Thought about snagging a used FM3

[northern_fox]

I've always wondered about this but didn't want to derail any thread to ask. How is it integrating a midi controller into a current gen fractal device? I hear it's not as straightforward as a Helix but MIDI gonna MIDI

Its not hard and IMO the FC are just too big - I prefer just a tiny midi controller like the MC6 or MC3

 

[Jarick]

It's hard to recommend FM3 + FC6 when the FM9 is not much more with a lot more power.

 

[la szum]

Yeah most likely going to use it just for scenes.

Stompbox mode is cool, too.

 

[la szum]

Its not hard and IMO the FC are just too big - I prefer just a tiny midi controller like the MC6 or MC3

This! We are under no obligation to make things a) harder, b) heavier, and c) more complicated and convoluted.

 

[Bob Zaod]

Stompbox mode is cool, too.

In my head so far I want to use the 4 button MIDI for scenes and the 3 on board buttons as stomps and tuner but I really need it in front of me to figure the best way.

 

[Stone]

In my head so far I want to use the 4 button MIDI for scenes and the 3 on board buttons as stomps and tuner but I really need it in front of me to figure the best way.

 

[Bob Zaod]

HAHA yes definitely.

 

[Bob Zaod]

Should have it by Friday. I have a gig that night. I just may throw caution to the wind and bring it with me.

 

[fretworn]

 

[Stone]

Should have it by Friday. I have a gig that night. I just may throw caution to the wind and bring it with me.

Remember Bob, Murphy's law, what can go wrong will go wrong

 

[Bob Zaod]

I did that in my 68 VW fastback once with a car load of stoned people...including me. I thought I would be funny and start swerving about until it didnt stop swerving and then started spinning. Went up on 2 wheels at one point. Ahh the good ol bad ol days

 

[fretworn]

I did that in my 68 VW fastback once with a car load of stoned people...including me. I thought I would be funny and start swerving about until it didnt stop swerving and then started spinning. Went up on 2 wheels at one point. Ahh the good ol bad ol days

It’s amazing that we survived all that shit huh?

 

[Bob Zaod]

It’s amazing that we survived all that shit huh?

For sure!

 

[TubeStack]

Thread delivers. Well done, everyone!

 

[la szum]

In my head so far I want to use the 4 button MIDI for scenes and the 3 on board buttons as stomps and tuner but I really need it in front of me to figure the best way.

The FS implementation is nuts. You can go from Effects/Stomp mode to Presets or Scenes mode in two taps.

Tuner likewise! Made me realize 9 FSes are overkill. For me.

I find it all idiot proof and seamless. If I don't have any issues with it and can get around then I am not sure
how or why anyone else would.

 

[duzie]

It’s amazing that we survived all that shit huh?

I hear ya .
1981 this happened because I was a jackass.
Joined the army right after this incident.

 

[Bob Zaod]

I hear ya .
1981 this happened because I was a jackass.
Joined the army right after this incident.

74 Camaro?

 

[fretworn]

I hear ya .
1981 this happened because I was a jackass.
Joined the army right after this incident.

Dirty side down is the rules …

Glad you made, it and thank you for your service

 

[duzie]

74 Camaro?

76 Mustang
The Charlie’s Angels car

 

[laxu]

I've always wondered about this but didn't want to derail any thread to ask. How is it integrating a midi controller into a current gen fractal device? I hear it's not as straightforward as a Helix but MIDI gonna MIDI

It's a mixed bag. If all you want to do is things like preset/scene etc changes, maybe some expression stuff, it will work fine. But it gets kinda annoying to program two devices vs using a FC that stays in sync, can be configured differently for per preset functionality and more. FC vs MIDI functionality is nowhere near 1:1 either, there's several things you cannot do via MIDI.

The big issue is the FC controllers are god damn expensive. I've got a used FC12 Mk1 which I paid a fair price for but the new price is just too much for me to justify. I'd rather buy a FM9 for more money than a FC12.