Fractal Audio Systems Releases Firmware Version 10.0

JUNE 18th 2010, Plaistow, NH - The Fractal Audio Axe-Fx already packs the most sought after amp, cab, and effects tones into an incredibly powerful all-in-one solution for the stage or studio guitarist. The company's Standard and Ultra models have become an industry-standard, replacing countless tube amps, pedalboards, and racks full of gear for both casual and career players alike.

Now, with the release of the 10.0 firmware, Fractal Audio continues its tradition of providing major new capabilities via free firmware updates. New features in firmware 10.0 include 5 all-new amplifier models, 2 new drive pedal types, key improvements to the existing amp and effect tone capabilities, and more:

• New "Marsha HB" (Hairy Brown) and "Marsha HBE" (Hairy Brown Eye) amp types are the result of close cooperation with renowned rig builder/amp modder/amp designer Dave Friedman of LA-based Rack Systems LTD., who himself sanctioned and approved the new Axe-Fx counterparts of his amps.

• The new "Shiver Clean" and "Shiver Lead" amp types are based on the channels of a well-known west coast amplifier model with incredible cleans and punchy overdrive.

• The new "1987X MOD" is a great sounding Plexi type reissue with what many consider to be an "essential" tone mod already built in.

• The existing "Euro Über" model has been updated for a truly faithful representation of the original.

• New "Face Fuzz" and "Master Fuzz" drive effect types give Axe-Fx owners two of the most sought after fuzz effects of all time.

• The Drive block slew-rate algorithm is now an exact model of real op-amp slew-rate limiting.

• The virtual "Presence" control circuitry now more accurately models the resulting response of the power amp and speaker coil interaction for better "bite" and a more pronounced attack.

• Additional support has been added for the forthcoming Fractal Audio MFC-101 Midi Foot Controller.

A new version of Axe-Edit, the software editor for the Axe-Fx, has also been released with full support for firmware 10.0 and additional new features and fixes.

Firmware 10.0 is available for both Standard and Ultra models and can be downloaded free of charge on the support page of the company's web site.