Fractal Talk

[DrewJD82]

I have the Synergy itch but I'm wondering how much of a difference I would see between an FM3 amp (power amp modeling off) into a tube power amp vs a synergy module into the same tube power amp. For those who have experience comparing the Fractal models to a tube pre-amp on a scale of 1 - Boonta, how much difference could I expect?

We actually just had a brief discussion on this exact thing in the Synergy thread, I believe. I was having the same "Hmm, a Synergy might be cool" thoughts and the consensus was there wouldn't be quite enough of a difference to move the needle/justify the costs of getting a Synergy.

 

[paisleywookiee]

We actually just had a brief discussion on this exact thing in the Synergy thread, I believe. I was having the same "Hmm, a Synergy might be cool" thoughts and the consensus was there wouldn't be quite enough of a difference to move the needle/justify the costs of getting a Synergy.

Splitting hairs, IMO. Ask @Desertdweller though; he's got both, as well as regular amps too. There ain't no one more versed in it than him.

 

[metropolis_4]

I need some quick fm3 advice!

Is it possible to have one guitar plugged into input 1, a second guitar plugged into input 2, both go to the single amp and cab block, then the guitar in input 1 routes to output 1 and the guitar plugged into input 2 routes to output 2?

 

[Frodebro]

I need some quick fm3 advice!

Is it possible to have one guitar plugged into input 1, a second guitar plugged into input 2, both go to the single amp and cab block, then the guitar in input 1 routes to output 1 and the guitar plugged into input 2 routes to output 2?

I don't think so, as the amp block automatically sums the left and right inputs to mono.

 

[Frodebro]

Proper boontz.

Boonta Beatz ;~))

Legends of the Boontas

 

[iaresee]

I need some quick fm3 advice!

Is it possible to have one guitar plugged into input 1, a second guitar plugged into input 2, both go to the single amp and cab block, then the guitar in input 1 routes to output 1 and the guitar plugged into input 2 routes to output 2?

Not on an FM3. Not sharing the same signal chain on any Fractal device, actually. On the FM9 and AFIII this is possible if you don't mix signal chains between the two guitars.

 

[yek]

I need some quick fm3 advice!

Is it possible to have one guitar plugged into input 1, a second guitar plugged into input 2, both go to the single amp and cab block, then the guitar in input 1 routes to output 1 and the guitar plugged into input 2 routes to output 2?

Not when used simultaneously.

But for a single player to switch between guitars: yes.
The Multiplexer block before the Amp block would switch between IN1 and IN2, while a Mixer block after the Amp block would switch between OUT1 and OUT2. And other approaches are possible.

 

[metropolis_4]

I don't think so, as the amp block automatically sums the left and right inputs to mono.

Not on an FM3. Not sharing the same signal chain on any Fractal device, actually. On the FM9 and AFIII this is possible if you don't mix signal chains between the two guitars.

Not when used simultaneously.

But for a single player to switch between guitars: yes.
The Multiplexer block before the Amp block would switch between IN1 and IN2, while a Mixer block after the Amp block would switch between OUT1 and OUT2. And other approaches are possible.

Bummer. Thanks for the quick replies!

 

[yek]

Bummer. Thanks for the quick replies!

If the 2nd guitar is an acoustic or a basic clean electric sound that doesn't need the Amp block per se, it could be done.