Fractal Audio releases FM3 firmware v13.0 for Original and Mark II Turbo

July 16, 2026 · 1 sources

Fractal Audio released firmware v13.0 for the FM3 on July 16, 2026, according to the maker's FM3 downloads page. The update is listed as compatible with the FM3 Original and the FM3 Mark II Turbo¹.

The firmware download is a 12.7 MB zip archive¹. Fractal Audio states that the update requires the latest version of FM3-Edit for installation and use, and directs owners to update FM3-Edit first, then open its built-in version of Fractal-Bot from the Tools menu to install the new firmware¹.

The maker's note on DynaCabs says that units with the current DynaCabs already installed can update just the firmware. If the current DynaCabs are not found, the unit will display an error message when it boots, and Fractal Audio points to a knowledgebase article for resolving it¹.

The same downloads page lists other files for the FM3, each with its own date. Factory preset banks for FM3 firmware 10.00 or newer, including banks A, B, C and an ALL BANKS file, are dated June 4, 2025¹. The Windows USB Drivers Bundle is dated June 10, 2026 and contains Audio Driver version 6.16 and Serial Driver version 1.3; Fractal Audio states both drivers are required for FM3 USB operation under Windows 10 or newer, and that Windows 7/8 require driver version 1.1¹. The OMG9 and OMG15 layout files with mini-manuals are dated June 21, 2021¹. The owner's manual listed is version 7.x, dated July 12, 2023¹.

The FM3 is a floor unit in Fractal Audio's line of multi-effects pedals. The downloads page does not list a price for the firmware, which is offered as a free download¹.