Well I already have an AX8 and they are very close in CPU capability and I really don't wanna have issues opening custom created patches or things I could buy from vendors that might take full advantage of the unit. But yea.. I hear you.
I went from an AX8 to the FM3 and while the CPU capabilities are similar on paper, the ability to use 4 channels rather than 2 on most blocks and significant improvements to both amp modeling and effects with efficiencies in CPU, the FM3 is significantly more flexible and better sounding than the AX8 IMO.
I didn’t buy the III-Turbo because I couldn’t get an FM9, but being as I could only afford one at the time, I opted for the III. I’ve always owned the flagship rack unit, all the way back to the Ultra, so I really like having that ”if a Fractal can do it, I can do it” capability. I can’t imagine anyone ever regretting the purchase of an Axe Fx III, especially the Turbo.
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The Axe 3 none turbo is less than 2x more powerful than the FM9 Turbo. I suppose you meant non turbo version of both.
It's not worth worrying about minor differences of the CPU speeds. Whether they're "Turbo" or not, we call them Axe-FX III, FM9, and FM3, because when you look at the difference in the speeds of the "Turbos", they're not that much.
CPU capacity isn't the same as CPU utilization. And, while CPU might be roughly equivalent, the AX8 can't run the latest firmware, which is a major difference.
Yes, that makes sense. Since you're beta testing, when is the FM9 Beta going to be released?
We never know the size, or where in the list they're processing, just that they're following the order that people added themselves to the list.
Many people have posted when they requested to be on the waitlist and when they got their invitation to purchase an FM9. Almost all of the recent ones are within a few days of exactly 11 months.
According to my tracking of user postings, we're currently holding at 47 weeks + 5 days, so just under 12 months. Per Matt's posts, it was 48 weeks but he hadn't posted as recently as users had.
My rig died so I bought an FM3 about 3 months ago. I Love It!!! I am really questioning if I even need the FM9 now and may just stick with the FM3 to keep my pedal board smaller. It is very powerful and you can really do a lot with 3 foot switches. And it is less to have to carry! Lol
If you get the FC6, you'll be able to take advantage of the original OMG9 layouts, which makes for a very flexible system. When you have the floor space use the FC6, when you don't, switch back to the default layout and use three switches.
I was told by all my Navy buddies that before I remarried I needed to get over to Australia. The women are b-e-a-u-tiful, and sick of their men. lol.
Your soon or my soon?
Fractal’s.