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Effects Loop [FXL]
The Axe-Fx II has a full-stereo effects loop that can be used to insert outboard hardware anywhere in the signal
chain of a preset. Any signal at the input of the [FXL] block is passed to the physical OUTPUT 2 (“FX SEND”) on the
Axe-Fx II. Any signal received at the physical INPUT 2 (“FX RETURN”) appears at the outputs of [FXL].
Figure 5-13 – Effects Loop Routing
The Effects Loop block is frequently used to insert the preamp section of a head or combo. The main output of the
Axe-Fx is then routed to the effect loop input of the real amp. See the diagram on p.
21
for more on “the four cable
method” of setting up the Axe-Fx II.
Alternate Use as an Auxiliary Output or Input
The
FX Loop
Block doubles as a means to provide an auxiliary output or Input. Feeding signal to the [FXL] block
routes signal directly to the
OUTPUT 2
jacks. This is useful, for instance, to send a fully processed mix to the
front-of-house while simultaneously feeding a (real) onstage power amp and speaker cabs. See the example on p.
22
for more details.
Alternatively, you might use the INPUTS and not the OUTPUTS so the [FXL] block allows a second input signal to
enter the grid at any point. Instruments with more than 2 outputs (rare but not unheard of) can thus be utilized.
The
FX Loop
block has a
MIX
page with
LEVEL, BALANCE,
and
BYPASS MODE
parameters. See
Common Mix
Parameters
on p.
117
for more information.
Each Axe-Fx II preset can use one
FX Loop
block.
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