Hi everyone. Installed the new Axe-FX firmware version 10.01 on my XL and for past many days have been going through the 700+ Naked Amps TonePack making adjustments and leveling presets to the new firmware. It sounds great!
I'm making multiple further tweaks to the new version. including using the Cab Block to cut lows and Hi's more than I did in prior version, and some slight changes to EQ here and there, and the level is a bit hotter in 10.x by about 1db on average compared to 8.02, but that's much of it.
As I go, am A/B'ing to the original 8.02 presets -- to make sure the tones are as close as possible to original design in level, sound, and feel. Due to the 10.01 firmware change itself, you will hear a little more bottom end, certain mids presence, and better string definition. Maybe one way to say it is 10.01 is more modern EQ, and 8.02 is a little more vintage EQ, but the difference is subtle.
Finished Bank 1 (Vintage & Boutique) last weekend, working on Bank 2 (Modern Amps) now. Hoping to get it all done by this Saturday night.
The Plan: once the XL/XL+ 10.01 version is done, will attach it to the account downloads area for after you log into AustinBuddy.com and you will be able to see and download it there, along side 9.02 and 8.02.
If you have NOT created a login account at my website store, please do so ASAP. Initially you won't see your past orders, but there is a way to go back in and manually attach new logins to prior orders -- so you will have access to any updates moving forward and see all versions. If you are a guest though, you won't have access - so for updates, it becomes mandatory.
Next, once XL update versions done, will use FracTool to convert into a Mark II compatible version. Then I have to go in and manually change about 1 in 7 cabs that are in use for the XL (above #133) not available on the Mark II. After those substitutes are made, will add that version to the store.
Now, you probably didn't want all those details. But this is why it takes so long (and why I waited for 10.01 instead of doing 9.04 from 9.02) -- I literally have to audition 700+ sounds, side-by-side, and make adjustments to get them as close as possible. It's not a batch processor, and I have to give my ears and occasional rest/prevent fatigue. And -- I have to resist the urge to play each preset amp tone more than a few minutes!
I'll post here when the XL and later the Mark II downloads are ready. There is NO CHARGE for this update to existing customers. I'm going to be out of pocket for 9 days at months' end away from my gear, so my goal is to get both of these updates out by middle of next week, else it will have to be early June.
Patience -- yours is appreciated, and I promise you, it will be rewarded! Stay tuned!