Let's see those FM3 rigs!

Paul Bradshaw said:
very cool, do you use the IEC module with the temple board?

you can use an IEC Y cable then underneath the board to hook up pedal power supply and the FM3

just need to cut one side on the board holes to fit the IEC cable through easily
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I have the Temple IEC module with my FM9 board.

I use it to send power to a Pedal Power 2 and then use the "courtesy" outlet on the PP2 to power the FM9.

Using a Y cable should also work fine...
 
MrSlate said:
Nice.. What flavor pedalboard is this?
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It's the PedallTrain JR (Legacy Version with the two holes as opposed to rails on the newer ones).
This one measures 17"x12.5"x2.5". The new ones measure 18"x12.5"x3".
I had it laying around. My original intent was to mount it on a Novo 18 I had ordered.
However when mounted, it didn't fit in the case (too tall).
So I put everything on the PTJR, and it fits in the Novo 18 case perfectly. (It's the same case they send out with the new PTJR's as well).
 
silence.speaks said:
I don't comprehend the question, but the Ernie Ball is a volume pedal with a screen to show volume level and tuning.
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I meant by that, how is it recognized as an expression pedal because the 4 switches are connected to the externals?

I understood that it is powered by the faslink port, but how is it set up?
 
This is the latest version. I upgraded the Blackstar to another Voes and aside from the MX-5’s current attachment not being permanent (I need to find an inch’ish thick shim instead of whats under it and get rid of the zip-ties) it’s pretty much perfect!

It’s a 1sp rack shelf topped by an upside down 1sp rack shelf. The power supply and such are nestled in between. The first goal was for it to have no signal passing through it, just midi and power. The 2nd goal was that I could just as easily use it with any Fractal device and its rackmountability makes it perfect for the Axe FX 4 that doesn’t exist yet lol

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If anyone considers going this route, and you should cause it’s freakin’ genius, stock up those thin TRS and right angled midi cables. With everything plugged in, it’s fits quite snug. Had I not had those cables, it wouldn’t have fit.
 
I finally wanted to get rid of any board and use the FM3 by itself 5and just add when I need my midi expression pedal as I use the 4 stand in switch).

I came with this solution. I designed the enclosure for what I called date FS Extender and printed it with a high quality material.
I did a left side and right side, but Finally kept only the left side.
It is screwed to the FM3 with original screws, it has a pot to change the light intensity of the switches LEDs and it is power dvia FAS Link (like th midi expression pedal when used).

The M-Vave is connected to my phone to start backing tracks with ST3 and ST3 is programed also to change prestes and scenes based on time stamp.
But I change a song on the FM3, it also change in ST3 as it is connected too via the WIDI JACK

So full duplex sync.

Quite happy with the setup and still very portable.

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Joker069 said:
I finally wanted to get rid of any board and use the FM3 by itself 5and just add when I need my midi expression pedal as I use the 4 stand in switch).

I came with this solution. I designed the enclosure for what I called date FS Extender and printed it with a high quality material.
I did a left side and right side, but Finally kept only the left side.
It is screwed to the FM3 with original screws, it has a pot to change the light intensity of the switches LEDs and it is power dvia FAS Link (like th midi expression pedal when used).

The M-Vave is connected to my phone to start backing tracks with ST3 and ST3 is programed also to change prestes and scenes based on time stamp.
But I change a song on the FM3, it also change in ST3 as it is connected too via the WIDI JACK

So full duplex sync.

Quite happy with the setup and still very portable.

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What is the 4 button footswitch on the right?
 
Finally got to assemble the board :-)
I've been struggeling with the fuzzes of the FM3 for way too long time and I could just not get them to sound right. So eventually, I had to give in and get a few old pedals and a switcher/looper. Also, I swapped out two Dunlop mini expressionpedals for one larger one. The board is a T-Rex ToneTrunk 68 which is wider than my previous board so now I have all switches easily accessible in one row in front of me instead of two rows. That makes switching scenes easier.

I'm really satisfied and happy with the tones and functionality of this set up. And there is even still space for one more pedal in the upper right corner ;-)
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Dutch said:
This does everything. Board is a Rockboard Quad 4.2.

EV2 for volume, Ampero switch on the left is on the exp2 port, amp_level_and_save +2 and -2dB on the tap, tuner on hold 1 and view change on hold 2. Ampero midi is just switching scenes, although it does have some presets on bank 3. Freqout is because we're on in-ears. Sonicake volwah is plastic and I got it for a flygig, small and light. Actually doesn't sound half bad. I didn't think so but I like it also for doing swells. I got a Hotone Soul Press 2 on the way. The t.bone is a wireless receiver. thomann rebadged mipro. Mooer Puretone is mostly to tighten up bottom end and adapt to different guitars. I like it always on and tweak per guitar.

Underneath I have a self made power supply because the receiver needs 12V1A, a Yamaha MDBT-01 to connect to FracPad on the iPad (shoutout ALEX GRANVAUD!) and a midi merger for that and the Ampero Midi.

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Fits perfectly into an Odyssey USA case that's like a Pelican but 1/3d the price. Probably not as strong, but hey, livin' on the edge. It's within weight req. so next time I'll fly this rig.
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What Odyssey case is this?
 
Bladester said:
Hi folks. Just finished up my pedalboard. Lot's of inspiration and information in this thread.

2 Hotone double switches mounted from underneath used as stand-in switches.

Midi Baby gives me a switch for tap tempo and tuner and also an input for an expression pedal through midi.

FasLink powers the Midi Baby and LED's through the Engl Portable Power Tap.

I use a tweaked version of @Patzag excellent FM3 Alone https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...w-to-use-the-3-switches-by-themselves.161070/

I'm also a big fan of @austinbuddy Live Gold https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...-1000-livegold-tonepack-for-cygnus-x2.164305/

Everything works perfectly. Lots of options. Compact and powerful without being crowded and totally self contained. This is ideal for me.

I love my FM3. Such an inspiring and creative tool.


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I'm loving this setup. I have a Temple Duo 17 that I'm trying to set up. I'm going to use a Hotone double switch, as well as a Midi Baby 3. I may have to mount the switches under the board like you did. I was wondering if you could share the tweaked version of the FM3 Alone layout that you're using?
 
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