xrist04
Fractal Fanatic
One more question: I did mention the AX8 to him. It may be all he'd need. But the comment above about recording caught my attention. What limitations does it have compared to an Axe FX II?
Check the comparison page at the Axe-Fx Wiki:
https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=AX8_versus_Axe-Fx_II