The last tube amp I sold a few years ago was an absolutely gorgeous-sounding Handwired Vox Ac30 head and cab (Alnico blue speakers). I originally purchased a Kemper for recording, but when I started using it for gigs, it just made sense. Playing a quiet gig wouldn't get the best out of the AC30, but the Kemper always sounded consistent. After not even turning on the AC30 for a couple of years, I decided to sell it. Zero regrets and loving my tones.
ola! i have this as well :) so fun! regarding outputs, do you use the XLR output 1 to the mix console or to a real amp? I use out1 as phone out (like iem) and out2 to a real amp. It s working but… i dont know if it s a good way to use them
I use output 1 left and right XLR for a stereo feed to the desk and output 2 left and right for a stereo feed to my ears. The monitor feed from the desk is mono and goes to input 1. This set up sounds amazing in my ears! I do not have any type of speaker on stage. Not only does it sound great, there is only one trip to and from my car as I hardly have any gear to carry. This is probably the most important part. 😀
Good stuff - could have mentioned which guitar was being used. Assume Tele or Gibson style ( both pickups mentioned). I ask because I have an FM3 and find differences in the way these guitars work with presets. Not huge but different nonetheless.
Thanks! Yes, the examples were played on my Telecaster Elite. I have different presets for my other guitars, although the Tele presets are my main focus at the moment. How are you finding the FM3 with different guitars?
@@PaulHillGuitarist Hi, I'd mentioned earlier the differences are quite subtle but I guess my impression follows the conventional thinking about humbuckers vs. single-coil sound characteristics. My presets are primarily geared toward a single coil sound which means the higher frequencies are somewhat toned down to account for the "brighter" Fender soundscape. This works for my P90 instruments as well. When I strap on a Les Paul I tend to raise the high frequency adjustment a little. Again, this is subtle stuff. My conclusion: I love the Fractal gear I have no matter what I'm playing. As usual however - I'm still searching for the "perfect" preset. A Tele Elite - I'm envious.
@@Rogijimbex The Tele Elite is pretty awesome. I only run a Strat and a Tele into the FM3, so all single coils. I will be modding my Strat soon and adding a humbucker in the bridge position, so I'll deal with tone tweaking when that happens. The quest for the perfect preset is now an ongoing mission. I never had this with my Kemper as the editing software wasn't great. FM3 Edit makes tone tweaking simple and enjoyable, so that's all my free time taken up for the foreseeable future.
@@PaulHillGuitarist As to your adding a humbucker....Interestingly I neglected to say earlier that my Pro II Strat contains a stock humbucker in the bridge position. I often deselect the humbucker but now that I think about it I really haven't noticed a remarkable sound issue when I do have it engaged. Perhaps I deselect because using the single coil option gives me a bit less "thickness" and more clarity. (near as I can tell)...I've sought the Fender sound my entire playing life - and use very slight vibrato arm techniques so am biased from the outset. Anyway this gives me reason to pay more attention going forward and maybe I'll rethink this a little... always keeping in mind my earlier statement... "it's subtle." It'll be interesting to see how your pickup mod affects your perception. Thanks for re-triggering my attention to this.
@@Rogijimbex Good to hear I have re-triggered your thought process with your Strat. I am still deciding on which pickup to go for. So far, I am thinking either Suhr Thornbucker or SSV. Decisions!
The foot switch setup I created to start using the FM3 worked really well and helped me get to grips with this incredible piece of gear.
I’m thinking of selling my amp head and just getting one of these tbh.
I’ve already sold loads of pedal and would rather downsize to an fm3
The last tube amp I sold a few years ago was an absolutely gorgeous-sounding Handwired Vox Ac30 head and cab (Alnico blue speakers). I originally purchased a Kemper for recording, but when I started using it for gigs, it just made sense. Playing a quiet gig wouldn't get the best out of the AC30, but the Kemper always sounded consistent. After not even turning on the AC30 for a couple of years, I decided to sell it. Zero regrets and loving my tones.
Man it sounds incredible !!
Thanks! The tones are a work in process. So much potential in this magical box.
@@PaulHillGuitarist Yeap !!
ola! i have this as well :) so fun! regarding outputs, do you use the XLR output 1 to the mix console or to a real amp? I use out1 as phone out (like iem) and out2 to a real amp. It s working but… i dont know if it s a good way to use them
I use output 1 left and right XLR for a stereo feed to the desk and output 2 left and right for a stereo feed to my ears. The monitor feed from the desk is mono and goes to input 1. This set up sounds amazing in my ears! I do not have any type of speaker on stage. Not only does it sound great, there is only one trip to and from my car as I hardly have any gear to carry. This is probably the most important part. 😀
Good stuff - could have mentioned which guitar was being used. Assume Tele or Gibson style ( both pickups mentioned). I ask because I have an FM3 and find differences in the way these guitars work with presets. Not huge but different nonetheless.
Thanks! Yes, the examples were played on my Telecaster Elite. I have different presets for my other guitars, although the Tele presets are my main focus at the moment. How are you finding the FM3 with different guitars?
@@PaulHillGuitarist Hi, I'd mentioned earlier the differences are quite subtle but I guess my impression follows the conventional thinking about humbuckers vs. single-coil sound characteristics. My presets are primarily geared toward a single coil sound which means the higher frequencies are somewhat toned down to account for the "brighter" Fender soundscape. This works for my P90 instruments as well. When I strap on a Les Paul I tend to raise the high frequency adjustment a little. Again, this is subtle stuff. My conclusion: I love the Fractal gear I have no matter what I'm playing. As usual however - I'm still searching for the "perfect" preset. A Tele Elite - I'm envious.
@@Rogijimbex The Tele Elite is pretty awesome. I only run a Strat and a Tele into the FM3, so all single coils. I will be modding my Strat soon and adding a humbucker in the bridge position, so I'll deal with tone tweaking when that happens. The quest for the perfect preset is now an ongoing mission. I never had this with my Kemper as the editing software wasn't great. FM3 Edit makes tone tweaking simple and enjoyable, so that's all my free time taken up for the foreseeable future.
@@PaulHillGuitarist As to your adding a humbucker....Interestingly I neglected to say earlier that my Pro II Strat contains a stock humbucker in the bridge position. I often deselect the humbucker but now that I think about it I really haven't noticed a remarkable sound issue when I do have it engaged. Perhaps I deselect because using the single coil option gives me a bit less "thickness" and more clarity. (near as I can tell)...I've sought the Fender sound my entire playing life - and use very slight vibrato arm techniques so am biased from the outset. Anyway this gives me reason to pay more attention going forward and maybe I'll rethink this a little... always keeping in mind my earlier statement... "it's subtle." It'll be interesting to see how your pickup mod affects your perception. Thanks for re-triggering my attention to this.
@@Rogijimbex Good to hear I have re-triggered your thought process with your Strat. I am still deciding on which pickup to go for. So far, I am thinking either Suhr Thornbucker or SSV. Decisions!