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=Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?= | =Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?= | ||
| − | * Axe-Fx II: yes. | + | * '''Axe-Fx II''': yes. |
| − | * AX8: yes. | + | * '''AX8''': yes. |
| − | * FX8: yes. | + | * '''FX8''': yes. |
=What does the Synth block do?= | =What does the Synth block do?= | ||
| − | + | Fractal Audio: | |
| − | + | * "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] | |
=X/Y switching in the Synth block= | =X/Y switching in the Synth block= | ||
| − | + | The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching. | |
=Synth note tracking= | =Synth note tracking= | ||
| − | + | The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes. | |
=Warming up the Synth tone= | =Warming up the Synth tone= | ||
| − | + | To warm up the Synth, add a Drive block after it. | |
=Fattening the Synth tone= | =Fattening the Synth tone= | ||
| − | + | Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/the-synth-block.109523/#post-1310172 source] | |
=Creating a drone note with the Synth= | =Creating a drone note with the Synth= | ||
| − | + | Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter. | |
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| + | You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using [[Scene controllers]]. | ||
=Generating pink or white noise with the Synth= | =Generating pink or white noise with the Synth= | ||
| − | + | The Synth block can generate white or pink noise. | |
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* [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 noise in Wikipedia.] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noise in Wikipedia.] | ||
=Creating a calibration tone with the Synth= | =Creating a calibration tone with the Synth= | ||
| − | + | Fractal Audio | |
| − | + | * "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312732 source] | |
| − | + | * "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/calibration-tone.109698/#post-1312815 source] | |
=Synth examples= | =Synth examples= | ||
| − | + | Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/forum.php Search the forum] and [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com visit Axe-Change]. | |
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| − | = | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw_zUNmaPqM&t=6s Introduction video] |
| − | + | ||
| + | =More information= | ||
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Synthesizer in Wikipedia] | ||
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[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
[[category:AX8]] | [[category:AX8]] | ||
[[category:FX8]] | [[category:FX8]] | ||
| + | [[category:Effect]] | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 8 April 2017
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
Contents
- 1 Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- 2 What does the Synth block do?
- 3 X/Y switching in the Synth block
- 4 Synth note tracking
- 5 Warming up the Synth tone
- 6 Fattening the Synth tone
- 7 Creating a drone note with the Synth
- 8 Generating pink or white noise with the Synth
- 9 Creating a calibration tone with the Synth
- 10 Synth examples
- 11 More information
Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products?
- Axe-Fx II: yes.
- AX8: yes.
- FX8: yes.
What does the Synth block do?
Fractal Audio:
- "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
X/Y switching in the Synth block
The Synth block doesn't support X/Y switching.
Synth note tracking
The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play really clean, hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes.
Warming up the Synth tone
To warm up the Synth, add a Drive block after it.
Fattening the Synth tone
Use at least two voices and detune them slightly. source
Creating a drone note with the Synth
Set Tracking to OFF. Adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter.
You can change the pitch of sustained synth notes per scene by using Scene controllers.
Generating pink or white noise with the Synth
The Synth block can generate white or pink noise.
Creating a calibration tone with the Synth
Fractal Audio
- "Set the synth block to a 1K sine wave at -12 dB. Turn OUTPUT 1 to the maximum level position." source
- "There's actually a hidden calibration tone that is used during functional test but use the Synth block. The Synth block is reference quality. I use it all the time to generate test tones. The output is spectrally purer than my $2000 Stanford Research Systems Synthesized Function Generator." source
Synth examples
Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
