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The Metronome is not an effect block. It’s part of the [[Tempo|Tempo menu]].
 
The Metronome is not an effect block. It’s part of the [[Tempo|Tempo menu]].
  
On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, the level can be set per output and USB/Digital.
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To hear the metronome signal, turn up the level. On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, the level can be set per output and USB/Digital. The Axe-Fx II and AX8 send the metronome signal through Output 1 only.
The Axe-Fx II and AX8 send the metronome signal through Output 1 only.
 
  
There's no on/off switch. To hear the metronome, turn up the level.
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You can start and stop the Metronome remotely, by pressing a switch that has been assigned to the Metronome's MIDI CC, or by using the [[Tempo|Tempo menu]] on the hardware.
  
Start the Metronome by pressing a switch, assigned to the Metronome's MIDI CC, or use the [[Tempo|Tempo menu]] on the hardware.
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
 
If the Metronome starts automatically and cannot be stopped, it's probably triggered by a MIDI CC transmitted by your DAW. Disable this in your DAW, or set the Metronome's MIDI CC to NONE in the I/O menu.
 
If the Metronome starts automatically and cannot be stopped, it's probably triggered by a MIDI CC transmitted by your DAW. Disable this in your DAW, or set the Metronome's MIDI CC to NONE in the I/O menu.

Revision as of 14:23, 28 December 2023

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: yes
  • FM3: yes
  • FM9: yes
  • Axe-Fx II: yes
  • AX8: yes
  • FX8: yes

About the Metronome

The Metronome is not an effect block. It’s part of the Tempo menu.

To hear the metronome signal, turn up the level. On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, the level can be set per output and USB/Digital. The Axe-Fx II and AX8 send the metronome signal through Output 1 only.

You can start and stop the Metronome remotely, by pressing a switch that has been assigned to the Metronome's MIDI CC, or by using the Tempo menu on the hardware.

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

If the Metronome starts automatically and cannot be stopped, it's probably triggered by a MIDI CC transmitted by your DAW. Disable this in your DAW, or set the Metronome's MIDI CC to NONE in the I/O menu.

Turn the Synth into a metronome

Use the Synth block to create a metronome