Legacy Downloads

AX8 Quantum v10.01

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

Jul 21, 2026 Version 1.10.1 - .dmg file.
(64-bit) Requires OS X Version 10.7 or newer.
Requires AX8 Firmware version 6.00 or greater.

AX8-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista

Jul 21, 2026 Version 1.10.1 - .exe file.
Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64).
Requires AX8 Firmware version 6.00 or greater.

FX8 MK II Firmware v5.04 (Unsupported Beta)

Nov 14, 2017 - Zip Archive
Version 5.04 has trouble receiving preset banks in Fractal-Bot. It is provided here as an unsupported beta.

FX8 MK II Factory Presets

Feb 1, 2016 - Zip archive

FX8 (Original) Firmware v5.04 (Unsupported beta)

Nov 14, 2017 - Zip Archive
Version 5.04 has trouble receiving preset banks in Fractal-Bot. It is provided here as an unsupported beta.

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

Version 1.8.1 – July 21, 2026 – .dmg file
(64-bit) Requires OS X Version 10.7 or newer.
(Legacy 32-bit version for OSX 10.6.8 or newer: Version 1.7.0)
Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.

FX8-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista

Version 1.8.1 – July 21, 2026 – .exe file
Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64)
Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.

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

Axe-Fx II XL PLUS - Firmware Ares v2.0

Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive
NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.

Axe-Fx II XL PLUS - Firmware Quantum v10.01

May 11, 2018 - 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 v2.0

Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive
NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.

Axe-Fx II Original / Mark II - Ares v2.0

Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive
NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.

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 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).

Fractal-Bot Manual

Mar 28, 2014 - Version 2.0 (PDF file).

Axe-Fx II USB Setup for OS X - 2023 Version

Sep 11, 2023 - Updated version of the Axe-Fx II USB driver for OS X Catalina. Also works with older OS versions.

Axe-Fx II USB Setup for OS X - 2013 Version

Jun 21, 2013 - (v167) Required for all USB-equipped Fractal Audio Systems products under OS X.

Axe-Fx II USB Driver Setup for Windows

Jun 6, 2014 - Required for Axe-Fx II USB functionality under Windows.

MFC-101 Firmware v3.08

Mar 20, 2015 - Zip Archive with separate versions for Original/Mk2 and Mk3.

MFC-101 Firmware v3.09 Public Beta

Mar 16, 2017 - Zip Archive with separate versions for Original/Mk2 and Mk3.
This version includes a fix for expression pedal values “wrapping” on some MFC units.
The upgrade is not required for most customers.

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).

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 - Sysex 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).