Firmware

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Upgrading the Axe-Fx II firmware can be done over USB or via a separate MIDI interface.

Old Wiki: One of the best features of the Axe-Fx is the fact that it gets updated all the time. For free! Through these software updates the Axe-Fx is continuously improved, extendending its functionality and features.

Go to Utility > Firmware to see the version number of the installed firmware. The latest firmware can be downloaded here: ....

A MIDI connection with a computer is required for the update procedure, see separate topic.

How to update:

1. Create the connection between the Axe-Fx (MIDI IN) and the computer
2. Load the firmware SysEx file into the application
3. On the Axe-Fx go to Utility > Firmware, press Enter
4. Send the file from the computer to the Axe-Fx
5. A progress box should appear on the Axe-Fx. It will take several minutes to transfer the file
6. If all goes well, the Axe-Fx will display "GOOD CHECKSUM". If not, it displays "BAD CHECKSUM". In that case switch the Axe-Fx off and on again, check everything and rerun the procedure
7. After a successful update the Axe-Fx will reboot

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

Major firmware revisions may change the structure of presets. Use Preset Update (Utility > Preset) to update all presets to the new protocol. Usually the firmware release notes will explicitly instruct you to do this if necessary.

Note: if entering the Edit mode of the AMP block causes an audible change in the guitar tone, you probably have installed a major new firmware version without using Preset Update.