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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Thanks all!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Awesome, thanks for this @rzjd! Cliff stated the below on Oct 24, 2021 for an older FW, so it's a ballpark start. More... From Cliff's Why Your Amp Doesn't Sound Like Our Amp Tech Note:
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    That's true, but it would be nice to have a reference if you don't have the specific amp to check with, or you're trying someone else's settings etc..
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    RIP Dickey Betts

    RIP Dicky!
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    "Biased appropriately" is a variable, so for example, with previous FW's Class A/B amps tended to default at 60%, while now the same amps tend to default in the 40's, so what does that mean in terms of max dissipation is my question, and can I calculate for myself max dissipation from the...
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    Many CX-3 PA Bias Settings Substantially Lower?

    Whoops, release 25 thread...
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    Many CX-3 PA Bias Settings Substantially Lower?

    This thread can be closed.
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    Many CX-3 PA Bias Settings Substantially Lower?

    Answered in the beta release thread... https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-25-00-release.203482/post-2549612
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    Thanks Cliff. Is there a way to calculate percentage of max dissipation from the exposed parameters?
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

    While CX-3 certainly sounds amazing, a huge leap forward IMO, I'm just curious as to why many Class A/B power sections are now biased in the 40's - 50's percentage-wise? EL34's for example are typically biased between the high 50's - low 70's percentage-wise? Again, love the sound, and of...
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    Ableton controlling the band

    We use a two 5 Pin DIN MIDI Interfaces, one for edrums in (triggers Steven Slate sounds), and DMX MIDI out, the other for guitar FM3 in and out with the bass L6 chained (FM3 controls LIVE's session loop and looper plugin via foot switches). We set tempo via LIVE sending a bar of MIDI CC's to...
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    Many CX-3 PA Bias Settings Substantially Lower?

    While CX-3 certainly sounds amazing, a huge leap forward IMO, I'm just curious as to why many Class A/B power sections are now biased in the 40's - 50's percentage-wise? EL34's for example are typically biased between the high 50's - low 70's percentage-wise? Again, love the sound, and of...
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    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    I haven't seen more than a 2% increase on mine.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    I use the FM3's FX Loop for everything (mostly a UA Stomp for cab/mics/room mics/reverb), and no problems here with FW8.x.
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    Can We Stop Calling It A Home Studio?

    It used to be that the differences between a quality pro studio and other home/project studios was not only the quality of the gear used, but also the acoustics/monitoring, along with the skills of the staff. While the gear delta between quality pro studio and other home/project studios has...
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    FM3 Freezing problem (just before a gig!)

    I too have seen this, most when connected to Windows FM3 Edit, while using Scene Controllers. Seems better with a Scene Controller working 1 parameter vs multiple parameters. OG FM3 at 69 - 70 percent CPU.
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    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    If you play live and deal with blacked out stages, some sort of patch bay is a great idea to prevent broken connectors on any floor unit, either by the built-in options on many pedalboards, or by building your own patchbay as I have (assuming you can solder etc?). This 12" X 18" pedalboard...
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    Development with the next firmware

    +1 ;)
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    How many amps do you use?

    I have multiple kitchen identical sink presets that all use just one amp, with one amp block doing all gain levels (EOB thru Pushed Mid-Gain for rockin') or (Clean thru Mid-Gain via a Drive for Blues/Jazz), with Scene Controllers doing the work. I have a few of each style, and choose one at...
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    Not a Bug Freezes when dealing with scene controllers linked to multiple values

    I too have seen this problem with a max of three scene controllers each controlling no more than 2 params), so backing down the number of params each used and keeping CPU around 65% seems to have helped IME (OG FM3).
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    Good Marshall style amps; bridging the gap between vintage and modern?

    Don't forget the Cornford 50W!
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    Can the FM3 run this?

    I use it like this, sounds somewhat like a vintage Ursa Major Space Station, an OG Digital Reverb (it's routed in parallel in my setup) . I kept the Pitch Block assuming it was needed more that a Multi-Band Compressor, or the Reverb, vs the Multi-Delay acting as a Reverb? If it's not by all...
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    Can the FM3 run this?

    Maybe, though need to know what algorithms are in use for the various blocks, plus you'll likely need to lose the M-Comp or Reverb to make it run on a Non-Turbo FM3 (use the Multi-Delay's Diffusor for Reverb instead, and turn off the Global EQ's). It might run on a Turbo FM3 though?
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    FM3 and Tonex Dual Amps?

    The FM3's Amp Block runs on its own core along with some delays, so you won't save much by not using it. You can save more using an external Reverb/Pitch/Cab-Room Sim/Multi-FX etc.
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    Bad bootup? Bit Crush

    I've used my non-turbo F3's FX Loop extensively with different external hardware, and never had this issue? Sure it's not your external hardware or it's power supply/cables?
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    Bad bootup? Bit Crush

    Check the cables in your FX Loop.
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    FM3 and Tonex Dual Amps?

    No, best to measure both paths via a DAW. Measure Latency with DAW
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    FM3 and Tonex Dual Amps?

    You can find the exact latency of the Tonex/FX Loop path, and then micro-delay the other path to match it with the Flanger block, 100% effect and 0% modulation.
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    Very nice, thank you for this!
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    There is 1A of 12V power available via the FASLink if it's not in use with FC's. I power my UA OX Stomp via the FASLink connector with a 12V to 9V buck converter, and a 9V isolation transformer. Search the forum for details. I too would love USB A power for wireless and charging etc.
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    Ableton LIVE runs our show (click, cue, guitar/bass FX automation, additional vocal FX, live looping, DMX and teleprompter), so I just send the FM3 a bar of 1/4 or 1/8 notes via MIDI CC's (depending on meter), and the FM3 averages them to set tempo. This method has no problems following tempo...
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    Extending the FM3's abilities with hardware is a popular tactic to ease it's CPU usage, though at 68% CPU on average I could use the Cab Block without it's Room Sim, however I like the OX Stomp (The OX's reverb, EQ, and compression are not currently being used, just it's cab/mics/room sims)...
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    For some, but for others like myself it's not an issue as my kitchen sink preset switches everything I need seamlessly with pristine tails as it is. This is my main preset, which runs at about 68% CPU on average on a non-turbo FM3 with a UA OX Stomp in the FX Loop (cab, mics, room mics, and...
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    Cygnus X-3 For FM3?

    Hate to be "that guy", but wondering whether Cygnus X-3 will be included in next FW release? Many are not concerned with gapless switching, but very much need the updated amp modeling etc. Thx...
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    How to get a super wide stereo sound.

    Nice Marco, and GREAT dog!
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    Ronnie James Dio

    Don't care about "the room" Dude, and was responding to "I would put him in the same league as Freddie Mercury". It's because they are simply incomparable based on their published works. Note that I've never said anything disparaging about Ronnie, loved his voice and still do, one of the all...
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    Ronnie James Dio

    Of course, though I profer the following in Freddie's defense... a) Who's songs are still being played frequently on AOR radio? b) Who's songs are being covered currently by large stadium acts such as Pink? c) Who had a full length movie made about him? d) Who's song is the most streamed? e)...
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    Ronnie James Dio

    Performing, most lyrics and the classical oriented stuff was pure Freddie. None of Ronnie's stuff has knocked it out of the park like Queen's classical oriented stuff, which is much more popular today than it when it was new. Not disparaging Ronnie, one of rock's greatest singers ever without...
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    Ronnie James Dio

    Great singer, what more is there to know (RIP Ronnie...)?
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    Ronnie James Dio

    While Ronnie is/was a great singer, don't forget that Freddie was also a great composer/writer of some of the most iconic rock oriented music ever, which puts Freddie in a class of his own IMO (singer, writer, composer, front man, producer, Freddie did it all for Queen).
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    Fm3 as effects only unit

    I at times use the FM3 for cab/tube power amp sims and FX with tube preamps, works great, but typically use the full amp block alone these days.
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    Modeling Questions

    There were any number of Jose mods, especially tailored to the buyer, but generally they included some combination of an extra front end gain stage (frequently with some low end filtering via it's coupling cap, so use the Amp Block's Boost and Input EQ), PPI Master Volume (Master Volume type)...
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    Do we really need channels and scene controllers?

    Scene Controllers with Modifiers allow morphing like FX, very powerful.
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    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00

    INITIAL VALUE: External Control 1–16 These sixteen parameters specify the initial value to be used for each of the 16 External Controllers (p. 67) when the FM3 is powered on. This value persists until data is received from the MIDI controller. This is especially useful when an external MIDI...
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    Who use always the same IR in every preset?

    As an example a Fender Twin through a Marshall 4X12 sounds completely different than a Fender Twin through a Twin cab, so I don't see any value in using one IR or IR mix of a single cab for all amps, UNLESS, it's for live use where it's a lot more cohesive for FOH? Amp designers voiced their...
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    Who use always the same IR in every preset?

    Live one, or two mixed IR's (or external Cab/Mic/Room Mic Sims), studio any number of IR's to match the various amp models (or external Cab/Mic/Room Mic Sims etc). Currently using the UA OX Stomp with the FM3 to extend it's capabilities, sounds great!
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    Does the FM3 have enough CPU Horsepower for me?

    Outputs are stereo so for example, Out 1 Left for dry center (split Out 2 virtually in the FM3 post cab(s), before post FX), and Out 2 L&R with the post FX alone. FM3 only has 1 Cab Block, so you must have the same cab for all. That's an example of the traditional W/D/W setup, though unless...
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    Can the FM3 run this?

    Probably not, though this one runs fine at an average of 74%, and a peak of 78 - 79% for the smart Harmonizer scene on this non-Turbo FM3, via a UA OX Stomp in the FX Loop for the Cab/Room sims in this case (not using the OX's Reverb, EQ, or Compression in this preset)... Turn off the Global...
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    Disaster at a gig last night

    Restore settings and presets from backups?
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    Wish Dyna-Cab Load Bypass Option

    Dyna-Cab decompression and loading adds considerable time to the boot sequence, which under emergency stage conditions, i.e. a crash, is a problem for those not using Dyna-Cabs, i.e. those using guitar cabs, another cab sim, or standard IR's. It would be great to be able to defeat the Dyna-Cab...
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    Trouble syncing tremolo with midi/metronome

    I haven't heard anything above that I can't do by syncing the Trem via Tempo (in my case averaging a bar's worth of 1/4 or 1/8 notes depending on meter, for lower overhead vs MBC), which I also use live with no probelms? What am I missing?
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    FM3 locked up on me first time tonight...

    Yes, that's what I do with the Pitch Block, Smart Harmonizer channel when used in that one Scene, a lower CPU algorithm for the other Scenes, though of course my fails were not on the CPU hungriest Smart Harmonizer Scene. Also, my Tempo is set by averaging a bar of 1/4 notes rather than...
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    FM3 locked up on me first time tonight...

    Yes, but it's happened three times, while working fine after rebooting, and countless other times, so if the CPU randomly spiked three times out of countless opportunities, then that's a problem IMO. As far as AC goes, the gig failure might've been power related as the show laptop had a problem...
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    FM3 locked up on me first time tonight...

    Nope, nothing over 78% peaks indicated (73% minimum), only happened 3 times with latest FW, essentially the same preset every time (only variable is the amp model used). Previous FW handled 80% - 81% CPU peaks no problem with a similar but different preset. That said, audio did cut out.
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    FM3 locked up on me first time tonight...

    Mine has locked up a couple of times, though in my case there's no audio at all. Reboot solved everything, and it was fine the rest of the night. 75% average CPU, some Control Switches and Modifiers etc, along with MIDI from Ableton LIVE. Indicated CPU never crests 78% (Limit light never...
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    The best insurance for USB B is a USB B Extension cable, connected to the pedalboard or the FM3 itself, which relieves strain on the Axe's USB B connector. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=usb+b+extension This protects against everything short of direct contact by a drunk...
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    Maybe in addition to the the small display and output level control(s), tuner, preset and scene selects, save and exit, add the 5 small rotary encoders plus switches to the FP, and have them control the Performance Page parameters? So, preset/scene/tuner display switching to activated PP Params...
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    Nah, the current problem is USB being broken by careless usage (run a USB extension folks!), aside from the missing spec'd current limiting resistor on the FM3 at minimum, which has no bearing on running the Editor, it should be no problem as a backup to Wireless. I've used the Axe FX...
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    Worst case you can connect the Editor via USB if Wireless is an issue.
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    Wish AXE FX III Core - 1U Rack Version

    Would love it for all the same reasons.
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    Pro Tools?

    Cab Lab 4 works fine in PT12.x via a VST host such as Blue Cat or DDMF IME.
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    Does the FM3 have enough CPU Horsepower for me?

    Live I don't either, so in my case the cab sims are for FOH and IEM's. The tube power amp sim removes the heat, weight, and sweet spot SPL limitations of the real deal while supporting real tube preamps.
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    Loss of high end when turning guitar volume down

    This is typically guitar related, look into the following depending on guitar and pups... 1) 50's wiring 2) Treble bleed 3) Active preamp
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    How Many People Are Using A Virtual Capo in "Real" Applications

    I use it at +2, with some EQ and a light chorus to smear the formant artifacts, works ok but could be better, though not likely on the CPU limited FM3. Tracking etc is fine, and I just deal with the latency.
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    Does the FM3 have enough CPU Horsepower for me?

    When using tube preamps, you can use the FM3's Amp Block as a tube power amp sim to create that feel, do a search here for tube power amp sim if interested. That said, the FM3's Amp modeling is excellent, and I typically don't need my tube preamps with it anymore (as I did with earlier...
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    Wish Make 'Load Factory Layouts' available in editor

    Indeed, +1
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    Will there ever be FM9 hardware in an FM3 size box?

    I too would immediately buy a stronger FM3 sized product (stronger than the FM3 Turbo etc), which shouldn't be impossible, and I would have no problems with a louder more aggressive fan setup. The hard part is keeping that small enclosure cool, as it needs to function on stage etc, including...
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    FM3 longevity

    Current FM3 and AFX2 guy, and I'll sum it up like this, my AFX2 is used with tube gear for FX/Cab Sim/Tube Power Amp Sim, while my FM3 is used alone for it's Amp Modeling and FX (i.e. the Amp Modeling is much improved over the AFX2, and this is coming from a confirmed tube snob LOL!). The FM3...
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    Wish Make 'Load Factory Layouts' available in editor

    +1
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    High gain squeal as microphonic feedback

    Well, I'm part owner of a audiological rehab company who's biggest client is the US VA (US Veteran's Administration), and the facts are there are currently over three million US veterans being treated for hearing damage. Small arms typically create transient impulses from 135db - 170db...
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    High gain squeal as microphonic feedback

    I wonder how good of a musician and composer you'll end up being after losing your hearing above 500Hz +- (Beethoven did fine, but you're not Beethoven LOL!). Enjoy your Tinnitus as that's what you'll get first, followed by high freq loss, then the high mids, and finally mids and game over...
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    High gain squeal as microphonic feedback

    Permanent hearing damage with sustained exposure to say 80db and above, with immediate permanent hearing damage experienced at 115db+, just sayin...
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    High gain squeal as microphonic feedback

    EMG active pups are wax potted at the factory, but that's not always going to totally eliminate microphonic squeal/feedback in high gain/high SPL environments, depending on how well the wax actually permeates the coils, which depends on how well they were potted? Being LoZ makes no difference...
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    High gain squeal as microphonic feedback

    Are your pickups wax potted? Microphonic squeal/feedback is generally caused by the pickups (or sometimes tubes, though there are no real tubes in the Axe FX, tube preamp or power amp?)..
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    Clean Amp for Les Paul, No Fender

    Don't forget the vintage Marshalls for cleans.
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    Clean Amp for Les Paul, No Fender

    Vox, HiWatt, Dumble to name a few.
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    Fm3 with two notes cab m

    You can also run it in the FX Loop, which is how I run a UA OX Stomp with mine.
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    Ableton LIVE is only good at dealing with lots short loops IME, or being used as a mixer with great FX like Ya'll are doing, though it really sucks for traditional linear music production (full tracks head to tail). We use LIVE on stage for everything (click, cues, teleprompter, lights, drum...
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    Axe-Fx III with Synergy preamp modules and MIDI

    Nice rig! I used to use a variety of tube preamps with my AFX2 and FM3, using the AFX2/FM3's amp block as a tube power amp sim which worked well, though to be honest I now typically use the FM3's amp block alone these days (though I still use the tube preamps with the AFX2 B-Rig). The Fractal...
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    MIDI output voltage: WIDI Master is getting hot

    Yeah, if it works without problems, no need to fix.
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    MIDI output voltage: WIDI Master is getting hot

    No, a spec'd current limiting resistor for the MIDI circuit is missing on the FM3, though it seems some external devices have better voltage regulation than others. Adding the resistor to the circuit or cable can cure the problem.
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    The only limitation I have found is with LIVE's Session Loop, of which there can only be one iteration without custom scripting/plugins. I use LIVE's Looper Plugin to do live layering over vamps that I can ultimately solo over after switching it to play, so typically 4 bar loops for me in...
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    Are you using Axe-Fx/FM9/FM3 with a tube amp?

    I use my FM3 with various tube preamps, typically DI'd via IR's or a UA OX Stomp, with the FM3's Amp Block providing a tube power amp sim, sometimes via SS Power into guitar cabs, never with a full amp head.
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    Integrate CabLab DynaCabs into AxeEdit

    +1
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    Our show is automated via Ableton LIVE, which provides click, cues, teleprompter, lights, drum samples, guitar and bass FX automation/fades/cross-fades, quantized Loopers, plus vocal FX. With regards to the Looper Plugin, it is set to record and auto-switch to overdub over a Session Looped...
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    Help on the Mick Mars tone

    Mick, Marshall and Soldano.
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    How many are using external loopers w/ Fractal?

    Ableton LIVE's Looper Plugin and Session Loop, controlled via a FM3.
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    Help on the Mick Mars tone

    Besides keeping the band's tempo together (often in environments with bad acoustics and huge stages etc), the click also keeps the band sync'd to the production (videos, lights, pyro, teleprompters, cues and FX, plus backing tracks as needed). Also note that clicks don't have to be steady, and...
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    Dan Campbell FTL

    Don't listen to these folks Dan, that was brilliant coaching! SF 49'ers 👍 ;)
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    Wah Wah!!! Do you use Wah or Expression pedal?

    Auto-Wah here (typically the Paragon Wah with an Envelope Follower), as I'm too lazy to use a pedal, plus I don't like being tied to pedal location(s) on stage.
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    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    What are the new Speaker tab settings again? Dirty unwashed FM3 user here...
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    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Appreciate it!
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    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    As a dirty unwashed FM3 user, would any FM9 user care to opine about the new triode algorithm's effects?
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    All blocks muted, but CPU maxed

    Shunts do use CPU so minimize unneeded ones, and you can also disable the Global EQ's if they're not needed to save a bit, plus you can try using the Multi-Delay in Diffusor Mode for a vintage Reverb effect instead of the CPU hungry Reverb Block. Oh yeah, Standard IR's vs Ultra-Rez saves a bit...
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    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

    Anyone care to opine on the new triode algorithm (dirty unwashed FM3 user here)?
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    Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

    This is a specialized Dummy Coil, works quite well, though you can do something similar with any old pup coil if you're on a budget (I've used single coils with the magnet(s) removed from old Fender Japan stuff). They all take away a little top end, but for my usage it was welcome, and again if...
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    Denoising strat - shameless request for recommendations

    Stacked Single Coils or a Dummy Coil arrangement. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=dummy+coil Also the Dan Armstrong wiring scheme for Strats can make them quieter if the middle pup is RWRP. https://www.tdpri.com/threads/dan-armstrong-blender-mod-questions.1127248/ All...
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    Scene Change from Digital Performer

    Send the MIDI CC for Axe Scene change, with a value between 0-7, for selecting Scenes 1-8, on a MIDI channel that the Axe is listening to etc. SCENE SELECT The Scene Select option uses the value of a MIDI controller to select specific Scenes. You must first assign a CC# to Scene Select in the...
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    Tips and tricks for headphone use

    No headphone will translate to the real world due to the lack of a listening environment, and the point cues plus freq colorization the environment adds. To that end Slate VSX with it's calibrated headphones provide the current state of the art with high end studio/monitor sims. That said...
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    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    Here's my next final iteration LOL! Gokko/Soyan 12" X 18" aluminum pedalboard. UA OX Stomp (1 Cab/2 Mics, awesome Mic'd Room Sim, Reverb, Delay, Compression, used just for Cab-Mics, Room Sim, Reverb, and powered via the FM3's FASLink Connector using a 12V to 9V Buck X-Former and a Joyo 9V Iso...
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