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=Available on which products=
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=Multiband Compressor block (MBC)=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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'''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
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'''FM9''': 2 blocks, 4 channels<BR>
* '''FM3''': 1 block
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'''FM3''': 1 block, 4 channels<BR>
* '''VP4''': no
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'''VP4''': n/a
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''AX8''' and '''FX8''': no
 
  
=Channels or X/Y=
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'''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks<BR>
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'''AX8''': n/a<BR>
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'''FX8''': n/a
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
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[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
 
 
=About the Multiband Compressor (MBC)=
 
  
A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor block consists of 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.
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=About the Multiband Compressor block=
  
The  Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
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A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor employs 3 compressors. They work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used for mastering.
  
For more information see:
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More information about multiband compression:
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
 
* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Multiband compression]</q> article.
 
* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Multiband compression]</q> article.
  
=Multiband Compressor block diagram=
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
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==Tweaking==
  
=To tweak or not to tweak=
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In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommendations-for-full-bodied-clean-solo-tone.103410/post-1237668]
  
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it'll performing fine. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommendations-for-full-bodied-clean-solo-tone.103410/post-1237668]
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==Factory presets==
  
 
Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]].
 
Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]].
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==No Global block==
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The  Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
 
=Videos=
 
=Videos=

Latest revision as of 18:00, 18 June 2025

Multiband Compressor block (MBC)

Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM9: 2 blocks, 4 channels
FM3: 1 block, 4 channels
VP4: n/a

Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
AX8: n/a
FX8: n/a

Multiband Compressor block.png]]

About the Multiband Compressor block

A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor employs 3 compressors. They work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used for mastering.

More information about multiband compression:

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Tweaking

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings, placed after Amp/Cab, it'll performing fine. [1]

Factory presets

Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.

No Global block

The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.

Videos