Fender Tone Master Pro: Episode IV - A New Hope

[Frodebro]

Is that a clever way to ask for a forum ban?

It’s a fine line between clever and stupid.

 

[MTB1973]

It’s a fine line between clever and stupid.

 

[Tritium3H]

Takes about two minutes to figure out if I want to deal with the workflow/hardware or if the layout and form factor work for me. I knew I didn’t like the TMP because it’s a “flagship” with no EXP pedal.

It took you two minutes to realize it didn’t have an EXP pedal?

Just being a bit cheeky. No offense meant. You didn’t like the TMP…fair enough.

 

[ian_dissonance]

It took you two minutes to realize it didn’t have an EXP pedal?

Just being a bit cheeky. No offense meant. You didn’t like the TMP…fair enough.

I gave it a spin even without the exp because if it’s super awesome amazeballs otherwise compromise can always be made. Display and signal chain felt quite “beginner” oriented so I left it at that.

 

[Tritium3H]

I gave it a spin even without the exp because if it’s super awesome amazeballs otherwise compromise can always be made. Display and signal chain felt quite “beginner” oriented so I left it at that.

There is no question that the TMP’s signal chain is limited, which indeed is a bummer. However, I still think the display and overall UI is wonderful. Truly, IMHO, the unit can be learned, navigated, and edited/programmed without ever feeling the need for a computer/tablet/phone editor.

Yes, in theory, one can access/edit/program everything necessary, locally, on the Fractal or Helix panels. However, in practice, it is an absolute PITA, especially when compared to their ancillary PC Editors. With my Fractal FM9T, I am constantly using FM9-Edit…requiring my laptop to be connected and running.

But then again, this would all be completely academic and secondary, if the core tones/dynamics/feel were lacking on the TMP. At least for me, I find the TMP’s modeling to be on par with fractal. There are some amps and effects I prefer on my FM9T — and, by comparison, there are some that I prefer on the TMP. The same goes with effects. For example, I absolutely LOVE the new Plate and Hall Convolution Reverbs on my TMP.

Just my opinion and preferences, everyone’s mileage will vary.

 

[ChordInversion]

I don't share some people's aversion to editors (not mobile, but computer). I love them, and I find them to be the best choice for me for any kind of detailed sound creation.

And once again, I've owned a TMP for over a year. I like it as a practice device. I don't like it for making sounds to fit songs. It has too many limitations for me to make it my main modeler. It also has an editor which is basically the on unit interface put on a computer screen (which I find far from ideal for the purpose of an editor).

The amp selection is likewise pretty spare, and notably lacking in Fender variety. Some don't care about that. I do.