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=Channels or X/Y switching= | =Channels or X/Y switching= | ||
− | * '''Axe-Fx III and FM3''': 2 channels | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 2 channels |
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
* '''AX8''': no | * '''AX8''': no | ||
* '''FX8''': no | * '''FX8''': no | ||
− | = | + | =About the Synth= |
<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/threads/fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.92984/#post-1117064 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/threads/fishman-triple-play-axefx-ii.92984/#post-1117064 source] </blockquote> | ||
− | + | The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play REALLY clean. Always hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes. | |
− | + | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw_zUNmaPqM&t=6s Introduction video] | |
− | = | + | =CPU usage= |
The Synth has 3 voices. Turn off voices that you don't use to save CPU. | The Synth has 3 voices. Turn off voices that you don't use to save CPU. | ||
− | =Parameters | + | =Parameters = |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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− | ! '''Parameter''' | + | ! '''Parameter (per voice)''' |
! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3''' | ! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3''' | ||
! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ||
! '''AX8 / FX8''' | ! '''AX8 / FX8''' | ||
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| Type | | Type | ||
! yes | ! yes | ||
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=Tips= | =Tips= | ||
− | == | + | =Frequencies of musical notes== |
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+ | [https://pages.mtu.edu/~suits/notefreqs.html Read this] | ||
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+ | ==Simple Sine tone== | ||
Set a single voice to Sine and turn off Tracking. | Set a single voice to Sine and turn off Tracking. | ||
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==Warm up the Synth sound== | ==Warm up the Synth sound== | ||
− | To warm up the Synth, add a | + | To warm up the Synth, add a Drive block before or after it. Try the Rat model. |
==Fatten the Synth sound== | ==Fatten the Synth sound== | ||
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* Make the sound less boring by adding a low-pass Filter with lfo-controlled Frequency. | * Make the sound less boring by adding a low-pass Filter with lfo-controlled Frequency. | ||
* Make the sound wider by adding a 100% wet Multi-Delay or Plex Delay set to Detune. | * Make the sound wider by adding a 100% wet Multi-Delay or Plex Delay set to Detune. | ||
− | * Change the pitch of the drone note, by switching the Synth between channels or by using Scene | + | * Change the pitch of the drone note, by switching the Synth between channels or by using [[Scene controllers]], attached to the Pitch or Shift parameter of the voice(s). Or just send the Synth into a Pitch block (changes the pitch of all voices). |
+ | * Use the Sequencer controller to have the Synth block play lines. | ||
==Pink or white noise== | ==Pink or white noise== | ||
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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] | |
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+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_noise Pink noise in Wikipedia] | ||
==Siren== | ==Siren== | ||
− | Select a Square waveform and attach a LFO to the FREQ parameter of a single voice. Add a lot of | + | Select a Square waveform and attach a LFO to the FREQ parameter of a single voice. Add a lot of reverb. |
==Calibration tone== | ==Calibration tone== | ||
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=More information= | =More information= | ||
− | + | Look for synth presets created by Simeon, Swedish Chef and Admin M@. Search the forum and visit [http://axechange.fractalaudio.com Axe-Change]. | |
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− | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer Wikipedia: Synthesizer] | |
[[category:Axe-Fx2]] | [[category:Axe-Fx2]] |
Revision as of 09:08, 19 October 2019
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM3: yes @@
- Axe-Fx II: 2 blocks
- AX8: 1 block
- FX8: 1 block
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM3: 2 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- AX8: no
- FX8: no
About the Synth
"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
The Synth block requires monophonic input. This means that you have play REALLY clean. Always hit single notes and avoid overlapping notes.
CPU usage
The Synth has 3 voices. Turn off voices that you don't use to save CPU.
Parameters
Parameter (per voice) | Axe-Fx III / FM3 | Axe-Fx II | AX8 / FX8 |
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Type | yes | ||
Track | yes | ||
Frequency | yes | ||
Shift | yes | ||
Tune | yes | ||
Duty Cycle | yes | ||
Pan | yes | ||
Filter Frequency | yes | ||
Filter Q | yes | ||
Attack | yes | ||
Level | yes |
Tips
Frequencies of musical notes=
Simple Sine tone
Set a single voice to Sine and turn off Tracking.
Warm up the Synth sound
To warm up the Synth, add a Drive block before or after it. Try the Rat model.
Fatten the Synth sound
To fatten the Synth, use at least two voices and detune them slightly. source
Drone note
- Turn off Voices 2 and 3.
- In voice 1 switch off Tracking and adjust pitch with the Frequency parameter.
Look up the frequencies of notes
Tips:
- Try the Sawtooth waveform.
- Make the sound fatter by using two Synth voices set to the same frequency.
- Make the sound less boring by adding a low-pass Filter with lfo-controlled Frequency.
- Make the sound wider by adding a 100% wet Multi-Delay or Plex Delay set to Detune.
- Change the pitch of the drone note, by switching the Synth between channels or by using Scene controllers, attached to the Pitch or Shift parameter of the voice(s). Or just send the Synth into a Pitch block (changes the pitch of all voices).
- Use the Sequencer controller to have the Synth block play lines.
Pink or white noise
The Synth block can generate white or pink noise.
Siren
Select a Square waveform and attach a LFO to the FREQ parameter of a single voice. Add a lot of reverb.
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
Look for synth presets created by Simeon, Swedish Chef and Admin M@. Search the forum and visit Axe-Change.