sidsin
Inspired
I am using my old helix right now and I cannot tell you how much I hate it! I thoroughly enjoyed it when I bought it initially, but ever since AXE FX III, I just CANNOT!Well, that'd be nice.
I worked in electronics manufacturing for many years, and tiny interruptions in their component suppliers can cause big ripples as delays move through their production line. I'd assume that Fractal is sourcing from a couple suppliers; Being tied to one source is risky, though unavoidable when they're looking at CPUs and DSPs, especially high-end and modern ones. Those companies probably make the chips in a couple places though, so maybe nothing else will get in the way and the units are moving smoothly.
Everything I've seen about the FM3 looks good and I'm interested in getting my hands on whichever one has my name on it. It's pretty amazing what we can do with a box like that feeding sound into a DAW on a laptop or into a FRFR.
Also I play really heavy stuff - so AXE FX it is for me. The helix is good for the softer crunchy stuff..but the AXE is a different beast all together!