[. . . ] Once Logic Pro has been launched, DirectLink is activated in its default state which is Mixer Mode. In Mixer Mode, Axiom faders, buttons and knobs are mapped to Logic Pro mixer functions such as track and master channel volume, as well as the pan, track selection, mute, solo, and record arm, as explained in Chapter 3, "Axiom Controls with DirectLink. " Although Mixer mode provides effective control of the Logic Pro Mixer, Axiom DirectLink also gives you hands on control over any virtual instrument in your project. The first step towards controlling virtual instruments within your project is selecting a "target" track using the dedicated Track "<" and ">" buttons. If there is a virtual instrument in the target track, pressing the Instrument button (Inst) instantly maps all Axiom controls to the most useful parameters. [. . . ] While in Instrument Mode, holding down the Shift button and pressing the Instrument button will open and close the active instrument window.
Axiom Transport, Shift, Track select and Mute/Solo buttons are not affected by the Instrument button, and retain their assignments in both Mixer and Instrument Mode.
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Group F Button The Group F button is illuminated by default, indicating that all nine Axiom faders and fader buttons (F118) are in DirectLink mode. When this button is pressed, it is no longer lit, and the faders and buttons are released from their DirectLink assignments, and mapped according to the active Patch. Pressing the Group F button again returns all controls to their DirectLink assignments. The button also illuminates confirming the group is in DirectLink Mode.
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Faders
Mixer Mode (Default)
On Axiom 49 and 61, the first eight Faders (F1 F8) control the track volume for the currently selected bank of eight tracks. The active bank (for example 1 8) is highlighted along the left edge of the Logic Pro mixer, as shown in the illustration. The right-most Fader (F9) and the single Fader on Axiom 25 will map to the Master Fader of the Logic Pro project. When an Axiom fader is moved, the current function or parameter assignment, and its value will appear on the LCD screen.
Instrument Mode
The faders map to parameters on the virtual instrument within the target track. When an Axiom fader is moved, the current function or parameter assignment, and its value will appear on the LCD screen. Moving an Axiom Fader while holding down the Shift button allows you to view or "peek" at its current parameter assignment and value. 5 Fader Buttons
Mixer Mode (Default)
On Axiom 49 and 61, the first eight buttons (F10 F17) map to the currently selected bank of eight tracks in Logic Pro, and by default each button targets its corresponding track when pressed. Pressing the right-most button (F18) switches buttons F10 F17 to Mute mode. The LCD screen will display "Mute, " indicating the current mode of operation. Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is muted. Pressing button F18 again switches buttons F10 F17 to Solo mode, and the LCD screen will display "Solo. " Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is soloed while all others are muted. Pressing F18 another time switches buttons F10 F17 to Record Arm mode, and the LCD screen will display "Arm. " Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is armed for recording.
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Chapter 3: Axiom Controls with DirectLink
Instrument Mode
Buttons F10 F17 map to virtual instrument parameters within the target track. When a mapped Axiom button is pressed, the current function or parameter assignment, and its value will appear on the LCD screen. Pressing this button "flips" the faders and fader buttons back to Mixer mode, while the Encoders remain in Instrument mode. Pressing F18 a second time returns the faders and buttons to Instrument mode. 6 Group E Button The Group E button is illuminated by default, indicating that all eight Axiom Encoder knobs (E1E8) are in DirectLink mode. When this button is pressed, it is no longer lit, and the knobs are released from their DirectLink assignments, and mapped according to the current active preset Patch. Pressing the Group E button again returns all controls to their DirectLink assignments. The button also illuminates confirming the group is in DirectLink Mode.
Pressing the Group E button does not release the Axiom Transport buttons from DirectLink.
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Encoder Knobs
Mixer Mode
On Axiom 49 and 61, the Encoder knobs (E1 E8) control the Pan knobs in the Logic Pro Mixer. [. . . ] However, these mappings will be lost if you delete Axiom from Logic's Control Surface set-up dialog.
In the future, you will need to use the same Axiom preset that was active when reassigning the control so that it always works as expected with that particular Logic instrument.
Controlling Virtual Instruments
Once an Instrument Track is targeted by Axiom and Instrument Mode is activated (See "Instrument Button (Inst)" on page 7), the instrument name will appear on the LCD screen. If the Track buttons (See "Track Buttons" on page 10) were used for targeting a track, it is also armed for recording, and notes are heard when the keys are pressed. Logic Pro has an automated track name feature which names the track according to the current instrument sound patch. This LCD screen on Axiom will display this name, and in this instance the LCD will display a new track name when a new instrument sound patch is chosen.
It is possible to rename the track as described in the Logic Pro User guide. [. . . ]