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You can use Fractal-Bot to: | You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
| − | * update the firmware of the device | + | * update the firmware of the device |
| − | * update the USB firmware of the device | + | * update the USB firmware of the device |
* send and retrieve single presets or preset banks | * send and retrieve single presets or preset banks | ||
* send and retrieve a single IR or cab banks | * send and retrieve a single IR or cab banks | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 4 May 2023
Contents
About Fractal-Bot
Fractal-Bot is a simple and free data transfer utility for Fractal Audio devices.
You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- update the firmware of the device
- update the USB firmware of the device
- send and retrieve single presets or preset banks
- send and retrieve a single IR or cab banks
- backup and restore system data, including Global blocks
- backup and restore the configuration of FC controllers
Download the latest (standalone) version of Fractal-Bot for Windows or OS X)
More information:
Read 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 computer, you may need to install a driver for your operating system (check your manual or the wiki).
- If your Fractal Audio device has two USB ports, make sure you're using the right one (USB-B type).
- Fractal-Bot can be launched at as standalone application, of as an embedded tool from within the Editors.
- In case of issues, verify that you're running the latest version of Fractal-Bot.
- 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, check for corrupted presets or cabs.
- When using Global blocks in your presets, make sure to back up the system data too.
- After restoring system data to your device, shut down your device and boot it again.
- The "Auto-Update Firmware" feature in Fractal-Bot doesn't signal beta versions of firmware.
- Fractal-Bot doesn't save your editor's Library. The contents are already 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.
- 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.
Working with Fractal-Bot
Connect
Fractal-Bot uses the same kind of connection as the editor does. Read this: Editors.
Launch from the editor
The embedded version of Fractal-Bot is located the editors' Tools menu. It is the same as the standalone version.
Auto-update
Fractal-Bot checks for updates itself and will notify you if an update is available.
Update firmware
Read this: Firmware.
Install factory presets
Read this: Factory presets.
In some cases, Fractal-Bot needs to operate in a special mode.
- Hold CTRL (Windows) or COMMAND (Mac), and:
- Click "Select Device" to reveal and select the hidden “Utility” menu option
- Select the output port
- A MIDI Buffer Delay will appear, set this to 300 ms.
Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
Snapshots
Saving Snapshots in the editor is another way to quickly create backups of a preset. Read this: Editors.
Speed up transfers
Switch to an empty preset before launching Fractal-Bot can speed up transfers.
Don't run Fractal-Bot and the editor simultaneously
Don't run the standalone version of Fractal-Bot and a software editor at the same time.
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 this: Emergency boot recovery.
