guitarcal
Inspired
I am currently using the FM3 Input 2 / Output 2 blocks to run 2 "mono" effects in parallel with my signal chain and using the mixer block to merge to a mono path. The idea is discussed in detail in this thread: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/can-i-not-do-parallel-mono-fx-in-the-loop.181803/
A lot of the standalone pedals I have do not have a kill dry setting, so I am limited in volume control over these effects.
Here are 2 suggestions that would solve my problem. I'm sure someone could post potential downsides if any.
(1) Add individual level controls on each left right "side" of the Input / Output 2 blocks? The Output 2 knob on top of the fm3 above the display would then control the overall ratio of the left / right volumes set in the blocks.
(2) To take things one step further, could you instead allow users to add a separate "Input 2 L" mono block and "Output 2 L" mono block independent of an "Input 2 R" mono block and "Output 2 R" mono blocks to the grid. You could then put an "Input / Output 2 L" mono effect before the amp and an "Input / Output 2 R" mono effect after the amp. These blocks would run as Mono only.
The only potential downside I can think of regarding option 2 would be added confusion to the user of when to select the normal Input Output 2 block or when to select the individual left right variants. That and development time...
Upside, you add flexibility to the current effects loop, and turn it into 2 mono effects loops if needed.
Just a few thoughts, thanks!
A lot of the standalone pedals I have do not have a kill dry setting, so I am limited in volume control over these effects.
Here are 2 suggestions that would solve my problem. I'm sure someone could post potential downsides if any.
(1) Add individual level controls on each left right "side" of the Input / Output 2 blocks? The Output 2 knob on top of the fm3 above the display would then control the overall ratio of the left / right volumes set in the blocks.
(2) To take things one step further, could you instead allow users to add a separate "Input 2 L" mono block and "Output 2 L" mono block independent of an "Input 2 R" mono block and "Output 2 R" mono blocks to the grid. You could then put an "Input / Output 2 L" mono effect before the amp and an "Input / Output 2 R" mono effect after the amp. These blocks would run as Mono only.
The only potential downside I can think of regarding option 2 would be added confusion to the user of when to select the normal Input Output 2 block or when to select the individual left right variants. That and development time...
Upside, you add flexibility to the current effects loop, and turn it into 2 mono effects loops if needed.
Just a few thoughts, thanks!
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