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Difference between revisions of "Input block"
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 5 blocks | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 5 blocks | ||
| + | * '''FM3''': yes | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block | * '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block | ||
* '''AX8''': 1 block | * '''AX8''': 1 block | ||
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels | ||
| + | * '''FM3''': 4 channels | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
* '''AX8''': no | * '''AX8''': no | ||
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* [[Input impedance]] (not on AX8) | * [[Input impedance]] (not on AX8) | ||
| − | On the Axe-Fx III, an Input block can also operate as Effects Return in an effects loop. The signal is sent to an external device through an Output block (= Effects Send) and then re-enters the grid through the Input block (= Effects Return). | + | On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, an Input block can also operate as Effects Return in an effects loop. The signal is sent to an external device through an Output block (= Effects Send) and then re-enters the grid through the Input block (= Effects Return). |
=Input blocks and signal sources= | =Input blocks and signal sources= | ||
| − | The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1. | + | The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III. |
| − | Input 1 can be linked to: | + | Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III can be linked to: |
* Analog input (Instrument/Input 1) | * Analog input (Instrument/Input 1) | ||
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* SPDIF or AES input | * SPDIF or AES input | ||
| − | There's a 5th Input block, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer. | + | There's a 5th Input block on the Axe-Fx III, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer. |
=Position of the Input block on the grid= | =Position of the Input block on the grid= | ||
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'''Axe-Fx II and AX8''' — the Input block has a fixed position at the start of the grid | '''Axe-Fx II and AX8''' — the Input block has a fixed position at the start of the grid | ||
| − | '''Axe-Fx III''' — Input blocks can be positioned anywhere on the grid. | + | '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''' — Input blocks can be positioned anywhere on the grid. |
=Bypass state= | =Bypass state= | ||
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=Input blocks and Global Blocks= | =Input blocks and Global Blocks= | ||
| − | Only Input 1 can be configured as a Global Block. | + | Only Input 1 can be configured as a Global Block (on devices which support Global Blocks). |
=Input blocks and noise gates= | =Input blocks and noise gates= | ||
| − | Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III this includes EMI filtering. | + | Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III and FM3 this includes EMI filtering. |
Read this: [[Gate/Expander_block#Noise_gate:_at_the_input_or_later_in_the_chain|Noise gate]] | Read this: [[Gate/Expander_block#Noise_gate:_at_the_input_or_later_in_the_chain|Noise gate]] | ||
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! '''Parameter''' | ! '''Parameter''' | ||
| − | ! '''Axe-Fx III''' | + | ! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3''' |
! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ||
! '''AX8, FX8''' | ! '''AX8, FX8''' | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 24 April 2019
Contents
- 1 Available on which products
- 2 Channels or X/Y switching
- 3 About the Input block
- 4 Input blocks and signal sources
- 5 Position of the Input block on the grid
- 6 Bypass state
- 7 Running Input and Output blocks as an effect loop
- 8 Input impedance
- 9 Input blocks and Global Blocks
- 10 Input blocks and noise gates
- 11 Parameters
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 5 blocks
- FM3: yes
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- AX8: 1 block
- FX8: no
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III: 4 channels
- FM3: 4 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- AX8: no
- FX8: n/a
About the Input block
The Input block is the point where the signal enters the grid for processing by effect blocks.
The Input block also provides:
- Noise gate
- Input impedance (not on AX8)
On the Axe-Fx III and FM3, an Input block can also operate as Effects Return in an effects loop. The signal is sent to an external device through an Output block (= Effects Send) and then re-enters the grid through the Input block (= Effects Return).
Input blocks and signal sources
The Input blocks are linked to the hardware input ports, except Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III.
Input 1 on the Axe-Fx III can be linked to:
- Analog input (Instrument/Input 1)
- USB outputs 5+6 from computer
- SPDIF or AES input
There's a 5th Input block on the Axe-Fx III, which is the Input USB block. It gets its signal from USB Outputs 7+8 from a computer.
Position of the Input block on the grid
Axe-Fx II and AX8 — the Input block has a fixed position at the start of the grid
Axe-Fx III and FM3 — Input blocks can be positioned anywhere on the grid.
Bypass state
If the Input block on the Axe-Fx III is bypassed, it prevents external signals from entering the grid. When engaged, it doesn't pass signal from blocks which are connected to it (in front of the Input block).
Running Input and Output blocks as an effect loop
- If Output is not connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal from the loop is muted.
- If Output is connected to Input and Input is bypassed: the signal is passed without going through the loop.
- If Output is connected to Input and Input is engaged: the signal from the effect loop is passed.
Input impedance
Read this: Input impedance
Input blocks and Global Blocks
Only Input 1 can be configured as a Global Block (on devices which support Global Blocks).
Input blocks and noise gates
Each Input block has its own noise gate settings. On the Axe-Fx III and FM3 this includes EMI filtering.
Read this: Noise gate
Parameters
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 | Axe-Fx II | AX8, FX8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noise Gate | |||
| Threshold | yes | ||
| Ratio | yes | ||
| Attack | yes | ||
| Release | yes | ||
| Output Level | yes | ||
| Gate Type | yes | ||
| Input 1/Instr Impedance | yes |
