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=Available on which products=
  
=Mixer: in the owner's manual=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''', '''FM3''': 4 blocks
* Axe-Fx II: 5.18 Mixer [MIX]
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
* Axe-Fx II: 5.36 Output Mixer
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* '''AX8''', '''FX8''', '''VP4''': no
* Axe-Fx II: 16.11 Mixology
 
  
=Mixer: supported by which products?=
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=Channels or X/Y=
* Axe-Fx II: yes.
 
* FX8: no.
 
  
=Mixer: global preset mixer and block effect=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
* The grid output also contains a Mixer. It has a Level control which controls the overall volume of the preset. Its setting can be different for each preset scene, see [[Preset scenes]].
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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: X/Y switching and bypass (XL-only)=
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=About the Mixer block=
* The Axe-Fx II XL adds X/Y switching capability.
 
* The Mixer block in the XL can be bypassed.
 
  
=Mixer: in first column=
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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.
* A Mixer block in the first column on the grid operates differently. Only Gain and Balance for the first row are functional, the others are ignored.
 
  
=Mixer: routing functionality=
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The block can't be bypassed and doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
* 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 pedals, external switches]].
 
  
[[category:Effect]]
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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.
[[category:Axe-Fx]]
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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: