Fractal Audio Firmware Update Thread

[yek]

The Soyuz is awesome. All I use. Not sure if it’s the 1973 though but it doesn’t matter.

 

[laxu]

I can still see some uses for the Legacy Cabs..... but holy crap there is a massive difference between the two options.

Still worth reminding that the Dyna-Cabs do put a lot more requirement to the user to dial them in whereas IRs may or may not sound good depending on what you prefer.

For 1 mic setups I use the Condenser type.
For 2 mic setups I use Dynamic 1 or 2 + Ribbon. Either pan them or adjust one of them to a lower level to blend it in just right. Try the Align tab to add a bit of phasiness for smoothing them out.

Still haven't ventured into 3 or 4 mic setups enough to make it worth my time. Usually the sound is not better than 1/2 mics.

 

[Stone]

I might Install Tomorrow, but don't need Dynacabs ATM maybe next song, But now got me My Trusted LT TVmix IR's and they are doing the trick ATM

 

[jellodog]

I might Install Tomorrow, but don't need Dynacabs ATM [...]

I think you said a few weeks back that you wanted the faster amp block channel switching, though? That's in this update.

 

[Stone]

I think you said you wanted the faster amp block channel switching, though?

True I did, but in this patch me only have 1 amp so no rush
One amp 2 Scene's Rhythm and Solo, Drive engaged in the solo
About as simple as one can get

 

[Bob Zaod]

Still worth reminding that the Dyna-Cabs do put a lot more requirement to the user to dial them in whereas IRs may or may not sound good depending on what you prefer.

For 1 mic setups I use the Condenser type.
For 2 mic setups I use Dynamic 1 or 2 + Ribbon. Either pan them or adjust one of them to a lower level to blend it in just right. Try the Align tab to add a bit of phasiness for smoothing them out.

Still haven't ventured into 3 or 4 mic setups enough to make it worth my time. Usually the sound is not better than 1/2 mics.

You just kinda reminded me to get back onto keeping it simple thing with the FM3. I loaded my favorite YA IR and it instantly sounded better than the dynacabs I had. I doubt it's the dynacabs. More like my ability at this point to dial them in.

 

[Desertdweller]

Added Badlands model based on newer Cali recto

If only!

 

[Desertdweller]

You just kinda reminded me to get back onto keeping it simple thing with the FM3. I loaded my favorite YA IR and it instantly sounded better than the dynacabs I had. I doubt it's the dynacabs. More like my ability at this point to dial them in.

I honestly think the FM9/AFXIII with Dynacabs is the best sounding digital amp system I’ve ever heard. The Dynacabs compete very well with top-line IRs and in some cases I like them more than even the best IRs I’ve tried. Cliff makes great stuff and I love the constant updates, even if it means I need to re make my patches every few months.

 

[State of Epicicity]

I still think the Ribbon might be a KSM313.

I think so too. Cliff has written that it's his favorite mic.

The Soyuz is awesome. All I use. Not sure if it’s the 1973 though but it doesn’t matter.

It is the 1973:

Best sounding condenser mic I've ever used (hint, hint, wink, wink).

Guitar Cab Mic shootout - PT vid

Wasn't sure where to post this but its a handy vid demonstration of various mic's on a cab all used in the exact same position. A lot of players only use modellers and may not have any real world experience mic'ing up traditional cabs (myself included). Figuring out what mic to use can feel a...

forum.fractalaudio.com

 

[la szum]

I think you said a few weeks back that you wanted the faster amp block channel switching, though? That's in this update.

Lost me @Stone and "...you said a few weeks back."

 

[Stone]

Lost me @Stone and "...you said a few weeks back."

Well Dave as you well know i say many things, often times meaningless and non sensical

 

[DrewJD82]

Just like all the previous big updates, the DynaCabs let me get where I’m going considerably faster than what came before it. I don’t even think it’s the experience of mic’ing cabs previously because the only mic out of these I have experience with is the 57 and I’m using the Ribbon on 95% of the presets I’ve switched to DC’s on, it’s just faster to drag my mic in a 2” box than it is to pick an IR, play for a second, next IR, rinse and repeat. And it allows me to get closer or exactly what I’m going for rather than picking an IR that’s “good ‘nuff cuz I’m sick of looking”

I just move the mic in a swirl pattern from outside to in, it takes all of 15 seconds to move through the allotted space. That initial pass I’m just listening for a general idea of “not shit”, once I hear ”not shit” I just minimize that swirl until I find the the spot I’m looking for. I still do the same thing with these I did with IR’s in that I dial in the cab before I start tweaking the amp block, so all the knobs are usually at noon, unless it’s a Mesa.

 

[jellodog]

On top of that, the obsessive part of my mind is relieved to not have to worry that I've not got the right speaker impedance curve. I feel liberated from the shackles of that concern!

 

[TSJMajesty]

“good ‘nuff cuz I’m sick of looking”

 

[JiveTurkey]

I love the DC addition. I still have a little bit of shaping I want to do for my go tos but it's easy af to get great results as is.

 

[Stone]

cuz I’m sick of looking”

100%, this is why things became easier when the Helix implemented this feature it got a lot easier and sounded better
In the FM 9 I looked at all the IR I laughed and said fuck this, I downloaded the LT TVmix 7 and 2 and that was it
I'm sure Dynacabs will offer the same experience

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Just like all the previous big updates, the DynaCabs let me get where I’m going considerably faster than what came before it. I don’t even think it’s the experience of mic’ing cabs previously because the only mic out of these I have experience with is the 57 and I’m using the Ribbon on 95% of the presets I’ve switched to DC’s on, it’s just faster to drag my mic in a 2” box than it is to pick an IR, play for a second, next IR, rinse and repeat. And it allows me to get closer or exactly what I’m going for rather than picking an IR that’s “good ‘nuff cuz I’m sick of looking”

I just move the mic in a swirl pattern from outside to in, it takes all of 15 seconds to move through the allotted space. That initial pass I’m just listening for a general idea of “not shit”, once I hear ”not shit” I just minimize that swirl until I find the the spot I’m looking for. I still do the same thing with these I did with IR’s in that I dial in the cab before I start tweaking the amp block, so all the knobs are usually at noon, unless it’s a Mesa.

I am using the ribbon 100% of the time and love it! I have 4 cabs in my kitchen sink preset and all are using the ribbon. Totally with you on the "I got sick of looking" through the IR's in the old way. Then again, unlike many here, I am more into learning new songs and writing new songs than I am interested in tweaking the ultimate tone, so I am an easy date! But DC makes dating the cabs a walk in the park IMO!!

 

[metropolis_4]

I didn’t care about DynaCabs before installing the update.

Since updating I haven’t used anything but DynaCabs.

My cab IR collection is collecting dust

 

[Orvillain]

I... Erm... I like REM

 

[paisleywookiee]

I didn’t care about DynaCabs before installing the update.

Since updating I haven’t used anything but DynaCabs.

My cab IR collection is collecting dust

I don’t think that’s possible. They’re digital.