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<blockquote>"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] </blockquote> | <blockquote>"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] </blockquote> | ||
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The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play REALLY clean. Always hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes. | The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play REALLY clean. Always hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes. | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 22 March 2018
Contents
Synth: supported by which Fractal Audio products
- Axe-Fx III: 2x.
- Axe-Fx II: 2x.
- AX8: 1x.
- FX8: 1x.
Synth: X/Y switching or channels
- Axe-Fx III: 2 channels.
- Axe-Fx II: no.
- AX8: no.
- FX8: no.
What can it do
"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
Tracking
The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play REALLY clean. Always hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes.
Parameters table
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III | Axe-Fx II | AX8, FX8 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tips
Warm up the Synth sound
To warm up the Synth, add a Drive block after it, such as a RAT model.
Fatten the Synth tone
To fatten the Synth, use at least two voices and detune them slightly. source
Drone note
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.
Pink or white noise
The Synth block can generate white or pink noise.
Calibration tone
"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. 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
More information
- Forum members Simeon and Swedish Chef have provided great synth presets. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.
- Introduction video.
- Synthesizer in Wikipedia.
