Fractal Audio Systems mystery product speculation

[Sascha Franck]

Frac Amp. Mini device that does just the Amp and Cab block.

I like that idea.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Not exactly a bet but something I would possibly buy in a heartbeat: A guitar modeling and synthesis system done right. Including the least intrusive HEX pickup ever.

And while I know it's the unlikeliest thing on earth, I'm actually sort of wondering how something like this doesn't already exist as a serious product. And no, I'm not talking Variax levels of seriousness. I'm not even talking Boss levels of seriousness - but the real serious deal...
Now that modeling is pretty much good enough for pretty much anyone, including some of the most demanding (and delivering) players on earth, guitar modeling could be the next big thing. I mean, guitars got so expensive, bringing multiple ones to a gig is annoying, etc., so if they could be modeled with FAS level accuracy, that'd be a true godsend.

No offense, my German pal. But I'll eat a sweaty sock if Fractal ever does anything hex pickup-related.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

No offense, my German pal. But I'll eat a sweaty sock if Fractal ever does anything hex pickup-related.

@Sascha Franck start wearing that sock today!

 

[deathbyguitar]

FAS DB-1 Digital Breakfast Processor

Makes waffles, crepes and pancakes with stunning accuracy.

 

[paisleywookiee]

@Sascha Franck start wearing that sock today!

Let me say I don't think his idea was bad at all. I just don't see it happening.

I personally love all that Variax/Synth/VG stuff. I really do.

 

[JCW308]

FM6 with built-in expression and I'm there.

 

[Vic Winters]

Hmmm. It would be cool, but I think I'd miss at least FM3 levels of power.

Market as a pedal board friendly device. Price it at $699 to compete at the Kemper Player and HX Stomp price point.

You want effects/more power and flexibility? FM3 is only $400 more.

 

[James Freeman]

We need a clue, MSRP?

 

[paisleywookiee]

Market as a pedal board friendly device. Price it at $699 to compete at the Kemper Player and HX Stomp price point.

You want effects/more power and flexibility? FM3 is only $400 more.

Yeah, I'm just selfishly wanting it for my specific use-case, that's all. If it's sub-$1000, I'll probably buy whatever it is anyway

 

[Sascha Franck]

I just don't see it happening.

Me neither.
The idea behind my suggestion was solely based on some "if someone could finally do this right, FAS would likely be that someone" thought. They nailed amp modeling in pretty much all aspects, so what's left? The two things at the outer positions of the signal chain. And as final amplification is super boring, it'll leave us with guitar modeling. Plain logic.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

FAS forum is still asleep…

 

[paisleywookiee]

Me neither.
The idea behind my suggestion was solely based on some "if someone could finally do this right, FAS would likely be that someone" thought. They nailed amp modeling in pretty much all aspects, so what's left? The two things at the outer positions of the signal chain. And as final amplification is super boring, it'll leave us with guitar modeling. Plain logic.

True. And I wish someone would do it well. VG is kinda dead at Roland, unless you want to buy the ancient GR-55, or the SY-1000, the latter of which is very cool, but overkill if you just want the guitar modeling thing. I think they discontinued the little GP-1. I shouldn't have sold mine. Variax is dead.

 

[TSJMajesty]

I’ve never played that preset. I’ll give it a spin.

Me neither, actually.

It's a ton of fun. As long as you somewhat know your scales, you just hit one switch, noddle some melody in that key, switch to another, etc., and voila- a new song emerges. Make sure to press "record" first!

 

[TSJMajesty]

FAS forum is still asleep…

I believe this is the 2nd time Cliff has posted some good intel here, before FAS forum.

 

[Aleksi]

It's a Fractal audio FASynth modeling synthesizer and effects processor. And not a POS guitar synth but a proper one. Nails all the classic sounds and more.

 

[TSJMajesty]

A vocals modeler.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I'd give a testicle for a Stomp-sized unit, just for portability's sake.

Noted.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Noted.

It's not like I need two of them anymore. One is good enough.

EDIT

Guy with "knife" in his name likes your post.

 

[the swede]

Y’all so complicated bunch.

 

[jellodog]

It's not like I need two of them anymore. One is good enough.

Reducing a target’s attack surface area is always a desirable goal.