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''The information on this page supplements the official manuals.''
 
 
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=Resetting hardware=
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=Resetting system parameters=
Sometimes something under the hood can go wrong, resulting in bad tone or unexpected behavior. In that case, try Utility > Reset System Params. This will restore all parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to their factory defaults.
 
  
Resetting the system parameters does not impact presets or user cabs, or Global Blocks data.
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When things do not sound like they should or do not work as expected, and you can't find a cause, execute the Reset System Parameters menu command in the Setup menu.
  
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This returns all parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu to their factory default values. This includes the FC controller configuration.
"Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/97925-suggestions-what-youve-done-enjoy-18-03-a-4.html#post1177234 source]
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Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global blocks.
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IMPORTANT: Before resetting, write down each non-factory setting which is required to operate your rig, and export your FC configuration from the editor.
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/posts/1177234]
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Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost.
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=Reset the Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3=
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Use the Setup menu to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.
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The Setup menu also lets you delete all presets and all user cabs, if desired. You can reload the [[Factory presets]] with [[Fractal-Bot]] or the [[Editors]].
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Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to load [[Firmware]] onto the device.
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A system reset also resets the FC Controllers settings. Use the editor to save and restore these settings.
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See Fractal Audio Support's <q>[https://support.fractalaudio.com/en-US/reset-system-parameters-289296 Reset System Parameters]</q> for more information.
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=Reset the VP4=
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Use Setup > Reset to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.
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Here you can also clear all presets and all user cabs, if desired. You can reload the [[Factory presets]] with [[Fractal-Bot]] or the [[Editors]].
  
 
=Reset the Axe-Fx II=
 
=Reset the Axe-Fx II=
  
'''Axe-Fx II Mark I or II''':
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'''Mark I/II'''
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# Delete all presets in a bank by sending an <q>empty bank</q> SysEx file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. You'll be asked to which bank it should send the file. Just select one bank and repeat it for the other ones.
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# The system data area of the Axe-Fx II contains all user cabs, configuration information and Global blocks. Cleaning it will delete it all. This is accomplished by downloading a clean system data file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. It will display a warning. Confirm, wait and it's done. Now restart the Axe-Fx II. After powering up all parameters in I/O, Global etc. will be reset to their default values, user cabs 1-50 will be empty and global blocks data is gone. Note that this method does not clear user cab slots 51-100.
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# Uploading the clean System file to the Axe-Fx does not clear user cabs 51-100. This has to be done separately. Download the required file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. It will ask to which slot it should send the empty IR. Type <q>51</q> (or Current if you have selected the cab slot on the unit itself) and send it. You have to repeat it for every slot. Note that when you select a user cab slot on the Axe-Fx after sending the empty IR to it, the Axe-Fx will still display the user cab name afterwards. You have to restart the Axe-Fx II to make the names disappear.
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'''XL/XL+'''
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# Use the commands in the Setup menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
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# Execute the Reset System Params command in the [Setup menu to return all system parameters to factory defaults.
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# The only left-overs will the [[Global blocks]].
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=Reset the AX8 or FX8=
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# Perform a reset in Setup > Utility. This will restore all system parameters. This does not impact presets or user cabs.
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# If desired, use the Setup menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the [[Factory presets]] again.
  
# Remove all presets: [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/74884-troubleshooting-faq.html#post915618 download the "empty bank" sysex file]. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will ask to which bank it should send the file. Just select one bank and repeat it for the other ones.
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=Reset the FC controller=
# The system data area of the Axe-Fx II contains all user cabs, configuration information and global blocks data. Cleaning it will delete it all. This is accomplished by downloading the clean system data file (see below). Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will display a warning. Confirm, wait and it's done. Now restart the Axe-Fx II! After powering up all parameters in I/O, Global etc. will be reset to their default values, user cabs 1-50 will be empty and global blocks data is gone. Note that this method does not clear user cab slots 51-100.
 
# [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/11.0/clean-system-v11.syx Download clean system data file for firmware 11 and later]
 
# Uploading the clean system file does not clear user cabs 51-100. This has to be done separately. Download the file listed below. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. The Bot will ask to which slot it should send the empty IR. Type "51" (or Current if you have selected the cab slot on the unit itself) and send it. You have to repeat it for every slot. Note that when you select an user cab slot on the Axe-Fx after sending the empty IR to it, the Axe-Fx will still display the user cab name afterwards. You have to restart the Axe-Fx II to make the names disappear.
 
# [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/74884-troubleshooting-faq.html#post915618 Download the "empty cab" sysex file]
 
  
'''Axe-Fx II XL and XL+''':
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# On the Axe-Fx III, open the Setup menu.
# The XL and XL+ models make it easy to reset the device to factory default settings.
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# Select FC Controllers and press ENTER.
# Use the commands in the Utility menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
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# Turn to the Reset page.
# Execute the Reset System Params command in the Utility menu to restore alle parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
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# Select the relevant entry for FC-6 or FC-12 and press ENTER to load the default settings.
# The only left-overs will the global block data. If you really need to get rid of that too, contact Fractal Audio Support.
 
  
=Reset the AX8=
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=Reset the MFC-101=
Perform a reset: Utility > Reset. This will restore all parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
 
  
This does not impact presets or user cabs.
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Read its manual.
  
To bring the AX8 entirely back to factory defaults, use the Utility menu to clear all presets and user cabs, then import the factory presets again.
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=Back up and restore system settings with Fractal-Bot=
  
=Reset the FX8=
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Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to backup and restore all system settings in the Setup menu and Tuner menu, [[Global blocks]], presets, user cabs and the FC controller configuration.
Perform a reset: Utility > Reset. This will restore all parameters in Global, I/O and Tuner to factory defaults.
 
  
This does not impact presets.
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=Emergency Boot Recovery=
  
To bring the FX8 back to factory defaults, you can also use the Utility menu to clear all presets, and then import the factory presets again.
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If the device freezes or crashes when powering on, try the steps in <q>[[Firmware#Emergency_boot_recovery|Emergency Boot Recovery]]</q>.
  
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=How to clear Global blocks=
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Resetting the system parameters does not clear the Global blocks data on the Axe-Fx. See <q>[[Global blocks]]</q> for more information.
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=Why does the device automatically reset its system parameters=
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If you turn off power too quickly after having adjusted entries in the global menus, it may interrupt the autosave process. If that happens, the device will automatically reset the system parameters the next time it's powered on.
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<blockquote>'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''<HR>
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[https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-16-00-beta-8-cygnus-firmware-public-beta-5.171093/post-2062360]
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This means a failsafe was encountered. If the setup data checksum fails, which can happen if the power is interrupted while modifying it, the unit will detect that and revert to default values.
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=Videos=
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[[video:Cooper-FullReset]]
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[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
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[[category:VP4]]
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[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
[[category:AX8]]
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[[category:All]]
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 9 November 2024

Resetting system parameters

When things do not sound like they should or do not work as expected, and you can't find a cause, execute the Reset System Parameters menu command in the Setup menu.

This returns all parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu to their factory default values. This includes the FC controller configuration.

Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global blocks.

IMPORTANT: Before resetting, write down each non-factory setting which is required to operate your rig, and export your FC configuration from the editor.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[1] Doing a system reset and having that "fix" things does not surprise me at all. There are a variety of parameters that affect the overall sound that could be set incorrectly either by accident or by a bug in previous firmware. A system reset gives you a clean slate and ensures that the unit sounds as intended. The only drawback is that any changes you've made to I/O and MIDI control assignments will be lost.

Reset the Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3

Use the Setup menu to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.

The Setup menu also lets you delete all presets and all user cabs, if desired. You can reload the Factory presets with Fractal-Bot or the Editors.

Use Fractal-Bot to load Firmware onto the device.

A system reset also resets the FC Controllers settings. Use the editor to save and restore these settings.

See Fractal Audio Support's Reset System Parameters for more information.

Reset the VP4

Use Setup > Reset to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.

Here you can also clear all presets and all user cabs, if desired. You can reload the Factory presets with Fractal-Bot or the Editors.

Reset the Axe-Fx II

Mark I/II

  1. Delete all presets in a bank by sending an empty bank SysEx file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. You'll be asked to which bank it should send the file. Just select one bank and repeat it for the other ones.
  2. The system data area of the Axe-Fx II contains all user cabs, configuration information and Global blocks. Cleaning it will delete it all. This is accomplished by downloading a clean system data file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. It will display a warning. Confirm, wait and it's done. Now restart the Axe-Fx II. After powering up all parameters in I/O, Global etc. will be reset to their default values, user cabs 1-50 will be empty and global blocks data is gone. Note that this method does not clear user cab slots 51-100.
  3. Uploading the clean System file to the Axe-Fx does not clear user cabs 51-100. This has to be done separately. Download the required file. Launch Fractal-Bot, load the file and send it. It will ask to which slot it should send the empty IR. Type 51 (or Current if you have selected the cab slot on the unit itself) and send it. You have to repeat it for every slot. Note that when you select a user cab slot on the Axe-Fx after sending the empty IR to it, the Axe-Fx will still display the user cab name afterwards. You have to restart the Axe-Fx II to make the names disappear.

XL/XL+

  1. Use the commands in the Setup menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
  2. Execute the Reset System Params command in the [Setup menu to return all system parameters to factory defaults.
  3. The only left-overs will the Global blocks.

Reset the AX8 or FX8

  1. Perform a reset in Setup > Utility. This will restore all system parameters. This does not impact presets or user cabs.
  2. If desired, use the Setup menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the Factory presets again.

Reset the FC controller

  1. On the Axe-Fx III, open the Setup menu.
  2. Select FC Controllers and press ENTER.
  3. Turn to the Reset page.
  4. Select the relevant entry for FC-6 or FC-12 and press ENTER to load the default settings.

Reset the MFC-101

Read its manual.

Back up and restore system settings with Fractal-Bot

Use Fractal-Bot to backup and restore all system settings in the Setup menu and Tuner menu, Global blocks, presets, user cabs and the FC controller configuration.

Emergency Boot Recovery

If the device freezes or crashes when powering on, try the steps in Emergency Boot Recovery.

How to clear Global blocks

Resetting the system parameters does not clear the Global blocks data on the Axe-Fx. See Global blocks for more information.

Why does the device automatically reset its system parameters

If you turn off power too quickly after having adjusted entries in the global menus, it may interrupt the autosave process. If that happens, the device will automatically reset the system parameters the next time it's powered on.

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES


[2] This means a failsafe was encountered. If the setup data checksum fails, which can happen if the power is interrupted while modifying it, the unit will detect that and revert to default values.

Videos