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Basic information about FXB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FXB（*.FXB or *.fxb）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FXB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FXB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FXB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FXB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FXB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FXB file?
  • How to open a FXB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FXB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FXB file?
  • How to convert FXB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FXB file format?


1.Detail information about FXB file extension: FX Bank File

File type FX Bank File Category Settings Files
Developer Steinberg File format N/A
Description FXB file is a FX Bank File developed by Steinberg. File used by VST-compatible audio-recording applications; contains a bank of presets for a specific effect, which often comes in the form of a VST plugin; used to save multiple presets, while the .FXP file is used to store individual presets.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FXB files

Windows		 Steinberg Cubase
Ableton Live

macOS		 Steinberg Cubase
Ableton Live



Can't open a FXB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FXB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FXB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FXB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FXB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FXB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FXB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FXB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FXB file is damaged.
  • Whether the FXB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FXB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FXB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FXB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FXB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FXB file.

If the FXB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.