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| − | =Fractal-Bot | + | =What is Fractal-Bot?= |
* Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8. | * Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8. | ||
* You can use Fractal-Bot to: | * You can use Fractal-Bot to: | ||
| − | ** upgrade the firmware of | + | ** upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Adio device |
** send or retrieve single presets and preset banks | ** send or retrieve single presets and preset banks | ||
| − | ** retrieve user cabs | + | ** retrieve user cabs |
** send or retrieve system data | ** send or retrieve system data | ||
| − | ** create | + | ** create and restore backups |
** fix a "bricked" device. | ** fix a "bricked" device. | ||
* Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models. | * Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models. | ||
| − | =Fractal-Bot | + | =Download Fractal-Bot= |
* [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).] | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/fractal-bot.php Download Fractal-Bot (Windows, OS X).] | ||
| − | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Download | + | * [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Download its manual.] |
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum.] | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/fractal-software/fractal-bot Visit the forum.] | ||
| − | =Fractal-Bot | + | =Connecting Fractal-Bot= |
* Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see [[Axe-Fx II and USB]]. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Read the manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. | * Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see [[Axe-Fx II and USB]]. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. [http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/fractal-bot/Fractal-Bot-Manual.pdf Read the manual] or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot. | ||
| − | * FX8: no need to install an USB driver. | + | * FX8 and AX8: there's no need to install an USB driver first. |
* MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). | * MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual). | ||
| − | =Fractal-Bot | + | =Troubleshooting Fractal-Bot= |
* If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | * If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart. | ||
* If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions. | * If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions. | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 9 October 2015
Contents
What is Fractal-Bot?
- Fractal-Bot is a lightweight, free utility that lets you easily transfer data to and from your Axe-Fx II, MFC-101 and FX8.
- You can use Fractal-Bot to:
- upgrade the firmware of your Fractal Adio device
- send or retrieve single presets and preset banks
- retrieve user cabs
- send or retrieve system data
- create and restore backups
- fix a "bricked" device.
- Fractal-Bot does not support the first generation Axe-Fx models.
Download Fractal-Bot
Connecting Fractal-Bot
- Axe-Fx II: you need to install Fractal Audio's USB drivers first, see Axe-Fx II and USB. You can use the Axe-Fx II as a MIDI interface. Read the manual or follow the instructions after launching Fractal-Bot.
- FX8 and AX8: there's no need to install an USB driver first.
- MFC-101: use a MIDI interface or use the Axe-Fx II's USB Adapter Mode (read the manual).
Troubleshooting Fractal-Bot
- If the Browse button doesn't work, exit Fractal-Bot, delete the file "Fractal-Bot.settings" and restart.
- If the factory preset banks on the Axe-Fx II show up empty after updating with Fractal-Bot, install the latest firmware first. Old firmware (even minor versions) may not always be able to read newer preset revisions.
- Communication issues:
- Try another USB cable.
- Do not use cable extenders or USB hubs.
- Try another USB port on the computer.
- Check for corrupt IRs or presets. Even empty slots may be corrupt (clear them using the software editor).
- Adjust the MIDI Buffer Delay.
