But wait, there's another great tip! Clicking on the little square at the bottom of the grid to move the parallel blocks in multiple. Never knew that. Cool!
I've been using an AxeFX for over a decade and I missed the whole "scene controllers" bit. I've added amp instances typically JUST to get the boost, etc. This is game changing. Thanks! Granted, I'm on an AxeFX 3, so I wasn't hurting for CPU, but I like to keep it low.
Mathew amazing man! Thanks so much for not only teaching us how to use these units but for your generosity in sharing not one preset but your whole library! AS a new FM9 owner you have saved me many hours!!! Rock on and be blessed!!
I like the mono delay for the stereo detune a lot! I often use the virtual capo for 1/2 step down ( or up depending on which guitar I’m using) so being able to still have a dual detune without the pitch block rocks! Thank you
Nice! Your method of how to use Scene Controllers was very interesting. Instead of setting percentage values via the Scene Controller knobs, you used the parameters in the main Controller screen, then set 0% or 100% via the Scene Controller knobs. Very cool. Love the ramp up/down for the values, too. Great tip, and not just for the CPU savings!
Hey Mathew really nice job - it would be amazing to see what kind of musical gymnastics you could come up with now you have all that extra DSP - only to cut it back again when you run out of room :)
color me impressed! great tutorial and demo.. the big eye opener for me were the Scene Controllers.. I don't think I've ever used them and I ask myself why not? Thanks!
cool stuff, didn't know the fm9 had separate reverb cpu, that block's a killer especially on the FM3 which I'm using in case it's useful you can control click and turn the modifier wheels for more precise values, i agree i wish you could enter values on that screen turning off the preamp in the cab block can make quite a difference if you're really strapped for cpu otherwise
You can save even more CPU when you switch the Quality in the Reverb Block from Ultra-High to Normal or even Economy (sounds also mostly good enough) and/or Echo Density from 8 to 6 or 5!
Hey great video!!! I'm new to the Fractal world with the Fm9 Turbo and it's great!!! Just a question...During the scenes explanation you have adjusted your amp gain from low gain almost clean to medium gain. Ok but why did you set the scene controller 1 to 100% in order to make the gain leveling work? Didn't understand...Thank you and I apologize for the stupid question 🙋.
Thanks for watching and congrats on the FM9! For me, that's just an easier way to simplify the scene controllers. 0% is my lowest gain setting set by the modifier and 100% was my highest at 7. Not a big deal to do the mental math with a gain knob that goes from 0-10 (set the Scene controller to ~40% and ~70% for the setting in this video) but on something like a block level that ranges from -80 to +20, it's much easier to set your parameters with the modifier menu for less headaches. Hope that makes sense.
Don't forget to gain stage your presets! It looks like your lead boost clipped your output, so I would see if lowering the amp volume, or removing the pitch block's +3 helps you prevent that! Digital clipping is a nasty thing :D
Yes! Gain staging is super important. However, just pushing a few db over the red line isn’t actually pushing the fractal into clipping. It still has headroom on the other side of the red line. But otherwise, there certainly isn’t anything wrong with lowering the overall amp level as you suggested.
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?
I use two different sets. Presonus Eris e5's for quieter, studio use, and QSC k10's for louder use and more bass. Bouncing back and forth when dialing in tones give me a good reference for live use.
Application is really the point of the video, though. More about the methods used for cpu efficiency rather than a specific and subjective tone. You can still utilize these methods with the tone of your choice. Thanks for watching.
Wow this is something else. This thing is so tweakable. With the FM3 it certainly takes up cpu fast
But wait, there's another great tip! Clicking on the little square at the bottom of the grid to move the parallel blocks in multiple. Never knew that. Cool!
Very cool! I've discovered many of these tricks as well, but I never knew many drive blocks can be emulated within the amp. Great tip!
I've been using an AxeFX for over a decade and I missed the whole "scene controllers" bit. I've added amp instances typically JUST to get the boost, etc. This is game changing. Thanks!
Granted, I'm on an AxeFX 3, so I wasn't hurting for CPU, but I like to keep it low.
I love the scene controller feature! Thanks for watching!
Mathew amazing man! Thanks so much for not only teaching us how to use these units but for your generosity in sharing not one preset but your whole library! AS a new FM9 owner you have saved me many hours!!! Rock on and be blessed!!
Wow, great tips! I’ve been using Fractal Audio products for 3+ years and many of these suggestions were new to me.
Excellent video. It's not just about saving CPU but also cool ideas on how to use blocks.
Glad you liked it!
I like the mono delay for the stereo detune a lot! I often use the virtual capo for 1/2 step down ( or up depending on which guitar I’m using) so being able to still have a dual detune without the pitch block rocks! Thank you
I’d love to be half as competent with any piece of gear as you are with the fractal stuff. Great ideas for CPU saving!
Nice! Your method of how to use Scene Controllers was very interesting. Instead of setting percentage values via the Scene Controller knobs, you used the parameters in the main Controller screen, then set 0% or 100% via the Scene Controller knobs. Very cool. Love the ramp up/down for the values, too. Great tip, and not just for the CPU savings!
Hey Mathew really nice job - it would be amazing to see what kind of musical gymnastics you could come up with now you have all that extra DSP - only to cut it back again when you run out of room :)
color me impressed! great tutorial and demo.. the big eye opener for me were the Scene Controllers.. I don't think I've ever used them and I ask myself why not? Thanks!
Scene controller are amazing and one of my favorite features!
cool stuff, didn't know the fm9 had separate reverb cpu, that block's a killer especially on the FM3 which I'm using
in case it's useful you can control click and turn the modifier wheels for more precise values, i agree i wish you could enter values on that screen
turning off the preamp in the cab block can make quite a difference if you're really strapped for cpu otherwise
Good Tips to save CPU Prozessing time. Thanks for sharing your know how with us.
Yes Matthew!! God Bless you my friend!
You can save even more CPU when you switch the Quality in the Reverb Block from Ultra-High to Normal or even Economy (sounds also mostly good enough) and/or Echo Density from 8 to 6 or 5!
Hey great video!!! I'm new to the Fractal world with the Fm9 Turbo and it's great!!! Just a question...During the scenes explanation you have adjusted your amp gain from low gain almost clean to medium gain. Ok but why did you set the scene controller 1 to 100% in order to make the gain leveling work? Didn't understand...Thank you and I apologize for the stupid question 🙋.
Thanks for watching and congrats on the FM9! For me, that's just an easier way to simplify the scene controllers. 0% is my lowest gain setting set by the modifier and 100% was my highest at 7. Not a big deal to do the mental math with a gain knob that goes from 0-10 (set the Scene controller to ~40% and ~70% for the setting in this video) but on something like a block level that ranges from -80 to +20, it's much easier to set your parameters with the modifier menu for less headaches. Hope that makes sense.
@@mathew_dale Absolutely yes!!! Now I got it. I really thank you for the kind reply!😊👍
Don't forget to gain stage your presets! It looks like your lead boost clipped your output, so I would see if lowering the amp volume, or removing the pitch block's +3 helps you prevent that! Digital clipping is a nasty thing :D
Yes! Gain staging is super important. However, just pushing a few db over the red line isn’t actually pushing the fractal into clipping. It still has headroom on the other side of the red line. But otherwise, there certainly isn’t anything wrong with lowering the overall amp level as you suggested.
Another super helpful video, thanks!👌
Great tips!
Great video! Thanks
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?
Yep, no issues there.
At home what speakers do you use to set up and practice with?
I use two different sets. Presonus Eris e5's for quieter, studio use, and QSC k10's for louder use and more bass. Bouncing back and forth when dialing in tones give me a good reference for live use.
does the cpu saving descrease the i/o latency to a significant level ?
Not in my experience, it seems relatively consistent (and fast). I've never had any latency issues with my Fractal gear.
THANKS A LOT!! ❤
Hello Mathew. All your blocks library are for FM3 too?
Yep they work on FM3 with the latest firmware.
Can you do a video on how you keep your preset level the same volume and never clipping.
Those are great ways to reduce cpu! Thank u
Is the CPU usage based on the internal works of the FM3 or is it based on how much space you have on your computer's hard drive?
Internal works of FM3
@@iasomiero Thanks for confirming. Much appreciated!
Another CPU saver is turning off the gate, in the Input Block.
Good one!
WHAT!!! Click on the square to move the entire column O.O
Hey man love your channel! Would you be interested in making hi-gain profiles for NAM? Just name your price!
Definitely sounds interesting! Message me on my site mathewdale.com
Sorry. But as an AxFX owner, I wasn't impressed with that sound at all. But there are applications for everything, I guess.
Application is really the point of the video, though. More about the methods used for cpu efficiency rather than a specific and subjective tone. You can still utilize these methods with the tone of your choice. Thanks for watching.