Dixiethedog
Experienced
After going through all of the presets (guitar in hand) as I watched the excellent @FSM showcasing all of the presets (prest1 to 50 etc) in his video series I initially felt a bit disappointed. I bought my FM3 used, so it could be simple things like the previous owner has switched off a drive pedal or altered a delay in a setting but mine does not sound exactly like Frank's! More play time is needed to adjust things. So I will look into this a bit more.
At the moment I am still more of an AX8 fan. But in the defence of the FM3 I don't have a clue how to use the foot pedals or much else. I can adjust things almost blindfolded on my trusty AX8. So this will be a steep learning curve to climb.
Soundwise, I have a few go-to presets on (in?) my AX8 that I prefer over a lot of the stuff I have played in the factory FM presets. But again, not a problem, I can program my settings over. I have made comments that I have never been that happy with my ADAM T5V's and I hoped that plugging into the FM3 might change my opinion. They still sound raspy,farty and harsh in some settings. I had been planning on buying some new Yamaha monitors this week but held back so I could try the ADAMs with the FM3. I may try some hi cut/low cut adjustments to see if that changes things. But again, not a major issue and not the fault of the FM3. The monitors to me almost sound like they have a blown speaker which I know is not the case as I bought them new and have never played anything loud through them.
I want to be blown away by something newer and more up-to-date than my trusty old AX8 but for me, it looks like it will take me a few days to play around with it and my monitors.
One other thing that I need to check is whether my FM3 is up to date with its firmware. I'm not sure where to find this info so I have put the kettle on and I am going to RTFM.
As people suggest when they are being ever so kind. LOL
My review will be on going! LOL
At the moment I am still more of an AX8 fan. But in the defence of the FM3 I don't have a clue how to use the foot pedals or much else. I can adjust things almost blindfolded on my trusty AX8. So this will be a steep learning curve to climb.
Soundwise, I have a few go-to presets on (in?) my AX8 that I prefer over a lot of the stuff I have played in the factory FM presets. But again, not a problem, I can program my settings over. I have made comments that I have never been that happy with my ADAM T5V's and I hoped that plugging into the FM3 might change my opinion. They still sound raspy,farty and harsh in some settings. I had been planning on buying some new Yamaha monitors this week but held back so I could try the ADAMs with the FM3. I may try some hi cut/low cut adjustments to see if that changes things. But again, not a major issue and not the fault of the FM3. The monitors to me almost sound like they have a blown speaker which I know is not the case as I bought them new and have never played anything loud through them.
I want to be blown away by something newer and more up-to-date than my trusty old AX8 but for me, it looks like it will take me a few days to play around with it and my monitors.
One other thing that I need to check is whether my FM3 is up to date with its firmware. I'm not sure where to find this info so I have put the kettle on and I am going to RTFM.
My review will be on going! LOL