A PRODUCT FOR EVERY PLAYER

The Fractal Audio Systems family of processors includes three different products each built on the same industry-leading amp modeling, speaker cab simulation, effects, and flexible foot control.

FM3 • ULTRA PORTABLE. MOST AFFORDABLE.
FM9 • MORE POWER, MORE FOOTSWITCHES, MORE OPTIONS.
AXE-FX III • THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR PROCESSOR IN THE WORLD, BY FAR.

The Gift of Tone 2023 Encore Edition
AARON MARSHALL

Aaron’s Gift of Tone is an iconic 8-scene preset from his Axe-Fx III rig that has also been adapted to work on the FM9 and FM3. It contains a tightly gated heavy rhythm, a classic chorused lead, an atomospheric clean, and much more!

NEW! RED SOUND
Stage Cab RK8

New and exclusive at G66: The RED SOUND Stage Cab RK8, G66 Edition. Handcrafted to perfection, it combines magnificent sound with impressive power. Perfect for the Axe-Fx, FM9, and FM3 - the ideal companion for any modeler.

Into the Fractal-verse
with John Cordy on Thursdays

John Cordy explores some options for attempting to get in the ball-park of Eric Johnson's lead tone - based on James Santiago's tips.

Get John's Presets here

Bernds Fractal Mittwoch (D)

Amps anboosten Teil 3 - Filter-Block! Bernd hat zudem einen ausgezeichneten (deutschen) Intensivkurs zum Axe-Fx III, FM3 und FM9 in seinem Video-Angebot:

Hier geht's zum Kurs

Tuesday Tone Tip with
Leon Todd

Firmware 23.04 for the Axe-Fx III is out now with a great collection of new amp models. Leon Todd gets filthy with some fuzz and the new Brit 800 2203 Low model.

Leon's Blocks Leon's IR

Fractal Friday with
Cooper Carter

Cooper Carter shows you how to untether your preset save changes from the editor or the front panel for a seamless workflow at rehearsal or onstage!

More Cooper Carter Videos

Marco Fanton
Free Custom Preset

Download Marco Fanton's custom preset 'MF Plexi 50W' with Dyna-Cabs for the Axe-Fx III (FW 23), FM9 and FM3 free of charge:

Free MF Custom Presets

Frank's Fractal Sunday

In Frank's Fractal Sunday I'm demonstrating all 383 Fractal Factory Presets.

More Frank Steffen Mueller Videos

Videos of the Week 47

AXE-FX III - FM9 - FM3 User Videos

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Featured Artists

The greatest musicians in the world choose Fractal Audio Systems. See the ever-growing list:

John Mayer uses the Axe-Fx III both live and in the studio, including some standout moments on his latest album 'Sob Rock'. We're honored that he continues to be inspired by it.

John Mayer uses the Axe-Fx III both live and in the studio, including some standout moments on his latest album 'Sob Rock'. We're honored that he continues to be inspired by it.

The Axe-Fx was a game changer for us both live and in the studio. The new model takes it to an unprecedented level of realism and control. This is beyond modeling or effects processing... this is the new standard for guitarists.

The Axe-Fx was a game changer for us both live and in the studio. The new model takes it to an unprecedented level of realism and control. This is beyond modeling or effects processing... this is the new standard for guitarists.

The new Axe-Fx made my head spin. Amazing amp feel and endless tone. It truly is a quantum leap… a major milestone in guitar technology.

The new Axe-Fx made my head spin. Amazing amp feel and endless tone. It truly is a quantum leap… a major milestone in guitar technology.

I have been working with the Axe-Fx For almost a decade now, and with almost obsessive levels of scrutiny, I have been trying to find reasons to use other things, or 'go back to amps' ...but something wonderful has happened, in that not only does the Axe-Fx III boost my CPU power and provide a truckload worth of tone in a unit I can carry in an overhead compartment, it also has put me in a position where in a very real way, I now prefer the tones I have created in my Fractal units over my traditional amps. On my newest record, after exhaustively micing up a dozen great amps in the studio, I actually chose to re-amp my signal and use the Axe-Fx III, which I preferred to all the amps. It is a total solution for me, and my life is literally better for it. I can't recommend this technology enough.

I have been working with the Axe-Fx For almost a decade now, and with almost obsessive levels of scrutiny, I have been trying to find reasons to use other things, or 'go back to amps' ...but something wonderful has happened, in that not only does the Axe-Fx III boost my CPU power and provide a truckload worth of tone in a unit I can carry in an overhead compartment, it also has put me in a position where in a very real way, I now prefer the tones I have created in my Fractal units over my traditional amps. On my newest record, after exhaustively micing up a dozen great amps in the studio, I actually chose to re-amp my signal and use the Axe-Fx III, which I preferred to all the amps. It is a total solution for me, and my life is literally better for it. I can't recommend this technology enough.

The Axe-Fx completely and forever changed the way I look at guitar processing. The new model takes everything I love about the old one to the next level. All of the FX sound richer and the new interface makes it even easier to use. My rig has a new openness and clarity and sounds so much better as a result.

The Axe-Fx completely and forever changed the way I look at guitar processing. The new model takes everything I love about the old one to the next level. All of the FX sound richer and the new interface makes it even easier to use. My rig has a new openness and clarity and sounds so much better as a result.

The Edge is known for his signature sound—a combination of musical elegance, exquisite core tone, and innovative effects—especially echo. For him to trust this illustrious sonic asset to the Axe-Fx expresses that it meets his exacting needs, but also demonstrates that this guitarist is a veritable force at the forefront of both music and technology.

The Edge is known for his signature sound—a combination of musical elegance, exquisite core tone, and innovative effects—especially echo. For him to trust this illustrious sonic asset to the Axe-Fx expresses that it meets his exacting needs, but also demonstrates that this guitarist is a veritable force at the forefront of both music and technology.

We wanted to hate the Fractal. All that work formulating and honing the Metallica guitar sounds was going to be lost. We couldn't have been more wrong! It opened the door to way more options than we had ever had before. In short WOW. — “Big Mick” Hughes Engineer Metallica

We wanted to hate the Fractal. All that work formulating and honing the Metallica guitar sounds was going to be lost. We couldn't have been more wrong! It opened the door to way more options than we had ever had before. In short WOW. — “Big Mick” Hughes Engineer Metallica

The quality of all the effects is superb. There is great depth and transparency, and excellent imaging that makes listening with in-ear monitoring a wonderful aural experience. The choices are limitless and it's fully loaded with all the options you'd ever need. Take it for a test drive, you won't be disappointed.

The quality of all the effects is superb. There is great depth and transparency, and excellent imaging that makes listening with in-ear monitoring a wonderful aural experience. The choices are limitless and it's fully loaded with all the options you'd ever need. Take it for a test drive, you won't be disappointed.

The new Axe-FX has all the functionality and tonal quality of the old model, and then some. The introduction of the original Axe-FX unit into the pantheons of guitar FX processors was akin to the invention of the wheel. The new unit is like having four wheels and racing into the abyss.

The new Axe-FX has all the functionality and tonal quality of the old model, and then some. The introduction of the original Axe-FX unit into the pantheons of guitar FX processors was akin to the invention of the wheel. The new unit is like having four wheels and racing into the abyss.

This is what I've been waiting for my entire life!

This is what I've been waiting for my entire life!

The Axe-Fx ll is a tone generating powerhouse. I’ve been using it for writing recording and live performance. It always delivers the goods. Mike Keneally and I both have them integrated into our live rigs. They’re rock solid and sound great every night. The shows wouldn’t be as fun and exciting without them.

The Axe-Fx ll is a tone generating powerhouse. I’ve been using it for writing recording and live performance. It always delivers the goods. Mike Keneally and I both have them integrated into our live rigs. They’re rock solid and sound great every night. The shows wouldn’t be as fun and exciting without them. Joe Satriani

I have lost track of how many times I have looked at my Guitar Tech and said "this sounds f#$%ing amazing!!

I have lost track of how many times I have looked at my Guitar Tech and said "this sounds f#$%ing amazing!!