unix-guy
Master of RTFM
As far as I know there is no difference.This may be a stupid question, but is one way "faster" when switching presets? For example, if I have a slight drop when switching presets that use the same Reverb, Delay, and Chorus, will the retrieval of this info from the System Settings be quicker, and make for less of a drop than if they'd been stored in the Preset? No difference?
The benefit of global blocks is to prevent duplicated updates to multiple presets in the case where you always use the same settings in a block.
For example, on the Axe Fx II I like to create presets based on a "template".
It's a sort of pedal platform template where almost everything is identical except the Amp block and the drive blocks.
So, my template uses global blocks for: Compressor, Wah, Whammy, Cab, Chorus and Delay.
If I did the template without global blocks, and decided today that I really like the Deluxe Mind Guy better than a Tape Delay I would need to make the same edits in every preset.
With global blocks, I can load up ANY of those presets, make the edits once and save. All of my presets are now updated.
Depending on how you use the Axe Fx you may or may not find any benefit.