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[[image:Mux.png|150px]]
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=Available on which products=
  
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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM3''', '''FM9''': 2 blocks
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2x.
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''FX8''', '''AX8''': no
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no.
 
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* '''FX8''': no.
 
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* '''AX8''': no.
 
  
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=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels.
 
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': n/a.
 
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* '''FX8''': n/a.
 
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* '''AX8''': n/a.
 
  
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=What is it=
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''': 6 channels
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* '''FM3''': 4 channels
  
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The Multiplexer block (Mux) in the Axe-Fx III is a routing and switching (crossfading) tool. It allows on-the-fly switching between rows on the grid (as long as you have them connected), Inputs 1-4 (Input blocks on the grid aren't required) and USB. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
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=About the Multiplexer block (MUX)=
  
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Note that only one input can be active at a time. For multiple inputs, use the Mixer block.  
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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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No gap is heard when switching sources.
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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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<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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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]].
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Wikipedia: Multiplexer.]
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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.
  
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=How to switch between inputs=
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The Multiplexer block doesn't support [[Global blocks]].
  
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Simply bypassing and engaging the MUX disables and enables its set routing.
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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More control can be achieved by making use of its Channels, with or without switching scenes.
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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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Also, 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 MUX can't be bypassed.
  
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/multiplexer-tip-single-pedal-for-wah-and-whammy.138199 | Here's an example of using the MUX th switch a pedal between operating as a Wah and as a Whammy.]
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Also see:
  
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=Parameters table=
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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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{| class="wikitable"
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[[image:MUX block.png|175px]]
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! '''Parameter'''
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=Videos=
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! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
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[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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! '''AX8, FX8'''
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
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| Input Select
 
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! yes
 
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! n/a
 
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! n/a
 
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|}
 
  
 
[[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

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