Good one.

Are those "waits" in the US too, or just here 🤔🇦🇺

@@castleanthrax1833u.s as well

Not for long.

Europe is the same

Some of those guys can come across quite sour sometimes (although they are generally quite helpful). Leon never has the snark.

I appreciate that mate!

Wow, thanks! Let me know how the IR's work in your rig :)

Good choice!

I know how ya feel I bought a helix lt floor last year for 1300$ n guitar center offered me 600$ for it trade in. Which is a slap in the face. Especially since now I wanna get an fm3 n I gotta put money with my helix to get it

Mark 1 is still getting all the same updates which i love about fractal

So, your current FM3 stopped working when this came out? Get a little perspective, this a very minor update that will probably only help a certain subset of people. It certainly won't stop the mark 1 from being a great sounding unit. If you have to have the mark 2 to create your presets, you should probably have an FM9 anyway.

they don't even add 2nd amp bock, who the f cares about +10% cpu?) fm3 users plays a lot of years with that amount of CPU and feeling great. that's just a cool new revision, with standart price, good job!

Just get the Axefx 3 next time

@@JavierPwns have mk2 for 2 years

@@user-ro9hm5xr3o Exactly. I'd say that more CPU power was "added" through a software updates.

Thankyou! It's always a fun one to best out with some grease on the tone :D

Stoked for you dude!

Hahahah yep. Cheers mate!

That sounds very interesting - got a clip? Might have to go to the wishlist!

They cost more used than new- sorry.

Join us!

Thanks for the kind words! Awesome unit

Get a FM9 Turbo...for sure. Not even close.

@@MOAB-UT unless you don't need that much power or switches, of course.

@@andycharles2353 Before you got your cell phone you probably did not need that much power either. Just get a FM9 Turbo and you will be happy. You will have no need to upgrade for ~5 years- it's that good.

I think you'll have a good time with it!

I think the real strength of the FM3 is that you get all the same candy as the flagship for less than half the price. Sure, you can't eat every different type of candy at the same time, all the time, but that's not always a great idea is it. BRB, hungry now.

Thanks for watching!

Legend!

:D

Yeah that would make sense. I think people are really going to like the workflow with dynacabs over a list of IR's.

Used they are more than new with ZERO warranty. FM9 is better or MKII FM3.

@@MOAB-UT no problem for the warranty, I have a good deal for a near mint condition unit of a friend of mine. My only concern is about the updates. Are the MK1 units destined to be stuck on last firmware?

@@marcosandron6081 That is a total non-issue. Fractal will support the FM3 for years to come. It just might not have the DSP power to accept new FEATURES. If you can swing it, a FM9 Turbo (wait for MKII) will be the way to go. Double the power and 3x the footswitches. Future updates for a very long time. That said any "FM" and Axe-Fx units will be supported a long time. Good choice going with Fractal- top of the heap and I have tried them all.

@@MOAB-UT thanks a lot, the MKI is a very good deal, sweet price drop compared to a new unit, I’ll take my time to make the right choice. The MK2 it tempting me, I mean really tempting me 🤣 but my pocket says NO at the moment… let’s see what the future brings! 🥳

@@marcosandron6081 If the smaller display does not bother you, and you don't need complex or hi-res. effects, the MKI FM3 could do the job. It's still better than most modelers out there. FYI- not sure if you heard of this dude- Sean Mann yet. He is out of the UK. I just signed up for some online lessons- about $65 to learn a song (Watchtower) and his Blues course. Listen to some of his tunes like All Along the Watchtower and SRV Blues Mastery- he is spot on dead accurate. He uses Helix Native PI's (I asked him.) In fact, here are some samples- nothing short of amazing. Samples: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8mpeNSUvK2RZWg.html&ab_channel=SeanMann AND kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qqh-at17krfIhYU.html&ab_channel=SeanMann AND kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLmUhalyzs-llGQ.html&ab_channel=SeanMann Enjoy- Cheers!

You can use layouts and views to essentially page across various combinations of footswitches

Yes, I've been on the waitlist since may, nobody gives you an estimated... I'm considering to buy a HX stomp xl, however I don't know if line will come up with a new processor in a short time...

Depends on how much stuff you want to cram into a preset. That's a great price for a used Fm3 !

I think all it's missing is the Vocoder and Tone Match block. Fewer instances of blocks but you can run multiple drives, delays, comps, EQ's etc.

Thanks a lot 😊

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Leon - Boss GX-100 or the Boss ME-90 coming out sound wise and has that Fractal feel - which would you pick - just to take to a Buddy's house - dont want to drag my AXE III out - would appreciate it much

I'm on the waitlist since may, so, it means, I must wait for at least 5 months 😔

Same price as the MK1.

*BEST COMMENT IN HERE. AND WHILE YOU ARE AT IT CLIFF. UPDATE THAT 1980's UI PLZZZZ.*

The Axe-Fx 2 got regular firmware updates with new amps, FX and features for over 8 years

@@LeonTodd True, but not the point since any unit cant get those for infinity, and beyond. The point is, a new designed unit allows the functionality changes to be as numerous as you want, on the software - and hardware side - and using a mix of improved and latest components. --> PLEASE tell us you appreciate this? - I have to assume you do, and what your reply is, in effect, and equally obvious, is firefighting for the company...Fractal ;) !!!

@@ChrisM541 it's probably that as new parts become available that fit the existing architecture they're taking the opportunity to use those.

Yeah pretty much, that's why I use the FM3 live!

@@LeonTodd Due to a nerve issue caused by a herniated disc in my neck, I haven't played in 2 years. Hopefully I'll be back to playing again in a few months once I have the problem fixed. I had the Axe FX III and a Helix at the time and loved the Axe FX III soooo much more than the Helix. I'm thinking about getting the FM3 Turbo now. How difficult would it be just to use the FM3 without having more footswitches in a live setting?

Axe-Fx III can run more instances of blocks, 2 amps at a time etc. Same core tones though

@@LeonTodd Oh...I coulda SWORN this can do 2 amps, parallel signals, all that...really? Only one? No stereo amps?

@@rmp5s one amp block with 4 channels, but only one amp at a time. You can always place your delays/verbs/stereo fx after the amp for stereo though. The FM9 can run dual amps if that's what you want.

OG Axe-Fx II was in production and being regularly updated for 8ish years. 5 years in with the III so far.

Hahahaha those big teeth and claws give no second chance!

Yeah they're all available on board. It's way easier for me to take a screen capture of the editor than setup another camera to film the device.

Thankyou!

No, you'll need to go with the FM9 or Axe-Fx III if you want dual amps.

I agree. Line6 Helix exists for years and is still top notch and high customer ranking because Line6 focuses on software optimization of hardware rather than to solve a problem with more hardware.

Thank you. I rest assured my FM3 sounds just as good independent of anything else.

My FM3 can still do everything it could before, and even more now that Dynacabs free up some CPU usage. As long as it's not an entirely new generation, I can achieve the best tones Fractal has to offer, so I don't really care. If I used a ton of effects, I'd be bummed that a new unit can do stuff I'd like to do with the FM3, but that's not my situation.

10% CPU uplift and bigger scribble strips is hardly a generational leap. It's iterative at best. If this had the CPU horsepower of the FM9, yeah, sure. When I saw the video title, my heart sank. But I don't have anything to feel disappointed about.

I've had my FM3 since the original wait-list days years ago. Nothing but love for anyone getting some more CPU, but I don't feel like the poor cousin.

The Fm3 can run one amp block at a time. You could do this with the FM9

You need the fm9 or Axe-Fx III for dual amps. I just did a video on the g66 channel with dual amps

@@LeonTodd Thank you! Critical info to know there!

The Fm9 is roughly double the FM3.

Only if you install an intercooler.

More processing power.

Faster- uses more gas.

It makes more stutututu noises now 😂😂😂

When you go around corners it goes VROOM more

Much like the Axe-Fx III mk1 and the FM9 the firmware updates will work on each revision.

Max delay time was 8s but got extended to 16s on the Axe-Fx III - I forget if that was ported to the FM3. Regardless you could use 2 simultaneous delays in series to get at least 16s for Frippertronics. Easy enough to setup spillover - just turn off the FM3 effects send block but not the return block. There's a blocks guide and a very good wiki - wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Axe-Fx_II_Wiki_Home I've got a lot of FM3 specific tutorials up on here as well as on the G66 channel.

@@LeonTodd Thank you for a very fast answer. It is certainly intriguing.

I've been using an FM3 for the last 3 or so years as my main gigging rig and I love it.

Same company, same sounds but a different form factor. I've got quite a few vids with the FM3 and FM9 on here.

Yeah it works as an audio interface but there's no on-board mic preamps like a Scarlett etc

@@LeonTodd Ah I see, but for recording electric guitar and bass to Pro tools for example and to use it to play some Neural DSP things in the computer it will work as good as a USB soundcard like the Scarlett ? Thanks for help =)

@@mathias6423 Yeah you can set that up

Relistening it is very similar! I was just noodling with the minor scale

Not with scenes but you can assign just about any parameters you like to an exp pedal. Eg amp gain, delay level and feedback and phaser rate all at the same to go from dry to wet and wobbly

@@LeonTodd thankyou for explaining 🙏🏾

FM9 is what you seek if you want dual amps on the floor

PRS DGT

Hey it all feeds the algorithm right?

@@LeonTodd Good point.👍

Video editing

The FM9T is more powerful

Do you prefer Tonex or fractal tones for amps?

MOUNTAIN DEW BRO AMIRITE

Same block count as the FM3. I'd LOVE Fractal's take on an iridium style unit though

@@LeonTodd Yes! I eagerly await it!

RATT - Lay It Down

Fm9/Axe-Fx III - Yes. Fm3 - No.

Never. See FM9 Turbo and done.

@@MOAB-UT i have an Axe3 and an FM3. the FM3 is massively under-powered and this new one is only 10% more power?

@@geezberry8889 Correct and agreed- massively under powered. Probably the worse value of all their modern units...but nice form factor for a casual cat who plays via his/her coffee table- then it is perfectly good. If you want a floor unit that is very close to the Axe-Fx III, the FM9 Turbo is it. I would however def. wait or the MKII to get more DSP, larger fonts and more goodies- hopefully a whole new UI if that matters to you. I also suspect an Axe-Fx IV could be released by summers end the way they are aggressively pushing the discounts on the III.

The FM3 does the job perfectly for me live. That's why they make the fm9 I guess.

Hahaha yep that's definitely Ty Tabor territory. I've got a few hundred FM3/FM9/Axe-Fx videos up on here so you should be able to hit all the other parts of the tonal rainbow.

This got me

Correct! Words are hard :p