Fractal ICONS Review – A Neural DSP User’s Honest Take
I’ve used Fractal gear in the past, but over time I moved toward other solutions for my tones.
So when Fractal released the new ICONS plugin, I had to try it for myself.
In this Fractal ICONS review, I go through presets, tweak tones inside Logic Pro, and share my honest thoughts as a former Fractal user. Some sounds felt boxy and hard to dial in. Others left me questioning whether this plugin delivers the flexibility modern players expect.
Is Fractal ICONS a digital disaster, or does it just require a different approach?
Let me know your experience with Fractal plugins in the comments.
Gear Used in This Video:
• Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage 60s Strat
• Fractal ICONS Plugin
• Focusrite Scarlett Solo
• Logic Pro
Recorded direct. No post-processing beyond basic level balancing.
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