Muad'zin
Fractal Fanatic
...We could choose to look at it another way, too.. Line6 brings Fractal forth - just check out the new-gen displays and scribble-strips on the AXEIII/FM3/FCs ..and Fractal is pushing Line6 (or whoever) to create next-gen modelling algorithms.
All of this works in our favor.. And shouldn't necessarily be discouraged using false equivalency.
No point in arguing really. ...maybe just kick-back and enjoy, as all this competition to excel for market share is generally such a great thing.
All the Helix had in its favor upon release was the easy to use interface. Soundwise there is no comparison as the Helix was at best the little cousin of the Axe II, whereas the Axe III is a completely different branch of the family. So naturally any sound comparison between Helix and the Axe III is going to fall into the Axe III's favor. And still in the Axe II's favor as well. We have to wait for Line 6 and Kemper to come out with something new before we can make new comparison threads.