Whammy DT

[AXEMike]

Hi All
Do you guys/girls have any tips on using the Whammy DT with the FM9?
I picked this one as I can change the tuning via MIDI per patch the way I am currenly using the second pitch block on my AXFX3.
I need drop tuning for some songs and cannot give up using the pitch block for the Petrucci Detune .
I have seen a lot of examples of using it in a loop after the input block, Is that a better way than using it inline before the FM9 input?

 

[stm113]

I have a Digitech Drop pedal and I use mine between the guitar and my FM9. I can see why people would say put it in the loop then position the loop after the input block but I am saving that for a drive pedal.

 

[AXEMike]

I think the input block gives you the ability to reflect these different loads back to the guitar pickups and I did not know if that was why it was put in the loop or what. I have not really had any need to use any kind of pedal with my fractal stuff so far (the unit has done everything I needed) so not sure how to approach this.

 

[Japster]

I use my DT Pedal between Output 3 and back in through Input 3

Then use the Output 3 and Input 3 in my signal chain, so can put it anywhere, leave the DT pedal permanently engaged then, the Preset switching does the rest.

 

[AXEMike]

My plan is to use a midi block to set the drop tune based on the current preset. Is that how you are using it?

 

[AXEMike]

So this is working great so far. MIDI can switch the detune and set up the whammy side of the pedal on the scene or preset switch. I am still not 100% on putting in front of the fractal or using the loop. I am not hearing very much difference in the sound if it is before the input block or after.

 

[geetarplayer]

Putting it in the loop also means when you're tuning it doesn't matter what it's set to... It's ignored.

 

[AXEMike]

Putting it in the loop also means when you're tuning it doesn't matter what it's set to... It's ignored.

Ah, good call!!! I did not think of that and am now going with the loop method. From testing, there is not much difference between loop and in front FM9 sound wise from what I can tell.

 

[AXEMike]

Could not figure out a way to shift the MIDI PC numbers down to match the Whammy manual so I made up a new diagram that lines up with the AXE/FM9. Thought I would share it in case anyone else wants to use it.