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''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.''
 
 
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[[image:Crossover block.PNG|200px]]
=Crossover: supported by which Fractal Audio products=
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=Available on which products=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2x.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2x.
 
* '''FX8''': no.
 
* '''AX8''': no.
 
  
= Crossover: X/Y switching or channels=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels.
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* '''FM3''': probably not
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
* '''FX8''': n/a.
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* '''FX8''': no
* '''AX8''': n/a.
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* '''AX8''': no
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
  
 
=What is a crossover=
 
=What is a crossover=
The crossover is the virtual version of an electronic crossover. A crossover divides an audio signal into multiple frequencies, to be processed or amplified separately.
 
  
More explanation in the Owner's Manual.
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The Crossover block is a simulation of an electronic crossover. A crossover splits the audio signal into frequency ranges, to be processed or amplified separately.
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More explanation:
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* [[Owners_Manuals| Owner's Manual]]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_crossover Wikipedia]
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=Parameters table=
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! '''Parameter'''
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! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
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|-
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| Lo/Hi Level Left/Right
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! yes
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! yes
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|-
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| Lo/Hi Pan Left/Right
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! yes
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! yes
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|-
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| Frequency
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! yes
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! yes
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|-
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| Frequency Multiplier
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! yes
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! yes
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|}
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=Tips and tricks=
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==Bi-amping==
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_crossover Wikipedia.]
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Some bass/guitar players split their signal in highs and lows, and send them through different amplifiers. This can be accomplished with the Crossover block. The factory preset "Plexi Bi-Amp" demonstrates this. Or check [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/5-minute-tones-distorted-bass.150941/ Leon Todd’s tutorial].
  
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Revision as of 08:02, 28 May 2019

Crossover block.PNG

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: probably not
  • Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
  • FX8: no
  • AX8: no

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no

What is a crossover

The Crossover block is a simulation of an electronic crossover. A crossover splits the audio signal into frequency ranges, to be processed or amplified separately.

More explanation:

Parameters table

Parameter Axe-Fx III Axe-Fx II
Lo/Hi Level Left/Right yes yes
Lo/Hi Pan Left/Right yes yes
Frequency yes yes
Frequency Multiplier yes yes

Tips and tricks

Bi-amping

Some bass/guitar players split their signal in highs and lows, and send them through different amplifiers. This can be accomplished with the Crossover block. The factory preset "Plexi Bi-Amp" demonstrates this. Or check Leon Todd’s tutorial.