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* FX8: yes.
 
* FX8: yes.
  
=Phaser and X/Y switching=
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=X/Y switching in the Phaser block=
 
* The Phaser block i the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8 supports X/Y switching.
 
* The Phaser block i the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8 supports X/Y switching.
  
=Mono or stereo Phaser=
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=Phaser: mono or stereo output=
 
* Phaser defaults to mono to prevent phase problems when used before an Amp block. To make it stereo, change the LFO Phase setting, and place it after Drive, Amp and (mono) Cab.
 
* Phaser defaults to mono to prevent phase problems when used before an Amp block. To make it stereo, change the LFO Phase setting, and place it after Drive, Amp and (mono) Cab.
  
=Phaser Feedback Tap=
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=Feedback Tap parameter in the Phaser block=
 
* Cliff: "There is no feedback on a Script 90." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/52270-phaser-type-feedback-tap-incorrect-script-90-type.html#post669003 source]
 
* Cliff: "There is no feedback on a Script 90." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/52270-phaser-type-feedback-tap-incorrect-script-90-type.html#post669003 source]
  
=Preventing thump when engaging Phaser=
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=Preventing thump when engaging the Phaser=
 
* If engaging/bypassing the Phaser block causes an audible thump or gap, change [[Input impedance]] to 1M (Axe-Fx II and FX8).
 
* If engaging/bypassing the Phaser block causes an audible thump or gap, change [[Input impedance]] to 1M (Axe-Fx II and FX8).
  
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* Use the parameter “LFO Bypass Reset”. When set to other than “Off” the LFO will be reset to the selected phase whenever the block is bypassed. This allows synchronizing the sweep to the engagement of the effect.
 
* Use the parameter “LFO Bypass Reset”. When set to other than “Off” the LFO will be reset to the selected phase whenever the block is bypassed. This allows synchronizing the sweep to the engagement of the effect.
  
=Uni-vibe effect=
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=Creating an Uni-vibe=
 
* The Vibe effect is a special mode of the Phaser block. Set Vibe Mode to On (or select the Classic Vibe type). This mode at default settings was modeled after the Fulltone Deja-Vibe. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/need-help-with-some-sounds.109156/#post-1305852 source]
 
* The Vibe effect is a special mode of the Phaser block. Set Vibe Mode to On (or select the Classic Vibe type). This mode at default settings was modeled after the Fulltone Deja-Vibe. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/need-help-with-some-sounds.109156/#post-1305852 source]
 
* Tip: connect a pedal or switch (via an external controller) to the Rate parameter to control speed.
 
* Tip: connect a pedal or switch (via an external controller) to the Rate parameter to control speed.

Revision as of 14:13, 14 November 2016

Phaser: supported by which Fractal Audio products?

  • Axe-Fx II: yes.
  • AX8: yes.
  • FX8: yes.

X/Y switching in the Phaser block

  • The Phaser block i the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8 supports X/Y switching.

Phaser: mono or stereo output

  • Phaser defaults to mono to prevent phase problems when used before an Amp block. To make it stereo, change the LFO Phase setting, and place it after Drive, Amp and (mono) Cab.

Feedback Tap parameter in the Phaser block

  • Cliff: "There is no feedback on a Script 90." source

Preventing thump when engaging the Phaser

  • If engaging/bypassing the Phaser block causes an audible thump or gap, change Input impedance to 1M (Axe-Fx II and FX8).

Controlling the start of the Phaser sweep

  • Use the parameter “LFO Bypass Reset”. When set to other than “Off” the LFO will be reset to the selected phase whenever the block is bypassed. This allows synchronizing the sweep to the engagement of the effect.

Creating an Uni-vibe

  • The Vibe effect is a special mode of the Phaser block. Set Vibe Mode to On (or select the Classic Vibe type). This mode at default settings was modeled after the Fulltone Deja-Vibe. source
  • Tip: connect a pedal or switch (via an external controller) to the Rate parameter to control speed.
  • Excellent Robin Trower vibe settings.
  • Cliff: "You need it before the amp if you want the bump." source

Barber Pole phaser

  • This phaser type works best when placed at the end of the chain.

Various Phaser tips