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  1. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 Firmware Version 7.00

    10. It's a non-master volume amp. I should be able to get this up past 1.5 and still be clean with humbuckers. On a real Deluxe.
  2. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 Firmware Version 7.00

    Is it me, or does the Deluxe's Vibrato channel now break up super early? With my humbucker equipped guitars, it's now breaking up at about 1.5 on the gain instead of about 3 like it used to. There's almost zero clean headroom.
  3. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 Firmware Version 7.00 public beta (1)

    Digging the new Sunrise Splendor without the high cut engaged. That's more like it. Other than that, it sounds good. For my ears, such as they are, I don't hear or feel a lot of change in my presets either way.
  4. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 Inbound

    Humbuster cables are a must.
  5. Karl Houseknecht

    Sennheiser HD600 vs Beyerdynamic DT880 Pros for creating presets

    Yeah, I get that, but there’s a lot of weight given to flat reference systems with regard to modeling gear. I was pointing out that this doesn’t need to be the case.
  6. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 middle 'feet'

    I had to look because I didn’t remember middle feet. Yep, they’re there, and they are about 1/8” off the floor. The unit doesn’t flex under foot. I tried, and they don’t touch. Kind of a mystery to me why they’re present.
  7. Karl Houseknecht

    Sennheiser HD600 vs Beyerdynamic DT880 Pros for creating presets

    Yeah, the Sonys are hyped in the high mids. But they correct closer to either curve than my other headphones. And they’re so comfy.
  8. Karl Houseknecht

    Sennheiser HD600 vs Beyerdynamic DT880 Pros for creating presets

    Autoeq.app. Select those headphones and a curve, select 10 band EQ as the EQ app, and apply it to your global output EQ. Works great. I stuck with the 2018 Harman over ear curve and I know that’s not flat, but it totally worked in my case. Harman: Flat:
  9. Karl Houseknecht

    Development with the next firmware

    To be clear, I don't work for Fractal.
  10. Karl Houseknecht

    Development with the next firmware

    I can tell you when my team and I are up against the wall, the bugs are coming in and the clients are getting testy, nobody has a sense of humor. It’s all very funny until you’ve been on the other side of it. Edit: to be perfectly clear here: I do not work for Fractal. I am speaking as a...
  11. Karl Houseknecht

    Development with the next firmware

    The pace of Helix updates has decreased drastically. There's maybe 1 big release per year now and one bug fix release. https://helixhelp.com/release-notes The FM3 has had 21 releases since launch, by my count. And it hasn't been out nearly as long...
  12. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    Added appropriate amount of lithium grease to the teeth of the gears that contact each other. This did nothing. I think the roughness of this pedal compared to the EV-1 is just due to the way these particular gears mesh. Note that this is an EV-2 from the most recent batch. Maybe something...
  13. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    Opened mine up and there is ZERO lubrication. I'm going to find some lithium grease and apply.
  14. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    It functions perfectly. Just came this way out of the box. Are you suggesting that it should feel completely smooth?
  15. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    Gave it a shot. As I suspected, all it did was make the pedal looser or tighter. It did not do anything about the smoothness of the pot or gear.
  16. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    I didn’t think that would address the issue but I’ll sure give it a try and report back.
  17. Karl Houseknecht

    EV1 or EV2?

    I have both. The EV-2 is perfectly usable, but the feel is not the same liquid smooth travel as the EV-1. My EV-2’s pot has a stepped or zippered feel to it, and isn’t smooth. I still use it more often than not.
  18. Karl Houseknecht

    Sennheiser HD600 vs Beyerdynamic DT880 Pros for creating presets

    Sony MDR-7506 and corrective EQ. These correct really well and they translated perfectly to our tuned FOH system. I’ve had terrible results with my Sennheiser HD’s and took a gamble on the Sony’s. Whatever you end up using, EQ correction is a must.
  19. Karl Houseknecht

    [edit] - bought the kemper bag, was: "still confused about FM9 bags"

    I'm probably just going to buy a second Helix Backpack once they're back in stock. The Studio Slips bag is a good fit but I get a little nervous every time I bump into something with the FM9 in that bag. There's simply not the same level of protection as the Helix Backpack even at the double...
  20. Karl Houseknecht

    Plexi amp on max - is this normal?

    What's the level in your Feedback Return block?
  21. Karl Houseknecht

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

    Thank you! I'm excited for this one to trickle down to the FM9!
  22. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 Finally Crashed on the Gig - Lived to Tell the Tale

    I leave mine on constantly. Never has failed.
  23. Karl Houseknecht

    [edit] - bought the kemper bag, was: "still confused about FM9 bags"

    That is darkly funny. I laughed and then had to scold myself.
  24. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 with Gear by Ceba Shields\protectors

    I don’t think they add any real weight. They are solid and maybe a little more than 1/8” thick. High quality, good fit, and Chad takes care of his customers. I’ve bought a bunch of his stuff and won’t have a device without them.
  25. Karl Houseknecht

    FM9 with Gear by Ceba Shields\protectors

    The protectors I purchased from Chad for the FM3 and FM9 all had the magnets flush on the same side and they do not move. I assumed this was intentional and that the flush side was the side to face the unit.
  26. Karl Houseknecht

    Development with the next firmware

    After experiencing gapless switching of channels and scenes on my FM9, I feel the same way. I don’t really want to play my FM3 without it. The gaps are jarring. The 2203 is great too but if gapless doesn’t make it then I kinda wonder what happens to the FM3 going forward. (At least mine)
  27. Karl Houseknecht

    [edit] - bought the kemper bag, was: "still confused about FM9 bags"

    I have double padded Studioslips FM9 and FM3 bags. The fit is perfect, but I agree about the padding. It’s nowhere near on the level of something like the Helix backpack. I would love something better but there’s just not much out there.
  28. Karl Houseknecht

    Over EQing?

    Depending on the cab and tone, I frequently cut highs as low as 6000 with a 24dB/octave slope. Sometimes even lower. Use ears not eyes.
  29. Karl Houseknecht

    Sunrise Splendor on FM9 is GREAT

    That jives with what I'm hearing. Is there a parameter exposed in the drive block that I can use to simulate disengaging that switch? Right now I have the tone to maximum and the treble at 3:00 and it’s still pretty dark.
  30. Karl Houseknecht

    Sunrise Splendor on FM9 is GREAT

    Does anyone else find the pedal dark compared to an actual Morning Glory?
  31. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    Literally people in this thread saying if there is a gap, it's no big deal.
  32. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    Oh, do WE? Because look up. Gap deniers. :D. Why is everyone asking me to prove it if there isn't one?
  33. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    As promised, a preset. Disconnect your unit from USB after you load it and use the per preset channel toggle switch to demonstrate the gap. I measured again, and yes, it isn't quite the half second I remembered. It's right near 0.3 seconds. That is still far, far too noticeable. Are we...
  34. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    I get it. I will post once I get back to my unit, which is hours away from me now. Give me a freakin break. In the meantime, just follow my outlined steps and hear for yourself.
  35. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    Your tests don’t jive with what I hear with my ears.
  36. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    I love this forum. You have people simultaneously praising the creator and crying for the gapless switching of the III, all while seemingly denying that there’s even a need for it. Which is it? Does the gap exist or not? I can’t believe I’m even being challenged for something that’s so easily...
  37. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    I will, but if you read my post youll know. Same amp model and settings copied to all channels. Literally changing from channel A to B. Not changing any scenes. Try it.
  38. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    Yes, I measured. Post the preset? You read my post, right? Amp, cab, period. No modifiers.
  39. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    It’s at least a half second complete audio dropout for me. Thats not tiny. And thats on a preset with only an amp and cab with tons of CPU to spare.
  40. Karl Houseknecht

    I wanna finish this Gap - Fm3

    Set up a preset with just amp and cab and make all amp channels the same amp and settings. Set up a per-preset switch to toggle amp channels. Play an open chord, and while letting it ring, toggle the amp channel. Observe the highly noticeable audio dropout.
  41. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    Now that I think through this, I remember back before I got my recent FM9 and had the FM3 that I really shied away from this cab and mic combo in preference for the Recto Slant and Ribbon because I didn't like the way the straight cab sounded so harsh. But then recently when spending more time...
  42. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    Thanks! I'm kinda relieved. Sorta. It's good to know I'm not dreaming this up but also kinda bummed it was real.
  43. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    Yes. See note in the original post. The same exact preset but soloing the Dynamic 2 mic on the same cab gives the same sonic results, which is why I believe the issue is with the Ribbon mic on that cab.
  44. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    Updated original post with recording and additional troubleshooting attempts.
  45. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    Tried this and the curves are the same before and after, as is the sound, so this isn't it. I also re-loaded the Dynacabs. Also no change. I believe this is an issue with this particular cab and mic.
  46. Karl Houseknecht

    Bug? 4x12 Recto Straight Ribbon mic sounds radically different on FM9 and FM3

    The attached preset was created independently on the FM9 and FM3. Identical amp and cab settings on both. Identical system settings on both units. The FM3 preset sounds very thin and tinny. Cab modeling is engaged. When comparing the 4x12 Recto Straight Dynacab with the ribbon mic in each...
  47. Karl Houseknecht

    Rush: Red Barchetta Solo Tone

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  48. Karl Houseknecht

    Fender Tone Master Pro....

    This has been the case for years.
  49. Karl Houseknecht

    FIXED: Two presets won't load and lock up unit

    I have two presets: 373 and 88 which will not load and then lock up the unit, when loading either from the unit itself without FM9 Edit connected, or from FM9 Edit. Any ideas? Firmware version 5.00
  50. Karl Houseknecht

    "Uncompressing DynaCabs" at every boot?

    I see this message and status bar at every boot. Is that normal? I don't get this same message on the Axe-Fx III.
  51. Karl Houseknecht

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 4

    Super popular in the P&W crowd to use stereo effects into stereo amps. Sometimes they are a mismatched pair. Sometimes just the same amps. But if I'm doing P&W and playing acoustic, lap steel, dobro or the like, I'm using a single amp (or no amp at all) and the FM3 is just fine for that...
  52. Karl Houseknecht

    Buxom Boost default settings

    On my real Buxom Boost, the bass and mid at zero and treble straight up are flat EQ. But unless I'm missing something, this doesn't seem to be the case on the Bosom Boost model. Also, the level defaults to 10, which gives the Boost control all the effect. This makes sense, but I want to...
  53. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    Support has already reached out to me. The individual responsible has apologized, even though not necessary. I can truly say that even with this exceptionally minor bump in the road which is the absolute least of my problems right now, support is excellent. Carry on, nothing to see, except if...
  54. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    I'm not gigging right now, no emergency, and grace abounds.
  55. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    And I clearly missed the opportunity to reply with the initials "CC". :D Seriously, no harm, no foul. I'm good.
  56. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    GAC. I mean, no big deal. I had a spare CR2032. Installed. Problem resolved. But, the "Battery Installed" portion of the QC hang tag are initialed, so there's that...
  57. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    Found the problem. No battery was installed to start with. Sheesh!
  58. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    Brand new unit, received yesterday.
  59. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    Yeah, it's not even saving my FC12 settings. Something is very wrong.
  60. Karl Houseknecht

    I/O Audio settings not saving?

    No changes that I make in the Audio tab under the I/O menu are saving. On startup of the unit, everything reverts back to factory defaults. Anyone else? I've opened a ticket, but maybe others know the problem.
  61. Karl Houseknecht

    Dumb moments you've had with the Axe?

    Back in the Ultra days, I played for months with power amp modeling disabled and didn’t know it. Sounded a lot better when I turned it on.
  62. Karl Houseknecht

    Maxing out the DSP

    Similarly: Volume x 2 Pitch (POG) Drive x 2 Delay x 2 Multidelay Tremolo Reverb x 2 Amp x 2 Cab (2 IRs, stereo) That comes in at about 80% CPU. That patch with channels, scenes, and potentially modifiers will satisfy most anybody's P&W tone needs. I rarely built patches even this complex...
  63. Karl Houseknecht

    The boot up animation

    Clearly the Axe-III is now old tech, past its prime. I will continue with the unit with enough power to display animated logos on boot. Far more wapoosh.
  64. Karl Houseknecht

    Changing Reverb quality not affecting CPU?

    That is my recollection as well. And on the FM3, changing quality definitely affected the CPU utilization. That was the whole point of adding Economy mode. This is good news, actually. I can run it in highest all the time.
  65. Karl Houseknecht

    Changing Reverb quality not affecting CPU?

    It defaults to Normal
  66. Karl Houseknecht

    Changing Reverb quality not affecting CPU?

    So why have quality levels? Why not have it hard coded to the highest?
  67. Karl Houseknecht

    Changing Reverb quality not affecting CPU?

    So reverb quality doesn’t matter or it just isn’t registering correctly? Apologies, a search for this before posting didn’t reveal anything.
  68. Karl Houseknecht

    Changing Reverb quality not affecting CPU?

    When I change reverb quality it doesn’t seem to affect CPU. Anyone else confirm?
  69. Karl Houseknecht

    Announcing the New FM9 Amp Modeler/FX Processor

    What does this mean in terms of the number of allowed instances of effects, particularly the amp and reverb blocks?
  70. Karl Houseknecht

    What are your favorite FM3 Accessories?

    Ditto to this. They’re really well made and very protective.
  71. Karl Houseknecht

    In Praise of Dirty Shirley

    Because you really like kid drinks with alcohol in them?
  72. Karl Houseknecht

    Fm3 4cm whit mesa v25

    Set the level of output 1 appropriately. +4dbu may be too high.
  73. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    That's correct. But input 1 is out of the equation, as the test sine tone is coming from the synth block after the input.
  74. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    It’s still an issue with the latest beta for me.
  75. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    So it’s actually 3.7db difference between loop bypassed and engaged, even with a simple straight through routing, and bypassing input2 to bypass the loop. For now, the solution will be to add 1.85db to the input2 level (because stereo), but this is still not right. I’ll see what support says...
  76. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    See the above screenshots. Stereo. Unfortunately the new beta firmware didn't help.
  77. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    Didn't fix the issue.
  78. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    Interesting. I'm installing now. Will report back.
  79. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    Yep. Everything is where it should be. I’ve opened a support case.
  80. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    Sending a sine tone from a synth block. The volume block is configured to mute on bypass. Doesn't matter if I do that or physically remove the routing on that row when the loop is active, same result. Note the Output 1 meters and the output config. I have two cables, one for left one for...
  81. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    It is. Still 3db quieter.
  82. Karl Houseknecht

    Effects loop -3.7dB difference

    Why is the effects loop of the unit -3dB quieter than if I go straight from input to ouput?
  83. Karl Houseknecht

    Wondering why Steve Stevens panned his 2 cabinets 50% left & 50% right & not 100%L & 100R

    Two different cabs panned hard could result in a tonal imbalance in the stereo field. Maybe they’re just too different to hard pan?
  84. Karl Houseknecht

    A quick question re expression pedals

    Best I’ve ever used are the fractal pedals
  85. Karl Houseknecht

    A quick question re expression pedals

    The fv300L has huge dead spots at the beginning and end of travel. This is known.
  86. Karl Houseknecht

    Need your opinion: Austin Buddy vs Cooper Carter?

    Cooper’s class. Learn the unit. I’ve never had success with someone else’s settings. I wasn’t a fan of Cooper’s tones in his class either, but I learned lots of cool tricks on the unit to make mine easier. Class is worth the price of admission.
  87. Karl Houseknecht

    ...With Just 3 Switches

    I've left mine at factory default and that works for me. But I might make my default layout in a preset the per-preset one. That would likely be the only change I'll make.
  88. Karl Houseknecht

    Best Power Amp for Modelers

    Agree with sixtystring above. Any neutral poweramp should work. I have the PowerStage 200 for an ultra lightweight solution with a 112, although it will drive a 412 too. And I have a Matrix for my stereo 412 cab. Both sound and feel great.
  89. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    Stock cabs?
  90. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    Interesting. For me, the Mark IV compares very favorably to the actual amp. I had my Mark V in IV mode running through the Suhr Reactive Load IR and dialed in the Helix model to sound identical, which wasn't difficult because I used literally the same knob and EQ slider positions. It made me...
  91. Karl Houseknecht

    Temple Audio Amp Mod - an alternative to the SD Power Stage 170?

    I'm a fan of the PowerStage 200. At 16 ohms, it's a perfect match with my Friedman 112 cab. It does okay driving a 412 too, but I have a Matrix GT1000 for that. I think the more important question is 75 watts at what resistance? 8 ohm? Half that at 16, I'd think. Would it even be loud enough?
  92. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    So don't assume that the person on the other end is anything other that what they say they are.
  93. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    The point I take issue with is your story about the bodybuilder. Reading it, it implies that you are attacking a member for perhaps not being an actual or good guitar player. That part is against forum rules.
  94. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    Condescension is not a color you wear particularly well. Best avoid it. I find these statements a little insulting, and probably against the terms of use of the forum. Attacks against the player are not allowed. It's rule number one.
  95. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    LOL! Well, to be fair, you're comparing patches created by someone else to patches you created for your system, right? I do think there are things Fractal gear does better, but when you put one in the loop of the other and dial in the amps using the same IR, A/Bing the two, the differences...
  96. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    There's a lot we can learn by talking about the competitor's product. What happens when a company becomes complacent and ignores the competition altogether? Another product will sneak up and offer something yours doesn't. If you don't believe me, I'll invite you to watch what's going to...
  97. Karl Houseknecht

    If you play metal don’t buy the Helix

    The Helix is a capable device. It's hard to imagine any tone it can't get. It's not so different from the FM3, tone wise, and it can get very similar results. Don't get me wrong, I use the FM3 too. It's also a capable device.
  98. Karl Houseknecht

    Ares is over ...

    Those are "cab sims", and you can export IRs from them based upon your cab and mic selections/positions. Are they IRs under the hood?
  99. Karl Houseknecht

    Ares is over ...

    I still don't get it. IRs are captured by mics. So you'd have a mic model over top of a real mic?
  100. Karl Houseknecht

    Ares is over ...

    Fractal moved away from mic modeling being included in the cab block. It was an intentional move. I'd be surprised if it was re-included in the product.
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