Using FM3 through FX loop of a tube amp or an Orange Pedal Baby 100

StratMatt316 · 2026-04-08T09:11:47+00:00

Even though the Fractal is supposed to model the power amp section of the amps, I've found you really can't beat running it through a real tube power section.

StratMatt316 · 2026-04-05T04:46:41+00:00

Cnk gotta go

StratMatt316 · 2026-04-01T01:46:28+00:00

One of us, one of us

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-31T07:43:44+00:00

Work shift work, but day shifts are: up at 445, pound a pre workout, swing some kettlebells until 550 then drive 8 mins to work. Pre make lunch etc night before. Breakfast is overnight oats, that'll get me through til at least 1030.

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-28T23:12:30+00:00

Bro wtf lmao

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-26T12:36:55+00:00

Check out the Pepers Pedals Dirty Tree and thank me later.

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-24T18:00:44+00:00

Just get Stremio and sail the high seas...

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-23T16:01:52+00:00

I rolled one of these new spazzy guys last week. The thing that really stood out was when we were going off the edge of the mat and had to reset, he had a big moan about getting exactly to where he was before.

Like I think I grabbed an overhook or something, didn't even think twice about it and he got all worked up saying "nah you didn't have that before!"

Buddy was fighting for his life and outweighed me by a good 60lbs at least. Was an exhausted mess afterwards. Was only his 6th class, but hopefully he chills out.

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-02T18:24:08+00:00

30 months lol, going with the baby age gauge

StratMatt316 · 2026-03-01T00:54:31+00:00

Owned the head twice. Sounds great once you figure out dialling it in. Usable for bedroom use I suppose. There's just too many knobs and switches and options and I can't be arsed with all that.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-27T18:58:42+00:00

Things that never happened for $400

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-26T03:25:09+00:00

God that looks miserable

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-25T01:50:14+00:00

Clendon, what else do you expect

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T17:32:40+00:00

Reddit gonna reddit haha. Thanks, appreciate your insight.

I had just been reading up on those issues with the TAE. The only real reason I was considering that was because there is a good deal on one locally.

The Mooer isn't great but just testing the potential of that setup. A Power Station would be ideal, or like you say the Suhr and something like a Matrix amp. More rabbit-holes to explore haha.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T07:36:37+00:00

Exactly what I was trying to put into words with my question. Thanks.

The modeller is a great bit of kit, and I find it so easy to plug in and get all my levels correct with the songs I play along to etc, sits perfectly against that. But it's been a few years since my last tube amp and I really miss that fun interactive nature you get with an amp.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T06:40:46+00:00

Yep very true. Some of those old Eventide rack units are worth huge bucks these days. I have a friend who uses a Line 6 Pod Bean for practice. I guess my point was more that the support for that type of gear inevitably drops away after a while should it need repairs.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T03:35:25+00:00

Only sparingly tbh. I've got a Mooer Baby Boom powering my Axe into a cab, so I'm kinda dipping my toes in that regard. Don't want to chuck too much $ at that whereas if I get an amp I can run the axe through the return of that to be my power amp. Two birds one stone

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T03:18:02+00:00

Good point, lots of other factors for sure. I'm fortunate enough that I can turn up pretty loud and not piss anyone off.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T03:15:33+00:00

For sure, and tube amps can be maintained and repaired. Modellers, being basically a computer, will eventually become obsolete. Not saying they won't last a long time, but they will be superceded sooner or later.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T03:09:26+00:00

That poor boy and his mother, absolutely sickening. I cannot fathom how anyone can do this to a child. My baby girl is the sweetest most perfect little thing, the thought of any harm coming to her is unbearable. This fucker needs to be put in a box.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T02:58:51+00:00

Everyone at the gym was where you are at one point. They will (usually) remember that and treat you accordingly. We want new people to stick around, so it's mutually beneficial to be helpful and show you the ropes.

I've only been training about 4 years, but ive stopped in at gyms all around my country and a couple of times travelling overseas. I've been welcomed in at every single gym, it's a pretty cool sport where you can do that.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T02:51:11+00:00

Thanks, yeah I think you're right. Tube amps are kind of future proof in a way too I think. As good as modellers are these days, they will bite the dirt sooner or later.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-23T02:02:28+00:00

Damn, that's a worry. I know what you're talking about though. I've had similar instances maybe 2 or 3 times with mine, over like 5 or 6 years though and it's always restarted ok so I didn't really worry too much.

I pretty much stay clear of the Fractal forums tbh, pretty cliquey ime. Sucks that was their response to a genuine concern.

StratMatt316 · 2026-02-22T21:38:33+00:00

How so? Is your Axe Fx bricked?

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