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====Parameters====
 
====Parameters====
 
*'''TYPE''' - Selects the type of drive effect. The fuzz types are based on a hard-clipping distortion and give a raspy sound. The overdrive (OD) types are based on a cold-cathode tube model and give a warm, mellow overdrive tone. The boost types don’t distort much unless the drive is set quite high and are primarily tone-shaping and overdrive devices. The distortion types (dist) are based on a variety of tube and solid-state models and give classic distortion tones. The following types are available:  
 
*'''TYPE''' - Selects the type of drive effect. The fuzz types are based on a hard-clipping distortion and give a raspy sound. The overdrive (OD) types are based on a cold-cathode tube model and give a warm, mellow overdrive tone. The boost types don’t distort much unless the drive is set quite high and are primarily tone-shaping and overdrive devices. The distortion types (dist) are based on a variety of tube and solid-state models and give classic distortion tones. The following types are available:  
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**'''Rat Fuzz''' - Based on a high-gain, raspy fuzz good for searing lead work.  
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**'''Rat Dist''' - Based on a high-gain, raspy fuzz good for searing lead work.  
 
**'''Pi Fuzz'''  - A more mellow but fuzzy distortion sound  
 
**'''Pi Fuzz'''  - A more mellow but fuzzy distortion sound  
 
**'''Tube OD'''  - A fairly neutral distortion sound with just a bit of low-frequency roll-off.  
 
**'''Tube OD'''  - A fairly neutral distortion sound with just a bit of low-frequency roll-off.  
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**'''Super OD'''  - Midrangey, honking tone with a good snarl.  
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**'''Super OD'''  - Another Japanese distortion, this model is similar to the '''T808''' model but with more highs and a slightly different tone control circuit.  
 
**'''Treb Boost'''  - A bright, trebly sound good for overdriving medium gain amps. Particularly effective on darker amps like Class A. This type has a LOT of treble boost and can easily cause pickup squeal when used with a high-gain amp type.  
 
**'''Treb Boost'''  - A bright, trebly sound good for overdriving medium gain amps. Particularly effective on darker amps like Class A. This type has a LOT of treble boost and can easily cause pickup squeal when used with a high-gain amp type.  
 
**'''Mid Boost'''  - A custom mid-boost overdrive.  
 
**'''Mid Boost'''  - A custom mid-boost overdrive.  
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**'''Tube Dist'''  - A screaming distortion sound good for overdriving low gain amps. Based on the legendary Japanese pedal used by many famous artists.  
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**'''T808 OD'''  - A screaming distortion sound good for overdriving low gain amps. Based on the legendary Japanese pedal used by many famous artists.  
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**'''Fat Dist''' - A thick, medium gain distortion sound with a low-midrange emphasis.  
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**'''Fat Rat''' - A thick, medium gain distortion sound with a low-midrange emphasis.  
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**'''Cust Dist''' - Based on a “modified” '''Tube Dist''' type. This type captures the most popular mods done to the famed Japanese distortion pedal. Sounds great as a clean boost in front of a low gain amp with the drive turned down and the level turned up.
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**'''T808 Mod''' - Based on a “modified” '''Tube Dist''' type. This type captures the most popular mods done to the famed Japanese distortion pedal. Sounds great as a clean boost in front of a low gain amp with the drive turned down and the level turned up.
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**'''Oct Dist''' - An octave distortion effect. This produces an octave above the note you are playing. For best results use your neck pickup and constrain your playing to the 12th fret and above.  
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**'''Octv Dist''' - An octave distortion effect. This produces an octave above the note you are playing. For best results use your neck pickup and constrain your playing to the 12th fret and above.  
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**'''Super Dist'''  - Another Japanese distortion, this model is similar to the '''Tube Dist''' model but with more highs and a slightly different tone control circuit.
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**'''Plus Dist'''  - Controls can be set to produce low-volume, controllable distortion or increased to achieve a warm, tube overdrive sound. Set to maximum, its pronounced fuzztone combines with long sustain.
 
**'''Hard Fuzz'''  - Hard-clipping 60’s-style fuzz.
 
**'''Hard Fuzz'''  - Hard-clipping 60’s-style fuzz.
 
**'''FET Boost'''  - Clean boost, great for a more musical level shift than a raw volume increase.
 
**'''FET Boost'''  - Clean boost, great for a more musical level shift than a raw volume increase.
 
**'''Tape Dist'''  - Simulates distorion as would be encountered when overdriving a studio reel-to-reel tape recorder.
 
**'''Tape Dist'''  - Simulates distorion as would be encountered when overdriving a studio reel-to-reel tape recorder.
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**'''Full OD'''  - Modeled after the modern day classic light OD. Great for a clean boost.
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**'''Blues OD'''  - Simulates the British pedal. A light OD w/ a break up reminiscent of early non-master volume pedals.
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**'''Shred Dist'''  - Simulates the British pedal w/ tons of gain and a huge mid-scoop. The original has a "contour" control which allows you to vary the width of the scoop. The model models the scoop with the contour control set halfway.
 
*'''DRIVE''' - Sets the input drive level.  
 
*'''DRIVE''' - Sets the input drive level.  
 
*'''TONE''' - Controls the tone of the effect.  
 
*'''TONE''' - Controls the tone of the effect.  

Revision as of 15:33, 9 April 2008

The drive block replicates the effect of classic “stomp boxes”. They range from sublime to intense. Use caution when putting a drive before a high-gain amp as excessive noise and squealing may occur. Drives work best before low and medium gain amps.

Parameters

  • TYPE - Selects the type of drive effect. The fuzz types are based on a hard-clipping distortion and give a raspy sound. The overdrive (OD) types are based on a cold-cathode tube model and give a warm, mellow overdrive tone. The boost types don’t distort much unless the drive is set quite high and are primarily tone-shaping and overdrive devices. The distortion types (dist) are based on a variety of tube and solid-state models and give classic distortion tones. The following types are available:
    • Rat Dist - Based on a high-gain, raspy fuzz good for searing lead work.
    • Pi Fuzz - A more mellow but fuzzy distortion sound
    • Tube OD - A fairly neutral distortion sound with just a bit of low-frequency roll-off.
    • Super OD - Another Japanese distortion, this model is similar to the T808 model but with more highs and a slightly different tone control circuit.
    • Treb Boost - A bright, trebly sound good for overdriving medium gain amps. Particularly effective on darker amps like Class A. This type has a LOT of treble boost and can easily cause pickup squeal when used with a high-gain amp type.
    • Mid Boost - A custom mid-boost overdrive.
    • T808 OD - A screaming distortion sound good for overdriving low gain amps. Based on the legendary Japanese pedal used by many famous artists.
    • Fat Rat - A thick, medium gain distortion sound with a low-midrange emphasis.
    • T808 Mod - Based on a “modified” Tube Dist type. This type captures the most popular mods done to the famed Japanese distortion pedal. Sounds great as a clean boost in front of a low gain amp with the drive turned down and the level turned up.
    • Octv Dist - An octave distortion effect. This produces an octave above the note you are playing. For best results use your neck pickup and constrain your playing to the 12th fret and above.
    • Plus Dist - Controls can be set to produce low-volume, controllable distortion or increased to achieve a warm, tube overdrive sound. Set to maximum, its pronounced fuzztone combines with long sustain.
    • Hard Fuzz - Hard-clipping 60’s-style fuzz.
    • FET Boost - Clean boost, great for a more musical level shift than a raw volume increase.
    • Tape Dist - Simulates distorion as would be encountered when overdriving a studio reel-to-reel tape recorder.
    • Full OD - Modeled after the modern day classic light OD. Great for a clean boost.
    • Blues OD - Simulates the British pedal. A light OD w/ a break up reminiscent of early non-master volume pedals.
    • Shred Dist - Simulates the British pedal w/ tons of gain and a huge mid-scoop. The original has a "contour" control which allows you to vary the width of the scoop. The model models the scoop with the contour control set halfway.
  • DRIVE - Sets the input drive level.
  • TONE - Controls the tone of the effect.
  • LEVEL - Sets the output level of the block
  • BYP MODE - Selects the bypass mode of the block.


List of drive simulations

This is a list of what the drive pedals are believed to be: Here's a list of all Drive models in the Axe-Fx. You can also find a list on the Fractal Audio website.

Axe-Fx drive type Description
Rat Dist ProCo Rat
Pi Fuzz Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Tube Drive Chandler Tube Driver, neutral distortion with mild low roll-off
Super OD Boss SD-1
Treb Boost Dallas Rangemaster
Mid Boost Custom drive with steep mid boost
T808 OD Ibanez Tubescreamer TS-9
Fat Rat Custom. Similar to Rat, thicker distortion with a low-mid boost
T808 Mod Based on popular TS-9 mods
Octv Dist Tycobrahae Octavia
Plus Dist MXR Plus Dist (MXR Distortion +)
Hard Fuzz Hard-clipping 60’s-style fuzz
FET Boost A clean boost with tone controls. Like the Keeley Katana or ZVex Super Hard-On
Tape Dist Studio reel-to-reel tape distortion
Full OD Fulltone FullDrive 2
Blues OD Marshall BluesBreaker
Shred Dist Marshall ShredMaster
M-Zone Dist Boss Metal Zone
BB Pre (firmware 9.01) Xotic BB preamp
Face Fuzz (firmware 10.x) Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. Used by Jimi Hendrix
Master Fuzz (firmware 10.x) Maestro FZ-1 Fuzztone. Used in I can't get no satisfaction by the Rolling Stones



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