The Fender FUSE software was built by Fender to run as a desktop application for the Fender Mustang amps and unlock the many hidden features of the early Fender Mustang amps. However, in March 2020, Fender discontinued the Fender FUSE Application and removed the application as well as all the Fender FUSE presets from their website. But can you still get Fender FUSE Software?
While Fender FUSE software is no longer available from the official Fender website, you can still get the Fender FUSE Software installer for Windows and Mac from our website and if you have an Android phone, you can download the Remuda Android Application to edit and save presets for your Fender Mustang amps.
Those of us who already own the Fender Mustang I and II amps just know how important the Fender FUSE Application is and it really unlocks all the features of the Fender Mustang Amp, allowing you to easily save and use thousands of presets at the click of the button.
It’s a shame how Fender discontinued supporting the Fender FUSE application and deleted all the community uploaded presets from its website. But there still is a huge community of Fender FUSE users who are here to help each other, especially those who have recently got their hands on the Fender Mustang I and II amps. So let’s discuss in detail about why Fender FUSE software was discontinued and if you can still get it.
Why is Fender FUSE discontinued?
The Fender FUSE software was developed to run with Microsoft Silverlight, an application framework designed for writing and running rich web applications. However Microsoft Silverlight was discontinued by Microsoft in 2011. That’s why Fender built the new Fender Tone application to run with the newer models of Fender Mustang Amps but the Fender Tone software is not compatible with the older versions of Fender Mustang amps (I-V).
Can I still get Fender FUSE software?
Although the Fender FUSE software is not officially available anymore, but it still available, thanks to the strong community of the Fender Mustang amp users. The Fender FUSE Application can easily be found online if you search for it in Google or any other search engine. So, if you recently got a Fender Mustang I, II or III amp and want to unlock all its features, download the Fender FUSE Software on your computer and connect your Fender Mustang amp. You can also download the Fender FUSE software from my website. Just follow the link and download the installer.
How do I download Fender FUSE on Mac?
Although originally built for Windows, Fender did release the Fender Fuse application for Mac users as well. If you are are a Mac user and are looking for the Fender FUSE application for Mac, just follow this link to Download the Fender FUSE application for Mac.
How do I download Fender FUSE presets?
The biggest loss that the Fender Mustang amp users faced because of the closure of the Fender Fuse community was that they lost access to all the awesome Fender Fuse Presets made by community members. There were literally thousands of presets on the Fender community that fender mustang users could download to achieve the perfect tone they’re looking for including guitar tones of famous musicians and songs.
But all is not lost, thanks to the Fender Mustang I and II community members. Several community members have archived the Fender Fuse presets and have made them available for new FUSE users. If you are a Fender Mustang user, you can download the Fender FUSE presets from my website as well as other websites that have uploaded the entire Fuse Presets archives.
Pro Tip: In order to use the Fender FUSE presets, make sure to save them in the correct Fender Fuse directory which is : \Documents\Fender\FUSE\Presets.
Pro Tip: The entire Fender Fuse Archive contains thousands of presets. Do not save all of them in the presets folder as that will crash the Fender FUSE application. Upload just a few presets first, test them, delete the duplicate ones and the ones that you don’t want to use. A good rule of thumb is not to have more than 100 Presets in the Presets folder.
What is the alternative to Fender FUSE?
While officially Fender did not launch any alternative for Fender FUSE, especially to use on mobile devices. But a team of Android application developers (probably also fans of Fender FUSE application) developed an Android application, REMUDA – USB Guitar Amplifier, that works perfectly with the Fender FUSE Application. You can Download The Remuda android app and connect it with your Fender Mustang amp using an OTG cable and manage the Fender Presets from your phone. Moreover, you can also edit and save Fender FUSE presets directly into your android phone and run them using the Remuda application.
Does Fender tone work with Mustang 2?
The Fender Tone application was built by Fender to run on their newer models of Fender Mustang amps. The application works both on PC and phones and has thousands of presets available from Fender itself and community members.
The Fender Tone is not backward compatible and therefore doesnt work with older Fender Mustang Amps (I -V). For these amps, you can only use the Fender Fuse or the Remuda application.
How to Use Fender FUSE?
The Fender FUSE software is really very easy to use and perhaps that’s the reason why I prefer using my Fender Mustang I amp over other processors or amps.
After you have installed the Fender FUSE Software on your computer, all you need is the USB 2.0 Cable to connect your Fender Mustang Amp with the Fender FUSE application. The cable normally comes with the Fender Mustang amp but if you didn’t get one, you can Buy the USB cable from Amazon.
As soon as you will connect the amp with The Fender FUSE Software, the Red light on the left will turn green and your default Mustang amp presets will display in the blue presets bar on the left. You can quickly change the presets from the drop down and if you want to see and load all the presets uploaded in the Presets folder on your computer, Click on MEDIA LIBRARY button on the right and select the Preset of your choice.
Once the preset is selected, the amp and all the effects will display in the center. From here, you can add a new pedal, adjust the amp and pedal settings and select where you want a particular effect to be placed in the chain.
Conclusion:
The Fender Mustang Amp is one of the best modeling guitar amp in this price range and one of my favourites. It’s a truly versatile amp offering a range of amps and effects to choose from. With the help of the Fender FUSE software, the true features of the Fender Mustang amp unlock and you can get various tones and effects of your choice.
Although the Fender FUSE software is no longer supported by the Fender company, but that doesnt mean you can no longer download and use it. With the help of the Fender Mustang I users community, there are several websites, including mine, to download the Fender FUSE Application along with all its presets. So keep enjoying your Fender Mustang Amp!