Fractal Audio has introduced its new Axe-Fx III preamp and effects processor.
From the company: The Axe-Fx III culminates dozens of years of development in a truly state-of-the-art product. Equipped with four processors, the Axe-Fx III contains more raw processing power than any hardware effects processor ever made, by far.
A second dedicated processor handles the 8x8 USB audio interface allowing the Axe-Fx III to act as the center of your music workstation. “Flagship” converters, Burr-Brown and Analog Devices op-amps and film capacitors in critical paths provide input and output quality normally found only in high-end dedicated interfaces.
The color LCD along with five “soft knobs” and a main input encoder provide the smooth workflow needed when using a product this advanced. A front panel meter bridge offers input and output monitoring at a glance.
I/O resources are plentiful and include two sets of XLR outputs, (i.e. one for FOH and another for local monitoring). Two1/4” stereo outputs and two 1/4” stereo inputs and be used as auxiliary I/O or as effect loops. Two dedicated instrument inputs are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel. A pair of combo-jacks (XLR and 1/4”) provide a fourth input pair for general-purpose use.
The Axe-Fx III features our new “FASLINK II” port for connection to the FC-6 and FC-12 foot controllers allowing “plug-and-play” control of the unit.
Adding to those improvements are significant advances in usability. Our new “channel” concept allows for fast, seamless switching between amp and effect models without changing presets. A single preset can be used for an entire song or even an entire set or the entire performance.
