How to Resolve Dyna-Cabs Not Installed or Incorrect VersionUpdated 2 days ago
If your Axe-Fx III, FM9, or FM3 is displaying the error message, "Dyna-Cabs Not Installed" or "Incorrect Dyna-Cab File Version" this indicates that your unit requires a DynaCab™ installation or update.
IMPORTANT: This article is kept up to date with links to the current DynaCab versions for the current firmware versions. If you are using an out of date firmware version, you will require the corresponding out-of-date DynaCab version. Before beginning the steps below, please make sure you have updated to the latest firmware for your device.
With the latest firmware already installed on your unit, download the latest DynaCabs file:
Axe-FX III FW
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/axe-fx-3/DynaCab/dyna_cabs_1p09.zip
(for firmware 30 or newer)
FM9
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm9/dynacab/fm9_dyna_cabs_1p07.zip
(for firmware 10 or newer)
FM3
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/firmware-presets/fm3/dynacab/fm3_dyna_cabs_1p06.zip
(for firmware 9.01 or newer)
Next, Install the update:
- Depending on your product, launch the latest release version of Axe-Edit, FM9-Edit, or FM3-Edit.
- Open Fractal-Bot from the editor's Tools menu.
- Load and sendthe DynaCabs file:
- Make sure Fractal-Bot is in SEND mode (top buttons).
- For Step 1 in Fractal-Bot, SELECT your device.
- For Step 2 in Fractal-Bot, BROWSE to the DynaCab file .syx file contained inside the zip you downloaded (above).
Tip: You can drag and drop the file into the field on step 2. - For Step 3 in Fractal-Bot, press BEGIN to transmit the file.
- Wait and Reboot: When the file is finished sending, you will be instructed to reboot your device. Make sure to follow this instruction so the changes can take effect.
By following these steps, you can install the latest DynaCab version, and any warning or error messages should no longer appear.
If the error message is cleared from your hardware, but the DynaCabs do not appear in the cab block in your editor, please update to the latest version of Axe-Edit, FM9-Edit, or FM3-Edit. and choose Refresh After New Firmware from the editor's Settings menu.