FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

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Yeah i was wondering if cooling it off for a minute every half hour at that temperature is probably normal operation 😂

I was wondering the same. Not complaining about the fan running, it's quite hot today anyway. I'm just trying to understand if this is normal behavior.
 
FM3 firmware version 4.00 beta 5 is available for download here:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm3/4p0/fm3_dsp_rel_4p00_beta_5.zip

A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this firmware.
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-edit-1-05-00-public-beta-1.173863/

Notes:
  1. The frequent on/off cycling of the fan experienced by some in 4.00b3 has been corrected in this build.
  2. The chirping fan that some have experienced in builds up to 4.00b4 should be fixed in this build. Special thanks to a few customers for helping to test this.
  3. This is a BETA RELEASE which means it may contain bugs. It is recommended that you perform a complete backup of your FM3 using FM3-Edit or Fractal-Bot prior to installing this release.
  4. You may wish to perform RESET SYSTEM PARAMETERS after installing this version if you are upgrading from a version prior to 4.00 beta 4. Remember: You can back up the complete set of FC layouts using FM3-Edit and re-import it after the reset.
  5. Cygnus is a major update. It is recommended that you "soft reset" each channel of the amp block in each of your presets by changing its Type to a different setting and then back (ex: Switch from Brit JM45 to Brit Brown and then back to Brit JM45) . This resets most parameters but doesn't change the basic gain and tone settings. As an alternative, you can "hard reset" an amp channel by using the Reset function (Push Knob A in the Amp Edit menu on the unit itself, or Reset Current Channel in FM3-Edit).
Release Notes:
  • Added: “Cygnus” amp modeling from Axe-Fx III firmware 16.x
  • Added: UltraRes IR support and corresponding “IR Length” parameter in the Cab block.
  • Added new Drive block modeling and types. This block is now in sync with Axe-Fx III.
  • Added: “Bank Access” parameter to the Bank Inc/Dec footswitch functions. When set to ALL, the settings for Bank Lower Limit and Bank Upper Limit are IGNORED. ALL is the new default, so if you wish to enable these limits for bank switches, you must set “Bank Access” to “LIMITED”.
  • Added: Adjustable USB buffer sizes.
  • Added: Latest changes to the Reverb block from Axe-Fx III.
  • Added: FM3 + FC-12 (“OMG15”) layouts are now built-in and loadable from the Reset page in FC Controllers/Onboard Switches.
  • Added: Output 2 Configuration “Output Type” parameter to configure Line Level or Unity Gain output.
  • Fixed: Power on holding the HOME key will now prevent the startup preset from loading.
  • Fixed: Power on holding the EDIT key will now prevent system parameters from loading.
  • Fixed: Output 2 issues regarding unity gain, Copy Output 1, and Output 2 block low volume.
  • Fixed: Output 2 EQ only working when Output 2 block is in the grid.
  • Fixed: Footswitches are now resistant to an issue that was causing freezing.
  • Fixed: Default FC Layouts are now loaded correctly when you use “Reset System Parameters”.
  • Fixed: The PRESETS menu page now correctly displays the active preset.
  • Fixed: Pedal calibration will now work correctly for pedals set as “Tuner on Heel Down.”
  • Fixed: Inserting Pitch block into a high CPU grid will not hang up the GUI.
  • Fixed: Footswitch preset functions will now honor the global “Default Scene” setting.
  • Fixed: Vintage Tape Chorus Delay Time parameter can now exceed 19.85.
  • Fixed: Drive Low Cut parameter is now functional.
  • Fixed: Aligned Pitch block “Type” names with Axe-Fx III.
  • Fixed: Mini-LCDs issues experienced by some customers are much reduced or eliminated.
  • Fixed: Speaker LF response if LF Resonance and Q are set to low values.
  • Fixed: IRs in Cabinet picker page now displayed in correct color.
  • Fixed: External FCs with stand-in switches configured but disconnected will no longer trigger during start-up.
  • Updated: Power amp excursion and recovery times.
  • Updated: Aligned Low and High Cut Slope Preamp parameters of the Cabinet block to Axe-Fx III format.
  • USB has been reworked to reduce issues experienced by some customers.

No issues with beta 5:)

Bryant,
Did the FM3 get the new low latency pitch block like the Axe III has?
  • Fixed: Aligned Pitch block “Type” names with Axe-Fx III.
 
I have sound from OUT 2 with Copy Out 2 = OUT 1. To add I now have sound...but no meter in zoom mode for OUT 2, or in FM3 edit levelling VU

Are you sure you're using the correct physical output (FX SEND)?

Also, with Copy Out 2 = OUT 1 Preset Leveling in the editor never indicates the OUT 2 level. Neither do the VU meters on the hardware. Always been like this. No , in Zoom mode on FM3 you always saw both VU's.

But the analog meters in Home > Meters do register the OUT2 level. Interesting on this page the meter for OUT 2 is working
 
A question please for anyone using OUYPUT 2 Copy OUTPUT 1 and with. No OUT 2 block in preset
on the FM3, if you go to ZOOM mode....is your VU for OUT2 working ? And is the VU for OUT2 working in FM3 edit, PRESET levelling ?
thx
 
Seven pages tell me it’s time to move! Special thanks to the Fractal Team!

I have three gigs next weekend. I’m moving from Beta 1 to 5. Copy Output 1 to Output 2 is most appreciated. I have reset all my amps, so I won’t need to mess with those. I’m wondering about the System Parameters reset. Will I need to do a System Reset? What are the most common settings that I will need to go back and set after the reset? Hope that makes sense? Thanks to all!
Would not recommend doing a gig with ANY beta.
 
Update from beta 2 to beta 5..also the fm3 edit.. I ve just done soft amp reset.. Am i missing something? Everything works perfectly
 
Beta 3 to beta 5. Didn't reset anything. Sounds great and everything seems to work fine.
  1. You may wish to perform RESET SYSTEM PARAMETERS after installing this version if you are upgrading from a version prior to 4.00 beta 4. Remember: You can back up the complete set of FC layouts using FM3-Edit and re-import it after the reset.
 
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