When you look at the roster of artists who used one in the late 80s and early 90s, it speaks for itself. From Les Claypool to Alex Skolnick, Nuno to Gilbert... and so many others.
Cliff, it was the second most requested piece of gear behind the Klon that you just rolled out... so it seems like the next logical step. That would just blow my mind to finally have the MP-1 archived into eternity.
Great demo Leon! I think it's cool that FAS is doing this for all the people that are on the waite list! I guess good things really do come to those who wait!
Great video Leon. As is always the case. As someone who was fortunate enough to get on the waitlist early enough to get a first run unit, I can't say that the difference is enough for me to purchase a turbo version, but I do think given all the time those who did not get a first run have had to wait, this is a nice perk to sweeten the deal.
That was an excellent demonstration of what can be done with the Turbo FM9 - Original FM9 10 % delta. Your preset is feature packed too and sounds great. Very nice.
@@LeonTodd Yes, it was very informative. l didn't even know that a Turbo version was available, much less what benefit it provided until checking out your video. Well done and thanks again, Leon.
It’s great that they have updated the fm9 but it still has a wait list to get one. Would like to see it become more available cause I’m not gonna spend $2000+ on reverb or eBay when I can buy the full Axe Fx 3 for that or cheap on reverb
I hear ya! I know they're just playing 'supply-and-demand economics', but screw those people. I don't like it. It feels like scalping plywood when a hurricane is threatening. People profiting from Fractal's supply problems is a dick move, imo. Sell it for just enough that you can recoup your tax and insurance on your original sale, let someone else enjoy it, and be done with it.
@@gr8guitarplayer it’s unlogical. Some people might buy something else instead (other board) . Like me. Buy the quad cortex eventually instead of this board…silly
Sounds great, as always. I hope that while still producing rackmount units for home/studio use, FAS branches off with their 4th-Gen platform to focus MORE HEAVILY on their floor-based units. No one else can touch Fractal's software/algorithm production. It's obvious. Their competition can only exist in this space if they excel at their production of larger physical "pedal" switching units, with overseas production. The next generation unit, the "FM10" or the _"Axe FX Floor" - nyuk, nyuk_ - or whatever, can really rocket this platform to the moon with an unrivaled value. The nine switch layout is just about perfect. Only thing missing is an expression pedal, or two. _How awesome would it be if it came with a super low-latency, wireless expression pedal?_ I love my rackmounted AF3, but if I knew the FM9 was down the road, I certainly would've waited to pull the trigger. The FM3 just didn't have enough switching to be truly useful in the modern pedalboard environments. Having to lay down another $500 for an FC-6 and $120 for an expression pedal is a heartbreaker and one of the major obstacles that kept me away from Fractal for so long.
That sounds like amps and efx, not like slow and muddy plug-ins, yet still has that Fractal "gummy" character ;D You've also evolved as a player since last time Todd!!
Great video and amazing tones. "...really, really make it sound gross" Yeah- kitchen sink presets are for me...though I am just as happy with nice, clean 40% tones as well. Clearly for most however, the TURBO with it's extra headroom is the way to go. It will be future proof for a while. The next version will likely have a bigger, touch display, better workflow and larger scribble strips. It might have the same processor since they likely had to buy many in bulk. I don't feel like waiting so when my number comes up I will grab a Turbo. I've been on the list for nearly a year.
I've had many pedal boards like this one and found I spend more time on my computer and/or playing with dials. I recently went back to a normal pedal board and actually play my guitar again. Simple is best and you can make a hell of a pedal board for 2 grand.
cool stuff =0 , i'm looking at getting an FM3 soon , upgrading from an AX8 , the portability/size i think does it for me not to mention the cost little sidenote, the Jeff & Jan patch , is probably a tip of the hat to Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer
0:48 "The Turbo version arose out of the semiconductor shortage" --> Along with the 'Turbo' version of the FX III, that statement from Fractal is.......BOLLOCKS !!! --> Fractal are simply extending the life of these units by providing a 'faster' model, keeping those high prices, and - crucially - allowing them to delay the introduction, in particular, of the Axe-FX IV.
That's a reportable offence under the tone act of 2019 - hair and flexibility shall not be used to discriminate against those desiring loud guitar noises.
Mainly a workaround due to chip shortage. You do what you have to to keep the product moving for customers. I don't think its any fault of FAS about the chip type in shortage and I feel it's a positive move.
Too bad there isn't an aftermarket to upgrade existing units. I would love to hotrod my FM3 to the processing power the FM9 has but in it's smaller size.
I dislike the entire strategy behind this. They could have just used the new, more available 500 MHZ cpu and kept their mouths shut and started shipping. Now it just looks like the whole FM3 no headphone jack debacle. The first shipped FM3s had no headphone out and now the first batch of FM9s will be the non turbos where no one will want to buy one now that the turbo is out. I tried some of Leon's new FM9 presets and sure enough, not enough cpu to run them.
Oooh Oooh wait Ive got it! Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer So Did I win? Did I win? A Turbo! Man. Ha to much fun. Leon -Thanks for all you do- I look forward to your videos each week. I learn a lot and have a good time or laugh.
One other thing, Leon. I saw a picture where you jokingly were asking someone if he or she was the one that yelled for Freebird. Do they really do that in Australia? If so, that is hilarious! I thought that was pretty much restricted to audiences in my neck of the woods - the Southern US.
The thing is, you hear its a fractal Just like you can hear its a Boss multi unit no matter how your setting are. I will stuck to my stompboxes, no one has the same pedals and pedal order like I have-)
There was an initial run that immediately sold out and they haven't been able to get any more stock since then with the semiconductor shortage. At least there's a nice little power upgrade for those who have waited.
Hi there, can you tell me are you able to connect a P.C or tablet to the FM9 to access those setting options while its running through an frfr speaker?
This is very interesting. I was thinking about this the other day. Since nobody can actually get an FM9, because of the chip shortage, why not go with a slightly more powerful CPU that is readily available now? Even if they had to bump-up the price a bit, at least people could get one! The FM9 waiting list has basically been: put your email address on their wait-list... and then NOTHING. SO... is the FM9 TURBO available for purchase right now? Or is this going to be another "waiting list"? 🤔
I can’t find any detailed info about this. Etc, does it have aux in, Bluetooth for playback, vocal effects and drum machine built in. Anyone could assist please?
The website lists all the details. It's specifically a performance focused guitar processor. To answer your questions; -no bluetooth for audio playback. It is an 8x8 USB audio interface though. -there's no mic preamp but all the effects would work fine on vocals. -there's not an aux in but there are 3 sets of ins and outs, so with an adaptor cable you can easily use in2 or in3 as a stereo aux in. - there's not a drum machine.
When I decided to buy a Boss GT10 a long time ago, I did it because my JCM 800 couldn't "shoot" that heavy, punchy sound... and now I'm torn between QCortex and FM9 and I want to hear some of those powerful colors of sickly expensive amplifiers (Diezel, Soldano, Mesa, Revv...) and instead some things that are common for much cheaper models. This clip doesn't really help me decide...
@@LeonTodd I hope so my friend, because almost 2k of beautiful, green bills need to change hands. I know that for that money you can't even get a preserved second-hand high gain amplifier head, but it would be even worse to have wasted so much money on a tiny box that doesn't really do the job. Thanks for explaining.
@@LeonTodd there's no need to delete comments from visitors you don't like even if they don't contain criticism or inappropriate vocabulary. I will never comment or look at any of your posts again, there are other people who have the same equipment. Have a nice evening
@@kennylongnose4001 not sure what you're talking about? I don't delete comments but if you've tried to post a link or YT's filter has picked upon something that may have done it? Feel free to repost it. Otherwise have a nice day.
If im remebered i dont get that high cpu usage on the ax8 back when i use it. Is it the old product is more powerfull than the new floor fractal?? Or might be all the software in the fm9 are to much for the hardware?? Im thinking to order this fm9 (not the turbo) or just fm3??
It's a whole thousand euros more than the FM3 here in Europe and to be honest, I don't really see the appeal. Sure you have extra footswitches, but at this price point why not just save some more (like 400e) and buy the axe ? I don't think most users need to set up extra convoluted presets anyway... And for raw power the Quad Cortex does at least as much if not more for less money (again here in Europe) This being said cool video just as always Leon !
How did you get the FM9 turbo? I’m in Australia and have been on the waiting list ever since the waiting list was made available. Is there a way to get an FM9 turbo, but not through the Australian distributer? It seems some people have two units and I’m still waiting to get one…
Remember, they added this turbo chip cause the cheaper one wasn't available. These chips are super cheap but if they give you the biggest from the start, there is no where to go from there. Planned obsolescence.
"We created the Turbo to sidestep semiconductor supply chain issues" immediately above just like last gen: "AVAILABILITY: The FM9 is shipping to a first-come first-serve WAIT LIST" well that was a fucken lie
Never had this type of rig, I.E, fractal, kemper, etc. how do they effect your pickups sound/uniqueness. In other words, do they make all the pickups sound the same? Do your pickups still effect the sound? I like how I can change to a different guitar and the pickups change the tone of the amp/cab.
Big time. I have to make a preset specifically for my strandberg with Ludgen pickups (have to crank the gain, eq here and there a bit) compared to my majesty. With majesty, i have to lower the gain not so much eq. So yeah..the pickups really affect the tone
Thank you for this review! Could I connect this directly into my PC and pull up the software and start playing? I have gaming speakers. Or do I need something more?
A little off-topic maybe but I am looking for a cheap, preferably used, multi fx unit to put in front of my tube amp, something like a Boss GT-5 or GT-3. Korg, Zoom, Boss, Vox have all made those kind of floor units. Any advice on the best sounding, easiest to use model?
I can get FM9 standard for $1750 (in Ukraine) is that a good price and should I go for it or should I spend 2k+ on FM9 Turbo? Is there a reason to go for more? Because as I see - all those really "long chains" are also played nicely with FM9 Standard
@@LeonTodd one more question, Leon, how do you think is it worth of upgrading to AXE III (mark1) from FM3? Will it be better for playing mostly at home? I'm offered $1900 for it. Will appreciate your response, my mate 🤗
5 Minute Tones series should deliver some quick and easy little nuggets of information, otherwise my Axe-Fx basics videos will apply to the FM9 as well.
I wonder if they aren't using military grade components anymore since they had to get them from elsewhere? Does this mean they will be doing an FM3 Turbo too? I wonder.
Hi Leon, long time lurker 1st time asker. How the heck can I purchase an FM9 here in Australia? Been on the independent music waiting list for ever😥 And also what do you do to take care of your left and righthand fingernails / fingerpads with respect to live guitar playing? Be excellent to one another & party on! neb.
Man I feel for Andrew at Independent, huge waiting list and such a limited amount of stock coming down to Aus. I file my nails every day with a little diamond grit file, less for my playing and more to stop myself scratching my eczema in my sleep.
Roughly double the processing power of an FM3 and half that of an Axe-Fx, although the way resource are allocated across the CPU cores differs between all 3 devices.
*YO! These newer fractal units are very very awesome. However I have something coming up, that the whole world of players are going to LOVE, however fractal will not be to happy about it.*
Wow. they can't ship units out to people waiting for their fist one but they can send out second freebies to youtubers. Thanks Fractal for really getting in there and rubbing it in our face.
@@TravisFodor - I tried to think of somehow this would be helpful, but no. Its just a punch in the mouth any way you look at it. Lot of people been waiting a long time for these.
@@bryantwalley august 29th reservation holder here :) I don't have a problem with it, to be honest. I have high confidence that Fractal is doing everything they can to get these things out for us, and seeing a new LT video about it only gets me more stoked
At the end of the video, when you're holding them side by side, the switches on the one on your left has what looks like blue tack on it. Is that to differentiate the two, since they look identical, or is something else going on?
@@LeonTodd Thanks Man I Have Been Looking For A Electric Stand So I Can Run My DAW And Turn And Use The Guitar Without It Hangin On Me LOL Love The Channel Cheerz!
