Firmware 31.02
Compatible with Axe-Fx III Original and Axe-Fx III Mark II Zip Archive—Dec 19, 2025
INSTALLATION: Use the latest version of Axe-Edit for installation. Please update Axe-Edit first, then use its built-in version of Fractal-Bot (found under the Tools menu) to update. If you see a warning about DynaCabs after installing a firmware update, please refer to this knowledgebase article.
Axe-Fx III Owner’s Manual
PDF File—July 2022 Manual current as of Axe-Fx III Firmware 20 – Covers Original, Mark II, Standard and TURBO versions.
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Fractal Audio Blocks Guide
This guide covers all of the features and parameters of the blocks used to create presets on the Axe-Fx III and and FM3.
Axe-Fx III USB Driver Setup for Windows
Executable – March 24, 2026 – Version 6.14
Requires Windows 10 or newer (x86, x64, or ARM).
Windows 7/8 require the use of driver version 5.12.
Axe-Fx III USB Firmware Update v1.18
Zip Archive – Jan 5, 2026. See included instructions.
Version 1.18 supports an internal hardware revision change and is not required if you’re already using version 1.17. However, it can be safely installed over older versions with no issues.