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Axe-Fx Specifications - Technical Functional Details plus Model Comparisons

Current Version: 0.9.171 Beta (Supports Axe-Fx Firmware 10.01)

Axe-Edit is the companion editor/manager for the Axe-Fx. It offers a faster, smarter, easier way to edit and manage your Axe-Fx. The Beta version of Axe-Edit is not supported by Fractal Audio Systems, Expert help can be obtained through our user forum. It is recommended that you uninstall previous versions before installing a new one.

Download the Latest Version

Axe-Edit for Windows Beta 0.9.17106/19/2010 - Axe-Edit beta for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit versions)Download9.1MB
Axe-Edit for Mac Beta Version 0.9.17106/19/2010 - Axe-Edit Beta for Mac, OSX 10.4 or later (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard)Download11.3MB
Axe-Edit Release Notes & User Guide04/02/2010 - Release notes and user guide for all versions of Axe-Edit.Download151KB

System Requirements

Mac OS: OS X 10.4+ (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Def Leppard)
Windows OS: 2K+ (2000, XP, Vista, Windows7, 32-bit or 64-bit versions
CPU: P4+, G4+, Core Duo+
Memory: 1GB+
Video: 1024x768+ with 32-bit color
Disk space: 30MB minimum, 150MB Recommended.
MIDI: 2-way Interface with current drivers (sound card optional).

About The Workspace Directory

Starting with version 0.9.171, Axe-Edit will ask you to designate a "workspace" directory when it is first run (rather than during the installation as happened with previous versions.) The workspace is the default location for banks, presets and other files and folders. Its sub folders can be easily accessed through shortcuts in the OPEN and SAVE dialogs of Axe-Edit. The new default location is less restrictive than that used by previous versions and will also allow different users of the same computer to have their own Axe-Edit data. Axe-Edit now allows users to set the default workspace when it is first run

When you first run Axe-Edit, the program will suggest using a "Fractal Audio" subdirectory in your computer's default Documents location. You may also freely select to use any other folder.

If Axe-Edit locates a workspace from a previous installation you will be given the option to set a new location and COPY the files from the old one to it. Alternately, you can simply set the new workspace to use the old location, either manually or simply by pressing CANCEL when you are asked to select a new location. In any case, Axe-Edit will never delete your files or folders during workspace selection!

Thanks for your constructive feedback during the ongoing beta test.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE CURRENT VERSION:

Full support for Axe-Fx Firmware Version 10.01
New Amp and Drive Models appear in the TYPE dropdowns
Noise Gate and Output Mixer parameters can be saved as SETTINGS
All amps should now have correct default values
Backup and Sync now marks entries as known
"Save As" and "Save to New Location" now correctly name the target preset
Edit Buffer terminology replaced with "Refresh"
The SEND block can no longer be bypassed
Assorted fixes to the "Standard" config
Improved workspace selection
Most dialogs now remember their last location
Dropdown menu buttons were reversed
CPU Usage calculation should be closer to HW
Dialogs now have a REFRESH button
OK buttons should now be mapped to ENTER/RETURN key
Tuner is disabled when changing presets
And many other small tweaks, fixes, and updates.

What's New in Axe-Edit 0.9x?

Axe-Edit supports current Axe-Fx firmware (version 10.01 for Standard & Ultra)
New Look and Feel with XML Based Skin
Intuitive layouts for better workflow
SELECT SOURCE allows direct access in Axe-Edit to the AXE-FX, or to any BANK FILE or PRESET FOLDER.
RECALL and SAVE AS MENUS put assorted useful functions just a click away. Save to a new location, import/export SYX or CSV files, revert to the saved version, sync to/from the edit buffer, and more.
SYNC features gets presets from your hardware to the software without Preset Manager. Grayed names identify entries you have not synced in the current session.
1-STEP BACKUP of banks in your HW
SNAPSHOT temporarily saves your current edit to a special area in the preset manager.
SAVE SETTINGS allows you to keep a locker or library of your favorite settings for amps, cabs, or effects.
AND MORE: Undo/Redo up to 50 grid operations; Initialize or clear any block (or the whole preset); toggle bypass via double-click; midi troubleshooting log, plus bug fixes too numerous to list and assorted additional features listed in the release notes.

What's Next for Axe-Edit?

Here is a glimpse at some of what's being considered for coming versions Axe-Edit:

Asset Manager - The Preset Manager will be overhauled and replaced with a powerful, user friendly new way to handle your files, integrate with Axe-Edit, and
Axe-Change Innovations - Asset manager will includes new ways to search, share, upload, sort, and save presets and cabs.
Merge function to allow Axe-Edit and a midi controller to be used simultaneously (via a multi-port midi interface)
Improvements to common dialogs, the preset selector menu, and other similar areas
New Preferences with a redesigned UI
And more. Thanks for the great suggestions and bug reports at our forum. There will be perhaps only one or two more public beta versions required before the project is moves from beta to a final version.