Fractal Audio FX8 - True Bypass; Preset Bypass Configuration

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OVERVIEW
Relay-based buered True Bypass gives the FX8 a much sought-after capability in the world of eects
processors. By physically switching A/D and D/A conversion out of the signal path, True Bypass gives you
the opportunity to make comparisons, check gain settings, or just enjoy your amp in its bare-naked glory.
In True Bypass Mode, signal is routed directly from the INPUTS to the OUTPUTS with no DSP conversion or
processing of any kind. Eect tails STOP. Pad, Headroom, and Level settings on all inputs and outputs are
bypassed. NO control on the FX8 has any eect.
The relays are fast and quiet, and True Bypass can be used on stage with no nasty “pop” or “thump.”
TO ENGAGE TRUE BYPASS...
To engage True Bypass, press and hold the TRUE BYPASS footswitch (also the
LOOPER/BANK UP footswitch). The display will ash “TRUE BYPASS ACTIVATED”.
To disengage True Bypass, tap the TRUE BYPASS switch. You don’t need to press and hold!
PRESET BYPASS CONFIGURATION
The FX8 has independent signal paths for PRE and POST eects, so there are independent PRE and POST
options for the True Bypass function. As explained in “Congure True Bypass” on page 34, you can set
the True Bypass function individually for every preset to aect the inputs and outputs of the PRE chain, the
POST chain, or both PRE and POST (“ALL”) inputs and outputs.
To edit the True Bypass conguration for the current preset, press PAGE from Stompbox Mode to turn to the
Conguration (“CFG”) page, then use the NAV and VALUE knobs to change the setting for BYPASS.
WHY WOULD I BYPASS ONLY PRE OR ONLY POST?
There are many possible valid answers to this question. Some players are just intent
on having NOTHING between their guitar and their amp when it isn’t necessary.
Others might just want to test the signal path or make other comparisons.
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