I have a forum tip: Don’t be surprised if people who practically live on the forum try to talk to you like you’re an idiot because you didn’t spend the last ten years on the forums. Regardless, thanks for the tips Cooper!

I am really glad you explained the input gain. It simplifies a lot of things, that Fractal reversed the analog setting in digital. I didn't know this.

Hy Cooper! Having (pre-)ordered the new FM3 I try to inform my best in advance of getting the Unit. After 2 decades of broken tubes, expensive amps, malfunctioning 9V power supplies and hauling around fridges I really decided, that this has to stop. (Though loving all the gear, it is a toxic relationship...😂.) I'm so looking forward to receiving the FM3 and finally being relieved of all this nonsense and just play guitar... It's remarkable how you get into the mindset of total beginners, although you are an expert with so much detailed knowledge. You have answered so many of my questions and eased so much of my concern, that I'm very convinced that I can make the transition to the modelling world, too. I'm aware, that this might take a year or two of getting used to it and learn how to do things in the digital world, but I'm up to. Everything is better than setting up all the gear again and again, having different setups at home and in the rehearsal room and always having a fire blanked at hand - just in case... I hope the FM3 will ship soon, and I can start the journey... 😊

Levels: Thank you. I'm always careful loading presets from Axe-change because the levels are all over the place. "this one looks good let me try it out... Hey look my monitor woofer is in my lap..."

I’ve tried every modeler on the market. Was a kemper guy for years and although the amps sounded great I didn’t love the effects. Helix is super accessible and nice for small gigs with the stomp units but require a TON of tweaking to get what you want. But great Ui. The QC was a good UI but I didn’t love the sounds overall. I finally snagged an Fm9 this week and it is BY FAR the best modeler I’ve come across. Although the UI and learning curve takes a little time, I’ve never heard a better digital version of my favorite gear. I will be using this at all my gigs for the foreseeable future!

Another illuminating video, C2. Thank you!

Great explaining, great real-life down-to-earth tips! Thanks Cooper & G66!

Setting levels are so critical with modeling, found solving most problems getting good tones start with the levels.

Thanks Cooper! Great as always! Really glad I purchased your Masterclass for FM3. I’ve learned so much and have it as a go to resource for future reference! 🍻

Here are my tips on what to do while on the FM9 waitlist. 1) Drink a beer. 1) Check email again. 1) Drink another beer. 1) Play old amp. 1) Check email. 1) Watch KZfaq videos about the FM9 1) Make a joke in the KZfaq comments that very few people will see. 1) Drink another beer. 1) check email again. 1) check email again. 1) Ponder just buying the FM3,since it's in stock. 1) Wonder if you'll be mad at yourself for not waiting. 1) Check email again.

An absolutely brilliant video. Thank you for publishing.

Love these videos!

That was outstanding! Thanks.

Thanks for the great video Cooper!

Well done mate!!

Very helpful, thank you.

Thank you!

Great vid. Can you do some tips on creating gapless presets?

Extremely helpful video thank you so much for making it! however I do have a question you stated when using a different block to send a real amp and cabinet to use output three but in the picture later it shows output two to a power amp and cabinet? If I use outputs three to a power amp would I still said that to full volume for unity gain?

What about outputting to a solid state power amp / guitar cab?

Question on running output 3 to 2 and tube amps? Should I run a stereo cable into maybe an A&b switch and then run a mono cable to each amplifier? Or can I just use output 2 and 3?This is for a FM9 Turbo unit.

@COOPER AT 5:00 you are explaining the input levels. I have a very noisy floor in lots of my presets and so I lowered the input 1 Instrument from 80 to 20 and this helped significantly. But I also notice there is an Input 1 Gain, which is the 5th knob in the A/D Input Levels. This makes a large difference in sound too but you didn't cover how we should set that. The higher I set it, the more distortion I get but the noise is significantly higher. How would you advise setting this knob?

I'm very new and have a very stupid question. can I connect the fm3 directly to two krk studio monitors without involving a computer and an audio interface?

Amp in the room isn’t a tone-it’s an experience 😄I find that modelers can give you sound, but feel is an elusive thing unless you’re doing some crazy shit with a real cab.

@Cooper Carter What speaker setup are you using with your FM3? I have my studio monitors (Presonus Eris 4.5 I believe) and I was playing with the idea of getting a FRFR Powered Speaker. However, I am no longer a gigging musician and would just be playing at home. I had to sell my Mesa Boogie Triaxis/2:90/Recto 4x12 setup and a buddy bought me an FM3 as a consolation gift, knowing how much I love to play. Just looking for some advice from someone who also plays a similar rig (Loved Your Mesa/Music Man videos from the past). Would rather not spend if I do not have to. THANKS!

I've seen videos where if you're going to a tube amp that you move the cab toward the end of the chain. In this video you put output three before the cab. Are all those other effects after the cab going to go through the tube amp? Or do I have to move the cab block down toward the end of the chain

Hello Cooper, Clarification on tip #2. I have a "combo amp" to use on stage for feel, but still using #1 out to foh. Do I still place after the amp model as in demo in video or would I place after the #1 input? If so do I need any block other than out2 since it's a full combo amp? Fyi, I'm currently using the monitor outs on fm9 directly to amp, without creating routes or adding blocks.

@Cooper Carter Thank you for this video. I'm waiting for my FM9 and I'd like to know what the best practice is when using the unit with guitars that have completely different output levels. My Peavey Wolfgang has an insane high output level compared to my Strat+. I'd like to have every rhythm and solo preset to have the same output level no matter what guitar I'm using. What levels should I adjust to achieve this on the FM9?

So. When to use the ad level knob or the pad? Confused on this part. Could I not just leave the input ad at 50 and then pad individual guitars as needed?

I am having trouble understanding the +4 vs -10db thing…..+4 is louder,right?….on my system,my Yamaha HS8’s are LOUDER set on -10db …and when I set the AxeFXIII outputs to +4,it’s quieter than -10db……I’m confused…I have both set at -10,and it’s way louder than setting both to +4db…..I don’t guess it really matters,just trying to understand it..

Hey Cooper. You keep saying output level around 0 DB but that would clip on the output level (under block) and mostly I dont see around 0db on level Amp block!!?? Hmm

Hey Cooper. Great video, but I have a question. I bought your video instruction course for the AXE FX III. Is all this info in your video course? It's been a while since I viewed it, but if you gave these instructions during the course, I am probably already there. So did you cover this in your course?

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@Cooper Carter - Was there supposed to be a link to the Scenes video in the description?

There is that guitar again. Bonkers. I see that you also think so….lol

RTFM - > Read The Fuckn Manual