AX8 vs FX8 in a tube amp rig. Pros and Cons? (Answered)

Deadpool_25

Deadpool_25

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Hi Fractal Fam,

I'm in the process of planning/building an FX8-based pedal board with a few additional pedals. See the discussion here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fx8-pedalboard-build-thoughts.129196/

(I had ben considering a AX8+FX8 board but decided against that right now)

I've also been toying with the idea of using an AX8 instead of the FX8. I'm 90% focused on FX and MIDI and such. I know the AX8 does amp/cab modeling so that's the obvious difference.

What are any other pros/cons between these two awesome units?
 
Deadpool_25 said:
Hi Fractal Fam,

I'm in the process of planning/building an FX8-based pedal board with a few additional pedals. See the discussion here: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fx8-pedalboard-build-thoughts.129196/

(I had ben considering a AX8+FX8 board but decided against that right now)

I've also been toying with the idea of using an AX8 instead of the FX8. I'm 90% focused on FX and MIDI and such. I know the AX8 does amp/cab modeling so that's the obvious difference.

What are any other pros/cons between these two awesome units?
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http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=Comparing_Fractal_Audio_devices#AX8_versus_FX8
 
FX8 all the way. The I/O is exactly what you need. I have both, and use each for their intended purpose. If you get the AX8, you will need to set the unity gain, etc. The FX8 is plug & play with a tube amp.

I'd get the FX8. Then, consider the AX8 in the future if you need an FRFR or recording setup.
 
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