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  1. daacrusher2001

    Recommended FRFR’s?

    I just gigged this past Saturday with the FM3 —> FR12. The FR12 was fine for the gig. It’s loud, and I do not have the V3 preamp. Mine is stock. The little bit of hiss is not audible at a gig. I used a Clapton Artist with the Fender Gen 4 noiseless pickups for 90% of the gig. This setup works...
  2. daacrusher2001

    Questions regarding using the FM3 with an interface for recording

    Hi, a little new to recording. I've been an FM3 user for awhile and I've recently decided I want to do some recording into GarageBand (or maybe some other DAW). My recording interface is a Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 3. I thought I could simply plug the FM3 output into the Solo input and...
  3. daacrusher2001

    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Thanks guys...my gig last Saturday was with the FM3 at +4dB and I recall the FM3 output dial set around 1/2 up, then just adjusted using the amp volume. I guess I'll just keep it that way for this weekend's gig.
  4. daacrusher2001

    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    This is a great thread, I may do the mods over the winter. Regarding the +4dB vs. -10dB - with the FR-12 - I reached out to Fender to get their perspective but haven't heard back yet. I admit, I'm still not sure which to use. Last night I set my FM3 to -10dB and I have to really push up the...
  5. daacrusher2001

    Output Block Meters?

    I'm trying to grasp this but I don't really know what is meant by pre-fader/post-fader. I have continued issues with getting levels right. Every time I think I have them right, some meter is red. The output LED's I can keep out of the red pretty well, but the ones in the blocks, or using the...
  6. daacrusher2001

    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Just wondering, should I be using +4dB with the FR12? I gigged with it last night and I’m set to +4dB - worked fine but I’m not sure if I should keep it there.
  7. daacrusher2001

    Output Block Meters?

    I think I like the idea of turning the Output 1 knob all the way up and adjusting my presets levels from there. Then at the gig I can just turn the FR-12 volume up or down as needed. It worked great last night at our gig, everything sounded good But I did find myself fiddling with both output 1...
  8. daacrusher2001

    Output Block Meters?

    I was going to start a thread but I think my question aligns well with this one - I just bought a Fender FR-12 and frankly, it's the best sound I've ever gotten from my FM3 (aside from Studio Monitors). So now my config is simpler - Guitar to FM3 to FR-12. Perfect...except... I'm wondering...
  9. daacrusher2001

    Fender FR-12 compared to PXM-12. My experience so far.

    OK, so I'm intrigued by the FR's - I was about to buy a PXM - but now thinking for the same money (roughly) I can get a pair of FR's. So, here's my question to all of the experts in this thread (seriously, you guys provide some great info) - In my case, I'd use either a PXM or FR as my main...
  10. daacrusher2001

    EV PXM-12MP vs Atomic CLR Neo

    I have to try an EV…I’ve been using a PS170 into a guitar cab and while it works well, lately I’m finding I prefer FRFR When using the FM3. I’d like to be able to just take the presets I use with my studio monitors to the stage. I was going to buy a CLR, which might be great, but the EVs are...
  11. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Yeah I have those adapters - I was wondering why you use output 1 instead?
  12. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Soooo - I finally got around to following your steps - seems to work pretty well. I noticed in the level view, once set for output 1, is still a lot lower on output 2, but it doesn’t distort and seems loud enough with the PS170 driving the cab. Is that normal, that out 2 is lower (set at 0 dB...
  13. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Well, my ears suck...just sayin' - I can't always hear what others hear. Volume levels I can hear for the most part. I have a few presets that I think will work for me tomorrow night, so I'll go with them. What is odd is that I spend time creating what I think sounds good, then come back the...
  14. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Well, wish me luck...I have some presets set up for Saturday's gig. I will say the Marshall preset sounds pretty ballsy!
  15. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    One other question, as I'm rereading the wiki I'm finding a few more things to check - how important is it to set the Output Mode to SS Pwr Amp + Cab? I'm using a SS power amp (PS 170) and a guitar cab/speaker. Also, I'm still not 100% clear on whether I should use Line Level or Unity Gain...
  16. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    I am using high and low cuts. I am not using a cab block except where I am feeding the signal to my studio monitors from output 1. I think it’s more than that - I expect some variation between amp models. I am trying to determine an approach for balancing the volume across the presets...
  17. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Yeah I’ve watched a number of his videos and have picked up a lot from them (Including this one). The approach he uses leveraging the channels has been a particularly useful approach for what I’m doing.
  18. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    I can’t use Out 1 - for two reasons - my power amp does not have an xlr input, and I currently have output 1 going to studio monitors. I did but will go over chapter 7 again. The preset leveling tool is helpful when adjusting scene levels (at least it helps me) but preset to preset isn’t as easy.
  19. daacrusher2001

    Please help me with my levels - I'm spending way too much time with it

    Hi All, please bear with me, I'm definitely in need of help with my levels on the FM3. Here is my config: Tele (Fralin Blues Specials - single coils) --> FM3 Input 1 --> FM3 Output 2 (L) --> PS-170 (Duncan) --> Mojo Speaker Cab (Copperback, 12"). So, nothing too unusual. Fairly simple setup...
  20. daacrusher2001

    Fm3 into powerstage 700 volume settings

    how would I do this, photo of the screen or is there a way to save it and share it?
  21. daacrusher2001

    Fm3 into powerstage 700 volume settings

    Still working on this - having a bit of trouble getting my presets leveled. I’m ok within a preset leveling from scene to scene, but it’s much trickier going between presets. Any tips/tricks that could help?
  22. daacrusher2001

    Fm3 into powerstage 700 volume settings

    So I just tried line level set to -10db on Out 2. That seems plenty loud too. Is this how you have it?
  23. daacrusher2001

    Fm3 into powerstage 700 volume settings

    Ok - so I followed your instructions - thanks for the detailed response! It is plenty loud set up this way. I have my Out 2 at around noon and my PS is maybe at 11. Seems like this will work. I'm will probably use Out 2 100% of the time at gigs. Do I even need to worry about Out 1 in this...
  24. daacrusher2001

    Seymour Duncan PowerStage Praise

    I’m finding, so far, that line level works better with the ps170
  25. daacrusher2001

    Seymour Duncan PowerStage Praise

    I guess I am wondering about the parameters - for instance, do I set the output from the FM3 to line level if I’m going to a power amp?
  26. daacrusher2001

    Fm3 into powerstage 700 volume settings

    So Line Level is OK going into that PS170? I'm doing a similar setup and at Line Level I barely have to turn up the PS170...it's super loud.
  27. daacrusher2001

    Seymour Duncan PowerStage Praise

    I was going to start a new thread but it seems to make sense to leverage this one… I recently bought a PS170 and have been trying it out with my FM3 - I would really like to use the FM3 -> PS170 -> 1x12 Cab for an upcoming gig. Are there specific settings I should use to enable the PS170 to...
  28. daacrusher2001

    Alto TS408 or 410

    I would really like to start using my FM3 with the band. I cannot run it into our PA (long story) so I need the speakers to stand on their own. It’s a classic rock band tho’ we do some Motown, Blues, and a little modern Pop. Vocalist, Drummer, Bass, Keyboard, and me on Guitar. I was going to...
  29. daacrusher2001

    FM3 into Front of Quilter Amp - A gigging success!

    No bass...just guitar, Quilter or FM3 through the Quilter. I'm going to give the Copperback a try. Thanks...
  30. daacrusher2001

    FM3 into Front of Quilter Amp - A gigging success!

    I recently got a TB202 and was going to get a Copperback - which do you prefer if you were using just one, the Copperback or the BN-S300? I bought a cab and I need to put a speaker in it. I'd like to use the FM3 live going forward as it's got everything I need and then some...seems like the...
  31. daacrusher2001

    Electro-Voice PXM-12MP report

    Let us know how it holds up with the band, I have the exact same question - really would like to use my FM3 live, but can't run it through the PA as it's vocals only in our band. Our drummer is pretty loud - I know this because I had to stand next to him last gig...yikes! I play a Mesa Fillmore...
  32. daacrusher2001

    EV PXM 12MP Comparision Review with Pics

    Do you think the PXM would stand up in a band as my backline amp? I have become enamored with my FM3 through studio monitors and would really like to use it with the band. I would NOT be going through the board. I just need something loud enough to hang with the drummer...just your run of the...
  33. daacrusher2001

    Just Tried My New QSC K10.2 with the FM9

    I tried the K10.2 - Unfortunately, I had a faulty one and sent it back and of course they were sold out everywhere so I couldn't get another at that time :( I was going to get another, but the 8" is appealing. Are CP8s loud enough to use with the band? I would not be sending my signal through...
  34. daacrusher2001

    Quilter - light and powerful

    Well, I had this guy for a couple of years...https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/mach-2-combo-12hd It was very light, very loud, and could go from clean to mean. It needs the footswitch for sure. I bought it used for $600, and resold it later for about the same. One thing I didn't...
  35. daacrusher2001

    No sound using FM3 into Return of Mesa Fillmore - "never mind...lol"

    That will be the next thing I try I think. I do like the Fillmore
  36. daacrusher2001

    No sound using FM3 into Return of Mesa Fillmore - "never mind...lol"

    ok, so, yeah...user error...working fine now...LOL. I admit I'm still sort of a novice with the FM3. Sorry for not trying everything before posting! It does sound a bit too bright so I guess I need to play around with settings some more. Regarding the Fillmore - I got about a year ago. Covid...
  37. daacrusher2001

    No sound using FM3 into Return of Mesa Fillmore - "never mind...lol"

    Hi All, I couldn't find this exact problem - I decided to try running my FM3 into my Mesa to use the amp as a power amp/cab. I get no sound from Output 2 into the FX Return of the amp. The return works with, for example, a pedal. So, I am guessing I have something misconfigured...could someone...
  38. daacrusher2001

    Loud hiss when using FM3 in front of amp - for FX only

    Just using OD and an wah with envelope follower at the moment. Which output are you referring to…the dial for output 2? Or a setting of some kind? Still a little new to this
  39. daacrusher2001

    Loud hiss when using FM3 in front of amp - for FX only

    Hi All, Yesterday I ran output 2 into the front end of my Mesa Fillmore and there was a lot of pretty loud hiss. I put a very simple chain of effects together to try this out. I would love to use the FM3 in place of my pedals - but the hiss is a deal breaker. I assume its some setting that I...
  40. daacrusher2001

    Registration for a pre-owned unit

    Hey gang, do I need to register my FM3? I bought it used and I don't see any kind of registration process...just wondering if I need to and then, how do I do it?
  41. daacrusher2001

    Anyone used a Atomic CLR with a Xitone wedge?

    I actually just checked with Atomic...CLRs won't be available until November. I'm going to wait and try one. I'm getting what I need from my studio monitors now, and I really need something that can serve as my amp on stage. Unlike many, I won't be going through our board - long story.
  42. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    Ya know - Leon Todd had a good video setting up the BBD - I just did what he said and was happy with the sound😎
  43. daacrusher2001

    AxeFx 3 Meters on Output Blocks 3&4

    ok, so try not to laugh...I am not using a DAW. Just FM3 to QSC K10.2. I could get one I guess.
  44. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    I have noticed it greatly varies by delay type. The one that sounds pretty good to me is the Stereo BBD. Ya know, getting this into a band situation is where I really need to go next. Won't happen until later in August now, unfortunately.
  45. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    Thanks for the tips...It actually sounds pretty good now. I have a few oddities I'm trying to resolve, but the QSC is loud and very clear - almost too clear at times. Some of the delays have an odd after effect, kind of a fuzzy sort of tail. Hard to describe. Leon Todd's videos have helped but...
  46. daacrusher2001

    AxeFx 3 Meters on Output Blocks 3&4

    I had a similar question and was going to start a thread but thought I'd piggy back on this one...I'm still learning this device and I noticed that my output block meters seem to always be pegged into the red. Maybe it's the way I'm adjusting levels....dunno. I was using the amp block to set...
  47. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    Still learning - speaker impedance - is this a setting I should be adjusting?
  48. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    Most of our venues are smallish bars - we get a little loud for the bar at times with just a couple of small amps. I was hoping to just use the K10 and not go through the PA. Only our vocals go through the PA
  49. daacrusher2001

    For those of you using QSC K10.2 with FM3...

    Hey All...not looking to get into a "CLR is better" thing...so if ya hate the QSC, just move on please... I have a QSC K10.2 and I'm using it to amplify my FM3. We play smaller venues and it seems to have more than enough volume. It sounds pretty good at home. I'm wondering if any of you who...
  50. daacrusher2001

    What am I doing wrong?

    I had a similar experience and sold my first FM3. I've since repurchased one and spent a fair amount of time really understanding how to use it, and more importantly, how to amplify it. I have an old Carvin PM12a - I can't get satisfactory tone out of it with the FM3, or the Helix fwiw. I also...
  51. daacrusher2001

    FM3 for Effects only - questions on output parameters

    Great, thanks...really liking the FX so far - making my pedalboard irrelevant.
  52. daacrusher2001

    FM3 for Effects only - questions on output parameters

    Thanks, so does that imply that I should leave the output knob turned all the way up in case I want to click off all effects blocks? I’m finding the I/O settings really impact my sound in good or bad ways.
  53. daacrusher2001

    FM3 for Effects only - questions on output parameters

    Hi All…trying to get my head around my new FM3. Today I was using it for FX ONLY [no amp, no cab] into the front end of my Swart. I’d like to use it, sometimes, as a pedalboard as it has more effects than I have pedals, so I can really dial in some sounds. Right now I have it set up using...
  54. daacrusher2001

    FM3 with a Tube Amp

    Reviving a somewhat old thread - wondering if there are any things I should pay attention to if I'm just using the FM3 with my tube amp. I get turning off the amp/cab blocks. Maybe more specific questions would help: Can I use output 2 and just run straight into my amp? I assume so - I think I...
  55. daacrusher2001

    Video : How to connect the FM3 (for Dummies)

    My intent is to get something better to amplify the FM3 - the mini mixer is some legacy equipment I used to allow multiple devices to connect to the ROCKIT speakers. I can ditch the mini mixer now and just use the output 1 XLRs for now. It honestly does sound significantly better at line level.
  56. daacrusher2001

    Video : How to connect the FM3 (for Dummies)

    I have a pair of ROCKIT KRK 5s. Right now I'm configured as follows: FM3 Output 2 (copied output 1) into ART Mini Mixer, from the mixer I go to each of the KRKs I noticed it was sounding a bit harsh until I switched to line out. I'm assuming this is correct since it sounds way better
  57. daacrusher2001

    Video : How to connect the FM3 (for Dummies)

    Thanks for this video...I have a question as I'm new to this... I'm not connecting to a DAW, but rather to studio monitors. Do I use Line Level instead of unity gain?
  58. daacrusher2001

    What are your favorite FRFR speakers?

    I sent him an email and he got right back to me. I'm still deciding on what I want to do. The FM3 is coming tomorrow...so, I'll start using it first with studio monitors while figuring out what to use live.
  59. daacrusher2001

    What are your favorite FRFR speakers?

    Great thread...I just got an FM3 and need to amplify it on stage. Considering the Xitone - now that I can access their website. I was going to go with a QSC K10.2 or DXR10 - but thinking now that I'd prefer a wedge or powered cab of some kind. Xitone's website is archaic. Have any of you had...
  60. daacrusher2001

    Power amp modeling when using amp fix return

    I did try a few different amps late yesterday with and without power amp modeling turned on. It varied - some were better with power amp modeling turned on. I will say I like the sound through a guitar amp much more than through my studio monitors. I’ll try out adding a cab into the signal...
  61. daacrusher2001

    Power amp modeling when using amp fix return

    Hey all...I want to try the FM3 amp models using the return on my Mesa Fillmore. I’m still pretty new to the modeler...do I disable power amp modeling if I use it this way? I assume I don’t need a cab block? thanks!
  62. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    Hi, still struggling a bit with all of this. I was able to load the preset with the Mutron (from the above link) but it's not usable in the FM3. CPU capacity exceeded. This apparently slows down the FM3 to the point where it takes as long as a minute to execute a command. Soooo, I couldn't...
  63. daacrusher2001

    Axe-Fx 3 Presets to FM3

    As a new guy - new to Fractal - I had some trouble loading an Axe FX3 preset to my FM3 this morning. It loaded as an imported file, but my FM3 said "CPU Exceeded, Output Muted" [something like that]. It was difficult to remove blocks as it seemed to hang up the FM3. By hang up, I mean it made...
  64. daacrusher2001

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

    Got my invite, ordered, and got my FM3 about three weeks ago!
  65. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    Thanks, everyone. I have one pretty good sounding preset configured with three scenes. I gave up using the front panel for now - sticking with the software...much easier. I managed to get an OK sounding envelope filter set up with one of the presets. Still tweaking... I will grab the presets...
  66. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    lol, yep...I downloaded it yesterday. Much easier but I wanted to learn to use the front panel in case I have to Any tips on setting up a Mutron style envelope filter? I can't get it sounding very good...
  67. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    thanks guys, I'll play around with this later today - Along with trying to get a good envelope filter sound...creating a preset for "Shakedown Street" just to see if I can get it right. This device is fairly complicated, and I hate the sound from my powered speaker so I probably need to do more...
  68. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    So, just to clarify for me...I have my guitar plugged into input 1. Could I add an OUT 2 block to the chain (remove the OUT 1 block) and run a standard guitar cable into my amp? If not, is there a specific cable or adapter made for XLR to TR that you could recommend? As you can tell, I'm used...
  69. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    Thanks, for the "Output 2 Copy" functionality - I assume I'd have to do this for each preset I want to use this way?
  70. daacrusher2001

    Basic Questions from new FM3 user

    Hi all, so I opened up my FM3 yesterday. There are a few basic things that were not obvious to me, so I'm hoping some of you can clear a few things up. Bear with me, I'm not an expert - far from it. I was planning to connect this unit to a powered speaker and also an amp. Immediately I...
  71. daacrusher2001

    Any absolute 1st timers?

    I'll let ya know how it goes tomorrow - my FM3 arrived yesterday - first time I've bought anything from Fractal. I have had mostly Line 6 gear (POD, POD XT, HD500, Helix). I haven't taken the FM3 out of the box yet, and probably won't until tomorrow - it's summer, I'm getting outside!
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