I've been a part of the Fractal customers base since the inception way back on the harmony central forums and it really sucks that there's been so much "looking the gift horse in the mouth" type of incidents lately.
Please guys, show at least a modicum of respect towards Cliff's tireless efforts over the last two decades almost.
The tones are changing over each hardware generation and sometimes even each firmware update, like in this case. It's just a reality that we as Axe users have to accept and there's always the option to use older firmwares. To complain about gifts is simply insolent to say the least and it eats away at any motivation and goodwill Cliff still might have left.
And to be honest, I really don't have to update the Axe III anymore. It sounds so good, all the amps and fx are excellent and the cab section is now also top-notch. Everything after FW 16 is simply a very nice bonus for me.