Fractal Audio Firmware Update Thread

[TubeStack]

Also, tweaks to the 5150’s make me excited. I’ve been going to Mesa’s more often than not lately, so it’ll be nice to fire up a 5150 and check out what’s different.

The PVH 6160 Block Crunch is one of my favourite models. (Seems to be the closest I can get to my Electra Dyne.)

 

[GTR37]

Also, tweaks to the 5150’s make me excited. I’ve been going to Mesa’s more often than not lately, so it’ll be nice to fire up a 5150 and check out what’s different.

This is also really appealing to me-


I wonder if this is in any way related to Devin Townsend‘s wah trick?

That’s what I am thinking perhaps
They had the golden wah and whammy that Matt came up with I believe to smooth out a little hiccup in the sweep
One of the posters said why not fix the auto engage and make it cross fade slower ??
I am not a technical guy but I have seen some posts about it recently in the wish list

 

[JiveTurkey]

That’s what I am thinking perhaps
They had the golden wah and whammy that Matt came up with I believe to smooth out a little hiccup in the sweep
One of the posters said why not fix the auto engage and make it cross fade slower ??
I am not a technical guy but I have seen some posts about it recently in the wish list

The Rectos and the IIC+ are so gd good

 

[fretworn]

Improvements everywhere

 

[la szum]

I love the fact that a modeling company owns more amps than all the modeling haters combined.

That's why when those inevitable "Selling all your amps after Axe-Fx III" threads come up I always
reply, "I'll sell mine when Cliff sells his first."

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

This is just a general comment / thought. Just using Fractal and Line 6 as an example.

Fractal models the Amps they own or borrowed - or via the schematics they obtain.

Line 6 [ I'm %99.99 sure ] only model the actual Amps they own or borrowed - none are done via schematics.

So how can anyone [ say me ] .... even try to say Fractals or Line 6's modelling .... relative to the Amps they physically own or borrowed.... is more or less accurate than the other companys' processes ?

Maybe Fractal's Amps need to be updated because they weren't done right at the start ?

Maybe Line 6 doesn't update their Amp algorithms because they feel close enough is good enough ?

I don't know .... either way.

Hence why i.m.h.o one cannot be "better" than the other .... there can only be the one which a persons ears and fingers prefer.

Not sure why I typed this ..... but that's never stopped me before

Ben

I suppose Boss never updates their models because they perfected them on the first try.

 

[la szum]

Evolution, Baby!

 

[Mongillo19]

Improvements everywhere

"IF iTs SO goOd wHy DO TheY KeEP UPdAtinG iT"

 

[JiveTurkey]

"IF iTs SO goOd wHy DO TheY KeEP UPdAtinG iT"

 

[fretworn]

 

[BenIfin]

We own every single amp that is modeled except for the Bludotone Ojai which we borrowed from Austin Buddy.

Thanks for chiming in and clarifying.

Ben

 

[BenIfin]

I suppose Boss never updates their models because they perfected them on the first try.

Actually ... ironically ... you are right ... the reason being that in the GT Series, Boss ground-up designed and "built" their own Amps [excluding the Legacy Modeled Amps] .... these new Amps are not models of anything "real".

As such I would expect the new Boss amps sound precisely and exactly how Boss want them to sound ... so no need to ever "update" them.

Ben

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

Actually ... ironically ... you are right ... the reason being that in the GT Series, Boss ground-up designed and "built" their own Amps [excluding the Legacy Modeled Amps] .... these new Amps are not models of anything "real".

As such I would expect the new Boss amps sound precisely and exactly how Boss want them to sound ... so no need to ever "update" them.

Ben

Boss: Close enough for jazz...

 

[Mongillo19]

Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p02.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.02 Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue. Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the...

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[TSJMajesty]

Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.02

https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/21p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_21p02.zip Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes 21.02 Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue. Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the...

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Axe-Fx III Firmware 21.02 Release Notes:​

Added "59 Bassguy RI Jumped" amp model based on a ’59 Bassman LTD Reissue.

Added “JP IIC+ Shred” Input Boost type to Amp block. This replicates the “Shred” switch on the Mesa/Boogie JP2C.

Added “Bosom Boost” Drive model based on a Friedman Buxom Boost.

Added “OD-One Overdrive” Drive model based on a Boss OD-1.

Improved Compressor block:

• Improved Studio FF Compressor 1 type. New algorithm yields smoother release and “fatter” compression. This type is suitable for a wide range of uses now including bus and mastering. Type has been renamed Studio FF Compressor.
• Improved Optical Compressor types. New algorithm features improved ballistics and inherent soft knee for vintage optical compression sounds.
• Improved Dynamics Processor type. New algorithm also supports various detector types.
• Improved JFET Compressor type.
• Added Optical Sustainer type based on optocoupler-based pedal compressors.
• Added Analog Sustainer type. This is an upwards compressor using the same “analog” gain computer as the Analog Compressor type yielding a natural soft-knee response.
• Added JFET Sustainer type. This is based on a rare JFET-based pedal compressor where the JFET is in the op-amp’s feedback network.
• The range of the Release Time has been increased to 2ms to 2s.
• Added graph for Analog Compressor and Sustainer types.
• New Auto-Makeup Gain algorithms for most types provides better output level tracking vs. Threshold and Ratio. Note: As a result, the output level of the compressor block may be slightly different compared to previous firmware. Auditioning presets that use the Compressor block is recommended.
• Selectable Auto-Makeup Gain has been added to Optical, Tube and Analog Compressor types.
• Studio FF Compressor 2 has been renamed Studio FF Sustainer.
• Studio FB Compressor 1 has been renamed Studio FB Compressor and Studio FB Compressor 2 has been renamed Studio FB Sustainer.
• Types have been alphabetized.

Improved Gate block:

• Improved Downward Expander type. The “Hold Time” parameter has been removed as it is not compatible and no longer needed with the new algorithm. This type has been renamed “Classic Expander” as it based off classic analog downward expanders.
• Added “Modern Expander” type. This type uses a novel approach to the envelope detector resulting in improved ballistics compared to traditional analog expanders. A “Knee Type” parameter has been added which allows selecting between hard-knee expansion and varying degrees of soft-knee expansion.

Improved Noise Gate in Input block:

• Improved performance based on new algorithm developed for Gate block.
• A Mode selection has been added allowing the user to select between “Easy” and “Advanced”. In Easy mode the number of parameters is reduced simplifying the adjustment procedure for those who are unfamiliar with the finer details of gates/expanders for guitar noise reduction applications.

Changed bypass/engage speed for the following blocks: Drive, Filter, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Tremolo and Wah. These blocks now bypass/engage with a gentle fade as rapid bypass/engage with these types of blocks can sound abrupt.

Updated PVH 6160 Block and PVH 6160+ models. New models have more accurate Gain knob response.

Reduced default Power Tube Grid Bias for PVH 6160 and Recto models as previous default was hotter than these amps are typically run due to the non-adjustable bias.

Improved Speaker Thump algorithm in Amp block.

Added “Oxbow Loadbox” and “Double Notes Loadbox” speaker impedance curves based on a Universal Audio Ox and Two Notes Torpedo, respectively.

Fixed Transformer and Vintage preamp types in Cabinet block not ported correctly during a previous firmware update. This manifested as the distortion not being frequency dependent.

Various other fixes and improvements.

 

[la szum]

Must have been a lot of things wrong with it previously if it needed all of that in an update.

 

[laxu]

Must have been a lot of things wrong with it previously if it needed all of that in an update.

Something can be good and still be made even better.

 

[la szum]

Hello? Sarcasm to laxu. Come in, laxu.

 

[laxu]

Hello? Sarcasm to laxu. Come in, laxu.

This is laxu. I didn't quite get that. It's these damn internet radios!

 

[Fireproof]

Where’s that sarcasm font when you need it?