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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''FM3''': 1 block
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* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
 
=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
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=What is the Megatap Delay=
 
=What is the Megatap Delay=
  
The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 64-tap delay line, with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning.
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The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 128-tap delay line (64 taps om the FMx), with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning. It can be used to create interesting sonic patterns/textures or to increase density before other effects.
  
=Parameters=
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The block has been overhauled in firmware 17.01 and later for the Axe-Fx III, providing many pre-configured types.
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<blockquote>"The changes to the Megatap block have not been ported to the FM3 at this time. They may or may not be ported at some future date." [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-megatap.181167/post-2220240]</blockquote>
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=Types=
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Firmware 17.01 and later for the Axe-Fx III:
  
==Parameters table==
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# Bounce
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# Bounce Reverb
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# Brute Force Reverb
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# Creaky
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# Deceptions
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# Diffusion Swirl
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# Gated Reverb
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# Late Bloomer
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# Lazer Zaps
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# Megaverb
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# Motion Echoes
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# Ping-Pong Echo Verb
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# Reverb Pre-Swell
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# Reverse Reverb Echo
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# Serpentine Swells
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# Staccato Spread
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# Tank Taps
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# Tap Verb Grit
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# Tap Verb Plush
  
{| class="wikitable"
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=Parameters=
|-
 
! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
|-
 
| Input Select
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Input Gain
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Global Mix
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Master Level
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Delay Time
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Number of Taps
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Predelay
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Time Alpha
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Time Randomize
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Amplitude Shape
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Amplitude Alpha
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Pan Shape
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Pan Alpha
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Diffusion Mix
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Diffusion Time
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Threshold, Attack Time, Release Time
 
! yes
 
|}
 
  
 
==Envelope Follower==
 
==Envelope Follower==
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The [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]] recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
 
The [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]] recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
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==Diffusion==
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Diffusion has its own LFO modulation parameters.
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==Time Shape==
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The EXP/LOG setting is the default and behaves as before allowing time shapes between exponential and logarithmic (including linear). The SIGMOID setting is a four-quadrant shape that allows time shapes between sigmoid and inverse sigmoid. The COSINE and SINE settings select sine wave shapes with the Time Alpha parameter controlling the number of periods from 1 to 8.
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=Reverb=
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In firmware 17 and later the number of taps has been expanded, allowing the block to create Reverb effects. The block provides some pre-configured types.
  
 
=Factory presets=
 
=Factory presets=
  
 
The Megatap Delay block is showcased in some factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for "megatap".
 
The Megatap Delay block is showcased in some factory presets. Search the [[Factory presets]] page for "megatap".
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=Spillover=
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In older firmware, this block did not support spillover between presets, but it does in current firmware.
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=Tips and tricks=
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==Blooming reverb==
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<blockquote><q>Put a Megatap block in front of the Reverb block. Set the type to Reverb Pre-Swell. Run the two blocks in parallel to the main signal chain.</q> [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/bloom-style-reverb.177759]</blockquote>
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[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:All]]
 
[[category:All]]

Revision as of 08:29, 25 March 2022

Megatap Delay.png

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: 1 block
  • FM9: 2 blocks
  • Axe-Fx II: 1 block
  • AX8: no
  • FX8: 1 block

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 2 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • FX8: no

What is the Megatap Delay

The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 128-tap delay line (64 taps om the FMx), with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning. It can be used to create interesting sonic patterns/textures or to increase density before other effects.

The block has been overhauled in firmware 17.01 and later for the Axe-Fx III, providing many pre-configured types.

"The changes to the Megatap block have not been ported to the FM3 at this time. They may or may not be ported at some future date." [1]

Types

Firmware 17.01 and later for the Axe-Fx III:

  1. Bounce
  2. Bounce Reverb
  3. Brute Force Reverb
  4. Creaky
  5. Deceptions
  6. Diffusion Swirl
  7. Gated Reverb
  8. Late Bloomer
  9. Lazer Zaps
  10. Megaverb
  11. Motion Echoes
  12. Ping-Pong Echo Verb
  13. Reverb Pre-Swell
  14. Reverse Reverb Echo
  15. Serpentine Swells
  16. Staccato Spread
  17. Tank Taps
  18. Tap Verb Grit
  19. Tap Verb Plush

Parameters

Envelope Follower

The Megatap Delay has its own Envelope Follower, allowing volume swells.

The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.

Diffusion

Diffusion has its own LFO modulation parameters.

Time Shape

The EXP/LOG setting is the default and behaves as before allowing time shapes between exponential and logarithmic (including linear). The SIGMOID setting is a four-quadrant shape that allows time shapes between sigmoid and inverse sigmoid. The COSINE and SINE settings select sine wave shapes with the Time Alpha parameter controlling the number of periods from 1 to 8.

Reverb

In firmware 17 and later the number of taps has been expanded, allowing the block to create Reverb effects. The block provides some pre-configured types.

Factory presets

The Megatap Delay block is showcased in some factory presets. Search the Factory presets page for "megatap".

Spillover

In older firmware, this block did not support spillover between presets, but it does in current firmware.

Tips and tricks

Blooming reverb

Put a Megatap block in front of the Reverb block. Set the type to Reverb Pre-Swell. Run the two blocks in parallel to the main signal chain. [2]