Breakdown: Leon Todd's FM9 Live Tone Tour & FREE Preset Welcome to another Tuesday Tone Tip with Leon Todd, presented by G66. In today's tutorial, we're taking a deep dive into Leon Todd's live rig and the FM9 preset he's been using on tour with Australia's premiere cabaret and circus, Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett. With an impressive run of 54 shows in Sydney, Leon is here to share his experience and offer a free preset for your own rig. Let's get started! 1. The Live Rig Two main guitars: PRS DGT (2020): Stock configuration except for the knobs with coil tap, three-way switch, and moon inlays. Rublassie LT Edition: Stainless steel frets, carbon fiber monocoque, fixed bridge, six-way switch, Porter pickups, and Luminlay dots. FM9 MK I - the new MK II has larger displays 2. Core Sounds and Presets Cab: LT TV Mix 7, Low cut at 80 Hz and high cut at 5,500 Hz Amp Settings: Brit 800 Mod Settings: Gain 6.0 Bass 6.0 Mid 6.5 Treble 5.0 Presence 2.7 Depth 3.6 Master Volume 3.0 Level -8.8 dB CC Boost: Engaged Brit 800 2203 Low: Settings: Gain 7.0 Bass 7.0 Mid 6.0 Treble 5.0 Presence 3.0 Depth 7.0 Master Volume 10.0 Level -12.0 dB 5153 Amp: Settings: Gain 4.0 Bass 7.0 Mid 6.0 Treble 6.0 Presence 9.5 Depth 7.0 Master Volume 2.5 Level -6.0 dB 3. Scene Setup Each scene in Leon's preset is meticulously crafted for different song sections and tones. He uses tap or hold functions to get to each scene: Scene 1: Chunk Amp: Brit 800 Mod Reverb: Large Room, 20% Mix Dual Detune: Voice 1: Detune 9.0 cents, Delay 3.0 ms, Level 100%, Pan -100 Voice 2: Detune -9.0 cents, Delay 11.0 ms, Level 100%, Pan 100 Mix: 30%, Level: 3.0 dB Usage: Provides a chunky, driven sound suitable for rhythm parts. Leon uses this for his main rhythm tone, which gives a thick and powerful sound perfect for rock and heavier styles. Scene 2: Lead Wah: Crybaby type with a maximum frequency of 1,800 Hz Drive: Valve Screamer VS9: Drive 0, Tone 6, Level 10 Amp: Brit 800 Mod Effects after Cab: Aurora Delay: Stock settings, mix up to 25% Reverb: Large Room, 20% Mix Dual Detune (see Scene 1) Boost: Post scene boost of 4 dB in the output block scene Level menu Usage: Enhanced for lead sections with additional gain and delay. The added boost and delay give solos more presence and sustain. Scene 3: Trem Effects in front of Amp: Reverb: Tube Spring, Time 2.52 sec, Size 50.0, Mix 25% Bias Tremolo: Rate 5.000 Hz, Depth 70.0%, LFO Type Triangle, Mix 50.0% Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low Effects after Cab: Reverb and Pitch (see Scene 1) Usage: Clean sound with vintage tremolo and reverb for atmospheric parts. This scene is ideal for creating a shimmering, old-school tremolo effect. Scene 4: Crush Amp: 5153 100W Stealth Red Rev and Pitch see Scene 1 Usage: Chunky tones with a modern, aggressive edge. This scene is used for high-gain rhythm parts that require a tight, chime-like quality. Scene 5: Lush Volume Block in front of Amp for swell (Expression Pedal) Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low Effects after Cab: Aurora Delay: Stock Settings, mix up to 25% Stratocumulus Reverb: Time 20.00 sec, Size 75.0, Pre-Delay 77.0 ms, Echo Mix 50.0%, Mix 50.0%, Level 3.0 dB Pitch see Scene 1 Usage: Lush ambient sounds, ideal for creating atmospheric layers. This scene is perfect for ambient, swelling sounds that fill the space. Scene 6: Chungus Amp: 5153 100W Stealth Red Effects after Cab: 2290 Panning Delay: Mix 30% Reverb and Pitch see Scene 1 Usage: Rhythmic sections requiring spatial delay effects. The panning delay creates a wide, immersive soundstage. Scene 7: Clean Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low Same as Scene 3 without Reverb and Trem in front of Amp; Phaser in front of Amp engaged. Effects: Phaser: Stripe 90, Rate 0.649 Hz, Depth 10.0, Feedback -33.3%, Manual 5.0, Min Frequency 154.0 Hz, Max Frequency 5647.0 Hz, Mix 50.0%, Level 0.0 dB Usage: Clean sound with a phaser effect, offering a rich, modulated clean tone. Scene 8: Lush Plus Same as Scene 5 with a Drive in front of the Amp. Fuzz Face in front of Amp: Drive 9, Tone 2.5, Level 5 Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low Effects: Aurora Delay: Stock settings Stratocumulus Reverb (see Scene 5) Pitch (see Scene 1) Usage: Enhanced lush ambient tones with additional fuzz for extra texture. This scene combines the ambient qualities of Scene 6 with the aggressive fuzz of Scene 7 for a rich, dynamic sound. Practical Tips Experiment with High Cuts: Leon suggests experimenting with high cuts between 5 kHz and 8 kHz depending on your setup and room acoustics. Volume Swells: Utilize the volume pedal for dramatic swells, especially with the Stratocumulus Reverb for lush ambient sounds. Tap and Hold Switches: Use Tap or Hold functions to get the most out of your Foot Controller Scene Levels: Adjust scene levels between 3 dB and 6 dB to suit different song dynamics and band contexts. Conclusion Leon Todd's FM9 preset offers a versatile and powerful setup for live performances. By sharing his detailed settings and practical tips, Leon encourages you to experiment and customize the preset to your own tastes and needs. Download the preset in the description and start exploring the sonic possibilities with your FM9. Additional Resources For more information and resources, check out the following: Fractal Audio Wiki Leon Todd's Free Preset in the description If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy playing! Note: Ensure to customize the settings based on your gear and playing environment for optimal results.
Killer tones again Legend. Thank you so much for all the videos you have made. I couldn't have gotten to where I'm at on my axe3 without you. Good luck on your next shows. Looking forward to seeing some footage
Leon theses are GREAT!! Have big a big influence on us! And it sounds GREAT!! I am about to sell my Helix and order a FM9! The only thing; I'll just miss the Helix Expression Voiume/Wah Pedal. How do you use that Expression Pedal I see on your Rig? Thanks, Dave ion NY
Is this compatible with axe III? I assumed that it would import everything that was compatible. But when I import, it shows as blank to the preset number assigned. Am I doing something wrong?
@@G66eu I got this up and running on my FM3T - sounds excellent🙂!... I had to drop Vol/Pan, but the rest fit in. CPU is at 75% with Economy reverbs, and 80% with Normal reverbs. I used the Small Spring instead of the Tube Spring (I discovered a new parameter called Boiiiiiing!).
@@G66eu yeah all up to date, just had it a couple weeks bought from yourself! (Ivor Bond)! Got it now, just imported it and moved blocks! Only scene not working is Chunk, 1st one, but rest are working and sound amazing, thanks 🤘🤘
Breakdown:
Leon Todd's FM9 Live Tone Tour & FREE Preset
Welcome to another Tuesday Tone Tip with Leon Todd, presented by G66. In today's tutorial, we're taking a deep dive into Leon Todd's live rig and the FM9 preset he's been using on tour with Australia's premiere cabaret and circus, Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett. With an impressive run of 54 shows in Sydney, Leon is here to share his experience and offer a free preset for your own rig. Let's get started!
1. The Live Rig
Two main guitars:
PRS DGT (2020): Stock configuration except for the knobs with coil tap, three-way switch, and moon inlays.
Rublassie LT Edition: Stainless steel frets, carbon fiber monocoque, fixed bridge, six-way switch, Porter pickups, and Luminlay dots.
FM9 MK I - the new MK II has larger displays
2. Core Sounds and Presets
Cab:
LT TV Mix 7, Low cut at 80 Hz and high cut at 5,500 Hz
Amp Settings:
Brit 800 Mod
Settings:
Gain 6.0
Bass 6.0
Mid 6.5
Treble 5.0
Presence 2.7
Depth 3.6
Master Volume 3.0
Level -8.8 dB
CC Boost: Engaged
Brit 800 2203 Low:
Settings:
Gain 7.0
Bass 7.0
Mid 6.0
Treble 5.0
Presence 3.0
Depth 7.0
Master Volume 10.0
Level -12.0 dB
5153 Amp:
Settings:
Gain 4.0
Bass 7.0
Mid 6.0
Treble 6.0
Presence 9.5
Depth 7.0
Master Volume 2.5
Level -6.0 dB
3. Scene Setup
Each scene in Leon's preset is meticulously crafted for different song sections and tones. He uses tap or hold functions to get to each scene:
Scene 1: Chunk
Amp: Brit 800 Mod
Reverb: Large Room, 20% Mix
Dual Detune:
Voice 1: Detune 9.0 cents, Delay 3.0 ms, Level 100%, Pan -100
Voice 2: Detune -9.0 cents, Delay 11.0 ms, Level 100%, Pan 100
Mix: 30%, Level: 3.0 dB
Usage: Provides a chunky, driven sound suitable for rhythm parts. Leon uses this for his main rhythm tone, which gives a thick and powerful sound perfect for rock and heavier styles.
Scene 2: Lead
Wah: Crybaby type with a maximum frequency of 1,800 Hz
Drive: Valve Screamer VS9: Drive 0, Tone 6, Level 10
Amp: Brit 800 Mod
Effects after Cab:
Aurora Delay: Stock settings, mix up to 25%
Reverb: Large Room, 20% Mix
Dual Detune (see Scene 1)
Boost: Post scene boost of 4 dB in the output block scene Level menu
Usage: Enhanced for lead sections with additional gain and delay. The added boost and delay give solos more presence and sustain.
Scene 3: Trem
Effects in front of Amp:
Reverb: Tube Spring, Time 2.52 sec, Size 50.0, Mix 25%
Bias Tremolo: Rate 5.000 Hz, Depth 70.0%, LFO Type Triangle, Mix 50.0%
Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low
Effects after Cab:
Reverb and Pitch (see Scene 1)
Usage: Clean sound with vintage tremolo and reverb for atmospheric parts. This scene is ideal for creating a shimmering, old-school tremolo effect.
Scene 4: Crush
Amp: 5153 100W Stealth Red
Rev and Pitch see Scene 1
Usage: Chunky tones with a modern, aggressive edge. This scene is used for high-gain rhythm parts that require a tight, chime-like quality.
Scene 5: Lush
Volume Block in front of Amp for swell (Expression Pedal)
Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low
Effects after Cab:
Aurora Delay: Stock Settings, mix up to 25%
Stratocumulus Reverb: Time 20.00 sec, Size 75.0, Pre-Delay 77.0 ms, Echo Mix 50.0%, Mix 50.0%, Level 3.0 dB
Pitch see Scene 1
Usage: Lush ambient sounds, ideal for creating atmospheric layers. This scene is perfect for ambient, swelling sounds that fill the space.
Scene 6: Chungus
Amp: 5153 100W Stealth Red
Effects after Cab:
2290 Panning Delay: Mix 30%
Reverb and Pitch see Scene 1
Usage: Rhythmic sections requiring spatial delay effects. The panning delay creates a wide, immersive soundstage.
Scene 7: Clean
Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low
Same as Scene 3 without Reverb and Trem in front of Amp; Phaser in front of Amp engaged.
Effects:
Phaser: Stripe 90, Rate 0.649 Hz, Depth 10.0, Feedback -33.3%, Manual 5.0, Min Frequency 154.0 Hz, Max Frequency 5647.0 Hz, Mix 50.0%, Level 0.0 dB
Usage: Clean sound with a phaser effect, offering a rich, modulated clean tone.
Scene 8: Lush Plus
Same as Scene 5 with a Drive in front of the Amp.
Fuzz Face in front of Amp: Drive 9, Tone 2.5, Level 5
Amp: Brit 800 2203 Low
Effects:
Aurora Delay: Stock settings
Stratocumulus Reverb (see Scene 5)
Pitch (see Scene 1)
Usage: Enhanced lush ambient tones with additional fuzz for extra texture. This scene combines the ambient qualities of Scene 6 with the aggressive fuzz of Scene 7 for a rich, dynamic sound.
Practical Tips
Experiment with High Cuts: Leon suggests experimenting with high cuts between 5 kHz and 8 kHz depending on your setup and room acoustics.
Volume Swells: Utilize the volume pedal for dramatic swells, especially with the Stratocumulus Reverb for lush ambient sounds.
Tap and Hold Switches: Use Tap or Hold functions to get the most out of your Foot Controller
Scene Levels: Adjust scene levels between 3 dB and 6 dB to suit different song dynamics and band contexts.
Conclusion
Leon Todd's FM9 preset offers a versatile and powerful setup for live performances. By sharing his detailed settings and practical tips, Leon encourages you to experiment and customize the preset to your own tastes and needs. Download the preset in the description and start exploring the sonic possibilities with your FM9.
Additional Resources
For more information and resources, check out the following:
Fractal Audio Wiki
Leon Todd's Free Preset in the description
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy playing!
Note: Ensure to customize the settings based on your gear and playing environment for optimal results.
Killer tones again Legend. Thank you so much for all the videos you have made. I couldn't have gotten to where I'm at on my axe3 without you. Good luck on your next shows. Looking forward to seeing some footage
Leon Todd is the best Address when it comes to real 80s/90s Guitar Tones 🙌
Fractal, I’m coming back 👍🏼
very useful tips/tricks sir.. sounds cool!
What phenomenal tones to be had by the FM9🤟🏻
Sounds Amazing as always 🤘
Never a disappointment! Thanks for sharing Leon and G66! 🤯
Great Setuo Leon! Sounds killer
Thank you Léon Todd .👏👏👏🧑🎤
Awesome sound LT - hey how do you get your Tuner to show you all the time like that?
GREAT SOUND BROTHER
Nice my friend.
Hi leon,thanks for that but i did try import to fm9 but it didnt work,my preset still empty,any idea how to make it,,thank again mr leon
I LOVE this preset it sounds so good ,also you should replace the tone knobs for flying saucer knobs
Leon theses are GREAT!! Have big a big influence on us! And it sounds GREAT!! I am about to sell my Helix and order a FM9! The only thing; I'll just miss the Helix Expression Voiume/Wah Pedal. How do you use that Expression Pedal I see on your Rig? Thanks,
Dave ion NY
Hi Leon, very generous of you as always! quick question, are you only going into the board and then using the qsc monitors as your on stage sound?
Yeah into the FOH board and using the in house monitors
How do you handle a stereo signal to a mono monitor? Do you hard pan left or right on the monitor so you don't get weird phase cancellation?
@Leon I notices the phaser infront of the wah? How's that work. Haven’t seen that before. Thanks!
I had a comp there but decided to swap it out during rehearsals.
Thanks for the reply. Great preset very versatile. Im putting it in my rotation! @@G66eu
Sounds great. Was the venue mixer channel set flat or any tweaks on that?
Pretty flat from memory
Hey Todd I noticed you are not using the MultiComp or the PEQ for the leads in this preset, can you tell us why?
Didn't need them
@@G66eu Why? More info please 🤓
Sounds stellar as always \m/ Was that a Der Komissar riff happening?😂
Well spotted! The whole house playlist was german 70's/80's dance pop so i heard that song at the same time every night :p
@G66eu a little bit of the Sprockets dance 🕺 That's awesome! Looks like a killer time!
Is this compatible with axe III? I assumed that it would import everything that was compatible. But when I import, it shows as blank to the preset number assigned. Am I doing something wrong?
Sounds awesome LT ... will this preset drop into an FM3T?
it has two reverb blocks (FM3 only has 1) outside of that i think it'd load into a FM3T
@@paulbradshawguitar Thanks Paul ... and I saw the spring reverb too ... not in the FM (yet!). I will give it a go and see what happens.
good shout on the spring reverb, didn't have that in mind, i have a feeling it'll load but with that extra block missing
You'll also need to move the blocks around for the smaller FM3 grid
@@G66eu I got this up and running on my FM3T - sounds excellent🙂!... I had to drop Vol/Pan, but the rest fit in. CPU is at 75% with Economy reverbs, and 80% with Normal reverbs. I used the Small Spring instead of the Tube Spring (I discovered a new parameter called Boiiiiiing!).
Bought it so I can use it in the FM3 Turbo but won't et me open main file, is that becaue it's a FM9 folder?
You'll need to move some blocks around on the grid since the FM3 grid is smaller
@@G66eu its the main file I cant open? I have downloaded other presets file as zip but this is different. Is it because its originally FM9 files
@@Indianabones007 make sure your firmware is up to date and then navigate to Preset - Import Preset and see if the bundle will load.
@@G66eu yeah all up to date, just had it a couple weeks bought from yourself! (Ivor Bond)! Got it now, just imported it and moved blocks! Only scene not working is Chunk, 1st one, but rest are working and sound amazing, thanks 🤘🤘
how to put the presets in fm9 edit
First… nice demo
this preset is not suitable for fm 3?
What about the fm3 turbo?
@@jconner3891 What's the difference?
@@youngstar9912 fm3 turbo has more power and storage. It’s just a turbo fm3. And the foot switches are in better spots. ✌️✌️💯❤️
I would like to download this preset for free - but if I have to register first and the procedure is too complicated... Not in the mood!