FM3 Firmware Version 5.00 beta 1

[JoKeR III]

What the ... i can't count how many people waited for an updated pitch.
That is really really disappointing. For me, the virtual capo is almost unusable.
Wobbly and laggy - this is all the FM3 can handle? There has to be a solution - an option to sacrifice something else to push the pitch for example.

What were you using before the FM3?

 

[Javialtonaga]

buuuaaaahhh!!!

 

[Douglas Costa]

I got the Best tone in my life.

Shimmer Patches are incredible, it's all that Eventide GAS needed.

Thank you!

 

[JamesI75]

Options:
1. Tune your guitar down.
2. Buy a Drop pedal.
3. Use a GK pickup and Roland device in conjunction.
4. Transpose the song.
5. Buy the FAS product that has the pitch block you need.

I finally found a 7 string I bonded with last year and haven’t shed a virtual capo tear since.

 

[yek]

What the ... i can't count how many people waited for an updated pitch.
This is really really disappointing. For me, the virtual capo is almost unusable.
Wobbly and laggy - this is all the FM3 can handle? There has to be a solution - an option to sacrifice something else to push the pitch for example.

You have a $999 device that can do almost everything, has the best amp modeling, performs excellent pitch shifting except real-time capo, and just got a ton of excellent updates.

 

[ak301]

What the ... i can't count how many people waited for an updated pitch.
This is really really disappointing. For me, the virtual capo is almost unusable.
Wobbly and laggy - this is all the FM3 can handle? There has to be a solution - an option to sacrifice something else to push the pitch for example.

Maybe they're clearing a large to do list with this firmware update so they can spend a fair bit of time working on a pitch block update to keep the peanut gallery happy

 

[Douglas Costa]

CPU usage is very good.

I got DRIVE, AMP, ULTRARES CAB, FLANGER, REVERB, PLEX DELAY AND ENHANCER with 80/81% CPU.

 

[seclusion]

Yes, Rev is on normal on my presets

 

[MrPond]

I think i'm very emotional about this because so many people asked about it too and the wish was closed in january - i thought it's just a matter of time and not enough horsepower - guess i was wrong.
Then my drop pedal has to do the job. I thought the FM3 could replace everything of "my past" - this was literally the last thing to replace.
Still, of course i appreciate every update - enabled USB power and the pitch were on my "FM3 bucket list" ...

 

[Murphylaw]

What the ... i can't count how many people waited for an updated pitch.
This is really really disappointing. For me, the virtual capo is almost unusable.
Wobbly and laggy - this is all the FM3 can handle? There has to be a solution - an option to sacrifice something else to push the pitch for example.

Can always purchase Fm9 or AFX lll

 

[MrPond]

Can always purchase Fm9 or AFX lll

The FM3 has the perfect form factor for me, nothing will beat it
I have everything what i need in the FM3 (except the pitch, which is really ... not great) - i don't see the need to by a FM9 only for a pitch update.
So i have to eat it, add the drop and be happy about all other updates and upgrades

 

[milan.pohancenik]

Sooo... It begins!

 

[Knaggster]

The FM3 pitch shifter is very strong as it is, but is not able to power the latest generation Axe-Fx III/FM-9 pitch detection algorithm.

To be expected. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Fab8040]

Thanks....so there s no need of any update/refresh of existing presets?

 

[scottp]

Here we go...

 

[Intoodeep1113]

Thanks for the update! At first I was pretty bummed about no new pitch or shifted reverb update. Then I tried out the update and some of the options in plex delay! Oh man, so good! Multi delay has a ton of stuff too I haven't gotten to experiment with. Also thanks for the clarity on the future of the pitch block a "not able" answer is good to put it to rest and know FM3 will not have it and if its important to have the perfect capo to look elsewhere.

 

[ruso]

• Improvement: The front panel now has various double-tap functions:
  • Double-tapping EDIT edits the previous block.
  • Double-tapping HOME enters the layout grid.
  • Double-tapping STORE prompts immediately.
  • In the Home or Layout menus, double-tapping the A-E push-knobs does the following:
    • A enters the Amp 1 menu;
    • B enters the Drive 1 menu (think “Boost”)
    • C enters the Cab 1 menu.
    • D enters the Delay 1 menu.
    • E enters the Reverb 1 menu (think “rEverb”)

This is huge! I do the majority of dialing-in on the front panel and this will drastically improve my workflow.

 

[ruso]

The FM3 has the perfect form factor for me, nothing will beat it
I have everything what i need in the FM3 (except the pitch, which is really ... not great) - i don't see the need to by a FM9 only for a pitch update.
So i have to eat it, add the drop and be happy about all other updates and upgrades

Same. Add a drop pedal and you’re still smaller form-factor than the FM9.

 

[Diego]

Thanks guys!

 

[Admin M@]

There has to be a solution

In fact there are TWO solutions. Good ones too. Axe-Fx III and FM9.