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  1. moerker

    Wish Mesa Boogie Stiletto Deuce

    In addition to all those Rectifiers and Marks, the Stiletto Deuce would be a very welcome addition.
  2. moerker

    FM9 Gig Bag

    Ortlieb Back-Roller XL with a self made inlet to get some padding. Works good for transporting by hand and bicycle.
  3. moerker

    FM9 MK 2 Turbo with Seymour Duncan PS170

    I run OUT3 @+20dB with a Seymour Duncan PS170 without problems. Out3 knob is roughly at 50%, I dial in the amps that I get ~0dB shown as output level when using the levelling tool of FM9 edit.
  4. moerker

    Wish Allow External Control "Initial Value" on the perform page

    tldr; Please allow to add the "External Control initial value" to the perform page as a way to have a global adjustable modifier --- This is based on a problem I ran into live: the FOH decided that he wanted the guitar signal to be microphoned by himself. Using one microphone (SM57) and a V30...
  5. moerker

    Cleaning the display glass „from behind“

    Well, if I could tell you I would make a lot of money showing the trick :) I actually think this happenes some time ago as the FM9 was laying at my desk and the fluff boy decided to jump up and lay on the FM9. I bought me a small bookstand for the desk where the FM9 resides now, and I think...
  6. moerker

    Cleaning the display glass „from behind“

    Will give it a try, good idea!
  7. moerker

    Cleaning the display glass „from behind“

    I noticed that some dirt and cat hairs (flying around everywhere) somehow got stuck behind the display glas of the FM9. Is it safe to open the unit and clean it from behind? Anyone has experience with this? From the outside, it looks like quite a good amount of work given this may mean that...
  8. moerker

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

    Ehm, what I said is: it would be nice to have one firmware which is in lockstep, because it would make things easier (and with lockstep I mean just that the stuff which is portable is on the same version, and not that I want everything etc.), and I am tired of all the speculation, because...
  9. moerker

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

    The only thing that would be nice for me would be to have one of those firmwares were all units are in lockstep (as good as possible), so that you can easily transition presets between the unit. But the amount of features which will be in the next firmware might be really big (see release notes...
  10. moerker

    Wish External Switch / Exp Pedal :: Status LED On / Off & Percentage Bar Graph on LCD

    Sounds interesting. +1
  11. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    If you get rid of the shunts it will be lower, but yes, same here. But didn’t see any real impact on my used presets, so…
  12. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Possible bug: I've created a bare bone preset (In/Out + Amp + CAB). Loaded my Friedman HBE C45 setting from the block library (saved on current firmware). Loaded afterward my Brit 20 settings on the same channel (I have forgotten which firmware was the save, probably 4ish). Loaded my Plexi 6CA7...
  13. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00

    Compromise depends: my main preset on the FM3, which is not the „kitchen sink“, but has a fair amount of blocks, clocks in at ~78% on a non-turbo. For me, gapless would get rid of at least one PEQ block which I use for a „hi-gain to crunch“ gapless switch, and with my never needed „80s front of...
  14. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 6.00 public beta (1)

    Is there a way to update all presets automatically on the unit? Afaik there was once an option which allowed to update all presets to the current firmware version?
  15. moerker

    Poll results of feature requests

    But would a dedicated block with 4 channels help then? Sounds more like you need a way to switch through N-tempo settings.
  16. moerker

    Poll results of feature requests

    What is the benefit of the metronome block? Different tempos? Or different volume? If it is for the tempo, one may change this in one of the 4 channels of the "Control" block hidden under the "Controllers" menu.
  17. moerker

    Wish Sample Block

    I know at least two bands using an Axe-FX III + laptop to get there samples running. With a lot of Midi-USB cables, DI boxes etc. So from the perspective to not have more devices than necessary on a stage, this would be a cool block for sure. For the FM3 this would be cool if it incorporates...
  18. moerker

    Wish Freeze is heating up

    +1 for the freeze. I used to have one, and while the reverb hold works, there are some applications where it doesn’t. An extra block with separate CPU would be okay, since this thing sounds always like a mix of reverb hold & short sampled looper. And since it’s an effect, I don’t know if someone...
  19. moerker

    Wish Allow per-preset Default Scene

    It was also an option in the AX8. And I still constantly run into the issue that I need to double save since more often than not I forget that the current selected scene is defaulted on save.
  20. moerker

    Real Tube ENGL QUESTIONS

    Engl has a breakout box to support Amp switching via MIDI. Used this with an GT8, GT100 and a Nova System. Btw. they all costed at their time more than 450$ and still needed the Engl box, because there was no magic TRS switch for the amp.
  21. moerker

    How Many People Are Using A Virtual Capo in "Real" Applications

    I use (mostly) one semitone up. We are transitioning in writing our own stuff from E to Eb, so in order to get the „old“ songs running I use the VC. I found out I need different Pitch Tracking settings depending on the sound (clean „off“, crunch / higain „fast“ or „smooth“) to get the artefacts...
  22. moerker

    Bug? Is this how spillover is intended to work?

    Same goes for the Reverb Block - if you are changing the echo density and the quality (by keeping the same algorithm), the tail will be preserved. I thought this to be an odd choice, since from a technical perspective it makes sense (channel not active, so no additional processing power used to...
  23. moerker

    Bug? permanent hiss and no guitar sound at switching on (FW 5.00)

    I am using the internal clock, and connect my interface via S/PDIF. FM9 is master-clock. In addition to the hiss, I heard a signal coming out.
  24. moerker

    Bug? permanent hiss and no guitar sound at switching on (FW 5.00)

    I also had something similar directly after booting up. Also, reboot solved the issue.
  25. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    The wish wasn't fullfilled until now. That's what you asked by stating if it "ever get fulfilled", or? :)
  26. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    Not until now.
  27. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 4

    …which is then postponed ;) So even if there is a date, nothing‘s set in stone.
  28. moerker

    Bug? Renaming Setlist on device deletes the set list

    Just stumbled upon this yesterday: Setup --> FC Setlists/Songs --> Name Setlist Changed a letter (doesn't matter which one) Store --> "Clear all song slots in this set?" "No" --> Name change not applied "Yes" --> Name change not applied (goes back to "Set 1"); all songs are cleared from the...
  29. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 4

    Ctrl :)
  30. moerker

    Dynamic Distortion: does anyone use it, and why/how?

    Sorry if this was answered already, but are there plans to get the block in the FM9? That’s something I‘ve been looking for some time.
  31. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01

    As usual, the probability that first the FM3 will come out of beta, then the FM9 will be served is quite high. But at the end of the day - who knows?
  32. moerker

    Envelope follower targeting a block input?

    I am playing a little bit around with using bit crusher on reverb tails to simulate a specific setting of my OBNE Dark Star (don't want to bring it extra to some live gigs). Problem is that too much bit reduction works is not a problem with high levels, but will result in drop-outs at low...
  33. moerker

    FM3 without headphone Jack - What do you plug into for headphone play?

    I use a Fischer Amp In Ear Stick (using IEM on stage, and since I am also the main singer I don't mind the additional cable). https://www.fischer-amps.de/in-ear-monitoring-kopfhoererverstaerker-peripherie.html#article-138
  34. moerker

    Potential bug with input sensitivity

    Which firmware version do you have installed? At least for me this was resolved in FW 4.xx.
  35. moerker

    Why do you use a power amp with your axe fx?

    "Others" and "I have a Cab and want to use it": Me and the drummer are using IEMs with IRs, the other guitarist and bassist are relying on a loud guitar sound. We sometimes organize concerts, so I have a 2x12" Hesu cabinet which I also use for rehearsals. Live: IRs, but I have a poweramp if for...
  36. moerker

    Is there some routing wizardry that would allow me to……..

    Tried it once with Feedback Send/Return, it was kind of an underwhelming. I would suggest using a Plex-Verb or Multitap if possible (as suggested by @Greg Ferguson ). They give pretty good results.
  37. moerker

    Wish Firmware version numbering synchronization across all Gen 3 units

    +1
  38. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 2

    Maybe @m_brown should add the information that the setting of the large display mode is persistent, so reboots don't switch the view mode back. I think this would clarify the effect :)
  39. moerker

    [fixed] Setlist "Default"-scene is broken

    Problem: prerequisites: 2 presets with different startup scenes 2 songs selecting those presets in section 1 (so they are used when selecting the song) selected scene in sectionset to "Default" expectation: switching to the song/section will load preset at preset default scene behavior: the...
  40. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.01 public beta 1

    So I still get the Setlist behavior as described below in this beta, can anybody confirm this (or at lest tell me that this is indeed a bug and not a user error)?
  41. moerker

    Wish Amp+cab block

    Didn’t read through all the posts, but to add just my 2ct: it would be nice to have a easy one click solution (at least in the edit software) to show the typically matched cab IRs (without selecting a default one). This would be a possible additional section on the „amp selector“-page. If...
  42. moerker

    Wish FM3 Virtual Capo adjustable quality

    This would be nice for the complete pitch-block, like the "economy"-option in the AX8.
  43. moerker

    Input clipping after upgrade to FW 4.0

    I ran in this issue like 3 times. From what I know, the issue is under investigation (see comments in the linked thread).
  44. moerker

    Input clipping after upgrade to FW 4.0

    You aren‘t the first one: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/a-d-sensitivity-change.189865/ Restarting the unit should fix the issue.
  45. moerker

    Loud 'clunk' when changing between scenes.

    Also, try to set the input impedance (IN-Block) to a fixed value - if the first block after the IN-block is a drive, this may cause issues.
  46. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    Historically, I am using only section one (first section loaded on a song) as my „shortcut“ to the preset. This way, I am bundling multiple songs under one preset. The section has a selection for preset as well as the target scene. And the target scene set to „default“ has this strange...
  47. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    posting it also here to be sure that someone may see it ;) I think there is a way with the „default“ scene of (at least) song-section one in the setlist feature: 2 presets: Preset 1: default Scene 1 Preset 2: default Scene 5 (to make it easier) Setlist: Song 1 Section 1: P#1 | S# Default...
  48. moerker

    Set List Default Scene

    So, I tested it today, and definitely think there is a bug: 2 presets: Preset 1: default Scene 1 Preset 2: default Scene 5 (to make it easier) Setlist: Song 1 Section 1: P#1 | S# Default Song 2 Section 1: P#2 | S# Default Layout: "Song" | "Select in Set" | 1 "Song" | "Select in Set" | 2...
  49. moerker

    Bug? FC-12 stays in Failsafe 0.03 after import

    He shouldn’t do that if he has a Mk II unit: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fc-firmware-1-13.190066/
  50. moerker

    Set List Default Scene

    I stated that this is a bug in the FW 3.00 thread, I think: Setting the first scene to „default“, it consistently used the default scene of the preset used before the switch. Somehow, nobody else appeared to had this bug, and up until now I forgot about it. I‘ll check the behavior again tomorrow...
  51. moerker

    Bug? A/D Sensitivity Change?

    Got the issue yesterday. I triggered it by changing the S/PDIF clock source of my focusrite - but tbh, I have no idea how this should affect the sensitivity.
  52. moerker

    Bug? A/D Sensitivity Change?

    As stated in the 4.00 firmware thread, I did encounter the exact same issue (twice, also on FW 3.00): sometimes, the A/D sensitivity is going nuts. Not changing the guitar (playing with Bare Knuckle True Grit Humbuckers), the sensitivity usually clocks in at ~47%. If the issue happens, I need to...
  53. moerker

    Flexiports!!!

    Sounds like a TRRS-port, so this should work.
  54. moerker

    Wish Add scene ignore to the OUT blocks

    This! It is also super prcatical if you design a preset for practicing (using no panning), and also for recording (using one channel for the wet signal, and one channel to record the input signal).
  55. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    Yesterday I encountered something strange (second time since I got the FM9, so this happened in both FW 3 as well in FW 4): Somehow, the input was much more sensitive. Didn't change anything on the Input 1/Instrument Level. The issue disappeared after a restart. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure...
  56. moerker

    Wish Neural Network training black block

    From my experience, building a model and matching a limited set of parameters is usually the more feasible approach, since mostly the parameters follow a physical meaning. There was this interesting paper from the guy working at Philips about the Volterra-Series approach to model n-th order...
  57. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    Just for the record, you set it up in a way that the FM9 is setting the clock? I get periodic „glitching“ noise on my Focusrite if I do not explicitly set the clock source to „S/PDIF“ since both clocks may come out of sync.
  58. moerker

    Wish Wah Block Mix

    If I understand you correctly, you may use the global options to both turn off cabinet simulation as well as power amp simulation. As discussed in various other threads, defeating the effect of a block on output is not easy possible. For those cases, you should reroute inside of the preset. But...
  59. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00

    Seems like the noise issue in Amp2 is also gone, nice :) Many many thanks
  60. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 5

    It is written in the first post: bugfixes and bringing the amp block in line with Axe-FX III FW21
  61. moerker

    -12db fixed output

    Argh, I was just thinking to attenuate the levels of every preset by 12 dB, assuming all are set up to match the same level or loudness or what the op is aiming for. Makes sense to first figure out what is the level outputed at a defined output knob position and apply additional...
  62. moerker

    -12db fixed output

    You may use the global EQ for that. It’s located in „Setup|Global Settings|Out 1 EQ/OUT2 EQ“.
  63. moerker

    Wish Wah Block Mix

    But a dedicated mix-knob without a mixer-block would be very appreciated (st least by me :) )
  64. moerker

    BUG External Controller Initial Value not honoured

    Usually, „detection“ is done with the ring. That’s how it works for active guitar electronic, see here.
  65. moerker

    What Prompted You To Buy A Fractal?

    Came to AX8 since I was looking to get rid of analog pedalboard problems (noisy power supply, weight, a lot of tap-dancing, etc.). After finishing my thesis, I bought my first "real" tube amp - the Engl E646. One of the best amps I owned, integrated noise gate working like a charm. I actually...
  66. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

    An interesting thing (which @zionplayer also mentioned) is that after the noise is gone only power cycling will bring it back. Can confirm this.
  67. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

    Checked it by replacing the mixer with a shunt, same issue.
  68. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

    Will try it. The interesting part ist that I can use the „AC Line Frequency“-Parameter to shape the noise spectrum, so I suspect maybe something is wrong in that part. Also, I figured out that I need at least some signal before it starts, maybe some internal feedback loop induced effect?
  69. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

    Here we go. Interesting: the noise disappeared after a while, but was back after power-cycling the FM9. This was not present in 4b1. ---- Edit: This may have something to do with the power supply modeling: toggled power amp modeling, and the noise was gone made a spectorgram, peak looked at...
  70. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 4.00 public beta 2

    I think I found something: I have attached a preset and my system parameters, below two pictures from the layout view (blocks & meters). The problem is that my guitar is muted, but the second amp (Citrus Bass 200) creates an audible noise, apparently from nothing.
  71. moerker

    Wish Independent Settings for each Output

    Actually, it is possible, but the cost performance wise.... the FM9 is the better route to go. Because it's the easier solution for a problem which will never be easy solved :)
  72. moerker

    Wish Global Setting - "FRFR" or "SS Pwr Amp + Cab" Output Mode

    +1
  73. moerker

    Wish Independent Settings for each Output

    There are 2 problems here: power amp modeling is happening in the Amp-block. It's a nonlinear operation, which cannot "easily" be mirrored in another block. Only possibility I know would be separating the effect of the nonlinear operation, apply the same effects on this part separately and diff...
  74. moerker

    Wish global eq channel

    Per-Preset? That would defeat the idea of a global EQ. Why not use a graphical equalizer block at the end of the signal chain instead?
  75. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 4

    Afaik this was nearly every time a hardware problem. You may contact support.
  76. moerker

    FM3 Firmware Version 6.00 beta 3

    Resonance frequency changes over different displacement. This is a direct result since the voice-coil transforms current to mechanical movement, but also retransforms mechanical nonlinear effects back to the electrical side.
  77. moerker

    Global Blocks on FM9 is so needed

    @Tremonti : I don't get what the DSP core for reverb (which is performing calculations in a preset) has to do with global blocks (which are a memory problem). Freeing a core wouldn't increase memory and/or implementation effort. (I would also like to have global blocks, but yeah)
  78. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    @Joe Bfstplk: I absolutely get what you mean, and it is a nice workaround :) I just meant that - if on a layout something is configured to use e.g. per-preset placeholder #4, and in the preset the per-preset slot #4 is unassigned, the label is not set to ---, but to PerPst#04. This is different...
  79. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    You are right here, but this means that I override a per-preset placeholder, which points to an empty per-preset option, just to change the display title. Though it works, this feels counterintuitive. Though I understand that showing the function (per-preset placeholder) might be wished for.
  80. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00

    Processing power != Memory capacity. Updating a PC CPU won‘t affect RAM or disc size… Same goes for DSP. Good reason: because it is designed this way and uses the same memory as the FM3 and Axe FX III Mk. I.
  81. moerker

    Wish Switch off the background light of the mini displays

    For a possible next generation hardware, it would be quite nice to allow switching off the background light of the mini-displays if the switch is set to "unassigned" or otherwise not used.
  82. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    @Rex: Dang, I am going to resolder my board and mod it^^ But yeah, I will add this as a separate wish for the next hardware generation stuff.
  83. moerker

    Wish Allow setting the default label for Per-Preset Placeholders to "undefined"

    @Admin M@: Just one more question: is it (technically) possible to switch off the background light of the mini displays separately? At rehearsals yesterday I had the idea that one may also just simply deactivate the background lightning of unused switches (like the LED rings), and be done with it.
  84. moerker

    Wish Increase of possible song sections

    Only thing which appears to be possible (from my uninformed PoV) would be to use only half (resulting in 64 songs) or fourth (resulting in 32 songs) of the memory to expand the number of section. If the user switches from a an option with more sections to an option with less sections the...
  85. moerker

    Parallel to Series: Need help to recalculate reverb mix

    Mix --> dB: 20*log10(Mix/100) dB --> %: 10^(L/20)*100 Note that this is only true for field values (which are fortunately most signals you need to deal with in the blocks, so no need to worry).
  86. moerker

    High CPU usage, even with all blocks bypassed.

    You have quite a lot blocks in there, so 65% looks not to bad tbh. Note that blocks, even if bypassed, will result in CPU usage. Changing to different algorithms (e.g. spring reverbs) may drop the amount of used CPU. I think this is also mentioned somewhere in the manual. Ooc: how high was the...
  87. moerker

    Wish Choose text of Mini-display labels

    Am I mistaken that you can set the labels for Tap and Hold individually on a per-preset basis? But just as I writing this, I realise you mean setting those stuff on every preset, basically storing 2 additional parameters. Could be put in one memory field, got it. :)
  88. moerker

    Wish Choose text of Mini-display labels

    Why not use custom labels?
  89. moerker

    Wish Quit options for Tuner

    This. Would solve any inconsistencies I encountered on the FM3 and FM9.
  90. moerker

    Why do you prefer FM3 over FM9?

    On one hand, there is the „fly gig“ option: grabbing a guitar, putting my PS170 and the FM3 in a bicycle bag and I am gig ready is quite nice (because I know the amp I play, though sometimes I also prefer to just take the guitar and go). On the other hand - I have something like a band project...
  91. moerker

    Why do you prefer FM3 over FM9?

    FM3 portability. If I travel around/jam with a friend etc. this is the unit to go. With a little effect downsizing I use it as a live backup unit (I have also a FM9). It complements the system quite well, and after using it for around 2 years, I am very pleased with this little beast and...
  92. moerker

    I can't put these 2 scenes in same preset

    Nothing, if it’s just changes between 100% setting per row. Next step would be to get the both rows together. Maybe use different channels and the bypass options - and if not needed the mixer to only activate one row of the parallel path if 2 are not needed.
  93. moerker

    I can't put these 2 scenes in same preset

    I would just begin to make two parallel paths and switching them using a multiplexer. And then I would try to figure out how to make it more serial, which looks doable (maybe incorporating the Send/Return-blocks).
  94. moerker

    Can you enable a drive and keep it ON with an expression pedal?

    That's why you also need auto-engage on a random parameter of your drive - this results in the same behavior as the wah :)
  95. moerker

    Can you enable a drive and keep it ON with an expression pedal?

    Based on @Moke comment, I attached a preset (for convenience) where I assigned an expression pedal related modifier (in my case external 1) to the "Mix"-parameter. Take a look there, I think this may help :) (Maybe you'll need to change the auto-engage parameters to match your wah-block, this...
  96. moerker

    Nuances of working with block channels...kind of confusing?

    But from what I read here, Scene Manager in the unit (e.g. as a tab in the Layout-Page) would be nice, @Admin M@
  97. moerker

    Old X/Y feature from the AX8

    Depends on what you set it to :) Either the primary or the secondary channel.
  98. moerker

    Old X/Y feature from the AX8

    You can toggle every channel you want. Just set the ones you want to use as primary and secondary, and off you go.
  99. moerker

    FM9 Firmware Version 3.00

    Possible bug: I connect the FM9 via S/PDIF, using the OUT1 signal. It appears that the global OUT1-EQ is not applied to the signal. I fumbled on every fader but didn't hear a difference. This is surprising, since I would assume that my global EQ-curves for the set output would be applied there too.
  100. moerker

    Output 1 mutes after switching scenes with ext switch :( help!

    Could you post a preset?
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