FM3 Firmware Version 10.0

[unix-guy]

To answer your questions...

a) Yes, scene controllers controlling amp block params via modifiers, gain and mv in this case to morph/cross-fade from dirty to clean'ish (scene controllers, problem was on scene controller one only).

b) What was truly weird was only scene one's/scene controller 1's controller values were changed (scene controllers 2-3 were not effected), and the other scene's/scene controller values were not changed (2 thru 8).

c) Yes, all scenes use the same amp channel.

d) I only use the editor (and performance pages which are not part of this etc), so that's the only place I've seen this.

This is the preset that was effected as I was testing all in the box, though it's corrected now so you'll need to test from scratch, i.e. select another amp and then soft reset it all via the editor etc, then check scene controller values which should essentially be the same for all scenes except scene six (the clean'ish scene).

Maybe an editor bug? Could be confirmed via front panel test.

Do you have PC Reset ON and is scene 1 your default scene?

Might be a weird corner case related to that.

The thing I can't figure out is how a Scene Controller could be affected by resetting the Amp block.

 

[Fractur3d]

The massive amount of work that goes into making these updates can never be overstated.
The integration with dyna cabs as default for some presets is ingeniously implemented.
Awesome update from FAS
Fractal Rocks!

 

[DJD100]

Maybe an editor bug? Could be confirmed via front panel test.

Do you have PC Reset ON and is scene 1 your default scene?

Might be a weird corner case related to that.

The thing I can't figure out is how a Scene Controller could be affected by resetting the Amp block.

Good thoughts, and yes, scene revert is on and scene one is the default scene for all. I attached the preset so hopefully a Fractal QA person can recreate it? That might explain why only scene one's scene controller one data was lunched, by why not scene controllers two and three (scene controller four isn't being used)?

EDIT: PC Reset is off for all three scene controller modifiers.

Luckily it was just a test preset that I was messing around with the new features on, as I've learned not to mess around with my show presets LOL!

 

[unix-guy]

scene revert is on

I was asking about PC Reset in the modifier assignment

 

[The Interceptor]

I feel like some of my patches are being overwhelmed by the guitar signal with the new firmware. For example, I have a very simple patch with a SD-1 into the 2203, and chugging on the low E string seems to be too hot in a way that it wasn't with the previous firmware. Using a Les Paul, pickups are not high output. Has anyone else experienced this?

Update on this one: I made the "splattyness" (for want of a better term) go away by reducing the Gain Enhancer setting from 3 to 0. Bit of a shame, since I like the Gain Enhancer.

 

[DJD100]

I was asking about PC Reset in the modifier assignment

Whoops, PC Reset is off for all three scene controller modifiers.

 

[Jozsef Kiss]

What is Soft Reset Amps?
What is the purpose of Soft Reset?
Sorry! I'm trying to understand!
I watched Leon Todd's video, but after the "Soft Reset Amps" operation, I didn't see any change!
I don't understand?
Does everyone understand what it's about?
Am I the only one so stupid that I don't understand the whole thing!
No one asks about this.
Thank you for understanding!

 

[stephanfm3]

RTRN

 

[tad0684]

75% of the questions in this thread could be eliminated if people just read the documentation. You know, the file that's included with the update.

 

[Jamie383]

Soft reset on amps in progress for all 512 presets per Leon’s video. 4 amp channels per preset so having a coffee while I wait. Then it’s finally time to play through the epic new firmware 10. I work weekends so just downloaded as today is my Saturday. Or Mirmware Monday? But I digress… cheers to fractal keeping us FM3 peasants as close to the Axe as possible.

 

[Doogz]

What is Soft Reset Amps?
What is the purpose of Soft Reset?

Answered very well just a couple of pages back ...

Re-saving presets makes sure that all presets use the latest preset template revision. This contributes to gapless switching.

You don't soft-reset a preset, you soft-reset an amp. Soft-resetting the amp(s) in one or more presets defaults all the amp parameters (also hidden ones) except the ones that are available on the original amplifiers.

 

[cragginshred]

Question, I watched Leon's video on soft 're set' and understand how to do it and what it does, But why are the new parameters in the amp block not included in the FW update? Or does the FW update give us the tools that can only be applied via the reset? Just trying to understand all this

Staying current with updates since 2011 I have never done a soft rest.

 

[RhoadsFan]

Fantastic FW release, FAS! Thanks for the great work!

 

[unix-guy]

Question, I watched Leon's video on soft 're set' and understand how to do it and what it does, But why are the new parameters in the amp block not included in the FW update? Or does the FW update give us the tools that can only be applied via the reset? Just trying to understand all this

Staying current with updates since 2011 I have never done a soft rest.

Firmware doesn't update settings in presets.

 

[cragginshred]

Firmware doesn't update settings in presets.

I would hope not 'setting in pre sets' = my settings. Leons video states the soft re set applies the new FW. Maybe we are saying the same thing?

 

[la szum]

Loaded the New Firmware and Factory Presets, and happy to see my own tweaked
amp settings still saved within the new Factory Presets.

 

[yek]

Loaded the New Firmware and Factory Presets, and happy to see my own tweaked
amp settings still saved within the new Factory Presets.

Uhhh, that’s not possible (if you load the new factory presets).

 

[Rex]

Question, I watched Leon's video on soft 're set' and understand how to do it and what it does, But why are the new parameters in the amp block not included in the FW update? Or does the FW update give us the tools that can only be applied via the reset? Just trying to understand all this

Staying current with updates since 2011 I have never done a soft rest.

Here's an example of why you'd want to reset an Amp.

Let's say there's new firmware that changes how the Master Volume parameter works. The old default setting was 3.0. But with the new firmware, that MV setting is too much gain. So there's a new default setting of 2.5. Resettng the Amp block loads the new default value. A soft reset only loads the new defaults for deeper parameters that most people leave alone.

If you don't reset the amp at all, the new firmware doesn't change your preset parameters at all. And that's how it should be.

 

[cragginshred]

Here's an example of why you'd want to reset an Amp.

Let's say there's new firmware that changes how the Master Volume parameter works. The old default setting was 3.0. But with the new firmware, that MV setting is too much gain. So there's a new default setting of 2.5. Resettng the Amp block loads the new default value. A soft reset only loads the new defaults for deeper parameters that most people leave alone.

If you don't reset the amp at all, the new firmware doesn't change your preset parameters at all. And that's how it should be.

Ok thank you for complete sentences and providing examples! So this question remains that is not covered anywhere -
If I do Not do the re set will the new updates still be applied?

 

[stephanfm3]

I (and most) don't want my core tone to change nor do I want to do anything but upgrade FW

that is a contradiction in itself