I know this review may seem harsh towards the Axe FX II but that is the reality for me. This is what I believe to be true. I think products like the Axe FX II may be less useful as tablets get more powerful and the modeling software suites expand on those devices. The iPad already has low latency audio with interfaces that you can plug your guitar right into. This would be even more portable and convenient than a laptop in my opinion making it a very attractive and affordable option. Editing patches on old rack units is not a pleasure for me. I do not miss my Digitech 2101. I don’t want to edit patches using the front of the Axe FX II or the POD HD. I want something more intuitive like a good sized touch interface. To me, these rack units are not forward thinking. At the end of the day, if you want something simple and effective, just buy an amp but if you want to dive into the world of technology, there are better pools than that of the Fractal Audio offering.