Fractal Audio Axe-FX III vs FM9 vs FM3: Which One Should You Buy in 2026?
Fractal Audio offers three flagship modeling platforms in 2026 — all now available as Mark II Turbo variants with enhanced DSP power and improved displays. The Axe-FX III, FM9, and FM3 share the s...
Axe-Fx III vs Kemper vs Quad Cortex: Which is Best for Metal in 2026?
Choosing a digital amp modeler for metal is a significant investment. The Fractal Axe-Fx III, Kemper Profiler, and Neural DSP Quad Cortex represent the pinnacle of amp modeling technology, each wi...
How to import third-party presets and WAV cabinet IRs into Fractal Axe-Fx III
Here is a brief tutorial on how to import TONECRAFT presets and custom cabinet IRs. In the Axe-Edit III "Tools" menu, click on "Manage Presets" 2.
Thin and weird sound after Axe-Fx III and FM3 firmware update? Try this!
Is something strange happening with presets after updating to Cygnus firmware. Maybe you didn't reset the amp blocks. The solution is straightforward.