A 12-button FC12 size unit doesn't have room for much in the way of other controls though.I do think they will release a full bore power of the AX3 in a pedal form. I would pay whatever......
You can't have a 1 HE Axe III, because the chips and hardware inside need room to cool, and if it could fit in a 1HE unit it would have been released as a floorboard unit. And there seem to be plenty of people who still need and/or prefer front panel access for on the gig editing. I wouldn't mind having a smaller unit like you suggested but its a number's game. Cater to the group that are okay with losing the front panel and you lose the front panel users who will go f*** this shit I'm out. Keep the front panel and keep the unit big and the small unit crowd will complain a little but still get the unit. The latter just offers you more sales.I know it's a dumb idea before even suggesting it but; what if they had a one or two rack Fractal unit with NO face plate or controls, ala H9000?
The rack piece has the brains, fans, chips etc. And then via cord/cable or wireless, you have a 9 or 12 button floor controller with a screen, etc.?
That way you get the processing power of a full-fledged AxeIII (or beyond) and the FC becomes a (mostly) dumb controller. Though I could imagine Fractal stepping that game up like they do with everything and providing more than just basic controls on the FC side.
Anyway, just a thought.
You really are a bottomless fountain of 'This is all fine and good, but I need more'.
Can’t you use AES or SPDIF to link the units together without inducing additional latency?I've always dreamed of some kinda link port that allows the current gen variants to be daisy chained together. Of course that would most likely introduce a certain amount of latency but could have the potential to do some insanely crazy presets.
Would you settle for an FM18?I do think they will release a full bore power of the AX3 in a pedal form. I would pay whatever......
Would you settle for an FM18?
Would you settle for an FM18?
Here's the website: https://jbagproducts.com/pbCould you add some photos? Tried to get a good look but can’t get it.
I don’t think it’s a dumb idea. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not already being considered or on the drawing table.I know it's a dumb idea before even suggesting it but; what if they had a one or two rack Fractal unit with NO face plate or controls, ala H9000?
I think it is awesome. And looking at it they seem to prove that it is possible. This would be a dream come true for many. No compromises and less to carry around.I don’t think it’s a dumb idea. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not already being considered or on the drawing table.
The technologies underneath the FX3 are improving, chips with the same power are getting smaller, using less power and emitting less heat.