What to do? Real amp or modeler?

CHRISB50

strtdv said:

Do you already have an amp, and would you intend to keep it after getting a modeller?

I picked up my first modeller this week after 20 years of amps, a Helix LT. 
I'm seriously impressed. It doesn't have the same in the room feeling as a real amp because you don't have the same power hitting you in the chest (I bought the Helix specifically to use with headphones at home as I've a 4 year old with an early bedtime), but the pick attack and volume responsiveness are really impressive.
Compared to the old Pods etc there is hardly a trace of digital-ness once you get the global EQ right, and the sheer versatility of the unit is incredible.
It also does a very good impression of a lot of my pedals, to the point where my pedalboard is effectively redundant

Just an HT1-R for home use. 

I will run the modeller through monitors at home. Will get an FRFR for playing out.

I'm pretty skint at the moment as my Mrs and kids want a holiday this summer, but once the funds are available I'll be straight on the case.

I'm very excited about the thought of finally getting my hands on one. As you can tell from this thread, it's been a drawn out process. 

Most people seem, like you, to be very happy with them. I'm pretty sure I will be too. 

AndyJP

Standard Fractal FM3 user here.    The 3 footswitches are surprisingly versatile!  Not felt the need for the additional foot controller yet.

For example I'm able to switch in/out a compressor, two drives pedals, an eq for a 4db solo boost, delay, reverb, tremolo and the tuner with three buttons.   I setup the 3rd  button so that when it's held down it scrolls to the next page of button options.  The first set of buttons options are ones that I switch mid song, scrolling to the second page gives acess to the options that don't need switching mid song.  When you flick the next page of  buttons all the button names update to tell you what's available.

It sounds brilliant as well. 

CHRISB50

Just purchased an FM3 and a pair of Adam T5Vs. 

Will report back once I have the FM3, and have had some time to play with it. 

Nerine

CHRISB50 said:

Just purchased an FM3 and a pair of Adam T5Vs. 

Will report back once I have the FM3, and have had some time to play with it. 

Everyone experiences these things differently, but I think if you spend some time with it, you’ll be pretty amazed at what it will do and what it sounds like. 

CHRISB50

Nerine said:

CHRISB50 said:

Just purchased an FM3 and a pair of Adam T5Vs. 

Will report back once I have the FM3, and have had some time to play with it. 

Everyone experiences these things differently, but I think if you spend some time with it, you’ll be pretty amazed at what it will do and what it sounds like. 

I hope so. 

The idea of being able to switch rigs at the press of a button is really exciting. 

The level of customisation is amazing. I’m sure I’ll be able to find some tones I like. 

I’ve experienced going down rabbit holes fiddling with settings, when playing with synths. Made some nice sounds but never actually achieved anything! So I’ll be quite conscious of not spending hours tweaking it. 

Playing in stereo will also be a novelty. I’m really looking forward to hearing effects in stereo. 

It should hopefully be here Monday. I’ve got the day off on Tuesday so should get plenty of time with it. 

CHRISB50

I wasn’t expecting it until Monday, but got a text this morning from DPD that my FM3 would be delivered today. 

Wow. It’s amazing. 

I’ve only been through some presets so far. Tried it out through monitors and headphones. It sounds fantastic. 

So many useable tones straight out the box. 

Hi gain stuff is exactly as I wanted it. 

And I’m really enjoying playing around with some of the ambient tones. 

What a fantastic bit of kit. 

Even came with a box of chocolates!  

Thanks Sukh @ZenRigsMan for providing a great service. Really appreciate it. 

nero1701

@CHRISB50 ;
059 is my fav patch. If you ping me an email address, I can link you to my shared ir folder

CHRISB50

nero1701 said:

@CHRISB50 ;
059 is my fav patch. If you ping me an email address, I can link you to my shared ir folder

Very kind of you. 

PM'd

ZenRigsMan

CHRISB50 said:

I wasn’t expecting it until Monday, but got a text this morning from DPD that my FM3 would be delivered today. 

Wow. It’s amazing. 

I’ve only been through some presets so far. Tried it out through monitors and headphones. It sounds fantastic. 

So many useable tones straight out the box. 

Hi gain stuff is exactly as I wanted it. 

And I’m really enjoying playing around with some of the ambient tones. 

What a fantastic bit of kit. 

Even came with a box of chocolates!  

Thanks Sukh @ZenRigsMan for providing a great service. Really appreciate it. 

You’re welcome mate - you’re in for a lot of fun :-)