Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[Antipodes]

Has noone even looked at the entrails of a chicken to make certain what this thing will involve?

 

[DrewJD82]

Has noone even looked at the entrails of a chicken to make certain what this thing will involve?

I started to but I just got hungry.

 

[Electric I]

I'd imagine it'll have drives, knowing it'll do 4CM and has enough DSP to run that much time-based effects.

Makes sense & crossing fingers…

 

[Gtrsolo]

Since its for bass (hopefully) I just hope they call it the BX4 not BM4. I have enough BM’s already

 

[the swede]

I will definitely compare the price of this new product vs what pedals one could possibly buy. Just so that my pedal buying makes sense.

 

[Antipodes]

I started to but I just got hungry.

That could be a sign that owners will be hungry for more! We might be onto something here.

 

[ian_dissonance]

This was a fun thread, but if it’s FX only than I’m way less interested. I’m pretty much only interested in AIO options at this point.

 

[deadpool_25]

- EVH 5153 50w Stealth
- Custom 2x12 cab
- Morningstar MC6 Pro
- MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru
- Suhr Micro MIDI
- Place to use a real amp ️
- Sad face

 

[deadpool_25]

I predict a few setups with the this thing and a NC in 4CM.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

If there's plans to unlock amps in 12 months for $199 just tell us upfront
If it's basically a desktop friendly FM3 (4) for FM3 prices with the inclusion of spdif in/out, sold.

(And make sure that $199 gets you Quantum amp modeling)

 

[Jarick]

This is on my radar for a board build but someone had to convince me to buy some Boss pedals and I’m going to put that board together first Need to track down an RV-6 and SD-1…

Gotta list my HX Stomp and I could see this unit replacing it down the road, or maybe end up with a Stomp XL again.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

It proooobably can't do two separate stereo signal paths, so I'm out. Unless I'm in. But I'm proooobably out. Maybe.

I think you’re just in twice as deep…

 

[Aleksi]

I think you’re just in twice as deep…

 

[Whizzinby]

I’m just curious to see what the onboard controls look like. Thats where this can go from cool to great. If it’s intuitive to tweak on-device, then I think this is badass for those of us that have been wanting a FAS Timeline/BigSky/Mobius/H90 to slap on our amp rigs. If it’s a flavor of the current faceplate controls, then… yeah… ok… I guess.

 

[jellodog]

I’m just curious to see what the onboard controls look like. Thats where this can go from cool to great. If it’s intuitive to tweak on-device, then I think this is badass for those of us that have been wanting a FAS Timeline/BigSky/Mobius/H90 to slap on our amp rigs. If it’s a flavor of the current faceplate controls, then… yeah… ok… I guess.

Whilst I'm hoping to be suprised, maybe don't expect too much?

Cliff has explained before that they manage to keep costs down my modularising many aspects of the hardware; so much of it might be similar to the current gen units, based on that information.

Unless... this the first drop of next gen stuff, ofc.

 

[FractalAudio]

I’m just curious to see what the onboard controls look like. Thats where this can go from cool to great. If it’s intuitive to tweak on-device, then I think this is badass for those of us that have been wanting a FAS Timeline/BigSky/Mobius/H90 to slap on our amp rigs. If it’s a flavor of the current faceplate controls, then… yeah… ok… I guess.

It uses a new, streamlined UI.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

It uses a new, streamlined UI.

And it's displayed how?

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

And it's displayed how?

Via sparse but perfectly timed and phrased messages from Cliff, directly.

 

[Whizzinby]

3 for 3 so far. Let’s try another….

So it would be really super duper badass if this thing had a touchscreen.

Definitely pushing it now. lol

 

[Orvillain]

It uses a new, streamlined UI.

Can't wait to see it Cliff! Sounds very promising!