I'd just like to say that the people that are frustrated about the FX8 holdup have every right to feel that way. It has become hilarious at this point, almost like a bad joke. Unfortunately, waiting is not always an option for working musicians and it's not really an immediate itch at this point. It's like a 6 month case of jock itch. Having nice guitar effects is a necessity for those of us who like a little flavor in our playing and my delay and phaser just ain't cutting it anymore.
I signed up for the wait-list the day it was announced. "Out in Q4" was listed as the release. I'm sure, like me, some people do not have $1400 laying around in a drawer. I knew I had a few months of down time with my band so I sold 90% of my effects to fund the FX8. I couldn't wait until it was available, then try to sell my stuff and hope I could gather the money before my "turn" was passed by. So, Q4 passed and it was then listed as "Out in Q1". We are now in Q2. I've muddled thru 3 months of writing and 3 more months of pre-production by using plugins or having no effects at rehearsals. But now live shows and studio sessions (in 9 days) are on the horizon. I will get thru the studio time with borrowed effects from a few friends. But unfortunately, if it is still not in my possession by next month when gigs start happening, I will have to give up on it and use the $1400 for another option.
Just a thought: It would be really cool if Fractal had weekly updates or videos/photos of the process of making the unit (even the problems they are having). In 6 months we've had a handful of posts and a few videos on YouTube. It's almost like it's Bigfoot. Does it exist? There have been random sightings.
Fractal has to understand people's frustration and I'm willing to bet they are frustrated themselves. So let's get these things shipped. You can overnight mine. That is all. Peace.
