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FM9 Firmware Version 6.00

Thank you both, @m_brown and @Admin M@!!
- CactusTone
- Post #20
- Feb 9, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

Not sure if this is a result of the improved amp modeling, or that I just found a moment of appreciation. Either way, the decay is remarkably realistic. Beautiful overtones bloom into harmonic richness and everything trails off with incredible balance. Fine scotch for the ears.
- CactusTone
- Post #596
- Feb 1, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

Thank you Matt B!!!
- CactusTone
- Post #63
- Jan 23, 2024
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Poll results of feature requests

Tremo-o-verb! Clean Channel especially. Stacking drive pedals in the front of that beast was too good, at least.
- CactusTone
- Post #17
- Jan 22, 2024
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Quick Change Pickup Wiring Solution?

This is an interesting point that I had not considered. How long do you think it would take for problems to arise? Are there maintenance practices that could extend purity?
- CactusTone
- Post #19
- Dec 30, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Quick Change Pickup Wiring Solution?

Excellent!
- CactusTone
- Post #12
- Dec 30, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Quick Change Pickup Wiring Solution?

Thanks for the link! Was super excited until I saw this: My PRS is one volume only.
- CactusTone
- Post #9
- Dec 29, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
Quick Change Pickup Wiring Solution?

Has anyone come up with a wiring solution for making pickups swappable without having to un-solder and re-solder each time? Wondering if a Wago 733-102 female connector (or similar) could be soldered to the potentiometer, and then the pickup's wire could be connected via a 733-202 male...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2023
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Guitars
Dad Jokes

How do house cats measure happiness? In purr-centages!
- CactusTone
- Post #10,723
- Dec 6, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

Aren't +3db increments equal to a doubling in volume?
- CactusTone
- Post #241
- Nov 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
RED SOUND FRFR Speakers now offered through the Fractal Audio online store!

Differences between Pro and non-Pro options? Same price is interesting.
- CactusTone
- Post #24
- Nov 15, 2023
- Forum: News
Do you think Metallica is using Dyna-cab live?

To all who don't understand why I asked whether Metallica could be using Dyna-Cab, or think there's nothing special about them, or think the question is weird, please consider the following: This post was made about a month before the Beta came to FM9 (which is the only Fractal platform I...
- CactusTone
- Post #60
- Aug 28, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9 Edit Dyna-Cab UI Glitch

Glitch confirmed on a Mac.
- CactusTone
- Post #8
- Aug 24, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Dyna Cab for AC-20?

Has anyone concocted a Dyna-Cab Cab mix for use with the AC-20 that you like better than traditional IRs? Any mix hints or suggestions? I've been using a blend of LEGACY 45 (4x12 SOLO V12 [RW]) and FACTORY 2 777 (4x12 MR82 G12C 57 OH). So far haven't been able to surpass it, but also haven't...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Jul 19, 2023
- Replies: 1
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 5.00 public beta (1)

Friday, July 28th, at 10:47AM Fractal time.
- CactusTone
- Post #37
- Jul 18, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Welcome DAVE MURRAY of IRON MAIDEN to the Fractal Audio Artist Roster

This is so awesome! Haha, I literally wore out my VHS of Live After Death. Also wore out a TEAC double tape deck from "rewind-stop-play" to learn the Somewhere In Time album. Just stupendously amazing.
- CactusTone
- Post #53
- Jul 9, 2023
- Forum: News
Iron Maiden’s Dave Murray with AFX III !!!

This is so amazing! I'm surprised it took Dave this long considering he incorporated guitar synth as early as Somewhere In Time, and then GK solid state on Seventh Son. I hope this leads to an Artist Pack spanning their iconic tone-eras.
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Do you think Metallica is using Dyna-cab live?

Good point
- CactusTone
- Post #6
- Jun 19, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Do you think Metallica is using Dyna-cab live?

These live tones are straight up phenomenal: Does anyone know whether Metallica is using Dyna-cab? Probably heavily influence by the engineer and equipment being used, but this sounds even better than the fairly recent in-studio Stern performances.
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2023
- Replies: 65
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Fractal Audio AMP Models: Revv (based on Revv Generator 120)

Very much agree with this. One of the best clean channels ever produced was in the Trem-o-verb. Even though we have Dual Rectifier options, and that for years comments have been posted stating a Trem-o-verb is just a Dual Rec with a minor differences that can be replicated, nothing really nails...
- CactusTone
- Post #83
- Jun 19, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Polarized Sunglasses can effect the readability of the FM9 screen-Thanks to all for helping solve this

I experience issues with the foot switch screens every time I take the FM9 someplace and then return home. Upon starting the unit up after transport (at any temperature), it takes a while for the display strips to "level out." They always start out with the non-text background being partially or...
- CactusTone
- Post #4
- Jun 4, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
AFIII Suhr Badger 30 - Tube vs. Fractal Shootout

Reveal?
- CactusTone
- Post #12
- May 31, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Suhr Badger 30 - Tube vs. Fractal Shootout

2nd one sounded a little harsh in the treble to my ear in the opening arpeggiated riff. Definitely like the first one better.
- CactusTone
- Post #10
- May 28, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 10)

Welp, this explains why I asked for your Pitch Block settings :) I haven't been able to get a good POG tone and your clips were spot on. Now I know why
- CactusTone
- Post #128
- May 13, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 10)

That is some darn fine P&W tone you got dialed in there! Don't suppose you'd be willing to share the Pitch Block settings you're using?
- CactusTone
- Post #127
- May 13, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9 Case?

Nice! Is there enough room in the foam below the board to make a cutout for a laptop?
- CactusTone
- Post #527
- May 1, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

I think a "Sweet Spots" thread needs to be kicked off. In fact . . .
- CactusTone
- Post #326
- Mar 27, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

Has Dyna-Cab affected the CPU usage up or down? Same?
- CactusTone
- Post #119
- Mar 26, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Best "Amp In The Room" Counterpoint Yet?
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2023
- Replies: 17
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Whats Cliff doing now?

Well . . . someone has to put the FAS in fasting
- CactusTone
- Post #486
- Mar 17, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Acoustic Preset & Video and free IRs

How much of the sound we're hearing in the video is mic in the room vs direct from FM9?
- CactusTone
- Post #18
- Jan 25, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Tom Petty / Mike Campbell preset?

This
- CactusTone
- Post #9
- Jan 23, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Preset Exchange
Trying to replicate sound of AxeFX2 preset on FM9

Hmm, Cygnus can model virtually every major amp in existence, but . . . can it do Ares? This is an interesting question, fractalman.
- CactusTone
- Post #4
- Jan 19, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 1

Understood, but it's nice to start with examples. For example, I found this very useful:
- CactusTone
- Post #25
- Jan 17, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 1

Does anyone have any video links for Input Dynamics ideas?
- CactusTone
- Post #23
- Jan 17, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Gift of Tone #22 - JOHN PETRUCCI

Great info. Confirms what my ears were telling me. What settings are you using?
- CactusTone
- Post #94
- Jan 16, 2023
- Forum: News
FS Atomic CLR MkII MINT

What is the discoloration on the tolex and control panel plate on the back? Did it come from the factory that way? Are you the original owner?
- CactusTone
- Post #4
- Jan 14, 2023
- Forum: For Sale
Tim Henson needs an upgrade

This brings up an interesting point: In my experience, moving from Ares to Cygnus (especially most recent FW) was an 80-90% improvement in tone quality, user experience, feel and inspiration. Contrasting to Misha's comment (which, understood is probably a bit hyperbolic), I wonder if all the...
- CactusTone
- Post #22
- Jan 10, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
JP IIC+ Tone Page "Gain" vs Advanced Page "Input Gain"

Interesting. It appears that parameter has 3 different names, depending on the page whence you are viewing it: 1) On the Tone page it's called "Gain;" 2) On the Ideal page it's renamed "Overdrive" and there's a separate "Gain" parameter that's unrelated; and 3) On the Advanced page (on the...
- CactusTone
- Post #6
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Footswitches not following Preset Changes via Value Knob or FM9-Edit

That fixed it! Thank you, unix-guy!
- CactusTone
- Post #9
- Jan 9, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Footswitches not following Preset Changes via Value Knob or FM9-Edit

The issue has persisted over several months and through many power cycles away from FM9-Edit. It's just now to the point where I'm trying to correct the issue. Thanks for the suggestion, but definitely not the solution in this case.
- CactusTone
- Post #6
- Jan 8, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
JP IIC+ Tone Page "Gain" vs Advanced Page "Input Gain"

Using 4.0, thanks!
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Jan 8, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
JP IIC+ Tone Page "Gain" vs Advanced Page "Input Gain"

When editing from the FM9 unit alone (not FM9-Edit): Is the Amp Block's Tone Page "Gain" parameter the same as the Advanced Page "Input Gain" parameter? On my JP IIC+ Yellow and Red presets these do not match, but for the JC IIC+ Green and all other amps I use (Recto1 Red, Atomica, AC-20...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2023
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Footswitches not following Preset Changes via Value Knob or FM9-Edit

Still doesn't follow the screen when in the same bank. I manually banked down to Bank 1, and selected Preset 4 using the foot switch, which took the unit to the proper Preset (screen matched to confirm). However, when using the Value Knob to scroll down to Preset 3 the unit changed to the...
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Jan 8, 2023
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Footswitches not following Preset Changes via Value Knob or FM9-Edit

Using FM9's factory layout: I was working to get my FM9 to communicate with Ableton Live for automated Preset and Scene changes via USB, and somehow broke the FM9's internal communication link with the footswitches in the Preset layout. The Preset switches do not reflect the FM9's screen when...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Jan 8, 2023
- Replies: 8
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
IIC++ amp question

Is the pull bright on the master achieved via the High Treble being turned up a little?
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Dec 31, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Wish More scene controllers would be nice

+1
- CactusTone
- Post #13
- Dec 27, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
FM9 Miraculum

Thanks, JOHNNYROCKIT!
- CactusTone
- Post #7
- Dec 23, 2022
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FM9 Miraculum

Thanks, md1234!
- CactusTone
- Post #5
- Dec 23, 2022
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
FM9 Miraculum

Performed Lincoln Brewtster's "Miraculum" for a Christmas Concert using my FM9. The audio from the house was completely corrupted so I replayed my part using the JPIIC+ Red Channel, USB direct into Logic. All one scene, volume knob only for clean up. FW 4.0 is simply a joy to play.
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Dec 13, 2022
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Weird problem last night...anyone experience this?

What is an HE-2?
- CactusTone
- Post #23
- Dec 12, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
GIFT OF TONE #1: LEON TODD

Thanks, Leon!
- CactusTone
- Post #17
- Nov 28, 2022
- Forum: News
Mini display contrast bug?

I got an FM9 early on in what I believe was the first run. My scribble strips have always been "buggy," but have always corrected themselves after leaving the unit on (I only turn it off to transport it to gigs). The scribble strips will typically show the scene or preset name with extra pixels...
- CactusTone
- Post #13
- Nov 27, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
My first FAS product - FM9T - coming from Helix.

Please post your preset!
- CactusTone
- Post #16
- Nov 24, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Reviews
MIDI Triggers Change Preset But Not Foot Switches?

Thanks, unix-guy. I got everything to work as expected in Ableton Live, but for some reason Logic isn't cooperating. Glad to hear it's not a bug, will look into it further on my end.
- CactusTone
- Post #5
- Nov 21, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

The AC20 is off-the-charts good now. Same with Atomica. Man, this Firmware rocks!
- CactusTone
- Post #117
- Nov 20, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
MIDI Triggers Change Preset But Not Foot Switches?

Thanks! 3.0 and 4 beta, both
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Nov 19, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 1

Thank you Cliff and Fractal Team!!! Everything sounds and feels exquisite.
- CactusTone
- Post #54
- Nov 19, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
MIDI Triggers Change Preset But Not Foot Switches?

Hoping this is something stupidly simple: I set up my FM9 to receive preset and scene change triggers from Logic. Works great, except the foot switches on the FM9 do not follow the changes. The FM9's screen shows the preset and scenes, but the foot switches stay parked on whatever bank and...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Nov 19, 2022
- Replies: 5
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

That pedal can be dialed in to nail the guitar tone in "Might As Well Be Walking On The Sun" better than anything I've tried. Used to run it in front of my AXE II. Kinda glad I haven't needed to play that song since AXE III, but wondering if it can be achieved in the box.
- CactusTone
- Post #421
- Nov 11, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

Just don't put reverb on it, unless you want it wet, too
- CactusTone
- Post #359
- Nov 9, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

Coke is the worst. I do like the smell of it though.
- CactusTone
- Post #351
- Nov 8, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 4)

Not sure if intentional, but the Wrecker demo you did with your Les Paul is the closest King's X (Lab5) tone I've heard yet! Can't wait to get this for FM9!
- CactusTone
- Post #390
- Nov 1, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Smooth ODS Clipping

Thanks, can't wait to try this out
- CactusTone
- Post #5
- Oct 26, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Smooth ODS Clipping

Can you share your preset?
- CactusTone
- Post #2
- Oct 25, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
AFIII Guns N Roses - Locomotive

This sounds killer! Can you share which Cab you're using and possibly a screenshot of your Amp settings (I'm using FM9)?
- CactusTone
- Post #2
- Oct 6, 2022
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Cut through the mix: something I do not understand

Do you know whether that track was solo'd from the original source track or isolated from the mix using software?
- CactusTone
- Post #73
- Sep 9, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Bands that epitomize a certain amp’s sound

Read the same in an old interview he gave. Wish I saved it for reference, that stuff is hard to dig up.
- CactusTone
- Post #59
- Sep 8, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Release

i'm getting the same lag at -2 as -1. Noticeable loss of tone quality, too.
- CactusTone
- Post #150
- Sep 3, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Release

My experience, exactly.
- CactusTone
- Post #147
- Sep 2, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Spin Doctors- Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong

+1
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Sep 2, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Axe-Fx III Changing presets on its own

Anecdote: Pre-Fractal; different gear; similar issue. I experienced this issue with my Triaxis, G-Major and Ground Control on 3 occasions. My old band played a big festival on the other side of a mountain range that passed through a military base. Three years in a row we'd get to the field for...
- CactusTone
- Post #14
- Aug 29, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
I/O Input 1 A/D Sensitivity

Thanks, Chris!
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Aug 13, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
I/O Input 1 A/D Sensitivity

Lately I've been "tickling the red" more than I noticed prior to Beta 3.02. Maybe it's always been this way, but I'm just now noticing a lot of "tickling" and I feel like even though my FM9 is laughing, it's probably also crying out for me to stop. I'm using a PRS McCarty with Bare Knuckle...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Aug 13, 2022
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 3.00 public beta 2

Klone Chiron with the AC-20 is simply heavenly. Thanks, FAS Team!!
- CactusTone
- Post #22
- Aug 9, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
When Should the Fan Come On?

Thanks, jaza69!
- CactusTone
- Post #7
- Aug 9, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
When Should the Fan Come On?

Great info, thanks!
- CactusTone
- Post #6
- Aug 9, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
When Should the Fan Come On?

Thanks bleujazz3. I read many posts arguing that keeping a unit perpetually on is actually less strain on the components. Also, I believe Cliff himself stated he keeps his units perpetually on. Not discounting your point, but with no moving parts inside the FM9 (aside from the fan), I can't...
- CactusTone
- Post #3
- Aug 8, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
When Should the Fan Come On?

It should be noted up front: I never turn off my FM9. It has only been turned off when updating Firmware or when transporting to gigs. With that being said: My FM9 feels warm to the touch. Maybe it always did and I didn't notice it. It's pretty warm here in AZ these days, so maybe it's just...
- CactusTone
- Thread
- Aug 8, 2022
- Replies: 19
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
The 300th amp model?!

My vote for #300 is the amp that does to all existing amp models what the Klone Chiron did for all drive models. What amp could lead to new discoveries in Cliff's approach?
- CactusTone
- Post #174
- Aug 7, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FM9: G66 availability & waitlist

Your point has not been proved
- CactusTone
- Post #330
- Jun 30, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9: G66 availability & waitlist

Disagree. Legacy units will never enjoy the same level of prioritization as latest generation, regardless of numbers.
- CactusTone
- Post #327
- Jun 30, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9: G66 availability & waitlist

Very happy for everyone!! This is great news for ALL FM9 owners!
- CactusTone
- Post #321
- Jun 29, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Anyone else dying to trade their axe3/fc12 for a Fm9?

As an FM9 user, I have a strong desire to go the other way, and get an AXE III. This is not to replace the FM9 that I absolutely love, but to have a unit that receives updates/enhancements at a faster pace. For me, this would be the biggest benefit of owning a flagship unit that you would be...
- CactusTone
- Post #4
- Jun 22, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Preset 375...Wa...Wa...WOW!!!!!!!

Thanks for pointing this one out! This is a killer preset. Thank you, Mr. Day!
- CactusTone
- Post #5
- Jun 14, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01

Could just be the stars are aligned today, but the AC-20 AX7 sounds incredible on 2.01!! Such a beautiful graininess to the breakup texture. The bloom on the attack is phenomenal, too. Quick but not aggressive.
- CactusTone
- Post #60
- Apr 16, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01

If already on 2.01b, is a "Reset Amp Blocks" in the Manage Presets window required after installing 2.01?
- CactusTone
- Post #47
- Apr 16, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

Same
- CactusTone
- Post #173
- Apr 2, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

It got switched to display Scene 1 for both! Thanks. Never went into the FC Edit tab before. Learned something new and fixed the "issue."
- CactusTone
- Post #47
- Apr 1, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.01 public beta

Potential Bug? On every preset Scene 2 is doubled as Scene 1. Scene 2 still shows on screen and in the editor, but switches are tied to Scene 1.
- CactusTone
- Post #41
- Apr 1, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Residual Noise Between Presets

I have this exact problem (also in a P&W setting). There was a thread in this before and it was suggested to ensure all Channels in your Reverb Plex, and Delay Blocks match (respectively), even if you aren't using more than one Channel throughout your scenes. For example, if you are using the...
- CactusTone
- Post #6
- Mar 17, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02 Public Beta

Does "Scene Level + Save" maintain correlation between Scene Levels and Scene Numbers when moving Scenes around within a Preset? For example if I have Scene 2 at +1.20dB, and then move it to Scene 4, will the Scene Level move to Scene 4, too?
- CactusTone
- Post #56
- Feb 18, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Wish Output Scene Levels during Scene Swap

+1
- CactusTone
- Post #12
- Feb 10, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

I thought this might indicate a new release, but the description states: "FM9-Edit 1.00.03, which supports FM9 firmware 2.0 public beta" Seems like a new beta or release would make this editor obsolete. Maybe it could carry over? Seems like a lot of work to then have to update all over again...
- CactusTone
- Post #434
- Feb 8, 2022
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
Drive Models Suck

that Tube Screamer clip sounds amazing!
- CactusTone
- Post #8
- Jan 26, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
They All Sound the Same Part Deux

Well, they definitely don't all sound the same. Questions: If 1 and 2 are closest match, are they the Fractal and amp? If not, what accounts for the discrepancies? 1 and 2 are very different from 3 and 4, and even 3 and 4 differ form one another significantly. Only a subtle difference between...
- CactusTone
- Post #5
- Jan 24, 2022
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
RCF NX12SMA vs. ???

I've been using the RCF NX12SMA for a few years. I had a pair of Xitone 12" that I did not like and returned. The RCF has some quirks and I think if I could do it again I'd but the 10" version, the RCF NX10SMA. This video addresses a couple key points regarding the differences between the RCF...
- CactusTone
- Post #40
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

Possible Bug: Input Boost in FM9-Edit shows no type when "On." However, the screen on the FM9 correctly shows the Boost type as RCB Boost. If I turn the Boost "Off" the RCB Boost is clearly disengaged. Problem is, if I select RCB Boost Type again, so it shows in FM9-Edit the gain appears to...
- CactusTone
- Post #96
- Dec 17, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

When using the Refresh after new firmware in the Settings menu: does this only reset for the preset showing, or does it reset all presets?
- CactusTone
- Post #80
- Dec 16, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion
FM9 Firmware Version 2.0 public beta

Thank you FAS Team! Can't wait to install!
- CactusTone
- Post #34
- Dec 16, 2021
- Forum: FM9 Discussion