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[[image:Mbc2.jpg|link=|300px]]
 
[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
 
 
 
=Available on which products=
 
=Available on which products=
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
 
* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
* '''AX8''': no
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* '''AX8''' and '''FX8''': no
* '''FX8''': no
 
  
=Channels or X/Y switching=
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
  
=What is a Multiband Compressor=
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=About the Multiband Compressor (MBC)=
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A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor block consists of 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.
  
A multiband compressor (MBC) consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor blocks contains 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.
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The  Multiband Compressor block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
More information:
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For more information see:
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Wikipedia]
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Multiband compression]</q> article.
  
[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiband-comp-on-heavy-guitars.143014 Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting]
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=Multiband Compressor block diagram=
  
=Configure the Multiband Compressor=
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[[image:Multiband Compressor block.png|250px]]]]
  
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.
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=To tweak or not to tweak=
  
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=h-XicaRUbzM Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones]
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In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it'll performing fine. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/recommendations-for-full-bodied-clean-solo-tone.103410/post-1237668]
  
Or just check factory preset: Multicomp Plexi.
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Try the [[Factory presets|factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI]].
  
=Parameters =
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=Videos=
  
Compared to the Axe-Fx III version, the FM3's MBC has no Auto Attack/Release switch.
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[[video:Leon-MBC]]
 
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[[video:leon-MBC-2]]
{| class="wikitable"
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[[video:leon-MBC-3]]
|-
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[[video:Rosh-MBC-Highgain]]
! '''Parameter'''
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[[video:Rosh-MBC-Clean]]
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
 
! '''FM3'''
 
|-
 
| Crossover Frequency
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Threshold
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Ratio
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Attack
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Release
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Auto Attack/Release
 
! yes
 
! no
 
|-
 
| Level
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Detector
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Mute
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Knee Type
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Crossover Slope
 
! yes
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Frequency Range
 
! no
 
! no
 
|}
 
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:FM3]]
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
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[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 22:55, 1 March 2024

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no

About the Multiband Compressor (MBC)

A multiband compressor consists of multiple compressors working in parallel, each operating on a separate band of frequencies. Fractal Audio's Multiband Compressor block consists of 3 compressors. These compressors work independently, so "pumping" in one band does not affect the others. An MBC is often used as a mastering tool.

The Multiband Compressor block doesn't support Global blocks.

For more information see:

Multiband Compressor block diagram

Multiband Compressor block.png]]

To tweak or not to tweak

In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it'll performing fine. [1]

Try the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.

Videos