FM3 + FC-6 = OMG9!

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Sometimes these things are finicky. Just play around with a few things until something works. Turn-off, reinstall, etc. Make sure you have the latest version of the firmware too. Also be sure to go into all the different settings and enable or disable parameters & functions as needed. There are many good videos in YTube that can show you what to try. In that discovery/problem solving process you will pick up a lot of other good tips.
 
FXFanatic1! said:
This is a very clever option- kudos to the development team! It is interesting that for ~$1,000 less you will get a total of 9 switches- 3 more than you would have with the AFX3 and FC6- unless you step way up to the FC12 $$$. This new option definitely could push people back towards the FM3. The form factor is also really nice. I don't think I am alone however when I say that for ~$1,499 it would be "ideal" (anyone listening???) if it was an all in one unit (e.g., at least "6"-9 switches or 6+1 (master menu toggle)) with 20% more CPU power and a 2nd instrument input as well. It probably won't happen as that could take away from AXFX3 sales...but I see that as a different market than the average consumer (non-pro). It would be a great option for us and a welcome improvement to an already outstanding product!
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You can use Input 2 as a 2nd instrument input.
 
Stringer76 said:
Just got my FM3 yesterday and took the OMG9 layout defaults for a spin. This has made setup of my live rig a breeze. I wanted to point out that the hold function for "Scenes" doesn't work after loading the file but all I had to do was adjust the layout link to show FC-6 Layout 2 View 2 (it was set to View 1). Just in case this throws anyone for a loop.
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Same problem only my Scenes button says More when I hold it. Both the Tap and Hold layout links are on 2. Not sure what to do??
 
This is really great! However, it seems to incapacitate the FM3 buttons as a stand alone unit. I just downloaded and am working with the OMG9 setup and I'm trying to find a way to be able to still use the FM3 buttons to control everything if I don't have the FC6 at hand. Anyone have any ideas? Im a noob--so sorry if there is an obvious solution!

I'm thinking of adding in a layout switch to the middle 'hold button' of the FM3 that can at least switch to 'scenes'. Then I can at least switch among scenes if I only have the FM3.
 
JazzByProxy said:
This is really great! However, it seems to incapacitate the FM3 buttons as a stand alone unit. I just downloaded and am working with the OMG9 setup and I'm trying to find a way to be able to still use the FM3 buttons to control everything if I don't have the FC6 at hand. Anyone have any ideas? Im a noob--so sorry if there is an obvious solution!

I'm thinking of adding in a layout switch to the middle 'hold button' of the FM3 that can at least switch to 'scenes'. Then I can at least switch among scenes if I only have the FM3.
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Change the FM3 to layout 1.
Or anything but 8.
 
I am planning to use per preset switch overrides for when I use the FM3 standalone. I’ll develop specific presets for that scenario.
 
Bob777 said:
Same problem only my Scenes button says More when I hold it. Both the Tap and Hold layout links are on 2. Not sure what to do??
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Stringer76 said:
Just got my FM3 yesterday and took the OMG9 layout defaults for a spin. This has made setup of my live rig a breeze. I wanted to point out that the hold function for "Scenes" doesn't work after loading the file but all I had to do was adjust the layout link to show FC-6 Layout 2 View 2 (it was set to View 1). Just in case this throws anyone for a loop.
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DanDesy said:
Change the FM3 to layout 1.
Or anything but 8.
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True--but any edit you do to the other layouts will affect the OMG9 layout. It's probably easier to design a layout for the FM3 alone and just import that for use when traveling with FM3 alone. That's the best idea I have at this point.
 
The OMG9 Layouts have 2 layouts that are empty (4 and 7). You can use these to make quick and dirty no-FC6 layouts. When you go to your gig without the FC 6, just set your initial layout to 4 or 7 and you're away! When you go out with the FC 6, just reboot to Layout 8 and you're golden.
 
Here is a simple layout you can import into Layout 4 that allows you to use the FM3 alone. Layout 4 sports 3 presets, 3 scenes, 3 effects, and a utility section for Tuner and Tap Tempo as well as an Amp Volume decrease and save (-1db) to help equalize your presets live (always better to lower the volume of the one that's too loud!).
Just use switches 1 and 3 Hold functions to move between views.

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Patzag said:
Here is a simple layout you can import into Layout 4 that allows you to use the FM3 alone. Layout 4 sports 3 presets, 3 scenes, 3 effects, and a utility section for Tuner and Tap Tempo as well as an Amp Volume decrease and save (-1db) to help equalize your presets live (always better to lower the volume of the one that's too loud!).
Just use switches 1 and 3 Hold functions to move between views.

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Wow I can't believe I missed that those layouts were blank! Thanks for sharing, I'll check it out!
 
Very nice feedback all, especially @Patzag and @JazzByProxy

Let's utilize the un-used layouts to embed a setup that can be used without an FC-6 connected.
Technically, we have four to use: 4, 6, 7, and 9! I'd like to have:
  • Bank of 3 preset switches
  • bank +1, bank -1
  • Tuner
  • Tap Tempo
  • 8 scenes
  • Looper Access
  • At least 3 effect IA switches, if not more.
These alternate layouts will be based as closely as possible on the default FM3 layouts.
 
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Patzag said:
Here is a simple layout you can import into Layout 4 that allows you to use the FM3 alone. Layout 4 sports 3 presets, 3 scenes, 3 effects, and a utility section for Tuner and Tap Tempo as well as an Amp Volume decrease and save (-1db) to help equalize your presets live (always better to lower the volume of the one that's too loud!).
Just use switches 1 and 3 Hold functions to move between views.

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still trying to wrap my head around this as i was using layout links before and may see and easier way

So if i understand the views is coming from The MLM

If my main Layouts i want access to are
Presets Perform Effect i can use your
above layout just changing View2 from
scenes to Perform correct or totally wrong lol
 
I was already thinking in terms of switching between an 'FM3 only' layout and an OMG style TOC+FC6 setup. The only hangup I'm running into right now is that I want a bank size of 6, but don't know how to handle the larger bank size in the 'FM3 only' layout. Any thoughts?
 
ElectricPhase said:
I was already thinking in terms of switching between an 'FM3 only' layout and an OMG style TOC+FC6 setup. The only hangup I'm running into right now is that I want a bank size of 6, but don't know how to handle the larger bank size in the 'FM3 only' layout. Any thoughts?
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You'll need to stoop and change the bank size.
You'll read elsewhere that a future enhancement has been suggested so that Bank Size is embedded in the Layout rather than being global.
 
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