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=Available on which products=
  
=Manual=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''', '''FM3''': 4 blocks
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
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* '''AX8''', '''FX8''', '''VP4''': no
  
[[media:5 Effects Guide.pdf | 5.18 Mixer (MIX)]] — [[media:5 Effects Guide.pdf | 5.36 Output Mixer]] — [[media:16 Appendix.pdf | 16.11 Mixology]]
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
=User contributions=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx II XL''' and '''XL+''': X/Y
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* '''Axe-Fx II Mk I''' and '''II''': no
  
==Mixer: global preset mixer==
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=About the Mixer block=
* The Layout menu also contains a Mixer. This has a Level control which controls the overall volume of the preset. Its setting can be different for each preset "scene", see [[Preset scenes]].
 
  
==Mixer: X/Y switching==
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The standalone Mixer block(s) can be used to mix and route signals on the grid. Unlike the [[Multiplexer block]], the Mixer can handle multiple inputs simultaneously.
* The Axe-Fx II XL adds X/Y switching capability.
 
  
==Mixer: first column==
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The block can't be bypassed and doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
* When a Mixer block is placed in the first column on the grid, it operates differently. Only Gain and Balance for the first row are functional, the others are ignored.
 
  
==Mixer: switcher functionality==
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For routing purposes, attach an [[External controller]] like a switch to the Mixer. Example: operating the pedal or switch can enable one row (effect) and bypass another. This lets you use a single pedal to operate as a Wah (Wah block) or a Whammy (Pitch block), or crossfade between Amp blocks, similar to the [[Multiplexer block]]. Crossfading is something that the Mixer can accomplish and [[Channels]] cannot.  
* Attach an external controller (switch) to the Mixer for switching purposes. Example: operating the pedal or switch can enable one row (effect) and bypass another. This lets you use a single pedal to operate as a Wah (Wah block) or a Whammy (Pitch block). More information: [[Expression pedal]].
 
  
[[category:Presets and effects]]
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For more information read:
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* [[Expression pedals and external switches]]
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* [[Owners Manuals]]
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=Mixing in the Output block=
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Het Output blocks also have basic mixer controls which let you set the overall output level of the preset and the relative levels of the grid rows, per scene.
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For more information read:
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* [[Output block]]
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* [[Presets#Preset_levels|Preset levels]]
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* [[Scenes]]
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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 13:29, 21 October 2024

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3: 4 blocks
  • Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
  • AX8, FX8, VP4: no

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II XL and XL+: X/Y
  • Axe-Fx II Mk I and II: no

About the Mixer block

The standalone Mixer block(s) can be used to mix and route signals on the grid. Unlike the Multiplexer block, the Mixer can handle multiple inputs simultaneously.

The block can't be bypassed and doesn't support Global blocks.

For routing purposes, attach an External controller like a switch to the Mixer. Example: operating the pedal or switch can enable one row (effect) and bypass another. This lets you use a single pedal to operate as a Wah (Wah block) or a Whammy (Pitch block), or crossfade between Amp blocks, similar to the Multiplexer block. Crossfading is something that the Mixer can accomplish and Channels cannot.

For more information read:

Mixing in the Output block

Het Output blocks also have basic mixer controls which let you set the overall output level of the preset and the relative levels of the grid rows, per scene.

For more information read: