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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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=Available on which products=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': split into Plex Delay, Multitap Delay and Ten-Tap Delay.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2x.
 
* '''AX8''': 1x.
 
* '''FX8''': 1x.
 
  
=X/Y and channels=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': no
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* '''FM3''': no
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
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* '''AX8''': 1 block
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* '''FX8''': 1 block
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': see Plex Delay, Multitap Delay and Ten-Tap Delay.
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
 
* '''AX8''': yes.
 
* '''FX8''': yes.
 
  
=What is it=
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
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* '''AX8''': X/Y
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* '''FX8''': X/Y
  
Explained in the Owner's Manual.
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=What is the Multitap Delay=
  
=Multi Delay in the Axe-Fx III=
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The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.
  
There's no Multi Delay in the Axe-Fx III. Its features are available in the Multitap Delay block, Plex Delay block and Ten-Tap Delay block.
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It has 10 sub-algorithms:
  
=Parameters=
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* '''Quad Tap'''
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* '''Plex Delay'''
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* '''Plex Detune'''
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* '''Plex Shift'''
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* '''Band Delay'''
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* '''Quad Series'''
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* '''Ten-Tap'''
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* '''Rhythm Tap'''
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* '''Diffusor'''
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* '''Multi Tape Delay'''
  
See [[Multitap Delay block]], [[Plex Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]].
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More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]]
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On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, the [[Multitap Delay block]], [[Plex Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]] provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block. Confusingly, the [[Multitap Delay block]] is often referred to as: Multi Delay.
  
 
=Tips and tricks=
 
=Tips and tricks=
  
* Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay sound to stay out of the way.
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* Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
 
* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/94663-multidelay-%96-plex-shift-strange-timing-behavior-shift-knob.html source]
 
* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/94663-multidelay-%96-plex-shift-strange-timing-behavior-shift-knob.html source]
* Use Plex Shift to create the "shimmer" effect.
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* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.  
* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.
 
 
* Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
 
* Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
* EWffects wizard Simeon provides 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 effects].
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* Effects wizard Simeon provides 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 effects]
  
<blockquote>"Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/99949-quad-tape-delay.html#post1198600 source] </blockquote>
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<blockquote>"Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/quad-tape-delay-not-a-bug.99949/#post-1198600 source] </blockquote>
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]

Revision as of 11:02, 30 June 2019

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • AX8: X/Y
  • FX8: X/Y

What is the Multitap Delay

The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.

It has 10 sub-algorithms:

  • Quad Tap
  • Plex Delay
  • Plex Detune
  • Plex Shift
  • Band Delay
  • Quad Series
  • Ten-Tap
  • Rhythm Tap
  • Diffusor
  • Multi Tape Delay

More information in the Owner's Manuals

On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, the Multitap Delay block, Plex Delay block and Ten-Tap Delay block provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block. Confusingly, the Multitap Delay block is often referred to as: Multi Delay.

Tips and tricks

  • Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
  • If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
  • In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug. source
  • Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.
  • Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
  • Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects: Simeon's effects

"Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q." source