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<font color=red>This page discusses a feature of legacy products and will not be updated anymore.</font>
 
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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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=Available on which products=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': split into the [[Plex Delay block]], [[Multitap Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]]
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': no
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* '''FM3''': no
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* '''FM9''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
  
=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': see [[Plex Delay block]], [[Multitap Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]]
 
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''AX8''': X/Y
 
* '''AX8''': X/Y
 
* '''FX8''': X/Y
 
* '''FX8''': X/Y
  
=What is it=
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=About the Multi Delay block=
  
The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block. It has 10 sub-algorithms:
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The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.
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It has 10 types:
  
 
* '''Quad Tap'''
 
* '''Quad Tap'''
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More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]].
 
More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]].
  
=Multi Delay in the Axe-Fx III=
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On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, the [[Multitap Delay block]], [[Plex Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]] provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block. Confusingly, the [[Multitap Delay block]] is often referred to as: Multi Delay.
 
 
In the Axe-Fx III, the features of the Multi Delay (and more) are available through 3 separate blocks; [[Multitap Delay block]] (often referred to as Multi Delay), [[Plex Delay block]] and [[Ten-Tap Delay block]].
 
  
=Tips and tricks=
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
 
* Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
 
* Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
 
* If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/94663-multidelay-%96-plex-shift-strange-timing-behavior-shift-knob.html source]
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* In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug.
* Use Plex Shift to create the "shimmer" effect.
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* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.  
* Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/shimmer-reverb.144974 Here's a block for the Axe-Fx III]
 
 
* Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
 
* Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
* Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects: [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/100655-50-delay-blocks-15-presets-available-v19.html Simeon's effects]
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* [http://simeonharris.co.uk/fractal.html Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects]
  
<blockquote>"Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/quad-tape-delay-not-a-bug.99949/#post-1198600 source] </blockquote>
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<blockquote>'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''<HR>
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/quad-tape-delay-not-a-bug.99949/#post-1198600]
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Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q.
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 12 January 2024

This page discusses a feature of legacy products and will not be updated anymore.

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • AX8: X/Y
  • FX8: X/Y

About the Multi Delay block

The Multi-Delay is a rhythmic multi-tap delay block, available on the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8.

It has 10 types:

  • Quad Tap
  • Plex Delay
  • Plex Detune
  • Plex Shift
  • Band Delay
  • Quad Series
  • Ten-Tap
  • Rhythm Tap
  • Diffusor
  • Multi Tape Delay

More information in the Owner's Manuals.

On the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3, the Multitap Delay block, Plex Delay block and Ten-Tap Delay block provide the (enhanced and expanded) functionality of the Multi Delay block. Confusingly, the Multitap Delay block is often referred to as: Multi Delay.

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

  • Apply High Cut if you want the Multi Delay to not interfere with the dry signal.
  • If you need a specific number of repeats, use Band Delay or Tap Ten Delay.
  • In Plex Shift Mode, adjusting Shift will affect pitch, tempo and the number of repeats. This is not a bug.
  • Multi Delay doesn't support spillover between presets.
  • Multi Delay features a "true" Mono Tape Echo mode.
  • Effects wizard Simeon provides a load of magnificent delay effects

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[1] Filters are defeated if Master Q is 0.1. Turn up the Master Q.