Always consult the official Owners Manuals first!
March 2024: all pages have been checked and are up-to-date

Difference between revisions of "Multiplexer block"

From Fractal Audio Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(45 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
__TOC__
 
__TOC__
  
[[image:Mux.png|100px]]
+
=Available on which products=
  
=Multiplexer: supported by which Fractal Audio products=
+
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2x.
+
* '''FM3''': yes
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
+
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
* '''FX8''': no.
+
* '''FX8''': no
* '''AX8''': no.
+
* '''AX8''': no
  
=Multiplexer: X/Y switching or channels=
+
=Channels or X/Y switching=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': n/a.
 
* '''FX8''': n/a.
 
* '''AX8''': n/a.
 
  
=What is it=
+
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': channels
The Multiplexer block (Mux) in the Axe-Fx III is a routing and switching tool. It gives you on-the-fly switching between rows of the grid (as long as you have them connected) and the outputs. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
 
  
More information in the Owner's Manual.
+
=What is a Multiplexer (MUX)=
 +
 
 +
The Multiplexer block (MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It allows on-the-fly switching between either rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), or physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
 +
 
 +
Note that only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the [[Mixer block]].
 +
 
 +
No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly.
  
 
<blockquote>"If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411 source] </blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411 source] </blockquote>
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Wikipedia: Multiplexer.]
+
The MUX can't be bypassed.
 +
 
 +
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer in Wikipedia]
  
==Parameters table==
+
=How to switch between signals=
 +
 
 +
Simply bypassing and engaging the MUX disables and enables its routing. This only allows you to switch between two sources. Note that bypassing the MUX will sum all inputs, which may have an impact on the signal level.
 +
 
 +
More control is possible by making use of its Channels (with or without switching scenes). Channels let you switch between rows.
 +
 
 +
Also, a modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input source.
 +
 
 +
[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 Example of using the MUX to switch a pedal between operating as a Wah and as a Whammy]
 +
 
 +
=Parameters=
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Parameter'''
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
+
! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
! '''AX8, FX8'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Input Select
 
| Input Select
 
! yes
 
! yes
! n/a
+
|-
! n/a
+
| Input Mode
 +
! yes
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 +
[[category:FM3]]

Revision as of 11:46, 29 July 2019

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM3: channels

What is a Multiplexer (MUX)

The Multiplexer block (MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It allows on-the-fly switching between either rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), or physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.

Note that only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.

No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly.

"If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input." source

The MUX can't be bypassed.

Multiplexer in Wikipedia

How to switch between signals

Simply bypassing and engaging the MUX disables and enables its routing. This only allows you to switch between two sources. Note that bypassing the MUX will sum all inputs, which may have an impact on the signal level.

More control is possible by making use of its Channels (with or without switching scenes). Channels let you switch between rows.

Also, a modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input source.

Example of using the MUX to switch a pedal between operating as a Wah and as a Whammy

Parameters

Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3
Input Select yes
Input Mode yes