Fractal Audio Systems - Axe-FX III

**jzucker** · 01-29-2018, 10:03 AM

Axefx III

Axe-Fx III Preamp - Effects Processor - Fractal Audio Systems

**Toddep** · 01-29-2018, 10:09 AM

Ahhhh shit!

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**Ray175** · 01-29-2018, 01:20 PM

Yes, but does it work?

**Danny W.** · 01-29-2018, 02:16 PM

After switching to an AX8 from a II I thought I'd never be interested in a rack unit again, but I was wrong. The new controllers look very interesting too.

Danny W.

**jzucker** · 01-29-2018, 02:36 PM

I did the same thing. I'm on the waiting list but I'm really hoping for an AX8-II

Originally Posted by Danny W.

After switching to an AX8 from a II I thought I'd never be interested in a rack unit again, but I was wrong. The new controllers look very interesting too.

Danny W.

**Bluedawg** · 01-29-2018, 02:40 PM

Oooohh!

**Eric Rowland** · 01-29-2018, 04:30 PM

"The price is $2499. First units expected to start shipping March 1st." (from Fractal forum)

**Danny W.** · 01-30-2018, 07:59 PM

Reading the Axe III forum at Fractal shows this thing has a ton of interesting new features. I especially like that all the programming, including the foot controllers can be done from the Axe. I used to hate making changes to the MFC-101.

Four amp channels instantly switchable seems intriguing too.

Danny W

**jads57** · 01-30-2018, 09:37 PM

Ironic we use all that technology to recreate a tube circuit tone developed in the 1950's!

**Danny W.** · 01-30-2018, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by jads57

Ironic we use all that technology to recreate a tube circuit tone developed in the 1950's!

More like 220 different tube circuit tones.

Danny W.

**jads57** · 01-31-2018, 10:54 PM

Might be able to mimic just about anything, but generally one single good Clean Tone is what we all crave. I sure can see the fun in exploring all of it's possibilities, but I'm pretty happy with the Quilter Clean Tone. So due to it's portability for gigs and consistancy in tone, Im set for the next couple of years,LOL!

**old tube** · 01-31-2018, 11:06 PM

What tubes does it take?

**icr** · 01-31-2018, 11:06 PM

How do we know it is good? Who has tried it?
I'll be looking forward to JZ's videos if he gets one.

**jzucker** · 01-31-2018, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by icr

How do we know it is good? Who has tried it?
I'll be looking forward to JZ's videos if he gets one.

we know it's good because the II is the best modeler on the planet and it's based on the II but with waaaaaaaaaay more horsepower so it's able to do stuff the ii could only dream about. I'm on the waiting list but I doubt I'll buy one. I'm very happy with the AX8 and I've already got enough gear.

**Jbeckforever** · 02-01-2018, 12:46 AM

I honestly dont even know what I would do with all that processing power. I doubt I'd barely scratch the surface of the II as it is.

**LtKojak** · 02-01-2018, 05:40 AM

A very interesting piece of equipment, although sheer overkill for the vast majority of this forum's members.

**John A.** · 02-01-2018, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by jzucker

we know it's good because the II is the best modeler on the planet and it's based on the II but with waaaaaaaaaay more horsepower so it's able to do stuff the ii could only dream about. I'm on the waiting list but I doubt I'll buy one. I'm very happy with the AX8 and I've already got enough gear.

WHAT? Jaz haz enough gear?! Who are you and what have you done with Jack Zucker? Scully, Mulder, get in here. We've got a job for you.

John

**Ray175** · 02-01-2018, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by jzucker

we know it's good because the II is the best modeler on the planet and it's based on the II but with waaaaaaaaaay more horsepower so it's able to do stuff the ii could only dream about. I'm on the waiting list but I doubt I'll buy one. I'm very happy with the AX8 and I've already got enough gear.

Previous perforamnce is a good indicator, but no guarantee, that future performance will be the same level or better (even if the technical and marketing guys say it's got a zillion more functions) - until someone test drives it we simply don't know

**jads57** · 02-01-2018, 12:31 PM

Jack Z is our professional Beta Tester here on this forum. And most importantly he saves us all a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

**Danny W.** · 02-01-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ray175

Previous perforamnce is a good indicator, but no guarantee, that future performance will be the same level or better (even if the technical and marketing guys say it's got a zillion more functions) - until someone test drives it we simply don't know

Danny W.

**whiskey02** · 02-01-2018, 09:32 PM

Please don't take this the wrong way Jack, and others, but wouldn't you really hate it if the "game" were over? The thrill of the chase over?

**sgosnell** · 02-01-2018, 09:46 PM

Sorry, but I didn't hear anything at all on that video that I liked, even a little bit.

**jzucker** · 02-02-2018, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by whiskey02

Please don't take this the wrong way Jack, and others, but wouldn't you really hate it if the "game" were over? The thrill of the chase over?

it was just a figure of speech! I'm not even going to buy one. I'm really waiting for something like an axefx in a pedal that can be on my pedalboard.

**jzucker** · 02-02-2018, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Ray175

Previous perforamnce is a good indicator, but no guarantee, that future performance will be the same level or better (even if the technical and marketing guys say it's got a zillion more functions) - until someone test drives it we simply don't know

ok, but i've owned the original axefx 1, axefx 2, ax8 and i trust their engineering. So yes, technically we don't know but previous performance is the best indicator in this case.