Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 6.00 Public Beta

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6.00

Greatly improved Wah block. Two new parameters have also been added: “Coil Bias” parameter allows the user to adjust the DC offset of the virtual inductor. “Low Cut Freq” sets the highpass filter due to the input coupling capacitor. It is recommended that existing presets be auditioned and, in most cases, deselecting and reselecting the desired model to reset dependent parameters.

Improved Amp block output transformer to power tube interaction modeling. This results in less “smear” in the overtones when the virtual power tubes are driven into clipping.

Improved Amp block plate clipping modeling. New algorithms more accurately replicate the gradual onset of clipping and never fully hard clip resulting in a more dynamic and “open” tone. Note that the increased dynamics may result in some amp models having higher peak volumes which can result in clipping with existing presets. To remedy this simply turn down the Level control in the Amp block.

Recalculated Amp block preamp tube parameters. The “12AX7A SYL” (Sylvania 12AX7A) is now the default type as we think it sounds the best.

Improved background calculation accuracy for cathode follower parameters.

Added Solo 88 tone stack type (the Solo 88 Rhy and Lead models previously used the Solo 100 tone stack which has a different treble taper and load resistance). The Solo 88 Rhy and Lead models now default to that tone stack type.

Added Monitor tab to Tone Match block. This tab allows the user to monitor the difference in frequency response in real time. This can be used when matching real amps to identify differences in tone stack response due to manufacturing tolerances, etc.

Fixed wrong snubber cap value in Recto 2 amp models. This changes the default High Cut value to 10 kHz.

Fixed bug that could possibly cause crashes/lockups.


NOTE:

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.
 
FractalAudio said:
At this time there is no Mark I/II version as I could not get the firmware to fit in memory. I will continue to work on methods over the coming weeks to remedy this but there are no guarantees that it will be possible.
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* Crossing fingers * Amp changes sound awesome and would love the upgraded wah.

Until then, I'll be riding the WAAAAHmbulance
 
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Seems like end of the line is here. Thanks for buying us lowly Mk I / II users a couple more updates. I am a little disheartened to see that the new bass amps are still missing - I could take advantage of them in my AX8.
 
I'm continually amazed by the dedication and level of support that we receive from Cliff and the rest of the FAS crew.
I'm a FAS customer for life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you !
 
dpeterson said:
Man... I can see both sides of it, but it still amazes me people would want to be left out of updates because they are unwilling to move forward. all 4% of them...
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Fingers crossed all the new FW goodies will change their mind. I am massively happy with 5.03 but someWHAt greedy looking at the... WHAs... :D
 
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