I have an AxeFxIII and love all of the firmware improvements. What a delightful investment it has been.
That aside, I am looking forward to the next major FM3 update that includes as much trickle down as possible.
I’d love to see a Strymon Volante sized new piece of hardware from Fractal focused on amps, IR’s, EQ. And If it’s possible, with pre and post EQ… with the ability to bump gain in the pre-EQ as a boost. You could do a lot of damage with a unit like that in standalone, with a VP4 or heck… pop it in the effects loop of a mid-tier modeler like an Ampero II Stage, L6 Stomp, etc to give it an implanted amp modeling upgrade.
I’ve come to appreciate the value of items like this and would love to see Fractal in the mix along with the other amp-centric modelers.
Engl Ironball IR
OPUS
Solid Studio MKII
Iridium
IR-200
IR-2
Amp Academy
Friedman series of IR-X, D, J
Ampli-Firebox MKII
Amp Core Studio
Dept.10 Dual Drive and Distortion
POD Express
I’m sure I’m missing some products in this category and these are just digital examples. There’s analog devices too like Simplifier, Deluxe, Revolt and more I’m sure.
Lots of great devices but what’s missing is a top of the line class-leader like Fractal to come in at $699 and kick some ass.
Before anyone balks at this price, the Friedman IR-X is $499, the IR-J is $599.
I hope they are considering it at the very least. And put a fx loop, headphone out, aux in, midi and Bluetooth on the dang thing.
Fractal Axe-Amp.
Maybe this belongs in the “Fractal Talk” thread… Oops.