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Available on which Fractal Audio products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- Axe-Fx II: see Multi Delay
- AX8: see Multi Delay
- FX8: see Multi Delay
X/Y and channels
- Axe-Fx III: 4 channels
- Axe-Fx II: see Multi Delay
- AX8: see Multi Delay
- FX8: see Multi Delay
Functionality
The Plex Delay block (Axe-Fx III exclusive) provides up to 8 delay lines in a feedback arrangement for ethereal “shimmer” effects. Previously part of the Multi Delay block in the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II.
It provides these effect types:
Plex Delay: up to 8 delay lines, each with its own LFO.
Plex Detune: up to 4 detuned voices.
Plex Shift: up to 4 shifted voices.
More information in the Owner's Manual.
Parameters
Parameters table
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III | Axe-Fx II (Multi Delay) | AX8, FX8 (Multi Delay) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | yes | ||
| Config - Number of Delays | yes | ||
| Config - Decay Time | yes | ||
| Config - Diffusion | yes | ||
| Config - Low Cut, High Cut | yes | ||
| Masters - Input Gain | yes | ||
| Masters - Master Time | yes | ||
| Masters - Master Level | yes | ||
| Masters - Master Pan | yes | ||
| Delay Time 1-8 | yes | ||
| Tempo 1-8 | yes | ||
| Level 1-8 | yes | ||
| Pan 1-8 | yes | ||
| Envelope Controller - Threshold, Attack, Release | yes | ||
| Plex Detune - Crossfade | yes | ||
| Plex Detune - Detune 1-8 | yes | ||
| Plex Detune - Master Detune | yes | ||
| Plex Shift - Direction | yes | ||
| Plex Shift - Shift 1-8 | yes | ||
| Ducker Attenuation | yes | ||
| Ducker Threshold | yes | ||
| Ducker Release Time | yes | ||
| Input Diffusion, Diffusion Time | yes | ||
| LFO Depth, LFO Rate | yes | ||
| LFO Tempo | yes |
Diffusion
Diffusion Mix on the Axe-Fx III is the same as Input Diffusion on the Axefx II.
Envelope follower
The Plex Delay has its own envelope follower, allowing volume swells. The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400 and Release 15.
