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=Synth and X/Y switching= | =Synth and X/Y switching= | ||
* The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching. | * The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching. | ||
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| + | =Tracking= | ||
| + | * The Synth requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hitting single notes. | ||
=Synth examples= | =Synth examples= | ||
* Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | * Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | ||
| − | =Warming up the Synth | + | =Warming up the Synth= |
* To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it. | * To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it. | ||
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=Creating a drone note= | =Creating a drone note= | ||
* Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter. | * Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter. | ||
| + | * You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using [[Scene controllers]]. | ||
=Generating pink or white noise= | =Generating pink or white noise= | ||
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** "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312732 source] | ** "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312732 source] | ||
** "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312815 source] | ** "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312815 source] | ||
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=Various Synth tips= | =Various Synth tips= | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 14 November 2016
Contents
Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- Axe-Fx II: yes.
- AX8: yes.
- FX8: yes.
What does the Synth do?
- Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." source
Synth and X/Y switching
- The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching.
Tracking
- The Synth requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hitting single notes.
Synth examples
- Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
Warming up the Synth
- To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it.
Fattening the Synth
- Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. source
Creating a drone note
- Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter.
- You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using Scene controllers.
Generating pink or white noise
- The Synth block can generate white or pink noise.
- White noise in Wikipedia.
- Pink noise in Wikipedia.
Creating a calibration tone
- Cliff's comments:
- "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." source
- "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." source
Various Synth tips
