Fractal Axe-Fx II XL, Getting Started Manual

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5 Basic Blocks Guide
The inventory of blocks available to every Axe-Fx II preset is listed below:
# Per Preset /Type Notes
2 Amp* Over 130 types, based on every major amp category of the last 60+ years.
2 Cab* "Factory" cabs of every shape and size, plus memory for 100s of custom “User” Cabs.
2 Chorus* Create classic mono and stereo modulation effects including vibrato.
2 Compressor* Pedal and Studio compressor types control dynamics and add sustain.
2 Crossover Splits a stereo into high and low bands for separate processing.
2 Delay* Up to 8000 ms of delay, with types to emulate analog, digital, tape, and more.
2 Drive* 25+ Drive types including boost, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, and many more.
1 Effects Loop Allows external effects to can be placed anywhere in the preset path. Stereo.
1 Enhancer Classic and Modern modes to create and control spatialization.
4 Filter Includes Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and 6 other types.
1 FB Send/Return This pair of blocks routes signal for internal feedback loops within a preset.
2 Flanger* Six types cover everything from subtle modulation to extreme jet flanging.
1 Formant Create dynamic vowel sounds with this creative formant filter.
2 Gate/Expander* Useful for everything from subtle control to extreme effects.
4 Graphic EQ* 10-band, 8-band, 7-band, and 5-band modes allow easy, flexible tone sculpting.
1 Looper The Axe-Fx II includes a full-featured 60-second looper.
1 Megatap Delay A special delay effect with precise control over tap timing, pan, and level.
2 Mixer* Combines up to four stereo signals with easy real-time level/balance controls.
2 Multiband Comp. A 3-band stereo compressor with precision controls.
2 Multi Delay A variety of special delay effects including plex, diffusor, multi-tape, and more.
2 Tremolo/Panner* Creates classic tremolo, plus auto-pan or extreme psycho acoustic-pan effects.
4 Parametric EQ* The 5-band Parametric Equalizer allows precise control of tone.
2 Phaser* A variety of vintage and cutting edge phaser effects, including ‘vibe.
2 Pitch Shifter* Includes detune, harmonizer (intelligent/custom) whammy, and many more.
2 Quad Chorus Like the classic the triple-chorus, but with a 4
th
voice!
2 Resonator Create ringing resonances or micro-delay effects with the resonator block.
2 Reverb* Realistic recreations of vintage springs, rich rooms, halls, etc. + digital studio verbs.
1 Ring Modulator The extremely flexible ring modulator provides for a range of cool effects.
2 Rotary Simulates a classic rotary speaker with multiple microphones.
2 Synth The 3-oscillator mono synth tracks single note-playing or creates other synth effects.
1 Tone Matching Adapts your preset sound to match the tone of a reference recording or live amp.
1 Vocoder We’ve provided a multi-band vocoder so you can get your Cylon raider on.
4 Volume/Pan Simple Volume block also offers channel input/output tools
2 Wahwah* The classic wah pedal, with multiple types matched to classic originals.
36 Shunt Sonically transparent, shunts carry signal across otherwise empty grid spaces.
In addition to the blocks listed above, each preset also includes a programmable Input Noise Gate , an Output
Mixer, and a number of utility “Controllers” (LFOs, ADSRs, Envelope Detector, Sequencer, etc.).
* Indicates blocks that support X/Y as of firmware 15.
Full details on all of the above blocks are included in the online PDF Axe-Fx II Owner’s Manual, available at
www.fractalaudio.com.