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Revision as of 23:47, 9 February 2026
ICONS is a new Fractal Audio product. Information will be added as it becomes available
Contents
About ICONS
ICONS is Fractal Audio's plugin series for DAW and desktop.
FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES
[1] ICONS brings Fractal Audio’s industry-leading amp modeling to the world of plugins—and to your desktop as a standalone app. Built on the same algorithms as the award-winning Axe-Fx, ICONS delivers the unmistakable sound and feel of Fractal Audio—now for modern recording and computer-based workflows.
ICONS is a series, and our first release is The Fullerton Collection, based on the best of American-style amps from Fullerton, CA, in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and beyond.
[2] This is our "pseudo-skeuomorphic" approach that we are using for new products. There are hints of skeuomorphism but not fully skeuomorphic. Your brain sees enough visual cues to understand the lineage of the amp but without the clutter of a full skeuomorphic implementation.
[3] The modeling is a direct port from the hardware code-base.
ICONS is sold exclusively through Fractal Audio's online shop
ICONS Fullerton
The Fullertone series provides component-based models of American-style Fender amplifiers. "Fullerton" refers to the original location of the Fender factory.
The models are available in 4 separate volumes, or as a complete package.
The complete Fullerton series provides 36 amp models (at the time of writing), including: Deluxe, Bassman, Twin, Princeton, Super, Vibroverb, Champ and more, covering various periods in time.
System requirements
The Owners Manual lists the system requirements for Windows and MacOS.
ICONS uses iLok protection for authorization. A hardware dongle is not required.
References
Sources:
The manual covers everything, from requirements and installation to configuration and usage. Its contents will not be repeated on this page.
Amps, cabs and effects
For specific information about the modeled amps, cabs and effects, consult Fractal Audio’s Owners Manuals and this wiki, especially the pages: Amp models list.
ICONS is not an Axe-Fx in software! While the modeling is ported from the hardware code-base, there's limited selection of cabs and effects, and a limited set of parameters.
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[4] The modeling is a direct port from the hardware code-base.
Regarding DynaCabs, ICONS supports DynaCab HD
, featuring higher spatial density for smoother and more accurate mic positioning.
Which means longer and more IRs under the hood.
FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES
[5] It can't be ported to the current hardware because they don't have enough memory. DynaCab HD has higher temporal and spatial resolution and uses a LOT more memory. There's also 11 mics vs. 4.
Third-party audio interfaces
ICONS needs an audio interface to allow signal from the instrument to enter the computer, and if necessary, to monitor the audio output. This can be a Fractal Audio device that supports USB Audio (Axe-Fx, FM3, FM9, AM4, VP4), or a 3rd party product.
The following sections discuss third-party audio interfaces and provide tips to optimize the interaction with ICONS. Over time information will be added to this section.
