New Axe-Fx firmware is out :)

[MOSHWITZ]

Sup?
for those who might be interested....we got some new fun stuff

9.01
NOTE: This firmware version may change the sound of your presets. You should audition your presets carefully after upgrading to verify that they sound as intended.
Reworked power amp simulation more accurately models speaker coil inductance and interaction with transformer / power tubes. The net effect is that all amp models will be “chimier” in general.
Amp block now defaults Thump and Warmth to zero when selecting an amp model.
Added “CarolAnn OD2” amp model. Based on the OD2 amplifier designed by Alan Phillips of Carol-Ann Amplifiers, LLC.
Totally reworked “Tweed” amp model. Since this model is based on a ’65 Deluxe Reverb the model name was changed to “Deluxe Verb”.
Reworked “Jr. Blues” model.
Made some minor tweaks to the Blues, Brownface and Blackface models. Renamed Blackface to “Double Verb”. Renamed Blues to “59 Bassguy”.
Reworked CAE+ Rhy and Ld models slightly based on evaluation of Peter Frampton’s unit.
Rewrote Bright Cap algorithm to take into account circuits where the cap on the series resistor is switched rather than the cap on the pot itself. Also accounts for circuits where the series resistor cap is left intact but the pot cap is switched out. This affects the Soldano, Recto, CAE, Fryette and PVH 5105 models.
Reduced Amp block CPU usage slightly.
Added “BB Pre” Drive model. Based on the Xotic BB Preamp.
Improved Compressor block:
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Changed Studio Compressor RMS detector to true-RMS type.
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Added lookahead feature to minimize popping when using high compression ratios. The amount of lookahead can be adjusted on the first page of the Compressor menu.
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Added “AUTO” mode. When Auto mode is on, the attack and release rates are automatically varied according to the program material. The Attack and Release controls then set the minimum attack rate and maximum release rate, respectively (maximum attack time, minimum release time).
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Added “RMS + Peak” detector mode. In this mode the detector normally runs as a RMS detector but switches to a peak detector on strong transients. This gives the attack speed of a peak detector with the smoothness of an RMS detector.
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Reworked Pedal type algorithm. The Detector type parameter has been removed as it is no longer relevant.
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Increased maximum compression of Pedal type.
Rewrote Spring reverb algorithm to improve realism.

I'm updating now, I'll report back later

MOSHON
DAVE

[Rupe]

Damn, I'm still on 8.02 I believe. How bad did 9.0 mess with presets (and 9.01 if your done)? That's whats kept me from updating as I love what I have right now.

[Matt_B]

I've been staying up-to-date on firmware revs ever since I bought my Axe-FXs (at 7.18) and everything just keeps getting better. The release notes with each version give you a good indicator of how things will sound different and once other users have blazed the trial, you can get an even better picture of what you'll need to tweak.

I can understand if one is gigging out and doesn't have time go through and tweak their presets for firmware changes but it's definitely worth it to eventually get up-to-date. I am rarely an early adopter but I usually update with a few weeks.

[MOSHWITZ]

Sup?
9.0 changed the world in mine..for the better. Things REALLY started to come out that I just didn't hear before. but going from 8x to 9x you are gonna have to tweek your patches,,but it will be worth it. Beides If you just cant jell with one of the 9x( which I don't see ) you can load 8.02 right back in no problem. that's another thing I love about the Axe-fx,, if you dont get on with a n update,,you can load any other one in and its not like your just stuck with it and have no choice. so feel free to scope out the new one.

as far as 9.0 > 9.01 Im still bouncing between the two, as I have really started digging that Bogner patch I made in 9.0 and 9.01 does change it a little, it seems a little hotter and just a tad looser( I'm guessing due to the power amp algorithm being tweaked) and I can hear a difference in the way the bright cap reacts now( and that is a good thing for some of my other patches) so I have been going between the 2 to figure out what I have to do to tweak it for 9.01


MOSHON
DAVE

[jk2171]

9.02 came out today as well. One fix from 9.01.

[Rupe]

9.02 came out today as well. One fix from 9.01.

I'm still on 8.02...is 9.02 one louder?

[Jack Napalm]

I think I might get one these when it goes to 11.

[jacksonaxes]

i think i might get one these when it goes to 11.

What is wrong with the rolling on the floor emoticon?

[roodyrocker]

I think I might get one these when it goes to 11.

At the rate Cliff keeps updating them you better put your order in for one now or you'll miss your 11

[Hellbat]

Inquiring minds want to know. How is the 9.02 update? Anybody? Bueller?

[MOSHWITZ]

Sup?
I think it is great.it did change my Bogner patch I did the recording with in the other thread though, so I have had to tweak that some to get it where it was. 9.02 made thing have a lot more top end so I had to scale that back some, but not just turning down the treble knob,, as the new firmware rewrote the Power Amp part of the sim,, and I had some major things going on in the advanced page of that.

ANYWAY,,,,,some people were crying about it due to this fact and mainly just the people who dialed in some great Hi-gain patches,,,,but the guys that love the clean Fender'y sounds are raving about it.

SO,,cliff put up a poll to see who liked what,,,the old or the new. I voted for "Yeah I like the new vrs",,,(like 85% of the rest of the voters) as like with all the other significant revisions,, your gonna have to tweak your shit,,so its no biggie to me.

Now what he has proposed is he is gonna put an adjustable parameter for the "Voice Coil Effect",, which will default to the current 9.02 setting with a value of 5,, and you can turn it down for the 9.0 setting with a value of 2.5 so everybody wins


MOSHON
DAVE

[emperor_black]

say you're on firmware 8. can you directly apply 9.01? Or do you have to go through everything else in between first? And how do you update it? download to a computer, connect the USB to computer and then what?

if you dont like what a certain firmware did to your settings, can you go back?

[MOSHWITZ]

SUP?

say you're on firmware 8. can you directly apply 9.01?

Yes. You can load any firmware version you like.

Or do you have to go through everything else in between first?

Nope.


And how do you update it? download to a computer, connect the USB to computer and then what?

Download the Update to the computer, connect the Axe-fx to the computer Via MIDI, set the Axe-Fx to receive update on the Utility Page in the Axe-fx's menu, then send it to the Axe with your favorite Sysex program( Axe-Edit, Bome's SendSX, Midi OX, Etc) progress bar will show on the Axe, when its done you have the new firmware.

if you dont like what a certain firmware did to your settings, can you go back?
Yep.


MOSHON
DAVE

[roodyrocker]

SUP?

say you're on firmware 8. can you directly apply 9.01?

Yes. You can load any firmware version you like.

Or do you have to go through everything else in between first?

Nope.


And how do you update it? download to a computer, connect the USB to computer and then what?

Download the Update to the computer, connect the Axe-fx to the computer Via MIDI, set the Axe-Fx to receive update on the Utility Page in the Axe-fx's menu, then send it to the Axe with your favorite Sysex program( Axe-Edit, Bome's SendSX, Midi OX, Etc) progress bar will show on the Axe, when its done you have the new firmware.

if you dont like what a certain firmware did to your settings, can you go back?
Yep.


MOSHON
DAVE

Its been like this from the begining. Cliff has really thought this thing out. You're never stuck with a version you don't like. You can go clear back to the very first version if thats what you want. And you never have to update sequentially, you can always just go straight to the latest version.
I've only updated mine once since buying it and I use Midi Ox. At first it wouldn't work for me then someone pointed out a parameter that I had to change in Midi Ox and it worked fine. Looks like I have to upload V9.02 to mine now

[emperor_black]

Nice! Thanks Dave!