Best Update Ever | FM9 Firmware 6 | Gapless Switching, New Amps & Effects
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00:00 - Firmware 6 Beeeeeta
00:52 - Important Settings
01:52 - Batch Setting Tool
02:40 - Gapless Presets
04:09 - 5153 Stealth
05:45 - Drop C Stealth
06:36 - Tape Chorus & Dual Tape Delay
07:05 - 2203
08:28 - Silver Jubilee
09:03 - Mesa Mark V
10:26 - Tape Flanger
11:35 - Lone Star
12:44 - Nobels ODR-1
13:22 - JHS Morning Glory
13:35 - Mesa Flux Drive
14:03 - 1970 Plexi
15:03 - Orange Rockerverb
15:55 - Strat Tones
16:29 - Spring Reverbs
18:32 - New Tremolo Types
21:06 - No Quarter
21:51 - Gapless Channels Example
25:05 - Conclusion
What's everyone playing today?
I watch your channel and have fun
Like as in everyday my Fractal FM9 🤩
I will wait for full release to update for myself it's really the tone improvements and quality of life updates that i prefer, sure all the new models are awesome but there already is so much in the Fractal
My new preset called "V6 Testbed" GAME CHANGER!! They've made my life so simple, one Amp block with 4 amps clean-dirt-solo-ott and I'm done. no gaps bliss!
$180 orange crush 12
Working on a dark acoustic track to demo the Two Notes Opus for acoustic IR.
Good to hear - let's hope that it will come to FM3 soon 🙏
This. I just need that updated Brit Silver and I'll be happy lol
It lacks the memory and power to do much of this type thing. Even if it does, it will not have the same FEEL- espeically of say the Axe-FXIII Turbo which is a beast. Just get one of those of the FM9 (still have much less DSP power.)
Further evidence that buying Fractal or Line 6 can help mitigate your GAS issues. About the time you can't stand the itch to buy any longer, they come out with these updates. So much goodness there. Looks and sounds very satisfying.
Value upon value upon value
An actual gamechanger. The seamless switching was the only function left that I needed but that the FM9 couldn't do. This is huge. Also looking forward to checking out those new 'verbs!!
Totally!
I always say it, there's Fractal then there are the others 🤘
Just like what I say about RUSH. There's RUSH then there's every other band.. FOREVER
Gapless switching should have been a thing since day 1. But it’s awesome they have it now. Now it needs an expression pedal built in and a power amp. Sacrifice a couple of foot switches and add the power amp so you can run a cab too and use it at home. Yeaaaaah do it fractallll. I want a fractal combo 2x12 for home use. Andddd Axe Edit for smartphone and tablet. Ha. Don’t want much. Amazing video Leon. You’re the fractal yoda
Built in expression pedal and power amp? Gross.
Make your own- I did. I paid $400 for a small tube amp, then build a cabinet using...wood. Done. 2x12's sound great!
You're 100% right about the ease of taking these improvements for granted. FAS has set the industry standard for firmware support of their products. If you own an current generation FAS device it is the gift that keeps on giving.
I need this for my FM3. "Engineers are working on it." By all accounts the engineers working on this for the FM3, one of them has been ill and off work for a while, and is back now. of all the units Fractal have out right now, it will have the biggest impact for FM3/9 users.
Big time
Awesome Leon! Love the Kings X around 11:20
Fantastic - THIS is the update I've been waiting for! Leon, cool nod to "No Quarter" at 20:04! As always, thanks for the excellent demo! Can't wait for the actual release.
Thanks for explaining the setup info for the update Leon. 🤘
One day I hope to get an FM9. Seems to be the best of the these kinds of multiFX pedals.
Yes always love the updates from fractal great job as always Leon.
The beeeta 🦅has landed! Woot!!! Super excited to see the lineup updated. Thanks Leon! 🤙🏼
Sick. I can't wait to update my fm9 later 🤗
Great and informative as always. +1 for repping the mighty Criss Oliva's Savatage in there.
You know it!
Hoping for FM3 update too!
Unlikely.
Ohhh, I’ve been waiting for this update. Thanks man
I reckon you'll really dig the MK V clean channel!
@@LeonToddI’ll be sure to check that out, thanks!
Wow...as per usual, amazing sounding demo Leon!
Many thanks!
Excellent video as usual - informative and entertaining at the same time. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Always learn from your channel. Very well said at the end - Fractal is clearly committed to improving for their customers, not simply new gen gear to maximize $$. You have the best Fractal channel on YT. Thank you.
Will be updating mine first thing this morning in the studio. Thank you for the info! I use mine often in the studio but mostly live…playing for ⛪️
Fantastic!
Update is so good. The latency/feel is real IMO for those of us sensitive to that. Everything feels and sounds better and the new amps, verbs, and updated tape delay sound amazing. Truly impressive.
Totally agree!
Yes, i hope this helps with that! This and fixing the gap. Excited to try it out!
Doin his thing helping so many with FAS. Leon your the best!!
I appreciate that mate!
You really need to do a Kings X tribute, Leon!!! Watching you play Tye Taybors licks and progressiins helps me to realize how sweet those are!!! This update is great!!! But please...PLEASE do more Kings X. I can see your love for them every time you play their riffs!!!!
Believe me, I do not take FAS for granted! I can say without hyperbole that my Axe-FX is the single most inspiring piece of gear I've ever owned. FAS listens to their customers (I've even had a few wishes implemented over the years) and they care about quality and improving. Great support, great products, great company. Consider me a fan for life!
Well said!
That batch save trick you showed.. SO GREAT. Was hoping for a way to make that happen. Thank you!
Happy to help!
As I wrote in the forum... a year ago I bought an fm9...being in EU I had to pay a good amount of money but your videos made me decide instantly over the other units.
Afte gapless switching and the latest firm it feels a rock solid choice for my needs!!! Thanks LT!
That's so awesome to hear. The gapless stuff is magic isn't it?
@@LeonTodd it feels really awesome to jam over a song and move from clean to gain etc!
I love that you held the note while you switched channels. That's the best way to hear if there is a gap.
I'm impressed, seems like it works well. I wonder what was sacrificed to add it or why it wasn't that way from he beginning?
I think just a little bit of cpu overhead?
That Ragdoll rhythm tone sounds RIDICULOUS 🤘🏽
It has the chungus!
I’m excited, I’ve had my fm9 a while and still gig my helix because it couldn’t do what I was doing on that. I can finally take her on the road 🤘🏻🎶🤘🏻
Have fun!
Sounds great Leon.
Waiting for the official release don't deal with Beta that much
What a great and very impressive Update for the FM9.
But I wait for the final Release.
Excellent video. Thank you.
My pleasure. Amazing update!
Awesome! I hope the new amps arrive on the FM3 soon too..
I hope so too!
Doubt it. It lacks power. Get a FM9 Turbo.
With the exception of adding 2 expression pedals, one for Wah, and one for Volume, I've been using my FM9 completely out of the box with no changes since I bought it.
fm9 likely just became my number 1 played unit. The gapless was much needed for some of my complex presets. I had to be quite careful in timimg when to switch on some of the heavy ambient stuff back to lead etc.
It's a great time to be a guitarist!
THIS
Thank you Leon, good introductions, hammer sounds!
You gave me the impulse to buy the fm9 and also the BOSS RC-500. Watching your videos is getting a little expensive for me :-D You should give online courses, the variability of your style is legendary! Promised, I'd be one of the first of your paying customers!
Too kind mate!
There's a bunch of lessons up on my Patreon if that interests you at all.
@@LeonTodd Oh, that's where I find them! Got it, meet you there!
Hapless makes me very happy. The other stuff is some kind of amazing on top of that. THIS is why I am such a loyal customer.
Insaneee!!!! Juhu finaly!
That Nobel sounds awesome. I installed the Beeeeta, but haven't played a note yet. that's the first thing I'll try, and see if it takes the place of the klone (sometimes)
Those tones are ridiculously good
I was here for the review but now I'm here for the Savatage Riffs!
\M/
I am normally not one to roll the dice with beta releases, but I installed this one immediately. So far, no issues. The gaplessness is real nice.
REAL nice hey
Sounds GLORIOUS! FAS is effing amazing - truly epic company!
Also didn't the Ragdoll preset use USA Lead Mid Gain ? Have you permanently switched to the Stealth?
Main preset is USA Lead Mid Gain but I built a preset with that swapped for the Stealth which I also love. Might be one of those "every other gig" presets
Of all the modelers I'm most impressed with AxFx. There are other good ones out there, but it's got the best tones. I also love the Boss systems as well. They are less on-target when it comes to perfect models, but still high-quality tones. I'm playing on gigging around Los Angeles in this coming year and I'm planning on using some sort of modeling system. I just have to decide which one. But it makes the most sense these days. Good video.
Fractal is an absolute no-brainer IMO, top shelf stuff
Agreed. I played an old Ultra last night and it sounded great! I can only imagine how much better the new AFXIII Turbo will not only sound, but feel.
i was waiting feo your video 😅
Should the spring reverb go between the amp and cab block? It sounds good here after the cab, so maybe it doesn't matter?
I reaaaaally hope the gapless switching comes thru to the fm3 as well edit : that savatage riff took me by surprise
Likewise! Fingers crossed it trickles down
Gapless switching is by far the most important update I’ve been waiting for since 2017 (AX8). Such a game changer in my workflow and I no longer have to break my head on scene controllers.
Same here! Bought an AX8 in late 2016 and figuring out how to work around the gaps lead me to scene controllers, which made me want to make a video about scene controllers so I didn't forget how to do it...aaaaand here we are!
@@LeonTodd I remember the early days and started following you when u just started doing the AX8 videos.
Thanks for always sharing great stuff.
@@LeonToddI’m totally stoked for this update for the same reason. I wanted to just use a little bump to the master volume and toggle of the input boost in a second channel to switch from rhythm to lead in some of my presets, but the gap! Scene controllers and control switches can work around it, sure, but gapless switching will make things much easier.
The updates to the trems and reverbs sound great too!
Lot of company should follow the exemple of Fractal! Love it even if I sold my Fm3 (was not using it)
What do you play now if you sold your FM3. Why did you sell it?
@@UTAH100 I use my BRBS vintage class 3 + 50w head... 😋
See... fractal don't need to release a different unit every six months, because they seem to update and improve on what already is brilliant! And consumer's know this... because guitarist aren't idiots 🤣 take note other companies!
Well said. Thank you, FAS. Fractal doesn’t have to do this but they continue to provide A LOT of useful updates to users of all their products for FREE. This is exactly why I chose the FM-9 over the other modeling options on the market. I’ll be updating my FM-9 firmware today. Great firmware breakdown, Leon. Thanks for the batch save preset tip!
I have the AX8, compared to the FM9 its absolete. But the sheer quality of the AX8 makes it good enough to compete with all the other units. It still sounds better and better fx than the Helix, Kemper, Neural, Tonemaster and a total keeper..... until the cash for the upgrade is there😅
@@MusicheadRickI’m still using the Axe Fx standard lol I’m still happy with it and it’s still the only modeling unit I use. But can’t wait to upgrade to an FM3 some day
That’s what got me sold to Fractal back then with the Ultra. Best decision ever :) I own an FM3 and an older Axe FX II which Display nearly gave up but it still works. Great stuff!
Some are.
Fractal is A M A Z I N G, so are your vídeos 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
@@LeonTodd it’s our pleasure. Thanks so much for your time and effort. I ve learnt so much from your videos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
That 5153 stealth is very naughty. If I had an FM9 I’d put it on the naughty step.
Great video.
I am thinking about something.... If the fm3 turbo got the gapless switching, would it be possible to use 3 diferente instruments running on the same unit simultaneously?
Its gonna be a bass (amp, cab, verb), an acoustic guitar (ir and verb), and an electric guitar to run everything else (amp, cab, verb, delay and modulation).
Trying to achieve a definitive small rig for a small gig.
The FM3 can only run one amp block at a time, so if you wanted all of those things simultaneously you'd need to use an FM9 or Axe-Fx III
@@LeonTodd thanks.
Have they incorporated gapless switching into the FM 3 as well?
Also do you have to setup gapless on the axe3 and resave all presets?
Not yet
Leon Are your presets avai anywhere? awesome!
There's a bunch up on my Patreon and Axechange
Those tremolos 😍
Neon Trem is just gorgeous
@@LeonTodd I need to add some tremolo to my block library life
Great news 🙏👍👍
Those palm mutes around 6 minutes sound pure evil! That guitar can always hold its own.
Thank you for the Hall of the Mountain King riffage this morning. That's what I needed on the way in to work.
Very welcome!
hello Leon, thank you for the vid, but how do we install this new firmwear 6 onto our FM9? and how exactly do I transfer the library blocks you psted in the description into my processor? Maybe you have a video on how to do all that? Thank you,
Check the G66 channel, there's dedicated videos describing firmware updates and I have a few videos talking about my blocks library
love the beta 6 it a game changer. Is there a way to get delay spill over on a singular delay or reverb block when changing block channels?
No, spillover is just between presets. You can run 2 delay blocks on the FM9 at all times since they have their own processing core though.
Leon rocking "In the New World" by King's X at 11:09. My man. ;)
🤘
Awesome!
Do you find it easier to find the tone you are looking for with these? I've always been interested in them, but If you want something good that will last a bit, ya need to save and not just grab the cheapest one. Mabey one day when i have my Man Castle, I will have all the room i need (desk with a good size monitor for my blind ass) and can have something like this and have the room to be able mess with it and not feel all boxed in a small room. Oh, is this the Foot Controller and ya connect to your pc, or is it Pc program you need to get the additional foot controller for? Lots of silly questions but this is how I learn lol
Absolutely, while there's loads of classic sounds to be had I find it's a great tool to find MY sound. The FM9 is a self contained piece of hardware with a free software editor, which is what you see a screenshot of for most of the vid
Hi mate , loved that fat flanger sound with 500 milli sec there... missing my kitty cat tonight., what is that cat up to , sharpening his claws I reckon he's ready for a little cat claw crunch sittin on his new surf board waiting for another set of surf punk waves after that riff ... 😺 Surfs up mate
I'm surprised you couldn't hear him scratching his claws in part of the vid!
Thanks for the video. Quick question for you or your community (cause I’m mostly a home jammer): If I want to switch between my FM9 and Helix with a single set of studio monitors what’s the best way? Amp switcher, mixer? Thanks!
Either a monitor switcher or a mixer will do the job well at home
@@LeonTodd Thanks so much!
I use a Radial Engineering Buffered AB/Y switch. I go into that with my guitar cable from my guitar- then I have two (2) outputs. This way, I can AB/Y....play the Helix, the Fractal or BOTH! It's glorious. I set up multiple amps and studio monitors spread out in front of me- roughly 10 feet apart. I sit opposite point of that triangle. I am not done. I bought a bluetooth adapter for my home theatre 7:1 with subwoofer. I can then run backing tracks through my nice home theatre (surround sound) and jam using as many or as few cabs/monitors as I want. Not saying this is the only way to skin the cat, but it sure works for me. I can compliments on my set-up everytime. It sounds pro. In your case, I would add a pair of 12" cabs to the party. Space them out. The reverbs and ping-pond delays will blow your socks off. Really fills the room. Monitors are nice but not the same IMHO. Even pick up a used Boss Katana and use that. I do.
@@UTAH100 Wow that sounds awesome! We have a home theater and I’m sure my wife wouldn’t mind at all if I tie in my rig 😂👍. My Denon receiver is bluetooth capable so that’s a great idea to run tracks through it.
@@flixsymmetry Make sure you have a quality sub. Probably not the one that came with surround speakers. I went with a REL for around $500. It really fills out the bottom end. Yes. You can stream directly from your phone or laptop- a really nice set up. For me, it is not about volume. It is about high quality. I don't even play loud. Do protect your ears. Mine ring from one loud noise 10 years ago. You don't want that. Get a dB meter and keep it ~70dB's or less. That is almost TV volume.
Wow! Is there word of this coming to FM3 standard version?
They're working on it. The FM3 engineer was off sick all last week so it's behind the FM9.
Yeah apparently it's being worked on
@2:40 woah. Sludgy!
The spring reverb at 17:30 in this video is behaving kinda strange. Not saying there isn't a musical application for that, because I think there is. It sounds nice. But I also think it's kinda odd how the drip almost completely goes away on the lighter notes and really comes on powerfully when you hit a hard chord. I don't think real spring reverb tends t behave that way, and I say that as someone who owns a 1964 Fender Showman with an original external reverb tank. My spring reverb is more even across the dynamic spectrum.
@3:06 WOW. WTF was that!!!! I want that in my life
ADSR filter! I use that in Rust live, so fun
@@LeonTodd I’ve told the boys in the band to take a look. They use the axe fx
@@LeonTodd Awesome! I need to check that out! With gapless switching it will be awesome for live performances
Is there any trick or shortcuts on the keyboard under windows 10 to save more than one preset at a time ?
awesome
Does anyone know how to open the batch function on Windows, Leon just gave us the Mac shortcut
hi man! i have installed the firmare and updated my editor too.But i cant find the gapless option in my editor.
Hi Leon, ¿ the sound of fm9 is direct to the interfaz?
Correct
Will an fm3 do the exact same thing as an axe fx III
The Axe can run more instances of the same blocks in a single preset
How much better would you recommend the Axe-FX MkII Turbo over a FM9?
It depends on what you need. If I could only have one I'd get an FM9 since it's more portable
@@LeonToddThanks mate. I only play at home. Thought the Axe-FX III might sound better given the more DSP and more complex presets you can build out.
Isn’t the switching a little delayed?
I love g66 and Fractal 😊😊😊🎸🎸I hope one day have an fm3 for gift its my dream i love fm3 fractal
Hi - just about to buy a FM9 - had a FM3 Mk1 for a while . Please can anyone point me to more info on latency/feel improvements that come with this new firmware .I see references to it but no detail? thanks
Check the release notes on the forum related to this firmware.
I did the Firmware Update and the editor update, but when I go to the setup page I don't show the gapless option.
Using this version it's there for me - forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm9-edit-1-02-08-to-support-fw-6-00-public-beta.201281/
Cool. I'm not upgrading so I do hope it arrives on the FM3.
how come I couldn't find a link to an official download? fractal website still only shows firmware 5.0.... help?
in the fractal forum -> FM9 discussion
Should be illegal to play Unchained without the flanger ;)
Just kidding man the tones sound incredible. Gapless switching is a game changer.
Accurate.
Usually update comes on when I turn FM9 on, I'm not seeing it? Am I missing something?
It's a beta release, check the forum if you want to try it
Does gapless switching require more DSP?
I think it's around 3-4% extra CPU usage, so around what a Filter block might use
"We are trying to sell this thing for more than 1500 dollar. Dont you think customers will expect it to be able to switch sounds without a dropout ?
-Listen, do you remember what hapoened when we used to put finished and great working products on the market ? Right, our customers got very upset with the lack of updates. We solved this by disabling many common features on the new models, so we can enable them in updates for years to come. Now the customers are very happy."
😂
How is it possible that I don't have gapless option visible in my FM9 Edit but I have it in my FM9 Unit? I uninstalled FM9 Edit and installed it again and still. I don't have this option in editor. Any idea why?
I'm using this version of the editor and it's fine - forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fm9-edit-1-02-08-to-support-fw-6-00-public-beta.201281/
@@LeonToddThanks I had the same question; would have sworn the Edit would update once the firmware did, guess beta is gonna beta :)
Beeeetah! :D
Zero reason to ever tour with the rack again. The Fm9 is the perfect rig.
Are you watching Neural…!!!
Repeat after me Leon: “beth-ah” , not “beet-ahh” 😂😂😂
Still no tempo per song in the Setlist ? Pfffff. This is really annoying to see that this feature is still not implemented after 3 years of asking.
Just got rid of my FM9 as I can see that it will be superseded soon. The interface is poor , No touch screen , scribble strips unreadable and floor level, Bluetooth ?? why not .. USB old style . The software is excellent although most of the tiny minuscule selections are a waste of processor time . I think a new vewrsion is round the corner and I will wait it out.
Loved the Savatage nod!!! Probably best firmware update so far. Adding the Axe FX III pitch algorithm a close second. Though not that close, this update is huge.
Fun hey! It's a resonant low pass filter hooked up to an ADSR that's timed to sweep the exact amount it takes to play the little interlude in "Rust". Definitely turns some heads live!