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    Note decay (crackle/sizzle noise)?

    Are you connected to your computer via spdif? If so, and recording into a DAW, it could be a sample rate issue. If I am not mistaken, the fm3 is set to output at 48k, and your daw session needs to match or you need to convert. I associate clicks, pops, and crackle with sample rate error. Of...
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    Commercial preset questions….

    I am thinking of trying a commercial preset, just to see what it’s all about. I’ve never bought presets before. Does anybody have recommendations for vintage style amp presets? Nothing too out there, just some solid vintage tones? I use my FM3 solely for recording. Thanks.
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    Upgrade to Axe III from FM3?

    I recently purchased an FM3. It’s my second go around, having only sold the first one to replace with an AxeFx3. However, my mind started wandering, and I questioned whether I would benefit from the Axe3 any more than I already do with the FM3, and then I started making excuses to “save the...
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    Drum VSTs - how do you program your MIdI??

    I’ve been using EZ Drummer 2, and now 3. I generally start with a groove, and then track guitar or bass. Once the rhythm guitar or bass track (or both) are done, I add drum intros, fills, change ups, etc, to give the drums some variety. I find that the drums on EZ Drummer sound fantastic as...
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    FM3 and UAD Apollo…..-10 or +4 dBu

    Thanks!
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    FM3 and UAD Apollo…..-10 or +4 dBu

    Hi friends, I’m setting up my FM3 to record into my UAD Apollo Twin X. I am using the two main outputs of the FM3 into the main line input combo jacks on my UAD Apollo. Should I set the FM3’s output to -10 or +4? I’ve tried both, and have been able to get acceptable levels with both…..but I...
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    Wish TOSLINK

    Yes, I didn’t imagine it being an upgradeable part for the current hardware….definitely for a future iteration!
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    Wish TOSLINK

    Yes, it would require a hardware change, but it doesn’t seem like a huge one. This is not my area of expertise, so hopefully I’m not mistaken. And thank you for the correction regarding TOSLINK/adat. I was under the impression that TOSLINK was the physical cable and adat referred to the info...
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    Wish TOSLINK

    With the dramatic rise of people using UAD interfaces, I would love to be able to connect my FM3 to my Apollo interface via TOSLINK, as opposed to running a SPDIF cable through a converter into the light pipe port on my Apollo. Yea, there are workarounds, but I would love to see a seamless...
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    Output 1 at mic level?

    Hi friends! New AxeFx 3 user here. I’m wondering if it is possible to set either of the Main XLR Outs to mic level, to run into a 1073 style mic pre for recording? Thanks!
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    FM3 New FM3 user. I made a video!

    Hi friends, I bought an FM3 this year, and am really enjoying it! I’m pretty new to the Fractal world….I briefly had an AX8 few years ago, but only used it 2-3 times before selling it. With the pandemic, I’ve been forced to do most of my recording at home. Thank goodness for this little box...
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    Building an acoustic guitar patch….

    OP here….thanks for your suggestions. I made a preset using the Tube Comp first in line, followed by the Tube Pre. A touch of reverb, and that seems to get me there in style. Thanks for the info!
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    Building an acoustic guitar patch….

    Hi friends, I’m really enjoying my FM3, and have been recording electric guitar and pedal steel extensively with it since I received the FM3 a few months ago. I am now working on building an acoustic guitar patch for my D18, and am looking for some suggestions…. In general, I will be feeding...
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    Using FM3 with my Fender Pro Reverb

    Thank you!
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    Using FM3 with my Fender Pro Reverb

    Thank you! I was able to play around and am grasping using the FM3 with an amp much better. Can anybody share their Global I/O setting with me? I have Output 2 set to Copy Output 1. Ive set the hardware Output 2 Knob tomax (unity gain). With a 0dB Output Pad, the sound is waaaaaaaaay louder...
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