Anxiously awaiting FM3 firmware 5.0 beta

[teejoo]

I hope we get global blocks on the FM3. That and the upgraded pitch block is all i “need”

 

[Will Chen]

I hope they can support Fullres IRs!

I wouldn't get my hopes up...

 

[pedalbuilder]

Nice! Thanks for your work!

Did I miss a post about what is in this FW update?

My guess is probably a lot of the features in FW17 and 18 from the Axe, like:

• Updates to the power amp modeling
• New impedance curves
• New multi tap delay types
• New megatap delay types (and maybe increased number of taps)
• New flanger types
• New delay types
• New drive types
• New input boost types
• Updated compressor algorithm
• (Maybe) new reverb types (if the new pitch section of the reverb block can be ported)
• (Maybe) pitch section in reverb block
• (Maybe, but don't hold your breath) updated pitch algorithm
• (Almost certainly not) Ultra-res IRs (given how much of a CPU hog they are on the Axe, they don't seem likely to make it onto the much less powerful floor units)

 

[Intoodeep1113]

@pedalbuilder That seems like a pretty reasonable list. I would be very happy if the new reverb pitch stuff made it over. I would use it quite a bit! As it is now, I feel like I need reverb after the plex shimmer to smooth out all the individual pitch shifted delays that come through. so that takes up 35-40% CPU to get a smooth shimmer verb in my experience.

 

[stdout]

From 17.00 -

The UI has been improved to support double-tap of certain keys as follows:
• Double-tapping EDIT edits the previous block.
• Double-tapping HOME enters the layout grid.
• Double-tapping STORE prompts immediately.
• When on the Home page double-tapping the Quick Entry knobs does the following:
o A: Enters the Amp 1 menu.
o B: Enters the Drive 1 menu.
o C: Enters the Cab 1 menu.
o D: Enters the Delay 1 menu.
o E: Enters the Reverb 1 menu.

 

[albert salas]

i need this:
MUTE option to Output 1/2 Configuration. This allows muting the analog outputs while still passing data via USB. This can be used when using the Axe-Fx III in conjunction with computer plug-ins.

 

[Greg Ferguson]

A release right before Christmas would be perfect

We might be surprised. That’s part of the reason why Fractal is such an interesting company.

 

[MrPond]

I hope we get global blocks on the FM3. That and the upgraded pitch block is all i “need”

 

[citytoburn]

This is awesome but I can't keep up, lol. Still have some patches to tweak from the last firmware update. Good problem to have though.

 

[DJD100]

Don't forget to turn on the USB-A power, and add a few more Scenes too LOL!

 

[LosD]

With a new Axe III firmware (18.03) with even more fixes, no need to rush 5.0.

 

[Fab8040]

 

[skyhawk]

Thanks, we're waiting !)

 

[Anand Mahangoe]

I hope we get global blocks on the FM3. That and the upgraded pitch block is all i “need”

That’s has been discussed and NOT an option for the FM3/FM9 …..unfortunatly .
Global Blocks I am referring to….

 

[ruso]

That’s has been discussed and NOT an option for the FM3/FM9 …..unfortunatly .
Global Blocks I am referring to….

I’d be happy with just a global crossover block.

 

[Jarick]

From 17.00 -

The UI has been improved to support double-tap of certain keys as follows:
• Double-tapping EDIT edits the previous block.
• Double-tapping HOME enters the layout grid.
• Double-tapping STORE prompts immediately.
• When on the Home page double-tapping the Quick Entry knobs does the following:
o A: Enters the Amp 1 menu.
o B: Enters the Drive 1 menu.
o C: Enters the Cab 1 menu.
o D: Enters the Delay 1 menu.
o E: Enters the Reverb 1 menu.

I think I'm mostly excited for this. Any UI updated will be very welcome!

 

[jon]

Thanks so much bug M@ and team!

Yeah the pitch block is DEFINITELY top of the list for me too!

 

[wcfieldskx]

Hoping for Pitch Block improvement also.

 

[Denny99]

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[Sleestak]

Wow! This will be great. I love my FM3.