CONTROL SWITCH MIDI
An Axe-Fx III with an FC Controller, or an FM9 or FM3 with or without an FC Controller can transmit MIDI messages in a number of ways . See the FC Owner’s Manual or FM9/FM3 Owner’s Manuals for more on this subject .
For convenience, the following section on Control Switch MIDI is repeated here .
As covered on the previous pages, the Control Switch function allows a footswitch to operate as a Modifier source to control sound parameters . In addition, however, each of the six Control Switches has the capability to transmit a custom “payload” of MIDI data every time the switch is turned on ON or OFF . This transmission is not tied to another event such as a Preset or Scene change, so Control Switch MIDI more flexible and dynamic .
When you recall that Control Switches can be momentary or latching (and even mutually exclusive), the depth of the CS MIDI system is multiplied . You might change channels on a connected MIDI- controlled amp, or even manually operate a remote processor, sequencer, or lighting system .
Here is a summary of the MIDI Capabilities of a Control Switch:
- Control Switches are placed into an FC Layouts as functions .
- Control Switches 1–6 appear in the list of Modifier sources on the Axe-Fx III/FM9/FM3 .
- The role of a switch as a modifier source is not compromised if you also use it to transmit MIDI . The same switch can simultaneously control the Axe-Fx III/FM9/FM3 and a connected device . (See your Owner’s Manual for more on using Modifiers.)
- Each Control Switch has its own global MIDI Payload containing up to four Program Change (“PC”) or Control Change (“CC) messages on any MIDI Channels, with custom values from 0–127, or disabled (“--”) for both the ON and OFF states of the switch .
- Each MIDI Payload also has a “master switch” allowing it to be enabled or disabled .
SETTING UP THE MIDI PAYLOAD FOR A CONTROL SWITCH:
- On the Axe-Fx III/FM9/FM3, open the SETUP | FC Controllers menu and page to the “CS MIDI” tab .
- Select the desired Control Switch at the top of the menu . (CS1, CS2, etc .)
- Use NAV buttons and the VALUE wheel to get around the page .
- Set Enabled to “YES”for the switch to send MIDI .
- NAV through the table and create your desired Payload of up to four commands, with values for ON and OFF
- Press EXIT when finished. There is no need to SAVE while working in the Setup Menu.
- Axe-Edit/FM3-Edit also provide tools for editing Control Switch MIDI .
