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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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=Available on which products=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2x.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1x.
 
* '''AX8''': no.
 
* '''FX8''': 1x.
 
  
=X/Y and channels=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels.
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* '''FM3''': yes
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
* '''AX8''': n/a.
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* '''AX8''': no
* '''FX8''': no.
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* '''FX8''': 1 block
  
=What is it=
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
It's explained in the Owner's Manual.
 
  
=Megatap Delay in the Axe-Fx III=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
<blockquote>"Time Shape was removed and the algorithm improved so that Time Alpha controls the tap distribution. Values less than 1.0 result in the time between taps decreasing with the tap number. Value greater than 1.0 cause the time to increase. The other shapes just don't sound right so they were removed.</blockquote>
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
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* '''FX8''': no
  
The Megatap Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.
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=What is the Megatap Delay=
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The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 64-tap delay line, with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning.
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=Parameters=
  
=Parameters table=
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==Parameters table==
  
 
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! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Parameter'''
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
! '''AX8, FX8'''
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! '''FX8'''
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| Input Select
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! ye
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| Input Gain
 
| Input Gain
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| Amplitude Shape, Amplitude Alpha
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| Amplitude Shape
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
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| Pan Shape, Pan Alpha
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| Amplitude Alpha
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! yes
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| Pan Shape
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
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| Diffusion Mix, Diffusion Time
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| Pan Alpha
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
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| Threshold, Attack, Release
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| Diffusion Mix
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! yes
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| Diffusion Time
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! yes
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| Threshold, Attack Time, Release Time
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
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=Tips and tricks=
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==Envelope Follower==
Forum member and effects wizard Simeon created a load of magnificent delay effects: [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100655-50-delay-blocks-15-presets-available-v19.html Simeon's presets].
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The Megatap Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.
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The [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]] recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
  
 
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
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[[category:FX8]]
 
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[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]

Revision as of 09:13, 31 August 2019

Megatap Delay.png

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: yes
  • Axe-Fx II: 1 block
  • AX8: no
  • FX8: 1 block

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM3: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • FX8: no

What is the Megatap Delay

The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 64-tap delay line, with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning.

Parameters

Parameters table

Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3 Axe-Fx II FX8
Input Select ye
Input Gain yes
Master Level yes
Delay Time yes
Number of Taps yes
Predelay yes
Time Alpha yes
Time Randomize yes
Amplitude Shape yes
Amplitude Alpha yes
Pan Shape yes
Pan Alpha yes
Diffusion Mix yes
Diffusion Time yes
Threshold, Attack Time, Release Time yes

Envelope Follower

The Megatap Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.

The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.