Axe-Edit 3.13.0 Released

Michael Pickens

Michael Pickens

FAS Software Engineer
Fractal Audio Systems
Moderator
Axe-Edit 3.13.0 is now live on the website and auto-update.

http://www.fractalaudio.com/p-axe-edit-software.php

If you have previously installed a Quantum 7.00 public beta and are now running Quantum 7.00 Release, please select "Refresh after new FW" from the Settings menu of Axe-Edit to get the lastest firmware definitions.

Release Notes

New Features

1. Increased the size of the Auto-Update dialog to allow more space for the current release notes.

2. Added the Learn parameter to the PITCH block's "Cust. Shift" type for firmware Quantum 6.03 or greater.

3. Modified the AMP block's "Power Amp" tab.
a. Added "PI Bias Shift" for connected devices running Quantum 7.00 or greater.
b. Moved "Pwr Tube Grid Bias" from the "Power Sply" page to the "Power Amp" page.
c. Moved "MV Cap" next to the "MV Location" parameter.
d. Added the "Presence Shift" button for the USA PRE LD2 models.

4. The bank number is now prefixed to preset numbers in AxeManage: Presets.

5. Added a small arrowhead symbol next to the "Scene Select" label. Clicking this arrow displays the scene context menu. The context menu is still displayed by right-clicking any of the scene buttons.

6. Grid Navigation Mode allows the keyboard up/down/left/right keys to move freely throughout the grid. When Grid Navigation Mode is enabled, the grid will be highlighted with a dashed yellow rectangle.
a. In Grid Navigation Mode selected blocks will not query and display their associated parameters. However, keyboard shortcuts such as SPACE and X will allow block states to be toggled.
b. Grid Navigation Mode will remain enabled while blocks are inserted, connected, or scenes are changed (either by keyboard shortcuts or buttons) for quick preset building.
c. Grid Navigation Mode also remains enabled during preset changing, saving, and other operations until explicitly turned off.
d. To enter Grid Navigation Mode:
i. SHIFT+CTRL+G (Windows)
ii. SHIFT+CMD+G (OSX)
e. To exit Grid Navigation Mode:
i. ESC will exit without selecting anything.
ii. ENTER will exit causing the currently selected block to query and display its parameters.
iii. Selecting the CONTROLLERS button will exit and display the CONTROLLERS parameters.

7. Added the ability to enumerate and connect to different Axe-Fx II devices concurrently connected to the computer.
a. Choose "Show available devices..." from the Tools menu, or hot-key CTRL+K (Windows) / CMD+K (MAC), to launch the AVAILABLE DEVICES dialog.
b. Click the SCAN button to allow the editor to scan the applicable MIDI ports for connected devices.
c. When SCAN is complete, click on a device in the list box and select CONNECT to change the connection.
d. Click CANCEL to close the dialog box and reinstate the last connection.
e. Please note: The editor will display "Disconnected!" in the upper-left hand corner of the application when the AVAILABLE DEVICES dialog is launch. The current connection is closed in order to scan all the applicable MIDI ports.

8. Removed the confirmation dialog that is displayed before Block Definitions are read in favor of displaying a bubble message at the top of the editor screen. The message will show for 10 seconds before automatically disappearing.

Bug Fixes

1. Upon launching Axe-Edit, the Refresh Block Definitions dialog and Software Update dialog no longer overlap on the screen preventing user input.
 
Fast with the Axe Edit update! I hate when people ask, as if you guys never update it or something. Anywho, thanks!!
 
"Grid Navigation Mode" is a great new feature. Saves lots of time.
 
Mark 1 user here, donwloaded axe edit and it does not comunicate with the axe and does not show me the blocks, the "refresh after new fw" button is disabled and axe edit freezes when I try to close it. I went from firmware q7b2 to q7 and appart from this my daw now freezes when I set a midi track to send midi to the axe, or when I open a track that has a midi track set to send stuff to the axe fx.
 
Michael,
That's some really nice work you've done. Intuitive, well organized, feature rich, pleasing to the eye, and whether a mouse user or a keyboard fanatic, you've accommodated everyone. I ran out of ideas long ago with trying to improve Axe Edit. Nonetheless, you keep creating new and clever things to make it even better. I've never bonded with the 'green screen' front panel, so I can really appreciate all the effort that went into Axe Edit. Many thanks.
Joe
 
Thanks Michael...this is the icing on top of the FW Q7.00 cake for me. Nice work!
 
Big Joe Daddy said:
Michael,
That's some really nice work you've done. Intuitive, well organized, feature rich, pleasing to the eye, and whether a mouse user or a keyboard fanatic, you've accommodated everyone. I ran out of ideas long ago with trying to improve Axe Edit. Nonetheless, you keep creating new and clever things to make it even better. I've never bonded with the 'green screen' front panel, so I can really appreciate all the effort that went into Axe Edit. Many thanks.
Joe
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Open your heart Joe, the green screen loves ya! :)
 
Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your efforts and this update addressed one of my specific requests and it makes selecting devices much easier. Excellent work.
 
Thank you !!! When I started my Axe-FX journey there wasn't a usable AE and now it's a world class app !!
 
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