Fractal FC-12 - 3 SETTING UP; Basics; Connecting Using FASLINK II; Configure the Axe-Fx III

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3 SETTING UP
BASICS
This Guide assumes that you are using a single FC-6 or FC-12. For larger setups, see “Daisy Chaining” on p. 8.
CONNECT USING FASLINK II
Setting up a single FC unit is simple. Use a generic Male-to-Female XLR cable to connect the FASLINK™
II port of the Axe-Fx III to the FASLINK™ II port of the FC as shown in the diagram below. This connection
provides both power and 2-way communications—sending footswitch and pedal commands to the Axe-
Fx III, and sending the FC all required programming instructions, status updates, mini-display messages,
and more. The FC is even “hot swappable” meaning there is no need to power down the Axe-Fx III.
CONFIGURE THE AXE-FX III
No conguration is needed for the FC to function fully. However, we recommend loading the factory default
layouts and FC Conguration before rst use. To do so, please perform the following simple steps:
 Page to the Reset page of the FC Controllers menu under SETUP.
 Select the relevant entry for FC-6 or FC-12 and press ENTER.
 If you are using a combination of different controllers in a daisy chain, it is probably best to load the
defaults for the  unit in the chain, even though you will ultimately want to use custom layouts.
3 SETTING UP
Performing “Reset System Parameters” on the Axe-Fx III will erase ALL of the stored settings for
the FC Controller, setting them to blank. If this happens, you will need to re-load the Factory Default
Layouts & Settings as described above, or restore a backup of your Axe-Fx III System settings.
XLR Cable
FC-12 or FC-6
Axe-Fx III
Connect Axe-Fx III INs and OUTs
as you normally would (Audio, USB, etc.)
FASLINK II
Port (XLR Male)
FASLINK II Jack