Colorado Axeman
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Also let us wildly speculate that the next Fractal product could be a 'III' version of the AX8. If it was to be released soon, how would that change your decision making process?
Actually, I've seen a lot of Axe Fx II users saying that, too... And many are HAPPY about it because they are not fans of post firmware tweaking.Ever notice how some of the iii guys keep saying the ii is over? (EOL)
Ever notice how some of the iii guys keep saying the ii is over? (EOL)
Yes I’ve seen a lot of that.Actually, I've seen a lot of Axe Fx II users saying that, too... And many are HAPPY about it because they are not fans of post firmware tweaking.
Yes I’ve seen a lot of that.
I have heard that it affects some people more than others. As an owner of an Axe FX III yourself does a firmware update cause you to spend a lot of time making adjustments to your patches?
Or does it just depend on how significant the update is?
Pretty much what I was going to sayAs an Axe FX II and III owner, the firmware update process is fundamentally the same between the 2 units. The amount of time spent tweaking depends mostly on what has changed in the FW update, and also what parameters you tend to prefer to tweak in your presets. I have a lot of presets (around 20 on the Axe FX III, probably about 40 on the Axe FX II) and in most cases I hardly need to tweak either of them. With recent updates (FW4.03 onwards) I have been tweaking bit more, but it takes me about 3 minutes to find my sound.
I just got a ii. I just wanted to “dip my toe” in the pool and next thing I sold all my amps so I’m “all in”.
Best $1150 I’ve spent on gear since I got Pro Tools!
I’ve noticed there is some heated debate not only between the amp guys and the modelers, but between the Helix, Kemper and Faractal users and between the Axe iii guys and the Axe ii guys.
It’s fun to watch. I think the Axe ii is one of the best deals right now.
Ever notice how some of the iii guys keep saying the ii is over? (EOL)
Yet in the last few weeks we’ve seen some incredible advances ported to it. It’s almost like they want it to end.
I don’t see much discrimination going in the direction of the AX8 they get a pass... even though it isn’t as powerful as the ii.
I feel some peer pressure to get a iii and of course I will. Even in the videos it has a clarity to it, I’m sure the new converters have a lot to do with that.
As it stands for the money the ii is a great tool and a great deal.
The AX-8 is like your little disabled brother. You look out after him, you don't make fun of him.
Seriously though, the AX-8 is in a different class then the II or the III. It's competitor is the Helix.
The problem is that until you have one you can't know...I recommend you think how you would like your patches to be. If ii cannot handle your ideal patches due to limitations, no matter how cheap ii is now, you should get iii.