Axe-Fx III Firmware Version 1.17

[2112]

I only had about 5 minutes to test this but it's all working great down here. Firing up a crybaby wah block and dialling in the Petrucci-style EQ settings immediately sounded fantastic, and I think I'm really going to love the GEQ in the drive block to sculpt tones. I'll post some clips first thing tomorrow!

You're a gem Cliff, thank you.

 

[bradlake]

yeah...seems to my my ears that the WAH EQ is a most useful tool after just a bit of fiddling...

I only had about 5 minutes to test this but it's all working great down here. Firing up a crybaby wah block and dialling in the Petrucci-style EQ settings immediately sounded fantastic, and I think I'm really going to love the GEQ in the drive block to sculpt tones. I'll post some clips first thing tomorrow!

You're a gem Cliff, thank you.

 

[PumpkinKing86]

Anyone else have the EQ in the drive block default all sliders to -12 and adjusting them seems to make no difference? Same situation with the wah block.

 

[PumpkinKing86]

Anyone else have the EQ in the drive block default all sliders to -12 and adjusting them seems to make no difference? Same situation with the wah block.

Never mind. Seems there's a Graphic EQ on/off switch on the Expert page of the drive block.

 

[NeoSound]

thanks Cliff! amazing update!

 

[Holyoli]

Fantastic ! Thanks

 

[oranheim]

Great! Thank you

 

[iaresee]

Do I detect a hint of resentment? lol

Nope.

 

[goku8586]

Cliff...you complete me..

 

[biskitboy]

I feel like I’m opening a Christmas present every few weeks. Oooh, is that for me?

Thank You!

 

[Clockwork Creep]

monitor’s speakers are compressing thereby achieving a more dynamic response

Isn't that an oxymoron, or am I not getting it?...

 

[Pwrmac7600]

Isn't that an oxymoron, or am I not getting it?...

I'm having deja vu?

 

[Melten]

Isn't that an oxymoron, or am I not getting it?...

Maybe less dynamic range, but more dynamic response? In that, if theres less compression, you hit the strings harder and the volume goes up by a similar amount, but with more compression the response isn't as linear? Or something...

Edit: nah, that doesn't sound right. It sounds more like you can change this setting in cases where the FRFR speakers are already compressing, removing (reducing?) the amp simulation of the speaker compression. So, removing a duplication of speaker compression results in more dynamic response.

 

[jamongrande]

I interpret it as “this mode CAN be used with FRFR monitors in high volume applications (e.g. where the monitor’s speakers are compressing) thereby achieving a more dynamic response.”

The mode is “achieving”, not the compressing speaker.

 

[Hoosierdaddy]

WOW !!!!!!! are you kidding me ? Very Unexpected indeed !
Week End Warriors --come thru . ,,,,,,,Overtime employees with fine touches to am already masterpiece !!!!!!!!!
Thanks Cliff and company !!!!!!!!!

 

[200man]

thank you Fractal...great new features!

 

[camilovelandiamusic]

Hell yes. You guys are workaholics like me haha!!! Thats why the Axe FX is number 1. Cant wait to install this!

 

[Genghis]

Ahh... new studio desk is setup and once I got everything in place I finally had a chance to play with the new firmware for a bit. Very, very nice work once again Cliff. The EQs in the wah and drive are great. Really gonna spend more time with it tomorrow, as I took a few days off for a staycation. Great timing on this firmware!

 

[pauly]

Great stuff - thanks to the fractal team!
Pauly

www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/1p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_1p17.zip

Fixes the issue with 1.16.

Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes

1.17

Fixed NaN when selecting “USA” amp types.


1.16

Improved Multiband Compressor block so that mid-band gain is automatically compensated for crossover response.

Added Frequency Range parameters to Multiband Compressor block. This selects between Low and High frequency ranges yielding more flexible crossover frequencies.

Added Crossover Slope parameter to Multiband Compressor block. Choices are 12 and 24 dB/octave.

Added FAS Boost to Amp block input boost types.

Added Output Mode to Amp block. The default value, FRFR, is the classic mode and designed for use with monitors or recording. The SS PA + Cab mode is intended for use with a solid-state power amp and conventional guitar cab. In this mode speaker compression modeling behaves differently relying on the speaker for compression while still simulating the interaction with the power amp. NOTE: this mode is not intended for use with current drive power amps, i.e. tube power amps, Class-D current feedback amps (Quilter Tone Block), etc. NOTE: this mode CAN be used with FRFR monitors in high volume applications where the monitor’s speakers are compressing thereby achieving a more dynamic response.

Added 10-band, 2/3 octave types to Graphic EQ block. These types center the filter frequencies on a narrower range best suited to finely sculpting guitar tones.

Added 10-band, 2/3 octave graphic equalizer to Drive block. The EQ can be enabled/disabled via the Graphic EQ parameter which is also modifiable.

Added 8-band, 2/3 octave graphic equalizer to Wah block. The EQ can be enabled/disabled via the EQ parameter which is also modifiable.

Fixed moving cabs with Axe-Edit causes corrupted empty slots.

Fixed Looper status not reported correctly via MIDI.

Fixed Looper doesn’t always start if threshold is off.

Fixed metronome turning on when executing Reset System Parameters.

Various fixes and changes for FC series foot controllers.

 

[Rain]

I interpret it as “this mode CAN be used with FRFR monitors in high volume applications (e.g. where the monitor’s speakers are compressing) thereby achieving a more dynamic response.”

The mode is “achieving”, not the compressing speaker.

I’m not sure what is does exactly. I used it the other night at a show with my 2 CLR Neo II’s. The notes seemed thicker sound wise and felt better. Definitely going to use it going forward.