Firmware

Firmware updates: in the owner's manual

• Axe-Fx II: 10.6 Firmware
• Axe-Fx II: 14 Firmware updates

Firmware updates: where to download updates

• Download firmware updates.
• Older firmware versions.

Firmware updates: release notes

• Read all firmware release notes for the Axe-Fx II.
• Read all firmware release notes for the FX8.
• Read all firmware release notes for the MFC-101.

Firmware updates: update guide

• Axe-Fx II:
  • Firmware update guide. Including troubleshooting tips.
  • Tutorial.
  • Always disconnect the MFC-101 when updating the firmware on the Axe-Fx II.
  • If the Axe-Fx II sounds bad after an update, try reinstalling the firmware, or perform a system reset.
• FX8:
  • The firmware includes a firmware update guide.

Firmware updates: Fractal-Bot and other software

• Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, FX8 and MFC-101. See Fractal-Bot.
• When using MIDI-OX (Windows) to send firmware to the Axe-Fx II, be aware that its default settings may cause a buffer overrun error. Change Low Level I/O Buffers size to 256, and number to 16, and Milliseconds between buffers to 90.

Firmware updates: recovery

• Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.

Firmware updates: updating presets after a firmware update

• Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.
• Also see Set amp(s) to defaults.

Firmware updates: more information

• The firmware is coded in C and assembly. source
• Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II can be reprogrammed at least 100,000 times." source

Firmware updates: updating the MFC-101

• MFC-101