Biggest pro for the Fractal is the presets are usable, more so than any other unit.
@BeachJazzMusic Жыл бұрын
I've got an AxeFx III and love it. I hate to admit it but it's really replaced all my pedals and most of them are really high end. The quality and reliability is without question much better. You don't have to worry about cables and power supplies. There is so much you can do with the units that it's crazy. I do use Axe-Edit and rarely use the front panel to change things. If I ever start gigging again I'm going to get an FM9.
@user-zv7lm8uk7h Жыл бұрын
What pedals, what amp.
@BeachJazzMusic Жыл бұрын
@@user-zv7lm8uk7h The pedals will remain nameless because I don't want to cause any rifts. It hasn't replaced any of my amps. I got rid of my tube amps when Quilter went in to business about 9 years ago and I played though one. What I do is run my Axe into the front end of the Quilters.I tried the 4 cable method and I didn't care for it. I do use the amp and cab modeling. I think of it more as a different type of EQ in this instance. Quilters take pedals and modelers really well, something that most tube amps don't do. When Pat Quilter designed his amps he made sure of that. A lot of people don't know that Pat is the 'Q' in QSC. Before he started making sound reinforcement equipment he built tube amps for many years. There's still a few of them floating around. After he retired from QSC (he still has controlling interest in the company) he decided to go back to building guitar and bass amps.
@user-zv7lm8uk7h Жыл бұрын
@@BeachJazzMusic I left fractal to return to pedals and amps, now fractal sounds horrible to me when I see youtubers hocking it. I did like fractals ambient effects though.
@BeachJazzMusic Жыл бұрын
@@user-zv7lm8uk7h All I can say is each to his own. Whatever sounds good to the player who is using it.
@andrewlobban2625 Жыл бұрын
I went over to Fractal when they first introduced the std 2010ish sold all my stereo rack gear and have never looked back! Had the Axe Fx 2 and now on the Axe Fx 3 with two CLR powered cab and the FC12. I play it live and record with its, so consistent and reliable. It does take a little time to get your head around all the options but it’s so worth that investment. I rarely use the front panel and only use the Axe Edit. For live I’ve put all the essential controls on a tab so you can get to level, reverb mix etc quickly but that’s what a rehearsal is for! Most gigs I use one preset and switch between scenes and the effects (stomp box mode) I do hope you enjoy the wealth of classic and unobtainable amps as well as world class FX!
@jmproductions593 ай бұрын
Andrew, Levi and all, I have an AXE FX II XL and I don't get that inspired to use it (home studio mainly). I almost always end up on my Neural plugins. Do you think that upgrading to an AXE FX 3/FM9 might have that extra something? (I know you would only be surmising here ;-)) P.S. Sounds fantastic here. Maybe it's my setup (tho the plugins sound great). AXE FX 2 => 18i20 => Reaper => Presonus S-8 speakers
@adamtremblett Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your journey with the FM9. I have the FM3 and I love it. With the extra footswitches you could use them as effects on/off switches to make it feel even more like a pedalboard, but I'm sure you'll uncover all the foot switching possibilities soon.
@freedomseeds8194 Жыл бұрын
The Fractal stuff is killer, as is the Neural Quad Cortex, and the Kemper Profiler. I've got a Kemper, I love it. The biggest advantage of all of those digital units is how close you can get to the original sounds of things they're emulating, and being able to change entire rigs with the push of a button. They offer unmatchable versatility, they're reliable, and a huge space and weight saving piece of gear.
@ronnieparfait Жыл бұрын
I love this dude, just by his replies in the comments no doubt I had to sub. 🤘🏼✌🏼
@LeviClay Жыл бұрын
Which ones? The friendly ones? Or the funny ones?
@MrOdissea1978 Жыл бұрын
sounds very good not much to say .. it is no coincidence that Guthrie Govan has chosen it for his tour .. thanks, great review!
@Harrysound Жыл бұрын
Hello Levi, I got my FM9 in September after a year long wait. It's pretty stellar. Euro Red amp model is rather fantastic for lead tones.
@Adipsia1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my Fractal Axe-Fx3 and FM3. The presets are absolutely superb. That said I tend to use Axe-Edit for preset and scene editing.
@MOAB-UT Жыл бұрын
Do you notice a huge difference in tone quality between those two? I just got a FM9- no clue how to use it...yet!
@SuperLocrian Жыл бұрын
Hey Levi... I heard plenty of usable sounds... My only experience with these machines is many years ago working at a music (instrument) store... I know digital modding has come a long way since then... In the end, it's all about what works for you. I knew a jazz cat in Raleigh who gigged all over town using a Zoom 505 - and he always sounded great!
@liamnaughton79965 ай бұрын
Australian guitarist Peter Northcote does a fabulous extensive rundown of the FM9 on KZbin, must see.
@Cherry_Sunburst10 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT! I do have a KEMPER, but now I'm really thinking about buying a FRACTAL FM9! Cheers & Thanks for this video.
@LeviClay10 ай бұрын
I still have and use my Kemper regularly!
@r2orobles33811 сағат бұрын
Those presets sound nothing like this on my guitar. What could be the issue.
@gregmitchell62138 ай бұрын
I had no idea you were so into music, but I thought you were great in Game of Thrones. Rock on!
@kadourimdou43 Жыл бұрын
Some good sounds. I’m awaiting to see if the ToneX is going to be better value, as it’s loads cheaper.
@peterjessop1878 Жыл бұрын
What did you think of the rotary sounds compared to your pedal? Personally I preferred the fractal as it had more depth.
@taylormesa Жыл бұрын
Interested to follow your discovery process! Had the FM9 but switched to ToneX and pedals. The digital amp emulations are incredible these days!
@user-zv7lm8uk7h Жыл бұрын
Do you like it better? TONE X? and pedals.
@taylormesa Жыл бұрын
@@user-zv7lm8uk7h I do prefer ToneX and pedals. In my experience the captures (I use exclusively ToneJunkie captures) have a better tone and more importantly, feel to them. They also clean up better with volume roll off. I’m using the ToneX with the new H90 for fx and Browne Protein for drives. A simple board, but covers everything I need. Downside is there are no dual amps (unless you buy two ToneX pedals) which doesn’t bother me. Also ToneX is still developing, so it may be more difficult to find quality captures of particular amps you may be looking for. Another big part of leaving Fractal was the UI… I just don’t like all the page jumping and scrolling, and don’t want to have to use my laptop to build/modify patches. YMMV 👍
@user-zv7lm8uk7h Жыл бұрын
@@taylormesa Nice dude. I too dislike mixing computer or "apps" with my pedals. Interested in the toneX, fractal was a little too ITB.
@jdwild1698 Жыл бұрын
Sounds good on my iPhone … does it play and feel amp like or not ?
@REIRBL7 ай бұрын
well-defined timbres 👍👍👍👍
@ashtweth Жыл бұрын
Wota great noodle relaxn as Mate.
@vineyardworker Жыл бұрын
Off topic, apologies, but here with a listen/transcription suggestion - Stanley Jordan’s solo on Overjoyed, Stanley Clarke’s Hideaway album.
@ForrestWest4 ай бұрын
It sounds like my Helix LT does the same things as far as presets and selecting them and multiple choices with multiple effects. Not sure I need to go much deeper than that once I can adjust each effect and the amps and the cabinets.
@dominiquez564326 күн бұрын
Hi Levi, just got my FM9 this week...why does it sounds like crap!!!??? NOTHING like your video!!!! I'm using a Strat USA -> FM9 -> Hughes & Kettner clean channel....presets sound all the same dull weak with no changes ! Please help!
@LeviClay26 күн бұрын
My first bet would be because you’re running it into an amp. So the FM9 will have its own cabinet simulation on the patches, so it’s designed to go to a FRFR cab. A guitar cab will colour the sound a LOT. If you turn off the cabinet simulation on the unit, it’ll sound right
@dominiquez564326 күн бұрын
@@LeviClay THANK YOU soooooo much Levi! That's what I'm doing (this happens even with the cdlean channel? what's FRFR? how do I turn off cabinet simulation?
@dominiquez564326 күн бұрын
@@LeviClay Imean watching the G66 video of Neal Sean's rig....he's going to amps and the "house" as well....and he doesn't sound weak or shitty....
@LeviClay26 күн бұрын
@@dominiquez5643 an FRFR cab is full range flat frequency. Essentially a PA speaker. A guitar can is not an FRFR, so you gotta take off the cab sim on the patch
@Eric-dd8bk20 сағат бұрын
@@LeviClay "If you turn off the cabinet simulation on the unit, it’ll sound right" Not really if he's going into the front end of another tube guitar amp. His only bet is to go into the fx return of the amp that goes into a guitar cab if he wants to use the amp model in the FM9 but hear it through a real guitar cab like a real amp. Otherwise, PA speaker yes.
@heneverreturnasahorse9773 Жыл бұрын
I have alweays thought Fractal Audio had great sounds, but, having only experience with lots of ARTs, DigiTechs, Korgs, and PODs digital technology, I could never get a feel that made me want to continue playing. I had good sounds, but wasn't anywhere close to amp-like. Only using the preamps with tubes and a real tube power amp made it feel right. When you get all that weight, might as well stick with a Fender, or Mesa/Boogie.
@mikemclaughlin5445 Жыл бұрын
My thumbs up was #69. on 420. Nice.
@AngelMartinez-qs3cf Жыл бұрын
I have a question, great demo. Have you tried the Headrush Prime? I am looking for a digital pedalboard that sounds more of a "true" amp. I am debating whether the Headrush Prime or the Fractal Audio FM9.
@dchicora Жыл бұрын
Fractal is far better than headrush. I have both. Actually I have the headrush pedalboard, headrush prime, axe fx 3 and fm9. Headrush is making some strides buy they aren't there with fractal yet.
@AngelMartinez-qs3cf Жыл бұрын
@@dchicora Thank you. Appreciate you.
@AngelMartinez-qs3cf Жыл бұрын
@@dchicora Fractal FM9 it is.
@dchicora Жыл бұрын
@@AngelMartinez-qs3cf you won't be disappointed.
@kane6529 Жыл бұрын
Dammit Levi i selfishly wish you’d have went with Helix
@jazz_grooves Жыл бұрын
Don’t you miss moving some air in the room with a speaker cabinet? Isn’t that part of the fun of playing guitar?
@alexjackson8841 Жыл бұрын
You do plug this into a cabinet
@LeviClay Жыл бұрын
How do you think people are going to hear it without moving air?
@jazz_grooves Жыл бұрын
@@LeviClay Wow thanks for the smartass reply, wasn’t expecting that! I think you know what I mean. You were playing straight into your Focusrite pre and monitoring through you studio monitors I would imagine. I think it’s a valid question because you are use to hearing your playing through guitar cab in a room.
@LeviClay Жыл бұрын
@@jazz_grooves maybe stop imagining and listen to what I say, I am playing through a cabinet in this video.
@jazz_grooves Жыл бұрын
@@LeviClay Thanks for clarifying that. What a pleasure it’s been to talk to you, good luck with that stinking fucking attitude man!
@ericwalker4996 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a jeff healy tune? Your dA man. Thx 4 all u do 😮
@picksalot1 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to look at NAM - Neural Amp Modeler, a totally free software solution?
@david71991 Жыл бұрын
It’s not really a gigging solution at this point. Great tool though in the studio.
@Awake2Evil Жыл бұрын
Best Pedal I think I've ever had was a DigiTech RP 7 I had a couple of other ones to that were really awesome along with my guitar were stolen out of my warehouse recently so I'm out of all my stuff gone just gone bastard stole it all
@jesterraj Жыл бұрын
Im still using a Line 6 X live.smh......
@jconner38914 ай бұрын
I replaced all my fx pedals and more.
@ElAguilasilut8 ай бұрын
Too digital, almost the same sounds as Boss GT1000, but this one hyped price way
@LeviClay8 ай бұрын
oh cool! look! It's one of those guys who thinks he knows what "digital" sounds like.... despite the fact that, time and time again, they can NEVER reliably pick out modelling amps in blind A/B tests. And that's before you consider that EVERY amp they listen to (unless they're in a room with it) has been through analogue to digital conversion to turn it into a video/something can can be distributed. You're the worst. And not a fraction as smart as you've convinced yourself you are.
@gmscot Жыл бұрын
Your amp sounds were much better.
@LeviClay Жыл бұрын
Yeah? Tell me more, what’s the difference?
@gmscot Жыл бұрын
@@LeviClay sounds more organic Levi, especially the sounds with dirt on them and also the basic sound of the amp - but will people at a gig notice? Great if you can afford both. Enjoy you channel.
@angelvasquez5066 Жыл бұрын
Its not stereo i cant hear the best of out this board. But it looks better than the helix, from a physical stand point. I need to get my hands on one!!! 🥹