Do You Use the Enhancer Block?

[dannyp64]

Is anyone using the Enhancer Block live or in the studio, or both?

Can anyone share their pros and cons? I go back and forth if I want to use it. Then I also wonder if it works for mono and stereo…

 

[VittorioAngelo]

Hello @dannyp64 ;

I like to use the Enhancer block after filter and EQ blocks running in a parallel row.
It's a nice way to accentuate the shaping of your tone.

 

[strabes]

Live: always on for stereo width in the IEMs. Classic mode, about 60%. Combined with slightly different amps + cabs hard panned L/R and stereo wet fx.
Recording: Never. If I want width for a single part I double track it.

The only con is classic mode is not mono compatible but my signal is never summed to mono so it’s a non-issue for me. Panning in other IEM mixes happens via “balance” i.e. bringing one side down a bit.

 

[Piing]

It is a Stereo Enhancer. I don't think it makes sense to use it in mono. It is Mono compatible, though, so no problem if you sum the signals


https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Enhancer_block

I use it very often, both live and on recordings.

Hello @dannyp64 ;

I like to use the Enhancer block after filter and EQ blocks running in a parallel row.
It's a nice way to accentuate the shaping of your tone.

What is the purpose of running it in parallel? I understand that it is a series effect, and you control the intensity with the Depth parameter

 

[unix-guy]

When I use it I prefer the Steroizer mode.

I like it in IEMS but not as much with my FRFRs.

I haven't tried it with a big PA...

 

[AlGrenadine]

Yes i use the modern type everytime, it feeds the need of a second guitarist

 

[dannyp64]

It sound like Classic is the “classic” left side delays by mm’s to give the feel of space and spread. That actually helps me understand what it actually is. Thanks everyone!!

 

[Sashman]

It depends on the preset.
I do use the enhancer block for solos.
But in most preset I do have a subtile chorus and/or a pitch block which does sound better (to my ears) for mimic a second guitarist or to let your guitar sound wider.

 

[MicroMort]

I run an FM3 stereo and use a Mimiq pedal. I haven't gotten the enhancer to sound as good yet, but I'm not counting it out.

 

[Budda]

Nope

 

[Overcaster]

As a bedroom headphone player, I use it exclusively because it gives a bit more studio-ish double-track-ish depth.

 

[Chewie5150]

I use it quite a bit as a home player for same reasons others have already mentioned. It's a bit of crack for my ears. That plushness like if I'm doing those Dream theatre sustained barre chords or something but for playing tight riffs I like it off so the sound is more forward.

 

[DallasGlenn2005]

Is this sound an example of what you guys are talking about?

 

[Rock Chalk]

Yes.....Classic at 50% Width, panned -50 and +50 through studio monitors.

 

[ak301]

I use mine a fair amount.
I'm the only guitarist in my band and kick it in during chorus's when I want to fill the sound out

 

[Chewie5150]

I"ve always loved that Joe Walsh lick

 

[FusionFanatic]

I tried it a while ago on some clean presets. I thought it dulled the sound… but I also run my sounds mono. When recording, I often double track rhythm parts (with a slightly different tone and then pan the tracks hard left and right. That sounds better to me. YMMV

 

[Rock Chalk]

I thought it dulled the sound… but I also run my sounds mono.

That's probably why.............

 

[warlockII]

I've been using it live for years in my 3 piece band. I turned it off at the last 5 piece band gig and I "think" it cut a little better. I use it in the modern setting.

 

[FusionFanatic]

That's probably why.............

Likely possibility my guess