+1
I'm surprised there hasn't been any response on this one at all, in either direction. I'd love to get this implemented, but at least I'd think they would correct the manual!
Right now, it's self-contradictory (right now page 18 clearly states that "MIDI-over-USB performs the same functions as regular 5-pin MIDI, only faster." Later on p. 130 it says "The Scene MIDI block is unlike other blocks in that instead of processing audio, it transmits MIDI messages through the MIDI OUT port of the Axe-Fx III," which some have interpreted to mean not through the MIDI-over-USB that page 18 says performs the same functions as MIDI OUT.).
Modus Ponens for all you logic lovers!
P. 18: "midi signal leaves via MIDI OUT port" ⇒ "midi signal also leaves 10x faster via USB"
P. 130: "Scene MIDI block sends midi signal via MIDI OUT port"
Therefore: "midi signal also leaves 10x faster via USB"
I hate to beat a dead horse--page 18 of the manual literally tipped the scale for me to buy the Axe FX. I knew that the Axe FXIII would sound better than the Helix Rack I was considering, but with how often I set up and tear down, I "had" to be sure the Axe FX would also keep a simple workflow for me as I control Ableton, etc. Page 18 answered that for me. Unambiguously.
So here I am, setting up and tearing down an AKAI MPK 225 between the MIDI din out on the Axe FX and the USB in on my Macbook. I tried a couple of straight MIDI-to-USB converters, and they both locked up periodically. I have to be able to rely on the solution just "working," since I'm talking to 400-600 people while trying to cue the band to cue the band to start with my foot! I can't just say, "hang on a sec while I reset my midi interface!"