This is my FM3 rig. I either use this or my AXE III FC12 Matrix GT1000fx rig.
This FM3 rig is pretty slick and quiet as a mouse! Not a whisper of any unwanted noise. The Cioks killed any noise those outboard pedals gave me. It’s super quiet now. The FM3 was always quiet on its own for me. Adding pedals made it noisy. Not anymore.
The portability of having this FM3 and everything I need in this case is nice. I wind up the cables on top throw the lid on and walk in and out. Hard to not want to grab it over the axe rig. I’ve used this optional type of floor setup for years (AX8 before) as an alternative to taking the mothership rack out.
I have the center stand in switches setup like so: Top switch is press for “home” perfomance layout [hold for presets]. Bottom switch is tap tempo / tuner. Foot dial is lead scene Volume level Delta. I use a GEQ with a mid bump. The delta dial adjust GEQ lead level 2db - 6db (easily set-n-forget for room or band I’m with)
3 scenes always visible on left Clean, Boosted, and Lead. FC6 has 4 perfomance pages. Favorites on first page. Press and holding any effect takes you to a dedicated layout showing channel smart bypass for said effect.
My presets are all the same signal chain and effect layouts but are Amp specific. I choose the amp for the situation like that.
I love this setup! Sounds excellent and is very flexible. Just trying a PS170 here getting ready for next rehearsal. Have the Bam, and Freyette PS too. Favorite poweramp by far though is into the return of my Runt 20 Head. It just sounds good with all Fractal preamps IMO. I have to admit though the PS170 with variac down and sag up a little makes it nice and spongy to me! Options….
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