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Legal Notices Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Mark II Owner’s Manual. Contents Copyright © 2010 -‐2013. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the permission of Fractal Audio Systems. Fractal Audio Systems, Axe-‐Fx, Axe-‐Fx II, MFC-‐101 are trademarks of Fractal Audio Systems. - Page 4 Certificate of Conformity Fractal Audio Systems, USA, hereby declares on its own responsibility that the following product MFC101 – MIDI Foot Controller that is covered by this certificate and marked with CE label conforms to following standards: EN60065 ...
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Page 5: Foreword
Foreword Thank you for your purchase of the Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101. Musical instrument foot control dates back to the 1200s, when organ pedals doubled the number of limbs that could be used by a single person during a performance. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Table of Contents Foreword ................... i ii Table of Contents ................ i v OVERVIEW .................. 1 Main Features .................. 1 ... - Page 7 CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Alternate Presets ................... 1 9 4.5.1 Global Preset ............................ 2 0 INSTANT ACCESS SWITCHES ............ 2 1 Axe-‐Fx IA Switches ................
- Page 8 CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual External Switch Custom On and Off Values .......... 3 6 SONGS & SETS ................ 3 7 Entering Song or Set Mode .............. 3 7 ...
- Page 9 CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4 The MIDI Menu ................... 5 3 12.4.0 MFC-‐101 Port ............................ 5 3 12.4.1 Axe-‐Fx MIDI Channel .......................... 5 3 ...
- Page 10 CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.16 Internal CC Names .......................... 6 7 12.5.17 External Switch Hardware Type ...................... 6 7 12.5.18 Expression Pedal Calibration ...................... 6 8 ...
- Page 11 CONTENTS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Index .................. 8 5 Warranty ................... 8 6 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-‐1: The Default Layout of the MFC-‐101 ...................... 1 ...
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Page 12: Overview
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Main Features The Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Mark III is a powerful, versatile, easy-‐to-‐use MIDI foot controller designed for use with the Fractal Audio Systems Axe-‐Fx II, Ultra, or Standard, or any other MIDI devices such as modules, amps, effects, synths, and more. -
Page 13: Hardware Overview
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 1.2 Hardware Overview The MFC-‐101 has 21 heavy-‐duty multi-‐purpose footswitches with bi-‐color LEDs. The MFC-‐101 Mark III features “SSS,” or Solid-‐State Switching, with footswitches that are both more durable and quieter than traditional footswitches. -
Page 14: Footswitch Edit Mode Functions
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual enabled, the Save footswitch LED will flash when IA switch states are changed. Pressing it will store the MFC-‐101 preset. ! UP and DOWN are used to select the next or previous Bank or Song. 1.2.2 Footswitch EDIT MODE Functions ... -
Page 15: Rear Panel Features
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 1.2.3 Rear Panel Features FASLINK Figure 1-‐4: MFC-‐101 Mk III Rear Panel Diagram ! POWER 9VAC: Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power the MFC when you are NOT using Phantom, Ethernet/CON or FASLINK power (see below). -
Page 16: Faslink
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 59). Both toggle and momentary switch hardware is supported. See EXTERNAL SWITCHES on p. 34 for details. 1.2.4 FASLINK™ FASLINK™ is a new connector on the MFC-‐101 Mark III. It utilizes a proprietary system to carry bi-‐directional communications and power over a standard XLR cable. -
Page 17: Software Map
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 1.3 Software Map PERFORMANCE MODE is for normal use, where the MFC-‐101 is used as a MIDI foot controller. Different features are offered through three variant modes: PRESET MODE, SONG MODE or SET MODE. AXE-‐FX MODE may be switched ON or OFF “on top”... -
Page 18: Navigating Edit Mode
OVERVIEW Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 1.4 Navigating EDIT MODE The footswitches are used to navigate the menus, pages and parameters of EDIT MODE. Figure 1-‐6: Navigating Edit mode ! To enter EDIT MODE, press EDIT. ! Press any of the menu footswitches (1–5) to open a menu. -
Page 19: Getting Connected
GETTING CONNECTED Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 2 GETTING CONNECTED Before making connections, be sure to turn down the volume of your amp and switch off power to all devices. The MFC-‐101 supports a number of different setup scenarios. A few common possibilities are diagrammed below. FASLink, Ethernet and 7-‐pin MIDI can power the MFC-‐101 to allow faster setups and less clutter on the floor. - Page 20 GETTING CONNECTED Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual The next scenario below shows using the Axe-‐Fx II and MFC-‐101 using the new FASLINK™ connector. You must manually set USE PORT to FASLINK (in the MIDI menu of the MFC-‐101) when using this option. FASLINK provides both power and 2-‐way communications over a single XLR cable.
- Page 21 GETTING CONNECTED Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual The next scenarios show connections over 7-‐ or 5-‐pin MIDI cables. You must manually set USE PORT to MIDI (in the MIDI menu of the MFC-‐101) when using this option. ! IMPORTANT! AXE-‐FX MODE (see p.
- Page 22 GETTING CONNECTED Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Figure 2-‐6: Connecting the MFC-‐101 to a 3rd Party MIDI module or processor (Axe-‐ F x Mode OFF) The 5-‐pin MIDI cable carries 1-‐way data from the MFC-‐101 to the connected device. ...
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Page 23: Basic Settings
BASIC SETTINGS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 3 BASIC SETTINGS 3.1 Axe-‐Fx Mode AXE-‐FX MODE makes using the MFC-‐101 easier and more intuitive. Axe-‐Fx mode rides on top of PRESET, SONG, or SET mode to provide a number of benefits when using the MFC-‐101 with an Axe-‐Fx II, Ultra, or Standard. -
Page 24: Selecting A Port
BASIC SETTINGS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 3.2 Selecting a Port The MFC-‐101 sends and receives data only on one port type at a time. As of MFC firmware 3.0, the default is Ether – the AXE-‐FX port, where an EtherNet or EtherCON cable can be connected. Press EDIT footswitch to enter EDIT MODE. -
Page 25: Performance Modes
BASIC SETTINGS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Press EDIT footswitch to enter EDIT MODE. Press SETUP footswitch to select the SETUP menu. Press PAGE" 3x to get to the MFC Display Offset Screen: ... - Page 26 BASIC SETTINGS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual NOTE: You can change the Operating Mode at any time. See section 12.5.1 on p. 61 for details. Doc v3.0 ...
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Page 27: Starting Up
BASIC SETTINGS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 3.6 Starting Up PRESET MODE+AXE-‐FX MODE ON When the MFC-‐101 is used with an Axe-‐Fx, it will power up, query the Axe-‐Fx, and load whichever MFC-‐101 preset was loaded when the unit was last powered off. -
Page 28: Presets & Preset Mode
PRESETS & PRESET MODE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 4 PRESETS & PRESET MODE An MFC-‐101 preset is a set of pre-‐programmed MIDI instructions, loaded by a Preset footswitch and sent to your connected device(s). PRESET MODE provides a straightforward, logically organized way of accessing Presets. It is based on their ordered arrangement into BANKS, which are selected using the UP and DOWN footswitches. -
Page 29: Bank Style
PRESETS & PRESET MODE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 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. -
Page 30: Alternate Presets
PRESETS & PRESET MODE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual ! Global External Switch settings can be overridden by any preset. See 12.1.7 on p. 47. ! Global Expression Pedal settings and range can be different per preset. See section 12.1.9 on p. 48. ! Each preset also has an internal name, shown if AXE-‐FX MODE is OFF. -
Page 31: Global Preset
PRESETS & PRESET MODE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 4.5.1 Global Preset The Global Preset function allows you to specify a preset which other presets can use as their Alternate Preset(s). By default, the Global Preset is set to OFF, and all MFC-‐101 presets are set to GLOBAL. To set the Global Preset: ... -
Page 32: Instant Access Switches
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 5 INSTANT ACCESS SWITCHES Instant Access (IA) Switches are typically used like traditional stompbox switches to turn effects on or off. There are many other creative possibilities for their use. The number of footswitches assigned to IA function is determined by the global Bank Size (see section 4.1 on p. -
Page 33: List Of Available Axe--Fx Functions
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual You can freely change the above settings in the MIDI menu: Press EDIT footswitch to enter EDIT MODE. Press MIDI footswitch to select the MIDI menu. Press PAGE"... -
Page 34: Axe--Fx Ia Switch On/Off States
INTERNAL CCs 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 &... -
Page 35: General Use Ia Switches
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual It is not possible to display the Axe-‐Fx Tuner on the MFC-‐101 when Axe-‐Fx Mode (p. 12) is turned off, though a CC# message can still turn the tuner on and off in the same way it would work on any other MIDI Foot Controller. A special function allows the tap footswitch to launch the Axe-‐Fx TUNER when held. -
Page 36: Other General Use Ia Switch Capabilities
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual To set the CC# assignments for a switch: Press EDIT footswitch to enter EDIT MODE. Press MIDI footswitch to select the MIDI menu. Press PAGE" 7x to get to the IA Switch CC# Settings screen: ... -
Page 37: General Use Ia Switch Saved States
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 5.2.3 General Use IA Switch Saved States The ON or OFF state for each General Use IA Switch is saved in each MFC-‐101 preset. This provides “scene recall” capability where different presets cause different switches to turn on or off automatically. -
Page 38: Manual--Only" General Use Instant Access Switches
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 5.2.5 “Manual-‐Only” General Use Instant Access Switches The option “Send w/ Preset : Yes/No” enables General Use Instant Access Switches to be set for Manual-‐Only operation, meaning that the MIDI data for their state will be never transmitted automatically when you change presets on the MFC-‐101. -
Page 39: The Save Edits Footswitch
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 5.2.6 The Save Edits Footswitch The EDIT footswitch doubles as a SAVE switch which can be used to store changes to General Use IA Switch states on-‐the-‐fly without entering EDIT MODE as described above in section 5.2.3. -
Page 40: Switch Links
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 5.4 Switch Links Switch Links allow you to set up two global groups of 5 mutually exclusive IA Switches each. Only one switch in a particular group can be ON at a given time. This feature is useful for emulating the way amplifier channels work. To create a switch group: ... -
Page 41: Internal Ccs
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 6 INTERNAL CCs The MFC-‐101 allows you to set up 17 “Internal Control Changes”—think of them as virtual switches. These are similar to Instant Access Switches in that they send CC# messages and can have custom ON and OFF values, but unlike Instant Access switches, Internal CCs cannot be mapped to real footswitches. -
Page 42: Preset Internal Cc States
INTERNAL CCs Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 6.2 Preset Internal CC States Every MFC-‐101 Preset stores the ON or OFF of every one of the 17 Internal CCs, thereby determining what MIDI message will be sent when the selected preset is loaded. This provides a way to send CCs in addition to those for IA switches. -
Page 43: Expression Pedals
EXPRESSION PEDALS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 7 EXPRESSION PEDALS 7.1 Connecting and Calibrating Expression pedals allow you to control various sound settings in real time with your foot. Classic examples include the sweep of a Wah, Whammy or Volume pedal. -
Page 44: Expression Pedal Range
EXPRESSION PEDALS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual Press the EDIT footswitch to enter EDIT MODE. Press MIDI footswitch to select the MIDI menu. Press PAGE" footswitch 15x to get to the Global Expression Pedal Setup screen: ... -
Page 45: External Switches
EXTERNAL SWITCHES Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 8 EXTERNAL SWITCHES External footswitches provide an additional means to control your Axe-‐Fx or a connected MIDI device. Each switch can be set up globally or at the preset level to send custom OFF and ON values (0 and 127 by default) for one MIDI Control Change number. -
Page 46: External Switch Midi Functions
EXTERNAL SWITCHES Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 8.2 External Switch MIDI Functions External footswitches must be programmed to send MIDI data. Like expression pedals, External Switches may be set up globally, as follows, or individually for “one-‐off” preset-‐based switch setups (see 12.1.7: Preset External Switch Settings on p. -
Page 47: External Switch Custom On And Off Values
EXTERNAL SWITCHES Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual TOG “TOGGLE” – Whenever any state change is detected in the connected switch, both the ON and OFF MIDI messages will be sent in quick sequence (~250ms apart). Use this setting if you want a connected MOMENTARY switch to behave as if it were ... -
Page 48: Songs & Sets
SONGS & SETS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 9 SONGS & SETS SONG MODE and SET MODE are counterparts to PRESET MODE. Remember that all of these share the same set 384 MFC-‐101 presets, and that AXE-‐FX MODE runs independently of all three. Here’s a review of the differences between Performance Modes: ... -
Page 49: Adding Presets To A Song
SONGS & SETS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 9.2 Adding Presets to a Song When the MFC-‐101 is in SONG MODE, the up and DOWN footswitches step through SONGS instead of BANKS. See the table on p. 14 for an overview of differences between operating modes. A Song is similar to a Bank, except that it contains up to 15 MFC-‐101 Presets assigned to the numbered ... -
Page 50: Adding Songs To A Set
SONGS & SETS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 9.3 Adding Songs to a Set Just as SONGS allow a custom series of PRESETS to be mapped across the preset footswitches, SETS allow a custom list of SONGS to be arranged in a list. The UP/DOWN footswitches step through the SONGS of the current SET. See the table on p.14 for an overview of differences between operating modes. -
Page 51: Copy Functions
SONGS & SETS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 10 COPY FUNCTIONS With the likelihood of many entries in your rig being based off of similar templates, the capability to copy settings from one MFC-‐101 item to another can be a timesaver. Using the COPY menu, the following types of items can be copied from one memory location to another: ... -
Page 52: Names
NAMES Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 11 NAMES Besides Preset names, which appear in the display, the MFC-‐101 stores “friendly” names for many other entities. These can be shown while programming to make it easier to remember all of the connected devices and assigned functions. -
Page 53: Complete Menu Reference
NAMES Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12 COMPLETE MENU REFERENCE The following comprises a complete parameter reference for the MFC-‐101. From within any page of any menu, the following commands apply: !PAGE" Press either of these two footswitches (#5 or #6) to ... -
Page 54: The Preset Menu
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1 The Preset Menu Use this menu to select presets and edit their parameters, including name, instant access switch states, internal Control Change states, custom message, and preset external switch and expression pedals. IMPORTANT: You must first select a Preset (12.1.0) to edit it using any of the other pages in this Menu. -
Page 55: Preset Program Changes
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1.2 Preset Program Changes EDIT : PRESET : PAGE" (2x) Preset Program Changes is used to set the MIDI Program Change (PC) messages sent by the currently selected MFC-‐101 preset. One program change may be set per MIDI channel, up to 16 in total. -
Page 56: Preset Instant Access Switch States
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1.4 Preset Instant Access Switch States EDIT : PRESET : PAGE" (4x) Preset Instant Access Switch States is used to set the initial ON/OFF state of each IA Switch when the selected preset is loaded. The saved state determines whether the ON messages or OFF messages will be sent for a given IA Switch when the selected ... -
Page 57: Preset Custom Midi Message
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1.6 Preset Custom MIDI Message EDIT : PRESET : PAGE" (6x) Preset Custom MIDI Message is used to enter a 16 byte custom MIDI message to be sent with the selected preset. You must first select a preset (12.1.0 on p. -
Page 58: Preset External Switch Settings
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1.7 Preset External Switch Settings EDIT : PRESET : PAGE" (7x) Preset External Switch Settings is used to make settings for the Preset which override the Global External Switch Settings (12.4.14). -
Page 59: Preset Expression Pedal Settings
PRESET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.1.9 Preset Expression Pedal Settings EDIT : PRESET : PAGE" (9x) Preset Expression Pedal Settings is used to make MIDI and initial value settings for the selected Preset which override the Global Expression Pedal Settings (12.4.16) for each of four optional expression pedals. -
Page 60: The Song/Set Menu
SONG/SET MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.2 The Song/Set Menu Use the pages of this menu to select Songs or Sets and edit their parameters. For an overview of Song and Set operating modes, see Chapter 9 on p. 37. 12.2.0 Song Edit ... -
Page 61: Set Edit
COPY MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.2.2 Set Edit EDIT : SONG/SET : PAGE" (2x) Set Edit is used to assign MFC-‐101 Songs to the selected Set. Each of 10 Sets has 50 song “slots.” ... -
Page 62: The Copy Menu
COPY MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.3 The Copy Menu The Copy Menu is used for copying presets, banks, songs, sets, instant access switches, and internal control change settings from one MFC-‐101 memory location to another. NOTE: You cannot copy an entry to itself. -
Page 63: Copy Song
COPY MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.3.2 Copy Song EDIT : COPY : PAGE" (2x) Copy Song is used to copy MFC-‐101 Songs from one location to another. PARAMETER " footswitches to move between the Source Song and Destination Song parameters. Use the ! ENTER SONG COPIED! -
Page 64: The Midi Menu
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4 The MIDI Menu The MIDI menu is used to set parameters which determine the MIDI output of the MFC-‐101. 12.4.0 MFC-‐101 Port EDIT : MIDI Axe-‐Fx MIDI Channel is used to set the port ove which the MFC-‐101 and Axe-‐Fx will communicate. -
Page 65: Axe--Fx Preset Transmit Map
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.3 Axe-‐Fx Preset Transmit Map EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" (3x) The Axe-‐Fx Preset Transmit (“Tx”) Map is used to set up a custom map between MFC-‐101 presets and Axe-‐Fx presets. This makes it possible for any MFC-‐101 preset to load any of the 384 presets from a connected Axe-‐Fx. -
Page 66: Ia Switch Axe--Fx Functions
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.7 IA Switch Axe-‐Fx Functions EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" (7x) The IA Switch Axe-‐Fx Functions setting is used to assign Axe-‐Fx functions to each IA Switch. These settings are in effect to the exclusion of all other MIDI Messages for the IA Switch whenever the MFC-‐101 is in AXE-‐FX MODE. -
Page 67: Ia Switch Control Change On/Off Values
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.9 IA Switch Control Change ON/OFF Values EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" (9x) IA Switch CC# ON/OFF Values is used to specify the ON and OFF data values for each of the two CC# commands of a selected IA Switch. -
Page 68: Ia Switch Custom Midi Messages
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.11 IA Switch Custom MIDI Messages EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" PAGE (11x) or ! (7x) IA Switch Custom MIDI Message Settings is used to enter a 16 byte hexadecimal custom MIDI message to be sent when a given IA Switch is turned ON, and another such message for when any IA switch is turned OFF. -
Page 69: Internal Control Change Settings
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.12 Internal Control Change Settings EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" PAGE (12x) or ! (6x) This page is used to enable individual Internal CCs by assigning their CC# and MIDI channel. ... -
Page 70: Global External Switch Settings
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.14 Global External Switch Settings EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" PAGE (14x) or ! (4x) The Global External Switch Settings page is used to set up each of four optional External Switches with MIDI and switch behavior settings. -
Page 71: Global Expression Pedal Settings
MIDI MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.4.16 Global Expression Pedal Settings EDIT : MIDI : PAGE" PAGE (16x) or ! (2x) Global Expression Pedal Settings is used to globally configure each of four optional expression pedals with MIDI and initial value settings. -
Page 72: The Setup Menu
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5 The Setup Menu The MFC-‐101 will re-‐synchronize with a connected Axe-‐Fx if any Axe-‐Fx-‐related parameters have changed when returning to Performance Mode from the Setup Menu with AXE-‐FX MODE turned ON. 12.5.0 Axe-‐Fx Mode ... -
Page 73: Mfc--101 Display Offset
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.3 MFC-‐101 Display Offset EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" (3x) MFC-‐101 Display Offset is used to offset the numbers of MFC-‐101 presets so they match the preset numbers of a connected Axe-‐Fx using display offset (causing its presets to be numbered 1-‐384 instead of 0-‐383). -
Page 74: Bank Size
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.6 Bank Size EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" (6x) Bank Size, a global setting, is used to specify how many footswitches on the MFC-‐101 will be used to select presets, and how many will be used as Instant Access Switches. -
Page 75: Bank/Song Limit
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.8 Bank/Song Limit EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" (8x) Bank/Song Limit blocks access to banks or songs numbered above the limit. Bank Song Limit can be used to prevent access to higher-‐numbered banks or songs, depending on the current mode. For example, if your rig used only four banks of sounds (instead of the default 77) you might set the limit to 004 to prevent you ... -
Page 76: Ia Switch Types
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.10 IA Switch Types EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" (10x) IA Switch Types is used to set the switch behavior for Instant Access Switches. PARAMETER "... -
Page 77: Ia Switch Names
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.13 IA Switch Names EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" (13x) IA Switch Names is used to set “user-‐friendly” names for Instant Access Switches. PARAMETER " footswitches select the IA Switch Number parameter and move through the individual characters of The ! the IA Switch Name parameter. -
Page 78: Send Ia Switch Link Off Messages
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.15 Send IA Switch Link OFF Messages EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (15x) or ! (14x) Send IA Switch Link OFF Messages determines whether the OFF state MIDI commands for linked IA Switches (see 12.5.14 above) are sent or not sent automatically when another linked switch in the same group is turned ON (thereby turning the ... -
Page 79: Expression Pedal Calibration
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.18 Expression Pedal Calibration EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (18x) or ! (11x) Expression Pedal Calibration is used to calibrate any of four optional expression pedals which may be connected at the Expression Pedal jacks. -
Page 80: Hold Axe--Fx Tempo For Tuner
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.20 Hold Axe-‐Fx Tempo for Tuner EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (20x) or ! (9x) This setting is used to enable or disable the TUNER HOLD function of the Axe-‐Fx Mode TAP TEMPO Instant Access Switch. ... -
Page 81: Looper Control
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.24 Looper Control EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (24x) or ! (5x) This setting is used to determine whether a short tap or a long press ion REVEAL is required to enter Axe-‐Fx II LOOPER CONTROL MODE (see p.79). -
Page 82: Delete And Reset Factory Settings
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.26 Delete and Reset Factory Settings EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (26x) or ! (3x) Delete is used to Reset all or some of the MFC-‐101 to factory settings. WARNING: Deleting MFC-‐101 user data is DESTRUCTIVE and cannot be undone! ... -
Page 83: Display Contrast
SETUP MENU REFERENCE Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 12.5.27 Display Contrast EDIT : SETUP : PAGE" PAGE (27x) or ! (2x) INCR/DECR Display Contrast is self-‐explanatory. Adjust as desired using the footswitches. ... -
Page 84: System Functions
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 13 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 13.1 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the MFC-‐101 is field-‐updateable using a special “boot” (power-‐on) mode. Firmware updates will be released through our website at http://www.fractalaudio.com. Our MIDI Utility, Fractal-‐Bot, available at http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-‐bot.php is perfect for updating your MFC-‐101. -
Page 85: Appendix
APPENDIX Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14 APPENDIX 14.1 Comparison Table: Axe-‐Fx Mode ON vs. OFF AXE-‐FX MODE ON Axe-‐Fx Mode Off Preset Name Display Read from the current Axe-‐Fx preset, whether the Read from MFC-‐101 Preset memory, whether the ... -
Page 86: Firmware Update Error Codes
APPENDIX Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.2 Firmware Update Error Codes CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTION 1 Invalid Start Message The SysEx start message was corrupted. Retry and if the problem persists, then there is a problem with the image. -
Page 87: Axe--Fx Presets Bank & Program Change Table
APPENDIX Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.3 Axe-‐Fx Presets Bank & Program Change Table Remember to add one to all Axe-‐Fx Program Numbers if Display Offset is set to 1. Program BANK A BANK B ... -
Page 88: Custom Midi Message Primer
APPENDIX Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.4 Custom MIDI Message Primer Creating custom MIDI messages for presets or IA Switches in the MFC-‐101 opens a world of possibilities “outside the box.” While any MIDI data can be stored and sent, the most common types will likely be additional program changes, control changes, and system exclusive messages. -
Page 89: Control Change
APPENDIX Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.4.2 Control Change Control Change messages consist of three bytes. The first byte is 0xBn, where n is the MIDI channel number in hexadecimal minus 1. The second byte specifies the continuous controller number and has a range of 0 to 127. The third byte specifies the value for the controller and has a range of 0 to 127. -
Page 90: Axe--Fx Ii Looper Control Mode
CHANGE LOG Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.5 Axe-‐Fx II Looper Control Mode Firmware 2.1 adds Axe-‐Fx II Looper Control Mode to the MFC-‐101. A brief overview follows. The MFC-‐101’s Axe-‐Fx Mode must be set to “II” (Axe-‐Fx II) for Looper Control Mode to operate. Press and hold the REVEAL footswitch to enter Looper Control Mode. -
Page 91: Troubleshooting "Name Timeout" Problems
SPECIFICATIONS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 14.6 Troubleshooting “Name Timeout” problems “Name Timeout” errors are difficult to troubleshoot. They can be caused by various issues, ranging from incorrect settings in the MFC-‐101, to faulty cables, to product damage. Every Axe-‐Fx and MFC-‐101 are tested at the factory for proper communication and operation of all ports. -
Page 92: Specifications
CHANGE LOG Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 15 Specifications GENERAL Presets: 384 Songs: 100, up to 15 presets in each song Sets: ... -
Page 93: Factory Default Settings
SPECIFICATIONS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 15.1 Factory Default Settings This section lists all of the Factory Default settings for the MFC-‐101. GENERAL CONFIGURATION: Use Port: EXPANSION Axe-‐Fx Mode: ... - Page 94 CHANGE LOG Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual INSTANT ACCESS SWITCHES (ALL) Type: TOGGLE Global: NO Send w/ Preset: YES Axe-‐Fx Functions: ...
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Page 95: Midi Implementation Chart
SPECIFICATIONS Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 15.2 Midi Implementation Chart NOTE: MFC-‐101 Presets and Instant Access Switches have the capability to send custom MIDI data, entered freeform as hex code, which can be used for many applications not supported “natively” (ex: Note On/Off). Function ... -
Page 96: Index
CHANGE LOG Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 16 Index Parameter, 3 Automatic load on Bank/Song A Preset vs. IA, 17 Change, 18 Reveal, 2 Capabilities, 18 Axe-‐Fx Save, 2, 28 Defined, 17 ... -
Page 97: Warranty
WARRANTY Fractal Audio Systems MFC-‐101 Manual 17 Warranty Fractal Audio Systems warrants that your new Fractal Audio Systems product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. During the warranty period, Fractal Audio Systems shall, at its sole option, either repair or replace any product that proves to ...