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FIRMWARE UPDATES
Fractal Audio Systems products are upgradeable, and we use this capability to deliver continual improvements.
Our highly anticipated updates add new amps, cabs, effects, features, xes, and more. We recommend keeping
the rmware in your FM9 up to date as new versions are released. Firmware is technically software — the
“operating system” of your FM9 — tracked using version numbers: 1.00, 1.01, 2.00, etc. Every FM9 is shipped from
the factory with the latest version installed. You can check your version any time by pressing the SETUP button
(Push-knob E) on the Home page. The version is displayed at the top left of the SETUP menu.
UPDATING
Updating is safe, easy, and quick with Fractal-Bot (see previous page). Use the version built in to FM9-Edit or quit
FM9-Edit before using Fractal-Bot standalone. Quit any other applications which might interfere, including any
DAW software or audio/MIDI applications.
1. Download the latest rmware from https://www.fractalaudio.com/FM9-downloads/
2. Unzip the download le. The archive may contain various documents in addition to the actual rmware—a
MIDI System Exclusive or “SysEx” le. Unzip the .syx le where you can easily nd it (Desktop? Downloads?).
Do not double-click the .syx le. Fractal-Bot will prompt when it is needed.
3. Read the Release Notes included with the rmware download. They’ll let you know what’s new and alert you
to anything you may need to be know before updating to the new version.
4. Before performing a major rmware update, it is recommended to back up your FM9 (see previous page).
5. Launch Fractal-Bot and proceed through the self-explanatory steps.
6. Firmware updates will occasionally be accompanied by new versions of the FM9 Factory Presets. These will
be available on our web site support page and can also be installed using Fractal-Bot.
FIRMWARE Q&A
: Q How do I know the upgrade worked?
: A Check your rmware version anytime by pressing the SETUP button (Push-knob E)
on the Home page. The version is displayed at the top of the SETUP menu.
: Q Can I skip versions to go from a very old rmware version to a much newer one?
: A Yes, you can upgrade from any version to any other version. When you skip versions it is recommended that
you also read the Release Notes for all interim versions, all of which are included with every rmware release.
: Q Will updating my rmware erase, modify or upgrade my presets?
: A Firmware updates do not erase customized presets. However, rmware updates may
alter the sound of existing presets. Always read Release Notes before updating.
Saving presets after a rmware update can render them incompatible with previous versions
We sometimes also update the factory presets. These are released as a separate update on our web site .
: Q The rmware update failed mysteriously. What should I do?
: A If the FM9 still boots normally, just try the update again. If successive failures occur, please delete and
re-download the update le before trying again. Trying a different USB port or cable can also solve issues.
: Q After updating, my FM9 will no longer boot normally.
: A Don’t worry: see “Recovery” on the next page.
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