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=Axe-Fx Standard and Ultra=
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The '''first generation of the Axe-Fx''' consists of two models released by [[Fractal Audio Systems]].
 
The '''first generation of the Axe-Fx''' consists of two models released by [[Fractal Audio Systems]].
  
The original Axe-Fx (now commonly known as 'Axe-Fx Standard') was released in 2006 to much acclaim.
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The original Axe-Fx (now commonly known as 'Axe-Fx Standard') was released in 2006.
 
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In 2008, Fractal released the 'Axe-Fx Ultra', which doubled the processing power, added memory and Ultra-only effects.
In 2008, Fractal released the 'Axe-Fx Ultra', which doubled the processing power and added numerous additional amplifier and effect modules.
 
  
With the release of the [[Axe-Fx II]] in May 2011, Fractal has discontinued production of these two models, although it continues to provide full technical support.
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With the release of the [[Axe-Fx II]] in May 2011, Fractal has discontinued production of these two models. It continues to provide technical support.
  
Please visit the [http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Axe Fx First Generation Wiki] for more information.
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=Compatibility of Axe-Fx Standard/Ultra presets with Axe-Fx II=
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Presets created on the Standard and Ultra are not compatible with the Axe-Fx II.
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At the time of writing those presets can't be imported into Axe-Edit (when running in Axe-Fx II Config mode).
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You can however run multiple instances of Axe-Edit with different configs and compare settings. See [[Axe-Edit, the software editor]].
  
 
[[category:About the Axe-Fx II]]
 
[[category:About the Axe-Fx II]]
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[[category:Presets and effects]]

Revision as of 07:34, 29 August 2011

Axe-Fx Standard and Ultra

The first generation of the Axe-Fx consists of two models released by Fractal Audio Systems.

The original Axe-Fx (now commonly known as 'Axe-Fx Standard') was released in 2006. In 2008, Fractal released the 'Axe-Fx Ultra', which doubled the processing power, added memory and Ultra-only effects.

With the release of the Axe-Fx II in May 2011, Fractal has discontinued production of these two models. It continues to provide technical support.

Compatibility of Axe-Fx Standard/Ultra presets with Axe-Fx II

Presets created on the Standard and Ultra are not compatible with the Axe-Fx II. At the time of writing those presets can't be imported into Axe-Edit (when running in Axe-Fx II Config mode). You can however run multiple instances of Axe-Edit with different configs and compare settings. See Axe-Edit, the software editor.