Fractal Audio FM3 Preset Walk Through // Just how much can you put in an FM3 Preset? (A LOT)

Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro/setup
01:38 - Guitar used in this demo
02:13 - Quick demo of the patch (clean)
02:44 - Adding Amp/Effects block to a preset (and block channels)
05:06 - A few notes about signal routing within a preset
07:03 - Differences in firmware between FM3 and Axe-FX III
08:30 - Drive block
09:58 - Volume block (and assigning parameters to controllers)
11:30 - Amp block
11:35 - Using a control switch to change amp gain
14:03 - Cab block
14:47 - EQ block (after the amp)
14:54 - Chorus block
16:02 - Experiencing lag between the hardware and the software (FM3 Edit)
17:16 - Delay block (utilizing all four channels for four different delays)
19:15 - Dealing with trails (or the lack of trails) with wet effects
21:07 - Reverb block
24:19 - Plex Delay block (using PlexVerb for big verb sounds)
25:09 - PlexVerb vs Stratocumulus Verb comparison
26:31 - Output block
26:40 - Scenes
27:00 - Quick demo of all 8 scenes
30:03 - Using control switches per scene (and some tips for gain staging)
32:14 - Setting up the 3 buttons on the FM3
35:47 - Setting up Per-Preset Overrides
37:25 - How to get all 8 scenes and all the effects on the three buttons on the FM3
38:37 - Why I would use an FC controller (FC6 or FC12)

In this video Brian takes a deep dive into a Fractal FM3 preset. If you've ever wondered how much you can cram into a single FM3 preset, this is the video for you :).

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CURRENT GEAR (this is the stuff I currently use to create videos)

Cameras:

Lenses:
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For the EOS R:

Drones:

Lighting:
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Acoustic Guitars:

Capos:
G7th Performance Capos

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Bass Guitar:

Recording Interface:
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Microphones:

Software & Virtual Instruments
Recording software: Apple Logic Pro X
Video editing software: Adobe Premiere CC
Video editing - color correction: Davinci Resolve

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[KYDY]

Instead of using Amp Drive knob to increase gain, use the Input Trim knob. It doesn't change the EQ, so you won't also have to fuss with the bass knob to compensate.

[chuckcostello]

Man this video really helped me. I spent most of the day with the unit and now I feel like I have a very usable template to create patches for live use moving forward. The FM3 sounds amazing and even coming from Helix world (LT and Stomp) it still seems to outshine. These tips you gave here are definitely things that put the FM3 above the Stomp in terms of performance use. Thanks for your content.

[matthewkraus]

Since I was one of those that was asking/waiting for this--I should write here to say, I am super excited for this video! Thank you very much for the time investment on this! I love to see your thought process and workflow.

[davidfabbri]

This is great stuff! I’m new to the FM3 and have been trying to wrap my brain around some of this stuff. This video is a big leap forward for me in getting Some of these concepts. Thank you so much!

[tperry]

I’m sold bro the deep dive sold me that’s where you can create your own world

[HellBatDC]

Just a note for CPU savings. All those shunt blocks use a small amount of CPU. Once you have your preset in it's final state, moving the drive and send blocks next to the comp block will save you some CPU. On the AxeFX III it doesn't really matter but on the FM3 it could save you enough to bump up the reverb quality or something similar.

[godguitarsandgear]

You crack me up, “the clean” setting: “CrUnCh!”

[joeljohnson]

Sold my axe iii because it was way overkill. Waiting on my fm3. In comparison to the helix I found the Axe stuff so much easier to get sounding good. I just miss the ease of use of the helix

[Szerykguitaracademy]

Great Video !!
How are you connecting the Send to the Return ?
I like the idea of 2 lines of effects but cant seem to get any sound when I run it the way you have your layout
Any help would be much appreciated!
God Bless!

[MixChecks]

Great video. You guitar players are turning into rocket scientists with your gear. I'm glad I can just turn a fader up and down ;)

[Dan_XF]

Great video! God bless you! Please, can you tell me if in fm3 I can create two output blocks and send two different delays? One for "L" and one for "R" as a stereo effect? I know I can't use two amps in stereo. But I thought if there would be the possibility of using two delays.. with different rhythmic figures one for each side.

[jeeeeev]

I currently own a HX Stomp and planning on upgrading.Do you think AX8 is still worth it today or should I just save more and buy the FM3?

[MattMacKo]

I'm on the waiting for the FM9. Supes excited, hope its not to long.

[jorgemm]

I like the way you sound, and the way you tweak, Great !! 💪💪💪💪💪

[Fiftyshadesofslaybells]

What’s the weird background clicking sound when you play the guitar? Is that coming from the FM3 or your interface?

[marcellocravini]

Very very interesting, man! Yeah as Axe Fx III and FM3 owner I REALLY would like to see the same explanation with an Axe Fx III patch!

[QuickSticks]

Kinda sounded like there was a lot of pops and clicks as you were playing
Is that coming from the unit or done other thing in the chain ??

[playmoreguitar]

Should do a video called.. "How to get an FM3 if you are not a YouTube personality"... would love to know!

[joshuawong_]

hello, do you usually high cut on the can model ? let’s say 6k ?

[gabrieladdenbrooke]

Is the fm3 sufficient enough for worship music and best reverb than the fm9?