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Plex Delay block
Contents
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
What is the Plex Delay
The Multi Delay block in the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8 is split into the Multitap Delay, Ten-Tap Delay and Plex Delay blocks.
The Plex Delay block (Axe-Fx III exclusive) provides up to 8 delay lines in a feedback arrangement for ethereal “shimmer” effects. It provides these effect types:
- Plex Delay — Delays
- Plex Detune — Detuned delays
- Plex Shift — Pitch-shifted delays
- Plex Verb — Large, ethereal reverb sounds. This type is also simple to use with no time, tempo, level or pan parameters required. For best results turn the Diffusion Mix up when using this type.
More information in the Owner's Manual.
Camilo Velandia's demonstrates the Plex Delay
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 Axe-Fx 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, Release 15.
