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=Multiband Compressor block (MBC)=
[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
 
  
=Available on which products=
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'''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''' — 2 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
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'''FM3''' — 1 block, 4 channels
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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'''VP4''' — n/a
* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
  
=Channels or X/Y switching=
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'''Axe-Fx II''' — 2 blocks<BR>
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'''AX8''', '''FX8''' — n/a
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
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=About the Multiband Compressor block=
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
  
=What is a Multiband Compressor=
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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.
  
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.
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Multiband compression can be useful for mastering, for balancing high-gain guitar tones (palm mutes), and acoustic guitars.
  
More information:
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More information about multiband compression:
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Wikipedia]
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Multiband compression]</q> article
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[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
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==Tweaking==
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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]
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==Factory presets==
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Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]].
  
[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiband-comp-on-heavy-guitars.143014 Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting]
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==No Global blocks==
  
=Configure the Multiband Compressor=
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The  Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.
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=Videos=
  
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=h-XicaRUbzM Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones]
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[[video:Leon-MBC]]
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[[video:leon-MBC-2]]
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[[video:leon-MBC-3]]
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[[video:Rosh-MBC-Highgain]]
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[[video:Rosh-MBC-Clean]]
  
Or just check factory preset: Multicomp Plexi.
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[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
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[[category:AX8]]
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[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 12:38, 11 September 2025

Multiband Compressor block (MBC)

Axe-Fx III, FM9 — 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM3 — 1 block, 4 channels

VP4 — n/a

Axe-Fx II — 2 blocks
AX8, FX8 — n/a

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.

Multiband compression can be useful for mastering, for balancing high-gain guitar tones (palm mutes), and acoustic guitars.

More information about multiband compression:

Multiband Compressor block.png]]

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Tweaking

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [1]

Factory presets

Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.

No Global blocks

The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.

Videos