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Multiband Compressor block
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Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM3: yes
- Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
- AX8: no
- FX8: no
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM3: 2 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
What is a Multiband Compressor
A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.
More information:
Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting
Configure the Multiband Compressor
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings it's performing fine.
Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones
Parameters
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | yes |
| Frequency Range | yes |
| Threshold | yes |
| Ratio | yes |
| Attack | yes |
| Release | yes |
| Level | yes |
| Detector | yes |
| Mute | yes |
| Knee Type | yes |
| Crossover Slope | yes |
