Navigating setlists on the Fractal Audio FM3 can sometimes feel disorienting, especially mid-performance. If you’ve ever found yourself “lost” within your setlist and needing a quick reminder of the current song, there’s a helpful, albeit not perfect, workaround. This tip, drawn from user discussions, offers a small improvement to on-stage navigation by making the current song name momentarily visible.
While many users hope for more comprehensive display features for song and setlist information on the FM3 and similar modelers, current hardware limitations might restrict extensive feature additions. However, a simple trick can provide immediate assistance: by pressing any footswitch assigned to an active SECTION, the name of the currently selected song will briefly flash across the main screen’s bottom.
To maximize the usefulness of this feature, you can adjust the display duration of this song name banner. By accessing the settings, you can extend the banner’s visibility, giving you ample time to identify your current song without it disappearing too quickly. Many users, including the originator of this tip, recommend setting the display time to its maximum value. While a permanent display of the song name would be ideal for some, this temporary banner offers a practical solution within the current FM3 framework.
For detailed instructions on how to modify the banner display time, refer to this discussion thread: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/banner-display-time.189016/#post-2342657
This workaround may not fulfill every user’s desire for enhanced song name visibility during live performances, but it provides a valuable method to quickly identify “Song The Name” you are currently playing on your FM3. Hopefully, this simple technique aids in smoother setlist navigation.
