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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

	Firmware Ares v5.08 May 20, 2019 - Zip Archive If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this brief guide.
	Factory Preset Banks Apr 24, 2018 - Zip archive Factory preset banks, Version 1.07 for Ares 1.07 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 Nov 27, 2018 - PDF File. Version 2 for Ares 2.x
	Axe-Fx III - Power up and take off Aug 4, 2018 - PDF File. The tutorial for greenhorns

	Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows Jan 30, 2019 - Zip Archive, v4.59 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 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.

	Axe-Edit III for Windows May 14, 2019 - .exe file, v1.01.07 Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only). 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 May 14, 2019 - .dmg file, v1.01.07 Requires OS X version 10.7 or newer.

	Fractal-Bot for OS X Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.6.8 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Win XP or newer.

FC Downloads

Firmware
Manual

FC-12 & FC-6 Firmware 1.06
May 6, 2019 - Zip Archive

	FC-12 & FC-6 Owner's Manual Dec, 2018 - PDF File.
	FC-12 & FC-6 Quick Start Guide January, 2019 - 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 Nov 6, 2017 Version 1.8.7 - .dmg file. Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer. Requires AX8 Firmware version 6.00 or greater.
	AX8-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista Nov 6, 2017 Version 1.8.7 - .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 Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.6.8 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Win XP or newer.

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 Nov 7, 2017 Version 1.7.0- .dmg file. Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer. Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.
	FX8-Edit for Windows Nov 7, 2017 Version 1.7.0 - .exe file. Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64) Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.

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).

Axe-Fx II/XL+ Downloads

Firmware & Presets
Manuals
Drivers
Axe-Edit
Fractal-Bot

	Axe-Fx II XL PLUS - Ares 1.03 Mar 29, 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 1.03 Mar 29, 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 1.03 Mar 29, 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 (167) for OS X Jun 21, 2013 - Required for Axe-Fx II USB Audio and MIDI-over-USB functionality under Max 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 Oct 24, 2017 Version 3.14.3 - .dmg file. Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer. Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 3.0 or newer.
	Axe-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista Oct 24, 2017 Version 3.14.3 - .exe file. Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x or Vista (x86 or x64) or XP. Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 3.0 or newer.

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 Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .dmg file. Requires OSX Version 10.6.8 or newer.
	Fractal-Bot for Windows Oct 22, 2018 Version 2.11.1 - .exe in a zip archive. Requires Win XP or newer.

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

Discontinued Products

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.