Axe-Fx III Firmware 29.01 Release

Did the new FW or the latest Beta reset some MIDI setting?

My DIY MIDI controller did stop working, and I've found that Scene Select CC was reset to the default NONE.

Nothing critical. Just curious, since I didn't touch it or restored a backup with old system settings (it's been at CC#34 since 2016 without changes).
 
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Just a quick confirmation that the reduced filtering on the 2 expression inputs has done wonders for me in the case of using a FS-6 footswitch as a momentary whammy up 1 octave.
Before this ver 29 the rise and fall was very laggy and could not get it to behave responsively like a ACC effect on a Boss MFX, but after this firmware it’s very responsive , way more than the Boss.
Great work fractal, you’ve now covered the final remaining trick i used on my GT-100, where momentary controlled whammy worked very well.
This is revolutionary for me.
 
I do almost every update. Even all the betas. This is a huge leap forward for the virtual capo. Have to try it at rehearsal in band context. But this improved significantly. I'm stoked.
And the paradigm shifter is a nice add. I don't tend to try everything because I'm rather satisfied with what I already have. But somehow I searched for a better option for a drive to stack with a heartpedal. And this PS is just perfect for that. Again, I haven't heard it at real volume, but nevertheless ...
Reminded me of Paradigm Tsunami, a song of Maragold, a band Greg Howe was in a few years ago. Phenomenal song. Only similarity: "Paradigm" in the title ... but good memories.
Thanks to everyone at fractal who helps to improve the products far beyond we all could imagine. Especially to Cliff! :sunglasses:🤘
I don't know how this could even get better. But I'm ready to hold Cliffs beer. ;)
 
Piing said:
Did the new FW or the latest Beta reset some MIDI setting?

My DIY MIDI controller did stop working, and I've found that Scene Select CC was reset to the default NONE.

Nothing critical. Just curious, since I didn't touch it or restored a backup with old system settings (it's been at CC#34 since 2016 without changes).
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Haven't seen anyone report any similar issues, but based on past history some firmware versions do seem to reset the occasional system setting for some people.
 
GuitarGuy316 said:
I feel like we’re overdue for some new amps. Yes there’s a ton of amps already but I’d like to see the Uber Ultra, MT100, etc. some new high gain stuff.
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I think having single models of amps and all their respective modeled channels, switches, modes, etc available in one amp model would open a lot of new tones for everyone.

Just speculation on my part, but I believe a lot of current amp models go untouched because there are so many to choose from as it is, as well as the bigger picture in my opinion:

When changing features on most amps, you aren’t resetting all controls back to noon after changing something, Vintage/Modern mode on Rectos, High/Low Inputs on Marshalls, Mid voicings on Engls, etc You flip or flick a switch or button, listen for the change, flick it back and forth a few times to hear what it’s doing, and then adjust your already tweaked tone stack to go from there.

So even though I’m massively grateful for all existing amps, and all amps to come, what I really wish for is condensed models.
 
biggness said:
I think having single models of amps and all their respective modeled channels, switches, modes, etc available in one amp model would open a lot of new tones for everyone.

Just speculation on my part, but I believe a lot of current amp models go untouched because there are so many to choose from as it is, as well as the bigger picture in my opinion:

When changing features on most amps, you aren’t resetting all controls back to noon after changing something, Vintage/Modern mode on Rectos, High/Low Inputs on Marshalls, Mid voicings on Engls, etc You flip or flick a switch or button, listen for the change, flick it back and forth a few times to hear what it’s doing, and then adjust your already tweaked tone stack to go from there.

So even though I’m massively grateful for all existing amps, and all amps to come, what I really wish for is condensed models.
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I don't really see the difference, ie whether I work with Triple Crest 2 and 3 as separate models for each channel as is the case currently, or if I go to a "Triple Crest" model and then drill down into channel 2 or 3 settings" - same thing no?, except the latter adds an added step that's not really needed.
 
sprint said:
I don't really see the difference, ie whether I work with Triple Crest 2 and 3 as separate models for each channel as is the case currently, or if I go to a "Triple Crest" model and then drill down into channel 2 or 3 settings" - same thing no?, except the latter adds an added step that's not really needed.
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I’m not familiar with that model, but would assume the master volume would stay the same between channels on the real world amp, and possibly the presence and depth controls.

For amps with separate tone stacks for each channel, it would make sense to reset those when selecting a different channels, but for amps with a shared tonestack, leave em the same. Let’s hear the difference between between functions and adjust from there.
 
sprint said:
I don't really see the difference, ie whether I work with Triple Crest 2 and 3 as separate models for each channel as is the case currently, or if I go to a "Triple Crest" model and then drill down into channel 2 or 3 settings" - same thing no?, except the latter adds an added step that's not really needed.
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If controls reset when you change models, then separate models vs one with options is a bigger deal. I'm not sure if or under what circumstances that happens though.
 
Dave Merrill said:
If controls reset when you change models, then separate models vs one with options is a bigger deal. I'm not sure if or under what circumstances that happens though.
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ya, I can see the point wrt Depth / Presence... Tone stacks to some extent also, tho I tend to perceive shared tone stacks on real amps to be a significant disadvantage. For realism tho, point taken - on a real Archon if I tweak a bunch of controls, then flip the bright switch and find magic, I'd be less likely to find that same magic if the controls reset when I flip the switch (Archon is a bit of an oddball example since, I guess due to some varying internal topology, it needs a separate model to represent the "Bright" mode (instead of just the usual bright switch).
 
I think it’s time Fractal embraced amp capture tech and provided a block for that. It’s an open source solution now, thanks to NAM. The only problem is apparent lack of storage. Hopefully Fractal IV will address that.

This new update is great though, the VC and the new drive pedal!
 
Piing said:
Did the new FW or the latest Beta reset some MIDI setting?

My DIY MIDI controller did stop working, and I've found that Scene Select CC was reset to the default NONE.

Nothing critical. Just curious, since I didn't touch it or restored a backup with old system settings (it's been at CC#34 since 2016 without changes).
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Weird... I am using FCB1010 and I did not notice any issue with it switching Scenes and Pressets after updating.
 
I noticed some jumping around. When looking into it, there was a loose nut on one of the foot switch buttons. This caused it to behave erratically. Once I tightened it up, no problems.
 
1234 said:
Thanks for putting this up.
I found yesterday, these Boss pedals are now in my local store.
Had a brief skim on what they do, went from initially curious to NO.

Fractal's algorithms are stellar and I'm not interested in paying to join a "cloud."
I especially still remember Cliff's generosity and work in allowing us Mark 1 users access to those Room IRs [L & R], the ones that you can see in the Cab block when you select 'Legacy' in Cab slots 3 & 4.
Not only that.
When I posted I didn't fully understand, Cliff himself posted an AC/DC clip, so I could hear the room's effect on the guitar sound.
How many CEOs would bother doing something like that?
Thanks, Cliff.
And to M@ and Michael.
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Speaking of AC/DC, call me immature, but I laughed out loud when I saw this…

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ABzmdieoW/?mibextid=wwXIfr
 
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