Will there be new firmware for ax8? I'd like for example the possibility of being able to switch on or off (with a control switch for example) the eq of the amp block ...
Only FAS can answer, if they have concluded on something like this. I have not seen a statement yet saying there will or will not be any new updates for the AX8 - so who knows. My guess is doubtful, as most focus seems to be on the new platform now.
Pretty sure he’s just referring to the AxeFX III.What? Have you got a link to any of this 'focus' please?
The Axe FX II XL+ is no longer being produced so there is basically no chance it will get another firmware update.
Soon.
Ahh thank you. It would have been easier if he'd have said 'AxeFXIII' rather than 'new platform'.Pretty sure he’s just referring to the AxeFX III.
It was mentioned in another thread that the AxeFX II has not had an update in a while. Sounds like usually, the II gets an update then it’s ported to the AX8. So that could be an early indicator. But like Gonwild says, more attention will likely be given to the new product at this point. My bet is that we will still see small updates here and there. Just not at the rate folks are used to.
Or, dream of dreams.....a new "AX-8" based on the FX-III. We know it is bound to happen at some point....the question is when.....
So you are saying the reduced price through the holiday season indicated an upcoming release of the new product? Seems unlikely that they would move the price back up if they were trying to move product to make room for the new one. They don’t need to get anyone “used to” paying a higher price. Fractal has always been on the upper end of the price spectrum.
Seems more like your run of the mill holiday sale to me.
Doesn’t mean that a new unit isn’t coming, just that the sale you identified has nothing to do with it.
So you are saying the reduced price through the holiday season indicated an upcoming release of the new product? Seems unlikely that they would move the price back up if they were trying to move product to make room for the new one. They don’t need to get anyone “used to” paying a higher price. Fractal has always been on the upper end of the price spectrum.
Seems more like your run of the mill holiday sale to me.
Doesn’t mean that a new unit isn’t coming, just that the sale you identified has nothing to do with it.
Actaully I do follow him on this
They could be trying to create a price point you take the lowest unit
And increase at the same time you take the highest product and bring it down somewhere in the middle is where the new product goes
Option 2 that is possible they had old stock AX8 before the recent tariff
And based on that 1299 is the new 2019 price
Of course all is speculation
Eh, I don't think it will have a 9 in the product name. It will either be an AX-12 (built in the same chassis as the FC-12) or an AX-8 II (unlikely though). If they make an AX-12 then that makes an AX-6 (smaller less powerful version of the AX-12 using an FC-6 chassis) fit smoothly into the product line.In 2020 there will be an AX9 based on AxeFx III firmware.