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* To connect the Axe-Fx II and the MFC-101 floor controller a CAT5 cable can be used (instead of a MIDI cable). The CAT5 cable provides power to the MFC-101 without the need to connect an adapter to the Axe-Fx II, transmits MIDI messages between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101, and carries tuner and tempo information to the MFC-101. With the CAT5 cable the MFC-101 switches off when the Axe-Fx II is switched off. The CAT5 cabe connects to the Rj45 port on the Axe-Fx II. A propietary communication protocol is used for bidirectional communication and phantom power. The internal PSU for the MFC-101 will also support an expansion module for the MFC-101. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-30.html#post491404 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492331 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492332 Source3]
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* To connect the Axe-Fx II and the MFC-101 floor controller a CAT5 cable can be used, instead of a MIDI cable. The CAT5 cable connects to the Rj45 port on the Axe-Fx II. It:
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* Make sure to let the MFC-101 know if you're using a MIDI cable or Rj45 cable connection (Edit > MIDI).
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** provides power to the MFC-101 without the need to connect an adapter to the Axe-Fx II
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* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable CAT5] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rj45 Rj45].
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** transmits MIDI messages between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101
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** carries tuner and tempo information to the MFC-101
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** switches off the MFC-101 when the Axe-Fx II is switched off
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A propietary communication protocol is used for bidirectional communication and phantom power. The internal PSU for the MFC-101 will also support an expansion module for the MFC-101. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-30.html#post491404 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492331 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35997-axe-fx-ii-technical-questions-thread-49.html#post492332 Source3]
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* Use Edit > MIDI to configure the MFC-101 for use with either a MIDI or Rj45 cable connection.
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* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable CAT5], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rj45 Rj45].
  
 
=Cables=
 
=Cables=

Revision as of 08:39, 20 June 2012

Product information

File:Mfc-101-midi-foot-controller-top-280.jpg

The MFC-101 is Fractal's floor controller. Product information

Tips and tricks for the MFC-101

All the tips and tricks you need to know: How-Tos for the MFC-101.

Rj45 port and CAT5 cable

  • To connect the Axe-Fx II and the MFC-101 floor controller a CAT5 cable can be used, instead of a MIDI cable. The CAT5 cable connects to the Rj45 port on the Axe-Fx II. It:
    • provides power to the MFC-101 without the need to connect an adapter to the Axe-Fx II
    • transmits MIDI messages between the Axe-Fx II and MFC-101
    • carries tuner and tempo information to the MFC-101
    • switches off the MFC-101 when the Axe-Fx II is switched off

A propietary communication protocol is used for bidirectional communication and phantom power. The internal PSU for the MFC-101 will also support an expansion module for the MFC-101. Source1 Source2 Source3

  • Use Edit > MIDI to configure the MFC-101 for use with either a MIDI or Rj45 cable connection.
  • Wikipedia: CAT5, Rj45.

Cables

Looking for a solid and flexible Ethernet cable? Read this: Cables for Fractal Audio products (Best-Tronics).

Axe-Fx II manual

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