Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[Aleksi]

For 1600$

Not sure why you would care, but ok

 

[djd100]

It's quite possible we could add more blocks in future firmware. I can envision, say, four switchable blocks and two fixed blocks per preset. The fixed blocks are always on. The switchable blocks can be bypassed/engaged. Or four fixed blocks and four switchable blocks.

It's just software. It's a fairly powerful processor, more powerful than the FX8 had, but our algorithms have continued to increase in complexity and require more processing power than things did back in the FX8 days.

In this case, please consider the tube preamp folks (vs the full tube amp or modeler folks), and perhaps allow a couple of fixed blocks with tube power amp sim (even something generic etc), and a cab block or IR loader.

Using a virtual tube power amp either DI'd or via a SS power amp and cab (guitar or "FRFR"), allows the rig's size and weight to be greatly reduced, and removes any tube power amp sweet spot SPL issues.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

In this case, please consider the tube preamp folks (vs the full tube amp or modeler folks), and perhaps allow a couple of fixed blocks with tube power amp sim (even something generic etc), and a cab block or IR loader.

Using a virtual tube power amp either DI'd or via a SS power amp and cab (guitar or ""FRFR""), allows the rig's size and weight to be greatly reduced, and removes any tube power amp sweet spot SPL issues.

Thats's a really great idea! A power amp emulation block would make the VP4 a perfect companion for analog preamps.

 

[timbuck3]

Vp4 vs.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Geez, he really earned that final hit on the ignore button.

 

[namathan_zirwir]

The vp4 isnt for you

Are you picking one up?

 

[Aleksi]

I wonder how VP4 would compare to these:

 

[James Freeman]

Only four... are they fantastic?

 

[the swede]

Are you picking one up?

Surely he doesn’t have 30 basses so he might yeah…

 

[Blix]

Only four... are they fantastic?

Yes, the Fantastic Four!

 

[the swede]

Grey day! Hedge is showing off though. Bragging with its autumn colors.

Kids snail… Sheldon, saying hi.

 

[jellodog]

Vp4 vs.

Tim... Seriously!?

 

[Orvillain]

Strat + Fender Combo = Discardable opinion.

<ducks>

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Strat + Fender Combo = Discardable opinion.

<ducks>

Strat + fuzz face + delay + Fender combo at righteous volume = connoisseur












Or dad blues. I often get confused with that one..... It's dad blues isn't it? Fuck

 

[the swede]

Strat + fuzz face + delay + Fender combo at righteous volume = connoisseur












Or dad blues. I often get confused with that one..... It's dad blues isn't it? Fuck

Its like when you try to be ”modern” and hang with the kids, then you realize that the effects and amp chain you just put together is dad rock/blues…. Damn….

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Its like when you try to be ”modern” and hang with the kids, then you realize that the effects and amp chain you just put together is dad rock/blues…. Damn….

 

[Piing]

I wonder how VP4 would compare to these:

Their rotary is far superior

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Their rotary is far superior

And it cleans up nicely!

 

[yek]

It's quite possible we could add more blocks in future firmware. I can envision, say, four switchable blocks and two fixed blocks per preset. The fixed blocks are always on. The switchable blocks can be bypassed/engaged. Or four fixed blocks and four switchable blocks.

Maybe use a 'view' button to shift the focus between effects 1-4 and effects 2-6, to allow all to effects to be engaged/bypassed?

 

[mbenigni]

7 if they allow two adjacent switches at once (I think they could?).
They could sell a shoe addon for people with narrow feet

10 if you are Bigfoot or turn your feet (+2x 3 at once + 1x 4 at once)

VB10OMG Sasquatch mode.