Very true! Huge point there! I actually requested a harmonic tremolo for the GT1000 and Boss never delivered and has only had a few updates since I bought it in 2019. Another huge reason for going Fractal!

I should add that I started playing guitar during high school in 2006. I remember trying early BOSS multieffects units (before they were really "modelers"), the early software JamVOX modeller, the ineffable Line 6 POD lol. But also getting to experience proper tube rigs thanks to my friends Dad , he had a Musicman Twin he'd crank and run pedals through lol, taught me a lot about using the tone/volume, taught me so much really (RIP Paul)... I ended up taking a long break in college ~2011 but started getting serious again shortly before the pandemic. So I'm not a beginner, in fact I'm definitely a "tweaker", I can remember drooling through the Mesa Boogie TriAxis manual in computer class... hahah times have changed!!

I have the Valeton gp 200.cant buy that atm.

Very nice! Congrats on the new gear. I’ve done videos on IEMs in general and setting up a mic but not the hardware set up. Might be a good addition.

@@mathew_dale im new to in ears so id love to see how you setup iem in the axe 3

Very nice! congrats!

Fractal Fractal Fractal. No brainer. Listen to sound comparisons.

@@Kraatzman Agreed, my AxeFx3 has been my best gear purchase ever.

The Kemper “profiler” is a very different beast. I suggest you spend much more time and get on the Fractal forum and communicate your issues because your issue is a very common issue that Kemper people run into, but I don’t think I’ve seen anyone decide to stick with the Kemper (or actually get rid of their Fractal for just the Kemper) ever in the time I’ve been using the Fractal. The amp modeling and dialing in tones is a different ecosystem with Fractal, but well worth it in the end. Also, for you to finally be able to have the FM9 in your possession is something to not take lightly. The FM9 is a power house for the money. I would say nothing can touch it right now. Well except the AxeFXIII Turbo.

@@AudioAtmos Absolutely agree. There is a steep learning curve but with all the KZfaq videos out there for dialing in a tone, you will have no issues dialing in your tone. Start simple and work to complex. Look at the exchange to see how other people setup their presets for reference, Backup the unit so you can restore and start over if needed. Its so easy with a PC.

Like the others have said, stick it out and I’ll bet you will be happy with the FM9. Definitely a bit of a learning curve but using resources like the forum and YT videos can be a big help. Good luck!

Thanks guys. I went from "I am going to return it" one evening to "oh, I am starting to get some nice tones finally" next morning. I found a preset on the exchange that I quite liked, removed all the stuff I don't need from it and started experimenting with it. At first I honestly just liked the clean tone in that preset but it was pretty much on the same level as the clean profiles I like on my Kemper. Then I watched some videos (yours too Matthew, thanks!) suggesting some blocks that can make the tone better. Some changes to the CAB block, some EQ, nice reverb to widen the sound. Next I did some general changes in device's setitngs like input level etc. After that I realised I can actually import WAV format IRs to Fractal, not just SYX. So I imported some premium IRs that I had for a long time. Ownhammer, Sinmix. That is when I actually smiled and decided that Fractal FM9 is great. Finally some great tone. The fact that you can quickly switch between amps or IRs in that browser/preview mode with a click of a button makes it easy to find something I like. Yes, there is a ton of options everywhere and a steep learning curve but I am now convinced that spending more time with it is worth it. The problem with Kemper is you can't do that much with a profile. If you don't like it then most likely you won't be able to make it good enough with tweaking. In the Fractal world it is all in the open. At some point you are guaranteed to like something. It is a matter of finding it. Once you do, you know what you like and can reuse blocks in other presets etc. Well, if you read it then I congratulate you haha. Quite a wall of text. I am going to keep the FM9. Thanks again!

@@volv Exactly…sounds like you’re on the right path. Have fun.

FM9 with a FC6 if live giging only. If you want double the CPU, FX3 with FC6 or 12. I like the FX3 but thats me. I want as much CPU for future growth of the product without sacrificing quality of an audio block. Look at videos of setups and look at the CPU used in the top right of the screen.

I’m a Fractal guy so I’d say go with that. Helix won’t quite be as flexible as the FM9 might but might also require a bit more learning to see the benefits over the Helix. Do your research and really decide if the FM9 has something you can’t live without.