Fractal Audio Systems VP4 - Virtual Pedalboard

It is here - and it is beautiful! :cool:

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Yes, now that you say it, my FM3 was left on the porch w/out a signature, if I remember right. I live in a different area now though, so we'll see.

As followup to this ^^^, FedEx did actually make sure there was a signature and didn't just leave the VP4 on the porch. They left a note + auto-voicemail about where to pick it up. Which, remarkably, all happened on the same day and within a 5-hour period. (With Canada Post, it's always pick up the next day.)
 
I was talking to a fellow parent of a neurodivergent kid, and he said something that I think is applicable to so many parts of the world:

"Its like my son is keeping intense statistical score of a competition that nobody knows they're competing in."
Well I'm a product manager but I guarantee you everyone involved knows what's what and everyone will keep saying they don't compete because it's the first rule of differentiation.

Again you can pretend it's not true but both are products designed to replace a traditional pedalboard and work in conjunction with an amp. The differences are in the execution, not conceptual. The fractal obviously sounds better, the HXFX is more versatile and can do 4 cable and switch amp channels while the VP4 needs a midi box for that (shows it's slotted in a slightly higher tier). Tbh the only head scratching design decision in the whole product is the lack of a second loop but maybe it was inspired by seeing the TC Pletgora product do well despite having the same shortcomings.
 
I thought nothing could compete with Fractal in your world?
Have you ever tried having a conversation with other people you disagree with without a strawman? I'm not exactly sure what kind of points you think you're scoring here.

Edit: seeing your reply the answer is no and I don't need this fratty toxicity to poison my toilet time so in the ignore list you go. Enjoy!
 
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