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Tone Matching [TMA]
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The
Tone Matching
block matches the sound of the Axe-Fx II to the sound of another amp, recording, or device. It
does this by analyzing the difference between a “reference signal” and the sound of a starting point preset (the
“local” signal). This process is covered by a separate mini-manual available on our web site at:
http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/manuals/axe-fx-2/Axe-Fx-II-Tone-Match-Manual.pdf
CAPTURE PAGE
This page allows you to Start and Stop the local and reference signals, and create the Match.
EXPORT PAGE
Tone Matching Data can be “Exported” directly to an onboard USER CAB memory.
PROCESS PAGE
REF SOURCE
– This specifies the signal to be used for reference. For example, to reference the feed from a
mic on a live amp, you'll typically use INPUT 2. For a computer audio source, use USB.
REF CHAN, LOCAL CHAN
–Tone Matching operates in mono only. If the reference or local signal is stereo,
use these parameters to determine whether left, right, left/right summed channel should be used.
REF SOLO
– When set to “ON” the reference signal is sent directly to the block output and other block inputs
are muted. If you assign a footswitch to this function, you can easily compare the reference and the result.
AVG TIME
– Determines how long of a time window is used when analyzing the reference signal.
AMOUNT
– Scales the Tone Match effect from full to flat, determining the magnitude of its effect.
MODE
– Selects between OFFLINE and LIVE modes. Use LIVE mode when you use one guitar with a Y cable to
generate both reference and local signals at the same time.
SMOOTHING
– This reduces the prevalence of peaks and valleys in the IR to ease a “notchy” sound.
RESOLUTION
– Normally, you'll run this in HIGH mode. To save CPU, change to LOW mode, which sacrifices
50% of the match resolution but can still sound great.
MONITOR PAGE
The monitor page allows you to monitor the difference between local and reference signals in real time. This can
be used when matching real amps to identify differences due to manufacturing tolerances, etc.
Tone Matching Mix Parameters
The
PROCESS
page
also
has
LEVEL, BALANCE,
and
BYPASS MODE
parameters.
