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This page discusses functionality of legacy products and will not be updated.

Available on which products

Axe-Fx III: no (replaced with Channels)
FM9: no (replaced with Channels)
FM3: no (replaced with Channels)
Axe-Fx II: yes
AX8: yes
FX8: yes

About X/Y switching

Most effect blocks in the Axe-Fx II, FX8 and AX8 can be switched quickly between two sets of settings: X and Y.

Examples:

Amp X = clean, Amp Y = high gain
Phaser X = Script 90, Phaser Y = Vibe
Rotary X = slow, Rotary Y = fast
Cab X = mono, Cab Y = stereo
GEQ X = soft boost, GEQ Y = loud boost

X/Y switching has been replaced with Channels on next generation Fractal Audio products.

Which effect blocks support X/Y

Axe-Fx II Mark I and II: Amp, Cab, Chorus, Delay, Drive, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch, Reverb, Wah, Rotary
Axe-Fx II XL and XL+: Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Flanger, GEQ, Gate, Mixer, PEQ, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah
AX8: Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah
FX8: Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, MIDI, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Relay, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah

Switching between X and Y

Axe-Fx II — In the Edit mode of a block, press the dedicated X/Y buttons on the front panel.

FX8 and AX8:

Hold a switch (1-8) to alternate between X and Y. If the LED is amber lit, Y is active.
Assign one of the three F-switches to "Single X/Y" or "Sticky X/Y", then press the switch which has been assigned to the effect.
Switch a block between X and Y on the grid using a shortcut key:
- AX8 — SHIFT + 2x EDIT on LAYOUT page, or 2x EDIT in a block's editing mode
- FX8 — 2x EDIT on CFG screen

Scenes — The X/Y state of an effect can be set per scene.

Editors — Press the "X" key on the keyboard to switch a block between X and Y in the software editor. The X/Y state of each block is shown in the software editor, without needing to select the block first.

MFC-101 and other MIDI controllers — Most blocks have a dedicated MIDI CC for X/Y switching. These are listed in the manuals. Assign the CC to a switch to alternate between X and Y.

You can configure X/Y effect blocks to engage the effect in either X or Y mode. Example: [1]

IA Switch 1, ON message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:127, CC#106: 127)
IA Switch 1, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:0, CC#106: 127)
IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:127, CC#106: 0)
IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:0, CC#106: 0)

Or use a MIDI controller's "group" or "linked switches" feature.

On the MFC-101 MIDI foot controller X is green, Y is red. If you prefer the default state to be green, use Y as the default state.

Note that not all effect blocks which support X/Y have a specific MIDI CC for that task. The FX8 lets you assign CCs to those, the Axe-Fx II does not. There's a way around this. Use a MIDI Monitor to detect the MIDI sysex command that switches the block between X/Y. Then program a switch on the controller using that data.

Visual indication

Axe-Fx II and FX8: The current X/Y state of the selected block is shown in an effect block's EDIT menu (not on the Layout page).

AX8: The current X/Y state of the selected block is shown at the bottom of the Layout page.

The visual X/Y state of effects blocks is shown in the software editors.

CPU usage

Reported CPU usage is based on the current block state (X or Y). When switching an effect between X and Y, the preset's CPU usage may change.

Copy and paste

The "X" settings can be copied to "Y", and vice versa, on the front panel of the Axe-Fx II by pressing the X or Y button twice quickly. There's no equivalent shortcut on the AX8 and FX8 hardware.

The software editor can be used to copy and paste an entire block or just the X or Y settings within the preset or to another preset.

Swapping

Swapping the X and Y settings of a block requires use of the editor.

Block reset

Resetting block settings on the hardware resets the parameters to their default values. This only applies to the current state: X or Y.

To reset the entire block, switch to the other state and repeat the process, or use the editor to reset the entire block.

Modifiers

If a modifier has been assigned to a parameter, it always applies to both X and Y. It's not possible to have different modifier settings for X and Y, the architecture doesn't allow this. [2]

Recall Effect

The Recall Effect function (which copies block settings from another preset) always imports both X and Y settings. If you want to copy just X or just Y, use the software editor.

X/Y switching can cause an audio gap

When switching an Amp block between X and Y, there will be a short gap in the sound.

Compare sounds and settings

X/Y switching offers an easy way to compare sounds when tweaking.

Go to a block, state "X".
Double-click "Y" on the front panel to copy the "X" settings into "Y".
Select X or Y, and adjust settings.
Now alternate between X and Y to see and hear the differences.

You can also do this in the editor.

This also offers an easy method to quickly see non-default settings, by resetting one side to default settings.

Crossfading sounds

Sounds do not crossfade when switching between X and Y. Use Scene controllers instead.

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-''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.''
+<font color=red>This page discusses functionality of legacy products and will not be updated.</font>
-__TOC__
+__TOC____TOC__
+=Available on which products=
-[[image:Xy.jpg|link=|100px]]
+* '''Axe-Fx III''': no (replaced with [[Channels]])
+* '''FM9''': no (replaced with [[Channels]])
+* '''FM3''': no (replaced with [[Channels]])
+* '''Axe-Fx II''': yes
+* '''AX8''': yes
+* '''FX8''': yes
-=X/Y switching: supported by which Fractal Audio products?=
+=About X/Y switching=
-* '''Axe-Fx II''': yes.
-* '''MFC-101''': yes.
-* '''AX8''': yes.
-* '''FX8''': yes.
-=About X/Y switching=
+Most effect blocks in the Axe-Fx II, FX8 and AX8 can be switched quickly between two sets of settings: X and Y.
-Fractal Audio:<BR>
-"The idea behind X/Y is that people often have multiple distortion/chorus/delay/etc. pedals on their board but they rarely have more than one on at a time. So rather than creating more instances of effects, which sucks up CPU, have each instance capable of more than one sound."
-X/Y-switching occurs at block level, not at preset level.
+Examples:
+* Amp X = clean, Amp Y = high gain
+* Phaser X = Script 90, Phaser Y = Vibe
+* Rotary X = slow, Rotary Y = fast
+* Cab X = mono, Cab Y = stereo
+* GEQ X = soft boost, GEQ Y = loud boost
-There's no crossfading when switching between X and Y. If you want crossfading, use Scene Controllers as an alternative to X/Y switching.
+X/Y switching has been replaced with [[Channels]] on next generation Fractal Audio products.
-=Blocks with X/Y support=
+=Which effect blocks support X/Y=
-* '''Axe-Fx II Mark I and II:''' Amp, Cab, Chorus, Delay, Drive, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch, Reverb, Wah, Rotary.
-* '''Axe-Fx II XL and XL+:''' Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Flanger, GEQ, Gate, Mixer, PEQ, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah.
-* '''AX8:''' Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah.
-* '''FX8:''' Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, MIDI, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Relay, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah.
-Fractal Audio:<BR>
+* '''Axe-Fx II Mark I and II''': Amp, Cab, Chorus, Delay, Drive, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch, Reverb, Wah, Rotary
-"Any blocks that have X/Y on the XL but not on the Mark II will not import the bypass state as that is stored differently. You need to manually adjust the bypass state after import." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-bugs/100398-potential-bug-xl-importing-mk-ii-presets.html#post1203688 source]
+* '''Axe-Fx II XL and XL+''': Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Flanger, GEQ, Gate, Mixer, PEQ, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah
+* '''AX8''': Amp, Cab, Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah
+* '''FX8''': Chorus, Compressor/Dynamics, Delay, Drive, Filter, Flanger, Gate, MIDI, Multi Delay, Phaser, Pitch, Relay, Rotary, Reverb, Tremolo, Wah
-=X/Y switching and scenes=
+=Switching between X and Y=
-The X/Y state of an effect can vary per scene. This is one of the advantages of using scenes.
-=X/Y switching on the hardware=
+'''Axe-Fx II''' — In the Edit mode of a block, press the dedicated X/Y buttons on the front panel.
-Axe-Fx II: use the dedicated X/Y buttons on the front panel.
-FX8 and AX8:
+'''FX8 and AX8''':
 * Hold a switch (1-8) to alternate between X and Y. If the LED is amber lit, Y is active.
-* You can also assign one of the 3 switches at the right to "Single X/Y" or "Sticky X/Y".
+* Assign one of the three F-switches to "Single X/Y" or "Sticky X/Y", then press the switch which has been assigned to the effect.
-* You can adjust the switch "hold" time in the Global menu.
+* Switch a block between X and Y on the grid using a shortcut key:
-* You can also switch an effect between X and Y on the grid, using a shortcut key:
+** '''AX8''' — SHIFT + 2x EDIT on LAYOUT page, or 2x EDIT in a block's editing mode
-** AX8: SHIFT + 2x EDIT on LAYOUT page, or 2x EDIT in a block's editing mode.
+** '''FX8''' — 2x EDIT on CFG screen
-** FX8: 2x EDIT on CFG screen.
+'''Scenes''' — The X/Y state of an effect can be set per scene.
+'''Editors''' — Press the "X" key on the keyboard to switch a block between X and Y in the software editor. The X/Y state of each block is shown in the software editor, without needing to select the block first.
+'''MFC-101 and other MIDI controllers''' — Most blocks have a dedicated MIDI CC for X/Y switching. These are listed in the manuals. Assign the CC to a switch to alternate between X and Y.
+You can configure X/Y effect blocks to engage the effect in either X or Y mode. Example: [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/ia-x-y-control-how-to-turn-on-and-switch-xy.38230/#post-523176]
+# IA Switch 1, ON message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:127, CC#106: 127)
+# IA Switch 1, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:0, CC#106: 127)
+# IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:127, CC#106: 0)
+# IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:0, CC#106: 0)
+Or use a MIDI controller's "group" or "linked switches" feature.
+On the MFC-101 MIDI foot controller X is green, Y is red. If you prefer the default state to be green, use Y as the default state.
+Note that not all effect blocks which support X/Y have a specific MIDI CC for that task. The FX8 lets you assign CCs to those, the Axe-Fx II does not. There's a way around this. Use a MIDI Monitor to detect the MIDI sysex command that switches the block between X/Y. Then program a switch on the controller using that data.
+=Visual indication=
+'''Axe-Fx II and FX8''': The current X/Y state of the selected block is shown in an effect block's EDIT menu (not on the Layout page).
+'''AX8''': The current X/Y state of the selected block is shown at the bottom of the Layout page.
+The visual X/Y state of effects blocks is shown in the software editors.
-=X/Y switching in the software editors=
+=CPU usage=
-Press the "X" key on the keyboard to switch a block between X and Y in the software editor.
-The X/Y-states of the blocks are displayed in the software editor, without needing to select the block first.
+Reported CPU usage is based on the current block state (X or Y). When switching an effect between X and Y, the preset's CPU usage may change.
-=Audio gap with X/Y switching=
+=Copy and paste=
-Switching an Amp block between X and Y will cause a brief audio gap.
-=X/Y indication=
+The "X" settings can be copied to "Y", and vice versa, on the front panel of the Axe-Fx II by pressing the X or Y button twice quickly. There's no equivalent shortcut on the AX8 and FX8 hardware.
-The X/Y state of effects blocks is shown in the software editors.
-On the AX8 hardware the current X/Y state of the selected block is shown at the bottom of the Layout page.
+The software editor can be used to copy and paste an entire block or just the X or Y settings within the preset or to another preset.
-On the Axe-Fx II and FX8 hardware the current X/Y state of the selected block is shown in an effect block's EDIT menu (not on the Layout page).
+=Swapping=
-=X/Y switching and CPU=
+Swapping the X and Y settings of a block requires use of the editor.
-CPU usage is calculated using the current state of a block (X or Y). When switching an effect between X and Y, CPU usage may change.
-=Copy and swap X/Y settings=
+=Block reset=
-X and Y effect settings can be copied using the front panel of the Axe-Fx II: press X or Y twice quickly.
-Swapping X and Y always requires use of a software editor.
+Resetting block settings on the hardware resets the parameters to their default values. This only applies to the current state: X or Y.
-=Reset effect parameters and X/Y settings=
+To reset the entire block, switch to the other state and repeat the process, or use the editor to reset the entire block.
-Resetting an effect block on the hardware resets the parameters to their default values. This only applies to the current state: X or Y. To reset the entire block, switch to the other state and repeat the process (or use the software editor to initialize the entire block).
-=Modified parameters and X/Y settings=
+=Modifiers=
-When a controller is assigned to a parameter, it always applies to both X and Y. It's not possible to have different modifier settings for X and Y, the architecture doesn't allow for this. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/97591-separate-controllers-x-y-states.html#post1172114 source]
-=Recall Effect and X/Y settings=
+If a modifier has been assigned to a parameter, it always applies to both X and Y. It's not possible to have different modifier settings for X and Y, the architecture doesn't allow this. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/separate-controllers-for-x-y-states.97591/#post-1172114]
-Using Recall Effect on the Axe-Fx II and AX8 will always import all effect block settings: X and Y. So you can't use Recall Effect for just X or just Y. Use the software editor instead to copy and paste X-only or Y-only settings.
-=Use X/Y switching to compare sounds and settings=
+=Recall Effect=
-X/Y switching offers an easy way to compare sounds when tweaking. Example:
-# Go to an AMP block, state "X".
+The [[Presets#Recall_Effect|Recall Effect]] function (which copies block settings from another preset) always imports both X and Y settings. If you want to copy just X or just Y, use the software editor.
-# Double-click "Y" on the front panel to copy the "X" settings into "Y".
-# Select X or Y and adjust settings.
+=X/Y switching can cause an audio gap=
-# Now alternate between X and Y to see and hear the differences.
+When switching an Amp block between X and Y, there will be a short gap in the sound.
-You can also do this in the software editor.
+=Compare sounds and settings=
-This also offers an easy method to quickly see where effect settings differ from default, by resetting X or Y to default.
+X/Y switching offers an easy way to compare sounds when tweaking.
-An alternative approach to comparing sounds on the Axe-Fx II: save a preset as a Snapshot in the editor. Select Revert to get the original sound back. Then drag and drop the snapshot file into the editor.
+# Go to a block, state "X".
+# Double-click "Y" on the front panel to copy the "X" settings into "Y".
+# Select X or Y, and adjust settings.
+# Now alternate between X and Y to see and hear the differences.
-=X/Y switching on the MFC-101 and other MIDI controllers=
+You can also do this in the editor.
-There's a dedicated MIDI CC for most blocks that offer X/Y switching. They are listed in the manuals. Assign this CC to a switch to alternate between X and Y.
-You can configure X/Y effect blocks to engage the effect in either X or Y mode. Example: ([http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38230-ia-x-y-control-how-turn-switch-xy.html source])
+This also offers an easy method to quickly see non-default settings, by resetting one side to default settings.
-# IA Switch 1, ON message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:127, CC#106: 127)
-# IA Switch 1, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 X (CC#47:0, CC#106: 127)
-# IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 ON, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:127, CC#106: 0)
-# IA Switch 2, OFF message: DELAY 1 OFF, DELAY 1 Y (CC#47:0, CC#106: 0)
-Or use a controller's "group" or'"linked switches" feature.
+=Crossfading sounds=
-On the MFC-101 X is green, Y is red. If you prefer the default state to be green, use Y as the default state.
+Sounds do not crossfade when switching between X and Y. Use [[Scene controllers]] instead.
-[[category:Axe-Fx]]
+[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 [[category:FX8]]
 [[category:AX8]]
-[[category:Effect]]
+[[category:Sounds]]
+[[category:All]]

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About X/Y switching

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