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=What is Fractal-Bot?= | =What is Fractal-Bot?= | ||
| − | Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8. | + | Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx III, Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8. |
You can use Fractal-Bot to: | You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
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=Connect Fractal-Bot= | =Connect Fractal-Bot= | ||
| − | * Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Read the manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''': when using Windows you need to install Fractal Audio's USB driver first. The Axe-Fx III doesn't require a driver for Macs. [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Read the manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. |
| − | * FX8 | + | * '''Axe-Fx II''': you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Read the manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. |
| − | * MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx | + | * '''FX8''': no driver required. |
| + | * '''AX8''': no driver required. | ||
| + | * '''MFC-101''': use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). | ||
=Fractal-Bot tutorial= | =Fractal-Bot tutorial= | ||
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If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | ||
| − | If the factory preset banks | + | If the factory preset banks 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: | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 6 February 2018
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
Contents
What is Fractal-Bot?
Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx III, Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8.
You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Adio device
- send or retrieve single presets and preset banks
- retrieve user cabs
- send or retrieve system data
- create and restore backups
- fix a "bricked" device.
Fractal-Bot does not support the Axe-Fx Standard and Ultra.
Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X)
Connect Fractal-Bot
- Axe-Fx III: when using Windows you need to install Fractal Audio's USB driver first. The Axe-Fx III doesn't require a driver for Macs. Read the manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.
- Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.
- FX8: no driver required.
- AX8: no driver required.
- MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx USB Adapter Mode (read the manual).
Fractal-Bot tutorial
Troubleshooting Fractal-Bot
If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart.
If the factory preset banks 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 on the computer.
- Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).
- Adjust the MIDI Buffer Delay.
