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[[image:Crossover block.PNG|200px]] | [[image:Crossover block.PNG|200px]] | ||
− | + | =Available on which products= | |
− | =Available on which | ||
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks | ||
+ | * '''FM3''': no | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks | * '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks | ||
* '''FX8''': no | * '''FX8''': no | ||
* '''AX8''': no | * '''AX8''': no | ||
− | =X/Y | + | =Channels or X/Y switching= |
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 channels | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
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=What is a crossover= | =What is a crossover= | ||
− | The Crossover block is a simulation of an electronic crossover. 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 | + | More explanation: |
− | + | * [[Owners_Manuals| Owner's Manual]] | |
− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_crossover Wikipedia] | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_crossover Wikipedia] |
=Parameters table= | =Parameters table= | ||
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! '''Axe-Fx III''' | ! '''Axe-Fx III''' | ||
! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ||
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− | | | + | | Lo/Hi Level Left/Right |
! yes | ! yes | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Lo/Hi Pan Left/Right |
! yes | ! yes | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Frequency |
! yes | ! yes | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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− | | | + | | Frequency Multiplier |
! yes | ! yes | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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+ | =Tips and tricks= | ||
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+ | ==Bi-amping== | ||
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+ | 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" (Axe-Fx series only) demonstrates this. Or check [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/5-minute-tones-distorted-bass.150941/ Leon Todd’s tutorial]. | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx2]] | [[category:Axe-Fx2]] | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx3]] | [[category:Axe-Fx3]] | ||
[[category:Sounds]] | [[category:Sounds]] |
Revision as of 15:45, 9 March 2020
Contents
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" (Axe-Fx series only) demonstrates this. Or check Leon Todd’s tutorial.