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"Heh." Cliff Chase Just Showed a NAM Block Running on the Axe-Fx III
Axe-Fx III

"Heh." Cliff Chase Just Showed a NAM Block Running on the Axe-Fx III

Cliff Chase posted one word and one photo, and the Fractal forum exploded. A NAM block is running on the Axe-Fx III, on a second core that the CPU meter does not even count. Here is everything Clif...

2026Fractal Audio Axe-FX III vs FM9 vs FM3: Which One Should You Buy in 2026?

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...

Fractal AudioThe Floorboard Evolution: Is it Time to Ditch the Fractal AX8 for the New AM4?

The Floorboard Evolution: Is it Time to Ditch the Fractal AX8 for the New AM4?

For years, the Fractal Audio AX8 has been the "working man’s" hero. It delivered the legendary Axe-Fx tone in a floor unit that could survive a world tour.

Fractal AudioIs the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II Still Worth It in 2025? The Complete Buyer's Guide

Is the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II Still Worth It in 2026? The Complete Buyer's Guide

Introduction: The Legend Lives On When Fractal Audio released the Axe-Fx II in 2011, it revolutionized guitar amp modeling with its groundbreaking ...

Fractal AudioFractal Audio VP4: Redefining the Virtual Pedalboard

Fractal Audio VP4: Redefining the Virtual Pedalboard

The Fractal Audio VP4 Virtual Pedalboard has taken the world of multi-effects processing by storm, packing an incredible range of professional-grad...

Fractal AudioFractal Audio Introduces the VP4: A New Era in Multi-FX Processing

Fractal Audio Introduces the VP4: A New Era in Multi-FX Processing

Fractal Audio Systems has unveiled its latest product, the VP4 Virtual Pedalboard , designed to reshape how guitarists approach effects processing.

Amp SimAdvantages and Disadvantages of Digital Modelers: Fractal Audio Axe-FX III vs. Neural DSP Quad Cortex

Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Modelers: Fractal Audio Axe-FX III vs. Neural DSP Quad Cortex

In the world of guitar effects and amp simulation, digital modelers have revolutionized the way musicians create and manipulate their sound.