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** 480x272 LCD (no touch screen)
 
** 480x272 LCD (no touch screen)
 
* I/O:
 
* I/O:
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** mono/stereo input (2x jack), max 20dB
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** mono/stereo in, 2x jack, max 20dB
−
** stereo output (2x jack), max 16dB
+
** stereo out, 2x jack, max 16dB
 
** 4CM support (mono)
 
** 4CM support (mono)
 
** SPDIF in/out (48kHz fixed, 2xRCA), e.g. to connect to FM3 / FM9 / Axe-Fx III
 
** SPDIF in/out (48kHz fixed, 2xRCA), e.g. to connect to FM3 / FM9 / Axe-Fx III
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** Variable input impedance
+
** variable input impedance
−
** Adjustable Input Pad, with auto correction
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** adjustable Input Pad, with auto correction
−
** Unity gain, unless programmed otherwise
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** unity gain, unless programmed otherwise
−
* A/D - D/A
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* A/D - D/A conversion
 
** 24-bit, 48kHz
 
** 24-bit, 48kHz
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** Analog bypass: no AD/DA conversion, no processing, no latency. Controllable with a switch or automatically
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** analog bypass mode: no AD/DA conversion, no processing, no latency. Controllable with a switch or automatically
 
* MIDI:
 
* MIDI:
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** 3.5 mm MIDI IN and OUT
+
** 3.5 mm MIDI IN and OUT ports (adapter available at Fractal Audio shop)
 
** Program Changes (send/receive) and Control Changes (receive only)
 
** Program Changes (send/receive) and Control Changes (receive only)
−
** MIDI-over-USB
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** MIDI-over-USB support
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** Receives MIDI Clock, does not transmit MIDI clock.
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** MIDI Clock (receive only)
 
* USB:
 
* USB:
 
** USB-C port
 
** USB-C port
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** USB Audio 2.0 OUT channels 1+2: processed output, 3+4: unprocessed (copy of inputs)
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** USB Audio 2.0 OUT 1+2: processed output, 3+4: unprocessed (copy of inputs)
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** USB Audio 2.0 IN channels 1+2: send incoming USB Audio directly to outputs, 3+4: process incoming USB Audio and send to outputs
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** USB Audio 2.0 IN 1+2: send incoming USB Audio directly to outputs, 3+4: process incoming USB Audio and send to outputs
 
* Hardware UI shortcuts:
 
* Hardware UI shortcuts:
 
** Home+Save = Mode Select
 
** Home+Save = Mode Select
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** Expert Edit: Page Left+Right
 
** Expert Edit: Page Left+Right
 
* Foot switches:
 
* Foot switches:
−
** No scribble strips
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** 4
−
** Tap and hold functions (e.g. to switch channels)
+
** no scribble strips
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** tap and hold functions (e.g. to switch channels)
 
* Expression pedal connections
 
* Expression pedal connections
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** Two, or single external switch per connection
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** two
 +
** or: single external switch per connection
 
* Connectivity:
 
* Connectivity:
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** Can be used with other gear through analog connections or SPDIF, for PRE as well as POST effects.
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** can be used with other gear through analog connections or SPDIF, for PRE as well as POST effects (or both).
 
* Sound
 
* Sound
 
** 104 presets, scenes per preset, and 4 channels per effect block
 
** 104 presets, scenes per preset, and 4 channels per effect block
−
** Presets can be configured for 4CM
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** presets can be configured for 4CM
−
** Gapless switching
+
** gapless switching
 
** Chorus - Compressor  - Delay - Drive - Stereo Enhancer - Filter - Flanger - Formant - Gate/Expander - GEQ - Megatap Delay - Multitap Delay - PEQ - Phaser - Pitch - Plex Delay - Resonator - Reverb - Ring Modulator - Rotary - Synth - Tremolo - Volume - Wah
 
** Chorus - Compressor  - Delay - Drive - Stereo Enhancer - Filter - Flanger - Formant - Gate/Expander - GEQ - Megatap Delay - Multitap Delay - PEQ - Phaser - Pitch - Plex Delay - Resonator - Reverb - Ring Modulator - Rotary - Synth - Tremolo - Volume - Wah
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** Noise gate at the input, before the 4 effects
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** noise gate at the input, before the 4 effects
 
** 10-band EQ at the output of each preset
 
** 10-band EQ at the output of each preset
−
** Additional tweaked types, such as Vibrato, single voice Pitch types
+
** additional tweaked types, such as Vibrato, single voice Pitch types
−
** MIX Law has been tweaked
+
** tweaked MIX Law for time-based effects
−
** Some Drive blocks now have a MODE switch instead of multiple types (e.g. Timothy)
+
** some Drive blocks now have a MODE switch instead of multiple types (e.g. Timothy)
−
** Some types have been renamed.
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** some types have been renamed.
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** Effects 2+3+4 can be routed in parallel with the previous effect  
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** effects 2+3+4 can be routed in parallel with the previous effect  
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** Turn the select knob to highlight a block, press Enter to edit the block, turn the corresponding A-D knob to adjust value, page arrow to get to other pages
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** turn Select to highlight a block, press Enter to edit the block, turn the corresponding A-D knob to adjust value, page arrow to get to other pages
 
** Expert Edit mode (press Page Left+Right)
 
** Expert Edit mode (press Page Left+Right)
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** Support for parameter modifiers
+
** support for parameter modifiers
 
* VP-Edit editor.
 
* VP-Edit editor.
 
* Upgradeable firmware.
 
* Upgradeable firmware.

Revision as of 09:50, 11 October 2024

Upcoming product: Fractal Audio "Virtual Pedalboard" with 4 foot switches (VP4).

4 simultaneous effects. Plus gate, EQ and loop.

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FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[1] It's not a replacement for any of our current products.

[2] (Does it come with a power supply included?) Yes

[3] One to the right is a power button.

[4] (Can it run a Dual Detune, Reverb, Delay and a Plex Delay simultaneously, in a non-economy algo mode?)
Yes

[5] In L = Guitar
Out L = Preamp In
In R = Preamp Out
Out R = Power amp In

[6] It uses a new, streamlined UI.

[7] 254mm x 160.3mm

[8] It does have channels and scenes and presets, etc. but in a simplified approach. Its primary application is live performance and the UI was designed with that in mind.
It sounds very good. It has the analog path from the Axe-Fx III (which evolved from the FX-8). Beta testers report that it "plays nicely" with difficult fx loops.

More (leaked) information (not verified):

  • Power:
    • separate 9V DC 1.3A power supply (included)
  • Display:
    • 480x272 LCD (no touch screen)
  • I/O:
    • mono/stereo in, 2x jack, max 20dB
    • stereo out, 2x jack, max 16dB
    • 4CM support (mono)
    • SPDIF in/out (48kHz fixed, 2xRCA), e.g. to connect to FM3 / FM9 / Axe-Fx III
    • variable input impedance
    • adjustable Input Pad, with auto correction
    • unity gain, unless programmed otherwise
  • A/D - D/A conversion
    • 24-bit, 48kHz
    • analog bypass mode: no AD/DA conversion, no processing, no latency. Controllable with a switch or automatically
  • MIDI:
    • 3.5 mm MIDI IN and OUT ports (adapter available at Fractal Audio shop)
    • Program Changes (send/receive) and Control Changes (receive only)
    • MIDI-over-USB support
    • MIDI Clock (receive only)
  • USB:
    • USB-C port
    • USB Audio 2.0 OUT 1+2: processed output, 3+4: unprocessed (copy of inputs)
    • USB Audio 2.0 IN 1+2: send incoming USB Audio directly to outputs, 3+4: process incoming USB Audio and send to outputs
  • Hardware UI shortcuts:
    • Home+Save = Mode Select
    • Enter+Exit = Setup
    • Expert Edit: Page Left+Right
  • Foot switches:
    • 4
    • no scribble strips
    • tap and hold functions (e.g. to switch channels)
  • Expression pedal connections
    • two
    • or: single external switch per connection
  • Connectivity:
    • can be used with other gear through analog connections or SPDIF, for PRE as well as POST effects (or both).
  • Sound
    • 104 presets, scenes per preset, and 4 channels per effect block
    • presets can be configured for 4CM
    • gapless switching
    • Chorus - Compressor - Delay - Drive - Stereo Enhancer - Filter - Flanger - Formant - Gate/Expander - GEQ - Megatap Delay - Multitap Delay - PEQ - Phaser - Pitch - Plex Delay - Resonator - Reverb - Ring Modulator - Rotary - Synth - Tremolo - Volume - Wah
    • noise gate at the input, before the 4 effects
    • 10-band EQ at the output of each preset
    • additional tweaked types, such as Vibrato, single voice Pitch types
    • tweaked MIX Law for time-based effects
    • some Drive blocks now have a MODE switch instead of multiple types (e.g. Timothy)
    • some types have been renamed.
    • effects 2+3+4 can be routed in parallel with the previous effect
    • turn Select to highlight a block, press Enter to edit the block, turn the corresponding A-D knob to adjust value, page arrow to get to other pages
    • Expert Edit mode (press Page Left+Right)
    • support for parameter modifiers
  • VP-Edit editor.
  • Upgradeable firmware.
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