Hey Austin,
I'm trying to decide if I should install just your FC12 layouts, or FC12+GlobalSys. How are you global settings for Axe-FX III different from the defaults? I understand that this step is optional, but it's hard to figure out whether it's something I want not knowing what's actually going to change. I hope my question makes sense!
Hi
@maxc -- a great question.
A few things.
First you don't NEED to use the Layouts or Global sys files - they are OPTIONAL. I provide them as a courtesy and don't do tech support on them (more on that in a minute
And of course they differ by unit type. They always start with the Factory layout default as template, which I then edit to what I like.
Before you would try any of these, you should BACKUP your Global sys file using FractalBot, and maybe even back up your existing LAYOUTS -- using the FC-Edit "EXPORT ALL LAYOUTS" function in the unit editor. That way you an always revert backward/restore.
Make sure you are on FC-12 controller firmware 1.12 or higher/latest one, not older! Your FC unit will flash the firmware version as it boots up. (Check Fractal main support/downloads website if you need to update this).
Generally the concept is, I am adding in the ability for you to try out, using a Fractal Foot Controller, various switchable amp parameters tied to the CS switches (or Filter block). Those CS2 to CS6 switches are found in 1000+ LivGold , 1400+ Naked Amps, or some Bass preset layouts.
The Axe-FX III plus FC-12 gives the most flexibility.
Two installation options are given.
1.
You can install JUST the layouts using the FC-Edit and IMPORT the "AusBuddyGlobal Sys+Fc12" ALL LAYOUTs file - it will overwrite your layouts, but will NOT change your unit's other Global System settings.
2. Or, if you want to see how my unit is set up, you can use the Global Sys+Layouts file and send it using FractalBot.
Now, that is going to reset things to just like I have my unit - Audio outs will be +4 (not -10), STEREO outs (except for Out3), Delay+Reverb spillover on, preset bank size set to 8 (this lays out nicely on the FC12), it also sets External 1 to 4 controllers set to Pedals 1-4, Parametric EQs (flat) fort the Global Outs, and a few Global Custom harmony scales in slots 3 to 6 I use for things like Brit Rock Royalty.
( I wrote those from memory, so may have missed something).
On my layouts...
Layout 1 PRESETS -- if you HOLD any PRESET button, it will turn on the "Kicker Coil" which makes that Scene 1-4 a single coil (or flips it if it was made for single coil). So, for example, if you only play Teles or Strats and load a LiveGold preset made for humbuckers - just do this and it's ready to go.
Layout 2 SCENES - if you hold any SCENE Button, it will turn ON the CS2 AMP BOOST. This is particular cool with some amps like older Marshalls. Many of my preset scenes names will even suggest/say "try CS2...." -- so this is an easy way to do it when you don't have an editor open. Also -- I have a YOUTUBE video #4 LiveGold tutorial that explains how to set up CS switches and edit these in the editor (you can't change them from the amp page - you have to goto CONTROLLERS and then the 8 by 6 grid of Controllers by SCENE).
LAYOUT 3 EFX1- I put in the EFX most commonly used in my presets for you to turn on/off here - these are GLOBAL buttons, not per-preset functions
Now, there is a Drive 1 button, BUT the preset does not use or have a drive 1 (usually a fuzz), that EFX page button will not light up or do anything - so you know there is not that effect type in that preset. If you add one, the button will work.
I also - and people like this -- add a HOLD switch for each effect that lets you TOGGLE between all four EFX type channels -- so you can try out different effects types for that block.There iareEFX2 and EXF3 pass as well.
I have buttons in top right to help you navigate back and forth between pages, as well as the master Layout page -- which works just like it should in factory default, so you can get anywhere quickly.
I keep the factory Looper Layout with a few little adds...
Mainly, there is an AMP CONTROL Layout page that you can navigate to. That lets you control CS2 to CS6 from your FC-12 -- turn on/off the amp boost, fat switch, brite switch, saturation, low cut -- plus filter coil, tremolo....
It also it lets to add or subtract 1db from the out LEVEL of either amp1 block or amp2 block, for the scene you are in -- so you can adjust those stage volumes to your liking without using the editor, just an FC-12!
Now - the FM9 version is simply a compromise/trimmed down of the above,. It shows only 5 scenes (not 8) on floor FM9 screen and you have to click to get to Scenes 6-8...
The FM3+FC6 = OMG9 is similar to FM9 layout, it uses factory OMG9 then adds some of the above stuff in there on the FC6.
The FM3 "stand-alone" is just uses the factory default layout, BUT it let you add(overwrite) the FM3 alone Layout 5 Page -- and that adds the CS2 to Cs6 Amp Control Functions to the different views you can pick starting on the LOOPER page.
Sorry am pressed for time today and not in front of my units - but you get the picture. You don't NEED to use the layouts or Global sys files. But it cna make it easier to use the functions I've built it for things like the amp controls, single coil boosts, or to change effects on the fly by channel.
