Fractal Audio VP4?

Thu Oct 17 21:08:10 CEST 2024

yeah...I think I may need one as well.  The fact the inputs are stereo is very nice!  I wish the Rack had input 1 available as stereo on the back.   It's trivial to add Input 2 for my synths to any program I want to use (I wish this was a global option).

I think more in the synth community should be aware of Fractal Audio, though their website and manuals all act as if guitars are the only instruments that exist.

Tony

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From: music-bar <music-bar-bounces at lists.music-bar.org> on behalf of James Coplin <james at ticalun.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:09 AM
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Subject: Re: Fractal Audio VP4?

I think I'm going to have to get one then. At this price point and packaging, the lack of amp models seems a fair trade. The H90 not having digital IO was a deal breaker for me so this answers that issue with a lower price point.

The Fractal FX are top notch so having them available separately for less than $1000 is really a good idea. I think this is a great product positioning for you, much needed to fit into a very popular space in the market and will likely appeal more to the synth people than something like the FM3.

I also like the simplified programming. I use the editor with Axe FX in the studio and that's great, but for a smaller live rig, or with my FM3 on my Rhodes, pulling out a computer is kind of inconvenient and awkward. I love the idea of being able to just zero in on essentials and go from the front panel. I know you can program the higher end units from the front, I have and do, but the VP4 looks to be much more immediate and straight forward of a workflow.

Basically, kudos to the team, this looks to be a real winner all around and I'll certainly be getting one.

Also, anyone thinking about this stuff, I do have the Axe FX and FM3 and they are super stellar so it is worth your time to get something from Fractal.

James

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On Oct 17, 2024, 10:55 AM, at 10:55 AM, Matt Picone <matt at mysticworks.com> wrote:
>On 10/17/24 11:26 AM, James Coplin wrote:
>> Are the blocks the same as the FM3 and Axe-FX in terms of available
>parameters and sound?
>Yes, they're from the Axe-Fx III. The UI now has two layers, Basic, and
>Expert. The things you'd want on a stomp box are in Basic. Everything
>else is in Expert.
>
>> Are their FX avail that are significantly different or unique from
>the FM and Axe-FX series?
>Not really. There are a few that I dialed in and saved as "types" so
>you
>can get to them in one click.
>
>HOWEVER... it allows up to four simultaneous instances of several types
>which are limited to 1, 2, or 3 on the other products.
>
>> Lastly, will there be a racking kit for it?
>
>If so, that will probably come from a cottage industry provider, but we
>seem to have no shortage of innovative followers in this regard.
>
>--
>M@
>
>> On Oct 17, 2024, 10:24 AM, at 10:24 AM, Matt Picone
><matt at mysticworks.com> wrote:
>>> I am. In fact, I co-created it :-)
>>>
>>> I'm planning some demo videos featuring studio workflow, keyboards,
>>> vocals, and so on.
>>> Bar trivia: Joost was at my house when I dialed in some of the Plex
>>> Delay golden ratio presets, quite a few years ago by now. Those
>alone
>>> would fuel my desire.
>>>
>>> Happy to answer any questions.
>>>
>>> --
>>> M@
>>>
>>> On 10/17/24 10:43 AM, James Coplin wrote:
>>>> Anyone using one of these yet? Watching the videos I'm kind of in
>>> love with the simplicity and straight forward programming. Obviously
>it
>>> sounds amazing like everything Fractal Audio. I had been hoping for
>>> Eventide to do a rack of the H900 with digital io ala the Eclipse
>but
>>> that seems not to be on their radar. The VP4 then drops with digital
>io
>>> and is cheaper. I was thinking of it as a dedicated processor for my
>>> modular rig.
>>>> James
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