Setup menu

The Setup menu on the Axe-Fx III and FM3 gives access to important system parameters. It has the following submenus:

FC Controllers

This lets you configure connected FC-6 and FC-12 controllers. Read more. Alternatively, use the software editor.

Pedals which are connected directly to the Axe-Fx or FM3 need to be configured in the I/O menu.

Global Settings

Click on an item below for more information.

• Output EQ Type
• Power Amp Modeling
• Cabinet Modeling
• Tone Control Display
• Update Pre-11.x Presewts Spkr Imp Upon Load
• Spillover
• Effects Mix
• Noisegate Offset
• Prompt On Edited Preset Change
• Display Offset
• Default Scene
• Tap Tempo
• Value Knob Push Function
• AC Line Frequency

I/O

This lets you configure all audio inputs and outputs, return levels of USB channels and SPDIF/AES, and the pedal port(s) at the rear of the hardware.
All entries are explained here: I/O menu.

IR Capture

This lets you capture impulse responses using the hardware interface.
Read more.

MIDI/Remote

This lets you configure MIDI settings and external controllers.
Read more.

Utilities

• Display: sets the brightness of the display, and the brightness and color of the logo on the Axe-Fx III Mark II.

• ADC Levels: shows the digital level of the output ports and pedal ports.

• Reset: this lets you reset the system parameters, or clear all presets, or erase all user cabs.

• USB Buffer Levels: shows the USB buffer levels.

• Version: shows the version of the installed firmware, USB firmware and FPGA.