FM3 Firmware Version 4.01

crdark said:
I think my FM3 just crashed while upgrading the presets. The loading bar is stuck under 50% for nearly 10 minutes now.
I will wait a little longer, but I think I'll have to power it down ...
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If you backed up your presets prior to the upgrade please upload them.
 
rglr said:
If you backed up your presets prior to the upgrade please upload them.
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I restarted the unit and tried again: worked.
I don't think it's a problem with the firmware. My FM3 also froze a few days ago. I guess it just happened again :confused:
 
Uhhhmm since updating the firmware and updating the presets, my fractal only makes crackling noises now
 
fcs101 said:
If all you did was to get rid of the Edited light on Scene changes, then this is a win!!!
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Hell's yeah! I don't have an FM3, but I read these release notes anyway, and when I saw that, I was like, I must've missed that on the AF3. Lemme see.... Yep. Turn that bad boy OFFF!
 
rglr said:
Added “Presets” Utilities page to upgrade Presets stored in flash to the currently installed firmware version. When executed, all presets stored in flash with an older version of the firmware will be upgraded to the currently installed firmware version and automatically re-saved to flash. This process can take up to 20 minutes but will speed up preset changes.
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I did this, and it seems like backups are faster. I loaded an empty preset, then ran a full back up and it's flying along. Is this misperceived, or did this action have a side benefit?
 
J-V said:
Stupid newbie question, but as a new version of FM3 Edit is needed for this firmware, can the update still be performed with version 1.05.01, or should one wait until the new release?
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It's already released. Run FM3-Edit and it should prompt you to update Edit, and once it restarts, when you open the embedded Fractal-Bot it should ask if you want to update the firmware.
 
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Greg Ferguson said:
I did this, and it seems like backups are faster. I loaded an empty preset, then ran a full back up and it's flying along. Is this misperceived, or did this action have a side benefit?
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This change will not impact backups but glad to hear things are working well.
 
Does the addition of the Compander to the 'Delay' blocks rule out any possibility of getting the 'Diffusion' parameters back?

I really, really miss those!
 
Greg Ferguson said:
It's already released. Run FM3-Edit and it should prompt you to update Edit, and once it restarts, when you open the embedded Fractal-Bot it should ask if you want to update the firmware.
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Thanks, yep the update popped up just after I got done asking the question. First time on the slopes with updating Fractal gear, so I thought I'd rather double check lest things get wonky.

All is well, appreciate the reply!
 
rglr said:
FM3 Firmware Version 4.01 is now available for download:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm3/4p0/fm3_dsp_rel_4p01.zip

A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this release:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-edit-1-05-02.175663/

Release Notes:
  • Added Poweramp On/Off parameter to the Amp block. This removes Power Amp control from the “Supply Sag” parameter and makes it a separate independent control.
  • Added “Indicate Edited on Scene Change” to in Setup: General Settings: Config page. This determines whether or not Scene changes cause the “EDITED” LED to light.
  • Added Compander parameters to Delay block.
  • Added Compander type to Compressor block. The Transients control adjusts the transient modification. Values less than zero soften the attack, value greater than zero emphasize the attack.
  • Added “Presets” Utilities page to upgrade Presets stored in flash to the currently installed firmware version. When executed, all presets stored in flash with an older version of the firmware will be upgraded to the currently installed firmware version and automatically re-saved to flash. This process can take up to 20 minutes but will speed up preset changes. NOTE: backup your presets before using this utility.
  • Improved Rotary block “Drive”.
  • Updated Multiband Compressor block with changes made on AxeFx-III.
  • The Global Performance Controls from Amp 1 have a new layout with Drive, Master, and Level in one row. To see this change, you would need to perform Reset System Parameters (NOTE: This action resets all system parameters and will also initialize Footswitch Layouts.)
  • Greatly reduced CPU requirements of the White and Pink noise oscillators in the Synth block.
  • Improved behavior of Synth block Shift control when attached to a modifier.
  • Increased gain range of Filter block and input EQ in Amp block to +/-20 dB.
  • Fixed FAS Brootalz model inadvertently referencing the Angle Severe presence network.
  • Fixed pop when switching channels on Input block when using different gate types.
  • Fixed Master Time not working in Plex block for Plex Detune and Plex Shift types.
  • Fixed NaN in Stereo Tri-Chorus if Delay Time and Rate are set to minimum.
  • FC Fixed: Built-in OMG15 corrections.
  • FC Fixed: The FC layout displayed above Home: Knob E will now update correctly.
  • FC Fixed: Mini-LCD displays will now display the correct information for Preset, Select in Bank functions when Display Offset is set to “1”.
  • FC: Changed how Bank Switch Limits work. In the previous firmware version, a setting was added to enable whether or not bank limits are enforced or ignored. This required making a change to every switch in every layout when you wanted to turn limits on or off. This feature has been REMOVED and REPLACED with a new Global option found in Setup: FC…: Config. “Bank Switch Limits” can now be globally enabled or disabled via this new parameter.
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Hey Fractal !

Only asking as this isn't specifically mentioned in the release notes:-

=> does FW 4.01 also include the "Updated Amp block default Excursion Time and Release Time values" -and- the "Improved Amp block power amp transient response accuracy" from Axe 3 FW 16.03 (?)

Thanks,
Ben
 
ben ifin said:
Hey Fractal !

Only asking as this isn't specifically mentioned in the release notes:-

=> does FW 4.01 also include the "Updated Amp block default Excursion Time and Release Time values" -and- the "Improved Amp block power amp transient response accuracy" from Axe 3 FW 16.03 (?)

Thanks,
Ben
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I asked that one above and Rex said that they are the same currently .. until Friday ok
joking about the Friday but it is likely the 3 will pull ahead again soon
 
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