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=Multiplexer: supported by which Fractal Audio products=
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2x.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
 
* '''FX8''': no.
 
* '''AX8''': no.
 
  
=Multiplexer: X/Y switching or channels=
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=Available on which products=
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels.
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': n/a.
 
* '''FX8''': n/a.
 
* '''AX8''': n/a.
 
  
=What is the Multiplexer=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM3''', '''FM9''': 2 blocks
The Multiplexer block (Mux) in the Axe-Fx III is a routing and switching tool. It gives you on-the-fly switching between rows of the grid (as long as you have them connected) and the outputs. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''FX8''', '''AX8''': no
  
More information in the Owner's Manual.
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
<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 source] </blockquote>
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''': 6 channels
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* '''FM3''': 4 channels
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Wikipedia: Multiplexer.]
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=About the Multiplexer block (MUX)=
  
==Parameters table==
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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.
  
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Set each channel to the desired inout source (Axe-Fx and FM9: 6 channels, FM3: 4 channels).
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! '''Parameter'''
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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]].
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
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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.
! '''AX8, FX8'''
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The Multiplexer block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
| Input Select
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! yes
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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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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The MUX can't be bypassed.
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Also see:
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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.
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[[image:MUX block.png|175px]]
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=Videos=
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[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

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