Fractal Talk

[iaresee]

FC18

I run an FC6 + FM9 live and it's plush. Have considered my FC12 as well but we're skint on stage space.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Feels horrible with bare feet or socks. But easier to hit, even with shoes. Pressing heel-toe on two switches at once is also very hard without shoes.

I've genuinely never found footswitches to feel uncomfortable in bare feet or socks.

 

[jellodog]

I've genuinely never found footswitches to feel uncomfortable in bare feet or socks.

You have feet of steel, sir

 

[SillyOctpuss]

You have feet of steel, sir

In fairness I make most of my own pedals and always use gorva switches, they've got quite a soft action. They're definitely not as bad as the Taiwanese blue switches a lot of pedals have.

 

[unix-guy]

I recall channel switching being a bit trickier? You can do it as part of a scene, or as a MIDI signal (requiring you to do the absurd thing of patching the MIDI out jack of the III to the MIDI in jack of the III so that the III can send MIDI data to itself...).

I tend to find, for home use, that using multiple layouts with just one toggle function per switch a lot easier, and having a few switches with hold functions for changing layouts, activating/deactivating tuner, etc.

Channel switching is no different than other functions.

You can toggle, select by channel, increment or decrement...

I think you're confusing that with the ability to affect multiple blocks at the same time.

 

[Whizzinby]

Channel switching is no different than other functions.

You can toggle, select by channel, increment or decrement...

I think you're confusing that with the ability to affect multiple blocks at the same time.

Unix, I’m slightly confused by the foot switch function guide (occasionally I try to read manual) which has both “second tap” “channel toggle” and “channel increment/decrement” effects functions. Toggle says you can toggle between two channels with a FS. Increment and Decrement just says you can scroll to the next channel. (I assume using the “Wrap” option to scroll through all four endlessly)

Anyway, what I’m trying to determine is if I have one foot switch assigned to one block, let’s say Flanger, and that block has four channel configured, is it possible to have a single tap turn it off and on, and to have some other gesture on that one foot switch (double tap or hold) that would allow me to scroll through all four channels of that particular block. (But only having that one foot switch dedicated to Flangers)

Me looking at a manual…

 

[Frodebro]

Unix, I’m slightly confused by the foot switch function guide (occasionally I try to read manual) which has both “second tap” “channel toggle” and “channel increment/decrement” effects functions. Toggle says you can toggle between two channels with a FS. Increment and Decrement just says you can scroll to the next channel. (I assume using the “Wrap” option to scroll through all four endlessly)

Anyway, what I’m trying to determine is if I have one foot switch assigned to one block, let’s say Flanger, and that block has four channel configured, is it possible to have a single tap turn it off and on, and to have some other gesture on that one foot switch (double tap or hold) that would allow me to scroll through all four channels of that particular block. (But only having that one foot switch dedicated to Flangers)

Me looking at a manual…

That is precisely how mine is set up. When in Axe Edit, FC window, select "effect" for the hold function. Below that it defaults to "bypass". Click on that to get the drop down for other functions, and you'll find the block channel options.

 

[unix-guy]

Unix, I’m slightly confused by the foot switch function guide (occasionally I try to read manual) which has both “second tap” “channel toggle” and “channel increment/decrement” effects functions. Toggle says you can toggle between two channels with a FS. Increment and Decrement just says you can scroll to the next channel. (I assume using the “Wrap” option to scroll through all four endlessly)

Anyway, what I’m trying to determine is if I have one foot switch assigned to one block, let’s say Flanger, and that block has four channel configured, is it possible to have a single tap turn it off and on, and to have some other gesture on that one foot switch (double tap or hold) that would allow me to scroll through all four channels of that particular block. (But only having that one foot switch dedicated to Flangers)

Me looking at a manual…

Yes, Tap and Hold for each switch. Both can perform whatever actions are assignable regardless of use with Tap or Hold.

Only a Momentary Control Switch cannot be assigned to a Hold, I think.

There's no double-tap, although there is 2nd Press for some functions.

I have my Scene Select switches set to be Last Scene for 2nd Press. A very cool capability.

 

[deadpool_25]

Unix, I’m slightly confused by the foot switch function guide (occasionally I try to read manual) which has both “second tap” “channel toggle” and “channel increment/decrement” effects functions. Toggle says you can toggle between two channels with a FS. Increment and Decrement just says you can scroll to the next channel. (I assume using the “Wrap” option to scroll through all four endlessly)

Anyway, what I’m trying to determine is if I have one foot switch assigned to one block, let’s say Flanger, and that block has four channel configured, is it possible to have a single tap turn it off and on, and to have some other gesture on that one foot switch (double tap or hold) that would allow me to scroll through all four channels of that particular block. (But only having that one foot switch dedicated to Flangers)

Me looking at a manual…

Yes. On the desired switch, set the tap function to bypass (Flanger 1 in this case). Set the hold function to increment channel +1 (iirc).

 

[Piing]

Henning embraces the cult

 

[JiveTurkey]

Henning embraces the cult

@GuitarJon Doing the lord's work

 

[laxu]

Henning embraces the cult

This is a good video for anyone who has never seen a Fractal and is wondering how the experience would go.

They got some really good sounds with fairly minimal work, like good enough that you could take that simple preset with the scenes setup and play a gig with it. Can you get better sounds? Oh yeah, but just shows that you don't need to be an expert to get something that works out of these.

I think Henning makes a lot of great points about what you actually need, usability, personal responsibility etc.

Good job @GuitarJon for explaining things in a clear manner. But I have to shame you for not knowing the A-E doubleclick shortcuts to go quickly to common blocks!

 

[OrganicZed]

It was also evident that @GuitarJon doesn't have much familiarity with the clean amps. The tones ended up sounding great.

 

[norminal]

Henning embraces the cult

8:10 Case candy? A t-shirt Chocolates? Vouchers for instructional courses?

Fractal Audio here in the states can’t even bother to replenish their merch stock. Been asking for Flex Fit hats for FIVE FRIKKEN YEARS!

 

[paisleywookiee]

8:10 Case candy? A t-shirt Chocolates? Vouchers for instructional courses?

Fractal Audio here in the states can’t even bother to replenish their merch stock. Been asking for Flex Fit hats for FIVE FRIKKEN YEARS!

You mean, like this one? (Mine’s dusty as hell)

 

[jellodog]

You mean, like this one? (Mine’s dusty as hell)

The real flex wasn't the hat. It was that awesome ring!

 

[paisleywookiee]

The real flex wasn't the hat. It was that awesome ring!

Oh the One Ring? Yeah my sister got it for me for Christmas. I like wearing it at work because it’s more comfortable when I get clammy from running around and dealing with hot studio lights.

 

[the swede]

Good that Jon helped Henning hahaha! Henning does have “issues” with modelers being to deep and advanced.

 

[Elf]

Henning embraces the cult

Can you make this exact preset in a FM3 Mk II TURBO, would the amps sound the same? For my home setup it would be very nice to have a SPDIF out.

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

Good that Jon helped Henning hahaha! Henning does have “issues” with modelers being to deep and advanced.

To each his own. But I've never understood people who buy gear, and refuse to learn how to use it. Then talk about how hard it is to use after spending no time trying to learn how it works.