Tremolo/Panner block

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

Tremolo/Panner: supported by which Fractal Audio products?

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

X/Y switching in the Tremolo/Panner block

The Tremolo/Panner block in the Axe-Fx II XL and XL+, the FX8 and the AX8 supports X/Y switching.

Start Tremolo on the beat

You can make the Tremolo start on the beat (triggered), by using the Start Phase parameter.

Use other effects to create the tremolo effect

Amp block

The Amp block also provides a tremolo effect: Bias Tremolo. Its effect depends on the specific amp model.

Ring Modulator

You can configure the Ring Modulator to act as a tremolo, by turning down Frequency all the way.

Flanger

You can even turn a Flanger into a tremolo.

More information

• When using a high gain amp tone, put Tremolo after the Amp block for more distinct tremolo.
• You can make the Panner effect appear “fuller” and “wider” (stereo only) by adding the Stereo Enhancer.
• Create a shuffled tempo
• Create a "Flint" tremolo