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* Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source] | * Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source] | ||
| − | = | + | =X/Y switching in the Synth block= |
* The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching. | * The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching. | ||
| − | = | + | =Synth block tracking= |
* The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hitting single non-overlapping notes. | * The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hitting single non-overlapping notes. | ||
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* Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | * Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | ||
| − | =Warming up the Synth= | + | =Warming up the Synth tone= |
* To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it. | * To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it. | ||
| − | =Fattening the Synth= | + | =Fattening the Synth tone= |
* Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/the-synth-block.109523/#post-1310172 source] | * Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/the-synth-block.109523/#post-1310172 source] | ||
| − | =Creating a drone note= | + | =Creating a drone note with the Synth= |
* Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter. | * Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter. | ||
* You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using [[Scene controllers]]. | * You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using [[Scene controllers]]. | ||
| − | =Generating pink or white noise= | + | =Generating pink or white noise with the Synth= |
* The Synth block can generate white or pink noise. | * The Synth block can generate white or pink noise. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia.] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia.] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noise in Wikipedia.] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noise in Wikipedia.] | ||
| − | =Creating a calibration tone= | + | =Creating a calibration tone with the Synth= |
* Cliff's comments: | * Cliff's comments: | ||
** "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312732 source] | ** "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312732 source] | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 14 November 2016
Contents
- 1 Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- 2 What does the Synth block do?
- 3 X/Y switching in the Synth block
- 4 Synth block tracking
- 5 Synth examples
- 6 Warming up the Synth tone
- 7 Fattening the Synth tone
- 8 Creating a drone note with the Synth
- 9 Generating pink or white noise with the Synth
- 10 Creating a calibration tone with the Synth
- 11 Various Synth tips
Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- Axe-Fx II: yes.
- AX8: yes.
- FX8: yes.
What does the Synth block do?
- Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." source
X/Y switching in the Synth block
- The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching.
Synth block tracking
- The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hitting single non-overlapping notes.
Synth examples
- Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
Warming up the Synth tone
- To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it.
Fattening the Synth tone
- Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. source
Creating a drone note with the Synth
- Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter.
- You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using Scene controllers.
Generating pink or white noise with the Synth
- The Synth block can generate white or pink noise.
- White noise in Wikipedia.
- Pink noise in Wikipedia.
Creating a calibration tone with the Synth
- Cliff's comments:
- "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." source
- "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." source
Various Synth tips
