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=Available on which products=
 
 
=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
 
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 blocks
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
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* '''FM9''': 3 blocks
* '''AX8''': 1 block
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* '''FM3''': 2 blocks
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''': not a block
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
  
=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
* '''AX8''': no
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''': no
* '''FX8''': n/a
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=About the Output block=
  
=What's the Output block for=
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The Output block is the spot where the signal exits the grid and leaves the unit through the corresponding output port.
  
The Output block is the spot where the signal exits the grid. It contains a mixer.
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There's an Output block for each physical mono or stereo output. Each Output block has 4 channels, and contains a mixer with Level and Balance controls for each grid row, plus master Output Level, Balance and Bypass controls. The output level can be set per scene.
  
Together with an Input block it can also establish an effects loop.
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:'''Output 1''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 1 jacks and to USB Inputs 1+2 on a connected computer
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:'''Output 2''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 2 jacks and to USB Inputs 3+4 on a connected computer
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:'''Output 3''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 3 jacks
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:'''Output 4''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 4 jacks
  
=Position of the Output block=
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The Output 1 block signal may also be transmitted:
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* through the digital outputs, if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 1
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* through Output 2, if Output 2 Copy Output 1 is turned on and there's no Output 2 block on the grid.
  
'''Axe-Fx II and AX8''': The Output block has a fixed position at the end of the grid.
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The Output 2 block signal may also be transmitted through the digital outputs if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 2.
  
'''Axe-Fx III''': The 4 Output blocks can be positioned freely on the grid.  
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The Output 1 block provides the 20dBu output gain of the Axe-Fx, FM3 and FM9 devices, even with the Level parameter at 0. This can be monitored by connecting the Input 1 block directly to the Output 1 block and looking at the meter in the Output block.
  
<blockquote>(product information) "Routing flexibility is enhanced by unconstrained placement of input and output blocks anywhere in the routing grid. Want to insert different outboard devices at different parts of the signal path? No problem. Simultaneously process discrete stereo output for acoustic and electric guitars? Easy. Send stereo to front-of-house, plus a true “Wet-Dry-Wet” on stage while recording a DI for re-amping later? No problem! Each output pair also has its own dedicated front panel LEVEL knob for convenient control."</blockquote>
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The Output blocks can be muted. The signal is muted at the corresponding output AND on the grid.
  
=Output blocks in the Axe-Fx III=
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On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, an Output block can also operate as Effects Send in an effects loop. See below.
  
Output number ...
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Read these for more information:
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* [[I/O connectivity and levels]]
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* [[I/O menu]]
  
:'''1''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 1 jacks and to USB Inputs 1+2 on a connected computer
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=Output block position on the grid=
:'''2''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 2 jacks and to USB Inputs 3+4 on a connected computer
 
:'''3''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 3 jacks
 
:'''4''' — Transmits signal to the physical Output 4 jacks
 
  
The Output 1 block signal may also be transmitted through the digital outputs if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 1.
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'''Axe-Fx II and AX8''' — The Output block has a fixed position at the end of the grid.
  
The Output 1 block signal may also be transmitted through Output 2 if Output 2 Copy Output 1 is turned on and there's no Output 2 block on the grid.
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'''Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3''' — The Output blocks can be positioned freely on the grid.
  
The Output 2 block signal may also be transmitted through the digital outputs if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 2.
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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Product information:
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Routing flexibility is enhanced by unconstrained placement of input and output blocks anywhere in the routing grid. Want to insert different outboard devices at different parts of the signal path? No problem. Simultaneously process discrete stereo output for acoustic and electric guitars? Easy. Send stereo to front-of-house, plus a true “Wet-Dry-Wet” on stage while recording a DI for re-amping later? No problem! Each output pair also has its own dedicated front panel LEVEL knob for convenient control.
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</blockquote>
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=Scene levels=
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The Output block level is stored per scene.
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The Output block meters come BEFORE the Level controls (pre-fader) on the front panel, and are therefore uneffected by the Level controls. The meters indicate the internal signal level relative to full-scale (dBFS). When you hit the red line in the meters, you're still 12dB away from clipping. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/output-block-clipping.168339/post-2024801]
  
The Output blocks can be muted. The signal is muted at the corresponding output AND on the grid.
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The Vol Inc and Vol Dec commands (footswitches and MIDI) provide a convenient way to adjust preset levels on the fly (without manual editing). They let you adjust the output level per scene in steps of 1 dB while playing. Read this: [[Presets#Vol_Inc_and_Vol_Dec|Vol Inc and Vol Dec]]
  
Each Output block has 4 channels, and contains a mixer with Level and Balance controls for each grid row, plus master Output Level, Balance and Bypass controls.
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Read this: [[Presets#Preset_levels|Preset levels]]
  
Regarding the Output 3 and 4 blocks:
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<blockquote>'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''<HR></blockquote>
* If you don't connect Output to Input, muting the Input block will mute the signal path from this loop.
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* If you connect them, bypassing the Input block will not mute the signal. Signal is passed without going through the loop.
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* If you connect them, with Input engaged, it will output the signal from the effect loop.
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[https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/output-block-meters.194636/post-2480057]
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The meters in the block are pre-fader (Level knobs on front of unit). The LEDs are post-fader. Simple as that.
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=Creating an effects loop on the Axe-Fx III=
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=Effects loop=
  
[[Connecting_and_setting_levels#I.2FO_3_and_I.2FO_4_.28Axe-Fx_III.29|Read this]]
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On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, an Output block and [[Input block]] can operate as Effects Send/Return loop. Read this: [[I/O connectivity and levels]]
  
=Setting levels=
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=Overriding Copy Output in the I/O menu=
  
The Output block level is stored per scene in the AX8, Axe-Fx II and III.
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If the preset contains an Output block (Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3), or an FXL block (AX8, Axe-Fx II), it overrides the Copy Output setting in the [[I/O menu]].
  
<blockquote>"It's impossible to clip internally. The output block level meters are intended for use in leveling presets. When routing a signal from Input 1 to Ouput 3 or 4 it's entirely possible for the meters to enter the red zone. This is not an issue. The only place clipping can occur is at the final D/A stage which is indicated by the front panel meter bridge. If the red LEDs light then the D/A is clipping." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/still-finding-level-meters-a-bit-confusing.142073/page-2#post-1692627 source]</blockquote>
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=Global blocks=
  
=Output block overrides "Copy Output ..." in I/O menu (Axe-Fx III)=
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Output blocks don't support [[Global blocks]].
  
When the preset contains an Output block, it overrides the corresponding Copy Output setting in I/O > Audio.
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=Videos=
  
This is similar to the FX Loop block in the Axe-Fx II.
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[[video:Rosh-Outputs]]
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[[video:Rosh-3Outputs]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 2 March 2024

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 4 blocks
  • FM9: 3 blocks
  • FM3: 2 blocks
  • Axe-Fx II, AX8: not a block
  • FX8: no

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II, AX8: no

About the Output block

The Output block is the spot where the signal exits the grid and leaves the unit through the corresponding output port.

There's an Output block for each physical mono or stereo output. Each Output block has 4 channels, and contains a mixer with Level and Balance controls for each grid row, plus master Output Level, Balance and Bypass controls. The output level can be set per scene.

Output 1 — Transmits signal to the physical Output 1 jacks and to USB Inputs 1+2 on a connected computer
Output 2 — Transmits signal to the physical Output 2 jacks and to USB Inputs 3+4 on a connected computer
Output 3 — Transmits signal to the physical Output 3 jacks
Output 4 — Transmits signal to the physical Output 4 jacks

The Output 1 block signal may also be transmitted:

  • through the digital outputs, if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 1
  • through Output 2, if Output 2 Copy Output 1 is turned on and there's no Output 2 block on the grid.

The Output 2 block signal may also be transmitted through the digital outputs if SPDIF/AES Out Source is set to Output 2.

The Output 1 block provides the 20dBu output gain of the Axe-Fx, FM3 and FM9 devices, even with the Level parameter at 0. This can be monitored by connecting the Input 1 block directly to the Output 1 block and looking at the meter in the Output block.

The Output blocks can be muted. The signal is muted at the corresponding output AND on the grid.

On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, an Output block can also operate as Effects Send in an effects loop. See below.

Read these for more information:

Output block position on the grid

Axe-Fx II and AX8 — The Output block has a fixed position at the end of the grid.

Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3 — The Output blocks can be positioned freely on the grid.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


Product information:

Routing flexibility is enhanced by unconstrained placement of input and output blocks anywhere in the routing grid. Want to insert different outboard devices at different parts of the signal path? No problem. Simultaneously process discrete stereo output for acoustic and electric guitars? Easy. Send stereo to front-of-house, plus a true “Wet-Dry-Wet” on stage while recording a DI for re-amping later? No problem! Each output pair also has its own dedicated front panel LEVEL knob for convenient control.

Scene levels

The Output block level is stored per scene.

The Output block meters come BEFORE the Level controls (pre-fader) on the front panel, and are therefore uneffected by the Level controls. The meters indicate the internal signal level relative to full-scale (dBFS). When you hit the red line in the meters, you're still 12dB away from clipping. [1]

The Vol Inc and Vol Dec commands (footswitches and MIDI) provide a convenient way to adjust preset levels on the fly (without manual editing). They let you adjust the output level per scene in steps of 1 dB while playing. Read this: Vol Inc and Vol Dec

Read this: Preset levels

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[2] The meters in the block are pre-fader (Level knobs on front of unit). The LEDs are post-fader. Simple as that.

Effects loop

On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, an Output block and Input block can operate as Effects Send/Return loop. Read this: I/O connectivity and levels

Overriding Copy Output in the I/O menu

If the preset contains an Output block (Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3), or an FXL block (AX8, Axe-Fx II), it overrides the Copy Output setting in the I/O menu.

Global blocks

Output blocks don't support Global blocks.

Videos