Fractal Audio Systems AM4 - Amp Modeler

[marshall2553]

I got mine on Saturday. I'm really liking it so far, this is what I wanted the FM3 to be. That one extra footswitch makes a huge difference. I've never really had an issue with editing on Fractal devices, but I have to admit this is much easier than the FM3/FM9. So far four blocks doesn't feel limiting, in fact it keeps me from building ridiculous kitchen sink presets and complicated footswitch layouts.

 

[EOengineer]

While I think I’m preferring the Agoura amps in Stadium ever so slightly, the AM4 continues to impress.

Honestly, it almost seems a little underpriced considering the capabilities and the apparent hardware quality.

 

[GTR37]

I got mine on Saturday. I'm really liking it so far, this is what I wanted the FM3 to be. That one extra footswitch makes a huge difference. I've never really had an issue with editing on Fractal devices, but I have to admit this is much easier than the FM3/FM9. So far four blocks doesn't feel limiting, in fact it keeps me from building ridiculous kitchen sink presets and complicated footswitch layouts.

My thoughts too

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

In reading the manual, it seems like there are no deep parameters for the amp block, so no option for bias tremolo in the amp block itself?

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

My thoughts too

I've gotten a bit better about breaking stuff up into different presets in my Axe III, but I do still feel like the FC12 is just a temptation to think about stuff I CAN do even if I don't NEED to and becomes its own Big Distraction. Too useful for its own good kinda thing.

 

[- ★ - BROCKSTAR - ★ -]

In reading the manual, it seems like there are no deep parameters for the amp block, so no option for bias tremolo in the amp block itself?

Amp, just like the other blocks / effects have expert edit mode too for deep diving. However no bias tremolo. There is a few things that were left out like that and dynamics tab from the other devices etc.

 

[Stratzrus]

I'm still trying ti decide whether to buy an AM4. I have my FM9T, and I don't have any performances that I need something compact for. So this would be purely to get the most recent cool device. I'll probably do it anyway, but I'm actually thinking it over.

I have my FM9 in the living room/studio. If I get an AM4 I'll have it in the bedroom going through a pair of Presonus 4.5 Eris monitors.

Even if they never left the home it would be a sweet pair to have.

 

[techjsteele]

Mine arrived about 30 minutes ago. Initial impressions are definitely positive and I was pleasantly surprised by the stock presets. Next step will be to tweak some amp model settings and test it with my pedalboards, but I expect the results of those tests to be positive as well.

 

[Jarick]

There were a few fun amps back in the Std/Ultra like the Brit 900, Cornford Kotzen and FAS Hellbeast.

@FractalAudio the Fabled Unicorn Devices (FUD) Dry Hump III Overdrive pairs great with the infamous Death Monger Seal Clubber XT500, or so I'm told.

There's a critical omission in the Fractal effects library.

A buddy surprised me last week dropping off a pedal from back in the day if Cliff needs an example: