Good post Shasha.
But after watching the forums over the last day or so i can see why there is so much anger. First though
Cliff,
You are a genius!!!! I'm a software developer as well as a guitar player so i can see your side to an extent of how you busted your ass. The fact that you produced the first Axe-Fx pretty much on your own is a true testament to your dedication to produce a truly ground breaking product and i'm sure that has continued with the Axe-Fx II.
But i think this launch was handled badly. As was the MFC-101 (still waiting for my discount coupon). Both done differently and both have not had a good outcome.
I remember seeing an official post not that long ago saying there was not a new replacement product for the Ultra, well that clearly was a lie and if people have been told very recently that no new product is coming then that does not sound like good business ethics. Certainly not in the way Fractal conduct their business.
I think the countdown aspect just made everything worse. Built up a lot of hype, no not a lot, crazy hype and people have been let down. I can remember an official post on the countdown "everyone will be happy" certainly not true and i understand why.
Having said all that, I've had my Ultra since last June. Am i going to dump it, hell no. Am i going to buy an Axe-Fx II, HELL YES and if i could be first in line i would be.
Mark
But after watching the forums over the last day or so i can see why there is so much anger. First though
Cliff,
You are a genius!!!! I'm a software developer as well as a guitar player so i can see your side to an extent of how you busted your ass. The fact that you produced the first Axe-Fx pretty much on your own is a true testament to your dedication to produce a truly ground breaking product and i'm sure that has continued with the Axe-Fx II.
But i think this launch was handled badly. As was the MFC-101 (still waiting for my discount coupon). Both done differently and both have not had a good outcome.
I remember seeing an official post not that long ago saying there was not a new replacement product for the Ultra, well that clearly was a lie and if people have been told very recently that no new product is coming then that does not sound like good business ethics. Certainly not in the way Fractal conduct their business.
I think the countdown aspect just made everything worse. Built up a lot of hype, no not a lot, crazy hype and people have been let down. I can remember an official post on the countdown "everyone will be happy" certainly not true and i understand why.
Having said all that, I've had my Ultra since last June. Am i going to dump it, hell no. Am i going to buy an Axe-Fx II, HELL YES and if i could be first in line i would be.
Mark
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