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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|175px]]
  
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=What is a Multiplexer (MUX)=
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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 (aka 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 to the desired input source. Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels.
  
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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, which lets you use a switch or pedal to choose the input. Only one input can be active at a time. This way you can have instruments connected to multiple inputs and switch between them. For multiple 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 sources. This provides an excellent way to switch between two Amp blocks.
  
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The MUX can't be bypassed.
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The Multiplexer block can't be bypassed.
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer in Wikipedia]
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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=How to switch between sources=
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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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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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Also see:
  
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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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* 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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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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=No Global block=
  
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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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The Multiplexer block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
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=Parameters=
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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=Videos=
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! '''Parameter'''
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[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
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| Input Select
 
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! yes
 
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| Input Mode
 
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! yes
 
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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 16:22, 16 June 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 (aka 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 to the desired input source. Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels.

A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to choose the input. Only one input can be active at a time. This way you can have instruments connected to multiple inputs and switch between them. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.

No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades very quickly between sources. This provides an excellent way to switch between two Amp blocks.

The Multiplexer block can't be bypassed.

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:

No Global block

The Multiplexer block doesn't support Global blocks.

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Videos

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