Fractal Audio FM3 | TOP 35 FACTORY PRESETS

[@LeonTodd]

Wonderful stuff Frank. Fantastic tones and incredible playing!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks bro. Really appreciate 🙏

[@СотаСота-г3ф]

Да... Хороша фроктолаша .

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

One thing I truly appreciate about your demos is how *idiomatic* the playing is, relative to each patch/preset. Fantastic stuff 🤘

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome. Thanks a lot :)

[@Mysticsimon7399]

The best representation of the FM3 capabilities and applications of the factory presets. Love how you applied the different playing technique to go along with each patch. Fantastic playing dude.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks dude. Much appreciated ❤️🤘🎸

[@NikolausBrocke]

If this demo has not convinced you of the incredible authenticity, flexibility and convenience of fractal audio products, nothing can. Great demo of an outstanding product!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Nikolaus. Really appreciate 🙏

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@Sha1taan Maybe I can make a demo soon with more dry sounds. Do you want to hear certain amps?

[@lukather1]

G J - this has been done lots with the Axefx3 same

[@allguitar3349]

@@FrankSteffenMueller how cool of you to even offer to do that..Idibt know Your Fractal relationship, but I hope Fractal keeps you on salary

[@jnparesa]

I just purchased the FM3, thank you for the demo's they were amazing. Well played.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Glad you like it!

[@OnTrackDriver]

Fantastic video. No frills, just the right amount of time spent on each preset, great audio setup and you adjusted your playing to suit each tone. I have subscribed for more high quality vids.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot. Really appreciate it :)

[@lospopularos]

Gotta love that chilly Teutonic look into the camera after each preset LOL Excellent demo. Thank you!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Haha...you are very welcome :)

[@lospopularos]

@@FrankSteffenMueller “Das Metall” - I couldn’t think of a better name in a million years! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 (or actually, I could, but I would be banned from You Tube forever ha ha ha ha)

[@michaelaigner7375]

This is the demo we needed. Awesome playing and great sound

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Really appreciate, Michael 🙏

[@Lantertronics]

Fractal Audio should pay you a finder's fee -- this was a superb demo.

[@jammystraub488]

That is some damn fine playing, it's most excellent how you tailored your riffs towards each preset. I am also seriously impressed with the FX unit. Makes me consider getting one just to keep in the FX loop of my modular synth. I like what I'm hearing from it significantly more than other units in the same price range.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks man. Much appreciated :) The effects are absolute awesome. I had an Eventide and a Lexicon, but the FAS is just insane. You can use it for any instrument, of course - even synthesizers.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

All sound great. Fractal always has really solid presets, not the case with most other modelers. 👍

[@randalljax]

That was awesome Frank , so many great tones right from the beginning that first piece was incredible , reminded me of a Scorpions Matthias Jabs soaring lead tone beautiful ,you are an amazing player ,thanks for doing this demo and all the work that obviously went into it

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean 🙏 will do some more videos soon! Cheers 🤘 Frank

[@VladislavLisenkov]

Good day! You demonstrated very good presets. I downloaded factory presets from the official website, there is only one version 7.11.2023. The website has completely different presets, the names do not match, the total number is 279. Where can I download or buy these presets that are in the video? Vladislav

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

The Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3 have 384 factory presets. Most of the presets in the video are still the same. Sometimes they change a few of the factory presets - another preset number, another name, or new ones...etc.

[@captaincripple280]

Hi, Frank. Great vid(s). But, one thing is vexing me - 374 Funky Phaser on the vid is superb. What a great tone. However, its listed as 374 Phazed Delays in the description. And, on my unit 374 is Larry Mitchell NY 1990, LOL. It would appear Phazed Delays, while quite pleasant, is not the same preset as Funky Phaser. I can only find factory preset versions 1, 4, and 5 online and I suspect Funky Phaser is in v2 or v3. Bummer! This is the first instance in my wonderful Fractal experience that fell short of perfection. Might ya be able to help a guy out with acquiring some Funky Phaser?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

From time to time they change the factory presets. You can download older factory presets at the Fractal website. Cheers

[@captaincripple280]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Thanks for the fast reply. Unfortunately, I can't find legacy factory presets on the Fractal site, just the current ones, and the unofficial site from the wiki for old presets is incomplete, it seems, with only v1, 4, and 5 on tap. Should you feel any inclination perhaps send a guy your preset or upload it to Axe-Change, by all means let me know, eh? Are we sure the preset is really called Funky Phaser because, again, in your description it's listed as Phazed Delays? I just wanna make sure I'm not chasing a phantom here. Thanks, sir.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@captaincripple280 Dude, you are right. The preset is called Phazed Delays. Here's the link to the older factory presets archive.axefx.fr/FM3/ The preset is included in V1. Cheers :)

[@YutsiAion]

Love your playing, the FM3 and also your studio, Frank! Cheers!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Yutsi! Much appreciate 🙏Cheers!

[@AC-yq2fx]

This baby is 100 times better than Line 6 Helix. Impressive sounds and quality! I listened to this video using my BOSE speakers and sounded killer. Great video brother! I am getting one unit.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome! Thanks for your great comment. Have fun with your FM3. Cheers :)

[@Miamiborne1969]

This is an outstanding demonstration. Well done!

[@DRRIFF666]

Frank, thanks so much for doing this for everyone. Your exceptional playing really shows not just the quality of these presets but also examples of what styles they can work with. This is a perfect demo for me to see the capabilities of this product. Superb. thanks again.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you Andy. Really appreciate :)

[@Ambient.Music.Studio]

Just curious, the very beginning of your top 35 Fractal presets (great video by-the-way), I assume that #361 Crystal Scions is the Synth Pad? Question, is there a specific fractal preset for the lead guitar playing that sounds awesome and very Gilmour-ish? Thanks!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

The Lead sound is Factory Preset 23 - Friedman BE-100. At 18:25 is the same preset again.

[@christhiergartner2766]

Late to the party, just found your channel. Your playing was awesome, and thanks for the great demo!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated :)

[@plexidust5101]

Thank You Frank, That was an Outstanding demonstration. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing this one. Fantastic playing and I just subbed on the first visit! Cheers

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks man. Really appreciate :)

[@destossel]

Oh man that Yngwie preset was worth the price alone ! Great demo , great tones ! Can’t wait for my name to get pulled .

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks 🙏 Really appreciate

[@bhone2000]

Thanks for this. I've been on the wait list for a year and ordered mine today! Your video was just what I needed to convince me to take the plunge. You are a great player and I love the patches you chose to demonstrate....

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks so much, Marty! Really appreciate 🤘🔥🤘

[@tperry5839]

Man that was a killer demo that’s how I like my demos fun! Man you look like you’re having a blast bro ! All thos wonderful tones and toys great playing !

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciate 🙏

[@edwardprete]

This may be the best fm3 demo around

[@davman115]

Sold! I was saving up for a Kemper before I watched this video. I really love the sounds.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome!

[@joachimgassmann6540]

Very nice Frank. I would like to buy the Fractal FM3 and only use it at home. Which speakers would you recommend to me for this?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hello Joachim, You can of course use any studio monitor or acoustic guitar amp. I am currently testing the new Red Sound MF10 FRFR monitors. It really sounds and feels like a guitar amp. The Red Sounds will be available soon at G66. www.g66.eu/de/products/red-sound/mf-10 Cheers Frank

[@kevrochlin4544]

Now that is a proper demo of a products patches. Superb job...

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Kev 🙏. Really appreciate it!

[@graeme941]

Does the fm3 have auto swell fx in it

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

There are a lot of Auto-Swell presets in the Fractal units. It's very easy - automating a volume block for example. Easy going ;)

[@drockny]

That Yngwie preset tone was absolutely killer! Great playing there. Was that "Pull Me Under" I heard from DT at 7:18?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks dude. Really appreciate. ...yes you heard a bit of DT ;)

[@Svejse1]

Absolutely love it. Your playing fits the FM3. Simply fantastic.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@johnerodz7]

Hi buddy thanx for the amazing videos i have a gig on Saturday im playing though a self power monitor and FOH left goes to the FOH right to moni. how do i sett up the delay or which one i need to use a stereo or mono. using the FM3 Thanks

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Buddy, if you only use output 1, it's mono. You also need to use a mono delay, etc. I would use the FM3 in stereo (at least for FOH)! Use output 2 for your monitor and output 1 for the FOH (you have to add Output block OUT2). Or use the Headphone Out to feed your monitor and Out1 to FOH.

[@johnerodz7]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Great tip thanx a lot God bless you

[@marcmersol7750]

wow, just great demo. You are for me at least, the first demo player that took the time to figure out what style of music the preset is for, and then killed it. Sold my AX8 to buy an AA3 years ago, maybe the FM3 will bring me back into the fractal world......

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Marc. Really appreciate it. Fractal is awesome. Cheers bro :)

[@jorgeleonel6663]

Thanks & well done, Frank - subscribed! Cheers bro

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks 🙏

[@bearres]

Any post EQ or changes to the FM3's output settings? I did an A/B of a couple of your patches with my new FM3 (no changes to any output settings), in through USB Audio to Garage Band. Yours definitely has more punch and brightness, where mine sounds a bit muddier.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I used a plugin (Neve 1073) in the input of my Universal Audio Interface. It may be that this gives a little more brightness and punch. Have fun with your FM3. Cheers Frank

[@guitaraddicted87]

@@FrankSteffenMuellerNice can you show us a picture of your post EQ with your plugins because he can make a big difference in the sound ?

[@davidletterboyz]

I just got an FM3 and the stock presets sound fantastic right out of the box. But I run into issue with preset #120 Still Blue. Whenever I play at frets 12 to 15, the volume will roll off automatically, like how yours did at 13:15 to 13:17. It happens to every guitar I own, so I'm very sure is not my guitar issue. I wonder what is the cause and how to fix it. I like this preset.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I've listened to it a few times and I hear what you mean. It's only on the D and G strings though, right? It's very subtle, but audible. I don't think it's the preset. I rather think it comes from the always slightly curved fingerboard. This makes the D and G strings a little further away from the pickups. Let me test it later. You can also send me your file. [e-mail] Cheers Frank.

[@stevemueller4703]

Great job, Frank! I may have to buy one of these. Sounds so good.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

You should!

[@billythekid5618]

Really awesome !! . Do you know is those preset are reconducted in 1.06 ? I can't find some of them.. And have you modify something (like IR) one factory preset, for example mine 340 unapolo.. is really amazing one your side and very little one me (i have Gibson Les paul too) . Thanks again :-)

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I'll check that.

[@subskin]

Wow man your eyes have a teenager flame when you play! Keep rocking!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you for the nice words Jordan! Cheers 🤘🔥🤘

[@ШиваБхайрава]

Thanks a lot for the review. This video helped me make a decision. Fractal Audio AXE-FX lll was too expensive for me and I bought Helix LT. For over a year I experimented with this device, but I got tired of it. To get a suitable sound, you need to make long chains, like the famous Fremen. After watching your video, among others, I made a decision and sold Helix. Now I'm waiting in line for FM3.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

That's awesome dude! Hope you'll love your FM3. Cheers :)

[@patrickvici6929]

Jordan Rudess demoing the FM3! 😀. Seriously Frank it was awesome, thank you!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you, Patrick. Really appreciate 🤘🔥🤘

[@JANDRE08]

Awesome studio and cool guitars, awesome guitar playing!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot man.

[@xanderdemos670]

GREAT demo! What is your HSS guitar? For example, the one you're using for the EJ Clean tone?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

It's a Knaggs Guitars "Severn". www.knaggsguitars.com/

[@xanderdemos670]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Thank you much! I will check them out!

[@drcockles]

Superb playing and great showcase for these presets. I have an HX Stomp and a Headrush MX5 (as well as lots of pedals). I always seem to be disappointed by factory presets but these sound amazing. I have been considering an FM3 and found these tines and your choice of songs / riffs inspiring (and potentially expensive) 😂 Thanks and subscribed 🤟🏽

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thats awesome. Yes the factory presets of the Fractal Audio units are surprisingly good.

[@deans.4705]

great playing Frank. thanks for posting. Please feel free to include links to your personal work.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot. Really appreciate :)

[@kfliegner]

Insanely good playing and sounds.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot :)

[@jcaryali]

Hello Frank from Spain. Your opinion about fm3? Is It have the same power, software and sound that FX III? more power that ax8?. I am thinking to buy a digital pedalboard and i don't know what, headrush, fm3, Helix, etc. Your opinion please?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hey dude, first of all - the FM3 is an incredible piece of gear. It's the newer/modern version of the AX8. It has slightly more power than the AX8 and half the power of the flagship Axe-Fx III. It's half the price of the Axe-Fx III. The sound/algorithms are the same (check my videos about that). Try all those modelers by yourself. Fractal units are a bit more complicated (due the possibilities) but for me they are by far the best sounding units! Cheers, Frank

[@thomasmason7524]

Awesome man that was inspiring. Also amazing guitars, what are some that you were playing?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks dude. Really appreciate! My main axes are Knaggs Guitars from Maryland.

[@gergonikk]

14:58 Preset 095 EJ Clean - is that yours or does that refer to any song? That's phenomenal. Same goes for 13:26. Stunning!!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks dude. The preset names of the factory sounds are often synonyms for their sound. EJ means Eric Johnson.Still Blue stands for Still got the blues by Gary Moore. I hope this helps. Cheers

[@gergonikk]

@@FrankSteffenMueller makes perfect sense. Thank you my friend ✌️

[@Alexander_Offshore]

Great sounds, great performance! You just got a new subscriber. 🇸🇪

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot. Really appreciate :)

[@audivi_vortex]

Awesome demo, did you tweak the presets or use different IRs or is that's the sound out of the box? thanks!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@audivi_vortex That’s the sound out of the box 🙏❤️🤘

[@playmoreguitar5393]

Sounds Amazing. Im really considering a FM3. to do half of this, I'll need to spend another $10,000 on my pedalboard....

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

The FM3 is an amazing unit!

[@Secondheartbeat5]

I can't wait for buy the FM3, I am not a guitar gear addicted, I always believed practice come first, but I am sure this pedalboard will help me in different situation especially in the recording one.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

A unit like the FM3 is certainly a great help to become a better guitarist. For example, you have a built-in metronome and a great looper. Both great tools for us guitarists.

[@Secondheartbeat5]

@@FrankSteffenMueller I have an acoustic project and I will use the FM3 with my acoustic guitar for sure. I can record and play at home with the FM3, use the 4CM with my amp when I go practice with my band and use it with my acoustic guitar, it totally worths the money.

[@DarioGrillo]

Hey uncle Frank ! The preset 218 heavily processed i' ts the sound friedman or marshall? Amazing 🤟🔝

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

It's a Marshall Plexi 50W

[@JosedeCastrojopioficial]

Great demo, the tone of your hands is fantastic. Wich pickups you using for H S S guitar? Sounds really good. Thanks.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Jose. Really appreciate. I mostly use Kloppmann Pickups. www.kloppmann-electrics.com/en

[@JosedeCastrojopioficial]

Frank Steffen Mueller thanks!!!

[@danmarcucci3207]

I’m a Fractal newbie. Do I need a power amp with this if I want to plug it into my speaker cabinet?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

You can use your studio monitors, a PA, Acoustic amp or some FRFR (Full range flat response speakers). kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3a3mIekjbFoaLc

[@danmarcucci3207]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Thanks!

[@lefujyou]

Nice demo ! Thanks 🙏 that Knagg’s guitar is beautiful 😍

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated 🤘

[@stevebell4763]

Excellent demo

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

Dear Frank, only one question : is it presets and sound from FM3 only or from FM3 AND plus Axe FX III ? You discribed in your comments the FM3 (ok) and also the Axe FX III. I don't understand. Many thanks in advance. Kinds regards, Phil.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hi Phil, everything in this video is FM3 only!

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Super Franck ! Many Thanks, you are the Best. Kinds regards. Phil.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Very cool! Looking forward to my FM3 arriving next week......that Friedman BE100 at the end was just rippin'!!!!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome. Tell me what you think about your FM3. Cheers :)

[@lutzkibbutz]

Very nice playing, Steffen, and I like that you pkayed the presets in the context of the artists they were meant to emulate. I cannot believe how atmospheric some of the presets are. I have my name in for an FM3 after seeing how pricey the used AX8s and FXIIs are. No idea when I will get mine.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Jeff. Really appreciate. I wanted to keep my AX8 too, but the FM3 is simply better.

[@NablusRain]

That’s phenomenal Frank I know the unit is awesome but you’re brining out the best of it ...

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks dude :)

[@Taustavoima]

Didn't know that Jordan Rudes is such great guitarist as well

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome. He is for sure 😅🤘🔥

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

great sounds . could you do the same with VL3 and TC helicons' Extreme box ? How different ?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

The FM3 is a high-end multieffect unit and amp modeler. In my understanding the TC is more for solo entertainers who sing, play a little guitar and work a lot with looper. It is definitely a fantastic toy, but not a professional guitar processor.

[@stevenf7474]

That last preset 023 .... Is the backing synth part of the preset or recorded separate?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hi Steven, after I played that solo noodling I decided to add (overdub) some "textures" with preset 361 Crystal Scions (like in the intro).

[@MultiVg13]

i just loaded the factory presets from the official site but I dont have some of the presets that you re demoing.. is there anywhere I cant find them?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Dude, all presets in the FM3, FM9 and Axe-Fx 3 are the same! Just take a closer look again. Maybe you simply overlooked the presets? They are there! If you want to download the factory presets again, you can find them here: www.fractalaudio.com/fm3-downloads/ Here's another interestin website showing all factory presets in (banks): wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Factory_presets

[@VampirockX]

The Friedman BE100 killin' me 🤘🏼 Nice demo sir you are look alike with jordan ruddess

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks :)

[@josephadriancontreras7095]

Frank hows ur cable set up and what speakers ur using? Awesome sounds man

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I'm using Sommer Cable and Adam Audio monitors. Guitar - Fractal Audio - Interface - DAW

[@josephadriancontreras7095]

Tnks frank, keep rockin. You played really clean and awesome technique.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@josephadriancontreras7095 Thanks a lot. Much appreciated :)

[@lukather1]

Hey frank what’s the material you use in studio ? Sound proofing ? Thanks great channel

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hey Christopher, here’s a list of GEAR I USE: Fractal Audio FM3 ▶ www.fractalaudio.com/fm3/ Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III ▶ bit.ly/2VJLnCK Knaggs Guitars ▶ www.knaggsguitars.com/ D'Addario NYXL 10-46 Strings ▶ amzn.to/2YkgCpg Yamaha HS8 ▶ amzn.to/2WGgnXH ADAM Audio A7X ▶ amzn.to/2WBBLwT Gravity Guitar Picks ▶ amzn.to/2HLMiis Sommercable ▶ bit.ly/2djmVSK or amzn.to/2CFVv80

[@soundstorm9508]

Incredible playing. And oh man I love that blue Knaggs so much it hurts! Do you prefer to go direct with USB when recording like this, or through an interface. Is there a difference in sound? Thanks Frank!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I go through my interface, because I prefer my UAD Apollo as interface.

[@frankmccreary9050]

Thanks for the video. I'm deciding on if I want to purchase an FM3 as a replacement or backup for my AX8. I'm not sure if it would workout well with the way it is set up. I play full time but mostly local gigs. I'm on the waiting list and not sure if I should pull the trigger or look elsewhere for my "backup" system. Anyway, I thought the video was top notch.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

I have been playing my AX8 live for many years and I love it. I was sceptical at first, but after a week I can tell you that the FM3 sounds better and the "just 3 buttons thing" works great. If you get the chance try the FM3 - and of course use your own sounds! Cheers bro :)

[@allguitar3349]

I absolutely I've the still blue patch. So awesome

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome :)

[@davidlawson7786]

Excellent playing, really cool guitars too, definitely makes me what to get the fm3. Cheers from Chicago!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome. The Fm3 is killer, but think about the new FM9. Cheers Frank

[@gritsguitar]

@@FrankSteffenMueller I am on the waiting list....from what I hear it may be 6 months or so for the FM9....great demo....was thinking about getting the FM3 but think I will wait it out. Great job....amazing playing...thank you.....are you session guitarist?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@gritsguitar It's annoying when you have to wait so long because of the chip shortage. Hope you'll get yours soon :) I'm a guitar teacher, live musician, session guitarist and KZbinr ;) Cheers dude :)

[@titinc10]

Nice. Just by looking on you AX-Edit Screen it looks that the FM3 has a lot more CPU power than the AX8... is it true?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

CPU comparison of my mostly used patch: AX8 84% | FM3 73% | AxeFx3 56%

[@titinc10]

@@FrankSteffenMueller and i assume that in the FM3 version of that patch you got up to 4 channels per block?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@titinc10 Yep :)

[@pauliusmscichauskas558]

As I understood it, technically, FM3 does not have much more CPU power than AX8 (That's what Cliff said), Though it can do more because of clever optimizations.

[@charlesfinney1055]

You're the 1..loved all of your playing..beautiful

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Charles. Much appreciated :)

[@Surfandmusicequipmentreviews]

wow great sound son those presets mate! nice playing on the ybgwie and gary morroe patches - convnved me i must have one!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

You should!

[@Surfandmusicequipmentreviews]

@@FrankSteffenMueller I did and I’m a very happy man ! Couldn’t get on with the helix and kemper but I LOVE this unit. 7 days with it and I’ve started three new original songs. That’s more than I’ve written in three years ! Keeping two valve amps because I can buy the rest of my gear is being sold. Simply no need! Selling gear to buy a stereo set of the MF10’s - can’t wait ! Full stereo setup ! Nice playing by the way , you have a great touch for the guitar

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@Surfandmusicequipmentreviews That sounds great to me - Inspiring unit and sounds. Awesome.

[@MOAB-UT]

Amazing as always Frank!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks David. Really appreciate :)

[@ricksjamplaceYT]

AWESOME video Frank!!! Absolutely 10/10 SO helpful!!!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Great. Thank you :)

[@briane.paulson]

One of best players in the world. Great attention to nuance.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot Brian. Much appreciated :)

[@sean7193]

Awesome stuff frank. my FM3 is about to arrive - Im wondering, when playing at home do you run your FM3 through those Yamaha hs7 monitors? looks like your happy with them? so many monitor options - I'm a bit overwhelmed, thanks for any help. cheers.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Sean. Yes I run the FM3 and Axe-Fx most of the time though my monitors. Sometimes I add my FRFR from Red Sound. Cheers :)

[@abelgomez5106]

hola, en la grabacion, modificaste los volumen que vienen de fabrica o hiciste algun proceso de produccion? gracias

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hola Abel! Usé los "Factory Sounds" tal como están. No cambié nada. Lo grabé todo con la DAW. Tampoco se usó ningún ecualizador ni nada de eso allí. Todo lo mejor #staysafe

[@abelgomez5106]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Hola Frank !!! gracias por tu respuesta. El audio de las guitarras se escucha barbaro !! la verdad que da gana de comprarse una, yo tengo la HX Stomp pero la FM3 me parece que es un nivel mas. Te comento que aca en Argentina empezo la cuarentena dia 1.. asi que voy a ver tus videos por un buen tiempo .. jaja. Saludos !!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@abelgomez5106 Saludos a la Argentina. Cuídate, hermano.

[@abelgomez5106]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Gracias, igualmente para vos y tu pais.

[@TH-gu4wj]

I really dig the playing! Great demo.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks man. Really appreciate :)

[@JB19504]

Frank, what is the Knaggs model you are playing? Greta playing!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hi Jeffrey, I played 4 different Knaggs guitars: #1 0:14 Severn HSS T2 with trem #2 01:23 T/S (Eric Steckel) T1 #3 06:06 Severn SSS hardtail T2 #4 14:02 Knaggs Kenai T2

[@sinnertrain7405]

The FX on the FM3 are top notch, but I already own individual pedals that get most of these sounds, such as the Boss SY-200, the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath, Strymon Blue Sky, et al. The amp tones sound great though, at least when you can hear them clearly through all the reverb and delay. Incredible playing and this is super good demo of this unit, particularly the FX.

[@laganandaprayhandguitar6867]

Great Demo and Playing, Sir !!! Cheers and Respect from Bali 🍻🤘🙏

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you man! Really appreciate 🤘🔥🤘

[@laganandaprayhandguitar6867]

Your welcome, Sir @@FrankSteffenMueller 🤘🙏🍻

[@hatemmegaly9613]

Amazing tones really, waiting to get mine today. Really I can't wait. Had Headrush pedalboard and sold it, super reverb was not realistic at all, even with the IR's I purchased.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks man. Have fun with your Fractal :)

[@lazarus8750]

Thank you for the demo Frank ! Great job ! What kind of monitors are you using ? Yamaha HS7 or HS8? Thanx !

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Lazarus! Monitors are Yamaha HS8. Cheers

[@morganscott8535]

Awesome demo man, thanks for putting this out! I'm really considering getting an fm3 over the axe fx 3 due to the cost, do you by chance know if axe fx 2, axe fx 3 or ax8 presets will work on the fm3?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

All patches will on the FM3. Depends on how much CPU power the patch requires. I use the Axe-Fx3 in my studio and the AX8 (FM3) for live. You can drag and drop presets between FM3 and Axe-Fx3.

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

Well, now I want one desperately. Fantastic playing, every demo should be like this in my opinion :)

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Oisin 🙏

[@justfire123]

Good luck, you need to send an email to FA for there is a waitlist ;(

[@ZAYAZOfficial]

Great vid and demo! Thanks man

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thank you 🙏

[@1972Georges]

Ill order the FM3 - vers expesive to me but I guess its the way best Board available....opinions?

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

The FM3 is fantastic. Have fun with it!!! Cheers :)

[@chuckunderwood25]

Great demo! On the preset 361 Crystal Scions, the lead playing sounded absolutely amazing! Was the lead playing a preset or a patch you made? Thanks

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Hey Charles, thank you so much! Lead Guitar w/ #23 Friedman BE-100 🤘

[@MrTelefuel]

Great demo. And those knaggs guitars ain’t shabby either!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks man. Knaggs Guitars are awesome :)

[@minisurfbanana]

Holy shit...this guy rips!!!! I need lessons from this guy!!!

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks. I'm here ;)

[@ron3676]

Thanks frank,,,,really appreciate you going through the presets,,,,,,sounds good.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks a lot Ron :)

[@billwilenski]

Got to get one of these how do they sound through amps pretty good or just go through the PA how does this work

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

You can use the power amp section of your amp (the loop) or any PA or Full range speaker system. Both will sound amazing!

[@billwilenski]

Frank Steffen Mueller Yeah I’m excited about this the sounds on it sounds incredible thanks

[@yeohann1]

Frank you sound amazing. The FM3 might have been named after you.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

It is named after me :)

[@TavaresProject]

So many great presets.. usually presets are terrible. Nice job displaying

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks. Really appreciate 🙏

[@kevinrasch7815]

Great demo! I just subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see your next FM3 video! I have a question for you. When you are practicing, do you send the FM3 output to those studio monitors behind you or do you use something else for the FM3 output? I am on the FM3 wait list. When it arrives, I will need something other than a guitar amp to hear it at home. FRFR speakers like the Atomic CLR and the Mission Engineering Gemini 2 are attractive options but expensive. I am wondering if a pair of powered studio monitors would give me everything that I would need for less money. Again, I only need something for at home because I would use in-ear monitors and run the FM3 into the PA system at my church when performing. Any advice that you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Thanks Kevin. I'm using my studio monitors. Signal path is: FM3 - Apollo audio interface - studio monitors. For me it's fine. Cheers :)

[@kevinrasch7815]

Thank you, Frank. I appreciate your help. Would you mind sharing the model numbers of the Apollo and studio monitors that you are using?

[@mmilan67]

Kevin Rasch Monitors is Yamaha HS8

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

@@kevinrasch7815 I use a UAD Apollo x8 interface. But you can use your FM3 as audio interface as well. Cheers :)

[@kevinrasch7815]

@@FrankSteffenMueller Danke schön

[@henrywillockjr.4007]

That 265 The Planets FM3 preset ending sounded sounded like the ending of "Mystic Rhythyms" by Rush😢. I'm definitely getting thi 12:34 s pedal! 12:53

[@FrankSteffenMueller]

Awesome.