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SPDIF and MIDI stuff
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I think the SPDIF connection could be a pretty cool way to add it as a nice outboard effect unit recording.
SPDIF and MIDI stuff
Pretty sure it was like that for my FM3 delivery in Canada too. Fortunately, I was watching for delivery notifications like a hawk, so it only sat there for a few minutes, but the "required signature" thing is a farce.
like they stealthily slid it from the side or something.
That's fixed now, too :-)Matt, there's also at least 1 place where it refers to 8 scenes. An example is on page 49, under 'Scene Select.'
I think the SPDIF connection could be a pretty cool way to add it as a nice outboard effect unit recording.
which audio interface are you using? I connect my fm3 to my audio interface via spdif but my particular device doesn't allow direct monitoring via the spdif inputYeah I have my VP4 connected with spdif to my interface and it's really handy that way. Been also using my Axe with Axe-FX spdif for years and wouldn't dream of using it any other way at this point. Well, that or AES. But my point is it's really nice to have a digital connection to and from a unit while still using your existing audio interface.
Is the fm3 underpowered that it needs a vp4 for your needs or is it just about footswitches? Couldn’t you just get a small 4 switch midi controller to add on. I never ran out of blocks on the fm3 but I never had kitchen sink presets so not sure where it maxes out in that department.Kin hell.... it has literally just dawned on me...
FM3:
- Clean
- Crunch
- Overdrive
VP4:
- Drive
- Delay
- Delay
- Verb
You could literally have 7 footswitches right there at your feet, and do a bit of mild tap dancing.... for not very much floor real estate at all, and stick that in a bag for fly dates.
Not Orv. But more switches is always good. The FM3 is not underpowered but for whatever reason I feel like adding an FC whatever to it is wayyyyyyy overkill compared to the available CPU I have left in my gigging presets. I'd be struggling to find oddball things to assign to a switch vs. the VP where every switch counts and is already spoken for.Is the fm3 underpowered that it needs a vp4 for your needs or is it just about footswitches? Couldn’t you just get a small 4 switch midi controller to add on. I never ran out of blocks on the fm3 but I never had kitchen sink presets so not sure where it maxes out in that department.
RME Fireface UCX II. Before I had a Focusrite Clarett 4Pre that worked just as well with spitif. I really feel like that connection is the way to go unless you're reamping but I don't believe in reamping LOL.which audio interface are you using? I connect my fm3 to my audio interface via spdif but my particular device doesn't allow direct monitoring via the spdif input
I'm assuming you have to use a breakout cable for spdif connection?RME Fireface UCX II. Before I had a Focusrite Clarett 4Pre that worked just as well with spitif. I really feel like that connection is the way to go unless you're reamping but I don't believe in reamping LOL.
So basically just the layout of the vp4 seems more useful than a generic midi controller?Not Orv. But more switches is always good. The FM3 is not underpowered but for whatever reason I feel like adding an FC whatever to it is wayyyyyyy overkill compared to the available CPU I have left in my gigging presets. I'd be struggling to find oddball things to assign to a switch vs. the VP where every switch counts and is already spoken for.
The RME came with the breakout cable, yes and then some orange Spitif cable I got from Best Buy. I'm not sure if there's any actual difference between what I bought and just a standard RCA coax cable but whatever.I'm assuming you have to use a breakout cable for spdif connection?
This ties into my complete LOATHING of configuring a midi controller to work with the FAS stuff. I just don't have the patience. I am FC or nothing for the most part. The VP4 does double duty sort of in that the switches are already setup for you AND it offers some additional FX that I would absolutely love to have in my preset. I agree 100% about the bolt on factor. But you can arrange an FM and VP on a board vertically whereas the FM9 is set in stone as it is one piece in a single horizontal row.So basically just the layout of the vp4 seems more useful than a generic midi controller?
I’m honestly a caveman with this stuff and would just setup presets back to back. So I only ever needed to go up/down presets and that was it. All the patches were done ahead of time so no tweaking on the fly or footswitch tap dancing. I can def see that if you wanted to interact with pedals live the vp4 is probably better than the fm3 just for the UI. I kind of hate the thought of bolting multiple things together (for price and physical reasons, more cables power, board etc). Rather just get a bigger unit at that point.
Not really. Get a small foot print 4 button midi ( I have the xsonic airstep). And just assign each switch to an effect and that’s all. Adding on a VP4 just to get 4 switches seems like an excuse to just buy the new shiny thingOf course; I could setup a bunch of individual FM3 presets with my special FX as need per preset and be great with it that way. Then I'd have to set up a new switching paradigm for myself, maintain this new batch of presets, blah blah
It's all just an excuse for the new shiny!Not really. Get a small foot print 4 button midi ( I have the xsonic airstep). And just assign each switch to an effect and that’s all. Adding on a VP4 just to get 4 switches seems like an excuse to just buy the new shiny thing
I've never used one. Was just thinking aloud, theoreheticltalaiz like.Is the fm3 underpowered that it needs a vp4 for your needs or is it just about footswitches? Couldn’t you just get a small 4 switch midi controller to add on. I never ran out of blocks on the fm3 but I never had kitchen sink presets so not sure where it maxes out in that department.
The FM3 isn't underpowered but not quite enough for an ambient ram god like @Orvillain either. If you wanna go HAM the VP4 would allow for it.Is the fm3 underpowered that it needs a vp4 for your needs or is it just about footswitches? Couldn’t you just get a small 4 switch midi controller to add on. I never ran out of blocks on the fm3 but I never had kitchen sink presets so not sure where it maxes out in that department.