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AXON AX 100 MKII
English Manual
Version 2.0 | January 2008

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  • Page 1 AXON AX 100 MKII English Manual Version 2.0 | January 2008...
  • Page 2 All registered trademarks, product designations or brand names used in this document are the registered property of their respective owners. ©TerraTec Electronic GmbH, 1994 – 2008. All rights reserved (01/01/2008). AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QuickStart guide — for those of you can't wait .....................8 Editing preset sounds.............................9 Connectors and controls ..........................11 Front panel: ..............................11 Rear panel..............................13 The operating modes of the AXON AX 100 MKII ..................14 The Computer Editor............................15 Installation in Windows..........................15 Installation in MAC OS X..........................15 Connection ..............................15 Global page - Load all settings / Save all settings..................16...
  • Page 4 PRESET... (ALL, 1 to 128) [Presets: Save to Disk] ................. 52 CHAIN... (ALL, 1-32) ..........................52 ARP-PATTRN... (ALL, 1-16) ........................52 SEQUENC... (ALL, PATTRN, TRACKS)....................53 Receive SysEx ............................53 Edit Sequence ............................. 53 AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 5 Table of implemented NRPN controllers ......................64 MIDI SysEx Implementation .........................65 Table of AX 100 SysEx dumps........................65 Format for GS Compatible SysEx commands....................66 Table of GS Compatible SysEx commands ....................66 Patch list...............................68 Parameter Overview.............................74 AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 6: Congratulations

    You've purchased the AXON AX 100 MKII, the world's fastest and most powerful guitar-to-MIDI converter available on the market. The AXON AX 100 MKII is an enhanced development of the NGC 77, which had set standards for innovative technology and had become standard equipment for many professional guitarists, including John McLaughlin.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete. The AXON AX 100 MKII package should contain the following items: ■ 1 AXON AX 100 MKII ■ 1 MIDI cable, 1.5m ■ 1 footswitch for hold and chain function ■...

  • Page 8: Quickstart Guide - For Those Of You Can't Wait

    MKII then behaves like any other external sound module. The next item is the TUNE BASE. The AXON AX 100 MKII is preset to a reference pitch of 440 Hz, which is indicated on the display by a "0". If you would like to play together with other, hard-to-tune instruments (such as the piano), you can adjust your tuning in cent increments.

  • Page 9: Editing Preset Sounds

    Presets 1-128 are reserved for the user and can be edited. 129-256 are fixed factory presets. By default, these presets have been copied to the programmable user area (1-128) to ensure that it contains playable parame- ter settings, but they can be overwritten as needed, of course. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 10 You can now select a slot in which to store the new preset. Either overwrite the preset or store it in any of the slots within the user range (1-128). Now press the ENTER to copy the preset to the selected location and store it there. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 11: Connectors And Controls

    When entering characters for preset names or arpeggio patterns, the EDIT (Delete) button de- letes the current character and moves all subsequent characters to the left by one place, insert- ing a space at the end. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 12 Also use this button to cancel store or copy actions. 16. POWER ON/OFF switches the AC power of the AXON. The PRESET LED and the LCD are lit when the power is turned on. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    13-pin cable and pick it up at this socket on the rear panel. The PU 100 and AIX101/103 interface has an input for the pickup signal of your guitar. Use the cable provided to connect the pickup output of your guitar to the input of the hexaphonic pickup. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 14: The Operating Modes Of The Axon Ax 100 Mkii

    The operating modes of the AXON AX 100 MKII The many options of your AXON require a wide range of parameters that you can adjust to suit your require- ments. The following explanation of the user interface will help you find your way around quickly.

  • Page 15: The Computer Editor

    The Computer Editor The included Editor offers direct on-screen access to all parameters of the AXON AX 100 MKII. All you need is a computer (PC or Mac) that has a MIDI interface (generally an integral component of the soundcard) with an input and output.

  • Page 16: Global Page - Load All Settings / Save All Settings

    "Get Preset" activates the preset selected in the drop-down menu. "Store to" permanently saves the preset to one of the first 128 memory positions in the AXON AX 100 MKII. Select the number under which to save the preset in the drop-down menu to the right of the "Store to" button.

  • Page 17: Firmware Update

    You can safely restart approximately 30 sec- onds after all 16 segments of the progress bar have been filled. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 18: Global Mode

    If you select "1", for example, MIDI channels 1 to 6 will be reserved by your AXON. The value '5' would assign channels 5 to 10, and the value '11' the channels from 11 to 16. '1' is the default value. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 19: Hold Channel

    The displayed value indicates the maximum number of semitone steps that can be applied to a pitchbend. Set this value to 12 (one octave). For bass, we recommend setting the value to 24. The value OFF disables pitchbend, triggering chromatic semitones when bending or sliding. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 20: Resend Pitchbend Range (Snd Pbendrg)

    We recommend the following procedure when using a reference frequency other than 440 Hz: start by carefully tuning the open A string to the reference instrument by ear. Next, press the ENTER button. "PICK THE OPEN A STRING" will now appear on the display. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 21: Guitar Number (Guitar No)

    AIX 101 guitar interface with its magnetic pickup. The PIEZO setting supports poly- phonic piezo pickups. Piezo pickups are designed to reproduce the natural sound of hollow-body instruments as faithfully as possible and have been engineered especially for use with acoustic guitars. An important ad- AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 22: Note Off Limit

    On the other hand, do not set the values of your AXON too low. It will usually be necessary to increase the sensitivity for the lighter strings to achieve a AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 23: Wheel Controller (Wheelcntrl)

    The AXON is compatible with virtually any expression pedal on the market. However, pedals do vary, and this menu item lets you set up the AXON AX 100 MKII to suit your pedal. First, select either EXP1 or EXP2 using the VALUE buttons.

  • Page 24: Cc Defaults

    Refer to the manual of your MIDI sound generator to set the value of the controller used to the value recommended by the manufacturer. For ease of understanding, we have given this area its own page in the Software Editor: AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 25: Midi Mapping

    VALUE +/- buttons to change the values. Your entries will be sent to memory immediately and do not need to be saved manually. Use the EXIT button to exit this submenu, as always. This also has its own page in the Editor: AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 26: Preset Mode

    Selecting Presets To navigate the presets, use the VALUE +/- buttons. You can also use the UP/DOWN buttons of the guitar interface or press the "Get Preset" button in the editor. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 27: Guitar Tuner And Instrument

    For example, you can assign a bass guitar sound to the low E and A string, while using an e-piano sound for the remaining strings. It's entirely up to you where you would like to locate the split. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 28: Fret Split

    (E, A, d and g, b, e1). In the top graphic, the split zone is selected on strings g, b, e1 and frets 1 – 8; you can then edit it further by pressing the ENTER button. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 29: Changing The Split Parameters

    Enable all of the sections for the upper playing zone and disable them for the lower zone. Additional split options: Simple fret split Pick split Combination of string, fret and pick split AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 30: Split In The Software Editor

    If you click the " – " button in an active split (in this case Split 1), you can rejoin the separated playing zones back into this split. To do so, simply enable the corresponding tick box and click "OK". AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 31: Edit Layer

    Software Editor. There, you also have the option of directly typing in the digits for the Program Change number and the corre- sponding Bank Select numbers. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 32: Program Change Send (Program Send)

    +/ - Value buttons to set the volume to the desired level. In the "OFF" position, the AXON sends no volume information whatsoever. In the Editor, the Volume button serves this function. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 33: Transpose

    (-15 to +15) Use this parameter to spread the positions of individual sounds across the panorama to ensure that not all (up to six) sounds appear in the stereo position you selected with the PAN POS parameter. Set the AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 34: Reverb

    0 will cause all sounds from the MIDI instrument to be played at the same volume, regardless of the velocity with which they are played. The value 127 will result in the greatest possible dynamic range. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 35: Velocity Offset (Vel Offset)

    You should therefore set both preset parameters PICKSPLIT1 and PICKSPLIT2 to 0—otherwise the entire picking area from the bridge to the neck will not be available, but only the section within the pick split zone. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 36: Pick Control Value 1 (Pick Val1)

    DynCont rol (Dynamic Control) and Aftertouch. Because you can play louder with a bow (unlike when playing a guitar), you can use DynControl / Aftertouch to convert the player's dynamics into MIDI information. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 37: String Split

    To divide the picking area into 3 zones, specify a value for the start of the third zone in PICK SPLIT 2. For three equally large zones, set the value for PICK SPLIT 1 to 33 and the value for PICK SPLIT 2 to 66. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 38: Preset Name

    GLOBAL menu. String Mode (COM, SEP) String Mode determines how the strings of your guitar are assigned to the MIDI basic channel (see Global Parameters): AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 39: Hold Mode (Holdmd)

    To return to normal mode, press the hold switch briefly and release it. The following parameters can be set in the submenu: AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 40 Sequencer Pattern (SEQ PATTERN) (OFF, 1 – 32) AXON AX 100 MKII users can play a sequencer pattern (drum sequence) parallel to the hold preset (see UTILITY MODE, EDIT SEQUENCE). The drum sequence will be started on a separate MIDI channel as soon as your press the hold switch.

  • Page 41: Layer

    240 (very fast). In case of external synchronisation (by a MIDI keyboard or MIDI drums, for example), output does not start until MIDI Start/Sync commands have been received. NOTE: The tempo selected here also applies to the sequencer! AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 42 The patterns BLUES 1 to HOUSE contain rhythmic styles and grooves as factory presets for interesting groove effects: BLUES 1: Blues rhythm. Especially suitable for bass backing lines. BLUES 2: Variation of BLUES 1 pattern. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 43 The EDIT button has a delete function, removing the symbol at the cursor position and moving all following symbols one place to the left. A loop symbol "<" is inserted at the far right. Press the EXIT button to exit the Pattern Editor. Display of note values AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 44 For example, if you enter a "2" here, the arpeggio will be played first in the normal, then in the next higher octave position. The maximum value is 4 octaves. Value 1 plays the arpeggio only at the pitch at which it was recorded. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 45: Control (Cntrl)

    (Controller #0 – #119) Select the MIDI controller that is to be set to its maximum value of 127 when the hold switch is pressed. The function of the controller will be shown in plain text on the display of your AXON. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 46: Stack

    "NO CONTROLLER" instead of "VOLUME 7". Now you can control the running arpeg- gio continuously with the filter effect without affecting the volume of the main preset. Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 47: Non Registered Parameter Number / Registered Parameter Number (Nrpn/Rpn)

    DATA ENTRY controller. The DATA ENTRY controller will then no longer have an effect. Your AXON does not do this, as it would result in an enormous increase in MIDI data. These controllers are reset to NULL when changing presets or changes to the NRPN/RPN itself, however. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 48: Finger Pick

    The Software Editor also all ows you to load alternative standard tunings such as Drop D, Open A, etc. directly from a selection menu and to save your own creations. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 49: Chain Mode

    Use the VALUE +/- buttons to assign the number of the preset to be used for the current step. Confirm the selected preset number with ENTER. This will automatically take you to the next step. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 50: Step

    To exit without saving your changes, simply press the EXIT button. This programming step is also much easier in the Software Editor, due to the more clearly arranged display: AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 51: Utility Mode

    AXON splits the MIDI bank into an MSB (Most Significant Byte) and LSB (Least Sig nificant Byte) section, making it possible to address up to 128 x 128 GM kits. Use this setting if your sound module supports GM. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 52: Doubleclick Response (Dclic Respns)

    MIDI. The data can be received by a computer running suitable software such as a sequencer program, or another AXON AX 100 MKII. This function can also be used to send the parameter set to the computer, man- age it there in groups and reload it to the AXON. This can be useful for creating your own preset library. Press the ENTER button and use the Parameter +/- buttons to select the range you would like to send.

  • Page 53: Sequenc

    Up to 32 program steps are available in which you can comb ine patterns in any order or repeat them as needed. This menu item is located in the Software Editor, on the Arpeggiator / Sequencer page. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 54: Tempo

    Select 0 if you do not need reverb for the drum instru- ments. Chorus (0 – 127) Define the degree of the chorus effect for the output of the drum instruments. Select 0 if you do not need chorus effect for the drum instruments. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 55: Mode

    Conversely, the VALUE - button weakens existing accents or removes them from the pattern. Press the EXIT button when you are finished programming the drum instrument. You can now repeat the process for up to three additional instruments to be used within the pattern. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 56: Sequencer Track

    AXON from the analogue string signals. This can be use ful for diagnostic purposes, when detecting defects in the cable between the guitar interface and the AXON, for example. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Tune your guitar using the AXON tuning aid. If you need to tune the AXON to match your guitar, use the Tune Base function in GLOBAL MODE. The transposition function may be accidentally enabled in the preset split. Disable transposition (PRESET MODE). AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 58 Set your MIDI output device to GM mode. If your output device does not support this standard, set the Sound- names parameter to "NUM". You will then be able to select sound programs numerically via the MIDI bank and number. AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 59: Preset List

    Preset list Piano Organs Guitars Basses Strings Ensem Brass Reed Pipes Perc Chrom. Ethnic String- AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 60 Lead Synth Synth Effects Synth Stringsplit Fretsplit Picksplit Pickcontrol Multisplits Drums Hold AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 61: Midi Implementation Chart V2.0

    In this table "Transmitted" is only marked with "Yes" if the contr oller has a fun ction additional to these assignments. 4) The effective Volume/Pan value depends not only on the incoming controlle r val ue, but also on several internal parameters AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 62 Balance (LSB) Pan (LSB) Expression (LSB) Effect Control 1 (LSB) Effect Control 2 (LSB) General Purpose Controller 1 (LSB) General Purpose Controller 2 (LSB) General Purpose Controller 3 (LSB) General Purpose Controller 4 (LSB) AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 63 All Sound Off Yes 2) Reset All Controllers Yes 2) Local Control On/Off All Notes Off Yes 2) Omni Mode Off Omni Mode On Poly Mode Off Yes 2) Poly Mode On Yes 2) AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 64: Table Of Implemented Nrpn Controllers

    1) Drumset edit NRPN : 2 different drumse t ed it tables are implemented: 1 for channel 10 for channels 1-9 or 11-1 6: for all these channels, edit table is the same AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 65: Midi Sysex Implementation

    0x00 0x00 0x80 Dump sequence track #nn (nn = 0x00..0x07) 0xaa 0x4a 0xaa 0x00 0x00 0x00 Dump Request Combine bit 6 in "am" with any address to request a dump of this type AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 66: Format For Gs Compatible Sysex Commands

    MIDI channel (0x00 to 0x0F, 0x10=OFF). This SYSEX allows to assign several p arts to a single MIDI channel or to mute a part. Default assignment : part MIDI channel (DRUMS) 10-15 10-15 AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 67 0x CC2 lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cen (default = 0x40 0x2 n 0x CC2 lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0) 0x40 0x2 n 0x CC2 lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0) AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 68: Patch List

    70's Organ 1 OctaSwell 60's Organ 3 EventBar Dave's Road Organ Bass Wallace Organ Jahrmarkt Drawbar Organ 3 Percussive Organ 1 Percussive Organ Rotary Percussive Organ Detuned Percussive Organ Lite Percussive Organ 2 AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 69 Slap Bass 2 Velo Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass 1 Dark Synth Bass 1 Fast Reso Acid Bass Whoop Bass SID Bass Distorante B. Square Bass Gummy Bass Hammer Bass Synth Bass 2 AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 70 French Horn Solo French Horns 2 Horn Orchestra Brass Section Trumpet & Trombone Section Brass Section 2 Eurovision Mellow Brass Synth Brass 1 Quack Brass Reso Synth Brass Poly Brass Synth Brass 3 Oberheim AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 71 Thick Pad Soft Pad Sine Pad Super Analogue Horn Pad Silona Pad Poly Synth Pad Poly Pad 80 Click Pad Ana Pad Square Pad Space Voice Cold Space Cool Choir Heaven 2 Itopia AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 72 Echo Bell Big Pan Synth Piano Creation Stardust Reso Pan Star Theme Starz Sitar Detuned Sitar Sitar 2 Sitar 3 Tamboura Banjo Mute Banjo Gopichant 2 Rabab Gopichant Shamisen Berim Tao Koto T.Koto Kanoon AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 73 Helicopter Applause Gunshot Laser Gun Burr's Easy Kit Standard Kit Room Kit Power Kit Electro Kit Analog Kit TR-808 Kit TR-909 Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Orchestra Kit Burr's Easy Kit SFX Kit AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

  • Page 74: Parameter Overview

    Instrument 4 Edit Sequence TRACK 1 - 8 ST (Step) 0 - 31 C (Count) 0 - 127 PT (Pattern) 1 - 32 ADC MON CHAIN Edit Chain Name Select Preset Select Step AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)
  • Page 75 WHEELCNTL MIDI CC#0 - CC#119 EXP1 MIDI CC#0 - CC#119 EXP2 MIDI CC#0 - CC#119 NRPN/RPN NONE NRPN 00h - 7Eh 00h - 7Eh FINGER PICK ON, OFF MIDITUNE 6-1 +/- 3 Octaves AXON AX 100 MKII V. 2.0 (English)

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