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=FracPad III=
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==About FracPad III==
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Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a handy editing app for Fractal Audio's processors: FracPad III. It provides all the tools to adjust your sound, edit and manage presets, blocks etc, on a tablet, smartphone or computer.
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It allows naming scenes, attaching modifiers to any parameter, displaying real world amp/drive panels, searching parameters by name, displaying a tuner based on the Axe-Fx III's tuner UI, selecting knob skins, importing presets which were made for other products, turning the metronome on/off, and many, many other things.
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A connection to the device is required.
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FracPad III is commercial software, available for Android v6.0+ and iOS. You can try the demo version <q>FracPad Lite</q> first.
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For Windows and OS X, there's a free version.
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Downloads:
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* [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Full and <q>lite</q> versions for Android, and free version for Windows and Mac]
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* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad-iii/id1436855580 Commercial version for iOS]
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* [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad-demo/id1201807055 Free <q>Lite</q> version for iOS]
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More information is available at:
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* The forum's <q>[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9]</q> discussion
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* [http://www.facebook.com/fracpad FracPad on Facebook]
  
 
[[image:FracPad.jpg|300px]]
 
[[image:FracPad.jpg|300px]]
  
=About FracPad=
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==Android version==
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; Wired : This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II/III models.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. For bluetooth editing, use a Yamaha UD-BT01 on AX8/FX8 or a Yamaha MD-BT01 for AxeFx II/XL/XL+/III and FM3.
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==Axe-Fx II and iOS version==
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; Wired : Requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II.
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==AX8 or FX8 and iOS version==
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; Wired : Requires a USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).
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==Axe-Fx III and iOS version==
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; Wired : Requires a USB connection. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's MD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).
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==Axe-Fx II, AX8 or FX8 and iOS version==
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A Bluetooth connection requires Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), so make sure that the iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s. [http://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html]
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==FM3 and iOS version==
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; Wired : Requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the FM3 doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the FM3.
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==FM9 and iOS version==
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; Wired : Requires a USB connection. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
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; Wireless : Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's MD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).
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=FracTool (discontinued)=
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==About FracTool==
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Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine wrote a handy utility for Fractal Audio's processors called FracTool, but it was discontinued in November 2023. You can still use it, at your own risk. 
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FracTool manages presets and cabs and does a lot more. It works with and without a connection to the processor.
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FracTool is donationware. Don't forget to make a donation if FracTool helps you accomplishing things.
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* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractool-the-ultimate-fractal-device-multitool.112538 Download FracTool for Windows or OS X]
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* [http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CRDEGURGG6S7Q Donate]
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For a list of its features, check the download thread above. Below is a shortlist:
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[[image:FracTool.png|300px]]
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==Axe-Fx II and AX8==
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'''Conversion of presets between FAS devices'''
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* Opens Axe-Fx II XL and XL+ presets on Axe-Fx II and Mark II devices, and performs offline conversion
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* Opens Axe-Fx II presets on AX8 and FX8 devices, and vice versa, and performs offline conversion
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* Converts Tone Match data, exports to WAV
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* Converts Preset/Cab bundles
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* Converts Block files
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* Strips Global Block data
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'''Auditioning and viewing'''
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* Shows the list of cabs being used by presets
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* Lists the presets in which a specific cab is being used
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* Shows the layout of a preset, online and offline
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* Shows a block parameters, online and offline
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* Exports blocks from a preset
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* Auditions single or multiple presets, cabs, and banks
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* Creates banks from presets, converts banks into presets
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* Renames presets and cabs
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* Auto-auditions presets and cabs by using a timer
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'''Amp models'''
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* Compares amp models without changing parameters
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* Resets specific parameters
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'''Batch Setter'''
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* Set, increase, or decrease a parameter in multiple presets
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'''Other'''
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* Exports grid and parameters values to PDF, CSV, XML or HTML
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* Supports Axe-Change
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* Auto-updates itself
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* Supports ZIP-files
  
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a super handy editor for the Axe-Fx II, AX8 and FX8: FracPad. It provides all the tools to edit and manage presets, blocks etc, on a table, smartphone or computer.
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[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractool-the-ultimate-fractal-device-multitool.112538 Check the forum thread for an actual list of features]
  
FracPad is commercial software, available for [http://www.e-junkie.com/fracpad Android (6.0+)] and [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fracpad/id1154402237 iOS]. A free version is available for Windows and OS X.
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==Axe-Fx III==
  
* [http://www.e-junkie.com/ejm/fracpad Download a free version for Windows or OS X.]
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Same support as for the Axe-Fx II and more.  
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fracpad.120946 Forum discussion.]
 
  
=Connect FracPad=
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FracTool can convert FM3/Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+ presets and AX8 and FX8 presets, to make them load in the Axe-Fx III, however parameters and values may not transfer correctly. Backwards conversion is not supported.
  
==Android (wired)==
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==FM3 and FM9==
This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II models.
 
  
No reliable wireless solution (Bluetooth) has been found yet.
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Same support as for the Axe-Fx III.  
  
==Axe-Fx II and iOS (wired and wireless)==
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==FX8==
* '''Wired''': requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a 3rd-party iOS MIDI interface, such as iRig2 MIDI, or a general purpose USB-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
 
* '''Wireless''': through Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II. Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]), followed by FracPad.
 
  
==AX8/FX8 and iOS (wired and wireless)==
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FracTool supports the FX8. There are limitations because of differences in the architecture of the FX8:
* '''Wired''': requires an USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
 
* '''Wireless''': through Bluetooth. Use Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.03 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store). Launch the app "Midimittr" ([http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midimittr/id925495245?mt=8 AppStore]) to enable the communication, followed by launching FracPad.
 
  
==Bluetooth wireless connection between Axe-Fx II - AX8 - FX8 and iOS==
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* Parallel paths are not processed when converting to Axe-Fx and AX8
Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) is required, so make sure that your iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s ([http://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html source]).
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* Only the first 8 blocks of Axe-Fx and AX8 presets are processed when converting to FX8
  
Bluetooth operations are not officially supported, so use at your own risk.
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=Videos=
  
=Demo of wireless connection=
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[[video:Alex-FracTool]]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5k9uqa5CE This tutorial demonstrates how to establish a wireless connection with the hardware using Yamaha's UD-BT01 or MD-BT01 adapter.]
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[[video:Leon-Fracpad]]
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[[video:Alex-Fracpad-Wireless]]
  
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[[category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
[[category:Software]]
 
 
[[category:Remote]]
 
[[category:Remote]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 00:04, 27 February 2024

FracPad III

About FracPad III

Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine provides a handy editing app for Fractal Audio's processors: FracPad III. It provides all the tools to adjust your sound, edit and manage presets, blocks etc, on a tablet, smartphone or computer.

It allows naming scenes, attaching modifiers to any parameter, displaying real world amp/drive panels, searching parameters by name, displaying a tuner based on the Axe-Fx III's tuner UI, selecting knob skins, importing presets which were made for other products, turning the metronome on/off, and many, many other things.

A connection to the device is required.

FracPad III is commercial software, available for Android v6.0+ and iOS. You can try the demo version FracPad Lite first.

For Windows and OS X, there's a free version.

Downloads:

More information is available at:

FracPad.jpg

Android version

Wired 
This requires a compatible USB adapter, called "USB OTG". This works with the AX8, FX8 and Axe-Fx II/III models.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. For bluetooth editing, use a Yamaha UD-BT01 on AX8/FX8 or a Yamaha MD-BT01 for AxeFx II/XL/XL+/III and FM3.

Axe-Fx II and iOS version

Wired 
Requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the Axe-Fx II doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the Axe-Fx II.

AX8 or FX8 and iOS version

Wired 
Requires a USB connection, because the AX8 and FX8 do not support editing through MIDI. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's UD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).

Axe-Fx III and iOS version

Wired 
Requires a USB connection. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's MD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).

Axe-Fx II, AX8 or FX8 and iOS version

A Bluetooth connection requires Bluetooth LE (Low Energy), so make sure that the iOS device handles Bluetooth 4.0+. This requires at least an iPad 3 or iPhone 4s. [1]

FM3 and iOS version

Wired 
Requires a MIDI-to-USB interface, because the USB port on the FM3 doesn't operate as USB host. Use a USB-to-MIDI interface like Roland's UM-One in conjunction with the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. The Yamaha MD-BT01 interface is recommended. It connects to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the FM3.

FM9 and iOS version

Wired 
Requires a USB connection. Use the "USB camera adapter" for Apple devices.
Wireless 
Bluetooth. Try Yamaha's MD-BT01 interface and verify that it runs firmware 1.04 or later (run the Yamaha UD/MD utility, available in the US / Canadian app store).

FracTool (discontinued)

About FracTool

Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine wrote a handy utility for Fractal Audio's processors called FracTool, but it was discontinued in November 2023. You can still use it, at your own risk.

FracTool manages presets and cabs and does a lot more. It works with and without a connection to the processor.

FracTool is donationware. Don't forget to make a donation if FracTool helps you accomplishing things.

For a list of its features, check the download thread above. Below is a shortlist:

FracTool.png

Axe-Fx II and AX8

Conversion of presets between FAS devices

  • Opens Axe-Fx II XL and XL+ presets on Axe-Fx II and Mark II devices, and performs offline conversion
  • Opens Axe-Fx II presets on AX8 and FX8 devices, and vice versa, and performs offline conversion
  • Converts Tone Match data, exports to WAV
  • Converts Preset/Cab bundles
  • Converts Block files
  • Strips Global Block data

Auditioning and viewing

  • Shows the list of cabs being used by presets
  • Lists the presets in which a specific cab is being used
  • Shows the layout of a preset, online and offline
  • Shows a block parameters, online and offline
  • Exports blocks from a preset
  • Auditions single or multiple presets, cabs, and banks
  • Creates banks from presets, converts banks into presets
  • Renames presets and cabs
  • Auto-auditions presets and cabs by using a timer

Amp models

  • Compares amp models without changing parameters
  • Resets specific parameters

Batch Setter

  • Set, increase, or decrease a parameter in multiple presets

Other

  • Exports grid and parameters values to PDF, CSV, XML or HTML
  • Supports Axe-Change
  • Auto-updates itself
  • Supports ZIP-files

Check the forum thread for an actual list of features

Axe-Fx III

Same support as for the Axe-Fx II and more.

FracTool can convert FM3/Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+ presets and AX8 and FX8 presets, to make them load in the Axe-Fx III, however parameters and values may not transfer correctly. Backwards conversion is not supported.

FM3 and FM9

Same support as for the Axe-Fx III.

FX8

FracTool supports the FX8. There are limitations because of differences in the architecture of the FX8:

  • Parallel paths are not processed when converting to Axe-Fx and AX8
  • Only the first 8 blocks of Axe-Fx and AX8 presets are processed when converting to FX8

Videos