Contents
AxSys 212 User Manual 3
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Quick Start ............................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: The Guided Tour ................................................................. 6
Overview........................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking......................................................................................................... 6
Power Hookup.................................................................................................. 6
Connections....................................................................................................... 7
Powering Up..................................................................................................... 8
Adjusting Volume Levels................................................................................ 9
Tuning Up ......................................................................................................... 10
Auditioning Sounds......................................................................................... 11
Main Controls................................................................................................... 12
The AxSys Signal Path..................................................................................... 13
The Effects Tables............................................................................................. 13
Quick Editing Primer....................................................................................... 14
Viewing Each ParameterÕs Setting................................................................. 15
Comparing an Edited Sound to the Original............................................... 16
Storing Edited Sounds..................................................................................... 16
Foot Pedals........................................................................................................ 17
Using the Aux Input ........................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: Description of Features....................................................... 19
What is TubeToneª?....................................................................................... 19
What is a Sound?.............................................................................................. 19
Memory ............................................................................................................. 19
Sound Buffer ..................................................................................................... 20
Parameters......................................................................................................... 21
Input Controls................................................................................................... 21
Input Effects...................................................................................................... 22
Preamp Controls............................................................................................... 26
Rack Effects ....................................................................................................... 28
FX On/Off......................................................................................................... 35
Aux Controls..................................................................................................... 36
Global Controls................................................................................................. 37
Appendices ............................................................................................... 39
Appendix I: Troubleshooting......................................................................... 39
Appendix II: Maintenance & Service ............................................................ 39
Appendix III: Tube Replacement................................................................... 41
Appendix IV: About Audio Cables ............................................................... 41
Appendix V: Using External Speaker Cabinets........................................... 41
Appendix VI: Specifications ........................................................................... 42
Appendix VII: MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................ 43
Appendix VIII: MIDI Program Change Chart............................................. 44