EverlastingLight
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I'm looking to move from Amps into modeling. I briefly tried the Helix because its available in my town but it has a ridiculous firmware update process that risks bricking the device every time you do it. Totally unacceptable for a device of that price.
As a result, I'm looking to take the plunge and order a Fractal product. The Ax8 form factor and price are great but I think the requirement of an interface, lack of a headphone out, and reduced DSP make it less appealing.
That leaves the Axe II XL which I'm happy to take the plunge on, but I worry about investing that much money if there is any expectation of newer models coming out soon. I imagine this probably isn't an easy question to answer since Fractal isn't a company like apple with predictable release dates but just wondering what you guys would do in my boat.
As a result, I'm looking to take the plunge and order a Fractal product. The Ax8 form factor and price are great but I think the requirement of an interface, lack of a headphone out, and reduced DSP make it less appealing.
That leaves the Axe II XL which I'm happy to take the plunge on, but I worry about investing that much money if there is any expectation of newer models coming out soon. I imagine this probably isn't an easy question to answer since Fractal isn't a company like apple with predictable release dates but just wondering what you guys would do in my boat.