I was doing a Zoom session this morning, and was discussing best practices for dealing with per-scene volumes. I really like how the Scenes Level sliders work that are in the Output blocks. But don't like that those faders end up placed at the very end of the signal chain. Any Reverb and Delay 'tails' are increased or decreased when changing scenes with different Scene Level fader values. The easiest way is not often the best way.
I experimented with using an unused Output 4 block (Axe-Fx III) placed after the Amp/Cab, but before any Delays and Reverbs, as a per-scene level control. It works really well, But as a (self-proclaimed) commercial preset maker, I never know if the end user will be wanting to use that Output block for some other purpose. And/or, not completely understand why in the world I have an Output 4 block in the middle of my signal chain.
So, I am officially wishing for a completely new 'Scene Volume' block, or a new 'Scene Volume' model in the Vol/Pan block (?) based on the Output block faders. It doesn't need Channels (as there is a dedicated fader for each scene already). Just a bare bones block. A 'Volume' parameter (as well as other useful Vol/Pan parameters) could still be available for attachment to an expression pedal for volume control. It's already in a good location for volume control, and swells, without cutting off any effect 'tails'.
Also, an additional 'Current Scene' master fader (similar to the Output blocks of the AX8 and Axe-Fx II) that reflects the value of the slider for the currently selected scene, that can be assigned to one of the 'Performance' pages. This single parameter will now display the current scene level value on the Performance screen and allow for effortless scene level adjustments from the front panel.
This of course applies to all three Gen 3 units.
A channel changing Vol/Pan block works nice for per-scene volumes, but there are only four channels, and 8 scenes. You can use two Vol/Pan blocks, but were are back to confusing the heck out of possible end users. And there are only two available in the FM units.
Mockup screenshot added for your amusement...
![Scene Level block.png Scene Level block.png](https://forum.fractalaudio.com/data/attachments/104/104719-993e9a25aebfc608bd39db4e7327a4c1.jpg)
I experimented with using an unused Output 4 block (Axe-Fx III) placed after the Amp/Cab, but before any Delays and Reverbs, as a per-scene level control. It works really well, But as a (self-proclaimed) commercial preset maker, I never know if the end user will be wanting to use that Output block for some other purpose. And/or, not completely understand why in the world I have an Output 4 block in the middle of my signal chain.
So, I am officially wishing for a completely new 'Scene Volume' block, or a new 'Scene Volume' model in the Vol/Pan block (?) based on the Output block faders. It doesn't need Channels (as there is a dedicated fader for each scene already). Just a bare bones block. A 'Volume' parameter (as well as other useful Vol/Pan parameters) could still be available for attachment to an expression pedal for volume control. It's already in a good location for volume control, and swells, without cutting off any effect 'tails'.
Also, an additional 'Current Scene' master fader (similar to the Output blocks of the AX8 and Axe-Fx II) that reflects the value of the slider for the currently selected scene, that can be assigned to one of the 'Performance' pages. This single parameter will now display the current scene level value on the Performance screen and allow for effortless scene level adjustments from the front panel.
This of course applies to all three Gen 3 units.
A channel changing Vol/Pan block works nice for per-scene volumes, but there are only four channels, and 8 scenes. You can use two Vol/Pan blocks, but were are back to confusing the heck out of possible end users. And there are only two available in the FM units.
Mockup screenshot added for your amusement...
![Scene Level block.png Scene Level block.png](https://forum.fractalaudio.com/data/attachments/104/104719-993e9a25aebfc608bd39db4e7327a4c1.jpg)
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