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Axe-Fx III Downloads

Firmware & Presets

Download Firmware Axe-Fx III

Firmware v27.02

If you are upgrading from a firmware version prior to 26.00 you will need to install the new DynaCab data pack.

Compatible with Axe-Fx III Original and Axe-Fx III Mark II Turbo

Nov 1, 2024 - Zip Archive
If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this Update guide

IMPORTANT: This update requires the latest version of Axe-Edit version 1.14.04 or newer for installation and use. First, update Axe-Edit, then open its built-in version of Fractal-Bot from the Tools menu. NOTE: If you see a warning about DynaCabs after installing this firmware, please refer to this knowledgebase article.

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Download DynaCab

DynaCab v1.06

Jun 28, 2024 - Zip Archive

DynaCab for FW v26.00 or newer. If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this Update guide

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Factory Preset Banks A, B and C for CYGNUS

Mar 8, 2022 - Zip archive
Factory preset banks, for Axe-Fx III firmware 19.04 or newer.
Archive: Presets v1p07Presets v11p0Presets v12P09Preset v16p04

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Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.17

27. Sept, 2024 - Zip Archive
Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

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Manual

Axe-Fx III Owner's Manual

Jul 2022 - PDF File.
Current as of firmware 20.x. ALSO AVAILABLE:

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Axe-Fx III - Power up and take off

Aug, 2022 - PDF File.
G66 tutorial for greenhorns

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Fractal Audio Blocks Guide

Jun, 2023 - PDF File.
This detailed guide covers the features and parameters of the amp block, cab blocks used in the FM3, FM9 and Axe-Fx III.

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Fractal-Bot Manual

Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file.
Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

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Drivers

Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows

Mar 6, 2024 -  Zip Archive, v5.68
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 3.00.20 – October 25, 2024 – (.exe file)
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.20)
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 3.00.20 – October 25, 2024 – (.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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