The Flamma FX200 is a multi-effects processor from Flamma Innovation, described by the maker as its newest flagship multi-effects unit1. Its central interface is a 5-inch LCD touch screen used for sliding effects modules into place and editing parameters, and its effects chain is editable, so the order of modules can be rearranged by the player2. Flamma positions it as a step up from the smaller Flamma FX100 in every way2.
A battery-powered sibling, the Flamma FX200b, is an ultra-compact version of the same platform with a built-in 3000mA lithium battery that Flamma rates for up to 5.5 hours of playing2.
The controls and footswitches
Editing happens mainly on the touch screen. Flamma describes the 5-inch LCD as letting the player "quickly slide the effects module and edit the parameters"2, which means effects can be reordered and settings changed by touch rather than through nested menus on small buttons.
For live use, the FX200 carries two more footswitches than the FX100, which Flamma says are for easier preset bank switching and effects control2. The FX100, by contrast, relies on a built-in expression pedal that lets the player control multiple values with one touch4, a compact design suited to a mini unit rather than a stage floorboard.
Inputs, outputs and MIDI
Flamma says the I/O of the FX200 and FX200b "has been drastically expanded" over earlier models, to support auxiliary in, expression pedal, stereo FX loop, stereo out, headphones out, XLR out, 5-pin MIDI in/out, USB-C for PC connection, and a power switch2.
| Connection | Details |
|---|---|
| AUX IN | 1 x 1/8-inch unbalanced stereo input jack, 47k ohm impedance, for connecting an external audio device2 |
| EXP 2 | 1 x 1/4-inch TRS jack, 10k ohm impedance, for an external expression pedal2 |
| FX Loop | Send and Return ports, 1/4-inch unbalanced mono jacks, for external pedals or the four-cable method2 |
| XLR Out | 2 x balanced XLR jacks, 600 ohm impedance, stereo balanced output2 |
| MIDI | 1 x 5-pin MIDI female port, programmable for MIDI IN or MIDI OUT2 |
| USB | USB-C supporting USB audio recording, with editor software for preset management and firmware updates2 |
The stereo FX loop with its Send and Return ports is aimed at players who want to place their own pedals around the FX200's amp and effects sections, or run the four-cable method with an amplifier2. The pair of balanced XLR outputs at 600 ohms gives a direct stereo feed to a mixer or interface2, and the single 5-pin MIDI port can be programmed as an input or an output depending on the rig2.
Impulse responses and firmware
The FX200 loads impulse response files in .WAV format, at a 44.1 kHz sample rate, 24-bit sample accuracy and 1024 sample points2. Preset management and firmware updates are handled through Flamma's editor software over USB, which also supports USB audio recording2.
Flamma states that a firmware update will reset the FX200 to factory settings, and advises backing up presets via the old version of the editor software before updating3. The current firmware version is V2.0.03.
How it compares with the FX100
The FX100 is Flamma's portable multi-effects pedal, offering up to 9 effect types for 151 different effects, 55 amp models and 26 IR-based factory speaker cab models designed to emulate the sound and feel of a real tube amplifier4. Its I/O is minimal: a 1/4-inch mono input jack, two 1/4-inch mono main output jacks, a headphone output for silent practice, and a Micro USB OTG port4.
The FX200 keeps that model's breadth but rebuilds the unit around the touch screen, the extra footswitches and the expanded connection set, adding the expression pedal input, stereo loop, XLR outputs, MIDI and USB-C that the FX100 does not carry2. For players deciding between them, the FX100 suits a desk or travel rig, while the FX200 is built for studio, stage or practice use as Flamma's flagship12.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Flamma FX200 and the FX100?
Flamma positions the FX200 as a step up from the FX100 in every way. It adds two more footswitches for preset bank switching and effects control, and its I/O is drastically expanded, adding an auxiliary input, an expression pedal input, a stereo FX loop, stereo outputs, headphone and XLR outputs, 5-pin MIDI and USB-C for PC connection.
Does the Flamma FX200 have MIDI?
Yes. The FX200 has one 5-pin MIDI female port that is programmable as either MIDI IN or MIDI OUT, so a single jack can be set to receive or send MIDI depending on how the unit fits into a rig.
Does the Flamma FX200 have XLR outputs?
Yes. The FX200 has two balanced XLR output jacks with an impedance value of 600 ohms, providing stereo balanced audio output for connecting directly to a mixer or audio interface.
Can the Flamma FX200 load impulse responses?
Yes. The FX200 supports impulse response files in .WAV format with a sample rate of 44.1 kHz, 24-bit sample accuracy and 1024 sample points, so third-party cab IRs meeting that spec can be loaded.
Does the Flamma FX200 have an effects loop?
Yes. The FX200 has a stereo FX loop with a Send port and a Return port on 1/4-inch unbalanced mono jacks, intended for connecting external pedals or for use with the four-cable method.
Will updating the Flamma FX200 firmware erase my presets?
Yes. Flamma states that a firmware update will reset the device to factory settings, and advises backing up presets via the old version of the editor software before updating. The current firmware version is V2.0.0.
Sources (4)
- 🎸FLAMMA FX200 Guitar Multi Effects, Flamma Innovation
- 🎸FLAMMA FX200b Guitar Multi Effects Bulit-in Rechargable 3000mAh Batte, Flamma Innovation (www.flamma.shop)
- Manual - Flamma Innovation, Flamma Innovation (www.flamma.shop)
- FLAMMA Portable Multi Effects Pedal FX100, Flamma Innovation
