Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 13.01

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www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/13p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_13p01.zip

Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes


13.01

Fixed global Input Gain loading wrong value.

Changed global Input Gain and Amp block Input Trim to read in linear units due to confusion over the meaning of dB.



13.00

Improved Drive block modeling. New algorithm uses a novel solution to solve the nonlinear ODE of a diode clipper with memory (i.e. a capacitor). The accuracy of the diode I-V curve is also greatly improved. This new algorithm has the accuracy of implicit iterative solutions with speed rivaling explicit solutions. CPU usage is only slightly increased vs. the previous algorithm. Note that many of the Drive models will now behave differently and presets should be auditioned. The behavior of the tone controls in some models has also changed. Of note are the Timmy models where the tone controls are now faithful to the actual pedal and decrease bass/treble when turned clockwise.

The Drive block now features a “Bass Response” control for types based on the Rat, Tube Screamer and various derivates. In some models this is duplicated on the Basic page as it is the Bass/Voice/etc. control (and renamed accordingly). This function was previously provided by the Low Cut control. The Low Cut control is now a separate control that allows adjusting the input highpass frequency. Existing presets will automatically be updated with the new default value for the Low Cut control.

Added Bias control to GUI of all Drive block models.

Added “Headroom” monitoring meter to Amp block. The most common reason for “muddy” tones with high-gain amps is incorrect setting of the Master Volume control. The Headroom meter displays the voltage at the virtual power tubes in dB. If the Master Volume is too high the meter will be near 0 dB most of the time. Note that this only applies to amps where the power amp is intended to run “clean” like the 6160, Recto, etc. Non-Master Volume amps get their distortion from the power amp distorting so this recommendation does not apply.

Added Global EQ to all outputs. Note that the EQ for Outputs 3 and 4 is not active if that output has Copy Input 1 set and the corresponding Output block is not in the patch.

Added selectable Graphic/Parametric EQ for Global Output EQs.
 
Sorry if this has already been answered...maybe this is just the way the Timmy pedals are set up...but I notice in the Austin Buddy presets that the Bass and Treble knobs on the Timmy drives is backwards. 1 is full bass, 10 is no bass...and same with treble. Maybe it's just because the AB presets haven't been updated?
 
Sorry if this has already been answered...maybe this is just the way the Timmy pedals are set up...but I notice in the Austin Buddy presets that the Bass and Treble knobs on the Timmy drives is backwards. 1 is full bass, 10 is no bass...and same with treble. Maybe it's just because the AB presets haven't been updated?
It's in the release notes of this firmware
" Note that many of the Drive models will now behave differently and presets should be auditioned. The behavior of the tone controls in some models has also changed. Of note are the Timmy models where the tone controls are now faithful to the actual pedal and decrease bass/treble when turned clockwise. "
 
It's in the release notes of this firmware
" Note that many of the Drive models will now behave differently and presets should be auditioned. The behavior of the tone controls in some models has also changed. Of note are the Timmy models where the tone controls are now faithful to the actual pedal and decrease bass/treble when turned clockwise. "
Thanks...
 
I think there's a bug in the global output EQ when set to Graphic (output 1 in my case).
The level works, but none of the bands work.
Parametric works fine, but not the Graphic.
Can someone please confirm it's not just me
 
First pass was the sweet spot for me.

2nd had a midrange thing I didn't like, and the 3rd was just squashed....
To see what's going on here, you have to look beyond EQ, and hear the changes to gain structure.

The first pass has preamp distortion with just a hint of power-amp gain — just enough to sweeten it. The second pass has too much power-amp distortion, smearing stuff together. The third pass has no power-amp distortion; it's preamp only, and that's harsh.
 
The Wiki must be wrong. The Wiki shows the T808OD is based on the TS808 Tube Screamer, not the TS-9 Tube Screamer.

https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/...D_.28based_on:_Ibanez_TS-808_Tube_Screamer.29

The TS-9 and TS-808 do not sound the same. I have both. The TS-808 has a different midrange color.
IIRC the only difference between a TS9 and a TS808 is the number of clipping diodes with the TS9 having asymmetrical clipping.
You can easily do this in the advanced tab of the drive block
 
Great fun. I downloaded last night as I am working on a new cab pack.

I am loving how the drives react to signal when comparing head to head with the "same" preset on the Axe-Fx II.

Also the headroom meter on the master volume is something that I wish amp makers implemented on their physical units many years ago.
 
And different diodes as you described before, and can be done on the advanced tab
Sometimes. The diodes were constantly changing. Whatever was cheapest and/or most readily available. The output stage is a tiny bit different between the two but the affect on the tone is minuscule.
 
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