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=Firmware updates: in the owner's manuals=
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* Axe-Fx II: 10.6 Firmware; 14 Firmware updates.
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* FX8: ...
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* AX8: ..
  
=Firmware updates: in the owner's manual=
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=Firmware download=
* Axe-Fx II: 10.6 Firmware
 
* Axe-Fx II: 14 Firmware updates
 
 
 
=Firmware updates: where to download updates=
 
 
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/support.php Download firmware updates.]
 
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/support.php Download firmware updates.]
 
* [http://axefx.fr/ Older firmware versions.]
 
* [http://axefx.fr/ Older firmware versions.]
  
=Firmware updates: release notes=
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=Firmware release notes=
* [[Axe-Fx II: firmware release notes | Read all firmware release notes for the Axe-Fx II.]]
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* [[Axe-Fx II: firmware release notes | Firmware release notes for the Axe-Fx II.]]
* [[FX8: firmware release notes | Read all firmware release notes for the FX8.]]
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* [[FX8: firmware release notes | Firmware release notes for the FX8.]]
* [[MFC-101:_firmware_release_notes | Read all firmware release notes for the MFC-101.]]
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* [[AX8: firmware release notes | Firmware release notes for the AX8.]]
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* [[MFC-101:_firmware_release_notes | Firmware release notes for the MFC-101.]]
  
=Firmware updates: update guide=
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=Firmware update guide=
 
* Axe-Fx II:
 
* Axe-Fx II:
 
** [http://support.fractalaudio.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/9/4/axe-fx-ii-firmware-update-guide Firmware update guide]. Including troubleshooting tips.
 
** [http://support.fractalaudio.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/9/4/axe-fx-ii-firmware-update-guide Firmware update guide]. Including troubleshooting tips.
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* FX8:
 
* FX8:
 
** The firmware includes a firmware update guide.
 
** The firmware includes a firmware update guide.
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* AX8:
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** ...
  
=Firmware updates: Fractal-Bot and other software=
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=Updating firmware with Fractal-Bot and other software=
* Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, FX8 and MFC-101. See [[Fractal-Bot]].
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* Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 and MFC-101. See [[Fractal-Bot]].
 
* When using MIDI-OX (Windows) to send firmware to the Axe-Fx II, be aware that its default settings may cause a buffer overrun error. Change Low Level I/O Buffers size to 256, and number to 16, and Milliseconds between buffers to 90.
 
* When using MIDI-OX (Windows) to send firmware to the Axe-Fx II, be aware that its default settings may cause a buffer overrun error. Change Low Level I/O Buffers size to 256, and number to 16, and Milliseconds between buffers to 90.
  
=Firmware updates: recovery=
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=Firmware updates recovery=
* Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.
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* Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL, FX* and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.
  
=Firmware updates: updating presets after a firmware update=
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=Updating presets after a firmware update=
 
* Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.
 
* Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.
* Also see [[Set amp(s) to defaults]].
 
  
=Firmware updates: more information=
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=Firmware: more information=
* The firmware is coded in C and assembly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490641&viewfull=1#post490641 source]
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* The Axe-Fx firmware is coded in C and assembly. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/showthread.php?t=35997&p=490641&viewfull=1#post490641 source]
 
* Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II can be reprogrammed at least 100,000 times." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/53847-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-6-02-up-8.html#post685291 source]  
 
* Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II can be reprogrammed at least 100,000 times." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/53847-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-6-02-up-8.html#post685291 source]  
  
=Firmware updates: updating the MFC-101=
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=Updating the MFC-101=
* [[MFC-101]]
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* See [[MFC-101]].
  
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx]]
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx]]
 
[[Category:FX8]]
 
[[Category:FX8]]
 
[[Category:AX8]]
 
[[Category:AX8]]
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[[Category:MIDI]]

Revision as of 14:49, 13 October 2015

Firmware updates: in the owner's manuals

  • Axe-Fx II: 10.6 Firmware; 14 Firmware updates.
  • FX8: ...
  • AX8: ..

Firmware download

Firmware release notes

Firmware update guide

  • Axe-Fx II:
    • Firmware update guide. Including troubleshooting tips.
    • Tutorial.
    • Always disconnect the MFC-101 when updating the firmware on the Axe-Fx II.
    • If the Axe-Fx II sounds bad after an update, try reinstalling the firmware, or perform a system reset.
  • FX8:
    • The firmware includes a firmware update guide.
  • AX8:
    • ...

Updating firmware with Fractal-Bot and other software

  • Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 and MFC-101. See Fractal-Bot.
  • When using MIDI-OX (Windows) to send firmware to the Axe-Fx II, be aware that its default settings may cause a buffer overrun error. Change Low Level I/O Buffers size to 256, and number to 16, and Milliseconds between buffers to 90.

Firmware updates recovery

  • Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL, FX* and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.

Updating presets after a firmware update

  • Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.

Firmware: more information

  • The Axe-Fx firmware is coded in C and assembly. source
  • Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II can be reprogrammed at least 100,000 times." source

Updating the MFC-101