Fractal Audio Fm3 Mk ii Turbo First Gig - Are 3 Foot Switches Enough?

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Fractal Audio Fm3 Mk ii Turbo First Gig - Are 3 Foot Switches Enough?

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Күн бұрын

My first gig with the Fractal Audio Fm3 Mk ii Turbo. Could I cope with only three foot switches and how did I set them up? The switching set-up I created worked well for learning how my Fractal Audio Fm3 works live and the first gig was a success!
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 How many amps and cabs?
00:49 How I set up the footswitches
02:05 My first preset
02:48 How did my preset sound live?
03:20 Sound examples
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@angelvasquez5066 Күн бұрын

I play both jazz and simple rhythm stuff. So honestly, not a bad pedal. Amazing tones and great visual with the screen strips.

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

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.

@sboy1955 12 күн бұрын

Sounds really good. 3 switches should be plenty for most guitarists doing standard rock/blues covers, I would think?

@PaulHillGuitarist 11 күн бұрын

Definitely. I have added an extra double switch and now I'm spoilt for choice. 3 switches would be OK for me, but might as well have the extra options for the low price of the dual switch. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtqaiqWIldXJmJs.html

@jc5512 10 күн бұрын

Considering that many of us can get by with a single amp and maybe a drive pedal, absolutely yes

@PaulHillGuitarist 10 күн бұрын

@@jc5512 I do prefer to have as few options as possible when playing live so I can focus on the music rather than tap dancing. 😀

@jorgemauriciomercado288 Ай бұрын

Man it sounds incredible !!

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

Thanks! The tones are a work in process. So much potential in this magical box.

@jorgemauriciomercado288 Ай бұрын

@@PaulHillGuitarist Yeap !!

@lordPix3lUK 16 күн бұрын

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

@PaulHillGuitarist 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Rogijimbex Ай бұрын

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.

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

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?

@Rogijimbex Ай бұрын

@@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.

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

@@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.

@Rogijimbex Ай бұрын

@@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.

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

@@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!

@forza5evc Ай бұрын

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

@PaulHillGuitarist Ай бұрын

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. 😀

@anotherone9219 10 күн бұрын

HOW IS THE EV2? why dont you buy the bigger version?

@PaulHillGuitarist 4 күн бұрын

Big enough to fit my toe and heel on, so functions as well as a bigger pedal I reckon. Also, fits nicely in the case I have, so the perfect choice for me.