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Had my III just over a week and I'm very impressed.
I have the AX8, but never got to grips with editing on the unit itself, so have been carting my laptop to rehearsals and gigs. That won't be a problem with the III as the interface is so easy to use.
I've heard side by side comparisons with the latest firmware on the AX8 and the difference is marginal, but as a user experience the III is so much more satisfying. Finding the right IR is crucial on modellers and I wasted a lot of time with it on the AX8, the ones on the stock presets on the III are much better, but as has been mentioned the ability to add and blend additional cabs makes it much easier and quicker to get things sounding how you want them.
The sheer power and number of options within presets is also brilliant. I never had a problem compromising with the AX8, but it's nice to know that I can throw whatever I like in a preset and not have to worry about running out of CPU
Bummer having to wait for the FC, but in terms of portability I don't think it's much different. I have my AX8 on a board in a flight case, but now I'll have a shallow 4U rack and possibly a lightweight pedal board depending on which FC I go for, to carry from the car to gigs - can still do it in one trip.
It's probably overkill for my needs, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it and think it should be future proof for a good few years yet....I mean I can't think what else I'd ever need in a preset. The one thing I really like about Fractal is they don't sit on their laurels, so in a couple of years the III will no doubt be doing far more than it is now....and far more than I would ever realistically need, so should it keep me going for a long time to come, leaving me to concentrate my GAS solely on guitars!
On a more sober note, I wonder if anyone has tried the Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro with the Fx3,
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@sweepy how are you getting on with your Axe FX 3?
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What happened?
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I agree. But Kemper delivers everything I need FX wise too. Tap me up by PM see if I can help. Or discuss on the Kemper thread.
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You need the footswitch to really open it up though...
And since this is a Fractal thread, I'll just add that the Fractal effects are very good and expand on the Kemper sound palette