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Күн бұрынThe FM9 is here!
Fractal have announced their most powerful floor modeller to date, and it boasts an impressive set of features including dual amps, top notch effects and flexible I/O. Let's dive in and explore what the FM9 has to offer.
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00:00 - FM9 Intro
00:47 - Hardware Overview
04:41 - Grid & Perform Page
08:46 - Footswitch Layouts
11:56 - Seamless Switching
13:29 - All the Reverb!
15:19 - My Live Preset
20:24 - More Presets
22:59 - Axe-Fx III, FM9 or FM3?
25:48 - End Jam
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@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
26:46 is the most important bit 😻 Also, you can get the Ragdoll "GTA" graphic shirts here ragdoll.creator-spring.com/listing/ragdollrust?product=2
@ramonruanomolina5076 3 жыл бұрын
THE CAT RULES : )...
@jorgemm1000 3 жыл бұрын
Leon does it have tone matching !??
@JasonWadeGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
Dang it! Just got the FM3 couple of months ago. I’m always late to the party…lol. Still Love the FM3.
@thomys-guitar-olguin 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Leon, may you recreate a tone like 2 minutes to midnight ??, that can be used in an fm3 unit?
@ExpatZ266 3 жыл бұрын
Always ask the cat or your shoes may start smelling... mmm... off.
@arsafes 3 жыл бұрын
Leon Todd: My trusted source for everything Fractal 😁💜
@jhonfelo 3 жыл бұрын
Now it makes sense why the people at FAS were so quiet after releasing the Cygnus FW... this is great!
@janders3205 2 жыл бұрын
Great playing and great sound! I’m still living analogue and just moved into a super tiny house. I’m not selling my tube amps and pedalboards but you sold me on this unit. On the waiting list. Thanks!
@LeonTodd 2 жыл бұрын
It's a whole lot of fun, and a great complement to tube amps and pedals. All the toys!
@merlesmith6794 3 жыл бұрын
Surprised to hear that fractal has been able to develop and manufacture a new product like this considering the ongoing issues with labor, shipping, and microchips. Congratulations Fractal.
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah big time!
@seanmiller7889 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my thought exactly.
@Avatar7x7 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeonTodd There's a patch from the "Digitech GSP 2101" rack unit called "Floating Fifths" that sounds fantastic ... I was wondering if you were familiar with that patch and if so could you replicate that patch in the Axe FX
@allthecommonsense Жыл бұрын
To work around supply issues, they actually started making the FM9 "Turbo" using more powerful chips that were in more abundant supply than the originals. I just got one.
@metallaholic 3 жыл бұрын
I already commented but man. Leon I’d just watch you jam for hours. You are one of the most tasty guitarists on the planet.
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate!
@MrWillicat1 3 жыл бұрын
Epic, I’m so happy for all of us who bought the FM3 & FC6 last year, lol.
@matteomidas638 3 жыл бұрын
Fractal has always a special attention for its customers. Have you bought the Axe 3? Yeah... the day after they launch the Mk2 version. 🤦
@m.r.4455 3 жыл бұрын
Here I am. June. FM3
@matteomidas638 3 жыл бұрын
@@m.r.4455 That's it. We all know that digital world is always evolving but sometimes this crazy run to be the powerful is super annoying. And the things you buy today are almost already surpassed tomorrow. Analog is a little bit reliable time wise .
@ronnieparfait 3 жыл бұрын
Never been so happy to have stuck with my ax8.. 🤘🏼
@MrWillicat1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ronnieparfait You lucked out!!! Lol
@gopork 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leon! I put myself on the waiting list for the FM9 here in America. I’m looking forward to your future videos on it. Rag Doll rocks!!!🤘
@kevinp_25 3 жыл бұрын
FM9 is perfect. I’ve been wishing, asking, posting about wanting this for literally years. Can’t wait to get my invitation.
@matthewgoodwin7949 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the list too.. I'll wait however long it takes
@c22880 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it myself
@kevinp_25 2 жыл бұрын
@@c22880 I’ve had mine a few weeks now and yup…it’s perfect (for me).
@edrosenquist6541 2 жыл бұрын
How long were you on the list before you got it?
@kevinp_25 2 жыл бұрын
@@edrosenquist6541 I ordered on September 15 but I was on the “other” list so was technically added to the list before the main waitlist went public on August 27.
@Widdy5150 3 жыл бұрын
Was just a day away from pulling trigger on FM3.....think I'll wait to afford this!! Great job Leon as always
@pauliusmscichauskas558 3 жыл бұрын
This may have a year or so of waitlist, like the FM3. Are you sure you need all of this? As a FM3 owner, I'd say, that thing is more than enough for most guitarists.
@morrischau 3 жыл бұрын
U lucky man
@6MileHouse 3 жыл бұрын
@@pauliusmscichauskas558 It's allready shipping though.
@pushingslim 3 жыл бұрын
Kinda pissed I bought an fm3 and fc6 a few months back for mixing amps. And it can't..
@pauliusmscichauskas558 3 жыл бұрын
@@6MileHouse Yeah, noticed after making that comment. Perhaps they've learned from the FM3 shipping disaster, where those on the waitlist got their units more than a year later. But still, a waitlist exists...
@halohat2286 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, the FM9 is what I want. Thank you for your great, as usual, review.
@lancesheffield1212 3 жыл бұрын
I have really had a hard time trying to decide to move on from my AX8 to either the FM3 or the AXE III. What I just saw on this video is perfect. The ability to tweak the factory presets like your were doing with the per preset perform page on the fly without having to dig very deep or get into the editor shows this unit's versatility-the processing power in this floor unit makes it an easy decision and seals the deal for me. Thanks Leon for the great video.
@edhannigan4327 2 жыл бұрын
Same, it’s kinda shut up and take my money 😁
@r.llynch4124 3 жыл бұрын
Leon please do a video of "dual amp-WDW" with 3 FRFR cabs and a backing track using the USB for this. Most of us are still stuck at home with no gigs so backing tracks next best thing..lol
@TavaresProject 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to hear you keep going on that journey solo... Sounded so great
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The full take is up on here as "schondays"
@markscala714 3 жыл бұрын
I, like so many others who have been a loyal AX8 user, felt a little underwhelmed with the form factor of the FM3 when it was released. While using the "brains" of the AXE FX was a great upgrade, I was so used to the way the AX8 functioned, I found myself saying, "I wish Fractal would simply make an AX8 type form factor with the AXE FX brains and FC switching." Well, here it is, and I have to say within minutes of finding out this was released, I sent my email off to be placed on the waiting list. I've been gigging with the AX8 since 2016 and I'm so ready for this unit to happily "retire" the AX8 which has served me so well. Thanks for the demo Leon. Looking forward to the same kind of instruction you provided me with the AX8. You were invaluable in helping me understand the power of that unit. Cheers mate!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty stoked Fractal listened to what so many of their users wanted with this
@seventhsealhere 3 жыл бұрын
FAS, we need a trade in program! Awesome job on keeping this a secret for so long and on the design altogether! 👍
@thechannelforeverything2170 3 жыл бұрын
Plague Scythe Studios: *heavy breathing*
@CorpseChords 3 жыл бұрын
hahahaha!! Love Ryan and got the reference!
@charlesrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Lolol
@PlagueScytheStudios 3 жыл бұрын
You're DAMN RIGHT.
@joejohnson8966 3 жыл бұрын
@@PlagueScytheStudios We all knew this is what you wanted.
@seanmiller7889 3 жыл бұрын
@@PlagueScytheStudios Jesus chimes in.
@david_handlebar 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Plague Scythe to get his hands on one
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@themaxx16 3 жыл бұрын
I entered the Fractal world with the FM3 (your videos really convinced me to go for it, Leon) almost a year ago and am really pleased with it 😊 This FM9 induces a bit of a “😰 did I pull the trigger too quick?” feelings but at the same time it’s really exciting news 🙂 That being said I’m happy with the FM3 I have and I still have a lot to learn about how things work… so I’ll keep on learning and will wait for the next flagship model to upgrade some day 😄
@TocoaPuffs 2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely not smart enough when it comes to profiles to need the space an FM9 or Axe F3 offers. Today I think I'd still buy the FM3 since it's small enough to be perfectly portable for me and gives me all the experience I need for learning an amp modeler and effects pedals. Most of the time I'm just running an amp, cab reverb and delay anyway.
@OtherTheDave 2 жыл бұрын
You could get an FM9, plug one of its outputs into your FM3’s input, and get a 3rd amp block and some extra FX blocks. 😁
@waynefaircloth3423 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a "How to Setup the FM9, right out of the box" video. I am sure there are certain tweaks that need to happen to optimize the unit :-)
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@r.llynch4124 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeonTodd Yes it is and your the perfect guy to do that. It would be nice for all the new users to FAS gear.
@wayfaringnemophilist 2 жыл бұрын
Rewind Your Mind and Heaven Above sounded so epic. Definitely has me sold.
@wolfnstrings 3 жыл бұрын
I’m really happy to see this! Perfect size and power.
@Stringtheorist27 3 жыл бұрын
I was literally just looking for videos on using the FM3 with the FC6 and FC12 footswitches to determine which one to get, and then I saw the link to your video. This is exactly the product I'm looking for! Totally stoked for this.
@RickWebstermusic 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome leon! First thing I did when I found out about the FM9 was check to see if you had done a video on it! Perfect run through. Very exciting!
@VapnFagan 2 жыл бұрын
Audio over USB? Can i record into my PC/Mac over USB with the FM9?
@LeonTodd 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's an 8x8 USB interface. Works great.
@franckphilippe9534 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demo Leon. It is the AX8 of the new era I was waiting for . That's so cool . Probably have to wait a long time before I can get one in France. Have a nice day !
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's going to make a lot of people happy. The AX8 is still great too!
@Whateverheather808 3 жыл бұрын
The only thing they forgot is an external trs switch so you can change channels on an external amp or effect. I currently have an FM3 running in 4cm so that I can have the versatility of using fractals amp models with my amp (which I love and can never give up) if I want. In order to use fm3 to control the amp channel switching I use one of the Suhr micro midi controllers with a midi block in each FM3 scene that tells the Suhr how to switch. This is totally workable solution for me, but imagine if I could eliminate the Suhr box and it’s power supply and all the midi cables…that would be heavenly. Next iteration maybe? Great job on the demo Leon, and kudos to fractal for the leap in performance. If they do a 20% off sale now, then I’ll buy one tomorrow.
@trixdropd 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. No need for 3 pedal inputs when they can be added with an fc footswitch anyways.
@funfreq9282 3 жыл бұрын
Great demo Leon! I'm already in the loop for an FM9, can't wait!
@samuelnixey7611 3 жыл бұрын
of course this comes a few weeks after I buy an FM3
@jorgemm1000 3 жыл бұрын
Sell it back !!
@robdavis3670 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I only just stumbled across your channel. Great stuff mate. Feel like I've been living under a rock!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard!
@SunsetPunk 3 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one as soon as I can. Couldn't have come at a better time!
@robertrodriguez5150 2 жыл бұрын
Your facial expression while playing are timeless. You just keep on being your beautiful self!
@LeonTodd 2 жыл бұрын
😊 thanks
@metallaholic 3 жыл бұрын
If I didn’t have the rack unit I would have gotten this instead. More of this fractal.
@sacredgeometry 3 жыл бұрын
That was my first thought but then I remembered that its living in my studio full time anyway.
@onesandzeros 3 жыл бұрын
Great playing and demo Leon. I'm interested in the more budget boxes but it's still cool to hear this and your riffs. I've got to wonder how this kind of gear will continue to improve in the future.
@steveweilhart2359 3 жыл бұрын
great video - love how quickly you were able to show how this unit rolls - sounds are amazing 1599.00 not bad for the quality of this product -
@mrparkinson 3 жыл бұрын
Im going to be that guy and kinda wish they had the cpu power in the FM3 form factor. haha. So small and portable. That said, this is a wicked looking unit!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting for an fm0!
@sketchstuffs 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a Quad Cortex
@scottwhitlow8468 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Been thinking about the fm3 as my next device. Now, I’ll have to re-think things around the FM9. It would also be cool to see a comparison of the three (what one has that the other one does not, etc). Also, would be cool to see how you have the ins and outs setup in your studio that you were talking about in this video. 👍🏻
@r.llynch4124 3 жыл бұрын
OH MAN I'm all over this one Leon. On the list now!!
@sk1968dart 2 жыл бұрын
The seamless channel changes and CPU capacity features is worth buying unit. Also my brother has Axe III and we can send files back and forth that will always work, not always the case with FM3.
@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 2 жыл бұрын
That's the unit I've been waiting for (FM9! I'm already on the list! Thanks, Man. Love those presets!! 💯🙏🎶🎶
@TheSpineSplitter1990 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool and exiting, I'm still very happy with my AX8 and FM3.
@morrischau 3 жыл бұрын
please share some of this peace with me
@dantredogborsa7048 3 жыл бұрын
No. You are NOT. You know you need a FM9 now.
@waldiewave 3 жыл бұрын
@@dantredogborsa7048 happy with my AX8 too
@dantredogborsa7048 3 жыл бұрын
@@waldiewave No. Deep inside you know you're NOT. You need a FM9.
@TheSpineSplitter1990 3 жыл бұрын
@@dantredogborsa7048 Most likely will eventually get an FM9 to replace the AX8, but for now I'm good. I only use about 2 scenes and about 3 effects. Which is why i went from the Ax8 to the Fm3.
@jasonthompson5140 3 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Would love to see some dual amps in stereo and also advanced routing techniques in FM9. Thx!
@romeubeatotech 3 жыл бұрын
Man! I had the axe-fxII and the AX8, but what regret the the most was selling my AX8. I have the line6 hx-stomp with pedals..... I'm selling all and getting this...BLOWN AWAY!!!
@BrockDavisson 3 жыл бұрын
This makes sense why I was seeing a shit load of FM3 posted on reverb today lol.
@ezestudiosvegas 2 жыл бұрын
Just got on the wait list. Great video. My goto person for the best in guitar tech. Thanks Leon.
@jimandcathep9915 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the best guitar faces on you tube ! Thanks Leon - I will def be buying...
@TheCyberMantis 3 жыл бұрын
His Meshuggah face was the best.
@11calman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I was a bit over come with all the knobs & whistles on it, But once the cat approved I was in Thanks for your input Mr Cat
@Dharqx 3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video :) ! FM9 looks killer
@Ivan_Ku. 3 жыл бұрын
just wow! And it's not 1st April joke!! Wow!!! thx for video, amazing unit!
@b13cartel 3 жыл бұрын
The FM9 seems perfect! I likely would have got one had I not already purchased a FM3. I'm not GASing hard for this. My FM3 gets the job done, and then some!
@GenerationDown 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, the dual amps would be cool, but I never used that feature on the IIXL+. One amp is enough for me lol
@carlroberge7535 3 жыл бұрын
Cat approves as you were presenting I/OS. That’s all we needed 🤘
@jeffmco6410 3 жыл бұрын
You’re the man, Leon. More fantastic content. Thanks.
@fredericconsavela8484 4 ай бұрын
Hello, thanx for this vid. I'm not a modeller user at all. I find it very interesting, I'm blown away by both the quantity of possibilities and the quality of the sounds, but I see two/three things that prevent me from taking the plunge. 1) How many hours/days/weeks will I have to spend going through menus and sub-menus to virtually recreate even my current real setup, even though it's not very complicated. 2) I don't see the advantage over a standard pedalboard in terms of tap dancing on stage: I saw you switch to get to the scenes then choose one scene and then push the effects switch to be able to engage/disengage the effects. I don't see the point. 3) What is Fractal's policy in terms of support? Is it like Apple (programmed obsolescence of the OS, sudden end of support, urging you to change your hardware) or do they continue to upgrade even older products for a long time? My questions may seem silly, but that's what came to mind when I was watching this video. Regards
@LeonTodd 4 ай бұрын
1) use the software editor and you can cook up a pretty complex rig within 10-15 minutes 2) think of scenes like a midi loop switcher on a big pedalboard (eg a gigrig). It let's you perform multiple channel changes and bypass/engage functions at once. 3) top tier support. Regular firmware updates with new stuff, very active forum and official support channels respond very quickly.
@fredericconsavela8484 4 ай бұрын
@@LeonTodd Thx for your answers. 1) I doubt I'll be ablle to do that in 15 mn, you're already used to it. 2) So I've now got 6 pedals in front and 5 or 6 in the loop. My amps are usally two or three channels. Of course I don't use all the effects all the time. So what you mean is that for stage purposes, I could have one scene with the four or five main combinations I use, stay in the same scene and use the switches to contrl the effects and not have all the affects plugged like in real life but only the ones I really use in each combination? 3) ok ie the AX8 still has updates?
@jasonwright4144 3 жыл бұрын
This really may just be everything im looking for. I just got done building a PC for a studio setup and have been looking for something i can use for recording some of the prog-esque stuff ive written and can also be used live at my church. I was back and forth on a kemper stage/ quad cortex/ axe fx 3. But taking the Axe fx to play live wouldnt be as ideal. But I think the FM9 will really be the unit I've been searching for. Thanks for sharing!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the perfect unit for you!
@wildcatcombo169 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate all your knowledge on the Fractal products... Can you show how to expand FM9 with an FC6 to get 15 unique switches?
@EdJenke 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Leon I've been watching and listening for a while and love the sounds your getting out of the Fractal units I'm on the waiting list for the fm9 I was wondering if your gonna do any classes on to program and operate the fm9??
@LeonTodd 2 жыл бұрын
All the content I've posted for the FM3/Axe-Fx III applies to the FM9. I already have a few other FM9 vids up and there will be plenty more!
@EdJenke 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeonTodd thanks Leon as you are a master of the fractal units I'll be watching hopefully I can get as good as you are
@WayneHoldenMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Future vids...... Hooking up analog pedals+Routing them...... WDW with a real amp n cab with the wet speakers being two blocks in the FM9 with classic 80's rack tones Cheers!
@adamfigueroa5146 3 жыл бұрын
As always, awesome playing. You have a very stylistic lead style that is refreshing and catchy. Would you say this is worth the upgrade, financially, from the AxeFx II XL?
@XiyuYang 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, so this is Fractal's answer to Quad Cortex, interesting. Glad I held off from buying QC, will probably give this a try to replace my old warrior Axe Fx Ultra. Thanks for the vid! You’re the best!
@lazarus8750 3 жыл бұрын
I want one ! excellent video as always. thx !
@isaiahj117 3 жыл бұрын
I was planning to buy the line 6 hx stomp xl. Now, save money for this FM9!!!!
@adisolar 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I would like to see a clear comparison between this unit and the Axe FX3. Like what would be the clear examples of that FM9 cannot do compared to the Axe FX3.
@allthecommonsense Жыл бұрын
End jam was tight
@LeonTodd Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@johnnathancordy 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh this is news!
@gadielarenas8048 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait till you get your hands on it !
@mrbaiser4133 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, as always, many thanks! Can you please make a video about the different options to amplify the signal of this kind of modellers? If they run through a PA system or a Hifi amplifier, they may sound good, but they feel stiff somehow. After building several classic amplifiers, I think it`s time for me to plan a combo for the FM9, with just a clean power amp, maybe switchable from 2*6V6 to 2*6L6, with the Celestion F12-X200 or the F12M-150 speaker. I think that should work better, and feel like a real amp.
@jakobgeorgaudio 3 жыл бұрын
That atomica high tone is mind blowing! I imagine it would rip with a filthy drive in front of it
@jorgea.9988 3 жыл бұрын
The perfect digital gear FINALLY EXISTS!
@1970borntorun 3 жыл бұрын
For effects YES, but nothing will beat Tubes for tone ;)
@Micek97 3 жыл бұрын
@@1970borntorun unless you don't know you're listening to digital ;)
@r.llynch4124 2 жыл бұрын
@@Micek97 True statement
@danieltv123 2 жыл бұрын
It's fucking amazing, but this is said at EVERY new generation of digital emulators.
@oleksandrk4853 2 жыл бұрын
The only difference is you buy legendary amp ones and keep it for rest of your life, with all modelers you keep buying them every year or so.
@leonc1234 3 жыл бұрын
This one looks to be the "Goldie Locks" unit for me. I'm primarily concerned with live performance, so form factor is very important to me. The FM3 didn't cut it. The Axe FXIII is not something I want to schlep around. Now...they've finally come out with something that will replace my AX8!!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's been requested heavily. The FM3 is perfect for what I need for most gigs I do but this is for the people who always need that little bit extra.
@leonc1234 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leon, I always appreciate the depth and breadth of your videos!
@ShaighJosephson 2 жыл бұрын
My Headrush pedalboard is screaming "Don't leave me"... Lol... 😂
@luminousswan560 3 жыл бұрын
This is the unit I've been waiting for, I figured they had a full size floor model in the works. My AX8 has served me well in the meantime even though it doesn't swap presets with my AxFx3. The full power of Cygnus sitting on the floor means no hauling a portable rack to major gigs. It seems that routing the time based effects onto a dedicated processor is the way to go. I suppose its back to the waiting list for me. And, since you asked, perhaps you could work some of Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs" tones into one of your five minute tone segments; you do have a way of nailing such things down. I should add that, at least for me, you are far and away the best guitar vlogger on KZfaq, please keep the good stuff coming ...
@simonapetetinielu5690 3 жыл бұрын
I know this monster unit allows you to go 4 CABLE METHOD to an external amp, but the question I've got is whether it allows you to channel switch your external amp(with selected effects) using the fm9's switches?can you verify any of this Leon??? brilliant job as always
@nandolemon 3 жыл бұрын
That would be my question too. If I can use this just as I use the FX8 MKII (just using the effects using my own tube amp tone and distortion). IMO amp sims in the Fractal don’t sound as good as Kemper and both sound too digital compared to the real deal. For those who say “but Metallica uses it live”, oh well, their guitar tone live absolutely sucks. Impressive how Kirk can make a USD 1M 59LP sound like a Squire with a humbucker and a Dunlop Wah plugged into a 15w solid state Crate amplifier.
@JStation3 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a proper replacement for my old AX8. Which still kicks serious butt BTW. Don't need this but definitely want it!
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
yeah the AX8 is still one of my favourite pieces of gear, that thing paid for itself several times over in backline hire/excess baggage fees.
@GuitarsAndSynths 3 жыл бұрын
All that the FM3 was supposed to be. Would love one along with a Kemper Stage profiler.
@hanovergreen4091 3 жыл бұрын
Love your playing man! Not in fractal ecosystem but enjoyed the tour. Tasty Journey clip :). Best Regards!
@Bcwilderness 3 жыл бұрын
dual amps wow i was waiting for a cortex but from what i gathered they are having trouble with parts, fed up waiting see if this hits the inbox faster
@benyoung8376 2 жыл бұрын
In the same boat! May switch to this!
@Bcwilderness 2 жыл бұрын
@@benyoung8376 some of the quads rigs sound immense, esp for studio work and the bass, but i wish a company would be clear on whats going on, open up to the customer bass nobodys going to invest or support secrets, gutted if they go down the pan as its kick ass sounding, but fractal seem to have a good base tone going on and this is in the right direction, can they deliver through the sales gate
@benyoung8376 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bcwilderness agreed. Quad seems more intuitive with the touch screen but, may be worth foregoing if I gotta wait forever and ever for it.
@michaelmitchell5909 3 жыл бұрын
Do a video with the heavy distortion sounds man!.....love to see that from you
@zeandrade1849 10 ай бұрын
Very good , muito top essa máquina
@duck2587 3 жыл бұрын
USA lead model is based off the Mesa mark IV right?
@adiriakya9724 3 жыл бұрын
Now that is what I am talking about!!! Did you get the FM3, I'm getting this one!! :)
@jamesnorton7601 3 жыл бұрын
Dude you didn't let the last note of the solo on Limelight ring out for 1 minute and 47 seconds. It sounds good
@LeonTodd 3 жыл бұрын
Heresy, I know
@wolfnstrings 3 жыл бұрын
Five minute tones idea. 80s sounds of Def Leopard, Scorpions, you get the picture
@djhinormas959 3 жыл бұрын
that pitch follower preset is insaine :)
@schlagdog 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this soooooo long that I got a Quad Cortex. Had it a month and this comes out. Thats the luck I have.
@showservices1 10 ай бұрын
I want to see you set up a fc 12 with the fm 9
@Allann882 3 жыл бұрын
you could see it coming, now it is a complete powerfull unit
@nitygrity8463 Жыл бұрын
Great job man
@Ninuzzo 2 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds massive. I'd love to get a fm3 or fm9 but i'm waiting for that Amp X from Bluguitars. The Quad Cortex isn't hitting me hard enough yet (from what i've heared online).
@BS-gj5ot 3 жыл бұрын
Great demo. Playing is always great. Is this basically an FX3 put into a floor unit or is there some significant difference?
@sexyguitarboy69 2 жыл бұрын
In how far do the processing sections of FM3 and FM9 differ? At first sight both machines look the same, except for the higher number of switches on the bigger FM9. Off topic: 4:40 - 5:00 hey, this is so great. You are crazy, I love your incredible playing and still hate you for this, haha! I cannot stretch my fingers that far, so no need to feel jealous.
@LeonTodd 2 жыл бұрын
The FM9 is roughly twice as powerful as the FM3, so you can run more simultaneous amps, fx etc.
@sexyguitarboy69 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeonTodd I see. But does this make sense? Would you play over two different distorted amps simultaneously? I bet you wouldn't. Or does it make sense to place a distorted and a clean amp side by side and not switch between them, but play through them at the same time? I think most players would be a happy camper with just the FM3 plus an FC-6 as extension FSW. This solution is cheaper than one FM9 - which is also not available in Germany for an for an indefinite period. And which will finally cost about 12% more than the split solution. OT: I don't hate you, trust me. You're such a wonderful guy :-) And a superb player I can still learn a lot from.
@notsure1135 2 жыл бұрын
I am pretty happy with Tonehub and the Helix. It’s getting a bit redundant at this stage, everything sounds pretty good.
@thegodless2904 3 жыл бұрын
"That's going straight in my basket!"
@pskemster 2 жыл бұрын
That thing breaths smoke and fire! Nothing but 🤙❤️🤙
@DraftZJ 3 жыл бұрын
i have an axe fx 3 already, so this isn’t really relevant to me as i don’t foresee myself buying one BUT I love experimenting with dual amps and cabs so it’s nice to see they’re introducing a floor model where you’re able to still run those! I don’t have any foot switches since i just play at home now but if i was to not have an axe fx 3 already id be getting this model for the foot switches and having the ability to run dual amps and cabs unlike the fm3.
@fernandes5986 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Leon, I'm impressed with the sound quality of the FM9, not bad at all.
@fernandes5986 3 жыл бұрын
P.S. - As always I love your cat 😂
@willyvanilly 3 жыл бұрын
Eff yeah, take my money Fractal! Thank you Leon 2112 for your awesome chops, simple explanations, and worthwhile jam-ology! #Waitlisted
@jacobmoline 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh I am so pumped. Probably gunna drop my fx3 and switch over. It’s perfect. 🤤
@BrianCrowellthemusic 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the FM3 a few months ago, and was a bit bummed I couldn't do all my FX II mkII patches (dual Amp, insufficient CPU, etc..) THIS FM9 is EXACTLY what I needed!! *sigh* Good thing the plastic is still on it...time to sell and pickup an FM9!!
@GenerationDown 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Reverb is being flooded with them. I’d do it as soon as possible. Down side is you won’t get your hands on one of these any time soon
@TheJudy79 2 жыл бұрын
300 I'll take it
@frankzimmermann1318 Жыл бұрын
Hey Leon, great video and great playing ( finally some Mistreated🥰). Question: I’m learning to play and consider myself to be an advanced beginner. Probably I will never play on stage because I started too late. Is the FM 9 over the top for home use? I like the display and the way you can “scroll” by using the buttons and how these different areas are visible and easy to activate.
@LeonTodd Жыл бұрын
Buy the best gear you can afford. Fractal stuff sounds great and it's inspiring to play, which ultimately leads me to play more. The more you play, the better you get.
@frankzimmermann1318 Жыл бұрын
@@LeonTodd Thx Leon, FM 3 or FM 9 with Elis 8?? Or Engl Fireball 25 / Ironball 20 SE with a cabinet from KUNZ. I grew up with the sound of Rainbow (Dio era) and love Queensrÿche, Extreme and also some “heavier stuff” like Lamb of God.
@LeonTodd Жыл бұрын
@@frankzimmermann1318 depends on whether you prefer playing through a guitar cab or not. For home use a modeler/monitor setup is going to let you play along to and match the recorded tones of your favourite albums a lot easier.
@Rickles 3 жыл бұрын
Thought the thumbnail was a joke. This is amazing. I almost regret having an axefx 3 lol.
@danandrews2650 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Leon! Bought the FM3 not too long ago but put myself on waiting list as I cant pass up the additional power and switches. Will the FM9 be better suited in some way for 4 cable method? would you be able to put a current vid together showing with the FM9? Love your vids Leon, thank you for taking the time to do them. Always great content.
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