• Turn off your AX8.
  • Unplug the USB cable from the AX8.
  • Hold down the shift key while powering on the AX8.
  • Keep holding the Shift key until you can see the utility screen.
  • Don't change anything on the utility screen.
  • Plug the USB cable back in.
  • On your computer, start Fractal-Bot
  • Choose AX8 under the 'Select A Device' drop-down.
  • The input and output ports should come up as AX8 MIDI
  • Browse for the firmware you're installing.
  • Click 'Begin'
  • Wait until the firmware has definitely installed and the front screen of the AX8 asks you to:
  • Turn the AX8 off for 5 seconds or more and then turn it back on again.