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Fractal AXE-FX III - User Manual

Fractal AXE-FX III
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Current as of Axe-Fx III Firmware 19.x
Original, Mark II, Standard and TURBO versions
March 2022

Table of Contents

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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

Essential warnings and precautions for safe operation and handling.

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME AND OVERVIEW

Introduction to the Axe-Fx III, its features, and capabilities.

FEATURE SUMMARY

Detailed list of key features and advancements of the Axe-Fx III.

HARDWARE AND SETUP BASICS

Covers the setup menu, front/rear panels, and quick connection guide.

CORE CONCEPTS

Explains layout grid, scenes, and channels for preset building.

USB AND SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

Details USB audio, Fractal-Bot, and Axe-Edit III software integration.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT AND CONTROLS

Description of the front panel buttons, knobs, display, and jacks.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY

Details all rear panel inputs, outputs, and interface connectors.

USB CONNECTIVITY AND FUNCTIONALITY

COMPUTER INTEGRATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Covers USB audio, MIDI-over-USB, and system requirements for Mac/Windows.

AUDIO ROUTING AND RE-AMPING

Explains USB input/output mapping and the re-amping workflow.

SETTING UP YOUR AXE-FX III

GENERAL SETUP PRINCIPLES

Basic power, levels, input/output configuration, and mono/stereo setup.

COMMON CONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS

Describes FRFR, amp+cab, 4CM, and FX processor setups.

ADVANCED CONNECTION SCENARIOS

Details inserting outboard gear and multi-I/O setups.

PRESETS AND BLOCK MANAGEMENT

LAYOUT GRID AND BLOCK FUNCTIONALITY

Explains the grid, block insertion, bypass, cables, and block inventory.

EDITING AND SAVING PRESETS

Covers editing blocks, saving changes, and managing preset names.

PRESET CPU LIMITS AND OPTIMIZATION

Discusses CPU usage, limits, and optimization tips for presets.

SCENES AND CHANNELS

CORE CONCEPTS AND MANAGEMENT

Overview of scenes, channels, their functions, and how to manage them.

REMOTE AND MIDI CONTROL

Remote selection of scenes/channels via MIDI and PC mapping.

SCENE BEHAVIOR AND SETTINGS

Covers scene levels, default scene, revert, and ignore functions.

LEVELING PRESETS AND SOUNDS

PRINCIPLES AND METHODS FOR LEVELING

Discusses perception, rules of thumb, and leveling techniques.

BLOCK BYPASS LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Tips for maintaining consistent levels when bypassing effects.

BLOCKS GUIDE REFERENCE

THE FRACTAL AUDIO BLOCKS GUIDE

Information about the separate manual detailing all blocks.

MODIFIERS FOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROL

CREATING AND MANAGING MODIFIERS

Steps for creating, editing, and removing modifiers and their parameters.

MODIFIER SOURCES AND TYPES

Explains internal, external, and FC controller sources for modifiers.

ADVANCED MODIFIER FEATURES AND TUTORIALS

Covers advanced curves, auto-engage, and scene controller tutorials.

TEMPO SYNCHRONIZATION

GLOBAL AND PRESET TEMPO SETTINGS

Details how to set and use global and preset tempos.

SYNCHRONIZING SOUND PARAMETERS TO TEMPO

Explains syncing rates and times of effects like delays and tremolos.

BUILT-IN TUNER FUNCTIONS

TUNER OPERATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS

Covers tuner usage, display modes, calibration, and offset parameters.

MINI TUNERS

Convenient visual indicators for tuning status throughout the interface.

SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION

GLOBAL SETTINGS AND I;O CONFIGURATION

Details global settings, EQ, I/O, USB, AES, and pedal interface settings.

MIDI;REMOTE AND UTILITIES MENUS

Covers MIDI/remote assignments, learn mode, and utility functions.

FC FOOT CONTROLLERS

FC-6 AND FC-12 CONTROLLER SETUP

Information on connecting and configuring FC-6 and FC-12 foot controllers.

IMPULSE RESPONSE (IR) CAPTURE

IR CAPTURE PROCESS OVERVIEW

Explains IR capture, methods, monitoring, and speaker miking.

SETUP 1: MIC ONLY

Detailed steps for capturing IRs using only a microphone setup.

SETUP 2: MIC + DI

Detailed steps for capturing IRs using both microphone and DI box.

CAPTURING IRs USING SOFTWARE AND FRONT PANEL

Details using Axe-Edit, Cab-Lab, and the front panel for IR capture.

SPEAKER MIKING TIPS

Practical advice and tips for optimal speaker miking techniques.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS AND FEATURES

FRACTAL-BOT, FIRMWARE, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Covers firmware updates, backups, recovery, and getting help.

ADVANCED FEATURES AND UTILITIES

Discusses global blocks, performance controls, user cabs, Axe-Change, and MIDI.

INPUT SELECTION AND SPILLOVER

Details input source selection and spillover effects for tails.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT;OUTPUT AND CONVERSION SPECS

Details connector types, impedance, input/output levels, and A/D/D/A conversion.

DIGITAL, USB, MIDI, AND GENERAL SPECS

Covers digital I/O, USB, MIDI, pedal, FASLINK, dimensions, and environmental specs.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND DISCLAIMERS

Outlines the product warranty period, terms, and limitations.

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)

LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Legal agreement for using the software and product.

Fractal AXE-FX III Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI I/OIn, Out/Thru
Presets512
Scenes per Preset8
Computer ConnectivityUSB
Form FactorRackmount
Inputs2 x XLR (Mic), 2 x 1/4" (Instrument)
Outputs2 x XLR (main out)
TypeGuitar Processor
Effects typesOverdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Wah, Filter, Pitch, Synth, Looper
Cabinet Models2200+
USB Audio8 channels
Height3.5"
Width19"
Dimensions3U Rackmount
Number of amp models280+ (as of firmware Ares)

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