Surprised to hear that fractal has been able to develop and manufacture a new product like this considering the ongoing issues with labor, shipping, and microchips. Congratulations Fractal.
@@LeonTodd There's a patch from the "Digitech GSP 2101" rack unit called "Floating Fifths" that sounds fantastic ... I was wondering if you were familiar with that patch and if so could you replicate that patch in the Axe FX
To work around supply issues, they actually started making the FM9 "Turbo" using more powerful chips that were in more abundant supply than the originals. I just got one.
Great playing and great sound! I’m still living analogue and just moved into a super tiny house. I’m not selling my tube amps and pedalboards but you sold me on this unit. On the waiting list. Thanks!
This may have a year or so of waitlist, like the FM3. Are you sure you need all of this? As a FM3 owner, I'd say, that thing is more than enough for most guitarists.
@@6MileHouse Yeah, noticed after making that comment. Perhaps they've learned from the FM3 shipping disaster, where those on the waitlist got their units more than a year later. But still, a waitlist exists...
@@edrosenquist6541 I ordered on September 15 but I was on the “other” list so was technically added to the list before the main waitlist went public on August 27.
Hello, thanx for this vid. I'm not a modeller user at all. I find it very interesting, I'm blown away by both the quantity of possibilities and the quality of the sounds, but I see two/three things that prevent me from taking the plunge. 1) How many hours/days/weeks will I have to spend going through menus and sub-menus to virtually recreate even my current real setup, even though it's not very complicated. 2) I don't see the advantage over a standard pedalboard in terms of tap dancing on stage: I saw you switch to get to the scenes then choose one scene and then push the effects switch to be able to engage/disengage the effects. I don't see the point. 3) What is Fractal's policy in terms of support? Is it like Apple (programmed obsolescence of the OS, sudden end of support, urging you to change your hardware) or do they continue to upgrade even older products for a long time? My questions may seem silly, but that's what came to mind when I was watching this video. Regards
1) use the software editor and you can cook up a pretty complex rig within 10-15 minutes 2) think of scenes like a midi loop switcher on a big pedalboard (eg a gigrig). It let's you perform multiple channel changes and bypass/engage functions at once. 3) top tier support. Regular firmware updates with new stuff, very active forum and official support channels respond very quickly.
@@LeonTodd Thx for your answers. 1) I doubt I'll be ablle to do that in 15 mn, you're already used to it. 2) So I've now got 6 pedals in front and 5 or 6 in the loop. My amps are usally two or three channels. Of course I don't use all the effects all the time. So what you mean is that for stage purposes, I could have one scene with the four or five main combinations I use, stay in the same scene and use the switches to contrl the effects and not have all the affects plugged like in real life but only the ones I really use in each combination? 3) ok ie the AX8 still has updates?
I have really had a hard time trying to decide to move on from my AX8 to either the FM3 or the AXE III. What I just saw on this video is perfect. The ability to tweak the factory presets like your were doing with the per preset perform page on the fly without having to dig very deep or get into the editor shows this unit's versatility-the processing power in this floor unit makes it an easy decision and seals the deal for me. Thanks Leon for the great video.
Leon please do a video of "dual amp-WDW" with 3 FRFR cabs and a backing track using the USB for this. Most of us are still stuck at home with no gigs so backing tracks next best thing..lol
I entered the Fractal world with the FM3 (your videos really convinced me to go for it, Leon) almost a year ago and am really pleased with it 😊 This FM9 induces a bit of a “😰 did I pull the trigger too quick?” feelings but at the same time it’s really exciting news 🙂 That being said I’m happy with the FM3 I have and I still have a lot to learn about how things work… so I’ll keep on learning and will wait for the next flagship model to upgrade some day 😄
I'm definitely not smart enough when it comes to profiles to need the space an FM9 or Axe F3 offers. Today I think I'd still buy the FM3 since it's small enough to be perfectly portable for me and gives me all the experience I need for learning an amp modeler and effects pedals. Most of the time I'm just running an amp, cab reverb and delay anyway.
I, like so many others who have been a loyal AX8 user, felt a little underwhelmed with the form factor of the FM3 when it was released. While using the "brains" of the AXE FX was a great upgrade, I was so used to the way the AX8 functioned, I found myself saying, "I wish Fractal would simply make an AX8 type form factor with the AXE FX brains and FC switching." Well, here it is, and I have to say within minutes of finding out this was released, I sent my email off to be placed on the waiting list. I've been gigging with the AX8 since 2016 and I'm so ready for this unit to happily "retire" the AX8 which has served me so well. Thanks for the demo Leon. Looking forward to the same kind of instruction you provided me with the AX8. You were invaluable in helping me understand the power of that unit. Cheers mate!
Im going to be that guy and kinda wish they had the cpu power in the FM3 form factor. haha. So small and portable. That said, this is a wicked looking unit!
I was literally just looking for videos on using the FM3 with the FC6 and FC12 footswitches to determine which one to get, and then I saw the link to your video. This is exactly the product I'm looking for! Totally stoked for this.
I would love to see a "How to Setup the FM9, right out of the box" video. I am sure there are certain tweaks that need to happen to optimize the unit :-)
The only thing they forgot is an external trs switch so you can change channels on an external amp or effect. I currently have an FM3 running in 4cm so that I can have the versatility of using fractals amp models with my amp (which I love and can never give up) if I want. In order to use fm3 to control the amp channel switching I use one of the Suhr micro midi controllers with a midi block in each FM3 scene that tells the Suhr how to switch. This is totally workable solution for me, but imagine if I could eliminate the Suhr box and it’s power supply and all the midi cables…that would be heavenly. Next iteration maybe? Great job on the demo Leon, and kudos to fractal for the leap in performance. If they do a 20% off sale now, then I’ll buy one tomorrow.
Thank you for the demo Leon. It is the AX8 of the new era I was waiting for . That's so cool . Probably have to wait a long time before I can get one in France. Have a nice day !
Hey Leon, great video and great playing ( finally some Mistreated🥰). Question: I’m learning to play and consider myself to be an advanced beginner. Probably I will never play on stage because I started too late. Is the FM 9 over the top for home use? I like the display and the way you can “scroll” by using the buttons and how these different areas are visible and easy to activate.
Buy the best gear you can afford. Fractal stuff sounds great and it's inspiring to play, which ultimately leads me to play more. The more you play, the better you get.
@@LeonTodd Thx Leon, FM 3 or FM 9 with Elis 8?? Or Engl Fireball 25 / Ironball 20 SE with a cabinet from KUNZ. I grew up with the sound of Rainbow (Dio era) and love Queensrÿche, Extreme and also some “heavier stuff” like Lamb of God.
@@frankzimmermann1318 depends on whether you prefer playing through a guitar cab or not. For home use a modeler/monitor setup is going to let you play along to and match the recorded tones of your favourite albums a lot easier.
@@dantredogborsa7048 Most likely will eventually get an FM9 to replace the AX8, but for now I'm good. I only use about 2 scenes and about 3 effects. Which is why i went from the Ax8 to the Fm3.
@@LeonTodd thanks a lot Leon! I just added myself to the waiting list. Was afraid it would be too big to be accepted as hand luggage on a flight but I think it will pass.
Any feedback on how long the wait time is currently? I was added to the list about six weeks ago, just wondering how quickly these are shipping. Thanks!
What are the differences between fm9 and fm3 besides the obvious switches and routing option? How bout sound wise? Does it have more power? What is important for me the amp sound, then second maybe the reverb and delay, im a simple guy
Super nice video. Is the FM9 unit being recorded DIRECT into a DAW or going through a miked amp first? Or? Thanks...It would be helpful info. Phil NYC Area
Great video! I currently have the OMG9 set up through a Matrix GT1000fx out a Matrix NL212 cab. We have been playing small rooms with no DI in so I like(need) the NL212…amp in the room sound. Could or do you have a video using this type of set up with the global cab IR off? Or is it possible to use the NL212 like an FRFR? I have tried FRFR cabs but couldn’t get that amp in the room sound. I’m relatively new to the Fractal. Btw, our band just play rock cover tunes therefore I would like a somewhat wide variety of tones…from Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Stone Temple Pilots, Evanescence, Rush, Velvet Revolver, Hoobastank, Van Halen, etc…Any help in this direction would be greatly appreciated! I’m sure I’m not the only one using the Fractal this way
Man! I had the axe-fxII and the AX8, but what regret the the most was selling my AX8. I have the line6 hx-stomp with pedals..... I'm selling all and getting this...BLOWN AWAY!!!
Hi Leon! Bought the FM3 not too long ago but put myself on waiting list as I cant pass up the additional power and switches. Will the FM9 be better suited in some way for 4 cable method? would you be able to put a current vid together showing with the FM9? Love your vids Leon, thank you for taking the time to do them. Always great content.
I know this monster unit allows you to go 4 CABLE METHOD to an external amp, but the question I've got is whether it allows you to channel switch your external amp(with selected effects) using the fm9's switches?can you verify any of this Leon??? brilliant job as always
That would be my question too. If I can use this just as I use the FX8 MKII (just using the effects using my own tube amp tone and distortion). IMO amp sims in the Fractal don’t sound as good as Kemper and both sound too digital compared to the real deal. For those who say “but Metallica uses it live”, oh well, their guitar tone live absolutely sucks. Impressive how Kirk can make a USD 1M 59LP sound like a Squire with a humbucker and a Dunlop Wah plugged into a 15w solid state Crate amplifier.
Still watching and maybe this is answered, or maybe in a future video… but what does the AXFIII do that this doesn’t? Anything? I no longer gig out that much and am a studio guy, but I’m wondering where the differences lie. Maybe in re-amping and things of that nature? This seems plenty powerful, has a ton of options that I can see, I’m not seeing much difference to spend the extra hundreds… and I’m looking at upgrading this Christmas to one of these
Mostly how many block instances you can use in a patch - multiple instances of pitch, multitap delay, plex, 4 drive blocks instead of 3, 4 delay blocks instead of 2.
@@LeonTodd soooo…. I’m hearing not much that the FM9 cannot do compared to the III. Haha. Thank you so much for a response, makes your viewers (at least this one) feel appreciated
The sounds out of this unit are awesome. I am a Helix user but it lacks usable live tones out of the standard loaded presets and it’s taken a long time to create them myself for our set list. Do I understand the pre loaded standard presets ( I think you said 400 of them) are live usable and ready to go?
Excelent overview... thank you. I know what to wish for christmas now. How would you compare FM9 to AX8? Is it significant upgrade soundwise? I like the dual amp possibility the most useful.
Hey Leon I've been watching and listening for a while and love the sounds your getting out of the Fractal units I'm on the waiting list for the fm9 I was wondering if your gonna do any classes on to program and operate the fm9??
Great video. Been thinking about the fm3 as my next device. Now, I’ll have to re-think things around the FM9. It would also be cool to see a comparison of the three (what one has that the other one does not, etc). Also, would be cool to see how you have the ins and outs setup in your studio that you were talking about in this video. 👍🏻
The seamless channel changes and CPU capacity features is worth buying unit. Also my brother has Axe III and we can send files back and forth that will always work, not always the case with FM3.
As always, awesome playing. You have a very stylistic lead style that is refreshing and catchy. Would you say this is worth the upgrade, financially, from the AxeFx II XL?
@@benyoung8376 some of the quads rigs sound immense, esp for studio work and the bass, but i wish a company would be clear on whats going on, open up to the customer bass nobodys going to invest or support secrets, gutted if they go down the pan as its kick ass sounding, but fractal seem to have a good base tone going on and this is in the right direction, can they deliver through the sales gate
Thanks for the review, been looking to replace my AxeFX II XL with a floor based modeler. What stage amplification do you like to use? I find my AxeII can tend to be boomy and crackly at high volumes, looking for good powered monitor or backline options.
Great playing and demo Leon. I'm interested in the more budget boxes but it's still cool to hear this and your riffs. I've got to wonder how this kind of gear will continue to improve in the future.
I have the first generation FX8 and still love it. However, I would like to downsize to make things simple and have a smaller footprint. How exactly would I use this, and how is it being used in this video that we are hearing? Does this just plug into a DAC and use headphones or monitor speakers? Or maybe a powered guitar cabinet...? I'm very interested, but just a little uneducated when it comes to some of this newer technology. Thanks in advance.
In this example you're hearing the DI out of the FM9 straight into Pro-Tools, no post processing. Live I plug it straight into the PA and either get a feed from monitors or use an in-ear monitoring system. This will do everything the FX8 does except for relay switching, but with way more effects and more routing options.
The FM9 seems perfect! I likely would have got one had I not already purchased a FM3. I'm not GASing hard for this. My FM3 gets the job done, and then some!
I would choose the fm9, because I like to have direct access to a lot of things with one tap when playing live. BUT it‘s not available in my country. So I‘m thinking of buying an fm3 after figuring out whether it could give my all I need for gigging. CPU Power is not an issue for me. Greetings and thank you for the great video. Thom
Hey Leon, why don't you install a Tonepros intonatable stoptail on your 245? Your intonation sounds solid already but it's just easier than the 2 screw system on the stoptail that you have installed currently. I have the tonepros on all my PRS guitars and it's phenomenal.
You can use Fractool to convert your presets but the core modelling engine is totally different on the FM9 so i doubt the patches will sound identical.
Very cool! I've had the AX8 for many years now, and I love it, but one of the very few things I'm not so happy with, is the pitch block/harmonizer part. I think the pitch/harmonized notes sounded so much better on the II and the Ultra which I had before, the AX8 just doesn't seem to handle this very well, possibly because of the limited CPU(?) So I'm curious how the FM9 handles this..?
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Leon does it have tone matching !??
Dang it! Just got the FM3 couple of months ago. I’m always late to the party…lol. Still Love the FM3.
Hello Leon, may you recreate a tone like 2 minutes to midnight ??, that can be used in an fm3 unit?
Always ask the cat or your shoes may start smelling... mmm... off.
Leon Todd: My trusted source for everything Fractal 😁💜
Now it makes sense why the people at FAS were so quiet after releasing the Cygnus FW... this is great!
Surprised to hear that fractal has been able to develop and manufacture a new product like this considering the ongoing issues with labor, shipping, and microchips. Congratulations Fractal.
Yeah big time!
Yeah my thought exactly.
@@LeonTodd There's a patch from the "Digitech GSP 2101" rack unit called "Floating Fifths" that sounds fantastic ... I was wondering if you were familiar with that patch and if so could you replicate that patch in the Axe FX
To work around supply issues, they actually started making the FM9 "Turbo" using more powerful chips that were in more abundant supply than the originals. I just got one.
Great playing and great sound! I’m still living analogue and just moved into a super tiny house. I’m not selling my tube amps and pedalboards but you sold me on this unit. On the waiting list. Thanks!
It's a whole lot of fun, and a great complement to tube amps and pedals. All the toys!
I already commented but man. Leon I’d just watch you jam for hours. You are one of the most tasty guitarists on the planet.
Thanks so much mate!
Was just a day away from pulling trigger on FM3.....think I'll wait to afford this!! Great job Leon as always
This may have a year or so of waitlist, like the FM3.
Are you sure you need all of this?
As a FM3 owner, I'd say, that thing is more than enough for most guitarists.
U lucky man
@@pauliusmscichauskas558 It's allready shipping though.
Kinda pissed I bought an fm3 and fc6 a few months back for mixing amps. And it can't..
@@6MileHouse Yeah, noticed after making that comment. Perhaps they've learned from the FM3 shipping disaster, where those on the waitlist got their units more than a year later. But still, a waitlist exists...
Thanks Leon! I put myself on the waiting list for the FM9 here in America. I’m looking forward to your future videos on it.
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Audio over USB? Can i record into my PC/Mac over USB with the FM9?
Yes, it's an 8x8 USB interface. Works great.
FM9 is perfect. I’ve been wishing, asking, posting about wanting this for literally years. Can’t wait to get my invitation.
I'm in the list too.. I'll wait however long it takes
Looking forward to it myself
@@c22880 I’ve had mine a few weeks now and yup…it’s perfect (for me).
How long were you on the list before you got it?
@@edrosenquist6541 I ordered on September 15 but I was on the “other” list so was technically added to the list before the main waitlist went public on August 27.
Hello, thanx for this vid. I'm not a modeller user at all. I find it very interesting, I'm blown away by both the quantity of possibilities and the quality of the sounds, but I see two/three things that prevent me from taking the plunge.
1) How many hours/days/weeks will I have to spend going through menus and sub-menus to virtually recreate even my current real setup, even though it's not very complicated.
2) I don't see the advantage over a standard pedalboard in terms of tap dancing on stage: I saw you switch to get to the scenes then choose one scene and then push the effects switch to be able to engage/disengage the effects. I don't see the point.
3) What is Fractal's policy in terms of support? Is it like Apple (programmed obsolescence of the OS, sudden end of support, urging you to change your hardware) or do they continue to upgrade even older products for a long time?
My questions may seem silly, but that's what came to mind when I was watching this video.
Regards
1) use the software editor and you can cook up a pretty complex rig within 10-15 minutes
2) think of scenes like a midi loop switcher on a big pedalboard (eg a gigrig). It let's you perform multiple channel changes and bypass/engage functions at once.
3) top tier support. Regular firmware updates with new stuff, very active forum and official support channels respond very quickly.
@@LeonTodd Thx for your answers.
1) I doubt I'll be ablle to do that in 15 mn, you're already used to it.
2) So I've now got 6 pedals in front and 5 or 6 in the loop. My amps are usally two or three channels. Of course I don't use all the effects all the time. So what you mean is that for stage purposes, I could have one scene with the four or five main combinations I use, stay in the same scene and use the switches to contrl the effects and not have all the affects plugged like in real life but only the ones I really use in each combination?
3) ok ie the AX8 still has updates?
Yep, the FM9 is what I want. Thank you for your great, as usual, review.
I have really had a hard time trying to decide to move on from my AX8 to either the FM3 or the AXE III. What I just saw on this video is perfect. The ability to tweak the factory presets like your were doing with the per preset perform page on the fly without having to dig very deep or get into the editor shows this unit's versatility-the processing power in this floor unit makes it an easy decision and seals the deal for me. Thanks Leon for the great video.
Same, it’s kinda shut up and take my money 😁
FAS, we need a trade in program! Awesome job on keeping this a secret for so long and on the design altogether! 👍
Leon please do a video of "dual amp-WDW" with 3 FRFR cabs and a backing track using the USB for this. Most of us are still stuck at home with no gigs so backing tracks next best thing..lol
Plague Scythe Studios: *heavy breathing*
hahahaha!! Love Ryan and got the reference!
Lolol
You're DAMN RIGHT.
@@PlagueScytheStudios We all knew this is what you wanted.
@@PlagueScytheStudios Jesus chimes in.
I wanted to hear you keep going on that journey solo... Sounded so great
Thanks! The full take is up on here as "schondays"
If I didn’t have the rack unit I would have gotten this instead. More of this fractal.
That was my first thought but then I remembered that its living in my studio full time anyway.
I entered the Fractal world with the FM3 (your videos really convinced me to go for it, Leon) almost a year ago and am really pleased with it 😊
This FM9 induces a bit of a “😰 did I pull the trigger too quick?” feelings but at the same time it’s really exciting news 🙂 That being said I’m happy with the FM3 I have and I still have a lot to learn about how things work… so I’ll keep on learning and will wait for the next flagship model to upgrade some day 😄
I'm definitely not smart enough when it comes to profiles to need the space an FM9 or Axe F3 offers. Today I think I'd still buy the FM3 since it's small enough to be perfectly portable for me and gives me all the experience I need for learning an amp modeler and effects pedals. Most of the time I'm just running an amp, cab reverb and delay anyway.
You could get an FM9, plug one of its outputs into your FM3’s input, and get a 3rd amp block and some extra FX blocks. 😁
of course this comes a few weeks after I buy an FM3
Sell it back !!
So awesome leon! First thing I did when I found out about the FM9 was check to see if you had done a video on it! Perfect run through. Very exciting!
I, like so many others who have been a loyal AX8 user, felt a little underwhelmed with the form factor of the FM3 when it was released. While using the "brains" of the AXE FX was a great upgrade, I was so used to the way the AX8 functioned, I found myself saying, "I wish Fractal would simply make an AX8 type form factor with the AXE FX brains and FC switching." Well, here it is, and I have to say within minutes of finding out this was released, I sent my email off to be placed on the waiting list. I've been gigging with the AX8 since 2016 and I'm so ready for this unit to happily "retire" the AX8 which has served me so well. Thanks for the demo Leon. Looking forward to the same kind of instruction you provided me with the AX8. You were invaluable in helping me understand the power of that unit. Cheers mate!
I'm pretty stoked Fractal listened to what so many of their users wanted with this
Rewind Your Mind and Heaven Above sounded so epic. Definitely has me sold.
Im going to be that guy and kinda wish they had the cpu power in the FM3 form factor. haha. So small and portable. That said, this is a wicked looking unit!
I'm still waiting for an fm0!
That’s a Quad Cortex
Can't wait for Plague Scythe to get his hands on one
Same!!!
This makes sense why I was seeing a shit load of FM3 posted on reverb today lol.
I’m really happy to see this! Perfect size and power.
What do you suggest between GT1000, FM9, HELIX, NEURAL DSP, KEMPER?
I was literally just looking for videos on using the FM3 with the FC6 and FC12 footswitches to determine which one to get, and then I saw the link to your video. This is exactly the product I'm looking for! Totally stoked for this.
I would love to see a "How to Setup the FM9, right out of the box" video. I am sure there are certain tweaks that need to happen to optimize the unit :-)
Great idea!
@@LeonTodd Yes it is and your the perfect guy to do that. It would be nice for all the new users to FAS gear.
The only thing they forgot is an external trs switch so you can change channels on an external amp or effect. I currently have an FM3 running in 4cm so that I can have the versatility of using fractals amp models with my amp (which I love and can never give up) if I want. In order to use fm3 to control the amp channel switching I use one of the Suhr micro midi controllers with a midi block in each FM3 scene that tells the Suhr how to switch. This is totally workable solution for me, but imagine if I could eliminate the Suhr box and it’s power supply and all the midi cables…that would be heavenly. Next iteration maybe?
Great job on the demo Leon, and kudos to fractal for the leap in performance. If they do a 20% off sale now, then I’ll buy one tomorrow.
I agree. No need for 3 pedal inputs when they can be added with an fc footswitch anyways.
Hey leon, love your videos. Would you mind telling me that what pickups you are using on your Les Paul here? Are these dimarzio’s?
They're made by Martin A Smith pickups here in Australia
Thank you for the demo Leon. It is the AX8 of the new era I was waiting for . That's so cool . Probably have to wait a long time before I can get one in France. Have a nice day !
Yeah it's going to make a lot of people happy. The AX8 is still great too!
Hey Leon, great video and great playing ( finally some Mistreated🥰).
Question: I’m learning to play and consider myself to be an advanced beginner. Probably I will never play on stage because I started too late. Is the FM 9 over the top for home use? I like the display and the way you can “scroll” by using the buttons and how these different areas are visible and easy to activate.
Buy the best gear you can afford. Fractal stuff sounds great and it's inspiring to play, which ultimately leads me to play more. The more you play, the better you get.
@@LeonTodd Thx Leon, FM 3 or FM 9 with Elis 8?? Or Engl Fireball 25 / Ironball 20 SE with a cabinet from KUNZ. I grew up with the sound of Rainbow (Dio era) and love Queensrÿche, Extreme and also some “heavier stuff” like Lamb of God.
@@frankzimmermann1318 depends on whether you prefer playing through a guitar cab or not. For home use a modeler/monitor setup is going to let you play along to and match the recorded tones of your favourite albums a lot easier.
Very cool and exiting, I'm still very happy with my AX8 and FM3.
please share some of this peace with me
No. You are NOT. You know you need a FM9 now.
@@dantredogborsa7048 happy with my AX8 too
@@waldiewave No. Deep inside you know you're NOT. You need a FM9.
@@dantredogborsa7048 Most likely will eventually get an FM9 to replace the AX8, but for now I'm good. I only use about 2 scenes and about 3 effects. Which is why i went from the Ax8 to the Fm3.
Can't believe I only just stumbled across your channel. Great stuff mate. Feel like I've been living under a rock!
Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard!
great video - love how quickly you were able to show how this unit rolls - sounds are amazing 1599.00 not bad for the quality of this product -
I have the AX8 i am really excited about the FM9. Just wondering about the price and when the cost of the FM9?
Todd.... Are you going to answer on my question or ....?
Is there audible latency when you press different buttons?
Great demo Leon! I'm already in the loop for an FM9, can't wait!
Where can I find the dimensions and weight of the FM9? I'm checking the related links but I could not find that information anywhere.
Dimensions: 20.2″ x 9.2″ x 3.5″ (512mm x 233mm x 88mm). The FM9 is the same size as the FC-12 controller.
Weight: 11 lbs 15.8 oz (5.44 kg)
@@LeonTodd thanks a lot Leon! I just added myself to the waiting list. Was afraid it would be too big to be accepted as hand luggage on a flight but I think it will pass.
@@PaoloBrunoThyLight can confirm it's juuuust small enough :)
USA lead model is based off the Mesa mark IV right?
Excellent video!! Which is better?? Fm9 or axe fx II MARK II?? I use a lot the pitch shifter and gates.
Cheers from Chile!!
Oye juevon, the FM9 is better. It is based on axe fx 3. Sipo!
@@andreasfalley are you sure? because the fm3 has very little cpu and with my lead tone path, the fm3 goes to 93% the cpu
Hi, leon..AMAZING DEMONSTRATION, BEAUTIFUL GUITAR SOUNDS/ LOVE IT!!!!!
Many thanks!
Any feedback on how long the wait time is currently? I was added to the list about six weeks ago, just wondering how quickly these are shipping. Thanks!
Yes I was a bit over come with all the knobs & whistles on it, But once the cat approved I was in Thanks for your input Mr Cat
What are the differences between fm9 and fm3 besides the obvious switches and routing option? How bout sound wise? Does it have more power? What is important for me the amp sound, then second maybe the reverb and delay, im a simple guy
I appreciate all your knowledge on the Fractal products... Can you show how to expand FM9 with an FC6 to get 15 unique switches?
Super nice video.
Is the FM9 unit being recorded DIRECT into a DAW or going through a miked amp first? Or?
Thanks...It would be helpful info.
Phil
NYC Area
Direct
@@LeonTodd Thanks Leon. Appreciated. I am trying to figure out the best unit to buy for recording direct into a DAW...
Phil
NYC Area
@@uptownphotography how can you possibly go wrong with FM9?
Great video! I currently have the OMG9 set up through a Matrix GT1000fx out a Matrix NL212 cab. We have been playing small rooms with no DI in so I like(need) the NL212…amp in the room sound. Could or do you have a video using this type of set up with the global cab IR off? Or is it possible to use the NL212 like an FRFR? I have tried FRFR cabs but couldn’t get that amp in the room sound. I’m relatively new to the Fractal. Btw, our band just play rock cover tunes therefore I would like a somewhat wide variety of tones…from Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Stone Temple Pilots, Evanescence, Rush, Velvet Revolver, Hoobastank, Van Halen, etc…Any help in this direction would be greatly appreciated! I’m sure I’m not the only one using the Fractal this way
I'm getting one as soon as I can. Couldn't have come at a better time!
Man! I had the axe-fxII and the AX8, but what regret the the most was selling my AX8. I have the line6 hx-stomp with pedals..... I'm selling all and getting this...BLOWN AWAY!!!
Hi Leon! Bought the FM3 not too long ago but put myself on waiting list as I cant pass up the additional power and switches. Will the FM9 be better suited in some way for 4 cable method? would you be able to put a current vid together showing with the FM9? Love your vids Leon, thank you for taking the time to do them. Always great content.
I know this monster unit allows you to go 4 CABLE METHOD to an external amp, but the question I've got is whether it allows you to channel switch your external amp(with selected effects) using the fm9's switches?can you verify any of this Leon??? brilliant job as always
That would be my question too. If I can use this just as I use the FX8 MKII (just using the effects using my own tube amp tone and distortion). IMO amp sims in the Fractal don’t sound as good as Kemper and both sound too digital compared to the real deal. For those who say “but Metallica uses it live”, oh well, their guitar tone live absolutely sucks. Impressive how Kirk can make a USD 1M 59LP sound like a Squire with a humbucker and a Dunlop Wah plugged into a 15w solid state Crate amplifier.
I have an XL+ is this unit a good upgrade? The form factor is spot on, I can get rid if the FCB1010 too
Less stuff to bring to the gig, loads of new amps/fx/cabs - seems like a pretty good upgrade IMO.
How do you switch so fast, from one patch to another? There's no delay on the patch switching.
Scenes can be setup to be seamless
Great video! Is there a reason to have the axe fx iii over this?
Still watching and maybe this is answered, or maybe in a future video… but what does the AXFIII do that this doesn’t? Anything? I no longer gig out that much and am a studio guy, but I’m wondering where the differences lie. Maybe in re-amping and things of that nature? This seems plenty powerful, has a ton of options that I can see, I’m not seeing much difference to spend the extra hundreds… and I’m looking at upgrading this Christmas to one of these
Mostly how many block instances you can use in a patch - multiple instances of pitch, multitap delay, plex, 4 drive blocks instead of 3, 4 delay blocks instead of 2.
@@LeonTodd soooo…. I’m hearing not much that the FM9 cannot do compared to the III. Haha. Thank you so much for a response, makes your viewers (at least this one) feel appreciated
The sounds out of this unit are awesome. I am a Helix user but it lacks usable live tones out of the standard loaded presets and it’s taken a long time to create them myself for our set list. Do I understand the pre loaded standard presets ( I think you said 400 of them) are live usable and ready to go?
They should be, it's just a case of finding a handful from the hundreds there that work for your rig.
just wow! And it's not 1st April joke!! Wow!!! thx for video, amazing unit!
Leon which FRFR do you recommend which one do you have. By the way awesome demo. Thanks
Just got on the wait list. Great video. My goto person for the best in guitar tech. Thanks Leon.
Your facial expression while playing are timeless. You just keep on being your beautiful self!
😊 thanks
Excelent overview... thank you. I know what to wish for christmas now. How would you compare FM9 to AX8? Is it significant upgrade soundwise? I like the dual amp possibility the most useful.
IMO yes, especially the effects blocks as they've all been overhauled since the AX8.
HI Leon - comparing this to the Line 6 best item, what is your view please? Thank you.
I like them all but I like this the most
Nice demo. How much does the CPU differ from the Axe Fx 3?
Hi Leo now that the FM is a quad core machine can you verify that the switch between amps within the same block is seamless too? Thank you.
I would like to know that too. Was disappointed on the switching on my AX8. Oh and the ceiling for CPU... but that should be solved with this.
Hey Leon I've been watching and listening for a while and love the sounds your getting out of the Fractal units I'm on the waiting list for the fm9 I was wondering if your gonna do any classes on to program and operate the fm9??
All the content I've posted for the FM3/Axe-Fx III applies to the FM9. I already have a few other FM9 vids up and there will be plenty more!
@@LeonTodd thanks Leon as you are a master of the fractal units I'll be watching hopefully I can get as good as you are
Great video. Been thinking about the fm3 as my next device. Now, I’ll have to re-think things around the FM9. It would also be cool to see a comparison of the three (what one has that the other one does not, etc). Also, would be cool to see how you have the ins and outs setup in your studio that you were talking about in this video. 👍🏻
The seamless channel changes and CPU capacity features is worth buying unit. Also my brother has Axe III and we can send files back and forth that will always work, not always the case with FM3.
Hey Leon on your prs single cut what is the purpose of the cloth wrapped around the nut and what do you use for that are they sold?
It's a fretwrap, I use it to me any noise caused by sympathetic string vibration behind the nut.
@@LeonTodd cool thx brother
You are awesome
so you are using the stock presets? NO tweeking, just straight out into whatever you are going into ie audio interface and daw?
Yeah this is straight out of the unit and into Pro-Tools with absolutely no post processing.
So no tweeking at all. I had an ax fx II , tweeked my self crazy. Got an axe8 , tweeked until my hair fell out, still tweeking. Lol
I've got mine on its way today..... 20:54 literally sold it to me! Is that available to download for the FM3?
As always, awesome playing. You have a very stylistic lead style that is refreshing and catchy. Would you say this is worth the upgrade, financially, from the AxeFx II XL?
My Headrush pedalboard is screaming "Don't leave me"... Lol... 😂
Ooh this is news!
Can’t wait till you get your hands on it !
That's the unit I've been waiting for (FM9! I'm already on the list! Thanks, Man. Love those presets!! 💯🙏🎶🎶
How does it compare to the new tone master
dual amps wow i was waiting for a cortex but from what i gathered they are having trouble with parts, fed up waiting see if this hits the inbox faster
In the same boat! May switch to this!
@@benyoung8376 some of the quads rigs sound immense, esp for studio work and the bass, but i wish a company would be clear on whats going on, open up to the customer bass nobodys going to invest or support secrets, gutted if they go down the pan as its kick ass sounding, but fractal seem to have a good base tone going on and this is in the right direction, can they deliver through the sales gate
@@Bcwilderness agreed. Quad seems more intuitive with the touch screen but, may be worth foregoing if I gotta wait forever and ever for it.
What about latency?
When you press different button is latency audible?
Please respond to this..
Thanks for the review, been looking to replace my AxeFX II XL with a floor based modeler. What stage amplification do you like to use? I find my AxeII can tend to be boomy and crackly at high volumes, looking for good powered monitor or backline options.
My band uses IEM, but I have an atomic CLR for the times that's not an option. Super solid unit.
Great playing and demo Leon. I'm interested in the more budget boxes but it's still cool to hear this and your riffs. I've got to wonder how this kind of gear will continue to improve in the future.
Great demo. Playing is always great. Is this basically an FX3 put into a floor unit or is there some significant difference?
I have the first generation FX8 and still love it. However, I would like to downsize to make things simple and have a smaller footprint. How exactly would I use this, and how is it being used in this video that we are hearing? Does this just plug into a DAC and use headphones or monitor speakers? Or maybe a powered guitar cabinet...? I'm very interested, but just a little uneducated when it comes to some of this newer technology. Thanks in advance.
In this example you're hearing the DI out of the FM9 straight into Pro-Tools, no post processing. Live I plug it straight into the PA and either get a feed from monitors or use an in-ear monitoring system. This will do everything the FX8 does except for relay switching, but with way more effects and more routing options.
@@LeonTodd Sounds awesome, thanks!
The perfect digital gear FINALLY EXISTS!
For effects YES, but nothing will beat Tubes for tone ;)
@@1970borntorun unless you don't know you're listening to digital ;)
@@Micek97 True statement
It's fucking amazing, but this is said at EVERY new generation of digital emulators.
The only difference is you buy legendary amp ones and keep it for rest of your life, with all modelers you keep buying them every year or so.
Thanks Leon great video as always.. This FM9 have doble power -DSP and outs than the FM3?
I was planning to buy the line 6 hx stomp xl. Now, save money for this FM9!!!!
Another awesome video :) ! FM9 looks killer
This is really cool! Do you think Fractal is working on a smaller version of fM3? Something like FM2 or FM1 with less power and less expensive?? Tks!!
I'd love an FM0 but I have no idea if that's something they're considering
The FM9 seems perfect! I likely would have got one had I not already purchased a FM3. I'm not GASing hard for this. My FM3 gets the job done, and then some!
Same here, the dual amps would be cool, but I never used that feature on the IIXL+. One amp is enough for me lol
When will it be available in the store?, 🙂
I would choose the fm9, because I like to have direct access to a lot of things with one tap when playing live. BUT it‘s not available in my country. So I‘m thinking of buying an fm3 after figuring out whether it could give my all I need for gigging. CPU Power is not an issue for me. Greetings and thank you for the great video. Thom
Check out my FM3 vids, they should cover most of your questions.
@@LeonTodd Thanx Leon, I think I know them all 😂
Hey Leon, why don't you install a Tonepros intonatable stoptail on your 245? Your intonation sounds solid already but it's just easier than the 2 screw system on the stoptail that you have installed currently. I have the tonepros on all my PRS guitars and it's phenomenal.
I used to have a core cu22 and the stoptail bridge was just perfect. I wish all guitars had it :)
@@jimmykonsta I like the stoptail bridge. I just prefer the tonepros with the individual intonatable saddles. That's all.
Leon, can you show the size difference between the QC and FM9?
content is way better on the fractal plus the company is solid. qc is flash in the pan and not to be trusted
@@AA-ih6kt lol
Leon: is the midi disaster area DM3 controller (Gen 2) useful for raising or lowering scenes on the FM3? Greetings
Not familiar with that unit but if it can send midi CC numbers and values then yes
@leontodd at 20:33 you play a kick ass riff…any tabs or source from where I could learn that riff
Thanks! That's "Break You" by Ragdoll (my band)
Can AX8 patches be imported into the FM9?
You can use Fractool to convert your presets but the core modelling engine is totally different on the FM9 so i doubt the patches will sound identical.
Cat approves as you were presenting I/OS. That’s all we needed 🤘
Very cool! I've had the AX8 for many years now, and I love it, but one of the very few things I'm not so happy with, is the pitch block/harmonizer part. I think the pitch/harmonized notes sounded so much better on the II and the Ultra which I had before, the AX8 just doesn't seem to handle this very well, possibly because of the limited CPU(?) So I'm curious how the FM9 handles this..?
Should I be glad I didn't snap up an ax8 for 8-1200?