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Common AKAI AX80 Questions
How do I send and receive MIDI data with my Akai AX80?
Connect a standard MIDI cable from your MIDI interface's output to the AX80's MIDI In port, and from the AX80's MIDI Out to your interface's input. Use the rear panel MIDI channel selector switches (1-16) to set the receive channel, and the transmit channel is determined by the global setting accessible through parameter #58 (MIDI TX CH).
How do I save my edited sounds (patches/programs) on the AX80?
The AX80 does not have internal patch storage. You must use an external MIDI SysEx storage device (like a computer with MIDI software) to dump and load patch data via MIDI. Use parameter #60 (MIDI TX PROG DUMP) to send the current program over MIDI and then store it on your external device.
How can I quickly create a simple sound on the AX80?
Start by selecting a waveform for oscillator 1 and oscillator 2, then adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to shape the tone. Experiment with the LFO and envelope generators to add movement and dynamics to your sound.
My AX80's filter sounds weak or distorted. What could be the problem?
A weak filter is often caused by the VCF cutoff frequency being set too high, or by an issue with the CEM3372 filter IC. Distortion, especially at higher resonance, can also be a sign of component aging or failure within the filter circuit; consider a calibration or service.
What is the 'Double' mode on the AX80, and how do I use it?
The 'Double' mode (accessible through the 'Double' button on the front panel) layers the two oscillators together, creating a richer, more complex sound. Be aware that engaging this mode can reduce polyphony from 8 voices to 4.