I'm Just Curious..., How Many Here Own a Fractal, and Who Doesn't?

[laxu]

Actually not sure about that. I think a touchscreen isn't something you want to have on a stage floor, at least I don't. I'd vastly prefered a wireless mobile platform editor.

The QC, being pretty much the Helix user interface with a touchscreen, shows that those same concepts are nicer to operate without having to move a cursor around.

I see no issue with touchscreens on floor devices. Usually they are designed so that you aren't stomping on them on accident or anything. I'm more annoyed by having to crouch or bend down to adjust anything on floor units regardless of how they operate.

 

[Lysander]

Actually not sure about that. I think a touchscreen isn't something you want to have on a stage floor, at least I don't. I'd vastly prefered a wireless mobile platform editor.

Apparently the original working prototypes for Helix had a touchscreen. I imagine it got canned during development to meet budget goals.

I don't mind the navigation in Helix one bit, to be honest. A touchscreen might make certain task faster / more comfortable, but i don't think it'd be the seismic change most expect it would be.

 

[Sascha Franck]

It's really quick, and you only have to read a tiny bit of the manual to understand how it's structured and how to navigate it.

I have no doubts I'd understand it pretty well. Yet, other units are easier to operate.

 

[Sascha Franck]

but i don't think it'd be the seismic change most expect it would be.

I defenitely don't think it'd be - at least as long as you create the basic patch layout (and especially the switching functionality) with HX Edit.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Well, I have as well been dealing with tons of oldschool digital devices (GP-8 anyone? Scroll-select, tap-tap-tap, scroll-select, and so on...). Doesn't mean I wish to be back in those times. I mean, I'm not riding a horse for 2 days to get to the next gig anymore, either.

You used to ride a horse for 2 days to get to a gig?!?!

 

[Rock Chalk]

I mean, I'm not riding a horse for 2 days to get to the next gig anymore, either.

Damn…that’s dedication!

 

[Sascha Franck]

You used to ride a horse for 2 days to get to a gig?!?!

You bet.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Damn…that’s dedication! View attachment 14747

NOT AS MUCH DEDICATION AS GETTING BY WITH ONLY 6 ENCODERS!!!!!

 

[Sascha Franck]

NOT AS MUCH DEDICATION AS GETTING BY WITH ONLY 6 ENCODERS!!!!!

If only there were 6 encoders...

 

[fazer]

Never owned a Fractal modeller yet…but never say never…

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

Never owned a Fractal modeller yet…but never say never…

 

[fazer]

It’s tempting, for sure. I have always been a little put off by the fact they aren’t available in local retailers but I’ll probably get over that aspect eventually. How is the support if something goes wrong? In the UK we are fairly well protected when buying from retailers but I have no experience of buying direct from distributors - not in a ‘citizen’ capacity, anyway.

 

[Frodebro]

It’s tempting, for sure. I have always been a little put off by the fact they aren’t available in local retailers but I’ll probably get over that aspect eventually. How is the support if something goes wrong? In the UK we are fairly well protected when buying from retailers but I have no experience of buying direct from distributors - not in a ‘citizen’ capacity, anyway.

Their customer service is top notch.

 

[OrganicZed]

@fazer +1 on FAS customer support being quite good. I have dealt with them a few times and I always get an email from a real person within 1-2 business days. When I had to send in an item for repair that was no longer under warranty they charged a very reasonable bench fee and then replaced my old unit with a totally new unit (at no additional cost shipped for free) when the tech couldn't reproduce the issue at the bench. FAS hires good people and they stand behind their products.

 

[FuzzyAce]

 

[jellodog]

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Fuzzy, if you're unhappy with all the Fractal talk here, there are other gear forums you could go to.

Here's a popular alternative:

Fractal Audio Systems Forum

Fractal Audio Systems Forum

forum.fractalaudio.com

 

[FuzzyAce]

Fuzzy, if you're unhappy with all the Fractal talk here, there are other gear forums you could go to.

Here's a popular alternative:

Fractal Audio Systems Forum

Fractal Audio Systems Forum

forum.fractalaudio.com

 

[GTR37]

It’s tempting, for sure. I have always been a little put off by the fact they aren’t available in local retailers but I’ll probably get over that aspect eventually. How is the support if something goes wrong? In the UK we are fairly well protected when buying from retailers but I have no experience of buying direct from distributors - not in a ‘citizen’ capacity, anyway.

Sukh is the UK distributor and he is a good guy , I got my screen covers from him at Zen Rigs , I am sure if there was a problem he would take care of you

 

[unix-guy]

Sukh is the UK distributor and he is a good guy , I got my screen covers from him at Zen Rigs , I am sure if there was a problem he would take care of you

To be clear, G66 is still the European (including UK) distributor.

Sukh now works for G66 to handle stuff the UK.

 

[fazer]

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I’m beginning to think there may be a good reason for that! Others can disappoint….