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Axe-Fx III Downloads

Firmware & Presets

Download Firmware Axe-Fx III

Firmware v33.01

Axe-Fx III Mark I: back up User Cab Bank 2 before updating. NAM storage replaces it and IRs stored there will be erased.

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As always, use Fractal-Bot in Axe-Edit to back up your System and Presets prior to upgrading.

Compatible with Axe-Fx III Original and Axe-Fx III Mark II Zip Archive — Oct 31, 2026

IMPORTANT: This firmware requires the latest version of Axe-Edit for installation and use. Please update Axe-Edit first, then use its built-in version of Fractal-Bot (found under the Tools menu) to install the firmware.
NOTE: Be sure to install the firmware before installing the Dyna-Cabs. If you see a warning about DynaCabs after installing this firmware, please refer to this knowledgebase article.

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Download DynaCab

DynaCab v1.10

Oct 30, 2026 - Zip Archive – included in the Firmware 33 package. We recommend installing the firmware first, then the Dyna-Cabs.

DynaCab for FW v30.00 or newer. If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this Update guide. 

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Factory Presets for FW 28.06 & newer

Zip Archive - Jun 4, 2025
Factory preset banks for Axe-Fx III firmware versions 28.03 or newer.
Archive: 1.07 | 11.0 | 12.09 | 16.04 | 19.04 | 27.03 | 28.03

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Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.19

Sep 9, 2026 - Zip Archive
Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

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Bedienungsanleitungen

Axe-Fx III Bedienungsanleitung

Feb. 2023 - PDF File.
Aktuelle Firmware 20.x. Weiter Kurzanleitungen:

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Axe-Fx III - Einsteigen und loslegen

Okt. 2023 - PDF File.
G66 Tutorials für blutige Anfänger

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Fractal Audio Blocks Guide

Jun, 2023 - PDF File.
Diese ausführliche Anleitung behandelt die Funktionen und Parameter des Amp-Blocks und der Cab-Blöcke, die im FM3, FM9 und Axe-Fx III verwendet werden.

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Fractal-Bot Manual

Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file.
Erfordert Acrobat Reader oder ein gleichwertiges Programm.

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Drivers

Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows

Nov 4, 2026 -  Executable, v6.20
Requires Windows 10 or newer (x86, x64, or ARM).

Windows 7/8 require the use of driver version 5.12.

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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.

Fractal-Bot

Fractal-Bot for Windows

Version 3.01.00 – October 30, 2026 – (.exe file)
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.01.00)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

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Fractal-Bot for OS X

Version 3.01.00 – October 30, 2026 – (.dmg file)
Requires OS X Version 10.13 or newer

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Fractal-Bot Manual

Version 2.9 – Mar 22, 2018 (.pdf file)
Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

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