FM3 firmware version 4.00 beta 3 is available for download here:
[EDIT] Link deleted due to fan problems [/EDIT]
ATTN: An updated version of this build was posted 6/4/2021 5:30PM. Download and install again if you have installed the prior build.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE #2: Cygnus is a major update. It is recommended that you "soft reset" each channel of the amp block in each of your presets by changing its Type to a different setting and then back (ex: Switch from Brit JM45 to Brit Brown and then back to Brit JM45) . This resets most parameters but doesn't change the basic gain and tone settings. As an alternative, you can "hard reset" an amp channel by using the Reset function (Push Knob A in the Amp Edit menu on the unit itself, or Reset Current Channel in FM3-Edit).
A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this release:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-edit-1-04-01.173322/
Release Notes:
[EDIT] Link deleted due to fan problems [/EDIT]
ATTN: An updated version of this build was posted 6/4/2021 5:30PM. Download and install again if you have installed the prior build.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE #2: Cygnus is a major update. It is recommended that you "soft reset" each channel of the amp block in each of your presets by changing its Type to a different setting and then back (ex: Switch from Brit JM45 to Brit Brown and then back to Brit JM45) . This resets most parameters but doesn't change the basic gain and tone settings. As an alternative, you can "hard reset" an amp channel by using the Reset function (Push Knob A in the Amp Edit menu on the unit itself, or Reset Current Channel in FM3-Edit).
A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this release:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-edit-1-04-01.173322/
Release Notes:
- Added: “Cygnus” amp modeling from Axe-Fx III firmware 16.x
- Added: UltraRes IR support and corresponding “IR Length” parameter in the Cab block.
- 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. ALL is the new default, so if you wish to enable these limits for bank switches, you must set “Bank Access” to “LIMITED”.
- Added: Adjustable USB buffer sizes.
- Added: Latest changes to the Reverb block from Axe-Fx III.
- Added: FM3 + FC-12 (“OMG15”) layouts are now built-in and loadable from the Reset page in FC Controllers/Onboard Switches.
- 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: Output 2 issues regarding unity gain, Copy Output 1, and Output 2 block low volume.
- 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: Vintage Tape Chorus Delay Time parameter can now exceed 19.85.
- Fixed: Drive Low Cut parameter is now functional.
- Fixed: Aligned Pitch block “Type” names with Axe-Fx III.
- Fixed: Mini-LCDs issues experienced by some customers are much reduced or eliminated.
- Fixed: Speaker LF response if LF Resonance and Q are set to low values.
- Fixed: IRs in Cabinet picker page now displayed in correct color.
- Updated: Power amp excursion and recovery times.
- USB has been reworked to reduce issues experienced by some customers.
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