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* Use the correct '''USB port'''. | * Use the correct '''USB port'''. | ||
* Fractal-Bot is available as a '''standalone''' application, and as an '''embedded''' tool in the editors. | * Fractal-Bot is available as a '''standalone''' application, and as an '''embedded''' tool in the editors. | ||
| − | * In case of issues, verify that you're running the '''latest version''' of Fractal-Bot. | + | * In case of issues, verify that you're running the '''latest version''' of Fractal-Bot. Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available. |
* In case of connection issues, try another '''USB cable''' first. | * In case of connection issues, try another '''USB cable''' first. | ||
* To prevent communications issues, '''don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time'''. | * To prevent communications issues, '''don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time'''. | ||
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=Using Fractal-Bot= | =Using Fractal-Bot= | ||
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The embedded version of Fractal-Bot is located in the editors' Tools menu. It is the same as the standalone version. | The embedded version of Fractal-Bot is located in the editors' Tools menu. It is the same as the standalone version. | ||
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Fractal-Bot uses the same kind of connection as the editor does. Read this: [[Editors]] | Fractal-Bot uses the same kind of connection as the editor does. Read this: [[Editors]] | ||
| − | ==Auto-update== | + | To prevent communications issues, don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time. |
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| + | To connect Fractal-Bot to your Windows computer, you may need to install a '''driver''' for your operating system first. Read this: [[USB]]. | ||
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| + | ==Auto-update Fractal-Bot== | ||
Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available. | Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available. | ||
| − | ==Update firmware== | + | ==Update device firmware== |
Read this: [[Firmware]] | Read this: [[Firmware]] | ||
| − | The "Auto-Update Firmware" feature in Fractal-Bot | + | The "Auto-Update Firmware" feature in Fractal-Bot does not signal '''beta''' versions of firmware. |
==Install factory presets== | ==Install factory presets== | ||
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Read this: [[Factory presets]] | Read this: [[Factory presets]] | ||
| − | ==Utility mode | + | ==Utility mode== |
| − | In some cases, the standalone version of Fractal-Bot is used to operate in a special mode: | + | In some cases, the standalone version of Fractal-Bot is used to operate in a special (hidden) mode: |
# Hold <kbd>CTRL</kbd> on Windows or <kbd>COMMAND</kbd> on macOS | # Hold <kbd>CTRL</kbd> on Windows or <kbd>COMMAND</kbd> on macOS | ||
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==Check available firmware== | ==Check available firmware== | ||
| − | Hold down the Control key on Windows or the Command key on Mac, and click on the device in the device drop down. Fractal-Bot will display the most recent firmware available on | + | Hold down the Control key on Windows or the Command key on Mac, and click on the device in the device drop down. Fractal-Bot will display the most recent official firmware that's available on Fractal Audio's server. [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/incorrect-dyna-cab-version-after-update.207622/#post-2591245] |
==Snapshots== | ==Snapshots== | ||
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Trying to do so will result in an error message from Fractal-Bot if the editor was already running. | Trying to do so will result in an error message from Fractal-Bot if the editor was already running. | ||
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==If the Browse button doesn't work== | ==If the Browse button doesn't work== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 17 August 2025
Contents
About Fractal-Bot
Fractal-Bot is a free software utility for Fractal Audio devices.
It lets you do the following:
- Update the firmware of the device
- Update the USB firmware of the device
- Import or export single presets, or entire preset banks
- Import or export a single IR, or entire cab banks
- Backup and restore system data, including Global blocks
- Backup and restore the FC controllers settings
Download the latest standalone version of Fractal-Bot (Windows or macOS)
Fractal-Bot is also embedded in the editors. The embedded version is more convenient, whereas the standalone version has some additional capabilities.
For more information see:
Read this first
- Always create backups of your presets etc. on a regular basis! Fractal-Bot makes it fast and easy.
- To connect Fractal-Bot to your Windows computer, you may need to install a driver for your operating system. read this: USB.
- Use the correct USB port.
- Fractal-Bot is available as a standalone application, and as an embedded tool in the editors.
- In case of issues, verify that you're running the latest version of Fractal-Bot. Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available.
- In case of connection issues, try another USB cable first.
- To prevent communications issues, don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time.
- If Fractal-Bot hangs during transfers, check for a corrupted preset or cab.
- When using Global blocks in your presets, make sure to back up the system data too.
- After restoring system data to your device, always shut down your device and boot it again.
- Fractal-Bot doesn't save your editor's Library (block library). The contents are stored on your computer.
- If you've restored presets to your device with Fractal-Bot, and they don't seem to appear on your device, make sure that the device is running current firmware and refresh the list.
- When using an Axe-Fx II, disable USB Adapter Mode.
- If something goes wrong when installing new firmware, and your device won't boot, read this: Emergency boot recovery.
Using Fractal-Bot
Launch from editor
The embedded version of Fractal-Bot is located in the editors' Tools menu. It is the same as the standalone version.
Connect
Fractal-Bot uses the same kind of connection as the editor does. Read this: Editors
To prevent communications issues, don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time.
To connect Fractal-Bot to your Windows computer, you may need to install a driver for your operating system first. Read this: USB.
Auto-update Fractal-Bot
Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available.
Update device firmware
Read this: Firmware
The "Auto-Update Firmware" feature in Fractal-Bot does not signal beta versions of firmware.
Install factory presets
Read this: Factory presets
Utility mode
In some cases, the standalone version of Fractal-Bot is used to operate in a special (hidden) mode:
- Hold CTRL on Windows or COMMAND on macOS
- Click
Select Device
to reveal and select the hiddenUtility
menu option - Select the output port
- A MIDI Buffer Delay will appear, set this to 300 ms
Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
Check available firmware
Hold down the Control key on Windows or the Command key on Mac, and click on the device in the device drop down. Fractal-Bot will display the most recent official firmware that's available on Fractal Audio's server. [1]
Snapshots
Saving Snapshots in the editor is another way to quickly create backups of presets. Read this: Editors
Speed up transfers
Switching to an empty preset before launching Fractal-Bot may speed up data transfers.
Don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor at the same time
The standalone version of Fractal-Bot and a software editor cannot run at the same time. This is to avoid confusing the hardware.
Trying to do so will result in an error message from Fractal-Bot if the editor was already running.
If the Browse button doesn't work
If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file Fractal-Bot.settings
and restart.
Emergency Boot Recovery
In the event of issues during or after upgrading firmware, try the Emergency boot recovery
process.
