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The AX8 V4.00 containing the Quantum 4.0 changes is now available for immediate download. Please take a moment to read the release notes. As always, we strongly encourage you to back up your unit before upgrading with Fractal Bot.
The new firmware is available for download here:
AX8 V4.00
In support of V4.00, a new release of AX8-Edit is also available here:
AX8-Edit V1.4.1
Firmware V4.00 Release Notes:
AX8 V4.00 contains Quantum 4.0 and so much more!
Additions
· Quantum 4.0: Improved power tube plate current vs. grid voltage accuracy. New models more accurately reflect how the response is higher order at lower grid voltages and “relaxes” into a lower order response at higher grid voltages. This improves feel when the virtual power amp is overdriven and improves harmonic content accuracy.
· All operation of AX8-Edit is now separate from the operation of the front panel. NOTE: any changes made on the front panel of the AX8 while AX8-Edit is attached will still cause a refresh of the editor. This change dramatically reduces audio dropouts due to editor interaction.
· Removed the Footswitch grid restriction of allowing the same block on multiple footswitches. Now that footswitches have the ability to be latching or momentary, it can advantageous to attach both a latching (for both BYPASS and X/Y Toggle) to a block, while allowing the BYPASS to be assigned to a momentary switch at the same time.
· Removed PICK ATTACK parameter from the AMP Block. (The value was never processed on the AX8)
· Added TILTEQ, LOWSHELF2, HIGHSHELF2, and PEAKEQ2 to the Filter block.
Fixes
· Fixed a bug causing noise issues when attaching controller to some modifiers on the AMP block.
· CS1 and CS2 now correctly load the default state on a preset change.
· The Filter on Voice 2 of the Synth block works correctly now.
· Changing the BYPASS state of a block on the LAYOUT grid correctly lights the edit LED.
· Panning all the way right with Pan parameters other than the Balance no longer mutes the output on the following effect blocks:
o Pitch
o Multi-Tap
o Enhancer
o Delay
The new firmware is available for download here:
AX8 V4.00
In support of V4.00, a new release of AX8-Edit is also available here:
AX8-Edit V1.4.1
Firmware V4.00 Release Notes:
AX8 V4.00 contains Quantum 4.0 and so much more!
Additions
· Quantum 4.0: Improved power tube plate current vs. grid voltage accuracy. New models more accurately reflect how the response is higher order at lower grid voltages and “relaxes” into a lower order response at higher grid voltages. This improves feel when the virtual power amp is overdriven and improves harmonic content accuracy.
· All operation of AX8-Edit is now separate from the operation of the front panel. NOTE: any changes made on the front panel of the AX8 while AX8-Edit is attached will still cause a refresh of the editor. This change dramatically reduces audio dropouts due to editor interaction.
· Removed the Footswitch grid restriction of allowing the same block on multiple footswitches. Now that footswitches have the ability to be latching or momentary, it can advantageous to attach both a latching (for both BYPASS and X/Y Toggle) to a block, while allowing the BYPASS to be assigned to a momentary switch at the same time.
· Removed PICK ATTACK parameter from the AMP Block. (The value was never processed on the AX8)
· Added TILTEQ, LOWSHELF2, HIGHSHELF2, and PEAKEQ2 to the Filter block.
Fixes
· Fixed a bug causing noise issues when attaching controller to some modifiers on the AMP block.
· CS1 and CS2 now correctly load the default state on a preset change.
· The Filter on Voice 2 of the Synth block works correctly now.
· Changing the BYPASS state of a block on the LAYOUT grid correctly lights the edit LED.
· Panning all the way right with Pan parameters other than the Balance no longer mutes the output on the following effect blocks:
o Pitch
o Multi-Tap
o Enhancer
o Delay
