Firmware v23.05
Dec 6, 2023 - Zip Archive
If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this guide. 

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 v1p07, Presets v11p0, Presets v12P09, Preset v16p04

Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.15
Apr 17, 2023 - Zip Archive
Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

Axe-Fx III Owner's Manual
Jul 2022 - PDF File.
Current as of firmware 20.x.
The Axe-Fx III Tone Match Mini Manual is also now available.

Axe-Fx III - Power up and take off
Aug, 2022 - PDF File.
G66 tutorial for greenhorns

Fractal Audio Blocks Guide
Apr 16, 2020 - PDF File.
Current as of firmware 12.x

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

Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows
June 5, 2023 -  Zip Archive, v5.58
Requires Windows 10 or newer (x86 or x64).
Windows 7/8 require the use of driver version 5.12.

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 for Windows
Dec 1, 2023  - .exe file, v1.13.10
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.13.10)
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
Dec 1, 2023 - .dmg file, v1.13.10
Requires OS X version 10.9 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

Firmware v5.01
Oct 25, 2023 - Zip Archive
Firmware for the FM9 Turbo. 
IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading from version 4.01 or older, please follow the instructions in the Firmware Update guide PDF below to install the firmware and Dyna-Cabs. If you are updating from 5.00, Dyna-Cabs do not need to be reinstalled.

FM9 Firmware Update Guide

Factory Presets v3.0
Aug 15, 2022 - Zip archive
Factory preset banks for FM9. Includes banks A, B, C and an ALL BANKS file. Use Fractal-Bot to install. The old v1 presets remain available here.

USB Firmware v1.02
May 1, 2023 - Zip Archive
Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

FM9 Owner's Manual
Aug 17, 2022 - PDF File.
Version 3.x

FM9 - Power up and take off
Aug 2022 - PDF File.
G66 tutorial for greenhorns

Fractal Audio Blocks Guide
Aug, 2022 - 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.

Fractal Audio Footswitch Functions Guide
April, 2022 - PDF File.
This guide covers the functions that can be assigned to tap or hold for the onboard footswitches of Fractal Audio's current products.

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

FM9 Windows USB Driver
Jun 15, 2023 -  Zip Archive,Version 5.58 
Windows 10/11 driver required for USB Audio and MIDI-over-USB (Fractal-Bot and FM9-Edit)

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

FM9-Edit for Windows (64-bit)
Sep 13, 2023  - .exe file, v1.02.05
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.02.05)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” 
please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FM9-Edit for Mac OS
Sep 13, 2023 - .dmg file, v1.02.05
Requires OS X version 10.9 or newer.
Compatible with Intel/M1 processors.

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

Firmware v7.00
Aug 17, 2023 - Zip Archive
Firmware for the FM3 Original and FM3 Mark II Turbo. Includes an Update Guide and Release Notes.
IMPORTANT: Firmware 7.00 is the first version to feature new DynaCab™ speaker cab simulation technology. The firmware is now comprised of two components: a main firmware file and a separate Dyna-Cab file. To install both files, please use Fractal-Bot (standalone) version 3.00.18 or newer, OR the version of Fractal-Bot that is built into FM3-Edit version 1.06.01 or newer.

FM3 Firmware Update Guide

Factory Presets v5.03
June 3, 2022 - Zip archive
Factory preset banks, For FM3 firmware 5.03 or newer. Includes banks A, B, C and an ALL BANKS file. Use Fractal-Bot to install. 

FM3 Owner's Manual
Jul 12, 2023 - PDF File.
Version 7.x

FM3 - Power up and take off
Aug, 2022 - PDF File.
G66 tutorial for greenhorns

Fractal Audio Blocks Guide
Nov, 2021 - PDF File.
This detailed guide covers the features and parameters of the amp block, cab blocks used in the FM3 and Axe-Fx III.

Fractal Audio Footswitch Functions Guide
April, 2022 - PDF File.
This detailed guide covers the functions that can be assigned to any footswitch on the FM3, FC-6, and FC-12.

OMG9 & OMG15 Layouts with Mini-Manual
Jun 21, 2021 - .pdf file.
This zip archive contains both the OMG9 and OMG15 layout files, plus documentation for each version.
Note that as of FM3 firmware 4.0 you can perform automatic installation of either of these setups right on the FM3 under SETUP: FC Controllers: Reset.

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

FM3 Windows USB Drivers Bundle
Jun 5, 2023 -  Zip Archive,
Audio Driver: Version 5.58 and Serial Driver: Version 1.1
This zip archive contains two separate drivers required for FM3 USB operation under Windows 10/11. You must install BOTH drivers. 

Windows 7/8 require the use of driver version 1.1.

FM3 Edit for Windows (64-bit)
Sep 13, 2023  - .exe file, v1.06.05
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.06.05

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

NOTE: Like Fractal-Bot and USB Audio, FM3-Edit for Windows depends on the FM3 USB Audio and Serial drivers.

FM3 Edit for Mac OS X
Sep 13, 2023 - .dmg file, v1.06.05
Requires Mac OS 10.7 or newer (FM3-Edit is compatible with Catalina).

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FC-12 & FC-6 (Original Version) Firmware 1.12
Zip File—June 21, 2021 – for FC-6 and FC-12 original versions.

FC-12 & FC-6 Mark II Firmware 1.13
Zip File—Dec 20, 2022 – For FC-6 and FC-12 Mark II versions.

Note: 1.13 is NOT required if you are already running firmware 1.12. It does not add any new features or fixes, nor does it alter FC performance in any way. it is backwards compatible with all FC Mark II units, but only FC units manufactured after November 2022 require this version to work correctly, and those units are shipped with 1.13 pre-installed. To determine your current firmware version, watch the FC main display while the unit boots up.

FC-12 & FC-6 Owner's Manual
Dec, 2018 - PDF File.

FC-12 & FC-6 Quick Start Guide
January, 2019 - PDF File.

Fractal Audio Footswitch Functions Guide
April, 2022 - PDF File.
This guide covers the functions that can be assigned to tap or hold for the onboard footswitches of Fractal Audio's current products.

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

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

EV-1 Expression/Volume Pedal Product Guide
Feb 17, 2015 - (PDF file).

X-LOAD LB-2 Owner's Manual
Feb 15, 2018 - (PDF file).

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
Sep 26, 2019 Version 1.9.1 - .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
Sep 26, 2019 Version 1.9.1 - .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
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FX8 MK II Firmware v5.03
Jun 29, 2017 - Zip Archive

FX8 MK II Firmware v5.04 (Unsupported Beta)
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) Firmware v5.04 (Unsupported beta)
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
Dec 17, 2019 Version 1.7.1- .dmg file.
Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 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
Dec 17, 2019 Version 1.7.1 - .exe file.
Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x, or Vista (x86 or x64)
Requires FX8 Firmware version 5.00 or greater.

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 XL Firmware - Quantum v10.01
May 11, 2018 - 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 v2.0
Sep 18, 2019 - Zip Archive
NOTE: Please disconnect MIDI/MFC/Pedals during firmware updates.

Axe-Fx II Original / Mark II - Quantum v10.01
May 11, 2018 - 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).

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

Axe-Fx II USB Setup for OS X - 2019 Version 
Oct 15, 2019 - Updated version of the Axe-Fx II USB driver for OS X Catalina. Also works with older OS versions. The original driver remains available below.

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. 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
Apr, 2019 Version 3.14.5 - .dmg file.
Requires OS X Version 10.6.8 or newer.
Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 5.0 or newer.
You must also install the Axe-Fx II Driver.

Axe-Edit for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista
Apr 19, 2019 Version 3.14.5 - .exe file.
Requires Win 10, 8.x, 7.x or Vista (x86 or x64) or XP.
Requires Axe-Fx II Firmware version Quantum 5.0 or newer.
You must also install the Axe-Fx II Driver.

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Aug 17, 2023 Version 3.00.18 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.18)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

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- 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). 

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.