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| − | ==Fractal-Bot== | + | ==Fractal-Bot: what is it== |
* 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 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. | ||
| + | * You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
| + | ** Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, FX8 and 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 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: connecting== | ==Fractal-Bot: connecting== | ||
| − | * You need to install Fractal USB drivers first ([[USB connectivity]]). | + | * You need to install Fractal Audio's 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] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. |
| − | ==Fractal-Bot: | + | ==Fractal-Bot: documentation== |
| + | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Manual]. | ||
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot/ Visit the Fractal-Bot forum]. | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot/ Visit the Fractal-Bot forum]. | ||
==Fractal-Bot: troubleshooting== | ==Fractal-Bot: troubleshooting== | ||
| − | * If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the Fractal-Bot.settings | + | * If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" 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. | * 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: | + | * Communication issues: |
| − | * | + | ** Try another USB cable. |
| + | ** Do not use cable extenders or USB hubs. | ||
| + | ** Try another USB port. | ||
| + | ** Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor). | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 10 March 2015
Contents
Fractal-Bot: what is it
- 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.
- You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, FX8 and 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 does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models.
- Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).
Fractal-Bot: connecting
- You need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first (USB connectivity).
- You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the Fractal-Bot Mini Manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.
Fractal-Bot: documentation
Fractal-Bot: troubleshooting
- If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" 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.
- Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).
