Fractal Audio releases FM9 firmware v12.0 for Original and Turbo

July 7, 2026 · 1 sources

Fractal Audio released firmware v12.0 for the FM9 on July 7, 2026. The maker lists the update as compatible with both the FM9 Original and the FM9 Turbo.

The install runs through the editor rather than a standalone installer. Fractal Audio says the update requires the latest version of FM9-Edit, and directs users to update the editor first, then open its built-in version of Fractal-Bot from the Tools menu to install the firmware.

The DynaCabs cabinet data must also be current. According to the maker, units that already have the current DynaCabs installed can update just the firmware. If the current DynaCabs are not found, the unit will display an error message when it boots; Fractal Audio points to a knowledgebase article for resolving that.

The same downloads page lists other FM9 files, each with its own date. Factory Presets v9.02, a zip archive dated June 4, 2025, covers FM9 firmware 9.x or newer and includes banks A, B and C plus an ALL BANKS file, installed with Fractal-Bot; the page directs units on firmware older than 6.0 to the original 3.0 presets. The Windows USB Driver is version 6.16, dated June 10, 2026, and is required for USB Audio and MIDI-over-USB on Windows 10 or newer (x86, x64 or ARM), while Windows 7 and 8 require driver version 5.12. USB Firmware Update 1.04, a zip archive dated June 2, 2023, supports an internal hardware revision change and is not required if version 1.03 is already in use, though the maker says it can be installed over 1.03 safely. The owner's manual posted is version 3.x, dated August 17, 2022.

Fractal Audio's page does not describe the sound or feature changes in firmware v12.0.