Fractal Audio FX8 Multi FX Processor, demo by Pete Thorn

[@jacobmoline]

Pete, that opening song was unbelievable. I love the gear demos, but your music consistently blows me away. This is some of your best work on a demo yet. Simply amazing!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeatl4953]

Pete, it's really hard not to just blather on with superlatives. Your ability to seem totally accessible, easily relaying volumes of information on how you achieve such great sounds along with the consumate playing skills makes these videos immensely informative and enjoyable. Thanks!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I wondered what happened to the video last night glad its back up such a great track Pete. Will you be at Winter NAMM would love to chat again

[@guitarmanz4879]

+Robert Baker Hey Robert im a big fan of yours thats cool that you watch Pete you both are favorites of mine. Will we ever see a PT RB collab?

[@sboy1955]

yea, got the YT notification, started to load it, then poof, it disappeared..

[@razhua]

Pete I want to thank you for all the work you put in to your stuff, I hear great demos with all the info and tones I need to hear from the product. You go far beyond any review/ demo and put serious effort to create what for most of us are considered master pieces. Thank you

[@jordandupont7430]

Best demos of any piece of gear - hands down. Hats off to you, Pete

[@stratmagic6893]

sensational tune and playing-your method of demoing by creating a song is stellar and really makes this vids a pleasure to watch

[@MrTooter007]

Pete is not just a phenomenal musician, he's just a good guy in general. Props to you Pete for staying grounded and one of us. You are an inspiration to many of us over the years. If Pete endorses it, it's the shit....no two ways around it. Rock on Pete!

[@tobortine]

I just love to hear you play, it's the best recommendation for any kit.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@Telepick2]

I can only imagine how much work goes into these videos. Once again you deliver another stellar video.

[@RandyDoddMusic]

Awesome Pete , I picked one of these up a couple months ago and my pedal board is now collecting dust . A couple things here for anybody thinking about picking one of these up . The wah-wah pedals are awesome , I set up a cry baby and the clyde on one of the banks and it's so easy to A/B between them . Also the harmonizer is incredible which I've never liked in the past but with the editor no problem to get it to sound like a second guitar or add a third guitar . Add in the ability to create sceens and or songs or use the looper wow !! I will always be an amp guy and this delivers , all banks pre/ or post . If you have ever owned a pod or a unit with an on screen editor then you will have no problem setting it up. It's not plug and play so be prepared for the learning curve ...wooohooo thank you Fractal and Pete Thorn for another great demoThis is by far the best processor I've ever owned

[@kfliegner]

Pete, your original compositions are consistently fantastic. I wish for more!

[@talfrenkel3629]

Dude, above all you are an AMAZING player!!

[@dougnulton]

Holy shit. Pete. Your playing is amazing. The rhythm at 4:11. And that tone at 2:49. Damn, man. Subscribed!

[@roccotanto]

your demos are the best. always great playing and tones.

[@nevessl998]

Such a great player! Thx for being inspiring!

[@RokDAWG1]

Damn! You use your sounds in a very tasteful manner! You really know how to bring out what you write. This is a killer tune & your music is always top notch!! I'm not a player who uses much, if hardly any effects, BUT definitely appreciate the hell out people like you can use them & make them become part of your musical expression!

[@BrettKingman]

Great track and demo, Pete. Cheers.

[@Samstrat]

You are gifted Pete. Pleasure listening to you. Thank you for reminding me how amazing an instrument the guitar is and that I need to work even harder on it (you make it all look so easy). God Bless !!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Sam !!

[@randallmontgomery4147]

Amazing demo Pete. Showcased some incredible tones from the FX8.

[@israelnazario144]

Pete, your music are beautiful and inspiring, also, the way you explain things in your demos are the best. Your are a great guitar player too.

[@JuanA-vh1wg]

That stereo panning arpeggio bit has held me captive.. I wish I could get sounds like that! Amazing job Pete!

[@Kdog-hw6ri]

amazing tones Pete. I'm on the Wait list for this unit.

[@1hamtiger]

Mr. Thorn , always tasteful as can be -love all the tones from this recording, especially the roto sound!

[@Stratomacaster]

Amazing as always... I love the breakdowns and the additive effects as you go. It really makes me want to sit down and start tweaking gear again!

[@davidjuteau3386]

Pete! What an education! You're so articulate both verbally and musically!

[@NielsBeier]

Another amazing video - great review of this bad boy! As always, your playing is incredible. Rock on, Pete!

[@acemodean8533]

Wonderful, happy sounding song. Well Done Pete.

[@tonkemperink8890]

impressive how musically you can make any piece of gear sound. Awesome!!

[@hbrookes]

I always know your demos will be the best...EXCELLENT guitar work!! and I love the tones

[@PeteThorn]

+hbrookes thanks!

[@AxeFxTutorials]

i'm glad to be on Pete Thorn's floor!! Thanks for this Pete!

[@coolchib15]

Killed it as always Pete! Thanks for sharing this video, and for the killer tune!

[@rigorhead01]

I'm very interested in the FX8. I'm a tube amp/analog pedals kind of guy, but this just might replace my pedalboard! Great demo as always Pete!

[@thejay]

that was excellent Pete! As always, fantastic playing.

[@ChrisBuonoGuitar]

Hittin' it out of the park as always, brotha.

[@berndkiltz]

Very, very nice playing and sounds!

[@marklahaie2001]

Pete.. You ARE the Professor.. and artist . Your demos are inspiration to learn learn learn .. ! ( and practice practice practice 8-) Thank you!

[@jdisom]

That was a beautiful demo....fantastic!!

[@tomsayers8659]

HI Pete - these demos are always educational and enjoyable as well due to your cool tune creations for the sound mixes. Love your organization and knowledge of the efx all around (well of course so many demos eh?) and the recording processes to get a well produced sound in such a seemingly short time. Great job on this Fractal tool - as good as the AxeEfx 2 demo previously!

[@TrevorrNourse]

Pete, just amazing work. Never disappoint!! Thank you for sharing.

[@mikebonmusicph]

Amazing as always! God bless you, Pete :)

[@MatrixRZ5]

Great review and demo of FX8 multi effects, bro.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Awesome tones & fantastic playing ( as always ). I Always enjoy your demo's. The panning sounds really nice with headphones. Great depth & dimension. - Michael Caz - NYC -

[@petedechop]

Thanks for the fantastic demo! One of my favorite youtube channels

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@IamtheActionman]

Another killer demo Pete. Really enjoyed it.

[@M4Y0_]

Pete, you're awesome, thanks for the detailed videos!

[@dapperdanman1956]

Just a tremendous video great song Pete really appreciate all this

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Keith and thanks for being such a tremendous supporter and fan! :)

[@andymogg3888]

Hi Pete this has to be the best video i have watched in a very long time....It's great the way you've taken time to show how and what you use on this great instrumental and it's given me great information to try many ways to improve my own sounds. I will make more visits to your videos for sure.

[@xmazzaaa]

You are the best! Best sound, best music... best fingers!

[@TheG5Man]

Love your videos Pete. My spot on the waiting list came through this week and just got the shipping notification. Can't wait!

[@TheNorthernChris]

What an outstanding demo!

[@PeteThorn]

+TheNorthernChris Thanks!

[@GaiaBuzz]

Awesome playing, Pete, you're an inspiration to many.

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you!

[@olstadp]

Love your videos! Always worth watching your stuff!

[@Rikk303]

Great demo Pete. Thanks. I'm one of "those guys that's had a board for 15 years and gottened used to it!". Love the way the Fractal beefs up an acoustic without noise issues. I'd like to have heard more of that....maybe another time huh? All the best Pete.

[@billreid6025]

Pete Thorn has sold more gear than a thousand Guitar Centers....

[@brianjordan4351]

Agreed!!

[@AuntAlnico4]

Without ever getting any sales revenue , sounds like a tough break !?

[@taurushamilton2739]

Agreed

[@mickgentry8128]

Great vid, awesome tune and playing thanks!

[@VictorEMusique]

Dude - such a nice melody

[@The_Kalahari_Cowboy]

Duuuuude! Epic playing! One of my favourite reviewers.

[@HasinShahadArRafi]

one word. MAJESTIC! youre too good man, love whatever you do!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!!! :)

[@renestjacques1]

great review and playing .. thank you Pet Thorn ..

[@M1ck1970]

Awesome, great demo Pete.

[@carlosordonez8560]

Wow thank you for posting this is so good

[@ongrobert90]

Your musical skill are mind blowing

[@w.l.h.]

Really enjoy your channel. Very informative and always excellent playing.

[@mattsnyder4754]

"Let's turn on the panner" Yes Pete. Let's turn on the panner.

[@rbjamn4jc]

Great tune, playing and demo! Thanks.

[@junioralves2158]

Thank you Pete! Amazing!

[@donovanduguay3857]

So many guitarists should take lessons from you. Creative melodies, how to write a lead and accuracy. Always overlook the equipment to a certain point because of your music.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Donovan, maybe I'll do a vid lesson soon on building a solo

[@williamwhalen7764]

Pete you got the best tones my friend! Love your vids.

[@Cordova4444]

Brilliant playing Pete. love your reviews.

[@doughitty6348]

thanks for your review on this unit. seem to be a awesome unit.

[@paulmarciano9856]

Love the song. Looking at buying one used, thanks for the demo!

[@keithhiggins2876]

Pete Thorn always great knowledge of tone

[@thorasmund]

Absolutely amazing! I love this tune!!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you!

[@justinlehigh]

You are such a great player Pete, just sick man!

[@PeteThorn]

+Justin Lehigh Thanks Justin!!!

[@jodysanders1111]

Awesome knowledge sharing,every time. Great video.

[@TheOriginalMack]

I really enjoyed the song. Great work!

[@robertsimpson5801]

Hey, Pete! Awesome demo, man! You always come up with such original ideas! If you could, would you demo the Line 6 Helix? I would love to hear what you could do with it! I know it a different tool with a different intended audience than the FX8, but the two have drawn a lot of comparisons... Probably just because both came out around the same time, and because both are 'multi' pedals.

[@-plexico-]

Another spot on demo!

[@fallingmanjutsu]

Anytime Pete plays a note, a child is born.

[@PeteThorn]

+fallingmanjutsu Hahaha, that's a new one! :) Thanks...

[@nessmalone]

Mr. Thorn you are the best. I love the music you make.

[@PeteThorn]

+nessmalone thank you!

[@Highcastle_of_Tone]

Love it Pete!

[@slickcross]

WOW! Im speechless. I was going to buy the new Boss ES-8 and a bunch of pedals that will run be close to 4 thousand dollars but after listening to this system, I might change my mind.

[@lifeleech]

Such great playing, and great tones!

[@wakjob961]

Hope to see you review the AX8 when it's ready.

[@ErickGonzalesF]

Master Pete "Tone" Thorn dude love your playing!

[@andrewlaw5628]

Great demo of a great tune. Tones are smokin

[@hafstrat]

Outstanding pete. Thankyou for sharing!! 👍

[@BenBollinger]

Awesome playing and review; as usual \m/

[@mikefont69]

Top notch Pete....top notch!

[@mikeflores625]

Beautiful demo, beautiful song, beautiful tones, I hope to get half of those beautiful tones on my FX8 Mark2, since I’m a newbie with this amazing piece of equipment. Pete Thorn is a high-quality pro! Thanks!👍👍🙏😊

[@mydogspet]

Thanks for the fun video. I'm learning so much, although I'm leaning more to a rocking chair than a rock career. It's a joy to see how you dissect this brilliant passage of music for us. ..........If I were a famous singer, I'd just get out of your way and let you produce everything. ..........Your sonic taste is the one aspect of your gift that can't be taught, and I'm not seeing anyone better out there.

[@PeteThorn]

You're very kind, thanks for watching!

[@mydogspet]

+Pete Thorn, you're a gift to this world. You are a natural teacher. The way you speak puts people at ease. And you're one killer guitarist. I'm a fan of the person you are, and not just your mad guitar skills. Thank God for people who can put smiles on faces. Takes my mind off the craziness in the world - priceless.

[@richietownsend6737]

Wow, just wow. I'm going to start pawning gear to get one of these. Thanks for your excellent demo and incredible playing.

[@jatin7361]

Stellar work as always, Mr. Thorn. Should time permit, I for one would love to hear about how you capture and compress the audio for your KZbin delivery. Your sound is head and shoulders above the majority of the demos on the Tube. Thank you for the great demos!

[@javiceres]

He already did that if I can recall

[@maninmoon01]

Awesome video Pete. Clear and informative, just how it should be...

[@Alejandro1956]

PT can make anything sound good!, and so tasty

[@benbutterworth7584]

Great demo Pete! Amp modelling aside (as the FX8 doesn't have it) which is easier to dial in effects on the fly/live, the FX8 or Helix? I'm torn!

[@TechMetalRules]

When I saw The Aristocrats in Des Moines, Guthrie was using one of these with his Victory amp. It sounded great.

[@simpleforces9576]

Dude! Beautiful music.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks man!

[@FretHub]

Nice one, Pete.

[@anxiousmindmusic]

I'm seriously looking at this and the Helix. I think for me the decider will be which one has the longest lifespan and support, which probably has me leaning towards the Helix.

[@benfordguitars]

+Ashley Mann I think the FX8 is closer to the Line 6 M series, like the M13 rather than the Helix. Helix has amp models and FX8 is strictly FX. If you have a killer amp for the core tones (like Pete) then the FX8 or M13 would be the thing to get. I myself use the X3 Live as I dont have a amp so the Helix would be a better choice for me.

[@davidespinosa1910]

+Ashley Mann Line6: one firmware update *total* over the life of the product. Fractal: one firmware update *per month* over the life of the product.

[@anxiousmindmusic]

David Espinosa their products are also superseded fairly quickly. I won't be spending that much without doing some more research though.

[@denverbilyeu2172]

Actually fractal products are superseded less than line 6, the fx8 has more than enough processing power to be updated for many years, the line 6 helix (which seems like a good product) is a response to Fractal audio, the dual processing, the way fx are routed are all inspired by the axe fx. I think both will last longer than the pod series before being updated since they have better processors. I prefer buying a product from a smaller company than a corporation like Yamaha.