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INPUT/GTE
contains parameters for the Noise Gate and Instrument input impedance (p.
OUTPUT
page contains a mixer for overall level control of a preset (p.
– Select any block on the layout grid and press this button to open its
EDIT menu
.
Press repeatedly to cycle through EDIT menus of all blocks in the preset (top-to-bottom, left-to-right).
– This menu contains pages for seven of the internal controllers available to every preset,
plus a Modifiers overview screen. See
– This button toggles the bypass state of the currently selected block (p.
Double click BYPASS in any block EDIT menu to access SAVE/LOAD GLOBAL BLOCKS (p.
– This menu contains four pages: CONFIG, OUT1, OUT2, and SCALES. See p.
CONFIG
contains parameters that globally affect the sound of all presets.
OUT1
and
OUT2
each hold a 10-band graphic EQ and master GAIN control for the given outputs.
SCALES
allows the creation of custom harmonies for use with the pitch shifter block.
– Engages the tuner (p.
) and displays its menu. Press
or
to close.
– Contains six pages used to configure the various input and output options of the Axe-Fx II.
See p.
– This menu contains various utility functions. See p.
– Enters RECALL mode, the main operating mode for use during musical performance.
The Axe-Fx II always defaults to RECALL mode when you power it on.
– Enters the STORE menu where you can save, rename, or swap presets. See p.
– Bypasses the Axe-Fx II, routing the input directly to the output, defeating all processing,
lighting the
BYPASS LED
and showing a flashing on-screen warning. Press again to un-bypass.
Double-clicking the BYPASS button in any block EDIT menu
initializes
that block to default settings.
– Flashes the current tempo on its built-in LED. You can also tap this button once to enter the
TEMPO menu, or two or more times to set a new tempo. The tempo can also be entered using a
remote switch or set via MIDI. See p.
for more information about Axe-Fx II tempo control.
11.
– On the Axe-Fx II, certain effects offer two fully independent sets of settings, called “X” and “Y”.
Think of them like two different “channels” for a given amp or effect. You can switch between X and Y to
access different sound settings without changing presets (see p.
and buttons perform other functions as well. See section
12.
– The four Quick Control knobs, A, B, C, and D, perform different functions depending
on what Axe-Fx II screen or menu is shown. See section
on p.
13.
– These controls set the output levels of OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 (“FX Send”). See
for information on setting levels. OUTPUT 1 also controls headphone jack levels.
14.
– Connect stereo headphones here to monitor OUTPUT 1 L+R.
15.
– Plug your instrument into this
Instrument Input Jack
, designed specifically for use with electric,
acoustic, and bass guitars. Plugging a line-level device into this input may cause clipping of the input
amplifier and is not recommended.
The Axe-Fx II Mark II features “Secret Sauce II” instrument input for a low noise floor.
The Axe-Fx II XL/XL+ features “Secret Sauce III” instrument input for an even lower noise floor.
