Fractal Audio Systems VP4 - Virtual Pedalboard

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Ok here's a multitap delay block with the quad-tap delay.

I call this one "The Story Teller" because... well it sounded like she was telling me a story

I made it for FM9 turbo MKII but should be fine on any fm3/fm9/axefx3.

I also copied my settings over to fractal vp4 and turned it into a block as well for it. However there seems to be a slight sound difference going on for some reason.

The fm9 version sounds sweeter and more alive to me. The vp4 version sounds great but it seems like it lacks the reverb/diffusion as the fm9 one so I jacked up the diffusion double the amount on the vp4 to try to match but something just not matching right.

Listen to a sample below. First take is the FM9 version and second take is the VP4 version.

I wonder if it's due to my vp4 being connected via spdif to my fm9 and using output/input blocks to engage it in the signal path.



DOWNLOAD THEM HERE - https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...ocks-thread-multi-model-edition.177536/page-4

 

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Ok here's a new one for you all. I call this one "LONELY FOLLOWER". The block is based on the crystal echoes pitch block.

You need a expression pedal set for external 1 for fm3, fm9, axefx and pedal 1 for vp4 in order to use this. It's also stereo so best to place the block after your amp/cab but experiment where you like it.

Basically just a normal like stereo / ping-pong delay but when you press the expression pedal down, everything slows down which gives you the impression that your delay got deep and dark and slurring under your normal playing. Also kinda gives it a vibe where you slow a record/vinyl down too!

0:00 to 0:30 is the Fractal VP4 and 0:37 to the end is FM9


Again, I couldn't get a 100% match between the two even though I tried like hard, but something seems to be off between the two on the tempo and feedback side but I got them close enough.

FIND THE DOWNLOAD HERE - https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...ocks-thread-multi-model-edition.177536/page-4

 

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NEW UPDATE!

VERSION 2.01 | May 12, 2025​

• NEW: “77 Custom OD” Drive pedal type based on MXR M77 Custom Badass Overdrive
• NEW: “Reset All Channels” feature in the Home > Tools menu.
  Use this to set all channels for the designated block back to their default settings.
• Added “Density” to the Reverb block’s Basic Edit menu (except for Spring types). Previously available only in Expert Edit, this control lets you reduce CPU usage by lowering the value. For Plate reverb types, reducing “Diffusion” will also improve CPU performance. In Spring types, lowering “Drip” will reduce CPU load.
• Added modifier capability to the “Sensitivity” parameter for Touch Wah and Envelope Wah.
• Fixed: The “Output L” meter now correctly reflects the output of the “Pre-“ Out in 4CM setups.
• Fixed: Using VP4-Edit “Manage Presets” now works correctly while "Ignore Redundant PC" is enabled.
• Plus additional small updates and fixes.

UPDATE HERE - https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/vp4-firmware-v2-01-public-beta-1.213134/

NEW EDIT HERE - https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...rt-fw-2-01-public-beta-1.213135/#post-2669984

 

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Ok this beta had a bit of bugs, one i found and another from someone else etc.. They removed the download until they get a new fixed version.

 

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Ok new vp4 beta bugs were fixed and out now

VP4 Firmware V2.01 Public Beta 2

The VP4 Firmware V2.01 Public Beta 2 is now available for download here: Firmware V2.01 Public Beta 2 We recommend you back up your Global Settings as well as all of your presets before installing this firmware. You can download the associated VP4-Edit here: VP4-Edit V1.00.06 VERSION 2.01 |...

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Official 2.01 released yesterday for vp4

VP4 Firmware V2.01 Release

The VP4 Firmware V2.01 is now available for download here: Firmware V2.01 We recommend you back up your Global Settings as well as all of your presets before installing this firmware. You can download the associated VP4-Edit here: VP4-Edit V1.00.07 VERSION 2.01 | May 20, 2025 NEW FEATURES...

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I updated one of mine last night and used it for a while and all is working fine.