The Fractal Audio FM9 is a Fractal Audio effects unit. Close alternatives include the Fractal Audio FM3 and the Line 6 HX Stomp XL.

Fractal Audio FM9

Name: Fractal Audio FM9
Brand: Fractal Audio

Fractal Audio · effects unit

The Fractal Audio FM9 is a professional floor-based amp modeling and multi-effects processor built on a four-core DSP architecture running Cygnus X2 amp modeling, with 325-plus vintage, modern, and original amp models, DynaCab speaker simulation, and over 3,200 cabinet impulse responses. It includes 57-plus drive pedal models, dozens of delays, 50-plus reverb types, plus pitch, modulation, and synth effects, alongside nine onboard footswitches with color LED rings and mini LCD displays, extensive analog and digital I O, and an 8x8 USB audio interface. Fractal positions it as sharing the same audiophile signal path as the flagship Axe-Fx III, with effects the company says are vetted by professional guitarists. It suits touring and professional guitarists wanting Axe-Fx III level tone and a full-size, heavily switchable floor rig without a separate rack and MIDI controller.

What stands out

“it suits touring and professional guitarists wanting axe-fx iii level tone and a full-size”
— from the listing
“The FM9 impresses by delivering essentially flagship Axe-Fx III tonal quality in a self-contained floor unit, its expanded cabinet IR library and DynaCab technology give it notably realistic speaker response across a wide range of amp voici…”
— from the reviews
“and an 8x8 usb audio interface”
— from the listing
“and mini displays let players build complex scenes and presets that would otherwise require separate controller hardware”
— from the community notes
“It includes 57-plus drive pedal models, dozens of delays, 50-plus reverb types, plus pitch, modulation, and synth effects, alongside nine onboard footswitches with color LED rings and mini LCD displays, extensive analog and digital I O, and…”
— from the listing