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''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.''
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<font color=red>This page discusses a feature of legacy products. The contents are frozen and will not be updated.</font>
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=Multi Delay block=
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'''Axe-Fx III''': n/a<BR>
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'''FM9''': n/a<BR>
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'''FM3''': n/a<BR>
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'''VP4''': n/a
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'''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks<BR>
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'''AX8''': 1 block, X/Y<BR>
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'''FX8''': 1 block, X/Y
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=About the Multi Delay block=
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The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.
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In the current generation devices, the Multitap Delay block, Plex Delay block and Ten-Tap Delay block provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block which has been deprecated. Confusingly, the Multitap Delay block is often referred to as: Multi Delay.
  
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It has 10 types:
  
[[image:Delay.png|link=]]
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* '''Quad Tap'''
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* '''Plex Delay'''
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* '''Plex Detune'''
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* '''Plex Shift'''
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* '''Band Delay'''
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* '''Quad Series'''
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* '''Ten-Tap'''
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* '''Rhythm Tap'''
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* '''Diffusor'''
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* '''Multi Tape Delay'''
  
=Multi Delay: supported by which Fractal Audio products=
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More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]].
* '''Axe-Fx II''': yes.
 
* '''AX8''': yes.
 
* '''FX8''': yes.
 
  
=Multi Delay: X/Y support=
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
 
* '''AX8''': yes.
 
* '''FX8''': yes.
 
  
=Multi Delay tips=
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* Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/94663-multidelay-%96-plex-shift-strange-timing-behavior-shift-knob.html source]
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* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug.
* [[Shimmer|Shimmer: read this.]]
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* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.  
* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.
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* Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
* The Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
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* [http://simeonharris.co.uk/fractal.html Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects]
 
 
<blockquote>"Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/99949-quad-tape-delay.html#post1198600 source] </blockquote>
 
  
Forum member and effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects:
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<blockquote>'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''<HR>
[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100655-50-delay-blocks-15-presets-available-v19.html Simeon's effects].
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<blockquote>
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/quad-tape-delay-not-a-bug.99949/#post-1198600]
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Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
  
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 18 June 2025

This page discusses a feature of legacy products. The contents are frozen and will not be updated.

Multi Delay block

Axe-Fx III: n/a
FM9: n/a
FM3: n/a
VP4: n/a

Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
AX8: 1 block, X/Y
FX8: 1 block, X/Y

About the Multi Delay block

The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.

In the current generation devices, the Multitap Delay block, Plex Delay block and Ten-Tap Delay block provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block which has been deprecated. Confusingly, the Multitap Delay block is often referred to as: Multi Delay.

It has 10 types:

  • Quad Tap
  • Plex Delay
  • Plex Detune
  • Plex Shift
  • Band Delay
  • Quad Series
  • Ten-Tap
  • Rhythm Tap
  • Diffusor
  • Multi Tape Delay

More information in the Owner's Manuals.

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

  • Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
  • If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
  • In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug.
  • Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.
  • Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
  • Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[1] Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q.