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A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor employs 3 compressors. They work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used for mastering. | A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor employs 3 compressors. They work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used for mastering. | ||
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In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommendations-for-full-bodied-clean-solo-tone.103410/post-1237668] | In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommendations-for-full-bodied-clean-solo-tone.103410/post-1237668] | ||
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Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]]. | Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]]. | ||
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| + | ==No Global block=== | ||
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| + | The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]]. | ||
=Videos= | =Videos= | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 18 June 2025
Contents
Multiband Compressor block (MBC)
Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM9: 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM3: 1 block, 4 channels
VP4: n/a
Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
AX8: n/a
FX8: n/a
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About the Multiband Compressor block
A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor employs 3 compressors. They work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used for mastering.
More information about multiband compression:
- Owners Manuals
- Wikipedia's
Multiband compression
article.
To tweak or not to tweak
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [1]
Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
Factory presets
Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.
No Global block=
The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.
