Every Axe-Fx III / FM9 / FM3 amp model and the real amp it’s based on

275 factory amp models (Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3). The “based on” names are Axe-Fx III / FM9 / FM3’s own — Fractal Audio's model notes, as documented by the Fractal community (firmware 12.05, March 2020). Last checked 2026-09-30.

Axe-Fx III / FM9 / FM3 modelBased onOn Gridleak
1959SLP JumpMarshall 1959 SLP Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
1959SLP NormalMarshall 1959 SLP Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
1959SLP TrebleMarshall 1959 SLP Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
1987X JumpMarshall 1987x Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
1987X NormalMarshall 1987x Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
1987X TrebleMarshall 1987x Vintage Reissue SeriesAmp page and preset
5153 100w BlueEVH 5150 III (Blue)Amp page and preset
5153 100w GreenEVH 5150 III (Green)Amp page and preset
5153 100w RedEVH 5150 III (Red)Amp page and preset
5153 50w BlueEVH 5150 III (Blue)Amp page and preset
59 BassguyFender Bassman (5F6-A-Tweed)Amp page and preset
5F1 TweedFender Champ (5F1-Tweed)Amp page and preset
5F1 Tweed ECFender Eric Clapton Vibro-ChampAmp page and preset
5F8 TweedFender Twin (5F8-Tweed)Amp page and preset
65 Bassguy BassFender Bassman (Bass Ch.)Amp page and preset
65 Bassguy NormalFender Bassman (Normal Ch.)Amp page and preset
6G12 ConcertFender Concert (6G12-Brown)Amp page and preset
6G4 SuperFender Super (6G4-Brown)Amp page and preset
AC-20 12AX7 BassMorgan AC20 Deluxe (12AX7-Bass)—
AC-20 12AX7 TrebleMorgan AC20 Deluxe (12AX7-Treble)—
AC-20 EF86 BassMorgan AC20 Deluxe (EF86-Bass)—
AC-20 EF86 TrebleMorgan AC20 Deluxe (EF86-Treble)—
Angle Severe 1ENGL Savage 120 (Contour: OFF)Amp page and preset
Angle Severe 2ENGL Savage 120 (Contour: ON)Amp page and preset
Atomica HighCameron Atomica (High Gain)—
Atomica LowCameron Atomica (Low Gain)—
Band-CommanderFender Bandmaster (AB763-Silver)Amp page and preset
Big Hair80’s metal JCM 800—
Blanknshp LeedsBlankenship Leeds 21—
Bludojai CleanBludotone Ojai (Clean - PAB: OFF)—
Bludojai Lead 1Bludotone Ojai (Lead - PAB: OFF)—
Bludojai Lead 2Bludotone Ojai (Lead - PAB: ON)—
Bogfish BrownBogner Fish preamp (Brown Ch.)Amp page and preset
Bogfish StratoBogner Fish preamp (Strato Ch.)Amp page and preset
Boutique 1Matchless ChieftainAmp page and preset
Boutique 2Matchless ChieftainAmp page and preset
Brit 800Marshall JCM800 (2204 - 50w)Amp page and preset
Brit 800 #34Marshall JCM 800 (2203 - 100w) (S.I.R. stock #34 modded by Frank Levi) with Santiago mods—
Brit 800 ModMarshall JCM800 (Modded)—
Brit AFS100 1Marshall AFD100 SCE Special Collector's Edition (#34 mode: JCM 800)Amp page and preset
Brit AFS100 2Marshall AFD100 SCE Special Collector's Edition (AFD mode: SLP)Amp page and preset
Brit BrownVan Halen’s Marshall 100w SLP (Arredondo mods)—
Brit JM45Marshall JTM45 (Ch 1)Amp page and preset
Brit JM45 JumpMarshall JTM45 (Ch 1+2 Jump)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD1 GreenMarshall JVM410H (OD1, Green)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD1 OrangeMarshall JVM410H (OD1, Orange)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD1 RedMarshall JVM410H (OD1, Red)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD2 GreenMarshall JVM410H (OD2, Green)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD2 OrangeMarshall JVM410H (OD2, Orange)Amp page and preset
Brit JVM OD2 RedMarshall JVM410H (OD2, Red)Amp page and preset
Brit PreMarshall JMP-1Amp page and preset
Brit SilverMarshall Silver JubileeAmp page and preset
Brit SuperMarshall JMP 1959T Super Lead (S.I.R. stock #39 modded by Tim Caswell)—
ButteryBudda Twinmaster—
CA3+ CleanCAE 3+ SE preamp (Ch 1: Clean)Amp page and preset
CA3+ LeadCAE 3+ SE preamp (Ch 3: Lead)Amp page and preset
CA3+ RhythmCAE 3+ SE preamp (Ch 2: Rythm)Amp page and preset
Cali LeggyCarvin Legacy VL100Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 1ACameron CCV100 (Ch 1: Clean)Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 1BCameron CCV100 (Ch 1: Clean)Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 2ACameron CCV100 (Ch 2: Crunch)Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 2BCameron CCV100 (Ch 2: Crunch)Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 2CCameron CCV100 (Ch 2: Crunch)Amp page and preset
Cameron Ccv 2DCameron CCV100 (Ch 2: Crunch)Amp page and preset
Capt Hook 1AHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch 1: Clean)—
Capt Hook 1BHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch 1: Clean)—
Capt Hook 2AHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch2: Rhytm)—
Capt Hook 2BHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch2: Rhytm)—
Capt Hook 3AHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch 3: Lead)—
Capt Hook 3BHook Captain 34 (V2) (Ch 3: Lead)—
Car RoamerCarr RamblerAmp page and preset
Carol-Ann OD-2Carol-Ann OD-2 (Overdrive)—
Carol-Ann Triptik ClassicCarol-Ann Triptik (Classic)—
Carol-Ann Triptik CleanCarol-Ann Triptik (Clean)—
Carol-Ann Triptik ModernCarol-Ann Triptik (Modern)—
Carol-Ann Tucana CleanCarol-Ann Tucana 3 (Clean)—
Carol-Ann Tucana LeadCarol-Ann Tucana 3 (Lead)—
Citrus A30 CleanOrange AD30HTC (Clean)Amp page and preset
Citrus A30 DirtyOrange AD30HTC (Dirty)Amp page and preset
Citrus Bass 200Orange AD200BAmp page and preset
Citrus RV50Orange RockerverbAmp page and preset
Citrus TerrierOrange Tiny TerrorAmp page and preset
Class-A 15w TBVox AC-15 Top Boost—
Class-A 30wVox AC-30HW Head—
Class-A 30W BrightVox AC-30HW Head (Bright Ch.)—
Class-A 30w HotVox AC-30HW Head—
Class-A 30w TBVox AC-30 Top Boost—
Comet 60Komet 60 (R. switch: Fast)Amp page and preset
Comet ConcourseKomet Concorde (R. switch: Fast)—
Corncob M50Cornford MK50H II (Ch: Overdrive)Amp page and preset
Das MetallDiezel VH4 (Ch 4: Solo)Amp page and preset
Deluxe TweedFender Tweed Deluxe (5E3)Amp page and preset
Deluxe Verb NormalFender Deluxe Reverb (Normal)Amp page and preset
Deluxe Verb VibratoFender Deluxe Reverb (Vibrato)Amp page and preset
Dirty ShirleyFriedman Dirty ShirleyAmp page and preset
Dirty Shirley 2Friedman Dirty Shirley (Early version)Amp page and preset
Div/13 CJDivided by 13 CJ 11 (Boost Switch OFF)Amp page and preset
Div/13 CJ BoostDivided by 13 CJ 11 (Boost Switch ON)Amp page and preset
Div/13 FT37 HighDivided by 13 FTR 37 (Gain Boost: ON)Amp page and preset
Div/13 FT37 LowDivided by 13 FTR 37 (Gain Boost: OFF)Amp page and preset
Dizzy V4 Blue 2Diezel VH4 "Blue" (Ch 2: Crunch)—
Dizzy V4 Blue 3Diezel VH4 "Blue" (Ch 3: Distorsion)—
Dizzy V4 Blue 4Diezel VH4 "Blue" (Ch 4: Solo)—
Dizzy V4 Silver 2Diezel VH4 "Silver" (Ch 2: Crunch)Amp page and preset
Dizzy V4 Silver 3Diezel VH4 "Silver" (Ch 3: Distorsion)Amp page and preset
Dizzy V4 Silver 4Diezel VH4 "Silver" (Ch 4: Solo)Amp page and preset
Double Verb NormalFender Twin Reverb (Normal)Amp page and preset
Double Verb SilverfaceFender Twin Reverb (Vibrato)Amp page and preset
Double Verb VibratoFender Twin Reverb (Vibrato)Amp page and preset
Dweezil'S BassguyFender Bassman modded (Bass Ch. modified)—
EnergyballENGL Powerball (Ch: Lead)Amp page and preset
Euro BlueBogner Ecstasy (Blue: Vintage)—
Euro Blue ModernBogner Ecstasy (Blue: Modern)—
Euro RedBogner Ecstasy (Red: Vintage)—
Euro Red ModernBogner Ecstasy (Red: Modern)—
Euro UberBogner Überschall (High Gain Ch.)Amp page and preset
FAS 6160Peavey EVH 5150—
FAS BassFractal Custom Bass—
FAS BrootalzENGL Savage 120 / SLO 100—
FAS BrownVan Halen’s Marshall—
FAS Class-ACarr Rambler—
FAS CrunchUltimate British amp (Plexi)—
FAS ExpressTrainwreck Express—
FAS Hot RodCliff Modded ideal Marshall—
FAS Lead 1Mesa Boogie TriAxis (presumed)—
FAS Lead 2Mesa Boogie TriAxis (presumed)—
FAS Modernhigh gain rhythm + lead hybrid—
FAS Modern IIhigh gain rhythm + lead hybrid—
FAS Modern IIIhigh gain rhythm + lead hybrid—
FAS RhythmBritish + USA crunch—
FAS Skull CrusherMost brutal amp—
FAS WreckTrainwreck Express—
Fox ODSFuchs Overdrive Supreme-50 (Deep switch: OFF)—
Fox ODS DeepFuchs Overdrive Supreme-50 (Deep switch: ON)—
Friedman BEFriedman "Marsha" (Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman BE C45Friedman BE-100 (2018 model) (Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman BE V1Friedman BE-100 (Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman BE V2Friedman BE-100 (Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman HBEFriedman "Marsha" (Hairy Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman HBE 2018Friedman BE-100 (2018 model) (Hairy Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman HBE 2018 C45Friedman BE-100 (2018 model) (Hairy Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman HBE V1Friedman BE-100 (Hairy Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman HBE V2Friedman BE-100 (Hairy Brown Eye)Amp page and preset
Friedman Small BoxFriedman Small Box (Ch 2)Amp page and preset
Fryette D60 LessFryette D60H (Less Mode)Amp page and preset
Fryette D60 MoreFryette D60H (More Mode)Amp page and preset
Gibtone ScoutGibson ScoutAmp page and preset
Herbie Ch2+Diezel Herbert (Channel: 2+)—
Herbie Ch2-Diezel Herbert (Channel: 2-)—
Herbie Ch3Diezel Herbert (Channel: 3)—
Hipower BrillantHiwatt DR103 (Brilliant)Amp page and preset
Hipower JumpedHiwatt DR103 (Normal/Brilliant)Amp page and preset
Hipower NormalHiwatt DR103 (Normal)Amp page and preset
Hot KittyBad Cat Hot Cat 30 (Ch 2)Amp page and preset
Jazz 120Roland JC-120Amp page and preset
JMPRE-1 OD1Marshall JMP-1 OD1Amp page and preset
JMPRE-1 OD1 Bass ShiftMarshall JMP-1 OD1 BSAmp page and preset
JMPRE-1 OD2Marshall JMP-1 OD2Amp page and preset
JMPRE-1 OD2 Bass ShiftMarshall JMP-1 OD2 BSAmp page and preset
JR BluesFender Blues Jr. (FAT switch: OFF)Amp page and preset
JR Blues FatFender Blues Jr. (FAT switch: ON)Amp page and preset
JS410 Crunch OrangeMarshall JVM410 HJS (Crunch Orange Ch.)Amp page and preset
JS410 Crunch RedMarshall JVM410 HJS (Crunch Red Ch.)Amp page and preset
JS410 Lead OrangeMarshall JVM410 HJS (Lead Orange Ch.)Amp page and preset
JS410 Lead RedMarshall JVM410 HJS (Lead Red Ch.)Amp page and preset
Legato 100Carvin Legacy VL100 (Steve Vai's Amp)Amp page and preset
Matchbox D-30Matchless DC-30 (Ch. 1)Amp page and preset
Matchbox D-30 EF86Matchless DC-30 (Ch. 2)Amp page and preset
Mr Z Hwy 66DrZ Route 66Amp page and preset
Mr Z MZ-8DrZ MAZ 8—
Mr Z MZ-38DrZ MAZ 38 SR—
Nuclear-ToneSwart Atomic Space ToneAmp page and preset
ODS-100 CleanDumble Overdrive Special (HRM) Clean Ch.Amp page and preset
ODS-100 Ford 1R. Ford Dumble (PAB: ON)Amp page and preset
ODS-100 Ford 2R. Ford Dumble (PAB: OFF)Amp page and preset
ODS-100 Ford Mid BoostR. Ford Dumble (MID switch: ON)Amp page and preset
ODS-100 HRMDumble Overdrive Special (HRM) Lead Ch. (PAB: ON)Amp page and preset
ODS-100 HRM MidDumble Overdrive Special (HRM) Lead Ch. (MID switch: ON)Amp page and preset
Plexi 50w 6550Marshall SLP 1959 (1972 - 50w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 50w High 1Marshall SLP 1959 (1972 - 50w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 50w High 2Marshall SLP 1959 (70's - 50w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 50w JumpMarshall SLP 1959 (1972 - 50w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 50w NormalMarshall SLP 1959 (1972 - 50w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 100w 1970Marshall SLP 1959 (1970 - 100w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 100w HighMarshall SLP 1959 (1968 - 100w Model)Amp page and preset
Plexi 100w JumpMarshall SLP 1959 (1968 - 100w Model) (Ch. 1+2 Jump)Amp page and preset
Plexi 100w NormalMarshall SLP 1959 (1968 - 100w Model) (Normal Ch.)Amp page and preset
Plexi 2204Marshall JMP 2204 MKII (1981 - 50w Master Model)Amp page and preset
Porta-BassAmpeg B15 Portaflex—
Prince Tone 5F2Fender Princeton (Tweed)Amp page and preset
Prince Tone AA964Fender Princeton (No Reverb)Amp page and preset
Prince Tone ReverbFender Princeton (1966 Reverb Edition)Amp page and preset
PVH 6160 BlockPeavey EVH 5150 (Lead)Amp page and preset
PVH 6160+ LeadPeavey 6505+ (Lead)Amp page and preset
PVH 6160+ RhythmPeavey 6505+ (Rhyt)Amp page and preset
PVH 6160+ Rhythm BPeavey 6505+ (Rhyt)Amp page and preset
Recto1 Orange ModernMesa B. 2 ch Dual Rectifier (Orange: Modern)Amp page and preset
Recto1 Orange NormalMesa B. 2 ch Dual Rectifier (Orange: Normal)Amp page and preset
Recto1 RedMesa B. 2 ch Dual Rectifier (Red: Modern)Amp page and preset
Recto2 Orange ModernMesa B. 3 ch Dual Rectifier (Orange: Modern)Amp page and preset
Recto2 Orange VintageMesa B. 3 ch Dual Rectifier (Orange: Vintage)Amp page and preset
Recto2 Red ModernMesa B. 3 ch Dual Rectifier (Red: Modern)Amp page and preset
Recto2 Red VintageMesa B. 3 ch Dual Rectifier (Red: Vintage)Amp page and preset
Ruby RocketPaul Ruby Rocket (Brigh switch: Up)Amp page and preset
Ruby Rocket BrightPaul Ruby Rocket (Brigh switch: Down)Amp page and preset
Shiver CleanBogner Shiva 20th Anniversary (Clean)—
Shiver LeadBogner Shiva 20th Anniversary (Lead)—
Solo 88 CleanSoldano X88R Preamp (Clean)Amp page and preset
Solo 88 LeadSoldano X88R Preamp (Lead)Amp page and preset
Solo 88 RhythmSoldano X88R Preamp (Rhythm)Amp page and preset
Solo 99 CleanSoldano/Caswell X99 Preamp (Clean)Amp page and preset
Solo 99 LeadSoldano/Caswell X99 Preamp (Lead)Amp page and preset
Solo 100 CleanSoldano SLO-100 (Nrml/Clean)Amp page and preset
Solo 100 LeadSoldano SLO-100 (Lead)Amp page and preset
Solo 100 RhySoldano SLO-100 (Nrml/Crunch)Amp page and preset
Spawn Nitrous 1Splawn Nitro (OD1)Amp page and preset
Spawn Nitrous 2Splawn Nitro (OD2)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD1-1Splawn Quick Rod (1st gear)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD1-2Splawn Quick Rod (2nd gear)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD1-3Splawn Quick Rod (3rd gear)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD2-1Splawn Quick Rod (1st gear)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD2-2Splawn Quick Rod (2nd gear)Amp page and preset
Spawn Rod OD2-3Splawn Quick Rod (3rd gear)Amp page and preset
Suhr Badger 18Suhr Badger 18w—
Suhr Badger 30Suhr Badger 30w—
Super Verb NormalFender Super Reverb (Normal)Amp page and preset
Super Verb VibratoFender Super Reverb (Vibrato)Amp page and preset
SupertweedFender Tweed series—
Supremo TremSupro 1624T (Reissue series)—
SV Bass 1Ampeg SVTAmp page and preset
SV Bass 2Ampeg SVTAmp page and preset
Texas Star CleanMesa Lone Star (Clean)Amp page and preset
Texas Star LeadMesa Lone Star (Lead)Amp page and preset
Thordendal ModernMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Modern)—
Thordendal VintageMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Vintage)—
Tremolo LuxFender Tremolux (AA763) (Ch: Vibrato)Amp page and preset
Triple Crest 2Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Ch: 2 (LO Gain)—
Triple Crest 3Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Ch: 3 (HI Gain)—
Tube PreGeneric Tube preamp—
Two Stone J35 1Two-Rock Jet 35 (Lead - PB: ON)—
Two Stone J35 2Two-Rock Jet 35 (Lead - PB: OFF)—
USA Bass 400 1Mesa B. Bass 400 (BS: OFF)Amp page and preset
USA Bass 400 2Mesa B. Bass 400 (BS: ON)Amp page and preset
USA CleanMesa Boogie Mark IV (Rhy 1)Amp page and preset
USA IIC+Mesa B. Mark IIC+ (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA IIC+ BrightMesa B. Mark IIC+ (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA IIC+ Bright/DeepMesa B. Mark IIC+ (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA IIC+ DeepMesa B. Mark IIC+ (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA IIC++Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+Amp page and preset
USA JP IIC+ GreenMesa Boogie JP-2C (Ch 1)—
USA JP IIC+ RedMesa Boogie JP-2C (Ch 3)—
USA JP IIC+ YellowMesa Boogie JP-2C (Ch 2)—
USA LeadMesa B. Mark IV (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA Lead +Mesa B. Mark IV (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA Lead BrightMesa B. Mark IV (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA Lead Brt +Mesa B. Mark IV (Lead)Amp page and preset
USA Pre CleanMesa B. TriAxisAmp page and preset
USA Pre LD1 RedMesa B. TriAxisAmp page and preset
USA Pre LD2 GreenMesa B. TriAxisAmp page and preset
USA Pre LD2 RedMesa B. TriAxisAmp page and preset
USA Pre LD2 YellowMesa B. TriAxisAmp page and preset
USA RhythmMesa Boogie Mark IV (Rhy 2)Amp page and preset
USA Sub BluesMesa Subway BluesAmp page and preset
Vibra-KingFender Vibro-King (Fat: OFF)Amp page and preset
Vibra-King FatFender Vibro-King (Fat: ON)Amp page and preset
Vibrato LuxFender Vibrolux ReverbAmp page and preset
Vibrato VerbFender VibroverbAmp page and preset
Vibrato Verb AAFender Vibroverb 1964 (AA763)Amp page and preset
Vibrato Verb ABFender Vibroverb (AB763)Amp page and preset
Vibrato Verb CustomFender Vibroverb Custom reissueAmp page and preset
Wrecker ExpressTrainwreck ExpressAmp page and preset
Wrecker Express BrightTrainwreck ExpressAmp page and preset
Wrecker LiverpoolTrainwreck LiverpoolAmp page and preset
Wrecker Liverpool BrightTrainwreck LiverpoolAmp page and preset
Wrecker RocketTrainwreck Rocket—

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