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|1.3 Connectivity and More | |1.3 Connectivity and More | ||
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|1.3.1 My Head Hertz… | |1.3.1 My Head Hertz… | ||
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|5 Effects Guide | |5 Effects Guide | ||
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|5.1 Amplifier [AMP] | |5.1 Amplifier [AMP] | ||
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|5.16 Looper [LPR] | |5.16 Looper [LPR] | ||
|70 | |70 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Looper (FX block)]] |
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|5.17 Megatap Delay [MGT] | |5.17 Megatap Delay [MGT] | ||
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|5.18 Mixer [MIX] | |5.18 Mixer [MIX] | ||
|72 | |72 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Mixer (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.19 Multiband Compressor [MBC] | |5.19 Multiband Compressor [MBC] | ||
|73 | |73 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multiband compressor (FX block)]] |
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|5.20 Multi Delay [MTD] | |5.20 Multi Delay [MTD] | ||
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|5.20.1 Quad Tap Delay | |5.20.1 Quad Tap Delay | ||
|75 | |75 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.2 Plex Delay | |5.20.2 Plex Delay | ||
|76 | |76 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.3 Plex Detune | |5.20.3 Plex Detune | ||
|77 | |77 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.4 Plex Shift | |5.20.4 Plex Shift | ||
|78 | |78 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.5 Band Delay | |5.20.5 Band Delay | ||
|78 | |78 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.6 Quad Series Delay | |5.20.6 Quad Series Delay | ||
|79 | |79 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.7 Ten-Tap Delay | |5.20.7 Ten-Tap Delay | ||
|79 | |79 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.8 Rhythm Tap Delay | |5.20.8 Rhythm Tap Delay | ||
|80 | |80 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.20.9 Diffusor | |5.20.9 Diffusor | ||
|81 | |81 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Multi_Delay_(FX_block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.21 Tremolo/Panner [PAN] | |5.21 Tremolo/Panner [PAN] | ||
|82 | |82 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Tremolo/Panner (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.22 Parametric EQ [PEQ] | |5.22 Parametric EQ [PEQ] | ||
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|5.24 Pitch Shifter [PIT] | |5.24 Pitch Shifter [PIT] | ||
|86 | |86 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.1 Detune | |5.24.1 Detune | ||
|88 | |88 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
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|5.24.2 Fixed Harmony | |5.24.2 Fixed Harmony | ||
|89 | |89 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.3 Intelligent Harmony | |5.24.3 Intelligent Harmony | ||
|89 | |89 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.4 Classic Whammy | |5.24.4 Classic Whammy | ||
|92 | |92 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.5 Octave Divider | |5.24.5 Octave Divider | ||
|92 | |92 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.6 Crystals | |5.24.6 Crystals | ||
|93 | |93 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.7 Advanced Whammy | |5.24.7 Advanced Whammy | ||
|94 | |94 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.8 Arpeggiator | |5.24.8 Arpeggiator | ||
|95 | |95 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.24.9 Custom Shifter | |5.24.9 Custom Shifter | ||
|96 | |96 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Pitch shifter (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.25 Quad Chorus [QCH] | |5.25 Quad Chorus [QCH] | ||
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|5.28 Ring Modulator [RNG] | |5.28 Ring Modulator [RNG] | ||
|103 | |103 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Ring Modulator (FX block)]] |
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|5.29 Rotary Speaker [ROT] | |5.29 Rotary Speaker [ROT] | ||
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|5.30 Synth [SYN] | |5.30 Synth [SYN] | ||
|105 | |105 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Synth (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.31 Vocoder [VOC] | |5.31 Vocoder [VOC] | ||
|106 | |106 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Vocoder (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.32 Volume/Pan [VOL] | |5.32 Volume/Pan [VOL] | ||
|107 | |107 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Vol/Pan (FX block)]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.33 Wahwah [WAH] | |5.33 Wahwah [WAH] | ||
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|5.34 Input Noise Gate | |5.34 Input Noise Gate | ||
|109 | |109 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Noise gate]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.34.1 Input Impedance | |5.34.1 Input Impedance | ||
|109 | |109 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Input impedance]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.35 Output Mixer | |5.35 Output Mixer | ||
|110 | |110 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Preset output mixer]] |
|- | |- | ||
|5.36 Common Mix Parameters | |5.36 Common Mix Parameters | ||
|111 | |111 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Effect blocks: Level, Mix and Bypass]] |
|- | |- | ||
|6 Global Blocks | |6 Global Blocks | ||
|113 | |113 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
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|6.1 Introduction | |6.1 Introduction | ||
|113 | |113 | ||
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|6.2 Using Global Blocks | |6.2 Using Global Blocks | ||
|113 | |113 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
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|6.2.1 Saving to a Global Block | |6.2.1 Saving to a Global Block | ||
|114 | |114 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
|- | |- | ||
|6.2.2 Loading and Linking a Global Block | |6.2.2 Loading and Linking a Global Block | ||
|115 | |115 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
|- | |- | ||
|6.2.3 Loading Global Blocks without Linking | |6.2.3 Loading Global Blocks without Linking | ||
|116 | |116 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
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|6.2.4 Unlinking Preset and Global Blocks | |6.2.4 Unlinking Preset and Global Blocks | ||
|116 | |116 | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |[[Global Blocks]] |
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|7 Modifiers & Controllers | |7 Modifiers & Controllers | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 5 August 2011
| Section heading | Manual page | Wiki article |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword | iii | No individual page |
| Table of Contents | iv | Not applicable |
| What’s New | 11 | Axe-Fx_II:_what's_new |
| Introduction | 4 | No individual page |
| 1.1 What is the Axe FX II? | 4 | Axe-Fx_II:_what_is_it |
| 1.2 The Inventory/Grid Concept | 6 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 1.3 Connectivity and More | 7 | No individual page |
| 1.3.1 My Head Hertz… | 7 | No individual page |
| 2 Overview | 8 | No individual page |
| 2.1 The Front Panel | 8 | Axe-Fx II: front panel, controls and LEDs |
| 2.2 The Rear Panel | 10 | Axe-Fx II: rear panel |
| 2.3 Computer Integration | 12 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_computer_audio_interface |
| 2.3.1 Minimum Requirements | 12 | USB communication and audio |
| 2.3.2 Software Installation | 12 | USB communication and audio |
| 2.3.3 Capabilities | 13 | USB communication and audio |
| 3 Connections | 15 | No individual page |
| 3.1 SettingLevels | 15 | Input: setting levels and parameters |
| 3.2 The PEDAL Jack | 16 | Pedal jack |
| 3.3 System Parameters | 16 | No individual page |
| 3.4 Connection Diagrams | 17 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_connections_diagram |
| 3.4.1 Axe-Fx II into Self-Powered Full-Range Speakers | 18 | Connecting the Axe-Fx II: FRFR amplification |
| 3.4.2 Axe-Fx II into Studio Monitors | 18 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_studio_monitors |
| 3.4.3 Axe-Fx II with Power Amp and Guitar Speakers | 19 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_power_amp_and_speaker_cabinet |
| 3.4.4 Axe-Fx II Effects Loop | 20 | No individual page |
| 3.4.5 Axe-Fx II Digital Audio Interconnection | 20 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_digital_audio |
| 3.4.6 Axe-Fx II Four Cable Method (“4CM”) | 21 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_4CM_with_combo/preamp |
| 3.4.7 Direct to FOH plus Real Amps on Stage | 22 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_mixing_console_(opt:_with_real_amp) |
| 3.4.8 Axe-Fx II as Effects Processor Only (with Guitar Amps) | 23 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_as_an_effects_processor |
| 3.4.9 Axe-Fx II as a Computer Audio Interface | 24 | USB communication and audio |
| 3.4.10 Axe-Fx II and MFC-101 | 25 | MFC-101 |
| 3.4.11 Axe-Fx II: One Possible “Big Rig” | 26 | Connecting_the_Axe-Fx_II:_example_of_one_big_rig |
| 4 Basic Operation and Editing | 27 | No individual page |
| 4.1 Presets | 27 | Preset loading |
| 4.2 The Grid | 28 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.2.1 Inserting and Removing Blocks | 28 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.2.2 Shunts | 29 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.2.3 Connector Cables | 30 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.2.4 Moving Blocks on the Grid | 32 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.2.5 Example Presets on the Grid | 33 | Preset editing (working with the grid) |
| 4.3 Editing Sounds | 35 | Effect blocks: editing |
| 4.3.1 Quick Control | 36 | Quick Control knobs |
| 4.4 X/Y Switching | 36 | X/Y switching and quick jumping |
| 4.4.1 X/Y Quick Jump | 37 | X/Y switching and quick jumping |
| 4.5 Bypassing a Block | 37 | No individual page |
| 4.6 Loading Effects from another Preset | 37 | Effect blocks: copy settings (Recall Effect) |
| 4.7 Saving Changes | 38 | Preset creation, saving and naming |
| 4.7.1 Swapping the Locations of Two Presets | 38 | Preset swapping |
| 5 Effects Guide | 39 | No individual page |
| 5.1 Amplifier [AMP] | 39 | Amplifier_(FX_block) |
| 5.1.1 Basic Amp Parameters | 41 | Amplifier (FX block): controls and parameters |
| 5.1.2 Advanced Amp Parameters | 43 | Amplifier (FX block): controls and parameters |
| 5.2 Cabinet [CAB] | 46 | Cabinet_(FX_block) |
| 5.3 Chorus [CHO] | 49 | Chorus_(FX_block) |
| 5.4 Compressor [CMP] | 51 | Compressor_(FX_block) |
| 5.5 Crossover [XVR] | 53 | Crossover_(FX_block) |
| 5.6 Delay [DLY] | 54 | Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.6.1 Mono Delay | 55 | Delay_(FX_block)#Mono_Delay |
| 5.6.2 Stereo Delay | 56 | Delay_(FX_block)#Stereo_Delay |
| 5.6.3 Dual Delay | 57 | Delay_(FX_block)#Dual_Delay |
| 5.6.4 Ping-Pong Delay | 58 | Delay_(FX_block)#Ping-Pong_Delay |
| 5.6.5 Sweep Delay | 58 | Delay_(FX_block)#Sweep_Delay |
| 5.6.6 Reverse Delay | 58 | Delay_(FX_block)#Reverse_Delay |
| 5.6.7 Delay Common Parameters | 59 | Delay_(FX_block)#Delay_Common_Parameters |
| 5.7 Drive [DRV] | 60 | Drive_(FX_block) |
| 5.8 Effects Loop [FXL] | 63 | Effects_loop_(FX_block) |
| 5.9 Enhancer [ENH] | 64 | Enhancer_(FX_block) |
| 5.10 Feedback Send [SND] & Return [RTN] | 64 | Feedback_Send/Return_(FX_block) |
| 5.11 Filter [FLT] | 65 | Filter (FX block) |
| 5.12 Flanger [FLG] | 66 | Flanger (FX block) |
| 5.13 Formant [FRM] | 68 | Formant (FX block) |
| 5.14 Gate/Expander [GTE] | 69 | Gate/Expander_(FX_block) |
| 5.15 Graphic Equalizer [GEQ] | 70 | Graphic_equalizer_(FX_block) |
| 5.16 Looper [LPR] | 70 | Looper (FX block) |
| 5.17 Megatap Delay [MGT] | 71 | Megatap_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.18 Mixer [MIX] | 72 | Mixer (FX block) |
| 5.19 Multiband Compressor [MBC] | 73 | Multiband compressor (FX block) |
| 5.20 Multi Delay [MTD] | 74 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.1 Quad Tap Delay | 75 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.2 Plex Delay | 76 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.3 Plex Detune | 77 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.4 Plex Shift | 78 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.5 Band Delay | 78 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.6 Quad Series Delay | 79 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.7 Ten-Tap Delay | 79 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.8 Rhythm Tap Delay | 80 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.20.9 Diffusor | 81 | Multi_Delay_(FX_block) |
| 5.21 Tremolo/Panner [PAN] | 82 | Tremolo/Panner (FX block) |
| 5.22 Parametric EQ [PEQ] | 83 | Parametric_EQ_(FX_block) |
| 5.23 Phaser [PHA] | 84 | Phaser_(FX_block) |
| 5.24 Pitch Shifter [PIT] | 86 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.1 Detune | 88 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.2 Fixed Harmony | 89 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.3 Intelligent Harmony | 89 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.4 Classic Whammy | 92 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.5 Octave Divider | 92 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.6 Crystals | 93 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.7 Advanced Whammy | 94 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.8 Arpeggiator | 95 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.24.9 Custom Shifter | 96 | Pitch shifter (FX block) |
| 5.25 Quad Chorus [QCH] | 97 | Quad_Chorus_(FX_block) |
| 5.26 Resonator [RES] | 99 | Resonator_(FX_block) |
| 5.27 Reverb [REV] | 100 | Reverb_(FX_block) |
| 5.28 Ring Modulator [RNG] | 103 | Ring Modulator (FX block) |
| 5.29 Rotary Speaker [ROT] | 104 | Rotary_speaker_(FX_block) |
| 5.30 Synth [SYN] | 105 | Synth (FX block) |
| 5.31 Vocoder [VOC] | 106 | Vocoder (FX block) |
| 5.32 Volume/Pan [VOL] | 107 | Vol/Pan (FX block) |
| 5.33 Wahwah [WAH] | 108 | To be mapped |
| 5.34 Input Noise Gate | 109 | Noise gate |
| 5.34.1 Input Impedance | 109 | Input impedance |
| 5.35 Output Mixer | 110 | Preset output mixer |
| 5.36 Common Mix Parameters | 111 | Effect blocks: Level, Mix and Bypass |
| 6 Global Blocks | 113 | Global Blocks |
| 6.1 Introduction | 113 | Global Blocks |
| 6.2 Using Global Blocks | 113 | Global Blocks |
| 6.2.1 Saving to a Global Block | 114 | Global Blocks |
| 6.2.2 Loading and Linking a Global Block | 115 | Global Blocks |
| 6.2.3 Loading Global Blocks without Linking | 116 | Global Blocks |
| 6.2.4 Unlinking Preset and Global Blocks | 116 | Global Blocks |
| 7 Modifiers & Controllers | 118 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.1 Introduction | 118 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.2 Creating a Modifier | 118 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.2.1 Transformations | 120 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.2.2 Damping | 121 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.2.3 Auto Engage | 122 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.2.4 Program Change Reset | 122 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3 Control Sources | 123 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.1 LFO1 & 2 | 123 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.2 ADSR 1 & 2 | 124 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.3 Sequencer | 124 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.4 Envelope Follower | 125 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.5 Pitch Detector | 125 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.6 Manual Knobs | 125 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.7 External Controllers | 126 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 7.3.8 Modifier Power! | 126 | Controllers_and_modifiers |
| 8 Global Parameters | 127 | Global_menu_parameters |
| 8.1 Configuration Parameters | 127 | Global_menu_parameters |
| 8.2 Output Parameters | 128 | Global_menu_parameters |
| 8.3 Custom Scales | 128 | Global_menu_parameters |
| 9 Input/Output Parameters | 129 | I/O menu parameters |
| 9.1 Input Parameters | 129 | I/O menu parameters |
| 9.2 Audio Parameters | 129 | I/O menu parameters |
| 9.3 MIDI Parameters | 131 | To be mapped |
| 9.4 Control Parameters | 133 | Controllers_and_modifiers#Control_Parameters This needs to be corrected, in wrong location |
| 9.5 Pedal Parameters | 135 | To be mapped |
| 9.6 X/Y Quick-Jump Assign | 135 | To be mapped |
| 10 Utilities | 136 | To be mapped |
| 10.1 LCD Contrast | 136 | To be mapped |
| 10.2 Preset Utilities | 136 | To be mapped |
| 10.3 Status Meters | 136 | To be mapped |
| 10.4 Reset System | 136 | To be mapped |
| 10.5 Firmware | 137 | To be mapped |
| 11 Tuner | 138 | To be mapped |
| 12 Tempo | 139 | To be mapped |
| 12.1 Setting the Tempo | 139 | To be mapped |
| 12.2 Synchronizing Sound Parameters | 139 | To be mapped |
| 12.3 Tempo to Use | 140 | To be mapped |
| 12.4 Auto Delay | 140 | To be mapped |
| 13 Backing Up and Restoring | 141 | To be mapped |
| 13.1 MIDI/SysEx Backup and Restore | 141 | To be mapped |
| 13.1.1 Dumping to a computer | 141 | To be mapped |
| 13.1.2 Restoring from a Computer | 142 | To be mapped |
| 13.2 Onboard ROM Backup and Restore | 142 | To be mapped |
| 1Machine-to-Machine Transfers | 143 | To be mapped |
| 14 Firmware Updates | 144 | To be mapped |
| 2 Firmware | 144 | To be mapped |
| 15 Troubleshooting | 145 | To be mapped |
| 16 Appendix | 147 | To be mapped |
| 16.1 Shortcuts Overview | 147 | To be mapped |
| 16.2 60-Second Edit Guide | 148 | To be mapped |
| 16.3 Understanding Preset Size Limits | 149 | To be mapped |
| 16.4 Signal Flow, Global, and I/O Parameters | 149 | To be mapped |
| 16.5 LFO Waveforms, Duty, and Phase | 150 | To be mapped |
| 16.5.1 LFO Phase | 150 | To be mapped |
| 16.6 Tempo Cross Reference | 151 | To be mapped |
| 16.7 Mono and Stereo | 152 | To be mapped |
| 16.8 Mixology | 153 | To be mapped |
| 16.9 Humbuster™ Technology | 154 | To be mapped |
| 16.10 Setting up a Wah Pedal | 155 | To be mapped |
| 16.10.1 Using the Onboard Pedal Jack | 155 | To be mapped |
| 16.10.2 Using an Expression Pedal on an MFC-101 | 156 | To be mapped |
| 16.11 Setting Up Spillover | 157 | To be mapped |
| 16.11.1 Within a Single Preset | 157 | To be mapped |
| 16.11.2 Across Different Presets | 157 | To be mapped |
| 16.12 Using Send and Return | 158 | To be mapped |
| 16.12.1 Creating Feedback Loops | 158 | To be mapped |
| 16.12.2 Extending the Length of Effect Chains | 158 | To be mapped |
| 16.13 Loading User Cab IRs | 159 | To be mapped |
| 16.14 Glossary & Resources | 160 | To be mapped |
| 16.15 Axe-Fx II Bank & Preset Numbers Table | 163 | To be mapped |
| 16.16 Factory Default Settings | 164 | To be mapped |
| 17 Specifications | 166 | To be mapped |
| 17.1 Midi Implementation Chart | 167 | To be mapped |
| Warranty | 168 | To be mapped |
