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  1. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 11.01 public beta #1

    Yes.
  2. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 11.0

    I agree with this. If a bug is found in an official release a minor update to take care of the issue as soon as possible would be preferred rather than waiting a month or more for the next major release, or feature filled minor release. Of course, we have no idea how Fractal’s development occurs...
  3. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 11.0

    Given the delay on getting an 11.1 update my guess is they are working on porting the latest AxeFX updates to the FM9 and FM3.
  4. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 11.0 public beta 2

    The Black Magic Reverb is the one that has treble and bass controls.
  5. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    There is no "last saved" option for the Layout. You can set the default layout in Setup > FC Controllers/Onboard Switches > Devices., or in FM3 Edit by selecting FC Edit > Devices.
  6. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    Well, that's not a great implementation IMO, but using Destination Name will suffice. Carry on.
  7. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    I think it might be a bug with the beta. @m_brown @Admin M@ see post #491
  8. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    I tried setting my foot switches to toggle between scenes with the Mini-Display Label set to Current Name for each switch. I did this for all three switches, with the Tap function for switch one toggling between Scene 1 and 4, switch two toggling between Scene 2 and 5, and switch three toggling...
  9. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    That has been addressed several times in this thread. Check the input pad setting after installing the update. Some users report it has been reset to 6dB rather than 12dB. Change it to 12dB if it's at 6dB.
  10. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    I was hesitant, but it's all good. Several of my presets actually went down in CPU buy a few percentage points. The reverbs were the culprit in the ones that jumped up to 91%.
  11. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 10.0 public beta

    This is true of the Turbo units as well. Several of my presets were at 91% after updating. I had to make adjustments to take advantage of as much of the new FW as I could. If I want to take FULL advantage, I'll have to get an FM9 or an AxeFXIII.
  12. ethomas1013

    FM3 Factory Presets for Firmware 10.0

    I'm use to presets being mostly useless, but I have to say, some of these presets are very impressive. Nice work FAS and contributors.
  13. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    Yes, 9 weeks since the third beta. That does not change the fact that 9.02 has been in beta (beta 1, beta 2, and now beta 3) for almost 5 months. Sure, there has been a flurry of activity with the AxeIII. It's always been that way. I've been around here since 2009 and have owned multiple...
  14. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    That is not correct. This is the 3rd beta release for version 9.02. Beta 1 was released Nov. 5, 2024. So, version 9.02 has been in beta for nearly 5 months. It's not unusual for FAS to go this long between official releases, but it is very unusual for a beta to go this long. They are obviously...
  15. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    At this point, I think we're more likely to see version 10 beta than a final version of 9.02.
  16. ethomas1013

    Welcome NEAL MORSE to the Fractal Audio family of artists!

    My favorite musician. Everything from Spock's Beard to his solo releases, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, The NMB, and his latest project with the Resonance is just fantastic.
  17. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that they only change the major release version number if there is a change to the amp modeling.
  18. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    This is in the latest AxeFX III beta, and I hope it makes it to the final 9.0x version for the FM3. This is huge for the way I use the Plex block. I can wait a little longer, but 9.0x has been in Beta for four months. That's not normal for Fractal. Improved behavior of Plex and Multitap Delay...
  19. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    I only mentioned the amp block because updating the amp block via the Manage Presets function is one way to automate re-saving all of the selected presets. Don't take my post as insulating that there is a need to update the amp block with this FW version. Sorry to confuse things. There may be...
  20. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    No, I don't have 9.03 and neither do you. We still have a beta version of 9.02. I guess I'm seeking confirmation from someone at Fractal. @m_brown Is it Fractal's intention for every minor update to trigger the need to resave every preset? @unix-guy said he asked this same question in private...
  21. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    Fair enough, however, all my presets were previously saved with version 9.02. Certainly it is not the intent that all presets will need to be resaved with every update.
  22. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    I did update the presets with 9.02 Beta 2. I would not expect the need to update again as this is Beta still version 9.02 and no changes were made to the amp block in the FW going from 9.02 Beta 2 to 9.02 Beta 3.
  23. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (3)

    I got the same thing here. I did use the Manage Presets dialog to update the amp block and save the presets after installing 9.02 beta (2) so I went ahead and ran it again. But I would guess that this is a bug?
  24. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.02 public beta (2)

    9.02 Beta 1 was released Nov. 5. So, 9.02 has been in beta for over two months which is unusually long for a Fractal update. But I don't mind if it takes a littler longer in hopes that we'll see the recent AxeFX III Phaser Block Univibe improvements ported to the FM3 for the final version of 9.02.
  25. ethomas1013

    VP4 Drives

    Ultimately I returned the VP4 in part because I was not happy with the drive block. Something about the drives sounded a bit muddy and lacked clarity to my ear. Now I see that Fractal has improved the drive block so it will be interesting to read how people feel about the drive block update when...
  26. ethomas1013

    FM3 as a preamp for my Tube Amps to replace my pedals

    Depending on the number of effects you need simultaneously, I'd look to the VP4 for this. The FM3 is fine when used with an amp, but the VP4 is specifically tailored for this and is very logical/intuative to use. If you need more than 4 effects at once, the FM3 is worth a look, but the FM9 works...
  27. ethomas1013

    Midi questions from a Fractal newbie

    No MIDI block on the VP4. You can currently only send MIDI commands per-preset, not per scene. There are already requests to allow sending MIDI commands per-scene without the need to take up one of the 4 blocks with a MIDI block...
  28. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

  29. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    I don't think you would want to do that. If a block is in series and you enable kill dry, you won't have any dry signal coming out of the block.
  30. ethomas1013

    attach fm3 to pedalboard

    This is how I did it three years ago. Still attached without any issues. But I don't remove it so I can't speak to how durable it would be is the FM3 was removed frequently. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/can-you-velcro-fm3-to-a-pedaltrain-board.170810/page-2#post-2058551
  31. ethomas1013

    Pedal 1/Pedal 2 not available in some remote options

    I think that knob behavior is by design. It's at the point where the options cycle back to the beginning or end of the list. It made sense to me.
  32. ethomas1013

    Pedal 1/Pedal 2 not available in some remote options

    I looked, and those do not have Pedal options, nor does FX 1,2,3,4 Channel. @Admin M@ P49 of the manual may be incorrect in that it does specify that external switches or MIDI messages can be used for FX 1-4 bypass and FX 1-4 Channel selection. Or, it could be that these options have not been...
  33. ethomas1013

    Pedal 1/Pedal 2 not available in some remote options

    You are not missing anything. Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 are not available as an option.
  34. ethomas1013

    VP4 FAQ

    @Admin M@ Can we get a definitive answer on this? Thanks.
  35. ethomas1013

    VP4 - why $699 USD makes sense and is more than fair

    This is complete nonsense. I just built an FM3 preset with Drive, Amp, Cab, Phaser, Delay, Reverb (in ultra-high mode), volume/pan, Plex Delay, and a Filter block. The CPU is at 79.2%. Granted the FM3 does not have the improved spring reverbs, if that's your thing, and cannot do dual reverbs...
  36. ethomas1013

    VP4 Connected Pedals

    Which I always thought was so odd, and limiting, because the FM3 does support dual switches including hold functions for two switches on one jack..
  37. ethomas1013

    VP4 Connected Pedals

    If the expression pedal can go into either jack, then both jacks on the VP-4 are TRS jacks so I imagine (hope) a 2-button switch into a single jack will be supported in a future update. It would also be useful to set a hold function for an added switch whether it's a one or two button switch. I...
  38. ethomas1013

    WISH: Tuner on Heel Down - programmable onset delay

    I know this has been requested for other products, but I would like to see this implemented. I have the expression pedal assigned to Input Volume and it sure is distracting to see the display flashing between the tuner and the main display when doing volume swells. A programable time before...
  39. ethomas1013

    Wish New block MOD (modulation)

    I guess that depends on what your other blocks are in a preset on whether you would run out of CPU. I know the mod block idea has come up in the past with other FAS products. I agree with @unix-guy that I don't think it's likely. But you never know! I tried putting some blocks into an empty...
  40. ethomas1013

    Wish: scene screen

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/wish-view-preset-names-when-in-preset-mode.209024/
  41. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    See this post. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/effects-library.208901/#post-2609875
  42. ethomas1013

    Wish New block MOD (modulation)

    I would like to see this as well. But simply changing between presets that are identical with the exception of which block is in the modulation spot works for me.
  43. ethomas1013

    Scroll through banks without selecting presets?

    I guess maybe my post was a bit off topic since I was talking about scrolling on the face of the unit, not using midi commands. Maybe I should delete my post?
  44. ethomas1013

    Scroll through banks without selecting presets?

    Well, this is somewhat true. You can scroll through banks to see the preset names in each bank without making a selection. But, if you scroll to a new bank one of the presets in the list is always automatically highlighted. If you do not make a selection by pushing one of the buttons, when the...
  45. ethomas1013

    VP4 Dimensions

    There are not any vents on the VP-4.
  46. ethomas1013

    Connecting to VP4-edit?

    USB C
  47. ethomas1013

    Having an issue with VP4 and VP4 Edit "save looping".

    Changing scenes on the editor does count as a change. I tested that.
  48. ethomas1013

    Having an issue with VP4 and VP4 Edit "save looping".

    As soon as you change scenes, you have made a change to the preset so VP-4 Edit is going to show the preset as edited. You can turn off the software prompting you to when you change presets. Look at the Settings > Preferences > Options in VP-4 Edit.
  49. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    The Red Knob Twin was much maligned back when they came out. I gigged one all through the late 80's and 90's with a Roland GP-8 guitar processor. I always got compliments on my tones. That sucker was heavy, but I was much younger (and stupid). Thank goodness for the casters! I had this poster...
  50. ethomas1013

    Very short demo of changing channels on the VP4

    There's no way to rename the channels. That would be a good wish-list item, IMO.
  51. ethomas1013

    Functional issue with the Tap-Tempo / Tuner Mode, and Tap-Tempo in general

    That makes sense. I guess the way Fractal intends for this to work you would leave the mute function off by default and hit button 3 to mute when tuning. They would have to separate the tap-tempo function from the Tuner Mode in order to implement what you are asking. You can assign tap-tempo to...
  52. ethomas1013

    External pedal to switch to go into Mode Select view?

    How about the hold function for an external switch? For example, press for Preset+1, hold for Preset-1. How would that be accomplished?
  53. ethomas1013

    Functional issue with the Tap-Tempo / Tuner Mode, and Tap-Tempo in general

    I can't duplicate that. I have my tuner set to Mute Type Auto In. With the tuner displayed I can tap to change the tempo. I just tested it with the Mute Type set to Auto Out, and Tap Tempo is working as expected for me.
  54. ethomas1013

    VP4 Interface paradigm

    Another thing I REALLY like about the interface: When you are on the Home page and editing from the face of the unit, rotating the SELECT knob not only rotates through the 4 FX, but you can also rotate to the Scene name or the Preset name. When you rotate to the Preset name, the footswitches...
  55. ethomas1013

    Huge win!

    There is an Acoustic guitar preset "Acoustic Toolkit" in the VP4. It's not an acoustic simulation intended to be used with electric guitars. I'm not a big acoustic player, but I am playing acoustic tomorrow morning in church. I called up that preset, gave it a listen, and I'm just going to go...
  56. ethomas1013

    WISH when selecting Presets

    There's a setting for Hold Timeout, and another the the Fadeout Time (which controls the yellow outline highlight around a block display), but I didn't find a setting for the menu display.
  57. ethomas1013

    WISH when selecting Presets

    I can't disagree with that. As it is now, If I browse to the wrong bank and just want to exit without changing presets, there's no way to do that. And the Bank/Preset display menu disappears fairly quickly, like 1 second with no way to control the time it is displayed, so you have to act fast to...
  58. ethomas1013

    WISH when selecting Presets

    Current Behavior: With the VP8 in Preset Mode, holding down button 1 or 4 brings up a menu showing the Previous Bank or the Next Bank. When this menu opens the same preset number as my current preset is automatically selected in the Next or Previous bank display. For example, If I am current on...
  59. ethomas1013

    VP4 actual availability and normal shipping time within the U.S.A.

    Doesn't FedEX Home delivery automatically include Saturday deliveries? I know UPS Home does not include Saturdays but I thought FedEX did.
  60. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    I ordered Tuesday afternoon. It shipped Wednesday morning and arrived in Columbus, OH Friday morning via standard FedEX shipping.
  61. ethomas1013

    VP4 Drives. Any favorites?

    Got my VP4 this morning. Some preliminary thoughts on the drives. I will probably post an overall review later. I spent some time going through the presets and playing with the drives but I have an FM3 so I already knew what to expect from the drives. I'm not a huge pedal guy and right now the...
  62. ethomas1013

    VP4 Drives. Any favorites?

    My VP4 is currently Out for Delivery! I will try all of these this evening. I'm hoping I like the drives enough to use them an not separate drive pedals. I'll be sure to post some preliminary comments after checking out these presets!
  63. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    From the manual, it appears that midi commands are per-preset, not per-scene. It would be better if it was per-scene, IMO, but I can make per-preset work. Adding the midi block is not the answer. There's no way I would allocate one of the four blocks to that.
  64. ethomas1013

    Wish: Always on effect

    The seems like a no win situation for FAS. These always on blocks will need parameters set so they are in essence just another block that does not show up on the display. And certainly we're going to run into CPU allocation issues depending on what's in a preset with the addition of one or two...
  65. ethomas1013

    VP4 limitations on effects?

    How is that relevant to the VP4? He's talking about the FM3 with "many blocks on the grid"? The solution is easy on the FM3 - remove a block or lower the reverb quality. The VP4 does not use the same processor as the FM3. FAS said the effects algorithms in the VP4 are up to date and identical...
  66. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    @desertdweller please give us a report of your findings when you test the VP4 in 4CM in comparison to the FM9 in 4CM. I expect the VP4 to preform just as well or better but it would be great to hear a users perspective.
  67. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    I agree with your logic. It makes no sense to sell the FM3 to purchase a VP4. The only case where I could see doing that is if I was using the FM3 100% of the time for effects only with an amp and it I was 100% sure that I would never need more than 4 effects at a time.
  68. ethomas1013

    Will it kick Strymon, Source Audio, UA etc. off your board?

    Yes, is supports hold functions for the switches. Download the manual and read through it.
  69. ethomas1013

    Whatever they say, thank you Fractal for…

    Shipped, not received. Scheduled for delivery tomorrow afternoon.
  70. ethomas1013

    Will it kick Strymon, Source Audio, UA etc. off your board?

    All the VP4 effects blocks, including the spring reverb, are up to date with the AxeFX III. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/announcing-the-new-vp4-virtual-pedalboard-compact-multi-fx-processor.208713/page-13#post-2608372
  71. ethomas1013

    Will it kick Strymon, Source Audio, UA etc. off your board?

    There is a multiband compressor in the FM3, but I do not see the M-COMP block listed in the VP4 effects list on page 26 of the manual. I am also curious about how the drives will sound. With an amp I prefer my pedals over the drives in the FM3 but am hoping to use the drives in the VP4 to...
  72. ethomas1013

    Whatever they say, thank you Fractal for…

    And for quick shipping! I ordered the afternoon of the first day and it was shipped the next day despite the post from Matt that they were "swamped with orders".
  73. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    Woo Hoo! Scheduled delivery is Friday!
  74. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    I'm not doing an exhaustive search. Here's a few from users: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/new-fractal-product-coming.207160/page-23#post-2588557 https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/please-make-an-fx8-mark-3-in-the-fm3-form-factor-im-begging-you.184652/#post-2298534...
  75. ethomas1013

    VP4 with FM9

    According to the VP4 manual, you can only use the VP4 with a digital connection to the FM3 if the VP4 is post-FM3. Use the SPDIF out on the FM3 to connect to the SPDIF in on the VP4. See P. 20 of the VP4 manual.
  76. ethomas1013

    FM9 vs VP4 + FM3

    Personally, having owned the FM9 and now using an FM3, I think the FM9 makes more sense than an FM3+VP4.
  77. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    I just know (or at least I seem to remember) that over the last few years there have been multiple posts taking about how the AxeIII uses some of the I/O optimization that was built into the FX8 for use with an amp and that was carried over to the FM9, but not the FM3. It seems like there was...
  78. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    Yes the FM3 can operate in 4CM. I didn't say it couldn't. But the FM3 I/O is not optimized for running with an amp like the FM9 and AxeFXIII are.
  79. ethomas1013

    Thoughts on 2 x VP4’s, 1 for in front, 1 for FX loop of an amp?

    To me, it would first come down to how much I liked the drives as compared to pedals. I have tried using the FM3 in 4CM with an amp but the drives didn't do it for me in comparison to a couple pedals. With the VP4 supposedly optimized for use with an amp, and with variable impedance on the VP4...
  80. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    I suggest downloading the manual, but here you go.
  81. ethomas1013

    VP4 vs FM3

    A few things off the top of my head: VP4 is limited to 4 total effects blocks in a preset. FM3 uses the 12x4 grid and will allow as many blocks as you want within the limits of the CPU usage. I think I read that the VP4 is optimized for 4CM and use with an amp where the FM3 is not. Someone will...
  82. ethomas1013

    Always on blocks

    How is that different than the other products? The Wah occupies a block in the other products as well.
  83. ethomas1013

    Announcing The New VP4 Virtual Pedalboard - Compact Multi-Fx Processor

    But where is that in the chain? I always put my volume pedal before time based effects.
  84. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.01

    Same here.
  85. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.01

    Is anyone else seeing the text on the mini-displays getting mis-aligned? The first two displays were doing it and after rebooting it was back to normal. After playing a bit and scrolling through various presets I noticed the middle one is now misaligned. Another reboot and all clear. Since the...
  86. ethomas1013

    Bug? Changing Drive Channel causes audible gap with the Drive Block bypassed.

    I mentioned this in the FW 9.0 thread but will post it as it's own thread so it doesn't escape attention. With Drive 1 bypassed, change the channel of the Drive 1 block. There is an audible gap as the channels are changed even though the block is bypassed. I checked a few other blocks that were...
  87. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.00

    IIRC, the Amp block is on its own core. The cab uses its own memory too. To test, I created a preset with an in, two shunts, and an out. That uses approximately 16.3% of the CPU. I replaced one of the shunts with the amp block and it went to 18.0%. Then I replaced the other shunt with a cab...
  88. ethomas1013

    Anyone have an FM3 Turbo to check CPU

    I have never used that amp before. I like It!
  89. ethomas1013

    Anyone have an FM3 Turbo to check CPU

    I at 71.3% with your preset on an FM3 Turbo. For what it's worth, that's a loud preset. Near clipping for me using a Strat with single coils.
  90. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.00

    Possible bug. With Drive 1 bypassed, change the channel of the Drive 1 block. There is an audible gap as the channels are changed even though the block is bypassed. I checked a few other blocks that were in the preset to see of any others exhibited this behavior and they did not. I was using the...
  91. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 9.00 public beta 2

    For others that may encounter this, you have to install the FW first and the Dynacabs update second. Ask me how I know...
  92. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

    Recording via SPDIF into Studio One with the FM3 as the Clock Source, I see a 0.02 second gap when switching presets. I see no gap whatsoever when switching scenes. In ether case, I do not experience any popping sounds but that could be dependent on the effects in your preset. Now, stop...
  93. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00

    I see Kill Dry made it into the release. Thank you very much!
  94. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/dyna-cab-load-bypass-option.202150/
  95. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 8.00 beta 1

    You don’t have to hit save when finished. This process saves each preset as it goes through them. The other thing to watch out for is the Tone Control Display on the FM3 (Setup > Global Settings > Config > Tone Control Display). Set this to Ideal before running the process to preserve your tone...
  96. ethomas1013

    Poll: Second unit for home use and backup

    Personally, I see no need to own a backup. Your use case may be different than mine, but I would get a guitar instead.
  97. ethomas1013

    FM3 waitlist.

    Out of stock means out of stock invitation link or otherwise. The invitation does not, and never has, meant that they were holding one for you to purchase. I received the FM3 Turbo invitation, sat on it, and they sold out in the mean time. When they are back in stock, my invitation is still...
  98. ethomas1013

    FM3 waitlist.

    I have a valid invitation and have been checking the website nearly every day. Just checked again. I’m still getting the message that it’s waitlisted with no option to buy. It looks like we’re still waiting on that late August shipment.
  99. ethomas1013

    FM3 Firmware Version 7.00 beta 3

    He said amp FAS 6160, turn the bass knob and the FM3 "hanged on" by which I assume he means freezes, or gets hung up. I'm guessing English is not his first language. So, he did give a starting point, but yes, a preset would be more helpful.
  100. ethomas1013

    FM3 waitlist.

    I got on the list 7/10 at 9:44 PM Eastern. Nothing yet but I'm in no hurry.
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