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  1. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    Dang. Blew right past it.:eek: I knew I had seen it somewhere. Thanks!
  2. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    It's TWUE! It's TWUE! It's GAPLESS!😍😍😍😍 Now I can ditch my single-amp presets! Really loving it! Plus the amps sound better, somehow! Can someone kindly tell me where one can select what the gapless-ness affects? I recall reading somewhere that it can be set for scenes, presets, or both. I...
  3. ucnick

    Zz top presets ?

    This is a good preset! The first 3 scenes in particular are very useful to me, can't wait to try them out at rehearsal! Thanks for the tip! EDIT forgot to mention that I needed to remove the gate block, didn't work for me...
  4. ucnick

    FM9 Power Protection

    Ditto!!
  5. ucnick

    USB A, is it 5V?

    I was not aware that Fractal disabled the port power. As I recall, per USB spec 5V should be available, even if the differential signaling is N/A. If it is not, then that is specific to the particular system. All host systems I have ever designed requiring USB interfaces provided 5V power.
  6. ucnick

    USB A, is it 5V?

    USB-A receptacle (into which you insert the plug) provides 5VDC and ground, whether SS or not. https://www.arrow.com/en/research-and-events/articles/type-a-usb-connectors-and-pinouts
  7. ucnick

    FM3 with PS100

    Old thread bump. I had this issue, here is how I resolved it. i contacted Fryette support and Dave Fryette himself responded and told me to run my FM3/FM9 into the PS-100 FX return for greatest output level (I was using an Origin 50 FX return with the modeler initially). His response to my...
  8. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00

    First thing I'd do would be to try it with a guitar cord and see if it still occurs or improves? Just sayin'... simple thing first, eliminate variables...:cool:
  9. ucnick

    Tucana praise (and preset building tutorial)

    Interesting thread. I used to use the Tucana a LOT on my AX8, but never cared much for the FM3/FM9 model. The suggestion in this thread to use the H65 cabs really made a huge difference! So, I made an experimental 3 scene (clean/crunch/lead) preset for my FM3 in FM3-Only mode using Tucana...
  10. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.02

    Just a note. Running 6.02. Last night at rehearsal noticed my two primary Fender presets, based upon the BF SR and DR models sounded sort of dark and muffled. I also have a TR but didn't think to try it. Other amp models (Marshall, Cornford, etc) sound the same as far as I can tell. I'll try...
  11. ucnick

    Back to FM3 from FM9......

    FM9 for gigs with covers band - the extra controllability is very useful, less tap dancing to get where I need to be. FM3 for rehearsal & woodshedding, and for gigs with blues-type bands.
  12. ucnick

    Need help with IEM connection issue

    Do you by any chance have a gain select switch on your beltpack receiver? I had the exact same experience last weekend at a gig with my FM9T, ran OUT 1 into my IEMs and OUT2 into the PA. My IEMS sounded really bad, particularly on dirty settings, like very bad digital clipping. My IEM mixer (an...
  13. ucnick

    Worst Nightmare

    No issues so far, knock on wood. I have been using protected strip for many years, most frequently a Furman SS-6B protected outlet strip. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SS6Block--furman-ss-6b-6-outlet-power-strip Kinda bare bones for EMI & RFI protection and noise and ripple, but it...
  14. ucnick

    A Convert's Review

    Don't recall, but I think stock 4x10? I'll have to check.
  15. ucnick

    A Convert's Review

    Yeah... I hear ya! I'm doing some sub work for an ABB trib band, doesn't require a lot of different sounds, so just using 2 amps at present (BFSR for the studio stuff and a JTM45 for the live material, based upon Austin Buddy's suggestion) and that's pretty much it.
  16. ucnick

    Front Panel Knob and Button Color

    I have difficulty seeing the black knobs and buttons on the black background at a dimly lit gig. I'm thinking to put white paint on the tops to make them easier to see. I realize it may not make some folks happy, but I'd like to suggest white buttons and knobs, or at least sell them as...
  17. ucnick

    -10 dBv or +4 dBu ???

    FYI +4 dBu is 1.23V... https://wolfcrow.com/what-is-the-difference-between-line-level-and-mic-level/
  18. ucnick

    Received my invite for an FM9 finally…

    I use my FM3 when I don't need to do a lot of scene switching, like for non-cover band stuff like ABB trib band and blues sub work, and also if it is a REALLY tight stage. FM9 gets the cover band stuff, which is in the majority. FWIW, the FM3 is the backup for my FM9, and either my Pod Go or...
  19. ucnick

    FM3 for REAL Jazz

    If it sounds good, it IS good. Old saying. 'Nuff said. :cool:
  20. ucnick

    FM3 for REAL Jazz

    JT! DUDE! Haven't seen ya for a while!!!
  21. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    IMHO you can save yourself a lot of time and effort with Austin Buddy's Gold Pack. Its been hugely useful for me, he's already pretweaked several hundred presets of all amp kinds.
  22. ucnick

    -10 dBv or +4 dBu ???

    Never tried Mackie but I have a few of their mixers and love em. My band has a few of the older Mackie monitors and they work fine, but are the older generation, kinda chunky and heavy, so we are using my Yamahas for gigs, the Mackie stay in the garage...
  23. ucnick

    -10 dBv or +4 dBu ???

    Yeah, kinda sounds like it to me as well...
  24. ucnick

    -10 dBv or +4 dBu ???

    Interesting. I had a few QSC K series and ditched them in favor of the Yamahas. As usual YMMV...
  25. ucnick

    FM9 FM9 Live at the Whiskey A Go Go

    Nice! What's the amp in the backing? Were you using it or went straight into PA?
  26. ucnick

    -10 dBv or +4 dBu ???

    Your FM9 output signal is not high-Z. It is a low Zout preamp output, as you stated. Guitar is considered high Z at several kohms or more in this context. Mic level is lowest, followed by -10dBv, then +4dBu. https://wolfcrow.com/what-is-the-difference-between-line-level-and-mic-level/ Yes all...
  27. ucnick

    FM3 in 4CM with Friedman Runt 50 and Fryette PS100

    Myself, I rarely use the 4CM/FX loop, if at all. 99.9% is just straight into the amp. My issue is primarily the hum from the PS-100 at high volumes. I typically use a Quilter ToneBlock 202 in a BlockDock12 HD cab with my FM3 and FM9T and have never had any noise issues whatsoever, also on my...
  28. ucnick

    Before I return my FM3…

    That's what I did. Worked pretty good.
  29. ucnick

    FM3 in 4CM with Friedman Runt 50 and Fryette PS100

    FWIW, I experience some pretty significant noise when using my PS-100 with everything I've tried: FM3, FM9, Pod Go, Helix, Kemper Stage straight in, no effects loop. Tried ground lift, no effect. I keep intending to test noise floor by shorting it's input to ground, just haven't gotten around to...
  30. ucnick

    Poll: How many people use screen protectors?

    I hear they made the cars itchy. Just saying. /s
  31. ucnick

    Power Amps

    Quilter Tone Block 202 in FRFR mode, use it with a BlockDock 1x12, small light powerful (200W). Using it at a gig tonight as a matter of fact. Fryette PS-100 Is good too. I also have a SD PS-700 but I don't have any cabs that can handle the full output power even atv 8 ohms.
  32. ucnick

    Using FM3 with backing track from mp3 player

    Yep. I use a Mackie 402VLZ4 4- channel mixer I picked up used from Reverb some years ago for $50, works just fine. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/402VLZ4--mackie-402vlz4-4-channel-mixer
  33. ucnick

    What is you FM3 “backup” for live shows

    Same but use Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 V2. I carry it in my gig bag always. I can live without the wah in an emergency. EDIT 5/19/23 I also have a Pod Go that I used to gig with before I received my FM3, and used it for my FM3 backup, but then I received the 9T, so as I pretty much always gig with the...
  34. ucnick

    Wireless for Fm9

    FWIW, L6 G30 works fine for me, no line of sight issue, and my Xvive U2 units work fine as well.
  35. ucnick

    Used my FM9 live at a sizable gig

    Yeah it's nuts alright. Years ago, I flew back and forth cross country a few times with my beloved old ES325, but after seeing it thrown onto the baggage carrier one time after landing I said no more. If I need to travel with a guitar I now take either a Strobel Rambler Classic or a HH Squier...
  36. ucnick

    My first FAS product - FM9T - coming from Helix.

    I'm one. Kemper toaster => AX8 => Helix floor => Kemper Stage => FM3 & FM9T. Definitely better. AX8 was great but developed issues so moved it on and went to Helix, always felt I had to constantly tweak the Helix, was never satisfied with tones (although haven't tried. Went back and forth with...
  37. ucnick

    Plexi Models Sound Dark - A different perspective (I tried EVERYTHING)

    FWIW I like to use a customized Austin Buddy JTM45 preset from his Live Gold pack for ABB-type Duane and Dickey tones. Last night, after reading all the love for the SV20 model, I loaded 6.00 beta 6 and swapped out the JTM45 with the SV20, and wow, killer tones! The SV20 model dirt tones are...
  38. ucnick

    FM3 gigbag or case?

    FYI, SS has a bag that carries both the FM3 & FC6. I have one, works great. I use it when I use the FC6 as well.
  39. ucnick

    GIFT OF TONE #1: LEON TODD

    Thanks LT! Can't wait to take them for a spin!
  40. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 4

    FYI - while running beta 4, I was editing an older preset in FM3-Edit ( latest beta version as well) and all of a sudden unit locked up and began to issue high pitched electronic squeal in my headphones. Unit frozen, did not respond to FP controls, so did reboot (with power cable disconnected)...
  41. ucnick

    Famous FM9 Users?

    Thanks already looked through it. All I see are Axe FX mentions.
  42. ucnick

    Famous FM9 Users?

    Thats what I meant. Genius autocorrections at work...
  43. ucnick

    Famous FM9 Users?

    I have an FM9T (and a FM3 as well) and love it. I was wondering which famous musicians use the FM9? Not Axe FXn. Just FM9. I know Guthrie Govan and Neal Schon use it, and also Alex Lifeson. Who else?
  44. ucnick

    Wish Larger font

    One of my faves, JT. It's an Anderson Cobra-T P90. :cool:
  45. ucnick

    T808 vs Shimmer Drive

    What he said!!:D I can tell which one is active by the character of the boost, but that label idea is a good idea...
  46. ucnick

    T808 vs Shimmer Drive

    Helpful hint: you can set up the Drive 1 hold function on the Effects layout to toggle between two drive types on the FC-Edit page in FM3 Edit (or from the front panel, I did it in FM3 Edit), i.e. in a given preset, set up drive A as TS808 and drive B as Shimmer Drive, and then configure the...
  47. ucnick

    " Blocking Distortion " found in Trainwreck Express ......

    I recently tried out the FAS Wreck preset on a whim out of ABs Gold collection and had a "wow!" moment. Currently am obsessed with it. It sounds amazing, and the clean-up just by rolling back the volume knob is fantastic, it truly feels like a real tube amp, chime and all, totally loving it!!
  48. ucnick

    Have you found “your” amp in the FM3?

    The '64 BFSR is my preeminent go-to amp for nearly everything. I use the AB preset from his Gold Pack, did some tweaks and it is my overall fave. The FAS Wreck is an up and comer, though...
  49. ucnick

    How quick/ easy is it to access/edit block parameters directly on the FM3?

    I prefer the editor, but force myself to use FP frequently for just that reason.
  50. ucnick

    What is you FM3 “backup” for live shows

    I ALWAYS bring a backup. Always. Demon Murphy is ALWAYS hanging about.. So... Pod Go... and an FR5 V2 as a backup to that as well. Backup amp as well, usually SS small 'n loud, Quilter MPM2 12HD. What can I tell ya... belt AND suspenders.:blush:
  51. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 3

    I set 'em up as best I can at home, but always test drive mine at rehearsals and note what needs tweaking. No matter how good it sounds at home, using them in real situations works best IMHO.
  52. ucnick

    Pedal calibration issue

    Same here.
  53. ucnick

    FM3 Preset Compatibilty with FM9T

    Understood. I was just being unambiguous. Global eqs are identical. Thanks!
  54. ucnick

    FM3 Preset Compatibilty with FM9T

    Hi I created some presets in my FM3 (running B3), my FM9T is running latest FW, any knowledge of tonal differences that will occur in the FM9T when I use the FM3 presets? Thanks.
  55. ucnick

    SOLVED. FM9 Edit not connecting over USB

    I did the same danged thing. > facepalm<
  56. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 3

    Yeah, I noticed my Deluxe Reverb preset was noticeably darker after installing B2, so I tweaked it back. Need to go through the rest, I have maybe 30 to 40 song-specific, and maybe 10 kitchen sink types, between 2 bands. No biggie. Well worth it for the upgrades. But 450+ presets! Ye gods!!:eek:
  57. ucnick

    FM3 gigbag or case?

    I just use an old backpack that I formerly used for my Pod Go. Plenty of padding, fits both expression pedals & all cables, plus my wireless. Carry on back, guitar in one hand, BlockDock 12HD in the other. Really POs our keys guy. :D
  58. ucnick

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 2

    Always!!! Backup, backup, backup!!
  59. ucnick

    FM3 into Front of Quilter Amp - A gigging success!

    I read the same article and tried the brown, it works really well.
  60. ucnick

    My first FAS product - FM9T - coming from Helix.

    I have the FM9T and an FM3 (with an FC6 for OMG9), and also a Helix floor and a Kemper Stage. Haven't touched the Helix and the Kemper since I received my FM3 back in late spring, and now with the FM9T I am fully hooked. So... I'm giving some serious thought to moving the Helix and Kemper on...
  61. ucnick

    Let's see those FM3 rigs!

    Nice. I have a similar rig, but used a Quilter Tone Block 202 in FRFR mode into a BlockDock 12HD cab. Sounds mahvelous. Yeah, no kidding how much better it sounds, totally amazed me... :cool: I used my OMG9 rig all the time... until my FM9T arrived, but I still have the FM3 to use as a backup...
  62. ucnick

    FM3 Update anytime soon?

    Ditto. On occasion...
  63. ucnick

    Duncan Powerstage 'power' amp questions

    BAM200 is a great little amp for sure.
  64. ucnick

    First Gig FM3 into Katana WOW

    I have a PS-100, it sounds great and I used it a few times into 1x12s and 2x12s but has a noticeable hum at higher volumes, Hu is not noticeable when playing but is obvious between tunes. The TB202/BD2HD is dead quiet. And gets loud as heck if needed.
  65. ucnick

    First Gig FM3 into Katana WOW

    Ditto. OMG9 into TB202 (FRFR mode) in a BlockDock 12HD and also into PA, great tones! Very happy with it. Been using same rig for subsequent gigs as well. Great solution.
  66. ucnick

    First Gig FM3 into Katana WOW

    Heh. I have a friend who does sound for us on occasion, he LOVES to talk sound. Gotta give him a beer to shut up!:D He also likes to ask trick questions, e.g." what travels faster in air, high or low frequencies?". He said a lot of people give the wrong answer (I didn't)...
  67. ucnick

    POLL: What should the next NEW AustinBuddy TonePack be, before 2023 hits?

    Thanks! I'll check it out. Sorry about being slow. I only want to use my FM3 if possible so Naked Amps won'tdo it, and IMHO FM9 is a bit overkill for this band. I also want to try to cop the non-slide tones as closely as possible. They don’t need to be dead-nuts on, just in the ballpark, single...
  68. ucnick

    CPU Usage Ratio: FM9 to FM3

    Thanks for the advice. Yeah I thought it wasn't likely to be any sort of linear relationship, again due to different CPU usage predicated by the different architectures, but was hoping there might have been some guideline. No worries. I guess I'll just have to test out the new ones I develop...
  69. ucnick

    CPU Usage Ratio: FM9 to FM3

    My FM9 arrive yesterday, so I put my FM3 + FC6 away for now, but intend to continue using the FM3 for some gigs we play in small restaurant/bars with limited floor space, classy places but not very roomy, so the FM3 will be a little easier to fit on stage. That being said, I want to keep the...
  70. ucnick

    Wish Larger font

    Yeah, mine arrived yesterday (finally!!), unboxed it and set it up, tried to run FM9 Edit but didn't see the FM9, had me going for a minute until I remembered I had forgotten to INSTALL THE FREAKING DRIVERS!! :eek: Moron... Anyway, got it all working, put it in OFM9G mode with the Cooper Carter...
  71. ucnick

    Wish Larger font

    And the right, er wrong, angle. We played a big gig back in August that we have played pretty much every year for the past 12 years, and every year I had the same issue, sun glare blocking out the display of whatever am I am using, be it pedalboard or modeler (this past year an OMG9). So, for...
  72. ucnick

    PRS New Product Announcement

    FWIW... I've tried a number (5? 6? 7? don't remember exactly) PRS guitars of various types over the years, only one that stuck was a CE-24, the new version. Didn't dig the necks or coatings on the others, but the tones were usually good to great. Not criticizing them, just largely not my cup o'...
  73. ucnick

    PRS New Product Announcement

    It would be cool if it was, though...:cool:
  74. ucnick

    PRS New Product Announcement

    FYI it's Robben, not Robin. :D
  75. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Wow! ~3 days covered in a single day! Nice!!:cool:
  76. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Awaiting delivery today. Not holding my breath and assuming, though. It was supposed to be yesterday but... rescheduled it... rats...:mad: UPS has rescheduled things many times on me, but tbh so have all the others as well. We shall see. Waited over a year so far, what's another day? o_O
  77. ucnick

    What is your guitar whim right now?

    I'd love to score this beaut, a little on the heavy side at 8 lbs, but tbh I just can't see putting out that many beans for it... I'd go $2500, but the vendor would probably just laugh his a** off... https://reverb.com/item/40889565-suhr-custom-modern-quilt-top-roasted-flame-maple-neck-trans-red
  78. ucnick

    Volume Pedal

    Yep. I use Dunlop DVP4 minipedals. https://www.jimdunlop.com/volume-x-mini-pedal/ Work great, saves space on floor and in gig bag, and can adjust tension as needed. I use 2: one for volume and 1 for wah, the volume is adjusted somewhat tight to allow me to set and step off, wah is looser to...
  79. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Yep thats right. Oh well I can live with it, like I said it's ok for rehearsal and gigging with a setlist. Thanks! 👍
  80. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Not a big deal for me to change to the appropriate bank size for whatever configuration I choose to use. :cool:
  81. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Noticed an oddity while woodshedding last night. Went up by 2 banks to a preset, all cool, all presets as expected, 1 > 2 > 3. However, coming back down it skipped alternate banks, that is it went 3 > 1. Surprised me, I tried it a few times. Behaves the same going further up as well, then back...
  82. ucnick

    How to midify OMG9 Layout Configure to open scenes directly after selecting a preset?

    Yep figured it out works just fine. Now both OMG3 & OMG9 work the same.
  83. ucnick

    How to midify OMG9 Layout Configure to open scenes directly after selecting a preset?

    I saw this in the FM9 forum, would like to implement in OMG9. Same methodology and are there any important differences due to different devices?
  84. ucnick

    Do FM9 presets work with FM3?

    Got it. Thanks!
  85. ucnick

    Do FM9 presets work with FM3?

    So it seems the converse would be true, that (given the FW revs are both latest versions) FM3 presets can be imported into FM9 with little or no change?
  86. ucnick

    Input Boost - No increase in volume?

    Same but use a Vol/Pan block, control it with a per preset switch, usually 3 dB.
  87. ucnick

    Dead USB port

    No extender pictured or linked...
  88. ucnick

    Duncan Powerstage 'power' amp questions

    I've got a PS-700. Same thing. Running at 4 dBu it really kicks out the dBs, but stays clean. At unity or -10 dBv there is significantly less volume.
  89. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    FWIW... nothing against the EV-1, but I use Dunlop DVP4 pedals and they work great, they are lighter and take up significantly less space then a full-size EP. YMMV. :cool:
  90. ucnick

    Why do you prefer FM3 over FM9?

    I just discovered the OMG3 layouts and they are great!! With it, I don't need to use my FC-6 all the time, I can just stick the FM3 in a backpack by itself, and if I want to use OMG9 I just plug in the FC-6, mucho flexibility...
  91. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Ah, hey that's pretty cool - thanks! I would usually stick a vol/pan block with 3 dB of gain just before the out block, and in OMG9 used a per-preset switch to toggle it on if I needed more volume. But the +/- seems like a cool idea. I'm usually a little on the low side level wise so it should...
  92. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Thanks. I followed the link in #1 to the all-layout file and used that, as all I saw in #1 were the three individual layouts & the pdf. Anyway it works just fine now, woodshedded with it last night, I'll give it a live test at rehearsal next week. What does the level +/- utility do?
  93. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    Hm. Ok will try it again. I did change it to 6 and left it there after loading the all-layout, but maybe I did something wrong somewhere. The file on pg 8 #152 is the latest version, right? Thanks! EDIT- reloaded it and everything works as advertised, I must have done something wrong with...
  94. ucnick

    OMG 9 without FC-6: How to use the 3 switches by themselves

    I tried the original 3 layouts, power cycled, switched to layout 4 with bank size 3, no FC6, works fine as OMG3, digging it, it will be great for rehearsals! Just stick it in a backpack with the pedals and the cords. Love it!!:D Then set bank size to 6, powered down, connected FC6, powered up...
  95. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Hang in there bud, today should be your lucky day!:D
  96. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Yah, hw guy here, design tester for a major drive company, same with us, MASSIVE shortages. Causing some heartburn, to put it mildly.
  97. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Sorry to hear that! I have the option to hang on to my FM3/FC6, as I can use the FC6 with the FM9 if I want to do (FM15!?), and the FM3 is a good backup option, as well as something I can see using where floor space is very limited and an FM9 or FM3+FM6 would take too much space.
  98. ucnick

    Waitlist Email

    Waitlist confirmed 9/4/21 2:57 PM PST. Invite received! 9/21/22 10:22 AM PST. Purchase confirmed! 9/21/22 10:35 AM PST (I was in a meeting so missed it when it arrived, dang it!). YAHOO! FINALLY! EDIT also updated the waitlist SS...
  99. ucnick

    5 Minute Tones

    I'm no maven, and compared to a lot of sources on this topic I am woefully ill-informed... BUT, if I have no clue which to pick, and all else being more or less equal, I'll usually begin by choosing by mic type first and compare what they sound like, as I recall usually 121 or 160 are my first...
  100. ucnick

    Waterproofing an FM9?

    When I had and gigged an AX8, I used something like this and cut it down to just large enough to cover the unit for floor-level bar gigs where it was likely that drunken women would twirl madly about with drinks in their hands. I didn't have any overheating issues with using it, and it protected...
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