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[[image:Plex Delay block.png|450px]]
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=Plex Delay block=
  
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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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'''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
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'''FM3''': 1 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
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'''FM9''': 1 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
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'''VP4''': 4 blocks, 4 channels
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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'''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''', '''FX8''': n/a
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': see Multi Delay
 
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* '''AX8''': see Multi Delay
 
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* '''FX8''': see Multi Delay
 
  
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=X/Y and channels=
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[[image:Plex Delay block.png|600px]]
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels
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=About the Plex Delay block=
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': see Multi Delay
 
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* '''AX8''': see Multi Delay
 
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* '''FX8''': see Multi Delay
 
  
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=What is the Plex Delay=
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The Plex Delay is a dedicated effect block on the Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3 and VP4 that provides up to 8 delay lines in a feedback arrangement for “shimmer” effects.
  
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The Plex Delay block (Axe-Fx III exclusive) provides up to 8 delay lines in a feedback arrangement for ethereal “shimmer” effects. Previously part of the [[Multi Delay block]] in the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II.
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On the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8, its functionality is part of the Multi Delay block.
  
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It provides these effect types:
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More information is in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]].
  
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* '''Plex Delay''': delays.
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=Plex Delay types=
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* '''Plex Detune''': detuned delays.
 
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* '''Plex Shift''': pitch-shifted delays.
 
  
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More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]].
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# Ambient Depths
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# Bronze Harps
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# Cacophonizer
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# Celestial Shimmer
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# Critters
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# Dancing Detune
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# Delay Swell
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# Demi-Semi Delay
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# Detuned Space
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# Detuned Space 2
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# Discrete Echoes
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# Dissolving 16ths
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# Echo Hall
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# Econo Shimmer
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# Econo Shimmer 2
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# Ganymede
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# Gnome Shifter
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# Gold Harps
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# Golden Delay
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# Golden Detune
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# Golden Shimmer
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# Granular Echoes
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# Gritty Shimmer
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# Helium Shimmer
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# Intrigue
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# Lunar Detuner
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# Melting Delays
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# Mod Wash
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# Occult Verb
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# Occult Verb 2
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# Ping-Pong Reverse
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# Plex Delay
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# Plex Detune
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# Plex Shift
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# Plex Tape Echoes
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# Plex Verb
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# Reverse Oct 4
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# Reverse Oct 8
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# Reverse Plex
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# Scintillation
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# Shimmer Verb
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# Sirocco
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# Subtone Shimmer
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# The Cyntherians
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# Sample/Hold Delay
  
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KVGy51WPEs Camilo Velandia's demonstrates the Plex Delay]
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More information is in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]].
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=Spillover=
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The block supports [[Spillover]] between presets.
  
 
=Parameters=
 
=Parameters=
  
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==Parameters table==
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==Filter==
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There's an adjustable filter in the block's wet signal. Filter can be any of the standard types (all types except comb filter types). Frequency, Q and Gain are modifiable.
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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==Crossfade / Granule Length==
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! '''Parameter'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx III'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II (Multi Delay)'''
 
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! '''AX8, FX8 (Multi Delay)'''
 
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| Type
 
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! yes
 
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| Config - Number of Delays
 
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! yes
 
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| Config - Decay Time
 
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! yes
 
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| Config - Diffusion
 
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! yes
 
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| Config - Low Cut, High Cut
 
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! yes
 
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| Masters - Input Gain
 
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! yes
 
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| Masters - Master Time
 
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! yes
 
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| Masters - Master Level
 
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! yes
 
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| Masters - Master Pan
 
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! yes
 
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| Delay Time 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Tempo 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Level 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Pan 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Envelope Controller - Threshold, Attack, Release
 
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! yes
 
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| Plex Detune - Crossfade
 
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! yes
 
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| Plex Detune - Detune 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Plex Detune - Master Detune
 
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! yes
 
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| Plex Shift - Direction
 
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! yes
 
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| Plex Shift - Shift 1-8
 
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! yes
 
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| Ducker Attenuation
 
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! yes
 
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| Ducker Threshold
 
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! yes
 
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| Ducker Release Time
 
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! yes
 
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| Input Diffusion, Diffusion Time
 
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! yes
 
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| LFO Depth, LFO Rate
 
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! yes
 
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| LFO Tempo
 
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! yes
 
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==Diffusion==
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The Cross-fade parameter has been removed.
  
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Diffusion Mix on the Axe-Fx III is the same as Input Diffusion on the Axe-Fx II.
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For the Plex Detune type, the Cross-fade parameter has been renamed Granule Length.
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==Shimmer Intensity==
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This parameter is available for the Shimmer Verb only. It defaults to 4. You may get better results when increased.
  
 
==Envelope follower==
 
==Envelope follower==
  
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The Plex Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells. The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
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The Plex Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.
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The [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]] recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
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==Stack/Hold==
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When HOLD is activated, the wet input to the block is muted and feedback is set to infinity. This can be used to achieve pad sounds and drone notes/chords.
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When set to STACK, incoming audio is stacked on existing audio and held.
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Hold/Stack can be controlled with an [[External controller]]. When attaching a pedal to Off/Stack/Hold, Heel is Off, Stack is middle and Toe is Hold.
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==Decay Time==
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This is similar to the Feedback parameter in the regular [[Delay block]].
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==Spread==
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Values beyond +/-100% increase the apparent image beyond the stereo field.
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==Low Cut, High Cut==
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<blockquote>'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''<HR>
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<blockquote>
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/firmware-3-01-new-reverbs.147254/#post-1740240]
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When using the Plex Verb the Low Cut and High Cut are very powerful controls. For pad-like sounds try Low Cut around 250 and High Cut around 2K. Experiment with different values to create different textures.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
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==Factory presets==
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The Plex Delay block is showcased in many factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for <q>Plex</q>.
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==Shimmer effect==
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The Plex Shift type and Shimmer Verb type both produce the shimmer effect. The Shimmer Verb type is a little easier to dial in (increase Shimmer Intensity), but don't overlook the power of the Plex Shift type. The Plex Shift is even a little less CPU-hungry. Check out the [[Factory presets|UNDULATOR factory preset]].
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For shimmer with the least CPU load, choose of the Economo types.
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The [[Reverb block]] can also create shimmer reverb effects.
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=Videos=
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[[video:Cooper-PlexDelay]]
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[[video:Camilo-Plex]]
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[[video:Leon-Plex2]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
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[[category:VP4]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 15:42, 16 June 2025

Plex Delay block

Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM3: 1 blocks, 4 channels
FM9: 1 blocks, 4 channels
VP4: 4 blocks, 4 channels

Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8: n/a

Plex Delay block.png

About the Plex Delay block

The Plex Delay is a dedicated effect block on the Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3 and VP4 that provides up to 8 delay lines in a feedback arrangement for “shimmer” effects.

On the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8, its functionality is part of the Multi Delay block.

More information is in the Owner's Manual.

Plex Delay types

  1. Ambient Depths
  2. Bronze Harps
  3. Cacophonizer
  4. Celestial Shimmer
  5. Critters
  6. Dancing Detune
  7. Delay Swell
  8. Demi-Semi Delay
  9. Detuned Space
  10. Detuned Space 2
  11. Discrete Echoes
  12. Dissolving 16ths
  13. Echo Hall
  14. Econo Shimmer
  15. Econo Shimmer 2
  16. Ganymede
  17. Gnome Shifter
  18. Gold Harps
  19. Golden Delay
  20. Golden Detune
  21. Golden Shimmer
  22. Granular Echoes
  23. Gritty Shimmer
  24. Helium Shimmer
  25. Intrigue
  26. Lunar Detuner
  27. Melting Delays
  28. Mod Wash
  29. Occult Verb
  30. Occult Verb 2
  31. Ping-Pong Reverse
  32. Plex Delay
  33. Plex Detune
  34. Plex Shift
  35. Plex Tape Echoes
  36. Plex Verb
  37. Reverse Oct 4
  38. Reverse Oct 8
  39. Reverse Plex
  40. Scintillation
  41. Shimmer Verb
  42. Sirocco
  43. Subtone Shimmer
  44. The Cyntherians
  45. Sample/Hold Delay

More information is in the Owner's Manual.

Spillover

The block supports Spillover between presets.

Parameters

Filter

There's an adjustable filter in the block's wet signal. Filter can be any of the standard types (all types except comb filter types). Frequency, Q and Gain are modifiable.

Crossfade / Granule Length

The Cross-fade parameter has been removed.

For the Plex Detune type, the Cross-fade parameter has been renamed Granule Length.

Shimmer Intensity

This parameter is available for the Shimmer Verb only. It defaults to 4. You may get better results when increased.

Envelope follower

The Plex Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.

The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.

Stack/Hold

When HOLD is activated, the wet input to the block is muted and feedback is set to infinity. This can be used to achieve pad sounds and drone notes/chords.

When set to STACK, incoming audio is stacked on existing audio and held.

Hold/Stack can be controlled with an External controller. When attaching a pedal to Off/Stack/Hold, Heel is Off, Stack is middle and Toe is Hold.

Decay Time

This is similar to the Feedback parameter in the regular Delay block.

Spread

Values beyond +/-100% increase the apparent image beyond the stereo field.

Low Cut, High Cut

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[1] When using the Plex Verb the Low Cut and High Cut are very powerful controls. For pad-like sounds try Low Cut around 250 and High Cut around 2K. Experiment with different values to create different textures.

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Factory presets

The Plex Delay block is showcased in many factory presets. Search the Factory presets page for Plex.

Shimmer effect

The Plex Shift type and Shimmer Verb type both produce the shimmer effect. The Shimmer Verb type is a little easier to dial in (increase Shimmer Intensity), but don't overlook the power of the Plex Shift type. The Plex Shift is even a little less CPU-hungry. Check out the UNDULATOR factory preset.

For shimmer with the least CPU load, choose of the Economo types.

The Reverb block can also create shimmer reverb effects.

Videos

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