Adapter Power adapter 115 V or 230 V AC 12 Volt 1500 mA User manual Optional accessories available for the AXON AX-100 Piezo Pickup Hex piezo pickup for acoustic guitars Sound card SB-676 GM / XG sound card with 480 sounds, 11 reverbs, 41 effects..
MIDI Dump Exp. Pedal -EXP 1 control pedal for volume, filter, etc. POWER ADAPTER AC - output 12V/1,5 A Exp. Pedal -EXP 2 control pedal for volume, filter, etc. Footswitch Footswitch CHAIN HOLD User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
POWER ON/OFF. Here is where you turn your AXON on and off. When you turn it on, the display shows your last used preset in PRESET mode and is in LOCAL ON mode. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
MIDI sounds. Your guitar interface AX101/102 has a mini phone jack for this purpose. You can connect it directly to the included 13-conductor cable. CE symbol: This symbol certifies that your AXON follows the appropriate standards of the European Union (EU). User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON from accoustic instruments. Finally a door to the midi world for bass guitarists and classical guitarists is wide open for new and modern forms of musical expression. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
3. Press the GLOBAL button. In the display you now see ”BASIC CHANNEL.” If you see a ”1” after the colon, leave it. If not, use the +/- Value buttons to set this value to 1. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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The changes you made have been automatically saved in static RAM so that they will still be available after you restart your AXON. Press the ”EXIT” button twice to get back to normal play mode. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
– Parameter button and use the +/- Value buttons to select any of the instrument groups. With the + Parameter button, you can now move to the area where you can select a particular instrument for that group. (+/- Value buttons). User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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(1-128). Choose, for example, Preset No. 128 (+/- Value buttons). Now when you press the ENTER button, your preset will be copied to slot 128 and saved there. This also now becomes the active preset. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
(…) before you pressed the ENTER button. Also use the EXIT button to get back to the PRESET mode, the standard mode of your AXON. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON settings to a floppy or hard disk drive on your computer, providing you have the appropriate software. CHAIN MODE You can define chains of presets for use in live performance that are then easily accessible. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
In other words, make sure that the basic channel and the hold channel values are at least six digits apart. Typically this parameter is set to ”7”, reserving channels 7-12 for the hold functions. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Preset (sound), set this parameter to ON. In this case your AXON sends the pitchbend range event directly after every program change event. If your MIDI instrument saves pitchbend information in its global area, set this value to OFF. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
After this step, you can now tune the other strings of your guitar using the AXON’s built in tuning function. When you play alone (solo), you should set the tune base value to ”0”. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
The advantages of these pickups for accoustic guitarists are that the pickup is totally invisible (installed under the bridge) and that you can use nylong stringed instruments (classical guitars) to drive your AXON. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON takes for granted that you are playing a six-string bass. If you are playing an instrument with less than six strings, simply bypass the strings that don’t apply. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON is equipped with the internal soundboard, a third parameter, NO EFFECT, is also listed as a choice. If this is selected, the programmed variation function of the preset will be ignored by the soundboard. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Your entry will be immediately saved in the AXON’s internal battery-backed-up memory, and does not have to be saved. Use the EXIT button to leave the submenu. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON to orient itself to the tuning of your guitar, giving you a new standard. In this case the arrow in the middle of the tuning scale represents the new tuning standard. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
12 split combinations (2 string splits, 2 fret splits, 3 pick splits). And because you can freely choose where the split points are in each of the three split types, the combination possibilities are more than numerous. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Press all the upper buttons to turn them on and make sure the lower buttons are off. Now press the ENTER button. Using the +/- Parameter buttons we can now edit a series of sound characteristics for our split as follows: User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
–12 (–1 octave), so that the Bass will play within its typical range. QUANTIZE Pitch Quantization (AUTO, OFF, ON, TRIGGER) With this parameter you tell your AXON to execute pitch changes using your normal pitchbend settings or step-wise (quantized): User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
L15 being all the way to the left and R15 to R1 being the same in reverse. R1 and L1 are close to the center. MID is exactly centered in the stereo panorama. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
MIDI instrument at the same dynamic level, regardless of how loud or softly you play your guitar. With a value of 127, you achieve the highest sensitivity and dynamic range for the notes you play. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
CHANNELS (see Global Parameters) that you defined. You can, for example, play and hold a pad sound, and then play a solo over it, allowing you to in effect accompany yourself. Using the sub menu User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
OFF. Please note that you can only use one of the two sequence possibilities at a time: either SEQ TRACK or SEQ PATTERN. Make sure the other one is set to OFF. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
OFF. Please note that you can only use one of the two sequence possibilities at a time: either SEQ TRACK or SEQ PATTERN. Make sure the other one is set to OFF. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
41 (very slow) and 240 (very fast). In the case of external synchronization, (e.g.. MIDI-Drums, sequencer software) the sequence will only start when the “start” command is received from the MIDI IN port. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
The following quantize functions are available: 1/16thSt: Classic Arpeggio. Plays back the arpeggiator sequence in staccato 16th notes. 1/16thLg: 16th notes same as above except legato. 1/8thSt: Plays back the arpeggiator sequence in staccato 8th notes. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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A variation of BOOGI 1. DISCO 1: Disco groove. Especially effective for Bass guitar riffs. DISCO 2: A variation of DISCO 1. ROCK: Rock groove for Bass guitar riffs. HOUSE: House rhythm. Effective for Organ riffs. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
REPEATS (1…16) The individual notes in an arpeggio can be repeated up to 16 times. If you set this value to 1, each note in the sequence is played only once. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
OFF. Please note that you can only use one of the two sequence possibilities at a time: either SEQ TRACK or SEQ PATTERN. Make sure the other one is set to OFF. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Choose one drum pattern of 1-32, that you want to play when you press the hold pedal, or set this parameter to OFF. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
One practical use for this setting is for example, when you want to affect an arpeggio but not the main sound (preset) using the wheel on the guitar interface. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Press the EXIT button to leave the sub menu. Note: If you are not an experienced user, it is advised that you steer clear of using the RPN controllers because pitchbend and even tuning information can be changed. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
The value of 4 means that frets 1 through 3 (including of course open strings) are assigned to the right split and frets 4 to the highest fret to the left split zone. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
If you don’t want to use a variation effect, select NO EFFECT. For more detailed information about the digital effects in the sound module and their programmable options, see the chapter UTILITY MODE. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
PROGRAM (1…128) Use the +/- Value buttons to select the desired Preset number for the present step. Press the ENTER button. This moves you to the next step in the chain. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
You can, of course, save your changes to a different preset if you may want to save the previous version of the preset for later use. If you don’t want to save your changes at all, simply press the EXIT button again. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
With this selection, instead of a tuner, you see a VU (LEVEL) meter in the bottom half of the display. The small vertical bars represent the present levels of each of the six strings of your guitar. The higher the bar, the louder the string. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Remember that you can double click the chain foot switch in order to jump one step back in your chain. Double clicking the Hold pedal allows you to stop the presently running drum sequence (AX100SB only). User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
QS300 section of the AXON either in complete form or separately. SEQUENC… (ALL, PATTRN, TRACKS) Owners of the AXON AX 100-SB can send their programmed drum sequences either in complete form or separately. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
“start” command is received from the MIDI IN port. VOLUME Volume Level (0…127) The drum sequencer is equipped with its own separate volume control. Set the level here to create a good mix with the other sounds. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
32 patterns that can be played back either individually or as part of a track sequence. Use the +/- Value buttons to select the desired pattern number and press the ENTER button to begin editing it. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Use the +/- Value buttons to select the desired track number and press the ENTER button to begin editing. Press the EXIT button when finished. The following is a description of the parameters in the sub menu: User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
There are 32 of them. To the left of the voice number in the bottom half of your display appears the name of the sound that you can change by pressing the ENTER button. To leave text-editor mode, press the EXIT button. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
CROSS curves allows for velocity crossfading. In other words, your playing dynamic can be used to control volume shifts between your two elements. To do this, set one element to CROSS1 and the other one to CROSS2. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
DECAY1 RATE has passed. DEC2 LEVEL (0…127) Here you set the second decay level which will be reached after the amount of time set in DECAY2 RATE has passed. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
LFO fades in. LFO PMD (0…63) Pitch Modulation Depth is the value for the amount of pitch differentiation in the modulation. The higher the value, the wider the pitches of the modulation swing are apart. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
The value of 5% results in an octave divided into 24 equal parts or quarter tones. The higher the value for this parameter, the smaller the interval unit played when you play adjacent frets on your guitar. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Setting this parameter determines how the speed of the filter is affected by the various dynamic levels (velocities) you play. Positive values change the filter faster the louder (harder) you play. Negative values cause the filter to change faster the softer you play. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Set the maximum filter level to be reached after the attack time is reached. DEC1 LEVEL (0…127) Here you set the first decay level which will be reached after the amount of time set in DECAY1 RATE has passed. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Press the EXIT button to leave this sub menu. The following is a description of the various parameters in this sub menu: User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
DECAY1 RATE has passed. DEC2 LEVEL (0…127) Here you set the second decay effect level which will be reached after the amount of time set in DECAY2 RATE has passed. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Select the element that you want to receive the parameters from the other one, and press the ENTER button. (In order to then use both elements simultaneously in your voice, you need to set the parameter ELEMENT to 1+2 ON. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Simulates the reverb effect generated by metal plate reverb units found in recording studios. WHITE ROOM: A short reverb program followed by a fast delay. TUNNEL: Simulates a tunnel that becomes increasingly wider. BASEMENT: A short delay followed by massive reverb. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
CELESTE1: LFO modulated in 3 Phases. CELESTE2: Variation of CELESTE1-Effect. CELESTE3: Variation of CELESTE1-Effect. CELESTE4: LFO modulated in 3 Phases. FLANGER1: Chorus with Phase-shifting (Jet-Effect) FLANGER2: Variation of FLANGER1-Effect. FLANGER3: Variation of FLANGER1-Effect. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Chorus return signal. Chorus Pan (L63 ... R63) Panorama of the chorus signal. Chor -> Rev (0 ... 127) Mixes the chorus effect .with Reverb. The higher the value, the more chorus in the mix. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Simulates the metal plate reverb system found in recording studios. DELAY L;C;R: Delay effect(Panoramaposition Left, Right, Center). DELAY L;R: Delay effekt (Panoramaposition Links und Rechts). ECHO: Echoeffect with independent feedback control for left and right. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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Conventional chorus effect for a full sound. CHORUS2: Variation of CHORUS1-Effect. CHORUS3: Variation of CHORUS1-Effect. CHORUS4: Variation of CHORUS1-Effect with Stereo-Input. CELESTE1: LFO with 3 Phase Modulation. CELESTE2: Variation of CELESTE1-Effect. CELESTE3: Variation of CELESTE1-Effect. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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Distortion simulator. OVERDRIVE: Simulation of overdriving a tube guitar amplifier. GUITARAMP: Simulation a tube guitar amplifier. 3BANDEQU: A MONO-Equalizer with controls for Lows, Mids, Highs.. 2BANDEQU: A STEREO-Equalizer with controls for Lows, Mids, Highs. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Var Pan (L63 ... R63) Panorama placement of variation effect. Var -> Rev (-64 ... +63) Mixes variation effect signal with reverb signal. The higher the value, the more variation in the mix. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
AXON from the analog string information sent from your guitar. This feature is primarily for diagnostic purposes like detecting which conductor of the cable between guitar interface and AXON may be bad, for example. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Sensitivity” which has been set to 0 (zero) and the Offset belonging to it to 63. In this case all notes sound with the same velocity (level). You can use a hold pedal to play a pad sound in the background. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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You can use a hold pedal to play a pad sound in the background. 142. Pad1+HdPad : Simple preset with no split function. Uses a basic synthesizer sound. You can use a hold pedal to play a pad sound in the background. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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In this case it would be advantageous to have a swell foot pedal (connected to EXP1 or EXP2), in order to use the swell pedal to control the filter, leaving the wheel free to control the volume. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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When the pedal is released, only the piano sound will be heard. 159. HA:16thMarmb : Preset with arpeggiator. The main sound is a piano sound; the arpeggiator is assigned Preset 4, “Marmb+HdPad”. In this example the arpeggiator generates classic 16th notes in 3 octaves. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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164. HS Brass+Sect: Preset with layered sound. The second preset (Hold Preset) is immediately turned on... Hold pedal not necessary. The main preset uses an Altosax sound which is layered with the preset Trumpet. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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Above that, a fretless bass. These are transposed down an octave. 174. FS:Guit+Ocar : Preset with fret split. Up to the 9th fret a distorted guitar is played. Above that, an ocarina. The ocarina is transposed one octave up. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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The result is four play zones. Near the fingerboard and in the lower frets a synth sound, above the 7th fret an oboe. Near the bridge and in the lower frets an acoustic guitar, above the 7th fret an organ. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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Remember that you you can use multi splits like this one not only to access various sounds, but more practically to access various characteristics such as TRANSPOSE, QUANTIZE, VOLUME, REVERB, PICK CONTROL, thereby maintaining the same sound for all split zones. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
Turn TRANSPOSE OFF in PRESET MODE. • Your MIDI instrument may be set to another tuning or have its transpose function turned ON. Check to see if these parameters are set to the correct values. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
“GM” (see UTILITY MODE). • If your MIDI instrument doesn’t support these standards, set your AXON’s preset names parameter to “NUM”. You can now access the desired sound using the corresponding MIDI bank and program number. User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
(detailed information for soundboard available) Mode 1 : Omni On, Poly Mode 2 : Omni On, Mono O : Yes Mode 3 : Omni Off, PolyMode 4 : Omni Off, Mono X : No User manual AXON AX-100 / AX-100 SB...
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