Pete1959
Inspired
I would be very surprised if they used the current tech and just did a lesser featured AX8 at a lower price point
I think it will apply AXE3 modelling and use the FC footswitch design they have worked so hard on.
Agree. I believe the SHARC CPU (I think that's what they call it.) is no longer made.
It would be hardly surprising if the new CPU already has a smaller die size and power/heat consumption while using the same firmware code as used on the AXE-FX III. No need to do much re-coding as the AX3 is already an outstanding base to build upon and a future path good for several years.