Megatap Delay block

Available on which Fractal Audio products

• Axe-Fx III: 2x.
• Axe-Fx II: 1x.
• AX8: no.
• FX8: 1x.

X/Y and channels

• Axe-Fx III: 2 channels.
• Axe-Fx II: no.
• AX8: n/a.
• FX8: no.

What is it

It's explained in the Owner's Manual.

Megatap Delay in the Axe-Fx III

"Time Shape was removed and the algorithm improved so that Time Alpha controls the tap distribution. Values less than 1.0 result in the time between taps decreasing with the tap number. Value greater than 1.0 cause the time to increase. The other shapes just don't sound right so they were removed.

The Megatap Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells.

Parameters table

Parameter	Axe-Fx III	Axe-Fx II	AX8, FX8
Input Gain	yes
Master Level	yes
Delay Time	yes
Number of Taps	yes
Predelay	yes
Time Alpha	yes
Time Randomize	yes
Amplitude Shape, Amplitude Alpha	yes
Pan Shape, Pan Alpha	yes
Diffusion Mix, Diffusion Time	yes
Threshold, Attack, Release	yes

Tips and tricks

Forum member and effects wizard Simeon created a load of magnificent delay effects: Simeon's presets.