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* 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. | * 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: | * You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
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* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum]. | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum]. | ||
| − | + | =Fractal-Bot: connecting= | |
* You need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see [[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 manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. | * You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. | ||
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* If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | * 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. | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 29 March 2015
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).
- Download the manual.
- Visit the forum.
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: 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).
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