Fractal Audio Systems Blocks Guide

1 Blocks GUIDEJune 2023 Complete Reference forBlocks and ParametersAxe-Fx III FM9 FM31 Fractal Audio Blocks GUIDEL egal Notices Fractal Audio Systems Blocks Guide . Contents Copyright 2021. All Rights part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of Fractal Audio Audio , the Fractal Audio Systems logo, Axe-Fx, FM3, Humbuster, UltraRes, FASLINK are trademarks of Fractal Audio Systems . Manufacturer names and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated with or affiliated with Fractal Audio Systems , LLC.

2 The names are used only to illustrate sonic and performance OF CONTENTSP roduct Blocks Comparison ..3 Input & Output Blocks ..4 Common Mix/Level Parameters ..7 The Amp Block ..9 The Cab Block ..19 The Chorus Block ..25 The Compressor Block ..27 The Crossover Block ..30 The Delay Block ..31 The Drive Block ..37 The Dynamic Distortion Block ..40 The Enhancer Block ..41 The Filter Block ..42 The Flanger Block ..43 The Formant Block ..46 The Gate/Expander Block ..47 The Graphic EQ Block ..48 The IR Player Block ..49 The Looper Block ..50 The Megatap Block ..52 The Mixer Block.

3 54 The Multiband Compressor Block ..55 The Multiplexer Block ..56 The Multitap Delay Block ..57 The Parametric EQ Block ..63 The Phaser Block ..64 The Pitch Block ..66 The Plex Delay Block ..77 The Realtime Analyzer Block ..80 The Resonator Block ..81 The Reverb Block ..82 The Ring Modulator Block ..86 The Rotary Block ..87 The Scene MIDI Block ..88 The Send Block ..89 The Return Block ..89 The Synth Block ..91 The Ten-Tap Delay ..92 The Tone Match Block ..94 The Tremolo/Panner Block ..95 The Vocoder Block ..96 The Volume/Pan Block ..97 The Wahwah Block ..98 LFO Waveforms & Phase.

4 99 Tempo Cross Reference ..100 Getting Help ..1012 Fractal Audio Blocks GUIDEINTRODUCTIONThe Fractal Audio Systems products covered by this Guide all use presets assembled from Blocks . Each block is a categorical representation of some piece of traditional equipment like an amp, cab, wah, delay or other effect. Blocks are placed into a layout grid and connected together with virtual cables to build presets. By combining different Blocks you can build an entire rig. Blocks are fully programmable. A virtual drive pedal, for instance, has the same knobs and controls you might find on the original and more, since Fractal Audio products are not constrained by the same limits as analog circuitry.

5 The Edit menu for every block contains one or more pages of parameters to control sound functions. This comprehensive Guide lists and explains all of the parameters for each of the different types of Blocks , as well as providing an overview and useful tips. Differences between the Axe-Fx, FM9, and FM3 are detailed in a table on the next page. The flagship Axe-Fx III has more block types and more block instances. When the FM9 or FM3 has a smaller number of that block type, it is shown in green or yellow. When a block is not included, it is shown in pink. Some Blocks have different features or parameters on one platform than they do on another, and this is noted throughout the Blocks Guide is updated regularly as new firmware brings changes and new features.

6 Sometimes, features added to the Axe-Fx III will be updated here prior to those changes being made in the FM9 or FM3. In cases where the products diverge, this will be noted whenever Audio Blocks GUIDEPRODUCT Blocks it is! 290+ amp models in one block!309+4221 CABCabSpeaker simulation including patented Ultra-Res tech and DynaCab 2,150+4221 CHOC horusCreate classic mono and stereo modulation effects including dynamics and add a signal into high and low frequency LYDelayUp to 16 seconds of delay, with types for analog, digital, tape, and +4422 DRVD riveType including boost, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, and many +4432 DNDD ynamic distortion for final shaping/mastering of your and modern modes to create and control LTFilterIncludes low pass, high pass, band pass.

7 And many other types cover everything from subtle modulation to extreme dynamic vowel sounds with this multi-mode formant for everything from subtle control to extreme EQA variety of modes allow easy, flexible tone the signal from physical inputs onto the PlayerNo bells or whistles, this simple block processes a cab or other powerful looper with great remote control 40-tap delay creates fantastic sonic you to mix up to six stereo variety of special delays including diffuser, quad-tap, and +4221 MBCM ultiband CompThree-band compressor that is great for mastering or dynamic input selector routes one of many inputs to an 222 OUTO utputTransmits signal to the corresponding physical output EQThe 5-band parametric equalizer allows precise control of variety of vintage and cutting edge phaser effects, including ShiftIncludes capo, detune, harmonizer (intelligent/custom), whammy, and DelayUp to eight delay lines and pitch shifters interacting in a matrix.

8 Gorgeous!444211 RESR esonatorResonant comb filters in parallel. Create chords and signal from the Feedback Send recreations of vintage springs, rooms, halls, and +4221 RNGRing ModThe extremely flexible ring modulator provides for a range of cool a classic rotary speaker with multiple plots the frequency spectrum of an input MIDIThe Scene MIDI block transmits MIDI messages whenever a Scene signal to the Feedback Return 3-voice monophonic synth that tracks what you DelaySet the time, pan, and spacing of one to ten separate MatchMatches your preset to the sound of an amp, recording, or classic trem.

9 Plus auto-pan or extreme psycho acoustic re-creation of the analog classic. Stop the human. Stop the intruder. 11100 VOLV olume/PanSimple volume block also offers channel input/output essential wah, with multiple types based on classic Multiplexer has 4 channels on the FM3. The + is used in TYPES to mean ..and counting. 4 Fractal Audio Blocks GUIDEINPUT & OUTPUT BLOCKSINPUT Blocks 1 4 Input Blocks place signals on the grid. To process any input signal, a preset must have at least one Input block Like all input meters, Input Blocks are BLUE. Each of the four numbered Input Blocks inserts signal on the grid from the corresponding input: The Input 1 block uses the signal from Input 1.

10 The Input 2 block uses the signal from Input 2. The Input 3 block uses the signal from Input 3. (Axe-Fx and FM9 only) The Input 4 block uses the signal from Input 4. (Axe-Fx only)Any input block can also be changed in SETUP: I/O: Audio to use the current DIGITAL INPUT USB (AXE-FX & FM9)The Input USB block is fed signal from a USB Output of a connected computer. There are many creative applications for the Input USB block such as creating hardware plugin chains, or processing backing tracks and live guitar through mastering effects. See your Owner s Manual for more on Easy mode hides Attack and Release parameters (below), simplifying the Type The CLASSIC type simply opens and closes like a typical gate pedal.