Fractal FM3 - MODIFIER TUTORIAL: WAH PEDAL

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Below you will nd a basic step-by-step tutorial on setting up the modier for a Wah pedal.
For this example, let’s assume:
 A Wah block is already in your preset.
 You have an Expression pedal ready (see “Expression Pedals” on p. 10).
Here are the steps:
1. On the Layout Grid, NAV to your Wah block and press EDIT to show its menu.
2. Page to the Cong page of the Wah block’s Edit menu.
3. Notice the yellow Modier dot symbol beneath the on-screen Wah Control parameter.
4. NAV to select that parameter (or just give its knob a twiddle). It will be highlighted (blue) when selected.
5. Press ENTER or the MODIFIER Push-knob to show the Modier menu.
6. On the Source page, change the SOURCE to your pedal. Depending on how your pedal is connected this
might be “Pedal 1 (Exp/Sw Tip)” (the on-board expression jack of the FM3), or it might be one of the
“External Controllers” (p. 67), or it might be one of the “FC” pedal options.
7. Test! The Wah should work when you move the pedal. You’ll also see the dot move on the graph. If it
doesn’t work, check your source or make sure the pedal is properly connected and calibrated.
8. Save the preset by pressing STORE, ENTER, ENTER.
MODIFIER TIPS AND TRICKS
 The same source can be assigned to multiple modiers at the same time. For example, one pedal
might adjust Chorus Rate and Chorus Depth at the same time — even in different ways.
 The modiers for a given block will normally be shared across all of the channels of
that block, but you can also limit a modier so it applies only to any one channel—
your choice. Change the “Channel” setting inside the Modier menu to do so.
 Modiers use a very small amount of CPU power while you use them.
Test any presets which seem close to the edge.
 Any block that can be bypassed also has a Bypass parameter that allows you to assign a modier.
(The modier is placed on Bypass and not Bypass Mode as it was on some previous Fractal Audio products.)
The Wah in this example is controlled by an expression pedal. An expression pedal can be used to control other
parameters like whammy control, rotary rate, delay feedback, and many more.
There are also many different sources we could use instead of a pedal. Try an LFO for a modulating auto-wah, or
an Envelope Follower for some funky Mu-Tron action. MIDI opens up a world of controller options.
MODIFIER TUTORIAL: WAH PEDAL
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