Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

[James Freeman]

Thanks for the NFB compensation option. As someone that goes back and forth between real amps and the axe-fx, I think I will appreciate the authentic behavior.

I like that it does not change back to default when changing amp models on the same channel, very conveniet.

 

[Shahar]

I want to apologize in advance, I can't stop gushing about this release!

I just tried factory preset #8 (50W Plexi) changed the drive to Gauss Drive, gain on 5.0, level on 7.75, HOLY SHITBALLS, GAIN HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!

 

[Burgs]

The Gauss Drive in front of a small combo is a pretty smooth ride. I never knew...

Thanks, Cliff!

 

[Piing]

I think I should stop messing with this shit until it is ported to the FM3 because for rehearsals and gigs I use the FM3, and withdrawal syndrome sucks

 

[GuyJames]

Sad I have to wait for the FM9 to get this lol

 

[javajunkie]

posted this on the previous release right before this firmware dropped but it seems to still be the case:

Anyone else noticing extremely low input levels on the USA C+ JP Green model? I am boosting input trim to 10 to get approximate levels that I would expect from the model?

 

[bradlake]

Standard is called traditional. The standard is actually the oversized as it’s known. But then are the slant and straight the traditional or standard oversized?

 

[sprint]

posted this on the previous release right before this firmware dropped but it seems to still be the case:

Anyone else noticing extremely low input levels on the USA C+ JP Green model? I am boosting input trim to 10 to get approximate levels that I would expect from the model?

I've noticed it - have input trim @ 2 and its still quite clean. I wasn't sure if that's normal as I started using that model not long ago + never played the real amp.

 

[crdark]

Installed it, played it, enjoyed it!

Works flawlessly so far and the Gauss Drive is niiiice. The 5150 Stealth also is sounding great and tight.

 

[FractalAudio]

posted this on the previous release right before this firmware dropped but it seems to still be the case:

Anyone else noticing extremely low input levels on the USA C+ JP Green model? I am boosting input trim to 10 to get approximate levels that I would expect from the model?

This has been fixed for the next release.

 

[Greg Ferguson]

I think I should stop messing with this shit until it is ported to the FM3 because for rehearsals and gigs I use the FM3, and withdrawal syndrome sucks

I can relate. I prefer taking one of the FM units out but I think I'll use the FX3 next time because this firmware is to die for.

 

[Deadpool_25]

On the Stealth, that's exciting news!

Side note: Anyone have any insight on the differences in the 100w heads, especially in regards to tweaks you can make to the currently available 100w models to approximate the 100w EL34 and Stealth heads?

 

[yyz67]

Sad I have to wait for the FM9 to get this lol

You mean: happy that it will be coming eventually, right?

 

[FractalAudio]

On the Stealth, that's exciting news!

Side note: Anyone have any insight on the differences in the 100w heads, especially in regards to tweaks you can make to the currently available 100w models to approximate the 100w EL34 and Stealth heads?

The new Stealth model is actually the 100W. I accidentally named it 50W because of a copy-and-paste error.

 

[Deadpool_25]

The new Stealth model is actually the 100W. I accidentally named it 50W because of a copy-and-paste error.

Ooohhh. Awesome! Thanks Cliff!

 

[greiswig]

The new Stealth model is actually the 100W. I accidentally named it 50W because of a copy-and-paste error.

I thought that model sounded twice as loud!

 

[painkiller]

I thought that model sounded twice as loud!

NFB Compensation switch on or off?

 

[CrimsonKing]

I thought that model sounded twice as loud!

100 watts is only 3 db louder than 50.

 

[greiswig]

100 watts is only 3 db louder than 50.

It....was...a...joke.

 

[CrimsonKing]

It....was...a...joke.

Nah, jokes are supposed to be funny.