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Multiband Compressor block

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Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM9: 2 blocks
  • FM3: 1 block
  • Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
  • AX8 and FX8: no

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no

About the Multiband Compressor (MBC)

A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor block consists of 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.

The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.

For more information see:

Multiband Compressor block diagram

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To tweak or not to tweak

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it'll performing fine. [1]

Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.

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