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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.
 
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.
 
The  Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
 
  
 
More information about multiband compression:
 
More information about multiband compression:
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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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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
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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=

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:

To tweak or not to tweak

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

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Factory presets

Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.

No Global block=

The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.

Videos