Fractal Talk

[Mongillo19]

Fractal Audio Systems Online Store

The Fractal Audio Systems family of processors includes different products each built on the same industry-leading amp modeling, speaker cab simulation, effects, and flexible foot control.

shop.fractalaudio.com

FAS Halloween Sale!

 

[BROCKSTAR]

GUITAR QUICKIE FOUR "KIESEL TIM MILLER M6 AND FRACTAL AUDIO FM9 IMPROV ODE"​

You can find this preset here https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/chase-bliss-onward.205382/
The preset will work 100% on Axe-FX 3 but when used on FM9 or FM3, some effect blocks are removed.

 

[AlbertA]

GUITAR QUICKIE FOUR "KIESEL TIM MILLER M6 AND FRACTAL AUDIO FM9 IMPROV ODE"​

You can find this preset here https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/chase-bliss-onward.205382/
The preset will work 100% on Axe-FX 3 but when used on FM9 or FM3, some effect blocks are removed.

I've learned so much about sound design from Simeon and Matt (and plenty of others) - they have some of the most "wow you can do that?" patches around.

 

[AlbertA]

Fractal Audio Systems Online Store

The Fractal Audio Systems family of processors includes different products each built on the same industry-leading amp modeling, speaker cab simulation, effects, and flexible foot control.

shop.fractalaudio.com

FAS Halloween Sale!

I see the new shop is up too!

 

[EOengineer]

Love the scary store theme. That FM9 mkII at 1699 is DAMN tempting!

 

[BROCKSTAR]

New cab-lab 4 and also new info about them using shopify now!

Cab-Lab 4 Version 1.01.00

Cab-Lab 4 has been updated to version 1.01.00. This version includes new features and fixes and is available at https://www.fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-4/ Version 1.01.00 | October 29, 2025 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac version requires OS version 10.13 or newer. Windows version requires Windows 11...

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[AlbertA]

New cab-lab 4 and also new info about them using shopify now!

Cab-Lab 4 Version 1.01.00

Cab-Lab 4 has been updated to version 1.01.00. This version includes new features and fixes and is available at https://www.fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-4/ Version 1.01.00 | October 29, 2025 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac version requires OS version 10.13 or newer. Windows version requires Windows 11...

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@Mikael Dez your ticket is up!

 

[AlbertA]

The new Fractal store is still doing the weird shipping thing:

More expensive shipping if you bundle them:

On all of them I chose the cheapest shipping possible.

 

[BROCKSTAR]

KIESEL TIM MILLER M6 AND FRACTAL AUDIO FM9 TURBO MKII​

Signal Path: Kiesel Tim Miller M6 Guitar - Fractal Audio USA MK IV Lead Mid Amp - Fractal Audio 4x12 Recto ST SM7 C YA Cab - Fractal Audio Digital Mono Delay - Fractal Audio Quad Chromatic Pitch Shifter

Slightly modified version of a preset called "Spiral Delay" by @2112 aka Leon

 

[BROCKSTAR]

Axe-Fx III Firmware 31.00 Public Beta

Link removed. 31.00 Beta 2 is now available. NOTE: This firmware requires installation of Dyna-Cabs version 1.09 if upgrading from firmware prior to 30.00. Refer to the Dyna-Cab Installation Guide for details. Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. The file is...

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Can't wait for this to come down the line!

"Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction."

 

[DrewJD82]

Axe-Fx III Firmware 31.00 Public Beta

Link removed. 31.00 Beta 2 is now available. NOTE: This firmware requires installation of Dyna-Cabs version 1.09 if upgrading from firmware prior to 30.00. Refer to the Dyna-Cab Installation Guide for details. Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. The file is...

forum.fractalaudio.com

Can't wait for this to come down the line!

"Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction."

Ohhhhh I’m definitely eating some of my mushroom chocolates when I update!!

 

[Aleksi]

Axe-Fx III Firmware 31.00 Public Beta

Link removed. 31.00 Beta 2 is now available. NOTE: This firmware requires installation of Dyna-Cabs version 1.09 if upgrading from firmware prior to 30.00. Refer to the Dyna-Cab Installation Guide for details. Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. The file is...

forum.fractalaudio.com

Can't wait for this to come down the line!

"Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction."

I wonder if it's any different than just using Cliff's settings in the dual delay

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

Axe-Fx III Firmware 31.00 Public Beta

Link removed. 31.00 Beta 2 is now available. NOTE: This firmware requires installation of Dyna-Cabs version 1.09 if upgrading from firmware prior to 30.00. Refer to the Dyna-Cab Installation Guide for details. Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. The file is...

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Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes​

31.00

Improved preamp modeling in Amp block. This yields more accurate harmonic response and better feel. NOTE: The Preamp Tube Hardness parameter functions differently now. Existing presets are automatically updated to the default value for the amp model.

Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction.

Various other fixes and improvements.

 

[BROCKSTAR]

Axe-Fx III Firmware 31.00 Public Beta

Link removed. 31.00 Beta 2 is now available. NOTE: This firmware requires installation of Dyna-Cabs version 1.09 if upgrading from firmware prior to 30.00. Refer to the Dyna-Cab Installation Guide for details. Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. The file is...

forum.fractalaudio.com

Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes​

31.00

Improved preamp modeling in Amp block. This yields more accurate harmonic response and better feel. NOTE: The Preamp Tube Hardness parameter functions differently now. Existing presets are automatically updated to the default value for the amp model.

Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction.

Various other fixes and improvements.

3 hours late with that news

 

[synthpenguin]

Please ignore how this goes against the logic of every other post I’ve made here re: my guitar rig in recent months (lol), and please answer me one quick question: is now a bad time to get a FM9 mkII Turbo?

I know that’s the dumb question everyone hates (justifiably—sorry! Please don’t hate me!), but I’m mainly asking because I’m actually not familiar with Fractal’s longterm support of previous gens. I’m assuming that even IF next gen Axe FX comes out next spring or something, then it’ll probably be a while before a future FM9, and that the current gen will get continued support for a couple years after that…and I know no one can tell me when things will come out, but yeah I’m curious about what to expect here.

I’m kind of decided at this point that I’m either continuing down my current road (tube preamp > power amp sim) and getting a VP4, getting an FM9, or waiting and getting a Stadium. I had previously considered the FM3 a few times in this very thread, but I know it won’t actually solve many of the reasons I’d go back to a modeler-centric workflow.

Thank you!!

 

[Stone]

The FM9 can continue as is without any updates for a long time, its that good

 

[synthpenguin]

I need to look at some photos of FM9 rigs with a few other pedals around it. Always feels like it’s going to be unwieldy and huge, but I don’t want to give up a few of my DIY drive and fun mod pedals.

 

[Mongillo19]

I need to look at some photos of FM9 rigs with a few other pedals around it. Always feels like it’s going to be unwieldy and huge, but I don’t want to give up a few of my DIY drive and fun mod pedals.

Hit him with it @deadpool_25

 

[deadpool_25]

Haha. I’ve had a couple FM9 setups. And yeah they do get a bit unwieldy.

 

[BROCKSTAR]

UPDATED https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-31-00-public-beta-2.216600/

Improved preamp modeling in Amp block. This yields more accurate harmonic response and better feel. NOTE: The Preamp Tube Hardness parameter functions differently now. Existing presets are automatically updated to the default value for the amp model.

Improved power amp modeling in Amp. This yields a more controlled low end, especially for non-MV amps.

Added “Surround Delay” type to Delay block. This type produces “rotating” echoes that appear to move around the listener. The Rotation parameter determines how rapidly the echoes rotates. With Rotation at 100% the echoes will rotate 180 degrees each time (front, back, front, etc). At 50% the echoes will rotate 90 degrees (front, right, back, left, front, etc.). Negative values will cause the echoes to rotate in the opposite direction.

Added “Auto Delay” switch to Cabinet block. When ON the IR is delayed by the appropriate amount based on the Distance parameter (time alignment is turned off). The user can add additional delay using the Align tab. Note that the actual delay can be less than the displayed delay as all IR delays are normalized to the shortest delay (so as to minimize overall latency). The Align tab has been changed to display the delay in ms rather than distance to reduce confusion with the Distance parameter.

Various other fixes and improvements.