How To Connect The Fractal Audio FM3 (For Dummies)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey Everybody,
Here is a very basic video about the easy ways to connect your Fractal Audio FM3 with different devices and stuff.....
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Thank you so much for this! Fractal is professional audio equipment. However, not every user is an audio professional. This is great for beginners who just wish to quickly plugin their guitar and play!
Ah great to hear man that it is helpful ! Enjoy this amazing unit and if any other help needed, we are here for you !
Great job very easy to understand and follow! Great playing as well sir! 🎸🤘🏼
Thanks a lot my friend !
Great opening run, sounds so sweet!
Thanks a lot my friend ! Appreciated !!
Great, concise, very useful video.
Thanks a lot man, glad it was helpful !
in my experience xlr reduce the guitar sound quality, while connecting direct fm3 is much better, but i still want a sperate volume monitoring using interface, does the SPIDF is the ebst option?
I haven’t experienced that yet with XLR but anyhow : SPDIF is awesome !! And gives you free options for monitoring ;)
Leerzaam!!! 🔥
Thanks Bro !!
but can you connect your FM3 directly to a pair of studio monitors directly like you did with headphones with out a computer involved
YES you can !! Just use the Output 1 XLR output and connect straight to your studio monitors if they have XLR
Inputs….. many use it that way because the FM3 works great as a sound interface too ;)
Hi there. Great vid. If I want to integrate the fm3 into my existing board, can it still run stereo out? I do have an amp profiler on my board. Can I have both of these running? Can I have both as running two amps? I know that’s possible in the fm9 having two amp blocks but I’m trying to get around that by using my simplifier by dsm Humboldt.
Hi there ! YES : you can run it stereo out…. Just put the FM3 last in the chain and you have XLR outs to go to FOH / mixer and stuff. You can also have your Profiler running : just don’t use the Amp + Cab blocks….. 2 amps : for sure - your profiler will be on the input of the FM3 ( pan it L ) and pan the FM3 amp + cab block R for example….. many options !!
@@Anandmahangoe thank you for this! So can I put my drive before my profiler, then have my wet effects run in the effects loop of the profiler (Simplifier Mk2), then out of that I can go into the FM3 to go stereo out? The simplifier also allows me to go stereo out to FOH. Really trying hard to not get the fm9 if not needed and I can essentially do the same thing with the double amp blocks that it runs but in my case I’m trying to use another profiler. Hope I made sense
@@gabrieladdenbrooke1964 YES !! You can do it all as you described ….. just make sure you use the right input block and use every block in the FM3 stereo
i have fm3 but when connected to my evo interface via main out mono there no sound appear.already check the fm3 level out.any help?
Hi, do you see any lights turning up on the Evo when you play the FM3 ? And on the headphone connected to the Evo no sound ?
@@Anandmahangoe yes there are light, with daw the sound is on.without it no sound
@@ermanfmd2441 if you want, we can do a video call and I can see what is happening ?
@@Anandmahangoe do have any social media ig/fb?
@@ermanfmd2441 Yes both with my full name
headphone jack? didn't they had one at least ours is missing
The first ones were missing the headphone Jack….. mine has one.
This might sound like a silly question but I'm wondering, does the FM3 need to be connected to your laptop if using it for gigs? Thanks in advance!
No my friend ! It is totally meant to be used without any laptop or what not live and so on. For at home it is easier to connect it to a laptop so you can program faster 😁💪🏼
@@Anandmahangoe thanks very much for the reply, much appreciated! The FM3 seems like a great piece of gear. Sounds awesome too! Might have to pick one up at some stage 👍🏻
Great video!, is it possible to connect the FM3 directly into the studio monitors?
Thanks and YES it is…. In that case you will be using your FM3 as audio interface and connect your speakers to Output 1 or even 2 depending on your routings….. the manual has some great descriptions about this 💪🏼
Personally, I've owned the XL+, the 3 and the fm3 and I would advise you to use an external audio interface. Fractal hasn't figured that part out yet.
@@richardspillers6282 you are totally right with this of course....I have always used a separate audio interface except for when travelling and doing quick demos or just noodling when away from the studio.....seperate interface is just easier to deal with...;)
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The FM3 as interface sucks?
I ask, because I want to buy one, and I don't want to have to use a separate interface, so that it works correctly and complicates things more.
I have a Pod X3 Live, which works splendidly, without latency I can monitor directly from the Daw with amp sim, record whatever I want, it has an excellent preamp to record quality DIs, and everything works perfectly.
I just want to upgrade to fm3, since I can have the IRS load box incorporated, less size, and something very practical for live and home recording context.
Do you know if the FM9 improved in something that aspect? Have better preamps and converters? And the latency to monitor amp sims from the Daw, how efficient is this FM3 and FM9? Thanks
@@butcher_0392 I have no knowledge about the fm9. I seriously doubt fractal has upgraded that functionality. They only department they are ahead in is sound quality.
Stupid question here, can we connect Fm3 to PA with 1/4 cable?
YES you can but most of the times the soundguy will give you a DI box to go from jack -> XLR , so it is better if you use the FM3 XLR outputs 💫
How to play backing tracks while practicing without using computer along with fm3 and Frfr
Connect whatever you play the backing track on with the right cables to the INPUT 2 (stereo L/R if you like) and then add the INPUT 2 Block with FM Edit (or hardware) and connect Input 2 to OUTPUT 1 . Hopefully you have used INPUT 1 and OUTPUT 1 for your Guitar signal....this should work fine :)
hey bro, great video! mind if i ask what videocam recorder are you using? cheers from brazil
Thanks Thiago ! Canon M50 my friend ! Great specs and Cam and for my purposes very very good ! Beware of the kit lens , fine thing BUT I am using the Sigma 1.4 lens with the M50….. very important to get these amazing colors and “Bokeh” effect….. the Canon 1.4 is also a great lens but more expensive :)
can you turn off those switch lights? Also, how do you operate it? Do you press the turn on switch every time? or always on?
You can’t turn ‘off’ the switching lights BUT you can make the brightness very low and dark for the ‘off’ state….. that way you will have bigger differences between ON and OFF…… I have it on Default… works fine for me. Thanks for watching !
Is it possible to run vocals and guitars at the same time on it, using different inputs and different fx for each input?
you could but CPU is limited so the reverbs will be bit of an issue for example....also I would rather use another interface for your vocals instead of the FM3 sound / quality wise....vocals need good compressor / limiters...FM3 is more guitar based .
all I wanna do is play backing tracks through my studio monitors via my MacBook Pro while jamming on my fm3 turbo also through the same set of monitors (Kali IN5) do I need a separate audio interface (like the UA Apollo) or am I just good to go as is? And I’d send the audio out from the FM3 to the monitors and my MacBook Pro would get connected to the FM3 via usb and I’m good to go?
Exactly Joe ! Just connect the FM3 via USB to your Mac and select the FM3 as your sound card in your Macbook. Connect the Studio monitors via XLR to your Output 1 on the FM3......if you use Output 2 on the FM3 : make sure to adjust the global setting on the FM3 -> Copy Output 1 to 2......and make sure to always turn on the FM3 first , then your Studio Monitors...and turn Of the Monitors first , then the FM3 to avoid damaging to your monitors....enjoy !
hi. thanks a lot for the video but are yo sure you need a daw when connecting to computer via usb ?
Hi ! Thanks a lot for watching and NO : you don't need a DAW....that is meant for recording and stuff.....FM3 can be simply connected to computer via USB and you are ready to roll.....without a DAW I could not record the sound of the FM3 and make these videos :) Thanks again !
Hello, for live use, can you plug the fm3 on a powered cabinet without a computer ? thanks
Of course man, that’s what it is made for….computer is just an easy way to program it but all can be done on the hardware itself. Enjoy, awesome piece of gear !
Thank you for the video👏👏👏
Is the build in FM3 audio interface good enough for your opinion to use as main interface in project studio, for example for connecting external mic preamp and recording also vocals ?
Oehhhh, as a interface for Guitar recording is very very good especially if you use S/Pdif.....BUT I personally would not use it for vocals : FM3 has balanced inputs / TRS to connect the mic preamp to..but then you would need those cables and stuff.....soundwise the FM3 is very transparant....so personally I would use a simple Focusrite Scarlett or something in that style for Vocals.
@@Anandmahangoe thank you for the answer mate!I have good average Motu Audio Express for vocals, I think I will go that way👍
@@SM57 those are good one too :) Enjoy and you are welcome !
@@Anandmahangoe thank you dude!👍👍👍
I have a focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and I am confused how to connect (which cables to use)fm3 to scarlet so that the output comes from krk monitors via logic pro
Hey man, from your FM3 : Output 1 XLR both goes to the Scarlet inputs at the FRONT…….
The Jack outputs on the BACK of your Scarlet goes to your Speakers.
USB is connected to your Computer with Logic ….. select in Logic : Scarlet as your Sound Device.
Great video - thanks - quick question. I am also using the Apogee duet 2 - the only way to get audio from the FM3 is to set the inputs on the apogee to 'instrument' I would have thought its line outs from the FM3 so I should be able to set to -10 or +4 on the Apogee inputs?
If you use the XLR outputs from the FM3 and than use the XLR inputs of the DUET 2 , select +4 DB / -10 DB on the Duet....+4 works best.....also on the FM3
@@Anandmahangoe thanks! Ok, so I need to use XLR on both ends. 👍👍
@@Anandmahangoe Great video. If going XLR out to my Audio Interface, does it matter where I have the "Level-1" output knob set on the FM3 Unit? Want to make sure I am getting the right signal level out to the Interface or a standalone multi track recorder.
@@macman70BossGT XLR is great and level 1 should be around ‘Noon’ and set your amp rhythm so that in your DAW it reaches around -12db and with a Solo boost of 4db around -8 db…… this will give your FOH soundguy enough headroom to play with :)
@@Anandmahangoe Thank you very much!
Hello,nice Vid, I'm using FM3 Out2 TRS cables to my Apollo interface as line in,IDK im correct.....sounds little wired
It should work if you use the right cables AND the right settings for Output 2 !! Is it set to Unity Gain or Line level ? Try them both…..Why not go Spdif digital out to Apollo ?
@@Anandmahangoe Thank you!Line Level,but The clean tone volume alway very low with same out level setting as OD or DIS tones, tHE Apollo doesnt has the Spdif........
@@kennytseguitar8574 if clean Is lower than your overdrive , adjust your clean amp level ….. I always use the amp leveller option in the FM3 or the input level on my DAW…. For clean I used a Fender amp with level -6 while overdrive was on -12 for the Plexi amp
Thanks much
You are welcome and make sure to check out the other videos about updating and importing presets if you have trouble…..🤟🏻
Thanks Buddy will do :) appreciate it
hi, any other alternatives to Logic Pro? I there a free for life software for GUI for FM9 or FM3? thank you,
Hi, I think there are some very old versions of Logic or Cubase which are free for download ....Audacity is also a free recording software for Mac & PC....enjoy !
@@Anandmahangoe thank you, I’ll try it out!
any sound comparison on this type of connection to daw?wonder if there slightly different tone
I did not record any sound comparison yet with different sound cards and SPDIF......BUT I do hear difference between my Apogee Duet 2 and RME Fireface 800......like the RME better.......besides the sound factor , for now it is more that I have 8 inputs with the RME instead of only 2 with the Apogee....and the RME is very stable.....with the Apogee I did experience some issues with not recognising the Mac and other small things....so it is more about the options you get than only sound ...they all sound more than enough good ;)
@@Anandmahangoe wow thanks for the tips,wonder which one is natural sounding like the real amp/effect is ur using fm3 direct usb vs spdif vs the xlr out
@@ermanfmd2441 untill now I have liked the RME the best with SPDIF......:)
@@Anandmahangoe thanks for the reply,we as guitarist always looking for the better tones 😬
How would I connect this to my amp just using regular 1/4" jack cables?
Guitar - FM3 input 1- output 2 - Amp input- Amp FX loop send -> FM3 input 2- Output 1 - Amp FX return….The 4 cable method
@@Anandmahangoe do I need 4 cables? Or can it just be with 2, like you can with a regular pedal?
@@kazuluna1940 Yes you can …. Guitar input 1 FM3 and Output 2 FM3 goes to the Amp input….. if you use your Amp for overdrive, than some delays / reverbs can sound terrible….. if you use the FM3 for everything and your amp only for the “power”: connect the output 2 FM3 to the FX loop return from your Amp…. Many options depending on how you want to use your amp and FM3
Title is very misleading
How so my friend ?
Anand I'm not getting a signal from fm3 into daw what can cause this?
Oeh man, could be many things…… please email me through my TH-cam account and then perhaps we can do a quick video session or you email me your gear and connections with some pics ?
Hi Anand what's you email address
Why dont you speak of the drivers that would be helpful
I understand Mitchell….. problem is that I only have Mac computers and for those you don’t need any drivers for audio connection / recordings…… if you need any help, let me know .