Hi Everyone,
A new beta version of the USB Firmware, v 1.01 BETA, is available for testing on the FM-9. This beta addresses several issues regarding latency stability and the actual latency of the unit itself. Here is a brief summary of improvements/fixes:
This beta version of firmware uses a fixed internal USB buffer size compared to previous releases which used a configurable USB buffer. Currently, the USB Buffer Size option on the front panel and in FM9 Edit will have no effect. This is not the same as the buffer size you set in ASIO/macOS. Those are still configurable.
You can download the beta using the link below. Update instructions below as well.
FM-9 USB FW v 1.01 BETA Download
THINGS TO TEST
Unlike DSP firmware, which changes sound and features, USB firmware changes the way your FM-9 interacts with a computer.
To check your current version:
Thanks!!
A new beta version of the USB Firmware, v 1.01 BETA, is available for testing on the FM-9. This beta addresses several issues regarding latency stability and the actual latency of the unit itself. Here is a brief summary of improvements/fixes:
- Importing a preset no longer changes the latency
- (macOS only) Latency no longer changes after a period of time after powering on the unit
- Overall latency of the unit itself has been reduced
This beta version of firmware uses a fixed internal USB buffer size compared to previous releases which used a configurable USB buffer. Currently, the USB Buffer Size option on the front panel and in FM9 Edit will have no effect. This is not the same as the buffer size you set in ASIO/macOS. Those are still configurable.
You can download the beta using the link below. Update instructions below as well.
FM-9 USB FW v 1.01 BETA Download
THINGS TO TEST
- USB audio input and output where latency has been an issue, e.g., re-amping.
- Preset management with FM9 Edit, e.g, importing and exporting presets via FM9 Edit
Unlike DSP firmware, which changes sound and features, USB firmware changes the way your FM-9 interacts with a computer.
To check your current version:
- Press HOME
- Press SETUP (push-knob E)
- Select Utilities using the Nav buttons.
- Press ENTER to show the Utilities menu.
- Page right to the Version page.
- Your USB firmware version is shown on the screen.
- Download and the update using the link above.
- Download and install Fractal-Bot from:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot/
NOTE: Windows requires that you to install a driver first. Mac OS does not require a driver.
IMPORTANT: Quit/Exit all audio/MIDI-related apps including FM9-Edit, any DAWs, Chrome, etc. - Launch Fractal-Bot and install the new USB firmware.
- For Step 1, choose “FM9”. You should see three green checks.
- For Step 2, Browse to the new USB firmware file (fm9_usb_rel_1p01_beta.syx) or drag and drop the file into the file box.
- For Step 3, press Begin. The file will transfer quickly. Fractal-Bot will show "Transfer Complete" when finished.
NOTE: Unlike when installing DSP firmware, the FM9 does not show a loading screen or special reboot message.
- Click OK in Fractal-Bot and then reboot the FM9. Once the unit reboots, check your unit’s USB Firmware version using the process listed in the bulleted steps above these instructions.
Thanks!!