Really the next wave of products will need:
-New UI (this is by far the #1 reason I read online where people chose a competitor's product)
- Much smaller form factor for floor units. Definitely gotta keep up with the likes of HX Stomp and QC here. I personally just can't lug the FM9.
-A suite of fullres IRs - maybe not a MUST but a great selling point
-Either profiling capability to profile pedals like the QC, or an update for pedal offerings. While I love what Fractal has, a decent numver of users at least on TGP say they prefer what Helix offers.
I agree that this generation is truly "there", but I think they can keep advancing and offering more.
Okay... I feel compelled to comment. I can be sarcastic... I'll try to refrain from that
-New UI ....
Why? Because the one in the III is to complicated to learn? This IS a professional piece of audio gear, the best available... not a consumer plastic toy. The UI WILL have more menus and navigation availability. I suck at computer stuff... but it's really not that hard to learn.
-Much smaller form factor for floor units. ...
This is a good one. Smaller? How small? "I personally just can't lug the FM9." Like a FAS Pocket Buddy small? I'm going to sound old now. Back in my day we carted around big heavy amps. We had a backline, our car was full of gear.... and we didn't complain.... until we got old lol. Things sure have changed. It's humorous to hear about all these guys whining today about the gear being to big, and I need a smaller gig rig with IEM's. Many are young dudes too. IMO it looks weird and lame to see nothing on stage. I'm not saying to have a whole wall of Marshall stacks on a bar gig... that's totally overkill, and something Yngwie does... but c'mon. Yeah, I'm old fashioned I guess.
-A suite of fullres IRs. ...
Not sure why considering the thousands of ones already in the box, and the millions of 3rd party ones. I gravitate towards the York's. I'm not convinced an IR will ever match the whole experience of a guitar cab in the room, or on the stage. But the right one for the job can sure sound damn good IMO.
-Either profiling capability to profile pedals like the QC, or an update for pedal offerings.
How many things does the III need? Everything ever made? There's already tons of great high quality effects in the box. Who offers more?
I only wish I had the flexibility and tones I have today 38 years ago when I started gigging.
This is not an attack on you (OP)... but we are seriously spoiled.