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| − | * '''Axe-Fx III''': USB. 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. | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''': via USB. 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. |
| − | * '''Axe-Fx II''': USB. | + | * '''Axe-Fx II''': via USB. 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. |
| − | * '''FX8''': USB. No driver required. | + | * '''FX8''': via USB. No driver required. |
| − | * '''AX8''': USB. No driver required. | + | * '''AX8''': via USB. No driver required. |
| − | * '''MFC-101''': | + | * '''MFC-101''': via MIDI. Use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). |
=Tutorial= | =Tutorial= | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 1 March 2018
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
What is Fractal-Bot
Fractal-Bot is a simple and free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Fractal Audio hardware.
You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- Upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Audio device.
- Send and retrieve single presets and entire preset banks.
- Send and retrieve impulse responses.
- Send and 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: via USB. 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: via USB. 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: via USB. No driver required.
- AX8: via USB. No driver required.
- MFC-101: via MIDI. Use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual).
Tutorial
Troubleshooting
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.
