to
MIDI control change number assignments, standard MIDI CC# messages are still used, and these will be echoed at
the THRU port of the Axe-Fx.
5.1.5 Axe-Fx Tap Tempo
As described above, the functions which may be assigned to an IA Switch include Axe-Fx TAP TEMPO, allowing the
Axe-Fx system tempo to be controlled remotely by tapping an instant access switch (#16 is assigned by default). An
IA Switch set for Axe-Fx Tap Tempo will IGNORE its "Switch Type" Setting (12.5.10 on p. 63)
A special function allows the tap footswitch to launch the Axe-Fx TUNER when held. See section 12.5.20.
5.1.6 Axe-Fx Tuner
The Axe-Fx functions which may be assigned to an IA Switch include TUNER control. When the designated
footswitch is pressed, the Axe-Fx tuner will be enabled and the MFC-101 will display the following screen:
E
The note is in tune when both triangles appear: E. As on the Axe-Fx, accidentals are always displayed as flats.
Note that while the tuner is active you can still freely turn other IA Switches ON and OFF. You can also select a
new preset, bank, or song, at which point the tuner will be turned off. In other words, the tuner Instant Access
Switch works just like any other and does not lock the UI out from other operations.
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Just as on the Axe-Fx display, the arrows indicate the
degree to which the note is sharp or flat.
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