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  1. boyedav

    What is the point of SPDIF if it's just going to be converted to USB anyway?

    This is what I do too. It works great! I use USB just to run Axe-Edit, but otherwise everything is SPDIF direct to my interface.
  2. boyedav

    is there a new product in a near future for tube amp lovers like FX8

    I also don't have any tone suck issues with my FM9 in 4CM. It did take some time though to adjust the send and return levels on my amp's loop so there was no change in color or volume when the loop is engaged. It would help to know what your signal chain looks like, and what devices are involved.
  3. boyedav

    Longest time between updates for the FM3...is this it?

    So wouldn't the solution be to just not update your III until the equivalent update is available for the FM3? That's the same net effect as FAS releasing updates for each concurrently. Unless you think FAS should sit on updates for the III until they have the FM3/FM9 ready. Or are you wanting...
  4. boyedav

    First Fractal - FM9 would work, but temped to go for flagship

    I have both an FM9 and a III. I started with the III, and that's also what I'd recommend in this case. I decided that if I was going to spend the money, I'd get the one that had the best chance of still being useful to me years later. The III has the most room for me to grow, and it's what I...
  5. boyedav

    Importing mp3's into an FM9

    I used a Digitech Jamman Stereo for playing MP3s and other clips. It has a balanced out, so just another XLR feed for the sound guy. We'd use it for recorded intros, or backing tracks we couldn't cover with our existing instrumentation.
  6. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    We're all gonna do a full backup BEFORE, right? ;)
  7. boyedav

    Using axe fx 3 tonight in a semi outdoor show at 41degrees and 35 wind chill

    One of the few things I miss about the high wattage incandescent stage lights is the heat they brought to the cooler outdoor gigs. So weird when you can see your own breath, but you're sweating and your fingers are warm, lol.
  8. boyedav

    Jumping from the computer to the live PA

    Depending on the volume at which you dialed things in on the monitors, you should be prepared to adjust the EQ of your presets (or global EQ). Our sensitivities to different frequencies can change as volume increases or decreases, so how we have things EQ'd at lower volumes may not translate as...
  9. boyedav

    Recommendations for FM9 live speaker/amp.

    I really like my EV PXM-12MP. I dial my tones in at home using that, and then as a monitor at gigs I'm hearing exactly what I'm sending FOH. Best of all worlds. I used to disable cab modelling and go to a SS amp into a traditional guitar cab, because I was more comfortable with...
  10. boyedav

    axe fx 3 dynocabs not installed / noise gate

    This can happen if you have an older version of dynacabs installed: https://support.fractalaudio.com/en-US/how-to-resolve-dyna-cabs-not-installed-or-incorrect-version-286538
  11. boyedav

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    I spent a couple hours with 24.03 tonight, no issues.
  12. boyedav

    Poll: Second unit for home use and backup

    Originally, my gigging rig was a 100w tube head with my Axe-FX III in the loop, the latter of which was also my backup if the amp or something else died. Now the Axe-FX III is racked for home/recording use only. I have an FM9 that I'd use for gigging. If anything, I'd get an FM3 to complement...
  13. boyedav

    5150 Presence Knob

    Authentic, especially if both are capable of the same sounds, just at different positions. To me, authenticity is part of what differentiates FAS.
  14. boyedav

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

    Just spent a couple hours with 23.03b1 and I think the OVD-1 is the new favorite for driving my lead tone. Really digging the 2203 too.
  15. boyedav

    FM9 Power Protection

    I have one of these on the pedalboard with my FM9 and wireless receiver. It also powers my EV FRFR wedge: https://tripplite.eaton.com/isobar-8-outlet-surge-protector-12-ft-cord-3840-joules~ISOBAR8ULTRA
  16. boyedav

    Where to EQ?

    If I feel like my dirty tones are a little muddy, I'll cut 80 or 120 and lower at the input of my drive block, and/or the input EQ of the amp block. I'll typically do the usual 6500 cut after my cab block. Beyond those, I might boost the mids a little before my drive block or amp block...
  17. boyedav

    Wait for AXE FX IV or just get the AXE FX III ?

    I look at it this way: I've had an Axe-FX III mk I for four years, and I'm not even close to outgrowing it. I don't have any "if only it did this" moments with it. FAS is still introducing major new capabilities/updates, and I imagine they will continue to do so as long as the hardware has...
  18. boyedav

    Dyna-cab, general consensus is that they're "better" than legacy?

    i didn't like dynacabs at first. I'd been accustomed to just scrolling through legacy cabs until I hit one that fit. I think part of it is that the default mic placement with DCs doesn't tend to be the sound I'm looking for. What I've found since digging into the dynacabs more is that the "last...
  19. boyedav

    Just bought some EV PXM - 12MP’s

    I've had my PXM for a little over a week now, and I'm loving it so far. I tried FRFR about 4 years ago and it didn't work for me, probably because I had the wrong expectations. I've been using a solid state amp into a traditional guitar cab with my digital stuff since then. I turned cab...
  20. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

    It seems like the release for FM3 is getting pretty close. Whatever fixes are applicable will get rolled into the FM9 update too. I'm betting there will be at least one more FM9 beta, but still...soon.
  21. boyedav

    FM9 for Just Effects

    I used to use my Axe-FX III in the effects loop of my tube head-effects only-with traditional pedals in front of the amp. Not quite what you're looking for, but it worked great. MIDI-enabled amp, plus an RJM Effect Gizmo to handle all of the other switching. Now I'm down-sizing, simplifying...
  22. boyedav

    Stolen FM9

    That sucks. Hopefully they're able to find/recover it for you. Any chance it was insured? I pay MusicPro Insurance about $200/year ($15K in coverage, $100 deductible) for any gear I take outside of my house (i.e. that wouldn't be covered by the rider on my homeowner's policy). I've never had a...
  23. boyedav

    Amp recomendations

    I use a Crown XLS 1502, into a Mojotone 2x12 vertical cab with Celestion Vintage 30s. I keep amp modelling enabled on my FM9, but not cabinet modelling. It sounds great at both personal practice volume, and stage volume.
  24. boyedav

    New User - on the fence if the FM9 is for me

    One of the things I had to learn is that it doesn't need to be any more complicated than a conventional setup. You pick the (modelled) pedals, amp, and cabinet/IR that sound good together. If you find yourself going beyond the familiar controls, then there's a good chance that maybe you don't...
  25. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    Yes, it'd be in the release notes if it was needed.
  26. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 1

    I think "Soon" has been the de facto response, and is of course the correct answer ;-)
  27. boyedav

    IV anywhere on the horizon?

    How are you defining End of Life? There's End of Sale, which doesn't sound like it's going to be any time soon with the III. It's also not impossible to think that increases in CPU speed and flash storage could allow FAS to continue with the III lineage/architecture, just as they did with the...
  28. boyedav

    Difference between Axe-FX III Standard DSP module and TURBO DSP module, +25% Clock Speed

    I think the additional DSP is the only difference. Whether that's worth the price is up to you. Even though I'm not pushing what my MkI can do, if I were buying today I'd get the Turbo. If I'm paying $2,300+, it's with the intention of getting several years out of it. Paying $200 more for the...
  29. boyedav

    What do people mean when they say modelers "lack the amp feel"?

    Like others have said, I think people are essentially expecting AITR from FRFR, plus not pushing enough air, and when it doesn't sound/feel like they expect, they fault the paradigm rather than their configuration. To be fair, when I bought my first Fractal with an Atomic CLR, I made the same...
  30. boyedav

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.01

    No other previous posts, just stopping by, laying the body at our feet, and moving on? It's hard to tell if you're actually wanting this looked at, or if you're just here to cause trouble. If you're wanting to be constructive, helpful, and contribute to a solution, then upload some presets that...
  31. boyedav

    4 Cable Method Problem

    Any tube power amp will color the sound. plus the preamp in the AC30 is probably going to be different than what's at the gig. I'm still not sure why you want to use 4CM. Why do you need it to go through the amp's preamp section, rather than just plugging the output of your Axe into the FX...
  32. boyedav

    4 Cable Method Problem

    Are you wanting to use the preamp of the AC30? Why not let the Axe-FX III do all of the amp modeling? If it was me, I would forget about 4CM. Plug your guitar into the Axe, then take the output from that into the effects return of the amp.
  33. boyedav

    A good alternative To Matrix Amps?

    This is what I use as well.
  34. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    I think he means the 4.01 beta, versus the slightly older 4.0 release.
  35. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    When the turbo replaced the standard, didn't FAS just carry on with the existing waitlist as though it was the same product? Or where are people getting the expectation that they could purchase additional FM9s before others had even gotten an opportunity to purchase their first? I'm pretty sure...
  36. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    It was part of the latest FM3 beta, so I can't imagine it's too far behind for the FM9 :-)
  37. boyedav

    Are new amps really needed?

    On the one hand, I look at it from the perspective of are there sounds I want but which I'm not able to get from any of the current models? There are a lot of circuits already represented, and others that can be dialed in from those. When people ask about new amps, the first thing that comes...
  38. boyedav

    Wireless for Fm9

    I use the Line 6 Relay G75. I have one in the rack of my stage rig, and one in the floor case with my FM9. That and the G70 are Line 6's 4th gen wireless, and AFAIK, the lowest latency of any consumer wireless. I'm confident that what's hitting my amp is a more accurate representation of what's...
  39. boyedav

    Brand new user, what should I know?

    Don't be surprised if the factory presets aren't optimal for your guitars and whatever you're playing through. Give yourself time to learn to dial things in. It may not happen overnight, but you will get there. The Austin Buddy packs were a huge help to me in learning what I liked, and then...
  40. boyedav

    Any tentative idea on when the AxeFx IV and the subsequent FM line updates are coming? (Looking to buy the FM3 but not sure if I should wait)

    Another thing to consider is that Fractal have a history of continuing to provide updates for years. If you look at each generation of the Axe FX II, the firmware updates released for the very last gen also worked on the very first gen. Even if they release new hardware, they've tended to keep...
  41. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    Running about two hours now on 4.0, and no issues. Everything sounds great.
  42. boyedav

    Is a power conditioner really necessary with axfx?

    This is what I use: Tripp Lite ISOBAR8ULTRA It's a really good surge protector for its size, with some EMI/RFI filtering and outlet isolation. The specs on surge suppression and response time were better than anything I saw in the same size and price range. Obviously, not a bullet proof vest...
  43. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

  44. boyedav

    What Prompted You To Buy A Fractal?

    I was tired of lugging a half stack and a rack to every show, but I'm also very picky about my sound, like most of us. I got the III because I figured going all in with a flagship was the best way to be confident that I'd be able to find what I was looking for, and plenty of runway not to have...
  45. boyedav

    FM9 Poweramp and cab

    For live playing I use a Crown 1502 XLS into a traditional guitar cab. If you're using the power amp modeling of the Fractal, I would stick with a good solid state amplifier. This was the easier path for me transitioning from a traditional amp/effects/cabinet rig. Otherwise, for FRFR it's into...
  46. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

    Haven't had a chance to play it much, but the install went just fine and no issues so far.
  47. boyedav

    Axe Fx III vs Fm9

    Sometimes I like running my Fractal stuff into a solid-state amp, and then a traditional guitar cab. In that case, if I'm already taking a rack to the gig (for the power amp, power conditioner), then racking my III isn't a big deal. With the FM9, I like having the option of not having to worry...
  48. boyedav

    the Eventide H90 leak reminds us of how good we have it with FM3

    I really liked my H9 Max, except being limited to one algorithm at a time. I would definitely consider an H90 for my main live rig (tube based half stack, 4CM), but I also think the FM3 would be a better choice for me. Then it can also be a fairly quick backup if my amp dies.
  49. boyedav

    FM9 Turbo vs non-Turbo....significant more CPU available.

    My original FM9 still works just as well as it did before the turbo was released. If I wanted the extra power, I could buy a turbo once they become generally available, and still get a decent price for my used FM9. Or the original FM9 just becomes my spare. I'm pretty sure the existence of the...
  50. boyedav

    Talk me off the ledge

    I just swap out one cable at a time with one of my ground lifted cables to see what makes a difference. That'll help you figure out which loop(s) need to be broken to alleviate the noise. It's probably not going to be the very first cable in the chain, which is usually the guitar to whatever its...
  51. boyedav

    Talk me off the ledge

    When I've had noise issues with 4CM though, it's always been a ground loop. I made a few cables with the ground disconnect at one end to help troubleshoot. Whenever I've had a ground loop, whether with the Fractal gear or something else, they're indispensable in helping determine which path (and...
  52. boyedav

    4 cable method FM9 turbo problems fixed yet?

    I use an rjm effects gizmo with 4CM. The fractal is only switched in when needed.
  53. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    I'm pretty confident FAS will clamp down on any abuse of this. I wonder too though, if this reflects their expectation that there will be a steady supply of FM9s going forward.
  54. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Sometimes you gotta build your own.
  55. boyedav

    Great power amp options for axe fx3?

    I use a Crown XLS 1502 in to a traditional 4x12. 2U, but lightweight, and inexpensive enough if you need to carry a spare.
  56. boyedav

    Let's see those FM9 rigs!

    The idea was for it to be all self-contained. Pop the cover, cable to the poweramp/wedge/FOH or whatever. The powers cord and XLR coil up nicely in the void at the upper left. I need to shorten the cable between the wireless and FM9; that's a carryover from when my FM3 was in here.
  57. boyedav

    FM9 Case?

    https://www.roadcases.com/24-28-or-32-stock-size-effect-pedal-carpetliner-light-duty-road-cases-1-4-ply/
  58. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00 public beta 1

    I can't speak to FAS' development cycle, but very often there's a freeze on new features once software hits beta. A change in values/measurements might not make a difference, but updates to the code itself might mean having to take it back to private beta. I think that might have been one of...
  59. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Pretty sure you can just contact sales@fractalaudio.com and they can tell you :)
  60. boyedav

    Couldn't hear the backline?

    Any chance you weren't wearing ear plugs? Using ear plugs to bring the overall volume down can make it easier to pick out different instruments, including your own. Plus, if you can't hear yourself during the first song, it's only going to get worse as your ears get fatigued.
  61. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00 public beta 1

    Played for a couple hours tonight. Nothing beyond my existing presets, but no issues in any case.
  62. boyedav

    Quest for a raw raunchier tone.

    You may have tried this already, but I purchased the Austin Buddy Naked Amps tone pack. I went through the presents and listened for the characteristics I liked, and then saw how they pieced everything together. That made it easier for me to tweak my own presets to exactly what I wanted. FWIW :-)
  63. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    We just waited 11 months for server hardware, and it came down to a component on one of the storage controllers. It wasn't that they weren't making any, it's that a shortage happened which never fully rebounded, and all the while a line is forming of OEMs who are also waiting for the same thing...
  64. boyedav

    My 2 Cents: Why Some People think Axe-Fx Doesn't Sound Great

    Totally, but I think a lot of people are accustomed to AITR, and then they hear/try FRFR but don't like it, and incorrectly conclude that it's because modelling/digital "isn't there yet". It's funny, because seasoned engineers and producers have known for decades that recorded amp tone isn't...
  65. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.02

    19.x for the III included CNFB, which was added to 2.01 for the FM9. I don't know that everything from 19 made it into 2 though, but that's probably close.
  66. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    I don't think the invites expire. As long as there's stock and they're taking orders, the invite is good.
  67. boyedav

    FM3 to FM9: Any Regrets?

    No regrets. My FM3 was great, but I love the additional footswitches. I could see picking up another FM3 to have as a spare, or if I need something even more portable.
  68. boyedav

    Kirk Hammett with AXE-FX lll

    ...and 40% of the world's wah.
  69. boyedav

    Help with Shawn Lane's tone

    Reference: There are plenty of other examples of well. What I really like about his tone is that it's fat, but still allows the articulation to come through. The attack that his hands produce on the front end of each note isn't being lost. I have an Axe-FX III mk I, and...
  70. boyedav

    My 2 Cents: Why Some People think Axe-Fx Doesn't Sound Great

    I bought my Axe-Fx II about a year before the III came out, and flipped it after about 3 months. I had the Axe and a powered Atomic monitor, and thought I was set. Nope. I was expecting AITR from FRFR. With the III, I go into a solid state power amp, into a traditional guitar cab. I know I lose...
  71. boyedav

    Unwanted FOH Feedback Live

    Do you have the ability to tweak your presets at a similar volume at home? That's a good way to avoid those kind of surprises at the gig. It might not hurt to upload one of the presets with which this happens. FAS and others may have some insight based on that.
  72. boyedav

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.08

    It still ends up being an overall net loss ;)
  73. boyedav

    FM3 to FM9: Any Regrets?

    This. My FM3 was great, but I probably wasn't going to gig it without some additional footswitches, and the opportunity to get more footswitches, I/Os, and processing power at the same time made it an easy decision. The FM3 would have made more sense for me if there were times when I needed...
  74. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    Because radical differences in sounds aren't necessarily due to bugs, especially when you're dealing with updates that include significant changes to modelling accuracy. As much as you hope those things are distinguished pre-beta, that's part of the reason software goes through beta before...
  75. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Yup. Unless a single entity is handling everything from mining raw materials to manufacturing and assembly, you can do everything right and still be on the losing end of supply chain and labor shortages. I think any even moderately intelligent business has been trying to think creatively about...
  76. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Exactly. It was very rude of the pandemic and global supply issues to not give the whole world a few years notice that they were coming ;-)
  77. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    I've never noticed much difference when using a laden preset, but most of my presets are on the low end of CPU usage anyway. I update FM9-Edit just to get the version that works with the new release, so I end up doing the backup with the new version as well.
  78. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

    FW 2.01 Beta FM9-Edit 1.00.04. Full backup in 12 minutes, empty preset. Almost exactly twice as long as when I did it four weeks ago, using 2.0 beta with 1.00.3, also with an empty present. Same hardware, Windows 10, and USB 5.30 in both cases. Just mentioning it for reference. Backup and...
  79. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    It'll be real, but every amp model will be a Blade's Custom, and every drive pedal will be a Metal Zone ;-)
  80. boyedav

    Live with FM9 and Katana 100, help with cutting through

    Does your Katana have Cab Resonance settings on the front panel? If not you may be able to access that setting as well as Global EQ and Power Amp In settings more easily using Boss Tone Studio. The factory speaker in those is pitched as a higher watt Greenback-style speaker, so it doesn't have...
  81. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    FM3 and FM9 use the same DSP same family of DSP, but the FM3 likely has the larger private beta pool, as well as more devices in the wild for public beta users. Just a guess, but it seems like the progression of FM3 enhancements is probably a good indicator of FM9 progress. If I'm not mistaken...
  82. boyedav

    FM9 - making a dark humbucker clean up...

    Can the pickup be wired for a coil split? If the pickup has that option, it can be as simple as replacing one of the pots with a push-pull pot. It probably won't sound as good as a dedicated single coil, but it'll be a better starting point, and then you can further tweak it with the FM9.
  83. boyedav

    Wireless suggestions for FX3?

    I use the Line 6 Relay G75. 1.5ms latency. When I was looking at wireless a couple years ago, it's the lowest latency I could find in any digital wireless. I've not experienced any issues with dropouts, but I also frequently use the frequency scan feature to see what the optimal frequency band...
  84. boyedav

    Best power amp to drive a cab?

    Sorry, this first part isn't a direct answer to your question. Since you're going to have a live guitar cab on stage anyway, have you thought about just micing it rather than taking the other output direct to FOH? I tried an approach similar to what you're contemplating, and it seemed like there...
  85. boyedav

    Has it really come that far?

    My first Fractal product was an Axe-FX II XL+. I bought it new, owned it for 3-4 months, but didn't gel with it. It could have been user error, or perhaps something I was looking for wasn't quite there yet. I've had the III for 2.5 years now. I bought an FM3 once they started shipping, but sold...
  86. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    It seems like the next FM9 update will reflect improvements that were at least 2 major version updates to the III. I know that probably doesn't make the wait any easier for people who are dealing with bugs, but it seems like we're seeing the same rate of improvement that we're accustomed to from...
  87. boyedav

    What guitar amp to use w/ my FM3

    I like AITR too. I don't necessarily think it's better than FRFR. To me those both achieve different things, equally well, just depending on what your goal is. For a lot of us who've had a couple decades with traditional amp/speaker combos, I think FRFR is the harder thing to get used to than...
  88. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Proper disposal of those toxins is part of why it costs more to produce products like that in the U.S. That's partially why there are no vacuum tube (or TV, or smart phone, etc.) factories here. There are even more products that are assembled here, using components built elsewhere. You simply...
  89. boyedav

    Axe Fx iii with power amp and real cabinet

    As an amp-in-the-room guy, I run my FM9 through a solid-state (Crown) power amp and into my guitar cabs, and as far as I'm concerned it's the real deal.
  90. boyedav

    FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

    I think it's more a matter that neither of those are absolutes. What if 82% isn't always 100%? As a programmer, I'm sure you realize the scaling isn't always linear or constant.
  91. boyedav

    FM3+ Could this be a thing?

    It's not impossible to think a MKII could be in the pipe eventually. Didn't FAS do this with the AXE II/III and FX8? It depends on having a sensible justification for it though, from a business standpoint as well. There's no guarantee that would include more DSP or that there'd be a "turbo"...
  92. boyedav

    FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

    I could be wrong, but my take is that if there's a specific feature that's important to you, then go with the product that has that feature. Fractal have been pretty transparent about the FM3 not having parity with Axe-FX III, especially processor-intensive features. They've been saying that...
  93. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Welcome. Possibly? Yes, but I wouldn't bet on it. I think we're only just pushing midnight on the first day it was available. There's no way of knowing for sure, but I'd venture it won't be until they've gotten the next shipment, which I think is slated for Q1 2022. It'll be worth it though...
  94. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    Waitlist: August 27, 09:12 PM Eastern Invitation received: 11/19/21, 12:59 PM Eastern Order placed
  95. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    What kind of lottery? The kind where you suddenly hear from relatives you didn't even know you had? Or the kind where you don't see your friend Larry anymore, but next year you have a bountiful harvest?
  96. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    It could be anything. They may have more IEC ports to scrutinize. Sometimes shipments of other products require their focus. Occasionally people get a day or two off.
  97. boyedav

    Anyone else stalk the UPS driver??

    I didn't know she was a UPS driver at the time :p
  98. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    The time stamp on the email may well be UTC, and the mail client is localizing it, which could account for the hour discrepancy if there was a change of time zones between the time he was waitlisted, and then referencing that same email on the day of the invite.
  99. boyedav

    Waitlist Email

    I wonder too how many of us waited until we got home that evening (from work or whatever) before we decided to get wait-listed. Lesson learned ;-)
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