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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''': yes
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* '''Axe-Fx II''', '''FX8''', '''AX8''': no
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
  
=Channels or X/Y switching=
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''': 6 channels
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* '''FM3''': 4 channels
  
=What is a 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 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. Or you can use its Bypass to switch between just two things.
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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 source] </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]].
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexer Multiplexer in Wikipedia]
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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=How to switch between signals=
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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>
  
Simply bypassing and engaging the MUX disables and enables its routing. This only allows you to switch between two sources. Note that bypassing the MUX will sum all inputs, which may have an impact on the signal level.
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The MUX can't be bypassed.
  
More control is possible by making use of its Channels (with or without switching scenes). Channels let you switch between rows.
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Also see:
  
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 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]]
  
=Parameters=
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=Videos=
  
{| class="wikitable"
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[[video:Leon-Mux]]
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[[video:Chad-Mux]]
! '''Parameter'''
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[[video:Rosh-ExpPedal-Multiple]]
! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
|-
 
| Input Select
 
! yes
 
|-
 
| Input Mode
 
! yes
 
|}
 
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
[[category:FM3]]
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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