Firmware Ares v16.01 'CYGNUS'
May 12, 2021 - Zip Archive
If you need help updating, see the Owner’s Manual or this brief guide. 

Factory Preset Banks
Jun 9, 2020 - Zip archive
Factory preset banks, for Axe-Fx III firmware 12.09 or newer.
Archive: Presets v1p07, Presets v11p0

Axe-Fx III USB Firmware v1.10
Sep 12, 2020 - Zip Archive
Please see the READ ME for important instructions.

Axe-Fx III Mode d'emploi
April 2020 - PDF File.
Version 4 - Firmware 12.x 

Axe-Fx III - Allumage et décollage
Aug 4, 2018 - PDF File.
Le tutoriel pour débutants

Fractal Audio Guide des Blocs
Apr 16, 2020 - 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-Bot Manuel & aide
Mar 22, 2018 Version 2.9 - .pdf file.
Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows
Dec 15, 2020 -  Zip Archive, v5.10
Requires Windows 7 or newer (x86 or x64).

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
Apr 21, 2021  - .exe file, v1.08.13
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.08.13)
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
Apr 21,, 2021 - .dmg file, v1.08.13
Requires OS X version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.08 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.06 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.08)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

Firmware v3.02
Mar 10, 2021 - Zip Archive
Firmware for the FM3. Includes an Update Guide and Release Notes.

Factory Presets
Sep 9, 2020 - Zip archive
Factory preset banks, For FM3 firmware 1.06 or newer. Includes banks A, B, C and an ALL BANKS file. Use Fractal-Bot to install.

FM3 Mode d'emploi
Feb 11, 2020 - PDF File.
Version 1.x

Fractal Audio Guide des Blocs
Apr 16, 2020 - 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 Guide des Fonctions des Switchs
Feb 11, 2020 - PDF File.
This detailed guide covers the functions that can be assigned to any footswitch on the FM3, FC-6, and FC-12.

Fractal Audio OMG9! Manual
Apr 6, 2020 - .pdf file.
Requires Acrobat Reader or equivalent.

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

FM3 Windows USB Drivers Bundle
Jul 13, 2020 -  Zip Archive,
Audio Driver: Version 4.86 and Serial Driver: Version 1.1
This zip archive contains two separate drivers required for FM3 USB operation under Windows. You must install BOTH drivers.

FM3 Edit for Windows (64-bit)
Apr 9, 2021  - .exe file, v1.03.03
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 1.03.03)

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
Apr 9, 2021 - .dmg file, v1.03.03
Requires Mac OS 10.7 or newer (FM3-Edit is compatible with Catalina).

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.08 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.06 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.08)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FC-12 & FC-6 Firmware 1.11
Mar 20, 2020 - Zip Archive

FC-12 & FC-6 Mode d*emploi
Dec, 2018 - PDF File.

FC-12 & FC-6 Prise en Main
Jan, 2019 - PDF File.

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

Fractal-Bot for OS X
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.08 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.06 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.08)
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 Mode d'emploiMode d'emploi
Feb 15, 2018 - (PDF file).

AX8 Quantum 10.01
Sep 12, 2018 - Zip Archive

AX8 Factory Presets 8.02
Jun 5, 2017 - Zip archive

AX8 Mode d'emploi
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
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.08 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.06 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.08)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

FX8 MK II Firmware v5.03
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) Factory Presets
Feb 1, 2016 - Zip archive

FX8 Mode d'emploi
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 - Ares 2.00
Sep 18, 2019 - 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 2.00
Sep 18, 2019 - 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 2.00
Sep 18, 2019 - 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 Mode d'emploi (tous modèles)Mode d'emploi (tous modèles)
Jul 29, 2014 - Version 15 (PDF File). 

Axe-Fx II Guide du Débutant
(PDF File). 

Axe-Fx II XL Guide de Démarrage
Jun 10, 2014 - Version 15 (PDF File). 

Axe-Fx II/XL Guide de mise à jour du Firmware
(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 Mini Manuel du Tone Match
Apr 24, 2012 - Version 1.06 (PDF File).

Axe-Fx II Guide de Capture d'IR
Feb 9, 2015 - (PDF File).

MIMIC™ White Paper
Apr 5, 2013 - (PDF File).

Axe-Edit Logiciel d'Edition pour L'Axe-Fx II
May 2, 2017 - (PDF File).

Fractal-Bot Manuel & Aide
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
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.08 - .dmg file.
Requires OSX Version 10.7 or newer.

Fractal-Bot for Windows
Feb 19, 2021 Version 3.00.06 - .exe in a zip archive.
Requires Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only).
(32-bit version for Windows 7 or newer: Version 3.00.08)
IMPORTANT: If you get the error “MSVCP140.dll is missing” please install the MS Visual C++ Redistributable Update.

MFC-101 Firmware v3.09 Public Beta 
Mar 16, 2017 - Zip Archive with separate versions for Original/Mk2 and Mk3.

MFC-101 Manuel de l'utilisateur
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.