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=Available on which products= | =Available on which products= | ||
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=Channels or X/Y switching= | =Channels or X/Y switching= | ||
− | * '''Axe-Fx III''' | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels |
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
* '''AX8''': no | * '''AX8''': no | ||
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− | = | + | =What is the Input block= |
The Input block is the point where the signal enters the grid for processing by effect blocks. | The Input block is the point where the signal enters the grid for processing by effect blocks. | ||
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* [[Gate/Expander block|Noise gate]] | * [[Gate/Expander block|Noise gate]] | ||
− | * [[Input impedance]] ( | + | * [[Input impedance]] (on some processors) |
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+ | On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, an Input block can also operate as Effects Return in an effects loop. The signal is sent to an external device through an Output block (= Effects Send) and then re-enters the grid through the Input block (= Effects Return). This is similar to the [[FX Loop block]] on the Axe-Fx II and AX8. | ||
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+ | =Position of the Input block on the grid= | ||
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+ | '''Axe-Fx II and AX8''' — The Input block has a fixed position at the start of the grid. | ||
− | + | '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''' — The Input blocks can be positioned anywhere on the grid. | |
− | =Input | + | =Input sources= |
The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III. | The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III. | ||
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Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III can be linked to: | Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III can be linked to: | ||
− | * Analog input (Instrument/Input 1) | + | * '''Analog input (Instrument/Input 1)''' |
− | * USB outputs 5+6 from computer | + | * '''USB outputs 5+6 from computer''' |
− | * SPDIF or AES input | + | * '''SPDIF or AES input''' |
There's a 5th Input block on the Axe-Fx III, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer. | There's a 5th Input block on the Axe-Fx III, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer. | ||
− | = | + | FM3: to be added... @@ |
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+ | =Setting and viewing levels= | ||
− | + | The Axe-Fx III and FM3 provides block meters, which indicate the Input and Output signal level per block. | |
− | + | =Running Input and Output blocks as an effects loop= | |
− | + | Firmware Ares: | |
− | + | When running a pair of Input and Output blocks as an effects loop, the blocks don't have to be connected to each other. | |
− | + | Here are the scenarios when running an effects loop: | |
* If Output is not connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal from the loop is muted. | * If Output is not connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal from the loop is muted. | ||
* If Output is connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal is passed without going through the loop. | * If Output is connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal is passed without going through the loop. | ||
* If Output is connected to Input and Input is engaged: the signal from the effect loop is passed. | * If Output is connected to Input and Input is engaged: the signal from the effect loop is passed. | ||
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+ | When using the Input block as the On/Off switch for the loop, it warrants that no noise will enter the grid if the loop is off. However, this will also cut off tails from effects such as delay when turning off the loop. | ||
=Input impedance= | =Input impedance= | ||
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Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III and FM3 this includes EMI filtering. | Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III and FM3 this includes EMI filtering. | ||
− | Read this: [[ | + | Read this: [[Noise gate]] |
=Parameters = | =Parameters = | ||
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! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ||
! '''AX8, FX8''' | ! '''AX8, FX8''' | ||
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Revision as of 09:41, 20 May 2019
Contents
- 1 Available on which products
- 2 Channels or X/Y switching
- 3 What is the Input block
- 4 Position of the Input block on the grid
- 5 Input sources
- 6 Setting and viewing levels
- 7 Running Input and Output blocks as an effects loop
- 8 Input impedance
- 9 Input blocks and Global Blocks
- 10 Input blocks and noise gates
- 11 Parameters
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 5 blocks
- FM3: 2 blocks
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- AX8: 1 block
- FX8: no
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM3: 4 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- AX8: no
What is the Input block
The Input block is the point where the signal enters the grid for processing by effect blocks.
The Input block also provides:
- Noise gate
- Input impedance (on some processors)
On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, an Input block can also operate as Effects Return in an effects loop. The signal is sent to an external device through an Output block (= Effects Send) and then re-enters the grid through the Input block (= Effects Return). This is similar to the FX Loop block on the Axe-Fx II and AX8.
Position of the Input block on the grid
Axe-Fx II and AX8 — The Input block has a fixed position at the start of the grid.
Axe-Fx III and FM3 — The Input blocks can be positioned anywhere on the grid.
Input sources
The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III.
Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III can be linked to:
- Analog input (Instrument/Input 1)
- USB outputs 5+6 from computer
- SPDIF or AES input
There's a 5th Input block on the Axe-Fx III, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer.
FM3: to be added... @@
Setting and viewing levels
The Axe-Fx III and FM3 provides block meters, which indicate the Input and Output signal level per block.
Running Input and Output blocks as an effects loop
Firmware Ares:
When running a pair of Input and Output blocks as an effects loop, the blocks don't have to be connected to each other.
Here are the scenarios when running an effects loop:
- If Output is not connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal from the loop is muted.
- If Output is connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal is passed without going through the loop.
- If Output is connected to Input and Input is engaged: the signal from the effect loop is passed.
When using the Input block as the On/Off switch for the loop, it warrants that no noise will enter the grid if the loop is off. However, this will also cut off tails from effects such as delay when turning off the loop.
Input impedance
Read this: Input impedance
Input blocks and Global Blocks
Only Input 1 can be configured as a Global Block (on devices which support Global Blocks).
Input blocks and noise gates
Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III and FM3 this includes EMI filtering.
Read this: Noise gate
Parameters
Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 | Axe-Fx II | AX8, FX8 |
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Threshold | yes | ||
Ratio | yes | ||
Attack | yes | ||
Release | yes | ||
Output Level | yes | ||
Gate Type | yes | ||
Input 1/Instr Impedance | yes |