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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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[[image:MIDI.png|link=]]
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=Available on which products=
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 1 block
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* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
* '''FX8''': no
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* '''FX8''': yes
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
  
=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': no
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* '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''': no
* '''Axe-Fx II''': n/a
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* '''FX8''': X/Y
* '''FX8''': n/a
 
* '''AX8''': n/a
 
  
=What is the Scene MIDI block=
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=Purpose=
  
Available only on the Axe-Fx III.
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The block lets you send up to 8 CC or PC MIDI messages through the MIDI OUT port upon scene changes, through different MIDI channels if needed. The MIDI messages can vary per scene.
  
It sends up to 8 CC or PC MIDI messages through the MIDI OUT port upon scene changes, over different MIDI channels. The MIDI messages can be different in each scene.
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The block must be added to the grid to use, but does not have to be connected to the signal chain. it can't be bypassed, but a scene can be configured to send no MIDI messages.
  
It must be added to the grid to use, but it does not have to be connected to the signal chain. The block can't be bypassed (but a scene can be configured to send no MIDI messages).
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Tip: you can use the Scene MIDI block to send MIDI commands to the device itself, by connecting MIDI OUT to MIDI IN.
  
You can actually use the Scene MIDI block to send MIDI commands to the Axe-Fx III itself, by connecting MIDI OUT to MIDI IN.
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<blockquote>(Axe-Fx III) "The MIDI block only sends data out the MIDI Out DIN jack. It does NOT send to the USB. The purpose of the MIDI block is to control other equipment in you rack via standard MIDI." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-version-2-03.145132/page-8#post-1718184 source]</blockquote>
  
More information in the [http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=Owners_Manuals Owner's Manual].
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[[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]]
  
<blockquote>The MIDI block only sends data out the MIDI Out DIN jack. It does NOT send to the USB. The purpose of the MIDI block is to control other equipment in you rack via standard MIDI. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-version-2-03.145132/page-8#post-1718184 source]</blockquote>
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[[MIDI|More information about MIDI]]
  
=Other ways to transmit MIDI=
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=Parameters=
  
The Axe-Fx III provides additional ways to transmit MIDI messages. You can have the III transmit a MIDI PC through MIDI OUT with each preset change automatically. MIDI functionality will be added to the Control Switches. Incoming MIDI can be routed through the MIDI THRU port. 
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! '''Parameter'''
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
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|-
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| Type
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! yes (CC/PC)
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|-
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| Channel
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! yes
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|-
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| Number
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! yes
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|-
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| Value
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! yes
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|}
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Remote]]
 
[[category:Remote]]

Revision as of 18:39, 8 August 2019

MIDI.png

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 1 block
  • FM3: 1 block
  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • FX8: yes
  • AX8: no

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM3: no
  • FX8: X/Y

Purpose

The block lets you send up to 8 CC or PC MIDI messages through the MIDI OUT port upon scene changes, through different MIDI channels if needed. The MIDI messages can vary per scene.

The block must be added to the grid to use, but does not have to be connected to the signal chain. it can't be bypassed, but a scene can be configured to send no MIDI messages.

Tip: you can use the Scene MIDI block to send MIDI commands to the device itself, by connecting MIDI OUT to MIDI IN.

(Axe-Fx III) "The MIDI block only sends data out the MIDI Out DIN jack. It does NOT send to the USB. The purpose of the MIDI block is to control other equipment in you rack via standard MIDI." source

Owner's Manual

More information about MIDI

Parameters

Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3
Type yes (CC/PC)
Channel yes
Number yes
Value yes