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=Available on which products=
 
=Available on which products=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM3''', '''FM9''': 2 blocks
* '''FM3''': 2 blocks
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''FX8''', '''AX8''': no
* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
  
 
=Channels or X/Y=
 
=Channels or X/Y=
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* '''FM3''': 4 channels
 
* '''FM3''': 4 channels
  
=About the Multiplexer (MUX)=
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=About the Multiplexer block (MUX)=
  
The Multiplexer block (MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It allows on-the-fly or scene-based switching between either rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), or physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB.
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The Multiplexer block (aka MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It switches between multiple input sources. The input sources  are rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB signal. Switching can be on-the-fly, through scenes or through channels.
  
Note that only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the [[Mixer block]].
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Set each channel to the desired inout source (Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels).
  
No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly.
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A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input. This way you can have instruments connected to multiple inputs and switch between them. Only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the [[Mixer block]].
  
<blockquote>"If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411] </blockquote>
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No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly. This provides an excellent way to switch between the output of two Amp blocks.
  
The MUX can't be bypassed.
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The Multiplexer block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer in Wikipedia]
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<blockquote>
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/presenting-the-axe-fx-iii.134717/page-32#post-1594411]
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If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
  
=How to switch between signals=
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The MUX can't be bypassed.
  
Use the channels (with or without scenes) to switch between rows.
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Also see:
  
A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input source.
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* The forum thread <q>[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 How to use the MUX to switch a single pedal between Wah and Whammy duties]</q>
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer]</q> article.
  
[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 Example of using the MUX to switch a pedal between operating as a Wah and as a Whammy]
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[[image:MUX block.png|175px]]
  
 
=Videos=
 
=Videos=
  
 
[[video:Leon-Mux]]
 
[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]

Latest revision as of 22:59, 1 March 2024

Available on which products

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

Channels or X/Y

  • Axe-Fx III and FM9: 6 channels
  • FM3: 4 channels

About the Multiplexer block (MUX)

The Multiplexer block (aka MUX) is a routing and switching tool. It switches between multiple input sources. The input sources are rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), physical inputs (Input blocks on the grid aren't required), or USB signal. Switching can be on-the-fly, through scenes or through channels.

Set each channel to the desired inout source (Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels).

A modifier can be attached to the Input Select switch, which lets you use a switch or pedal to select the input. This way you can have instruments connected to multiple inputs and switch between them. Only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.

No gap is heard when switching sources, because the MUX crossfades between sources very quickly. This provides an excellent way to switch between the output of two Amp blocks.

The Multiplexer block doesn't support Global blocks.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[1] If you want cross-fades between amps you would use two amps and the new Multiplexer block which cross-fades between input sources. You can set the input source to be any row or physical input.

The MUX can't be bypassed.

Also see:

MUX block.png

Videos