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=In the owner's manual=
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=Synthb in the owner's manuals=
 
* Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN]
 
* Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN]
  
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* FX8: no.
 
* FX8: no.
  
=What does it do?=
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=What does the Synth do?=
 
* Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source]
 
* Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/92984-fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.html#post1117064 source]
  
=Examples=
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=Synth examples=
 
* Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef created great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change].
 
* Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef created great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change].
  
=Warming up the synth tone=
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=Warming up the Synth tone=
 
* If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it.
 
* If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it.
  
=Pink or white noise=
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=Generating pink or white noise=
 
* The Synth block can generate white or pink noise:
 
* The Synth block can generate white or pink noise:
 
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia]
 
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_noise White noise in Wikipedia]
 
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noisein Wikipedia.]
 
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noisein Wikipedia.]
  
=Using scene controllers to change the note pitch=
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=Using scene controllers to change the Synth note pitch=
 
* You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using [[Scene controllers]].
 
* You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes by using [[Scene controllers]].
  
=Various tips=
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=Various Synth tips=
 
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fx8-discussion/91610-fx8-axe-fx-ii-effects-synths-syn.html FX8 and Axe-Fx II effects threads: Synths (SYN)]
 
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fx8-discussion/91610-fx8-axe-fx-ii-effects-synths-syn.html FX8 and Axe-Fx II effects threads: Synths (SYN)]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Synthesizer in Wikipedia]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Synthesizer in Wikipedia]

Revision as of 12:16, 7 October 2015

Synth.png

Synthb in the owner's manuals

  • Axe-Fx II: 5.30 Synth [SYN]

Supported by which Fractal Audio products?

  • Axe-Fx II: yes.
  • AX8: no.
  • FX8: no.

What does the Synth do?

  • Cliff: "The Synth block is a very simple monophonic synth. It doesn't compare to the polyphonic capabilities of something like the FTP and it can't control outboard MIDI synths." source

Synth examples

Warming up the Synth tone

  • If the synth sounds too sterile, add a Drive after it.

Generating pink or white noise

Using scene controllers to change the Synth note pitch

Various Synth tips