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=Manual=
 
=Manual=
  
* [[media:5 Effects Guide.pdf | 5.9 Enhancer (ENH)]]
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[[media:5 Effects Guide.pdf | 5.9 Enhancer (ENH)]] [[media:16 Appendix.pdf | 16.10 Mono and Stereo]]
* [[media:16 Appendix.pdf | 16.10 Mono and Stereo]]
 
  
 
=User contributions=
 
=User contributions=
  
==Mono and stereo==
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==Enhancer development==
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* Firmware 5: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/48082-enhancer-issue.html More information]
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* Firmware 6.01: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types."
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==Enhancer: mono/stereo==
 
* The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal.
 
* The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal.
 
* While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo.
 
* While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo.
  
==Avoiding phase cancellation==
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==Avoiding phase cancellation with Enhancer==
* When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause [[Audio topics | phase cancellation]]. The Modern Mode (firmware 5 and later) is mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono.
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* When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause [[Audio topics | phase cancellation]]. The Modern Mode is mono-compatible to prevent this.
  
==Alternatives==
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==Alternatives to Enhancer==
 
* Cliff: "Another way would be to use the Delay block. Set the Mix to 100%, dial in the desired amount of delay and set Balance to full right." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/75709-30-ms-delay-but-nothing-else.html#post924932 Source]
 
* Cliff: "Another way would be to use the Delay block. Set the Mix to 100%, dial in the desired amount of delay and set Balance to full right." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/75709-30-ms-delay-but-nothing-else.html#post924932 Source]
  
==Widening the Panner==
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==Widening the Panner with Enhancer==
 
* Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer.
 
* Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer.
 
==Enhancer improvements==
 
* Firmware 5 release notes: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered."  [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/48082-enhancer-issue.html More information]
 
* Firmware 6.01 release notes: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types."
 
  
 
[[category:Presets and effects]]
 
[[category:Presets and effects]]

Revision as of 22:17, 4 April 2014

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Manual

5.9 Enhancer (ENH) | 16.10 Mono and Stereo

User contributions

Enhancer development

  • Firmware 5: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered." More information
  • Firmware 6.01: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types."

Enhancer: mono/stereo

  • The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal.
  • While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo.

Avoiding phase cancellation with Enhancer

  • When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause phase cancellation. The Modern Mode is mono-compatible to prevent this.

Alternatives to Enhancer

  • Cliff: "Another way would be to use the Delay block. Set the Mix to 100%, dial in the desired amount of delay and set Balance to full right." Source

Widening the Panner with Enhancer

  • Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer.