The Noise Gate; The Output Section - Fractal Audio FX8 Owner's Manual

THE NOISE GATE

Every FX8 preset includes a Noise Gate connected directly to INPUT 1 [PRE]. (If you're running POST ONLY,
you'll need to use a GATE block instead.) To edit noise gate parameters, turn to the GTE page from the FX
page of the main menu (aka Stompbox Mode).
PARAMETERS
– The noisegate features a CLASSIC gate, and a variable INTELLIGENT type.
TYPE
– The threshold control determines how quiet the signal must be for the gate to close. The
THRESH
threshold can also be adjusted globally using the
page of the GLOBAL menu under SETUP. See
– Ratio determines much quieter the signal will sound when the gate is closed. The ratio acts as a
RATIO
multiplier to reduce signals below the threshold by a factor of "x. " At higher settings, the gate is like a hard
clamp completely silencing noise. At lower settings, noise level is reduced but not cut off.
ATTACK – determines how long it takes for the gate to open. You'll typically want this set very low so the
attack of your first notes can punch through naturally.
RELEASE – determines how long it takes for the gate to close. Higher values will make the noise gradually
fade down when you stop playing.
LEVEL – Controls level at the output of the noise gate. Can be used to boost the overall preset input level.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
The parameter appears on the GTE page, but is not part of the Noise Gate. Instead, it changes
INPUT IMP
the analog circuitry of the IN [PRE] INSTR input jack to alter the way the FX8 interacts with your guitar.
This recreates the way that some classic effects (e.g. Vibe) "load down" the pickups, causing a change in
frequency response. The FX8 recreates this effect by switching various (real) resistors and a capacitor in
and out of the signal path. Normally you will want to leave this on AUTO, but you may also select any of the
available values manually. This setting is saved with the preset.

THE OUTPUT SECTION

Find these parameters on the OUT page of the main menu. LEVEL controls can be set differently in every
scene of every preset, offering a great way to normalize or boost scenes.
PARAMETERS
OUTPUT LEVEL PRE
OUTPUT LEVEL POST
OUTPUT BALANCE PRE
OUTPUT BALANCE POST
page
– This controls the overall level of OUT [PRE] left and right.
– This controls the overall level of OUT [POST] left and right.
– This controls the left-right balance for OUT [PRE].
– This controls the left-right balance for OUT [POST].
parameter found on the SETTINGS
NOISEGATE OFFSET
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