Dealmaker
Inspired
So I have an Axe FXII and I'm on the wait list in Europe to get an FX8 (which are arriving imminently) - which I would use as a second rig with my Friedman amp.....but...I'm already getting tired of humping my large AXE rig, my MFC pedalboard and box, and a FRFR monitor to gigs....especially short - fast changeover , multi band type gigs.......and a full amp rig with the FX8 isn't going to be any easier (though it will be fun at home admittedly)
I have to say the Helix has got my attention and I'm liking the concept of turning up at short 1 hr set gigs with just a footboard and an FRFR monitor.
So if we assume the AX8 will be my go-to "best" option to achieve that (and I have to say I will want to compare it to the Helix in any event) - why would anyone, in my situation , buy the FX8 over the AX8 ??
Am I correct in thinking that the AX8 will have ALL the functionality of the FX8 - as well as amp modelling??.....so if I get an AX8 - I can use it as a "one box" solution for those type of gigs, and if I want - I can also use it in 4CM into my amp - and simply defeat the amp and cab modelling?? So I get the best of both worlds?? I appreciate there will be a price difference and that the AX8 will cost more - but is my logic flawed??
I guess my other option would be to get an FX8 and a Helix??
Thoughts?
I have to say the Helix has got my attention and I'm liking the concept of turning up at short 1 hr set gigs with just a footboard and an FRFR monitor.
So if we assume the AX8 will be my go-to "best" option to achieve that (and I have to say I will want to compare it to the Helix in any event) - why would anyone, in my situation , buy the FX8 over the AX8 ??
Am I correct in thinking that the AX8 will have ALL the functionality of the FX8 - as well as amp modelling??.....so if I get an AX8 - I can use it as a "one box" solution for those type of gigs, and if I want - I can also use it in 4CM into my amp - and simply defeat the amp and cab modelling?? So I get the best of both worlds?? I appreciate there will be a price difference and that the AX8 will cost more - but is my logic flawed??
I guess my other option would be to get an FX8 and a Helix??
Thoughts?