Difference between revisions of "Fractal-Bot"

Revision as of 20:35, 10 March 2015

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).

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 Fractal-Bot Mini Manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.

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).

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 ==Fractal-Bot: connecting==
-* You need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first ([[USB connectivity]]).
+* 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 [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Fractal-Bot Mini Manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.