Stevel0213
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So I've invested in the FX8 and am truly enjoying it. I chose it over the AX8 since I use an Orange TH30C for gigs. I'm now wondering if I should have gone with the AX8 since for the same price I would have the option to play direct through the sound board if/when I so desire. I find myself lost in the FOH mix with my other guitarist who uses a Line 6 Helix (direct). Sound guy is having difficulty blending both of us.
I totally prefer using my amplifier but wonder if I decide to go with the AX8 if it would be very time consuming to set up for use in either case. For example I'd use the modeling for all rehearsals and probably 50% of the small venue gigs. But there will be occasion to use it through my amp. I'm not going to need a to "change on the fly" by any means, so I'd have plenty of time to make the adjustment from modeling to simply FX box. Would that be very detailed and require a lot of resetting of presets or could I have dedicated banks for both scenarios?
Also I pretty much mastered the customization and programming of the FX8 within days of receiving it. Is the AX8 comparable from a usage standpoint or is it more difficult to customize and program?
I totally prefer using my amplifier but wonder if I decide to go with the AX8 if it would be very time consuming to set up for use in either case. For example I'd use the modeling for all rehearsals and probably 50% of the small venue gigs. But there will be occasion to use it through my amp. I'm not going to need a to "change on the fly" by any means, so I'd have plenty of time to make the adjustment from modeling to simply FX box. Would that be very detailed and require a lot of resetting of presets or could I have dedicated banks for both scenarios?
Also I pretty much mastered the customization and programming of the FX8 within days of receiving it. Is the AX8 comparable from a usage standpoint or is it more difficult to customize and program?