Dino334
Inspired
Ok here it goes….the FM3 is a great little unit but it is definitely not the AxeFx3. I was hoping the dsp limits would not be as drastic as the Ax8 was to the AxeFx2, but it is. I created several “ go to” patches from my Ax3 and loaded them into the FM3. I still had to ditch a block or two to make them work. With that being said, the tones were on par with the Axe3. Sounds amazing and responsive!
The foot switches weren’t difficult to understand and after tweaking a couple of layouts, the FM3 has its own and the connected FC 12 has its own to mirror my AxeFx3. Needless to say I really dig the FM3 and will totally use this as a backup, or for a quick trip to the studio/jam session/smaller venue gig.
Bottom line…..call me spoiled but the AxeFx3 can’t be beat! (I know they are 2 different units and the fm3 isn’t supposed to be ”better” than the axe3 nor be a replacement/upgrade….it is a great little unit, just not as robust…and I knew that going into it. One last thing, I am bummed that the edit on the fm3 is almost as slow as it was with the ax8. I was hoping it would be as quick and responsive as it is on the axe3. It’s not. And yea, I’m using a powerful new Mac so theres that.
UPDATE: The more I play with this the more I’m loving it! Paired with the FC12, this is one helluva portable rig!!
The foot switches weren’t difficult to understand and after tweaking a couple of layouts, the FM3 has its own and the connected FC 12 has its own to mirror my AxeFx3. Needless to say I really dig the FM3 and will totally use this as a backup, or for a quick trip to the studio/jam session/smaller venue gig.
Bottom line…..call me spoiled but the AxeFx3 can’t be beat! (I know they are 2 different units and the fm3 isn’t supposed to be ”better” than the axe3 nor be a replacement/upgrade….it is a great little unit, just not as robust…and I knew that going into it. One last thing, I am bummed that the edit on the fm3 is almost as slow as it was with the ax8. I was hoping it would be as quick and responsive as it is on the axe3. It’s not. And yea, I’m using a powerful new Mac so theres that.
UPDATE: The more I play with this the more I’m loving it! Paired with the FC12, this is one helluva portable rig!!
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