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And who could blame him.
I play guitar and take photos of stuff. I also like beans on toast.
I play guitar and take photos of stuff. I also like beans on toast.
well now I'm intrigued.....
Sorry I took so long to answer.
To my ears the Fractal stuff is the best digital modelling available. I haven't heard anything from the Helix yet that would sway me away from the forthcoming AX8 or a used AFX2, if/when I decided to go back to digital.
I am mightily impressed by the Helix as I have said before. My logic is; as I don't think it could top a Fractal unit tonally, could the Helix come close enough that I would sacrifice that for the areas where it would be better (like usability).
I'm not trying to dampen the enthusiasm for anyone who has decided to get one.
I think the Helix is great.
If anyone was offended or annoyed by my earlier comment, that was certainly not my intention. I'm not one of those who posts just to get peoples backs up.
The Line 6 and Yamaha guys that take the time to post here are rightly appreciated and rightly proud of their new unit.
There is inevitably going to be comparisons between the Helix and Fractal's upcoming AX8. They should both do a similar job very well. It's great to have the choice.
Yamaha have always been innovative and forward thinking. Line 6 and Steinberg were both excellent acquisitions. I can't wait to see what is next
The above was kind of what I was getting at.
I love everything about the Helix, but naturally will compare it to it's direct competitors before parting with (what for me will be) a significant amount of money.
At the moment, with what is available to hear online, I prefer the tones of Fractal gear. In every other aspect I prefer the Helix.
I certainly wasn't suggesting the Helix wouldn't sound great. I was excited to see such a great piece of gear get released.
I play guitar and take photos of stuff. I also like beans on toast.
Every single firmware upgrade posed a multitude of new glitches.
I speak as someone that's owned every Variax model going at some stage. Including 3 JTV models.
Hence why I went back to taking 4-5 guitars out gigging.
My money's now on a new amp of some sort. A new THR maybe.
Teasers are now kicking around
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57776/handsomerik/p1