Firmware

Firmware download

• Download firmware updates.
• Older firmware versions.

Firmware release notes

• Axe-Fx II.
• FX8.
• AX8.
• MFC-101.

Firmware 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.
• AX8:
  • ...

Updating firmware with Fractal-Bot and other software

• Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, 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, FX* and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.

Updating presets after a firmware update

• Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.

Firmware: more information

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

Updating the MFC-101

• See MFC-101.