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Two MIDI controllers?

Hope this hasn't been covered already, I have searched! Anyway, I'm looking to use two MIDI controllers with my Axe FX II XL. Basically the set up I'm looking for is this - iPad with Set List Maker app connected through bluetooth MIDI controlling patch changes, and a floorboard to control...
- Sevendave
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2016
- bluetooth floorboard ipad midi
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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Patch change GR-55 ith Axe-FX

I have a Roland GR-55 running into my Axe-FX's FX Input 2/FX Return and output a blend of the guitar tone and Roland midi tone. I would like to change both the Axe-FX patch and the GR-55 patch in changing preset on the MFC-101. I imagine that, theoretically, this is possible but am finding this...
- Angus Rickard
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2016
- external control gr-55 midi
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
Separate MIDI Program Change for IA Sw 17 per preset?

Hi all, I'm using the MFC101 as a MIDI controller exclusively. it it possible to either have Instant Access Switch 17 send a different Program Change Message for each preset or have External Switch 4 do it (I don't think the External Switches can do PC…)? On my H9 I'm wanting IA Switch 17 to...
- shawngs
- Thread
- Jul 5, 2016
- ia switching midi preset program change
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Can the Behringer fcb1010 buttons be used as momentary switches for External Controllers?

Curious if the behringer fcb1010 can be programmed so that a button like 1,2,3, or 4 can be an external controller. Like a momentary switch set to continuous( Hold down the button and have the behavior/parameter change but once you lift off the pedal/button have it go back to regular). I'd...
- AndrewKirkland
- Thread
- Jul 3, 2016
- behringer fcb1010 continuous switch delay feedback external controller midi modifier momentary switch reverb time
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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MFC 101 - Axe FX Mode - Scene Midi PC#

Hi, I have an Axe FX 2 XL and MFC 101 Mk3. I am running the MFC in Axe FX Mode and would like to program a single preset which has buttons 1-5 change scenes as well as send a PC# Midi message to my Marshall JVM 410c. The other IA buttons I would like to assign to Axe FX functions like 'Delay...
- malcolm86
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2016
- amp channel instant access switch marshall jvm mfc midi pc# program change scene scenes
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC Discussion
MFC-101 original MIDI thru

Hey, I went at this "problem" about a year ago, and wasn't able to solve it, so I thought I'd give it another go as things might have changed with firmware etc. So, here goes... I have the MFC-101 original floorboard that I'm using with the Axe-FX II mk 2. Does anyone know if it is possible to...
- MikaelAlmgren
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2016
- mfc 101 midi
- Replies: 5
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Use Axe FX II as MIDI -> USB device for synth VSTi??

Hello, Ive been searching the forum and google with no luck so far. Is it possible to use the AXE FX II as a MIDI converter so that I can connect my synthesizer to my MAC and controller VSTi's while in REAPER? What I've done so far: - installed AxeFxII USB driver for MAC - changed USB ADAPTER...
- myWolfgangShreds
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2016
- keyboard midi reaper synth
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Looking for midi file of bass guitar - Icarus Lives by Periphery

Hello guys. Please tell me if you know, where can I get a midi file of bass guitar for the song Icarus Lives by Periphery. ThanX.
- Vitali Bilinski
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2016
- icarus lives midi periphery
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Voodoo Lab Pro Foot Controller and Axe FX Ultra. Midi Help

I have been looking around for a while trying to find the best way to See the scene changes on my laptop for axe Edit and wanted to also run my foot controller at the same time. I have a USB to midi and the laptop Axe Edit works great. Then I figured I would pick up a midi mate. Just 2 inputs 5...
- Codsak
- Thread
- May 31, 2016
- emma moseley band midi puddle of mudd sean sammon voodoo lab foot controller
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
CC# and Value instead of Program Change?

Hi all. I use the MFC mk3 as a midi controller exclusively. Is it possible to send a CC# and value instead of a program change when you change presets using the "Up" and "Down" buttons? The amp I'm using does not use PC messages and I'd like to use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to change settings...
- shawngs
- Thread
- May 22, 2016
- cc# change changes message messages midi program program change value
- Replies: 3
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Change presets on external MIDI device?

I use my MFC purely as a MIDI controller to control a Line 6 Helix and an Eventide H9. I'd like to use the switches on the top 2 rows (with the colored labels) to change between presets on the H9. The other switches are IA switches. I use the up/down buttons on the right to change presets on the...
- shawngs
- Thread
- May 21, 2016
- midi presets
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
Wish MIDI block

2,3,4 MIDI blocks: a) minimum - similar functions like in the FX8 b) the same as a) but not one PC / CC but few commands in the same time One FS = few MIDI commands at once c) the same as b) + MMC (Start, Stop for drum machine, playback ect.)
- spiderWAW
- Thread
- May 6, 2016
- midi
- Replies: 39
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Can the Disaster Area dmc4 recall presets on AX8?

Hey, I'm looking for something I can attach to the AX8 and have direct access to 3 or 4 of my most-used presets with a dedicated button. They can all be in the same bank, if that's any easier. Would the DMC4 Gen 2 unit from Disaster Area be able to do this? If not, is there anything else that...
- Callan
- Thread
- May 3, 2016
- ax8 disaster area midi
- Replies: 12
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
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Issue selecting a Preset and Scene with MIDI from Ableton/DAW

I'm using the CC#34 Breath Controller to send a value of 0 to my Axe FX II, and it is not selecting Scene 1 like I would expect. If I change the value to 2 it will select Scene 3 for a couple seconds and then go to Scene 2. But in another section of my song I have it select Scene 2 with a...
- mcpable
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2016
- midi presets program change scene scenes
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Send midi data to pedals from internal controllers?

Is there any way to send midi data from the Axefx2's internal controllers to other pedals? Basically I have an ehx HOG2 on the wy, and I'm dreaming up ways i can use the pedal creatively, realizing i can put it through the fx loop and feedback loops to do all kinds of crazy stuff. An then it...
- FleshisFlawed
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2016
- controllers fx loop hog2 midi
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
HOW TO BUILD/ROUTE A PERIPHERY/TESSERACT LIVE RIG???

Hey all, I'm in self produced two piece prog metal band and the plan, live, is to play to a click with in-ear monitoring, and the axe-fx II controlled via program/control changes via Logic 9 (perhaps cubase or pro tools down the road) through a macbook pro with a few parameters controlled...
- actionjackson12
- Thread
- Mar 30, 2016
- axe-fx mkii foh in-ear live rig midi periphery routing tesseract
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
How do I update MFC without midi connector on PC

Setup: MFC101 - UTP networkcable - AXE FX mkii - USB to PC Can I update my MFC trough AXE fx in this case or do I need a different setup? note: no midi in/out on PC & no mfc edit program
- musicman0001
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2016
- axe fx 2 mfc 101 midi no midi connectors update
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Discussion
PRO TOOLS MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE_AXE-FX MKII or MFC-101?

Im using Protools or Logic to automate Program MIDI changes for my axe-fx MKII. My question is which option is best and/or incorrect? 1) COMPUTER USB-MIDI ADAPTER>MFC-101MKIII>ETHERNET>AXE-FX MKII 2) COMPUTER USB-MIDI ADAPTER>MFC-101MKIII>MIDI OUT>AXE-FX MKII MIDI IN (MFC fractal power supply)...
- actionjackson12
- Thread
- Mar 15, 2016
- midi pro tools program changes
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Small/Cheap MIDI Pedal for AXE-FX-II?

Hey guys, I'm touring quite a bit but have no way of switching between patches with my Axe FX II live. I recently played a gig and had to use my bandmate's older Axe FX Ultra as he has a tiny MIDI pedal that works with it to switch back and forth between two patches (alternating up and down)...
- Andy Gillion
- Thread
- Feb 27, 2016
- axe fx 2 midi pedal
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
FX-8 midi help

i picked up a 6 switch midi pedal to use with my FX-8, and am having no luck getting the FX-8 to respond to it. I've tried 2 different midi cables, I've plugged my laptop into it via USB and verified at its sending what I programmed it to send*, I've verified hat the FX-8 is on channel 1... and...
- flying_walrus
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2016
- midi
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
Axe Edit disconnecting my HUI controllers

Having a weird situation occur where I install Axe Edit and for some reason, my Midi mixer controllers are loosing connection with Pro Tools, and not functioning properly. If I uninstall the USB drivers and Axe Edit, all appears to be well again. I wonder if it has to do with the midi i/o of...
- ibanman555
- Thread
- Feb 22, 2016
- controller midi mixer usb
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
External MIDI Controller & Axe Edit

My apologies if this was posted elsewhere, but didn't see it. I am curious if there is a way to use an external controller (such as the Behringer BCR-2000) to control the parameters and knobs within Axe Edit. I know I can connect directly to the Axe Fx, but I'm looking for a tactile solution in...
- ibanman555
- Thread
- Feb 16, 2016
- axe edit controller midi
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Axe-Fx II XL+ as Teleprompter

Okay, it's kind of like using the Bugati Veyron for the sole purpose of transporting your sickly cat to the vetirinarian. But hear me out. I got roped into doing a Broadway musical for a month, in a space so confined that it could only be described as torture. No space for a music stand or...
- bwanagary
- Thread
- Feb 13, 2016
- mfc-101 midi
- Replies: 20
- Forum: The Lounge
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issue with midi syncing MFC - Strymon BigSky - AxeFX2

hey all. right now I'm running my AxeFX2 controlled by an MFC101(mark1)...I have the Strymon BigSky in the FX Loop in my rack. What I'm trying to do is set a couple of the MFC101 footswitches to turn on and off 3 of the different patches on the BigSky (at separate times of course)... 1. I...
- wangusmcgee
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2016
- bigsky mfc101 midi strymon
- Replies: 1
- Forum: MFC Discussion
any reason to use 2 midi cables hooked up to GCP?

Just ordered an Axe Fx Ultra, I have been using the 11R and finally decided to upgrade! The unit should be here in the next couple days, so for the moment I am stuck preparing and modifying everything that will be supporting the fractal unit! I know there were some things on the 11R that...
- KSPeace
- Thread
- Jan 28, 2016
- axe fx ultra fractal midi setup
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
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Wow, an amazing new MIDI controller - Tone Shifter 3

Hi, I just try to introduce something a MIDI controller very very interesting. Looks compact, easy-to-use and reliable. There is more about this device on facebook and kickstarter website. I'm just really existed by what the functions provided by this Tone Shifter 3. Basicly it is a MIDI...
- Wilson-ToneShifter
- Thread
- Jan 27, 2016
- controller fx2 midi shifter tone
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
Anyone using midi to patch change AX8?

I use Cakewalk for sequenced live shows with all amp switching, effects changes, lighting etc. controlled via midi. Is anyone controlling their AX8 externally like this? Any pros, cons or pitfalls for me to ponder as I'm waiting for my invite? :)
- rgx612a
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2016
- midi
- Replies: 9
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
GCP is turning effects on and off but won't change patches?

i use a ground control pro and my axe fx ultra I've set both things to the same midi channel. The axe fx midi light Indices it's getting a signal but will only turn effects on and off that I programmed but will not change between patches. It used to work and stopped out of nowhere. Just reset...
- existavail
- Thread
- Jan 12, 2016
- axe ultra ground control pro help midi midi controller
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Using a MIDI controller for changing settings

I should do an expensive search but does anyone have recommendations to add another midi controller in front of an AXE II to control the actual settings for blocks, let's say modulation depth values or feedback for a delay, gain for overdrives and so on. The MFC is nifty but I would miss the...
- ksandvik
- Thread
- Jan 2, 2016
- midi midi controller
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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usb adapter mode not working

hey all, i was hoping you could help me figure out a problem i'm having: i'm using an axefx mark2 (FW quantum 1.05) connected to my macbook pro (os 10.9.5) via usb. i'm using ableton live as my daw. what i'm trying to do is send midi from an fcb1010 footpedal via a midi cable to the axefx...
- zimdar
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2015
- bug midi usb
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
4 button midi footswitch

So I'm trying to resist doing this but I think it will help my FS layout stay a bit more consistent so I can always select presets and use the AX8's switches for IA's, Scenes and changing banks. I am thinking of adding a 4 button midi footswitch at the bottom to always select presets 1-4 in...
- Keg8605
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2015
- controller footswitch liquid foot midi peak rjm
- Replies: 13
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Using a Softstep 2 (or any controller) and the MFC-101 together

Hey all, anybody here familiar with the Softstep? Or using a MIDI controller THRU the MFC-101? I just got a Softstep 2 and just managed to wrap my head around programming it. I've set up all my switches to be external controllers. When I plug my midi cables directly into the Axe FX, it works...
- beatdropper
- Thread
- Dec 8, 2015
- midi
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers
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MIDI Program Change on two units at a time

Hello everyone, I'm quite new to the MIDI thing. Here's my question: Say we have two Axe's in a band and we want the DAW to change programs/presets automatically on both units. How do we set the thing going? I mean both technically (what hardware is needed?) and software-side (how do I set MIDI...
- intellidjent
- Thread
- Dec 7, 2015
- axe fx daw midi program change
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
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Midi problem with DIY controller.

Hi, I have built my own controller for the axe FX, and I would have some more information on a small problem I encounter. Basically I send PC/CC for changing preset and scene. Until there, no problem. BUT, when I send CC for switching on/off FX (or looper control), my controller doesn't...
- manu68
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2015
- diy controller midi
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers

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