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  1. mferrand

    POLL: Humbuster Cable Length

    Yeah, I can't seem to vote either. But I would say 5M Cheers
  2. mferrand

    FM9 Firmware Version 7.00

    First gig on 7.0. Flawless. FM-9 thru a CLR and PA Mains. Sounded great and no issues (other than some user error!)
  3. mferrand

    Simple Cable Loom for 4 CM?

    Unix-guy - understood, the 3rd cable would not need to be humbusting. I will check out Best-Tronics. I was not aware that they did custom work like that. Thanks to you and Greg!
  4. mferrand

    Simple Cable Loom for 4 CM?

    Hey All, I am looking for a cable loom for a 4CM set up. So, I would need 3 humbuster cables together. The 4th cable which is from the guitar would separate. Correct? Who makes a good, 3 cable loom with humbuster cables? Cheers, Mike
  5. mferrand

    FM9 for Just Effects

    I used my FM9 as a 'pedalboard' just this weekend. I ran it directly into my Orange Rocker 30 combo.
  6. mferrand

    Dyna Cabs...why don't I get it?

    For me, the jury is still out on whether the Dyna Cabs are 'better' or just 'different'. On thing I have noticed, is that the cab levels seem a bit low. I am boosting them 3 dB to match the IR's that I have.
  7. mferrand

    The Who - Won't Get Fooled....

    Hey All, Has anyone been able to to come up with a preset that mimics the organ / synth sound on 'Won't Get Fooled Again'. I know there are some older ones for other models but I haven't been able to convert them. Cheers, Mike
  8. mferrand

    More Bass Amps Please

    I would love to see the Acoustic 360 / 370, Darkglass, Sunn and Fender bass amps!
  9. mferrand

    Anyone here from Lake Tahoe?

    I'm in Placerville.... Next to no snow here, but 5 miles east they are dumped on!
  10. mferrand

    Real vs. Modeled Amps X/Y Test

    Hey All, I posted this in the FM9 forum but it would apply here as well..... Let me know if the following layout looks do-able, or if there is a better way to do this. So, I would like to be able to run the effects of the FM9 through a real amp using the 4 Cable Method. I would also like to...
  11. mferrand

    Real + Modeled Amp in a Layout

    Hey All, Let me know if the following layout looks do-able, or if there is a better way to do this. So, I would like to be able to run the effects of the FM9 through a real amp using the 4 Cable Method. I would also like to be able to run the same set of effects through a modeled amp and...
  12. mferrand

    PanTrm or Tremolo/Panner terms

    Really just for consistency.....
  13. mferrand

    PanTrm or Tremolo/Panner terms

    Hey all, This may go across all platforms but I am posting it here. It relates to the Block, 'PanTrm' So, in the FM9 edit the icon says 'PanTrm' however if you go to select a block, the menu says 'Tremolo/Panner' On the FM9 itself it says 'Trm'. Could this be made consistent? Cheers, Mike
  14. mferrand

    FS FM3 Headphone Version w/Board & Case $1,100

    Hi, How is the FM3 held down to the Nux board?
  15. mferrand

    Studio Slip for FM9

    One thing I always liked about the Mono 365 was that you could carry two pedals and a front pocket for cables, etc. https://monocreators.com/products/classic-365-backpack-black
  16. mferrand

    FM3, FM3+FC6, FM3+FC12

    What are you using with your FM3?
  17. mferrand

    Is anyone using the FM3 for effects only? How are you liking it.

    I know this is sacrilege but I actually run an amp / cab to my tube amp. I have attached a preset that shows the signal path. Output 1 goes to FOH and Monitors. The Output 2 path has some considerable EQ and outputs to my Hiwatt SA112 (1x2 Combo). It has been suggested that I turn off the...
  18. mferrand

    FC-12 in 19" Rack Case

    Hey All, Will the FC-12 fit in a standard 19" rack case. For example if I have a 5U case with an Axe III, could the FC-12 slide in on top for transport?
  19. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    It's not a bug. He has PC Mapping turned on, but he hasn't defined any mappings. - That was it! Thanks. Also, @mferrand, on preset 480, you don't have Per-Preset 3 Hold set to what you think you have it set to. :) Check that one. - Yes - this is intentional. Thanks for everyone's help. I...
  20. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Rex - Here is the system backup
  21. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Preset 480 has to have the PP#3 hold function defined to increment the preset. - I do not use the increment on Preset 480 Preset 484 has the PP#3 tap function defined to toggle scenes 1&2. It requires a looong press to activate the hold but it does increment the preset. - This does not work for...
  22. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Here are the Presets, labeled 480 thru 485 to correspond with where they are in my user bank.
  23. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Rex, 1) So it's the Per-Preset Override that performs the preset increment, correct? - Yes correct 2) What are we looking at in post #1 — the actual switch definition or the Per-Preset Override? - Per Preset Override 3) Have you programmed exactly the same Per-Preset Overrides into all of...
  24. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Yes, as shown below
  25. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    The Tap function is set to Scene Toggle as shown below.
  26. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Yes, that is correct. If I am on Preset 483 and press HOLD it jumps to 480 when it should go to 484.
  27. mferrand

    Preset Increment Issue

    Hey All, I have a problem that I can't figure out. I want to use HOLD Function of footswitch 3 to increment the Preset number by 1. I use 6 presets, numbers 480 thru 485. I have it set up as shown below. Pressing HOLD on the Footswitch should increment the Preset by 1 until it gets to 485...
  28. mferrand

    Sound of an old Phonograph

    It's called W@rped Vinyl FM3
  29. mferrand

    Sound of an old Phonograph

    I think there is a factory preset to do this. Lo-Fi, scratchy record sound
  30. mferrand

    Best way to create a solo boost... go!

    Hey - I use a Scene A/B with 4/5 dB on Scene B
  31. mferrand

    Fc6 on a board

    The Nux medium borad is just about a perfect fit. Easy to carry as well.
  32. mferrand

    Gigs in Hotter Temps with the FM3 post 4.0 update?

    We played last weekend. Temps were in the low 90's and direct sunlight on the FM3. No issues.
  33. mferrand

    FM3-Edit 1.05.00 public beta 1

    Is this an error? Should the scenes be labeled 1 thru 8?
  34. mferrand

    MIDI Light always on

    Solved. I had multiple issues going on.... MIDI channel had been change to 5, so it wasn't communicating with the FM3 that was set to 1 I did have the USB cable in so the MIDI light was always on. Thanks for everyone's help!
  35. mferrand

    MIDI Light always on

    The Mongoose is being powered by a 9V Battery
  36. mferrand

    MIDI Light always on

    The MIDI IN light is on even when nothing is plugged in to the MIDI port.
  37. mferrand

    MIDI Light always on

    Hey All, I recently bought a Tech 21 Mongoose to use as a MIDI controller to quickly change my presets. A couple of days ago I noticed that the MIDI IN light is always on and I am no longer able to change the presets via my controller. I am running Beta 2. Any thoughts?
  38. mferrand

    Using Out 1 for FoH and Out 2 to Real Amp

    I had considered that. This is like the factory preset #381. To my ears (again, subjective) I liked the Cab before the split. I don't have the time to do a lot of tweaks as our gig is in a few hours. I will certainly look into that further. Cheers, Mike
  39. mferrand

    Using Out 1 for FoH and Out 2 to Real Amp

    Hey all, I recently have lost the use of my full range cabinet. One of our vocal monitors has died and it has been pressed into use for vox coverage. I was faced with using a tube amp on stage. I have about 8 presets that I use during our gigs. My first thought was to pull the Amp and Cab...
  40. mferrand

    Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose

    Thanks for everyone's inputs. This is just an experiment really to see how much can be done just sending 'PC's
  41. mferrand

    Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose

    Here is how you would do Presets & Scenes. Setup -> MIDI/Remote -> Mapping To Preset To Scene PC0 511 1 PC1 511 2 PC2 511 3 PC3 511 4 etc, etc....
  42. mferrand

    Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose

    Hey All, Is anyone using the Mongoose to control a Fractal product? I have an FM3 and just picked you the MIDI Mongoose Except for preset and scene changes, is there anything else that you can do with this unit? Cheers, Mike
  43. mferrand

    Outdoor summer gigs

    No issues at all in direct sunlight (Nor Cal). However, some automatic sprinklers came on and caused a few minutes of panic.
  44. mferrand

    Mounting your FM3 and/or FM6 to a pedalboard

    I use long cable ties. I have a Nux Bumblebee pedal board.
  45. mferrand

    FM3 just for effects, straight into amp.

    This is currently my most used setup. I use the FM3 as an effect modeler and run it into a Hiwatt and Marshall amp set clean.
  46. mferrand

    MC8

    Got it, thanks. What kind of board do you have?
  47. mferrand

    MC8

    Hi, What pedal board do you have there. I am considering an MC6 or MC8 but don't know who I'm going to put them on the board. It's a shame they can't be powered from the MIDI
  48. mferrand

    Stage View (Concept)

    That is a great concept. The FM3 seems a bit less stage friendly than did the AX8. I have pretty bad eyes, so anything larger and colorful is of benefit, especially when we do outdoor gigs.
  49. mferrand

    Footswitch not working

    Hey All, I have an issues with Footswitch 3. It has stopped working. No color change when pressed, no effect on any preset. I have done a factory reset but there is no change. Is there anything else I can try? Cheers, Mike
  50. mferrand

    FM3 Firmware Version 2.00 Public Beta 1

    That did it. 'smacks head' read the instructions dummy!
  51. mferrand

    FM3 Firmware Version 2.00 Public Beta 1

    I am getting a CPU usage warning on all presets now. Both the factory and my custom made. CPU usage show 60-7-% but still has the 'Warning' light on. Audio is fine. I have replicated after reboots and resetting blocks
  52. mferrand

    LEDs stay on even after power is turned off?

    Fractal has sent me a replacement unit (with headphone jack). No USB issues with this one. Great support from Kevin and Andrew at Fractal!
  53. mferrand

    LEDs stay on even after power is turned off?

    I contacted Fractal about this issue. They acknowledged that this is an issue with some units. Mine was an early one (mid March) with no headphone jack. They have responded back and said that they are sending a new unit.
  54. mferrand

    LEDs stay on even after power is turned off?

    According to Fractal, this is a problem on some units. I have just returned mine under warranty for repair.
  55. mferrand

    Expression pedal with toe switch?

    I use a pedal with a toe switch. unengaged the pedal acts as an expression pedal for delay, phaser, etc. Engaged, it turns on the Wah. Cheers, Mike
  56. mferrand

    4CM Question

    Hey All, I am setting up my FM3 to use the 4 Cable Method. The manual clearly shows how to do this. My question is.... Why do you go from IN1 to OUT2 (and IN2 to OUT1) wouldn't it be more intuitive to go from IN1 to OUT1 etc. ? My only thought is that for humbuster cables this is the best...
  57. mferrand

    Homemade 9V Power Out for pedals on FM3

    Really nice work! That solves a host of issues i.e. needing a separate outlet and P/S
  58. mferrand

    Switching Trick for Live Use

    Hey All, This may have been covered a hundred times, but here is something I have for live use. Say you want to be able to change between a little crunch or a LOT of crunch in a single preset. I set up a Drive with Channel A as a soft crunch and Channel B as a hard crunch. Before the song I...
  59. mferrand

    Updating Firmware on FC-6

    Perfect - that did the trick. Thanks!
  60. mferrand

    Updating Firmware on FC-6

    Hey All, Is there a way to update the firmware on my FC-6. I do not have and Axe III only an FM-3 Firmware is at 1.08 currently. Cheers, Mike
  61. mferrand

    Screen and lights still on when FM3 shut off. NEW 1.04 FW

    Does it go off when you pull the USB Cable? Mine has had this since I received it.
  62. mferrand

    Best way to create a solo boost... go!

    This... A scene controller that turns on the Input Boost in the amp block. Choose a boost type and boost level that makes you smile. I use a Scene A/B with about 4.5 dB on Scene B
  63. mferrand

    Hard Mounting to Pedalboard

    Can anyone give me the mounting spacing measurements between the centerline of the screw holes? I measure 10 3/6" across and 7 1/2 vertical. Does that sound right. The screws in the unit are 3.5-0.6 x 10mm. You would need 20mm or so. Cheers, Mike
  64. mferrand

    Hard Mounting to Pedalboard

    Home depot, Amazon, MSC, Newark...etc. What length do you need?
  65. mferrand

    Venmo Rip Off - Rant

    I know, I know, lesson learned!
  66. mferrand

    Venmo Rip Off - Rant

    Just got to get this off my chest and see if there is any help..... So, I've been looking for an FC-6. I put up a WTB ad here and after a couple of weeks I get a message from from a guy who says he can help me with a lead. He says he's dealt with this guy 'Tony' a few times and he's been good...
  67. mferrand

    AX8 Brit Floyd presets

    I have converted these over using FracTool and put in the original, legacy cabinets.
  68. mferrand

    Need expression pedals bypassed/minimum on boot up

    Verified it here and tried with other blocks, Phaser, TremPan, etc. When I boot up, they are on full ON even though pedal is at minimum.
  69. mferrand

    Performance Screen with Preset, Scene and Effects Bypass Status

    I certainly would. I can't see well and the scribble strips are useless to me. I'd like to see a large screen with maybe Preset name and Screens along the bottom.
  70. mferrand

    AX8 users moving to FM3

    I've had mine a week and have been porting over my AX8 presets. I am trying to avoid going to an FC-6 although it is very tempting. I use 6 presets normally so here is what I have: Switch 1 Tap=Drive Hold=Bright (2 kHz HP Filter @ 4.5 dB Switch 2 Tap=Effect (dependent on preset) Hold=Effect...
  71. mferrand

    AX8 presets to FM3?

    Fractool is a good start but it will leave off the input and output blocks. You will need to insert them yourself
  72. mferrand

    We've Lost 2 Columns on our Grid

    Understood. Thanks. My point was that on the AXE8 they were 'outside' the grid. On the FM3 they use part of the grid Cheers, Mike
  73. mferrand

    We've Lost 2 Columns on our Grid

    I've been trying to port over some of presets from my AX8 using FracTool. I've just realized that the 12x4 grid on the Axe8 does not include the Input and Output blocks. On the FM3, they must be part of the grid. So, we really have 10x4 to work with. Am I missing something? Cheers, Mike
  74. mferrand

    USB Powering Screen and LEDs

    My Dell laptop has no Fractal software or drivers on it but the FM3 lit up the same.
  75. mferrand

    USB Powering Screen and LEDs

    I have tried this on another computer, a Dell laptop with the same results.
  76. mferrand

    USB Powering Screen and LEDs

    A Dell XPS, Windows 10. The USB goes straight into the computer (no hub)
  77. mferrand

    USB Powering Screen and LEDs

    I am connected to my PC.
  78. mferrand

    USB Powering Screen and LEDs

    To All, I received my FM3 2 days ago. Trying to get my head wrapped around the new switching arrangements. I came into my studio early (dark) this morning and to my surprise the FM3 was glowing away. I had turned the power off last night but had left the USB cable plugged in. 1 - The...
  79. mferrand

    FW 1.02 - Free Preset Pack

    Thanks, checking them out now!
  80. mferrand

    Post Here if You've Received An FM3 Invite!

    I received my invite and ordred yesterday. Timing was great for me as I busted up my arm in January and am just now able to play!
  81. mferrand

    Informal Poll - How many pedals are you using?

    Hey All, I have been using two pedals with my Ax8 since I've had it. One is a volume and the other is an assignable expression / wah. I am thinking now that I really don't need a volume pedal as I rarely change the setting and if I needed to, I could adjust the volume from the board. I do use...
  82. mferrand

    Non-musical distortion in AX8

    Input trim at 12 dB. Green light on moderately, red light, never. Looks like the unit is going back to Fractal. I bought the unit new 3 years ago, 100's of rehearsals, many gigs, hot / cold, left on for weeks at a time. Built like a tank. I really have no complaints. Unfortunately, the AX8...
  83. mferrand

    Non-musical distortion in AX8

    Hi, Correct, no changes in the past 3 weeks. I use a standard Tele and Les Paul. I did make a recording of the distortion. I have to figure out how to upload it. Cheers, Mike
  84. mferrand

    Non-musical distortion in AX8

    Hey All After 3 years of constant use I am now having an issue with my Ax8. There is a non-musical distortion that occurs whenever I hit a note. This is regardless of preset or settings. Levels are good. I reloaded software, no change. I have had the unit nearly 3 years. This has...
  85. mferrand

    Looking for Stereo Patch

    Thanks all. I will check this out over the weekend.
  86. mferrand

    Looking for Stereo Patch

    O.k.... starting point. How about a clean patch with ping-pong delay and a left to right 'wash' with a phaser or chorus. Maybe a Gilmour type set up. Cheers, Mike
  87. mferrand

    Looking for Stereo Patch

    Hey All, Can anyone post or recommend a patch to show off the stereo capabilities of the AX8? I am considering moving to dual cabinets and want to see if it's worth the expense. What have you got? Cheers, Mike
  88. mferrand

    What do you use for backup if AX8 dies at gig?

    I use an Atomic Amplifier 6 for backup. If my monitor goes then I can just go through the house P.A.
  89. mferrand

    Volume Step Up / Step Down via Foot Switch??

    Marco, I think that's more what I was asking. I would like to increment (or decrement) the volume with each press of a switch. So.... can I assign a midi value to the footswitch, say CC#35 to F5 and cc#36 to F1? Thanks for everyone's help!
  90. mferrand

    Volume Step Up / Step Down via Foot Switch??

    Hey All, Is there a way to do this? I would like to step my volume up via the footswitches. So say I want F5 to step the volume up and F1 to step it down? Is there a way to do this? Cheers, Mike
  91. mferrand

    What wireless unit are you running with the AX8?

    Line 6 G50 for me. Works great.
  92. mferrand

    LED in expression pedal powered from AX8

    If this can be done, why not apply it to external footswitches as well.
  93. mferrand

    AX8-Edit Issue

    Hey All, Solved it thanks to Sonofiam. My 'Appdata' directory was hidden. I deleted it along with all the other Fractal files and re-installed it. Everything works as it should now. Thanks to all ! Cheers, Mike
  94. mferrand

    AX8-Edit Issue

    Using Windows 10. I've tried moving the Blocks / Presets but it always comes up with that non-existent directory. I should explain that around the first of the year I had my computer rebuilt. They put a new hard drive in and transferred some of my programs over. Ax8-Edit keeps looking for...
  95. mferrand

    AX8-Edit Issue

    Sonofiam, so, to make it stranger, there is no directory called 'C:\Users\Michael K Ferrand\AppData'
  96. mferrand

    AX8-Edit Issue

    Hey All, I hope this is the right forum for this. When I start up Ax8-Edit I get a message that it is 'Reading Block Definitions'. This takes about two minutes. When it is finished I get two error messages. One says Errors were encountered reading Block Library entries. When I read the...
  97. mferrand

    Turning on Wah via Footswitch

    I am thinking that there is not a way to do this. Arming the Wah using F1, but not having it engage until I touch the pedal. Cheers, Mike
  98. mferrand

    Turning on Wah via Footswitch

    Problem is... I use the pedal with other effects. For example if the Delay is on, the pedal controls the mix. If my rotary is on it controls the speed and zero position is zero hertz. What I am trying to do is have a footswitch 'Arm' the wah so it is ready until I put my foot down. If that...
  99. mferrand

    Turning on Wah via Footswitch

    Hey All, Is there a way to do this..... I would like to be able to use a footswitch, say F1 to turn on my Wah, however I would like to have the wah stay off until the pedal is moved. What do you think? Cheers, Mike
  100. mferrand

    How to automate so you can tweak without playing?

    I have a JamMan that I use to loop a clean guitar.
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