Description
ETA: 4-6 months
Introducing the FM9 Mark II Turbo. This latest version has 10+% more DSP power allowing for presets that would exceed the limits of the standard FM9, and larger footswitch “mini displays” with almost twice the viewing area. All other specs are remain the same as the previous FM9 Turbo.
The FM9 is an all-in-one amp modeler, effects processor, foot controller, audio interface—and more—designed for professional use and personal enjoyment. With four DSP cores, the FM9 Mk2 Turbo is the most powerful floor unit ever produced by Fractal Audio. It features an impressive list of technologies and features from the award-winning Axe-Fx III and FC Controllers. Highlights include our industry-leading Cygnus X2 amp modeling, UltraRes™ and DynaCab™ speaker simulation, a suite of stompbox and studio effects, expandable FC foot switching, incredibly flexible I/O, 8×8 USB audio, a world-class Mac/PC editor, and much more.
Nine Footswitches. Infinite Possibilities.
The new FM9 brings many of our most exciting features to a new, larger floor unit. The unit is remarkably easy to use, with intuitive and comfortable controls, plus the same large, full-color main display as the Axe-Fx III and FM3. Nine on-board footswitches, each with its own vari-color LED ring and mini LCD display, provide both tap and hold functions that can be customized to control countless aspects of your rig in realtime.
Pristine Signal Path. Extensive I/O Capabilities.
The FM9 features the same audiophile signal path design as the Axe-Fx III to provide extremely high quality sonic performance and signal integrity. Physically, it is built tough, with a rugged 16-gauge steel chassis and protective endcaps that double as feet.
The FM9 has numerous inputs and outputs for a great range of different setups.
- Analog inputs include Fractal Audio’s “Secret Sauce” 1/4″ instrument input, plus two separate stereo pairs of balanced 1/4″ jacks for use as “aux” ins or “returns.”
- The main stereo output is equipped with both XLR and 1/4″ outs, plus a headphones jack. Two additional independent stereo outputs — one XLR and one 1/4″ — can be used as “aux” outs or “sends.”
- All 1/4″ outs feature Fractal Audio’s Humbuster™ technology to help reduce the noise of any ground loops.
- Three jacks each each support one external switch or pedal like the Fractal Audio EV-1.
- A FASLINK II port allows you to connect up to two additional Fractal Audio FC-12 or FC-6 foot controllers for extra “real estate” on the floor or remote control.
- Digital I/O includes 48k SPDIF in and out.
- USB provides 8×8 computer audio and MIDI interaction with Fractal-Bot, FM9-Edit, a DAW, and more.
The Sound of Fractal Audio
Legendary Amp Modeling and Speaker Simulation
The centerpiece of the FM9 is “Cygnus X-2” amp modelling, the latest version of our most critically acclaimed technology. No other modeling technology delivers the same levels of accuracy or realism including separate preamp and power amp, interactive tone controls, deep physical modeling of analog circuits, virtual tubes, and more.
The FM9’s two amp blocks each have four channels which can run any of 325+ vintage, modern, and original models covering everything from pristine clean, to edge of breakup, from crunchy overdrive to modern distortion to insane gain.
The FM9 also includes new DynaCab™ speaker simulation, plus the entire original Ultra-Res™ collection from the Axe-Fx III, with 2,200+ “Factory” cabs including selections from the today’s best producers, plus 1,024 “User” locations for loading your own Impulse Responses (“IRs”).
A Suite of Stompbox and Studio Effects
The FM9 is an outstanding multi-effects unit, packed with hundreds of incredible stomp box and studio effects, with accurate recreations of many classics, plus exciting originals. Our effects have been vetted and endorsed by the world’s greatest guitar players.
Selections include 57+ drive pedal models, dozens of delays, numerous choruses, flangers, phasers, tremolo, and other modulation effects, 50+ reverb types from classic spring to real spaces and beyond, multiple compressors, wahs, EQs and filters, a 2-minute looper, an entire suite of pitch effects including detune, harmony, and virtual capo, plus rotary, synth, “plex” effects including shimmer, and many more.
One of each of the available block types of the FM9 is shown below. Note that almost all of these can be used multiple times in every preset.
