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=Use the Vol/Pan block for special tasks=
 
=Use the Vol/Pan block for special tasks=
 
==Automate volume swells==
 
==Automate volume swells==
[[Volume swells]]
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Read this: [[Volume swells]]
  
 
==Noise gate==
 
==Noise gate==
[[Noise and noise gate]]
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Read this: [[Noise and noise gate]]
  
 
==Signal routing==
 
==Signal routing==

Revision as of 14:53, 24 April 2017

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

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Vol/Pan: supported by which Fractal Audio products?

  • Axe-Fx II: yes.
  • AX8: yes.
  • FX8: yes.

X/Y switching in the Volume block

The Volume block doesn't support X/Y switching.

Audio tapers in Vol/Pan block

The Volume block offers various audio tapers.

Fractal Audio:
"The number is the percentage at the halfway point. I.e. Log 20A means that the resistance is 20% at the halfway point in the travel. So if you put the knob at noon, the volume would be 20% of maximum (about -14 dB)." source

To simulate a Log taper in a modifier menu, set "Mid" in the modifier menu to 20%. Adjust Slope to avoid the dead zone.

Process one side of the signal in the Volume block

Just like in the Amp block and Drive blocks, the Input Select parameter enables the Vol/Pan block to operate on the left or right input signal only, or both (stereo). It can then send the processed signal to either side (Balance parameter) or keep it stereo.

Use the Vol/Pan block for special tasks

Automate volume swells

Read this: Volume swells

Noise gate

Read this: Noise and noise gate

Signal routing

The Volume block doesn't require much CPU. This makes it a good tool for routing. Set its Bypass parameter to Mute and put it at the start of a branch, to enable or disable a certain routing within a preset, depending on the bypass state of the Volume block. You can engage or bypass the block per scene.