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  1. cragginshred

    FM3 live tone vid from last night

  2. cragginshred

    FM3 gapless switching?

    FM9 just got it, when will the FM3?
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    What is the easiest way to get back to Home screen live?

    I was playing live last Sat and must have hit 2 buttons at the same time which caused the unit to go to a screen I am not familiar with -still displayed my 3 buttmon names but the LED screen was on something else than normal. I was in the middle of a song so I did not want to to drop out or do...
  4. cragginshred

    My live tone last Sat pm!

    Fun night at the local casino!
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    Bright switch in Marshall’s is crucial !

    I go back to my real Wizard MC II AND Friedman Jake for reference to modded Marshall tones and find in the FAS Marshall amp blocks to get the kind of mid rich harmonic content close to real amps the bright switch engaged is crucial. I tried just using the cut and I could not get that upper...
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    Are there any videos displaying the difference between Dyna cabs included versus the upgraded ones you can purchase?

    Just curious what the differences are and if it’s that profound?
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    NS pre set -how to get Delay Reverb set to 100%?

    I saw coopers vid but could not tell what he clicked to re assign the reverb and delay to a different external pedal or something. Bottom line is I do not have external pedals and want the Reverb and delay on 100% (I think) How exactly. Free beer to the person who posts how to from start to...
  8. cragginshred

    Phaser settings for Andy Summers?

    Tune were covering is 'When the world is running down. Aprox Phase settings or is it a Flanger?
  9. cragginshred

    Anybody use a real OD into front of FM3?

    If yes which one?
  10. cragginshred

    Adjusting amp block without editor help!

    Looking for a Quick way to get into amp or OD blocks to tweak for bright or dark room from top of unit I don't want to always have to take a laptop and use the editor
  11. cragginshred

    Anyone have a High n Dry Def Lep tone?

    Not the current Phil Collen pre set that was shared. Sounds nothing like High n dry which was their best tone ever. Anyone have something close?
  12. cragginshred

    Friedman amp models -does one have the Plexi ch?

    Do any of the Friedman amp models have the best part of any of Dave's amps -the Plexi ch. In the Smallbox, BE and JEL amps ch 1 is the coveted modded Plexi tone. As far as a I have seen there are no ch 1 options in the Friedman models If there is one which model might have it?
  13. cragginshred

    How to make lower gain Plexi pre set sound full?

    I have always struggled with lower gain pre sets sounding thin at band volume through PA Here are screen shots of my amp and cab settings and the actual pre set to sample if ya want. Suggestions helpful Context is a Rock crunch with single coils. Problems I have had is bringing bass up kills...
  14. cragginshred

    Why can't I delete these blocks?

    Last night took rig to rehearsal and 3 blocks showed up randomly above my signal chain. I am trying to delete them but the 'Delete' option is greyed out. Ideas? BTW this is the FM3, posted her because that part of the forum is very sleepy Lol
  15. cragginshred

    Finding the right amount of mids with being honky tips!

    Plexi rock tone context. Most reduce bass on plexi's to reduce flub. What I am fining at live volumes through an Atomic CLR to PA there can be bit too much top end so the question is how are you all dialing this out? Bringing bass up anywhere close to noon introduces flub starts to kill mids I...
  16. cragginshred

    Fm3 versus IR X comparison video

    Chime in!
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    Tips for dialing live tones with PA versus desk monitor bedroom tone

    I finally got my rig dialed in for live PA tone that is very very close to my real amps. I used to be so fixated on my FRFR tone that I never was happy with the PA tone. Last week I went into my studio without the FRFR (CLR neo) and dialed in a killer tone using my QSC monitors and Turbosound IP...
  18. cragginshred

    Banking up and down pre sets?

    How do I bank to the next set of 3 presets? I made a video but it will not let me load it
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    Stand in switches help

    At the 2:31" mark My Layout 8 says 'Utilities' and there is no stand in switches option Is Leon using an older FW? what has changed and how do I get this to work like he is trying to help us se this up?
  20. cragginshred

    External switches

    I got rid of my FM9 and am downsizing to the FM3. Had one before and assigned functions and pre sets to a 2 button external switcher. Can you who are familiar with this set up remind me how to do this and can I say assigned holding both buttons for the tuner, and then have each button be add on...
  21. cragginshred

    Anyone have a Lincoln Brewster plexi type pre set?

    ? Basic Plexi tone. who will share?
  22. cragginshred

    FS FM9 FS

    Standard non Turbo FM9 On Reverb for $1.639 plus shipping. I would sell it here for $1,550 shipped PP or Zelle pm me! https://reverb.com/item/74402013-fractal-audio-fm9-amp-modeler-fx-processor-2021-present-black
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    Is there a way to get horn sounds?

    We are doing this tune and don't have a brass section
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    Anyone care to share rock crunch preset set up for single coils?

    I have always struggled to get a good crunch tone in the Fractal. Turn down gain and it gets thin fast. I know most here do not agree but that is my experience Below is a video of the real amp tone I need live. My Anderson tele has a killer single coil that handles a fair amount of gain for a...
  25. cragginshred

    What amp tone is this?

    We are doing this tune in this style and came across this band with the guitarist using a Fractal. Great crunch tone! Anyone have a pre set like this they wanna share?
  26. cragginshred

    How do you all fatten a Plexi patch

    I followed the Leon Plexi settings and it sounds good on the desktop monitors and with headphones but in a loud band context it sounds thin. Aside from adding bass what would be a good strategy to add some girth in basic rock context setting? MV added seems to add some. I use depth sparingly due...
  27. cragginshred

    New OX and turbo captor question

    The new FW says it has this with impedance curve. Does it mean we can use the FM9 as a load box like the Ox/Captor? I am in the market for a captor X so this would be great but need more info.
  28. cragginshred

    New Klon has bumped allother OD's!

    This new creation is amazing. Low gain setting as well as a little more hair is just right! Thank you FAS for hearing us. The 'just use a FET' did not even come close. Very happy with t h enew tones!
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    Is a 'Humbuster' just a TS to TRS cable?

    I am using a real amp that needs a TS cable and the processor i'm using to change channels needs a TRS. Tried my humbuster cable and it did not work, however a TRS on both end but partially pulled out of one jack to create a TS end did work. Just curious about the Humbuster cable design and if...
  30. cragginshred

    Do FM9 presets work with FM3?

    Asking because I sent my FM9 pre set to a friend who uses the FM3 and he said it would not load in the Editor. What might he be missing? I went over the process of saving the syx file to his desktop or a folder and importing form there with no luck.
  31. cragginshred

    FM9 to house vid

    Indoors very pleased with it! here you can hear some clips of my tone on it's own and then in the mix. Fwd toward end to hear more from the show. I knew it would be a stretch to get video/audio from the show so i was sure to a get clip from the sound ck
  32. cragginshred

    How to put a hi cut filter in the OP section?

    Austin buddy suggested this so when I play through a house pa I can simulate the Hi cut I do on my pa to take some shrill top end off most pa's introduce to modelers Think- you pa does not sound like your high end FRFR does right? If it does great. This technique is effective at making the...
  33. cragginshred

    To 'Fatten' or add 'girth' to your preset?

    For lack of better description my lower gain Marshall hard rock tones can get 'thin' sounding when not in my studio that has a lot of reverb killing foam. So,.. do you go to Bass or depth or both or other to bring back some thickness to the tone or other? Key for me is not killing the mids...
  34. cragginshred

    OD box or none to tighten gain tones?

    Historically I always use an OD in front of an amp and it always sounds great primarily as a level boost to tighten the tone. Last night I dug into my Austin Buddy 'Live Gold' pack and grabbed the HBE sans OD and wow it has a greasy gritty great tone. What is your approach with OD versus no...
  35. cragginshred

    Jet city women harmonizer settings?

    Anyone cover this song with one guitar and set up a harmonizer? We tune in Eb
  36. cragginshred

    Anyone remove rubber feet and end rubber to mount to board?

    I tried the heavy duty velcro to end cap rubber pieces but they don't stick as well as they would to the metal as well as having a flat surface to mount would be nice. Anyone take those rubber end caps off to mount o a pedal board? And the rubber feet -shallow screw needed (like Ax8) or same...
  37. cragginshred

    SD-1 (OD-l) over TS9 all day long for me

    In the real amp and pedal world I tested real Klons, TS-9 and Maxon pedals and finally settled on the Boss SD-1. Mainly for my real BE100 deluxe and Real Slo100 heads OD-1 in the Blocks has once again kicked the TS9 I used for years right off the signal chain. Does not cut the bass like a TS...
  38. cragginshred

    Do you build separate pre sets for live volume?

    Up until recently I spend way too much time cranking my real tubes heads constantly 'tone checking'. Since getting the FM9 I have returned to more bedroom volume practicing. When I turn the volume up to band level I notice the tones different Very aware of the Fletcher Munson curve. Just...
  39. cragginshred

    No Xitone love these days?

    This winter I plan to gig with my FM9 and have 2 Friedman asm' 10's but wanted a light weight option to take out and pair with one of the ams's The MF10 caught my eye and I spoke with tom King about getting another CLR but I owned a Xitone a while back and loved it so I got another. Surprised...
  40. cragginshred

    How are you guys attaching it to your pedalboard?

    I am thinking heavy duty Velcro but the bottom rail does not have a large section where it touches the female Velcro on my board. Ideas?
  41. cragginshred

    Top FRFR's these days?

    I have owned Xitone CLR neo and Friedman asm (currently have asm 10's) Atomic seems to have gone out of business unless I am wrong? Initially I liked the Xitone, then not so much.. Are there any new products that are similar to the CLR?
  42. cragginshred

    How to add 'Spillover' for solo's to ring out?

    We are adding 'Limelight' by Rush and the solo has this ringing note that spills over into the chorus arpeggios. how do I set that up?
  43. cragginshred

    FM9 Austin Buddy Live Gold Marshall tones vid

    Finally got an AB pack and like many of the presets. Just spent about 1 1/2 hours with a few of the Marshall amps he set up and wow! I did adjust every one of them for my FRFR's, guitar, room and personal taste but it was nice to have a good starting point. 99.9% of the clips shared are...
  44. cragginshred

    Tricks to take the mud out of the Plexi amps!

    Lets face it dialing out the mud in a Plexi can be tricky. I have always turned the bass down but the other night I turned 'Normal gain' down and it helped provide string separation and that 'spank' a plexi has. This also allows me to get some tones with less gain. Figured I would share and...
  45. cragginshred

    Hw do I assign the Tuner to a foot switch and mute it?

    Looked on page 85 of the manual and it does not explain either.
  46. cragginshred

    What factory presets (amp models) will work for classic hard rock live?

    My FM9 will arrive either Fri or Mon Lord willing. Curious if there are any factory presets that give a good starting point for classic hard rock tones? Also what amps are you using to get a good Marshall tone that is not over the top gain but you can still get pinch harmonics from when needed?
  47. cragginshred

    Real Slo 100 tone vid -anyone get close to this?

    Historically these models sound really thin and bright. Leon has a great vid, however, the pre set did not translate to in the room band volume FRFR tones well. Looking for a punch you in the chest note articulation the real thing has!
  48. cragginshred

    FM9 will bring me back! Best mid gain amps and tricks??

    I have been around this forum and using Fractal on/off since 2011. Mostly playing a real Slo30 and Bogenr Helios these days One of my difficulties is most rock amps need a lot of gain to sound full. I have tried and tried to back them down but they always began to sound thin and not really...
  49. cragginshred

    Anyone using Fryette PS 2 with real cabs?

    Looking to get away from my FRFR's.
  50. cragginshred

    Can the FM3 change a real amps ch's in the 4cm?

    I know there are very few here using the FM3 in the 4cm for effects only with Real amps, but if you are familiar with this set up can I configure my unit to switch the amps channels too?
  51. cragginshred

    What setting would be different in my FM3 than my Ax8 for OP levels?

    This is in the 4CM of a real tube head context Seems straight forward to make them equal but the FM3 is at the lowest setting of 0 db out put level but in the 4CM it is way louder than my Ax8 The lower volume from the Ax8 is actually better for a super loud 100w head. The bummer is as far as...
  52. cragginshred

    Why is scene 2 volume boosted so much?

    The is a 4cm pre set and I thought the Controller/scene butte was boosting the volume for scene 2 but as I back it down it does nothing to reduce the volume. I do need a bit of a boost but not much. Can anyone tell me why it is boosted and how I can adjust it down, Thanks!
  53. cragginshred

    Setting OP levels for 4cm question and Friedman Jake E Lee clip

    Here is my new Friedman Jake E Lee amp in a bit of it's glory. FM3 in 4cm for a bit of delay in the loop and a real Wampler Tumnus pushing the front end. The highest gain setting had suuuuuper loud noise. The IP gate and a 2nd gate in the post portion of the chain could not touch the noise...
  54. cragginshred

    Why are my Delays linked?

    Randomly my scene 1 delay mimics the settings of my scene 2. When I change one the other changes also,....help!
  55. cragginshred

    Which boost would be a Klon?

    ? Thanks!
  56. cragginshred

    Equivalent of Suhr Koko boost in drive blocks?

    The only one I saw comparable was the 'Mid boost' pedal and other ones that get do a similar job? Real amp 4cm is the context.
  57. cragginshred

    FM3 Rocco tone! Badlands Jake E Lee spot on!

    Killer feel and playing with the tone right on the $ @ProgressiveRocco what amp di you use here? Do you have a pre set for the FM3? Spot on Badlands gritty Marshall tone! Jake was using JCM 800's around this time. his new Friedman is high on my list!
  58. cragginshred

    My delay type changes randomly, help1

    When I fire up the Fm3 my delay defaults to 'Digital mono' with totally different parameters than I had saved. Sometimes the amp parameter will all go back to noon too. *Long after re setting them following a FW update Why? Here is the pre set.
  59. cragginshred

    FM3 Leon's IR clip with my new Knaggs!

    This is Leon's (@2112 ) free IR 'LTtv' I believe. It brings out all the dynamic goodness a Plexi really needs from an IR. Oh yeah and my new Knaggs Eric Steckel axe! Name this riff!
  60. cragginshred

    Tube power amp options?

    Thinking of routing my FM3 through the power section of one of my heads and into a 4x12 cab Years ago a buddy ran a mesa tube rack set up into real cabs and it was really good. What are current options? Not interested in non tube options, thanks!!
  61. cragginshred

    Why am I getting a weird noise when switching scenes?

    May need to plug in an IR, thanks for checking it!
  62. cragginshred

    Iv'e dedicated the center button to Tuner, how do I get back to scenes or Presets?

    When I turn on the FM# I choose the 'Scene's option and have the Tuner set for Hold function on the center button. My issue is now I'm playing live and I change guitars which means I need to bank up in pre set mode and I cannot access that option with the center button set this way Work around...
  63. cragginshred

    All my amp settings went back to Factory. -argh!

    I just did some FC controller adjustments now when I load my pre sets and reload saved ones the amp block setting are all the set to this which is not how I had them -what would cause the especially since I am re loading save pre sets?? May not be 'Factory' setting but I don't know what else...
  64. cragginshred

    Tuner quick access question

    How can I program the tuner to access it from scenes page or view 1?
  65. cragginshred

    Stand in switches question

    I would like to add my dual switch -see pic. To be able to access scenes 4 and 5 with out going to the next scene lay out page. What am I missing? . See pic from editor too, thanks!
  66. cragginshred

    Midi mapping with 4cm question

    This is is my Ax8 mapping. I don't even see a Midi option on the Fm3 editor. Help! Thanks!!
  67. cragginshred

    Best IR for real EVH 4x12 cab tones?

    Looking for an IR that sounds just like my real EVH 4x12 cab, thanks!
  68. cragginshred

    Is there a suggested Cab list somehwere?

    All real amps are voiced for particular cabs/speakers it is very time consuming to sample all the cabs either included or 3rd party. It would be awesome to have a 'Suggested cab' list at least for the ones included! Is there one or a wiki for that including the # where it's located @yek ?
  69. cragginshred

    How do I see all presets in Edit?

    With the Ax8 editor you click 'Blocks' and you can see them all. I find myself hitting the + sign waiting for it to finally back up till I find where I want to go. Help!
  70. cragginshred

    Scenes and Preset navigation question

    Original question was why when I bank up is it jumping so many pre sets but @iaresee answered my question so I up dated my YT vid to be a quick help! Heres the updated video for anyone who might need help
  71. cragginshred

    Classic metal preset with vid

    Hope you like! Impromptu recording with iPhone in the room with Xitone frfr and desk top krk monitors. Jackson PC-1 guitar and EVH 50w amp in pre set! I'm pretty picky and mainly use real amps with my Fractal gear in 4cm for effects but this sounds pretty killer to me!
  72. cragginshred

    4CM Routing not working

    Heres a screen shot. Yes swapped Sed/Return on rear of real amp AND turned OFF power am and cab modeling in Global settings just like in my Ax8
  73. cragginshred

    OP1 - will an XLR to reg guitar cable work for Input of real amp?

    Trying to rig a 4cm for my real amps. Just got the FM3 yesterday and noticed it does not have a 1/4" for OP 1. I can find XLR to TRS cables but those won't work for the front end of an amp right? I am hoping having an XLR to guitar cable end built will do the trick??
  74. cragginshred

    [solved] Set up for scenes Help!

    Out of the box my FM3 will not go to Scenes, Preset or any other mode when I follow the directions from the manual. What am I missing? I tried tapping and holding the middle and right/Left buttons and the button screens say nothing. Help!
  75. cragginshred

    Any 4cm FM3 for effects only users here?

    I will use the FM3 mainly this way and also as a modeler for low volume use. Just curious if there are others using the FM3 for the stellar effects with real amps?
  76. cragginshred

    Scene versus pre set mode changing onthe fly question

    Live I will use scene mode I see it's press and hold middle button, then press middle one again to have access to page 1 and 2 of 'Scene views' correct'? Then say there a song change and I want to be on the next bank where a different Scene is set up I press and hold middle button then select...
  77. cragginshred

    Gary Moore pre set request!

    What amp would you use? Yes I know there is a factory one at least in the Ax8, but it can be way better!
  78. cragginshred

    External switches set up for Scenes use?

    I just got my invite to buy the FM3 and promptly bought one. I'm curious about adding an external switcher to give me more scenes to access from the 1st view. What is the best set up for this? Thanks!
  79. cragginshred

    MIDI use with EVH head and 4CM?

    I was able to sync up my EVH head with the AX8 For the blue channel In the scenes where I want it However when I put the EVH head in learn mode and try to get the clean\channel one to be assigned to scene three it does not save. In the editor on the Midi page foreseen three I have tried a...
  80. cragginshred

    Using my Ax8 in the 4cm and scene 2 is louder question

    I am using the my Ax8 for pre and post effects for my real amps and am not running anything for a boost in scene 2 and it has a boost in volume. Why? Normally I would put a GEQ in there and just bump the volume but there is nothing in there nor any modifiers. Why would I be getting a volume...
  81. cragginshred

    Remind me how to use my real tube amp as power source for real cab?

    I've done it years ago but forgot the routing, thanks!
  82. cragginshred

    Mezzabarba Skill 30 over the JJ jr

    This bumped my interest in the Friedman JJ Jr
  83. cragginshred

    EV2 using one?

    Anyone know if this is often out of sock?
  84. cragginshred

    Banking up and down - What am I missing?

    Night one with my FC 12 and I have absolutely everything set up except banking up and down I cannot figure out. I am operating from what I call scene mode if the makes any difference and I just want to bank up or down to the next bank using the 2nd to farthest right buttons top/up bottom/down...
  85. cragginshred

    How are you guys attaching your FC's to your pedalboards?

    I looked thru the pedal board thread and it looked like some are removing the corner pieces unless I am mistaken? Otherwise how are you attaching them to boards with the corner piece sticking down a bit farther?
  86. cragginshred

    Just bought a FC-12, couple of questions

    The Faslink is just an XLR right? Hold bottom right then toggle next one up once allows me to select 'Scene' mode? Once in Scene mode it will sync up to what I have set up in my III allowing me to select the scenes 1-8 ? Any other tips for getting up and running?
  87. cragginshred

    First gig on a big stage! Atomica live tone

    Thanks Leon for the Atomica tip!
  88. cragginshred

    Any tonal changes noticed in new FW?

    Could be just my ears in the room but it seems a little brighter, anybody experience this? Probably just me
  89. cragginshred

    Do you use an OD in front of a hard rock amp tone?

    I do 99.9% of the time but last night I tried a Leon Atomica and custom IR pre set. There was no OD in front. I heard some cool aspects of the tone that 'popped' which tends to be too compressed with an OD before the amp. More real amp articulation and rawness without being harsh is the only...
  90. cragginshred

    Line IP to FOH -do you hear a difference?

    Do you run it this way and do you hear a difference going into a regular Mic IP with an XLR as opposed to going into a Line IP with a TRS or other?
  91. cragginshred

    Why did these 5 pin Midi cables not work?

    Using the RJM Mastermind PBC (not GT) and these cables messed all my midi settings up and had a clicking thing going on. Educate a midi dork and tell me why these did not work and please tell me which ones I need! Thanks!
  92. cragginshred

    Friedman HBE 2018!

    This amp is so good for face melting solos! What is different in the 2018 amp than the V-1 and 2?
  93. cragginshred

    Amp adjustments on front of unit?

    Just got my Axe III and it blows the Ax8 away for sure!! More on that later! Getting everything pretty dialed in but was wondering how to tweak an amp model for say more or less presence or mids to match the dynamics of a room without having to take a laptop for the editor?
  94. cragginshred

    Anyone using an RJM Mastermind?

    I own one and it sounds like it will work great to control my incoming AX III, just curious if anyone out here is using one to change pre sets?
  95. cragginshred

    What are my RCF NX 12 SMA's worth?

    New they are like $1,700 now. The one I have left is about 5 years old and in great shape
  96. cragginshred

    Headrush 108 for vocals -thoughts?

    I want to downsize the upfront monitor foot print and was thinking of 2 of these small but loud units. From the perspective of FRFR design they should work for anything including vocals just fine right or am I missing something?
  97. cragginshred

    Axe-Fx III versus FM3?

    Still using the ax8 live and am on the waitlist for the Fm3. Pros and cons of getting an FM3 and a controller versus just getting a III and a controller? This is for live use. Also can the Ax III allow for a gained amp and different amp for solo's in an X scene and a gain amp with different...
  98. cragginshred

    Satchel tone from Steel Panther

    Easy to cop with a slick back track, but lets hear your take (sans backing track) on this epic modern 80's shredder's tone! Granted much of it is in his fingers but lets hear it!
  99. cragginshred

    Can I use 2 amps with 2 others X/Y slots?

    I know the AxIII can use 2 amps in the preset, can I have an X/Y amp within both of those amp blocks? Still using the Ax8 so I considering new options
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