Fractal Audio FM3 - Using it Live - METAL

[@OlaEnglund]

Today I'm a little out of focus, but that's ok! I got to try the FM3 and it made me happy!

[@mitulsingh473]

sir Ola I am a big fan of yours ,cold you pls react to the war between davie 504 and twosetviolin

[@mitulsingh473]

sorry ,could

[@SuperGorak]

then we're happy too, daddy

[@MusicheadRick]

So, this means you will do a tour in 2021?

[@sayansaha9080]

Wow didnt even realize that with all that awesome riffing

[@666tonsofsquirrels]

Love the inclusion of the room and close mics. A+++ so we get a real sense of it.

[@peterrovaniemi138]

Yeah, and sometimes the close mic can be placed just a bit off and the pedal/modeller/whatever sounds bad, while it is the mic pos not the device that causes this

[@paintedbyspectrum]

Hi Ola, I'm not sure how to say this without sounding sheltered.. But I'm 35 and thanks to you I've just discovered the band Pantera (How I missed it over the last 25 years is another story), thank you.. Im in a pretty bad mental state at the moment, but finding this band has given me a brand new perspective on life. I can't say thank you Ola enough.

[@felinekaiju4517]

Better late than never man!. I only just discovered Rush!. And you're not the only one in a bad mental state, mate. Stay strong and do what you need, to stay on top. 🤘🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@torreyintahoe]

Good for you. I remember buying cowboys from hell on cd when it came out. Never saw them life though. Rock on.

[@torreyintahoe]

@@felinekaiju4517 Rush was my first show in 81' when I was eleven.

[@felinekaiju4517]

@@torreyintahoe very jealous, I was a year from being born. 😆

[@foreverjulybass85]

If you like Pantera please God check put Meshuggah. They're basically a more metal crazy Pantera. Not really the same genre I guess or maybe it is. 🤷

[@saarangnarayan123]

The Friedman HBE 2018 C45 is my amp of choice, too! BTW, Ola, a small tip maybe that you should have power amp modelling on and send a direct signal to front of house and send a signal with no cab emulation to your backline for stage monitoring. That way you can have the best of both worlds live. Your sound will be 100% consistent on tour and you would still have all the volume you need on stage for feedback and pushing air.

[@26ruben1]

Thank you for making a video on how to use this in a "Live" situation. It seems like every video on KZbin dedicated to a Fractal/Helix/or other modeling device is strictly focussed on using it for recording or going direct into the sound board. You get it dude! And we appreciate you!

[@MrFreezeMusic]

I’ve been waiting for months for you to demo the FM3! Thanks man!

[@brettshawver2983]

Dude that sounds fantastic! Kick ass beastly tone out of a smaller unit & for me personally - this price point puts Fractal square in my sights. The only downside (if you can call it that) is now there's another piece of gear causing my perpetual GAS to flare up!!! As we all know GAS never sleeps & is an insatiable beeotch! Excellent video as always! Keep doing the good stuff!!!!!!!!!!🤘😁🤘

[@alexandersokolov5639]

Such a great approach for making a kickass review of a new gear for live musicians in live situations! Thanks!

[@ampeguy]

Just got mine yesterday. It’s the 1st piece of Fractal equipment I own. Worth every penny. Almost makes me wanna delete every amp sim plug-in I have on my computer lol. But seriously wow. Loving it 🤙🏾.

[@aleximarcelino12]

“... key of D alien minor...” 😂 9:49

[@thomasberg7088]

Wtf? Need a cable moore? Or a Alien invasion sonic kvääääk library?

[@jamesbradford1153]

lol you beat me to it.

[@thegodless2904]

FM3 with the FC6 and an EV-1 is the ultimate way to run imo. Yes you can do it with the FM3/EV alone without question, but when used with the FC6 in OMG9 layout it is phenomenally flexible and a breeze to use.

[@SamLibman]

The extra mics you use in the room helps to make your videos so much more useful as far as REALLY hearing and feeling how it sounds and reacts. Keep it up! Peace!

[@GearGasms]

100% on the use of the expression pedal to control the harmony level. Top notch tip!

[@jonswoveland]

Excellent demo! I've been going back and forth between the HX Stomp XL and the FM3. This puts the FM3 in the lead.

[@ValveReactor]

New Content idea: Show modelers, pedals or amps on a live stage. With a drummer and a bass player. No one has done this yet. Every youtuber is only showing the gear used as a standalone unit. The sounds that are needed in a live band are often much different, from the tones you would use in a studio.

[@cvo223]

Thrice uses the Helix for their fly dates.

[@anthonymontes44]

Metallica used Axe fx2 for the world wired tour

[@Taylor___]

@@anthonymontes44FX3 wasn’t it?

[@anthonymontes44]

@@Taylor___ it was fx2 2017-19 I believe it’s on the rig rundown

[@RC-nz4hx]

Huh? It was not at all uncommon to see these live when I did live sound for metal acts. Some bands were even ampless - just straight into the PA. Actually made a much better front of house mix in smaller venues because I wasn’t fighting some amp which was over powered for the venue.

[@AlexGifford5150]

I love my FM3 thanks for the tips with it! I’m new to the Fractal world but I plug into my 5153 fx loop and it sounds killer!

[@WokeUpScreaming]

The "cheesy" vibe from the harmonizer comes from the harmonizer being placed after your amp block, so it's shifting your amp tone up. If there's a way you can put it before the amp, and send the harmony signal into a second separate amp block, it will sound ten times better. :)

[@attherateofarobase]

Yep..the workaround to make this happen in the FM3 (only one Amp block available) is to run the harmonizer into a Drive block in parallel and then send that to the same destinations as the Amp block itself, or even in stereo to make it sound like two guitars just for the lead part. This way the Drive block is used as a preamp going into a cab..it just needs to be dialled in to work well with the main sound as it won't have power amp modelling, but that won't be an issue especially when running into a valve power section like we are here.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Cool beans!!! Looking forward to more Haunted shows, since the last one was cancelled in Uppsala.

[@davidfarrell2635]

A bit late here, I had a couple of Axe FX Products (the AX8 and the AXE FX 3) but sold them both to go back to amps. I am thinking about adding the FM3 to my collection; thanks Ola I think you sold me. Also, holy shit, what is that riff at 11.20!! Killer playing.

[@architectofathanasia]

Great demonstration, I think it sound great and it's very convenient as part of a touring setup but I'd also like to mention something nobody has mentioned... your coffee mug... I think it's fantastic.😊 Cheers man!

[@ericelde9028]

Navigating through the 8 scenes per preset isn't too bad though, just hold the right footswitch and three more scenes. Doesn't really need a 4th f/s in that case imho. Great unit though, game changer for its size, anything that fits in a backpack or small carry bag is the best. Plus IEC power cord, no adapter. Phenomenal

[@MDBZA]

Dude I am sitting in the dark with my headset on and you coming up on the mic legit made me thing someone is trying to sneak up on me. Almost crapped my pants here....

[@backingtrackscave]

I would love to see you demoing the new Neural Dsp Quad Cortex 😁

[@thegodless2904]

It needs to be finished first bud, i honestly wouldn't like to see any more pre-release demos of the Quad because the few that are out there are disappointing to say the least and missing a lot of the functions.

[@brandonproctor3639]

@@thegodless2904 I completely agree! I really am excited for the Quad Cortex to be released but I feel like when all the pre release demos came out they still had a shit ton of work to do on that unit. Don't get me wrong though, I'm sure Neural DSP will knock it out of the park with theit new unit. I'm ready to try it for sure.

[@thegodless2904]

@@brandonproctor3639 Exactly my friend, Neural should never have taken it to NAMM in the state it was. Their VST's are excellent but for their first time foray into hardware, its not as simple as "shove a DSP in a chassis" and we're good to go. I think they rushed to make a buzz too soon because of the FM3, instead of taking time and getting a decent prototype ready.

[@jhonfelo]

Hey Ola, you made my day! I"ve got my FM3 last week and I was waiting for you to demo it and share some Presets, they sound amazing! Could you please share your global EQ settings? I will have a similar application for it, without using FRFRs. Cheers man!

[@easyjamtracks]

Hello, not Ola obviously though I routinely use an AXE FXII on stage and I tend to adjust my global EQ to wherever I'm playing that night. However I usually always have a low pass filter at around 12K and a high pass around 100hz. As we have a bass player & backing tracks already, I tend to remove the 300hz area also but I always check during soundcheck and then adjust. Some places have already removed those frequencies from the FOH EQ and me also removing makes the guitar extra weak.

[@OlaEnglund]

I don’t have any global eq engaged

[@BlackjackK7X]

Awesome video!! Would be interesting if you would make another video diving deeper into this product. Maybe even go direct too, to showcase it differently than how you did in this video.

[@heut4384]

Wow, now I understand why I'm not going to buy FM3. It's like you're saying, I need the another (1 or 3 more) controls to add certain volumes or effects, etc. Now I know for sure, I'm going to invest FM9. Thanks your info, Ola.

[@JP123sk8ter]

My FM3 is keeping me busy during these times for sure!

[@Diewelle666]

The impromptu burp was definitely a highlight 😂

[@rejiluz3465]

I think those are killer tones you've created Ola!...

[@IamTalesMusic]

Awesome bro... I’m on a waiting list for that... will be great to tour with less gear... plus an awesome interface

[@nofagem]

Thank you for this quick "tutorial" video! I am also planning to replace my old friend AX8 pedal to an FM3, especially for the size. In default mode I am using the AX8 with a Mesa Triaxis preamp + Mesa 2:90 power amp, but only the effects, with 4 cable method (I stole this solution from your old Randall Satan + AX8 tutorial video :) ), I think also, this is the best solution for a hybrid setup. It has the power of the real amplifier + the excellent effects. Very brutal and massive wall of sound, especially with two ENGL cabinets. :) Fuck, I am missing these live concerts. Sometimes we are touring with an airplane, so I also made a whole bunch of presets (every song have the individual preset, different delay times, etc) to hook up with a backline amp's power amp section, and also made these presets with cab simulator blocks as well. The size of the AX8 is sometimes reaches the maximum of a cabin bag (depends on the airline), some security guys claiming about that. So I think the FM3 would be the best solution + I have to buy the FM6 also (never ending story for the wallets), which I can place for example in the guitar case also. It's very impressive to see/hear the smaller and bigger upgrades in the FM3 (editable footswitch texts finally!!!!!!), compare to the AX8, and not just making a new pedal without any improvements, making the AX8 as a legacy product, and forcing the musicians to buy the new one. The AX8 is still a kick-ass modeller, and for me it's more natural sounding than the other competitors. So, let's go to the FM3 waitlist... Greetings, Zoltán

[@cjackson1]

No lie I was drinking coffee and burped right when Ola did and we both gave each other the same look through the screen. That was wild.

[@BootlegBil]

Like the sound of that. Adding to my list of gear replacements & additions.

[@JaredGunstonTV]

Finally someone who uses a wah correctly programmed. It always sounds more natural then having to click toe on. 🤟🤟

[@aciox-yt]

Hey thanks for the info Ola! I was looking to do something very similar to this when my FM3 arrives.

[@tomaselke3670]

Having owned an FM9 for over a year now, I can tell you that I could have easily just bought an FM3.

[@StoneWizards]

PANDORA’S BOX FINALLY OPENED!!!! You killed my curiosity Ola! Thanks

[@charlesrocks]

It sounds insane!!!!! Excellent tones. Wow.

[@sudeephembrom325]

I m totally blown out with the tone

[@martinhardwick2002]

not only an excellent player but a tech wizard as well

[@musicmancountry]

Just got this... Need to learn more. Thanks

[@Slug-Anderson]

You're the man Ola! Me love you long time!

[@thomasshredster4627]

No one's gonna talk about Ola's shirt?... okay...

[@easyjamtracks]

Hello titty! I love it - great catch

[@ErikTails]

we don't talk about this things in public

[@dommadonia9207]

@@ErikTails too late

[@rexbinary]

V-necks are great!

[@brandonhobbs3580]

I have the same shirt

[@j-venom616]

That sounds great enough for live already. I loved the cleans!

[@Bloodrocuted666]

I used to set my Kemper expression to Touch for the wah... but if you happen to be on a stage that has a sub underneath the stage the vibration can turn the wah on by slightly moving the pedal just enough to cause it to turn on so make some backup patches without the Wah set to touch just in case !

[@PooNinja]

Scene skipin seamlessly switchin sweet solar sounds soo slick Sir

[@dommadonia9207]

Greetings EL KABOB! Gotta love the shirt! Maybe a future solar hello kitty on the way? Maybe on a pink priestess??? Love your tone from the 102 mike, I miss chuggo, we all need his input. I think you can safely retire your old gear. This one is the bomb!

[@Szerykguitaracademy1]

Very nice Demo!! Well explained and great tone!! Phenominal guitar player!!

[@EisGlockner]

I love the idea to activate the ORTF Micro in every video for a short section!

[@AlexGifford5150]

Can you make another video of the FM3? Maybe what you have learned in the past 5-6 months with it?

[@Maru-ej9tu]

can wait to see your hands on the Neural DSP floor modeler, this will be the comparison of the decade

[@VapnFagan]

I been on the waiting list forever for this thing and still no email.... Come on Fractal!!!!

[@heresjonny666]

Same...

[@Mariusags]

Same here...

[@RetroDaydreamMusic]

Try Reverb guys, I got a brand new one off Reverb for $1200

[@Jambi462]

The waitlist is at June 10th 2019 as of right now

[@heresjonny666]

​@@Jambi462 I was gonna be like 'But I ordered mine in Feb!' then realised you said 2019. Jesus fuck.

[@JEKAFISHER]

When I told you I'm going to do work stuff, this is where I went :D

[@Adamfromky]

I am a simple man, I see Ola posting new shit, I immediately click like.

[@schlagdog]

Yes. Needed more switches. I was really wanting something like an AX10.

[@roadbully384]

@10:01 nice.. very KING DIAMOND lead guitar sounding.

[@MikaTarkela]

I just sold my AX8 and I'm getting this in a couple of weeks. Can't wait!

[@MikaTarkela]

@Steve W. They are totally different. Different modeling engine / firmware / processing power. They just released Cygnus for the FM3 so sound-wise it is on par with the Axe FX III.

[@JerryCherryBand]

Great video. Always enjoy your content. Thank you.

[@djencode]

I really dig harmonic shifters. Love your use here!

[@nickgiles8293]

OLA: Smaller is always better. Me: HONEY DID YOU HEAR THAT?!?!?!

[@easyjamtracks]

Lol

[@liamphillips2918]

F

[@Bamsis]

Awesome review, really enjoyed it!

[@erfredsamson]

Ola! Watching here in the Philippines🎸

[@aurora3655]

That guitar has amazing intonation.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*Powerful tone*

[@benachurch]

Great video mate!! And yes it does sound super kick ass!! 🤘🏻🇦🇺🤘🏻

[@paulzeman7684]

Thank you Ola.

[@TheDjfranco100]

You can change scenes only using ONE SWITCH, you just have to setting the scenes in a way that you go back to the preset before depending of the song

[@ericmelvin10]

For the harmony I suggest a parallel path one direct guitar other harmony and maybe before the harmony a 5-200 ms delay ;)

[@LegoWiz99]

Ola don't you dare so you're not a good lead player anymore, I know it's not your favorite but damn dude your amp-tone, finger tone, and technique is damn fine. Love you Ola! *fist bump*

[@LouCondon-j1v]

Ola, so you have to go from the Ax-Fx units into basically an amp, now I have a Powered Kemper so I just go into a speaker cab. Have you used the the other units like the Helix and the others? Wondering if they have a built in amp or are they like the Ax-Fx?

[@flamefn_justyigit]

3:39 AS BAYRAKLARI AUUUUUUUUU 🐺🐺

[@blkmrrs3111]

I've been using the KSR ceres w/ a SD powerstage 200 into a Zilla 2x12 v30 & G12h. My FM3 arrived today though

[@rasuteli1202]

5:04Great tone!

[@7riXter]

4:59 started the vid and just jumped right to this moment wanting to hear him play some shit and lost my shit 😂🤣

[@wupme]

well shiiiit

[@einaraarnes1378]

You could use the hold function to get more out of the switches , and the exp pedal.

[@victorgiannelli6768]

Loving the ORTF Mic

[@jasonwright4144]

5:03 cracked me up XD. Thanks i needed that! lol

[@chrisact9601]

Sounds awesome. Wanna sell your AX8? I saw you play in Australia last year and your tone was incredible.

[@nicholasjarau3654]

I have used Zoom 707 2, and now i used single effect. 6 effect plus Vox pedal. For me, personally, both multieffect and single effect are good. Only, the sound from single effect are more ' delicious', at my ear. For multieffect, the pros are, we have a lot of effect variety to chose. For Zoom 707, all distortion type sound are include. Plus there are drum beat in Zoom 707. But, different guitar player have different taste and different reference. Yeah!Yeah!Yeah!

[@carloscalderon7686]

Hi ola from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@Ontheroadbrogymgo]

Sounds good! When should we expect some new The Haunted?

[@alberttoth5077]

I had the Fm3 for a month now, and its Fucking great 🤘🤘

[@elpistolas4485]

Nice to see you Ola, say hi to Louise

[@dano8736]

It sounds really good! Ola would you recommend something like this over a tube amp for bedroom playing/practice? Also what is the best way to get a good sound from a tube amp at lower volumes or is it truly unattainable?

[@bourbonsunset]

Try setting the pitch block to parallel. Works for me on my FX8. Sounds much more authentic

[@easyjamtracks]

I've found its the same in the AxeFX2 too.

[@bobhoose2331]

Ola....please. i have an axfx3 and your wah sounds killer! Much better than the one I have setup. Could you share which wah you're using along with settings by any chance??

[@kakalakiakka4545]

Who is your cleaner? I want to hire him/her!🤘😎 really I like the atmosphere with this cleanliness ( is there such a word like this?)

[@AllenHarrison]

I have an Axe Fx II XL+ and I haven't ever felt the need to upgrade, besides the new Axe Edits that they use. I wish I could use them with the older axe fx lol

[@MayankShenoywassup122333]

Hey Ola! Can you help me out on how the FM3 is actually hooked up to use its pre-amp?? Also why are there two outputs in your FM3's block chain?? Either way loved the digital-analog setup you got going on there and thanks in advance!🤘🤘

[@mabecka]

YES!!! Tack Ola!

[@wireman24]

Would love to see you demo the Positive Grid Spark!!! Is there any chance of that happening? Pretty please :)

[@nikkinik2161]

First of all - great video! But i have a simple question: Why don't you use a neutral power amp like the Seymour Duncan Power Stage 170? With this, you should have the same sound every night - no matter what the local backline offers, right? ... Or .. not?! :)

[@DeadShred9]

OLA could you Make a Patch for your live sound Rhythm Tone for the Boss Katana MKII ? Or as close as you can get . I really dig your live Chunky Tone !!

[@endezeichengrimm]

When I want to hear the proper metal demo, I come here.

[@warthogstudios9784]

So many reviews of the FM3..... when I open my case, out comes my AX8.. it’s still the mothership.

[@FirelandOfficial]

I'm an AX8 user as well, had the same concerns about the lack of pedals... I need 6 minimum for a live set, so someone needs to make a three button controller that fits right in front of the three on the FM3!

[@AlexGifford5150]

Please do make a longer review of the FM3

[@Bking7string]

Check out Leon Todd on KZbin, has a lot of vids on fm3 and axe fx3

[@AlexGifford5150]

Bryan yea I like his videos! I like that Ola is a little more into the extreme metal unlike Leon. He is great though

[@metaldemonseanknels]

Next year, can I buy your axe 8?

[@dmarty3696]

Thanks Ola, Great Video. I was on the fence on the FM3, think I'm gonna have to pick one up now. Looks like a good answer to an all in one with great sounds and effects. Would love a more in depth video. But thanks anyway. P.S. I never received my Solar-Kart, what gives?

[@1Batt]

That sounded really good..I preferred the EVH though..