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=Available on which products=
 
 
=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
 
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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* '''FM3''': yes
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
  
=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
* '''AX8''': n/a
 
* '''FX8''': n/a
 
  
=What does the Multiband Compressor do=
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=What is a Multiband Compressor=
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A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.
  
A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors.
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More information:
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* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Wikipedia]
  
An MBC is often used when recording bass guitar or acoustic guitars.
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiband-comp-on-heavy-guitars.143014 Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting]
  
More information in the Owner's Manual.
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=Configure the Multiband Compressor=
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compressio Multiband compression in Wikipedia]
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In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.
  
=Configuring the Multiband Compressor=
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=h-XicaRUbzM Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones]
  
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings it's performing fine.
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Or just check factory preset "Multicomp Plexi".
  
=Parameters table=
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=Parameters =
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Parameter'''
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
! '''AX8, FX8'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Crossover Frequency
 
| Crossover Frequency
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
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|-
! n/a
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| Frequency Range
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! yes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Threshold
 
| Threshold
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Ratio
 
| Ratio
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Attack
 
| Attack
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Release
 
| Release
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Level
 
| Level
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Detector
 
| Detector
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
 
! n/a
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Mute
 
| Mute
 
! yes
 
! yes
!
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|-
! n/a
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| Knee Type
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! yes
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|-
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| Crossover Slope
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! yes
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
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[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]

Revision as of 16:38, 30 July 2019

Mbc2.jpg Multiband Compressor block.png]]

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y switching

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

What is a Multiband Compressor

A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.

More information:

Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting

Configure the Multiband Compressor

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.

Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones

Or just check factory preset "Multicomp Plexi".

Parameters

Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3
Crossover Frequency yes
Frequency Range yes
Threshold yes
Ratio yes
Attack yes
Release yes
Level yes
Detector yes
Mute yes
Knee Type yes
Crossover Slope yes