Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[Frankencat]

I would love a pedalboard friendly FM3 style device. Come to think of it an effects only device about the size of a large stomp would be cool too.

 

[Frodebro]

If I were only using an FM3/9 without expression pedals, I could do this, but with expression pedals and extra cables, I want that shit tidy and easily movable.

That's all I run with my band (FM9 and two expression pedals). I haven't bothered with a board for them, I just throw everything in a Helix backpack and sling it over my shoulder.

 

[Whizzinby]

Some of y’all the types of dudes to snap your toothbrush in half to save an ounce of weight on a weekend car camping trip. It’s not a K2 expedition, we’re 17 miles from Walmart, Todd!

 

[holoholo]

I mean, who dreams of something large and bulky to carry around?

 

[ispunk]

I mean, who dreams of something large and bulky to carry around?

French pole vaulters??

 

[holoholo]

French pole vaulters??

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[Achilles]

I mean, who dreams of something large and bulky to carry around?

You rang?

 

[eggpl@nt]

I keep my SHARC Audio Module in a pretty small enclosure and it doesn't sweat too much while running the FM3 firmware

 

[NotApplicable]

Things happen when you want wireless editing over a USB BLE dongle.

 

[laxu]

Unfortunately, an Axe FX3 with the FC12 costs €4,000 in my part of Europe, which is more than I'm willing to invest in this kind of gear. The FM9 would be tempting, but I feel like there's a better version to come in the future, which I'm going to hold out for. The form factor and the UI just isn't quite there yet for me compared to the competitors.

FM9 is the sweet spot. But FM3 might be powerful enough for you and used first gen units go for about 1000€ so a great way to try the Fractal stuff.

I found that I rarely used the full capabilities of the Axe-Fx 3 and FM3 would have been more than enough, even more so now with the gapless switching.

IMO the form factor for the FM9 is fine, but I agree about the onboard UI. We just don't know when a new gen will come out. I assume not soon if they are releasing a new product that is not a replacement for the current units.

 

[Los-D]

Things happen when you want wireless editing over a USB BLE dongle.

 

[Piing]

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Prestige S-Series?

S5570Q. A recent lucky find on Facebook Market. Instantly becoming my #1

S5570Q brown with a purple burst. Rare item? I cannot...

www.jemsite.com

 

[Piing]

I keep my SHARC Audio Module in a pretty small enclosure and it doesn't sweat too much while running the FM3 firmware

 

[CakeEater]

FM9 is the sweet spot. But FM3 might be powerful enough for you and used first gen units go for about 1000€ so a great way to try the Fractal stuff.

I found that I rarely used the full capabilities of the Axe-Fx 3 and FM3 would have been more than enough, even more so now with the gapless switching.

IMO the form factor for the FM9 is fine, but I agree about the onboard UI. We just don't know when a new gen will come out. I assume not soon if they are releasing a new product that is not a replacement for the current units.

The FM3 wouldn't be for me. I'm big into the ambient / post-rock / P&W scene, and my main Helix preset has 2 amps, 2 reverbs and 3 delays, plus chorus, tremolo, boost etc. I need a comprehensive unit!

 

[Piing]

The FM3 wouldn't be for me. I big into the ambient / post-rock / P&W scene, and my main Helix preset has 2 amps, 2 reverbs and 3 delays, plus plus chorus, tremolo, boost etc. I need a comprehensive unit!

If you're big into that, Axe-FX III + FC-12 + 2 x EV1 is the buey

 

[CakeEater]

If you're big into that, Axe-FX III + FC-12 + 2 x EV1 is the buey

I've actually got 2 Dynacord AXM-12As, which have since been rebranded to the Electro-Voice PXM-12MP, so I've got that part covered.

 

[Joshual-L]

You rang?

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I really wish we could have the same design with fractal.

That’s the perfect solution for live use.

 

[Jarick]

Thinking about sizes...

 

[Achilles]

Optical illusion time.
Looking straight down this is the QC to FM9 size ratio.

 

[timbuck3]

Thinking about sizes...

Maybe fm12? Get rid of all buttons under the word fm9 down(2) and put an expression pedal there and then add a row of 5 switches below the 5 already there… add the ability to have a switch be a onob as well? I don’t photo shop sorry