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* Cliff: "Set the Input-Z on the preset to 1M rather than Auto. The reason the Wah engages abruptly is because it switches the input impedance. Setting Input-Z to 1M overrides the impedance switch (and, frankly, sounds better IMO)." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/55585-auto-engage-smoothness.html Source] | * Cliff: "Set the Input-Z on the preset to 1M rather than Auto. The reason the Wah engages abruptly is because it switches the input impedance. Setting Input-Z to 1M overrides the impedance switch (and, frankly, sounds better IMO)." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/55585-auto-engage-smoothness.html Source] | ||
| − | ==Firmware | + | ==Firmware updates== |
| − | * Release notes: | + | * Release notes 10.10: Improved WahWah block. Improved transfer function yields more authentic and fatter tone. The Wah block now features selectable models of actual wah pedals. The “Taper” parameter selects the sweep response. The “Fat” parameter modifies the “pedestal” of the transfer function which can be used to fatten the response. These parameters are set to default values when a model is selected. Currently available models are: |
| − | FAS Standard – Equivalent to the “Bandpass” setting in earlier firmware. | + | ** FAS Standard – Equivalent to the “Bandpass” setting in earlier firmware. |
** Clyde – Based on an original Vox Clyde McCoy wah. | ** Clyde – Based on an original Vox Clyde McCoy wah. | ||
** Cry Babe – Based on a Dunlop Cry Baby. | ** Cry Babe – Based on a Dunlop Cry Baby. | ||
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** Funk – Modeled after the “Shaft” sound. | ** Funk – Modeled after the “Shaft” sound. | ||
** Mortal – Based on a Morley wah/wolume pedal. | ** Mortal – Based on a Morley wah/wolume pedal. | ||
| + | * Release notes 10.11: Added “VX485” Wah model based on a Vox V845. | ||
==Various tips== | ==Various tips== | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 8 July 2013
Contents
Manual
Template:5.33 Wahwah (WAH) Template:16.10 Setting up a Wah Pedal Template:16.10.1 Using the Onboard Pedal Jack Template:16.10.2 Using an Expression Pedal on a MFC-101 Template:3.2 The PEDAL Jack
User contributions
What is a Wah pedal
Preventing thump or pop when auto-engaging the Wah
- Cliff (answering a question about hearing a thump when auto-engaging a Wah): "The thump isn't the wah, it's the Input Impedance changing. If your preset is set to Auto for the Input Z, when you engage the wah the impedance switches. This causes a slight thump if you are playing since the load on your guitar changes. If you want to avoid this, turn Input Z to 1M OHM (Input Z is in the INPUT/GTE page of the Layout menu)." Source
- Cliff: "Set the Input-Z on the preset to 1M rather than Auto. The reason the Wah engages abruptly is because it switches the input impedance. Setting Input-Z to 1M overrides the impedance switch (and, frankly, sounds better IMO)." Source
Firmware updates
- Release notes 10.10: Improved WahWah block. Improved transfer function yields more authentic and fatter tone. The Wah block now features selectable models of actual wah pedals. The “Taper” parameter selects the sweep response. The “Fat” parameter modifies the “pedestal” of the transfer function which can be used to fatten the response. These parameters are set to default values when a model is selected. Currently available models are:
- FAS Standard – Equivalent to the “Bandpass” setting in earlier firmware.
- Clyde – Based on an original Vox Clyde McCoy wah.
- Cry Babe – Based on a Dunlop Cry Baby.
- VX846 – Based on a Vox V846-HW handwired wah.
- Color-Tone – Based on a Colorsound wah.
- Funk – Modeled after the “Shaft” sound.
- Mortal – Based on a Morley wah/wolume pedal.
- Release notes 10.11: Added “VX485” Wah model based on a Vox V845.
Various tips
- The random wah effect is also known as "seek wah", based on a Z.VEX pedal.
- Decrease Max Freq to make a heavily distorted wah tone cut better through the mix.
- Use Auto Engage with Off Val set to 95% to switch off the wah automatically at toe-down position.
- See Envelope filter for "auto wah" tips.
Simulating other wah pedals
- Example settings: Mother-of-all-pedal-and-effects-emulations thread
