FM9 Firmware Version 11.0

[GMGM]

There's been a ton of discussion regarding the changes to "tube hardness". I know this has been asked, but I'm still really confused. Do I actually need to reset the AMP block in any (or all) of my existing presets?

I'm currently on FW11 (was on 10, 11 beta 1 & 11 beta 2 previously).

I know what tube hardness is referring, and have messed with this parameter quite a bit - but stock valves have always been great for me.

 

[GuitarHome]

Hi everyone, I'm a new FM9 MKII Turbo owner here. I'm on Firmware 11.00 beta version 1. What's changed for version 11 beta version 2?

 

[Eido]

I wanted to report an issue with the new metronome on/off switch in firmware version 11 for the FM9. While the feature is appreciated and works well on the Axe-Fx III, on the FM9, there’s a problem: when using an external switch or pedal, the metronome flutters on and off instead of staying stable. This happens regardless of whether a cable is plugged in or not, and regardless of which pedal number is used. The metronome does not remain consistently on when activated, leading to a disruptive and inconsistent performance.



I hope this can be addressed in a future update.



Thank you for your attention to this matter.



Best regards,

Eido

 

[unix-guy]

So weird. Why only on the FM3?

At one point there was a change to the FM3 where this feature solved a particular challenge.

I'm not sure why it's not on the FM9 or Axe Fx III as I think it would be helpful.

 

[playmusic]

Hi everyone, I'm a new FM9 MKII Turbo owner here. I'm on Firmware 11.00 beta version 1. What's changed for version 11 beta version 2?

The official GA release for 11.0 is out now. You probably just want to upgrade to that version instead of the beta. Release notes will contain the latest additions and fixes.

 

[aldavis1941]

Great update, even without Smoothing. Can I still hope?

If you are referring to smoothing in the cab block, I agree. I miss that coming from the AxFxIII to the FM9.

 

[Tremonti]

Now we can officially say, it goes to 11. Thank you!!!

Well played sir. You had to wait 10 rounds before landing this punch. This round is yours my friend!

 

[iamdave]

I updated mine today with the bot. Really simple and so far all is working fine. Band practice tomorrow and a theater gig this Sunday. Hoping for the best.

 

[EGlaz]

No. That doesn't reset amp parameters and there's no need to do that in any case.

Thanks!

 

[johe94]

I just tried something out. Changed my amp's tube hardness value to an arbitrary value (8.0), when default is 2.6. Did the soft reset from the channel menu in FM9 Edit. Nothing changed.

On the other hand, doing the soft reset for all channels on that preset, this time from the preset manager, did change the values to the correct default. Not sure if that's a helpful thing to report for this issue.

same here
soft reset don't do anything with AC20 EF86 for Tube Hardness, I have to change manually, or change amp and reselect it to have change .
Same for speaker drive.
This bug has been corrected for axe fx III.
@FractalAudio ?

 

[mattgreenrocks]

This firmware is so damn fun to play. The SQ improvements throughout Cygnus era have been great.

 

[amalpique]

The preset bank number are faded on the screen. It is supposed to be like that?

 

[md1234]

The preset bank number are faded on the screen. It is supposed to be like that?

You mean this?

Updated! The preset number has a yellow backround which is pretty dark. Is this normal?View attachment 146644

The explanation is:

Now when loading a preset that was created using a previous firmware version the preset number will be shown in inverted text on the large font home GUI. This indicates that the preset needs to be saved under the current firmware to update it for compatibility with “Gapless Changes – ALL". Presets created and saved with the
currently running firmware also load faster in general

 

[Conkey]

It seems to have messed all of my custom presets up. Is anyone else going to have to revert back to the previous version

 

[Conkey]

The levels and gain are completely different

 

[shmaque]

The levels and gain are completely different

Have not noticed anything like this, no. Even amp soft resets shouldn’t touch gain or output levels.

 

[unix-guy]

It seems to have messed all of my custom presets up. Is anyone else going to have to revert back to the previous version

The levels and gain are completely different

What firmware did you update from?

Nobody else has reported similar issues.

 

[Prince]

My FM9 (OG) has had several "communication time out"s/freezes today while saving presets or reording presets in the preset manager. Has happened at least 7 times.

 

[Joshua Benton]

Just wanted to report that I cannot use the editor right now. The editor is updated and the FM9 successfully downloaded both updates from FractalBot.

It says there is a communication time out issue.

I can still interact with my FM9 and the switches act as they should, but I cannot interact with the UI. None of the face buttons work. I also notice that the top left on the zoomed prset setting is now highlighted with a sublte shade of yellow. I hope that is supposed to be there.

I totally might be doing something wrong too. Just wanted to report it here in hopes that a solution can be found.

 

[unix-guy]

Just wanted to report that I cannot use the editor right now. The editor is updated and the FM9 successfully downloaded both updates from FractalBot.

It says there is a communication time out issue.

I can still interact with my FM9 and the switches act as they should, but I cannot interact with the UI. None of the face buttons work. I also notice that the top left on the zoomed prset setting is now highlighted with a sublte shade of yellow. I hope that is supposed to be there.

I totally might be doing something wrong too. Just wanted to report it here in hopes that a solution can be found.

Did you reboot?