Fractal Audio Systems VP4 - Virtual Pedalboard

BROCKSTAR said:
Oh yeah I keep forgetting about those. Any recommendation? I never used one.
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I have one of these and I really like it, it's pretty small for the amount of connections but it does use TRS cables which gets annoying/expensive fast. You'll also need a bunch of 3,5 mm TS cables.

https://dfaudio.com.au/minibay-v2

If you can fit a 1U 19" unit somewhere, you can get those for super cheap.
 
quadgear said:
The VP4 is (for me) the goldilocks sized backpack portable that's a bit bigger than the HX Stomp and smaller than the FM3.

Hoping Fractal uses the VP4 form factor for a FM modeler (with amps, cabs and effects).
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That would be amazing
If they somehow got AXE 3 levels of CPU in that box format
And have it powered and connected by USB-C
I am curious to see what the next Gen stuff looks like
 
GTR37 said:
That would be amazing
If they somehow got AXE 3 levels of CPU in that box format
And have it powered and connected by USB-C
I am curious to see what the next Gen stuff looks like
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I think it would be cool if they made a AC4 (amps cabs) just for amps and cabs. 4 blocks, 2 dedicated for amps and 2 for cabs and pair it with vp4 if needed for a cool little fractal system, or for people to use their own pedals with.
 
BROCKSTAR said:
I think it would be cool if they made a AC4 (amps cabs) just for amps and cabs. 4 blocks, 2 dedicated for amps and 2 for cabs and pair it with vp4 if needed for a cool little fractal system, or for people to use their own pedals with.
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I would be surprised if they don’t do an AMP /CAB box in that chassis , they already said they have more stuff in the pipeline like the VP4
 
BROCKSTAR said:
Anyone know of a small device or pedal that isn't too expensive that I could put between empress effects zoia and fractal vp4 to switch the order real quick without unplugging anything? Right now I have zoia going into vp4, but sometimes I'd like zoia after vp4 etc.
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Reorderable and stereo and small? I think your options will be limited. Again the Morningstar ML10X, maybe. It seem like it's probably a good thing for you to have in your arsenal anyway.
 
deadpool_25 said:
Reorderable and stereo and small? I think your options will be limited. Again the Morningstar ML10X, maybe. It seem like it's probably a good thing for you to have in your arsenal anyway.
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Well I cut down a bit lately. I'm only down to boss vg-800, boss gm-800, zoia and vp4 going into fm3

I have heard of some single pedals that can connect 2 things and change the position but can't remember where or what it was...
 
deadpool_25 said:
Reorderable and stereo and small? I think your options will be limited. Again the Morningstar ML10X, maybe. It seem like it's probably a good thing for you to have in your arsenal anyway.
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Ahh i found it! They make a stereo fx loop switcher, this should be food for my zoia and vp4

saturnworkspedals.com

Pedal Order & Effects Loop Switcher - Saturnworks Pedals - Handcrafted in California

The pedal order switcher swaps the order of two effects loops. The effects loop switcher moves affects between the front of an amp and its effects loop.
saturnworkspedals.com saturnworkspedals.com
 
HOLD UP!!!!

I just found this youtube link from @2112 and WHATTT



So if this is the right way of thinking about it, this is kinda like having a fx loop for just the vp4?

So if i connected the vp4 to my fm3 via spdif and set the spdif out source on fm3 to OUTPUT 2 and the input type to spdif on vp4, that means I could put the vp4 anywhere in the path with a OUTPUT 2 block in the fm3?

If so then that means I could then put a OUTPUT 2 block before the amp for pitch, drives etc.. and then on other presets after the amp for reverbs, delays etc..

Then I can use the main fx loop on fm3 for my boss vg-800 and gm-800 and zoia only.

Any recommendation for a good quality spdif cable? I have never used one for music gear I don't think. I think last time I used something like that was for video games or vcr lol.

EDIT: Wait... so if im using XLR outs on the fm3 to my JBL's, where would the outs go on the vp4. Could I run them to my JBL's at the same time as the XLR's since the JBL's has both options?
 
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Hmph. More for the target market of amp users isn't quite what I was hoping for. Not that I have anything against that. I just am really jonesing for full up Gen 4.

An amp/cab-block version of the VP4 would be pretty great. Although I'm sure just having an amp, cab, and 4 effects wouldn't be enough for me anyway.

Cliff to release Gen IV soonish pls. 🙃
 
deadpool_25 said:
Hmph. More for the target market of amp users isn't quite what I was hoping for. Not that I have anything against that. I just am really jonesing for full up Gen 4.

An amp/cab-block version of the VP4 would be pretty great. Although I'm sure just having an amp, cab, and 4 effects wouldn't be enough for me anyway.

Cliff to release Gen IV soonish pls. 🙃
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Amen to that......bring on Gen IV!
 
BROCKSTAR said:
HOLD UP!!!!

I just found this youtube link from @2112 and WHATTT



So if this is the right way of thinking about it, this is kinda like having a fx loop for just the vp4?

So if i connected the vp4 to my fm3 via spdif and set the spdif out source on fm3 to OUTPUT 2 and the input type to spdif on vp4, that means I could put the vp4 anywhere in the path with a OUTPUT 2 block in the fm3?

If so then that means I could then put a OUTPUT 2 block before the amp for pitch, drives etc.. and then on other presets after the amp for reverbs, delays etc..

Then I can use the main fx loop on fm3 for my boss vg-800 and gm-800 and zoia only.

Any recommendation for a good quality spdif cable? I have never used one for music gear I don't think. I think last time I used something like that was for video games or vcr lol.

EDIT: Wait... so if im using XLR outs on the fm3 to my JBL's, where would the outs go on the vp4. Could I run them to my JBL's at the same time as the XLR's since the JBL's has both options?
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SPDIF would be perfect for the VP4 so you eliminate having to do multiple rounds of analog to digital conversion getting it back into the FM3. I use SPDIF to connect the AxeFx to my interface and it’s pretty seamless. Drop an Out2 block to get it from the FM3 to the destination (VP4) and then just put an input block down on another row on the FM3 where you want it to return. Boom.

It would be cool if more digital pedals incorporated SPDIF for these sorts of setups.
 
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