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* Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN] | * Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN] | ||
| − | = | + | =Supported by which Fractal Audio products?= |
* Axe-Fx II: yes. | * Axe-Fx II: yes. | ||
| + | * AX8: no. | ||
* FX8: no. | * FX8: no. | ||
| − | = | + | =What does it 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." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source] | * 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." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source] | ||
| − | = | + | =Examples= |
* Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef created 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 created great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | ||
| − | = | + | =Warming up the synth tone= |
* If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it. | * If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it. | ||
| − | = | + | =Pink or white noise= |
* The Synth block can generate white or pink noise: | * The Synth block can generate white or pink noise: | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia] | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia] | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noisein Wikipedia.] | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noisein Wikipedia.] | ||
| − | = | + | =Using scene controllers to change the note pitch= |
* You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using [[Scene controllers]]. | * You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using [[Scene controllers]]. | ||
| − | = | + | =Various tips= |
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fx8-discussion/91610-fx8-axe-fx-ii-effects-synths-syn.html FX8 and Axe-Fx II effects threads: Synths (SYN)] | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fx8-discussion/91610-fx8-axe-fx-ii-effects-synths-syn.html FX8 and Axe-Fx II effects threads: Synths (SYN)] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Synthesizer in Wikipedia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Synthesizer in Wikipedia] | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 7 October 2015
Contents
In the owner's manual
- Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN]
Supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- Axe-Fx II: yes.
- AX8: no.
- FX8: no.
What does it 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
Examples
- Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef created great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
Warming up the synth tone
- If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it.
Pink or white noise
- The Synth block can generate white or pink noise:
Using scene controllers to change the note pitch
- You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using Scene controllers.
