Revisiting the FX8 in 2025

[N.Phaneuf]

Here is A video about the relays and midi control.

I’m still finding ways to max out its usage even though I own an AX8 and and FM3.

Give the video a spin and let me know what you think!

 

[pima1234]

All it needs is the Gen 3 FX. It's entirely perfect as it is, otherwise.

 

[pima1234]

All it needs is the Gen 3 FX. It's entirely perfect as it is, otherwise.

I'm shocked no one has chimed in with "We have the FM9".

Yes, I tried that. Amazing unit, as is the Axe FX III. But, it was not a replacement for the FX8. The VP4 is awesome, but definitely involves compromise (and yes, it's meant to be a downsized, highly portable multi-fx unit, at which it excels greatly).

I haven't actually done this yet, but apparently, with the FX8, I can run my Ethos Clean Fusion Deluxe in the loop and have full stereo post-fx, along with everything else I need in pre, and with a max of 8 switchable effects.

Plus, scenes are a quick, easy access footswitch press (as is global bypass), with dedicated tap/tempo, and the X/Y is faster than selecting A/B/C/D and completely sufficient. It and the AX8 were extraordinarily well planned and executed units.

Again, still very happy with the awesome VP4, hoping to see this range expand (but please keep the same form and function of the FX8, because it was perfect!).

 

[N.Phaneuf]

I'm shocked no one has chimed in with "We have the FM9".

Yes, I tried that. Amazing unit, as is the Axe FX III. But, it was not a replacement for the FX8. The VP4 is awesome, but definitely involves compromise (and yes, it's meant to be a downsized, highly portable multi-fx unit, at which it excels greatly).

I haven't actually done this yet, but apparently, with the FX8, I can run my Ethos Clean Fusion Deluxe in the loop and have full stereo post-fx, along with everything else I need in pre, and with a max of 8 switchable effects.

Plus, scenes are a quick, easy access footswitch press (as is global bypass), with dedicated tap/tempo, and the X/Y is faster than selecting A/B/C/D and completely sufficient. It and the AX8 were extraordinarily well planned and executed units.

Again, still very happy with the awesome VP4, hoping to see this range expand (but please keep the same form and function of the FX8, because it was perfect!).

I would love to see the FX8 with scribble strips AND (now this is just wish list territory...) I want the knobs from the AX8 but have then assignable.
The visual feedback from the AX8 knobs was killer and if I could assign them then I feel like most of my dropbox experience of being about the tweak and perform on stage would be met!

 

[pima1234]

I would love to see the FX8 with scribble strips AND (now this is just wish list territory...) I want the knobs from the AX8 but have then assignable.
The visual feedback from the AX8 knobs was killer and if I could assign them then I feel like most of my dropbox experience of being about the tweak and perform on stage would be met!

With the way it was designed, I didn't miss anything not having scribble strips. Overkill.

There are definitely updates which could be implemented, but simplicity is better.