FM9

The FM9 is here!

Fractal have announced their most powerful floor modeller to date, and it boasts an impressive set of features including dual amps, top notch effects and flexible I/O. Let's dive in and explore what the FM9 has to offer.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - FM9 Intro
00:47 - Hardware Overview
04:41 - Grid & Perform Page
08:46 - Footswitch Layouts
11:56 - Seamless Switching
13:29 - All the Reverb!
15:19 - My Live Preset
20:24 - More Presets
22:59 - Axe-Fx III, FM9 or FM3?
25:48 - End Jam

DISCLAIMER - I am a Fractal Audio beta tester. I do not receive any payment for this, nor did I receive any payment to make this video. As always, the content of this video is entirely my opinion and was not dictated by any third party. If you wish to support the channel and help me continue to produce content, the links to my Patreon and the music I make with Ragdoll is listed above.

[arsafes]

Leon Todd: My trusted source for everything Fractal 😁💜

[jhonfelo]

Now it makes sense why the people at FAS were so quiet after releasing the Cygnus FW... this is great!

[metallaholic]

I already commented but man. Leon I’d just watch you jam for hours. You are one of the most tasty guitarists on the planet.

[janders]

Great playing and great sound! I’m still living analogue and just moved into a super tiny house. I’m not selling my tube amps and pedalboards but you sold me on this unit. On the waiting list. Thanks!

[merlesmith]

Surprised to hear that fractal has been able to develop and manufacture a new product like this considering the ongoing issues with labor, shipping, and microchips. Congratulations Fractal.

[halohat]

Yep, the FM9 is what I want. Thank you for your great, as usual, review.

[gopork]

Thanks Leon! I put myself on the waiting list for the FM9 here in America. I’m looking forward to your future videos on it.
Rag Doll rocks!!!🤘

[markscala]

I, like so many others who have been a loyal AX8 user, felt a little underwhelmed with the form factor of the FM3 when it was released. While using the "brains" of the AXE FX was a great upgrade, I was so used to the way the AX8 functioned, I found myself saying, "I wish Fractal would simply make an AX8 type form factor with the AXE FX brains and FC switching." Well, here it is, and I have to say within minutes of finding out this was released, I sent my email off to be placed on the waiting list. I've been gigging with the AX8 since 2016 and I'm so ready for this unit to happily "retire" the AX8 which has served me so well. Thanks for the demo Leon. Looking forward to the same kind of instruction you provided me with the AX8. You were invaluable in helping me understand the power of that unit. Cheers mate!

[kevinp_]

FM9 is perfect. I’ve been wishing, asking, posting about wanting this for literally years. Can’t wait to get my invitation.

[Widdy]

Was just a day away from pulling trigger on I'll wait to afford this!! Great job Leon as always

[BecomingWolves]

Epic, I’m so happy for all of us who bought the FM3 & FC6 last year, lol.

[thechannelforeverything]

Plague Scythe Studios: *heavy breathing*

[wayfaringnemophilist]

Rewind Your Mind and Heaven Above sounded so epic. Definitely has me sold.

[seventhsealhere]

FAS, we need a trade in program! Awesome job on keeping this a secret for so long and on the design altogether! 👍

[themaxx]

I entered the Fractal world with the FM3 (your videos really convinced me to go for it, Leon) almost a year ago and am really pleased with it 😊

This FM9 induces a bit of a “😰 did I pull the trigger too quick?” feelings but at the same time it’s really exciting news 🙂 That being said I’m happy with the FM3 I have and I still have a lot to learn about how things work… so I’ll keep on learning and will wait for the next flagship model to upgrade some day 😄

[lancesheffield]

I have really had a hard time trying to decide to move on from my AX8 to either the FM3 or the AXE III. What I just saw on this video is perfect. The ability to tweak the factory presets like your were doing with the per preset perform page on the fly without having to dig very deep or get into the editor shows this unit's versatility-the processing power in this floor unit makes it an easy decision and seals the deal for me. Thanks Leon for the great video.

[robertrodriguez]

Your facial expression while playing are timeless. You just keep on being your beautiful self!

[wolfnstrings]

I’m really happy to see this! Perfect size and power.

[Ivan_Ku.]

just wow! And it's not 1st April joke!! Wow!!! thx for video, amazing unit!

[steveweilhart]

great video - love how quickly you were able to show how this unit rolls - sounds are amazing 1599.00 not bad for the quality of this product -