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Axe-Fx III Downloads

	Firmware Ares v12.14 Jul 17, 2020 - Zip Archive If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this brief guide.
	Factory Preset Banks Jun 9, 2020 - Zip archive Factory preset banks, Version 11 for Ares 11 or later.
	Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.08 Apr 12, 2019 - Zip Archive Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

	Axe-Fx III Owner's Manual Apr 16, 2020 - PDF File. Current as of firmware 12.x. The Axe-Fx III Tone Match Mini Manual is also now available.
	Axe-Fx III - Power up and take off Aug 4, 2018 - PDF File. The tutorial for greenhorns
	Fractal Audio Blocks Guide Apr 16, 2020 - PDF File. Current as of firmware 12.x
	Fractal-Bot Manual Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file. Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

	Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows Jan 17, 2020 - Zip Archive, v4.82 Requires Windows 7 or newer (x86 or x64).
	No Driver is required for Mac OS X. Connect the Axe-Fx III via USB and it will appear in System Preferences and all audio/MIDI apps.

	Axe-Edit III for Windows Jun 24, 2020 - .exe file, v1.06.00 Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.06.00) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.
	Axe-Edit III for Mac OS X Jun 24, 2020 - .dmg file, v1.06.00 Requires OS X version 10.7 or newer.

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.04) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FM3 Downloads

	Firmware v1.05 Jul 1, 2020 - Zip Archive Firmware for the FM3. Includes an Update Guide and Release Notes.
	Factory Presets Jun 5, 2020 - Zip archive Factory preset banks, For FM3 firmware 1.04 or newer. Includes banks A, B, C and an ALL BANKS file. Use Fractal-Bot to install.

	FM3 Owner's Manual Feb 11, 2020 - PDF File. Version 1.x
	Fractal Audio Blocks Guide Apr 16, 2020 - PDF File. This detailed guide covers the features and parameters of the amp block, cab blocks used in the FM3 and Axe-Fx III.
	Fractal Audio Footswitch Functions Guide Feb 11, 2020 - PDF File. This detailed guide covers the functions that can be assigned to any footswitch on the FM3, FC-6, and FC-12.
	Fractal-Bot Manual Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file. Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

FM3 Windows USB Drivers Bundle
Jan 29, 2020 - Zip Archive,
Audio Driver: Version 4.82 and Serial Driver: Version 1.1
This zip archive contains two separate drivers required for FM3 USB operation under Windows. You must install BOTH drivers.

FM3 Edit for Windows (64-bit)
Jul 1, 2020 - .exe file, v1.01.05
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.01.05)

IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

NOTE: Like Fractal-Bot and USB Audio, FM3-Edit for Windows depends on the FM3 USB Audio and Serial drivers.

FM3 Edit for Mac OS X
Jul 1, 2020 - .dmg file, v1.01.05
Requires Mac OS 10.7 or newer (FM3-Edit is compatible with Catalina).

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.04) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FC Downloads

Firmware
Manual
Fractal-Bot
FC Tutorials

FC-12 & FC-6 Firmware 1.11
Mar 20, 2020 - Zip Archive

	FC-12 & FC-6 Owner's Manual Dec, 2018 - PDF File.
	FC-12 & FC-6 Quick Start Guide January, 2019 - PDF File.
	Fractal-Bot Manual Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file. Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.04) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

EV-Series Downloads

Manuals

EV-1 Expression/Volume Pedal Product Guide
Feb 17, 2015 - (PDF file).

LB-2 Downloads

Manual

X-LOAD LB-2 Owner's Manual
Feb 15, 2018 - (PDF file).

AX8 Downloads

Firmware & Presets
Manual
AX8-Edit
Fractal-Bot

	AX8 Quantum 10.01 Sep 12, 2018 - Zip Archive
	AX8 Factory Presets 8.02 Jun 5, 2017 - Zip archive

AX8 Owner's Manual
Apr 27, 2016 (PDF File).

	AX8-Edit for OS X Sep 26, 2019 Version 1.9.1 - .dmg file. (64-bit) Requires OS X Version 10.7 or newer. Requires AX8 Firmware version 6.00 or greater.
	AX8-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista Sep 26, 2019 Version 1.9.1 - .exe file. Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64). Requires AX8 Firmware version 6.00 or greater.

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.04) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FX8 Downloads

Firmware & Presets
Manual
FX8-Edit

	FX8 MK II Firmware v5.03 Nov 14, 2017 - Zip Archive
	FX8 MK II Factory Presets Feb 1, 2016 - Zip archive
	FX8 (Original) Firmware v5.03 Nov 14, 2017 - Zip Archive
	FX8 (Original) Factory Presets Feb 1, 2016 - Zip archive

FX8 Owner's Manual
Nov 14, 2016 (PDF File).
Manual for FX8 original and FX8 Mark II, updated for firmware versions 3.0 or newer.

	FX8-Edit for OS X Dec 17, 2019 Version 1.7.1- .dmg file. Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer. (Legacy 32-bit version for OSX 10.6.8 or newer: Version 1.7.0) Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.
	FX8-Edit for Windows Dec 17, 2019 Version 1.7.1 - .exe file. Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64) Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.

Axe-Fx II/XL+ Downloads

Firmware & Presets
Manuals
Drivers
Axe-Edit
Fractal-Bot

	Axe-Fx II XL PLUS - Ares 2.00 Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.
	Axe-Fx II XL PLUS Preset Banks A, B and C Jul 13, 2017 - Zip archive containing A, B, C individual bank files, plus "All Banks" file - Use with Quantum 8.02 or later.
	Axe-Fx II XL Firmware - Ares 2.00 Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.
	Axe-Fx II XL Preset Banks A, B and C Jul 13, 2017 - Zip archive containing A, B, C individual bank files, plus "All Banks" file - Use with Quantum 8.02 or later.
	Axe-Fx II Original / Mark II - Ares 2.00 Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.
	Axe-Fx II Preset Banks A, B and C Jul 13, 2017 - Zip archive containing A, B, C individual bank files, plus "All Banks" file - Use with Quantum 8.02 or later

	Axe-Fx II Owner's Manual (All Models) Jul 29, 2014 - Version 15 (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II Beginners Guide (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II XL Getting Started Guide Jun 10, 2014 - Version 15 (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II/XL Firmware Update Guide (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II XL MIDI THRU Guide Jul 30, 2014 (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II Scenes Manual Dec 6, 2012 - Version 1.02 (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II Tone Match Manual Apr 24, 2012 - Version 1.06 (PDF File).
	Axe-Fx II Cab IR Capture Guide Feb 9, 2015 - (PDF File).
	MIMIC™ White Paper Apr 5, 2013 - (PDF File).
	Axe-Edit Getting Started Guide May 2, 2017 - (PDF File).
$fractalbot-200$	Fractal-Bot Manual Mar 28, 2014 - Version 2.0 (PDF file).

	Axe-Fx II USB Setup for OS X - 2019 Version Oct 15, 2019 - Updated version of the Axe-Fx II USB driver for OS X Catalina. Also works with older OS versions. The original driver remains available below.
	Axe-Fx II USB Setup for OS X - 2013 Version Jun 21, 2013 - (v167) Required for all USB-equipped Fractal Audio Systems products under OS X. Requires 10.5.7 for MIDI-over-USB and 10.7.4 for USB Audio.
	Axe-Fx II USB Driver Setup for Windows Jun 6, 2014 - Required for Axe-Fx II USB functionality under Windows. Requires Windows XP SP3 or newer (x86 or x64).

	Axe-Edit for OS X Apr, 2019 Version 3.14.5 - .dmg file. Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer. Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 5.0 or newer. You must also install the Axe-Fx II Driver.
	Axe-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista Apr 19, 2019 Version 3.14.5 - .exe file. Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x or Vista (x86 or x64) or XP. Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 5.0 or newer. You must also install the Axe-Fx II Driver.

Unsupported Legacy versions of Axe-Edit for older Axe-Fx II firmware versions and Ultra/Standard can be found at a 3rd party web site: http://archive.axefx.fr.

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Jan 31, 2020 Version 3.00.04 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). (32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.04) IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

MFC Downloads

Firmware
Manuals
MFC-Edit

MFC-101 Firmware v3.09 Public Beta
Mar 16, 2017 - Zip Archive with separate versions for Original/Mk2 and Mk3.

	MFC-101 Owner's Manual Dec, 2013 - MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller (PDF file).
	MFC-101 Looper Control Mode Jul 13, 2012 - MFC-101 Looper Control Mode Mini Manual(PDF file).
	MFC-101 Quick Start Apr 11, 2014 - MFC-101 Quick Start Guide(PDF file).
	FASLINK Adapter Setup Guide May 1, 2014 - (PDF file).

A Robust Editor for the MFC-101

MFC-Edit is the official editor for the MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller, making it easier than ever to edit:

Instant Access Switches
Presets
Songs
Sets
External Switches and Pedals
Internal CCs
ProgramChange Maps
Axe-FX Preset Transmit Maps
MIDI channels and settings
Custom Midi Messages
Performance Modes and Banks
... and everything else the MFC-101 can do
Convert between Mk I / II / III models

MFC-Edit is a java application for Mac, Windows and Linux.

You can purchase MFC-Edit at shop.fractalaudio.com

Axe-Fx Ultra & Standard

Firmware & Presets
Manual
Axe-Edit for Ultra and Standard

	Axe-Fx Ultra Firmware v11.00 May 9, 2011 - Axe-Fx Ultra Firmware 11 Sysex file in zip archive
	Axe-Fx Ultra Preset Banks A, B and C Nov 15, 2009 - Banks A, B, and C for the Axe-Fx Ultra Current for latest firmware- Syssex file in zip archive.
	Axe-Fx Standard Firmware Version v11.00 May 9, 2011 - Axe-Fx Standard Firmware 11 Sysex file in zip archive
	Axe-Fx Standard Preset Banks A and B Nov 15, 2009 - Banks A and B for the Axe-Fx Standard Current for latest firmware - Sysex file in zip archive

Axe-Fx Ultra/Standard Owner's Manual
Apr 11, 2010 (PDF File).

Unsupported Beta Axe-Edit for Ultra and Standard

Axe-Edit requires a 3rd party MIDI Interface such as the Roland UM-1

	Axe-Edit Beta 1.0.191 for Mac Aug 1, 2011 - Supports Axe-Fx Ultra Firmware 11 Sysex file in zip archive.
	Axe-Edit Beta 1.0.191 for Windows Aug 1, 2011 - Supports Axe-Fx Ultra Firmware 11 Sysex file in zip archive.