Fractal MFC-101 Programming Manual page 2

Introduction:
THE GOOD: WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Anyone who thinks that the MFC-101 can no longer be used to control the Axe-Fx
III in a practical way is mistaken. Besides the MFC-101 `Axe-Fx Mode` for
bidirectional communication, the MFC-101 is also an extremely powerful generic
MIDI controller. And we take advantage of this:
In this tutorial you will find step-by-step instructions in 5 steps on how to
configure the MFC-101 so that you can control the following functions of the Axe-
Fx III and always keep track of current switching states.
Call up any 48 Axe-Fx III Presets
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8 Axe-Fx III scenes Switches
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17 IA Axe-Fx III FX bypass, FX channel or Tempo TAP switches
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All functions `IN SYNC` with the Axe-Fx III: MFC-101 IA switch LEDs always display
the current bypass or channel status of assigned Axe-Fx III FX blocks.
The physical connection is via a One-Way MIDI connection:
MFC-101 MIDI OUT -> AXE-FX III MIDI IN.
On the last page you will find for download:
MFC-101 Original/MKII default configuration.syx and matching Axe-Fx III
Systemdaten.syx in a ZIP file. You can install both on your devices with Axe-fx
Fractal-Bot and you are ready to go.
THE BAD: WHAT DOESN'T WORK
Fractalaudio's MFC-101 does not support `Axe-Fx mode` for the latest Axe-Fx III,
eliminating the possibility of bi-directional data communication, which means that
the following functions of the MFC-101 are not supported in conjunction with the
Axe-Fx III:
No MFC-101 support for the Axe-Fx III for the following settings:
12.4 The MIDI Menu
12.4.0 MFC-101 Port [Expansion, Faslink]
12.4.2 Axe-Fx TotalSync
12.4.7 IA Switch Axe-Fx Functions
12.4.3 Axe-Fx Preset Transmit Map
Reference: MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller Owner's Manual Version 2.01
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/mfc-101/MFC-101-Owners-
Manual.pdf
12.5 The Setup Menu
12.5.0 Axe-Fx Mode [Standard, Ultra, II, XL, XL+]
12.5.2 Axe-Fx Display Offset
12.5.20 Hold Axe-Fx Tempo for Tuner
12.5.21 Axe-Fx Instant Access Switch LED Off State
12.5.24 Looper Control