I am new to the forum and I have been a fanboy of Line 6 since 2002. I have owned them all. I haven't tested a Fractal Unit yet.
Back when Helix didnt exist I have always wanted a Fractal, but since the Helix came out I noticed something that has made me lose some respect to Fractal.
I will be talking from a Marketing/Business and Sales perpective as that is what I do for living. Since Helix came out Fractal has launch a bunch of new products. E.g. FX II XL, FX8, AX8 and FX III, and the stomp box shortly after HX Stomp... why? Well the answer is the white elephant noone wants to talk about and Fractal strategy says a lot actually. That means they have lost customers and market share! it looks like they are in desperation trying to get customers back and regaining market share and profit (why are their units so expensive??) They are not the cool kid anymore and people are not buying their stuff. Fractal's user interface has improved but not by much as I can see in so many videos. I have 4 pro friends and they ditched their Fractals for Helix and Kempers.
From a business perspective is not even profitable to invest in Fractal anymore. Think about it, dont use your ears.
Dont take me wrong their products and sounds are amazing, but not really that price tag amazing and not even that much noticiable againt their competitors. Effects wise, yes, they have a tone, but Helix lets you use your analog pedals. So we are missing nothing!
I was going to buy the Fractal
from one of my friends and honestly, because of my lost of respect and what the market is showing, is not even worth it. I went for Helix LT as this is more than enough of what I need.
I gues Fractal needs a new CEO. Then I will consider their products again
Just my two cents and food for thought
