FM9 Firmware Version 7.00 public beta (1)

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Not sure if it is a bug with the new editor, but I tried the amp block amp type filter by color 'none' and it does not update as I would expect it. It still displays amp types that have colors assigned?
 
I apologize if I’m not understanding this fully :)
Where it says this:

“As a consequence of the new modeling many default parameter values have been changed. Existing presets are automatically
updated to the new parameter values upon recall.”

Does this mean that upon updating to this new Beta, that when I turn on my FM9, the very first preset that’s there upon turning the unit on already has all of the changes to the amp modeling?

I’m asking because I want to know if there is a way to A/B the differences back and forth after updating. :)
 
Thenewexhibit said:
Does this mean that upon updating to this new Beta, that when I turn on my FM9, the very first preset that’s there upon turning the unit on already has all of the changes to the amp modeling?
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Yes.

Thenewexhibit said:
I’m asking because I want to know if there is a way to A/B the differences back and forth after updating.
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Record clips before updating and save the re-amp track. Re-amp after updating.
 
Thenewexhibit said:
I apologize if I’m not understanding this fully :)
Where it says this:

“As a consequence of the new modeling many default parameter values have been changed. Existing presets are automatically
updated to the new parameter values upon recall.”

Does this mean that upon updating to this new Beta, that when I turn on my FM9, the very first preset that’s there upon turning the unit on already has all of the changes to the amp modeling?

I’m asking because I want to know if there is a way to A/B the differences back and forth after updating. :)
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They are applied when a preset is recalled. So, when you startup the device it will load the preset and apply the changes. Only way to capture your existing values and compare would be to take screenshots of the values. Upgrade the firmware and reapply them.
 
sick pickle said:
Not sure if it is a bug with the new editor, but I tried the amp block amp type filter by color 'none' and it does not update as I would expect it. It still displays amp types that have colors assigned?
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Since that's entirely a function of the editor then it shouldn't be affected by firmware...
 
unix-guy said:
After loading and running for maybe 15 minutes I noticed that Footswitch #3 did nothing. That's my default scene...

I went into the EZ Mode on the front panel and pressing the button had no effect. Pressing other buttons brought up the respective configs as expected.

A reboot resolved the issue.

Just reporting in case it is an issue... Most likely a fluke.
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When I updated my FM9 to v6 the same thing happened to my #6 button; it went completely unresponsive and I fiddled around with various things with no luck (another user said they had the same button freeze post-install of v6 here as well). A 2nd hard-reboot solved the issue and it's never happened again.

I suspect that a 2nd hard reboot may be worth doing after the post-install reboot (???)

Was that the sequence of events for you (upgrade -> hard reboot -> play for several minutes -> switch freeze -> hard reboot -> all seems fine)?
 
jakel said:
Public Beta Version 7.00 - April 11, 2024

NOTE 1: The FM9 supports DynaCab speaker simulation, introduced in firmware 5.0. If you are upgrading from firmware 4.x or
older, you will also need to install the DynaCabs update. If you already installed the DynaCabs update with 5.0 or newer you do
NOT need to reinstall it as there have been no changes. If you see a message about DynaCabs not installed, please see this
article: https://support.fractalaudio.com/en...abs-not-installed-or-incorrect-version-286538
NOTE 2: This version comes with updated factory presets. Differences include updated amp parameter values already saved (see below),
controller LFOs updated in a few cases, and CPU level reduced on “Poltergeist Pig”. Find them here.
NEW “CYGNUS X-3” AMP MODELING
Cygnus X-3 is the latest amp modeling technology for Axe-Fx III, FM9, and FM3. It improves the sound, feel, and accuracy of our amp models,
making them closer to their real world counterparts, with more rumble and bite and other nasty things that tube amps do.
● Nearly all amps have been “remastered” using new measurement techniques and analytical methods.
● Improved Preamp, Power Amp, and Output Transformer modeling.
● As a consequence of the new modeling many default parameter values have been changed. Existing presets are automatically
updated to the new parameter values upon recall. The updated parameters are:
  • Preamp Low Cut Freq
  • Preamp Hi Cut Freq
  • Triode1/2 Plate Frequency
  • All Cathode Follower parameters
  • Preamp Bias
  • Preamp Bias Excursion
  • PI Bias Excursion
  • Power Tube Bias Excursion
  • Transformer LF/HF
  • Transformer Drive
  • Power Tube Grid Bias
  • Cathode Resistance
  • Cathode Time Constant
  • Negative Feedback
  • Supply Sag
NEW FEATURES & UPDATES
● New “Sunrise Splendor” Drive model. The existing model was renamed “Sunrise Splendor Hi-Cut” to note that the switch is engaged.
● New “Class-A 30W Brilliant” Amp model.
● Added “Kill Dry” control to Delay, Multitap Delay, Pitch, Plex and Reverb blocks. When set to ON the dry signal is muted. This
simplifies routing these blocks in parallel. When using these blocks in parallel the user can turn Kill Dry on and set the wet level
using the Mix control, leaving the Level control at 0dB. This also has the advantage that the wet level is controlled by the global
Reverb/Effects Mix, if desired.
● Improved Input block Noise Gate.
● Improved Classic Expander and Modern Expander types in Gate block.
● Input Trim control added for Mesa AMP models.
FIXES
● "Zoom" knob label doesn't interfere w/ edited preset warning message on main GUI screen.
● Modifiers using "External X" source with PCReset ‘ON’ will not override the stored parameter value in the default preset at startup.
● Corrected errors in Dimension1 Chorus type definition.
● Channel Select ; Previous Channel footswitch function corrected for AMP type.
● Fixed outgoing MIDI and MIDI pass-through messages could become garbled when using MIDI Thru 'ON' setting.
● Fixed wrong Miller capacitance value in Deluxe Verb Vibrato, Double Verb Vibrato, Super Verb Vibrato and all Vibrato Verb models.
● Delayed audio data for effects no longer on the routing grid after a preset change are cleared regardless of Spillover setting.
● Fixed wrong FX loop recovery gain in Suhr Badger models.
● Fixed global settings not recalled if MIDI data is present on the MIDI In jack during bootup.
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You might wanna add a fix to something I think belongs to SPDIF.
I've a Scarlett 8i6 3rd generation and if I didn't sync the clock of the Scarlett from Internal to SPDIF with my FM9 v6 firmware a was getting a glitch that sounds like an hi-hat.
I'm testing it now with this firmware and it doesn't happen, like in my Axe FX 3 which didn't happen in the previous firmwares either. Seems resolved :)
 
iaresee said:
Yes.


Record clips before updating and save the re-amp track. Re-amp after updating.
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Will the new AMP changes also automatically apply to the AMP block library presets I have saved? I saved some amp block models from the current Factory Presets into the Library, so when I recall them, will they have the "new" settings or the "old" ones?
 
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unix-guy said:
After loading and running for maybe 15 minutes I noticed that Footswitch #3 did nothing. That's my default scene...

I went into the EZ Mode on the front panel and pressing the button had no effect. Pressing other buttons brought up the respective configs as expected.

A reboot resolved the issue.

Just reporting in case it is an issue... Most likely a fluke.
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Fwiw, I've run into similar on a friend's unit with previous firmware.
 
russkny said:
Will the new AMP changes also automatically apply to the AMP block library presets I have saved? I saved some amp block models from the current Factory Presets into the Library, so when I recall them, will they have the "new" settings or the "old" ones?
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I'm not sure. It's an easy experiment to run if you use @AlGrenadine's FracTool.
  • Load the saved .blk file in FracTool and then export it as CSV
  • Load the block in to a preset on your unit running the new firmware
  • Save it as a new block in your block library
  • Load the new .blk file in FracTool and then export it as CSV
  • Diff the two exports to see if any fields changed
 
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