Fractal-Bot

Fractal-Bot: what is it

• Fractal-Bot is a free, lightweight transfer utility, which enables you to easily send and receive data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, AX8 or FX8.
• You can use Fractal-Bot to:
  • Upgrade the firmware of the Axe-Fx II, MFC-101, FX8 and AX8.
  • Transfer presets or preset banks.
  • Retrieve user cabs from the Axe-Fx II.
  • Create backups of Fractal Audio products.
  • Fix a "bricked" device.
• Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models.
• Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).

Fractal-Bot: connecting

• You need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see USB connectivity.
• You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.

Fractal-Bot: documentation

• Fractal-Bot manual.
• Fractal-Bot forum.

Fractal-Bot: troubleshooting

• If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart.
• If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II 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.
  • Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).