FM9 takes other pedals?

[NMG]

I’m a long time axe fx 2 and Ax8 user and I’ve been thinking about upgrading to Fm9.
Has anyone much to say about using 3rd party “traditional” effect pedals going into the FM9? What are you experiences positive and negative?

Thanks in advanced

 

[yek]

Either put your pedals before the FM9, or use its effect loop (that works at unity gain).
The FM9's instrument input supports variable input impedance, so it reacts authentically to pedals in front of it.
Except for old school fuzz pedals but that applies to any modeler.

 

[strabes]

I run a Boss BP-1w and Wampler Ego comp into the front of the FM9 to free up some DSP and to have quick access to knobs I change constantly for different sounds/guitars. Works great, the amp models take real pedals just like real amps (including wet effects which is one of the many reasons I made the switch to Fractal).

 

[Musicroom]

I use a variety of OD type pedals in front of the fm9. IMO, it's worth the extra effort. Sounds like I would expect an amp to sound like with OD pedals up front.

 

[golfnut]

I use a couple pedals in the fx loop. Works fantastic. I use a nano pog because it does what it does far better than the FM9 pitch block, which is my only complaint about the FM9. But not a big deal really. I mounted the FM9 on a Temple Duo 34 so I'd have room for some pedals and an EV-1. I also has an EH string pedal and my Shure GLDX16+ pedal mounted. I'd love to be able to mount my Kingsley Page but I'm out of room now.

 

[stm113]

I use a variety of OD type pedals in front of the fm9. IMO, it's worth the extra effort. Sounds like I would expect an amp to sound like with OD pedals up front.

So you use the OD’s as a boost? If so do you have issues with input clipping?

 

[bshawkes]

You also have the option of using output 3, out to external pedals and input 3 as the return. Then just add out 3 block and in 3 block anywhere in your chain on the FM9 where ever you want them. That way you have total control of where the external pedals are located. You can run them in series or parallel. Kind of like this

 

[Musicroom]

So you use the OD’s as a boost? If so do you have issues with input clipping?

No clipping issues at all. I treat the fm9 like an amp for boost and OD pedals.

 

[GMGM]

You also have the option of using output 3, out to external pedals and input 3 as the return. Then just add out 3 block and in 3 block anywhere in your chain on the FM9 where ever you want them. That way you have total control of where the external pedals are located. You can run them in series or parallel. Kind of like thisView attachment 158163

^ This is the best way to do it, but it does add another round of A/D conversion (and latency). It's miniscule, on it's own, but can become an issue if combined with latency from a wireless transmitter, or other digital boxes like an H9 or something.

FWIW - I usually stay inside the FM9. But I hvae one bandleader that likes to change up the set, often at the last minute in the middle of a set. So I plug my vintage TS808 into the FM9 input for these gigs. It runs on battery power, and is just It's easier than editing a preset on stage, or even toggling into a performance. And it's about the only time I ever get use any of my old pedals.

 

[Edward630]

I’ve been using the FM9 after a long stint with Axe FX and AX8, and integrating traditional pedals is not only possible, you often get great tone that’s hard to beat.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

I left my FM9 alone in the same room with my pedals. Came back and they were still there.

 

[FractalAudio]

I left my FM9 alone in the same room with my pedals. Came back and they were still there.

 

[Rumbletone]

Yes they work great, subject to the usual provisos that apply to integrating pedals with any digital gear (gain staging may be different, grounds loops are a risk …).

Soon after getting a Fractal device, though, I realized I could get practically all the tones I wanted without external pedals. I think the only exception so far is using an EHX K9 for an electric piano sound? And I say that as someone with a relatively fulsome pedal collection, and as someone who makes his own pedals and amps.

 

[FractalAudio]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

 

[BROCKSTAR]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

That sounds awesome!

Any price range yet or too early to say?

 

[FractalAudio]

That sounds awesome!

Any price range yet or too early to say?

Too early to say but will be priced competitively against the other options.

I should add the supply uses a proprietary two-stage conversion to provide extremely high levels of isolation and very low noise.

 

[km 202257]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

Does DCPS-80 use transformers for isolation?

 

[iaresee]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

Need.

 

[alexjplant]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

Sounds ideal for powering the forthcoming VA-1 amp simulator/IR pedal along with the VP-4 ;-)

(As Herbert Hoover said, "a chicken in every pot and a Fractal amp stompbox with XLR out in the pocket of every gig bag")

 

[nicolasrivera]

We have a power supply coming out soon for pedal users. The DCPS-80. 80W with eight 9V @ 500mA output and three 9/12/18V @ 1.5/1/0/75A outputs. All outputs are fully isolated to prevent ground loops and fully regulated. An optional expander module provides an additional eight 9V @ 500mA outputs.

Slim and designed to mount under your pedal board with integrated mounting screw holes.

You can power up to three VP-4s plus a bunch of pedals for the ultimate pedal rig.

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