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5 FOOTSWITCH FUNCTIONS
FC layouts are global. That is, their functions remain the same as you change presets. The FC’s built-
in system of Per-Preset switches adds two different ways to make layouts more flexible.
Every Axe-Fx III preset contains 24 numbered “”. In method 1 (below) the preset overrides
any switch on any layout, substituting the Per-Preset switch denition of your choice in the location of your choice.
In method 2 (next page), the layout contains a permanent “placeholder” which always
loads a specic FC Switch Denition (by its number) in a xed position.
PER-PRESET METHOD 1: OVERRIDES
This method creates a classic “exception” — very useful for “that one song” which needs to do something unusual,
like providing access to the Looper instead of a particular effect, or switching to a Scene you don’t normally access.
To set up an override, edit the FC. Instead, edit the Preset to force the substitution. Here’s how:
1. Load the desired preset and navigate to its list of per-preset switch footswitch denitions as follows:
Press HOME, then use Push-knob D to open the Controllers menu.
Navigate to Per-Preset FC Settings and press ENTER.
Page to the Per-Preset FC tab if it isn’t already selected.
2. Turn the VALUE knob to select your choice of per-preset switch denition “slots” (numbered “PP# 1-24”).
3. Dene the switch. The interface is basically identical to that used by the FC’s own “EZ” page (see p.17).
You can set Tap Function, Hold Function, LED ring color, Mini-Display settings, and Layout Links.
4. Repeat this process for any other switches you wish to dene.
Once you have dened one or more FC Switch Denitions in your preset, you must set up the override
5. Change from the Per-Preset FC page to the Overrides page by pressing the PAGE > button on the Axe-Fx III.
The Overrides page consists of a long list showing every switch in every FC layout.
6. On the Overrides page, use knob A or the NAV buttons to scroll to the FC layout and switch you want to
override, then turn knob C or the VALUE knob to select the desired Per-Preset switch (“PP#”).
7. Repeat this process for any other overrides you wish to create
IMPORTANT: You must STORE the preset after setting up FC Switch denitions and overrides!
PER-PRESET FUNCTIONS
Default Color: Special
DISABLING OVERRIDES
You can globally per-preset switch overrides. This can be useful when you want to prevent downloaded
presets from “clobbering” your layouts, or when you’ve changed your mind and suddenly want all layouts to
be global and consistent. Find this option on the page (see p.41).
When any footswitch in any layout is being overridden by a Per-Preset switch, a message is displayed
at the bottom of the EZ page to indicate this. When this occurs, push-knob E becomes a shortcut
button to jump from the FC Controllers menu to the Per-Preset FC page of the Controllers menu.
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