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=Available on which products=
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=Multiplexer block (MUX)=
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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'''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks, 6 channels<BR>
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* '''FM3''': yes
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'''FM9''': 2 blocks, 6 channels<BR>
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
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'''FM3''': 2 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
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* '''FX8''': no
 
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* '''AX8''': no
 
  
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
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'''Axe-Fx II''', '''FX8''', '''AX8''', '''VP4''': no
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''': channels
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[[image:MUX block.png|150px]]
  
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=What is a Multiplexer=
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=About the Multiplexer block=
  
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The Multiplexer block (MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It allows on-the-fly switching between either rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), or physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
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The Multiplexer block, or MUX, is a routing and switching tool. It switches between multiple input sources. The input sources are rows on the grid (if you have them connected), physical inputs (Input blocks aren't required), or USB. Switching can be on-the-fly, through scenes or through channels.
  
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Note that only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.
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Set each channel of the MUX to the desired input source. The MUX has 6 channels on the Axe-Fx and FM9, and 4 channels on the FM3.
  
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No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly.
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A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, so you can use a switch or pedal to select the input. Only one input can be active at a time. This lets you connect instruments to multiple inputs and switch between them. For simultaneous inputs, use the Mixer block.
  
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<blockquote>"If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411 source] </blockquote>
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No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades very quickly between them. This provides an excellent way to switch between two Amp blocks on the Axe-Fx or FM9.
  
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The MUX can't be bypassed.
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The Multiplexer block can't be bypassed and doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer in Wikipedia]
 
  
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=How to switch between sources=
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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Simply bypassing and engaging the MUX disables and enables its routing. This only allows you to switch between two sources. Note that bypassing the MUX will sum all inputs, which may have an impact on the signal level.
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<blockquote>
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411]
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If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input.
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</blockquote>
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More control is possible by making use of its Channels (with or without switching scenes). Six channels let you switch between 6 rows on the Axe-Fx III.
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Also see:
  
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Also, a modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input source.
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* The forum thread <q>[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 How to use the MUX to switch a single pedal between Wah and Whammy duties]</q>
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer]</q> article
  
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 Example of using the MUX to switch a pedal between operating as a Wah and as a Whammy]
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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=Parameters table=
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=Videos=
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
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! '''Parameter'''
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3?'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
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! '''AX8, FX8'''
 
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| Input Select
 
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! yes
 
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! -
 
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| Input Mode
 
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! yes
 
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! -
 
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! -
 
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:All]]
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[[category:Remote]]
 

Latest revision as of 09:01, 5 August 2025

Multiplexer block (MUX)

Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks, 6 channels
FM9: 2 blocks, 6 channels
FM3: 2 blocks, 4 channels

Axe-Fx II, FX8, AX8, VP4: no

MUX block.png

About the Multiplexer block

The Multiplexer block, or MUX, is a routing and switching tool. It switches between multiple input sources. The input sources are rows on the grid (if you have them connected), physical inputs (Input blocks aren't required), or USB. Switching can be on-the-fly, through scenes or through channels.

Set each channel of the MUX to the desired input source. The MUX has 6 channels on the Axe-Fx and FM9, and 4 channels on the FM3.

A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, so you can use a switch or pedal to select the input. Only one input can be active at a time. This lets you connect instruments to multiple inputs and switch between them. For simultaneous inputs, use the Mixer block.

No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades very quickly between them. This provides an excellent way to switch between two Amp blocks on the Axe-Fx or FM9.

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


FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[1] If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input.

Also see:

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Videos

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