I haven't commented on a firmware in a long long time. I played my tweaked Atomic High preset before upgrading, switched to a Laney VC 50 tube amp during the upgrade, then switched back for Q2.0. All with fresh ears. This firmware definitely took the Axe FX 2 (version 1 here) a huge step closer to the real amp. Perfect amount of hair on the notes without any brittle edginess. Thicker, warmer, more complex, and plenty of bite when you dig in with the pick. Very dynamic FEEL.
Also took the Satch amps for a ride (inside the Spawn Q-Rod preset), very niiiiiiiice!
I noticed more of a "leap": change in feel (and authenticity of amp sound) from this firmware than any other yet, didn't use the beta, had Q1.06 before this. Magic sauce indeed, great job Fractal and Cliff!