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=User contributions= | =User contributions= | ||
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* The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal. | * The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal. | ||
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* While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo. | * While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo. | ||
==Avoiding phase cancellation== | ==Avoiding phase cancellation== | ||
| − | * When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause [[Phase cancellation]]. | + | * When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause [[Phase cancellation]]. The Modern Mode (firmware 5 and later) is mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono. |
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| + | ==Alternatives== | ||
| + | * Cliff: "Another way would be to use the Delay block. Set the Mix to 100%, dial in the desired amount of delay and set Balance to full right." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/75709-30-ms-delay-but-nothing-else.html#post924932 Source] | ||
==Widening the Panner== | ==Widening the Panner== | ||
* Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer. | * Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer. | ||
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* Firmware 5 release notes: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/48082-enhancer-issue.html More information] | * Firmware 5 release notes: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/48082-enhancer-issue.html More information] | ||
* Firmware 6.01 release notes: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types." | * Firmware 6.01 release notes: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types." | ||
[[category:Presets and effects]] | [[category:Presets and effects]] | ||
Revision as of 07:55, 27 September 2013
Contents
Manual
Template:5.9 Enhancer (ENH) Template:16.10 Mono and Stereo
User contributions
Mono and stereo
- The Stereo Enhancer only works when your OUTPUT signal is stereo. Also, don't use it if you only use one channel (left or right) of a stereo signal.
- While a stereo input signal works best, the Enhancer can also "stereoize" an incoming mono signal. Of course, the output signal still has to be stereo.
Avoiding phase cancellation
- When summing a stereo signal to mono, the Enhancer in Classic mode can cause Phase cancellation. The Modern Mode (firmware 5 and later) is mono-compatible to prevent phasing problems when summing an output stereo signal to mono.
Alternatives
- Cliff: "Another way would be to use the Delay block. Set the Mix to 100%, dial in the desired amount of delay and set Balance to full right." Source
Widening the Panner
- Make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Enhancer.
Enhancer improvements
- Firmware 5 release notes: "the new Enhancer uses multi-band techniques for a much more natural effect. Also, the effect is mono-compatible with no phasing problems when summing to mono. The effect both widens stereo signals and “stereoizes” mono signals. Low-cut and High-cut parameters allow control over the region of influence. Note that it is NOT recommended to use the Enhancer if just using one side of a stereo output as phasing effects may be encountered." More information
- Firmware 6.01 release notes: "Added “Classic” mode to Enhancer block which uses old Haas effect delay-based processing. The Type parameter selects between the new (Modern) and old (Classic) enhancer types."
