zenaxe
Fractal Fanatic
Yes... given the prior relentless pace of updates and being an old school Fractal follower, I have to admit, this feels like the calm before the storm.
I too have wondered if interface changes are in the works as this is the 'big' complaint on the net right now regarding competing products. I would expect an interface change to be most useful for the AX8, TBH, though... it is a more portable device and it suffers the most being compared directly to the Helix by a lot of buyers, being in the same price range. Although if one changes I would expect a new rev of both.
From a hardware rev standpoint it might have the most to gain, too. Adding USB I/O and an Exp pedal for an AX8 Ultra/XL/+ might be popular product if the cost increase is manageable.
If I were picking, TBH, my ask would be for the perennially rumored VST/plugin. The UI complaints are overblown for me as an old hand and I could put the plugin to use immediately. Although, I think that is a pipe dream, TBH.
I too have wondered if interface changes are in the works as this is the 'big' complaint on the net right now regarding competing products. I would expect an interface change to be most useful for the AX8, TBH, though... it is a more portable device and it suffers the most being compared directly to the Helix by a lot of buyers, being in the same price range. Although if one changes I would expect a new rev of both.
From a hardware rev standpoint it might have the most to gain, too. Adding USB I/O and an Exp pedal for an AX8 Ultra/XL/+ might be popular product if the cost increase is manageable.
If I were picking, TBH, my ask would be for the perennially rumored VST/plugin. The UI complaints are overblown for me as an old hand and I could put the plugin to use immediately. Although, I think that is a pipe dream, TBH.