Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 12.04 Public Beta

[FractalAudio]

I feel this is a pretty substantial advancement in the amp modeling engine so I've decided to share this. Please read the release notes carefully.

Things to note:
1. Higher Master Volume settings are possible now with less flub and smoother highs.
2. Improved attack and feel.
3. No woofy lows or ice-picky highs at high volumes.
4. The frequency response is dynamic which leads to a more "3-dimensional" sound.
5. To really hear and feel the effects turn up the MV and LF Res. Don't be afraid to turn LF Res close to 10. In fact some Celestion and Eminence speakers are equivalent to about 8-9 on the LF Res. This will increase the interaction between the power tubes and the speaker load.
6. Also, to "really" hear and feel it, crank it up LOUD.

Download here:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/beta/axefx2_12p04beta.zip

 

[scottburrow]

Thanks Cliff.


Wow!!! You have been busy...;-)

 

[Tone Seeker]

This sounds pretty exciting!

Terry.

 

[svl]

Unbelievable. The man is most definitely a machine.

Thank you yet again, Cliff.

 

[scottburrow]

So to get the question out there, before it gets asked a bunch of times, Amp Reset?

 

[MrGuitarabuse]

6. Also, to "really" hear and feel it, crank it up LOUD.

Ohh.. neighbors gonna love this one Awesomeness, thanks!

 

[FractalAudio]

So to get the question out there, before it gets asked a bunch of times, Amp Reset?

Nope.

Your presets will automatically be updated with the proper tube type.

Note that my amps may be different than yours in regards to tube type. For example my Ecstacy has 6L6s while many have EL34's.

 

[ak49climber]

This makes the Patriots loss a little easier to deal with... Thanks!!!

 

[MrGuitarabuse]

And for the first stinking time in history, I am actually in front of the computer at home with AXE-FX turned on when a new FW drops!!!

 

[james...]

Added selectable power tube types for Amp block. Available types are: EL34,
EL84, 6L6, 6V6, KT66, KT88, 6550, 6973, 6AQ5 and 300B (triode).

OH MY SWEET DEAR MOTHER MARY OF OUR LORD AND PROTECTOR

YESSSS

 

[scottburrow]

And for the first stinking time in history, I am actually in front of the computer at home with AXE-FX turned on when a new FW drops!!!

It's always weird how I catch these things. I'm usually in bed by now, but since tomorrows Martin Luther Kings day, I decided to stay up, I'm glad I did. I just want to play real loud right now but my wifes asleep. Tomorrow, its going to get loud.

 

[ak49climber]

Real quick Q, where do I go to change Power tube type?

 

[Johan Allard]

Installed, no problems at all. Cranked it up a little bit and it does sound better but still at home so can’t play really loud.

Thanks Cliff for yet another update!

 

[scottburrow]

Real quick Q, where do I go to change Power tube type?

PWR page under amp tube type. Not in axe-edit yet.

 

[FractalAudio]

Added selectable power tube types for Amp block. Available types are: EL34,
EL84, 6L6, 6V6, KT66, KT88, 6550, 6973, 6AQ5 and 300B (triode).

OH MY SWEET DEAR MOTHER MARY OF OUR LORD AND PROTECTOR

YESSSS

It's not like other products where there is a huge change in frequency response. It's realistic and, therefore, subtle. Other products drastically change their frequency response when switching "tubes" but that's simply not realistic.

 

[nambutio]

I got the tour now and was sleepless. Somebody was calling my name! :mrgreen
Hush (Somebody's Calling my Name) - YouTube

Thanks, man! You greaattttt!

 

[soheil]

Thank you!!! I think I need to try this Beta! (Usually I wait for Official releases but I think I can't wait this time around!)

 

[Rain]

I feel this is a pretty substantial advancement in the amp modeling engine so I've decided to share this. Please read the release notes carefully.

Things to note:
1. Higher Master Volume settings are possible now with less flub and smoother highs.
2. Improved attack and feel.
3. No woofy lows or ice-picky highs at high volumes.
4. The frequency response is dynamic which leads to a more "3-dimensional" sound.
5. To really hear and feel the effects turn up the MV and LF Res. Don't be afraid to turn LF Res close to 10. In fact some Celestion and Eminence speakers are equivalent to about 8-9 on the LF Res. This will increase the interaction between the power tubes and the speaker load.
6. Also, to "really" hear and feel it, crank it up LOUD.



Download here:
www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-2/beta/axefx2_12p04beta.zip

Thank You Cliff !!!

 

[da771]

Cliff, please Boss HM-2 :roll

 

[teddis]

Wow, and so much more, thanks you Cliff.
I know this is coming....so here are the full Release notes ;