Fractal FM3 - Tips on saving CPU (get the most out of your preset) @paulbradshawguitar

Fractal FM3 - Tips on saving CPU (get the most out of your preset) @paulbradshawguitar

Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Here are some tips and suggestions on saving CPU on your Fractal FM3
in my case it's a @fractalaudiosystems FM3 mark 1 , so the lowest CPU out of the newer generation units

Things can get tight sometimes when making kitchen sink style presets or more involved presets with effects, here's my approach to the problem when it comes to the FM3

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:27 quick TIP with Global EQ
01:38 Input GATE vs GATE block tip
02:59 CPU Hungry blocks
03:47 Effect TYPE makes a difference
04:59 DRIVE block vs Amp block preamp BOOST
06:46 Using a Control switch to turn the boost on/off
08:01 TONE drive block boost vs preamp boost
09:03 Cab block savings + Dyna Cabs
11:14 Shunts use CPU
12:44 a word on CPU limit
14:06 TIP chorus saver idea with delay
17:16 General advice
18:04 Final thoughts

#fractalaudiosystems #fm3

$Fractal FM3 - Tips on saving CPU (get the most out of your preset) Here are some tips and suggestions on saving CPU on your Fractal FM3 in my case its a @fractalaudiosystems FM3 mark 1 , so the lowest CPU out of the newer generation units Things can get tight sometimes when making kitchen sink style presets or more involved presets with effects, heres my approach to the problem when it comes to the FM3 Support me by using any of these links here: ►►► Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_fi5qa1i74l.html ►►► All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 ►►► Buy me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar ►►► All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar ✨Lights GVM : https://bit.ly/3OP5BYI GVM SD200b/softbox - https://bit.ly/4gbw9zK Enter the code Paulgvm to get 10% off your order there. Quntis - Monitor light : https://amzn.to/3Zn62i7 Ambitful A1 : https://amzn.to/4dHqn6B Raleno Video Light: https://amzn.to/4dJ5V5n Phillips Hue: https://amzn.to/4f3NCcd 📸 Cameras Sony ZV-1 : https://amzn.to/4dHqn6B DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://amzn.to/4eI856G 💡Accessories: Table camera stand : https://amzn.to/3BFDwjg Camera Table mount: https://amzn.to/3NlWpdQ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:27 quick TIP with Global EQ 01:38 Input GATE vs GATE block tip 02:59 CPU Hungry blocks 03:47 Effect TYPE makes a difference 04:59 DRIVE block vs Amp block preamp BOOST 06:46 Using a Control switch to turn the boost on/off 08:01 TONE drive block boost vs preamp boost 09:03 Cab block savings + Dyna Cabs 11:14 Shunts use CPU 12:44 a word on CPU limit 14:06 TIP chorus saver idea with delay 17:16 General advice 18:04 Final thoughts #fractalaudiosystems #fm3$

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$PRS S2 #7 vs Suhr Doug Aldrich pickups Quick comparison between the stock PRS S2 #7 pickups and the uncovered Suhr Doug Aldrich pickups in my PRS S2 Singlecut Standard guitar I didnt change the strings, same pick used each time The Suhr pickups have notably more output, i can pretty much distort the clean/get it to break up on the preset if i dig in more, Im not sure if it comes across so much on the video but the higher output leads to more gain/saturation as well on the overdrive comparisons, really happy with these pickups in any case Comparison made playing the same riffs/licks as on my Core tones preset video , also using the exact same preset, downloadable via my presets link below for Fractal Audio units Axe FX3 / FM3 / FM9 great pickups in any case for Les Paul style guitars ►►► All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 ►►► Buy me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar ►►► All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Clean comparison 00:50 Clean amp w/Overdrive pedal 02:10 PLEXI time 02:58 5153 Crunch 03:57 Thoughts #guitar #prsguitars #suhr #guitarpickups #lespaul #gibson #tone #fractalaudio #guitarist$

TONEX ONE- capture process / NAM vs Tonex

$TURNSTILE preset - Fractal FM3 / FM9 / AXE FX 3 Heres a preset I put together based on the tones from the incredible band TURNSTILE, check them out live if you have the chance The preset 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 Support me by using any of these links: ►Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/de/index.html?offid=1&affid=3523 ►Gear I Use 🔊: https://thmn.to/thocf/fi5qa1i74l ►All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 ►NAM + TONEX packs ☕: https://ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar ►All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar follow me on IG here : https://instagram.com/paulbradshawguitar/ TIME STAMPS 00:00 Turnstile 00:05 TONES Holiday 00:18 SOLE 00:32 ALIEN LOVE CALL 00:56 7 01:10 Keep it moving 01:31 Researching effects and amps cabs 03:06 Amp currently in use 03:32 The preset 07:37 Where to download the preset #turnstile #fractalaudio$

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$GRETSCH G5260 Baritone / F# - FRACTAL FM3 / FM9 / AXE FX3 NGD for me this week with a lovely Gretsch G5260 electromatic jet baritone , were tuned in F# , lets see how we put together or set up a @fractalaudiosystems preset with these lower tunings in mind, along the lines of Loathe etc.. Scroll down for the preset download link on my ko-fi page For a very cool review , check out @AdamCampbell-Train video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDmMpgJ1qes This is the model released I believe maybe 2 years ago , stock strings 14-72 - Tuned here in F# standard (it comes in A standard from the factory) Only mods are I took the pick guard off for looks, and raised the pickups slightly with some DIY shims (thanks mousepad =) and slightly raised the polepieces as well to help with clarity A really cool guitar in any case, quite unique tones for lower tunings with the lower output mini humbucker pickups more on this @gretschguitars here: https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/g5260-electromatic-jet-baritone-with-v-stoptail/2516002579 ►►► All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 ►►► Buy me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar ►►► All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro TONE 00:43 A bit about the guitar 01:42 First time here? 01:56 Some small changes i made to the guitar 03:22 Nerdy tech stuff 04:22 Basic preset for the example 05:22 Boomy central 05:42 the magic of Multiband compression 06:55 Before and after comparisons 07:56 Further tightening up the bass 09:09 Further examples of the effect of Multiband compression + Filter 10:02 The Fractal Preset introduction 10:46 TONE - Heavy tone 11:34 TONE - crunchy vibe 12:04 TONE - Delay delay delay 12:17 TONE - cleanish / delay/ambient vibes 13:50 Overview of the preset 15:55 Filter block - important note on level/boost 16:28 CAB block - secret sauce 17:29 AMPs being used in the preset 18:22 Thanks for watching 18:34 TONE outro cleanish delay tones #guitar #fractalaudio #tutorial #baritoneguitar #gretschguitars$

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$My most EXPENSIVE budget guitar (was it worth it?) Heres my Vintage v52 Icon telecaster, a 240 odd euro guitar I bought used at the time in which I easily put over double that amount in upgrades in List of mods: Neck Refret Haussel TE-Broad Bridge pickup Haussel TE-Broad Neck pickup Dynaguide string tree TUSQ Nut PIO 0.01uf cap and professional setups I tried other pickups over the years as well (Dimarzio twang king in the bridge for example) which all add up to the cost, but no regrets =) For me the Haussel pickups really brought the best out of the guitar, which already sounded great off the bat, various upgrades can make all the difference, the TUSQ nut here especially when i had it changed was huge, and more recently the refret transformed the instrument Joao Godinho - Luxembourg luthier https://www.joaogodinhoguitars.com/ All tones are from my core tones fractal audio preset , video below https://youtu.be/fbRbRTB2NBA link to the preset in my downloads below: ►►► All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 ►►► Buy me a coffee ☕: https://ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar ►►► All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro - TONE playing with slight Overdrive 01:31 What were doing today 02:20 TONE more playing with slight Overdrive 02:52 The backstory 04:49 TONE Plexi tones 06:25 TONE Trying an Extreme riff =) 06:45 Neck pickup + 4 way selector switch 07:16 TONE playing with both pickups in series 07:52 The Refret , relicing on the guitar 09:41 TONE modern hi gain 10:50 Outro Mods galore #telecaster #fractalaudio #tone$

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Fractal FM3 - Tips on saving CPU (get the most out of your preset)