geetarplayer
Inspired
Why wouldn't I want an update?
My concern is that like when I buy expensive items such as cars, I tend to use them for 12+ years, same with equipment. If a certain model is suddenly not supported after a while, not fun. I rather buy something I know will have a longer expected lifetime. I'm not that picky about DSP power and nuances myself.
In search for tone, thousands of variable get into the final result. Many of them have great, little or no impact on tone "as we are able to discern them" (see Cliff post). The flagship has CPU power to spare... it is possible to test the component models. Hear how they affect sound and feel. Having a clear idea of that help to focus on the essential algo's and refine, semplificate and make them more efficent, striving for a perfect emulation or, on the other hand, fit a refined algo in a device that has bigger limitation (CPU & memories).Btw, ax8 is 4 years old (since its announcement at least) and I think it could be expected to have a shorter life-cycle compared to the flagship model.
I'll do it as soon as they throw out a new floorboard, I can't see myself going back to a rack+controller after experiencing for a couple years the convenience of a compact and powerful ax8, even with its drawbacks.Want more? Step up to higher capacity FAS products with more CPU and memory like countless others have ...
I'll do it as soon as they throw out a new floorboard, I can't see myself going back to a rack+controller after experiencing for a couple years the convenience of a compact and powerful ax8.
Everytime the GAS for the axe fx 3 tries to win on me, I think about that (the thought of spending more than 3000€ to have it helps too)
In the meantime I'm here waiting "patiently" and still quite happy with the Ax8.
Fair enough -
I just think some people should be happy and enjoy what the have paid good $$$ for, instead of what they might get for free.
That’s all fine but the standard has been set for constant updates. Now you’re telling people to just be happy with it the way it is? That’s a tough pill to swallow since it’s still a current product. Just my 2 cents.
Curious. Does it sound bad?
Did you really buy it in hopes of what it might be 3-4 yrs after rollout?
Except for Line 6...and Atomic...and Kemper...and Headrush...and Boss...and Zoom......
Let’s not pretend Fractal invented fw updates. It’s industry standard at this point.
And fractal has been more than generous (and continues to be with their II and III updates).