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Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
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Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
yeah, because many think writing software requires no effort or investment
Whereas in fact, it pays for all my gear
I think FAS are just trying to protect themselves.. can't blame them for that..
I think the overall business case for a AF2 as software isn't that good. The unified hardware and the total experience is what is good about it. The fact you don't need extra peripherals and the fact you're not subject to other companies hardware from being shit... the whole experience is as smooth as it can be.
You will most likely lose that if you have just the software portion.
and there's enough stuff outside of the Axe-II to mess things up as it is.. the amps and monitors / cabs..
some folk get into trouble in this area and then blame the Axe-II for 'sounding digital'.. which is just not true.. they use only factory presets or those downloaded from other users, but fail to dial these presets into their own monitoring / backline / playing style.. making tones is such a personal thing..
There are guys out there who legitimately prefer the Pod HD. Others prefer the Boss GT-100, and we all know about the Gear Page and it's daily wars between Fractal and Kemper people.
Saying that, I've heard the Axe FX through a real guitar cab, and it sounded phenomenal. I've heard Guitar Rig through a PA setup, and it sounded utterly dreadful. It's difficult to compare the various offerings when you don't match up the various factors involved.
None of them are any easier to use than a amp head and cab though. This much is certain.