A Compact Powerhouse

The FM3 Mark II Turbo is a compact yet powerful floor unit for guitar, bass, and other instruments—combining amp modeling, FX processing, foot control, and USB audio, all in a unit that fits in your backpack with room to spare. Featuring industry-leading Cygnus X2 amp modeling, UltraRes™ and DynaCab™ speaker simulation, and a vast collection of legendary stompbox and studio effects, it delivers the sound and flexibility of our flagship processors in a rugged, road-ready format. With exceptional I/O and expandability, the FM3 Mk II Turbo is built for players who demand the ultimate in performance and portability.

Key Highlights

Turbo DSP / Power: 10+% more processing power than the original FM3. Three-core “Griffin” architecture with dedicated graphics processor runs Axe-Fx and FM9 presets within its DSP, grid, and block inventory limits.
Main Display / Interface: Large high-contrast color main display with five push encoders for fast visual editing — plus three new larger mini displays with almost twice the viewing area for better visibility.
Modeling Engine: Industry-leading Cygnus X2 amp modeling recreates the sound and feel of real tube amplifiers with unparalleled realism. No other modeling technology uses the same component-level physical modeling approach, where every circuit, tube stage, and control is individually modeled to behave and interact just like the originals. From vintage icons to modern high-gain monsters — and everything in between — Cygnus X2 delivers authentic tone, feel, and dynamic response.
Speaker Simulation: DynaCab™ + UltraRes™ — 2,200+ factory cabs + 1,024 user slots.
Effects Library: A streamlined selection of the same legendary stompbox and studio effects found in our flagship Axe-Fx III, delivering stunning sound quality.
Presets, Scenes, Channels: 512 presets, 8 scenes, 4 channels in most blocks. Now with gapless switching!
USB Audio: 4×4 USB audio interface for recording, playback, and re-amping.
I/O Connectivity: Instrument in, 1 stereo input, 2 stereo outputs, Humbuster™ technology, SPDIF digital out, MIDI, two expression inputs (each with dual-switch support).
Foot Control: Three onboard footswitches with color LED rings and displays; supports FC expansion.
Build / Chassis: Durable steel floor unit with protective endcaps — tour ready.
Editor Software: FM3-Edit for Mac/PC with complete editing and librarian features.
Firmware Updates: Free firmware updates add amps, effects, and features.

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FM3 Mark II Turbo – Amp Modeler & Multi-FX