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Or just check factory preset: Multicomp Plexi.
 
Or just check factory preset: Multicomp Plexi.
 
=Parameters =
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx III / FM9 / FM3'''
 
|-
 
| Crossover Frequency
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Threshold
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Ratio
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Attack
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Release
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Auto Attack/Release
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Level
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Detector
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Mute
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Knee Type
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Crossover Slope
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Frequency Range
 
! no
 
|}
 
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:All]]
 

Revision as of 08:30, 25 March 2022

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Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: 1 block
  • FM9: 2 blocks
  • Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
  • AX8: no
  • FX8: no

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no

What is a Multiband Compressor

A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.

More information:

Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting

Configure the Multiband Compressor

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.

Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones

Or just check factory preset: Multicomp Plexi.