What happens when we hit FW11 ? (Axe FX III)

[Stevenstrat]

The std/ultra got to fw11, then the Axe fx 2 was released.


How soon can we expect an Axe FX 3 ?

 

[Ole]

We allready got that with FW 10.

 

[knoll]

When beta testers start selling their Axe-Fx II's.

 

[laxu]

When there are more powerful DSPs available.

FW11 is just a number. The Axe-Fx Std/Ultra ended at FW11 because the unit ran out of memory to store new things. If it had been specced with more memory, it might've made into FW12 or something. Axe-Fx II is not limited by the amount you can cram on the firmware so much so some reasons to make a new flagship would be

a) better user interface as the front panel is still rather awkward
b) more advanced modeling (for example dynamic convolution for cab sims) and thus need for more processing power
c) Axe-Fx 2 is no longer selling well so a new product would be needed
d) they want to turn it into a proper audio interface (which would require a major redesign)

I'm guessing we'll see a lower end Axe-Fx floorboard before we'll see a new flagship product.

 

[tomc3084]

I think when Cliff starts talking about running into a wall with the hardware, that is when we can expect something new. Until then enjoy the ride!

 

[King Prawn]

Didn't he hint that there are no real plans for the Axe Fx 3 in the near future and that most his energy is going to be on some new products that we don't know anything about?

 

[Tristan Fritz]

I thought he said the future work might include real cabinet emulation, but that the technology for what his ideas are is no where near affordable right now. No point in rushing out an Axe-III if its gonna cost 10k.

 

[yek]

When beta testers start selling their Axe-Fx II's.

This almost makes me want to put my Axe-Fx II up for sale, just to see what happens. ;-)

 

[tgunn]

There was a hardware limitation on the ultra that only made it go to eleven. The II can go to infinity. Which is higher.

 

[seclusion]

standard n ultra was gen I, 1x11=11
Axe II, IIx11=22

 

[aleclee]

The II can go to infinity. Which is higher.

I thought infinity was just an eight that got knocked on its side.

 

[Rocket Brother]

There was a hardware limitation on the ultra that only made it go to eleven. The II can go to infinity. Which is higher.

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice

 

[ballessay]

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice

AGAIN!?! :shock

 

[barhrecords]

The std/ultra got to fw11, then the Axe fx 2 was released.


How soon can we expect an Axe FX 3 ?

My guess is when you finally buy a II.

 

[Scott Peterson]

The III will come out the second after you buy a II. Happens all the time.

 

[paulmapp8306]

lol.

With the Std/Ultra, there were a LOT more releases than 11. Version 5 for instance got up to 5.22 at least (I forget if it was higher). With the AFX2, its been limited to x.01 or x.02 for most if not all the versions.

Count up how many total releases, including main version variants were released for the 1st gen units - then compare with the 2 - and the 2 isnt close yet.

In time, the 1st gen lasted 5 years - the Axe2 hasnt got to its 2nd birthday yet (iir)

 

[666was999]

Chuck Norris hath the understanding to reckon the number of the firmware...ask him!

 

[geetarman]

Then you will be posting asking about what happens when we hit FW12.

 

[symphx]

hopefully neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Heavyplayer]

If it stops after Fw11 that IMHO that would be the dumbest damn thing, being this was built with 2-4 times the power, other specs are way beyond the older versions.