If you move presets around in the axe fx which is fairly easy with the upcoming editor then you have to reprogram each preset name. My plan right now is to get an axe fx and go through the return of the fx loop on boogie. I typically only use 2 patches at most per song, sometimes 3. Axefx, rocktron midi mate rocktron hex wah youtube. The programmed configuration can then be saved inside 24 user presets. Gear rocktron midi mate fractal audio axe fx tutorial. Remote mode automatically programs the footswitch to match rocktron remotecompatible units.
I bought this pedal until they offer me a more sexy for my axe fx. Alright, well obviously the behringer has more features via the expression pedals which im honestly not sure id use anyway well see what effects. If you prefer the to always recall a scene in its initial stored state recalling blocks in their saved states, turn on the parameter scene revert in the io midi menu axe fx ii, fx8, ax8 or the midi remote menu axe fx iii. Diy 15ft midi cable 5 to 7 pin just like a rocktron midi cable 5 to 7 pin part number rdmh900. It was based around cubase 6 and a steinberg ur824 and only used for demo production, the only part of real productions i will do at home are guitars through the axe fx 2. The small size and robustness are two important criteria for me and the midi xchange excels. Essentially you call up a song which has all of your patches for that song and spreads them. Resetting rocktron midi raider midi footcontroller pedal.
Page 8 individual loop jacks descriptions 1 in jack this is the. I am the only guitarist in my current project and i have been using the looper function on my ultra a lot as well as a bunch of effects and several patches. In this video i use the axe fx ultra for my u2 cover of the electric co. How to use logic to create midi track to control your midi devices.
My main rig is my axe fx ultra and i feel like i have out grown my behringer fcb1010 lately. To start viewing posts, click the forum link in the menu bar above. The axe fx may or may not better but the 11r with a foot contoller for under 400. Mcmillen instruments softstep 2, rocktrons midi mate, rolands fc300. Any of you have experience with both, and have anything to say either way. Resetting rocktron midi mate midi control pedal the rocktron midi mate has been designed with one concept in mind. I watched a video demo on youtube for the axe fx and the midi mate and it looks pretty simple. The rocktron midi raider foot controller that is highly customizable, coming with three operational modes. It was one of those gas moments that came and went. So, with only 5 patches, there are times where i would have those patches spread out over 2 banks. Here are some descriptions from rocktron s website. All my stomp box pedals are connected to the patchmate loops.
A first attempt rough attempt to put together a quick tutorial on using the midi mate along with the fractal audio axe fx. The axefx may or may not better but the 11r with a foot contoller for under 400. Bank mode has 120 customizable presets, song mode can store up to 150 songs with 15 presets per song, and remote mode matches the midi raider to other remotecompatible products from rocktron. Jun 28, 2014 resetting rocktron midi mate midi control pedal the rocktron midi mate has been designed with one concept in mind. Controlling the damage control timeline via the rocktron midi mate part 1 of 2 duration. The rocktron midimate v2 is a midi pedal that i tried after using the one by behringer. Mode one is the bank mode and allows the user to step through 128 presets in groups of ten.
This is very cool as you can set up your guitar rig to automatically change presets at th. Ive got an axefx ultra on its way should be here tomorrow. Rocktron midimate vs behringer fbc1010 the mm is a bit more expensive, but shows the patch which i really like, and the fbc is cheaper, with expression pedals. I have worked around it by programming redundant patches in the 11r. The rockton midimate is a good midi pedal with 128 presets and can be synced up in a heart beat. Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron.
Page 17 midi mate manual the editing features of the midi mate are designed to be helpful by incorporating scrolling messages and requiring the least number of buttons to press as possible. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 is a midi switcher that comes with 8 programmable loops you can configure for multiple applications. This jack is a 7 pin midi jack, however a stan dard 5 pin midi cable can be used. The rocktron midi mate midi control pedal is an intelligent controller allowing you to send up to six preset changes on six different channels and five control changes while controlling one realtime parameter via a volume pedal all at once. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download. Patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patch mate but better rocktron fans hammered them for years to bring back the patch mate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to help control rigs and assorted gear. It is an intelligent controller allowing you to send up to six preset changes on six different channels and five control changes while controlling one realtime parameter via a volume pedal all at once. Great for triggering tracks, axe fx, midi based effects, and more. After four months on the waiting list, i was informed that my axe fx 2 will be shipped in the next two weeks or so. The rocktron midi raider has evolved from the all access units and the earlier rocktronbradshaw systems. Patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patch matebut better rocktron fans hammered them for years to bring back the patch mate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to help control rigs and assorted gear. If you prefer the to always recall a scene in its initial stored state recalling blocks in their saved states, turn on the parameter scene revert in the io midi menu axefx ii, fx8, ax8 or the midiremote menu axefx iii. The effects were fine and it was an ok unit, especially for the price.
I associate him an expression pedal footswitch hex and a small homemade sending cc well, one, 17 in this case to enable disable the effects on my axe fx. I dont plan on using anywhere close to all of the features of the axe. Feb 15, 2014 i have the gcp2 and it is definitely solid, well built. Rocktrons line of midi controllers and patch switchers. I have the gcp2 and it is definitely solid, well built. Trying some different setupspresets on the axefx in no order. Overall, i highly recommend the mm, especially if you are new to midi like me. Tech 21 midi moose, rocktron midi mate, etc and i agree, any pedal is going to require some programming.
Note that scene revert applies only to scene switching via midi, fc controller or midi controllers. The companys latest product, the pacer midi foot controller, morphed from its initial. A good cheap midi controller eleven rack user group. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher musicians friend. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount midi switcher patchmate loop 8 its the return of the patchmatebut better rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly th. Open box rocktron midi mate midi control pedal guitar center. Toe buttons 15 and 710 select scene 1 of axe fx ii presets 09 pc. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers. The midi mate is an intelligent controller allowing you to send up to six preset changes on six different channels and five control changes while controlling one realtime parameter via a volume pedal all at once. For further expansion rocktron recommends combining the patchmate loop 8 floor with any rocktron midi controller, including the midi xchange, midi mate, all access and all access ltd. After many years on the road, the midi mate has been proven the most reliable, problemfree foot controller on the market. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and realtime control of guitar effects. We roundup some of the best midi foot controller options for guitar players and show you how to condense your pedals, processors and amps into one locale. Midi cc numbers for the axefx fractal audio systems wiki.
Functions like tap delay, mute, boost and effects onoff instantly appear when connected to a rocktron remote jack without any programming. Jul 29, 2010 trying some different setupspresets on the axe fx in no order. I am able to change the loops individually, for example when i press 1 on the midimate, loop 1 is activated, 2 on the midimate, loop 2 is activated, etc. The rocktron midi raider as a standalone foot controller can be completely customized for your gear requirements. Phenomenal piece of kit, does everything you need to route all your pedals, program patches, midi control, amp channel switching, pre and post fx buffer, can also be rack mounted with extension kit.
If plugging into a rocktron midi controller such as the all access, midi mate or midi xchange, we recommend using the rocktron rmm900 7pin midi cable sold separately. As im researching into the axe fx i see theres a ton of different models. Scenes fractal audio systems axefx wiki landing page. Ive tested rocktrons midi mate and it doesnt work properly when you use the. Controls rocktron products as well as other midi switchable products. The only plugnplay controller will be a fractal mfc101. The mfc is definitely the way to go if you have the coin, since its designed specifically for the axefx and has a bajillion options natively built into it that dont require any programming. Gear rocktron midi mate fractal audio axe fx tutorial youtube. Midi mate foot controller rocktron technology for guitarists.
These are the default cc numbers, they can be changed. The ports have a smart function that recognizes the current status of both controller pedal ports upon the recall program change command being sent out. Cant emphasise how awesome a piece of gear this is,only reason im selling is the move to an axe fx system and im not gigging much these days anyway. Im having trouble deciding what midi controller to get. Awesome midi controller that takes care of all midi needs from channel switching on my preamp, analogue pedals in a midi looper and of course they fx.
Rocktron midi raider foot controller macdaddy music. It can be set up to your specs in three operating modes. They range from not too expensive behringer up to almost as much as the axefx itself. Jul 09, 2008 a first attempt rough attempt to put together a quick tutorial on using the midi mate along with the fractal audio axe fx. The midi mate automatically stores the choices that the user makes to make it. Both of these are very popular with fractal axefx owners. Great for triggering tracks, axe fx, midibased effects, and more. Stuff like the looper, the multitude of ia switches, 4 expression pedals, and the ability to sync with the unit when you switch patches. Additionally, using rocktrons smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Midi in 5 pin, must be connected to allow twoway communications with axe fx. You can use phantom power pass through on the ii with a 7 pin midi cable. Other midi raider features include 18 metal switches.
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