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  1. JD_

    Pedal Steel Patch - Pitch Block

    I used a sort of pedal steel simulation live two weeks ago for a song that had a country flavor and a few spots that were kind of broken down. I based it off the Michael Dolce video and adapted it to the FM3, but I wasn't bringing in different notes with switches. I used a volume block (first...
  2. JD_

    Two Thumbs Up for Fractal Audio Customer Service!

    I have to add my two cents and agree with OP on Fractal support and Fractal as a company overall. Having used Fractal products for 13 years now, I've had the occasional issue over the years, and they have always been great to deal with. Timely, courteous, knowledgeable, & just great service...
  3. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Had a freeze at rehearsal this week in the first 10 minutes. I was using a layout that had no hold functions, even for the Moskey stand-in switches. I setup the tap functions on the Moskey for preset increment and tuner. As I recall, I used the tuner one time, and preset increment once, and then...
  4. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Per my previous posts, I had removed hold functions from the FM3's built-in switches. However, I had not removed them from my Moskey external switch, on which I use hold functions for decrementing preset and for toggling the tuner. I had multiple freezes playing live yesterday, several in a...
  5. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 3

    Running this beta, and had major switch freezing at church gig today that resolved once I removed the hold functions on my per-preset overrides. Not sure if that was coincidence or not, but I had freezing/rebooting on the first song during rehearsal and during each of the next two services...
  6. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    I've had the switch freeze issue for the last three Sundays I've played at my church, and I may be starting to home in a little bit on the issue. I prepare/practice at home with the FM3, and even though I sometimes have it on for most of the day, I very rarely experience the switch freeze at...
  7. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 3

    Late to the party, but super impressed once again at how great this sounds. I was happy with my 5.03 tones, but this stepped it up another notch, and the new SV20 model is my new go to. Since 5.03, I've spent so little time 'tweaking' or trying to dial in a good tone, and way more time just...
  8. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    It has happened to me much more frequently lately, once at rehearsal and twice during the early part of two different gigs. Very frustrating.
  9. JD_

    FM3 purchase intention

    I use an external 2-button switch for preset up/down (on the hold functions), tap temp and tuner, which saves the FM3's switches for scene changes, and occasionally a per-preset effect switch. When playing live, I often would like just one or two more switches (I use the 2nd switch jack for an...
  10. JD_

    What is your guitar whim right now?

    I have the Floyd one as well. I posted in another thread about how I like it so much I may get another. Great guitars.
  11. JD_

    Own Two of the Same Guitar?

    A drummer I used to play with owned one of those and it was awesome. Might have to rethink my duplicate and give these another look.
  12. JD_

    Own Two of the Same Guitar?

    The big draw for me is how the current one plays and feels. I’ve played examples that also felt great, so I’m sure it would at least be in the same ballpark. I might change pickups out on a 2nd. I’m also all for a different look on a 2nd, but they’re Korina, so there is variation in the visible...
  13. JD_

    Own Two of the Same Guitar?

    I have definitely seen that, and I don't know that I'd catch lightning in a bottle twice, but I have played a couple of these that were pretty consistent. In fact, I had previously bought one of these that had some cosmetic issues I hadn't noticed before buying, and it played so well I was...
  14. JD_

    Own Two of the Same Guitar?

    I have a guitar that I love - body material, neck material/profile/finish, SS frets, Floyd, pickups, etc. I have this guitar tuned to E flat, and with the way the Floyd sits, the action is super low, and I assume the for that reason and the neck finish/geometry, I can play faster and cleaner or...
  15. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Happened to me again today while practicing….first time in a while. Had FM3 Edit running, similar to my previous post, but wasn’t doing much switching. The FM3 had been on for a few hours, mostly idling. Seems less frequent in 5.03, but still there.
  16. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    I just had it occur again while practicing. Preset had no per-preset switches configured. Was using a layout that assigned the first switch to CS1 as momentary (was playing Unchained and using the switch to un-bypass the Flanger). If you've ever played that song, the flange comes in and out...
  17. JD_

    FM3 fc freezing up

    May want to add your experience to this thread - https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/footswitches-frozen-in-perform-mode.182046/.
  18. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    It wasn't all bad. The pickups are Epi Probuckers, and I was surprised by how much I liked them; I had assumed I would have to replace them. The tuners are Grover, which are better than some of the cheapies I've seen on Epi's in the past, and it's wired for push/pull coil split on the volume...
  19. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Quick status report. Not sure if this is 'the problem' or not, but I did change my FC3 layout to the one that has per-preset placeholders for 1, 2, 3 (to match the per-preset settings on my presets), practiced through my set a few times, and then rehearsed with the band last night, with no...
  20. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    Pictures of the fret gaps for anyone that's following along: That feeler gauge is shaped line the end of a fingernail at the end, so it's fairly far under the fret. Most of half dozen I checked were closer to .10 gap. Waiting for the dealer's response to the pics. Either way, based on the...
  21. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    Good to know, thanks. Initially I did not see any gaps under the frets, but I took some closeup pictures with my cell phone, and saw what looked like gaps in several places towards the center part of the fret. I then grabbed my set of feeler gauges, and verified that there is, indeed, a gap of...
  22. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.03 beta 4

    Used this at rehearsal tonight and no issues. Thank you!
  23. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    I'm sure that's true. I've played guitar for decades, owned many, and have always done my own setup (neck relief, bridge adjustments, intonation, pickup and pot changes, etc.) but fret health is something I have paid almost zero attention to, so I am definitely a novice in that regard. After...
  24. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Thanks @Admin M@. I'll repeat the sequence a few more times as I practice this week to see if it crops up again. I'll also try it using my layout with the per-preset placeholders.
  25. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    I'm running 5.02.
  26. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    Just experienced the issue again and know the sequence of events that led to it, so thought I'd post it. I was practicing for my Sunday gig, and this is near or identical to how I've used it live and experienced the problem. Turned on the unit, played through one song, using FM3 switches to...
  27. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    I do have multiple high frets. Still waiting to hear back from the dealer, but if I do it myself, I plan to use a fret hammer to ensure that the high frets are seated, then a long fret leveling beam, and then recrown as needed.
  28. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    Good idea to practice on a junker. I have a cheap mini electric I had bought for one of my kids that I could use for that. Thanks for your reply.
  29. JD_

    Fret Leveling/Crowning Tool Recommendations?

    I made the mistake of buying a new Epiphone Dave Rude Flying V out of Switzerland which had some factory QC issues, most notably a poor fret job. There is quite a bit of fret buzz in some areas of the neck, with one particular note (7th fret, D string) being very bad. I'm in the USA and figured...
  30. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.02

    Agree, it sounds so good right now.
  31. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    The thread status has changed to 'not a bug'. How was that determined? Does that mean that this is a suspected hardware issue with my FM3?
  32. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    I wasn't using a Plex delay either, but was using delay and reverb blocks, both fairly heavily. However, my idle CPU on those presets was only 70 to 74%.
  33. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.02

    I'm not positive which one it was, but it was one of two - either 70% or 74%.
  34. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.02

    I posted this in the bugs section, but will add here that I've had several instances recently on both 5.02 beta 1 and 5.02 where my footswitches all stopped working (once during a gig) and I had to power cycle the unit. In two of the last 3 instances, the screen had also changed to itself - once...
  35. JD_

    Footswitches Frozen In Perform Mode

    I've been seeing something similar in the last couple weeks. Sometimes the footswitches stop responding altogether. Happened once while practicing at home this week, once at a rehearsal, and once at the gig today. When it happened at home, the screen had changed to the tuner by itself (tuner is...
  36. JD_

    Wilkinson wvs1302p on a charvel pro mod gotoh 510?

    I guess I got lucky because it works perfectly for me. I don't think it looks any worse than a Floyd locking nut.
  37. JD_

    Wilkinson wvs1302p on a charvel pro mod gotoh 510?

    I don't get crazy with the bar, but I have done some dives and gotten rough with it to understand its limits, and in my experience, it is similar to Floyd stability. I could gig that strat and do some old VH with a few dives no problem. I use that strat mostly for my Sunday gig, where I do a...
  38. JD_

    Wilkinson wvs1302p on a charvel pro mod gotoh 510?

    I put one of these on my strat and it made a huge difference in tuning stability: https://www.guitarnutbuster.com. Check out some of the demo videos on YT. Kinda pricey, but was worth it to me.
  39. JD_

    In Praise of the Virtual Capo ***FW 5.02b1***

    I use it first in the chain, right after the input block and set the input to 'smooth'. Most of what I play has some hair on it, and for me, any warbling is less detectable with more gain. In that scenario, particularly with a full band, I don't really hear any warbling. I used it at church...
  40. JD_

    In Praise of the Virtual Capo ***FW 5.02b1***

    I'm not sure why they wouldn't address it either, but my guess would be that they are aware of what changed and the change was intentional. :) I haven't tried it clean in a band context; fortunately this song allowed for a tone with a bit of grit on it, so it was fine. Exactly, the +3 let me...
  41. JD_

    In Praise of the Virtual Capo ***FW 5.02b1***

    Just showed up to a rehearsal and the female lead was out sick, so I had to transpose a song from D to F, and it had a bunch of droning open strings throughout. Added the virtual capo set at +3 and it worked great. I guess we still don't have confirmation of any change, but it definitely sounded...
  42. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    If you read the entire thread, you'd see that I have already stated that I use one. ;)
  43. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    I carried a rack-mounted Axe-FX III and an FC-6 and used the AF3 VC. I could continue to do that, but I prefer my FM3 rig, which is just a small pedalboard. It's not a monstrous dilemma, it's just a desire to have a great VC capability in the smallest rig they offer. Regarding other products...
  44. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    And it doesn't pitch UP.
  45. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    I was also disappointed not to see the pitch block improve, as I do use it live, shifting down for rock stuff, and in some scenarios, up. In P&W music, I often have to adapt to key changes for male/female vocalists, and some guitar parts from the record just don't have the same flavor if you...
  46. JD_

    Travel speaker for FM3?

    I wonder if that would work in a live situation to generate natural feedback. Mount it on a stand at guitar height, and face it when sustaining notes.
  47. JD_

    FM3 Switches Duplicated on FC-6

    Ok, I see how I can do that. I guess that didn't make sense since there are 12 switches per layout; I figured I could map some of those switches to the FC-6. Thanks Chris!
  48. JD_

    FM3 Switches Duplicated on FC-6

    Trying out my FC-6 with my FM3 for the first time at rehearsal tonight, and I can't seem to figure out the config. The button functions on the FM3 are duplicated on the bottom row of the FC-6. I suspect this is something simple, but I've looked through config menus, and the manuals and don't see...
  49. JD_

    FW Updates for the FM9?

    I appreciate the improvements Fractal make over time, and I’m sure we’re going to see some nice features in 2.0 per @Admin M@. After selling my AF3, I only have the FM3 now, and have an invitation for an FM9, but I’m waiting to see if the pitch block improvements make it in before I buy. I’m...
  50. JD_

    Any Cyber Monday suggestions?

    Thanks for the tip. I bought a bunch of picks and strings, and it was a good deal. And no sales tax or shipping. ;)
  51. JD_

    Been thinking about getting a Matrix power amp but.....

    I have a low mileage Matrix GT1000FX 1U that I haven’t used since I went FRFR. PM me if interested.
  52. JD_

    Only one pitch block...Very Disappointed

    Any updates on the FM9 getting the AF3 pitch block? Haven't seen anything on that in a couple of weeks.
  53. JD_

    Health Update

    Someone very close to me beat lung cancer, despite being decades older than you and continuing to smoke! :( Wishing you all the best, strength through the process, and a speedy recovery.
  54. JD_

    Waitlist Email

    Might sell my AF3 MK1 now. Anyone know what they're going for?
  55. JD_

    Waitlist Email

    Waitlist confirmation August 27th 12:22pm central Purchase invitation September 16th 12:43pm central
  56. JD_

    Jam Session with FM3?

    Yeah, I don't think I'm that guy. ;) I gig regularly and know how to get in and out fast, be prepared and conscious of the situation/other bands/players, etc. My setup is literally: place pedalboard with FM3 on the ground, plug it into power, plug XLR into FM3, and turn on the wireless...
  57. JD_

    Jam Session with FM3?

    Right, that's what I meant by plugging into one of the amps on clean. I own tube amps and have played Fractal for more than 10 years, so very familiar with that method. I just thought it might be harder to figure out what would sound good through those amps ahead of time since my amps are...
  58. JD_

    Jam Session with FM3?

    I've been invited to a jam session in my town, where a bunch of intermediate to pro musicians all learn parts from a big song list, and then get together and play the songs for fun. Basically every song is a new combination of people, so the guitar players swap out quite a bit. At the one I...
  59. JD_

    FM9 Announcement!

    FM9 is 2x the FM3 per Cliff: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/announcing-the-new-fm9-amp-modeler-fx-processor.176122/page-13#post-2138126
  60. JD_

    FM9 Announcement!

    Agree, more power in a small unit would be better for me. I utilize the pitch block live, but the FM3's isn't great. However, I don't want to have to upgrade to the larger FM9 just to get an improved pitch block (assuming the FM9 gets the pitch block improvements).
  61. JD_

    AFIII Full « appetite for destruction » album with axe 3

    Just the nitro, but I wouldn't be opposed to removing color if necessary. This is an Epi Explorer that I took down to the wood and then hit with Tru-oil. Super slick now and made a huge difference. You can see the rough line on the headstock where I stopped. I could have taped that to make the...
  62. JD_

    AFIII Full « appetite for destruction » album with axe 3

    Not a fan of nitro on necks myself, and even my oldest Gibson (20+ years) stayed sticky. Makes them tough to play live if it’s warm. I’ve sanded a few of mine down and finished with gunstock oil.
  63. JD_

    My FM3 rig (+ presets)

    @yek Which Mono bag are you using?
  64. JD_

    How to know the percentage of the Output Levels on front?

    Not strictly necessary, but would be nice to see output levels on a main screen. For my Sunday gig, I have to check it Sunday morning to make sure the knob didn’t get bumped in transport after Thursday rehearsal.
  65. JD_

    Fractal AXE FX III + ?????? (closest Metallica sound)

    That’s true. I’m full FRFR and happy doing most of my at home playing through studio monitors. I have an almost unused Matrix GT1000 I’d part with if you’re going the power amp/cab route. PM me if interested.
  66. JD_

    Anyone running two FM3s?

    I do also have an FX3 and an FC6, but was thinking about max portability and avoiding carrying the FX3. Seems like two FM3’s would be pretty portable. I’ll wait to see if anyone else tries your configuration before I grab a 2nd one, but thank you for the detailed explanation.
  67. JD_

    Anyone running two FM3s?

    If you could use the buttons on the 2nd FM3 to control the first FM3, then I’d consider getting a 2nd FM3. Under normal circumstances, I’d have 8 buttons (2 FM3’s and my Moskey), and if the primary unit failed, I’d have the 2nd unit ready to go in minutes. Perfect backup rig.
  68. JD_

    SetList (Lack Of) Frustration

    +1 on set lists. I make copies of presets in set list order before every gig. That works, but I would prefer to create and store set lists. Creating and exporting them would help me avoid playing the same set on a repeat gig, or to easily reuse a set list for a different venue. It’s not...
  69. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    Yep, that is one of my favorites on that guitar. I roll the guitar volume way back on my 5153 blue preset and it’s awesome. IIRC, that is one coil from each pickup, but I don’t recall whether it’s the inners or outers.
  70. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    Could be. I just figured it was easier to swap it out for one that didn't have issues. Thanks!
  71. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    I tried hitting one of the fret gaps with tru-oil, but it didn't make a difference. I didn't want to sand it and risk making it unreturnable. I liked that guitar's feel/sound, but I swapped it out for another one they had at GC. It played just as well and the necks on the two they had were...
  72. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    If it was just the fretboard, I would go with it, as the grain varies quite a bit in this model, and I like this particular one. But with the high E string tuning issue and (I forgot to mention) the volume pot being super crackly (which I could probably fix with contact cleaner), I might swap it...
  73. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    Yeah, to me it looks like something splattered on it. I'm going to run over to GC, as they have another one in stock.
  74. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    Not very clear in this pic, but there are grooves in the bottom of the clamp block. Someone must have cranked it down pretty hard at some point. That would be an easy fix if that's the culprit.
  75. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    Thanks for the suggestions @unix-guy - I'll check those out. I got the Black Limba one with the natural finish (https://www.schecterguitars.com/guitars/svss-exotic-black-limba-detail). I have a strat with Rosewood neck which I love the feel of, and this one has a wenge neck that is similar in...
  76. JD_

    New Schecter - Issues?

    I recently bought a Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic which has a few issues that I'm not sure are flaws. The guitar is equipped with a Floyd Rose, and I find that the high E string goes flat pretty consistently. It's the one string I'm adjusting more than the others, and I've broken one high E...
  77. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 5

    I’m still on beta 3 and it sounds so friggin’ great through my studio monitors that I have only played a single preset for days now. I’ve been a Fractal user for 10 years and have never played so long without tweaking. Even a guitar I was thinking of selling sounds incredible through this...
  78. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 3

    Agree - I like the idea of complete backup/restore to a thumb drive. If it had this, I'd probably just carry a 2nd FM3 to the gig and leave it in the car in case it was needed.
  79. JD_

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.02

    8k on the cab block. Just tried the same preset with my Suhr JM Classic with S90's (like a P90) and lost another half hour. Gonna gig one of the two on Sunday!
  80. JD_

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 16.02

    Late chime in to say that this firmware sounds great. I have a strat that I love (incredible rosewood neck, beautiful, plays like a dream), but it has the Tim Shaw V-Mod's, and they're super bright and a little thin, so I can never seem to find the right tone for it. I've been considering...
  81. JD_

    FracTool - for power users only

    This is on FM3, 4.00 beta 1
  82. JD_

    FracTool - for power users only

    I tried using 3.61 to batch set the Amp level across a range of presets, but selecting Level doesn't let me set a numeric value. Is this a bug, or am I looking at the wrong parameter?
  83. JD_

    FM3-Edit 1.04.00

    Thanks for the assurance Michael. I want to try out the 4.0 beta for a rehearsal Thursday so I don't have to lug my AF3, but I run one preset per song, so I can't do it without FM3 Edit! Thank you for the continuous improvement.
  84. JD_

    FM3-Edit 1.04.00

    Is anyone else getting a Windows Defender SmartScreen error trying to install 1.04? This is Windows itself objecting, not the browser being used to download. Doesn't happen with 1.03.
  85. JD_

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 4 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta

    Maybe Cliff's FAS models will sound so good now that someone will start making tube amps to replicate them. The irony!
  86. JD_

    AFIII My New song "Atomico" (my Heavy metal Soul...)

    Super killer - well done!
  87. JD_

    Ozzy's "Diary of a Madman" Live

    Thanks. My church gig is where I'm avoiding it, where it's cleaner and I'm usually trying to pitch up a bit. I have used it to pitch down with my rock band at a rehearsal and probably would use it live for that stuff. I love to see videos of people using the AF3/FM3 live, and your are always...
  88. JD_

    Ozzy's "Diary of a Madman" Live

    @bishop5150 - Do you use the FM3 pitch block for dropping your tuning live? I have with my AF3, but can’t gel with it on the FM3. Hoping the new pitch block somehow gets squeezed into the next firmware update.
  89. JD_

    Ozzy's "Diary of a Madman" Live

    That was killer.
  90. JD_

    XLR Cable Recommendations?

    I've been using some budget MF XLR cables for connecting my monitors to AF3/FM3 and similar uses, and find them to be pretty bad. When I plug the female end into my FM3's outputs, for example, there is a ton of play in them, to the extend that they lose contact and drop some of the signal. I...
  91. JD_

    FM3-Edit 1.01.10

    Possible bug? I was creating presets last night, and copied a complete preset (location #461) to a new location (#463) through 'Save preset to a new location' in FM3 Edit. Worked on the new preset for a while, and then I believe I saved it, then turned off the FM3. Turned FM3 on today, and...
  92. JD_

    FM3 or Line 6 HX Stomp as multi FX

    Anyone using the Strymon Iridium as a backup? Just got one and still evaluating it. I play classic rock and metal, and the Plexi model doesn’t seem to have enough gain for me, so I’m trying it with various drive pedals. The Fender/Vox models would work as a backup for a church gig, but would...
  93. JD_

    Where in USA I can buy online Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Flame Maple?

    In stock at Eddie’s: https://eddiesguitars.com/charvel-guthrie-govan-signature-hsh-flame-maple-caramelized-flame-maple-fingerboard-natural-12864
  94. JD_

    For those that have an Axe-Fx III and an FM3

    I expected the FM3 to be less powerful in trade for portability, but I thought I would be able to easily move patches between units - i.e. use my AF3 at home most of the time for practicing & recording, but then when I have a gig, just copy my patches over to the FM3 (assuming I’ve stayed...
  95. JD_

    Help a newb program a Dual Switch

    Be sure to use a TRS cable. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/help-with-dual-external-switch.162143
  96. JD_

    FM3 Firmware Release Version 1.05

    I’ve lost track of the known issues. Is 1.05 safe to gig?
  97. JD_

    FM3 - USB plug fragile

    I had exactly the same issue. The port seemed loose right out of the box, so I was very careful, but it still broke within the first couple weeks. Fractal repaired it promptly.
  98. JD_

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    Finally got my FM3 board put together, so here it is. EP Boost is the only external effect, and I just leave it on for a little sparkle. Moskey dual switch attached with a flat TRS cable from Sweetwater. Cheapie M-gear pedal that does the job and is light, and my Line6 wireless Receiver...
  99. JD_

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    Mine seemed that way. Had to scale it back in my reverb-heavy presets.
  100. JD_

    Steve Vai "Candle Power"

    No comments about the AF3 on the rack behind Vai? I've read that he uses it for effects, so I was trying to figure out by the LED's whether his signal was going through it, and wondered if he was using it for the tones.
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