The number of blocks you can place on the grid won't change for each particular model. Maybe some particular type of effect for some particular block will eat more or less CPU after some algorithm changes, that happens, but overall all your presets will always work. FM3T will allow extra block or two compared to base model.Do we know how many more amp/effect models the FM3 and FM3 Turbo can handle in future updates? I guess my concern is the regular FM3 not being able to take future updates, but from what I’ve read, the additonal CPU on the Turbo is more for an additional block or two.
What they don’t tell you is that the modeling companies are hiding a patent for a 2000 presets-per-liter carburetor that will never see the light of day because of pressure from the preset industry.FM3 dimensions are 28.1 x 23.6 x 10.3 cm
That's a 6.83 liters capacity, actually a bit less due to its irregular shape.
Textbook market manipulation by "big preset"!What they don’t tell you is that the modeling companies are hiding a patent for a 2000 presets-per-liter carburetor that will never see the light of day because of pressure from the preset industry.
So you’re just buying tube amps? Modelers are constantly updating and changing.I am glad I buy things I like for what they are, not what they could possibly become.
Cpu vs RAM vs Memory space.Do we know how many more amp/effect models the FM3 and FM3 Turbo can handle in future updates? I guess my concern is the regular FM3 not being able to take future updates, but from what I’ve read, the additonal CPU on the Turbo is more for an additional block or two.
If you buy something for what you hope it will become you're highly likely to be disappointed.So you’re just buying tube amps? Modelers are constantly updating and changing.
I think that in theory these are valid concerns and that it was once part of the deal or intention: buy a better unit, get more space for updates -- your choice. Makes sense to a good degree.I guess my concern is the regular FM3 not being able to take future updates.
at EOL of Axe2 and AX8, after the Axe3 was introduced, Cliff put as much of the new amp modeling (Ares at the time) into those units after they were determined to be EOL.It would be cool if at EOL the more expensive unit would be crammed with goodies where possible, but it's not that we didn't get value for money.
True of many products, but "highly likely not to be disappointed" in the case of Fractal (given their history of providing beefy updates for generously long time frames, even after discontinuation (ie Ax2)) - buyers anticipate the updates - I suspect it's now built into the business model and, understandably given the popularity / success of the continuous evolution, has likely become a common buyer expectationIf you buy something for what you hope it will become you're highly likely to be disappointed.
Not sure how it's completely on them given that it's pretty much impossible to predict new Fractal hardware releases or how much expansion capacity remains in any of their current products - many thought we were near zero on the Ax3 gen years ago - but, still going strong.people who buy it late may get near-zero updates and that's on them
I didn't say completely, but in a way yes. For me, every serious purchase preferably goes with a lot of research, so they should know the risk, even if a not updated Fractal site blurb still promises them many updates. Through research they should know updates are not as common anymore and it could also stop soon.Not sure how it's completely on them
I have had modeler's for many years, but never bought one hoping/wanting it to be more then it was when I bought it. But yes I have done updates and enjoyed the gift.So you’re just buying tube amps? Modelers are constantly updating and changing.