Announcing FC-6 Mark II and FC-12 Mark II

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NEW Fractal Audio FC-6 and FC-12 MARK II
New Versions Feature Larger, Easier-to-Read Footswitch “Mini Displays”

SEAMLESSLY COMPATIBLE WITH AXE-FX III, FM9, FM3, AND OLDER VERSION FC CONTROLLERS

Plaistow, NH – Feb 28, 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The new Fractal Audio Systems FC-6 MARK II and FC-12 MARK II are equipped with larger and easier-to-read footswitch “mini-displays,” an upgrade sure to be popular whether the FC is used on stage, in the studio, or at home. The display size upgrade is significant, with the height of individual characters of text doubling from 4.6mm to 9.2mm, as well as being presented in a bolder and more readable font. Six or twelve individual mini-displays grow from 1.4” x 0.5” (36.0mm x 12.5mm) to 1.9” x 0.7” (50.0mm x 17.5 mm) but the overall product dimensions and weight remain the same as the original versions.

FC-6 MARK II and FC-12 MARK II units have the same exciting features and capabilities as the original FC units, and are fully compatible with the flagship Axe-Fx III rackmount processor as well as the FM9 and FM3 Amp Modeler/FX Processor/Floor units. In addition, the new Mark II versions can be freely combined with their original counterparts in daisy-chain configurations, and are interchangable with their predecessors for purposes of redundancy/backup units.

Every FC-6 and FC-12 Foot Controller offer an impressive suite of features and capabilities, incorporating years of innovation and customer feedback. For those who want simplicity, the units are virtually plug-and-play. Use “EZ Mode” to set up or modify footswitches in seconds, tapping the switch and setting a few simple parameters to select from the many different ways to control presets, banks, scenes, effects, channels, tuner, tap tempo, looper controls, control switches, and more. Such simplicity does not come at the cost of flexibility, however, and creative users can set up custom Tap and Hold functions, change switch LED colors, customize mini-display text, and more. You can even override the functions of individual footswitches on a per-preset basis. The new models are supported with FC-EDIT, a full-featured editor built into Axe-Edit, FM9-Edit, and FM3-Edit.

The FCs look great too, making an attractive addition to your home, studio or stage. Above all, they continue to demonstrate Fractal Audio’s uncompromising commitment to quality, with fantastic features and roadworthy reliability in two highly portable formats that musicians are sure to appreciate and enjoy.

FC-12 Mark II Direct Price: $749.99 - Availability: NOW SHIPPING in the USA & Canada
FC-6 Mark II Direct Price: $549.99 - Availability: NOW SHIPPING in the USA & Canada


Buyers in other countries should contact their local dealers for availability. We apologize for inconvenient delays caused by a global shortages of semiconductors and electronics components and ongoing logistics/shipping crisis.
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This gif would be good for the web site, methinks. Really brings home just how much bigger/better the new displays are!

Yes, I just updated the main web site. Look in the right column. Instead of a gif it uses an image cycling plugin.
https://www.fractalaudio.com/fc-foot-controllers-for-the-axe-fx-iii/

Let me add to this that I just got my Mk II units on Friday. I was super impressed by how great the new displays look. I can read them without my glasses on.
 
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We would love to be able to offer updated versions of those products, but in the current global electronics component shortage, it is not possible for us to do so in the foreseeable future.

Things are actually getting WORSE instead of better.
So I have a while before upgrading. Cool. Just sent the MINI off for supercharger upgrade and 218k mile repairs like new radiator, hoses, alternator, etc., so it will be nice to look forward to this 'down the road a bit'....
 
We would love to be able to offer updated versions of those products, but in the current global electronics component shortage, it is not possible for us to do so in the foreseeable future.

Things are actually getting WORSE instead of better.
I dig the transparency at product futures.
 
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