Fractal VP4!

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jshirkey said:
So, why is it called a "virtual pedalboard"? Because it's *almost" one, but not quite?
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Many players just use a handful of pedals (ie: comp + drive pre, mod + delay or reverb post (note: Axfx reverbs can also contain a fully functioning delay). For those players, vp4 qualifies as a full vpb (+ more given channel/preset variation possibilities) - for you, we get it: your definition includes several more simultaneously on blocks - For that, Fm3/9 would seem to be the solution within the current Fractal product set. Maybe there's still more to be known about this unit, though I doubt it as I've already watched a full manual walkthru on YT: pretty clear what it does / does not do for anyone already familiar with Fractal gear given the detail that's leaked.
 
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Verified from several FM9/FM3/Turbo FB forums:

VP4 MSRP = $799.00 USD, announced in Thailand. Plz don't shoot the messenger. Am just relaying information gleaned from FB forums.
 
USMC_Trev said:
Yeah, sadly… when physical copies of media went away (niche vinyl market is niche) the weekly trek to the Sam Goody/Tower Records/FYE/whatever died with it. An entire retail sector got reduced to an aisle at Best Buy and now that’s all but gone as well.

Pretty soon everyone is going to receive everything direct-to-brain via Elon’s chip, which will have credit card information embedded.

Alternatively, you can get on the stationary bike and pedal to generate power for your arcology. I think that was a Black Mirror episode?
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Yeah, I think you and I would get along just fine. My perception of what's coming definitely leans more toward the dystopian side.
 
wcfieldskx said:
I loved the FX8. Wish I still had it. Kinda want another one now. But, I'm surprised it sold that badly - as it was a killer unit.
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I think that once people finally realized that the Fractal effects are top-notch (so, so much more advanced and better now!), that it caught on. Maybe just too little, too late.

That being said, I think the VP4 will have a strong place in the market.
 
Woody89 said:
Not sure because of the price. I've heard it would be around 799$ and with FM3 price, I think people would sell their FM3 and go for FM9 not buying VP4..
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That could very well be the case but I have seen a few FM3 boards with 3-5 spendy effects pedals running in the loop! thats said they could also pair down with the VP4 and put a few bucks in their pocket all while keeping the same footprint! Who knows, it could be the second worst selling product in the history of the company...:rolleyes:

It had me thinking about putting together a Synergy rig...
 
jshirkey said:
Worked great for me. Clearly, I'm not your target audience. Funny how Line 6 doesn't seem to have the same problem.
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jshirkey said:
Or get a HXFX, get 9 fx, and pay $650
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If you're so enamored with Line6 products and they do what you want, why are you here complaining about a Fractal product that doesn't do what you want?

It's not a product I need and as much as I love Fractal's stuff, I won't be buying it... But for many people this is exactly what they want.

Additionally, Cliff posted on The Gear Forum that he could envision adding another 2-4 "static" (always on) blocks per preset.
 
bleujazz3 said:
Verified from several FM9/FM3/Turbo FB forums:

VP4 MSRP = $799.00 USD, announced in Thailand. Plz don't shoot the messenger. Am just relaying information gleaned from FB forums.
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If that's correct, I guess we're talking about 999 EUR (incl. VAT) in Europe. I was just thinking that I would probably buy it after all, but to be honest it's a bit more than I'd be willing to pay.
 
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FractalAudio said:
People didn't want it. It was the worst selling product in the history of the company.
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What's the worst selling product?

Not the FM9? Also the FM9 which seemed like my dream product want was unavailable for like years....

I saw someone playing a FM9 at a wedding recently, the first time I had seen a FM9 in person, I was amazed at how small it actually looked IRL.
I think it seems gigantic online until you see it...

Anyway... I think anyone serious would want an FM9 Turbo and consider it the ultimate thing... unless you are Pearl Jam and have a multi mullion dollar backline, then you would want the rack mount Fractal stuff...
 
TheTrueZoltan! said:
If that's correct, I guess we're talking about 999 EUR in Europe. I was just thinking that I would probably buy it after all, but to be honest it's a bit more than I'd be willing to pay.
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Again this is the price in Thailand, it will be less in the US, more around $650-700
 
I think another cool thing about the VP4 is it opens up the smaller format. Fractal can make anything maybe, a VP2, VP8, VP6, hopefully... I guess a VP8 is pointless because then you should go FM9. I don't really know but I look forward to buying the VP4 literally the moment I have the cash which should be in a week.

I have a ton of high end gear but Fractal Plex DOMINATES everything, and the Fractal cloud verbs DOMINATE everything else. My dream is to have a device that uses TWO Fractal Verbs, which finally will be a possibility... without having to get an FM9.... god I can't believe Fractal is making something this compact!!!!!! And powerful!!!!!!!!! F- incredible!!!!

Fractal should look at the shuffling looper of the HX Stomp though that's a cool... "block."
 
I know is blasphemy but again, Fractal should at least TRY to sell SOME things on Sweetwater/Guitar Center/ Zzounds, AMS, MF. I know the Fractal business mode is direct to customer and I will get flamed to death but man, at least maybe the VP4 could be on SW, it really would open the floodgates... if all fractal stuff was on there..... PAYMENT PLANS are how many of us survive and buy most music gear. Not dropping 1.7k cold turkey.
 
unix-guy said:
If you're so enamored with Line6 products and they do what you want, why are you here complaining about a Fractal product that doesn't do what you want?

It's not a product I need and as much as I love Fractal's stuff, I won't be buying it... But for many people this is exactly what they want.

Additionally, Cliff posted on The Gear Forum that he could envision adding another 2-4 "static" (always on) blocks per preset.
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Line6 are the Hondas of fx.

Some people like Porsches (Fractal).
 
TheTrueZoltan! said:
That's pretty snobbish and also disresepctful to Line 6.
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I was responding to the person saying you can get all these L6FX for 650 why should we pay more for fractal?

Fractal are more bespoke, allegedly made in USA, ... though I thought someone was talking about shipping containers, are not sold everywhere, I dunno seems like you know, Porsche like... and yes sorry but the FX like Plex and Megatap (50 delay lines?) sorry but are you gonna call Fractal the Toyota of fx? Don't think so.... Meris is trying to the be Apple of FX now (how's that working out). Not really trying to disrepect anything but Fractal FX feel WAY more "precise" than anything ive ever used.

Sonically sure you can A/B HX Stomp and FM3 and it can be negligible... at times... (I have done this) but again something like Plex or some of the more macro things Fractal eviscerates everything, sorry dude to compare it to a car company/ car type.

Strymon are the Tesla of effects I guess. CXM is the Konnisegg. Such disrespect..

Chase Bliss is the Fiat of Fx.

Also I love Honda accords. Owned a couple. Incredible cars.
 
jzucker said:
damn, i was hoping for a small form-factor modeler. The FM3 is really too large for most of my gigs. I only EVER use a single amp and 1 or 2 effects. I'll probably buy a tone-x. Was hoping to stay in the fractal camp for everything...
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I'd be more than happy with the FM3 size, if it at least had the power of a HX Stomp
 
bleujazz3 said:
TBH, IDK. Perhaps because the VP4 replaces actual pedals with "virtual" digital emulations contained to work together in a multi-effects package. You gotta recall that the VP4 is a multi-effects unit...no amp nor cab simulations. I wouldn't get too hung up on the nomenclature, things are described to be what they are even though the hype may not be as much flash as it is presentation.
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I think maybe you missed his intended insult of the product... It wasn't an actual question.
 
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