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==CPU utilization== | ==CPU utilization== | ||
* The Noise Gate uses CPU cycles, so switch it off (turn Threshold to Off) if you have no need for it in a preset. | * The Noise Gate uses CPU cycles, so switch it off (turn Threshold to Off) if you have no need for it in a preset. | ||
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| + | ==Gate/Expander block== | ||
| + | * The Axe-Fx II has additional noise gate blocks: [[Gate/Expander (block)]]. | ||
==Global noise gate== | ==Global noise gate== | ||
* If you need a global noise gate, use the separate [[Gate/Expander (block)]] and make it a global block. | * If you need a global noise gate, use the separate [[Gate/Expander (block)]] and make it a global block. | ||
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* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/30163-YT-Energyballs This thread] offers a different approach to keeping the noise low. It's a Vol block with the volume parameter tied to the Envelope controller. As long as you don't hit the strings, the (input) signal is off. | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/30163-YT-Energyballs This thread] offers a different approach to keeping the noise low. It's a Vol block with the volume parameter tied to the Envelope controller. As long as you don't hit the strings, the (input) signal is off. | ||
[[category:Connecting instruments and devices]] | [[category:Connecting instruments and devices]] | ||
[[category:Presets and effects]] | [[category:Presets and effects]] | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 24 October 2012
Contents
Manual
Template:5.34 Input Noise Gate
User contributions
More information about the noise gate
- Cliff: "I don't use the gate at all. On the Ultra I would use the gate on high gain patches but I find I don't need it now. I did some measurements and the II is at least 10 dB better SNR." Source
- Firmware 5 release notes: "New gate uses dynamic filtering in addition to downward expansion."
- Wikipedia
Settings and parameters
- The Input Noise Gate on the II works different than on the Standard/Ultra. Adjusting Threshold won't do anything if Ratio isn't adjusted as well.
CPU utilization
- The Noise Gate uses CPU cycles, so switch it off (turn Threshold to Off) if you have no need for it in a preset.
Gate/Expander block
- The Axe-Fx II has additional noise gate blocks: Gate/Expander (block).
Global noise gate
- If you need a global noise gate, use the separate Gate/Expander (block) and make it a global block.
Alternative: use a Vol block
- This thread offers a different approach to keeping the noise low. It's a Vol block with the volume parameter tied to the Envelope controller. As long as you don't hit the strings, the (input) signal is off.
