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=What is Fractal-Bot?= | =What is Fractal-Bot?= | ||
| − | + | Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8. | |
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| − | + | You can use Fractal-Bot to: | |
| − | + | * upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Adio device | |
| − | + | * send or retrieve single presets and preset banks | |
| − | + | * retrieve user cabs | |
| − | + | * send or retrieve system data | |
| − | + | * create and restore backups | |
| − | + | * fix a "bricked" device. | |
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| + | Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models. | ||
=Download Fractal-Bot= | =Download Fractal-Bot= | ||
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).] | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).] | ||
| − | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Download | + | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Download the manual.] |
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum.] | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum.] | ||
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* MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). | * MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). | ||
| − | = | + | =Tutorials= |
| − | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ukI2H9QJKU Fractal Audio's tutorial] | |
=Troubleshooting Fractal-Bot= | =Troubleshooting Fractal-Bot= | ||
| − | + | If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | |
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| − | + | 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. | |
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| − | + | Communication issues: | |
| − | + | * Try another USB cable. | |
| − | + | * Do not use cable extenders or USB hubs. | |
| − | + | * Try another USB port on the computer. | |
| + | * Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor). | ||
| + | * Adjust the MIDI Buffer Delay. | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx]] | [[category:Axe-Fx]] | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 7 April 2017
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
Contents
What is Fractal-Bot?
Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8.
You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Adio device
- send or retrieve single presets and preset banks
- retrieve user cabs
- send or retrieve system data
- create and restore backups
- fix a "bricked" device.
Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models.
Download Fractal-Bot
Connecting Fractal-Bot
- Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see Axe-Fx II and USB. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.
- FX8 and AX8: no driver required.
- MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual).
Tutorials
Troubleshooting 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 on the computer.
- Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).
- Adjust the MIDI Buffer Delay.
