Axe-Fx III Firmware 27.00 Release

Valhallir said:
Before I updated from FW26 to FW27, I recorded 2 tracks from my dual amp setup (doubled it in the „old school“ way) for a part of a new song. After the update, I opened Axe edit again and recorded the same tracks again. There was no audible difference to the FW26 tracks (left was a guitar/cab combo with the Engl Savage1 and right there was the 5153 Stealth Red)
So my question is: Shouldn’t there at least be differences in signal peaks or frequency? I‘m asking because most people here were talking about biiiiig difference and I don’t hear any difference and the release notes were very focused on affecting the high gain amps.
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Not that I really know what I'm talking about, but would it be useful to record a DI, re-amp through both FW26 and 27, and then flip the polarity of one?
 
I just tracked the other half of the part with FW27, so I was able to run the same riffs in a loop. I don’t wanna be a „Karen“, to be honest, I‘m happy that nothing has changed for me soundwise, as I really already liked it, like it was (and still is) All is good. The only high gain amps I need are the Engl Savage 1 and the 5153 Stealth Red and obviously they haven‘t changed a bit, and I‘m completely fine with that.
 
jayjay347912 said:
Line 6 "insane" for me. I always wondered why people compared it to a "can of angry bees" They just couldn't dial it in properly. Then I tried an axe Fx3. They were at least half right..it did sound like bees after I made the jump😂😂😂
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Ha! I never got on with that one but I did like the UI straight jacket scheme. I was always the Uber or Criminal.
 
Valhallir said:
Before I updated from FW26 to FW27, I recorded 2 tracks from my dual amp setup (doubled it in the „old school“ way) for a part of a new song. After the update, I opened Axe edit again and recorded the same tracks again. There was no audible difference to the FW26 tracks (left was a guitar/cab combo with the Engl Savage1 and right there was the 5153 Stealth Red)
So my question is: Shouldn’t there at least be differences in signal peaks or frequency? I‘m asking because most people here were talking about biiiiig difference and I don’t hear any difference and the release notes were very focused on affecting the high gain amps.
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There are things other than frequency response that affect how an amp sounds and feels. Things like gain structure, response to picking dynamics, transient response...

To my ears, FW 27 has more growl with gain, less mud, and a livelier response. Its feel surpasses any previous modeling experience I've ever had.
 
I installed v27.0 with no issues, including the Axe-Edit update with no issues. Sounds amazing. Can't wait to did into it some more. Thank you!
 
Valhallir said:
I just tracked the other half of the part with FW27, so I was able to run the same riffs in a loop. I don’t wanna be a „Karen“, to be honest, I‘m happy that nothing has changed for me soundwise, as I really already liked it, like it was (and still is) All is good. The only high gain amps I need are the Engl Savage 1 and the 5153 Stealth Red and obviously they haven‘t changed a bit, and I‘m completely fine with that.
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1. The release notes are not "very focused on affecting the high gain amps." In fact the modeling improvements (and the release notes) are focused on edge-of-breakup.
2. Neither of those amps have a cathode follower so you wouldn't notice any difference there.
3. The improvements to the power amp are most noticeable when the power amp is driven hard. Those amps are typically run with the MV low so, again, you wouldn't likely notice any difference.

For those two particular amps I wouldn't expect a significant difference between 26 and 27.
 
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I'm receiving the "Incorrect Dyna-Cab File Version" message after the update (I have restarted it a few times but still there).

I did install the new Dyna cab pack following the directions provided on the installation instructions.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!
 
playingitloud said:
I'm receiving the "Incorrect Dyna-Cab File Version" message after the update (I have restarted it a few times but still there).

I did install the new Dyna cab pack following the directions provided on the installation instructions.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!
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Make sure you have the correct firmware version installed (27.00).

Reinstall the Dyna Cab data pack. Be sure you are downloading from the link in the OP.
 
FractalAudio said:
1. The release notes are not "very focused on affecting the high gain amps." In fact the modeling improvements (and the release notes) are focused on edge-of-breakup.
2. Neither of those amps have a cathode follower so you wouldn't notice any difference there.
3. The improvements to the power amp are most noticeable when the power amp is driven hard. Those amps are typically run with the MV low so, again, you wouldn't likely notice any difference.

For those two particular amps I wouldn't expect a significant difference between 26 and 27.
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Thanks a lot for the information. For me, those 2 amps are perfect.
 
FractalAudio said:
Make sure you have the correct firmware version installed (27.00).

Reinstall the Dyna Cab data pack. Be sure you are downloading from the link in t
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Everything was up-to-date and they were all from the links in the OP.

However, my computer was going to the folder with the previous version of the Dyna Cab data pack and I didn't notice the "6" was really a "5" until I had used your suggestion about reinstalling.

Thank you!!
 
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