Fractal Audio Systems
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingNew Hampshire, United States11-50 Employees
Fractal Audio Systems designs and manufactures guitar-amp tone and effects processors, anchored by the Axe-Fx digital processors that reproduce the sound and feel of tube amps, speaker cabinets, and effects. The company also offers the MFC-101 MIDI foot controller and related accessories as part of its product line. Based in Plaistow, New Hampshire, it is a small-to-mid-sized company operating within the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing sector. In February 2026, Fractal Audio expanded beyond hardware into software by launching ICONS, a line of premium amp-modeling plugins and standalone applications for macOS and Windows. Its primary customers include guitarists and audio professionals who seek authentic tone and flexible workflows for studio or live use. The move into software complements its established hardware offerings and positions Fractal Audio within the broader guitar-amp and effects ecosystem, illustrating a strategy to address both hardware and software modeling needs.