Yehuda
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Nice that it has the jacks at least although not the typical midi ones- no ideas if the fm3 has those either though
Yehuda
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Ok having looked it up, the fm3 has way more io options for sure
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Shask
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For people that use the VP4 with tube amps, what do you think of the transparency?
I know my Axe II and FM3 in the loop of my tube stuff (or after a reactive load), I tend to notice it kind of takes some punch away. It kind of smooths the tone some. It is not as much of a tone thing as it is a feel thing. That is why I prefer to use them with a parallel mixer, because it is enough to bug me.
Do you notice the VP4 altering the feel or tone?
I know my Axe II and FM3 in the loop of my tube stuff (or after a reactive load), I tend to notice it kind of takes some punch away. It kind of smooths the tone some. It is not as much of a tone thing as it is a feel thing. That is why I prefer to use them with a parallel mixer, because it is enough to bug me.
Do you notice the VP4 altering the feel or tone?
SonVolt
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I would still use a parallel mixer with any digital effect unit. I use one with my VP4.
BeZo
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*Ahem*
FX8 for standalone effects. I 4CM two amps, control the channel switching, have MIDI, plenty of blocks, and it sounds great. What's worth the jump in to the next generation when they don't offer all that the FX8 does?
FX8 for standalone effects. I 4CM two amps, control the channel switching, have MIDI, plenty of blocks, and it sounds great. What's worth the jump in to the next generation when they don't offer all that the FX8 does?
SonVolt
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Smaller form factor. Updated effects algo. Dunno if the AD/DA converters are better/different. You do lose some functionality with the VP4, no analog relay channel switching etc, but I like the fact it fits on my pedalboard. The FX8 was ginormous.
jabps
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Great question because I'm ready to purchase myself. I had the FX8 and didn't notice any difference but the FX8 was just to much for me, fine product but damn the programming. Just watching the tutorials I pretty much have the VP4 figured out. And the VP4 could eliminate the Timeline and Mobius off my smaller board so very interested.
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tpruitt
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Yes and no. Once I took the time to really figure things out no. It’s actually made mine super quiet too.
Shask
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If you want all the new cloud and shimmer reverbs....
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eecamichael
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I have both the FX8 MKII and the VP4 - love them both, both sound great and transparent, however once you take some time with the VP4 it is a great unit. I love the footprint of the VP4. I have the FX8 mounted on a temple audio board with two EV1 expression pedals. It is huge, but different tools for different purposes. I would like the VP4 even better if it had the relay switches that the FX8 MKII has, but I can live with not having it. I didn't mount the VP4 to a board - I love just tucking it a gig bag vs. bringing out the the big FX8 setup. If I had one minor bitch about the VP4, is it is highly recommended to use the Fractal power cable - it's not IEC and won't work with a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power II+.
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stratjacket
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Saying that shit again about Fractal !!
