GravityWell
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Do it.
This thread has been quiet for nearly three days; looks like its time to upgrade from 2.0.
Mine works without issues. When I power up, there’s no volume. In fact, I get the tuner as that’s how I’ve configured it. Are you using one TRS to one of the pedal inputs?I use an expression pedal for global input volume. When I power on the FM3, it fails to recognize the expression pedal value until the pedal is moved. I routinely leave the pedal heel down (value=0 or volume off) when I power the unit down and when I turn FM3 on it is at full volume until I rock the expression pedal. It is a minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience none the less.
Yes. One TRS cable between the pedal and the pedal 2 input.Mine works without issues. When I power up, there’s no volume. In fact, I get the tuner as that’s how I’ve configured it. Are you using one TRS to one of the pedal inputs?
In case it helps, here’s how I setup mine.Yes. One TRS cable between the pedal and the pedal 2 input.
Thanks for the input. I will check it out. On the AX8 and on FW 1.5 (I skipped 1.6 and was on 2.0 so briefly, like a day or two I didn't notice) the global volume would be off on power up if the expression pedal was in the heel down position. On FW 3.0 and 3.1 it does not behave that way.@Sean D. I think this is a result of the way a few things work.
Any pedal plugged into the axe isn't read until it moves. But the way that affects things is different depending on what the default value is of the value it controls.
A direct Expression Pedal input defaults to 100% I believe. If mapped through an External the default is configurable. When used with a modifier there are some other things at play.
So my advice would be to not use your global volume from PEDAL 2 but from EXTERNAL 2, and then set EXTERNAL 2 to default to 0%, and set EXTERNAL 2 to map to PEDAL 2.
Could you not just input your guitar signal into the volume pedal and then volume pedal into input 1 on the FM3?Mine is set up differently. I want it to act like a guitar volume knob. I use it as a global volume without the need for a Volume block.
It's an expression pedal, not a volume pedal. So I cannot. I used to use an Ernie Ball VP Jr. exactly this way, but I like the sound of the global volume control better than using the VP Jr. into the input.Could you not just input your guitar signal into the volume pedal and then volume pedal into input 1 on the FM3?
... the cathode compressor feature. All my presets are showing 69.9 with the update to 3.01 - I am not sure if they were like this prior to the update.
Do I need to reset them to default? or leave them as is?
What exactly does the cathode compressor do? What the pros and cons of 69.9 and default?
Any help appreciated!
Thanks Smilzo. I tend to stick to the basics bass, treble, mids, presence etc but will do some tweaking with this compressorWelcome, try tweaking different values and listen to the result playing. The editable parameters are there to adjust the sound to our needs and feel!
I suggest you to try transformar match, sag, and other parameters. They could turn a good sounding amp into your ideal amp! Knowledge is... tone!Thanks Smilzo. I tend to stick to the basics bass, treble, mids, presence etc but will do some tweaking with this compressor
I never/rarely do this. Would rather be playing and practicing than tweaking unless it makes a huge difference.I suggest you to try transformar match, sag, and other parameters. They could turn a good sounding amp into your ideal amp! Knowledge is... tone!
Me too. I use 1 patch and 3 scenes (clean crunch lead) for almost ALL the song I play. Because they are sound that FIT me, I don't care if it's an emulation of this or that... I know what I like in the high, in the low, in chords, how it should react to pick attack, the kind of compression/dinamic/reactivity...I never/rarely do this. Would rather be playing and practicing than tweaking unless it makes a huge difference.
I am new to FM3/Fractal so trying to learn as much as possible and a bit confused by the Cathode Compressor post and comments.
I created presets across different firmwares, never paid any attention before to the cathode compressor feature. All my presets are showing 69.9 with the update to 3.01 - I am not sure if they were like this prior to the update.
Do I need to reset them to default? or leave them as is?
What exactly does the cathode compressor do? What the pros and cons of 69.9 and default?
Any help appreciated!
Me too. I use 1 patch and 3 scenes (clean crunch lead) for almost ALL the song I play. Because they are sound that FIT me, I don't care if it's an emulation of this or that... I know what I like in the high, in the low, in chords, how it should react to pick attack, the kind of compression/dinamic/reactivity...
So here it comes to what is "a huge difference". Every player/human paid attection to some aspect (the one we are educated to heard and elaborate!). For me trafo match make a HUGE difference. For other player maybe is a different parameter. I heard almost no difference in tube type, ie. If I want a creamier sound I will try trasfo, or tube bias, or NFBK. FM3 sound good, but you can make it feel even better. Do it once, and enjoy playing!