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=Mixer: supported by which products?=
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* Axe-Fx II: yes.
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=Mixer block=
* AX8: no.
 
* FX8: no.
 
  
=Mixer types: preset and block=
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'''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM3''', '''FM9''' — 4 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
* The grid output block on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8 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 [[Scenes]]. [[Vol Incr and Vol Decr]] adjust this level.
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'''VP4''' — n/a<BR>
* There's also a dedicated Mixer effect block, which can be bypassed.
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'''AM4''' — n/a
  
=Mixer and X/Y switching=
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'''Axe-Fx II''' — 2 blocks, X/Y (XL and XL+ only)<BR>
* The Mixer block in the Axe-Fx II XL and XL+ supports X/Y switching.
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'''AX8''', '''FX8''' — n/a
  
=Mixer in the first column=
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=About the Mixer block=
* 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.
 
  
=Using Mixer for routing=
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The standalone Mixer block(s) is used to mix and route signals on the grid. Unlike the [[Multiplexer block]], the Mixer can handle multiple inputs simultaneously.
* Attach an external controller (switch) to the Mixer for routing 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). See [[Expression pedals, external switches]].
 
  
[[category:Effect]]
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The block can't be bypassed and doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
[[category:Axe-Fx]]
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For routing purposes, attach an [[Modifiers and controllers|external controller]] like a switch to the Mixer. 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 block channels can't do.
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For more information see the [[Owners Manuals]].
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=Mix parameters in Output blocks=
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The Output blocks also have basic mixing controls. These 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_level|Preset level]]
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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 00:51, 29 November 2025

Mixer block

Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9 — 4 blocks, 4 channels
VP4 — n/a
AM4 — n/a

Axe-Fx II — 2 blocks, X/Y (XL and XL+ only)
AX8, FX8 — n/a

About the Mixer block

The standalone Mixer block(s) is 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. 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 block channels can't do.

For more information see the Owners Manuals.

Mix parameters in Output blocks

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

For more information read: