Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 5.00 Public Beta

[Rex]

Could you elaborate on this, please? What does "not backwards compatible" mean? Thanks!

It means that, if you load presets made on firmware version 15.08 or earlier, there may be some unexpected behavior that you'll have to address by editing the preset.


Edited to improve accuracy.

 

[BillyZeppa]

Could you elaborate on this, please? What does "not backwards compatible" mean? Thanks!

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think this means that for XL/XL+ running Q5.x and beyond, you can load a preset made with Q4.x or Q3.x, etc. without compatibility issues, while when doing the same with a I/II, one will have to make some adjustments after loading.

 

[laughyouraxeoff]

Thank you Cliff, looking forward to updating this one

 

[jarabuandi]

Cliff... as a Mk I owner... YOU ROCK... THANK YOU!!!

Banged my head again and when I came around...

Mark I/II:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_Quantum_5p00beta.syx

XL:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_xl_Quantum_5p00beta.syx

XL+:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_xlplus_Quantum_5p00beta.syx


Release Notes:
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5.00

Improved preamp tube modeling for tubes driving cathode followers. In models that use cathode followers this results in warmer distortion with smoother decay. The shape of the cathode follower distortion can be adjusted with the new “CF Hardness” parameter found on the Advanced tab in the Amp block.

Added “Legato 100” amp model based on a certain famous Carvin Legacy 100.

Added “Capt Hook” amp models based on a Hook Captain Classic 34. This amp uses a mu follower which yields a complex distortion with smooth decay. There are six models:

1. Capt Hook 1A: Channel 1 w/ EQ and Boost switches off.
2. Capt Hook 1B: Channel 1 w/ EQ and Boost switches on.
3. Capt Hook 2A: Channel 2 with Edge switch off.
4. Capt Hook 2B: Channel 2 with Edge switch on.
5. Capt Hook 3A: Channel 3 with Edge switch off.
6. Capt Hook 3B: Channel 3 with Edge switch on.

Improved diode clipping algorithms in Drive block. As a result the following Drive models have been rematched:

o Rat Dist
o Super OD
o T808 OD
o T808 MOD
o Plus Dist
o Esoteric ACB
o Esoteric RCB
o Zen Master

Fixed tone stack error in Recto 2 amp models.

Changed Presence knob taper in Recto1 Norm and Recto2 Vntg models to match actual amps.

Changed behavior of Amp block’s Preamp Comp when set to “Ideal” so that compression amount is roughly the same as when set to “Authentic”. If you are using the Ideal setting on a preset you may need to increase the Preamp Comp parameter value.


NOTES:

1. This update will NOT change the sound of existing presets as the amp modeling version will automatically be set to the version when the preset was created. To use the new amp modeling set the Modeling Version parameter in the Amp block to “Latest”. When selecting new amp models the Modeling Version will be set according to the Default Modeling Version in the Global menu.

2. Due to space limitations in the Mark I/II BOOTROM this firmware is not backwards compatible with presets created prior to firmware version 15.08. This limitation only exists for the Mark I/II. XL and XL+ still maintain backward compatibility.

Banged my head again and when I came around...

Mark I/II:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_Quantum_5p00beta.syx

XL:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_xl_Quantum_5p00beta.syx

XL+:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/Quantum/5.0/axefx2_xlplus_Quantum_5p00beta.syx


Release Notes:
*******************************************************************************

5.00

Improved preamp tube modeling for tubes driving cathode followers. In models that use cathode followers this results in warmer distortion with smoother decay. The shape of the cathode follower distortion can be adjusted with the new “CF Hardness” parameter found on the Advanced tab in the Amp block.

Added “Legato 100” amp model based on a certain famous Carvin Legacy 100.

Added “Capt Hook” amp models based on a Hook Captain Classic 34. This amp uses a mu follower which yields a complex distortion with smooth decay. There are six models:

1. Capt Hook 1A: Channel 1 w/ EQ and Boost switches off.
2. Capt Hook 1B: Channel 1 w/ EQ and Boost switches on.
3. Capt Hook 2A: Channel 2 with Edge switch off.
4. Capt Hook 2B: Channel 2 with Edge switch on.
5. Capt Hook 3A: Channel 3 with Edge switch off.
6. Capt Hook 3B: Channel 3 with Edge switch on.

Improved diode clipping algorithms in Drive block. As a result the following Drive models have been rematched:

o Rat Dist
o Super OD
o T808 OD
o T808 MOD
o Plus Dist
o Esoteric ACB
o Esoteric RCB
o Zen Master

Fixed tone stack error in Recto 2 amp models.

Changed Presence knob taper in Recto1 Norm and Recto2 Vntg models to match actual amps.

Changed behavior of Amp block’s Preamp Comp when set to “Ideal” so that compression amount is roughly the same as when set to “Authentic”. If you are using the Ideal setting on a preset you may need to increase the Preamp Comp parameter value.


NOTES:

1. This update will NOT change the sound of existing presets as the amp modeling version will automatically be set to the version when the preset was created. To use the new amp modeling set the Modeling Version parameter in the Amp block to “Latest”. When selecting new amp models the Modeling Version will be set according to the Default Modeling Version in the Global menu.

2. Due to space limitations in the Mark I/II BOOTROM this firmware is not backwards compatible with presets created prior to firmware version 15.08. This limitation only exists for the Mark I/II. XL and XL+ still maintain backward compatibility.

Cliff…..Tnanks for his.

 

[AminorZmajor]

Thanks Cliff and team. As always, you guys rock!

 

[trb]

As a Mk2 users I just really appreciate your involvement with customers.
I am flying to texas with the family for the coming week !! So good for the road trip... But so bad not to be able to play those tasty Fw...
Bruno

 

[Hellbat]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think this means that for XL/XL+ running Q5.x and beyond, you can load a preset made with Q4.x or Q3.x, etc. without compatibility issues, while when doing the same with a I/II, one will have to make some adjustments after loading.

Actually I think Rex is correct. I'm assuming AlGrenadine will probably come up with a clever way to update/export the presets. If not no biggie for me, I like to start fresh.

By the way this beta is a two thumbs up for me. Thanks for the added Hook channels. The one we had already in the previous beta is actually the one I'm sticking with. Sounded even better once I switched to latest modeling. I liked the BE100 V2 a little more on latest as well. I'm not sure if that one is affected by the CF changes or not.

 

[Brownmatthall]

Happy day!

 

[Toopy14]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think this means that for XL/XL+ running Q5.x and beyond, you can load a preset made with Q4.x or Q3.x, etc. without compatibility issues, while when doing the same with a I/II, one will have to make some adjustments after loading.

I believe it's prior to 15.08, which is pre-Quantum. 20beta1 came out, then the release was renamed Quantum 1.0. So you can still load presets going pretty far back.

 

[BillyZeppa]

I believe it's prior to 15.08, which is pre-Quantum. 20beta1 came out, then the release was renamed Quantum 1.0. So you can still load presets going pretty far back.

Well then... that's even more awesome! Happy day indeed.

 

[Hellbat]

Should the USA IIC++ have a radically different tone when switching to the latest modeling version? Latest seems to add quite a bit of upper midrange.

 

[dbun]

Keen to try the new drives!

 

[Rauj]

Owner of Mark II. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

 

[jakbur]

Can't wait to run this! Thanks Cliff and FAS! You are the best!

 

[B:ASSMASTER]

It means you can't run presets made on firmware version 15.08 or earlier.

Thanks for the explanation. I'm pretty sure I don't have any presets that old, so I'm good to go.

 

[mitch]

Thank you for finding a solution for mark 1/2 owners. You rock!

 

[h.c.e.]

Could you elaborate on this, please? What does "not backwards compatible" mean? Thanks!

From that Q4.0.1 public beta thread that went on far too long it was explained as...

On the Mark I/II the new firmware is not backward compatible with presets created prior to 15.08. You can still load presets older than that but they may have some unexpected behavior like user cabs being shifted and minor things like that.

 

[h.c.e.]

Man these Hook models... so good.

 

[martijne]

Yes Cliff thank you! I can easily live with not being able to open pre15.08 presets on my mkii. !! I had expected not to be able to load new fws at all.. this is excellent.

 

[SHEPPARD]

thanks brah