Fractal Audio Artists

Billy McCullough

Blizzard of Ozzy

Fractal Audio has inspired me to take the audience's listening experience to a new level. Whether recreating a specific tone or creating tones that set me apart from fellow artists, the Axe-Fx can do it. Getting an Axe-Fx was the best decision I've ever made.
Blizzard of Ozzy page

Tommy Shaw

Styx

There is a world of possibilities in that little box and I am enjoying getting to know it.
tommyshaw.com

Matt Jones

Cowboy Mouth

My Fractal Axe-Fx is a godsend. The tones I am able to recreate and also create are endless. Having all of it at my disposal on the road is priceless.
Cowboy Mouth Web Site

Vinai Trinateepakdee

Guitarist/Producer

I nevered expected that an all-in-one digital unit could replace my real amp rig, but the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx did. It's a dream come true!
youtube.com/user/guitarholy

Anand Mahangoe

Solo artist , elected 'Best Guitarist of Holland'

I have been using the Axe FX since the Ultra days and have never sounded better now with the AXE FX 3 !! It is a dream come true in my quest for great sound / tone ! It gives me time to really enjoy playing music instead of endless search for better gear.
youtube.com/user/Anandmahangoe

Jake Bowen

Periphery

I've seen the Axe FX turn the most hardened tone snob into a believer in a matter of minutes. There are no substitutes, no equals... I've completed my tone journey and the destination is most definitely the Axe FX.
myspace.com/periphery

Mike Mulholland & Jesse Ketive

Emmure

The Axe-Fx has completely reshaped not only our sound, but also the way we're able to take it with us. Countless pieces of gear have been replaced, our tones are better than ever, and it fits right in the overhead compartment on flights. Can't beat it!
facebook.com/emmure

George Pajon

The Black Eyed Peas

I freakin' love this thing! I haven't used an amp in the studio for months, and now I've built a live rig around it too. The tone is second to none!
blackeyedpeas.com

Richard Chycki

Mixer, Engineer (Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Def Leppard)

Sus Vasquez

Solo artist, Session Player, Sideman

Fractal Audio opens an infinite universe of musical possibilities. I've never felt so comfortable with a unit on stage and in the studio.
Sus's Web Site

Marty Friedman

Megadeth, Cacophony

The Axe-Fx is unreal... amazing, unique, and most importantly, totally usable tone in every situation.
martyfriedman.com

Bumblefoot

Solo Artist, Guns n Roses, Art of Anarchy

As a recording artist, performer, producer, and teacher traveling the world continuously, I've always longed for the seemingly impossible - a variety of quality sounds with endless possibilities that can be saved and recalled flawlessly, and all that you can carry with one hand. Fractal made it possible. THANK YOU for allowing me to give audiences a better listening experience than I ever could before.
Bumblefoot Web Site

Will Kimbrough

Jimmy Buffett, Emmylou Harris, Shemekia Copeland, Producer

Ich habe mich schon beim Zuhören in Fractal Audio verliebt. Dann durfte ich mir das Gerät eines Freundes ausleihen. Als lebenslanger Liebhaber von Röhrenverstärkern und analogen Effekten hat mich das völlig umgehauen. Unglaublicher Klang und fast unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten!

Larry Mitchell

Grammy-Winning Producer & Guitarist

One my best purchases ever. With my Axe-Fx I can now tour the world with my ultimate tone rig – and it's a carry-on!
larrymitchell.com

David Walliman

Public Alchemy, YouTube Sensation

The Axe FX is everything I ever wished for. It inspires me to play more while making me sound better. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about tone.
Walliman's Channel on YouTube

Eric Wollman

Quantum Mechanics, Solo Artist

The Axe-FX is the most musically inspiring piece of equipment I have ever plugged into. The tone has a clarity that allows me a greater level of expression. It is a true extension of my playing. It is simply amazing!

Rohan Stevenson

I Built the Sky

Fractal Audio has been an absolute game changer to the industry, especially for independent artists such as myself. While versatility and portability alone are enough, the tonal authenticity is second to none. The ability to take my incredible studio tones with me on the road and knowing that I never have to worry about inconsistencies with mics, rooms, cabs and engineers makes playing live nothing but a pleasurable experience.
ibuiltthesky.bandcamp.com

BälSäc the Jaws 'o Death

GWAR

The Axe-Fx III is an insanely powerful tool in the crafting and controlling of sounds that have, until now, only lived in my imagination.

www.gwar.net 

JULESTHEWULF

Solo Artist

In a constantly evolving game of music and music technology, I’m glad Fractal Audio stays ahead of the curve and sets the bar high! The Axe-Fx is everything!

Brett Kingman

Solo Artist

Next to my hands and imagination, the Axe-FX is my single most valuable source of musical inspiration. Every day I discover, write, create or attempt something different with it. It’s invaluable, brilliant and unrivalled.

brettkingman.com

Tom Cochrane

Solo Artist, Red Rider

In the studio we prepared two vintage amp rigs with tried-and-true configurations and then I dialed in similar settings on the Axe-Fx in minutes and recorded them all. I could not believe that when I A/B'ed all three in the mix the Axe-Fx was simply better!
tomcochrane.com

Paul Landers

Rammstein

Paul uses the Axe-Fx in Rammstein. "Hi Paul. Do you want to tell us anything about your setup?" Paul: "No."
Rammstein Web Site

Cody Perrin

Liz Phair, Hailee Steinfeld

The Axe FX III has been an absolute game changer for me. Between the overall sound and the amount of fine tuning you can do it has allowed me to replicate the sounds exactly like the album as well as add live elements to the artists performance. The amps sound exactly like the amps I have used my whole life in the studio and on the road and the editor makes setting up presets and performances a breeze. It is incredibly inspiring both sonically and feel-wise.

Mark Tremonti

Creed, Alter Bridge

The tone of the Axe-Fx is simply amazing, and that is coming from a self-admitted amp junkie. This thing delivers amps, cabs, effects, and total control. I am seriously impressed, and hooked.
marktremonti.net

Dave Mustaine

Megadeth

With the Fractal Axe-Fx, you can literally do anything. For me that means recreateing an intense history of crushing metal tones spanning three definitive decades, so that is saying a lot -- and beyond -- this is the new state-of-the-art.
megadeth.com

Ben Melero

Jotnar

The Axe-Fx is by far the best invention in the guitar world of this century. Not only has it allowed me to reduce my live rig to the minimum (no more huge racks) but also offered me the possibility to get the best sounds in every situation. I can get the same exact sound of the studio in live situations. I’m sorry for amp & FX manufacturers but this is ALL I’ve ever dreamt!

Opeth

Mikael Åkerfeldt, Fredrik Åkesson

Fredrik - "Simply the best guitar effects processor out there."
Mikael - "I've used the full spectrum of the Axe-Fx, from the Ultra to the XL, and it is just splendid."
Opeth Web Site

Peter Thorn

Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, LA Session Player

The Axe-Fx is just an amazing tool in your arsenal and it's getting more and more amazing all the time. It's fantastic. I can basically get the sound of my studio now -- both with the impulse response capture and the tone match feature -- ...and take it with me!

Henrik Linder

Dirty Loops

The Axe-Fx is the most powerful unit out there with the least limitations. I talked to a lot of people and tried other products. The Axe-Fx was the best sound processor I found and it was a very easy decision to go with the Fractal.
dirty-loops.com

Robin Finck

Nine Inch Nails

I've reprogrammed the whole NIN show using the Fractal. I have never sounded better and I’m psyched with each preset for every song. Really love the thing!
robinfinck.com

Edo Scordo

Brit Floyd, Composer, Arranger

The Axe-Fx literally changed everything for me. It gave me complete access to a huge variety of sounds and tones I couldn’t even imagine before. And, since the arrival of the Axe Fx III, I have a much more powerful unit, that gives me the opportunity to find more new solutions as well as a wider inspiration. Unbelievable!!
EdoardoScordo.com
britfloyd.com

David Shankle

Manowar, David Shankle Group

The Axe Fx is a guitar player's dream. It is the most versatile and real sounding unit on the market. My tone is killer, and the pitch harmonizing is excellent.
davidshankle.com/
facebook.com/dave.shankle

Noodles

The Offspring

The Axe-Fx gives us a consistent and reliable tone every night. I can’t imagine touring without it. We also use it in the studio and I even use one at home to practice and play along with records.

offspring.com

Greg Karagianis

Andy Grammer, Bridgit Mendler, Fifth Harmony, Session Musician, Solo Artist

I'm a tube junkie and a purist, but the Axe-Fx has forever changed the game. It is both a blank canvas and a palette of tonal colors that is beyond expansive. If you can dream it, you can do it....all within 2 rack spaces!

Bill Leverty

Firehouse, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is the greatest thing that's happened to the electric guitar since the pickup.
leverty.com

James Gallichan

James Gallichan

My FM3 is a dream. I have access to crazy amounts of amps, effects and how they all fit together with superb quality. My current rig with the FM3 has been around many venues and studio and with its great design has had no troubles withstanding the stresses i put it under. Fractal is the word in the world of guitar tone!!!

Don “Buck Dharma” Roeser

Blue Oyster Cult

Fractal Audio gives me their uniquely great sounding examples of popular and desired guitar amps, cabs, and effects in one box. Plus I can deep dive and tweak to my heart’s content. Super convenient. Win-win!

Ben Flint

Blue Man Group

The Axe FX iii is great. Whether we use it to develop a new sound or recreating a tried and true vintage amp tone, it does the trick!

blueman.com

Ian Cattell

Brit Floyd

I’ve never been happy with the transparency and the quality of multi-effect until now! I need a wide variety of tones at my disposal with no tap-dancing. Using a pick or my fingers on passive or active basses, with or without frets, or even Chapman Stick, it sounds great and delivers a consistently clean signal.
Brit Floyd Web Site

Zach Filkins

OneRepublic

The Ax-Fx for me is all about the most amount of options on stage and in the studio for the absolute least amount of space, unreliable technical hassle, and cost. There is nothing else available with this kind of quality and reliability but with such a wide assortment of options. I have probably only tapped into about 30% of what this thing can do and I'm already sold.
onerepublic.com

Deftones

Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega

We recently purchased Axe-Fx units and as you know, it is a transcendental experience... especially for those who love developing tones with movement and textures to use for composition as we do. We feel as though we found a life partner in this system!
deftones.com/

Ryan Rafferty

Ragdoll (Bass)

Juggling vocals and bass means I need to be able to get a great tone with minimum fuss. The Axe-Fx III frees me up to focus on performing while delivering both clarity and crunch.

Tommy Kessler

Blondie, Blue Man Group. Rock of Ages

Fractal Audio is the real deal...Real tone, real portable, real easy. The possibilities of this unit would require an endless amount of amps, pedals and rack gear to achieve.
tommykessler.com

Paul Masvidal

Cynic

The Axe-Fx does everything well, but most importantly it articulates the science of great tone with an organic sensibility and utter precision!
cyniconline.com

Paul Sidoti

Taylor Swift

Seit 2015 habe ich alle Arten von Auftritten mit meinen Fractal Audio-Geräten absolviert. Ich finde, dass sie mit jedem neuen Gerät, das sie entwickeln, neue klangliche Wege beschreiten. Sie geben dir nicht nur alle Möglichkeiten, Klänge zu erzeugen und zu reproduzieren, sondern verschieben auch ständig die Grenzen dessen, was erreicht werden kann.

John Popper

Blues Traveler

Fractal Audio Systems creates an entirely new dimension of possibilities for me.
Blues Traveler Web Site

Ben Burnley

Breaking Benjamin

A "must own" for any guitar player! Whether you're a pro or just jamming for fun, this beast does it all! It's all over our new record. Live I use amp, cabs and effects in the box, straight to FOH and wedges. It just sounds GREAT.

shallowbay.com

Craig Sharmat

Film Score Composer, Solo Artist

It's just that simple, when it comes to recording for my CDs, laying tracks for the TV shows I am scoring, or making electric guitar (or acoustic guitar with a pickup) sound design for my various projects the Axe-Fx is my first call device. It is by far the best piece of guitar gear I have ever owned.
scoredog.tv/

Dez Nagle

Good Tiger

I got my Axe-Fx Ultra back in 2008 and haven't looked back since. The Axe-Fx now forms the integral part of our live rig, and allows us to have our tones wherever we are in the world. The level of reliability, tone and practicality is unrivalled by anything else.

Derryl Gabel

Solo Artist, Instructor

The Axe is without a doubt the best all in one amp modeler and FX processor in the world. It has replaced all my previous amps and FX racks. To top it all off, when they improve their technology you just go to their website and download a free firmware update. Simply put, Fractal Audio and the Axe FX dominate!
derrylgabel.com

Justin York

Justin York (Paramore Touring Guitarist, York Audio Impulse Responses, Songwriter, Film/TV Composer)

My world is equal parts touring, songwriting, and production. If you asked me to choose one piece of gear that is indispensable, it would be my Fractal, hands down. It’s consistency live, seamless workflow in the studio, endless creativity, and always being able to say “yes, the Fractal can do that,” makes it the most game changing piece of equipment I own.

DJ Ashba

Guns N' Roses, SixxAM

The Axe-Fx is hands-down the most amazing guitar rig I have ever had the opportunity to plug into. In the studio or playing live it delivers nothing but quality tones and effects for days. I am simply blown away by this unit. It is every monster guitar rig all-in-one thanks guys!
djashba.com
See also DJs Rig Rundown

Billy Howerdel

A Perfect Circle, Ashes Divide

I went from 16U of beloved gear to an Axe-Fx and a Marshall head with no compromises! (...and I'm a very picky motherf**k'r) It's an impressive piece that lets me reproduce old favorite sounds but more importantly, inspires new ideas. I've finally found a single FX unit that bypasses distracting limitations and lets me get straight to the creative process.
aperfectcircle.com

Yiannis Papadopoulos

Scott Stapp, Composer, Solo Artist

Fantastic! High quality amp tones and FX that sound and feel amazing. As a performer and teacher, I’m traveling the world knowing that I have consistency and peace of mind, even in a backpack!

YiannisPapadopoulos.gr

Rusty Cooley

Solo Artist, Outworld

What can I say? I am blown away by the Axe Fx. It does everything and more. What really amazes me is that the amps do not sound 'digital' at all.
rustycooley.com

Devin Bronson

Session Guitarist, Avril Lavigne, David Cook

The quality of amp modeling and effects in the Axe FX 2 are insane! I find it to be perfect for tracking and inspiring for just sitting and writing.
devinbronson.com

Quist

Solo Artist, Bryan Ferry

The Axe-Fx continues to blow my mind as I get more and more familiar with it. It is supremely versatile and delivers tones that make it difficult to ever put the guitar down. This beautiful beast has unlocked a whole new level of awesome!
Quist Web Site

Guru Ganesha

Guru Ganesha Band

I've been on a 45-year quest for the perfect electric guitar sounds and had almost given up hope when I recently was turned onto the Axe-Fx. Now I've been able to dial in sounds that I couldn't even conjure up in my dreams. You've proven to me that there must be a God!

Bernd Kiltz

Solo Artist, Composer

Sowohl der FM3 wie auch das Axe-Fx III ge­ben mir jeden Sound, den ich für meine zahl­reichen Pro­jekte brauche. Live, im Stu­dio und für meine Unter­richts­videos auf gitarren­lehrer­online.de gibt es nichts Bes­seres für mich. Sound, Spiel­gefühl und Bedie­nung - einfach perfekt! 
youtube.com/user/berndkiltz
gitarrenlehreronline.de

Andy Wood

Rascal Flatts, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is hands down, the most powerful and best sounding guitar unit to date. The effects in it are beautiful, the amp models retain the feel of a real amp, and the ability to create your own IRs is fantastic! This unit really has no limitations!

andywoodmusic.com

Julia Pierce

Solo Artist

My Axe-Fx is a guitar player's dream. I have access to limitless, amazing tones and effects with superb quality. Live setup is a breeze too... no more over-sized pedal boards! My rig survived 2012 Warped Tour last summer without any glitches whatsoever, and still going strong. Fractal Rocks!!!

Keith Howland

Chicago, Rick Springfield, Warren Hill, Secret Agent Orange

I've been a tone purist and gear snob my whole life, and was recently introduced to the Axe-Fx - to say I was impressed is an understatement! It's replaced my 20k/800 pound rig. I'm sold - an amazing intuitive tone machine!
Chicago's Site

Andrea Maccianti

Solo Artist

I have been using Fractal for several years now. It is a machine that I immediately found very intuitive thanks also to its Editor. Incredible tone! I love it! I always manage to get the sound I need regardless of the music genre.
youtube.com/user/AndreaMaccianti
facebook.com/AndreaMacciantiGuitarist

Jasio Kulakowski

Kobra and the Lotus

Fractal Audio are ahead of the game in the world of amp and FX modeling, with sound and feel like the real deal in a way that was unfathomable not long ago. This is the future. I feel like a kid in a candy store.
kobraandthelotus.com

Jeff Loomis

Nevermore

I am able to create the exact guitar sound and touch dynamics I want from the ground up with my Axe-Fx. Need I say more?
jeffloomis.com

Jim Harper

Fighting Friday, Studio Musician

A very well respected sound engineer gave me the look of death when I showed up with just my Axe-Fx. At the end of the night he came up and said “That thing sounded so good it made me angry”. No limitations, no compromises. The future is now I am honored to be part of it.
fightingfriday.com

Will Schut

Solo Artist

I can safely say this is the unit I've been waiting for for the last 25 years. It's a tonechaser's dream come true!

willschut.com

Camilo Velandia

Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, and many more

I have been using Fractal products since 2012. The dedication to innovation that Fractal has is unmatched. Every modern guitarist NEEDS an Axe FX 3. Read that last line again.

camilovelandia.com

Brett Garsed

John Farnham, T. J. Helmerich, Nelson, Derek Sherinian

The Axe Fx is everything I need in one package. The possibilities are quite literally endless.
Brett's Web Site

Andres Gimenez

A.N.I.M.A.L., De La Tierra

My Fractal gear sounds amazing! Pure, real and versatile. It's a fundamental part of my rig, both live and in the studio. Fractal Audio frees me to create all the tones I can imagine.

animal.com.ar

Travis Montgomery

Kill The Lights, Threat Signal

I’ve been using Fractal Audio gear since the Axe-fx Ultra came on the market, and I didn’t think anything could surpass that. Here we are with the Axe-fx III, and it’s in a completely different world of modeling. Every time I plug into it, I’m completely blown away and it makes me want to sit and play for hours. Fractal Audio is the real deal, and I can’t thank them enough for making the most complete all-in-one unit for both the studio and live use!

Ede Wright

Solo Artist, Elektrik Butterfly

The Axe-Fx makes everything I want to do with electric guitar easier and sound better than it ever has. I can’t imagine going back to a traditional tube rig at this point: we're just too far past that now.

Chet Lyster

Eels guitarist, FOH Engineer, Producer

I have many nice amps, and since I got the FM3 I have rarely plugged any of them in for the studio or the stage. It’s just an amazing device. It sounds, and just as importantly, feels like playing a real amp. I’m in rehearsals now running direct with a 2x12 on stage and the ability to design and recall a specific sound for every song - or even every section of a song - is just incredible.

Hunter Hallberg

Solo Artist

Having all of the amps, cabs and effects in the Axe-FX III is mind-blowing! The quality and accuracy is second to none. Whether I'm performing live or recording my tone always gets compliments.

Zac Tiessen

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is at the very pinnacle of tone for the cutting-edge musician. It not only offers any sound imaginable, but also gives depth to a visceral level of aural spectrums. A truly inspiring creation.
Visit Zac on YouTube

Fredrik Pihl

Solo artist, The Rockoutz

Versatility, quality and tone! These three words come to mind when I describe the Axe FX. I use it for all my live gigs and studio work, with the feeling of playing through a real tube amp with super high quallity effects. Fractal Audio has changed the way I approach my guitar tone, and I feel more inspired than ever. Thank you guys!
Web Site

John Czajkowski

Hectic Watermelon, Marco Minneman's Normalizer

The AxeFX is a transformational tool. It is the first single unit I have ever witnessed that has not only the stunning sonic quality, but also the flexible routing and control capabilities of a professional multi-amp rack rig. It is truly a game-changer.
hecticwatermelon.net

Tom Quayle

Online Instructor, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx has totally changed the way I work and my perception of great tone! The ability to have so many incredible tones and effects at your fingertips for both live and studio work seems too good to be true, but with the Axe-Fx you really can have it all.
tomquayle.co.uk

Richard Hallebeek

Solo Artist

After years of tone chasing, with the Axe-Fx I’m now finally able to get the tone I have in my head. With every firmware update the unit keeps getting better with more enhancements and additions. The Axe-Fx will be the king of my setup for many years to come.
Visit Richard's site

Sharon Aguilar

Cee Lo Green, 2NE1

The Axe FX is simply unreal. It has a ton of capabilities that I never imagined could be found in a single unit. It totally rocks!
facebook.com/SharonAguilarRocks

Jimmy DeMartini

Zac Brown Band

My Axe-Fx gives me everything I need to deliver the perfect performance. Different presets give me the ability to fine tune EQs, amp modelers, synths, effects, and more, and I’m able to switch scenes in an instant. From small stages to stadiums, it helps me put on the best show possible.

zamily.com

Gary Cain

Gary Cain Band

Being a blues player I need that authentic cranked-amp tone, and the Axe-Fx nails it! Being able to get that tone without having to turn up loud enough to weld is invaluable for both gigging and practicing. It's stunning how good it sounds and feels.
Gary Cain Band Site

Volbeat

We struggled with tube amp inconsistency for years, especially with in-ears. The Axe-Fx eliminates this problem completely for us…it sounds consistently great every time and you cannot beat the support from the Fractal team!
Volbeat Web Site

Toshinari Yanagi

Jimmy Kimmel House Guitarist, Producer

I've used my Fractal gear for both live and studio work. It's just beyond great...with punchy amp sounds and awesome effects. Very versatile and super cool... handy on the road too!

Ty Tabor

King's X, Xenuphobe, The Jelly Jam

At first I used is strictly as effects. Tremendous! It's insane how powerful it is. Now, I am also using the amp modelling as well. The entire sound of my rig is the Axe-Fx. Amazing!
ww.tytabor.com

Aaron Marshall

Intervals

The Axe Fx is one of the most essential guitar-related tools I've ever experienced. Both in, and out of the studio, the Axe Fx consistently surprises and inspires me. The benchmark for digital guitar processing. Period.

facebook.com/intervalsmusic

Austin Woodward

Solo Artist

The Axe Fx is the perfect solution for that guitar tone I've always had in my head. It has revolutionized my recording and production. Don't know what I would do without it!

myspace.com/austinwoodward

Jon Butcher

Solo Artist, Axis, Two Roads East

When I'm recording for EFX or projects 2 ROADS EAST and AXIS, I'm always looking for organic sounds—greasy, soulful rhythm-and-blues gut-bucket real-vibe. I want to hear the air around the notes. Fractal Audio delivers exactly that and then some. The amp models are reactive and alive. The reverbs lush, deep and complex. It's essential for killer guitar sounds quickly and easily.
electricfactoryX.com
jonbutcher.com

Tim Miller

Solo Artist, Berklee College of Music professor

The Axe-Fx is the center piece of my guitar setup. With the Axe-Fx, my tone has improved and my rig is greatly simplified. I can now run amp, cabs, studio-quality effects and multiple input sources simultaneously with full-range sound. Incredible!
timmillermusic.com

Andrea Puxeddu

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx has completely revolutionized my world. I finally found my tone, which I researched for many years. The quality of the sound and the feeling you have is amazing. All with a simple interface that makes things even easier and faster. The Axe-Fx has no limits, no boundaries.
youtube.com/user/Puxe87 

Gustavo Assis-Brasil

Solo Artist, Composer, Author

The Axe-Fx is the best piece of equipment I've ever had. I’ve always dreamed of having a guitar device that had all the sounds possibilities and features I wanted. With the Axe-Fx, my dream came true. Thanks for making my life on stage and at studio easier!
Web Site

Chris Broderick

Megadeth

We have all heard manufacturers advertise being able to reproduce any tone, but Fractal is the first to actually live up to that statement. From the dynamic response to how the gain clips, it responds to my playing instead of altering it. The all-in-one must have unit.
chrisbroderick.com

Sean Spicer

Solo Artist, Tom Kurlander & Pale Blue Sound, Morph Kings

I've fallen in love with the Axe-Fx. The tonal power is amazing - so many different amps and effects, and everything is updatable. I can program all of my signal chains just the way I want them, and be able to recall those sounds at any time. I don't have to worry ever again about recreating my studio tones for live performance.

Isaiah Sharkey

John Mayer, D'Angelo

The Fractal $#!+s all over every other processor I've ever used.

isaiahsharkey.com

Nameless Ghoul

Ghost

The Axe-Fx provides consistently great tone, no matter where or when our ritual takes place.
Ghost Site

Mick Jones

Foreigner

My Axe-Fx has replaced an entire collection of other gear. Fractal has helped my tech and me to be able to dial up any sound or effect in seconds. Works great on the road and in the studio.

foreigneronline.com

Dan Spitz

Anthrax, Red Lamb

I had many dreams of a mad scientist inputting vintage amp blueprints into computer chips, and giving me the ability to somehow mod the circuits without a soldering gun. I'm alive and it's here. How the $#&% did they do it? We've just turned the corner big time.
redlambofficial.com

Ken Andrews

Failure, Producer/Mixer (Paramore, Beck)

The Axe-Fx has changed everything for me in terms of electric guitar. The amazing fidelity and stability that we get to hear in our IEMs every night is really a dream come true for live guitar and bass.
www.failureband.com/

Ted Sablay

Touring Guitarist, The Killers

The Axe-FX is a major breakthrough in amp modeling. As a person who loves the sound of tube amps and individual guitar amps, I didn’t know at first whether it would be a good fit, but I quickly found that the tones and effects sound amazing and that I could dial in the specific sounds I need. I don’t completely understand how this all fits into a single unit but I’m glad it does!

tedsablay.com

B. James Lowry

Nashville session and touring dude

Fractal didn't change my love of great amps and stomp box tones; it INCREASED it by letting me have it ALL with me in a compact, dependable footprint. My crew digs me again because I reduced the mountain of gear to haul! Fractal is my new musical DNA.
bjameslowry.com

Kenny Serane

Solo Artist

For the stage, you can sell all the gear you have! The AX8 gives you what you want and beyond…with top-notch tone.
Kenny's Facebook Page

Mark Day

Sam Hill Band, YouTube Sensation

Finally something that sounds and FEELS real!! The breathtaking effects are the icing on the cake!! I am blown away!
Mark Day's Channel on YouTube

Béla Fleck

Béla Fleck & the Flecktones

The Axe-Fx is a really great sounding box. It has improved my electric banjo sound considerably.

belafleck.com

Shem von Schroeck

TOTO, Kenny Loggins, Don Felder

The Fractal is such an empowering music-making tool. We used to dream of gear capable of this. Now it's a reality and all right here in our hands!
shemworks.com 
Twitter: @shemvonschroeck

James Norbert Ivanyi

Solo Artist

I'm using the Axe-Fx relentlessly in the studio and have easily replicated all of my favourite tube amps into simple-to-use presets, ready for recording anytime and anywhere. From the most authentic vintage correct details to modern metal tones of the future and beyond, it can do it all.
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Tymon Kruidenier

Exivious

I've always loved the concept of having your entire rig in one unit and with the Axe-FX I can have that without compromising in tone or versatility. The kind of music I play requires a lot of completely different sounds and approaches, the Axe-FX pulls this off with great ease!
exivious.net

Mark Holcomb

Periphery

The AxeFx achieves literally every tone I want for our music, and then some. From all the tones on the new record, to everything we use live - it's all AxeFX. I've never played through such a diverse, dynamic, yet straightforward unit. It re-shaped the way I think about guitar tone and I honestly can't see myself ever going back.
myspace.com/periphery

Tim & Jon Foreman

Switchfoot

The Axe-FX eliminates the barriers that stand between what I imagine and what is possible. It is an amazing tool on the road and in the studio.
switchfoot.com

Johnny A

Solo Recording Artist

For the last 2+ years, I’ve been touring with my solo looping show “Just Me ...And My Guitars” - This show would not have been possible without the Fractal Axe-Fx III and FC-12. It's been the perfect combination to get the job done!

johnnya.com

Matthew Russom

Water to Wine

When I tried a Fractal in 2011, I was quickly sold and I’ve upgraded to each new release. Now with I am still surprised how quickly my tone comes together. The touch and feel of the guitar is superior to any tube or any other amp I’ve used over the years, including many boutique products. I also use it to track every electric and acoustic guitar as well as 6-string banjo. Couldn’t be happier!

Phillip Bynoe

Steve Vai band

Fractal Audio gives me the flexibility to give my clients exactly the bass tone they are looking for. The amp models are all great and if I decide to print with effects, I’m able to make any sound I need for the very best bass tone.

Javi Altonaga

Solo Artist / Producer

As a guitarist and producer, I rely on Fractal for the unending tone palette that I need for my sounds. I used to abhor digital products, but I found a perfect ally in my FM9 Turbo both in the studio and live. 

www.javialtonaga.com/ 

Wiley Arnett

Sacred Reich

The AXE-FX III is the culmination of 100 years research and development in guitar amplification. It exquisitely delivers the wants, needs and desires of the passionate guitarist. Thank you Fractal Audio!

Thomas Nordegg

Living Legend; Guitar Tech to the Stars (Frank AND Dweezil. S. Vai, S. Lukather, Y. Malmsteen, W. Cuccurullo, etc. etc.)

Beyond beyond. Really wonderful performance, total world class. No wonder they're sold before they're even made! Really amazed by ... everything!

Dean Herrera

The Human Abstract

Axe-fx changed the spectrum of sound for myself and many other modern metal players - i was sold the second i started toying around with one, and now im hooked! I use it in the studio and on tour.
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Jimi Cimbala

Guitarist & Music Producer

My first contact with Fractal Audio in 2010 fundamentally changed my approach to guitar equipment on stage and in the studio. I use Fractal audio's Axe-Fx III for my live performances and studio work on my projects as well as for collaboration with highlighted Slovak and Czech artists. Also in my recording studio, Fractal Audio products are very popular among my clients and can satisfy even the most demanding guitar sound requirements.
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Jim West

Weird Al Yankovic, Solo Artist

I've been an early adopter of guitar amp modeling technology and have used everything out there, both virtual software and hardware units. My Fractal Axe-Fx reigns supreme for its sheer realism and myriad of options. If you can't get a killer sound with this unit then you better get your day job back!
jimkimowest.com

Andy Gillion

Mors Principium Est, Solo Artist, Producer, Composer

Every sound and effect I could ever need in the studio or live fits into a unit small enough to sit under my monitor, or to be carried onto a flight to my next gig. The Axe-FX is the silver bullet to the tube-amp purist’s argument against digital amps.
facebook.com/andygillionmusic

Jack Douglas

Engineer, Producer

The Axe-Fx performs beautifully! Many of the guitarists I produce are amp-tone purists. They can be reluctant to try a unit like this but in no time at all they love working with it! I always get in there and work with microphone, amplifier and pedal combinations, and the Axe-Fx puts it all at your fingertips. The tones are easy to fit into the mix and the FX processing opens doors for artist creativity. I love it!

Hadley Hockensmith

L.A. Studio Guitarist, Neil Diamond Band

I love my Axe-FX… So much fidelity, amp goodness & processing power under one roof. The ‘sonic bar’ has been totally recalibrated by Fractal Audio!

Will Wu

Studio Musician, Who is Fancy, Skylar Stecker, Fifth Harmony, Megan Nicole

The Axe-Fx is indispensable both in the studio and for touring. With it's endless creative possibilities, diverse tones, and realistic feel the Axe-Fx is everything I need.
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Santiago Torres Lynett

Maluma, Fonseca

Fractal Audio makes touring easy. From bars to big arenas, my tone is consistently great! I use it as my only unit on stage, running both amp modeling and effects.

Adrian Belew

Solo Artist, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, many more...

Powerful, pristine, flexible, deep, monstrous and dead quiet... The Axe-Fx is world-class processing at its best. It is literally everything I need.

adrianbelew.net

Eric Maldonado

Solo Artist, Session Guitarist

There's never been something that sounds as good as Fractal. Studio, stage, video shoot, or just noodling for practice, it's one of the greatest tools because it just feels right. Nothing has ever come close to this before and it's only up from here with Fractal!

ericmaldonado.com

Frank Steffen Mueller

Solo Artist, Session Guitarist

After 40 years as a musician/guitarist I´ve had lots of experiences with awesome gear. The Axe-Fx is pure inspiration to me. The sound is just stellar and it´s so easy to use. To me the Axe-Fx is “THE REAL THING”.
Frank's Web Site

Danny Danzi

Danny Danzi Band, Van Halen Nation, Skeleton Crew

The Axe-Fx is the most powerful processors I have ever used, and is the only thing I am using these days. I don’t even miss my amp rack! They not only make the best, most realistic processors in the world - they support what they sell! Fractal Audio for life!
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Bruce Malley

Pray for Sound

The Axe-Fx completely changed how I feel about digital guitar processors. Having hundreds of amps and routing options that actually sound and feel real in such a small package is a game changer for both live and studio settings. With the Axe-Fx, there's no digital harshness. All the tube character is there. I can finally focus my time on creating music, rather than building the ultimate do-all rig.
Pray for Sound Site

Marco Sfogli

Solo Artist

The possibilities the Axe FX offer are endless. From pristine cleans to high gain searing leads and everything in between, I can control every single detail of my tone with an almost embarassing ease. And the effects are awesome as well. Simply unbelievable.
marcosfogli.com

Thibault de Robillard

Youtube's thibderob, Feedback, Solo Artist

Getting a terrific tone has never been so easy, and I've never sounded so good live or in the studio. From dry amp tones to complex sophisticated effects, the Axe Fx has it all.
facebook.com/fremen.mu
youtube.com/thibderob

Joel Hoekstra

Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Fractal Audio Axe-Fx is a go-to piece of gear. Killer tones! Pristine effects! I've used it on more gigs and sessions than I can count.
joelhoekstra.com

JB Brubaker

August Burns Red

I have been blown away by the realistic sound and feel I have been able to achieve with the Axe-Fx both on the road and in the studio. I love having all my tones and effects in such a portable unit.

augustburnsred.com

Cooper Carter

SoloAWeek, Hannah Thomas, The Swear, Solo Artist

Live or in the studio, the Axe-Fx is the most potent artistic tool a guitarist can own. I've never captured such beautiful, full guitar sounds so easily, whether I'm dialing in a famous tone for an episode of SoloAWeek or my own dream tone I've always heard in my head. The Axe-Fx inspires me to create every day.
CooperCarter.com

Eric Gillette

Neal Morse Band, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is the single best piece of gear I have ever owned. It's everything I've wanted since I began playing the guitar. My tone is consistent from night to night, no matter where I am playing. It is powerful, dependable, and makes touring much easier. I am a Fractal fan and user for life!
Eric's Web Site

Jason Bieler

Saigon Kick, Owl Stretching, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx has changed everything for me! The previous amp emulators just never had that percussiveness or the responsiveness like a real tube amp until the Axe-Fx - it lets me get to the creative part quicker... it's like cheating. Plus, successful and attractive women have begun stalking me coyly asking about my "huge" tone.
jasonbieler.com

Lyle Workman

TV/Film Composer, Sting, Beck

Working with with tube amps and analog for decades, I believed I had no interest nor need for this technology, but once i had the Fractal in my studio and spent time with it, I am now a total believer and convert. The scope of sonic possibilities are staggering, not to mention what a huge aid that is to the creative flow. I am bowled over by Fractal Audio's products and team.

Don Felder

The Eagles, Solo Artist

The Fractal system is like having over 100 guitar setups in one...Different amps, speakers, and effects in every combination you could imagine. It is so helpful in the studio to recreate or redo a guitar part... No setting up, no microphones or tweaking to match sounds. It’s just right there where you left it. I’m loving this unit and having a blast exploring all of it’s possibilities.
donfelder.com

Marco Fanton

Independent Artist

Fractal Audio Systems gives me all the best amplifiers and effects I ever wanted in a single unit! Under my feet, on stage!
marcofanton.it
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Brad Delson

Linkin Park

The Fractal is insanely ingenious. Captures all the magic in one reliable place. If I could live in the Fractal I just might.
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Casey Hooper

Katy Perry

With the Axe-Fx, I don't ever have to say 'no'. We can select whatever gear we want to use on-stage with Katy, but we have to be able to achieve the sounds she and the musical director are looking for. The Axe-Fx met our needs for the show and sounds incredible.
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Andy Summers

The Police, Solo Artist

Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx ...Brilliant innovation!

andysummers.com

Stephanie Bradley

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx III was by far the biggest game changer for my set up! Not only do the tones and sounds outperform everything else out there, the amount of options, range, and sound quality are mind blowing!

shredanie.com

Sacha Laskow

Every Hour Kills

The Axe-Fx finally fulfilled the promise of the multi-Fx amp modeler. Live or in the studio, every tone you can imagine in stunning quality, without sacrificing usability. I replaced entire fridge racks and pedalboards and haven't mic'd up a cab in months. Fractal brings my audio chaos to life.
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Steve Stevens

Billy Idol, Atomic Playboys

To say that my AxeFX is a guitar FX unit is laughable… It's become a sonic religion to me.
stevestevens.net

Wes Hauch

Glass Casket

The sound and feel are undeniable... I feel tube heads are going to become as relevant as VHS tapes. There’s no stopping this train.
myspace.com/thefaceless

Dustie Waring

Between the Buried and Me

The Axe-fx has completely changed recording and touring for me, guitar in general. Knowing I can have any sound possible at any time with one small unit is beyond incredible. The sound quality and feel are unmatched.

betweentheburiedandme.com

Danny Miranda

Bass: Queen + Paul Rodgers, MeatLoaf, Blue Öyster Cult, Bad Penny, Turbo TriBeCa, Windborne Symphonies

The Fractal is a revelation! It not only gives me the sound of my amps but the FEEL as well! It is a living, breathing entity - an extension of my playing - with all the air and nuances that a great amplifier gives you. I finally feel like I’m totally in control of how I want to sound.

Sean Ashe

Solo Artist

Any tone I imagine can be created with ease, all while sounding and feeling like I am plugged into a tube amp. With zero tonal compromise, countless high quality effects, and ultimate flexibility both live and in the studio, theAxe-Fx has absolutely transformed the way I approach guitar tone.
seanasheguitar.com

Douglas Blair

W.A.S.P., signal2noise, BBE

This amazing piece of engineering is a blank canvas, allowing me to replace 3 separate amp systems that took two men to move. It is carry-on baggage for overseas and coast-to-coast commutes to work, yet sounds like every guitarist's, studio engineer's and FOH mixer's wet dream!
s2nusa.com
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Carl Rydlund

Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Conductor, Guitarist

As a go-to box, it's insane. In my world, it paid for itself in a couple sessions. The pitch is: it doesn't need a pitch. Play it. Listen to it. Like it? Buy it.

Keven Eknes

Solo Artist

Axe-Fx is the ultimate tool where convenience meets sound and feel. In a compact format, you can literally have any sounds from countless legendary rigs, only limited by your own imagination. Not only being an amazing studio workhorse, but as most modern stages today are powered by in-ear monitoring, the realistic sounds and its responsiveness makes this superior to other rigs.

keveneknes.com

PLINI

PLINI

Thanks to Fractal, I get the amazingly surreal experience of being able to carry hundreds of high-end amps, cabs and pedals, all in a small suitcase, around the world, to play music I wrote in my bedroom with people I met on the Internet. If that's not a sign of living in the future, I don't know what is.
PLINI Web Site

Anouck André

Solo Artist, Session Musician, Teacher

For live or studio use the Axe-Fx is the best tool ever! This is really the ultimate 21st-century unit for the guitarist. A year ago I couldn't see myself playing without a tube amp, now I just can't see myself without my Axe-Fx.
anouck-andre.com
youtube.com/anouckandreguitar

Dave Weiner

Steve Vai band, Solo Artist, Visible At Night

The Axe Fx is the most exciting thing in the guitar world today. I use the plethora of amps for direct recording in the studio and it's also integral part of my live rig. Plus the people at Fractal have set the new standard for customer service and constantly pushing the technology forward.
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Richard Fortus

Guns N' Roses

The Axe-FX has been a total game-changer for me. Hard for me to admit to, after all the money I've spent collecting vintage amps! I've redone my entire live rig around it and it's now less than 1/2 the size it used to be. It's become an essential part of my studio rig as well. It's the first modeling technology I've heard that actually works for me.
4tus.com

Chris Baseford

Producer/Engineer; Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Motley Crue, Avril Lavigne, Nickelback and more.

I’ve been a fan of the Axe FX for a while now, but the III takes it to a new level. Now, I feel there is zero compromise between this and a tube amp. Having used modelers alongside tube guitar amps for over 20 years, I can say without doubt, that the Axe FX III is the ultimate guitar rig solution!

Danny Elfman

Film Composer, Oingo Boingo

I add guitar to my scores a lot. The quick access to my favorite presets when I get an idea and want to jump right in is exactly what I need. And, the Axe-Fx sounds great!!
Danny on IMDB

B. Christopher

The B. Christopher Band

I make my living as a television composer and my Fractal Axe-FX is worth its weight in gold. I'm amazed constantly by the depth and warmth of the tone. It's truly the best piece of gear I have ever owned.
bchristopherband.com
facebook.com/thebchristopherband

Sonny Landreth

Solo Artist

The Fractal is a killer sounding, all-in-one unit for stage and studio. It's brilliantly designed and is a compact alternative to hauling my amps, pedals and effects to the gig.
Sonny Landreth Web Site

Dean Parks

Studio Musician, Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, +many more

The Axe-Fx has the amp sounds, the effects collection, and the controls and routing to let you make this virtual guitar rig the one you want. Soulful and smart, that's a good combination.
deanparks.com

Super City

Dan Ryan, Greg Wellham, Brian Brunsman, Jon Birkholz

Fractal Audio allows us to craft the sounds we are looking for song by song and keep our sets organized without having to tap dance all the time. It’s efficient and great for touring. Now our live shows sound like a record. We all use it.

Daniel Contreras

Dallas TX Tribute Scene

I was always looking for a live rig with versatility. With the Fractal I'm able to show up to any live gig or studio session and plug and play. It's an amazing product that I stand by using for any situation or performance for guitar, making it easy to get the tone I'm chasing in my head.

Chris Traynor

Bush, Gavin Rossdale, Helmet, Orange 9mm

When it comes to tone, I will not compromise. The Axe-Fx is my big rig in a small box. Seriously powerful.

Mike DeMaria

Alustrium

The Axe-Fx is nothing short of a miracle in a rack unit. The endless precision that the unit offers when shaping your tone opens the door to limitless pathways to achieve any sound that your mind can conceive. There's a reason why Fractal Audio leads their industry by a wide margin...Once you plug into an Axe-FX for yourself, you'll immediately understand why.
Alustrium Facebook Page

Andee Blacksugar

Peter Murphy, Black Sugar Transmission, Sheer Velocity, p0p*stAr*kiDs

The AxeFX changed everything. I haven't set a mic in front of an amp since I got it. It makes dialing up tones ridiculously quick and easy. It's a wonderful creative tool, The fidelity, flexibility and facility of this unit make it a godsend for guitarists.
myspace.com/blacksugartransmission

Mark Karan

The Other Ones, Rat Dog with Bob Weir, Jemimah Puddleduck, Solo Artist

A "dyed-in-the-wool" tube freak, I didn't even WANT to believe the Axe/Fx could be a realistic option for me... boy was i wrong. It delivers on all-important FEEL and VIBE. and can effectively take the place of my entire multi-amp touring rig."
walkthroughthefire.com/

JLynn

The Violution

With Fractal Audio, the electric violin is no longer “silent” nor a “Violin”. It wails and screams, growls and roars, and its powerful sound makes me feel like a guitar hero on what I call my “VTAR”. Fractal has taken the sound of my VTAR to a new level!

www.jlynnviolin.com 

www.theviolution.com 

Bryan Potvin

The Northern Pikes/Kane & Potvin

When I first plugged into the AX8, I was truly astonished how good the tone was. I knew instantaneously it was a game changer. After a couple hours, I was planning to sell my amps and pedals… The Northern Pikes just completed a 29 date tour, including a performance where my AX8 operated outdoors for 5 hours in -32 weather. The unit worked flawlessly. It’s an outstanding machine.

thenorthernpikes.com

Marcos Kleine

Ultraje, Pad

First time I saw and heard an AX8 I thought...Take me to your leader! The second thing was to get one at home. I do not get tired of being stunned by this wonderful equipment!
Marcos' Web Site

Owen Davey

Solo Artist

Each one of my projects uses a unique set of tones. The Axe FX gives me a ton of options that sound amazing and the interface is so easy to use…I could’t have a better tool for developing my own sound.

owendavey.ca

Ralf Sommerfeld

Ralf Sommerfeld

I've been a pro player for over 35 Years and I've had lots of amps, racks and effects, but the Axe-Fx is by far the most impressive piece of gear I ever used. The amp models are great, the effects are awesome. Recording is so easy. For live situations the FM series is also great.

www.ralfsommerfeld.com

Curt Chambers

Eminem, Dr. Dre, Adam Blackstone

Ever found something that does EVERYTHING a guitarist would imagine? Fractal Audio Nation!!!!!
Curt's website

Gavin Torel

Solo Artist

I absolutely LOVE my Fractal Audio Axe-Fx! The tones that can be created are wondrous. The system's amps, cabs, and effects are so clear and full of life it's unbelievable! It is always fun to explore the seemingly endless possibilities that the Axe-Fx has to offer. Fractal is truly the best!

www.gavintorel.com 

Edwin Arcilla

Rock Church

Fractal Audio has allowed me to easily build and create amazing tones for songs across many different styles. They provide consistent quality to FOH at different venues--no more messing with mics or EQ'ing for different rooms. I have been very thankful for 10+ yrs and with compliments from seasoned FOH engineers, producers, and other musicians and I couldn't have done it without this amazing gear.

Cameron Brown

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx never fails to blow my mind. From the way it delivers extremely authentic sounding tube amp tones to the array of effects it has readily available. All of this in an easy to use and intuitive way. Fractal have truly nailed it.

Instagram 

Cat

State Line Empire

I am constantly blown away by the feel and tone.The Axe-Fx provides the tools to inspire you to explore, and to find your true musical voice.
statelineempire.com

Greg Howe

Solo Recording Artist, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson

The Axe-Fx is arguably the most impressive guitar related item I've ever owned.
greghowe.com

Ben Butler

George Michael, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega etc.

Thanks to Fractal Audio, digital modeling has finally become a tool you can use in the studio and live without compromising tone and feel. This is hands down the best sounding and most powerful guitar processor available!."
benbutlermusic.com

Kevin Antreassian

The Dillinger Escape Plan, Producer, Engineer

I've been backing these units from their inception and have been using them in the studio and live for years. The ability to craft your tone from such a large palette of amps and FX is essential to my playing and producing style. Being limited to just one or two tones for a song would be like looking at a Rembrandt in black and white. When you factor in how reliable and recall-able the sounds are, you really can't beat it.
Dillinger Escape Plan site

Trevor Rabin

Yes, ARW, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is just ridiculous. The modeling is just great, and it was really the only product of its kind that I could bond with. On tour, it’s been trouble-free and has replaced my entire rig: big stereo amps, pedals, effects, a switching rig. It’s just great…really great!
trevorrabin.net

Dan Brown Jr

Crime Sonics, Solo Artist

MIND BLOWING!!! As someone who grew up on playing through tube amps I was skeptical at first, but the Axe-Fx III delivers on ALL of its promises! The flexibility on stage and in the studio is not just game changing, it’s life changing! To use anything else should be illegal!

Crime Sonics

Bob Rock

Producer, Engineer, Living Legend

I am loving the Fractal. It's a 'must have'.
Producer, Engineer: Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Motley Crüe, Metallica, The Cult, Bush, The Offspring, Black Veil Brides

Peter Autschbach

Solo Artist, Sideman

I’ve been using the Axe-Fx since the very beginning. Even back then the world of possibilities that it opened up was unbeatable. What’s possible now makes the Axe-Fx and AX8 perfect for creating even the wildest sounds. I play both electric and acoustic guitar and couldn’t be happier. It’s just perfect. And this perfection means I can finally concentrate completely on my music.

Joe Cocchi

Within the Ruins

The Axe-Fx is an amazing unit. It has completely changed our entire live rig for the better. It has become one of the most important pieces of gear in my touring and home studio setup. Possibilities are endless - nothing can match the quality or tone that the Axe-Fx produces.
Within the Ruins site

Vernon Reid

Living Colour

I have heard the future and it ROCKS! The Axe-Fx gives you outstanding tone and almost limitless programming possibilities. Plug in and freak out!
Vernon Reid on MySpace

Scott LePage

Polyphia

The Axe-Fx has changed the way I look at digital amplification. It takes no time at all to dial in astounding tones, and gives an endless amount of tweaking options. I have everything I need and more all in one unit.
facebook.com/Polyphia

Mike Dawes

Solo Artist, Justin Hayward (Moody Blues)

The AX8 is everything and more for my electric guitar setup. I honestly can’t see any reason for players not to use this on stage and in the studio. It is superbly practical with a minimal learning curve and the amp models are just unbelievable, not to mention the ridiculous amount of high quality effects that you can tweak for days. I’ve barely scratched the surface with this thing but I can’t wait to dive deeper.
Mike's Web Site

dUg Pinnick

King's X, Supershine, Solo Artist

The Fractal is awesome. Wow! Everyone is talking about it. The sound is actually cleaner and clearer than with all the patching I had to do before. Rock on.

Greg Kubacki

Car Bomb

The power and flexibility of the AxeFX III lets my imagination run wild and create sounds I never thought were possible for guitar. The scene/channel feature makes switching between those sounds effortless, opening up a whole new world of songwriting and performance possibilities. No other piece of gear even begins to come close.

Paul Waggoner

Between the Buried and Me

For years we accumulated a multitude of amps and Fx with hopes of achieving the perfect tone. The end result was just a muddy, convoluted mess. Now, in one rack unit, the Axe-FX delivers the highest quality tones and effects while maintaining the authentic 'feel' of a tube amp and is quickly becoming the standard for even the most dogmatic of tone junkies.
betweentheburiedandme.com

Xander Demos

Raxus Prime, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx and MFC-101 have been the cornerstone of my recording and live-playing rig since 2008. I was hooked in about 15 minutes and I haven't looked back since. I have become a much more creative player and well-rounded artist because of this amazing device.
xanderdemos.com
Xander on Facebook

Harrison Marcello

Tempt

I used the Fractal exclusively on our new album and on tour. It sounds great, it’s easy to use and it is made by a company with unrivaled customer service and support. I love the box and the people.

temptband.com

Leon Todd

Ragdoll, YouTube

The Axe-Fx III is not only powerful, it's deep. It's an inspirational music making tool and a rock solid workhorse on stage and in the studio.
youtube.com/user/kingcrimsonscourt
facebook.com/Leontoddmusic

Justin Derrico

Pink, Solo Artist

The Fractal is one of the coolest pieces of gear I've come across in years. The presets are awesome! Super fun and inspiring. Totally convenient and bottom line sounds and feels great.
Justin's Facebook Page

Andre Dinuth

Solo Artist, Session Player

I've been using my AX8 endlessly on live gigs, tours and sessions. The sound, the tone and the feel is so mindblowing and unreal! So inspiring! Thanks Fractal!

Stewart Copeland

The Police, Solo Artist

Much as I’ve enjoyed stepping on my pedal collection, this box gets straight to the point without the Fred Astaire. Every guitarist that comes into my studio these days immediately wants one.
Stewart's Web Site

Edo Faiella

Guitarist, Producer

As a session guitarist, I believe that having the right tone is just as important as playing the right note.
FAS processors give me instant access to any rig I could ever imagine, right at my fingertips, on stage and in studio, with no compromise.
edosounds.com
instagram.com/edosounds 
facebook.com/edosounds

Pete Lesperance

Guitarist/Songwriter, Harem Scarem, The Stellas

I’ve been chasing my version of “The Tone" for years… I’m happy to say I finally found it. From rock to country, live and in the studio this thing delivers on every level. Thank you Fractal!
Harem Scarem on Facebook

Jim Adkins

Jimmy Eat World

Holy #%^!@ !%!@! the Axe-Fx III sounds amazing!! Seriously. I am THAT guy now telling everyone how insane it is. Yes, the new possibilities to create a sound will melt your brain, but the bottom line is that guitar > amp block > cab block just sounds incredible!

jimadkins.net

John Rzeznik

Goo Goo Dolls

The Axe-Fx took my live sound to a depth I could previously get only in the studio. The effects are incredible and the unit is intuitive to use.
Goo Goo Dolls

Jacky Vincent

Cry Venom, Falling In Reverse

When it comes to bringing the guitar sound in my imagination to real life on stage or in the studio - the Axe-Fx is simply essential. Its easy to use and portable, I wont go anywhere without it.

Ricky Phillips

Styx, The Babys

I've always felt the quest for creating and finding the perfect sound was forever and ongoing. Fractal Audio has closed the gap...with multiple choices!
rickyphillips.com

Daniel Figueiredo

Session Player, Composer

I always dreamed in large scale of high quality tones. The Axe Fx made that dream come true, with almost infinite possibilities.

danielfigueiredo.com.br/

Tyler Halverson

Through Fire

After switching to the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, there is no going back! It has everything I’ve ever wanted in a rig! The versatility is second to none and it has been an absolute work horse on the road. It’s amazing!

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce

Dragged Under, Solo Artist

I feel like I am able to share the guitar tone that’s been in my head with the rest of the world thanks to my Axe-Fx III. Endless possibilities, endless guitar tone. What a treat!

Siegfried Meier

Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Songwriter (Face To Face, Kittie, DMX, The World Over)

The Axe-FX is a staple here at Beach Road. There's not a single album I produce that it doesn’t get used on at some point. Fractal Audio gets tone like no one else, period!

Zach Munowitz

Mmune

The Axe-Fx achieves a level of creative transparency and depth that I haven’t found in any other piece of hardware. It truly allows me to craft the sound I hear in my head for the first time, and as a producer and artist, this is invaluable. Fractal is the cutting edge, and their drive and passion is evident in everything they do.

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Nick Hipa

Wovenwar, As I Lay Dying

The Axe-Fx is limitless, leaving me constantly in awe of it's wonderful potential. 
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Blues Saraceno

Solo Artist

The vast array of endless sonic possibilities make my Fractal Axe-Fx a hot-ticket item in the studio!
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Brian Aubert

Silversun Pickups

Fractal Audio has given me the ability to shatter the creative ceiling I've been living under for years. I feel free.
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Nick Burbey

Solo Artist, Studio Musician, Professional Sideman

The Fractal is an absolute dream machine. They've stuffed every effect, head, cabinet, and more into a 2-space rack, and now floor unit! I've been using Fractal products for every gig, lesson, rehearsal, and recording session since 2009 and I couldn't be happier with the results.
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Nick Sterling

Sebastian Bach, Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx… Prepare yourself to be totally consumed! This unit is the future and beyond. Amazing!
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Felix Martin

Solo Artist

The Axe FX is the perfect device for any multi-output instrument such as the Chapman Stick, Warr Guitar, 14-string guitar, regular guitars with piezo, doubleneck 6/12 string, etc. I'm basically using different effects for each one of the 4 outputs of my guitar, having the greatest sound quality. Amazing, and ready to go!
felixmartin.net

Ehsaan Noorani

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, Fender Signature Artist, Composer/Music Director

The AxeFx takes guitar into uncharted areas. It achieves the single most important thing and that is realness—be it the sound or the feel. Every serious player should get one whether for recording or live use.
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Mike Hamill & John Inman

Def Leggend

"I've been a "tube head" guy until now. The first time I heard the AX8, I knew it was time to put the past (amps) behind me, and make Fractal my primary live weapon." - Mike Hamill

"I run straight to P.A. with my AX8, and 240 dates a year I'm reminded why I don't need a traditional amp/rig and guess what? So are the sound men." - John Inman
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Leroy Miller

Smash Mouth, Rob Cavallo, Jack Joseph Puig, John Mayer

I'm now living in Nashville TN and I've been blowing people away with my Axe-Fx. I love this thing!
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Nguyên Lê

Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Sound Magic

I used the Ultra on "Sounds of Freedom" to create the best guitar sounds I have ever recorded (after 14 solo albums!) The Axe-Fx is even more fantastic... with even more body, complexity and presence... even more purity, width and warmth. This is virtuosity in technology.
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Martin Miller

Guitarist, Producer, Composer

There are are very few pieces of gear that I deem as essential for me. The Axe-Fx is on that list. I can‘t remember how I functioned prior to getting my first Axe-Fx Standard in 2012.

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Tim Henson

Polyphia

I couldn't imagine my life without the Axe-Fx. This conveniently-sized box of wonder covers all of my tonal needs live and in the studio, providing endless inspiration.
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Angel Vivaldi

Solo Artist

The quintessential preamp for every guitarist, no matter the genre or gig.

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Pablo Hurtado

CAMILA

For years, I toured with a big rack filled with pedals, processors and tube amps. It was always a challenge. All those nightmares disappeared when I discovered Fractal Audio. The Axe-Fx changed my life, making shows more enjoyable. I love the consistency from show to show, the ability to program all my changes, and the constant upgrades. In fact, the Axe-Fx sounds even better than the old rig!

Jake Johnson

GUILLOTINE

As a guitarist with ADD and a constant chase for a new sound, Fractal Audio satisfies every musical need. The ease to make a killer sound is inspiring, and it’s just as disciplinary as learning the guitar. Without a doubt, this is the most inspiring piece of equipment I’ve ever used.

www.guillotineband.com 

Rocco Pezzin

Solo Artist

I’ve been using the Axe-Fx since 2012, and I couldn’t imagine using anything else. The sound, the feel and its versatility are unmatchable, and with the Axe-Fx III, Fractal has raised the bar yet again. I can’t believe how easy it is to get great tones out of it, still blows my mind everyday!
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Melissa Etheridge

Iconic Singer-Songwriter

My world is equal parts touring, songwriting, and production. If you asked me to choose one piece of gear that is indispensable, it would be my Fractal, hands down. It’s consistency live, seamless workflow in the studio, endless creativity, and always being able to say “yes, the Fractal can do that,” makes it the most game changing piece of equipment I own. The Axe-Fx III has taken me to a whole different level of flexibility. The possibilities are seemingly infinite and it grows with me as I learn. This vintage sound girl is a believer.

Andrea Seveso

Andrea Seveso

With Fractal's products you can unleash your imagination and shape the tone that you want. As a session and touring guitarist quality, portability and reliability are the most important things and Fractal has them all. It’s amazing to be a guitarist in this generation with endless options without sacrificing feeling, sound and most importantly: dynamics. I feel truly blessed to be part of the G66 family!
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Jiri Rambousek

Jiri Rambousek

Seeing literally all of my biggest guitar idols with Fractal units, I've always wanted to get my hands on one of them. I used the AX8 for countless gigs and recordings and thought it couldn't be better. Then the FM3 came! Even better FX, even better feeling amp models and even better dynamics! I'm blown away and I'm looking forward to continuing my musical journey with Fractal Audio!

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Steven Bradley

I Wrestled A Bear Once

Not only is the AXE FX the best tool on Earth for shaping your dream tones and fx, but you get to bring them with you everywhere you go in only 2 rack spaces! I ditched giant flight cases and a huge pedal board in favor of one easy-to-carry rack and an MFC-101, and I couldn't be happier.
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Javier Reyes

Animals As Leaders, Mestis

I've been using Fractal Audio products for many years now and absolutely love them. For the home producer or touring musician I don't think you can find a more diverse and practical piece of equipment. The sound is incredible and I am repeatedly impressed by how they continue to push the boundaries of this technology.

animalsasleaders.org 

Marcus Rezak

Digital Tape Machine, Solo Artist

Since switching to Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, I love the ease of achieving any tones I need with lightweight compatibility on the road or in the studio. I get my electronic dance/rock-style sounds that I would need racks-upon-racks to achieve otherwise with a set up time of seven minutes or less.
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Galo Rivera

Solo Artist, Instructor

Man!!! The Axe-Fx is absolutely a huge game changer. I though I would never say this but “NO MORE GUITAR AMPS FOR ME BABY!!!” I'm completely done searching. I can definitely nail all the lead tones and the cleans are to die for.
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Yuval Ron

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is the king of all amp modellers, being incredibly versatile with uncompromising sound quality. Recording my latest album with it I was able to nail the exact sounds I had in mind. A masterpiece of music gear!

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Cole Rolland

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx is everything I’ve been looking for and more. It is a completely limitless unit that has the ability to make what you hear in your head into a reality. The Axe-Fx is the now and the future!
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Gianluca Ferro

Gianluca Ferro

Fractal Audio is the holy grail of amp modeling and effects processing. It's as if you could fit tons of high-end amps, cabinets, and effects into such a small space that it feels unreal. The FM3 offers all that in an even smaller, super-portable form, with the same pristine quality, transparency and harmonic richness. What's more, the effects section is amazingly powerful, so there's no limit to your creativity. A truly monstrous device!

Beartooth

Caleb Shomo, Will Deely, Zach Huston, Oshie Bichar

In a sea of plugins and live modeling options, the Axe-Fx III has been the easiest to use and most accurate in my quest for perfection. Axe-Edit makes it so easy to get from A to B and make the exact tones I want. From the specific breakup of a twin reverb to the woofing low end of a fuzz bass tone, the Axe-Fx III truly does it all.

www.beartoothband.com 

Allan Holdsworth

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx... It's GREAT. I love it! Technology has gotten to the point where you can achieve the sound once required loads of other gear. I wish I'd had it many years ago.

James Iha

Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle

It's amazing! I love it!

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Chris Letchford

Scale The Summit

The Axe-Fx allows you to bring any sound out there in any genre to your studio or live environment. Anyone who tells me they can't get a good sound out of the Axe-Fx just simply hasn't tried.
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Robert Fripp

King Crimson, Studio Musician

Robert Fripp does not conduct interviews. He is using the Axe-Fx in his rig, utilizing amp modelling, scenes, and effects processor capabilities.

Monte Pittman

Madonna, Prong, Solo Artist

Adding the Fractal Axe-FX2 in my rig is one of the wisest things I've ever done. It's completely changed my playing, ideas, and career for the better. I use it with my Jarrell MPS guitar and Orange heads for the best variety of the highest quality guitar sounds I've ever heard.
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All Good Things

Andrew Bojanic, Dan Murphy, Liz Hooper

We use the Axe-Fx for bass and two guitars. It makes our touring setup a breeze, delivering consistent tones, performance, and versatility each and every night. No more lugging speaker boxes and heads to our shows. The crew thanks you too!

www.allgoodthings.la 

Nik Kershaw

Solo Artist

The Axe-Fx doesn't only sound like my favourite amps, it "feels" like them too. All the pros of the real thing without any of the cons. In fact, what am I talking about? It IS the real thing.
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Charlie Bellmore

Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta, Kings and Liars

Ok, I've got a major complaint with you Fractal people....WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS GEAR NOW?!!?!? I've got a pile of distortion pedals, fuzz boxes, delays, amps and cabs just collecting dust! Where do you get off making SUCH an awesome product? Takes a lot of nerve to make the best piece of gear I ever owned.
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Joan Colom

Guitarist

The Axe-Fx III is the best processor I've ever used! Fractal makes my research easier and provides me the best tools to achieve the sound I imagine in my head.
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Thom Powers

The Naked and Famous

I used the Fractal for our entire tour. It's been a very roadworthy piece of equipment and I intend to continue using it on our next album. Fantastic piece of gear!
The Naked and Famous site

Christopher Bonella

Solo Artist, Guitarist, Producer, Engineer

I have tried many systems looking for the elusive dream tone. Once I found the Axe-FX, I knew I was done searching. The unbelievable flexibility, deep, rich tones and limitless combinations of sounds and FX make the Axe-FX a true game changer.
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Hershel Yatovitz

Chris Isaak Band, Solo Artist

Fractal Audio has matched and even beaten the old school effects, tubes, speakers and microphones approach with digital technology. Not only have they created a device which captures the nuance, mojo and fidelity of the real thing, but it's like having hundreds of real things, stock and custom, in two rack spaces. It is soulful, rich and alive. To me the Axe-Fx is the new real thing.
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Richard Williams

Kansas

After playing through the Axe-Fx for a while I went back to my rig to compare, and it just felt like it was fighting me. You guys have really closed the gap here on both the amps and the effects. This is just incredible technology.
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Paulo Roveri

Almanak, Solo Artist

As an all-time tube user, I never thought that I could be SO INTO this kind of equipement. This magic box can bring any tone I want, in any situation I need with REAL FEEL... Fractal, thanks for bringing to us the next step of technology for live and studio players.
Almanak Site

Bryan Adams & Keith Scott

Bryan Adams

We are honored that the iconic BRYAN ADAMS and his fantastic guitarist of 45+ years, KEITH SCOTT, have chosen the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III for their live rigs. They're each using "dual amp" presets with custom IRs. We enthusiastically recommended catching one of their shows.

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Mariko Muranaka

Cellist, Composer

Fractal Audio products produce amazingly powerful tones with depth on my cellos. They enhance the cello’s dynamics to provide me the ability to create uniquely rich tones. The interface also makes it very easy to customize the cello tones/effects. This allows me to produce the best sound for my recordings or for the various venues I perform in.

Bruce Somers

Kidneythieves

The Axe-FX has been a game changer for our live shows and studio recording. In the old days we would use amps and use a ton of gear to come up with innovative sounds. Live, we had to use extremely complicated setups to achieve "close but not quite". Now we do everything with the Axe-FX. The time saved and quality have been incredible!