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    Game changer for dialing presets!

    I picked this up last week for my home studio really not expecting much. I did the quick profile (not enough time to complete the full profile) with the included mic and downloaded into the hardware which took about 10 minutes total. Honestly, I was absolutely blown away by the results - very...
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    Are you using Axe-Fx/FM9/FM3 with a tube amp?

    I use my FM3 into a MOTU Mk5 interface via S/pdif attached to a pair of Yamaha HS7 studio monitors in my home office, FM9 with headphones, or via S/pdif to my AV receiver powering a pair of Tannoy monitors (in my family room), or occasionally via the effects return of an H&K TubeMeister amp into...
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    Axe-FX IV idea for Fractal

    Not another touchscreen please - how about just add midi over Bluetooth and a port of the editor to iOS/Android so we can use our tablets as an interface.
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    Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

    Add me to the list - was going to pick up a pair of FR10s when they launched but the hiss reports have held me back - would happily mod a couple of units with WKSmith's boards if/when he launches!! Looks like great progress - time to start posting timeline and pricing - how about a waitlist? ;-)
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    Poll: Second unit for home use and backup

    I don't even gig (home player only). FM9 in the family room and FM3/FC6 in the basement (I'm too lazy to carry one unit up and down the stairs) and a H&K Tubemeister + Mesa 1x12 cab in the living room. Guitars all over the house and at the office - you never know when I might feel inspired to...
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    FM3 as power source for Line6 Relay G50

    BTW: Another option is to just use a dedicated 9V - 18V battery like the Harley Benton PowerPlant PowerBank+ MkII or JOYO Built-in 4400mAh Rechargeable Battery Guitar Effect Pedal Power Supply 8 Outputs 9V 12V (I'm sure there are others - I use a TallentCell NB7102 battery bank for my Spark...
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    FM3 as power source for Line6 Relay G50

    Thought I'd chime in and offer an alternative solution that I've been using for a while now (don't want to risk my FM3 or FM9). I power my 9V devices (eg Line 6 wireless) using a USB power bank and Ripcord from MyVolts.com. Never had a problem with these. USB power banks (batteries) are so cheap...
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    Audio out to wireless headphones? by bypassing final d/a converter?

    YH-WL500 Wireless Musical Instrument Headphones Different solution, but I've been using these recently to get low latency audio from my FM9.
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    Low volume from S/PDIF out ?

    Same problem - SPDIF output seems low.
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    Low volume from S/PDIF out ?

    I have exactly the same problem. I run the audio from my computer to the FM3 via USB and route to out1 which comes through with significantly more volume than the guitar/amp tones produced by the FM3. I route the FM3 to an SMSU DAC via coax then from the DAC to my studio monitors. I always end...
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    Monitor suggestions

    For an inexpensive option, you can't really go wrong with the HS7s (no need for the HS8's for guitar tone or a Sub for that matter unless you are mixing). They absolutely are NOT flat but that's why we have EQ. I've also had great sound from Tannoy (back in the day), Adam, and Focal - nothing...
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    Doubts before acquiring an fm9. Help

    All I can tell you is that I've sold all of my other heads, cabs and effects (well almost all) having been a Fractal fan starting with the Ultra which I reluctantly sold. I still have an AX8, FM3+FC-6 and now an FM9 spread on each level of my home so I can play/practice on every floor - whenever...
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    Travel speaker for FM3?

    I've been using a Positive Grid Spark amp. Left/Right out on the FM3 / 9 into the Aux in 3.5mm (1/8") on the Spark using an adapter. Using a TalentCell Lithium ion Battery Pack NB7102 that has a 19V output to power the Spark so I can move it around easily without having to worry about running...
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    Wish FM9 Wishlist

    I still have my Axe8 and will likely never sell it (really love the workflow and sound is great). Decided I wanted to get into the more modern Fractal gear so I picked up the FM3-FC6 combo a while ago. Love the FM3 so will likely never sell it either. Now I'm on the FM9 waitlist and I'm hoping...
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    Uses of Spdif in?

    I can think of a couple of uses(e.g. Mixing desk output to FM9 in digital domain to avoid noisy analog) but the use case I’m most interested in is FM3 -> FM9 (not sure I’d ever need that much processing power but still want to try it). FM3 as guitar input, gate, comp, input filter / eq -> FM9...
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    I May Have Lost My Marbles Completely!! (Dual FM3 Content)

    Love the idea of daisy chaining 2 units but ideally this would involve a master/slave arrangement where only one editor recognized both units and treated them as one, and signal path between them was entirely in the digital domain (needs coax input).
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    Input pad above 0db = distortion in recorded playback no matter the guitar?!

    I just wanted to potentially help with the latency issue. My first comment is that you refer to your computer as a "high end gaming laptop" which implies a good CPU/GPU combination with significant RAM and performant SSD (all great) BUT none of these things will significantly impact low latency...
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    Moving to FM3 from AX8, Worth it?

    Hmmm, I'm going to play devil's advocate here and say "Maybe". I've been a long time user of the AX8 and recent user of the FM3 - I still have both. The reality is that I enjoy both pretty much equally and will be keeping both for a long time. I have no problem getting tones that inspire from...
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    EDIT: Black Lion Audio Revolution is junk - S/PDif does not allow monitoring

    Just another data point on how bad this interface measures objectively: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/black-lion-revolution-2x2-review-audio-interface.22141/
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    ...With Just 3 Switches

    I lasted for all of 1 week with just the bare FM3 before ordering the FC6 - a world of difference having the extra switches.
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    Fixed FM3 bug - Freeze with Footswitch Tuner Mode

    Exactly the same problem last Friday. Leaving the Tuner on for some time seems to lock up the unit. Tuner continues to work but no way to leave Tuner mode.
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    FM3 headphone out vs headphone amplifier

    I don't use the built in headphone amp so can't attest to its quality or output voltage/performance. My signal chain is from the FM3 via COAX to an SMSL SU-8 DAC - The DAC sends it's signal to an XLR switcher to my studio monitors (Yamaha HS-7s) and the Drop THX AAA-789 headphone amp. The...
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    Thinking of getting FM3 for home use (Recording/jamming/practicing)

    Never had a freeze - with or without Axe Edit or modifiers.
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    FM3, Airstep, and EV-2 question

    Welcome to CME (cme-pro.com) for wireless MIDI You might want to order the new WIDI Jack which can use external power. I was using an AIRSTEP until my FC6 arrived but just wired it to the FM3 and used the AIRSTEP Lite for remote wireless foot control.
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    Simple midi switcher for FM3 scene changes

    AIRSTEP Smart Multi Controller | XSONIC (xsonicaudio.com) I've used this for everything from the Fractal gear to iOS app control. Works great! The AIRSTEP Lite (with a regular AIRSTEP) allows for wireless MIDI which is fantastic. It's a bit pricy but very useful.
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    Not a Bug Outputs on FM3 not working

    I had the exact same issue a couple of days ago - not sure how I managed to turn down the volume but I spent several minutes in a complete panic trying to figure it out.
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    FM3 Firmware Version 2.0

    Just chiming in - I ran yek's test and it worked for me (both scene 1 & 2 are now set to Amp A).
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    Recommend Studio Monitors

    +1 for the Yamaha HS7 - Used them with both FM3 & AX8 and as my computer monitors/casual listening - great all rounder.
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    Wish Zoomed out view when a preset/scene is selected

    Something similar but not the entire grid (which is mostly empty) - I find myself wishing for the AX8 screen that shows the toggle state of the effects blocks. Yes you can get something similar by using the FM3+FC6 and using them to show the effects in a layout BUT sometimes I have the FM3 on my...
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    help....

    A little late to this thread and an avid AX8 user so just getting used to the FM3 BUT I have to agree that having a way to switch the display of the main screen with a foot switch/MIDI would be very helpful. Ideally, I would like to be able to show the preset list highlighting the current bank...
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    Wish AX8 Screen on FM3

    +1
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    Fixed Documentation error related to USB MIDI

    At the top of Page 108, I think the following answer is incorrect since Pg 113 and Pg 23 specifically state: " The FM3 is NOT a USB MIDI Device. It uses “COMM over USB” channels for Fractal-Bot and FM3-Edit, but will not appear as a MIDI device in a DAW or other MIDI program." Q: Can I use a...
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    Fixed 2.00 B1 Tempo LED stops flashing with USB

    I'm seeing erratic flashing of the Tempo LED even when there is no USB activity.
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    FM3 just showed up

    Well guess I'm also one of the lucky ones that received my FM3 this week - arrived Monday; swapped it in place of my AX8; installed V2.0 B1 (being adventurous) and then turned it off. So busy with work, I didn't get a chance to start playing until last night. Decided to add to the collection...
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    Not a Bug V2 Beta1 Dual Switch into either FS1 or FS2 can't be assigned to Tuner, Preset+ or Preset-

    Thanks Chris!!! After following your instructions and diving into the manual a bit more, I find I still have a problem. Trying to use a latching switch (set to Follow Hardware) to trigger the tuner (using it as a stand in switch), the switch has to be set pressed twice to enable the tuner and...
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    Not a Bug V2 Beta1 Dual Switch into either FS1 or FS2 can't be assigned to Tuner, Preset+ or Preset-

    Not using FC-6 or FC-12. Trying to use a simple Hosa Dual Switch with TRS cable into FM3 directly to either provide dedicated Tap Tempo and Tuner buttons. Tap is assignable but Tuner isn't. Also found that Scene +/- is assignable to the external foot switch but Preset +/- isn't. e.g. pressing...
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    Not a Bug V2 Beta1 Dual Switch into either FS1 or FS2 can't be assigned to Tuner, Preset+ or Preset-

    Tried using a Dual Switch into either FS1 or FS2 ports (setup according to Pg 12 in the manual). Unable to assign External foot switches to Setup : I/O : MIDI/Remote : Other (Tuner, Preset Increment, Preset Decrement - there may be others). BTW: Tempo Tap, Scene Increment and Decrement seem to...
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    Studio Monitor Frustration!

    IMHO - replace the 50s with a pair of HS7 or better yet HS8 (I have both for different applications) and you'll be MUCH happier. All comments around monitor correction and room correction/treatment apply but the 50s aren't flat. The 7's are much flatter and the 8's are almost dead flat (best...
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    Looking for a power amp

    +1 for Bryston. I use a Bryston 3B in stereo - these things are beasts; built like a tanks but heavy! I use the Bryston to drive a pair of Tannoy passive monitors (C10) when I want to play with cab blocks, or through a variety of 1x12 & 2x12 cabs when I'm feeling like using a standard guitar...
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    Best way to get headphones connected to AX8?

    At the moment, I run my output to a Mackie mixer (along with a bunch of other stuff) and use Sennheiser HD 598's plugged into the headphone jack on the mixer. This works fine while the Ax8 is set up in my basement space with the rest of the gear but is rather annoying if I want to bring it...
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    Barefoot Buttons

    That's exactly the setup I'm going for. Looks AWSOME!!!
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    Barefoot Buttons

    Happy to when they arrive - actually after Christmas since this is technically a present from my wife.
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    New to AX8, most patches sounds dark and bassy

    A returning newbie here and found the same thing. A quick look in the Cab block showed the Lowcut Frq at 20Hz and Highcut Frq at 20KHz (on the Pg2 parameters) which occurred to me as way outside the norm for a guitar cabinet. I simply adjusted the Lowcut to ~70-80Hz and dropped the Highcut to...
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    Barefoot Buttons

    Ordered a full set last week with tall boys up top and regular down below. Looks like I missed out on the group buy discount but if they turn out as good as everyone claims, then still seems like a great price for a quality product. Not sure how long it will take for them to make it to Canada...
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    Back to Fractal after a long hiatus

    Just wanted to say how great it is to be back in the Fractal fold!! Sold my Ultra a few years ago and moved back to playing tube amps (primarily lower wattage mini heads) and cabs but have always had sellers remorse. I'm a middle aged bedroom player / 80's rock star wannabe that never plays...
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    So what interfaces are you guys using?

    A have a few: M-Audio Profire 610, Echo Audio Gina 3G, Tascam US-122 (the original one), The inputs on my Yamaha Motif XS (firewire to computer). Depends which computer I'm using but I like the Profire the best (Clean, simple, inexpensive). Always go with a TI chipset Firewire interface to...
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    Garage Band for Apple iPad 2

    30 pin connector covers everything from power to audio & video but the 30pin to USB is just power (no data).
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    Garage Band for Apple iPad 2

    USB is only for charging (same as all Apple iOS devices). Sad but true,..... one of the biggest complaints about the Apple phones/tablets.
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    Garage Band for Apple iPad 2

    The Alesis iO Dock looks like it has everything I'd need for an interface to/from the iPAD. Not sure it will work with an iPAD 2. Kind of kicking myself for buying an BR600 yesterday (used). http://alesis.com/iodock
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    Bryston 2B heat issues

    I've been usiung Bryston amps for decades in production/broadcast environments and use a 3B in my rig. In my opinion there is no better "work horse" line of amps out there. Yes they can get hot under load so make sure the heat sinks are freely ventilated but I would never hesitate to use one...
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    power amp poll

    Bryston 3B
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    Does bridging a ss power amp affect its tone/specs/etc.?

    I use a Bryston 3B and can't tell any difference (other than potential volume) between bridged or not bridged. BTW: Bryston makes AWESOME SS amps!!! Highly recommended for the studio and built like a tank. Rodney
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    power amp for AXE-FX ULTRA...

    I use a Bryston 3B and have only good things to say about both this specific amp and the brand in general. Be prepared to pay but in this case, you get what you pay for (Built like a tank with OUTSTANDING performance). Rodney
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    Will M-Audio Black Box Pedal Board work with Axe-Fx?

    I had one of these lying around and gave it a try last night. Works like a charm!!! Not a road worthy piece of kit but great for home studio / bedroom practice use. Rodney
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