New Fractal FM9 floor unit - looks good!

mrkb · November 2021

Doesn’t look good on Europe availability for the next half year - from Admin Matt on the Fractal forum.
” We're closing in on the end of this first phase so we've had to slow down invites to avoid accidentally overselling.
Within about a week, I think we'll be out of units until we can resupply -- now expected to be in February or March.
I'll post an update when that happens. ”

TeleMaster · November 2021

mrkb said:

Doesn’t look good on Europe availability for the next half year - from Admin Matt on the Fractal forum.
” We're closing in on the end of this first phase so we've had to slow down invites to avoid accidentally overselling.
Within about a week, I think we'll be out of units until we can resupply -- now expected to be in February or March.
I'll post an update when that happens. ”

Last week Sussi told me it'll be around Feb for EU/UK supply.

Roland · November 2021

That makes sense to me. Sell the first batch. Get user feedback, and make any necessary changes before committing to the next batch. Someone at Fractal Audio said that the first batch would be Continental US only to make any returns and investigations easier.

Kebabkid · November 2021

Tim Pierce has just done this video on it but it's not much of a demo and more about who uses it and a basic overview

mrkb · June 2022

Soon!

Dear (future) FM9 Owner,

We are pleased to inform you that we are expecting a large FM9 shipment for Europe in August, and that you are among those to receive a unit from this shipment.

We will contact you again in time before your FM9 is ready to arrange the details.

Until then, we wish you all the best and thank you for your patience.

Kind Regards

Sussi

andy1839 · June 2022

mrkb said:

Soon!

Dear (future) FM9 Owner,
We are pleased to inform you that we are expecting a large FM9 shipment for Europe in August, and that you are among those to receive a unit from this shipment.
We will contact you again in time before your FM9 is ready to arrange the details.
Until then, we wish you all the best and thank you for your patience.

Kind Regards
Sussi

Had my email today too!

DavusPG · June 2022

I'm looking forward to giving it a whirl... if my presets translate without using too much CPU then the end could be in sight for my AxeFX3.... one less thing to carry into gigs!

Wazmeister · July 2022

Anyone got one ?

mrkb · August 2022

Been upgraded to 10% more DSP for this batch (FM9 Turbo) - so that explains the higher price. Should be shipping in a week or twos time.

DavusPG · August 2022

Never going to complain about additional DSP.... but what's the higher price?

andy1839 · August 2022

DavusPG said:

Never going to complain about additional DSP.... but what's the higher price?

Just had the email through. Shipping end of this month.

£1999

DavusPG · August 2022

Yup received my email too....weighing up whether I really need it or just carry on with the III

Only advantage is less to carry to and from the car, and although that would be nice, possibly isn't worth the aggro of selling my III and FC12

It's new gear though, so who am I trying to kid?! Of course I'll almost definitely buy one

fastonebaz · August 2022

Do I need to get one?

Zapple · August 2022

DavusPG said:

Never going to complain about additional DSP.... but what's the higher price?

£1999 delivered I believe

DavusPG · August 2022

fastonebaz said:

Do I need to get one?

Probably

fastonebaz · August 2022

DavusPG said:

fastonebaz said:

Do I need to get one?

Probably

Dammit, I knew it.

mrkb · September 2022

Uk units are starting shipping on Monday from new G66 uk office.

TeleMaster · September 2022

I cancelled my order. I have the 3 with an Otter Quad pedal so I have 7 switches anyway, and I use it as an effects pedal with my BE50 and go FOH if needed. They said if I ever want it I'll go to the top of the list so it's all good.

G66 are great.

mrkb · September 2022

I sold my FM3 for more than I paid for it 12 months ago. I want to put guitar and vocals through it and FM3 wasnt powerful enough, the turbo should be fine for CPU power.

Nerine · September 2022

Got my email yesterday.

fastonebaz · September 2022

I want one

DavusPG · September 2022

Has anyone received their FM9 yet?

Am still on the fence about whether to switch over from the 3 so any thoughts and first impressions would be appreciated

mrkb · September 2022

DavusPG said:

Has anyone received their FM9 yet?

Am still on the fence about whether to switch over from the 3 so any thoughts and first impressions would be appreciated

First UK deliveries are being done today. Mine should be here in an hour, but expect sound to be the same as AxeFXIII in real world applications (ie minimal difference between Ultra res cab IRs, etc), Im hoping for less CPU issues than the half as powerful FM3 had, and more footswitches.

Nerine · September 2022

What’s everyone using for monitoring for live use??

I have one band where I can go straight to the PA with no issues. We have a monitor each.

The other band is more reliant on back line, but the main PA is still good. Monitoring, however, is iffy. Need the others in the band to be able to hear what I’m doing.

I have amps obvs, but I’m trying to get away from using it and using the FM9 for as much as possible so I extract maximum use and value out of it.

For example, rehearsals, I’ll still have to take along my amp which is a bit of a pain.

The other side is, that if I were to get an FRFR solution, I almost might as well just take my amp as it ends up being about the same size.

I could feasibly go in ears with the band with loads of monitoring, so may do that at some point.

octatonic · September 2022

It has arrived.

I will be using this with an EV PXM-12MP floor monitor or in-ears.
Only had a quick play with it so far but it sounds the same as the Axe FX 3, but much more portable.

mrkb · September 2022

octatonic said:

It has arrived.

I will be using this with an EV PXM-12MP floor monitor or in-ears.
Only had a quick play with it so far but it sounds the same as the Axe FX 3, but much more portable.

Youve taken off the flimsy "screen protection" sticky tape from the scribble strips - you are obviously not american

octatonic · September 2022

mrkb said:

octatonic said:

It has arrived.

I will be using this with an EV PXM-12MP floor monitor or in-ears.
Only had a quick play with it so far but it sounds the same as the Axe FX 3, but much more portable.

Youve taken off the flimsy "screen protection" sticky tape from the scribble strips - you are obviously not american

Yeah I don't know why they leave it there- it is only for shipping.

DavusPG · September 2022

Nerine said:

What’s everyone using for monitoring for live use??

I have one band where I can go straight to the PA with no issues. We have a monitor each.

The other band is more reliant on back line, but the main PA is still good. Monitoring, however, is iffy. Need the others in the band to be able to hear what I’m doing.

I have amps obvs, but I’m trying to get away from using it and using the FM9 for as much as possible so I extract maximum use and value out of it.

For example, rehearsals, I’ll still have to take along my amp which is a bit of a pain.

The other side is, that if I were to get an FRFR solution, I almost might as well just take my amp as it ends up being about the same size.

I could feasibly go in ears with the band with loads of monitoring, so may do that at some point.

We have 3 Alto TS310s across the front with individual mixes for monitoring and the bassist has a small cab. The drummer has in ears and an electric kit. Everything goes to our own PA.

Rehearsals we just use the PA

Home practice I play through a RedSound FRFR

fastonebaz · September 2022

That EV 12 looks great.

So tempted to get one but

£2000 fm9 turbo
£900 EV 12
500 hrs tweaking

Still need a board with wireless, expression pedals
May want a backing frfr cab too

Decisions decisions

Does it really sound that good?

Bennyboy-UK · September 2022

/\ I'm watching these carefully and enjoying the write ups.

I LOVE my FM3 its probably the single best guitar related thing I have ever bought.

The sounds are epic. Valve amp lives in the cupboard now and hasn't been out since it arrived - and all pedals bar about 3 have been sold off and easily covered the cost of this thing.

I've been cool wit the DSP limits so far - although i reckon I could go over pretty easily if the facility was there which it would be with the FM9.

I've not used it other than with studio monitors - but I'm keen to get it sorted for use out and about - so a couple of Powered FR speakers are in my future. I'm erring towards the Redsound kit from G66 as they are so good to deal with as a company.

There are lots of great accessories available as well - like these for example: https://www.gearbyceba.com/axe-fx-international ;

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