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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''FM3''': yes
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* '''FM3''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 2 blocks
 
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
 
=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
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=Configure the Multiband Compressor=
 
=Configure the Multiband Compressor=
  
In-depth programming of the Multiband Compressor is possible, but even at default settings it's performing fine.
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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]
 
[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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Or just check factory preset "Multicomp Plexi".
  
 
=Parameters =
 
=Parameters =
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Revision as of 17:56, 3 April 2020

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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
Crossover Frequency yes
Frequency Range yes
Threshold yes
Ratio yes
Attack yes
Release yes
Auto Attack/Release yes
Level yes
Detector yes
Mute yes
Knee Type yes
Crossover Slope yes