This preowned Axe-Fx III and FC-12 are in excellent condition, and come with original boxes. The FC-12 has a red protective wrap installed. Both have had their respective current firmware versions installed, and the DSP chip on the Axe FX has had the thermal compound replaced.
The Axe-FX III is one of the cornerstones of modern Digital amp modeling technology. Renowned for their hi fidelity effects and endlessly tweakable amp models, the Axe-Fx III is the ultimate weapon for studio recording as well as live applications. The FC-12 is the perfect pairing for the Axe-Fx III for live use and switching.
Here is what Fractal has to say about the III:
"Unprecedented Power
The original Axe-Fx upended the industry by being the first device for musicians to put a military/industrial-grade DSP into a consumer product. Leveraging the power of this DSP allowed detail and realism that no other product had previously achieved. The Axe-Fx II expanded on this concept by putting two of those same DSPs to work. Continuing the legacy of this philosophy the Axe-Fx III harnesses the power of no fewer than four separate processors.
Two 1.25 GHz, floating-point “Keystone” Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) comprise the main audio engine*. These processors are the most powerful DSPs available delivering over twice the performance of the DSPs used in our previous generation products. To feed these advanced processors we coupled 4Gb of blazing fast PC1600 DDR3 memory, hundreds of Mb of FLASH memory, a proprietary FPGA and a rich set of peripherals.
The stunning color display is controlled by a dedicated graphics processor while USB traffic and user interface tasks are handled by a 500 MHz, 16-core microcontroller providing smooth operation and robust USB performance."
For Full breakdown of features and specs:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/iii/
The new FC-6 Mark II and FC-12 Mark II Foot Controllers for the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3 are the perfect way to control to your performances with Fractal Audio processors. These tough next-gen controllers offer an impressive suite of features and capabilities, incorporating years of innovation and customer feedback. They look great too, making an awesome addition to your stage or studio.
Great Simplicity plus Extreme Flexibility
The FC-12 and FC-6 were designed to be easy to use while granting extreme flexibility. For those who want simplicity, the unit is virtually plug-and-play. Use the “Master Layout Menu” to select from “Layouts” — pages of footswitches arranged in familiar and intuitive ways. On each layout, the LED rings change color to show switch functions and statuses (on/off/dim), while “smart” LCD mini-displays eliminate guesswork (and the need for labels!) with an automatic readout for each switch.
For simple changes, use “EZ Mode” to modify any switch in seconds. Just tap and turn to select from different ways to control presets, banks, scenes, effects, channels, tuner, tempo, looper, control switches, and more.
Such simplicity does not come at the cost of flexibility, however. Creative users can design and build their dream controller with ease. Modify any layout with any arrangement of tap and hold functions, customize mini-display text, and more. You can even override the functions of individual footswitches on a per-preset basis!
Built for Tough Tours and Bright Stages
Above all, you can expect “Fractal Quality” from the FC controller. The unit is housed in a powdercoated 16-gauge steel chassis with durable protective endcaps doubling as feet. The SSS™ footswitches are extremely durable and quiet, with no mechanical contacts to fail. The LED rings and displays are easy to read even under adverse lighting conditions—from darkness to full sunlight—creating a pedalboard that is extremely informative and user-friendly.
Another improvement is the all new FASLINK™ II system. One standard XLR cable provides two-way communication between the FC and Axe-Fx III, FM9, or FM3. Faster than MIDI, more rugged than Ethernet, the proven FASLINK format is worthy of the most challenging conditions. A FASLINK thru port on every FC allows you to daisy-chain up to a total of four FC units for bigger rigs. FASLINK II even powers your first FC, while an AC adapter is used for downstream units.
Each FC controller has four jacks for connecting expression pedals such as the Fractal Audio EV, and another two jacks for connecting up to four external switches. Pedals and switches can be used in the Axe-Fx III, FM9, or FM3 for a range of global and modifier control options.
For the pro player with a tech supporting them off stage, new “Mirroring” capability allows your choice of on-stage and off-stage FC units to imitate each other completely without dual programming. This is better than vintage “master-slave” technology in that both units are effectively the master: any change made on either is reflected on both.
Upgrades through Host Firmware
FC firmware and settings are built in to the Axe-Fx III, FM9, or FM3, so you won’t typically need to update or backup your FC controller separately. As with all Fractal Audio products, this also means that the FC can also be updated with new features for years to come.
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