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Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.01 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/25p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_25p01.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 25.01 Improved optical types in Tremolo block. Additionally, the LFO Type, Duty Cycle and Shape are now set to the most appropriate values when selecting the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Friday at 1:41 PM
- Replies: 82
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Anyone here work for Micron or have an internal contact?

If so, PM me.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 12, 2024
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/25p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_25p00.zip Updated Axe-Edit is here: https://www.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-iii-edit/ Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 25.00 New “Cygnus X-3” amp modeling: Improved preamp algorithms. Improved power amp...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 9, 2024
- Replies: 370
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta #2 (Cygnus X-3 Release Candidate)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/25p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_25p00_beta3.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 25.00 New “Cygnus X-3” amp modeling: Improved preamp algorithms. Improved power amp algorithms. Improved output transformer loss modeling. Improved preamp...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2024
- Replies: 444
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 25.00 Public Beta (Cygnus X-3)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/25p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_25p00_beta2.zip WARNING: THIS FIRMWARE REPRESENTS AN UPDATE TO THE CORE ALGORITHMS AND MAY CHANGE THE SOUND OF YOUR PRESETS. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS POSSIBILITY THEN IT IS...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 16, 2024
- Replies: 1,186
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
My JCM800 Just Blew Up

I heard a "phhhhhhhhtttt, snap". Looked over and smoke was coming out of it. B+1 capacitor popped.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 9, 2024
- Replies: 78
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Microsoft Authenticator App

Wow, whoever came up with this thing is either a masochist that enjoys torturing people and wasting their time or is completely inept.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2024
- Replies: 69
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.05 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p05.zip Couple minor fixes. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.05 Removed Presence control from Two Stone J35 models Authentic menu because real amp doesn’t have one. Fixed excessive delay from Pitch...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 2, 2024
- Replies: 222
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Dan Campbell FTL

Geesh dude, take the freakin' points. I'm screaming at the TV "Take the points!!!". Nope, gonna go for it even though the offense has only managed a paltry 42 yards so far in the second half. Statistics man!!! If you're offense is not performing then don't gamble the game on the chance that...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2024
- Replies: 20
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.04 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p04.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.04 Changed Tuner mute logic so that only selected source is muted when Mute is set to INPUT. Updated Fryette D60 models. Updated Citrus RV50 model. Updated...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 16, 2024
- Replies: 208
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Lions Got Robbed

68 clearly went up to the ref and checked in as an eligible receiver. So many egregious calls this year. Makes you doubt the integrity of the league.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 31, 2023
- Replies: 52
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p03.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.03 Fixed Mr Z MZ models crashing. Fixed spurious tone in input when Noise Gate is disabled. 24.02 Improved Stack/Hold behavior in Delay block for Tape...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2023
- Replies: 426
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.02 Release

Link removed due to bug Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.02 Improved Stack/Hold behavior in Delay block for Tape types. While the echoes will still degrade over time if Stack/Hold is on the degradation is improved and only due to the losses of the virtual tape. Improved Intelligent and...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 29, 2023
- Replies: 43
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.02 Beta #1

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p02_beta1.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.02 Improved Stack/Hold behavior in Delay block for Tape types. While the echoes will still degrade over time if Stack/Hold is on the degradation is...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2023
- Replies: 132
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.01 Release

Link removed due to Delay block bug Fixes a couple minor bugs in 24.00 Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.01 Fixed right channel volume reduced in Cabinet block when Preamp is active. Fixed Delay block distorting when presented with very high-level signals. 24.00 Improved speaker...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2023
- Replies: 154
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.00 Public Beta #2

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downlo...xe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p00_beta2.zip Fixes (hopefully) the problems with the word clock. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.00 Improved speaker compression and amp interaction modeling. Changed Master Volume taper for Recto1 models to agree...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 16, 2023
- Replies: 151
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.00 Public Beta #1

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/24p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_24p00_beta2.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 24.00 Improved speaker compression and amp interaction modeling. Changed Master Volume taper for Recto1 models to agree with actual amp. This will slightly...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 15, 2023
- Replies: 105
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Dyna-Cabs Version 1.05

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/DynaCab/dyna_cabs_1p05.zip If you are updating from an old firmware and you get a message that the Dyna-Cab files are not installed or the wrong version download the file above, unzip it and install the file using the included...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 6, 2023
- Replies: 38
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.05 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p05.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.05 Changed Presence control taper on all 6160 and 5153 amp models to replicate the actual amp. It is advised to audition any presets that use these models and...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2023
- Replies: 366
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
FS Fender Tone Master Pro

$1500 shipped. Continental US only. PM if interested.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 5, 2023
- Replies: 1
- Forum: For Sale
5150 Presence Knob

The current 100W 5150 models (6160, 6160+, 5153, etc.) use an idealized Presence control. This is because the Presence control on the real amps is the wrong taper IMO. The amps use a 20A taper. As such the Presence knob doesn't do anything until you turn it up to around 3/4. The 50W version...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2023
- Replies: 398
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.04 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p04.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.04 Fixed wrong Negative Feedback value for Brit 800 2203 models. Fixed Bright switch off by default on 5153 100W Stealth Blue model.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2023
- Replies: 206
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

If anyone wants to play around with this: https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p03_beta1.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.03 Improved CPU usage. Added "Nobelium OVD-1” Drive model based on a Nobels ODR-1. The BC (Bass Cut) switch is...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2023
- Replies: 439
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Adventures in Accuracy

Spent an hour or so comparing a couple drive pedals. The comparisons are done at two excitation levels: high and low with low being 40dB lower. All knobs at noon. Here we have the Axe-Fx vs. a Klon: Blue and orange are the Klon. And here we have another modeler vs. the Klon: Here we...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 22, 2023
- Replies: 217
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Movie Review: Blue Beetle

Sucks.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 19, 2023
- Replies: 29
- Forum: The Lounge
Don't Work on Amp Models When You're Overworked and Tired

I just couldn't get this amp model to match the real amp. I kept measuring the amp having half the gain as predicted. Gave up and went to bed. Came back to it today. Scratched my head a bit. Then looked over and noticed I was plugged into the low gain input.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2023
- Replies: 63
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.02 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p02.zip Fixes the broken Rotary. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.02 Fixed Rotary block LFO stuck. 23.01 Improved CPU usage. Fixed audio artifacts can occur when switching Reverb block channels...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 15, 2023
- Replies: 181
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00.zip IF UPDATING FROM A PREVIOUS BETA VERSION AND USING AXE-EDIT BE SURE TO RUN "REFRESH AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATE". Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Improved...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2023
- Replies: 200
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Release Candidate #2 (Beta #7)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta7.zip IF UPDATING FROM A PREVIOUS BETA AND USING AXE-EDIT BE SURE TO RUN "REFRESH AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATE". Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Improved...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 9, 2023
- Replies: 133
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Release Candidate (Beta #6)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta6.zip IF UPDATING FROM A PREVIOUS BETA AND USING AXE-EDIT BE SURE TO RUN "REFRESH AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATE". Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Improved...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2023
- Replies: 168
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Public Beta #4

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta4.zip Fixes a bug where Output 4 isn't working. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Improved Spring Reverb algorithm: New algorithm is based on a...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Oct 27, 2023
- Replies: 224
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Public Beta #3

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta3.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Improved Spring Reverb algorithm: New algorithm is based on a digital waveguide with scattering nodes. This...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Oct 27, 2023
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
The Power of One Block

All the effects are from the Reverb block. This demonstrates the new Plate Reverb algorithm, the new Pre-Delay Tap feature and internal Pitch Shifting. Ignore the sloppy timing. https://www.fractalaudio.com/tmp/Echo Pitch Plate.mp3
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Oct 26, 2023
- Replies: 41
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Public Beta #2

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta2.zip NOTE: IF YOU INSTALLED THE PREVIOUS BETA AND ARE USING AXE-EDIT YOU SHOULD RUN "REFRESH AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATE". Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Oct 20, 2023
- Replies: 238
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.00 Public Beta #1

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p00_beta1.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 23.00 Improved Amp block triode algorithm. Updated all JS410 Lead models based on a current production JVM410HJS. Added JS410 Lead Green amp model. Added...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2023
- Replies: 486
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Trying to cancel Sirius/XM

Go to website. Select subscription. Select cancel subscription. "We've encountered a technical difficulty. Don't worry, it's us, not you. Please try again later." Wait a minute. Repeat above. "We've encountered a technical difficulty. Don't worry, it's us, not you. Please try again...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Aug 22, 2023
- Replies: 31
- Forum: The Lounge
Wimbledon on ESPN

A truly magnificent amount and variety of commercials. Breaking them up with the occasional few points of tennis is a nice touch.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2023
- Replies: 76
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.01 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p01.zip Adds Revv Gen Green amp models. If you have already installed 22.00 and the Dyna-Cabs you do NOT need to reinstall the Dyna-Cab data.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2023
- Replies: 383
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p00.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 22.00 Version 22 Introduces Dyna-Cab™ cabinet modeling. The Cabinet block now has two modes of operation: Legacy and Dyna-Cab. Legacy is the previous style of...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 9, 2023
- Replies: 599
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #6 (Beta 12)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p00_beta12.zip This fixes a couple display bugs in clients, i.e. Axe-Edit, improves channel/scene switching time, adds another Dyna-Cab and adds some impedance curves. WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 25, 2023
- Replies: 259
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Congratulations James Holzhauer

Smart dude.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 24, 2023
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #5 (Beta 11)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p00_beta11.zip WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change for the final release version and any presets you create with this public beta may need to be manually edited to correct shifts in the location of the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 19, 2023
- Replies: 188
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 10)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p00_beta10.zip WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change for the final release version and any presets you create with this public beta may need to be manually edited to correct shifts in the location of the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 12, 2023
- Replies: 278
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Rookie Nurse

Had my decennial colonoscopy yesterday. They assigned me a nurse who was obviously a new hire. She's lucky she doesn't have a black eye now. Three times she tried to get the IV in my arm and failed miserably each time. Finally the anesthesiologist took over and did it first try.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 4, 2023
- Replies: 85
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 9)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/22p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_22p00_beta9.zip WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change for the final release version and any presets you create with this public beta may need to be manually edited to correct shifts in the location of the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2023
- Replies: 421
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Avatar: Way of Water

When the guy's arm gets ripped off... My son and I both burst out laughing. My wife looks at us and goes "what the hell is wrong with you?".
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 22, 2023
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 7)

WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change for the final release version and any presets you create with this public beta may need to be manually edited to correct shifts in the location of the cabinets. If you are not comfortable with this caveat do NOT install this firmware. The firmware is now...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 7, 2023
- Replies: 531
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Can't Beat Warmoth

Bought a Warmoth Strat off eBay. $400. Like new. Birdseye maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, roller nut, locking tuners, alder body, quilt maple top. Had some cheap single coils in it. Put a couple Duncan single coils in it and a JB Trembucker in the bridge and it rips. Plays like butter...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 26, 2023
- Replies: 94
- Forum: Guitars
Axe-Fx III Firmware 22.00 Public Beta (Beta 6)

WARNING!!! Dyna-Cab data WILL change for the final release version and any presets you create with this public beta may need to be manually edited to correct shifts in the location of the cabinets. If you are not comfortable with this caveat do NOT install this firmware. The firmware is now...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 26, 2023
- Replies: 1,154
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Arrrrggghhh Google

What's with this continuous scrolling BS? There's a radio button in https://www.google.com/preferences?hl=en&fg=1 to turn it off but it doesn't work.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 17, 2023
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.04

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p04.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.04 Fixed Tuner not working if Offsets are on. 21.03 Improved dynamic speaker modeling in Amp block. Reverted bypass speed of Drive block to fast. Fixed...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 17, 2023
- Replies: 173
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.03

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p03.zip No update to Axe-Edit is required. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.03 Improved dynamic speaker modeling in Amp block. Reverted bypass speed of Drive block to fast. Fixed channel changes...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 17, 2023
- Replies: 31
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Why Are Doctors So Stolid?

I'm cracking some of my best jokes and I can't even get a chuckle. Dr. Wu: Your ears need cleaning, Me: I know. I had your PA clean them last year and afterwards I could hear a mouse fart. Dr. Wu: Hmmmm, interesting. Dr. Johnson (my urologist): Good morning Mr. Chase. Me: Good morning Dr. J...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2023
- Replies: 38
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p02.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.02 Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue. Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2023
- Replies: 200
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta #2 (Beta 3)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p02_beta3.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.02 Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue. Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 8, 2023
- Replies: 126
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Movie Review: Jurassic World Dominion

Jurassic World Dominion is the latest in the Jurassic Park franchise and stars Richie Cunningham's daughter, Peter Quill, Jeff Goldblum and some guy I don't recognize in the role of Tim Cook. Sam Neil is back doing his doughy Indiana Jones thing along with Laura Dern wearing the same pants she...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2023
- Replies: 49
- Forum: The Lounge
-14

It's -14 degrees here. Coldest in my lifetime I think.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2023
- Replies: 42
- Forum: The Lounge
Tough Week

Worked my tail off so....
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2023
- Replies: 77
- Forum: The Lounge
Conference Championships Gift Of Tone

Here's a cab IR from something has been hinted about. This is a "mystery" mic that has become my favorite condenser type. The cab is a Mesa 4x12 OS. The mic is 3cm from the center.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2023
- Replies: 74
- Forum: News
Tennis Channel

This has to be the biggest collection of clowns running things that I've ever seen. I purposely avoided reading the news because I wanted to watch the men's final rerun today. Tennis Channel advertises that they will be showing the match at 1pm. So I tune in at 1pm and it's five minutes of...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2023
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02 Public Beta (Beta 2)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p02_beta2.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.02 Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue. Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 27, 2023
- Replies: 326
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Hubble Space Telescope Continues to Amaze
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2023
- Replies: 22
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII Cross Country Driver

My friend Jim Harper rocking his Axe-Fx III.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2023
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Something I Never Realized

In the movie Spaceballs the antagonist is President Skroob. Skroob is an anagram for Brooks.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2022
- Replies: 18
- Forum: The Lounge
Bought Myself a Christmas Present
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2022
- Replies: 78
- Forum: Guitars
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.01

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p01.zip To use the Paragon Wah you will need to either use the front panel or wait for an updated version of Axe-Edit. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.01 Added “Paragon” type to Wah block based on...
- FractalAudio
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- Dec 3, 2022
- Replies: 346
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00.zip NOTE: You MUST perform a Refresh After Firmware Update if using Axe-Edit and you were using one of the 21.00 betas prior to...
- FractalAudio
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- Nov 17, 2022
- Replies: 804
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate 2 (Beta 8)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00_beta8.zip NOTE: You MUST perform a Refresh After Firmware Update if using Axe-Edit and you were using one of the 21.00 betas prior to...
- FractalAudio
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- Nov 12, 2022
- Replies: 374
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00_beta7.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.00 New “Cygnus X-2” amp modeling: Improved Amp block output transformer algorithm. New algorithm more accurately models B-H curve resulting in a...
- FractalAudio
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- Nov 4, 2022
- Replies: 460
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
About the Plate Suppressor Diodes Parameter

The new "Cygnus X-2" amp modeling introduced a new parameter called "Plate Suppressor Diodes". Plate suppressor diodes, also known as "snubber" or "flyback" diodes are diodes connected between the power tube plates and ground. The purpose of these diodes is to clamp the inductive "kick" caused...
- FractalAudio
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- Oct 30, 2022
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Tech Notes
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta #4 (Beta 4)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00_beta4.zip Bunch more amps verified. This version also fixes a bug in Beta #2 where bias points were being incorrectly calculated. This primarily affected high-gain amps and could result in them feeling...
- FractalAudio
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- Oct 28, 2022
- Replies: 498
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta #3 (Beta 3)

[EDIT] Link removed due to bug in USA Lead models. Bunch more amps verified. This version also fixes a bug in Beta #2 where bias points were being incorrectly calculated. This primarily affected high-gain amps and could result in them feeling "tubby". Several other bugs were also addressed...
- FractalAudio
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- Oct 28, 2022
- Replies: 55
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta #2 (Beta 2)

New beta here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-firmware-version-21-00-public-beta-3-beta-3.188101/
- FractalAudio
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- Oct 23, 2022
- Replies: 331
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Public Beta (Beta 1)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00_beta1.zip I ended up finishing this new modeling stuff earlier than expected so... Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.00 New “Cygnus X-2” amp modeling: Improved Amp block output transformer...
- FractalAudio
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- Oct 7, 2022
- Replies: 561
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx Firmware Version 20.05 Public Beta (Beta 1)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p05_beta1.zip EDIT: An updated version of Axe-Edit is available here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-edit-iii-1-12-08-to-support-fw-20-05-public-beta-1.187137/ NOTE: The Brit Studio 20 model...
- FractalAudio
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- Sep 23, 2022
- Replies: 275
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Movie Review: Moonfall

Bwahahahahahahahahaha.... inhale hahahahahahahahaha...
- FractalAudio
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- Sep 16, 2022
- Replies: 41
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p04.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.04 More Drive block improvements. Drive block now incorporates the “Chase Transform Technique” for converting analog networks to equivalent digital filters...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Aug 17, 2022
- Replies: 227
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.04 Public Beta (Beta 1)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p04_beta1.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.04 More Drive block improvements. Drive block now incorporates the “Chase Transform Technique” for converting analog networks to equivalent digital...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Aug 4, 2022
- Replies: 173
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.03 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p03.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.03 Improved Drive block. Fixed Amp block Transformer HF being incorrectly set when using two Amp blocks. Fixed Amp block Bypass state not being set...
- FractalAudio
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- Jul 21, 2022
- Replies: 426
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Release

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p02.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.02 Improved speaker impedance curve fitting algorithm. This results in more accurate and more “colorful” modeling as the previous algorithm tended to damp box...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2022
- Replies: 187
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Public Beta 2

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p02_beta2.zip Fixes the issues w/ several speaker impedance curves in Beta 1. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.02 Improved speaker impedance curve fitting algorithm. This results in more accurate...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2022
- Replies: 129
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.02 Public Beta (Beta 1)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p02_beta1.zip Had an epiphany yesterday. This is the result. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.02 Improved speaker impedance curve fitting algorithm. This results in more accurate and more “colorful”...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2022
- Replies: 164
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.01

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p01.zip A new version of Axe-Edit has also been released: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-edit-iii-1-12-04.185024/ Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.01 Added Speaker Thump control to Amp...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2022
- Replies: 102
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.01 Public Beta 2 (Beta 5)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p01_beta5.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.01 Added Speaker Thump control to Amp block. Speaker Thump models the dynamic, nonlinear behavior of a guitar speaker. A value of 5.0 roughly...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2022
- Replies: 102
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.01 Public Beta (Beta 2)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downlo...xe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p01_beta2.zip Here is the new Axe-Edit: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-edit-iii-1-12-03-to-support-fw-20-01-public-beta-2.184740/ Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.01 Added Speaker Thump control to Amp...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 17, 2022
- Replies: 179
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p00.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 20.00 New “Block Mixer” algorithm results in faster/quieter scene and channel changes. This new algorithm allows placing Amp blocks in series without the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Jun 3, 2022
- Replies: 223
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 20.00 Public Beta (Beta 4)

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/20p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_20p00_beta4.zip NOTE: THIS FIRMWARE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF AXE-EDIT. A NEW VERSION OF AXE-EDIT IS REQUIRED FOR USE WITH THIS VERSION AND IS AVAILABLE HERE...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 23, 2022
- Replies: 347
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.08

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p08.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.08 Fixed error in Amp block low frequency resonance behavior.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 12, 2022
- Replies: 164
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.07

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p07.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.07 Fixed bypass state can load wrong when switching from a preset with Scene Ignore on. Changed Compressor block so that times display actual value for the...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- May 6, 2022
- Replies: 87
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
AFIII Check this kid out!!!
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 27, 2022
- Replies: 49
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
His Dark Materials

Never read the books and it seems as though they could make for a good movie or series but cheese-and-fluffy-rice what an inconsistent and incomprehensible mess the HBO series is. I mean if you like hours and hours of dialog like: "I'm not strong enough." "Yes, you are." "No, I'm not." "You...
- FractalAudio
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- Apr 27, 2022
- Replies: 32
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.06

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p06.zip NOTE: This version will clear any Setlist/Song data created under 19.06 beta 1. A fresh start is recommended, but if necessary, you can in fact use the Setlist/Songs area of Axe-Edit to export your...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Apr 14, 2022
- Replies: 313
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Mouse Review

I'm very particular about mice for programming uses. I seem to wear them out pretty fast. My prior favorite was the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical but sadly these are no longer made and the new version feels really cheap and there are lots of reports of the switches and wheel failing in short...
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- Apr 7, 2022
- Replies: 89
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.06 Public Beta

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p06_beta1.zip NOTE: Starting with firmware 19.06, Axe-Edit III 1.11.00 (or greater) is required to communicate with the Axe-Fx III...
- FractalAudio
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- Apr 4, 2022
- Replies: 312
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Banned from TGP

Banned from TGP for pointing out that a notorious troll is back with an alter ego. Ridiculous. The good guy gets punished while the bad guy gets to continue to abuse the system.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2022
- Replies: 670
- Forum: The Lounge
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.05

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p05.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.05 Added “Scene Ignore” to most blocks. When set to ON, Scene Ignore instructs the block to ignore scene changes. Scene Ignore is a per-channel parameter. This...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 11, 2022
- Replies: 288
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.04

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p04.zip Fixes the issue with the FAS Modern and other models. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.04 Fixed some Amp models can NaN due to index out-of-bounds.
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2022
- Replies: 164
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.03

Link removed due to bug in FAS Modern model This is a recommended update due to the Amp block instability fix. Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.03 Added Dual Detune Delay type to Pitch block. This type is comprised of two detuners with delay up to 2.0 seconds. Each detuner can feed back...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Mar 4, 2022
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p02.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.02 Updated 59 Bassguy and 5F8 Tweed models to include both Drive controls. Added 59 Bassguy Normal, 5F8 Tweed Normal and 5F8 Tweed Jumped amp models. Added...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 25, 2022
- Replies: 273
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 19.02 Public Beta

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/19p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_19p02_beta1.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 19.02 Updated 59 Bassguy and 5F8 Tweed models to include both Drive controls. Added 59 Bassguy Normal, 5F8 Tweed Normal and 5F8 Tweed Jumped amp models...
- FractalAudio
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2022
- Replies: 395
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion