Fractal Audio Systems VP4 - Virtual Pedalboard

Jarick said:
Is anyone using the VP4 with an amp that needs channel switching? It doesn't do amp switching without additional hardware right?

Was just thinking about how useful that could be, to have Fractal effects plus amp switching and do that with scenes. But would need another piece of hardware there...
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That's what I love about my MKVII, midi-controllable channel switching using the VP4 (as well as reverb and GEQ on/off). So cool and easy to set up, too.

But yes, the VP4 doesn't do old-school channel changing, unfortunately. Maybe that's something they'll add with a VP8...
 
LScottK said:
Hendrix's mastery of doing things that no one else did is a big reason why he is still relevant today. Saying "I like" is a lot different than saying "you should" or "you're wrong" unless you're trying to mimic a tone or technique as closely as possible. As stated above, this is just my opinion.

YMMV
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I LOVED seeing Hendrix on Dick Cavett, and Jimi replying to his question re whether he read music. "No, not at all." :chef
 
yek said:
forum.fractalaudio.com

VP Firmware V2.00 Public Beta (Beta 3)

The VP4 Firmware V2.00 Beta 3 is now available for download here: VP4 V2.00 Beta 3 Please download at your own risk, as this is considered Beta and therefore has not been fully tested or vetted. As such, please back up your Global Settings as well as all of your presets before installing this...
forum.fractalaudio.com forum.fractalaudio.com
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It happened!

  • NEW BLOCK MOVE FEATURE
    On the home page in FX Mode, select the desired block, hold the ENTER button, and turn SELECT to move.
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Thats one hell of an update. Awesome. (y)

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Jarick said:
Is anyone using the VP4 with an amp that needs channel switching? It doesn't do amp switching without additional hardware right?

Was just thinking about how useful that could be, to have Fractal effects plus amp switching and do that with scenes. But would need another piece of hardware there...
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Yes, if your amp doesn't use MIDI you need some external piece of hardware. I have a Suhr Micro MIDI but I'm not using it. I kept it simple and just stuck a Boss FS-7 on the board.
 
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.
 
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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Could you use the VP4 fx loop functionality for this?
 
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
 
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