Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[unix-guy]

prefect

Ironically not...

 

[deepskyone]

I really do not need this at all but the GAS is strong nevertheless. The saving grace for my wallet (and my HX Stomp) is that there is no Scene MIDI at the moment or so I tell myself.

FWIW, I'd buy a VA4 in a heartbeat!

DRIVE + AMP + CAB in Fractal quality in a box with streamlined on-device editing would be the ultimate minimalist practice rig for aspiring guitarists like myself and give UA a run for its money.

Yes, I know that the FM3 exists but the power and plethora of options it provides are mostly distractions to me and I get distracted very easily. Also PC editors are not for me because playing guitar is about spending time away from the computer.

P.S.: I am glad that companies like Fractal can still exist in today's megacorp dystopia. Doing a single thing damn well instead of trying to do everything half-assed and chasing every stupid trend

 

[nicolasrivera]

Morning kitchen view, autumn moves fast, inspiring! Hope this helps yall in your Fractal conundrums!
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Such beautiful views man!

 

[Desertdweller]

I want it to do everything the Axe-Fx can do, only better......

You know, the only thing the Axe FX can't do that some other devices can is an external control out to switch amp channels without MIDI.

The TC G Major had this, the Headrush devices have this, the Boss GT1000Core has this, the HX Effects has this, I even have a generic $40 DemonFX overdrive that has a separate control out to do this. It's the only feature the Fractal line (other than the old FX8) still seems to be lacking and I'm not sure why. Otherwise they do absolutely everything under the sun.

 

[Rock Chalk]

You know, the only thing the Axe FX can't do that some other devices can is an external control out to switch amp channels without MIDI.

The TC G Major had this, the Headrush devices have this, the Boss GT1000Core has this, the HX Effects has this, I even have a generic $40 DemonFX overdrive that has a separate control out to do this. It's the only feature the Fractal line (other than the old FX8) still seems to be lacking and I'm not sure why. Otherwise they do absolutely everything under the sun.

Yep, lotta different gear to choose from nowadays......

 

[yek]

You know, the only thing the Axe FX can't do that some other devices can is an external control out to switch amp channels without MIDI.

The TC G Major had this, the Headrush devices have this, the Boss GT1000Core has this, the HX Effects has this, I even have a generic $40 DemonFX overdrive that has a separate control out to do this. It's the only feature the Fractal line (other than the old FX8) still seems to be lacking and I'm not sure why. Otherwise they do absolutely everything under the sun.

One of the reasons could be that there's no physical space on the unit for the required jack plugs.
And/or that many modern multi-channel amps support MIDI these days.

 

[laxu]

You know, the only thing the Axe FX can't do that some other devices can is an external control out to switch amp channels without MIDI.

The TC G Major had this, the Headrush devices have this, the Boss GT1000Core has this, the HX Effects has this, I even have a generic $40 DemonFX overdrive that has a separate control out to do this. It's the only feature the Fractal line (other than the old FX8) still seems to be lacking and I'm not sure why. Otherwise they do absolutely everything under the sun.

That's likely because they consider it an unnecessary feature for what Axe-Fx is supposed to do.

You could add a Suhr MicroMIDI to your setup and do this over MIDI...well, if the VP4 would let you configure MIDI CC or PC messages to send on e.g preset or scene changes...

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

That's likely because they consider it an unnecessary feature for what Axe-Fx is supposed to do.

You could add a Suhr MicroMIDI to your setup and do this over MIDI...well, if the VP4 would let you configure MIDI CC or PC messages to send on e.g preset or scene changes...

I'm sure after reading this thread, the midi may be addressed...I hope...for this exact reason.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Post in thread 'Fractal VP4!' https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractal-vp4.208615/post-2606323

Per Cliff; official launch is Tuesday

 

[Blix]

I'm sure after reading this thread, the midi may be addressed...I hope...for this exact reason.

Looks like a looper and IR block is in the cards for a future update, so I'm sure the midi thing can be addressed as well.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Looks like a looper and IR block is in the cards for a future update, so I'm sure the midi thing can be addressed as well.

He made a statement as much awhile back....just didn't want to speak for certain....so I am hopeful.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Post in thread 'Fractal VP4!' https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractal-vp4.208615/post-2606323

Per Cliff; official launch is Tuesday

Clicked the link and was reading down the page thinking it reminded me of the complaining at TOP. All the while I'm thinking "well if you already have a FM9 and don't use an amp you probably don't need this so don't buy one" then I come to some common sense at the last post

Thanks for the update Re the release date @JiveTurkey. I'm excited for Tuesday to hopefully get confirmation of pricing, availability etc.

 

[Joshual-L]

If you post a screenshot of Steve Sterlacci, and Steve Sterlacci gets his info from here and then posts what you posted of him posting, is it Sterlacci Inception?

Sterlaception is the exact word

 

[PorcinePicker]

Clicked the link and was reading down the page thinking it reminded me of the complaining at TOP. All the while I'm thinking "well if you already have a FM9 and don't use an amp you probably don't need this so don't buy one" then I come to some common sense at the last post

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Yep.

It took me a while to get there. All the wailing and gnashing of teeth (including mine) is from misunderstanding what this product is. I thought that this would be to the FX8 what the the FM3 was to the AX8. Nope.

This is an Eventide H90 killer, and a pretty amazing one at that. (Sadly, I'm not in the market for one and never will be....)

 

[Aleksi]

It will be interesting to hear about EU availability and price

Even though it's not exactly what I was hoping for, I'm still interested. It's just too guitar-centric for where I'm at right now, but I don't know what I was expecting

 

[Mongillo19]

At the end of the day I feel "bad" for Cliff and their team. To put work in on a product and just hear how bad it is before it's even announced must be rough.

Guess it can go for any new product these days to be honest. Not sure what people expect anymore

 

[holoholo]

I’m ready for the Leon and Cordy vids

 

[SillyOctpuss]

I’m ready for the Leon and Cordy vids

You and I use YouTube very differently

 

[Ed DeGenaro]

You know, the only thing the Axe FX can't do that some other devices can is an external control out to switch amp channels without MIDI.

The TC G Major had this, the Headrush devices have this, the Boss GT1000Core has this, the HX Effects has this, I even have a generic $40 DemonFX overdrive that has a separate control out to do this. It's the only feature the Fractal line (other than the old FX8) still seems to be lacking and I'm not sure why. Otherwise they do absolutely everything under the sun.

Which is kinda funny since the Fx8 had it.

 

[Aleksi]

At the end of the day I feel "bad" for Cliff and their team. To put work in on a product and just hear how bad it is before it's even announced must be rough.

Guess it can go for any new product these days to be honest. Not sure what people expect anymore

I wonder how much of this is just bedroom hacks (like me) feeling bad that it wasn't something ultracomplex and powerful they could buy to feel superior. Maybe some weird subconscious gatekeeping, because fas is putting out a simplified product that might have mass appeal.