I'm not following your logic as there are two volume blocks on the AX8. You can have one assigned to an expression pedal and then use the other for fixed changes to volume. This leaves the filter blocks available for their intended purpose rather than as impromptu volume adjusters.My reason is that a volume block has a Volume parameter that goes from 0 to 100%. I control that with an expression pedal.
To get a boost from a volume block, I'd have to somehow increase the Level parameter, but since the Volume block has to be on for my pedal to work, I can't simply turn it on and off for a boost.
This leaves the filter blocks available for their intended purpose
Volume boosts and cuts are indeed the intended uses of the null filter. In fact, that's exactly what they do.Is the Null Type on the Filter block not intended for straight level boosts?
I prefer the filter block, because I often dial in a little extra low cut, maybe a bit of extra hi-cut, and then I may even chance the null setting to peak and add a very slight mid boost to really cut through.
The filter block simply has more tools, when you need to cut through the mix.
The only parameter in the Volume block that can increase level is the Level parameter. But every block has this exact same parameter, so you really could use any block to boost.I'm not following your logic as there are two volume blocks on the AX8. You can have one assigned to an expression pedal and then use the other for fixed changes to volume. This leaves the filter blocks available for their intended purpose rather than as impromptu volume adjusters.
Well, it's called a "filter" block so presumably no, that's not what that block was intended for particularly when a perfectly good extra volume block is available. The null type is presumably intended to convert the filter block into use as a simple level adjuster but you could also use a delay with mix at 0% for the same purpose but you would never say that a delay is "intended" for use as a level adjuster. Not sure if you are intentionally being daft or you really missed my point.Is the Null Type on the Filter block not intended for straight level boosts?
You have an Axe-Fx or AX8. It's time to stop thinking of traditional limitations and using all that is available, which includes redefining habits or terms to get the most out of the gear.
how would you use the volume block to boost?Well, it's called a "filter" block so presumably no, that's not what that block was intended for particularly when a perfectly good extra volume block is available.
The volume block's level parameter can go up to +20dB.how would you use the volume block to boost?
Why would you ever have two expression pedals assigned to two different volume blocks? The only scenario I can imagine you'd do that is if the 2nd pedal was being used as a boost which means you'd be using the 2nd volume block as a boost instead of a filter.many people need that 2nd vol block for another expression pedal too.
Multiple rows, different guitars, sending signal to certain effects/rows only. Lots of possibilities.The volume block's level parameter can go up to +20dB.
Why would you ever have two expression pedals assigned to two different volume blocks? The only scenario I can imagine you'd do that is if the 2nd pedal was being used as a boost which means you'd be using the 2nd volume block as a boost instead of a filter.
Not trying to be a jerk here. Just trying to understand.
Why would you ever have two expression pedals assigned to two different volume blocks?
No one is being daft. But while we're on the subject, what would a sane person use a null filter for, other than level control?The null type is presumably intended to convert the filter block into use as a simple level adjuster but you could also use a delay with mix at 0% for the same purpose but you would never say that a delay is "intended" for use as a level adjuster. Not sure if you are intentionally being daft or you really missed my point.