https://www.fractalaudio.com/downlo...xe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p00_beta2.zip
I still have about another dozen amps to verify but I'd like to get this out for some testing before the final release.
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 clearer low end. New algorithm now also accounts for effect of speaker impedance on transformer response.
- Improved power tube modeling. This yields better dynamics, improved low frequency accuracy and more accurate interaction with output transformer.
- Improved cathode follower algorithm. Provides more accurate “cleanup” when volume is rolled off.
- Improved triode algorithm more accurately models plate bypass capacitors.
- Various other improvements.
- Many amp models have been updated as a result of the aforementioned improvements.
The default values of various parameters have been updated. Existing presets are automatically updated to the new values upon load.
Improved modeling accuracy for following Amp models:
- Plexi 50W Jumped
- Plexi 100W Jumped
- Brit JM45 Jumped
- 1987X Jumped
- 1959SLP Jumped
- Plexi 100W 1970
- Deluxe Tweed Jumped
- Two Stone J35 and J35 PAB
- Fox ODS and ODS Deep
- Nuclear Tone
- All Solo 88, 99 and 100 models
- All Bogfish models
- All Spawn Q-Rod models
- All Spawn Nitrous models
- All Vibrato Verb models
- All Deluxe Verb models
- All Double Verb models
- All Brit 800 models
- All Brit JVM models
- All Friedman BE/HBE V2 and V3 models
- Friedman Small Box
- Cornfed M50
Improved Drive block modeling to more accurately model effects of op-amp finite open-loop gain and GBW product.
Added “Griddle Cake” Drive model based on a Crowther Hot Cake. The “XLF” switch on the pedal can be replicated by turning the Bass Response knob fully CW.
Added “Overdrive Volume” parameter to Dumble-type amp models (ODS-100, Two Stone, etc.). This is sometimes labeled “Ratio” or “Lead Master”. As the Master Volume on these amps often has a bright capacitor the Overdrive Volume control allows setting the Master Volume higher to counteract the bright cap and then lowering the power amp drive with the Volume.
Added “Plate Suppressor Diodes” parameter. This value is set automatically when the amp model is chosen but the user can override the default setting. Most amps do not have suppressor diodes but some do (e.g., Trainwreck Express). These diodes (also called “snubber” or “flyback” diodes) prevent undershoot on the power tube plates due to inductive kick and reduce upper harmonics thereby reducing “fizz”.
The Ideal amp controls have been updated.
Added Brit Studio 20 Amp model based on a Marshall SV20H.
Added Plexi 50W 6CA7 Jumped Amp model. This is simply the jumped version of the Plexi 50W 6CA7.
Renamed USA Clean to USA Rhythm 1 to be more in line with actual amp.
Reduced CPU usage in some cases.
Fixed wrong coupling capacitor value in 1959SLP Treble, 1959SLP Jumped and 1987x Treble amp models.
Fixed wrong resistor value in tone stack of Solo 88 Rhythm and Lead models. Probably not audible though.
Fixed low frequency behavior of Recto2 models due to loss of precision.
Fixed wrong treble pot taper in CA3+ models.
Fixed wrong capacitor value in Friedman HBE V1 Fat model.
Fixed wrong resistor value in AC-20 12AX7 models.
Fixed wrong Depth knob taper in Archean models.
Fixed High Mid control in Drive block set to minimum when importing presets created prior to 19.01.
Various other fixes and improvements.