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AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0
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  • Page 1 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 English Manual Version 1.0, status: August 05...
  • Page 2 CE Declaration TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: AXON AX 100 mkII, to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: EN 55013, EN 55020 The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QuickStart guide—for those of you can't wait....................9 Connectors and controls ..........................10 Front panel: ..............................10 Rear panel..............................12 Editing preset sounds............................13 The operating modes of the AXON AX 100 mkII ..................14 Global Mode ............................14 Preset Mode ............................14 Utility Mode ..............................14 Chain Mode .............................14 Global Mode ..............................15...
  • Page 4 Track ............................... 43 ADC Monitor (ADC MON)..........................44 The Computer Editor ............................. 45 Installation in Windows ..........................45 Installation in MAC OS X ..........................45 Global ................................46 Presets ................................ 47 Arpeggiator / Sequencer..........................48 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 5 MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0.......................58 Table of implemented NRPN controllers 2 ....................60 MIDI SysEx Implementation .........................61 Table of AX 100 SysEx dumps........................61 Format for GS Compatible SysEx commands....................62 Table of GS Compatible SysEx commands ....................62 Patch list...............................64 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 6 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 7: Welcome

    John McLaughlin. Thanks to its neural network, the AXON AX 100 mkII is able to determine the precise pitch of a note the instant it is picked, whereas other devices require several oscillations of the string for analysis. The early recognition of transients lets the AXON simultaneously determine pitch, amplitude, and even the location at which the string was picked—an unparalleled ability to date.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Quickstart Guide-For Those Of You Can't Wait

    PARAMETER button. It should be set to ON if you intend to address the internal soundboard of the AXON AX 100 mkII directly, or if the generated MIDI data should be sent to the MIDI OUT. You can disable local mode if you would like to control the AXON using a sequencer or MIDI recording software.

  • Page 10: Connectors And Controls

    Sending of MIDI System Exclusive data (SysEx) for sharing presets and archiving. ■ Access to the pattern-oriented drum sequencer ■ When entering characters for preset names, use the UTILITY button (A..Z) to change the current character to lowercase. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 11 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. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    13-pin cable and pick it up at this socket on the rear panel. The AX101/102 interface has a minijack input for the pickup signal of your guitar. Use the included cable to connect the pickup output of your guitar to the minijack socket. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 13: Editing Preset Sounds

    Press the STORE button. 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). AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

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

    Select preset 128, for example, (VALUE +/- buttons). Now press the ENTER to copy the preset to the selected location and store it there. 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 requirements.

  • Page 15: Global Mode

    SEQ CHANNEL does not conflict with the BASIC or HOLD channels and that you reserve a free MIDI channel for the drum sequencer. MIDI channel 10 is the default setting. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 16: Pitchbend Range (Pbend Range)

    OUT and send it to the internal sound module. Local mode is always set to ON when switching the AXON on. If you set this parameter to OFF, this setting will only be retained until you switch the device off. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 17: Tune Base

    Input Type Instrument type (GUITAR, BASS, VIOLIN, CELLO) Specify the type of instrument you are using here. This is especially important for the assignment of the strings to the MIDI channels you specified. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 18: Input Pickup

    A low value will ensure that even a weak pick will trigger a “Note On” command. Conversely, a higher value will require a harder pick. Experiment with the values a bit to find your optimal setting. Input Sense Input sensitivity for guitar: E6-E1 or bass: B6-C1 (8-64) AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 19: Pedal Sens

    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, use the VALUE buttons to select either EXP1 or EXP2. Press ENTER to open the submenu. Move the pedal to its minimum position and press ENTER.

  • Page 20: Midi Mapping

    Countless effects and playing parameters can be assigned to each of the splits independently. Selecting Presets To navigate the presets, use the VALUE +/- buttons. You can also use the UP/DOWN buttons of the guitar interface. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 21: Guitar Tuner

    You can also divide the fingerboard of your guitar into two areas with a different synthesizer sound assigned to each area, regardless of the string you are currently playing. You can freely choose the fret position for the split. Pick Split AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 22: Split Combinations

    For a start, we will set up a simple string split, resulting in a continuous bar in the upper part of the playing area (lower strings). Press the following buttons: PRESET, STORE, EDIT, VALUE – and VALUE +. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 23: Select Instrument

    Use this parameter to transpose the notes played in semitone steps. This lets you play notes on your MIDI instrument that are outside the normal range of your guitar. For our example, enter a value of -12 (-1 octave) to put the bass in its characteristic range. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 24: Quantize

    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 PAN POS AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 25: 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. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 26: Velocity Offset (Vel Offset)

    Moving your picking position from the bridge toward the neck will cause the value sent to the MIDI controller to continuously move toward the value set for PICK VAL2. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 27: Pick Value 2 (Pick Val2)

    The EDIT button has a delete function, removing the character at the cursor position and moving all following characters one place to the left. A space is inserted as the last character. Press the EXIT button to exit the Text Editor. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 28: String Mode

    To return to normal mode, press the hold switch briefly and release it. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 29 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 30: Layer

    The tempo of the arpeggio can be synchronized externally using the MIDI Clock (EXT/MIDI IN socket) or internally by specifying a BPM (beats per minute) value between 41 (very slow) and 240 (very fast). In case of AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 31 Classical arpeggio. Returns the captured notes in a 1/16 staccato. 1/16thLg: 1/16th notes as above, but legato. 1/8thSt: Arpeggio at a moderate tempo. Returns the captured notes in a 1/8 staccato. 1/8thLg: 1/8th notes as above, but legato. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 32 (no restriction applies when using the Computer Editor). The LOOP symbol “<” is not affected by this. A number of buttons on the front panel of the AXON have special functions during the editing process: AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 33 Use this value to repeat the individual notes of the arpeggio. If this parameter is set to “1”, each note will be played once only. Higher values cause the note to be repeated accordingly. Each note can be played up to 32 times. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 34: Controller (Cntrl)

    AXON. Sequencer Pattern (SEQ PATTERN) (see page 29) Sequencer Track (SEQ TRACK) (see page 29) Sequencer Tempo (SEQ TEMPO) (see page 29) AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 35: Stack

    AIX 101 / 103 interface for the controller #6 (#38), you can now use it to affect the current sound of your synthesizer. Press EXIT to leave the submenu. Please see page 60 for the NRPN controllers of the internal soundboard. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 36: Finger Pick

    For example, if you set the fret split to 4, the open strings and frets 1 through 3 will be assigned to the right split zone, while frets 4 and up will belong to the left split zone. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 37: Pick Split 1 And 2

    Press EXIT to exit the naming submenu. As in all text-related functions, the special buttons (A-Z, a-z, !-9, Space, Insert, Delete) are also available here. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 38: Preset

    You can choose a different location, however. In this way you can copy Chain presets in which you only intend to make minor changes. To exit without saving your changes, simply press the EXIT button. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 39: Utility Mode

    This soundboard contains 492 sounds and 12 drumkits. The sounds are sorted into 21 groups for easier orientation. In this setting, the MIDI banks are selected automatically. Manual MIDI bank selection therefore is not necessary. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 40: Double-Click Response (Dclic Respns)

    Use this submenu to send all important parameter settings of your AXON via 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, manage it there in groups and reload it to the AXON.

  • Page 41: Edit Sequence

    The degree of reverb effect for the drum sequencer can be adjusted separately. Use the VALUE +/- buttons to set the parameters to the required value. Select 0 if you do not need reverb for the drum instruments. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 42: Chorus Send

    Here you can specify the number of 1/16 steps within the pattern. Later, you will be able to assign up to four simultaneous drum instruments in three dynamic levels to each step. A value of 12 corresponds to a three- quarter beat, for example. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 43: Instruments (1-4)

    The value 1 will play the pattern once. Higher values will repeat the pattern the given number of times. The value 0 marks the end of a track sequence. The drum sequencer will automatically cancel the track output at this point. Pattern (PT) (1-32) AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 44: Adc Monitor (Adc Mon)

    ENTER button to monitor the digitized hex data generated by the AXON from the analog string signals. This can be useful for diagnostic purposes, when detecting defects in the cable between the guitar interface and the AXON, for example. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 45: The Computer Editor

    Editor simplifies this problem immediately, as it offers direct on screen access to all parameters of the AXON AX 100 mkII. All you need is a computer (PC or Mac) with a MIDI interface (generally an integral component of the soundcard).

  • Page 46: Global

    I/O and click “Connect”. A pop-up will appear and the checkbox under AXON will be marked “Connected”. The Editor is now ready to use, letting you remotely control the AXON AX 100 mkII in real time and monitor the results.

  • Page 47: Presets

    To delete a split, click the “Merge with” button. This will rejoin the split zone with its neighbor. To edit a preset, activate it using the “Get Preset” button in the Editor. After editing, save it to one of the 128 memory slots with “Save to”. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 48: Arpeggiator / Sequencer

    Arpeggiator / Sequencer A broad range of arpeggiator and sequencer settings can be configured here. Chains AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 49: Cc Defaults

    CC Defaults MIDI Mapping AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 50: 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. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 51 Set your MIDI output device to GM mode. If your output device does not support this standard, set the Soundnames parameter to “NUM”. You will then be able to select sound programs numerically via the MIDI bank and number. AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)
  • Page 52 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 (English)

  • Page 53: Preset List

    Preset list Piano Organs Guitars Basses Strings Ensem Brass Reed Pipes Perc Chrom. Ethnic String- AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 54 Lead Synth Synth Effects Synth Stringsplit Fretsplit Picksplit Pickcontrol Multisplits Drums Hold AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 55: Parameter Overview Presets

    Controller Auswahl 0 - 119 Controller Auswahl 0 - 119 FINGER PICK ON, OFF STRING SPLIT 1 - 5 FRET SPLIT 0 - 23 PICK SPLIT1 0 - 99 PICK SPLIT2 0 - 99 AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 56: Parameter Overview Global

    1 - 16 Instrument 1 Edit Sequen- Instrument 2 Edit Sequen- Instrument 3 Edit Sequen- Instrument 4 Edit Sequen- TRACK STEP 0 - 31 COUNT 0 - 99 PATTERN 1 - 32 ADC MON AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 57: Midi Implementation Chart V. 2.0

    In this table “Transmitted” is only marked with “Yes” if the controller has a function additional to these assignments. 4) The effective Volume/Pan value depends not only on the incoming controller value, but also on several internal parameters AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 58: Midi Implementation Chart V. 2.0

    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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 59 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. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 60: Table Of Implemented Nrpn Controllers 2

    1) Drumset edit NRPN: 2 different drumset edit tables are implemented : 1 for channel 10 1 for channels 1-9 or 11-16 : for all these channels, edit table is the same AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 61: 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. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 62: Format For Gs Compatible Sysex Commands

    MIDI channel (0x00 to 0x0F, 0x10=OFF). This SYSEX allows to assign several parts 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 63 0x40 0x2n 0x54 CC2 lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default = 0) 0x40 0x2n 0x55 CC2 lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0) 0x40 0x2n 0x56 CC2 lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0) AXON AX 100 mkII V. 1.0 Tables...

  • Page 64: 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 65 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 66 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 67 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 68 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. 1.0 Tables...
  • Page 69 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. 1.0 Tables...

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