FM3 Firmware Version 4.00 beta 1

[ZSauce89]

Stop everything and record with Cygnus

I'm currently doing some recording with Ares, so for the folks that are loading, please share your experiences!

 

[Hapless]

Stop everything and record with Cygnus

What this guy said. It's really that good.

 

[Greg Ferguson]

FM3 firmware version 4.00 beta 1 is available for download here:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm3/4p0/fm3_dsp_rel_4p00_beta_1.zip

NOTE: I am adding emphasis that this is a BETA RELEASE which means it may contain bugs. It is recommended that you perform a complete backup of your FM3 using FM3-Edit or Fractal-Bot prior to installing this release.

A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this release and will be available shortly.

Release Notes:

• Added: New “Cygnus” amp modeling algorithms. Amp block is aligned with Axe-Fx III 16.01.
• Added: Cabinet UltraRes support.
• Added new Drive block modeling and types. This block is now in sync with Axe-Fx III.
• Added: “Bank Access” parameter to the Bank Inc/Dec footswitch functions. When set to ALL, the settings for Bank Lower Limit and Bank Upper Limit are IGNORED by default. If you wish to enable these limits, you must set “Bank Access” to “LIMITED” for all Bank Inc and Bank Dec switches in your layouts.
• Aligned Reverb block with Axe-Fx III.
• Fixed: Power on holding the HOME key will now prevent the startup preset from loading.
• Fixed: Power on holding the EDIT key will now prevent system parameters from loading.
• Fixed: OUT2 unity gain.
• Fixed: Footswitches are now resistant to an issue that was causing freezing.
• Fixed: Default FC Layouts are now loaded correctly when you use “Reset System Parameters”.
• Fixed: The PRESETS menu page now correctly displays the active preset.
• Fixed: Pedal calibration will now work correctly for pedals set as “Tuner on Heel Down.”
• Fixed: Inserting Pitch block into a high CPU grid will not hang up the GUI.
• Fixed: Footswitch preset functions will now honor the global “Default Scene” setting.
• Fixed: Chorus Vintage Tape type Delay Time parameter can now exceed 19.85 without crashing audio.
• Fixed: Drive Low Cut parameter is now functional.
• USB has been reworked to reduce issues experienced by some customers.

Are we going to see updated factory presets for the FM3 eventually?

 

[ZSauce89]

Are we going to see updated factory presets for the FM3 eventually?

I’m sure we will.

 

[Necr0lancer]

I'm here for the Big Chugnus. Get in my ear holes.

 

[Mark Thomas]

Thanks FAS! So far sounds amazing! Tracked my fave 3 Live Gold presets (which were already butter) and hearing the difference is pretty mind blowing! \m/,

 

[WbbS]

Wow!
Thanks!

 

[Digitalnoob]

 

[KwHaire]

Volume shut off on output 2. Just fizzled out. Something isn't right on this Beta

 

[Edrod]

@rglr Is there an update for FM3-edit?

 

[chris]

Volume shut off on output 2. Just fizzled out.

Can you elaborate? I tested this in depth.

 

[LiquidGuitar]

Stop everything and record with Cygnus

Too late! I'm 70% done!

 

[REDD]

Volume shut off on output 2. Just fizzled out. Something isn't right on this Beta

What does that mean? Output 2 isn't working?

 

[Baracus]

Thanks!

 

[Deadpool_25]

Going to try to take over the world?

I did that when they released Ares. This time I’m considering making a magical metal glove and seeing what I can do about this problem we have with too many substandard modelers.

Practices snapping fingers

 

[ZSauce89]

Too late! I'm 70% done!

Next track

 

[KwHaire]

Nothing coming out of output2. Not even have guitar in hand and its max out. If I turn the volume knob all the way up a get a little sound.

 

[rglr]

@rglr Is there an update for FM3-edit?

Yes, an updated version of FM3-Edit is on the way

 

[USMC_Trev]

Where's that new sheriff?

Also, Woohoo.

I shot him, but I didn't shoot the deputy. That was someone else.

 

[Hapless]

I never really liked playing through headphones with any modelers, previously, including the FM3. Cygnus has solved that issue for me.