Fractal Audio Systems AM4 - Amp Modeler

[yek]

While the FM3 step-child is still stuck on a dated version.

Last update was less than a month ago?

 

[Richard_G]

I think the AM4 might be perfect for me. I like a modular approach where I can mix and match gear based on the occasion and switch things up every once in a while. I also put more emphasis on having high-quality amp sims and a few high-quality effects than on having a plethora of things happening at the same time in complicated presets. Honestly, I could probably get by with just an AM4 most of the time, and I love how compact and lightweight it is. And having the option to combine an AM4 with my VP4 and/or my various pedals and/or my amps? Nice!

You are the target audience. The emphasis on the product was quality over quantity.

First impressions after using my AM4 for a few hours tonight (after receiving it from G66 earlier today):

This is an absolutely fantastic piece of gear! The amp sims and the effects are, of course, brilliant—no surprises there. I really like the form factor (I also have the VP4), and the UI is nice and easy to use.

I love it!

I’m sure this will be a massive hit for Fractal Audio!

 

[EOengineer]

The 6G3 is fantastic. Life pro tip - crank the tone all the way up when you want the good crunchy stuff.

 

[Los-D]

Latency (not sure if already shared)



(Spoiler alert: pretty nice!)

 

[eggpl@nt]

I'm tepidly excited about this FW. I’m generally not a FW junky because we’re long passed the point where I’m able to discern or appreciate the improvements from these incremental updates. I just don’t have the tube amp cred to pick out the nuances.

That said, I am an overdrive/boost junky, and I love using both real and modeled drives with modelers. I’m eager to see if this does anything for me.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Latency (not sure if already shared)



(Spoiler alert: pretty nice!)

Pardon if I just don't give a damn about any measurements that dude makes.

 

[GTR37]

I'm tepidly excited about this FW. I’m generally not a FW junky because we’re long passed the point where I’m able to discern or appreciate the improvements from these incremental updates. I just don’t have the tube amp cred to pick out the nuances.

That said, I am an overdrive/boost junky, and I love using both real and modeled drives with modelers. I’m eager to see if this does anything for me.

It is the “punch” update according to FAS
This is the one James Freeman said he noticed a difference

 

[GTR37]

Pardon if I just don't give a damn about any measurements that dude makes.

You and me both

 

[GTR37]

Latency (not sure if already shared)



(Spoiler alert: pretty nice!)

I don't why I watched this but the comments are hilarious
someone is claiming the latency of a Plexi is -70, that you actually hear the sound before you hit the strings

Unbelievable

 

[Aleksi]

As slick as all the Cioks stuff is, I can't stomach blowing $250+ of my gear fund on power.

I used to think like this, but then I realized that I'm powering several thousand € of gear with a pile of cheap wall warts. The Cioks takes up less space, is noise free, can power almost anything and is probably more reliable. I do wish it had a few more isolated USB outs.

 

[Los-D]

I don't why I watched this but the comments are hilarious
someone is claiming the latency of a Plexi is -70, that you actually hear the sound before you hit the strings

Unbelievable