Firmware and Factory Presets for current and legacy products can be found below, as well as Drivers and Owners' Manuals in different languages (please select your language flag).
Please see the included "Read Me" or "Release Notes" before installing firmware. Failure to follow any special upgrade instructions may render your product non-functional. Always audition presets after upgrading as new parameters will have been initialized with default values. Also, verify system settings as these may also change.
Axe-Fx III Downloads
- Firmware & Presets
- Manual
- Drivers
- Axe-Edit III
- Fractal-Bot
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Firmware Ares v11.01 |
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Factory Preset Banks |
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Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.08 |
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Axe-Fx III Owner's Manual |
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Axe-Fx III - Power up and take off |
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Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows |
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No Driver is required for Mac OS X. |
Axe-Edit III is a full-featured Mac/PC editor for the Axe-Fx III. You can view, edit, and manage presets, and much more.
You will immediately discover the advantage of working on a large computer screen with a full keyboard and mouse/touchpad. Axe-Edit III makes it even easier to create and dial in even the most complex setups.
You can view, edit, copy, paste, save, swap or even drag-and-drop not just presets, but scenes, blocks, channels, user cabs, and more.
Speed your workflow with preset Templates, or use the Block Library stored on your computer to access your favorite sounds in one click.
Unlock your full creative potential with Axe-Edit III, available below for free.
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Axe-Edit III for Windows |
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Axe-Edit III for Mac OS X |
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Fractal-Bot for OS X |
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Fractal-Bot for Windows |
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FC Downloads
- Firmware
- Manual
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FC-12 & FC-6 Firmware 1.09 |
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FC-12 & FC-6 Owner's Manual |
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FC-12 & FC-6 Quick Start Guide |
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AX8 Downloads
- Firmware & Presets
- Manual
- AX8-Edit
- Fractal-Bot
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AX8 Quantum 10.01 |
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AX8 Factory Presets 8.02 |
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AX8 Owner's Manual |
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AX8-Edit for OS X |
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AX8-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista |
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Fractal-Bot for OS X |
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Fractal-Bot for Windows |
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FX8 Downloads
- Firmware & Presets
- Manual
- FX8-Edit
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FX8 MK II Firmware v5.03 |
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FX8 MK II Factory Presets |
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FX8 (Original) Firmware v5.03 |
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FX8 (Original) Factory Presets |
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FX8 Owner's Manual |
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FX8-Edit for OS X |
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FX8-Edit for Windows |
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EV-Series Downloads
- Manuals
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EV-1 Expression/Volume Pedal Product Guide |
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LB-2 Downloads
- Manual
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X-LOAD LB-2 Owner's Manual |
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Axe-Fx II/XL+ Downloads
- Firmware & Presets
- Manuals
- Drivers
- Axe-Edit
- Fractal-Bot
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Axe-Fx II XL PLUS - Ares 2.00 |
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Axe-Fx II XL PLUS Preset Banks A, B and C |
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Axe-Fx II XL Firmware - Ares 2.00 |
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Axe-Fx II XL Preset Banks A, B and C |
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Axe-Fx II Original / Mark II - Ares 2.00 |
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Axe-Fx II Preset Banks A, B and C |
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Axe-Fx II Owner's Manual (All Models) |
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Axe-Fx II Beginners Guide |
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Axe-Fx II XL Getting Started Guide |
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Axe-Fx II/XL Firmware Update Guide |
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Axe-Fx II XL MIDI THRU Guide |
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Axe-Fx II Scenes Manual |
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Axe-Fx II Tone Match Manual |
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Axe-Fx II Cab IR Capture Guide |
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MIMIC™ White Paper |
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Axe-Edit Getting Started Guide |
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Fractal-Bot Manual |
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Axe-Fx II USB Setup (167) for OS X |
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Axe-Fx II USB Driver Setup for Windows |
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Axe-Edit for OS X |
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Axe-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista |
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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.
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Fractal-Bot for OS X |
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Fractal-Bot for Windows |
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MFC Downloads
- Firmware
- Manuals
- MFC-Edit
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MFC-101 Firmware v3.09 Public Beta |
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MFC-101 Owner's Manual |
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MFC-101 Looper Control Mode |
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MFC-101 Quick Start |
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FASLINK Adapter Setup Guide |
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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
Discontinued Products
- Firmware & Presets
- Manual
- Axe-Edit for Ultra and Standard
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Axe-Fx Ultra Firmware v11.00 |
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Axe-Fx Ultra Preset Banks A, B and C |
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Axe-Fx Standard Firmware Version v11.00 |
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Axe-Fx Standard Preset Banks A and B |
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Axe-Fx Ultra/Standard Owner's Manual |
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Unsupported Beta Axe-Edit for Ultra and Standard
Axe-Edit requires a 3rd party MIDI Interface such as the Roland UM-1
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Axe-Edit Beta 1.0.191 for Mac |
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Axe-Edit Beta 1.0.191 for Windows |
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