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* Amp channel switching? "Yes." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon.html#post1051234 Source] | * Amp channel switching? "Yes." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon.html#post1051234 Source] | ||
* Anything new that's not in the Axe-Fx II? "True bypass and relay outputs. Longer Looper time. Other than that it's most of the fx from the Axe-Fx II in a floor package." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon.html#post1051248 Source] And: "It doesn't have the vocoder or quad chorus. I think everything else is there. It has two instances of many effects (the ones where you'd want more than one)." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-12.html#post1052469 Source] | * Anything new that's not in the Axe-Fx II? "True bypass and relay outputs. Longer Looper time. Other than that it's most of the fx from the Axe-Fx II in a floor package." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon.html#post1051248 Source] And: "It doesn't have the vocoder or quad chorus. I think everything else is there. It has two instances of many effects (the ones where you'd want more than one)." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-12.html#post1052469 Source] | ||
| + | * "Note that each relay jack is TRS so there are two relays per jack so you get four relay outputs." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-17.html#post1053574 Source] | ||
| + | * "You don't have to use TRS. With a mono cable obviously you'll only get one relay output." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-18.html#post1053610 Source] | ||
* "Internal, universal power supply." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-5.html#post1051456 Source] | * "Internal, universal power supply." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-5.html#post1051456 Source] | ||
* Tuner? "Of course." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-13.html#post1052639 Source] | * Tuner? "Of course." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-13.html#post1052639 Source] | ||
* Will it respond to Program Change and CC commands? "Yes, and it supports SCENES too." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-2.html#post1051271 Source] | * Will it respond to Program Change and CC commands? "Yes, and it supports SCENES too." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-2.html#post1051271 Source] | ||
| + | * "The FX-8 is not a substitute for the MFC. It cannot function as a dedicated MIDI controller for the Axe-Fx. It will send basic MIDI commands but it is not intended to be a MIDI controller." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-17.html#post1053529 Source] | ||
| + | * "It can't do the two-way comms that the Axe-Fx II uses. It can operate as a BASIC midi controller but it's not nearly as capable as an MFC. If all you need is PC, CC and expression then, yes, it can do that." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/86923-coming-soon-17.html#post1053564 Source] | ||
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Revision as of 05:45, 12 June 2014
This page provides information about the upcoming FX8 multi-effects pedalboard by Fractal Audio.
User contributions
- "This product is aimed at the person who doesn't want to use modeling. It is specifically designed for use with an amp. The I/O architecture was designed to integrate with tube amps." Source
- "Just effects. Specifically designed for 4CM with dedicated pre- and post- paths. Up to 8 simultaneous effects. Any number assignable pre/post. Any combination of series or parallel routing. Two expression pedal inputs, four relay outputs. USB for remote editing with free FX8-Edit software. Silent Switch technology from the MFC Mark III. True Bypass. Etc., etc. Don't drop it on your foot." Source
- Amp channel switching? "Yes." Source
- Anything new that's not in the Axe-Fx II? "True bypass and relay outputs. Longer Looper time. Other than that it's most of the fx from the Axe-Fx II in a floor package." Source And: "It doesn't have the vocoder or quad chorus. I think everything else is there. It has two instances of many effects (the ones where you'd want more than one)." Source
- "Note that each relay jack is TRS so there are two relays per jack so you get four relay outputs." Source
- "You don't have to use TRS. With a mono cable obviously you'll only get one relay output." Source
- "Internal, universal power supply." Source
- Tuner? "Of course." Source
- Will it respond to Program Change and CC commands? "Yes, and it supports SCENES too." Source
- "The FX-8 is not a substitute for the MFC. It cannot function as a dedicated MIDI controller for the Axe-Fx. It will send basic MIDI commands but it is not intended to be a MIDI controller." Source
- "It can't do the two-way comms that the Axe-Fx II uses. It can operate as a BASIC midi controller but it's not nearly as capable as an MFC. If all you need is PC, CC and expression then, yes, it can do that." Source
