User Manuals: Fractal AXE-FX II Preamp FX Processor

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Fractal AXE-FX II Owner's Manual (203 pages)

preamp/FX processor

Brand: Fractal | Category: Amplifier | Size: 14 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Legal Notices
3
Certificate of Conformity
4
Table of Contents
6
What's New

13
1 Introduction

16
- What Is the Axe FX II
  16
- The Inventory/Grid Concept
  18
- Connectivity and more
  19
  - My Head Hertz
    19
2 Overview

20
- The Front Panel
  20
- The Rear Panel
  22
- Computer Integration
  24
  - Minimum Requirements
    24
  - Software Installation
    24
  - Capabilities
    25
3 Connections

27
4 Basic Operation and Editing

39
- Presets
  39
- The Grid
  40
  - Inserting and Removing Blocks
    40
  - Shunts
    41
  - Connector Cables
    42
  - Moving Blocks on the Grid
    44
  - Example Presets on the Grid
    45
- Editing Sounds
  47
  - Quick Control
    48
- X/Y Switching
  48
  - X/Y Quick Jump
    49
- Bypassing a Block
  49
- Loading Effects from Another Preset
  49
- Saving Changes
  50
  - Swapping the Locations of Two Presets
    50
5 Effects Guide

51
- Amplifier [AMP]
  51
- Cabinet [CAB]
  60
  - User Cabs
    62
- Chorus [CHO]
  63
- Compressor [CMP]
  66
- Crossover [XVR]
  68
- Delay [DLY]
  69
  - Mono Delay
    70
  - Stereo Delay
    71
  - Dual Delay
    72
  - Ping-Pong Delay
    73
  - Sweep Delay
    73
  - Reverse Delay
    73
  - Tape Delay
    74
  - Delay Common Parameters
    75
- Drive [DRV]
  77
- Effects Loop [FXL]
  79
- Enhancer [ENH]
  81
- Feedback Send [SND] & Return [RTN]
  81
- Filter [FLT]
  82
- Flanger [FLG]
  83
- Formant [FRM]
  85
- Gate/Expander [GTE]
  86
- Graphic Equalizer [GEQ]
  87
- Looper [LPR]
  87
- Megatap Delay [MGT]
  89
- Mixer [MIX]
  90
- Multiband Compressor [MBC]
  91
- Multi Delay [MTD]
  92
  - Quad Tap Delay
    94
  - Plex Delay
    95
  - Plex Detune
    96
  - Plex Shift
    97
  - Band Delay
    97
  - Quad Series Delay
    98
  - Ten-Tap Delay
    98
  - Rhythm Tap Delay
    99
  - Diffusor
    100
    
    Quad Tape Delay
    101
- Tremolo/Panner [PAN]
  101
- Parametric EQ [PEQ]
  102
- Phaser [PHA]
  103
- Basic Parameters
  104
- Pitch Shifter [PIT]
  105
  - Common Parameters
    106
  - Detune
    107
  - Fixed Harmony
    109
  - Intelligent Harmony
    109
  - Classic Whammy
    112
  - Octave Divider
    112
  - Crystals
    113
  - Advanced Whammy
    114
  - Arpeggiator
    115
  - Custom Shifter
    116
- Quad Chorus [QCH]
  117
- Resonator [RES]
  119
- Reverb [REV]
  120
- Ring Modulator [RNG]
  123
- Rotary Speaker [ROT]
  124
- Synth [SYN]
  125
- Tone Matching [TMA]
  126
- Vocoder [VOC]
  127
- Volume/Pan [VOL]
  128
- Wahwah [WAH]
  128
- Input Noise Gate
  130
  - Input Impedance
    130
- Output Mixer
  131
- Common MIX Parameters
  132
6 Global Blocks

134
- Introduction
  134
- Using Global Blocks
  134
7 Modifiers & Controllers

139
- Introduction
  139
- Creating a Modifier
  139
  - Transformations
    141
  - Scale and Offset
    142
  - Damping
    143
  - Auto Engage
    143
  - Program Change Reset
    143
- Control Sources
  144
  - Lfo1 & 2
    144
  - Adsr 1 & 2
    145
  - Sequencer
    145
  - Envelope Follower
    146
  - Pitch Detector
    146
  - Manual Knobs
    147
  - External Controllers
    147
8 Global Parameters

148
- Configuration Parameters
  148
- Output Parameters
  149
- Custom Scales
  149
9 Input/Output Parameters

150
- Input Parameters
  150
- Audio Parameters
  150
- MIDI Parameters
  152
- Control Parameters
  154
- Pedal Parameters
  157
- X/Y Quick-Jump Assign
  157
10 Utilities

158
- LCD Contrast
  158
- Preset Utilities
  158
- Status Meters
  158
- Reset System
  158
- IR Capture
  159
- Firmware
  160
11 Tuner

161
12 Tempo

162
- Setting the Tempo
  162
- Synchronizing Sound Parameters
  162
- Tempo to Use
  163
- Auto Delay
  163
- Metronome
  163
13 Backing up and Restoring

164
- MIDI/Sysex Backup and Restore
  164
  - Dumping to a Computer
    164
  - Restoring from a Computer
    165
- Onboard ROM Backup and Restore
  165
- Machine-To-Machine Transfers
  166
14 Firmware Updates

167
- Firmware
  167
15 Troubleshooting

168
16 Appendix

170
- Table of Amp Types
  170
- Table of Cab Types
  173
- Loading User Cab Irs
  174
- Shortcuts Overview
  175
- 60-Second Edit Guide
  176
- Understanding Preset Size Limits
  177
- Signal Flow, Global, and I/O Parameters
  177
- LFO Waveforms, Duty, and Phase
  178
  - LFO Phase
    178
- Tempo Cross Reference
  179
- Mono and Stereo
  180
- Mixology
  181
- Humbuster™ Technology
  182
- Setting up a Wah Pedal
  183
  - Using the Onboard Pedal Jack
    183
  - Using an Expression Pedal on an MFC-101
    184
- Setting up Spillover
  185
  - Within a Single Preset
    185
  - Across Different Presets
    185
- Using Send and Return
  186
  - Creating Feedback Loops
    186
  - Extending the Length of Effect Chains
    187
- Scenes
  187
  - Selecting Scenes
    189
  - Setting up Scenes
    189
  - Saving Scenes
    189
  - Spillover in Scenes
    190
  - Scenes and MIDI
    190
  - Scene Features
    191
  - Table of CC# Values for Scene Select
    191
  - Modifier Power
    192
- Glossary & Resources
  192
- Axe-Fx II Bank & Preset Numbers Table
  196
- Factory Default Settings
  197
17 Specifications

199
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  200
Warranty

201

Fractal AXE-FX II Owner's Manual (199 pages)

Digital Guitar Preamplifier and Effects Processor

Brand: Fractal | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 9 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Legal Notices
3
Certificate of Conformity
4
Table of Contents
6
What's New

13
1 Introduction

16
- What Is the Axe FX II
  16
- The Inventory/Grid Concept
  18
- Connectivity and more
  19
  - My Head Hertz
    19
2 Overview

20
- The Front Panel
  20
- The Rear Panel
  22
- Computer Integration
  24
  - Minimum Requirements
    24
  - Software Installation
    24
  - Capabilities
    25
3 Connections

27
4 Basic Operation and Editing

39
- Presets
  39
- The Grid
  40
  - Inserting and Removing Blocks
    40
  - Shunts
    41
  - Connector Cables
    42
  - Moving Blocks on the Grid
    44
  - Example Presets on the Grid
    45
- Editing Sounds
  47
  - Quick Control
    48
- X/Y Switching
  48
  - X/Y Quick Jump
    49
- Bypassing a Block
  49
- Loading Effects from Another Preset
  49
- Saving Changes
  50
  - Swapping the Locations of Two Presets
    50
5 Effects Guide

51
- Amplifier [AMP]
  51
  - Basic Amp Parameters (TYPE, PRE, PWR, EQ
    52
    
    Amp Speaker Parameters
    54
    
    Amp Dynamics Parameters
    55
    
    Advanced Amp Parameters
    56
- Cabinet [CAB]
  59
  - User Cabs
    61
- Chorus [CHO]
  62
- Compressor [CMP]
  64
- Crossover [XVR]
  66
- Delay [DLY]
  67
  - Mono Delay
    68
  - Stereo Delay
    69
  - Dual Delay
    70
  - Ping-Pong Delay
    71
  - Sweep Delay
    71
  - Reverse Delay
    71
  - Tape Delay
    72
- Delay Common Parameters
  73
- Drive [DRV]
  75
- Effects Loop [FXL]
  77
- Enhancer [ENH]
  78
- Feedback Send [SND] & Return [RTN]
  78
- Filter [FLT]
  79
- Flanger [FLG]
  80
- Formant [FRM]
  82
- Gate/Expander [GTE]
  83
- Graphic Equalizer [GEQ]
  84
- Looper [LPR]
  84
- Megatap Delay [MGT]
  86
- Mixer [MIX]
  87
- Multiband Compressor [MBC]
  88
- Multi Delay [MTD]
  89
  - Quad Tap Delay
    90
  - Plex Delay
    91
  - Plex Detune
    93
  - Plex Shift
    93
  - Band Delay
    93
  - Quad Series Delay
    94
  - Ten-Tap Delay
    94
  - Rhythm Tap Delay
    95
  - Diffusor
    96
    
    Quad Tape Delay
    97
- Tremolo/Panner [PAN]
  97
- Parametric EQ [PEQ]
  98
- Phaser [PHA]
  99
- Basic Parameters
  100
- Pitch Shifter [PIT]
  101
  - Common Parameters
    102
  - Detune
    103
  - Fixed Harmony
    104
  - Intelligent Harmony
    104
  - Classic Whammy
    107
    
    Octave Divider
    107
    
    Crystals
    108
    
    Advanced Whammy
    109
    
    Arpeggiator
    110
    
    Custom Shifter
    111
  - Quad Chorus [QCH]
    112
  - Resonator [RES]
    114
  - Reverb [REV]
    115
  - Ring Modulator [RNG]
    118
  - Rotary Speaker [ROT]
    119
  - Synth [SYN]
    120
  - Tone Matching [TMA]
    121
  - Vocoder [VOC]
    122
  - Volume/Pan [VOL]
    123
  - Wahwah [WAH]
    123
  - Input Noise Gate
    125
    
    Input Impedance
    125
  - Output Mixer
    126
  - Common MIX Parameters
    127
6 Global Blocks

129
- Introduction
  129
- Using Global Blocks
  129
7 Modifiers & Controllers

134
- Introduction
  134
- Creating a Modifier
  134
  - Transformations
    136
  - Scale and Offset
    137
  - Damping
    138
  - Auto Engage
    138
  - Program Change Reset
    138
- Control Sources
  139
  - Lfo1 & 2
    139
  - Adsr 1 & 2
    140
  - Sequencer
    140
  - Envelope Follower
    141
  - Pitch Detector
    141
  - Manual Knobs
    141
  - External Controllers
    142
  - Modifier Power
    142
8 Global Parameters

144
- Configuration Parameters
  144
- Output Parameters
  145
- Custom Scales
  145
9 Input/Output Parameters

146
- Input Parameters
  146
- Audio Parameters
  146
- MIDI Parameters
  148
- Control Parameters
  150
- Pedal Parameters
  152
- X/Y Quick-Jump Assign
  152
10 Utilities

153
- LCD Contrast
  153
- Preset Utilities
  153
- Status Meters
  153
- Reset System
  153
- IR Capture
  154
- Firmware
  155
11 Tuner

156
12 Tempo

157
- Setting the Tempo
  157
- Synchronizing Sound Parameters
  157
- Tempo to Use
  158
- Auto Delay
  158
- Metronome
  158
13 Backing up and Restoring

159
- MIDI/Sysex Backup and Restore
  159
  - Dumping to a Computer
    159
  - Restoring from a Computer
    160
- Onboard ROM Backup and Restore
  160
- Machine-To-Machine Transfers
  161
14 Firmware Updates

162
- Firmware
  162
15 Troubleshooting

163
16 Appendix

165
- Table of Amp Types
  165
- Table of Cab Types
  168
- Loading User Cab Irs
  169
- Shortcuts Overview
  170
- 60-Second Edit Guide
  171
- Understanding Preset Size Limits
  172
- Signal Flow, Global, and I/O Parameters
  172
- LFO Waveforms, Duty, and Phase
  173
  - LFO Phase
    173
- Tempo Cross Reference
  174
- Mono and Stereo
  175
- Mixology
  176
- Humbuster™ Technology
  177
- Setting up a Wah Pedal
  178
  - Using the Onboard Pedal Jack
    178
    
    Using an Expression Pedal on an MFC-101
    179
- Setting up Spillover
  180
  - Within a Single Preset
    180
  - Across Different Presets
    180
- Using Send and Return
  181
  - Creating Feedback Loops
    181
    
    Extending the Length of Effect Chains
    182
- Scenes
  182
  - Selecting Scenes
    184
  - Setting up Scenes
    184
  - Saving Scenes
    184
  - Spillover in Scenes
    185
  - Scenes and MIDI
    185
  - Scene Features
    186
    
    Table of CC# Values for Scene Select
    186
- Glossary & Resources
  187
- Axe-Fx II Bank & Preset Numbers Table
  190
- Factory Default Settings
  191
17 Specifications

193
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  194
Warranty

195

Fractal AXE-FX II Owner's Manual (184 pages)

Digital Guitar Preamplifier and Effects Processor

Brand: Fractal | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 8 MB

Important Safety Instructions
2
Legal Notices
2
Certificate of Conformity
3
Table of Contents
5
What's New

12
1 Introduction

15
- What Is the Axe FX II
  15
- The Inventory/Grid Concept
  17
- Connectivity and more
  18
  - My Head Hertz
    18
2 Overview

19
- The Front Panel
  19
- The Rear Panel
  21
- Computer Integration
  23
  - Minimum Requirements
    23
  - Software Installation
    23
  - Capabilities
    24
3 Connections

26
4 Basic Operation and Editing

38
- Presets
  38
- The Grid
  39
  - Inserting and Removing Blocks
    39
  - Shunts
    40
  - Connector Cables
    41
  - Moving Blocks on the Grid
    43
  - Example Presets on the Grid
    44
- Editing Sounds
  46
  - Quick Control
    47
- X/Y Switching
  47
  - X/Y Quick Jump
    48
- Bypassing a Block
  48
- Loading Effects from Another Preset
  48
- Saving Changes
  49
  - Swapping the Locations of Two Presets
    49
5 Effects Guide

50
- Amplifier [AMP]
  50
  - Basic Amp Parameters
    52
  - Advanced Amp Parameters
    55
- Cabinet [CAB]
  58
- Chorus [CHO]
  61
- Compressor [CMP]
  63
- Crossover [XVR]
  65
- Delay [DLY]
  66
  - Mono Delay
    67
  - Stereo Delay
    68
- Dual Delay
  69
- Ping-Pong Delay
  70
- Sweep Delay
  70
- Reverse Delay
  70
- Delay Common Parameters
  71
- Drive [DRV]
  73
- Effects Loop [FXL]
  75
- Enhancer [ENH]
  76
- Feedback Send [SND] & Return [RTN]
  76
- Filter [FLT]
  77
- Flanger [FLG]
  78
- Formant [FRM]
  80
- Gate/Expander [GTE]
  81
- Graphic Equalizer [GEQ]
  82
- Looper [LPR]
  82
- Megatap Delay [MGT]
  83
- Mixer [MIX]
  84
- Multiband Compressor [MBC]
  85
- Multi Delay [MTD]
  86
  - Quad Tap Delay
    87
  - Plex Delay
    88
  - Plex Detune
    90
  - Plex Shift
    90
  - Band Delay
    90
  - Quad Series Delay
    91
  - Ten-Tap Delay
    91
  - Rhythm Tap Delay
    92
  - Diffusor
    93
- Tremolo/Panner [PAN]
  94
- Parametric EQ [PEQ]
  95
- Phaser [PHA]
  96
  - Basic Parameters
    97
  - Pitch Shifter [PIT]
    98
    
    Detune
    100
    
    Fixed Harmony
    101
    
    Intelligent Harmony
    101
    
    Classic Whammy
    104
    
    Octave Divider
    104
    
    Crystals
    105
    
    Advanced Whammy
    106
    
    Arpeggiator
    107
    
    Custom Shifter
    108
  - Quad Chorus [QCH]
    109
  - Resonator [RES]
    111
  - Reverb [REV]
    112
  - Ring Modulator [RNG]
    115
  - Rotary Speaker [ROT]
    115
  - Synth [SYN]
    116
  - Vocoder [VOC]
    118
  - Volume/Pan [VOL]
    119
  - Wahwah [WAH]
    120
  - Input Noise Gate
    121
    
    Input Impedance
    121
  - Output Mixer
    122
  - Common MIX Parameters
    123
6 Global Blocks

125
- Introduction
  125
- Using Global Blocks
  125
7 Modifiers & Controllers

130
- Introduction
  130
- Creating a Modifier
  130
  - Transformations
    132
  - Damping
    133
  - Auto Engage
    134
  - Program Change Reset
    134
- Control Sources
  135
  - Lfo1 & 2
    135
  - Adsr 1 & 2
    136
  - Sequencer
    136
  - Envelope Follower
    137
  - Pitch Detector
    137
  - Manual Knobs
    137
  - External Controllers
    138
  - Modifier Power
    138
8 Global Parameters

139
- Configuration Parameters
  139
- Output Parameters
  140
- Custom Scales
  140
9 Input/Output Parameters

141
- Input Parameters
  141
- Audio Parameters
  141
- MIDI Parameters
  143
- Control Parameters
  145
- Pedal Parameters
  147
- X/Y Quick-Jump Assign
  147
10 Utilities

148
- LCD Contrast
  148
- Preset Utilities
  148
- Status Meters
  148
- Reset System
  148
- IR Capture
  149
- Firmware
  150
11 Tuner

151
12 Tempo

152
- Setting the Tempo
  152
- Synchronizing Sound Parameters
  152
- Tempo to Use
  153
- Auto Delay
  153
13 Backing up and Restoring

154
- MIDI/Sysex Backup and Restore
  154
  - Dumping to a Computer
    154
  - Restoring from a Computer
    155
- Onboard ROM Backup and Restore
  155
- Machine-To-Machine Transfers
  156
14 Firmware Updates

157
- Firmware
  157
15 Troubleshooting

158
16 Appendix

160
- Shortcuts Overview
  160
- 60-Second Edit Guide
  161
- Understanding Preset Size Limits
  162
- Signal Flow, Global, and I/O Parameters
  162
- LFO Waveforms, Duty, and Phase
  163
  - LFO Phase
    163
- Tempo Cross Reference
  164
- Mono and Stereo
  165
- Mixology
  166
- Humbuster™ Technology
  167
- Setting up a Wah Pedal
  168
  - Using the Onboard Pedal Jack
    168
  - Using an Expression Pedal on an MFC-101
    169
- Setting up Spillover
  170
  - Within a Single Preset
    170
  - Across Different Presets
    170
- Using Send and Return
  171
  - Creating Feedback Loops
    171
  - Extending the Length of Effect Chains
    171
- Loading User Cab Irs
  172
- Glossary & Resources
  173
- Axe-Fx II Bank & Preset Numbers Table
  176
- Factory Default Settings
  177
17 Specifications

179
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  180
Warranty

181

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Table of Contents

What's New

1 Introduction

2 Overview

3 Connections

4 Basic Operation and Editing

5 Effects Guide

6 Global Blocks

7 Modifiers & Controllers

8 Global Parameters

9 Input/Output Parameters

10 Utilities

11 Tuner

12 Tempo

13 Backing up and Restoring

14 Firmware Updates

15 Troubleshooting

16 Appendix

17 Specifications

Warranty

Table of Contents

What's New

1 Introduction

2 Overview

3 Connections

4 Basic Operation and Editing

5 Effects Guide

6 Global Blocks

7 Modifiers & Controllers

8 Global Parameters

9 Input/Output Parameters

10 Utilities

11 Tuner

12 Tempo

13 Backing up and Restoring

14 Firmware Updates

15 Troubleshooting

16 Appendix

17 Specifications

Warranty

Table of Contents

What's New

1 Introduction

2 Overview

3 Connections

4 Basic Operation and Editing

5 Effects Guide

6 Global Blocks

7 Modifiers & Controllers

8 Global Parameters

9 Input/Output Parameters

10 Utilities

11 Tuner

12 Tempo

13 Backing up and Restoring

14 Firmware Updates

15 Troubleshooting

16 Appendix

17 Specifications

Warranty

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