Doug
Inspired
Where is the post that says the difference is "HUGE" - because I know of one other posting beta tester (JavaJunkie) besides myself. And neither of us has posted anything of the sort that I am aware of. The "2" has me excited and I'll post what I feel sometimes choosing more 'colorful' language; but let's be real.
I have to say that my impression from reading through the beta testers note is that there is definitely a "huge" difference, even if that exact word wasn't used. These are all posts from the past couple weeks, and I was thinking "huge" differences when I read them initially.
"it just does feel better. It has a very different dynamic response to your picking and reacts differently as you roll off the volume, all in positive ways. You have to try on in person; it will be glaringly obvious within minutes if not seconds."
"The Axe-FX II isn't just a prettier woman than you current wife. This will be marked as a pivotal watershed moment in modeling history. This reads like I'm an insane zombie under mind control - but you'll say, "Wow............." and that'll be that. You won't understand this box until you've used this box. It'll hit you like lightening."
"It's there man. VVT sounds like just another buzzword marketing term; but this really is a very different experience using an Axe-FX II. This was cut with headphones. The ring on the top is just gorgeous in person, You have to really control your playing dynamics, every single little tiny nuance comes through clear as a bell. It's like going from a frozen steak to the freshest cut of Filet mignon. The flavor was 'right' with the Ultra/Standard, but now it's exquisite."
"Suffice to say that in reference to what JJ is saying here - by leaps and bounds. Notes don't just sustain; notes bloom. It's as interactive as even the absolute best amps I've ever used now. VVT is the *real* deal, only better because you can dial everything as fast (or faster) than any amp and there is really no end to how you can individualize it at your leisure and/or whim. It's like someone handing you a treasure box and the key. If you can work with the Standard or Ultra; the "II" will blow your mind. It's like going from a frozen steak to the very finest cut fresh. It was 'good' with the Ultra/Standard; sometimes 'great'. Now, it's literally making me laugh out loud from joy when I play. I've done two shows with it; this is no hype. No BS."