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− | + | =Available on which products= | |
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+ | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks | ||
+ | * '''FM3''': 1 block | ||
+ | * '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks | ||
+ | * '''AX8''': no | ||
+ | * '''FX8''': no | ||
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+ | =Channels or X/Y switching= | ||
− | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels | |
− | * '''Axe-Fx III''' | + | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no |
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− | * ''' | ||
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− | = | + | =What is a Multiband Compressor= |
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− | + | 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. | |
− | + | More information: | |
+ | * [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]] | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Wikipedia] | ||
− | + | [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] | |
− | + | =Configure the Multiband Compressor= | |
− | + | In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine. | |
− | + | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=h-XicaRUbzM Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones] | |
− | + | Or just check factory preset "Multicomp Plexi". | |
− | =Parameters | + | =Parameters = |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! '''Parameter''' | ! '''Parameter''' | ||
− | ! '''Axe-Fx III | + | ! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3''' |
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|- | |- | ||
| Crossover Frequency | | Crossover Frequency | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | + | |- | |
− | ! | + | | Frequency Range |
+ | ! yes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Threshold | | Threshold | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Ratio | | Ratio | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Attack | | Attack | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Release | + | | Release |
! yes | ! yes | ||
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− | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Level | | Level | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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− | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Detector | | Detector | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Mute | | Mute | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
− | ! | + | |- |
− | ! | + | | Knee Type |
+ | ! yes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Crossover Slope | ||
+ | ! yes | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx2]] | [[category:Axe-Fx2]] | ||
+ | [[category:FM3]] | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx3]] | [[category:Axe-Fx3]] | ||
[[category:Sounds]] | [[category:Sounds]] |
Revision as of 07:38, 12 February 2020
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM3: 1 block
- Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
- AX8: no
- FX8: no
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM3: 2 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
What is a Multiband Compressor
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.
More information:
Leon Todd's tutorial on applying Andy Sneap's multicompression trick to improve palm muting
Configure the Multiband Compressor
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings (placed after Amp/Cab) it's performing fine.
Leon Todd shows how to dial in the MBC for high-gain tones
Or just check factory preset "Multicomp Plexi".
Parameters
Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 |
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Crossover Frequency | yes |
Frequency Range | yes |
Threshold | yes |
Ratio | yes |
Attack | yes |
Release | yes |
Level | yes |
Detector | yes |
Mute | yes |
Knee Type | yes |
Crossover Slope | yes |