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Recent content by BWILLIAMS

Does the FM9 devalue the FM3 on the used market?

It seems common for people to view music equipment as an ‘investment’ these days. I hate that trend, it’s the opposite of what music is about, for me. Also, in the past year especially, there are too many flippers out there. If I net $800 selling my AX8, that means it cost me $120 per year...
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- Post #63
- Sep 3, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Does the FM9 devalue the FM3 on the used market?

That one is mine :-) Lots of offers at $625 haha Didn’t purchase the FM3 but I am looking to get the FM9
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- Post #61
- Sep 3, 2021
- Forum: The Lounge
Wish Larger font

Not a wish but a prediction: in a couple of years, we are going to see FM9 and FM3 Mk2 with identical specs but with touchscreen interfaces and a UI more aligned with competitors. I get why Fractal has in the past said they don’t want to go down this route, but they clearly responded to...
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- Post #34
- Sep 2, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Wish List
Waitlist Email

Got my waitlist email at 1:13 ET. No invite yet, and I am not impatient this time around. Been having wholesome analog fun on the Tone King Sky King lately. Nothing beats the convenience of a modeller though. Any show where I am asked to use crappy backline or the headliner is too noble to...
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- Post #94
- Aug 29, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
No FRFR at gigs?

Hi! I’ve done all 3 solutions - IEMs, my own monitor/powered speaker, and nothing but the house monitors. The band I typically no monitoring and just go direct FOH is a Reggae/Rock outfit, shows big enough to have a few house floor monitors, but usually not time/facilities to really dial in a...
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- Post #22
- Jan 11, 2020
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Removing AX8 Feet for Velcro?

Hey fractal folks.. I removed for feet to mount to a board last year.. a few rig changes and a house move later. I want to put the feet back on but I can't seem to find them.. Any suggestions for replacement feet?
- BWILLIAMS
- Post #114
- Jan 17, 2019
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

The H9 can produce 4 part harmonies based on a key and scale interval, so yes. See the algorithm guide in the link below. I haven't yet A/B'd them but I am guessing that the Fractal one will sound better. https://www.eventideaudio.com/support/downloads/h9-algorithm-guide
- BWILLIAMS
- Post #795
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

No, the H9 is for the Moog Synth.. It kind gives a monophonic synth some of the sounds of the polyphonic one. Using it in conjunction with the AX8 would be a great way of reducing the load on the AX8 processor. It is compact and elegant, and even has a few effects that are difficult for the AX8...
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- Post #794
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Show Us Your AX8 Rig! (post your pics)

This is the setup I have with my current band.. Doubleneck into AX8 for Bass and Guitar sounds, into Boomerang looper, into mixer. The Moog is also plugged into the looper, so I can overdub parts, and the whole thing is sync'd to Ableton, controlled via Push..
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- Post #778
- Sep 30, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Midi Beat Clock

Yes, it can be helpful to sync all the delays and stuff in a song - have fun with that! As I mentioned in another post, I am pretty sure the AX8 only accepts integers, so watch out for tap tempo etc sending a bpm with 3 decimal places.
- BWILLIAMS
- Post #6
- Sep 21, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Wish 6L6 Bogner Shiva Clean

The existing Fractal model of the EL84 Shiva is one of the most popular clean amp models, but for my ears, the cleans on the 6L6 Shiva are better. My band mate described it as 'like a Fender sound, only a lot better'. In fact, the 60w Shiva combo is the only peice of old hardware I kept after I...
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- Thread
- Sep 14, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Axe Fest New York City - Sept 10th

Wish I could make it!
- BWILLIAMS
- Post #7
- Aug 29, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Bug? Possible bug with looper midi tempo and spillover

Does anyone from Fractal Audio have an update on this one? Is it still being considered or is it on the back burner for the time being?
- BWILLIAMS
- Post #3
- Aug 28, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Cheap interface for ax8 but still great sounding.

Audient makes some great products, I find them very straightforward. The bassist from my old band got one and even he can operate it ! If you're going to want to record in Stereo though, the iD14 (ok, it's $300 so not dirt cheap) has 2 inputs. For value for money I would look on Craigslist for a...
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- Post #8
- Aug 25, 2016
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Bug? Possible bug with looper midi tempo and spillover

Hi, posting this in the help section since another forum member suggested I might have encountered a bug. I have been experimenting with live looping, creating loops on the fly in Ableton. I have a double neck guitar/bass plugged into my AX8, and would like to use the AX8 to add some Guitar and...
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- Thread
- Aug 24, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs