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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. It is built with the touring pro in mind, featuring a rugged 16-‐gauge powder-‐coated steel
chassis, 21 heavy-‐duty "Solid State" footswitches, which are both more durable and quieter than traditional
footswitches, a brilliant 20-‐character transflective display, 21 dual-‐color LEDs, jacks for 4 expression pedals and 4
external switches, and the performance control features that musicians demand from a best-‐in-‐class controller. In
AXE-‐FX MODE, the MFC-‐101 is the best and easiest way to control an Axe-‐Fx, with hassle-‐free integration of preset
names, intelligent control over effect bypass switching, integrated tap tempo and tuner, and more, including
"Scenes" support and a dedicated Looper Control Mode for the Axe-‐Fx II. The MFC-‐101 "Mark II" added a rugged
"EtherCON" -‐type connector for interfacing with the Axe-‐Fx II. The "Mark III" adds FASLink™, a new XLR connector
type for connecting to the Axe-‐Fx II via an optional XA-‐1 adapter, plus "Solid State Switching," with switches that
are extremely failure resistant and quiet in comparison to typical guitar stomp switches.
MFC-‐101 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
! Simple to set up and use, while powerful and flexible enough to control complex rigs.
! PRESET, SONG, and SET MODES are well-‐suited for a range of performance settings.
! The onboard memory stores 384 Presets, 100 Songs, and 10 Sets of up to 50 Songs each.
! Globally designate any number of footswitches for selecting PRESETS, each of which contains:
Up to 16 MIDI program change messages (one per channel).
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ON or OFF states for up to 17 Instant Access Switches.
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ON or OFF states for up to 17 Internal Control Change ("CC") messages.
Up to 16 bytes of custom MIDI data. Anything goes!
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! Footswitches not assigned to Presets operate as INSTANT ACCESS ("IA") SWITCHES:
Axe-‐Fx functions may be assigned to IA Switches simply by selecting from a list.
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"General Use" IA Switches (i.e. those not assigned to Axe-‐Fx functions) have independent ON and OFF
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command sets, each with:
o Up to two CC# messages with custom values
o One MIDI program change command
o Up to 16 bytes of custom MIDI data. Anything goes!
IA Switches may be set for Toggle (aka "Latching") , Momentary ("Hold") or "Auto-‐Off" function.
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! REVEAL mode temporarily toggles Preset footswitches to their "hidden" Instant Access functions.
! Axe-‐Fx LOOPER CONTROL MODE gives access to all Looper functions with no programming required.
! Full support for Axe-‐Fx II SCENES
! Future enhancement and improvement made possible via user-‐upgradeable firmware capability.
! Can be powered by its own AC Adapter, by Phantom 7-‐pin MIDI, or by CAT5/XLR connection to Axe-‐Fx II.
! And more....
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Figure 1-‐1: The Default Layout of the MFC-‐101
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