Always consult the official Owners Manuals first

Difference between revisions of "Multiband Compressor block"

From Fractal Audio Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 17: Line 17:
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
  
=What is a Multiband Compressor=
+
=About multiband compression=
  
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.
+
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 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.
  
 
More information:
 
More information:
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
 
* [[Owners Manuals|Owners Manuals]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Wikipedia]
+
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Multiband_compression Multiband compression in 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=
 
=Configure the Multiband Compressor=

Revision as of 21:00, 2 May 2023

Mbc2.jpg Multiband Compressor block.png]]

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y

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

About multiband compression

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 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.

More information:

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 the factory preset MULTICOMP PLEXI.