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FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

Played through two church services with the beta 2 firmware and no issues. The new large fonts are so nice in the live environment. No more squinting to see what preset is in use. I did notice just a tiny bit of lag when switching between presets but that may have just been an oddity. Otherwise...
- Chas
- Post #197
- Mar 13, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

You had me at “large fonts”. Many thanks!
- Chas
- Post #33
- Feb 23, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Gift of Tone #22 - JOHN PETRUCCI

That fixed it. Thank you! Just curious what would be the best way to use it in series? Is there an ideal mix rate in series for a block that is setup to be used in parallel?
- Chas
- Post #73
- Dec 25, 2022
- Forum: News
Gift of Tone #22 - JOHN PETRUCCI

When I load any of the JP delays to one of my regular presets, it is not playing the initial note when I hit a string. It is only playing back the repeat notes. Also, when I turn off the delay there is no sound coming from the preset at all. I'm using a really simple preset and when I put any...
- Chas
- Post #71
- Dec 24, 2022
- Forum: News
Gift of Tone #23 - ALEX LIFESON

Seriously this is just unreal at this point, getting presets from the best of the best, Collen, Vai, Petrucci, Lifeson etc?!? FAS might start getting calls from our spouses about how they can't get us off our guitars long enough to spend time with the family this holiday season! :cool: :guitar:
- Chas
- Post #42
- Dec 24, 2022
- Forum: News
Gift of Tone #15 - PHIL COLLEN of DEF LEPPARD

I'm blown away! This is the preset I was hoping would be in the gift of tone series. Can't wait to get home and load this one up. Thank you SOOOO much to Phil and FAS!
- Chas
- Post #21
- Dec 15, 2022
- Forum: News
FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

Upgraded to FW 4.0 on Saturday and played two services at church on Sunday morning. Hillsong, Bethel, Worship Society upbeat P&W music. Simple setup with my FM9, EV-1 and PRS CU24. Everything worked great. The other guitarist mentioned how good my tone was multiple times between rehearsal and...
- Chas
- Post #86
- Dec 6, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Quick thanks for the Gift of tone goodness!

Just wanted to give a quick shout out to the Fractal team, community, and artists who have been contributing to the Gift of Tone! It is super cool that you guys are sharing all these awesome presets. I'm personally hoping 🤞that Phil Collen will share a preset from the Hysteria album but that may...
- Chas
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

I've had a couple of oddities this past week with the 4b1 and 4b2 FW. After a fresh boot up, I had no sound coming out of my FM9 through Output 1. The night before it was working fine. I was running my PRS CU24 guitar along with my laptop via USB for a backing track. I rebooted the system and...
- Chas
- Post #103
- Dec 2, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

Fantastic! I watched Cooper's video early showing the differences between the two Cygnus's and it's a very noticeable to me. Excited about the improved clean up when rolling off the volume, and the clarity in the low-end. Thanks Fractal team for getting this to the FM9 platform so quickly!
- Chas
- Post #33
- Nov 18, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Where is this so-called "virtual capo" I have heard about?

Correct, there is just one pitch block so either do the virtual capo or harmonize. Can't do both yet, but many of us have our fingers crossed for the future. Tracking adjustments can help with VC latency. I've found with the current firmware that the VC works quite well.
- Chas
- Post #3
- Sep 21, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 3.00

Awesome! Can't wait to give it a go.
- Chas
- Post #24
- Aug 15, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Announcing FM9 Turbo

I think it's a cool move for those who had to wait. I'm super happy with my FM9 and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of these in the hands of other players. If at some point a new version is created that allows for a second pitch block, the larger LCD displays for the foot switches, and...
- Chas
- Post #263
- Aug 11, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Harmonizing leads with the FM9

Wow! This is incredible information and certainly the best explanation I've ever read regarding harmonies. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together!
- Chas
- Post #8
- May 31, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Harmonizing leads with the FM9

Thanks Austin! Great info.
- Chas
- Post #7
- May 31, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Harmonizing leads with the FM9

Thank you - this was helpful!
- Chas
- Post #6
- May 31, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Harmonizing leads with the FM9

Hey all, so I've been focusing on learning more about the use of harmony in guitar leads for live use and I would appreciate some advice. I've been using the dual diatonic pitch block and am able to set up basic harmonies like 3rds or 5ths. It's been trial and error to mimic guitar leads from...
- Chas
- Thread
- May 30, 2022
- Replies: 27
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.02

You guys are the best! Thanks!
- Chas
- Post #5
- Apr 20, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

It isn't just firmware Friday, it's Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one day! Just in time for our upcoming gigs starting mid-April. Thanks Fractal team!
- Chas
- Post #30
- Apr 1, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

I think it is going to be a pleasant surprise for us all. Maybe we get a second pitch block for being patient? One can dream...
- Chas
- Post #854
- Mar 16, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta
- Chas
- Post #828
- Mar 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Fractal FM9 MK II?

If they release a MkII I will buy it as a primary and keep my MkI as a backup. It's gonna happen when you least expect it and someone is always going to be upset. It is what it is.
- Chas
- Post #16
- Mar 9, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

That's cool. Just seems interesting since I thought they had said they were trying to make similar parts available to interchange between various products. Maybe I read that wrong.
- Chas
- Post #709
- Mar 3, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

I'm beginning to wonder...with the release of the new FCs with larger mini-screens/fonts and the delayed firmware updates if we will be seeing an FM9 MKII suddenly released with 2.0 firmware and new larger mini-screens all at once. Just some tin foil hat speculation. 🤣 In the meantime, here is...
- Chas
- Post #707
- Mar 2, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Output 1 position for live performance

I appreciate all of the great input and information from everyone! Guess I will be giving Fletcher and Munson a little more respect in the future too. ;)
- Chas
- Post #21
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Output 1 position for live performance

Preset leveling in the output block right? I've been doing that for sure. When we play live I'm going to an X32 at FOH in most cases.
- Chas
- Post #15
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Output 1 position for live performance

FM9 ---> QSC K12.2 - I don't have the speaker turned way up or down. I'd say it is in the lower middle of the range.
- Chas
- Post #12
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Output 1 position for live performance

I appreciate the feedback but that wasn't my experience. I don't necessarily equate "louder" with a better tone. I was building a crunchy Marshall Plexi preset and rolling back my guitar volume to get a cleaner, early breakup sound. With the Output 1 knob at 9:00, the sound was muddy and the...
- Chas
- Post #4
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Output 1 position for live performance

I've been building presets on my FM9 for our upcoming gigs and noticed a significant tone improvement with the Output 1 knob at noon or better. Would love to know where you all are setting your Output 1 knob when playing live gigs. Is there a sweet spot in the range that is recommended for...
- Chas
- Thread
- Feb 14, 2022
- Replies: 39
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

Yep, this happens to me a lot.
- Chas
- Post #528
- Feb 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

Will tomorrow be firmware Friday? :cool: Fingers crossed 🤞
- Chas
- Post #465
- Feb 10, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Just Tried My New QSC K10.2 with the FM9

We run a pair of QSC 12.2 speakers with the QSC subs when we play live and absolutely love the sound. I use one of the 12.2 at home with my FM9 for practice and building presets. Highly recommended.
- Chas
- Post #25
- Feb 8, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

The UPS driver delivered my FM9 on Friday and I'm thrilled so far! I had sold my AF3 Mark I a while back and had not experienced the Cygnus firmware with a Fractal product yet. I hooked up my PRS CU24 and was blown away by the tone. I just hung out on the first preset for like 20 minutes before...
- Chas
- Post #1,331
- Oct 11, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

I placed my order the day I got the invite and had to call Andrew to make a small change. I asked him how quickly it would be shipped and he said it would not be the same day I ordered. It was shipped the next day. I did 2nd-day air so I'm getting it tomorrow. So...ordered on Tuesday, shipped...
- Chas
- Post #1,261
- Oct 7, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

Waitlist: 8/27 1:49 pm Eastern Invite: 10/5 1:14 pm Eastern Ordered 10/5 1:34 pm Eastern
- Chas
- Post #1,177
- Oct 5, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

Congrats Greg! Great to see things moving again. I'm only 10 minutes away 🤞
- Chas
- Post #1,059
- Sep 29, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

My guess is they are holding a certain number of units back to cover those people who have received invites but have not made their purchase yet, and maybe they are holding an additional number of units as a buffer for RMAs (or other critical reasons). Just some speculation but that's what I...
- Chas
- Post #1,016
- Sep 28, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

So many people who are on the waitlist and getting invites are probably not engaging in the forum, much less this thread so I figure there will be days when no one reports. If we are at 1:37 pm est I'm feeling pretty good being at 1:49 pm est...that is assuming they didn't run out of stock of...
- Chas
- Post #910
- Sep 23, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

I found out because I saw Cooper's post on Facebook about the FM9 on the day it was first announced. I had already decided that as soon as Fractal announced a floor modeler like this with dual amp blocks and 8 or 9 switches that I would just sign up as quickly as possible and ask questions later.
- Chas
- Post #596
- Sep 16, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

Waitlist confirm Aug 27th 12:49 CST (1:49 EST). 27 minutes down the list from what I can tell. Hoping to get in on the first batch. This reminds me of being a kid and waiting for Christmas morning 🎅 :gift: 🤣
- Chas
- Post #585
- Sep 16, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 and 2 guitars

This is actually a really cool option as a backup in case of an equipment failure at a gig. For example, if one guitarist has a catastrophic rig failure, they could just plug into the second guitarist's FM9 and play on. In the past, before our band went to using modeling, I would have to bring...
- Chas
- Post #4
- Sep 15, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM3 Rush. The Camera Eye solo played on a 1953 Les Paul Goldtop

This was so cool! Great playing and good to see you having so much fun with it!
- Chas
- Post #17
- Sep 14, 2021
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Waitlist Email

That's good news! My waitlist confirmation was 40 minutes later so hopefully the invite comes soon.
- Chas
- Post #410
- Sep 13, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Studio Slip for FM9

I actually thought about bubble wrap but I didn't think of the "pocket" version of that which would work very well. Thanks for the input!
- Chas
- Post #12
- Sep 13, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Waitlist Email

Congrats! That's a happy view. Were you on the artist/vip list?
- Chas
- Post #384
- Sep 13, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Studio Slip for FM9

That seems like a great design! Hoping I can put an EV1 and a Mission pedal in the secondary pouch with some extra cables. Would be cool if there was some divider for the pedal pouch that could separate two pedals so they don't bang against each other during transport. Alternatively, I could...
- Chas
- Post #9
- Sep 13, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

Thanks, this makes perfect sense and yes, I would prefer to have regular updates to the FW and retweak as needed. It's a great machine, just gonna have to spend a lot more time figuring it out. I've been using Leon's and Cooper's videos to ramp up and that is helping a lot. It does seem that...
- Chas
- Post #17
- Apr 14, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

With the firmware revisions, is it changing the effect so much that you find yourself having to relearn the effect all over again, or is it generally the same with a few minor changes? It seems like I find that some of the presets I've used that were built in older FW versions have changed so...
- Chas
- Post #13
- Apr 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

I had a similar feeling with the amp models, but for some reason, I'm more comfortable messing with those. I'll start working with the looper more as you mentioned and I bet that will help. Thanks!
- Chas
- Post #12
- Apr 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

I can definitely see how this makes sense for a live gig, almost like having the simplicity of a pedalboard set up.
- Chas
- Post #11
- Apr 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

Good info. This has pretty much been the approach I've taken so far. Just tweak the controls I'm familiar with and leave the rest alone. Just so many other parameters that I wondered if I was missing something. Thanks for your reply!
- Chas
- Post #10
- Apr 12, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Looking for advice on working with effects

What is your approach to adding effects and working with them in a preset? Do you just add the effect and take the simplest approach in tweaking parameters (changing nothing or very little) or do you find that you really need to tweak the heck out of them to get the sound you want...
- Chas
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2020
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII "Hangar 18" first couple solos

Great playing! Spot on!
- Chas
- Post #3
- Apr 8, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII George Lynch // Lynch Mob tone w/patch

Incredible Rocco! Amazing tone and playing as always!
- Chas
- Post #48
- Apr 1, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
RATT - Lay It Down Preset

Really great preset Mark! I've been using it most of the night working on this song. Thanks for sharing!
- Chas
- Post #28
- Mar 30, 2020
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII 80s Hair Metal w/ ML Sound Lab Mars Hair Metal cab pack

That was just amazing! I could listen to that all day. Thanks for sharing the preset Rocco!
- Chas
- Post #52
- Mar 5, 2020
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Ungodly preset

Just getting a chance to play with this preset - AMAZING! This thing just has a great chunk and clarity with my MM BFR JP6. I could use this preset on about 80% of the music we're gigging with right now by adding a couple of extra effects blocks. Using the stock recto cabs suggested above but...
- Chas
- Post #17
- Nov 27, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
AFIII Ozzy's "You Can't Kill Rock and Roll" Live

Sounds great! I always thought that was a super cool song. Your tone is exceptional and I really love the cleans. I'm gonna have to go see you guys play next time you are in the Dallas area.
- Chas
- Post #12
- Nov 19, 2019
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 11.00 Public Beta 1

I updated and spent a few hours with the new firmware last night. Loving this new feature! The audible difference is pretty clear. Thanks to this forum and Leon's video, it was very simple to work with and quite a bit of fun. It seemed that the default curve sounded pretty great on nearly every...
- Chas
- Post #110
- Nov 14, 2019
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Classes The Complete Axe-Fx III Master Class with Cooper Carter - v3.0 AVAILABLE NOW!

I just got my Axe-FX III & FC-12 last week. This class sounds perfect! Will there be a new sign up link for the class? I'd like to jump on board.
- Chas
- Post #394
- Oct 7, 2019
- Forum: Vendors
AFIII Pat Benatar "Hell Is For Children" Solo

Sounds amazing Mark! Incredible playing as usual!
- Chas
- Post #31
- Oct 7, 2019
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Reproducing Petrucci's Wah

This is super cool! JP's wah sound is great! Looking forward to trying this out. Thanks! Chas
- Chas
- Post #11
- Aug 16, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
FX8 with Mark II JP MIDI

I'm very interested in this as well. I have a JP-2C limited version on order and I just picked up an FX8. So far the FX8 is working nicely with my Mesa Mark V, however my main purpose in buying it was to be able to handle some MIDI operations for the new JP-2C amp and handle effects as well in...
- Chas
- Post #10
- Apr 28, 2016
- Forum: FX8 Discussion