Fractal Audio Systems AM4 - Amp Modeler

[Sascha Franck]

Fwiw, anyone cares to share any insights on the device latency with the loop active?

 

[synthpenguin]

On top of being great with a pedalboard or combined with something like a VP4, I think this could also be very nice for people who like their current modeler's multifx etc, and don't need a whole new all-in-one, but want to upgrade or change the amp modeling aspect, sort of like how a lot of people are using the Tonex with the Helix / HX Stomp.

 

[mikah912]

The list is trimmed down a bit but the essential stuff is in there. We removed things like "Viscous Homologater Diode Reverse Leakage Gamma Flux" and such.

Pretty badass product, Cliff. Congrats!

 

[spawnofthesith]

No one is asking the important questions here




What's the boot time?

 

[deathbyguitar]

@FractalAudio Does this have the same selection of Dynacab mics as other Fractal units?

 

[JiveTurkey]

No one is asking the important questions here




What's the boot time?

 

[FractalAudio]

@FractalAudio Does this have the same selection of Dynacab mics as other Fractal units?

Yes.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Might be easier to answer if you had some specific switching ideas in mind?

Well, on both the HX thingies and the GTs, I'm usually switching between A/B things and preselect additional things for either A or B.

For instance: With the Stomp one switch is always dedicated to switch between a clean and dirt "channel" (on the Stomp it's usually just some drive and EQ, due to CPU limitations), which are running on separate paths. The other switches can then be used to modify path A and B. So, whenever I switch, say, a modulation on on path A, it stays active there but won't be audible as soon as I switch to path B.

Another favourite of mine is switching multiple things with one switch, such as pre-boost, post-EQ and some spatial FX. In fact, that's *the* most used "make a lead sound of everything" thing since decades already (started doing so with my very first loopswitcher based setup).
So, I might use switch 1 to switch channels (as above) and switch 2 for that "lead trick". Will give me the 4 most essential sounds I always need with just 2 switches.

 

[BenIfin]

.... and as a very sideways extra positive note ..... the work and effort and economic gymnastics that must have gone on given the US/China "T" situation to get this built, shipped and priced accordingly is phenomenal :)

 

[yek]

Fwiw, anyone cares to share any insights on the device latency with the loop active?

It's not a 'traditional" effects loop. It's an insert (stereo) at the analog output section. digital

 

[Vic Winters]

On top of being great with a pedalboard or combined with something like a VP4, I think this could also be very nice for people who like their current modeler's multifx etc, and don't need a whole new all-in-one, but want to upgrade or change the amp modeling aspect, sort of like how a lot of people are using the Tonex with the Helix / HX Stomp.

I'm reconsidering waiting for the Stadium (non XL), getting this instead and putting it in the loop of my LT for the Poly stuff and Command Center.

 

[yek]

@FractalAudio Does this have the same selection of Dynacab mics as other Fractal units?

I'll bite: 5 sec.

 

[- ★ - BROCKSTAR - ★ -]

No one is asking the important questions here




What's the boot time?

As fast as VP4. Turns on within seconds. However "Loading Cabs..." will be displayed on the screen for around 2 minutes while it loads the dyna-cabs but you can still do things while loading!

 

[yek]

Well, on both the HX thingies and the GTs, I'm usually switching between A/B things and preselect additional things for either A or B.

For instance: With the Stomp one switch is always dedicated to switch between a clean and dirt "channel" (on the Stomp it's usually just some drive and EQ, due to CPU limitations), which are running on separate paths. The other switches can then be used to modify path A and B. So, whenever I switch, say, a modulation on on path A, it stays active there but won't be audible as soon as I switch to path B.

Another favourite of mine is switching multiple things with one switch, such as pre-boost, post-EQ and some spatial FX. In fact, that's *the* most used "make a lead sound of everything" since decades already (started doing so with my very first loopswitcher based setup).
So, I might use switch 1 to switch channels (as above) and switch 2 for that "lead trick". Will give me the 4 most essential sounds I always need with just 2 switches.

Some things can be accomplished through scenes (or gapless presets), and some things through modifiers like its bigger brothers.

 

[GTR37]

There’s the answer to helix stomp

This would be way beyond
You have 4 blocks but keep in mind 4 channels
So 4 drives , 4 delays 4 , 4 reverbs 4 amps
Your getting AXE 3 quality amps
Dynacabs a ton of effects types
Honestly for $699 you should order this and see how you like it

 

[Sascha Franck]

It's not a 'traditional" effects loop. It's an insert (stereo) at the analog output section. digital

So you can't insert, say, any dirt pedals pre amp?

 

[yek]

So you can't insert, say, any dirt pedals pre amp?

Yes, put them before the AM4. :)

 

[paisleywookiee]

It's not a 'traditional" effects loop. It's an insert (stereo) at the analog output section. digital

Ah, at the very tail end of the signal chain, so there's no conversion back?

 

[Sascha Franck]

Yes, put them before the AM4. :)

Nah.
I thought it was like with the VP4, which allows for 4CM maneuvers. In case that's not possible, I'm afraid I'll pass already. Seriously, bringing in some choice pedals every now and then is what I'm doing since ages and with each and every setup. Not being able to do so without additional (loopswitching) hardware is something I'm not excited about at all.

 

[Badonkey Kong]

The list is trimmed down a bit but the essential stuff is in there. We removed things like "Viscous Homologater Diode Reverse Leakage Gamma Flux" and such.