PROBLEM FIXED !!!
Sean from Fractal tech support advised me to do a system reset on the AxeFx . That seems to have done it
Since it only happened when the MFC was plugged in it did not occur to do a reset of the unit.
Been a very happy / satisfied customer of Fractal for some years now... Customer support A+A+A+
Here is his email to me ......
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Hi Micheal,
Have tried resetting both the MFC-101 and the Axe-fx II?
I know you tried to reset the MFC-101 (it couldn't hurt to do again), but try the Axe-fx as well.
RESET SYSTEM PARAMETERS ON THE AXE-FX II
This simple procedure reverts all GLOBAL, TUNER, and IO parameter
settings to default values. It does not affect your preset or user cab
data. If you use non-standard system settings, please make notes first
as needed. Another good option to backup current system settings first
is to use the option UTILITY|PRESET|BACKUP SYSTEM. This copies all
existing System Parameter settings (and any User Cabs and Global
Blocks) to a dedicated onboard backup memory area of the Axe-Fx II.
Remember that if you later RESTORE these, you need to reboot for them
to take effect.
TO PERFORM RESET SYSTEM PARAMETERS:
1. Press the UTILITY button.
2. Use the PAGE buttons to select the RESET page (not "PRESET")
3. Press ENTER.
FULL FACTORY RESET OF THE MFC-101
This simple procedure completely erases all data in your MFC-101 and
reverts the unit to factory settings. Please make notes or do a SysEx
dump if you want to backup your MFC first.
1. Power off your MFC-101.
- Power off the Axe-Fx II if the MFC-101 is connected via
CAT5/Ethernet/EtherCON
- OR remove the Phantom-Powered 7-pin MIDI cable from the MFC-101.
- OR remove the AC Adapter from the MFC-101
2. Press and hold the #11 Footswitch.
3. Restore power to the unit.
4. The message "Restore? Press Enter" will be shown.
5. Press ENTER (#14)
The MFC will be reset and is now ready to use.