the output mixer is not a block, it's there by default
just like any other mixer you have a level and a balance control for each of the four grid rows
this obviously enables level and pan control on a per row basis
there is also a fader marked 'main' for control over the level of the entire preset
to find it via:
- the front panel: 'layout', page right to the 'end' tab
- Axe Edit: click where it says 'out' at the far right hand side of the grid
yes you can assign one of the instant access buttons
let's assume that you wanted to reserve the first 4 external controllers for expression pedals that you may add in the future..
Axe front panel: I/O - CTRL
note that the external controllers [EXT CTRL 1 and onwards] have a number assigned to them
this is the MIDI CC assignment
EXT CTRL 1 = 16
EXT CTRL 2 = 17
and so on
we're reserving the first four for future expression pedal use so we're starting with EXT CTRL 5 [CC = 20]
you assign your GCP IA switch to CC=20 [it says how to do this in the manual]
when you've done this, it means that when you hit that switch, it'll send MIDI signals to the Axe via CC 20
that's all you need to do in the GCP I think
in your preset, you go to the last fx block that is in series [the cab block for example]
Axe front panel:
- layout - edit page
- highlight the cab block and click 'edit'
- page right to the 'mix' tab
- highlight the 'level' knob
- click enter and you'll see the modifier screen open
- the top parm = 'source' and it will be defaulted to 'none'
- using the 'value' dial on the front panel, set this to 'extern 5' [this parm is now under the control of your GCP IA switch]
- set the min value [which is whatever you had it originally set to, for example 0dB]
- set the max value to give you a boost [for example 6.0dB - you'll have to mess with this until you find the right amount of boost]
save the preset... job is done....
hmm... is it though....
what if you wanted a little more reverb when you was boosted cos you're soloing [so a little more ambience could get things going]???
easy...
- click layout and highlight the reverb block
- click edit and then you could either increase the reverb by assigning the 'input gain' or 'level' if the reverb is in parallel, or if you are in series, go you the 'mix' page and highlight the 'mix' knob.. which ever you choose.. you then click enter to go to the modifier, set source = extern 5, set your min and max values...
now when you hit your GCP IA you get a volume boost and a little more reverb going on....
getting the picture???? now you can think... "maybe there is a little more tone shaping I can do when I hit this switch"
cos you ain't limited to just turning things off / on and making things soft or loud.....