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Multiplexer block
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Multiplexer block (MUX)
Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks, 6 channels
FM9: 2 blocks, 6 channels
FM3: 2 blocks, 4 channels
Axe-Fx II, FX8, AX8, VP4: no
About the Multiplexer block
The Multiplexer block (aka MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It switches between multiple input sources. The input sources are rows on the grid (if you have them connected), physical inputs (Input blocks aren't required), or USB. Switching can be on-the-fly, through scenes or through channels.
Set each channel to the desired input source. Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels.
A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to choose the input. Only one input can be active at a time. This way you can have instruments connected to multiple inputs and switch between them. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.
No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades very quickly between sources. This provides an excellent way to switch between two Amp blocks.
The Multiplexer block can't be bypassed.
FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES
[1] If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input.
Also see:
- The forum thread
How to use the MUX to switch a single pedal between Wah and Whammy duties
- Wikipedia's
Multiplexer
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No Global block
The Multiplexer block doesn't support Global blocks.