FM3 Firmware Version 5.02 beta 1

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Every new firmware release (beta or not) marks a cork popping’ moment around here. And this one is no different. Hats off to the guys who keep on making my “job” easier and more fun to do on a regular base.
And I’ve said it many times before, but…. man them Plexis!
Straight from the heart and thus in my native tongue; “Heel veel dank voor jullie geweldige werk.” (Many thanks for the great job you’re doing).
 
bug report: After loading the screen becomes completely dark as if turned off, while there is sound, then after three seconds the screen starts working again. Has anyone encountered similar? strong clicks can still be heard when switching cabin channels or loading an impulse
 
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skyhawk said:
bug report: After loading the screen becomes completely dark as if turned off, while there is sound, then after three seconds the screen starts working again. Has anyone encountered similar?
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Yep, recognized it too, but doesnt bother me ;-)
 
Chromatizm said:
This would require "true bypass", but does FM3 have it?
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Nah; if it did there’d be way more complaints about the unit not working. Can’t tell you how many times I accidentally plugged my HX Stomp up wrong but it still let the sound of the guitar come though because it’s true bypass 😂😂 Was pulling what scarce little hair I have out trying to figure out why I wasn’t hearing any effects…
 
skyhawk said:
bug report: After loading the screen becomes completely dark as if turned off, while there is sound, then after three seconds the screen starts working again. Has anyone encountered similar? strong clicks can still be heard when switching cabin channels or loading an impulse
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Same here
 
My synth patch is kind of broken, it no longer tracks my low E. I have to use an octave above so the synth tracks. I use this patch on bass for a cover of "99 Red Balloons" Scene 2 has all the synth-y stuff.
 

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Thirtyandseven said:
My synth patch is kind of broken, it no longer tracks my low E. I have to use an octave above so the synth tracks. I use this patch on bass for a cover of "99 Red Balloons" Scene 2 has all the synth-y stuff.
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I can't reproduce this here. The synth tracks my low E perfectly, and even tracks much lower than that accurately as I slowly dive bomb the whammy. Is your guitar in standard tuning? Could there be something else you're not thinking of?
 
rglr said:
FM3 Firmware Version 5.02 beta 1 is now available for download:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm3/5p0/fm3_dsp_rel_5p02_beta_1.zip

A new version of FM3-Edit is required for this version:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm3-edit-1-05-08-to-support-fw-5-02-public-beta-1.182599/

NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES​

  • The Amp block now uses the latest CNFB amp modeling developed for Axe-Fx III providing improved accuracy, especially in the clipping and power supply sag behavior vs. frequency.
  • Added new “Dual Detune Delay” type to Pitch block.
  • Improvements to pitch detection algorithm to improve performance of Pitch, Synth, Ringmod, and Tuner.
  • Improved latency from analog inputs to analog outputs.
  • Added 59 Bassguy Normal, 5F8 Tweed Normal and 5F8 Tweed Jumped amp models.
  • Added JMPRE-1 Output EQ type to Amp block. This type replicates the active EQ used in the JMP-1 preamp (see below).
  • Added JMPre-1 Clean1/2 models. Note: The real amp has a fixed, passive tone stack with an active 4-band EQ. Therefore, the Bass/Mid/Treble controls when using Authentic Tone Controls are mapped to the Graphic EQ. The passive tone stack itself, however, is adjustable. With all controls at noon the tone stack is equivalent to the real amp’s fixed tone stack. You can access these controls using the Ideal Tone Controls or via FM3-Edit.
  • Updated JMPre-1 OD1/2 models. As with the Clean1/2 models the Bass/Mid/Treble controls now are mapped to the Graphic EQ when using Authentic Tone Controls.
  • Updated default cathode follower values for Matchbox D-30 model.
  • Rearranged order of pages in Amp block so that Input EQ and Output EQ are after Tone page.
  • Renamed Speaker Impedance to Voice Coil Resistance.
  • Updated 59 Bassguy and 5F8 Tweed models to include both Drive controls.

FIXES​

  • Fixed negative gain for LOWSHELF2 and HIGHSHELF2 types in the filter block.
  • Fixed Amp block headroom meter ballistics.
  • Fixed Amp block Transformer Match control not working properly.
  • Fixed Amp block low frequency digital distortion with some types.
  • Fixed Synth block tracking not working properly across all frequencies.
  • Fixed choppy behavior in Tuner.
  • Allow changing a block out if it will lower the CPU usage, even if the new total usage exceeds the limit.
  • Fixed Flanger block causing loud transient noise at startup in rare circumstances.
  • Fixed Bludojai Lead model missing resistor between last preamp stage and power amp.
  • Fixed some Amp models can NaN due to index out-of-bounds.

FOOT Controller​

  • Added 2nd Press to Preset: Select in Bank.
  • Combined “Smart Bypass” and “2nd Press = Previous Channel” into a single “2nd Press” parameter. The two choices are "Smart Bypass" which is a pre-existing feature, and "Previous Channel" which toggles to the previously selected channel instead.
  • Updated the switch ring LED to be dim instead of off for Function Effect: Select Channel when Smart Bypass is ON and the effect is in the preset but the effect is bypassed.
  • Added "Current" option to the display functions for Bank: Inc/Dec function.
  • Fixed stand-in switches not executing the tap function correctly when a hold function is assigned.
  • Fixed an issue when changing function to "Bypass" when the currently selected effect does not have a Bypass function (e.g., Mixer, Multiplex).
  • Fixed an issue when changing FC effect type from "MultiPlex" to an effect containing fewer channels.
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Cool. When you say it fixes "choppy" tuner behavior does that mean the fix stabilizes the tuner from jumping back and forth while you tune or something else?
 
Admin M@ said:
I can't reproduce this here. The synth tracks my low E perfectly, and even tracks much lower than that accurately as I slowly dive bomb the whammy. Is your guitar in standard tuning? Could there be something else you're not thinking of?
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I’m on bass so that’s the discrepancy here haha.

Edit: A 34” scale, Fender Jazz if that helps.
 
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aflynt said:
Yep. Goes black post-boot for 3 seconds prior to loading initial preset. Low to zero impact bug, other than slightly elevated stress levels wondering if the screen is broken for a few seconds.

-Aaron
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Is this with any preset? Or is it on high CPU around 80%?

If it’s a specific preset and it’s not a paid preset can you upload it? Thanks.
 
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