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=FracPad III= | =FracPad III= | ||
| − | ==About 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. | 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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[[image:FracPad.jpg|300px]] | [[image:FracPad.jpg|300px]] | ||
| − | ==Android version== | + | ====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== | + | ====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== | + | ====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== | + | ====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== | + | ====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. [http://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html] | 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] | ||
| − | ==FM3 and iOS version== | + | ====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== | + | ====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= | =FracTool= | ||
| − | ==About FracTool== | + | ====About FracTool==== |
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine wrote a handy utility for Fractal Audio's processors called FracTool. You can use it, at your own risk. | Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine wrote a handy utility for Fractal Audio's processors called FracTool. You can use it, at your own risk. | ||
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[[image:FracTool.png|300px]] | [[image:FracTool.png|300px]] | ||
| − | ==Axe-Fx II and AX8== | + | ====Axe-Fx II and AX8==== |
'''Conversion of presets between FAS devices''' | '''Conversion of presets between FAS devices''' | ||
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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] | [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractool-the-ultimate-fractal-device-multitool.112538 Check the forum thread for an actual list of features] | ||
| − | ==Axe-Fx III== | + | ====Axe-Fx III==== |
Same support as for the Axe-Fx II and more. | Same support as for the Axe-Fx II and more. | ||
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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. | 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== | + | ====FM3 and FM9==== |
Same support as for the Axe-Fx III. | Same support as for the Axe-Fx III. | ||
| − | ==FX8== | + | ====FX8==== |
FracTool supports the FX8. There are limitations because of differences in the architecture of the FX8: | FracTool supports the FX8. There are limitations because of differences in the architecture of the FX8: | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 2 April 2024
Contents
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:
- Full and
lite
versions for Android, and free version for Windows and Mac - Commercial version for iOS
- Free
Lite
version for iOS
More information is available at:
- The forum's
FracPad III - iOS/Android/Mac/Win Editor for the Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, AX8/FX8, Axe-Fx III and FM3/FM9
discussion - FracPad on Facebook
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
About FracTool
Forum member and programmer AlGrenadine wrote a handy utility for Fractal Audio's processors called FracTool. You can 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:
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
