AxeFx II XL Presets into AxeFx II Mk2 - WTF???

[jsl2h]

No the XL does not have more processing power. And yes you can play II presets on the XL. Regarding addressing that the II cannot play XL presets see post #56.

I know the XL can play II presets, it was just the closest analogy i could think of for this problem. I'm talking about the fact that the II can't play XL presets. And thanks for pointing me to Cliff's post, maybe I'm weird but I would rather upgrade to an XL than worry about a $100 preset conversion program.

I must admit defeat on the processing power statement. Now that I read Chris' article linked below, I can see where there would be an issue since the II might not be able to support a highly complex preset that was made with the XL's additional preset storage and X/Y capabilities.

What is the difference between the Axe-Fx II and the Axe-Fx II XL? | Katsu Kuri Media Blog

 

[EricP1954]

Any utility or enhancement of this type would be a continuing project as FAS rolls out a major firmware upgrade. There either resource and/or contracting costs involved to build the software, all which are something substantial to ask a company to do. Upgraded hardware models are developed to fill a need for both the buyer and the seller. To ask a company to build a utility to extend the life of their own older product runs contrary to their business model unless they can charge something to its customers for such a utility, as any third party would. Many of the XL presets I've seen posted don't always utilize the extended capabilities of the XL, the increased number of X/Y states, additional instances of the same blocks, etc., they're just presets posted in XL format that could easily be loaded into a basic AxeFX II. I've seen some members post multiple screenshots of their XL presets for benefit of basic AxeFx II users. A converter or at least an XL preset viewer would be a godsend and as the owner of a basic AxeFx II, I'd gladly lay down some money to have one.

 

[bwanagary]

Well, one part of it is the cost of doing the work. But the real cost is the cost of distraction from the product roadmap.