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  1. markmurtha

    FM3 Head East Full Circle album

    Thank you! 😊
  2. markmurtha

    FM3 Head East Full Circle album

    I recorded all of the electric guitar tracks on the Head East Full Circle album direct with the FM3:
  3. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    I'd love to hear some recordings of your steel through the FM3! That's what I use with my steel guitar, too.
  4. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    Is that an L-5s I see on the wall?!?!?!?
  5. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    We opened for Blue Oyster Cult last night, and during their sound check I noticed that the bass player uses an FM3. Pretty cool!
  6. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    I played steel guitar in a band that opened for Sawyer Brown last night. Here is a picture of the Sawyer Brown bass player's FM3 rig.
  7. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    That version of the FM9 would be the perfect fly rig. Just fold it up and put it in your pocket! Fractal needs to get busy working on paper-thin guitar processors.
  8. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    What is your setup for larger shows?
  9. markmurtha

    Kansas and Head East using Fractal Audio processors

    Cool video!
  10. markmurtha

    Kansas and Head East using Fractal Audio processors

    It was absolutely inspiring to watch Kansas perform. Those guys are fantastic musicians, and they deliver that music with stunning perfection. I've been up all night now listening to my favorite Kansas songs!
  11. markmurtha

    Kansas and Head East using Fractal Audio processors

    I was able to open for one of my all-time favorite bands tonight---Kansas! I was interested to see that Rich Williams and David Ragsdale both use Fractal processors direct to the P.A., with no speaker cabinets on stage. Rich uses two Axe-FX III units for his electric guitars, and one Axe-FX II...
  12. markmurtha

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.01

    I played a show last weekend, and it worked flawlessly.
  13. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    I don't like that the buttons are being pressed, but I don't know if that's a problem or not. They're not being smashed down, just pressed. I can hear the click when I close the bag. If it's possible for you to check the case out in person before you buy one, that would help. I would hate to see...
  14. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    There's no tag or any model information anywhere in or on the bag, other than the Pedaltrain logo on the front. It seems like the measurements of his case and mine are very similar, though.
  15. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    I'm so sorry about that! I just checked the fit of my case again, and the FM9 fits easily in the case except at the top, where the case tapers slightly. I just pull the sides back a bit, and it fits in. The case zips up easily, and it looks like the zipper doesn't touch the edges of the unit...
  16. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    I wonder if that's the same case I have: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm9-case.176183/post-2165837 What are the dimensions of your case? Mine is a snug fit, but the FM9 definitely fits in the case.
  17. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    The real question is, how long with the protective film last on your displays? I like to see how many years it takes for them to fall off of my processors. 🤣
  18. markmurtha

    Waitlist Email

    Absolutely fabulous!!! 🤣🤣🤣
  19. markmurtha

    Knaggs Larry Mitchell Incoming - ARRIVED!!!!

    That's a beauty!
  20. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    That's very encouraging news! I was thinking about getting an FM3 case as well as an FM9 case from them, but when I saw the pictures and read about the lack of padding, I changed my mind. Let us know what you think of the new cases when you get them.
  21. markmurtha

    How to model real amps?

    I definitely agree with you. When I listen to recordings of my favorite guitarists from various periods of their career, their amp sounds vary, but their playing is still unmistakable. I think our time is better spent on making great music rather than getting mired in the minutia of amp sounds...
  22. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    I'm sorry to see that. I was really hoping for a better product.
  23. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    Please keep us posted on how it goes with them. I was hoping their cases would have ample padding.
  24. markmurtha

    Finally got the new FM9/FM3 Pedal board put together

    You know, I wonder if this approach you're taking (and myself and others are taking) to dump the rack unit and separate foot controller in favor of an all-in-one powerful floor unit will influence the future Fractal Audio product offerings. As technology continues to improve and more power can...
  25. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    That's a great question! I hadn't thought about that. I just checked it, and as I closed the bag, I could hear at least one of the black switches engaging. I'm not sure if I like that! I tried turning the board around the other direction, and I could hear the black dial being pressed when I...
  26. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    It's very snug. The inside of the large compartment isn't perfectly rectangular, and is slightly tapered inward at the top. The internal padding is great, though, so I think it's well protected.
  27. markmurtha

    Anyone use the FM9 for an audio interface yet?

    Yes, it also has the fixed 48kHz sampling frequency. I have used the III for recording via USB with Pro Tools, and the latency is similar to the FM3. It's definitely usable if you use high buffer settings when you have high track/plugin counts, though. You can record with the lowest buffer...
  28. markmurtha

    FM9 Case?

    I'm using this Pedaltrain "Premium Soft Case" for my FM9, Mission Aero expression pedal, power cable, two guitar cables, HX Stomp backup rig, and HX stomp power supply. I received it as a gift, and I don't know which model it is for sure. Sweetwater has quite a few variations of this bag...
  29. markmurtha

    Anyone use the FM9 for an audio interface yet?

    I have an Axe-Fx II and III, an FM3 and and FM9, and they have all been great. The rack units have ribbon cables that can come loose, but it's an easy fix with some hot glue. I always bring an HX Stomp to gigs as a backup rig, but I've never had to use it. I think these units are well built, and...
  30. markmurtha

    Anyone use the FM9 for an audio interface yet?

    I have used my FM3 with Pro Tools quite a bit. I haven't used the FM9 with it yet, but I expect the performance will be similar. It's got some latency, but I find it to be great for mixing with a larger buffer size, and good for recording with a smaller buffer if you don't have a bunch of tracks...
  31. markmurtha

    Pedals and FM3/FM9 your opinion

    You will love the FM3, and it's a great fly rig.
  32. markmurtha

    Pedals and FM3/FM9 your opinion

    By the way, I feel confident that I could replicate any time-based pedal effect with the FM3 or FM9. There are so many options. I wouldn't hesitate to switch to an all-in-one unit and dump the pedals. Also, I don't use any of the drive blocks in the Fractal units. The amp blocks have all the...
  33. markmurtha

    Pedals and FM3/FM9 your opinion

    I have the FM3 and the FM9. The FM3 is perfect if you need a small, portable rig with great sounds, as long as you don't expect too much from a single preset. The CPU is easily overloaded if you try to create a "kitchen sink" preset. I use it for steel guitar primarily, but I also use it for...
  34. markmurtha

    New product??

    Maybe it's the turbo boost module for the FM9! 😁
  35. markmurtha

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    I had my first show with the FM9 today, and it sounded great! I play in Foreigner and Bad Company tribute bands, and both groups opened for the "Rock Gods" tonight.
  36. markmurtha

    AxeFXIII to FM-9 presets.

    Yep, all the patches I imported from my FM3 had the delay time cut in half. I just needed to go to each patch and double the time for each delay channel.
  37. markmurtha

    Wish Larger font

    One thing I really missed when I pulled the FM9 out of the box is the top handles on each side that the FM3 has. The FM9 is heavy, and it would be much easier to move around with those handles. Oh, well!
  38. markmurtha

    Wish Larger font

    Are we posting our FM9 wishes here since we don't have a dedicated section? If so, I'd like to see the ability to have the tuner source be "both" in addition to input1 and input2. That was a wish they implemented on the FM3, so I hope they can do it on the FM9, too. While we're at it, it would...
  39. markmurtha

    Waitlist Email

    It's FM9 Friday for me! Waitlist confirmation: 8/27 1:23 pm Eastern Purchase invitation: 9/17 1:56 pm Eastern Ordered!
  40. markmurtha

    Waitlist Email

    I just stopped by the forum and clicked on what I thought was the FM3 forum. It was actually the new FM9 forum I found accidentally! It's exactly what I've been waiting for, so I signed up immediately. My waitlist time is 1:23 pm Eastern.
  41. markmurtha

    Metallica uses Axe Fx

    I guess that endorsement switcheroo is pretty common. I knew a guy who had a Legend amp endorsement in the eighties. He had two dummy Legend stacks on stage and a Marshall hidden behind that he actually used for shows
  42. markmurtha

    Metallica uses Axe Fx

    Check out the two Axe-FX III units in the rack: You might need to pause it right at 5:07. It's a quick shot.
  43. markmurtha

    Sticking with the FM3? Upgrading to FM9? Why?

    I'm keeping my FM3 to use on gigs where I only play steel guitar. It's perfect for that. I'll use the FM9 on regular guitar gigs and gigs where I play steel and regular guitar. The three switches and limited CPU on the FM3 have been a real problem for me on regular guitar gigs. The FM9 looks...
  44. markmurtha

    Waitlist Email

    8/27 1:23 pm Eastern Time No invitation yet
  45. markmurtha

    Updated and resolved: FM3 USB stopped working during recording session

    Is your USB port wobbly? I'm wondering one of the soldered board connections came loose. There was a thread about this in 2020: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-usb-plug-fragile.163868/ After reading those posts I bought some spare USB ports. Mine has been fine so far, but I'm...
  46. markmurtha

    FS Anyone in the Kansas City area looking for an Axe-FX II or III?

    One is a 4-space, and the other is a 6-space. The 6-space doesn't have the rack rail in the back, but the 4-space does. I usually like to put my patch panel in the back of the rack. I'm not completely opposed to shipping, but to be honest, I've never shipped something that big and heavy before...
  47. markmurtha

    FS Anyone in the Kansas City area looking for an Axe-FX II or III?

    I have been using my FM3 for all of my live shows and recordings lately, and although I find the three switches and processing power to be a bit limiting, it is meeting my needs. With that in mind, I've decided to sell my Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, Axe-Fx III, FC-6, SKB road racks, custom patch panels...
  48. markmurtha

    Strat Players

    1. 65 Bassguy Normal (clean, Hendrix-style rhythm, early edge of breakup with the volume control on your guitar) 2. Plexi 50W High 1 (early breakup to crunchy edge) 3. Plexi 100W Jumped (lead) The Fractal AxeFX-III and FM3 units are incredibly responsive to volume control on your guitar, so you...
  49. markmurtha

    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 1

    Mine had the same problem. I went in to the Setup menu, then FC Controllers/Onboard Switches, and then Mini-Display Contrasts. I cycled the percentage from zero to 100% quite a few times, and watched the left scribble strip appear and disappear completely. I finally left it at 43%, powered down...
  50. markmurtha

    FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 1

    My left footswitch display is doing the same thing. Rebooting doesn't help.
  51. markmurtha

    New FM ???

    Chop off the expression pedal section and it would be perfect for me! A small size with nine switches would be great.
  52. markmurtha

    Wish Display scene name on Tuner screen and match main LCD message time

    I've searched around for a way to do this, and I haven't found a previous wish request, so I hope this hasn't already been requested somewhere. I leave the tuner screen on all the time, and would really like to see the scene name on the tuner screen somewhere. Is that possible? It would also be...
  53. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    I bought a 5-pack of replacement USB ports in case the one on my FM3 fails. It seems very solid, so far. I doubt that it will break as long as I am careful when I connect the cable.
  54. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    The HX Stomp is not in the same league as the Fractal products, but it's a great backup in case of a Fractal failure.
  55. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    The HX Stomp is a great unit. I've had one for quite a while, and in light of the issues with the FM3, I plan to carry it with my FM3 as a backup. My FM3 has been fine so far, except for locking up every time I try to import a patch from my AxeFX-III.
  56. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    You could contact them at support@fractalaudio.com. Your reservation was on April 23, 2019, not April 23, 2020, right? ;)
  57. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    That's really weird. Maybe you should contact Fractal to see if they sent you an invitation.
  58. markmurtha

    Not a Bug Strange USB behavior & Not Connecting to FM3-Edit

    Did you have to send your unit back to Fractal?
  59. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    I just got my invitation. My waitlist date and time: Apr 24, 2019 11:58 am. Central Time
  60. markmurtha

    FM3 Now Shipping

    I received my reservation confirmation on April 24, 2019 at 11:58 a.m. Central Time, and haven't received a purchase invitation yet. I did receive the non-headphone version invitation on April 13th of this year, but I didn't purchase that.
  61. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    No, I think only some people have had the problem so far. I guess USB-B ports just aren't designed to be plugged and unplugged frequently. I've had to replace the USB-B port on a keyboard, and I just want to be prepared in case the FM3 port also fails. I plan to use that port on my FM3 every...
  62. markmurtha

    Post here if you've received an invite for the Headphone Jack model!

    I ordered a 10-pack of PCB mount USB-B ports, just to be safe. I've been very happy with all of my Fractal Audio gear. It's not perfect in every way, but it's great in almost every way. I've always been an early adopter of their products, which means I got the first version of the AxeFX-II and...
  63. markmurtha

    Super wobbly USB type B slot

    It's definitely not Fractal's fault. I never had that problem with my II or III because I always use a rack panel with a USB feedthrough on my rig. The actual port on the back of the rack unit only gets plugged and unplugged about 3-4 times in its life. That approach won't work with the FM3, so...
  64. markmurtha

    Guitars: how many and brands?

    Wow, that Byrdland's a beauty! If you ever decide to sell it, let me know. ;)
  65. markmurtha

    Guitars: how many and brands?

    Let's see a picture of that Byrdland! :D
  66. markmurtha

    Super wobbly USB type B slot

    It sounds like the manufacturer used a defective batch of USB ports when assembling the units. I wonder if there's any chance Fractal will be proactive and replace the ports on new units before shipping them to customers. I would hate to send mine back a month after I get it. It would probably...
  67. markmurtha

    Super wobbly USB type B slot

    Never mind my last comment. If the port is loose inside, I guess it's not the solder joints.
  68. markmurtha

    Super wobbly USB type B slot

    Do you think the wobbling is caused by bad solder joints on the main board? Maybe that's something that could be fixed by Fractal before they ship the units out.
  69. markmurtha

    Peculiar Expression Pedal setups?

    You can do that if you only activate one modulated effect at a time. I use that approach on a patch by assigning switches to turn on various effects that use the expression pedal. One switch is for the wah, and another is for pitch. When the wah switch is activated, the expression pedal controls...
  70. markmurtha

    Peculiar Expression Pedal setups?

    Tape echo feedback, delay speed, and mix (for the end of the Foreigner Starrider guitar solo) Harmonizer pitch interval - pedal back, no harmony; half-down, one interval; all the way down, a different interval. I use that approach on the solos for Crazy on You and Don't Stop Believin' solos...
  71. markmurtha

    Axe FX II maintenance tips for a new Axe user?

    I don't think I've ever given a thought to scratches on any of my rack gear. I just use it, and don't worry about scratches. It usually gets installed in a rack one time, and that's where it stays. Nothing else in the rack gets moved in or out.
  72. markmurtha

    Axe FX II maintenance tips for a new Axe user?

    I wouldn't worry about it. I have turned mine off and on countless times, taken it across the country in a road rack, and left it on overnight. It's built to last. There are some components that might fail at some point, like the screen or the power supply, but they are easy to replace. You...
  73. markmurtha

    Post Here if You've Received An FM3 Invite!

    Waitlist confirmation: Wed, Apr 24, 2019 11:58 am (Central Time) Purchase invitation: Mon, Apr 13, 2020 12:13 pm (Central Time) I'm waiting for the headphone version. I'm really puzzled as to why they originally advertised it as having a headphone jack, and then produced a bunch of them...
  74. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx II Mark I - not booting anymore

    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. Did Cliff have any ideas about what might be causing that?
  75. markmurtha

    FC 6 - broken screen

    Did they send you the part to swap out yourself?
  76. markmurtha

    Help : Instrument in not working

    I was in the middle of a soundcheck last night, and the front input stopped working. I remembered reading about other people having the same problem, so I switched to the rear input 1 and everything was fine. I sent an email to support that night and got a reply in a short time from Mark Day. He...
  77. markmurtha

    Pedal Steel Guitar users?

    Yes, I use it for pedal steel as well as guitar and keyboards. I only use it for two of the three at any time, though. I use separate inputs and outputs for each instrument, and typically toggle between my steel patch and my guitar patch. I also have a different patch that allows me to use...
  78. markmurtha

    Select output for headphones?

    Yes, but I would like to use the headphone output for my own mix. It's just not possible, apparently.
  79. markmurtha

    Select output for headphones?

    What I need is a way to route any of the outputs to the headphone output, so I can monitor what's coming out of each output for live shows. I use the Axe-FX III for two different instruments coming in to different inputs and going out of different outputs, and it's not an option to have both...
  80. markmurtha

    Select output for headphones?

    Here's a link to the wish list thread I mentioned: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/ability-to-send-outputs-2-4-to-the-headphone-output.148205/
  81. markmurtha

    Select output for headphones?

    I requested this on the wish list a while back, and was told that it wasn't possible. It seems like it should be very easy to do, but I guess it's not. :(
  82. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.07

    This one is fantastic! Thank you! FC: Added support for stand-in switches (assign external switches to perform a function assigned to an FC switch).
  83. markmurtha

    Dunlop Mini DVP 4 for expression?

    I use one with my AX8 and another with my III. It works very well with both. What kind of deal are you getting on the pedals?
  84. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 5.02

    Cliff never sleeps. Good luck getting this kind of service from any music equipment company, automobile manufacturer, retail store, etc., etc., etc. I've been recreating all of my Axe-FX II presets on the III, and they sound so much better on the III. The firmware updates are making this unit...
  85. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 4.03

    Simply amazing. Thank you!
  86. markmurtha

    Ability to send outputs 2-4 to the headphone output

    Does anyone happen to know if input 1 is hardwired to the headphone output? I'm wondering if there is a physical design issue that might make it impossible to feed the other inputs to the headphone output jack via a firmware update.
  87. markmurtha

    Ability to send outputs 2-4 to the headphone output

    I tried that, but it looks like it just adjusts row volume and balance, not routing. I'll have to look into that further.
  88. markmurtha

    Ability to send outputs 2-4 to the headphone output

    Okay, that's an interesting idea. I could have two output blocks on every patch, and output 1 would not go to front of house. I guess that would work, but it would be nice to have a headphone mixer option.
  89. markmurtha

    Ability to send outputs 2-4 to the headphone output

    I need to keep the outputs from channels 1 and 2 separate for our board mix. Is there a way to send both outputs to the headphone mix without combining them on output 1?
  90. markmurtha

    Ability to send outputs 2-4 to the headphone output

    I use the Axe-Fx III for electric guitar using input 1, and pedal steel guitar using input 2. Currently it is only possible to hear output 1 in the headphone output. Would it be possible to simultaneously send the other outputs to the headphone output as well?
  91. markmurtha

    WISH - Tuner to toggle with an external switch

    Last night after checking the manuals and trying everything I could think of, I started searching the forum and I found several threads asking for a way to do it. So far, I haven't seen anything that shows how to do it with an external switch, only a way to use the master layout to have one of...
  92. markmurtha

    Implemented Tuner on Multiple (ALL) Inputs

    Yes, please! I use the III for gigs where I play pedal steel guitar through input 2 and regular guitar through input 1. I use different patches for each instrument, but I am stuck using the tuner on one instrument or the other, not both. If it's not possible to add an option to have the tuner...
  93. markmurtha

    Bug? Can't assign PEDAL to Tuner or Scene Select

    I'm glad some others are also trying to do this. It would be great to be able to activate and deactivate the tuner using a latching footswitch plugged into one of the FC controller external switch jacks.
  94. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    No tax on mine, but shipping and handling was $51.24.
  95. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Central Time zone
  96. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    It's lunchtime! :) Waitlist confirmation: Tue, Feb 06, 2018 12:09 pm Invitation: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 12:06 pm Purchase: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 12:27 pm
  97. markmurtha

    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    That was the day I found out about the waitlist and signed up.
  98. markmurtha

    MFC Emergency.

    The same thing happened to my AxeFX-II MK1, and I didn't plug a USB cable into my MFC port on the AXEFX-II. The 7-pin MIDI cable with power supply approach works well, though. There is a "bypass" fix for this, if you're good with a soldering iron. Without a definitive cause for the original...
  99. markmurtha

    Fractal Audio Support is the Best!

    I don't know how many of you have experienced a problem with your Fractal Audio gear and needed to contact support, but I can tell you they are amazing. I've never seen a company so dedicated to customer satisfaction, and always willing to go the extra mile for customers. We all know how lucky...
  100. markmurtha

    Tapatalk Popup Discussion

    Thanks, Matt! That ad was a real irritation when I tried to access the forum on my phone.
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