FM9 Firmware Version 8.00

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FM9 Firmware Version 8.00 is now available for download:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm9/8p0/fm9_dsp_rel_8p00.zip

An updated version of FM9-Edit is required for use with this release:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm9-edit-1-03-01.207602/

A Dyna-Cab update is required if updating from an FM9 firmware version prior to 8.00 Beta 1.
The required Dyna-Cab file is included in the 'zip' file for this release.
If you are upgrading from version 7.00 or older, please follow the instructions in the Firmware Update guide PDF that is included to install the firmware and Dyna-Cabs. If you are updating from 8.00 beta 1 or higher, Dyna-Cabs do not need to be reinstalled.
 
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Here's the release notes:
VERSION 8.0 | Aug 28, 2024
IMPORTANT: Firmware 8.00 features new Dyna-Cab models and requires you to install two separate files:
1) the main firmware, and 2) a separate Dyna-Cab file. To install both files using automatic download, please use the version of Fractal-Bot that is built into the latest release of FM9-Edit. https://www.fractalaudio.com/fm9-edit
NEW FEATURES & UPDATES
AMP MODELING UPDATES
  • Improved preamp algorithms, especially for amps with multiple gain stages. Tones are “gutsier” and have a more dynamic response with more “pop”. Also improves accuracy when input of Amp block is driven by a Drive pedal (whether real or virtual).
  • New power amp algorithm. The new algorithm more accurately models bias excursion and duty cycle modulation. This results in a more complex tone with better, punchier feel.
  • Improved cathode follower algorithm improves accuracy near onset of clipping. This results in warmer tones at edge-of-breakup and better cleanup when rolling off the volume knob (for amps that use a cathode follower). Due to the new algorithm the “Grid Clipping” parameter has been removed.
  • Improved phase inverter modeling in Amp block. This yields more “weight” and a more open tone when driving the virtual power amp hard (i.e. non-MV amps or MV turned up high).
  • Updated phase inverter parameters for many models.
  • Updated Plexi 100W and 1959SLP models. A soft reset of the Amp is required to load new values.
  • Remastered Vibrato Lux model.
    NOTE: The new amp algorithms are more accurate than prior firmware releases. This creates various “artifacts” that real tube amps produce. These include low-frequency intermodulation distortion, “clutter”, spitting and other non-ideal behaviors. These behaviors, however, are precisely what gives tube amps warmth, dynamics and character. They go hand-in- hand. Without these, amp modeling sounds sterile and uninteresting.
    CAB BLOCK UPDATES
  • Added two new Dyna-Cab types, 2x12 5153 Stealth and 4x12 5153 Stealth.
  • Added “1x12 Friedman” speaker impedance curve to the Amp block.
    EFFECT BLOCK UPDATES
  • Drive Block Updates:
    o Improved Driveblock-Remastered most models as a result.
    o Drive block improvement; replaced fixed clip level value with data from the models itself.
  • o Updated Timothy models to V4 spec.
    o Updated the Fat Rat model.
  • Fixed a problem that could occur while adjusting Drive level on the Rat model.
  • Added Kill-Dry option to the Mega-Tap Delay effect. (See firmware 7 release notes for more on Kill Dry)
  • Improved optical types in Tremolo block. Additionally, the LFO Type, Duty Cycle, and Shape are now set to the
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most appropriate values when selecting the Tremolo Type but may then be changed freely.
  • Reduced CPU usage of Wah block slightly.
  • New Envelope Filter type in the Filter block. This is based on the classic MutronTM (aka “touch-wah”, “auto-wah”)
    effect. Default values match the original pedal but there are also some modern touches:
  • o The start and stop frequencies are freely assignable.
    For “Down Mode” simply set Start higher than Stop.
    o The Sweep Shape knob controls the mapping of the detector to the filter frequency. A value of 0.0 is a
    linear mapping (like the original). Negative values yield anti-log behavior and positive values yield log
    behavior, allowing fine-tuning the response.
    o The detector source is selectable between the block input or any of the hardware inputs. This allows
    placing the filter after an Amp or Drive block but using the instrument input as the source.
  • o A meter makes it easy to adjust sensitivity to match your guitar and playing dynamics.
    FIXES
  • Cabinet Dyna-Cab Mic position default values updated to match Axe FX III. Double-click on mic position; controls in FM9-Edit now successfully reset to default.
  • Fixed pops/clicks that could occur when changing Preamp Type and Mode in Cabinet block.
  • Fixed pops/clicks when using Stack/Hold in Plex Delay.
  • Fixed pops/clicks when adjusting the Rat Distortion drive level.
  • Layout links will now execute properly for per-preset switches that change the current preset.
  • Fixed stand-in switch Tap functions not working in some cases.
  • Fixed wrong capacitor value in Band-Commander model.
  • Fixed missing PI grid stopper resistor in Comet 60 and Comet Concourse models.
 
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Thank you FAS!

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roodboy said:
if you did soft reset on beta should you do it again?
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I will, they may have changed things. I am doing the mass reset (6th heading down in yak's post) where you select all presets in the Manage Preset tool and then right clicking and resetting and then saving. But if you have settings in the graphic EQ, speaker impedance curve, Input select, or bypass mode it will reset those as well.
 
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