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=Resetting the system parameters=
 
=Resetting the system parameters=
  
When things do not sound like they should or do not work as expected, and you can't find a cause, execute the Reset menu command in the Utility menu. This will restore all Setup parameters in the Global, I/O (including MIDI) and Tuner menus to their factory defaults.
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When things do not sound like they should or do not work as expected, and you can't find a cause, execute the Reset menu command in the Utility menu.
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Reset resets all Setup parameters in the Global, I/O (including MIDI) and Tuner menus to the factory default values. This also includes the FC controller configuration.  
  
 
Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global Blocks data.
 
Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global Blocks data.
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WARNING: before resetting, write down each non-factory setting which is required to operate your rig.
  
 
<blockquote>"Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/posts/1177234/ source] </blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/posts/1177234/ source] </blockquote>
  
The Axe-Fx III lets you start the unit and bypass all Setup parameters by holding EDIT while powering on.
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[https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/wicked-wiki-16-a-virgin-axe-fx-ii.77576/ Wicked Wiki article]
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=Reset a device=
  
Some owners always perform a system reset after updating the firmware, to ensure a clean start.
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==Axe-Fx III==
  
WARNING: before resetting, take a note of every non-factory setting that's required to operate your rig.
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Use the commands in the Utility menu to reset all system parameters (Global, I/O, MIDI, Tuner), and/or the FC controllers settings.
  
=Resetting the Axe-Fx III=
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If a problematic system parameter prevents the Axe-Fx III or FM3 from booting, hold EDIT on startup to bypass non-default system settings. Then reset the Setup parameters.
  
Use the commands in the Utility menu to reset all system parameters (Global, I/O, MIDI, Tuner), and/or the FC controllers settings, and/or clear all presets.
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EDIT and HOME can also be pressed BOTH at startup to bypass the system settings AND load a clean preset.
  
If a problematic system parameter prevents the Axe-Fx III from booting, hold EDIT on startup to bypass non-default system settings. Then reset the Setup parameters.
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==FM3==
  
EDIT and HOME can also be pressed both at startup to bypass the system settings AND load a clean preset.
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See Axe-Fx III.
  
=Resetting the Axe-Fx II=
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==Axe-Fx II==
  
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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# Use the commands in the Utility menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
 
# Use the commands in the Utility menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
 
# Execute the Reset System Params command in the Utility menu to restore alle parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
 
# Execute the Reset System Params command in the Utility menu to restore alle parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
# The only left-overs will the Global Blocks data. If you really need to get rid of that too, contact Fractal Audio Support.
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# The only left-overs will the Global Blocks data.  
 
# Then load the factory presets again.
 
# Then load the factory presets again.
  
=Resetting the AX8=
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==AX8==
  
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the factory presets again.
 
# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the factory presets again.
  
Note that turning off the power too fast after adjusting entries in the global settings, may interrupt the AX8's autosave process. In that case the AX8 automatically performs a system reset the next time it's powered.
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==FX8==
 
 
=Resetting the FX8 to factory defaults=
 
  
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
 
Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets. Then load the factory presets again.
 
# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets. Then load the factory presets again.
  
=Resetting an FC controller=
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==FC controller==
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The Utility menu on the processor lets you reset an FC controller to its defaults settings.
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==MFC-101==
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Read this: [[MFC-101_MIDI_foot_controller#Restore_factory_defaults|MFC-101 MIDI foot controller]]
  
Read this: [[FC controllers]].
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=Tips and tricks=
  
=Resetting the MFC-101=
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==Backing up and restoring system settings with Fractal-Bot==
  
Read this: [[MFC-101]].
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Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to backup and restore all system settings: [[I/O menu]], Global, [[MIDI]], [[Tuner]], [[Global Blocks]], [[FC-6 and FC-12 foot controllers]].
  
=Backing up and restoring system settings=
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==Why does the AX8 automatically reset its system parameters==
  
Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to backup and restore all system settings: I/O, Global, MIDI (Axe-Fx III: MIDI/Remote), Tuner, Global blocks (Axe-Fx only), FC controllers (Axe-Fx III only).
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If you turn off power too quickly after having adjusted entries in the global menus, it may interrupt the AX8's autosave process. If that happens, the AX8 will automatically reset the system parameters the next time it's powered on.
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]

Revision as of 13:07, 16 October 2019

Resetting the system parameters

When things do not sound like they should or do not work as expected, and you can't find a cause, execute the Reset menu command in the Utility menu.

Reset resets all Setup parameters in the Global, I/O (including MIDI) and Tuner menus to the factory default values. This also includes the FC controller configuration.

Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global Blocks data.

WARNING: before resetting, write down each non-factory setting which is required to operate your rig.

"Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost. source

Wicked Wiki article

Reset a device

Axe-Fx III

Use the commands in the Utility menu to reset all system parameters (Global, I/O, MIDI, Tuner), and/or the FC controllers settings.

If a problematic system parameter prevents the Axe-Fx III or FM3 from booting, hold EDIT on startup to bypass non-default system settings. Then reset the Setup parameters.

EDIT and HOME can also be pressed BOTH at startup to bypass the system settings AND load a clean preset.

FM3

See Axe-Fx III.

Axe-Fx II

Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.

Axe-Fx II Mark I/II

  1. Delete all presets by sending an "empty bank" SysEx file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will ask to which bank it should send the file. Just select one bank and repeat it for the other ones.
  2. The system data area of the Axe-Fx II contains all user cabs, configuration information and Global Blocks data. Cleaning it will delete it all. This is accomplished by downloading the clean System data file (see below). Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will display a warning. Confirm, wait and it's done. Now restart the Axe-Fx II. After powering up all parameters in I/O, Global etc. will be reset to their default values, user cabs 1-50 will be empty and global blocks data is gone. Note that this method does not clear user cab slots 51-100.
  3. Download a clean System data file for firmware 11 and later.
  4. Uploading the clean System file to the Axe-Fx does not clear user cabs 51-100. This has to be done separately. Download the file listed below. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will ask to which slot it should send the empty IR. Type "51" (or Current if you have selected the cab slot on the unit itself) and send it. You have to repeat it for every slot. Note that when you select an user cab slot on the Axe-Fx after sending the empty IR to it, the Axe-Fx will still display the user cab name afterwards. You have to restart the Axe-Fx II to make the names disappear.
  5. Download an "empty cab" SysEx file.
  6. Then load the factory presets again.

Axe-Fx II XL/XL+

  1. Use the commands in the Utility menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
  2. Execute the Reset System Params command in the Utility menu to restore alle parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
  3. The only left-overs will the Global Blocks data.
  4. Then load the factory presets again.

AX8

Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.

  1. Perform a reset: Utility > Reset. This will restore all parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults. This does not impact presets or user cabs.
  2. Use the Utility menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the factory presets again.

FX8

Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.

  1. Perform a reset: Utility > Reset. This will restore all parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults. This does not impact presets.
  2. Use the Utility menu to clear all presets. Then load the factory presets again.

FC controller

The Utility menu on the processor lets you reset an FC controller to its defaults settings.

MFC-101

Read this: MFC-101 MIDI foot controller

Tips and tricks

Backing up and restoring system settings with Fractal-Bot

Use Fractal-Bot to backup and restore all system settings: I/O menu, Global, MIDI, Tuner, Global Blocks, FC-6 and FC-12 foot controllers.

Why does the AX8 automatically reset its system parameters

If you turn off power too quickly after having adjusted entries in the global menus, it may interrupt the AX8's autosave process. If that happens, the AX8 will automatically reset the system parameters the next time it's powered on.