That'd be great , but -
Remember when new firmware came out ( along the multiple firmwares updates , say around 7 -8 ish ? ) that made the AX8 more "efficient" ? ..... use less CPU. I think the brakes came on.
I would think THAT was when the AX8 could possibly have been headed down the Ares path. Ares didn't fall on our laps - the same day the III was announced fellows.
These are just my observations and OPINIONS. I love my AX8. No complaints. The support is top notch. If it never got another update , I would be completely satisfied.
There has to be a limit as to what can be improved upon , and stuffed into that little box.
( I think I remember Mr Chase commenting - that was the reason he needed the III. )
.....all a guess. Who knows , maybe the extra CPU is just for running more amps and effects simultaneously , along with the screen and more routing options. If so , that'd be fantastic.
I was skeptical of this being the case , when it was said that the patches were not compatible between the II and III though.