FM9 - Fractal Audio Systems - Overview
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
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The FM9 was announced today by Fractal Audio! This video shows an overview of the FM9, differences and similarities to the Axe-Fx III and FM3, and a quick look at the Footswitch Layouts.
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - FM9
0:54 - The Product Family
1:41 - 2 Amp and Cab Blocks
2:26 - 14x6 Grid
2:41 - Dedicated Reverb Core
4:10 - Audio I/O
5:12 - Pedal Jacks
6:09 - Similar Features
7:22 - Blocks Included & Instances
8:21 - Footswitches and Layouts
9:28 - OFMG9 Alternate Layout Overview
11:05 - Outro 
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Fantastic video as always Chris!
Excellent job Chris, Thank you!
Very nice , good little simple explanation of controls
Looking forward to more Fractal in the future. Would love to see more love for bass amps and effects.
Great overview, Thanks!
Great vid!!! Super helpful. 👍🏻
Very well done amigo!
Good video, very well explained !
Awesome unit! Great video 📹
Thanks for the demo/overview..
Top Video Chris!
Very Noice. Thats for the great comparison video :-)
Very good production here
Nicely done video. Looks like a great unit. I was thinking about going with the FM3 as I really like the small footprint, wish they could put more processing power into the FM3 and call it the FM4 or something, but the FM9 looks great. Thanks for the video!
Not going to happen. This is IT and it is amazing. Just do it. You will appreciate all the extra CPU HP- and switches and Cygnus onboard!
@@MOAB-UT I put my name into the pre-order hat. :)
Good man. You will not regret it. I heard Leon Todd's complex patches on the FM9- amazing and he was only at 70% CPU. He could never imitate the same sounds FM3. On the FM9 they were basically identical to the sound of the patches on the AxeFX III. You can run dual amps and numerous, high-resolution effects. 2 instead of 3 reverbs I think but that is really splitting hairs. It's the high quality of each effect that matters and on the FM9, they are world-class. Having all this in a convenient floorboard is very convenient. Big LED screen too. Not a touchscreen like the QC (would be nice) and no grab handles but those are not deal breakers for me.
Keep an eye on the Fractal Forum. I think they are going to start a thread on the FM9 to track waitlist progress, and other things. There is already a general section dedicated to the FM9.
Excellent would be great to use. But I want the FX III for home studio.
Geez. Id love to try one but I doubt I’d ever even scratch the surface of what this thing is capable of.
thanx for video any idea how many user presets empty that you can save in fm9 turbo cheers
At 10:35, I have tap/tuner instead of FX, but my unit is the turbo. How do I access FX?
👍🏼
Does this works in 4Cm and can it switch amp channels too?
Does it have any ability for raw analog signal through?? Or everything always goes through digital conversion?? Thnx ❤❤
Thanks, now I'm thoroughly confused.
This thing is nothing short of amazing. I can't afford it, but damn.
HOW TO CREATE A LAYOUT EQUAL TO THE FM9 ON MY FM3, IS THERE ANY PATCH OR OPTION TO CREATE IT THAT CAN HELP ME?
Replied on the forum ;)
Are you able to use the tone matched sounds from a axe fx 3 and import them to fm9 say if I had a axe 3 in the studio and I wanted to use those sounds live with a fm9? I hope that made sense
Yes
So in this case the only things you really miss out on from the axe 3 atm is the vocoder and the additional delay block and drive blocks? I'm seeing the fm9 is about 50% of the processing power of the 3 but it seems to do almost everything the 3 does so far I'm curious what that extra space and processing power will be used for eventually
I`ll buy it once it becomes available in South America... And hook it up to my Line6 Helix... I got really tired asking and waiting for the firmware updates. Fractal already has it all. Oh... the Boss HM-2 is missing. But I do have the real pedal... Hahahaha.
but how do you connect your FM9 to computer? Do you need to download and pay for a software (I've heard of Logic Pro, but it's too expensive), is there any other option for a graphical user interface to see what you're changing on the screen of your laptop?
the Editor software is a free download from the Fractal website. you use a standard USB cable from the FM9 to your computer. Logic Pro is a DAW - a program to record and produce music - created by Apple and is not for adjusting your Fractal device.
Only 512 presets? I need 475 for each song I play....guess I'll wait for the FM67
im waiting for the FM69 XL++ Ultra Hydro
Yes- at least 475!
where do i plug my stereo NON expression pedals?
You have the ability to use outputs 2 and 3 with their respective inputs to send and receive stereo signals to outboard effects.
Does it have 4 parallel independent lanes as Quad Cortex has? Can I run four different effects all in parallel ?? Thnxx ❤
It has 6 rows. You can run 5 in parallel, because the 6th would be in series.
If they dumped the synth block and brought in Tone Matching then it would be great. Sticking with my AxeFXII. For true portability you need at least one expression pedal built in. I still think Fractal slightly missed the mark again. I guess I'll check back again in 2022.....
I'll buy an Fm9, God's willing but, Ive thought the same, Tone Match and Ir Capture !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I need one.... 💀
Doesn't the FM3 have 3 core processor? Great video BTW!
How hard is it to take an AXE III preset and port over?
The process is simple: export from Axe-Edit and drag the file onto the name area of FM9-Edit. But since the Axe3 has more processing power, you want to reduce CPU on the Axe first. Maybe save to a blank location, then get the CPU down and save, then export that. I’ll be posting CPU suggestions for transferring presets in the future here and on the forum.
Can the FM9 be used with an MFC101 Footswitch??
The MFC101 is not designed to interface directly to this generation of products, just the Axe2 and Axe Standard/Ultra. That said it can be set as general midi commands and send those to control the FM9.
All that DSP and no 13-pin input pitch-to-MIDI. What a shame.
does it have a FAN? because the fan in the Axe Fx III is so annoying it drives me nuts in the studio.
Part of the reason they didn’t go to the beefier chipset. All three have fans. Never an issue with the FM3 so far, as it tends to not fire up the fans. Is your III well vented?
I keep my Axe3 in a fairly air-restricted rack case and I’ve never once heard the fans. I run all of my presets around 80-85% usage for long periods of time! To be honest I didn’t even realize it had active cooling. So I’m surprised by your comment.
. . . are you micing up your axe fx?
hi is it posible to change amp chanels similer to fx8?
the FM9 does not have Relays like the FX8. you’d need to use MIDI to some sort of MIDI Relay.
@@AxeFxTutorials thanx mate
@@AxeFxTutorials greAt video
What about external amp switching?
No relays, so only with a midi device added.
Are they still filling orders for day 1?
No, they’re on day 2 now.
Where can I buy the Fractal FM9 ?? I'm in Brazil
With the FM3, it would have been very clever to create a FC8 than a FC6. Because with a FC8 and FM3 you could change the Presets and the 8 scenes in the same panel view board. What a pity that Fractal didn't think that and create a FM9 instead of an elementary FC8 and much more CPU capacity for the FM3...
With this little CPU it's as if you were presented with lots of delicious pastries or great mouthwatering cakes behind a window of a shop and you are forbidden to touch and taste them. This is the first downside of the FM3 : the installed CPU processor already has its limits.
Bâh bâh bâh bâh bâh bâh....
For $1200, it's a shame.
What a pity !...
5:35 So, no external dual footswitch on a FM9 via TRS in one Pedal jack? That´s quite uncool tbh...
its 2021, not sure why Fractal hasn't figured out how to USB C yet on a premium device
there are many, many customers without USB C on their computers.
@@AxeFxTutorials no i meant on the device, it should at least be type c, not type b?
And what does it connect to? USB-C to USB-A is a rare cable, and C to A adaptors aren’t common either. This may be an upgrade path for some too, so having to find another cable and adaptors could be frustrating if it changed.
When will this be available
It is shipping now via waitlist. Visit the forum announcement for all the details.
@@AxeFxTutorials got added to the wait list! Thanks a bunch
IS there any tonal difference between the FM3 and FM9?
Yes
Tonal difference ?!?... I am not sure. For my side is the same quality sounds. But the FM9 has more CPU for the capacity and you can use 2 differents amps with 4 cabs in the same preset.
I've been googling around on this thing for a while trying to figure out which one I want to buy, and since I can't actually try one anywhere in person, I've been watching tons of youtube vids. This one is pretty informative: ruclips.net/video/rJNkdnLLo3o/видео.html&start=519
At the end of this video the guy plays the exact same stuff through all 3 products using the same exact amp sim chain on all three systems and there is literally no difference between the tone of the rack mount, the FM3, or the FM9. There are some limitations of the smaller systems though. The biggest difference between the 3 products (from what I understand) is how many amp sims you can simultaneously run. Again from what I understand, you can simulate 4 different amps and some crazy amount of different cabinets *at the same time* with the rackmount version, 2 amps and 4 cabinets simultaneously with the FM9, but only 1 amp with 1 cabinet with the FM3 (all of the "amps" have 4 channels). So theoretically, if you wanted to sound like you're playing multiple amps at the same time, you'd need either the FM9 or the rackmount, but each individual amp sim will sound the same regardless of which system you have, and I think that most people use only one amp at a time - especially when you realize that every amp has 4 channels - so you can easily make a clean one and a dirty one. The biggest tonal difference, I think, would come with the fact that you can define 2 different amps on the same patch for the FM9 which would allow you to seamlessly switch between 2 completely different amps - so you could have a clean fender sound and a dimed marshall on the same patch, and jump between them or even have them both on at the same time.
I know this unit is capable of running 4 CABLE METHOD to an external amp, but the real question is whether or not it can channel switch an "external amp" (such as a tube amp or combo amp) using the FM9's switches. now that would be life changing......
Of course you know that a Helix can do this?
Shooting in the dark here since I don’t know the FM9, so I’m just guessing that if the switch onboard can’t do it, you can easily use MIDI with a remote switcher such Gizmo switching. Then you can program one of the switch to use MIDI to change channel on your tube amp. But that’s the worse case scenario I believe, you might find easier and more simple solution directly from Fractal. As said, I don’t know the FM9 and I haven’t read the manual (yet). I would be surprised it can’t change channel on your tube amp.
@@marxug1 yeah the HELIX is exceptional as a "control centre" to use with an external amp. great FX too but I'm crossing my fingers that this fm9 can do the same thing as I much prefer the FX that fractal offers and if need be, I can use in tandem with my MESA jp2c
@@thorggernaut3081 the JP2C has MIDI doesn’t it? I’d think you can probably do it. The FM9 should at least be able to send program changes when you switch scenes or presets, which can select channels or whatnot on your amp. I haven’t looked at the implementation details on either device though, so take that with a grain of salt.
Love this! Wouldn’t buy one but am eager to see AXE FX III owners are selling their units for dirt cheap
Saw many go for 1300 today
where did you see them going for 1300
Fake!
Its good but too expensive.. Will be waiting for a used FM9 if its reach to "affordable" level. Maybe in 3-4 years but for now a Nux MG30 does work flawlessly🤣
So is this the Helix and Kemper stage "killer"?
It should be - but it won't. Fractal is not widely available. You can find a helix in virtually any guitar store you walk into. Fractal seems to firmly believe in their direct seller model. They don't want to work with the guitar centers of the world and that limits their availability.
Does the FM9 do anything that the Axefx3 can't
It sits on the ground and you can step on it
Plenty
@@dewberry3043 yeah. For example the axefx 3 doesn't sit on the ground and let you step on it
Yes. The FM9 will allow you to keep more of your money.
@@TheCyberMantis plus you can step on it
Why do Fractal continue to put out new FM3's and AXE FX III units but continue to tease people on the list for the FM9. They have continued to make pedals and the rackmount gear which has everything they need to make the FM9. I have been on a so-called waitlist for nearly 3 1/2 months and I'm tired of getting emails about buying the Axe fx III and FM3 right now.
I'm also on the waitlist and that is confusing. I believe it's coming, but I do believe they should have waited to have more supply for the demand. There is only a very small percent of people that actually got their hands on this unit. It's frustrating but it's coming.
I wanrt one better than the line 6 ahhhhh thats what i have now ahhhh
That’s debatable
On the wait list now😞 no chips an I work in a chip factory busting arse everyday… it’s befuddling me
Fractal has always had a long wait list, way before the chip issue. They suck at logistics.
Headrush is out for blood. Fractal needs a lower cost unit to keep them in the space. Line6, Hotone and NU-X have fielded low cost solutions that a lot of people find useful, especially at the lower price point. Now Headrush. When will Fractal start playing in this space? Best Regards!
Personally I don’t think they need to.
I don’t think the lower cost market is Fractal's goal. They've always been about the flagship processor and a powerful floor unit, I was honestly a little surprised about FM3 when it was announced.
Although FM9 looks like a good competitor to NeuralDSP’s Quad Cortex and Kemper’s floor unit.