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"Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a lower entry price": Fractal AM4 review
By Pete Emery published
Roadtesting Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a price that could make a serious splash in the compact modeler market

Mick Gordon is selling the Axe-Fx that soundtracked Doom – and it includes all of the original presets
By Phil Weller published
The amp modeler is subject to a silent auction and comes loaded with tones used on his most famous video game soundtracks

Why did the world’s biggest metal band switch to amp modelers?
By Jacob Paul Nielsen published
Metallica officially said goodbye to quote/unquote real amps after an epiphany at the South Pole. James Hetfield’s tech, Chad Zaemisch, explains how it was Fractal all the way after their day on the ice

Fractal goes up against IK Multimedia and Line 6 with the AM4 – its most affordable and user-friendly amp modeler to date
By Matt Owen published
With a new UI and Axe-Fx III at its core, the AM4 becomes the perfect entry point to the Fractal ecosystem

“Full of classy-sounding effects”: Fractal Audio VP4 review
By Trevor Curwen published
Fractal Audio puts its Axe-Fx III effects in a conveniently sized stage-ready floor unit – could it be the only effects unit you need?

Fractal unveils the VP4 – an effects-only pedalboard replacement launched to take on the Line 6 HX Effects
By Matt Owen published
Fractal's new compact multi-FX pedal drops amp modeling in favor of all-out effects, and offers over 400 examples based on the Axe-Fx III

Fractal Audio unveils upgraded FC-6 and FC-12 Mark II foot controllers
By Matt Owen published
Next-gen units promise a more convenient user experience thanks to expanded, easier-to-read footswitch mini-displays

Fractal Audio launches its most powerful floor unit yet, the FM9
By Jackson Maxwell published
The FM9 features four DSP cores, 100+ effects and the entire, thousands-strong Ultra-Res cab collection from the Axe-Fx III
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