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Line 6 AX2 212 User Manual

Line 6 AX2 212
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AX2 FRONT PANEL
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* Fender, Marshall, Vox, Matchless, Mesa Boogie, Soldano, Roland, Dumble, Budda, Arbiter, and other amplifier and effect models are all trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely for the purpose of describing certain amplifier tones produced using Line 6's TubeTone
modeling technology. Line 6's TubeTone modeling technology provides the AX2 with a wide variety of sounds and effects modeled after some of the most popular sounds of these classic amps. Line 6, AX2, Floor Board, TubeTone, the Line 6 logo, the AX2 logo, and the TubeTone logo are trademarks of Fast Forward Designs, Inc., maker of Line 6 brand products.
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AX2 REAR PANEL
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FLEXTONE: TAP LIT BUTTON FOR TAP TEMPO / HOLD LIT BUTTON FOR MANUAL
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15
SIGNAL FLOW
TubeTone
Amp Models 24 Bit Digital Stereo Effects
Independent Aux Channel
Stomp Box Input Effects
Drive / Bass / Mid / Treble
Bright Switch / Presence
Volume Pedal POST
Wah
Distortion
Boxes
Amp Model
Out Level
Cabinet
Simulator
Channel
Volume
Stereo
Reverb
Stereo
Chorus
Stereo
Delay
Tremolo
Global EQ
Bass / Mid / Treble
Graphic EQ
Auto-
Volume
AUX
INPUT
Mix Bass Treble Reverb Send
Compressor
Hum
Canceller
Noise
Gate
PRE DIS
GUITAR
INPUT
1 1987 Roland JC-120
2.1 1961 Fender Champ
2.2 1952 Fender Deluxe
3 1959 Fender Bassman
4.1 1964 Fender Blackface Deluxe
4.2 1965 Fender Blackface Twin
5 1996 Matchless Chieftain
6.1 1961 Vox AC 15
6.2 1960 Vox AC 30
6.3 1966 Vox AC 30 (Top Boost)
7 1965 Marshall Jtm 45
8 1968 Marshall Plexi
9 1986 Marshall JCM 800
10.1 1985 Mesa Boogie Mark IIc++ Clean
10.2 1985 Mesa Boogie Mark IIc++ Crunch
11 1994 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Tremoverb
12.1 1988 Soldano Preamp
12.2 1989 Soldano SLO
13.1 Dumble Overdrive Special Clean
13.2 Dumble Overdrive Special Drive
13.3 Budda Twin Master
14 AX2 Clean
15 AX2 Crunch
16 AX2 Drive
17 AX2 Layer
18 1960s Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face
19.1 Acoustic Guitar Simulation 1
19.2 Acoustic Guitar Simulation 2
RIGHT SPEAKER
8 OHM • 50 WATT
CLASS II WIRING MIDI IN MIDI OUT
STEREO
LINE OUT/
HEADPHONE
PEDAL
(REMOTE)
PEDAL 1
(VOLUME)
PEDAL 2
(WAH)
OK TO RUN AMP WITH
SPEAKERS UNPLUGGED
OK TO RUN AMP WITH
SPEAKERS UNPLUGGED
LEFT SPEAKER
8 OHM • 50 WATT
CLASS II WIRING
GUITAR INPUT
CHANNEL
D
CHANNEL
C
CHANNEL
B
CHANNEL
A
BANK DOWN
BANK UP
USER/PRESET SAVE
COMPARE
TUNER
TAP TEMPO
P06
U
USER
P
PRESET
E
EDIT
C
COMPARE
BANK
IN TUNE TUNER SHARPTUNER FLAT
MIDI CHANNEL
GATE/HUM PER SOUND
TRANSMIT SOUNDS
AUX PER SOUND
GLOBAL
(
FLASH
)
CHORUS SPEED CHORUS DEPTH CHORUS FEEDBACK CHORUS SHAPE CHORUS LEVEL
TREMOLO TYPE TREMOLO SPEED TREMOLO DEPTH TREMOLO SHAPE CABINET TYPE CABINET STEREO SPREAD
NOISE GATE ON/OFF NOISE GATE THRESHOLD NOISE GATE DECAY HUM CANCELLER
750 Hz
DELAY
CHORUS
MAIN DELAY TIME DELAY TIME OFFSET DELAY FEEDBACK DYNAMIC DELAY DELAY LEVEL
GRAPHIC EQ
TREMOLO/CAB
80 Hz 240 Hz 2200 Hz 6600 Hz PRESENCE
AUX/MIDI
NOISE GATE
AUX INPUT MIX AUX INPUT BASS AUX INPUT TREBLE AUX INPUT REVERB
DISTORTION BOX ON/OFF DRIVE ON/OFF GRAPHIC EQ ON/OFF TREM/CHORUS ON/OFF DELAY ON/OFF REVERB ON/OFF
FX ON/OFF
REVERB REVERB TYPE PREDELAY REVERB DECAY REVERB TONE REVERB DIFFUSION REVERB LEVEL
COMP/PEDALS COMPRESSION LEVEL VOLUME PEDAL ON/OFF DISTORTION BOX WAH TYPE WAH DEPTH AUTO-VOLUME ATTACK
AMP MODEL MODEL SELECT BASS MID TREBLE BRIGHT SWITCH AMP MODEL OUT LEVEL
CLIPCLIP
4
2
6
8
010
4
2
6
8
010
AUX INPUT
CHORUS TYPE
DELAY TYPE
MAIN DRIVE BASS MID TREBLE
CH VOLUME DELAY/REVERB
GUITAR AUX MASTER
4
2
6
8
010
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1
2
8
10
9
11
12
14
4
13
5
6
16
17
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23
24
25
26
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AX2 USER GUIDE FOLDOUT BACK COVER – SIZED DOWN TO LETTER SIZE FOR PDF PRINTING
1 JAZZ CLEAN
2 SMALL TWEED
3 TWEED BLUES
4 BLACK PANEL
5 MODERN CLASS A
6 BRIT CLASS A
7 BRIT BLUES
8 BRIT CLASSIC
9 BRIT HI GAIN
10 CALIF CRUNCH
11 RECTIFIED
12 MODERN HI GAIN
13 BOUTIQUE
14 AX2 CLEAN
15 AX2 CRUNCH
16 AX2 DRIVE
17 AX2 LAYER
18 FUZZ TONES
19 ACOUSTIC SIM
1 WAH PEDAL
2 AUTO-WAH
3 RANDO-WAH
4 SAMPLE/HOLD
5 MOD ASSIGN
1 MONO
2 STEREO 90
°
3 STEREO 180
°
4 RING MOD
1 MONO
2 STEREO
3 PING-PONG
4 MULTI-TAP
5 TAPE ECHO
1 MONO SINE
2 STEREO SINE
3 MONO SQUARE
4 STEREO SQUARE
1 SPRING
2 DARK ROOM
3 BRIGHT ROOM
4 DARK HALL
5 BRIGHT HALL
1 1 x 12
2 2 x 10
3 2 x 12
4 4 x 10
5 4 x 12
AMP MODELS DISTORTION BOXES WAH TYPE TREMOLO TYPE DELAY TYPE CHORUS TYPE CHORUS SHAPE REVERB TYPE CABINET TYPE
1
OVERDRIVE BRT
2
OVERDRIVE MED
3O
VERDRIVE DARK
4
DISTORTION BRT
5
DISTORTION MED
6
DISTORTION DARK
7
FUZZ BRIGHT
8
FUZZ MEDIUM
9
FUZZ DARK
10 OCTAVE BOX BRT
11 OCTAVE BOX MED
12 OCTAVE BOX DARK
1 CHORUS
2 FLANGE
3 PHASE
4 ROTARY
5 VIBRATO
6 FREQ MOD
MODELED AFTER:*

Table of Contents

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Line 6 AX2 212 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLine 6
ModelAX2 212
CategoryMusical Instrument Amplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the AX2

Welcome and Registration

Guides users through the initial welcome and product registration process for free benefits.

Getting Online Resources

Details how to access online resources, forums, and updates from Line 6.

Understanding TubeTone Technology

Explains the TubeTone modeling technology and its role in the AX2's sound.

AX2 Amp Models Overview

Introduces the concept of Amp Models and how they are created using TubeTone.

Way Important Information

Setting Input Levels Correctly

Crucial steps for setting guitar and aux input levels for optimal sound quality.

Understanding Knob Modes

Explains the two modes for accessing and controlling parameters: Instant Access and Pass Through.

Modeled Amps Details

List of Modeled Amps

Detailed descriptions of amplifier models available on the AX2, including their origins.

AX2 Signature Sounds

Describes unique sounds created by Line 6 for the AX2, not based on specific vintage amps.

Additional Modeled Amps

Covers fuzz tones and acoustic simulations not categorized as traditional amp models.

Controls and Connections

Road Map Overview

Provides a guide to the AX2's layout and refers to the fold-out illustration.

Front Panel Controls

Details all controls and buttons located on the front panel of the AX2 amplifier.

Rear Panel Connections

Explains the various input, output, and power connections on the rear of the AX2.

Working with the AX2

Setting Levels and Tuning

Guides on setting input levels and using the onboard tuner for optimal performance.

Channels, Banks, and Buttons

Explains how channels, banks, and selection buttons organize presets and user settings.

Tweaking AX2 Settings

Details how to adjust parameters using the editing knobs and edit rows.

Editing and Saving Channels

Covers the process of editing, comparing, and saving custom channel setups.

Global Main Controls

Explains how to adjust global settings that affect all channels simultaneously.

Signal Path and Effects

Illustrates the signal flow and details the function of various effects and parameters.

Volume Pedal and Foot Pedals

Describes volume pedal positioning and how to use external foot pedals with the AX2.

Direct Output and Aux Input

Details headphone/direct out usage and utilizing the auxiliary input for external devices.

Detailed Effect and Feature Explanations

Noise Gate and Hum Canceller

Explains how to reduce noise and hum using the built-in gate and canceller.

Compressor Functionality

Details the compressor's role in evening out volume and adding sustain.

Distortion and Overdrive Effects

Describes various distortion, overdrive, fuzz, and octave box effects modeled for the AX2.

Wah Effect Types

Covers different wah pedal types, auto-wah, and modulation assignment options.

Volume Pedal and Auto-Volume

Explains volume pedal signal path options and the auto-volume effect.

Amp Models and Graphic EQ

Details amp model selection and how to shape tone using the graphic equalizer.

Tremolo and Chorus Effects

Describes tremolo types, speeds, shapes, and various chorus-based effects.

Delay Effects and Settings

Explains mono, stereo, ping pong, multi-tap, tape echo, and dynamic delay types.

Reverb Types and Controls

Details different reverb simulations and their adjustable parameters like decay and tone.

Cabinet Simulations

Explains the impact of cabinet simulations on tone and lists available cabinet types.

Main Row Controls and Global Settings

Details primary controls in the Main Row and global parameter adjustments.

Tutorials and Advice

Making a Blank Channel Setup

Step-by-step guide to creating a basic 'blank' channel for further customization.

Creating a New Channel Setup

Walkthrough for building a new sound, including amp models, EQ, and effects.

Unblanking and Ramblings

Instructions to restore default sounds and general tips for using the AX2.

Foot Control with Floor Board and FB4

Floor Board Overview

Introduction to the Line 6 Floor Board controller and its capabilities.

Floor Board Modes and Operation

Explains Channel Select Mode, Effect On/Off Mode, and basic pedal functions.

Editing and Saving with Floor Board

Guide on editing and saving channel setups using the Floor Board controller.

Using the FB4 Controller

Instructions for connecting and using the FB4 foot controller for basic channel switching.

How Do I...? Common Tasks

Saving and Managing Channels

Procedures for saving channels, turning effects on/off, and restoring factory settings.

Setting Global Tone Controls

Instructions on how to set, reset, and back up global tone controls and sounds.

MIDI Implementation and Cleaning

Details MIDI usage for saving/recalling setups and basic cleaning instructions.

Tweak Your AX2

System Resets

Explains how to perform soft and hard system resets to restore factory defaults.

Bright Switch Defaults

Lists which amp models support the bright switch and their default settings.

MIDI Implementation Details

Provides a chart of MIDI implemented commands and their functions.

MIDI Program Change Chart

Maps MIDI program change numbers to AX2 channel recalls for external control.

Getting Help and Design Team

Information on how to contact Line 6 support and credits for the AX2 design team.

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