Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[nicolasrivera]

We know all that already, and it isn't relevant to this Fractal thread at all.

How is Tone X in relation to an effects only FAS product?

The end user.

 

[quadgear]

Perhaps the statement that the new device would not replace (or was it compete) with existing devices is due to:

• Lack of Balanced Outputs
• No ability to combine 4 cable method with stereo input
• Other hardware and software limitations (e.g., limits on types of effects, limiting routing, etc).

 

[FractalAudio]

CAN I SPEND MONEY NOW PLEASE CLIFF!?!

Unfortunately our shipping container is at the mercy of the International Longshoremen's Association.

 

[Orvillain]

Unfortunately our shipping container is at the mercy of the International Longshoremen's Association.

I blame Tipper Gore.

No idea why, but it seems like a solid plan.

 

[Orvillain]

Perhaps the statement that the new device would not replace (or was it compete) with existing devices is due to:

• Lack of Balanced Outputs
• No ability to combine 4 cable method with stereo input
• Other hardware and software limitations (e.g., limits on types of effects, limiting routing, etc).

Nah mate. It is coz it doesn't have built in amps.

 

[Mongillo19]

Nah mate. It is coz it doesn't have built in amps.

Yeah people trying to make this into something that already exists in the FM3 and FM9 is wild. Just get one of those if you want effects and amps in a floor modeler.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

If it had amps, it would have XLR outputs.

 

[norminal]

Unfortunately our shipping container is at the mercy of the International Longshoremen's Association.

 

[Mongillo19]

Unfortunately our shipping container is at the mercy of the International Longshoremen's Association.

Do you think you'll announce the product before the shipping situation clears or are you going to wait?

Edit: should have had @Whizzinby ask

 

[spawnofthesith]

So how much is amp modelling worth? You'd almost think half right? FM3 turbo is what, $1100? If this clocks in between $500-600 it would shake the industry

 

[Mongillo19]

So how much is amp modelling worth? You'd almost think half right? FM3 turbo is what, $1100? If this clocks in between $500-600 it would shake the industry

My bet is $800 or $900. As others have mentioned, the H9/0 is similarly priced but one would assume the fractal will have more effects of similar quality (if not better)

 

[timbuck3]

This is some masterful baiting right here.

The wait drives us collectively mad. So… yes.

Not me… its fun watching all you fractal fans dying to get one. Like the axefx or fm units wont have same effects

 

[Orvillain]

Like the axefx or fm units wont have same effects

Axe3:
- Great unit, but a hassle to setup with a valve amp in 4-cable-method. Especially at a live show.
- Requires the additional purchase of some kind of foot controller.
- Not the most intuitive or fast programming experience from the front panel.

FM3:
- Doesn't have the same secret sauce I/O processing that the bigger units have.
- Only 3 footswitches.
- Limited DSP capabilities.

FM9:
- Too big to go on a pedalboard with my other favourite pedals.
- Same programming experience as the Axe3.
- Expensive.




You want any more harsh browns?

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Unfortunately our shipping container is at the mercy of the International Longshoremen's Association.

So this is held up due to the strike ....that is rich. Like an episode of the wire over here.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I blame Tipper Gore.

I heard she uses a Headrush. The original one, not even the newest model. "It's fine", she says.

 

[timbuck3]

Axe3:
- Great unit, but a hassle to setup with a valve amp in 4-cable-method. Especially at a live show.
- Requires the additional purchase of some kind of foot controller.
- Not the most intuitive or fast programming experience from the front panel.

FM3:
- Doesn't have the same secret sauce I/O processing that the bigger units have.
- Only 3 footswitches.
- Limited DSP capabilities.

FM9:
- Too big to go on a pedalboard with my other favourite pedals.
- Same programming experience as the Axe3.
- Expensive.




You want any more harsh browns?

Why wouldn’t an FM9 be your whole paddleboard pretty much with Everything in it? Sure you guys love you guys have your secrets sauce special effects you can’t live without blah blah blah but in general FM9 on the floor is really all you would need

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I heard she uses a Headrush. The original one, not even the newest model. "It's fine", she says.

 

[Orvillain]

Why wouldn’t an FM9 be your whole paddleboard pretty much with Everything in it? Sure you guys love you guys have your secrets sauce special effects you can’t live without blah blah blah but in general FM9 on the floor is really all you would need

Then why don't you ante up and buy one?

ZINNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

 

[DrewJD82]

Why wouldn’t an FM9 be your whole paddleboard pretty much with Everything in it? Sure you guys love you guys have your secrets sauce special effects you can’t live without blah blah blah but in general FM9 on the floor is really all you would need

Tim, if I told you that all YOU really need is a Squire, a Metal Zone and a Pignose, would I be accurate?

Would I have any actual information that would tell me what YOUR needs are as a player to be able to dictate what YOU need?

I'm willing to bet that's a "No" to both my questions.

For a good amount of us, "need" doesn't apply. Really, I'd argue that there isn't a single living person on the planet that needs a Fractal unit, but they're sure as fuck are fun to own.

 

[JiveTurkey]