After using the Helix XL the last few weeks I have come to realize what I really want from a next generation modeler, besides everything, is a unit without footswitches ideal for desktop, stand, amp top or two space slide out rack shelf that's integrated with a separate footswitch like Fractal's FC6 and FC12. I've barely touched the on unit UI because I like my footswitches on the floor so I can use my feet. So 95% of the time I'm using the computer editor and the fancy new UI goes untouched.
I find traditional rack mount units like the AxeFx III to big and bulky, limited on screen size without taking up like 6 rack spaces, and clunky on the desktop. I propose a compact desktop unit like the standard Stadium without the footswitches would be a more ideal form factor. Works well on the desktop, stand, on top an amp or mounted to a slide out rack shelf.
Anyone else want a Stadium or Fractal desktop unit somewhat like below?
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