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4 SETTING UP
FX PROCESSOR ONLY (“PRE”)
Global Settings: check I/O Mono/Stereo settings; See the tip about optimizing for low noise, below.
Presets: Custom
In this setup, the FM9 is used as a virtual pedalboard, providing access to our vast collection of industry-leading
effects. It is placed between your guitar and amp like traditional pedals. You’ll need custom presets, but as with
all FM9 setups, you are free to create what you need. Presets should NOT contain Amp or Cab blocks for this
setup. They should be created with an understanding of how effects sound in front of your amp’s preamp and the
distortion it generates. (You may wish to look into the term “pedal platform amp” for more on this subject.) FM9
Output 3 is used in this setup, because it is designed for unity gain operation. A sample preset is shown below:
CONNECTIONS
Connect your guitar to FM9
Input1 (Instrument).
Connect Output 3 L to the input of your amp.
A Humbuster™ cable is recommended.
To extend this conguration for optional
stereo, connect Output 3 R to the input of a
second amplier.
You can in fact use the FM9 to select
between two different amps by changing
channels on its Out 3 block. Here are some
sample settings:
- Channel A: Balance Center (Both Amps)
- Channel B: Balance Left (Left Amp)
- Channel C: Balance Right (Right Amp)
- Channel D: (Not used)
(See “Scenes & Channels” on p. 49 for
more info.)
Set the FM9 OUT 3 knob fully clockwise
for unity gain if desired, and adjust
your amp as you normally would.
TIP: OPTIMIZE FOR LOW NOISE
The optional Boost/Pad function of Output 3 can be used to lower the noise floor. Find this under
SETUP: I/O: Audio. To nd the right setting, adjust it to be as high as possible without clipping,
as indicated by the red LED on the unit’s top panel. The volume won’t change as you make
adjustments, but you should hear the FM9’s noise floor drop as you increase boost/pad.
Combo 50
GUITAR
AMP
INSTR
IN
Optional for
Stereo
INPUT
OUTPUT
3L
OUTPUT
3R
FM9
IN1 CMP WAH DRV DLY REV
OUT3
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