FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 1

randombastage said:
Regarding 'resetting amp block'... is it that once an existing preset has had a particular amp block type reset then all existing instances of that amp block type in all existing presets are reset?

Also, if I reset an amp block type in Channel A but I have other block types in channels B-D do they need to be reset individually or did resetting Channel A automatically reset any other types in the other channels?
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When using the standard Reset Channel (or the “Reset” option on the FM3 screen), you’re just resetting the current channel of the amp block in the current preset. It isn’t affecting any other preset, and isn’t affecting the other 3 channels.

Under Preset Manager in FM3-Edit, there’s a bulk amp reset option that will go through and reset all channels of the amp block on all of the selected presets.

Someone should sticky that info.

raccoon said:
Just redone some other presets.
I copy channel to clipboard, reset amp channel, paste from clipboard back and tune settings...
May this could help do it more easy.
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If this sounds good to your ear, great! But you should be aware that pasting the channel back in (or loading a block library from an earlier firmware) will negate the reset. There’s nothing magical happening with the reset. It just resets all the current channel parameters to the new defaults. If you load different settings in on top of those reset parameters, that’s what you’ll get.

The copy to clipboard method is excellent for comparing your settings though, to see what changed.
 
yek said:
The FM3 doesn't support Input Dynamics. The meter is put in the editor by accident, probably.
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Thanks. I wasn't aware of that.

=> do you know if it is a hardware limitation / restriction (?) -or- is it a software / FW limitation / restriction (?)

The former means we'll never have it on the FM3 ..... the latter means we could / might get it on the FM3 some day.

Ben
 
ben ifin said:
Thanks. I wasn't aware of that.

=> do you know if it is a hardware limitation / restriction (?) -or- is it a software / FW limitation / restriction (?)

The former means we'll never have it on the FM3 ..... the latter means we could / might get it on the FM3 some day.

Ben
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Probably never. But it doesn't matter, you can use the Dynamics type in the Compressor block instead.
 
Played w 4.00 last night no issues
to report , the one thing that instantly hits me is the Clarity and note separation , its pretty pretty good. just strumming a Eminor
or any minor chord or suspensions and just letting them ring out is
(to quote Leon) glorious.
I
Did not really get too far
it was Freidman HBE , SLO and
Archon for a couple of hours
I honestly did not do much ,York Audio Friedman M25 mix 2 and left it there and it worked
Think i may grab the new Dv77 cab for the more modern feels
 
philipacamaniac said:
The copy to clipboard method is excellent for comparing your settings though, to see what changed.
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A more effective way to see what’s changed is to load the preset, take a snapshot, reset the amp block, then take another snapshot.

At that point we can switch to any screen in the block and revert to the original and see the original settings or the settings after resetting the block and can bounce back and forth repeatedly.

There’s a wish to modify the editor to allow a modifier key to toggle an overlay that would instantly show what changed without actually reverting, like the snapshot or clipboard would force.
 
That’s what I was thinking, just screen shots Buddy’s free amps I like and then starting from scratch on a new preset and tweaking to his settings via screen shot, since I want to try some other non Marshall amps.

Question is, do I still need to even reset an amp block since it will be a brand new preset as is?

I swear up until 3 days ago, I don’t even know that was a thing, and now it has me all thrown off and don’t want to not experience Cygnus in it’s true glory
 
I don't know if this has come up yet, but my global EQ for Output 2 doesn't seem to do anything when I'm using copy Out1 to Out2.
Overall a great update, thanks!
 
Super happy to say that my update works flawlessly with no issues so far - getting the new editor tonight as well to ease with the tinkering!
 
It seems a tad ironic, but I am delving ever deeper into the modelling world - thanks solely to the geniuses at FAS.
I’d always been a tube amp guy (bought the FX8 in 2018 and still love it with my Marshall combo), then took the plunge with the AX8 in 2019 and slowly but surely began embracing the world of modelling... so much so that I bought the FM3 in December... and am loving it. The irony here is that I’m somewhat of a technophobe. But having said that I have managed to create 16 of my own presets which I am currently over the moon with... and I’m still on Firmware 3.01.
The arrival of Cygnus has got me extremely excited - especially after reading the comments of the early 4.0 users.
My question is (and I have read some related posts but because I’m not as smart as the rest of y’all I still don’t fully understand):
When I eventually download the post-Beta Firmware 4.0, will the sound of my own presets alter greatly? I’m hearing some people are resetting the amp blocks in their presets, I believe I’ve read you “shouldn’t need to as necessary adjustments are made automatically.”
Basically, once I download Firmware 4.0 are there any “must do” measures/ steps I should take to make sure I am getting the best out of Cygnus and my existing 16 self-created presets.
As always, many thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to read/ respond to this much-asked question.
 
Lee Servis said:
It seems a tad ironic, but I am delving ever deeper into the modelling world - thanks solely to the geniuses at FAS.
I’d always been a tube amp guy (bought the FX8 in 2018 and still love it with my Marshall combo), then took the plunge with the AX8 in 2019 and slowly but surely began embracing the world of modelling... so much so that I bought the FM3 in December... and am loving it. The irony here is that I’m somewhat of a technophobe. But having said that I have managed to create 16 of my own presets which I am currently over the moon with... and I’m still on Firmware 3.01.
The arrival of Cygnus has got me extremely excited - especially after reading the comments of the early 4.0 users.
My question is (and I have read some related posts but because I’m not as smart as the rest of y’all I still don’t fully understand):
When I eventually download the post-Beta Firmware 4.0, will the sound of my own presets alter greatly? I’m hearing some people are resetting the amp blocks in their presets, I believe I’ve read you “shouldn’t need to as necessary adjustments are made automatically.”
Basically, once I download Firmware 4.0 are there any “must do” measures/ steps I should take to make sure I am getting the best out of Cygnus and my existing 16 self-created presets.
As always, many thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to read/ respond to this much-asked question.
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Honestly, just load and play. You might need to slightly adjust BMT settings or Gain/Master relationships. But it's not a hassle and it sounds AWESOME!
 
Aside from the known issues, the beta is working for me and sounds great. I'm using the fx loop (OUT2>IN2) and for the first time since I've had the FM3 the levels are correct. I used to bump up IN2 about 2db to make it unity with bypass but now it seems spot on with 0db. I have a SA Ventris in the loop.

I thought there was a big volume issue. All of the sudden patch volume was low then it jumped up. I freaked out. Then I realized I was unknowingly bumping my expression pedal set for volume. 🤷‍♂️
 
Great update. So nice to see (hear?) FM3 on par with it’s big brother again!
Great work on cpu usage! I was able to put 4 more blocks in my live preset, really cool!
One possible issue: First footswitch led went blank for me after a few quick taps (tap tempo). Came back after restart.
 
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