I do not agree Clark. Good business is offering the customer what he dreamed of, or what he always wanted to have but what he didn't imagine being "possible" or what he didn't know he wanted until it became possible. FAS is realising a dream with each new FW version I feel.
"Which is nice..." - Carl the assistant greenskeeper.But you have "free" health care. So, you've got that going for you.
And not only that, you unselfishly kept it away from the NAMM vortex.But I thought this is what we just gave by announcing in January a product that won't ship until March?
But you have "free" health care. So, you've got that going for you.
For those that didn't buy the axe fx II last month, why yes it is...Isn't that what this announcement is...a heads up to customers? Much different than the infamous countdown.
As they say timing is everything... and I've had both good timing and bad.
I sold my AxeFXII a year and half ago to help finance a business venture that didn't work out (bad timing). Now that I'm ready to get back in the Fractal fold I decided to check out if there's any news on the Fractal forum (good timing!).
The AxeFX II-XL and MFC-101 MK3 are on my 'must have' list once gain.
My only (relatively minor) concern is whether the fan in the Axe has been upgraded to one that is quieter? I tend to work in studio control room type environments and quiet rooms with others who were annoyed by the fan noise, as was I.
Exactly! The new model seems to be more geared towards the "power user" who uses the looper extensively, utilizes complex patches, lots of effects, etc., and is frustrated by the limitations of the current model. For me, using basic patches of guitar -> cab with a few effects every now and then, it'd be a case of overkill. I'm pretty confident that we'll continue to enjoy firmware updates and support for a good while with our "older" units.
Does this announcement make the likelihood of a AXE FX III further away or even closer .
Does this announcement make the likelihood of a AXE FX III further away or even closer . Needs a few more goodies in the magic box to be bringing out a III i suppose . Who knows :roll
I can't imagine why FAS would refresh the II and designate extra memory for future updates if they are planning to supersede it with a new unit soon. There's at least those updates planned for its longevity. I think the admin post alluded to the new memory and features being something which happened incidentally whilst redesigning the unit to accommodate for the Ethercon connection.
My theory/wishful thinking .
1. Fractal spend time with the edge going through the Axe FX II
2. Edge says its great ! But I need a bit more out of this if I'm going to use for small gigs
3. Fractal come back with FXII XL
4. Edge tests it out and says this is better . I will use at Sean Penn Charity event . "I will place it on my table just here"
5. Gig goes well
6. A week or two later Fractal announce the new AXE- FX XL
My theory/wishful thinking .
1. Fractal spend time with the edge going through the Axe FX II
2. Edge says its great ! But I need a bit more out of this if I'm going to use for small gigs
3. Fractal come back with FXII XL
4. Edge tests it out and says this is better . I will use at Sean Penn Charity event . "I will place it on my table just here"
5. Gig goes well
6. A week or two later Fractal announce the new AXE- FX XL
For those that didn't buy the axe fx II last month, why yes it is...
Ya gotta roll the dice at some point...