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==Fractal-Bot== | ==Fractal-Bot== | ||
| − | * Fractal-Bot is a free, lightweight transfer utility, which enables you to easily send and receive data to and from your Axe-Fx II | + | * Fractal-Bot is a free, lightweight transfer utility, which enables you to easily send and receive data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, AX8 or FX8. |
* Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models. | * Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models. | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X)]. | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X)]. | ||
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==Fractal-Bot: features== | ==Fractal-Bot: features== | ||
* You can use Fractal-Bot to: | * You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
| − | ** Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II | + | ** Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, FX8 or AX8 |
| − | + | ** Transfers presets or banks | |
| − | + | ** Retrieve user cabs from the Axe-Fx II | |
| − | + | ** Create backups of the Fractal Audio products | |
| − | + | ** Fix a "bricked" device | |
| − | ** | ||
| − | ** Retrieve | ||
| − | |||
| − | ** Create | ||
| − | ** Fix a "bricked" | ||
==Fractal-Bot: connecting== | ==Fractal-Bot: connecting== | ||
| − | * | + | * You need to install Fractal USB drivers first ([[USB connectivity]]). |
* You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Fractal-Bot Mini Manual]. | * You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Fractal-Bot Mini Manual]. | ||
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* If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions. | * If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions. | ||
* Communication issues: try another USB cable, do not use cable extenders or USB hubs, try another USB port, make sure there are no corrupt IRs installed. If anything else doesn't work, see [[Resetting]]. | * Communication issues: try another USB cable, do not use cable extenders or USB hubs, try another USB port, make sure there are no corrupt IRs installed. If anything else doesn't work, see [[Resetting]]. | ||
| + | * If a time out occurs, check your device for corrup presets or user cabs. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).. | ||
| − | [[category: | + | [[category:Axe-Fx II]] |
| − | [[category: | + | [[category:FX8]] |
| + | [[category:AX8]] | ||
Revision as of 08:37, 9 March 2015
Contents
Fractal-Bot
- Fractal-Bot is a free, lightweight transfer utility, which enables you to easily send and receive data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, AX8 or FX8.
- Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models.
- Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).
Fractal-Bot: features
- You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, FX8 or AX8
- Transfers presets or banks
- Retrieve user cabs from the Axe-Fx II
- Create backups of the Fractal Audio products
- Fix a "bricked" device
Fractal-Bot: connecting
- You need to install Fractal USB drivers first (USB connectivity).
- You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the Fractal-Bot Mini Manual.
Fractal-Bot: forum
Fractal-Bot: troubleshooting
- If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the Fractal-Bot.settings file and restart.
- If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions.
- Communication issues: try another USB cable, do not use cable extenders or USB hubs, try another USB port, make sure there are no corrupt IRs installed. If anything else doesn't work, see Resetting.
- If a time out occurs, check your device for corrup presets or user cabs. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor)..
