Fractal Audio Systems News

7.16 UP!
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra7_16.zip

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7.16

Totally rewrote Noise Gate. New algorithm is based on Ultra Gate/Expander algorithm and is a true downward expander. Added Attack Time control.

Added Input1 and Input2 as possible Sidechain sources for Gate/Expander block.

Added Input1 and Input2 as possible Sidechain sources for Compressor block.

Changed maximum Release Rate of Multiband Compressor to match that of regular Compressor block. Existing presets should be auditioned.


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7.18 for Ultra up!!

http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra7_18.zip

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7.18

Added “Pres/Depth Type” parameter to amp block. “Passive” sets the Presence and Depth controls to behave like a real tube amplifier. “Active” sets the controls to behave like idealized versions. This setting defaults to Passive when the amp block is initialized but retains its setting across amp type changes. For pre-7.17 behavior set this to “Active”. “Active Pres” sets the Depth to passive and the Presence to Active. “Active Depth” sets the Depth to active and the Presence to passive.

Added support for new OEM LCD driver chip.


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7.17

NOTE: This release will likely alter the sound of your presets slightly. It is highly recommended that you audition your presets after installing this update.

Reworked Presence and Depth modeling algorithms. The Presence and Depth (formerly Deep) parameters in the amp block now responds like an actual amp’s Presence and Depth (sometimes called Resonance) controls rather than idealized ones. The Depth control in particular has a more noticable effect on the tone than before.

Added Bypass Mode and modifier to Volume block.

Changed “Corncob R100” model to account for new Depth algorithm.

Increased the Transformer Match range slightly. Setting Transformer Match to 5.0 is now equivalent to setting it to 5.5 with earlier firmware.

Added “Air” parameter to cabinet block. This control modifies the impulse response to provide a more present sound and gives more bite and body to the tone. The effect is most noticable when using high gain. The “Air Freq” parameter determines the critical frequency of the Air effect. Experiment with both controls to determine the best settings.


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8.01 Ultra up!
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra8_01.zip


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8.01

NOTE: This firmware release does not support presets created with firmware prior to Version 6.10. If you are upgrading from 6.09 or earlier upgrade to 7.18 first and run the “Update All Presets” function in the utility menu to convert your presets to the latest protocol.

Fixed bug in sending presets to edit buffer.

Fixed pitch detector locking on false octave at C#6.

Added “MIDI PC OFFSET” to I/O menu. This parameter adds a fixed offset to all incoming MIDI Program Change messages. For example, setting this to 10 would recall preset 13 when receving a MIDI PC value of 3. This parameter is irrelavent if mapping is on. NOTE: THIS VALUE MAY NOT BE ZERO AFTER UPDATING THE FIRMWARE. TO ENSURE PROPER PRESET RECALL BE SURE TO CHECK THIS VALUE.

Added HICUT FREQ parameter to Chorus and Flanger blocks. This parameter, in the Advanced menu, allows you to control the corner frequency of a lowpass filter on the wet signal. This can be used to replicate the limited frequency response of analog chorus/flanger units.

Changed taper of input and output volume controls to standard “15A” audio taper.

Volume block now has four tapers: Linear and three log tapers. The number in the log taper represents the percentage at midpoint, i.e. 15A is 15% when the control is at noon. “Log 30A” is the same as LogA before and “Log 10A” is the same as LogB before.

Added selectable Delay and/or Reverb spillover. You can now select whether Delay or Reverb or both spill over on patch change.

Added 3-band EQ to Drive block with semi-parametric Midrange control. This can be used to fine-tune the Drive tones.

Reworked Drive models. The Drive models are now very accurate in terms of gain, frequency response and output level. Most of the models were completely reworked and may sound different. You should audition any presets using the Drive block and adjust as necessary. Note that the Drive control in the Drive block has a range of 40 dB irrespective of the model. Many actual drive pedals have less range than this so there isn’t necessarily a one-to-one correspondence to the knob position on the model and the knob position on the actual pedal. Furthermore, the models all have a log taper for the Drive and Level controls. Some pedals have linear pots for one or both of these controls. For example, the Boss SD-1 has 30 dB of range for the drive and a linear output pot.

Increased gain of Treble Boost Drive model by 10. The original Dallas Rangemaster, on which this model is based, had no Drive control, only an Output level control. Set the Drive control to 5.0 to replicate the original (previously the Drive had to be set to 10 to replicate the original).

Added “4558/DIODE” clip type to Drive block. This clipping type models diodes in the feedback path of a JRC4558 op-amp. The JRC4558 is a really lousy op-amp that produces a lot of distortion even when operated in its linear region. This new clip type reproduces that distortion as well as the clipping of the diodes.

Added “Bender Fuzz” Drive model. Based on a 1967 Vox Tonebender.

Changed Clip Type of Super OD model to “4558/DIODE” type (see above).
 
8.05 Ultra up!
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra8_05.zip

New factory presets as well:

http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankA.syx
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankB.syx
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankC.syx
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8.05

Increased range of Intelligent Pitch to +/- 15 scale degrees. This allows up to two octaves of shift for standard Western scales.

Fixed Intelligent Pitch not calculating proper shift for negative harmonies.

Fixed incorrect modifier range for Drive parameter in Drive block.

Changed Continuous Controller defaults to defined values for use with MFC-101.


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8.04

Improved Intelligent Pitch algorithm so that it interpolates between harmonies rather than jumping when using Smooth Tracking Mode, i.e. if the current harmony is a minor 3rd and a half-step above would result in a major 3rd the shifter will gradually increase the amount of shifting as the note is bent up rather than suddenly jumping from a minor to major 3rd.

Improved Drive modeling for some models.

External Controllers now default to maximum on power-up as opposed to zero. If assigned to a MIDI CC and no MIDI data incoming then value will remain at maximum. This allows using unit with no MIDI controller attached more easily, i.e. Volume block has External Controller assigned to Volume parameter.


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8.03

Improved pitch shifter algorithm. Improved algorithm reduces echo on notes, especially when using small shift amounts.

Improved pitch detector algorithm when using Local Poly for the Pitch Source. New predictive algorithm has better stability which improves clarity of shifted notes.

Changed Drive block Drive control to replicate range of modeled device. Previously the Drive control had a range of 40 dB irrespective of the model. Now the Drive control range varies from 20 dB to 40 dB depending on the model. NOTE: exisiting presets will likely sound different and should be auditioned.
The following models are affected by this change:
- SUPER OD
- TS808 OD
- TS808 MOD
- FULL OD
- SHRED DIST
- BENDER FUZZ


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8.07 Ultra up!
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra8_07.zip

New factory presets as well:

http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankA.syx
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankB.syx
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... _BankC.syx


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8.07

Fixed LFO Phase control non-functional for triangle LFO waveform in Chorus.


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8.06

Fixed bug in Ultra Pitch Detector causing crash under certain circumstances.




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8.05

Increased range of Intelligent Pitch to +/- 15 scale degrees. This allows up to two octaves of shift for standard Western scales.

Fixed Intelligent Pitch not calculating proper shift for negative harmonies.

Fixed incorrect modifier range for Drive parameter in Drive block.

Changed Continuous Controller defaults to defined values for use with MFC-101.


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Ultra 8.08

http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra8_08.zip



Release notes:


8.08

Added Number Springs and Spring Tone parameters to Reverb block. These parameters, in the advanced menu, only affect the Vintage types. Number Springs allows you to vary the number of virtual springs from two to six in increments of two. The Vintage Small defaults to two, Medium to four and Large to six (previously all defaulted to six). The Spring Tone parameter allows you to vary the tone of the Vintage type. The models now all default to a value of 5.00. Presets created with earlier firmware will read 0.0 and can be left as is or adjusted to taste. A setting of 0.0 will result in the same tone as earlier firmware.

Added Extern Startup Value parameters to I/O -> MIDI page. This parameter chooses the startup value of each external controller on power-on. A value of 0% starts the external controller at the minimum, a value of 100% starts it at maximum. You may use this parameter to define the startup state of external controllers when assigned to a MIDI CC# but no MIDI controller is connected.

Added tempo averaging. When tapping the TEMPO button, or sending a Tempo CC message via MIDI, tempo is averaged over the number of taps, up to ten taps. If more then ten taps are entered the average is over the last ten. The averaging is reset if more than two seconds elapse between taps.
Added MIDI Tempo sysex message for use with MFC-101. The SEND TUNER SYSEX parameter in I/O->MIDI is now SEND REALTIME SYSEX and enables sending of the tuner and tempo sysex data. Set this to ON to enable these features for use with the MFC-101.

Added OFF VAL parameter to Modifiers. This parameter allows you to select the point at which the effect automatically disengages. The default value is 5%. Values of 50% or less cause the effect to disengage when the controller is below the value programmed. Values greater than 50% cause the effect to disengage when the value of the controller is above the threshold. This can be used, for example, to program a Wah to disengage at heel down (less than 50%) or toe down (greater than 50%). For example, to program the Wah to disengage at toe down, set the OFF VAL to, say, 90% and turn AUTOENG on.

Added default CC values for all items in I/O->CTRL menu. Using the Reset System Parameters utility will now set the CC values to these values rather than setting all to zero. The new default values are required for the MFC-101 “Axe-Fx Mode” of operation.
Fixed I/O->MIDI parameters not being reset when running Reset System Parameters utility.

Added Nav Left/Right accelerators to Modifier menu.
 
NEW Axe-Edit Beta version up now: http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-axe-edit.html

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Axe-FX Ultra Firmware Version 9.01 Released!

Thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=13676

Firmware: http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... ra9_01.zip

Notes:

9.01
NOTE: This firmware version may change the sound of your presets. You should audition your presets carefully after upgrading to verify that they sound as intended.
Reworked power amp simulation more accurately models speaker coil inductance and interaction with transformer / power tubes. The net effect is that all amp models will be “chimier” in general.
Amp block now defaults Thump and Warmth to zero when selecting an amp model.
Added “CarolAnn OD2” amp model. Based on the OD2 amplifier designed by Alan Phillips of Carol-Ann Amplifiers, LLC.
Totally reworked “Tweed” amp model. Since this model is based on a ’65 Deluxe Reverb the model name was changed to “Deluxe Verb”.
Reworked “Jr. Blues” model.
Made some minor tweaks to the Blues, Brownface and Blackface models. Renamed Blackface to “Double Verb”. Renamed Blues to “59 Bassguy”.
Reworked CAE+ Rhy and Ld models slightly based on evaluation of Peter Frampton’s unit.
Rewrote Bright Cap algorithm to take into account circuits where the cap on the series resistor is switched rather than the cap on the pot itself. Also accounts for circuits where the series resistor cap is left intact but the pot cap is switched out. This affects the Soldano, Recto, CAE, Fryette and PVH 5105 models.
Reduced Amp block CPU usage slightly.
Added “BB Pre” Drive model. Based on the Xotic BB Preamp.
Improved Compressor block:
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Changed Studio Compressor RMS detector to true-RMS type.
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Added lookahead feature to minimize popping when using high compression ratios. The amount of lookahead can be adjusted on the first page of the Compressor menu.
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Added “AUTO” mode. When Auto mode is on, the attack and release rates are automatically varied according to the program material. The Attack and Release controls then set the minimum attack rate and maximum release rate, respectively (maximum attack time, minimum release time).
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Added “RMS + Peak” detector mode. In this mode the detector normally runs as a RMS detector but switches to a peak detector on strong transients. This gives the attack speed of a peak detector with the smoothness of an RMS detector.
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Reworked Pedal type algorithm. The Detector type parameter has been removed as it is no longer relevant.
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Increased maximum compression of Pedal type.
Rewrote Spring reverb algorithm to improve realism.
 
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... a10_00.zip


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10.00
Added value checking to MidiSendName() to prevent illegal MIDI sysex values which are present in some presets created with old editor.
Reworked Euro Uber model.
Added “Shiver Cln” and “Shiver Ld” models.
Added “Marsha BE” and “Marsha HBE” models.
Added “Face Fuzz” and “Master Fuzz” drive models.
Improved Presence control algorithm in amp block. The new algorithm more accurately models the resulting response of the power amp and speaker coil interaction. Increasing the Presence control will now produce more “bite” and a more pronounced attack.
New slew-rate algorithm in Drive block. This algorithm is an exact model of the op-amp slew-rate limiting.
Fixed amp block popping when turning power amp simulation on/off.
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10.01 is up for Ultra and Standard




http://www.fractalaudio.com/support-fractal.html

Direct Link:
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... a10_01.zip

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10.01
Fixed early reflections not audible in reverb block.
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10.00
Added value checking to MidiSendName() to prevent illegal MIDI sysex values which are present in some presets created with old editor.
Reworked Euro Uber model.
Added “Shiver Cln” and “Shiver Ld” models.
Added “Marsha BE” and “Marsha HBE” models.
Added “Face Fuzz” and “Master Fuzz” drive models.
Improved Presence control algorithm in amp block. The new algorithm more accurately models the resulting response of the power amp and speaker coil interaction. Increasing the Presence control will now produce more “bite” and a more pronounced attack.
New slew-rate algorithm in Drive block. This algorithm is an exact model of the op-amp slew-rate limiting.
Fixed amp block popping when turning power amp simulation on/off.
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Ultra Update
10.02
http://www.fractalaudio.com/Documents/V ... a10_02.zip

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10.02
SysEx Header now incorporates new permanent Manufacturer’s ID (00H 01H 74H) assigned by the MIDI Manufacturer’s Association.
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MFC - firmware on support page http://www.fractalaudio.com/products-mf ... oller.html

as well as MFC-101 manual..
"The MFC-101 Midi Foot Controller utilizes a new SysEx header which will be implemented in all future Fractal Audio Systems products and firmware versions. Axe-Fx firmware 10.02 updates Standard and Ultra models to use this new header. There are no other changes so only those using the MFC-101 need to update at this time."
 
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