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Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes
21.02
Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue.
Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the “Shred” switch on the Mesa/Boogie JP2C.
Added “Bosom Boost” Drive model based on a Friedman Buxom Boost.
Added “OD-One Overdrive” Drive model based on a Boss OD-1.
Improved Compressor block:
- Improved Studio FF Compressor 1 type. New algorithm yields smoother release and “fatter” compression. This type is suitable for a wide range of uses now including bus and mastering. Type has been renamed Studio FF Compressor.
- Improved Optical Compressor types. New algorithm features improved ballistics and inherent soft knee for vintage optical compression sounds.
- Improved Dynamics Processor type. New algorithm also supports various detector types.
- Improved JFET Compressor type.
- Added Optical Sustainer type based on optocoupler-based pedal compressors.
- Added Analog Sustainer type. This is an upwards compressor using the same “analog” gain computer as the Analog Compressor type yielding a natural soft-knee response.
- Added JFET Sustainer type. This is based on a rare JFET-based pedal compressor where the JFET is in the op-amp’s feedback network.
- The range of the Release Time has been increased to 2ms to 2s.
- Added graph for Analog Compressor and Sustainer types.
- New Auto-Makeup Gain algorithms for most types provides better output level tracking vs. Threshold and Ratio. Note: As a result, the output level of the compressor block may be slightly different compared to previous firmware. Auditioning presets that use the Compressor block is recommended.
- Selectable Auto-Makeup Gain has been added to Optical, Tube and Analog Compressor types.
- Studio FF Compressor 2 has been renamed Studio FF Sustainer.
- Studio FB Compressor 1 has been renamed Studio FB Compressor and Studio FB Compressor 2 has been renamed Studio FB Sustainer.
- Types have been alphabetized.
Improved Gate block:
- Improved Downward Expander type. The “Hold Time” parameter has been removed as it is not compatible and no longer needed with the new algorithm. This type has been renamed “Classic Expander” as it based off classic analog downward expanders.
- Added “Modern Expander” type. This type uses a novel approach to the envelope detector resulting in improved ballistics compared to traditional analog expanders. A “Knee Type” parameter has been added which allows selecting between hard-knee expansion and varying degrees of soft-knee expansion.
Improved Noise Gate in Input block:
- Improved performance based on new algorithm developed for Gate block.
- A Mode selection has been added allowing the user to select between “Easy” and “Advanced”. In Easy mode the number of parameters is reduced simplifying the adjustment procedure for those who are unfamiliar with the finer details of gates/expanders for guitar noise reduction applications.
Changed bypass/engage speed for the following blocks: Drive, Filter, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Tremolo and Wah. These blocks now bypass/engage with a gentle fade as rapid bypass/engage with these types of blocks can sound abrupt.
Updated PVH 6160 Block and PVH 6160+ models. New models have more accurate Gain knob response.
Reduced default Power Tube Grid Bias for PVH 6160 and Recto models as previous default was hotter than these amps are typically run due to the non-adjustable bias.
Improved Speaker Thump algorithm in Amp block.
Added “Oxbow Loadbox” and “Double Notes Loadbox” speaker impedance curves based on a Universal Audio Ox and Two Notes Torpedo, respectively.
Fixed Transformer and Vintage preamp types in Cabinet block not ported correctly during a previous firmware update. This manifested as the distortion not being frequency dependent.
Various other fixes and improvements."
Maybe this is what is holding up the FM9 update, all the goodies cliff just released in the axe III beta 3 wooohooooo
