For Players Who Demand the Best. The Axe-Fx III Mark II Turbo is the latest flagship in a line of legends and the world’s most powerful processor for guitar, bass, and other instruments. Featuring industry-leading Cygnus X2 amp modeling, UltraRes™ and DynaCab™ speaker simulation, and a massive suite of stompbox and studio effects, it delivers unmatched tone, flexibility, and performance for stage or studio. With incredible I/O and features, it is the premier choice for the world’s greatest players who demand the best sound without compromise. Key Highlights Turbo DSP / Power: 25% more processing power than the standard Axe-Fx III. Four separate processors! (2 × DSP + graphics + USB/control). Main Display / Interface: Large high-contrast color main display with five push encoders for fast visual editing. Modeling Engine: Industry-leading Cygnus X2 amp modeling recreates the sound and feel of real tube amplifiers with unparalleled realism. No other modeling technology uses the same component-level physical modeling approach, where every circuit, tube stage, and control is individually modeled to behave and interact just like the originals. From vintage icons to modern high-gain monsters—and everything in between—Cygnus X2 delivers authentic tone, feel, and dynamic response. Tone Match and on-board IR Capture allow you to match live or recorded amps and capture speaker cab impulse responses. Two separate amp blocks! Speaker Simulation: DynaCab™ + UltraRes™ — 2,200+ factory cabs + 2,048 user slots. Effects Library: Our largest ever collection, featuring hundreds of stompbox and studio effects with multiple instances per preset. Presets, Scenes, Channels: 1,024 presets, 8 scenes, 4 channels in most blocks. Now with gapless switching! USB Audio: 8×8 USB audio interface for recording, playback, and re-amping; MIDI over USB. I/O Connectivity: Instrument in, 3 stereo inputs, 4 stereo outputs, Humbuster™ technology, SPDIF & AES digital I/O, MIDI, dual expression inputs. Foot Control: Rack unit — add optional FC-6/FC-12 controllers for foot operation. Build / Chassis: Rugged 3U steel rack with anodized aluminum faceplate and illuminated logo. Editor Software: Axe-Edit III for Mac/PC with drag-and-drop preset building and deep control. Firmware Updates: Free firmware updates add amps, effects, and features.