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=Resetting the system parameters=
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=Resetting system parameters=
  
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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 menu command in the Utility menu. This will restore all Setup parameters in the Global, I/O (including MIDI) and Tuner menus to their factory defaults.
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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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Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global Blocks data.
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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.
  
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<blockquote>"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/posts/1177234/ source] </blockquote>
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Resetting the system parameters does NOT change or delete presets, nor user cabs, nor Global blocks.
  
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The Axe-Fx III lets you start the unit and bypass all Setup parameters by holding EDIT while powering on.
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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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Some owners always perform a system reset after updating the firmware, to ensure a clean start.
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<blockquote>
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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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</blockquote>
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WARNING: before resetting, take a note of every non-factory setting that's required to operate your rig.
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=Reset the Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3=
  
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=Resetting a device=
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Use the Setup menu to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.
  
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==Axe-Fx III==
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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 the commands in the Utility menu to reset all system parameters (Global, I/O, MIDI, Tuner), and/or the FC controllers settings, and/or clear all presets.
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Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to load [[Firmware]] onto the device.  
  
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If a problematic system parameter prevents the Axe-Fx III from booting, hold EDIT on startup to bypass non-default system settings. Then reset the Setup parameters.
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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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EDIT and HOME can also be pressed both at startup to bypass the system settings AND load a clean preset.
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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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==Axe-Fx II==
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=Reset the VP4=
  
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Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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Use Setup > Reset to reset all system parameters in the Setup menu and Tuner menu.
  
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'''Axe-Fx II Mark I/II'''
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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]].
  
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# Delete all presets by sending an "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 Axe-Fx II=
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# 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.
 
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# Download a clean System data file for firmware 11 and later.
 
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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 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.
 
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# Download an "empty cab" SysEx file.
 
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# Then load the factory presets again.
 
  
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'''Axe-Fx II XL/XL+'''
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'''Mark I/II'''
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# Use the commands in the Utility menu to clear all presets and all user cabs.
 
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# 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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# The only left-overs will the Global Blocks data. If you really need to get rid of that too, contact Fractal Audio Support.
 
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# Then load the factory presets again.
 
  
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==AX8==
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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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Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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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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# 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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=Reset the AX8 or FX8=
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# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets and user cabs. Then load the factory presets again.
 
  
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Note that turning off the power too fast after adjusting entries in the global settings, may interrupt the AX8's autosave process. In that case the AX8 automatically performs a system reset the next time it's powered.
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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.
  
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==FX8==
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=Reset the FC controller=
  
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Follow these instructions to "clean" the hardware and restore its initial state.
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# On the Axe-Fx III, open the Setup menu.
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# Select FC Controllers and press ENTER.
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# Turn to the Reset page.
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# Select the relevant entry for FC-6 or FC-12 and press ENTER to load the default settings.
  
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# 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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=Reset the MFC-101=
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# Use the Utility menu to clear all presets. Then load the factory presets again.
 
  
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==FC controller==
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Read its manual.
  
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The Utility menu lets you reset an FC controller to its defaults settings.
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=Back up and restore system settings with Fractal-Bot=
  
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==MFC-101==
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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.
  
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Read this: [[MFC-101]].
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=Emergency Boot Recovery=
  
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=Backing up and restoring system settings=
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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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Use [[Fractal-Bot]] to backup and restore all system settings: I/O, Global, MIDI (Axe-Fx III: MIDI/Remote), Tuner, Global blocks (Axe-Fx only), FC controllers (Axe-Fx III only).
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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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<blockquote>
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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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</blockquote>
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=Videos=
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[[video:Cooper-FullReset]]
  
 
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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

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