{"id":1969,"date":"2019-04-25T09:28:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T14:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2019-04-25T09:28:22","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T14:28:22","slug":"fractal-audio-systems-announces-the-fm3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/25\/fractal-audio-systems-announces-the-fm3\/","title":{"rendered":"Fractal Audio Systems Announces The FM3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new FM3 Amp Modeler\/Multi-FX is a compact floor unit from Fractal Audio Systems. It features the company\u2019s newest generation of amp modelling, speaker simulation, and effects processor technologies, all with the extreme sonic performance, features, and flexibility that guitarists have come to expect from Fractal Audio. The FM3 is powered by a 3-Core \u201cGriffin\u201d DSP with one ARM and two SHARC+ cores providing superior power in a compact format. A dedicated graphics processor allows the main DSPs to be focused on critical audio tasks.<\/p>\n

The FM3 is housed in a durable steel chassis with protective endcaps. It features the same full-color display and familiar, easy-to-use front panel controls found on Fractal Audio\u2019s flagship Axe-Fx III. Three onboard footswitches \u2013 each with variable-color LED ring and mini LCD display \u2014 provide both tap and hold functions, which can be customized to do different things on eight different switch \u201clayouts.\u201d In addition, a FASLINK II port allows the FM3 to be connected with up to twoFractal Audio FC-12 or FC-6 foot controllers, providing an exciting array of extended control options.<\/p>\n

The FM3 features ARES Amp Modeling\u2014the latest technology developed by Fractal Audio for the award-winning Axe-Fx III. ARES captures the subtle sonic characteristics of real tube amps, with 265+ models offering an impressive range of clean tones, elusive \u201cedge of breakup\u201d, and everything from warm, touch-sensitive overdrive to face-melting modern distortion. The FM3 also includes the entire speaker cab impulse response (\u201cIR\u201d) collection from the Axe-Fx III, with a stunning 2,200+ \u201cFactory\u201d choices and 2000+ \u201cUser\u201d locations to store custom sounds from free or commercial packages. As a multi-effects unit, the FM3 includes a superb selection of Fractal Audio\u2019s state-of-the-art effect algorithms: dazzling drive pedals, dozensof delays, reverbs, compressors, EQs, modulation effects, a looper, and more.<\/p>\n

Like other Fractal Audio processors, the FM3 uses \u201cPresets\u201d built from \u201cBlocks\u201d on a \u201cGrid\u201d (4\u00d712). Eight \u201cScenes\u201d per preset can engage or bypass effects, switch effect \u201cChannels\u201d, adjust levels, and more. Fractal Audio\u2019s flexible \u201cModifier\u201d system enables easy real-time sound changes with onboard or remote controllers, switches or expression pedals. A precision full-screen tuner, two global equalizers, and a convenient Tap Tempo function are also built-in.<\/p>\n

The rear panel of the FM3 offers an instrument input with Fractal Audio\u2019s proprietary low-noise analog circuitry, plus stereo main outputs, a headphone output, MIDI In and Out\/Thru, and a 48kHz SPDIF out. A second stereo pair of TRS Inputs and 1\u20444\u2032\u2032 Humbuster outputs can be used as a stereo effects loop, or for auxiliary purposes, such as sending one signal with speaker simulation to a PA, while a second signal without speaker sims feeds a power amp and guitar speakers on stage. 4\u00d74 USB audio rounds out the I\/O capabilities of this pint-sized powerhouse.<\/p>\n

FM3-EDIT, a full-featured software editor, is included free. The FM3 is also fully compatible with Fractal-Bot for preset sharing, easy backup and restore, plus firmware updates in the tradition of continual improvement that has become a hallmark of Fractal Audio Systems.<\/p>\n

Above all, the FM3 was designed \u201cby musicians for musicians\u201d to deliver Fractal Audio\u2019s uncompromising signature sound quality and rugged reliability in a compact, convenient, grab-and-go format that musicians are sure to appreciate and enjoy.<\/p>\n

Direct Price: $999.99 (List Price: $1399.99) Availability: To be announced.
\nSend an email to waitlist@fractalaudio.com with the subject line \u201cFM3 Wait List\u201d to reserve your FM3 in the USA or Canada.<\/p>\n

SUMMARY<\/p>\n

FM3 is a compact floor unit with three onboard switches.<\/p>\n