Always consult the official Owners Manuals first!
March 2024: all pages have been checked and are up-to-date

Difference between revisions of "Crossover block"

From Fractal Audio Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 4: Line 4:
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''FM3''': probably not
+
* '''FM3''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no

Revision as of 22:40, 16 January 2020

Crossover block.PNG

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: no
  • Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
  • FX8: no
  • AX8: no

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no

What is a crossover

The Crossover block is a simulation of an electronic crossover. A crossover splits the audio signal into frequency ranges, to be processed or amplified separately.

More explanation:

Parameters table

Parameter Axe-Fx III Axe-Fx II
Lo/Hi Level Left/Right yes yes
Lo/Hi Pan Left/Right yes yes
Frequency yes yes
Frequency Multiplier yes yes

Tips and tricks

Bi-amping

Some bass/guitar players split their signal in highs and lows, and send them through different amplifiers. This can be accomplished with the Crossover block. The factory preset "Plexi Bi-Amp" demonstrates this. Or check Leon Todd’s tutorial.