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* Axe-Fx II: yes. | * Axe-Fx II: yes. | ||
* AX8: yes. | * AX8: yes. | ||
| − | * FX8: | + | * FX8: yes. |
=What does the Synth do?= | =What does the Synth do?= | ||
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=Synth examples= | =Synth examples= | ||
| − | * Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef | + | * 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 tone= | =Warming up the Synth tone= | ||
| − | * To | + | * To warm up the Synth, add a Drive after it. |
=Fattening the Synth= | =Fattening the Synth= | ||
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=Generating pink or white noise= | =Generating 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/Pink_noise Pink noise in Wikipedia.] | |
=Creating a calibration tone= | =Creating a calibration tone= | ||
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** "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] | ||
| − | =Using Scene Controllers to change the | + | =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]]. | ||
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[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:17, 19 February 2016
Contents
- 1 Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- 2 What does the Synth do?
- 3 Synth and X/Y switching
- 4 Synth examples
- 5 Warming up the Synth tone
- 6 Fattening the Synth
- 7 Creating a drone note
- 8 Generating pink or white noise
- 9 Creating a calibration tone
- 10 Using Scene Controllers to change the note pitch
- 11 Various Synth tips
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.
Synth examples
- Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
Warming up the Synth tone
- 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.
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
Using Scene Controllers to change the note pitch
- You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using Scene controllers.
Various Synth tips
